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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08

Sir A friend has Just called my attention 10 a
communication in your paper containing comments
on an extract from letter of mine which
which, referring 10 the circul alton of an address of
DR.. Lafon the subject of the heathenism Of sla.
very said that all the d, DIS in Vermont were as
cold "a icebergs the subject of slavery and ex-
pressed the opinion that the Doctors address was
as well adapted to their case missionaries to tina.
Of the heather. Your correspondent shows his
consistency by admitting, what is true, that the let
Ter without any intention that it should be pub
lished, and We. treating it, throughout, though it
was tatended by me as thrust at the d. DIS OF
Vermont, and as 'counienance" OF the wholesale
Orson Murray denunciaons ofihem. This is un-
fair | am willing TO be held responsible for en-
eraining the feeling expressed in the letter. under
the circumstances attending its utterance /; but am
not willing 10 be held up, and it is right that
should be held up, as disposed to rail a. The priest
ood'-"to bark at ministers" and 10 join in cru
SADIE sgains, the clergy. Your correspondent well
knows that entertain for them, as a body Of men
great affection and respect. ] think them, howev.
er, like other men, liable TO err and hold them, like
err II should, in the strength my feelings fol
the oppressed, sometimes take the liberty To say
that think some of them are very cold On The sub
lect ot slavery 1t seems to me they may find weap
ons OF defence, much better suited to their sacred
calling. and much more in accordance with the spir
il OF the Master they serve, Than those which you
correspondent Yields sgains, me, and with the US,
Of which he seems so familiar. And | must tax,
the liberty TO say that if he had sliie of the
"meekness and charity" which he ironically atrib
uies tome, he would have spared has sarcasms. a
well as suppressed his efforts TO blazon !e;ie
which ho admits was no, iniended for the publ,
eye.
II seems TO be due 10 myself that l should stat
Thai Tie letter was written on my return from
monthly concert OF prayer, where my heart ha
been exceedingly pained-as it almost always is, 4
those meeings--ai the utter silence which pervsde
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08
FlrCHBuRGH RAIL ROAD.

We have seen the report Of the Directors oil this
Company, which has just been Puoiisneo' Inc re-
pori Gives very favorable view OF tins important
road. The rails are already laid TO Wal'ham,
distance OF ten miles, and the road is opened 'or the
distance; and the directors say that 10 all prooao
i,y it will be opened 10 Concord by june and 10
Sherley, within eight miles OF Fnehoureh' oy Au-
gus, or September The report speaks iaVotaoiy
OF lie extension Of this road into this STATE ana DC
leve tina, The Rutland route will be the more I'M
poi,ani-,hey give in note the tabular distance o'
The three principal rou,es-showing the ku'iana
route. by Keene &C., the shortest. and IL miles
shorter Than tie Montpelier and Concord route.
The Fitcburph road shows US what can be ac-
compshed by The indomi'able energy OF one man.
who in the first place satisfies himself OF the value
and praciieabiliy Of his plan, and then pursues II
irrespective ofthe prejudces and rid'cnie' ana IN
difference Of the multitude. until triumphant success
crowns his efforts.
The engineer says ''ihe road will be remarkably
chesp and substantial one, sand that the expenses
of operating it will be very small"
We give the following extract from the report as
showing the favorable influence Of the exclusion oil
ardent spir,s from, such works. The directors say;
There is another fact to which 1t gives US great
pleasure to alude; that is the perfect understanding
and good will which has ever existed between The
contractors and the officers of the road. Not one
word or note of discord has been heard. The same
spir. of harmony has extended itself among the OPP
era,ives. This is attributed, in great measure, to
the entire exclusion OF ardent spirits from the lines
The success of this undertaking affords great en-
couraeemen, TO prosecute with vgor purpose of
extending this road to Burlington, through keene
and Rutland.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08
E'ztE HERALD.
THURSDAY MORNING,
FEBRUARY s.
22d FEBRUARY.
WINGS OF RUTLAND COUNTY.

