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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-24
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BRaTTLEBoRo, FRIDAY. L9N "a, is45.
ga LIGHT SHINING IN A DARK PLACE"

"a LIGHT SHINING IN A DARK PLACE"
For many years, the New Hampshire delegation
in Congress have been noted for their mean and
contemplate subserviency 10 the domineering
'slave-drvers' of the South Every yoke imposed
upon them by their Southern masters, however de-
grading has been meekly, aye gladly borne, and
their sycophanc devotion to the interests and sub
mission TO the exacions of their proud over-seers,
have at once shown the tyranny ofihe one and the
innate and grovelling meanness Of the other.
We are right glad 10 find that of the present
delegation is man and no slave, and has the cour-
age to asser; his manliness.
John p. Hale, Member of Congress from that
State has recently addressed letter to his constit.
uents upon the subject of Texas. The occasion is
the assertion of President Tyler, that controlling
majority of the people, and large majority of the
States, had declared in favor of anne xation and OF
the passage of some anne xaiion resolutions by the
Legislature Of New Hampshire to the same effect
He quotes Martin Van Buren, and Levi Woodbu.
ry against the constitutional power of Congress to
enlarge the Union, but the main object of his letter
is TO show ehat the substantial reasons urged for
the annexation of Texas, is the extension and per.
petuation of Slavery. He says OF these reasons
they are eminenty calculated to provoke the scorn
of earth and the judgment of Heaven, and declines
to lend his aid to any such purpose. He submits
his views upon this engrossng subject TO his con-
stituents, that they may act with full knowledge
thereof at the coming Congressional election The
Independence and manliness OF MIR Hales conduct
will be appreciated, when it is known that he is now
in nomination for reelection, which reelection is
greatly endangered by his couIse. Thv iLsll-
hounds of party bigotry are already barking at
his heels. The N. II Patriot, the leading Loco
print in that State says the will find little sympa-
thy and no support in this movement. The more
and deeper shame for New Hampshire. The honor
will be Mr. Hales.
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The Sentinel says =

BRATrLEBoRo LIRRARY.-We refer our readers
to communication in another column, IN relation
to this institution The facts there stated will show
It's importance as connected with the intellectual
culture Of this and the neigbboring towns From
an intimate personal knowedgew we can speak in the
highest terms Of the present collection There is a
peculiar fitness in the collection for the intellectual
wants of the community. While there is a pleasant
and profitable sprinkling of works of light and po-
lite literature, there is no trash. There is moth
ing that judicious and scrupulous parent would
fear TO have his children read. There are none OF
the modern French Novels with which the press
teens and which are spreading the seeds of pollu-
ton broadcast over the land There are but few
works Of fiction, and those are standard aoorks.-
The selection of Biographical, Historical, scien-
tho, Poetical and Critical Literature is of the
highest character, and no reader can fail to find
something much to his taste. The Intelligence
good sense and literary taste Of the Managers.
furnish sure guarantee that the additions which
are constantly making, will be all that can be de.
sired,
In no way can our readers in this vicinity so
chenpy open to themselves such a store house of
knowledge, as by becoming members
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BISHOP oNDERDoNK.

The decision Of the House Of Bishops, pronoun-
cling this gentleman guilty and suspending him
from, the ministry is admitted to- with very i'll grace
by his particular friends and partizans, most Of
whom are Of the Pusey school. Before the trial
he charged the persecution to unfortunate theo-
logical differences, and his friends, since that trial,
do the same These charges brought out "A Mar
ratve of Facts, which led TO his presentment by
Rev Paul Trapicr Of South Carolina which seems
entirely to refule them. But his friends are no
more satisfied than before. The ~ Y. Churchman,
the peculiar organ Of the Bishop, says,--'We look
upon the decision of the majority as a mere party
prescription The editor, Rev DR. Seabury, preach
ed sermon upon the subject, on the 9th inst. lie
says with my confidence in the purity Of the
man mistaken, bow 10 the decision which sus-
ponds the Bishop He deprecates the day when
the relation between Bishop, the Clergy and the
People is to depend upon the virtHes Of the man
'In the worst view of the case then, the supPo-
stion that the verdict Of this Court is true and the
sentence Just, you have reason to falter in your
zeal for the Church. in your toce respect and rer-
ercncc for your Bishop As respects my present con-
duct, il is to me matter OF supreme indifference
whether the verdict Of this Court be true or false
All this, we suppose means that love- respect, and
reverence are not at all to depend upon moral char
ucter, but upon station. We oPne it is rather late
for such an ethical code to take root in this coun-
try, even if preached by Puseyite Doctor.
Rev DR. Coleman Of Philadelphia, takes the same
ground and believes the Bishop innocent The
Cannons Of the Church must indeed be Of little
consequence, If trial and decision under them is
10 have moral power. The prospect is, that this
unpleasant affair will lead TO angry and widespread
dissensions. The eleven Bishops who voted gull
ty and their numerous friends, will not easily sub
nit 10 have their solemn verdict treated false and
proscrptive, and themselves as having been actua-
ted by the worst Of motives
In the mean time the great volume Of the testi-
mony, arguments, &C., of the trial, are going ihro
the press rapidly possible. IT is announced
too, that the Bishop is to publish his version of the
story, and the six who voted mot guilty and who,
singularly enough, still voted TO suspend, are 10
give publicity TO the reasons Of their decision.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-24

