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Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16
ERYSIPELAS.

ST. JoHNsBURY, Feb 2l-1'his disease. which we
have noticed several times before is still prevailing
and more general than ever, in part of Orleans and
Caledonia Counties. II first appeared this season.
in few towns the Line, and has since been pra-
dually nearing us from the North, till now, in the
northern part of this town it is general and also at
the East Village, and few have occurred in the
vicinity ofthe Plain. There WERE a few DAYS since
as we were informed by one of our physicians, over
thirty cases in this town. and there has since been no
Abatement to our knowledge. The disease still rag
es in Burke and its vicinity, but with less violence
than it did three or four weeks since. AT Lyndon,
last week, were told by gentleman of the town.
there were at one time some seventy The pop
uation of the town is less than two thousand There
were three deaths there on Monday morning of last
week. At North Danville it has been more fatal
probably, than at any other place, and has carried off
there, in other places, several citizens of great
funess to the community. In other parts of Danvlle
it has been less prevalent and consequently less fatal
1t is also prevailing at Wheelock, Sutton, Glover and
less in the towns around these. 1t appeared
in the early part of the at Derby, and raged
for several weeks, when 1t was hoped that it lea
wing the place, but two or three weeks since it broke
out again with greater violence and fatality 1t has
been remarked to US by those having an opportunity
to Judge that warm and mild weather tends greatly to
moderate the disease, and then, when cold weather
appears the disease is violent and fatal. If this
be true, may look to the opening of spring with
the hope that the change in the weather may exter-
inmate the epidemic. This was the case, we believe
last season. In places where it ragged during the win
ter, it gradually left them the warm weather ap-
preached. Thus far it has gathered its hosts to the
grave, and doubtless many now living will never be
famed by the zephyrs of the coming spring. Gods
ways surely, are past finding out.
The eryspelas, which prevails generally in this
region, is prevailing at Norwich this State and with
in about two miles in circumference, including the
village OF Norwich, there were, days since over 40
cases. 1t has proved there, elsewhere very fatal
! (Io}edoniou
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16

FIRE IN WORCEsTER.-A fire was discovered on
Monday morning, 9th inst about one o'clock, in the
brick building next door south of the Central Hotel,
on Main street. 1t was principally occupied by
Messrs Spear and Farnsworth as a restorateur and
boarding house, which, with its contents was entirely
destroyed. The fire had made such progress before
it was discovered. that the occupants of the building
had barely time to escape with their lives.
The adjoining building, known as the Central Ex-
change, was soon on fire, and Notwithstanding the
exertlons of the iremen and citizens was entirely
destroyed. This building occupied by the post
office, the Worcester Bank, the printing and publish
ing Offices oftbe Worcester Palladium, the Worces-
ter Waterfall, lawyers offices, &C., and the amount
of property consumed must be very large. We learn
that there was an insurance on the building of
$4,000, partly in Worcester, and partly in Boston
livery stable, situated Immediately in the rear of
the Exchange, was also burnt to the ground.
The "wool store," unoccupied except in the third
story, was entirely destroyed
All the letters papers, and property belonging to
the post Office were saved.
The Central Hotel on fire several times, as
also was the splendid mansion of Daniel Waldo
which stands but few feet south ofthe Exchange
The books, papers, bills and specie of the Worces-
ter Bank were removed to place of security without
loss. The printing materials belonging to the Pala-
dunn were mostly saved-but the contents of the
Waterfall office were entirely destroyed, and but
partially insured
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16
"The Worcester Magazine.,

