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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-09
n Practical ,Lolte.

GLOW use doth breed habit in man."
Every body has noticed the truth and
point of this exclamation. We remem-
Der an instance.
A gentleman of considerable talent as
an orator, became the member of lcgis-
lative body in one Of the eastern States.
In speaking, he was addicted to an old
habit of handling his speclacles, first pla-
cling them on his nose, suffering them to
remain minute or Woodworking them
upon his forehead, and finally folding
them up and laying them before him up
on the desk.
One day, very important question
came up for consideration, he commen-
ced speech in opposition. A friend to
the proposed measure, who was most
incorrlgible wag wilhal, determined to
spoil the effect of the honorable members
remarks, and accordingly before he en-.
tered tie House, provided himself with a
dozen pair Of spectacles. The member
commenced his speech, with his usual
ability. But i few minutes had elapsed
before he was at work with his specta-
cles, and finally got them upon his fore
head. At this juncture, our wag, who
stood ready, laid another pair on the
desk before the speaker. These were
taken up, and by regular graduatons,
gained place on his forehead, by the
side Of the others. A third, fourth, and
fifth pair was disposed of in the same
nu"ner. a smile settled on the counte-
nances Of the honorable members, which
gradually heightened into grin, and at
last when the speaker had warmed into
one of his most patriotic and most elo.
quent sentences he deposited sixth pair
with the others, and there was one long
and loud peal of laughter, from all quar-
tiers of the hall-presidents, clerks, mes
sengcrs and members, joined in one cho-
rus. The speaker himself looked around
in establishment al this curious Interrupt
lion; but accidently raising his hand he
grasped his spectacles, and the whole
force Of the joke rushed upon his mind.
lie dashed the glasses upon the floor.
took up his hat and left the hall. The
bill passed by a triumphant majority, pro-
bable in consequence of the genlleman's
silly and useless habit.
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VOL. V.-NO. AZ.
She makeih herself coverings of tapestry-her
clothing is of silk and purple.

She makeih herself coverings of tapestry-her
clothing is of silk add purple.
That is TO say, the viriuous woman is
dressed in the mos, expensive style, and
the richest materials are used for her
clothing. This test of virluous woman
being easy TO the public, it is not extra
ordinary tina! il should be favori.e one.
Blu, without proceeding further, il is
evident that. at the present day. virluous
women, instead of being as scarce as in
the days of Solomon, are quite as plenty
as is necessary and convenient to supply
l.ne wants Of the community, and an in
q""v llkc I"aI az me iieau VI me glIaTIrr
would not now tend to increase any
mans reputation for wisdom.
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things. but in the very depths. |, is tn
product of labored research and unwear
led toll. Thought that descends below
the erlranca, and that which descend
deepest oftner strikes the riches, veins
1t may here be combined with that which
is gross and worthless, from which i
must be wrought by the hand of genius
Discussion is its best laboratory. Here
principles are bodied forth and tried r
the furnace. If pure, they come fortI
like gold from the hands of the reliner
ltnever suffers in such trial. Like the
diamond, it receives polish from con
llicling opinions. 1t is ever shrouded in
a garb of sophistry-here it is disrobet
of it. If Error e'er puts on the mask Of
Truth, i, is here unmaskcd and the I'M
comely form appears.
The world has been one vast arena on
which Truth and Error have held perpe-
tua, though various and uncertain con-
tests. The dark banners of victorious
Error at times have waived Ger the ma.
lions and the ruined mifd-,ho fcttered
spirit and enslaved thought have marked
It's dcsolating progress, while the lights
Of Truth could scarce be traced upon the
earth.
When seen, Earth felt its magic power;
"'Twas like the sunbeam tho The shower,
A twinkIng ray a moment seen,
The darkly closing clouds between"
But now we behold the morn of a gIo-
rlons future arising. The grea; sun of
Truth influences the east, and high in
The Permanent we behold the morning
star. The earth already rejoices TO meet
his radiance, which now gilds the hill
tops, dissipates the thick shadows and
will soon penetrate the hoary monarch's
last abode. We love to see the golden
sun of the morning as he wakes the glad
dened earth from her soft reposc, lighting
with sparkling radiance the frosty noun
tain, the dcwy valIey-giving life and
beauty TO every feature. But when the
sun Of Truth doth fire the intellectual
world, revealing We, unexplored regions,
gllttering with pearl and diamond, The al
lurements of genius-as much more do
we rejoice as mind is exalted above mat
ter We hail with JOY this suspicious
morn. We welcome The approach of that
sun TO the zenith OF his glory, when the
book of nature shall be truly and plainly
revealed by its light. Then man shall
fulfil his high destiny, attain the height of
happiness and the perfection OF his no
bic powers. He shall range DER wide
unbounded fields, shall reve on the rich
fruits of learning, shall gaze with rapture
on the gliltering gems of science, shall
trace the paths of philosophy and pluck
the flowers Of poesy that bloom on either
side and if he raise his eye above, reli-
gion shall remind him of still lofier and
better word, where the un,rammeled
mind shall " feed on thoughts" and the
unbound soul shall in endless capacity
drink deep from the fountains of Eternal
Truth. S,
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BY HISE & OSMAN.
THE sAIyiyATIs.