Chancellor Halioorih.--The nomination Of this
distinguished gentleman United States Judge for
this Circuit, is still in allegiance.
The Members of the bar of the Supreme Court
of n Y, at Albany, have signed strong remon-
STRANGE against the protracted delay of the Senate
in considering his nomination, and urging his up
pointment as "a profound jurist Of elevated mind
and principles, of high order Of talent, and more
than all, Of unbemished honor and integrity
A correspondent Of the NJ Y. Express says the
anxiety of the N. York bar TO get rid of annoyance
in the shape of Chancellor, is no reason why the
Supreme Court should receive an annoyance as an
associate. The bar, he says complain that in their
arguments before Mr. Walworth, 'he is momentari-
y interrupting them by contradiction or by imperti-
nent inquiries.
The correspondent of The Express says
In addition 10 what has been said of the difficulties
between him and the bar and the monstrous stretch
of power, since he came into Office which he has
exercised; to extent that required the nterven-
ton and restraint of the legislature; the Senate
have not forgotten, that shortly aler his appoint
ment as Chancellor, at public dinner in NJ York,
the substance Of the toast which he gave there was
The general who stands by his soldiers, and the
politician who stands by his parlzans.'
This bold and open judicial avowal, not exceed
ed in any which have shocked the public ear, OF
violated every sense of judicial honor and decorum,
has not been forgotten, will It be- as long as the
name of the Chancellor shall be remembered
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-24
The correspondent Of The Express says /:

The Corporators of the Keene Railroad have ac-
cepted the charter granted by the Legislature The
Railroad COMMISSIONERS are TO examine the route
on the lth of February. Ifthe Commissioners de-
eide in favor of the route, that decision is nopera-
tive until acted upon by the Governor and Council
who do not have regular meeting until May nc xt
A special meeting may however be called grs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-24

NOBLE ExAMrLE.-The Message Of Gov. YIouton
of Louisiana, occupies half of column ii a New
Orleans paper. Such message is GOd-send to
printers The worst wish we have for such long
wlnded Governors as slade, and Wright is, that
they had to set up their own messages, They
would learn that brcyily is the soul Of Wit
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HOUSE.
The I eras Debale.

Mr. Cave johnson, of Tennessee, presented
a resolution to close all debate upon the Texas
question on Thursday next, at two O'Clock.
Mr. Sample, of linda. moved to lay the reso.
luton on the table,
Mr. Schenck called for the yeas and navs
which were ordered. The vote was, ayes 1877,
noes 81
Mr. Milton Brown, of Tenn, asked leave "a
present new plan for the annexation of Tex.
as. Objections were made at first, but the OBJ
lections were Withdrawn, and Mr. Milton
Browns plan was submitted. proposing 10 an
mex Texas upon new conditions.
The floor was given to Mr. Brinkerhof. OF
Ohio,--a Loco Foco,--a Van Buren, man.
who entertained the House in a most AMUSING
speech, and one of great force and independ,
ence, IN regard to all the important questions
growing out Of the proposed annexation Of
Texas "
l. Mr. NJ, ,, said he had hoped this question would
next Executive administration. in order Ia,
There might be what there had not yet been.
some reference 10 that second sober thoucbt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-24
From the Boston Atlas.
LETTER FROM HON. CAssIUs NJ.



