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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-15
THE RESULT OF THE ELECTION.

1t is nearly certain that Polk, Texas and Eternal
Slavery have trumphed; and triumlphcd solely by
the error Of the aboiitioniStS in NeW York or, to
speak beyond the reach of;cavi, by the foreign
votes and Tie a1olitiOnists in. New York and Pc
sylvania. A glance at the known results hus far
show this fact:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-15
THE STAR THAT NEVER
SETS.
SETS

The annexed returns indicate that Yer
mont has gone for Mr.. Clay by majority
larger than in September. Vermont is ev-
er true-God bless her
In spite Of the disastrous news on eve
ny hand, the Wings Of Vermont have raj
lied nobly. The wings of the following
towns deserve especial praise and remem-
brance for the increase over their vote in
Scnfnn,hnr
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-15

More of The Coalition. We learn from the Bos-
ton Atlas that Henry B. Stanton, one of the lead
ers of the selfstyled Liberty Party, has been nom
mated as a candidate for the Legislature by the
locofocos Of Chelsea, Mass
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-15

The Hartford Jolunap contains the following
beautiful exposition of Locofocism.
"THREE ORGANS FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE
D-D BIBLE SOCIETY,"
Three groanS for the President of the id
Bible Socieiy!r This was one of the mad cries,
uttered by the l-assorted rabble of Foreigners and
degraded Americans, which on Thursday evening
congregated in front of the Times office 1t fol-
lowed the cry of three groans for id old
Clay" We shall make no commentary on this
occulrence-none is needed The corrupt party
which has Rugged to its bosom the horde of igno-
rant and ntolerant foreigners, whose only oppos-
ton to Mr.. Frelinghuysen sprang from the fact
that he occupies the distinguished post of Presi-
dent OF the American Bible Society, and is devot-
ed and untiring in his exertions to spread the Ho-
LY WORD OF GoD-we say this party, by that act,
has assumed position which must array against it
the piety and true christianity of the country
When it comes to this, that political party exul-
tant over the successful issue of base, anti "A
merican coalition, signalizes its triumph, and pan
ders to the passions and prejudces Of It's ignorant
Foreign allies by demon shouts, and fendish groans
So the presiding officer of a society," having for its
ohteSI The highest the hottest and most enobling
ends--then, THEN it becomes the duty of every
good citizen, every Christian irrespective of party
TO ACT as the emergency demands
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-15
MEDICAL SOCIETY.

The Vermont State Medical Society
met at the State House in Montpelier, Oct.
l6, 1914, agreeable to the bye-laws of the
society.
The following persons were elected Of
ficers for the ensuing year:
Anderson G. Dana, Brandon, President
Horace Eaton, Enosburgh, Vice President
z. P. Burnham, Montpelier, Secretary.
J. A. Allen, Middlebury, Corresponding
Secretary.
James Spalding, Montpelier, Treasurer.
Charles Hall, Noadiah Swift, Orange
Smith, ]. B. Porter, Eldad Alexander,
J. Rice, John Dewey, H. H. Reynolds,
B. R. Palmer, John l.. Chandler, w.
R. Ranney, Walter Carpenter, James
Tinker, Censors.
Drs. ]. A. Allen, and A. G. Dana, ap-
pointed Delegates to attend the examina-
ton of students at Casteton Medical Col
lege. Drs. w. r. Ranney and ]. Y. Dew
ey appointed Delegates to the Woodstock
Medical Institutions.
Resolved to hold semi annual meet
ing at Castleton at the close of the Lee
ture term in the Spring.
DR.. Allen appointed TO deliver an adj
dress at the semi-annual meeting.
Drs. Eaton and Rockwell appointed &c
deliver one at the annual meeting.
u. 2. BURNHAM, Sec.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-15

1926 2l53 PSI 1924 1880 424
Majority for Dillingham; in Sept. 2l2, now
276-Dillingham's gain 81. Dillingham;
over Chandler in Sept. 636, now 527 =
gain to Chandler l09Ac
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-15

1t is alledged that guano, the celebrated
manure, is effectively used in the adulter-
alton OF snuff.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-11-15
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
NEW JERSEY.