Sweetly the Sabbath morning dawns-
A calm is on the air;
Like an o er wearicd child, the world
Lies meath the wings of prayer;
The very clouds that float along
The blue and silent skies,
Look heavy with the holy thoughts
That slowly heuven-ward rise.
I love to deem the Sabbath day
A fairy islhmus given
To man, where he may breathe awhile
On earth the gales Of Heaven;
The wheels of life stand mo,ionless-
Action ia slumbcr lies
The thought resumes its throne, and Faith
Points, Game-like, to the skies.
Upon our car the sound Of bells
The Sabbath music-faIls;
Rejoicing, lie, us, enter in
Religions haIlowed walls
A day of JOY! Why walk ye then
With steps so sad and slow
Is not Gods smile above you spread
"Are not the dead beow!'
They are-but It's not well to mourn
Our brethren meath the sod;
Can tears be grateful to the dead
They are the care Of God!
Sweetly the Sabbath morning dawns--
A calm is on the air.
Ie have six days to laugh and weep,
Oh! give the seventh 10 prayer
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ToleraJiy Improper.-'rhe editors Ia
bic of Knickerbocker has the following:
A young gentleman, member Of our
college, was expelled for the crime Of
drawing young ladies up to his room at
night, and letting them down in the morn
ing, by means of a rope and basket arran.
ged from his window. Of course great
deal of gossiping conversation was the
consequence. The following colloquy
occurred between two young ladies.
Jane, do you really believe tina, students
draw girls up TO their rooms p Certain
ly, my dear, and more than that, | knoW
they do 'lIow!' well, was going
by the college one morning it was just
before light; twas rery early in the
morning, and | heard noise in tho d.
rection of one Of the college buildings.
| looked that way, and as plain as see
you now, saw girl in basket about
half way from three story window 10
the ground; and just then The rope broke,
and dozen / came ooh, jane
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A 1" Sucker" at the Planters House.
The other evening traveller from our
sister state, full blooded "Sucker," ar
rived in the city, and put up a. the Plan.
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a ChilTs Eaith.-A beloved minister
Of the gospel was one day speaking Of
the active, living faith, which should a.
all times cheer the hear. Of the sincere
follower of Jesus, and related beautiful
illustration, that had just occurred in his
own family.
He had gone into the cellar, which in
winter was quite dark. and entered by
trap door. A little daughter. only two
year old, was trying TO find him, and
came TO the trap door, but on looking
down, all was dark, dark-and she call
ed, 'are you down cellar, papa!
Yes, would you like to come. Mary
1T is dark. ! can't come, papa
We'll, my daughter, am right below
you, and can see you, though you can
not see me, and if you will drop your
self will catch you.
20! | shall fall, cannot see you papo.
Il know it, he answered, but I am n.
Tally here, and you shah no. fall, or hry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-31

Harris TAILORING EsTABLIsHMEEr.-Our read
ers interested in such Matters will not fail TO notice
Mr.. Harris advertisement in today's paper. The
propinquity of our Office to Mr. Harris Shop, hai
enabled US to observe the wonderful netamorphosii
that his skill has worked in some of our acquaint
ances We have seen them enter his labratory, in
shabby dress, with downcast face, and an appear
ance that would excite any thing but admiration
and BY some chemical process we suppose, they
have come out men, arrayed in genteel apparel
with heads erect and air Of conscious selrespect
that at once attracted universal attention and adm
ration. If any Of readers have taste for such
a change, Mr. Hart can accommodate them upon
terms the most reasonable.
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Per M out pBoemtr.
sRarrLEBoRo, FRIDAY. JaM 81, is45
TEXAS.

