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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-22
THE VOICE OF FANEUIL HALL

SAYS the New York American, checked
in naught of its volume, or its firmness, by
the disastrous result of the elections round
about, was meetly pronounced, at the
great meeting there on Friday evening the
8th inst. in the following addressgby DAM
TEL WEBSTER.
Mr.. Webster appropriately announced
by the Chair, was received by such heart
felt, enthusiastic, and prolonged acclama-
lions as have seldom, if ever before, shaken
the walls of old Faneuil Hall. AS soon
as he could make himself heard, Mr..
Webster commenced as follows:
"What though the field be los,'
All ia not lost The uncomfortable will"
the patriotic hope, the stern integrity, the
high sense Of duty, our attachment to lib
erty, our fidelity to the Constitution, our
love of our native land, will abide by us,
Notwithstanding the triumphs of enemies,
or the falling off of friends, or any other
adverse occurrence. Our cause is the
same, truth is the same, our country is the
same, and zoe are the same.
Wings of Boston if the information
this morning, respecting the elections, had
been the same as yesterday, had Pur-
posed to ask of your committee to excuse
me from attending this meeting, which
would then have been one of congratula-
ton and unmixed Joy; and | could have
retired to recruit myself from the fatigues
of the contest of this campaign. Blu
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-22

my children name unsullied by crime,
that In after years the blush of shame
shall never tinge their cheeks at the MEM
DRY of their father. ooh God 7 he con-
tinued, Thou who hast said, Blessed are
the merciful, bless him. According to the
measure he has meted to others, do you
mete unto him. Then turning to his FAM,
lily, he said, My beloved wife and child
rem, trust you without fear, to the care
of that Heavenly Parent who has said,
Leave thy fatherless children to me, and
| will preserve them alive, and let thy wild
ows trust in me-. And you, my dear
master, will, | know, be to them as you
have been to me-guide, protector, and
friend
THAT continued the kind old man,
looking round upon us with glistenng eyes
= though mixed with sorrow, was one of
the happlest moments of my life. AS |
stood beside the bedside of the dying man
and looked round upon his children grow
ing up virtuous, intelligent and upright,
respecting and honoring, as much as they
loyed their father: when | saw his wife,
though overcome with grief, for the loss of
a tender aud beloved husband, yet sorrow
ing not as one without hope, but even in
that moment Of agony deriving comfort
from the belief that she should meet him
again in that world where
"Adicus and farewelIs are a sound unknown -
when | listened to his fervent expressions
of gratitude, and saw him calmly awaiting
the inevitable stroke, trusting in the mercy
of God, and at peace with his fellow men
and when thought what the reverse OF
all this might have been--crime, misery,
a disgraceful and dishonored life, perhaps
shameful and violent death, had yield
ed to the first impulse Of indignation,-I
felt happiness which no words can ex.
press. We are told that there is more
Joy amongst the angels of God over one
sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and
nine just persons that need no repentance
With such JOY as we imagine theirs, did
rejoice over poor Smith, as | closed his
eyes, and heard the attending minister in
fcrvent tones excaim, Blessed are the
, dead that die in the Lord, yea, saith the
, spirit, for they rest from their abors, and
their works do follow them
; 'My friends, am an old man. During
/ u long and eventful career in business,
| have had intercourse with almost ever,
variety of temper and disposition, and will
many degrees of talent, but | have neve
, found reason to swerve from the principle
with which set out in life, to temper jus
9 tice with mercy
/ Such was the story of our friend. Ant
t believe not one in that company but re
turned home more disposed to judge leni
emily of the failings of his fellow creature
=, and as far as lay in his power, TO extend {,
t al, who might fall into temptation tina
e mercy which under similar circumstances
y he would wish shown to himself, feelin;
!; that it is more blessed to save than to de
Y stroy.'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-22

Lao Eloqucnce in Kentucky. The fol-
lowing powerful, eloquent, and classic ap-
peal was made in a court of justice some
where in Kentucky, by one of the learned
heads of the bar. Gentlemen of the jury,
do you think my client, who lives in the
pleasant valley of Kentucky, where the
lands is rich and the soil are fertile, would
be guilty of stealing eleving little skeins OF
coling? think not, reckon not, l cal
culatc not. And l guess gentlemen OF
the jury you had better bring in my ellen,
not guilty, for if you convict him, he and
his son John will lick the whole of YOU
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-22
POETRY.
THE BALLOT BOX.

