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The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-05

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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14

The object, we repeat is undisguised. The pur
nose i, SINGLE 1t is to control their policy, to
make the interests Of free labor subsorvlent to the
necessities of an artificial, unthrity, unnatural and
unjust condition of society 1t is to force industry
ont of the paths which would lead to abundance
and prosperity, because thoSe pa'is ure open ohiy
to the feet of freemen'
During the whole existence Of the General Gov
eminent hitherto, Southern principles have had an
almost unbroken sway, This has been felt in ri
nous changes of public policy, seemingly capri
cious but really intended, through all its changes,
10 discourage the industry Of the free States, de-
range their business and depress them to The level
of communities in which all Labor is held to be
degrading, except that which is eXtortcd from un.
willing hands, by the lash of usurped authority.
1t has been perceived that the night OF tins iron
dominion was passing away. The energies OF
freemen put forth in submission to the laws OF
Providence, have overcome all the obstacles, and
opened the way for the growth prosperity and pow
or of the free states
No sooner is that power beginning to be felt in
the protection it extends 10 the interests which
created it, than a gigantic effort is made to reduce
it, again and forever, TO subsection.
The free states arc called upon to assist in forg-
ing the chains that are to bind them. by the help
Of craven and treacherous representatives of these
States the foul Decd if done at ALL must be accom-
plished. But that representative of non-slave-
w
cations to earth and Heaven, as to yield his con-
sent to measure pernicious TO one, and offensive
to the other will live, while he lives, the object OF
scorn and loathing TO all lovers of liberty and oil
man and when he shall have persisted from the
earth, the history of this nquitous act will be the
lasting memorial of his nlamy.
In conclusion, fellow citizens, we call upon you
to unite with us in prompt vigorous, and unceas
ing hostility to this scheme of annexation. What
ever may be its fate in the present Congress- il
will never be abandoned while hope of success
remains. The patronage Of office and the appli-
ances of corruption and all the enorg es of desper-
alton will be combined for its accomplishments
Let then the power of truth and justice, the love
of liberty, determination to preserve the institu-
ton of free government, and regard for the well
being cf the country unite all honest and patriotic
mcn, in one mighty and pcrsevoring effort for its
overthrow. Let public sentiment be every where
enlightened in resi- Get 10 the origin, history, and
object of the measure of annexation Let it be
the all cngrossing theme, by the fire side and in
the field and let the people of every State assem-
bic and dcnounce it. Let the sennels of the press
slumber not bat with unccasing vigilance, watch
the approach of danger and sound the alarm. And
may that Providence which established, and has
hitherto protected beloved country, preserve it
from guilt and ruin
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14
From the Cincinnnti Mechanic.
GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE
rnIIE El,H z q II AG n E,IIC lIEIlH

TIE ELECTRO MAGNETIC LIGHT.
Messrs. j. Milton Sanders and John Starr, have
at last succeeded with their Light; and a brilliant
affair it is. We have had the pleasure of frequent
" witnessing their experiments with differently
formed machines, having for their objects the pro.
duction of this wonderful light. Yesterday we
were invited to attend the last one To be made in
the West. 1t proved successful. The apparatus
with which their light is made is small, to allow OF
easy ransportation. But it may be increased to
indefinite extent, and with its enlargement is the
increase of the size of the light. From our own
observation we should suppose the power Of the
light could not be increased. We never could
conceive light more brilliant Though but the
size of pea, it is sufficient to illuminate quite a
large room, and f rbds the steady glance of the
eye. The blaze of candle twenty feet dlstant
from the apparatus, and three feet from the wall,
casts upon the wall a thick shadow-so much more
bran, is " the light" though not one twentieth of
the size of the candles flame. What will be the
power of this light when increased to the size OF
gas light? We cannot conceive.
At distance the light looks unlike other iumi-
nations throwing ont most beautiful rays, which,
finely colorcd, spread magnlfcently from the bright
centre. The inventors say they can make the
LIGHT of different coiors, and even alternately
change from one color to another. The apparatus
for producing this illumination displays great inge-
nutv and thorough knowledge of that portion of
science which relates to the principles they have
so successfully applied.
| While witnessing that portion of its operation
visible to the eye. we perceived bar Of iron
voving rapidly. The bar was tolcrably heavy, and
nearly foot long-and can be made TO revove
with swlitness sufficient to fling itself, in spite Of
all workmanship to the contrary, from its pvots.-
II will 90 weeks with undiminshed velocity, and
without assistance, once started, from man. This,
we fancy, is all approach to perpetual notion
Cannot IL be applied to locomotives, SC? The
inventors say, without doubt, Il can! Truly this
is the age of inventions. They say also, that this
latter will in many things supersede steam tie
light will supcrsede many other artificial lights
what next? Once started, the light may be said
thereafter to be of no expense
The apparatus will not cost very great amount.
1t may be kept in part of the city, and the light
produced by connecting wires in any other part
Or it may be slowed away in the cellar or garnet,
as it is not affected by dampness, and wires be car
red to different rooms, to the street, or to the neigh,
boring streets What it cannot do in the way OF
Nominations remains yet to be discovered; what
it can do, we may partially conceive. Tho lnven-
tors start Immediately to Great Britain to secure
: their patents
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14


