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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22
THE BEAUTIES OF TRAVELLING

Mn. EDiroR-lf any wishes TO taste the
bitter as well as the sweet Of travelling through the
romantic scenery of Vermont, we would Just rec
ommend 10 him to travel from Whitehall, ~ Y to
Rutland, Vt. His experience, if it should happen
TO be similar 20 that of the writer's in recent ex
curson, would be something like the following
After leaving the splendid Steam boat Burlington
Capt Sherman, with its orderly arrangements and
lis superior accommodations, he may enter his
name the Stage book at the Phnnix Hotel in
Whiieha-(whicb by the way we learn has been
burnt down, together with some adjoining build
lngs)-as Stage coach passenger 10 Rutland, pay
ing dollar and a half for twenty-five miles ride
lie may start from Whitehall at one clock or half
past one, 7 NJ aud arrive at Rutland about &
o'clock the day. Over the first Fl We miles, of
a most execrable road, he will pass in an hour and
half or two hours, in a carriage well lined with mud
and dit. When he arrives at Castleton, he may
be told that the Stage coach is not going any far
Their (hat is if he happen TO be the only passenger)
and be urged by the Stage Proprietor to remain
there, and be sent To Rutland in tune TO take
the Stage going East, next morning. If however
he insists upon going on, saying that he has paid
his fare 10 Rutland with the expectation of being
conveyed directly there, he may be furnished with
dirty wagon, clever boy, and poor, broken
down, used up mare, lame in all her feet and blind
in both eyes, to convey him forward.
With this team he will be conveyed over n beau
tiful country as rapidly circumstances will per-
init, and when he arrives at Rutland he will most
probably come to the concusion that it will be the
last time he will palronize that route if he can pos
sibly avoid IT. We however take pleasure in say
ing that during journey feght or nine hundred
miles, this is the only instance in which we had the
least cause of finding fault with the mode of con-
veyance or the treatment we received. Every
where else, every attention paid TO the rights
and the comfort Of traveller tina, he could desire
And this little episode in the poetry Of ourneying
was an admirable exercise for patience and has
LEFT an impression on our memory, which will prob
ably remain tlll we again GO abroad.
Yours, &c, A. b.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION AT KEENE,

We learn from the Keene Sentinel, that gori.
Gus meeting of The "Washington Total Abstinence
Society of Cheshire County was holden at Keene
on the 9th inst. Dr. Geo. w. Hammond OF Gil
sum, President Of the Society, made very uppro-
pirate address at the opening of the meeting. DR..
Jeweu from Boston, the famous Temperance Lee
turer, was present, and addressed the assembly in
his usual elicitous and effective manner DR.. Sew
alls plates Of the human stomach were exhibited TO
the meeting and explained by DR.. Jewctt, and DR..
Twtchell of Keene.
The Convention resolved TO district the County
as to bring the temperance principles before the
whole mass of the people; and measures were la
ken TO carry the resolution into effect.
A partial report was made on the causes of pau
pcrism and IFS cost in the county, from which il APP
pearcd that one third at least, of the pauperism
may be traced directly TO intemperance
Various resolutions were passed by the Conven-
ton showing ardent zeal in the cause, and
resolue determination to fight the enemy until he
is conquered A committee of three was appoint
ed to address all the rum-sellers in the county,
upon the general effects Of the traffic, and the rea
why they should renquish it
The following resolution we copy entire as show
ing somewhat the state Of public mind in that re-
gion in regard 10 the measures to be pursued in
carrying forward this great reform to its consum-
nation.
"Resolred, That the true temperance policy at
the present day, and that which will the most spec
Oily render the cause triumphant, is moral suason
for the drunkard, and that when HNTREATiEs WILL
NOT ANswLR, legal suasion for the rum-seer"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22
TEMPERANCE CONVENTION AT FAY
ETTEVILLE