The March number of this periodical like its pre-
decessors, fully sustans the modest pretensons of its
original prospectus. 1t is "enteraining instructive
and useful" with this advantage most of its con-
temporaries of even higher Professionalism enter
tainment is in case furnished by the sacrifice of
truth and simplicity, separated from the "useu and
instructive Utility should be the first object of hu-
man effort and human influence. We would not dis
courage elevated love for the fit and beautiful nor
Withdraw the hand of ludcious cultivation from the
taste and Imagination by which they are perceived
and appreciated. 1t would be a most criminal as
sumption of superiority to look contemptuousy upon
the beauty which Almighty power and wisdom have
created both in connexon with the useful and in the
tiny flower whose uses see not 1t is those infu-
ences which train the mind and its affections to re-
gard good and evil according to their Just conse-
quence, which honor God and demand honor from
man. The spirit and subjects of the Worcester Ma
gazine are, in opinion, better calculated to effect
their object than if ornamented with "French FASH
ion plates and filled with "popular tales" having no
other reference to practical life, than to distl its poi
and bring its homely virtues into dsrepute.
New York MIRRoR.-This long established and
well known literary paper recently suspended is we
are pleased to learn to be revived by George P.
Morris its former able editor aud proprietor 1t is
to take the form of of Is large pages each
number to be embellished with fine steel engrav-
ing, and published weekly at 50 per annum in ad-
1t viii form, at the end of the year, two su-
perb volumes of 4l6 pages and 26 engravings each,
in convenient form for binding. Filled, as it doubt
less will be, with the richest gems of literature and
the fine arts, it will be very desirable acquisition to
the family library, and trust there not few
in this vicinity who will avail themselves of it. Ad
dress Geo. p. Morris, No. Ann street. New York.
Treaty Nth .HertcO.--Among the Executive pro-
ceedngs in the Senate towards the close of the sess
ion Of Congress the ratification of a convention
lately concluded at the city of Mexico between the
Diplomatic Representatives of the United States and
hat Govern nent the terms If which are said to be
honorable and eligible to both natons.-.hai. Int
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16
From The Warrington Globe of Feb. %.

AssUMPTIoN-At length we have attained some
thing which, under the circumstances, may be con-
sdered, to some extent, test Of the views of the
parties on this great question. Mr. WALKER intro
duced, on Monday last, the following resolutions:
Resolved, That the assumption of the debts the
States, contracted by them separately for local pur-
poses, would be palpable violation of the Constltu
ton ofthe United States, consolidation of all power
in the Federal Government and final and total
overthrow of the sovereignty of the States.
Resolved, That Congress having power to as
sumo such debts, any act attempting such assumption
would be utterly null and void that it would be
obligatory upon the States, could the people of
the States be lawfully required by Congress to pay
the debts assumed nor could any taxes imposed
by them for such purpose be collected and it would
be the duty Of succeeding Congress to restore the
supremacy of the Constitution, by the entire repeal
of the act of assumption.
The resolutions coming up in order today, Mr.
Walker took occasion to observe, that if the Senate
would take vote by yeas and nays, Ito be consider
ed as a test of the views of the Senate upon this
question: he would waive his right to address the
Senate. He believed these resolutions met the full
appreciation of every Democratic Senator and Of the
entire Democracy of the Union. IT, then, these opin-
ions thus announced in advance, he believed it
would terminate the most dangerous question which
had agitated the Union for if these opinions
thus announced as the view of the whole Dem
ocratic party, foreign bondhodcrs would abandon
their efforts to procure this assumption.
After short discussion, Mr. Tallmadge said the
Senate might as well express their views on a motion
to lay on the table these resolutions motion
he made Mr. Walker said, this, under the circum-
stances, would be a test vote, he asked the yeas and
nays on the motion to lay on the table, which pre-
vailed by strict party vote
YEAs-Alessrs. Archer Barrow, Bates, Bayard,
Berrien, Choate, Clayton, Conrad, Crafts, Dayton,
Evans, Graham, Henderson, Huntington, Kerr, Man
gum Merrck, Miller, Morehead, Phelps, Smith of
Indiana, Sprague, Tallmadge, & Woodbridge-24
NAYs-Messrs Allen, Bagby, Benton, Buchanan,
Smith of Connecticut, Sturgeon, Tappan Walker,
Williams, Woodbury., Wright and Young.-l9.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16

The Treasury note Bill passed both Houses. The
holders of these notes may under the act as amend
ed, now fund them and receive a stock not exceeding
six per cent, rcdcemable in TEN years, or they may
be kept out bearing interest at present. This
amendment adopted at the last moments Of the
session
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16