The undersigned, your County Committee. would
earnestly recommend, that you NEE, in your respec-
tive towns on the esd day ofFebruaty instant, uhe
very appropriate day, designated by The State Com.
mi,lee) TOT the purpose Of thorough organization
by the formation OF Wing Clubs, or Otherwise, as
you may Judge best, preparatory to the Presidential
contest: on the resul, Of which, such momenous in.
tcresis are suspended.
Now is the time TO burnish and buckle on your
armour and resolve tina, you will never pu, i, of,
Until such TRIUMPH 10 the Wing cause shall
have been achieved as will make the pseudo democ-
racy Of modern times, "hide its diminished head"
1t is already virtually settled that Mr. Van Buren,
is to lead on the PHILlSTINES in the coming con.
fci and II successful the country is 10 be again
undated with the overlooking Of corruption, which
would follow the disinterment of his former admin
isirstnn.
WHIGS, will you suffer the body polite, to be
again haggled and acera,ed by this prince of dema-
eogues, w,,hou, tie desperate struggle TO pre-
vent III Rally then. Organize thoroughly in every
town. Keep your armour bright, and remember
that the country expects in the coming contest, that
every wing will do his duty.
A. g. DANA,
EDasaI s,s, ~ Wing County
HANNIBAL IIoDGEs, 0o"'"'''ee'
HARVEY BuTToS,
February 6, 1914.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08

thrown it will be Ivy a suicidal act OF uniahiulnes,
to It's grca, trust While 1t is faithful 10 God and
man, it will stand "Lo an trih you, always, O.
ven onto the end of the world was the promise Of
Him whu gave 1t its great commission. iut wha,
was that commission eco We into oil the ,corld
and preach the gospel 10 eccry creature" Tha,
commission The demon Of slavery seeks, practically.
10 annul. Lei every minister Of Christ see TO il.
that his heart, and hands and voice are engaged 10
vndica,e tho right of,he Saviour 70 have the hoalh
en- lan tho beabcnl for his Inheritance aud the Ut.
,ermos, parts Of the earth fnr his. possession.
WILLIAM SLADE.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08
POSTAGE REFORM.

The attention of public has been particular
y called to the subject of the reduction ofpostage
Petitions from every quarter OF the United States
numerously Signed, have been presented to Con-
gress at the present Session, asking that the rates
of postage may be reduced and the ranking privil.
eye abolished, The press is universally awake
upon this matter, urging with much force and
rcason,,hc necessity ofgreat and important chang
es in this Department
Our rates of postage are extraordinarily high
and are burdensome upon the community The
privilege of ranking, even if not abused, impos
es upon portion of The public the burden Of pay
ing for the carriage OF letters of another set Of
men, from which the paying portion derives no
benefit We wish the system of ranking, with
the single exception of the Post Office Depart.
ment and that confined strictly to the business of
the department, was abolished That newspaper
postage should be reduced and rates fixed accor-
ding 10 weight that thus there might be some
equality between he ordinary and mammoth sheet
We would not object to fixing the rate of letters
(snglc) 5 cents for 500 miles and 10 cents for all
distances over 500 miles, though we are inclined
10 think the rates should be still less Yet we
would be content at these rates with the expulsion
ofthe Thanking privilege.
A bill has already been introduced into the Sen
ate by Mr., Merrick, proposing important reduc
ions-but of which we hope something valuable
may result at this Session of Congress. And as
this has nothing which need excite party fears OF
iealousies we see no, why the COLLECTED wisdom
may no, be probably employed in its discussion
and due and speedy adjustment.
We say let the experiment be made allow rates
of postage, and be so long continued, that fine re,
snlt afford some data by which permanent regula
lions may be adopted--reguaiions which shall sat
isiy the JUS, demands Of the public, and fully sup
port the department.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08

r,sn.s n pom fom the minority of,hc Commit
ice Ca Raiss
81 Cave ioiusou 10 conirmay with notice
given vcsierlsv. asked leave 70 onrr resolution
,tc'nI,ng l,i,ef wnlen end reporters from The
Hall. eIecg6 ,hfss employed for The press Of
Wasi,inysoa Cay. Leave was rtfssd.
The House then weti into Comrii'ec nj the
Whole on private bills, aud took up The bill for
the rcli rfofite widows mi orphPns OF those who
uero lost ia the usioraasse schooner, Grmpns
Mr Rs,htvn, Of ~ Y. opposed 4, and Mr. Wise,
IN ono Of the mos; beau'Ilrf and eloquent speech
that has ever bccn made in the House supported
il. for which. l say, ''Goj bless him "
Finally the bill passed, the Committee rose and
the House adorfcd
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08