We understand that the County Temperance
Convention holden last week at Fayetteville,
though not numerously attended, was spirited and
harmonious. II will be seen by the account of the
proceedings, which we publish today that Coun-
ty Total Abstinence Society was organized by a.
doping Constitution and appointing officers. 1t
will he that the Society is TO meet twice a
year and that the officers of the Society constitute
an acting Committee to carry the votes and orders
of the Society into effect. We hope this Commit
tee will be efficient, and will make provision that
the meetings shall, be useful and interesting. Can
they not procure DIR. Sewall plates and employ
some of our intelligent Physicians TO explain them,
and lecture the effects of ardent spirits on the
stomach, and on the bodily system gcnerally' If
people were made sensible that strong drink is re-
ally destroying them, would they be SO insane as 10
continue to drink il:
We trust that the officers of the Society will take
immediate measures to collect statistical in(orma
ton from every town in the county in regard to the
amount and expense of pauperism, that may be
traced directly or indirectly TO the use of ntoxca-
ting liquor, and to present report on the subject
at the next meeting of the Society If people were
aware of the tax imposed on them in consequence
OF Tum-drinking and runi-selng and if this tax
were imposed by foreign power, they would in
stanlly rise en- masse, in open rebellion OF all
monopolies, that of rum.selling is the most obiec
tonoble. 1t is monopoly for the benefit of few
those engaged in the lrafic-to the injury of ev.
cry body else And is it right that we should have
this business sanctioned by the laws of the State
Is 1t right to license business which is the direct
cause OF PauPerism, and then impose a tax on hard
working, honest men, 10 pay the expense of that
Paupersm' Will the intelligent freemen of Yer.
mont submit longer to such pupable injustice
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22

solitary object to when ther Wnole soul 10
devoted. mems minds loose their balance,
and by train of delusiye casuistry, they
easily persuade themselves that the end salts
fies the means.
The resolution above alluded to was in
the following words
Whereas. the Constitution Of these United
States is series of agreements, covenants,
or contracts between the people of the
United States, each with all and all with
each and,
Whereas, it is principle of universal
morality, that the moral laws OF the Creator
are paramount to all human laws; or, in
the language of an Apostle, that eve ought
to obey God rather than men )" and,
Whereas, the third clause Of the second
section Of the fourth article OF the constitu-
ton Of the United States, when construct
ed as providing for the surrender of fugi-
tive slaye-dOeS crest upon such basis"
in that it is contract TO rob man of a
natural right--namely, his natural right to
his own liberty; and is therefore, absolutely
Uoid:
Therefore, Resolved, That we hereby
give it to be distinctly understood, by this
nation and the world, that as aboitionists,
considering that the strength Of our cause
lies in its righteousness, aud our hope for it
in our conformity to the laws of God and
our respect for the rights of man, we owe it
TO the Sovereign Ruler Of the Universe, as
proof OF our allegiance to Him, ia all our
civil relations and Offices, whether as private
citizens, or as public functionaries, sworn
TO support the Constitution Of the United
States, TO regard aud treat the third clause
Of the fourth article of that instrument,
whenever applied TO the case of a fugitive
slave, as utterly null and void aud conse-
quenty, as forming no part of the Consti-
tuition ofthe United States, whenever we
are called upon or sworn TO support it.
There is fundamental error in this, oc-
caSioned by coniounding the rights OF the man
with those of the citizen. If any man con-
scienliously believes this clause Of the consti-
tuition is not binding, he may refuse to aid the
Shareholder in catching a fugitive, and take
the consequences. This may be morally right.
But the constitution is still, cipiliv, the con-
sttuton, though in this mans opinion that
instrument is in this respect wrong; and he
has no right as a ciii-en 10 seek TO change il,
except in the constitutional way. His oath is
completely binding as 10 the mode of changing
the coustitution-for in that point there is not
even pretence that there is any thing moral
" wrong. The true way for men to act, who
think it wrong to aid in arresling fugitive
slaves, is constantly TO seek to amend the con-
stitution and if they are ever individually
called upon to act under the constitution, as it
exists, they must in such case act according
10 their consciences, and suffer the legal con-
sequences.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22

The Richmond Enquirer says that the Loco Foco
party is IN "too delicate position for it to break
loose into war of retorts and determinations -
wen, we suppose Mr. Ritchie tells the truth in this
instance. The party is in very dedicate nosi
uon indeed, and so was an Irishman once who
was going to be hanged lie told Jack Ketch that
he sincerely believed himself utterly unable TO 90
through with the ceremonies of the occasion, for.
sa'd ne 81 was always so devlish nervous about the
neck, that couldn't bear shirt collar" Bnt tbe
fellow was hung, notwithstanding his iugular ner-
yousness and the Harmony party may learn its
late from his example -LOuiSriue Journd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22

:, severai oil the newspapers have censured Col
Weed, of Petersham, the Mapislrate before whom
MIR Goddard was brought upon complaints for for.
gerry Tor The lightness OF the sum in which the de-
iendant was held to recognize for further appear
ance at our Cour. This is wrong Col Weed was
rlght' Inc complaint which was entered, only EN-
$500O-in which Mr. C. fecognsed-being double
that OF the forged paper complained of, is quite as
large as is usual or proper Furhet complaints
would OF course lead to additional bonds.-JiOrces-
ter Egis.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22
Correspondence Of tie ALIAS.