We have great pleasure in laying before our
readers the following letter from that bold and
noble hearted chamn;on Of human liberty the
H. c.. A, e., >ya.IS - H..
nm oAs''oe w. C.A'' "ou'u :"
mat he could muse his generous feelings, and
his gallant spirit, into the whole host of his fel-
low citizens of Kentucky; and induce that gal
liant S,.,e IN ,.Ls tho Load :, ,he march ~
- -
'eeuo"'' anu e'ase rom he' esou'oheon Tue on
~ blot that now deiiles 1.-THE foul one oil do
nestle Slavery.
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80"
20 ne Eatiors q Me boston .attas
pehlenicn-i nave oeeh favored oy some
unknown 'I'ena' WIN Ps1,phlet, Entitled,
AN appeal 10 me people OF Wsssachusel's' on
Tue annexation OF ieSas. my long ana unr
compromising 1ppos'ion 10 tne au.eNa''oh oi
IeNas 10 mus ohioh IS passed. princ'pa''y upon
my cttef hatfed OIL s.aoery. ihere rs 'here-
ioIe' something ~ th's 'appea. winch moves
me- as a common ihhefl'or o, american Lloei-
~, 10 give IL Inc pooi approua,Ioh Oh Single
,halVidual south nl mason ana DNch ilhe.
know iul' well' mat me elec,ion OF James n.
rolk wo9id De c'a'med' oy Inc party, as the
verdict OF the people IN favor OF eHas; ana /,
W .ne sfaVs powell ~ 'aso, " s'"gery, ne
voluntary uiSaVo"ei py ni' Oiay' ,he,e'o'e' "
my opinions as Sc, loith N le'ler TO mr. speed
~ itnioa, Ne Wv io's, 0ouu ho' coniPei nle'
iniough moi''ued pIiue at tne awkwafd posi-
.'on ~ whi'n ne placeu nie oeio'e .ne A'l,elI1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-24
CHESHIRE COUNTY WIG CONVENTION

CHESHIRE COUNTY WING CONVENTION.
A convention of the sturdy wings OF old Cheshire,
was held at Keenc on the 9Th inst: Hon. p. Han
dersOn President. The following nominations
were made.
For TeaSwe.-GEoRGE TILDEN OF Keene.
For Register Of Desds.-lsAAe SrURrEvAST, OF
Keene.
For Road CONFERENCE.-The Skinner, of
Westmoreland; Jonathan X. Smith, of Dublin
Asahel J. Humphrey, Of Winchester
Some very spirited resolutions were passed, after
being ably discussed by Messrs p. Jewell, J Prem
tiss, F. +. Lane, aud p. Henderson. We copy the
following:
Resolred.-That all experience shows, that
Wing principles are the conservative princi-
pies, which can give health to our political in
situations; and must be adopted by our State
aud General Government, TO insure the pros
perity OF the country
! Resoired.-That among the more important
measures of Wing policy, is, encouragement
and protection TO American Labor by legisla-
tive enactment, liberal acts of Incorporation in
aid of mechanical and manufacturing enterprise;
and such duties upon imports, as shall siimu-
late and protect our own farmers, by furnishing
a home market for their productions.
! Resoiued.-That our cold climate, sterile
soil, and abundant water power, with unerring
certainty, point the way for the application OF
our industry. The wealth of New Hampshire
if she have wealth, must be had, by establish
ing and increasing such manufactures as are
suited 10 her condition; and every facility
which State Legislation can afford, should be
cheeriuly given; not as boon TO manufacture
ers, but for the benefit o. the whole people
ResOtUed.-That il is the duty OF every good
citizen TO hold fast 10 the Union OF these States
as they are giving to the siave-holding States
all their rights under the Constitution. But
we prolest against an extension Of territory,
for the avowed object of perpetuating the curse
OF slavery. II is stain upon our national
character, which should receive no countenance
from an enlightened Christian community.
The Sentinel says -
awe dropped in at the Cheshire County
Convention, after the business had been accom-
pshed, and while the resolutions were under
consideration. The discussion was free and
animated and there was but one sentiment,
that of maintaining the high political ground
which has ever disting uished Cheshire County,
whatever the State may do, with her boosted
majority. The Convention was highly respect
able, 10 of the % towns being represented.
The Loco ticket for County officers in Cheshire
is,--ior Treasurer, Joshua ID. Colony for Regis
ter, George w. Sturteyant; Road Commissioners,
Ansel Glover of Alstead, Asa Marsh of Chester
| field, and Jarvis Weeks of Ricbmopd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-24
WAsHINGToE, Jan. 10.