The Wings of New Jersey have made gallant
fight in face of the unfortunate news from New
York and Pennsylvania. Clay's majority is $50,
and every Member of Congress but one is Wing.
AT the last election every Congressman save one
was locol
Districts.
/. James G. Hampton, wing gain.
2. Samuel G. Wright,
g. John Runk, wing gain.
A. Joseph Edsa loco.
5. VIM. Wright, whig
wings, | loco. Wing gain members.
NEW YORK.
Districts.
|. John w. Lawrence, loco.
2. Henry !. Seaman, native.
3. WIN. S. Miller, native.
4. VIM. d. Maclay, loco.
s. Thomas NJ Woodruff, native.
6. VIM. w. Campbell, native
7. Joseph II. Anderson, loco
8. VIM. w. Woodwork, loco.
o. Archibald C. Nven, loco.
10. Samuel Gordon, loco.
IL. John +. Collin, loco.
II. Richard P. Hcrrick, whig.
- Bradford II. Wood loco.
Ia. Erastus d. Culver wing.
Is. Joseph Russell, loco.
Is. Hugh White, wing.
II. Charles S. Benton, loco.
1S. Preston King loco.
10. Orville Hungerford, loco.
90. Timothy jenkins, loco.
81. Charles Goodyear, loco.
90. Stephen Strong, loco.
%. VIM. ], lIough, loco.
81. Horace Wheaton, loco.
%. George Rathbun, loco.
90 Samuel S. Ellsworth, loco.
81. John Demott, loco.
o. Elias B. Holmes, wing.
30 Charles II, Carroll, wing.
30 Martin Grover, loco.
81. Abner Lewis, wing.
80. VIM. A. Moseley, wing.
33. Albert Smith, whg
"a. Washington Hunt, wing.
Locos %, 0 wings, natives. Locofoco loss 8
members.
MASSACHUSETTS,
Most robly have the Wings of Massachusetts
discharged their duty:
Clay, Gals
Polk, 1886
Brney l0,S60
Clay's majority over Polk, 1852; over all, g.
7I2
Gov. Briggs is reelected by 1914 majority over
all others
CONGRESS-.
Districts
|. r. c. Winthrop wing.
2. Daniel P. King wing.
3. Amos Abbott wing.
H. No choice now represented by Par
menter loco; Thompson (whig) leads Parmentel
427 votes.
5. No choice.
6. George Ashmun, wing.
z. Julius ROCKWELL wing.
8. John @. Adams, wing, 1852 majority
! 8. No choice.
10. Joseph Grinnell, whg
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-03-23

done nothing. They have sustained men in Con-
gress who have never opened their mouth fot the
repeal Of the inhuman and unconstitutional Kid
mapping law of 1799-but the moment they were
brought into the home market, they could jealous
ly urge the Legislature to pass a law, which at best
must be partial in its operation and of doubtful
constitutionality, Gin the eyes of the Supreme
Court to counterfeit the provisions of this nation
al law. They have passed nnti-slavery resolves
in the Legislature, and called upon their represent
tatives in Congress to carry them out-and at the
same time sustain those representatives in refus-
ing to say that the abolition of slavery in the Dis
trict should be sought for, or even the 9ncaptent
steps taken to secure that end: and all this to Sc
cure the election of a Acknowledgements who de-
%clares that che is opposed to the immediate or pros
pective abolition of slavery" and " would sooner
suffer the fortunes of the inquisition than favor the
abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia -
These are our reasons: are they satisfactory? At
any rate, we opine many others will have similar
reasons for leaving the Wing party before the
close of the present campaign.
" And was receiving your bread from a Wing
Legislature" How d%ignifed! with what a good
grace this comes from a man who commenced up
on Government pap SO early that he was obliged
to get upon IL stool, and has monopolized itso long
that he grudges a poor fellow even a nibble! One
thing is true; our &c hread'' never Induced us tC
sacrifice principle; but we know OF some, who ap
pear to look out for " bread" first, and principle
afterwards.
The Waterman goes on to say, that the law Of
our last legislature was passed in accordance witt
an opinion expressed by the Supreme Court, ii
the case of Prigg VS.. Pennsylvania, that State:
might forbid their citizens from surrendcring flu
girive slaves. But we, have no time or room to re
mark upon this point this week. We are glad j
this remnant of liberty remains to us, and we are
glad to see it improved; but this will be of little
avail, so long as our mouths are gagged, and oul
arm palsied by our own representatives in Con
gress, where all action must be had IN order to be
effective for the overthrow of slavery. Nothing
can be done, while our anti-slavery is made Who'll
ly subservient to the interests of a party that i
completely under the control of the slave power
We shall refer to this subject again, perhaps mex
week. j. P.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-03-23
O G. II
Washington, March 5.