Hon. John c. Spencer has resigned his commission
as Secretary of War, and accepted the appointment
of Secretary of the Treasury. James NJ. Porter of
Pennsylvania has been appointed by the President to
fill the vacancy in the Department Of War, and has
already entered upon the duties Of the office.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16

SoUTn CARoLNA-The congressional elections in
South Carolina have resulted in the choice of seven
democrats viz list District james A. Black-2d,
r. F. Smpson-3d, Joseph A. Woodward-4th, John
Campbell-5th ARENAS Burt-6th, Isaac L. Holmes
9Th, r. Barnwe Rhett. OF the delegation to the
late Congress Messrs Campbell, Holmes and Rhett
are the only members reelected. Messrs Pickens
and Rogers declined being candidates, and the other
four (Messrs Butler Caldwell, Sumpter and TrotD
were candidates, but defeated. DR.. VIM Butler of
the second district was the only candidate pre-
scented to the people, and he has been skinned.
Henry A. S. Dearborn, Adjutant General of Mas
sachusetts who, without authority and in derogaon
of law loaned the arms of the State to the Algernes
of Rhode Island to keep the people of that State in
subsection to arbitrary power, has been removed from
Office by the Governor, in conformity to expression
of the wishes of both branches of the Legislature
Gov. Hubbard of New Hampshire, has appointed
Thursday the 9th of April next, to be observed
throughout that State day of fasting and prayer.
John Fairfield the present Governor of Maine, has
been elected by the Legislature of that State SEN
ator in Congress, in place of Ruel Williams resign
ed. Mr. f. received all the votes in the Senate and
10 out of l67 in the House.
TEMPERANCE MEETINGs.-By reference to our ad-
vertising columns it will be seen that Mr. GoEF Of
Worcester will commence ecturng in this village in
few days From the reputation of Mr. g. as pop
uar and successful lecturer, we doubt not that the
meetings will be fully attended, and be accompanied
with the happicst results.
The LiSpenard VIII Cdse.--Ths long contested
case, involving six millions of dollars, bro't
to a close on the 4h instant in the Supreme Court OF
New York, verdict being rendered in favor of the
plaintiffs. "By this decision than eight hundred
lots of land and buildings, between Anthony & Spring
streets, west of Broadway, have changed hands,
James Watson Webb, editor of the Courier and En-
quirer, comes in for ninth part of this immense
tate, say some 100000 dollars 1t is but short time
since that he took the benefit of the bankrupt act.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16

The act to repeal the Bankrupt Law was signed
by the President at about 10 p NJ, on the 3D. inst
All petitions for Bankruptcy, filed prior to that time,
will be valid.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16

Truth WELL ToLD-The St Adams Republican
has some scathing remarks upon the doings of the
late Congress and their utter disregard of the will
the people, which we regret we have not space to
copy entire. The closing paragraph is all our space
will admit
"Fhe integrity and patriotism of John Tyler have
been the only interpretations between us and total ru-
in. He is the only member of the wing admnstra-
ton, who has shown any regard for the interests of
the country-for the welfare of the people, His acts
the only acts Of his party approved by the people
and these have cost him the good will and support
of those who elevated him to his present station.
What commentary is this fact upon their virtue and
patriotism! With such damnng proofs of their reck-
essness and corruption, how dare they ask the peo-
pie for support! With every promise broken-eyery
pledge violaed-every principle of healthy govern
ment neglected or trampled upon how can they ask
for public trust confidence? Their principles and
practices have hardened them to all accusations of
conscience to all feelings of shame, to all dshonor
and degradation. 1t seems impossible they should
ever again succeed in palming themselves off upon
the country"
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16