by NJ. W. DECK.
freedoms consecrated dover,
Casket of u priceless gem
Nobler heritage of power,
Than imperial diadem
Cornerstone, on which was rear'd
Lberty's trumphal dome,
When her glorious form appeared
'Nlidst our own green mountain home
PURCHASED by as noble blood
As in mortal veins e'er run,
BY the toll of those who stood
BY the side of Washington
BY the hearts that met the foe
On their native battle plain,
Where the arm that strikes the blow,
Never needs to strike again
Where's the craven that would dare
Mar il with polluted breath
Scorned and curs'd, be his to share
The traitors shame the traitors death !
Let his iaithless heart he torn,
From his reckless bosom rivcn,
And upon the whrlwi1d horne,
TO the carrion kite be given.
Guard it, fteemen guard ii well
Spotlcss as your maidens' fame T.!
Never let your children tell
Of YOUR weakness-of your shame
Thnt their fathers basely sold
What was bought with blood and toll,
That You battered right for gold,
Here on freedoms sncred soil
Let your eagles quenchess eye,
Fixed, unstrung, sleepless, bright,
Watch, when danger hoveIs nigh,
From his lofty mountains height:
While the stripes and stars shall wave
O'er this treasure pure and free
The lands Palladium, 1t shall save
The home and shrine of Liberty.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-22

A high compliment. Sir B R,
an Irish knight, was married TO the daugh-
ter of Lord c. connexion of which
he was very proud. Boosting of this un-
ion once to female friend, he observed
that his lordship had paid him the highest
compliment in his power. He had seven
daughters, said he, and he gave me the
ouldest, and he tould me too, that if he had
any o,clder should have her.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-22

Conversation in Bookstore. Enter gen.
tleman, leading boy Pray, sir, have
you Mitchel's Geography The Book
seller takes one from the shelf and hands
it to him. Here, my son, is this the kind
you want? 'Yes, papa well, run
quick to school, or The Committee will
change the books again before you get there
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-22

Lockman, the Ethiopian, was once ask
ed from whom he received the first lesson
of wisdom. "From the blind replied he,
who never take step until they have
felt the ground before them"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-22
WATCHMAN & JOURNAL.

TERMss so cash in advance 50 90 if payment not made
In advance always charged from the end OF the Vea
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-22
VOL. xxx, NO. 2.--wHOLE NO. 1888.

The First Fielding. Maj Noah, who
holds the pen of pleasant writer, thus
quantity discourseth on the courtship and
marriage of the great progenitors Of the
human race.
We like short courtships, and in his,
Adam acted like sensible mamie fell
asleep bachelor and awoke married
man. He appears to have popped the
question almost Immediately after meeting
Md'lle Eve, and she, without any filtration
or shyness, gave him kiss and herself
OF that first kiss in this world we have had,
however, our own thoughts, and sometimes
in poetical mood have wished we were
the man " wot did it," But the deed is
done-the chance was Adams and he im-
proved it.
We like the notion of getting married
in garden. 1t is in good taste. We
like private wedding. Adams was pri-
vate. No envious beaux were there--no
croaking old maids-no chattering aunts
and grumbling grandmothers. The birds
of heaven were the Ministries and the glad
sky flung its light upon the scene.
One thing about this first wedding brings
queer things 10 us, in spite of its scriptural
truth. Adam d his wife were rather young
to be married-some two or three day:
old, according to the sage speculations o
the theologians-mere babies-larger,-
but not older-without experence-with
out house-without pot or kettle, moth
ing but love and Eden.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05
TEXAS.