BANGOR, Sept IS, ls4S.
am very sorry to inform you that our able and
talented Representative TO Congress, the Hon.
ELISHA ii. ALLEN, is not reelected in this district
but he goes out, with high honor, and the fact Of
his running far ahead Of the ticket of the Wing par
y shows the estimation in which he is held by bis
friends, His opponent is probably elected by aDou.
900 majority, being GOO less than ''the party had
last year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22
Sept. 1913.

Indian Lynehing-1'he last Dubuque Express
says: owe have been informed by gentleman
Recently from the Indian country, that Two muir.
ders OF n most unnatural kind were recently perpe-
irated. The circumstances were these An In
dian woman, on some slight provocotion, seized her
brother, boy OF ten OF twelve years of age, and
stabbed him with knife so severely that he died
during the day Her husband, known in his tribe
as the Black Wolf, and another Indian, the Proph-
et took the woman out of her lodge, and beat her
to death with their war clubs. The chiefs of the
tribe held council, aud after some deliberation.
they acquitted Black Wolf and the Prophet of all
censure."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22

Unexpected Guest.-Mr. Elijah Boltwood of Am.
herst, Mass found, near his front yard gate, one
morn morning last week, female infant, apparently
about four months old, nicely wrapped in blanket
with bandbox of clothes by lis side >
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22

An Eiopement Prerented.-The Bath In
qulrer gives an account Of a remarkable
scene that took place a; Brunswick, Me-,
the other day. 1t seems that young lady
OF that place, while employed in one of the
factories in Massachusetts, had met with a
young man aud made the usual vows and
promises, preliminary to marriage. The
happy man arrived at Brunswick, on Satur-
day last, on visit to his lady love, but ow-
ing to some reports which had got into cir
cuation, the father of the girl forbade his
visiting his house.
Determined however to consummate his
happiness, he prevailed upon the young la
dy to leave her fathers house with him. and
proceeded to the stage Office, and had actu-
ally seated himself by his betrothed in the
stage, FOR Bath, to take steamer for this
city, when Just as the carriage was ready to
leave the hotel, the door of the coach was
opened by the enraged father, who in rather
an unceremonious manner, dragged his
would-be son-in law from his seat, and not
wlthstanding repeated protestations from
both parties, took his daughter into chaise
and sent her home, there to wait his consent
which he said never would be given to her
union with that villain The father gave
a very good reason for his vigorous OPPOSE
ton, viz. that the individual seeking his
daughters hand had but recently paid the
penalty of crime, in one Of oul neighborng
state prisons
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22


Anothcr Honorable At.-Deacon Nathan
Beers, of New Haven, who was I.ieuten-
ant and Paymaster in the Revolutionary
Army, and who lately received from govern
ment about $4,000, pension money arreara-
ges, has made such an use of it as reflects
on him the highest credit. 1t appears, from
the Palladium, that in 1870 he was unlortu-
nate and failed in business. He gave up all
his property to his creditors, and these, ac-
cording to the custom of those DAYS, were
divided INTO two classes, the confidential and
the ordinary creditors. His avails nearly
paid of the first class but he had no means
OF satisfying the second until about ten
years ago, when from the savings of his
small pension he was able to pay them Is
per cent. on their claims Since the recep-
ton OF the sum above alluded to, he has paid
every one of his creditors in full, which took
nearly the whole amount. The creditors
have acknowledged the payment by very
complimentary letter, in which they thank
him for his Rbcrahty-for they saw the
debt had long ceased to exist in the eve of
the law"-and the act furnishes new proof
that though age may diminish the bright
ness OF the Revolutionary eye, it gives IN
creased energy to the honor and integrity of
the Revolutionary heart" Deacon Beers
is now 81 years of age. What noble ex-
ample of honor he has set for the imitation
OF the present generation. Hartford Cour-
ant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22

Mechanically Death.-The Columbus ga Enoui-
rer mentions the melancholy death OF Mrs Walker,
consort of VIM Walker ESQ, a highly esteemed
and wealthy citizen of Harris county. She was
drowned by being thrown, with her child, from The
npsettlng Of her carriage, whilst driving over the
bridge crossing stream called Mulberry. A rem
teman near at the time, nobly sprang into the wa
Ter and saved the infant, The occurrence was tru-
ly heaIt-rending.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22

Striped Pig,-This Protean monster presented
himself IN new form, at South Hadey Falls, DID,
ring the late camp meeting A scow boat was
landed near the village all who felt disposed step
ped on board, and the boat was then Aoated doWn
the river, across the line into Hampden County
where the pig stands in not much fear Of the law.
their ride, and all were furnished "a drink inc
boat was then run ashore the passengers dscharg'
ed, and the boat pushed up stream for another loao
This process was continued until Sheriff Virgil o,
this town appeared when the pig fearing his ~
powerful grasp, skunk away and was seen no more
in that FORM HamPshrr GGz.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22