Washington, March 5.
Several Executive communication were laid be-
fore the House, among which was a message from
the President in reply to a resolution calling for in
formation in the State Department respecting the
late demand of the British Government for the
surrender of criminals in Florida, under the 10th
article ofthe treaty of Washington, which com
municated IA series Of correspondence between Mr..
U pshur and Mr.. Fox and other officers ofthe two
Governments respecting the recen; demand ofours
upon Great Britain for the surrender of fugitive
slaves from Florida, who Gas alleged) after rob-
berry aud the murder of a former citizen Of New
York by the lame Of Geeren, escaped to Nassau,
New Providence, to which the British authorities
declined.
Mr.. Levy, Delegate from Florida, seized upon
this opportunity to make an attack contemplated
for some time upon the 10th article of the treaty
of Washington (providing tor the mutual surren-
der of tilgitives from justice, J and moved the ref
erence to the committee on Foreign Affairs with
Instructions to enquire into any case Of surrender
under this article, to recommend Il course proper
for the adoption of the House relative to the sub
ject, and especially to enquire whether it was adj
viSable to recommend to the President to notify the
British Government that it was the wish of this to
terminate this 10th article.
The previous question, moved by Mr.. Cave
Johnson, was seconded, and a motion of Mr., Win
throp to lay on the table having been rejected, Cd
to 70, the reference and Instructions were carried.
Wednesday, March 6.
A member from Virginia submitted a preamble
and resolutions, adopted by the Legislature of thai
State, IN relation to the amendment Of the Consti.
tuition, proposed by the Legislature ofthe State o.
Massachusetts, so us to make free population thu
f sole basis of representation in Congress, which
were read by the Clerk. The resolutions were
avtrse to the proposed amendment.
Mr.. Dromgoole moved to refer the preamble anC
i RPSOIufIOnS fO n enlant COpnplitfoa 90 pipa mann
= bers.
\ The question was then put, on referring the sub
Ject to a select committee of nine, and the decision
D was in the affirmative.
: The committee appointed, consis:edof six slave
r holders and three services from the non-slavehold
o ing states. When the Massachusetts resolution
were presented in the Senate, they were not re
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-03-23
II i S PRINCIPLES S,

Il would not vote for anybody hut Henry Clay
for all the money in that Bank Farmers and Me-
%chanics,) said a man worshipper the other day
while conversing Oh politics.
Why NOT, we asked. Because, said the Clay
~devotee, | like his principles so well.' Well
what are his principles? sWhy, they are wing
principles Well, what are wing principles?-
'Why-a Tariff for protection But there IS not
the slightest difference, said we, between Mr..
Clay, Mr.. Van Buren,, Mr.. Cass or Mr.. Buchanan
and even Calhoun and Johnson are about the same
on the Tariff: all for a tariff cf revenue and Incl
dentally for protection. But, said he, | am also
for distribution of the proceeds of The public
lands among the States And here ended the les
son on wing principles, about which there is so
much noise made, and tar burnt, and coon songs
sung; and yet in what do the doctrines differ from
the democrats? Simply in hemanner Of di$posing
Of the aUaus ofhe public Mnds, whether they shall
be paid directly to the States, aud the amount thus
distracted from the general government be repla-
ced by indirect taxation; or whether the funds
shall be retained Ivy the general government, and
thus supercedc the necessity of taxing the people
TO supply that amount. Yes, this constitutes such
Il mighty difference as to cause men to become
Seml-idoIaters to Harry of the West You see
that no notions of human rights-of just and equi'
table laws-of restraining the overshadowing in
fiuence of slavery enters into the creedS of either
of these great selfish parties; not even into the
creed of the only true abolition party led on by q
dueliing slaveholder.-VAb. Patriot.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-03-23

ceived at all; but resolutions fir omAlabama were the
next day received, and ordered to be printed; and
now, those from Virginia relating to the same sub
lect are referred to a select committee. This is
a specimen of the ruling power of slavery in. Con-
gress.
In the Senate, Mr.. Phelps presented a series of
re solutions from the Legislature of Vermont, in
reference to Texas and slavery; those appertain-
ing to the former subject were ordered to be print
ed; the latter Mr.. p. moved to receive, and Mr..
King moved to lay this motor on the table, which
was done.
TExAs.-In the House, on Thursday, Mr..
Holmes of S. c., spoke of the annexation OF Tex
as the settled policy of the Governments; to
which Mr.. Winthrop replied with great earnest
ness.
The N. Y. American of Friday says:-
We hear to-day directly, and in such shape as
TO command our belief, that IA treaty for the annex
alton of Texas, unfinished at Mr.. Upshur's death.
between him and the Texan Minister, has been
hurried to a conclusion by the acting Secretary-&
that it will go to the Senate, where noses have
been counted-enough, it is said, to ensure its rat
~ifcation.
Reports from Texas on the subject are contra
dictory.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-03-23
Deaths.

