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The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

The committee of;he Massachusetts
Legislature, to when the subject of the
treatment Of the Hon. Samuel Hoar by
South Carolina was committed, have re-
ported a protest against the acts OF that
Stae. 1t is digniied and powerful ap-
peal to her sister States, giving full his
terry Of the course pursued by Massachu-
sets in her attempt to procure the repeal
of an unconstitutional act Of South Car
Gina, previous to her appointment Of an
Agent to bring the question before the
Supreme Court, and JUSTLY herself for the
course taken. We copy the conclusion
of the report.
at becomes, then, solemn question
to decide, whether South Carolina, which
has wil(ully and deliberately defeated
NJ massachusetts, of a legitimate use of one
Of the provisions ofthe compact, designed
TO Weld to the citizens of the latter that
protection against wrong which they have
A right to demand, has not voluntarily
forfeited all title to insist upon the exc
cat;on, bv the citizens of Massachusetts,
Of those other provisions by which she
peculiarly benefits Massachusetts re-
serves her decision upon this point. Her
obligations TO the remaining States, and
her duties to herself, forbid her risking, by
any hasty step, the hazard ofs;ill greater
e?ils than these which she desires 10 REM
edy She cheerfully acknowledges that
patience under the infection ofthis gross
and glaring wrong, is her present duty,
not towards South Carolina, bat towards
the pacific States Bat the same duty
impels her, in the most impressive from. to
record her PROTEST against the commits
sion of that wrong. : he will follow no
example of violence that may be set to her.
But if the assumptions, for the moment
successfully made By South Carolina in
this instance, should he repeated, and 9TH
er States deluded by her example, should
insist upon the execution of all the con-
ditions Of the Constitution advantageous
to themselves, whilst they reiuse-to COM
ply with the less favorable cncs, it is
scarcely necessary for Massachusetts to
repeat the prediction of the learned jurist
ofScuth Carolina, that relation will fol-
low and all the other and worse evils
that ONE in its train. The most admir-
able from of government which the Wit
and patriotism Of man ever devised to de-
velope his energies and to promote his
happiness, must become the victim ofhis
lawless passions Massachusetts, will do
nothing voluntarily to hasten so depIorc-
able result, or rather she will sacrifice
mn oh to avert it. But she will do her du-
~ TO her people. whether in the less or
more favored condition of society," She
viii never relax in her demand of all the
rights which belong to her as State and a
member of the Union, or in the exerton
of her utmost energies in support Of the
u1dying principles of justice aud liberty
among men, the base OF her social edlfce,
ceHerted in the blood of many of its foun-
dcrs, as they are the pride and the honor
Of modern civilization"
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

RAILROAD IN MASSACHUSETTS, bill
Incorporating the Northampton and
Greenfield Railroad Company, has passed
the Massachusetts Legislature. Capital
stock S50O,OOO. Four years are allowed
fer completing the road There is a
provision authorizing its union with the
Springfield and Northampton Railroad
Company, by vote of two thirds ofthe
stock of each Company
A bill will also doubtless pass incorpo-
rating the Hampshire and Franklin Rail
road Company, to build a road from Hok-
anum in Hadley, to Millers River or to
TIE Vermont and Massachusetts, Railroad
Capital stock $500, co., VI. Phqnir.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

FIRES AT ROCHESTER AND BUFFALO,
The stone Block on the corner of Hill and
Elizabeth streets, Rochester, was DESTROYED
by fire on Thursday. Loss ABOUT $4,000.
Owners A. Brown Of Schenectady, and
Brown and Churchill of Rochester.
The fire at Buffalo was at 212 and 2l4
Main street owned by S. Grosvenor of New
York. The sufferers were Mr.. Bacon, a
dry goods dealer, who lost about $4,000 to
$4,000, Sherman and Brothers in No. 2l4.
lost about S50O0-insured; Murray and Ken
needy lose about S4000-policy expired on
Monday previous A Mr.. Coots, into whose
store bale of burning goods was unwilling
Iy removed, loses S40OO-partially insured.
The night was intensely cold.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19
GREAT FIREIN WETUMPKA, ALA.
Correspondence of the Express.