Mr. CLAY is here. When my eyes first fell on
him, my heart was sad enough. The reflection
that so great and good man, the nobicst of the
land" had been so vilely slandered-that the
Wings had been defeated under his banner by
such low prejudices and gross frauds was all sutfi
cieut to produce a sadness. But enough of repin-
ing. No true Wing would exchange his fame and
place for that of James K Polk, of any other
man. lie looks remarkable well, and is quite
cheerful. Who among his friends, would bear the
disappointment as he bears it?
Among the lions or rather lionesses, here, is
Mss DELLA WEBSTER. Her father left the place
yesterday, after fruitess effort to obtain pardon
from Gov. Owsley My sympathes much
enlisted in behalf OF Miss Webster, previous to
the trial. but from what learn here | am satisfied
she is receiving merted punishment tits thought
by many that she will remain no longer in the pen
entury than to the time it will be safe for her to
leave. She is the only female at present confined
in the penitentiory, and her employment is that of
uending the clothes of the convicts, of whom there
are about $50. One Of the greatest drawbacks to
the cause of anti-savery in Kentucky is the con-
duet of such fanatics and violators Of the law as
this Miss Webster and her accomplice, Fairbanks.
The cause, however goes onward, and although two
of my threcscore years are gone, | expect to see
the day when old Kentucky will take her place
among the free States Of this Union.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14
o.
THE STORM.

Last weeks storm seems TO have extended near
ly over the whole country, and was more severe
upon the Atlantic coast than among our own noun
tains. The rail roads and steam boats were for a
time stopped, thus greatly deranging the nails So
severe was the storm in New York city that bust
ness was nearly at stand in ono street row OF
twenty new brick houses, nearly ready to be root
ed, was partially blown down, and on "Wednesday
morning the Tribune building, occupied by Greeley
g. McElrath and others, was burnt, with nearly
all its conients-oss about $3,000 about hall
covered by insurance. In Albany also there was a
fire during the storm, on Tuesday morning, de-
stroying Knickerbockor Hall and adjoining stores
Joss nearly $4,000 mostly covered by insur-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14
Uhat .lboliiionists accomplish. For some twel

Hhat lbohiionistS accomplish. For some twelve
or fifteen years now the abolitionists have been
giving their money freely to put an end TO slavery.
When they began their operations, the leading
men of Virginia, Kentucky and Maryland were
taking efficient measures TO bring about the early
abolition of slavery in these States, and they had
well disposed cooperators in North Carolina and
Tennessee. The moment the Abotionists be-
came mpertinent and noisy, they shut the mouths
of all the efficient abohtonists in the savcholding
States and converted them into adyersares. Not
a movement has been made in the South since the
Abolitionisls begun in the North and West, and
the day Of emanc patton Is further off than ever,
so far as it is 10 be brought about or political ac-
ton.
The most extraordinary advance of Abolitonism
however, greatest specimen Of the advance
backwards, has been the introduction OF Texas
into the Union, with the elements Of five fresh
new slave states with il, to have ten Senators in
Congress, and proportionae representation in the
House.
If thus in sixteen years, Abolitonism has made
such grand progress, pray tell us how long before
it will reach its end?
Is it not time for sensible men to abandon such al
inefficient and mschievous party,-to act with sucl
as can act efficiently, and TO act as to secure
hearing, where hearing can do some good-.N
Y. Express.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14
SI,O7O5I3
Profit

Trouble in The Loco Foco ranks f. II. Foster
late locofoco U. S. Senator pro tempore from New
York. has revealed an intrigue en- the part of Gov.
Wrghts friends TO secure the succession for HIM.
The avowed object was to secure two Anti-Texas
Senators for New York, thus giving the majority of
the locos in the Senate against Calhoun's policy,
and to control President Polk. This shows that
war is anticipated in the locoloco ranks between
Wright and Calhoun-or perhaps between the
North and the Slavocracy. 1t is i!igh time for the
Northern locofocos TO show some Independence
They have been dough-iaces and lick-spttlcs full
long enough
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14