Instead of the Iyo dollars a day and roast beef"
which the people were promised if Van Buren, was
defeated charitable citizens are now obliged to es-
tabsh 'soup societies" to feed the poor grautous-
ly!-Boston Post
"A Dreadful OccurTence.-The Germantown Tele-
graph gives an account of the destruction by fire of
the dwelling house of Mr. Nicholas Larzeere, situate
about a mile from Willow Grove in Abingdon town
ship, Montgomery county, and the burning to death
of son eight years of age, and female, by the
name of Sarah Weeks, staying with the family
The African PRESBYTERIAN church in Philadelphia,
have recovered verdict of $3.50 damages for the
destruction of their church by fire during the riots
last August. This was righteous verdict.
How TO CHOOSE A WIFE. Lay broom stick in
her way-if she steps over it, don't take her; if she
takes it up and puts carefully in its place. brush end
up, take her you can get her Good advice sag
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16

The following is the act, in substance, pensionng
widows, which has passed both Houses of Congress
"That the widow of any person who served in the
war ofthe Revolution, in the manner set forth in the
act approved the seventh day of June, 1882, entitled
"An act supplementary to the act for the relief of
certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolu-
ton" and whose widow in virtue of an act approved
the seventh day of July, 1888, entitled, "An act
granting half pay and pensions to certain widows
and act approved the 23d of August, 1912, amen
datory thereof and resolution approved the sixteenth
day Of August, 1872 entitled "a resolution declara-
tive of the pension act of July the seventh 1888" re-
ceved is entitled to an annuity pension for the
term of five years from the fourth of March, 1886,
shall be entitled to. receive the annuity pen
sion which she received is entitled to receive,
der said said resolution either of Them for
and during the further term of five years from the
fourth day of March, Il , during such portion of
said term as said widow shall survive, biect in all
respects, however, to the rules, limitations and cond
tions, in and by said &C md resolutions made and
provided"
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16

WHOLESALE BUTCHERY.--ln September last Gen.
Pollock detached from his army, at Cabul force I'M
der Gen. NJ Caskll, for operations in the valIies of
Kohstan. What connection this expedition had
with the ultimate object Of the campaign, does not
appear. TWAS probably undertaken with a view to
avenge the humiliation of British prowess in previous
disasters,-the loss of "thirteen millions Of money
and twenty thousand men," The result was the
capture and sacking of Istalif considered al
most impregnable by its position, and defended by
about 1900 men. The dispositions of the day were
credtably planned and executed with an amount of
carnage that paralleed the barbarty of the under
taking The following description is taken from the
letter of an eyewitness who lauds the attack "as
the most dashing affair done this campaign"
"For two days the place given to fire g. sword.
fthe plumber, from its bukiness only small part
could be brought away, all the rest burnt. All
the bitterness of hatred was shown by the soldery,
both European and native-a hatred worked up to
climax by the various they have had of Aft
CHAN atrocities, and by seeing the passes from Gun
damuck to Khoord Cabu strewed with the bodies of
their unfortunate countrymen Not man was
spared, whether with without arms; not prisoner
taken; hunted down like vernin, mercy was never
dreamt of. Verify we have been avenged Wher-
ever the dead body of an afghan was found, the
Hndoo Sepoy Immediately set fire to his clothes,
that the curse of "burnt father might attach to his
children"
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16

"The kno,Vn resources Of the State are inadequate
TO The support Of its natiue population"
We clip the above from the report of the select
committee of the last Legislature the subject of
Geological Survey which appeared in the Waterman
of the Sd inst and signed g. Mem. Shafter for Com
mttee." Our object is to inquire if it is true. To
make it the emphatic and conspicuous it is put
in HalicS Is it fact? If it is it is a amenta6le
one. But we would much sooner believe that the
Moon is made of green cheese, or any humbug of
the day. 1t is coon hard cider fact-no fact at ALL
There is our opinion against that of the committee
VI. Patriot
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16