CosoREss arc doing very much 'afier the old
Sort tina, is to say not dong much for The interest
Of the grea; body Of the people The 2lst rule
which has been SO long bone of contention still
continues 10 stand in lis place. frequen, subject of
debate with LILLE prospect of speedy decision.
The locos seem more inclined to talk about it,
than 10 ratfy h-,hey have the power and
theirs isthe responsibility, butthey are evidently
afraid TO exercise the power Of a majority either
way, or fairly to meet the responsibility of con-
faing the rule or repeating il. Blu, we have no
sympathy for such dough faces
The loeos seem in no hurry either upon the
great constitutional question arising out Of the il
legality Of the election OF The members who have
been elected by the general ticket, There is no
good reason for this delay; they have the MAORI
~, and an excellent opportunity is afforded them
to show magnanimous attachment 10 the const
luton aud laws by the unanimous rejection of all
4 these members and full declaration 10 those state.
that they cannot be Represented in Congress,
but IA obedience 10 the law Of the land Thi
! question also they dread TO meet-ihey dare no
reject these men whom they know TO have no RICH
% seats in the House, fearing the loss Of votes n
t-s candidate Tor President, and on the other han
they fear lea they confirm them in their seats b
panty vote, as they must DO he outra &c upon III
constitution would be 50 grea, ,ha, he par,y woul
siak ander The indignation Of a Community a
o'sed TO a sn'e o! imiaenl danger npendiag
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08

vcr their dears, rights Also that We have ma
iotiiy in Congress, which have moral courage 10
do right
The rtsal, will probably be, tha, The Session
will wear awsy-onc m1,icr and another w'll DC
nllscd about, no positive good viii be accomplish
Cd, and the country and Congress ITSELF, we may
hope well have consolation that no serious ms
chief has been done-cSeeP, the waste OF time and
money
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08

rz-Bishop Hopkins, Of Vt, has published a
letter against certain novelties which are now
disturbing the Episcopal church, viz the dogma
that there can be "no church without Bishop"re-
baptism-and The real presence in the sacrement
of lectures in Philadelphia when Bishop Cnder.
donk prohibited him, the city being in Bishop Os
diocese. On this, Bishop Hopkins Announces the
publication of his lecture in New York; and thus
the VI, Bishop beats the Dutcbman. We opre-
bend that the Puseyie prelate can't quite muzzIo
the press. lVl. Waterman.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08

G-A Mr. Nissan acting as Third Teller
of the Merchants Bank IN New York, consider.
ing himself upon his death bed, sent for the Cash.
Ter and confessed he had defauded the Bank Of
trenty thousand dollars He had managed to
conceal his defaIcation for about years.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08
MIR. SPENCER.

The nomination of Mr. Spencer as Judge Of
the Supreme Court in place Of Judge Thompson,
deceased, was on Monday rejected by the Senate.
The vote stood 81 to FL.
Five wings voted for MIR. Spencer viz Tall
madge, Rives, Phelps Porter and White.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08

ns-Hon Alex. Porter, United States Senator
from LOUISIANA died at his residence, in the paris
Of St. Mary's on the 9Th ult, aged So
AS the Legislature of louisiana is now in ses-
sion, the vacancy will soon be filled. Ex-Gov.
Roman is spoken Of as tho Wing candidate
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08
Montreal, Jan. l7--Minerva gives US the
following letter addressed to Mr. f. II Fabret--
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
Kingston. Jan'y. /.

Z Kingston, Jan'y. II, ls44.
Sir,-I am directed by the Governor General
to transmit to you check for El00 as a contri-
button on his palt towards tho funds now in proc
ess of collection, 10 be sent to the unhappy indi
viduals now in the Penal Colonies, about to re-
turn home. Some have already received the
gracious pardon of Her Majesty, and in relation
to the others, His Excellency enterains "a lively
hope that the Royal pardon will be also granted
to them J. M. HIGGINsoN
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08

APPOINTMENT by THE GOVERNOR OF NEW
YonK-D W. G. Clarke, Esq, of Brandon, a
commissioner 10 take acknowledgements Of deeds
and instruments under seal.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08

Gz-Capt shubuck, ofthe Navy, has been nom-
mated and confirmed by the Senate, Chief of the
Bureau Of Provisions and Clothing for the Navy
in the place of Isaac Hill, rejected
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08

m- The Grand Jury of New Haven have
found true bill against young Fassett, for assault
and attempt 10 KILN the case Of the late Tutor
Dwight of Yale College.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08
For The Herad.
ENIGMA.
Here are five letters with three in row,

And they all spell state. Which one2
Docs any one know2
The answer to friend BIS Enigma would be
Incomprehensibility if the l7th letter had not been
omitted. a School Boy.
Ra,and Peb !, 1913
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08
HOUSE.