WETuMPKA,.Ala Jan. 90, 1916.
fire broke cut this morning, at two o.
click, in the store of j. S. Oliver, which
spread with great rapidity and destroyed
10 torres and houses. The following are
the names of few of these burned out ::
-ilcElvy GO, ]. g. ]. Trimble, Lacy
s. Co, Catlin, VIM, f. S. Heard, Dales
& Ives, G. E. Adams, L. Johnson's boot
store, American Hotel, Post office, &c.
iiatchett's cotton warehouse, and 3OO0
bales cotton, stored principally on plan
ters' account Loss estimated in all at
0C,000. The following stores were
saved-Wm. g. Jas Douglas, Becky 81
Houghton. Richard S. Parish,--all that
remains of the business part of the city of
Wetumpka.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

+ RE AT DICKINSON CoLLEGE.-On
Saturday night last, as we learn from a
Baltimore paper, one of the buildings of
Dickinson College, at Carlisle, in Penn
sylvania, was discovered to be on fire,
an was with all its contents entirely con-
smmec. This is the second time within
three months that this college has been OH
fire. 1t is the work of an incendiary, as
ii is suPposed.-Amer. Rcp.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

Manufactures. We learn from the
Newbaryport Herald That company of
Boston capitalists biye scared tract of
territory fer two miles along both the
i1Dks of the Mersimaek at Andover.
'si,ere they contemplate The establishment
at manufacture cn large scale The
Herald also informs US that at the point
where the dam Is to be made, it is stated
fall oitwenty-fFe feet can be obtained.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

= BglT!sH STEAMER ON LAKE CHAM
rLAiN.-A statement which has appeared
IN this, as well as other papers, that there
was to be line If British Steamers on
Lake Champlain, the Whitehall Chron-
icle says is mere CANNON. There is,
however, a new line of American Steam
CTS in course reconstruction.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

Commissioners assembled on Thursday last,
agreeable to the provisions of the late law, to
consider the subject Of licenses Numerous
applications were made from the several
towns, and the subject was discussed at
length, by the applicants and Others, for and
against the exercise of the power conferred
in the ACT MIR. Shaw delivered the opinion
of the board, which was unanimously against
the grant Of any licenses, either TO wholesale,
retail or tavern dealers.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

Long PostorShip. The S,ap,r,rd
Uohn., Advocate states that on Sunday the
I I. ul''' the Rev. Daniel Smith, of the
congregational Church in that place, deIiv-
eren ms last regular discourse from the pul-
PIT which nc has occupied for .ftiy-t,ro con-
secnti'e years. Mr.. Afford, has been set
tied as his Assistant. At the time of Mr..
Smiths installation, the church consisted Of
a members. all of whom have been gath
cred to the tomb. During his pasforship. he
has baptized Sol persons, attended 355 we'd
dings and preached 6,036 sermons
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

Trouble in the Loco Foco Ranks.-E. III.
Foster, late Loco-Foco U. S. Senator pro
tempore from New York, has revealed an in
rrigue on the part of Gov. Wright's friends
10 secure the succession for him. The avow-
ed object was TO secure two Anti-Texas Sem
ators for New York. thus giving the majority
Of the Locos in the Senate against Calhoun's
policy, and 10 control President Polk. This
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

Gov. Porter's most recent pardons, in
advance of his immediate retirement from
Office, consist of twenty-five of the most
desperate cases. Five murderers. an in
ceudiary, two counlerleiters, five rioters,
burglar, and twelve thieves.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

C. A woman who lived in the family
of Randall Angel, of BnrriIviIle, was
killed last week, in the following manner I:
She was picking up chips, when large
ram, attracted by her black cap, ran
against her and butted her head so vIo-
lently, that she died in a few minutes
Providence { r. / Journal
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

O.. CAssIUs NJ. CLAY has made most
mastery address to the people Of Kentucky
in favor of emancipation in that State. In
cogency Of argument, felicity of diction and
Burning cloquence it surpasses all the pro-
ductions of these days. We will give it, rea-
ders, soon.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

New YORK ELEcTIoNs.-The municipal
elections through the State seem to be going
wonderfully for the Wings. The Wings are
no longer fair-weather soldiers. The Loco
papers complain that while the storm proven
ted their men, the Wings come up to work in
storm rs well as sunshine.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

shows that war IS anticipated in The Loco
Foco ranks between Wright and Calhoun
or perhaps between TIE North aud the Slave
ocracy. II is high tinie for nhe Northern
Loco Focos 10 show some inlepcrdeucr-
They have been touc /: faces and lick SpIIiles
long cnoug HaicLmalI.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

The Louisville Journal says that some
wag who is tired of Chivalry, proposes
that big ditch should be cut around the
Palmetto State, and she priced off and
foated to Texas. The benevolent pro-
iector says the Wings may jump over to
Georgia or North Carolina.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

Wisconsin, The Legislature of this
Territory met on the 9th ult., Moses NJ.
Strong was elected President of the coun-
Gil, and Geo. II. Walker Speaker of the
House, Both these gentlemen are natives
of Vcrmont-the first from this town, and
the latter from Peachum.-Rutland Htr-
aid.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