The SnoO Storm of l7l7-The great storm of
17l7, shut people up at home as snugly and effect
uaily as if they had been locked in. Those who
who were blockaded had to resort to their furniture
and the like for iuel in some places the snow was
thirty feet deep. People made their exit frequently
from second story windows, and the trees cut down
for fuel, left long stumps behind. One Hannah
Dingley, poor woman who lived not far from New
Haven, was buried for six or eight days, but at
last discovered by err neighbors, by smoke of the
fire coming through snow. Hannah deted a Ia
Graham, on potatoes and dried corn, and warmed
up with chairs and tables. A flock of a hundred
sheep were dug out of snow drift on Fishers Is
land, where they had been buried to the depth OF
sixteen feet.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14

Oregon The House of Representatives of the
United States has nearly consummated its work
upon Oregon.
If men will pause upon the scheme, and see who
have favored that measure, and who have opposed
it, they will be struck with the dangerous spirit in
which the most important business of this nation is
conducted. Age, experience, lofty views, and tri-
ed patriotism, are nothing in the scale against the
young zealot for popular applause, with ad captain
DUN outbreaks OF patrotsm and his loud advoca-
cy of the extended rights of man. This is mourn
full state of the case, and lamentable specimen Of
republican purity-a wretched comment upon the
boosted virtue of our institutions Perpetuty
seems to be nothing compared with expansion; and
we are selling the future of the nation for an ex-
pansion of the present, instead of making arrange
ments for extending our time of existence, by main
tainlng our PHYSICAL and political integrity. We
seem to be preparing TO multiply like the polypus,
by disintegration. The course of the House OF
Representatives, this session, is directly and al
most nvowedly for disunion Phrensed is the head
and pAsied be the hand, directed to such accused
work.-U. s. Gazeue.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14
REJOICE! POSTAGE REFORM.

Q37Tho following article from the Tribune may
misload in reference to the frdnkiEg pririicge.-
Postmasters will have the postage of all letters on
post office busne 8 RENTED TO them and IN small
Offices, where the fronking privilege is now the
principal compensation, provision is made TO in.
crease the per ccntogc Of the postinas or on the
postage.
We joy(nlly announce to our readers tho pass
age of genuine Postage Reform Bill by the Sen
ate. The bill as sent to the House, makes every
letter or package Weighing less than half an ounce
a single letter. and reduces the charge on single
letter for any distance TO Erc cents, and five cents
half ounce for any additional weight. Newspapers
of less than 1900 square inches 80 inches by BE-
are to be charged the same as at present. but car
ricd free for any distance less than thirty miles
Newspapers of over 1900 square inches there are
none such regularly published and Magazines are
10 be charged two cents an ouncc other Printed
Matter two and half cents an ounce; Circulars
&c. unsealcd, two cents each. The Franking Priv
ilege is abolished except for Members of Congress
We now call upon eye,y friend of Postage Re-
form in the House to rally around this bill, and pass
it if possible We would gladly see it amended
in some particuarsthe FNiking privilege utterly
abolished, Newspapers charged by weight, and
some reduction at least on those of moderate size
but let nothing be done to endanger the passage OF
the bill. Let the People have reduction of Post
agc!-.N L. Tribune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14
Rail, ROADS,

Plymouth Route. The meeting at Plymouth IN.
) on the goth ult. in favor of the road from Con-
cord via Plymouth, Passumpsic River and Stan
stead IL. c. to Montreal, was fully attended and
the charter was accepted. Mcssrs. Baxter and
French of Derby, Fairbanks Of st. Johnsbury,
Stevens of Barnet McDufie of Bradford, Howard
of Danville, Bartlett of Lyndon, and Mattocks Of
Pcacham, We observe, represented the Vermont in
terest IN this route-and no doubt they well repre-
scented it. The friends of this route are as much
in earnest as at former meeting, and less warlike
,to their Southern neighbors on the Central and
Ftcbburg routes.
st. Johns and LaprGric Rail Road The number
of passengers in 1874 was 27,69S; freight 1869
tons. Receipts over current expenses G64l8 Is.
lid.
Rail Roads in Massachusetts,. The II finished
roads in Massachusetts extend 500 miles, and cost,
to 1915, S2l,64O,729. Their receipts in 1874,
were S%,|0uo9o
EXPENSES, depreciation and interest, l,GS00S2
Profit Sl,07O5l3
The amount of stock paid in TO these roads is
about Is millions, and the dividends actually de-
cared amounted to 1862 ,400-being about l-3
per cent. This stock is therefore good now, and
must be still better when the lines are extended
and the debts paid of.
| nF~Thc Boston Patriot from which VIC gather
the preceding paragraph, is Of opinion that road
will soon be made from Concord, n. II. through
Lebanon land Montpelier, of course,) TO Burling-
|
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14