In this Village, on the 10th inst, John Fletcher,
only son of Joseph G.. and Sophia Aspenwall, after
a distressing illness of Is days-of dropsy on tha
brain, aged G months and Id days.
" They've laid thee in thy crib, and smoothed thy golden
hair, ~ .I+
And now no more for thee shall W axe my anxious care.
Thy deep blue eyes are closed, and on thy lilly cheek
The long, soft lashes lie, so beautiful and meek. .r
Thy little hands rePose upon thy pulseless breast. t.I
And but my kisses now disturb thy perfect rest.
Which to thy mothers heart seemed all Zoo sweet to die .
The lips are softly closed, so lately pressed to minc,
But then | little thought to see thy swift decline.
Thou know st not what a void thy tinty form could fill,
Nor how with earnest prayer we stroye to keep thee still:
Beneath the coffin lid, how can l see thee sleep ,,i
And know that wintry storms shall DER thy bosom sweep!
Since first | pressed thy brow and clasped thy tinty hand,
Thou has been all to me in loves most holy hand.
Thou vast prepared for heaven, and so an angel came,
And bore thy soul to. God, pure as a vestal fame,
In Randolph, Olive Edegrton, IS. Mrs, zopulin-
da A. DinSrnOor, 90. .D.
In Hinesburgh, Mr.. Prosper S. Blackman, 49, af
In johnson, Mr.. Rotnulus Simonds, 10
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-03-23

We desi gn to record the movements and, according 10
our ability, to aid the objects of all the great and beneh-
cent religious and moral enterprises Of the day, and tn
furnish to OR patrons a desirable and useful, as well as
att active and entertaining
FAMILY ~NEwsPAPER.
The Great Temperance Reform will receive all the aid
in our power, in its three grand operations, 10 save the
young, TO recover the lost, and 10 suppress the deadly
traffic; thus combining in harmonious activity both
MqRAL AND LEGAL suAsIoN.
Ofcourse We shall advertise no intoxicating drinks for
sale, nor any ofthe ordinary suxiliaries of vice, such az
theatres, lotteries, masonic lodges, and the like.
4he same views of the paramount authority Of The laws
of God will bind us, in all departments Of labor connect
ed with our publication, to remember the Sabbath day, by
laying down and enforcing the rule
No Wong DONE on THE SABBAyA.
The object we have in view will make. the Morning
Chronicle a medium Of inter communication with the true
friends Of Freedom and of Human Rights in all countries.
while the editors recent visit TO the g old country will
enable him to communicate especially with the struggling
masses of that kingdom, the FIee+suffragIsts, the Chris
tisn Chartists, the Anti-Mon opollstS, and the Non-COnfOr-
mists, who are engaged in the. nsomentous enterprise Of
establishing
AMERICAN PaINtIPLEs IN ENGLAND.
For all these objects we pledge oar own best endeayoEsr
and the good will ofnuderous friends and correspondents,
and we look with. confidence for the liberal support cE
those " t4he an INTEREST IN human a0VahcemenL MAY
we not also humbiy hope for the blessing of the God of
our fathers!
The Liberty party occupies a place now, which must
lead many candid men 10 see the importance of understand
ing the It's objects and principles, its aims and progress,
which will be a reason, in addition to its business claims,
for an extended patronage among these who have not hith-
erto taken Liberty paper. The Weekly Emancipator
will be made up from the reading matter of the daily
Chronicle.
The publication will commence as soon rs Five Hun
bred subscribers are obtained, or an equivalent in other
favors. Our friends are urged to lose no time in gratuit-
Gus efforts, both in Boston and in the neighboring towing,
as well as more remote places accessible by railroads or by
daily mails, We desire to commence as soon VS. possible
after the close of this month.
JOSHUA LEAVTTT,
J. W. ALDEN.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-03-23
STATE OF VERMONT.
A PROCLAMATION.
BY THE GovERNoR R.