1t is stated thst the nomin alton Of Chan
cellor Walworth TO seat on The Bench
of the Supreme Court has been Withdrawn
and the name of Chief justice Nelson, of
New York, SUI stituted for his.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19
1t seems that Miss Irene NichoIes. III

1t seems that Miss Irene Melodies, the
factory girl, who was married by the Ken
nebec Journal TO the President of Mexico,
Gen ilerrara, did not herself consum-
mate that SPLENDID match. The Duets
che Schuellpost informs us that she mar
ricd worthy man named Hanschild a
book-keeper in mercantile house in Du-
rango.-Erpress paper.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

and the fall at Lowell is only thirty-one
feet. Thus the whole of the Merrlmack,
t,pether with the Concord river and
several other streams which fall into the
rerrimack below the dam at Pawtucket
Falls at Lowell, will be again used. The
company for the construction of the dam
and creation of the power, will employ a
capital Of half million of dollars.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

MONTGOMERY CouSTY.-A friend
writes us from Fonda that the " higs have
probably elected majority ofSuperisors
in this county. Mr.. Assemblyman Bev-
ms will return with flea in his ear The
county last fall gave about 400 Locofoco
majority.
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above any other European power :

SYarATHr.--A good deacon making an
official visit TO dying neighbor, who was a
very churlish and universally unpopular man,
put the usual question,
Are you willing to go my friendl'
80 yes said the sick man, Il am
'Well'' said the simple hearted deacon, Il
am glad you are, JoraH The neighbOrs are ,ril-
lin
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

SENATOR BARROW oP LoUIsIANA.-The
rublIc Will long recollect the manly and
fearless letter this gentlemen addressed
last year to his constituents, in relation to
Texas. 1t was announced by his politi-
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HOUSE.

After some debate, the House took up the
bill for appropriations for Western harbors
and rivers. An attemptto suspend the rules
for the purpose Of acting on the bill failed.
The House then took up the bill reducing
and regulating the Price of Public Lands.
After long debate, a resolution passed thu;
all debate cease tomorrow. The House
then went into the Committee Of the who.o
and the debate was continued till adjourn
ment.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

MASSACHUSETTS, is no choice
in the 9th Congressional district. Will
Jams (Loco) the present member, is s62
votes short of choice.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

New JEEsEY.-The Hon. WILIIAMsL
DAYTON has been unanimously nominated
by the Wings of the Legislature for the
Senate of the United States. "a
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

The IHornt6as. The Illinois House of
Representatives ON the 2lst of January
concurred in the Senate bill repeating un-
conditionally the Mormon charters, by
vote of 16 10 81.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

MICHIGAN Gen. Jews CAss has
been elected 10 the Senate of the United
States for six years from the 9TH of March
next.
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"Wednesday, Feb. ).
SENATE.

Mr.. Benton introduced his bill for the
Annexation Of Texas follows:
A Bill to provide for the Anne xatiOn OF Texas
to the Uuited States.
BE it enacted, &c. That a State. 70 bs
formed ont of the present Republic Of Tex
as, with suitable extent and boundaries, and
with two Representatives in Congress uu'i
the next apportionment Of representative.
shall be admitted into the Union, by virtue Of
this act, on an equal footing with the eTis-
ting States, rs soon as the Terms aud condI-
tons OF such admission, and The cession Of
the remaining Texan territory TO the United
States shall be agreed upon by the Govern
meuts nj Texas and the {. :.
SEC. .. And be it further enacted. Thai
the sum ofone hundred thousand dollars he
and the sarae is hereby appropriated, to de-
fray the expenses of missions and Eegocia-
tions TO agree upon the terms of said admiss-
ion and cession, either by treaty 10 be submit
ted to the Senate, or by articles to be submit
ted to the Senate, or by articles TO be sub
mitted TO the two Houses Of Congress, as
the President may direct.
The bill was twice read, and Mr.. Benton
moved it be laid on the table and printed.
MIR. Berrien moved its reference TO the
Committee on Foreign Relations. The
question was discussed at some length, but
finally Mr.. Benton prevailed, and the bill
was laid upon the table by voto of23 TO p.
The remainder of the day was occupied in
the discussion Of the Post Office bill.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

FIRE. The Congregation Meeting
house in West BrattIcboso' was, DESTROYED
by fire n'SRnday the 81 inst.
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CONGRESS-.
SENATE.