1t seems-if report is at all TO be
crediled-that some kind of an expe-
dition by Mexico against Texas, is not
only under way, but that its advance
guard has arrived at the Rio Grande.
Dispatches have been forwarded by
the Texan government to Washington,
not only for the government OF the
United States, but for the British and
French Ministers at Washington; and
these dispatches are naturally sup
posed to refer TO the threatened inva-
sion, although their contents have not
TRANSFERRED. 1t is said that this advance
guard, which is under the command OF
| General Woll, amounts to ten thous-
and men-but some Of the New Or
leans papers, doubt if the whole "main
army" of Mexico numbers so many.
Meanwhile, we find by letters from
Texas, that the citizens of that country,
are many Of them, singularly apathetic
in view Of this great invasion. The
cry of "Wolf! Wolff" or rather of
WoW has been so often sounded, that
faith and fear are lost; and the citizens
are, many Of them determined not TO
belve the Mexicans are coming, until
they see them.
The canvass for President Of the
Republic is proceeding very quietly.
1t is said that if Houston were not in
eligible to reelection, By the terms Of
the Constitution. he would nudoubted.
ly be re-chosen, by large majority
He is certainly an able man. and with
all his questionable eccentrieities, has
proved himself a better executive than
the republic is sure of finding, either o.
the candidates.
The sickness at Galveston had much
abated; but we find that congestive and
other fevers prevail all over the repub,
lie. In the proper department the
reader will find notice of the death
of Hon. Il. A. Howard the fourth
representative Of the United States
who has died in the new Republic.
The New Orleans Bee says, how
ever, that the dispatches alluded TO a
bovc contain not word in relation tc
any Mexican invasion, hut simple re
fer TO the state of affairs consequent OF
the death Of Mr.. Howard, and Of Con
sui Green. 1t is also said, in reference
to the money for the invasion, that i
can be raised by taxing the Mexican
Clergy; but that Santa Ana and tht
congress are trying to push this dis
agreerble responsibility upon each
other.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05
THE END OF SUMNER.

On Saturday the twenty eighth day OF Sep.
TENDER the sun went down from cioudless
sky and the moon rode up through the gem
med avenues Of heaven, in as much royal
spendor as queen Victoria and retinue taking
an airing in Hyde Park. That nigh, Game
John Frost. deputy marshal of the Court Of
Heaven, and enjoined vegetation. lie laid
his icy hand upon The warm pulse of summer-
the fluids OF all plants ceased TO circulate and
Summer, with all her beautiful garnilure, ia
her welI--we owe her much-she has been
kind 10 us; and though her cheeks have been
baihed with many leafs, she has not forgotten
to smile upon her children and furnish them
with bread. The usual forebodings Of short
crops and famine, are all falsifed. The crop
of wheat is better Than an average crop; corn,
though not large. is fully ripe; grass, was new
er more luxuriant; oais are, as they always are
in Wisconsin,. heavy and abundant crops
and as for poiatoes-,he staple crop Of our ter
ritory-in the production Of which we chal-
lenge all the world aud Ireland TO compete
with us-why we have more Of them than we
can dig, and larger than we can cook without
quarterino. Sheridan defined an lrishnan 10
be "a machine for converting potatoes into hu-
man nature" There is an immense opening
for that sort Of machinery 10 Wisconsin,
where enough Of the raw material may be
raised. to over-run the globe with human pop
ulation. and to coonze all the planets in the
neighborug oceans Of space G..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05

VERMONT ELEcTIoN.-The Yer
mont papers publish returns from all
but twenty-five counties, the news from
which cannot materially vary the re-
suit. From these it appears that the
Wing candidate, Slade, has a majority
over all others Of 1913 The Sen
ate stands 10 Democratic to go Wings
"a gain of one Democrat since last
year-and the House 60 Democrats to
l32 Wings, there being no choice in
thirty-seven towns. Last year there
were in the House 81 Democrats and
120 Wings; in twenty-five towns no
choice. In 1910, Harrison's majority
was i4,4S2.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05
A RAILROAD TO Mourn SrN.,,

A RAILROAD TO MOUNT SINAI,
Think at that reader! Mt. Sinai
where the Hebrew Law was given a.
mid the thunderings; and TO the base
of which. the children of Israel were
we know not how many years travel.
ling! The fashionable tourist may soon
be whisked up to it at the rate of 90
miles an hour; for the Hibernia steamer
brings information that the important
railrod from the Red Sea to the Nile is
to be Immediately prosecuted to COM
pletion. The line from the Nile. bv
Cairo TO Suez or the Red Sea, has been
surveyed, and there is rot the least
difficulty in the whole route. The
distance is "a miles--of these 81 isa
straight line, the point curving south
to Suez. The soil presents remarkable
facilities for the cheap construction of
the roadbed, being composed OF gravel
or pebbles. For the first ten miles.
being the valley Of the Nile, the as
cent is $40 feet above the water Of
that river. The line of the road is
then very level; the summit, 81 miles
from the Nile, is 900 feet above the
Red Sea.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05
COURT.