"The Lord %reigneth; let the people tremble i'-
"The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear
him, in those that hope in his mercy" As
Individuals and as people it becometh US to
fear the judgments of the Lord for our many
sins, and for pardon aud b~Iessingj to put our
trust in Him who is abundant in mercy and
goodness and power:-
I do, therefore, in consideration of the rever-
ence due to Almighty God, and in compliance
the FIFTH day Of APRIL next, to be observed
as a day of FASTING, HUMILIATION AND
PRAYER; and invite all the people to a solemn
observance of that day, by abStaining from all sec
ular e%mploymtnts not required by necessity or
mercy,-hy confession and heartfelt repentance of
all our sins,-by humble prayer to God to avert
the judgments which are deserved for our trans
gressions as individuals, and for the oppression,
the intemperance and the wickedness which are in
the land. Let US acknowledge that even the Sc
verest affections which any have been called to
endure, as well as the most signal infections of
Divine Providence upon the nation, are but mer-
cies compared with the punishment that our sins
have most fully provoked; and with renewed and
sincere resolves to walk in the fear of God, let us
implore forgiveness for the past, through the mer-
its of Christ our Saviour, and divine wisdom to
guide, and grace to sustain us. Let us seek his
blessing upon the land, that it may bring forth a.
Uuiliulitiy, uId uIuH MI ouI CllIHtn>t thuI tbt1
may he prospered in all their lawful and proper
empIoyments. Let us seek his blessing upon the
State, that temperance, justice, order and obcdi-
ence to the laws may pre- vall-that our rulers may
he wise and faithful men-and that our religious,
literary and civil institutions may he sustained and
improved for the promotion of righteousness,
knowledge, liberty, and the happiness Of our com
monwealth. And, finally, let us seek his blessing
upon the nation, that peace may be maintained
that its rulers may seek to promote the welfare
ofthe whole-thatt the spirit Of union aud mutual
good will may prevail; and let US pray that God
would put it into the hearts of the American people
to abolish slavery at once and forever, and to he
come in all things that happy people whose God is
the Lord, and whose high privilege it shall be, by
their own consistent example, to commend the in
estimable boon Of Christianity and Civil and Reli-
gious freedom to the acceptance of the world.
GIVEN under my hand at Peacham, this 18th
day Of March, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and forty four, and OF
the independence of the United States the
sixty eighth.
JOHN MATTOCKS.
BY abe Governor-HENRY HALE, Secretary.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-03-23
NEWS ITEMS, &C.
Steamboat Disaster! Many lives Lost

We have the distressing intelligence by way of
New-Orleans that on the morning of the lst inst.
between 2 and s O'Clock, the steamers De Soto and
Buckeye came in collision in what is called Old
River, just below Atchafalaya, and that The latter
boat was sunk 10 her hurricane deck in less than
five minutes.
The Buckeye was ascending the River with up
wards of three hundred souls on board, white and
black-of this number between 60 and 80 are esti-
mated to have been lost.
The Picayune Extra of March 9, IL O'Clock A.
M. says:
A person who has been on board the De Soto
describes the whole scene as heart-rendliig beyond
description. The passengers were all asleep at
the time of the accident, and such as were saved,
only escaped in their night clothes. Mothers rush
ed trantically about i'll search OF their children
husbands in search of their wives and sisters. Mr..
Hymes, Of Alexandria, whose family was with
him, lost his daughter, a beautiful and interesting
girl, with his wife's sister, described as an accom-
pllshed young lady. He also lost some fifteen ne
groes. Col. Richard King lost two children; Mr..
Alex. Mckenzie, late Of Florida, lost his wife,
seven children, and several negroes; Mr.. John
Blunt, also lost his wife, one child, and sew
erat negroes; a young man, name unknow n, lost
his two sisters; Mr.. Bean attempted to swim IL
shore with a little nephew, and both were drown
ed. Of the deck passengers on board the Buckeye
but few were saved, so suddenly did she go down.
Many of the passengers lost every thing, but il
is impossible at present to estimate the full loss.
The Captain of the De Soto, which boat was
but little injured, succeeded in saving the lives of
many, and also SOM of the property. At this
late hour we find it impossible to give further par
ticulars in season for the mail. The De Soto is
now at our Levee, and the lamentations of those
who have lost children and other relatives are
still heard.
P.S. The New Orleans Picayune of the Sd
brings us a few furthur particulars. The De Soto
had arrived at that place, bringing many of the
sufferers, and such of the dead bodies as had beer
recovered, amongst them those of Mrs Hyme's lit.
tie girl and s~isrer-in- law, and one of the children
of Col. King, and Miss Elizabeth Smith. The
P%icayune contains a card signed by some ofthe sur.
vivors, excul patory ofthe captain Of either boat
in which, however, little dependence is probably
to be placed.