Ahe' The ioarasl was read, c. J. Iagresoll rose
Sai read lester, published IN The L. S Gazette,
wr'iea by the Washington correspondent Of tina,
paper, under The signature OF Oliver Oldschool,"
aud contained a Statement, and remarks con
esfnlng the affair baweea Mr.. Adams ard MIR
iasefsoil, while The Massachusetts, resolutions were
unaef eebste lie denied the truth Of the Ian.
saAse' and called upon the Speaker TO ia,erpose
hs authority and deprive the author OF ,hs, leuer
hs Pn''iaSe ola reporter in the tOuse lie said
tas' The true name Of the wIiler was Sargent,
warm discussion now ersued. Mr. Morris o
Feaa took up The eudgels 10 favor Of Mir lager
sa%l-~hlle M. Adams endorsed the statement
SAD sve0 The opinion ofIhe reporter, and comment
ss severely oa the course oi Mr.. lngenoh
The sahJess ~as lgnheE discussed wih moe
beat BY Mr. Wise. Nj Holmes Mr. Wiz
"Fea' Me- Bssrasley, I~h0 H,oFed uasaeecssfall
- asks ~ me orders The aay)
NAsaisoroS Saturday Jan. q.
Dc erTaais ~ss bod "a sessioa 10 dsy.
!. Asssoa - lAs hosss me-, NJ wise made
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-02-08
SENATE.

The tariff bill OF Mr. McDlflc YVES discussed at
length bn, ncii n,alIy and rather upon the ques
lion whether Inc Senate could originate and dis
els revenue bill, Than upon the merits or policy
Of high and low duties.
The ground has been taken in the course ofthe
discussion, TINT the House will originate a bill
upon the tariff, upon which discussion may leg.
ilimaiely take place. The subject was then pos
ponei until fc.m'lrow, md the Senate went into
Executive session.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-12-25
For the Northern Galary.
The New License Law.
&

In my last I endeavored 10 show that the
discretion OF the Commissioners under the
new License Law extended to the question
@ fiicenSe or no HceRss. With the publication
of my argument there appears in the Galaxy
the proceedings of the Convention which met
under TIE call referred to by me, in my first
communication. and ! have now before me,
in the Resolutions of that Convention an ex-
position Of their views of the law, of the duty
Of the Commissioners. and of the best way of
promoting the cause of Temperance. have
anticipated in my previous communication,
most Of the remarks which the reading of
these resolutions suggests TO me. | cannot,
however, forbear dwelling on them, flew mo-
menis.
The first Resolution declares, that the lob
ject of the recent law relating to licenses was
TO provide for the granting OF licenses te sell
spiriruous liquors, to keep taverns &C.. and to
regulate the manner in which they should be
granted. and that the law can be properly ex-
ecuted and carried into effect only by grant
ing such licenses So, then, the object of
the Senate and House of Representatives.
in passing this law was TO compel the licens-
ing of establishments to sell spurious liquors
20 be used as a beverage TO int"xicats men.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-12-25

The account Of the proceedings Of the late
Convention which nominated Jonathan Ha-
gar, Elisha Bascom and Philip c. Tucker as
! candidates for County Commissioner under
the new license law has appeared in the Gal
axy and calls the meeting a Convention Of the
friends Of Temperance; and one oftheir res
olutions declares-'We deprecate,a as earnest
Nv as any Of our fellow-citizens can, the evils
of intemperance :" and every possible effort
is making to carry that ticket underline Tenn
perance banner, s. thereby enlist the friends of
Temperance in its support. 1t seems TO me
the friends Of Temperance will stop and con
slider a little, before they support hat ticket,
when they find it is zealously supported by
all the rum sellers snd rum drinkers 10 the
County. This is rather queer company for
the friends ofTemperauce to be in. But they
will not only find themselves in strange COM
pany, but they are called on TO vote for men
as Commissioners, who however respectable.
will be strange Representatives of a Temper
ance community. For example,
A petition was sent to the Legislature at
the late session, headed by the leading rum
seller in Middlebury, praying for the repeal
of all laws in any way restraining the sale of
Intoxicating liquors; and on that petition.
near the head oil The list, appeared the name
of JONATHAN HAGAR. At meeting OF the
freemeu of Shoreham last Spring, the ques-
ton was taken whether there should be a
tavern licensed in that town for the sale OF in
toxicating liquors, when there appeared IA
in the affirmative and SO in the negative
ELISHA BAscoM being one Of this Il. At a
meeting ofthe proper authority in the city of
Vergennes. of whom PHILIP c. TUCKER was
one, the sale Of intoxicating liquors in that
city was authorized by the casting vote of
Mr.. Tucker; So that 10 him the friends of
Temperance IN this County are indebted for
the only authorized sales OF intoxicating
liquors in this County ,foi the last six months.
Solomon SAYS: Surely in vain is the net
spread in the sight of any bird.' Are the
friends of Temperance in Addison County SO
much less wise than the birds Of the air, that
they viii suffer themselves to be shared in a
naked nett We shall see. CAUTION.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-12-25
To the Friends Of Temperance
In Addison Co.
Fellow- Citi1ens,-