The Ohio Legislature, have instructed the Sena
tors from that State, Messrs. Tappan and Allen, tC
oppose the annexation Of Texas. Messrs. T. and
H. are of the construction School, and will probably
obey. If so, il will greatly weaken the Texas
strength in the Senate, where the fate of the pro-
ject was before doubtful.
The election of MIR. Dix TO the U. s. Senate from
New York, in the place Of Mr.. Foster, is looked
upon as an unfavorable omen for Texas. Mr.. Fos-
ter had given in his submissive adherence TO imme
date and unconditional annexation; and his re-
lection by the Legislature, probably had some con-
nection with his views upon this subject. MIR. Dix $
views are supposed to correspond with those Of
Gov. Wrights, and in opposition to annexation, ex-
cept upon a fair compromise OF the Slavery ques-
ton. The effect of the election was Immediately
apparent at Washington Many Loco members,
who until then had been mum upon the subject,
ready and free in expressing doubts and diff
cul,ies.
Soon after Mr. Robinson, Of N. Y, Loco, intro
duced plan for annexation, providing for the adj
mission OF Texas into the Union, as State com
prising no more territory than the largest State in
the Union and that from the balance Of the territory
Slavery shall be excluded unless Congress shall
hereafter otnerWlse determine. MS pan gave
great dissatisfaction to Southern annexationists,
who seem opposed to any concession TO their breth-
eren of the North, upon this question Of Slavery.
Mr.. Raihbun of N. ", also Loco, supported
the plan Of Mr.. Robinson, as just and reasonable
compromise. A sketch of his remarks will be found
in the Congressional proceedings. lie treated with
merited scorn the threat of Richie, OF the Rich
mond Enquirer, that those who opposed anne Ration
should receive no fayors from the new administra-
ton,
Late news from Texas, has cast still another
shadow the prospect Of annexation. A cores
pendent of the N. Y. Tribune, writes from Calves
ton, under date OF the 9th inst, that President
Jones has issued Proclamation dssolving all in
tercourse with Duff Green, who is Consul at Gal
weston, but has been at Washington the Capital Of
Texas, and is charged with having made dshonor-
able propositions to the Texan Government
something like bride to President Jones, to favor
annexation.
The writer says, President Jones and Ex-Presi-
dent Houston, are both opposed TO annexation, and
that the latter (the Gen. Jackson of Texas, and a
Clay upon the stump viii take the stump against
it, before the people.
So much for anne RATION.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-31

PORTLAND AND MONTREAL RML-RoAD.-The
good people in Portland to be really in earnes,
in endeavorng to awaken an interest in railroad
from that place to Montreal. They have caused
the route to be surveyed by an engineer, and APP
pications for charters are now pending before the
Legislature of Maine, and that of the Canadas, for
charters. The distance between the two places il
about 80 miles, and the route is said to be feasible
The business along the route above IL is said, will
yield large amount of revenue to the road, fbuilt
The friends Of the project in Canada, will try to
get portion of the $7,0O0OOO loaned by Great
Britain TO the Canadas for purposes of internal i'm
proveInent, but their is more than doubtful
Where the capital TO build the road is 10 be OBJ
tanned, it is difficult 10 guess. The Portandites
do not look TO Boston for it for says the petitioners
to the Legislature of Maine,-"The sea port, and
harbor of Portland, afford attractions and facilities
that inconsistent with her purposes and policy
for eren Massachusetts might be in danger, in dae
time, Of losing her PredOminanee in .Neio England
from The rising fortunes and importance, Of Maine .
Boston, they say, will look for route 10 Montreal
via Ftchburg OF Concord, although it win be some
90 or 30 miles further.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-31

MURDER IN WoRoEsrER-Orrin De Wolf has
been arrested for the murder of VIM Stiles, on the
18th inst. Stiles was drinking man, and died in
De VOLTS stable. De Wolf gave out that he had
found such man there, who must have died drunk.
Upon examining him, red mark was found encir-
cling his neck This led to the belief that he was
strangled Upon enquiry, it was ascertained that
De Wolf went off with him the evening before his
death, with quart of very strong gin /; and it is
supposed he purposely got him drunk, that he
might the easier and safer commit the foul deed
DE Wolff suspected of criminal intercourse with
Stiles wife.
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LICENSES.