The Hartford Post Office hueshgation- Hart
ford Times contains full accounts of the testimony
taken by order of the Department relative to the mis-
demeanors of Chales l.. Porter, the late Wing Post
Master in that city Mr. Porter at first refused to at
tend the examination but afterwards appeared with
counsel. The evidence is full and conclusive as to
the opening reading and resealng of letters, Of per-
hitting others to open examine letters not direct
ed to themselves and copying the contents, of de-
tanning letters and Of emitting to credit the govern
ment with postage received. The Investigation
closed last week on Thursday. The result will ap-
pear from the Department. pretty man this for
the Wing press to attempt to defend.-Bdrre Gaz.
by their fruits we shall know them."-The Legis-
lature of New Jersey is about re-enacting law 10
impriSOn for Debt! Go it, Broad Seal Kentucky
is about closing her school houses and Rhode Island
deprves the poor man of his vote What is the next
wing Banner State ?--Er.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16

ToUcHING lNcIDENT.--The Bay State Democrat
relates the following:
awe witnessed an incident Friday afternoon, of
most noble and benevolent character. little girl
about seven years of age sitting at the corner of
Washington and State streets, upon small pine box
with basket by her sde containing some half dozen
apples which she patiently waiting to SELL though
her little form trembled from head to foot with the
cold, which was most severe. At the moment the
little half clad object met eye, boy not more
than eight years old, dressed in the richest style of
the day. stopped before her, and taking large rich
kerchef from his neck tied it snugly about her,
and tripped away before could recall him. We
should like to know the generous little fellows name
that we might publish it. The letters H. f. were
wrought on the kerchef Bestowing trihe on the
little girl, we her on her way home Let this
boys charity prove example for those who older
II appears that in the gale in the Gulf of Mexico,
in September last three vessels of war were lost as
they were in the Gulf at the time and have not since
been heard from. They were the English brig of
war Victor, the French brig of war Dunos. and the
Texan schooner of war San Antonio. Nearly or
quite three hundred men persisted with these vessels.
The Dunos was from Havana for France, the Victor
from Vera Cruz for the West Indies and the San
Antonio from Galveston to New Orleans-.Nat Int.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1843-03-16

Gov. Hubbard of New Hampshire, has appointed
Thursday the 9th of April next, to be observed
throughout that State a day of fasting and prayer
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20
A MILL FOR SALE.

THE public are informed that first rate MERCHANT
miiL with all the necessary machinery and ap-
paratus for running two pairs of French Burr Mill
stones and for the manufacturing of so barrels of su.
Perne -four in "a hours, with mill house of 40 feet by
SO three stories high, the basement story of stone
and the upper stories fame first rate dam from TO
III feet high, Insured to stand five years. The mill
ana dam will be finished by the first Of June next and
is offered for sale interest of half is situated
about one and half miles from Edwardsvle in Jasper
county, Mo- in half mile of Spring river where keel
ana nat boats may run out with Great induce
ments are held out to persons Of capital the con.
tracts for furnishing flour to Fort Gibson and Fort
smith, amounts to near to Sl2, 900 per annum
besides the amount of sales in the Indian country
The mill to be insured to perform WELL
ferms-One thousand dollars paid down when the
contract is made and third of the balance as soon
as the mill commences operation, the remainder may
be paid in goods in New Orleans in cash, as may
best suit the purchaser Private bids will be
by directing letters, post paid to j. D. T., Bytheve
Newton county, Mo.
Any kind of machinery may be propelled by the
same wuter powc. - =
Feb. ii, 1643-4-tf
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

VS.. = PETITION EX PARTE.
His Creditors.
T1PON reading the foregoing petition, it is ordered
by the Court, that notice thereof be published in
the Arkansas Integencer, per printed in the
District, seventy days before the first Monday of
gust next when hearing will be had the said petit
tion at the District Court room, in the city of Little
Rock, within the said District 10 O'Clock in the
noon and all creditors who have proved their debts,
and other persons in interest, may appear the said
why the prayer of the said petitioner should be
granted And it is further ordered by the court that
all such creditors whose places of residence known,
shall be entitled to service and notice of the Pc
titons and order, either personally by letter ad
dressed to them at their known usual place of residence.
attested by the Clerk of the Court and served left
at his usual place of abode, by the Marshal his De-
putty, or sent by the mail, whereof due proof is be
given.
WM FIELD, Clerk.
By A. II. RUTHERFORD, ID. c.
Trapnall g. Cooke, Solicitors
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