1t is now IA years since The first effect
ual Temperance movement was made in this
County. Its beneficial effects, in spite of.he
apathy Of its friends, and the opposition offs
enemies are known and read of all men. At
that time not less than 1920 Gals. or 4I2
bbls. of ardentspirits were sold in Middlcbury.
10000 gals. in Vergennes, $500 gals in New
Haven and $500 gallons in Bristol. And it
was estimated by those who made special
effort to ascertain that the quantity consum-
in the County, that it amounted to 100, 900
gals. annually. We will not attempt in this
communication TO say how much This con-
sumption has been reduced by the Temper
ance effort. Neither will we dwell upon the
incalculable amount Of good that has been
achieved in the reformation of inebriates, in
the diminution ofpauperism and crime, and
in the preventive influence the cause has ex-
erted upon mullitudes; and especially upon
the rising generation. The fact we wish to
impress on your minds is-the victory is not
yet completes; the enemy is yet among us.
Much is yet remaining to be done. Cupidity
and appetite have hitherto united under pro-
lection Of law, or have found means to eiude
legal responsibility; ard the work of death
has been going on among US to a very alarming
extent. The friends Of humanity have long
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-12-25
Massachusetts and South Caro-.
lima,

SThe last weeks paper gave a short sketch OF
the proceedings Of 5. Carolina in relation TO
Mr.. Hoar the agent of Massachusetts sent to
South Carolina &c vindicate the rights of he
colored citizens. On arriving at Charleston
Mr. Hoar addressed the following letter to
Governor Hammond.
From lie N. Y. Express.
C~HARLEsroS, gath Nov, 1914.
SIR:-Your Excellency is already inform
ed of remons;rances by the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts against the arrests and i'm
prisonment Of her citizens in South Carolina.
against whom the commission of no crime is
alleged, The Legislature Of Massachusetts
has recently passed a resolve, authorizing the
Gov. OF that State 10 appoint an agent ''for the
purpose of collecting and transmitting accu-
rate information respecting the number aud
the names of citizens Of Massachusetts who
have heretofore been, or may be, during the
period of the engagement of the Agent, i'm
prisoned without the allegations of any crime"
The Agent is also authorized to bring and
prosecute one or more suits ir behalf of anv
citizen that may be so imprisoned. at the ex-
pense Of Massachusetts, for the purpose of
having the legality of such Imprisonment
and determined in the Supreme Court
Of The United States.
The Governor of Massachusetts has appoin-
ted me Agent of that State, to execute the
purposes above mentioned and | arrived in
this city this morning, tor hat purpose. l
do not know that your Excellency will con-
slider it proper in any way to notice this sub
Jet, yet prOpriety seemed to require this COM
Inunication.
With great respect, E~xcellency's OBJ. st.
SAMUEL HOAR.
To His Excellency, j. ii. HAMMOND. Gov
ernor of South Carolina.
Whereupon the Governor sent the follow
ng Message to the Legislature:
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-12-25

WHIG PAGEANT At NasHvILLE.-Thc re-
ceptlon ofthe Tennessee Electors - Nssa-
vile was surprisingly brilliant. They We-
escorted through the streets by al in.aehs-
procession, in which the Wing ladies' Of Nasl-
vile held a conspicuous ri7oe. Throughout
the whole line OF march, the procession was
hailed with tho most enthusiastic greetings
The Nashville Banner OF FRIDAY says;
We wish tha: the peopieof the United
States could have witnessed the enthnsilsn;
with which the ballots for Henry Clay ano
Theodore ~Frelinghuysen were received Oy
the people here assembled in the caPl'oio'
Tennessee.
The demonstrations OF the day were ap-
propristely followed up by brilliant iii3iniuI
lion, which even our Democratic flenos "u
mitted threw their attempt on the occasion u
the reception Of the President elect totally ID
the shade. u.-
During the day and dnring the night Gay
the ~watchword. 1t was emblazoned Oh
nnumeabIe banners 1t was inscribed on
MANY houses in every street and, best Ell all
/ was the uppermost thought in almoste every
heart in Nashville.