We learn that half Of the Counties in the State
have chosen AntiLicense Commissioners, and half
License Commissioners. Addison County has the
honor ofgvng the largest vote against, and Wind
ham for Licenses. We blush TO find our own
County far in the rear in this Reform, though the
general result in the State as favorable as we
tcipated. No subject of equal importance has
been before the State, for the decision of our cti-
zens, since our residence in 1t. II is intimately
connected with all our interests, pecuniary, moral
and social Were the drinking of intoxicating liq-
uors abandoned throughout the State, our Prison
and our Jas would become almost tenantless, and
our pauper tax would be greatly diminished. We
should have fewer taxes to abate and those who
have been in the habit of spending their earnings
in strong drink, would aid in bearing the burdens
Of society, instead Of being themselves BURDEN
Domestic Indebtedness and suffering would be al
most unknown among us, and crime would be vast
" lessened.
We know not what course the Commissioners Of
this County will pursue in granting Licenses
They, Of course, understand that the welfare of all
the inhabitants of the County is to be consulted,
as we'll as that of the majority who voted. They
know that defenceless women and children, who
have not spoken at the ballot-box have interests at
stake, as well as the men who vote. And their
welfare cannot be disregarded by men who would
promote the common veal.
We presume moreover, that The popular will of
those towns which gave majority for the Temper
ance ticket, will have weight in determining the
action of the Board. It is hardly TO be supposed
that they will grant Licenses in those towns which
have decided that they do not want them. The
members Of the Board are men of character and
judgment, and we doubt not will do their duty
faithfully and cOnscientiously.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-31

RAILROAD IS MAssAcHUsErTs.-A bill incor-
poraiing the Northampton and Greenfield Rail
Road Company, has passed the Massachusetts Leg.
islature. Capital stock 100000. Four years are
allowed for completing the road. There is pro-
vision authorizing its union with the Springfield
and Northampton Rail Road Company, by vote
of two thirds of the stock Of each Company.
A bill will also doubtless pass, incorporating the
Hampshire and Franklin Rail Road Company, to
build road from Hokanum in Hadley, to Millers
River or 10 the Vermont and Massachusetts, Rail
Road. Capital stock 100000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-31

BosroN, CoSooRD AND MONTREAL RAL-RoAp,-
This is the of one of the corporations created
by the late New Hampshire Legislature They
were to hold meeting for organization, &c. at
Plymouth, ~ II. on the Goth
On the 10th inst. a meeting held at Wells
River, for the advancement of this route, and its
extension to Canada, via the Passumpsc and STAN
stead. Hon. Harry Hibbard Speaker of the N. ii
House of Representatives, was an active member Of
the Convention; committees were appointed 10
collect statistics, SC. The Convention then re-
solved, Ut is easy to resolve)
That the route from Concord via Plymouth and
Haverhill, N H., and thence up the Passumpsc
Valley to Stanstead, Canada, and thence to Mon
treal is the most feasible and shortest route for a
railroad from Boston to Montreal, entirely pracli-
cable, and imPeratively demanded by the interests
of this community.
So that there are at least, two shortest routes to
Montreal The Concord, and the Portland.
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Liberation of Thomas w. Dorr.-The
Committee on the petition for the liberation of
Thomas w. Dor reported yesterday bill,
liberating him upon his taking the oath of ale
glance 10 that State. The bill was passed by
a large majority, every Dorrite bull i,co in ne
House and three IN the Senate poiing against
it! Yes the men who have been clamoring
at the Algerine cruelty which keeps Thomas
w. Dor in the State prison-who have pub
llshed such moving appeals TO the sympathy OF
imagination and the public credulity for such
pictures of 'loathsome dungeons and barbarous
treatment have recorded their votes against
authorizing the victim of all this cruelty' 10 be
released upon taking the very oath which each
Of them took when he entered the General AS
sembly !-Propidence Journal, Jan 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-31

The Locos of the Granite State are 10 have State
Convention, on the 18th of February, to take into
consideration the awful heresy of John P Hale, in
opposing the acquisition of Texas without com
promise upon the subject Of Slavery. They will
probably with characteristic liberali,y throw him
over board, and nominate some cIaven-he hearted
politician who dare not, for his life, say his soul is
his own if a southern slave should dispute it,
and indeed would tell lie If he did.
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Hon. john NELSON, &c.
CASSIUs M. CLAY'S POSITION IN RE.
GARD TO SLAVERY.

