The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-09-15


Freedom OF SPEECH IN KENTUCKY. II was
reported that tho Georgetown Christ ian nteliigsncer
of Kentucky, accused Of Aboonism, &C. had been
suppressed with Mr. CIay's True American thus, as
the Polk organ at Washington said, killing two birds
with stone We contradicted tho report 1t
was again inserted, and can again sontradicl it
Last night we received that paper of tho 29h ut,
in which find two articles upon the subject, which
show tina, the Reverend Editor is ye; ohnihinted
lie says: ..
"Whle friends or foes are disposed to counsel
advise, we will hear them, and then judge for
self; but whenever they undertake to drire, they
will find, $50 help us Cody stubborn We
upon body no fire arms, neither sword
dirk. pistol Bowie knife our weapons nre
carnal, bu, spiritual. Tho truth s mighty, and
must prevail,
llalelujlh tha Lord ia defence-IIe is our
rock, and under the shadow OF his wings will wo
sweety repose until the storm passes by"
Couldn't Father Richie hurl another stone?-.N
y Tribune.
Texas DEBroRs The honor of the people and
the Government of Texls in money matters is not
we hope, eucidnred in the following matter, compi-
ed from the Texas National Register OF the 9th ult
An indefinite portion Of the citizens of the State,
it is Uue, fled TO it, to be against the just laws
Of some Of the old Sntes in the Union and annexation
would.be poor business for them if justice could
go aloug with it; butwe should have though, that
proposition like the following could hardly have found
favor with majority Of the Legislature:
"Mr Armstrong, on the 26th Of June, asked leave
TO introduce a bill barring certain claims, debts judy
menls, Sc, which lie said he would read, and ex-
,tr "a,
nexuon.
The object Of the bill to prevent claims a.
gainsi the inhabitants of Texas by citizens OF the u
nied States.
"AIr Armstrong said there were 'many worthy cit
izens in many of the counties who would be relieved
by till OF this nature. There were a great number
OF persons in this republic. he had doubt in the
world, ,rho lrouid oppose The measure of annexation
unless they thought their rights and interests vouli
be guarded and protected by the action Of Consr sss
"Mr Smith. Of Fannn, was opposed to tho bill
lie said ii proposes TO do away with all just de-
mnnds against those who have cmigrnted TO this coun
Try from any of the States. The measure Of annex
alton had been carried by parcel Of psopls who
into the country very lately and they ,pan
ed 10 get rid Of paying their honest debis.' 'Why
sir, said Mr. s., 'as came from homo on my way
mere, passed through people who were about 10
hang me- not three out of Eve Of whom had been in
the country long enough TO take the oath OF aeg-
anco; and these people raHfel 10 control my rots'-
Vote 10 exonerate from our just debts or we will
hang you.
"Mr Armstrong replied 'Many have come 10
this country under adverse and rery embarrassing
circumstances" "The very idea of being again hnr-
asscd is enough to isrrfy them, and drire them in
to opposition the great Of annexation -
"There was great deal further debate on the bill
and it was somewhat amended, but finally carried by
vote of % to II. So the Texans pretty effect
uay protected against the creditors in the States"