Melancholy .4ccident-We have lust been inform
ed, says the Woodstock Telegraph, that man in
charge at Fort Kent, Fish River, had his head
blown off on the 9th inst, From what we can
learn, Il appears that he was lowering the flag,
when The ropes becoming enangled, he stepped
back few PAGES and stumbled al the same mo-
ment the gun, which hung fire, went off, and de-
capilated hun. 1t is said that not vestge OF the
head could be discovered, only the nose and part
OF the jaw bone.-Bdngor Hhig.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22

MAINE ELECTION. There is no choice Of Gov
ernor in Maine. The votes are divided between
Anderson, (regular Van BUREN, Robinson, (Whg)
Kavanah, (Calhoun) and Fessenden Q4iberiy)-
The Liberty Party vote has we believe, more than
doubled since last year. The other parties did mol
use much exertion,-the Wings, especially. Hs
not certain that more than Representative ~ 70
congress IS elected-Robcrt p Dunlap, OF the %
district. Twenty only out of the ihirty-one sena'
tors are chosen, -three of them Wings; and pro- ~.
61ably not more than half of the number Of INC
representatives TO which the towns are entitled
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22

MAssAcHUsETTs.-The Loco Foco State Conven'
tlon has nominated Marcus Morton and Henry H.
Chlld's, for reelection.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22

Meianeholy-Wc learn that daughter of Mr.
Zenas Robbins, of Harwch, while drawing buck.
ct OF water few days since, met with an accident
which resulted in death. The curb, on which she
was resting, gave way, and she was precipitated
head foremost into the well, her head striking
against the stones, and so brusng her as to cause
her death in about IL hours. When taken from
The well, she appeared very much stunned, aud
spoke hui few words before her death Barnsta-
bic Patriot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22

Mysterious 9Bdir.-lniormation was lodged at
the Police Office of the First Municinnlitv Seser
day, OF circumstance that almost freezes the blood
Win horror On one of the bayous near Lake
borgne, the remains ofa man by the name of Ter.
ence lobin, creole, were discovered HANGING 10
-FOUR trees Alter being slain, he had been quarter.
separate tree. No clue has vet been discovcred
mat could lead to the detection of the perpetrators
oi lh's hearlless and unparalleled deed of cruelty
me officers of the First Municipality are on he
iooE out, and we hope their vigilance and energy
W. Iuaoe them to ferret out the monsters who did
'h'S ueeu oil plteous massacre.-N o Tropic
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-09-22

The Tiger Man-We learn that the keeper of the
Menagerie lately here, while exhibiting in New
Castle, Mercer, entered the den of wild beasts as
was his wont, and while playing with his SAVAGE
customers, had hs arm dreadfully torn by the Il.
ger; lie was lying on his back at the time, and
with great presence of mind he raised his foot and
WIN sudden exertion Of it, threw the tiger from
hl', ana gained his feet and awing the brute back
by his manner, retired from the cage. and tainted
from the effect Of the wound. 1t is feared his arm
VIII have to be amputated - dsJurg .4merican.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-04-04
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1T was rot for themselves Alone that the Americans gained
The victory over ugoyre Saratoga. They conquered
for Irish we'll for American freedom Nef was II Tor
France alone that Dumeurer defeated The Austrian Array
at Jemappc The Catholics OF Ireland participated IL Tie
fruits OF tnat victory
i has pleased the English people, in general 10 forget
all tho facts Irish history they have been also gracious
lv pleased 10 forgive themselves al those crmcs-Erract'
from. the Prefacc. -.
There never was pcoslc the face of the earth so
cruey so basely unGsy treated the people CT Ire
land have been by the English Government"
There is person ho will read his work, but mus
e1caln with me- that people on the face OF te eart
were ever treated with such cruelty as The irk-EfTacls
from the York"
Nj
New-York daily tribune., 1843-04-04

90 HuNr's MERCHANTS MAGAZINE, for April,
contains fine and eloquent Lecture upon the
Moral and Intellectual Culture of American Mcr-
chants, by Rev. George Putnam, of Roxbury,
Mass. Il is worthy the attention of every mec-
chant in the country. Mr.. Gouge has an article
on Commercial Banking, Prof. Tucker another
on the progress Of Population and Wealth in the
United States, C. c. Haven one upon the Home
Trade, sc. &c. The Statistical Department Of
the Magazine is rs fell and valuable as usual.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-04-04

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