The following letter, defining the position of
Cassus M. Clay, in regard TO Slavery appears
in the Kentucky Commonwealth, in compli-
ance with his own request and TO disabuse the
public mind which has been abused and deceiv-
ed in Kentucky. Truly Mr. Clay occupies a
proud and impregnabe position =
I B. STEVENSON, Esq.
SIR 81 ask the liberty 10 make through
your columns, a summary statement of my
views upon the subject Of Slavery BY por-
ton Of the people of this state never expect
TO be fairly represented. To the great mass of
the people who have no interest in suppressing
truth, would appeal against the caumnies of
inscriptions parlizans.
Slavery is municipal institution. II exists
by no other right aud tenure than the Consti-
tuition of Kentucky.
am opposed 10 dcpriving slave holders of
their slaves by any other than Constitutional
and legal means. OF course, then, | have no
sympathy for those who would liberale the
slaves of Kentucky in other ways. | have no
connexion with any man, or set of men, who
would sanction or undertake the Illegal liberia
ton of slaves and feel bound, by my aegi-
ance TO the State of Kentucky, 10 resist (by
force, If necessary all such efforts.
Whilst hold that the United States ConsIi-
tutlOn mas no power 10 eSldDllSn slavery IN the
district of Columbia, or in the Territories, or
in any place OF its exclusive supremacy so
contend, that in the States, once admitted into
the Union and thereby become sovereign and
Independent, Congress has no power or right
TO interfere with or touch slavery, without the
legitimate consent of the States.
believe that the addition of new slape states
or slaUe territory, TO this Union, is uneonsiitu-
tional and impossible.
| am the avowed and uncompromisng enc
my Of slavery and shall never cease to use all
Constitutional and honorable. aud just means,
10 cause It's extinction in Kentucky, and IFS re-
duction to the constitutional limits in the Uni
ted States.
Born Kentuckan and slave holder, have
no prejudces nor enmities to crafty but, i'm
PEELED by sense Of sef-respect, love of justice,
and the highest erpediency, shall ever main
tain that liberty is our only safety.
For the freedom of speech and of the press
| never shall cease TO battle while life lasts II
there is any Kentuckian SO base as to yield
these constitutional and glorious privileges,
without which il is the veriest mockery to talk
of being a free people, ] envy him not "a
slave to slaves, let him sodden in his nfamy.
With such | hold no fellowship; from such |
ask no quarter. All ask is an open field and
a fair fight. Your OBJ Ser't.
| M G. nj. CLAY.
Frankfort, KY, Jan. 8, ls45.
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VINO BIDs-An advertisement, Of which the
following is the conclusion, posted up in most Of
the public houses Of Chenango Co., N. Y II il
headed "No Fiction" and offers for sale law H.
brary of some 200 volumes;
Any person wishing to embark in the practice Of
law, devote his whole time and sleepess nights for
the welfare of his clients-pay the disbursements
out Of his own pocket TO some pampered officer
trust his client six years, giving him chance 60
abscond take the benefit of the act, shield him
self with the exemption law, and receive nothing
himself but curses from The ungrateful portion Of
community, will do well to embrace the present
opportunity offered ofpurchasng Library.
ROSWELL JUDSON.
Sherburne, Dec. "a, 1874.
"Dont laugh, reader says the Oxford IN. W
Times. "Hold your sides little. The author OF
the above delectable moroccan is none other than
the Chief Judge and Surrogate of Chenango Co."
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sherburne, Dec. q, 1874.

AMHERST CoLLEoE.-We understand that Rev.
DR. Hitchcock has accepted his call TO the Presden-
cy of Amherst College but will not enter upon IFS
duties ill the Summer Term. His Inauguration
will probably take place at the close of the present
term; when it is expected he will deliver lnau-
gural Address it is hoped, also, that Inaugural
Address will be given by Prof Warner. AS soon
the day and other details settled we shall an.
nounce them.-.9mherst Express
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-31

SUICIDE IN LowELL.--We learn that girl nam
ed Dantha Joy, who resided on the Lawrence
Corporation, committed suicide at house in Bel
videre, where she visiting, on Saturday night
last. She took two ounces OF laudanum on Saiur-
day night, and died on Sunday morning about nine
o clock She was the daughter of Comfort and
Martha Joy, of Putney, VT. Her age 23.-LO,cetl
Courier.