Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-08-09

Deputy Sheriff Allen the wr /, which the posse had
undertaken Ia execute very deliberately tarred and
ieathered MN In the presence of the VIII |, body-
| hey then dismissed the OF ers on their parole
never again to execute process on the manor They
Embarrassed the horses, let them perfectly loose
POINTED their heads towards Troy and firing thei,
guns sent them off at fill speed The Indians then
formed IN double column, placed the POSSE between
IN single hle, with the arred and feothered deputy
at the head and the Sheriff in the rear marched
them mile and a half as prisoners towards Troy
ana then oade them trudge the remainder of theiI
way on foot.
Allen was the only one of the force that wa. tar.
red and feotheree. A Mr.. Coleman, at Dunham's
corners, who was supposed to be opposed to the
antl-rcnt movement was taken the same morning by
the Indians, and threatened with tarrnr and eath-
ering uhless he would join in the cry of " down
with The rent he refused, was brought to the
tar Kettle and the process was commenced. when
he uttered faint cry of " down with the rent ~
as ordered, when his prosecutors dessted and let
him off
The Journal of Commerce says:
at can scarcely be doubted that the Executive
of the State will promptly order sufficiently strong
military force to support the Sheriff in the execu-
ton OF the laws, and TO prevent the recurrence OF
such outrages; and that immediate measures will
be taken to bring the authors and nstigaiors of the
atrocities heretofore perpetrated to condgn pun.
ishment.
P. S. We were not aware of the extent of these
manor ownerships in various counties until we
read the following from the Kingston ulster
coy Journal:
The .4nti- Rent mopemeni.--The opposition to the
payment of rent by those who occupy the lease land
N the counties Of Schoharie Green, Delaware and
Ulster as well as in Rensselaer,, is progressing
| The tenants Of these lands are acting with an ear
nestness which must soon result in some definite
and final settlement of this vexcd question They
seem determined that the whole nIatter should be
understood by the people, and tor this purpose as.
sociatlons have been formed IN the sections Of
country where the lands lie. Frequent meetings
are also held for the purposes of concentrated &C
lion and efficient organization and to arrive al
correct conclusions in the NATTER they are having
printed in pamphlet form the original patents. =
These public meetings not confined alone to the
immediate vicinity Of the lands, but extend far be
yond them.
meeting was held in Che interior Of Shandaker
a few days ago, and we learn that others will also
be held in the town of Olive and in this village
The speakers who address the meetings are said tC
possess great ability. The tenants who favor the
opposition to the payment Of rent dress in Indiar
fashion, as far as possible, in uniform style, wear
ing mostly flock coats, either Of red or some brigh
Icol0r, with belt around the waist containing
scaping knife, pistol &C.; false face cut out O
leather, and caps ornamented in various ways
When assembled in large numbers, it is said the,
make very imposing appearance. On the 4lh 0
July large meeting was held at Pine Hill Glove
: which was addressed by several speakers TIN
number in attendance was represented to have bee
about 5OOO AT the meeting were 300 tenants il
their Indian Dress The blowing of an ordnar,
dinner horn is the signal by which they assemble
aud 1t is forbidden to be blown for any other pur
pose
We will briefly state the CLAIM, of the tenants
+ without expressing any opinion respecting its Jus
tice. They consider the rents onerous, and offer t.
purchase the lands at a fair value, provided goo
title can be given. The lands were grants from tn
sovereigns of Great Britain when we were he
colonies. The patents for these lands are not sat
isactory to the tenants, and here would seem to b
an nsuperable barrier 10 the settlement at the out
set; but the Legislature, in the opinion of some
can confirm these grants, as we'll as render tn
terms by which they leased less odious, an
more i'll accordance with the spirit of our nstitu
tons. Could this be done without violation @
contracts, it would doubtless be TOR the public good
both in putting end to the difficulties which nov
seem to threaten disturbance of the peace of tn
State, as well as multiplying the products vi agri
f culture and securing to labor more Just reward
| As yet, no forcible resistance has been made c
overt act commltted and we trust that nothing
, the kind will occur.
7 The prevalence throughout our country of move
ments regardless of law and order, is seriou
cause of alarm to the friends Unpopular government
Let then, those engaged in this business be care
full, lest they sully the honor of the State, Will.
seeking to attain what they believe are their u.
rights. A calm bat decided course, is everthe bes
D means OF attaining and securing them. The leas
l lands in Delaware and Ulster, are mostly held b
: Messrs. Armstrong, Livingston, Robinson, an
. Madame Laussat