Mr.. Johnson presented resolutions Of Il.
Legislature of Louisiana, which declare II.
belief that large majority ofthe citizens 4
LOUISIANA were in favor Of snnexing Texas
II 1t could be consIituti0nally done, &c. NJ
]. said lie fully concurred in these rssolp
tons, and believed that it was true that III,
measure was popular in Louisiana; bu
whether the plan sent here he the OH,
House was such as he could vote for he ~,
not able TO say at present.
Mr.. Barrow was not aware that his col
league designed to make any remarks nm,
there resolutions, but, lest his own opi5js,
should be mistaken and taken to be n,
same as expressed by his colleague, he wish.
cd il distinctly understood that atno time and
under no conceivable circumstances. womb
he give his vote for the scheme for the amer.
attain of Texas TO the United States. Be be-.
lieved it would be highly detrimental to The
best interests Of Louisiana.
HOUSE.
The Speaker announced the unfinished
business TO be on concurring in the amend.
ments of the Committee Ofthe whole TO tho
bill to organize territorial Government in
the Oregon Territory, and for other pur-
poses.
The amendment to the sixth section pro-
viding shat there shall neither be slavery nor
involuntary servitude in the said Tcrritor
otherwise than in the punishment ofc.imc,
whereof the party shall have been duly con.
victed," was agreed to-yeas l3l, nays 60
And the bill was read. third time and passed
yeas 140, nays 80.
Tuesday, Feb. l.
SANATE.
The crede ntials Of Hen. Reyerdy Johnsoa
Of Maryland. were presented, having been
chosen Senator for six years from the i.l
of March next. Mr.. Dix presented petii;ois
for the annexation Of Canada. Mr.. Evans
reported on the Sub-Treasury I'LL and rec
commended its indefinite postponmeut. Th:
Post Office bill was then discussed. An
amendment offered by Mr.. AshIy, that any
deficiency in the revenue be made up hy The
Treasury. was opposed by Mr. Phelps, Of
VT. lie said there was no economy now
and would be less in making mail contracts,
if the Department was allowed to lean upon
the Treasury. Contractors had grown rich
in his own State, and many received iwiec
what their services were worth. The amend
ment was adopted. Ia the midst of a debate
in reference TO the abolition OF the ranking
privilege, Mr. Archer, of Va, asked leave
and was permitted to make report of the
Committee Of Foreign Relations. The re-
port Of the Committee was accompanied with
The following resolutions -
Resolved, That the Joint Resolutions,
passed by the House of Representatives,. fer
the annexation Of Texas to the United States,
be rejected.
The report and resolution were ordered ;s
be printed. The remainder OF the session
was taken up in debates on the Post Office
bill. An amendment restricting the frauhins
privilege was rejected. but one allowing edi-
tors of newspapers and periodicals 10 send
their publications cut Of AIe mail, if they
wished, was adopted.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-02-19

L'cense IN Chittenden County. The Burling-
Ion Free Press states that the Board or
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HOUSE.

a scene of attack and recrinlination took
place between Mr.. Gliding of Ohio, and Mr..
Black of Georgia. Mr.. Giddings had in
course of the debate upon the appropriation
bill 1.-THE House in Committee of the Wholel
objected to the payment of the public money
for the use of the services of slaves and pay
ment for their loss while in the public ser
vice, and commented severely upon the ex-
actions upon the Treasury for this purpose.
Mr.. Black rose and commenced personal
and abusive attack upon Giddings.
Mr.. Giddings replied to Mr.. Black in a
manner about as personal as MIR. Black had
made the attack. He called the attack oftbe
member low and dirty trade
Mr.. Black rejoined after the Committee
had been confused for along time upon
points OF order, and pronounced Mr.. Gid
ding's statements 'marvellous stories" "slan-
Gus falsifer," &c. Besides this, language oil
the most indecent kind was used. the excuse
being that there were no ladies' in the gal
lery.
Mr.. McCausIin of Ohio, and Mr.. Burt oil
S. C.. called Mr.. Black to order.
Mr.. Black said he had done, but he was
not done, and persisted in TRADE OF person.
aIity unequalled in the House. 1t became
worse and worse, and portions. of what was
said, il would not be decent to repeat:
When Mr.. Black had closed, Mr. GIddinSs
appealed to be heard in defence.
MIR. Schenck asked, if after what had Iai-
len from the gentleman from Georgia, mere
was member in the House who would not
allow his colleague to be heard in his own e-
fence if he wished.
Mr.. Mcconnell ofAlabsma was heard 10
,av that he objected, and Mr.. Schenck TO
answer that no one would object. Confusion
.uled throughout the Hall, when Mr. Nc
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THE GALAXY.
GrGDDB3I3URW,W 9Ps
Wednesday, Feb 19, 1916.

~ TEMPERANCE CELEBRATIoS.-The
applications of the Committee Cor speakers
from abroad for the afternoon exercises have
so far proved unsuccessful. 1t is probable,
therefore, that this portion OF the design will
be omitted. The evening Tea Party will
take place as the last year, of whicha notice
appears in this paper. The number of tick
cts is necessarily limited, but all, we trust,
viii be in season for their chance.
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