Free Blacks and .MdaiioeS. A bill of impor-
lance concerning the interests of this class, has
passed both branches of the Maryland Legislature.
BY the act of 1891 they were allowed TO leave the
State for an unlimited period anil return again, up
on filing with the clerk of the county of their resi-
dence, bill stating the reasons of their departure,
and their intention to return The clause of tine
bill making this provision was stricken out where
by under circumstances, will they be allowed to
return to the State, after having absenled them.
selves for thirty days.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14

The License Lap. An interesting question is
before the U. S. Supreme Court at Washington,
viz the Consttutonality ofthe license law of Mas
sqchusetts, which is essentially the same as the
new law in this state. The question is brought up
by appeal from the Massachusetts courts, by a per-
son who has been fined for violation of the law
The appellant claims that the license law, so fal
as applicable to foreign distilled spirits, conflicts
with the laws of Congress, and is therefore uncon-
stitutonal.
PS. The Court being divided in opinion OF
this question, the case has been continued until tn,
next term.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14


0)J~The Oregon bill provides that oil the coun
try belonging 10 The United Stufcs" between az
South and 81 Q 40 minutes north latitude, shall
constitute a territory, &c. Qncry-is not the ques-
ton of boundary just as much open for discussion
now as it ever wns? It would seem so, if the
words above quoted have any meaning or force at
all.
There arc ether provisions Of a singular charac-
ter:
Section 40 provides that all future grants of
lands shall be made subject to the settlement ola
dispute now pending between Great Britain and
the United States in relation to their respective
claims"
Section II provides that this act shall not be con-
strued to close any ports, harbors bays, creeks,
rivers that may be claimed by either party, against
the vessels and subjects Of Great Britain
Then follows section 49, requiring notice 10
Great Britain that the existing treaty is to be an
nulled in II months-proyidcd, that this act shall
not in any way interfere with the rights Of Great
Britain until after the expiration Of twelve months.
Now if this act is of any force at all previous to
the annalmcnt Of the treaty at the expiration of
twelve months, it is evidently violation of that
treaty: and if it is violation of the treaty. it is
unconstitutional, since treaties are laws higher
than mere acts OF Congress. We see absolutely
nothing to be gained by this law, while it may give
Great Britain ground for complaint, if not for war.
We hone the Senate will knock this ridiculous bill
upon the head, and begin at the right end if any
thing is 10 be donc-i. c. notify England to end the
on isf irpaiV
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14

Mr.. Polk left Columbia, Tenn. with his suite, for
Washington, on the 2Sth ult. 1t is understood,
says the Columbia Observer, that Col. J. X. Walk
cr nephew Of the President, will be his Private
Secretary The Observer congratllates the citi.
zens of Columbia on the Presidents departure
thus being relieved Of the great crowd of hungry
Office seekers who have swarmcd in the place for
InanY weeks.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14
o. We have accounts Of the storm as far South
as Washington, and as far West as Buffalo

Yes! hoe is IL How is it, said Gen. Nc Kay,
the other day. that if Wing be turned out of Of
fee, he Immediately settles his accounts md we
hear nothing more Of him and the Democrat, who
would hold to office, is turned out for his dishon-
cs,y, and never settles his accounts? We have
got rid of Curtis, and he squares every thing with
the Treasury; while by Swartwout and Hoyt we
have lost, know not how many millions. don't
understand all this'- Boston .AlnS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14
MASSACHUSETTS, AND SOUTH CARO-
LIMA

Mr. Adams (son of John O., we believe,) has re-
strong, dignifcd, and well argued Protest. against
the outragcs of South Carolina upon citizens of
Massachusetts, to be addressed to her sister States.
When adopted and promulgated to the States it
will become matter of importance to Vermont,
and we shall then endeavor TO give it to our read
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14

From AIerico Santa Anna, after having been
defeated and driven into small town near Pucbla
has resorted to diplomacy, by sending three com
missioners to the city Of Mexico, to negotiate fol
the safety of his head. In fact, he virtually sur.
rendered all his forces to the Supreme Government
on the th of January.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14

Gov Thomas, Of Maryland, in his message, ar
CUES at great length, for the annexation of Texas
Maryfapd ~ strong Wing State, is it not?
Boston Chronicle.
The above Ia oEo of that sncakng sort of lies
for which Leavtt's paper has become famous WIN
does not the scamp tell his readers that Gov Thorn.
~ " Locofoco, chosen three years ago?
Louisville Journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14

MsSouri.--The Loco Foco majority of the Lc-
gisature have devised bill districting the State
for the choice of five Members Of Congress SO that
the Wings shall not have single District! OF
course. the Districts are Of all shapes and Sizes
The bill has passed the Senate.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-02-14

More ANNEXATION. A petition was yesterday
presented in the House of Representatives by Mr.
Severance, from number of respectable citizens
of the State Of Maine, praying for the "re-annex-
alton" of the province of New Brunswick to the
United States-.Nationul Intelhgencer, 4M.