The civil Docket this Term, is not large
Sill. there is business to occupy the Coor!
for about the usual period Of time. The num-
Der Of suits on the Docket Of Cour;. is no
certain criterion by which 10 ascertain the time
requisite TO dispose Of them. Ii necessarily
results from the very nature Of Judicial pro-
ceedngs, that many unforeseen delays and
hindrances must occur. to retard the progress
of justice. Especially amidst population as
fuciuaing as ours. where people are constant
ly moving and shifting abou-prospecting
here to-day and there tomorrow, i. is very diff
fcult often times 10 obtain the testimony Of
witnesses in time to have promp, and speedy
trials Of causes ia Court.
The grand jury has been in sitting for lon.
ger period of time than usual; and has had an
unusual amount Of business to do. AS many
as six bills of Indictment have been found;
and some looked after, tina. perhaps never will
be found
During the first week, The two rival systems
OF medicine, Mineral and Botanic, entered the
JuuiCfdi d1eUd dIu tOChcu HOINo. y Pui-
ged Steam-and Steam blew up CaloInel: and
i, is difficult TO say which had the better of the
fight.
Calomel. You are fool and can. read.
Steam. You are pedant and can't trans.
late the Lating on. your own sheepskin dipIo-
ma.
Cal. You treat all complaints with steam
Steam. You mislreat all complaints with
calomel.
Cal You burn your patients up with arse
smart.
Steam. You 70, your patients dO,on with
salvation.
Cal. You know nothing Of chemistry and
Anatomy.
Steam. You know nothing else.
Cal. You got all your medical knowledge
by serving three months as second engineer on
condemned steamboat.
Steam. You got your medical knowledge,
by serving six weeks apprenticeship with a
butcher, and s,raPping your butcher knife on
The lid Of worn out copy Of Hippocrase' S
notes on Calling.
Cal. You are an iliierate quack.
Steam. You are leltered quack-Mea-
o. W,
Cal. Don't brisile your fur and caerwaul
at me.
Steam. Don't you bristle up and snarl at
me, you hyena.
NJ equiv! f'z-z! spit. spill spit!
And then the fur few! G.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05

COMMERCE OF TAHITI Tahiti
(says the London Globe is not alto
gether SO contemplate, even in COM
mercial point of view, as some persons
suppose. The following return Of the
average yearly number oil vessels Of
commerce, belonging TO different ma
tons, that touch at Tahiti, is from a
quarter on which implicit reliance as
TO its accuracy may be placed: it will
also show that France has less interest
Of commercial kind in Tahiti than a.
nv other civilized state:- Yearly.
English Merchant Vessels, so
American ditto, ITO
French, go
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05

TANGIER. a military or mara
time station, TangiT is said, 10 be per-
fectly contemplate. 1t is but miSer-
able village, subsisting solely by pail
try fishery. and by furnishing a meat
and vegetable market for the $4,000,
military and civil population Of Gibral-
ter. England possessed the place
from 1851, Charles III. having receiv-
ed it as the dowry OF his Portuguese
bride During The o2 years for which
the place was held b. Eng Ind, i'm
mense sums were expended IN the at
tempt to improve and fortify it, but
the attmnt was vain; in 1854, the for
tifcations that cost so much were
blowa up, and the town abandoned 10
the iIoors utterly worthless. In the
succeeding go years. no European
power has ever thought the ruins Of
Tengier worth looking at. England
now, however, will probably fndsome
new value in them.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05

MAINE ELEcTIoH.-We have re-
turns from all but fifty towns and plan
tations, the aggregate of whose vote
cannot exceed 1000. AS the case
now stands the whole vote amounts to
S7,926-but 1858 short Of the great
vote of ls4o. According to the re-
turns, thus far, Anderson, 5,577, Rob
inson SO, 466; and there are $3.50
scattering votes, most of which are
for the Abolition candidate.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05

EXTRACT FROM LONDON PAPER =
"a code Of Mormon laws was drawn
up for its government 10 Smith was
mayor, orrather theocrat; and eventual
ly the influence of The prophet prevail
ed so widely, thathe commanded a ma
iority of the votes in the State of Hi.
nois, and started far the office and
dignity ofthe President Of The Uni
ted States, Nth no mean prospect Of
SUCCESS"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05

l5~At ST. Louis. business is said to be re
viying. On the 2SIh, ffiy-one steamers were
couuied a, the Levee at the same time, taking
10 aud discharging cargo = Ph'Ia. Ledger.
Business in ST. Louis rsriring! And
when was it declining, prayi-[S, Loo. Gaz.
"Pre,,y well thank you" No particular
change, Mr. Gazette. An addition of oae,
probably in on a visit from the yellow
Stone" for we have counted fifty a, one time,
years since.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05

MANUFACTURES We find reports
from all parts of our country ofincreas-
ed attention TO manufactures. Machin-
isl, never were in greater demand
In ThompSonvilIe, Conn, there is a
new factory erecting, l2o feet by 40,
for the manufacture of Brussels carpets,
and another for the manufacture OF
shirts. drawers, &c. In the village OF
Tarilfville, new factory, ITO feet by
TO, and four stories high, for the man
ufacture of carpets, is going up.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05

"IHey come like shado,Os so de-
part"-Computing the population Of
the earth at 946, 100000 souls, and the
average duration Of human life at 80
years it will be found that every Sec
ond OF time usherS human being into
existence, and heralds the departure of
another to that vast bourne whence
no traveller returns.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05

THE GIRARD CoLLEGE.-This build
ing, so long in erection, is now nearly
completed externally, having at present
over hundred men engaged upon it.
The old farm house, which stood upon
the grounds at the North end of the
building, has been taken away; and
the hope may now be INDUCED, that
this generation may see the structure
completed, and the park laid out, ac-
cording to the original design..--[U.
s. Sat. Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05

Missouri ELEcTIoN.-The official
returns of the Missouri election are as
follows: for Governor, John c. Ed
wards, 37,llS; Charles III. Allen, 81, )
S57. Mr. Edwards is the Benton can
didate. l.. Ii. Sims is elected to
Congress over Mr.. Parsons, Mr.. 5. be-
ing anti-Benton. The House stands
SO Democrats to IA Wings.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05

THg BUsINEss OF CoURr during this Term,
has been despatched with degree of celebrity
unparalleled. The docket is nearly cleared
suits all run through the mill Bring on
your grists of litigation, suitors; and have jus.
lice done you promptly wi,hOu, delay. favor,
fear or affection. &.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05

By LooKsR on es3 InorlS .iis.--A CO.
temporary says, "a Young man in New y orS,
belonging 10 one OF the most respectable iamI-
lies. heins rejected - sutton. By hadSone
belle Of tha, cIty. sought 'sliei for his moriii-
cation ia a dose Of landanum. The stomach
pump relieved him Of The lautsnrEa, and lime
will probably perform 'he slme elect Tor bis
love-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05

Rock coUNTY:-The wings have
elected their sheriff, and a majority Of
the county officers. Rock is connec-
ted with Walworth co. in legislative
district, which elects four representa-
tives. As far as heard from, the re-
suit is doubtful, probably EARL, (dem.)
is elected and three wings, same as
last year. Milwaukee Courier.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05
From Hong Kong, China, direct

The n. Y. American has an extract
from letter written by the U. S.
Consul at Hong Kong, which states
that things are becoming more settled
at that island. Some think that If the
trade leaves Canton it will be transfer
red to the different ports lately opened
at the North. American manufactures
find ready sale there. Mr.. Gushing
is living at Maco, he informed the
Emperor that he should COUP the coast
and make him a visit.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05

The officers Of the Mexican steamers
it appears, have been shamcfuliy treat
ed in n. York. The Consul General
of Mexico has found it necessary 10
allude TO the subject publicly. The
officers have been repeatedly insnlted
in the streets, and otherwise maltrealed.
Such conduct is dissracelul TO n.
York
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05

THE HaLDERBERG TROUBLES
The Sheriff Of Albany county, New
York. on Tuesday morning summoned
civil posse of one thousand men to
attend him in an expedition to the Hell
derberg. He seems determined TO 10
his duty. le, the consequences be what
they may.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-10-05

The total number of Jews through
out the world, is estimated at 3,l63,.
700, and it is said that this number
has never materially varied from The
time of David downward.