The Texas debate in the House of Repre-
seniaives, has now continued eight days. ant
up TO adjournment last evening, the following
speeches were made.
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FROM NEW ORLEANS.

The New Orleans Bee of the 10Th instant informs
us that Governor MoUToN has countermanded the
orders previously issued, and will issue his procla-
nation, in conformity with the requisition of Gene
raj GAINES, ordering ont four regiments Of robin
feer troops oy Ieras. They are to be enrolled and
held in readiness to march at moments warning,
should their services be deemed necessary by Co
vernment
On the morning of the 10Th instant Capt. FoRNo's
first company of volunteer artillery, destined for
Texas, mustered into the service of the United
States. The second company of volunteer artillery
was also ready for duty.
Two companies Of United States troops arrived
on Sunday week at New Orleans from Pass Chris
tian; on Monday another company arrived from
Fort Pike; all belonging to the seventh regiment OF
Infantry, and were to depart on Wednesday for
Texas
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A>AA%N

he cannot do it correctly; secondly, because all
Executive action on this subject must at present be
considered as the work of mere party or personal
purpose.
In the case alluded to by the Union, the inquiry
was legitimate, because authorized and provided for
by the revenue power-Congress. AT present,
when il has given not even an ntimation of any
purpose 10 NEEDLE with or subvert the present sys-
tenn of public income, we must question the pro-
prlety of an unasked and plainly incompetent eff
fort OF the Presidential power to prepare the way
for a great measure in regard to which the Chief
Magistrate and his agents f his have nothing to do,
beyond an ordinary expression of opinion, until the
Representatives of the People, to whom it belongs to
tax or not to tax, shall have asked the Presidential
cooperation.
The country may well look with jealousy upon
all such Executive attempts to originate Legislation
Of any kind, and particularly of the kind in ques-
ton. All will at that, in matters less
particularly to be guarded from Executive assump-
kon-as, for instance, an entire change of the mill
tary or naval force, of the land system, of the nat
ralization laws, and many other things-the Exc
cutive cannot safely be allowed to transcend the
function assigned him by the Constitution-that OF
a simple expression of his opinion that Congress
should look into the subject and perhaps act upon
it. To 90 voluntarily to work and get ready legs-
lation for hem-nay, to set in action las now is al
certain to be done) the personal and official
means and influence of the Chief Magstracy, in or
der to bring about legislative measure not yet
confded to any action of the Executive departments
nor even consulted about between the present Con-
gress and the actual Administration, seems to us
somewhat dangerous, and this more especially now,
when some scheme Of party may well be suspected
of lying, more than any thing else, at the bottom of
this entire STIR
In word, there is no authority and no efficient
means for properly conducting what the Admins
tration is about. When finished, the public at
large-the public distinguished from partisans and
partylegislators-wil of necessity look with very
little confidence on information partial and incom-
plete, and collected and shaped by the avowed ene-
mics of the tariff; and the whole business, there
fore, it seems to u.s. had better be dropped until
it shall please the proper power, Congress, to
take ii up.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-08-30

The I-RENTERs.-At the last accounts from
Delaware county the number of persons under ar
rest for aiding and abetting the murder of Sheriff
Steele was seventy-four. letter from Delhi says:
'In listening the circumstances connected with this
hord affair." they detailed by witnesses before the Coro
ner is forcby reminded Of The Gathering described
by in his Lady Of the Lake For days and days before
the appointed for the sale, messengers
crecy notifying the natives of the time and place, and
urging them strike the blow if and, the
rious tribes notified, each held their meetings
perfect their plans. These held in the night in some
secret place, where interruption not likely and by
they found their the place Of rendezvous Matters
having been talked over and their plans arranged they dis
perscd silently they had assembled each their separate
homes. The place Of meeting in the woods some
open space away from any honest mans house, avoid the
possibility Of surprise There impression, a
that boW be struck, but of the three or -four
hundred spectators the SALE who have thus far been before
the coroner could would tell where il from So bold
systematic and reckless assault upon the supremacy Of the
law is almost without parallel.
Facts have out during the progress Of this inves
CATION which leave doubt that emissaes from adjoining
counties have engaged melting our people open
murderous rebellion We not and have not been,
tending merely against the awles and desperate Of
y but those Of Schohare Greene, and Ulster tits known
that there tribe Of sixty natives from Of those three
counties present. in disguise and armed the day Of sale
So widespread and formidable conspiracy, il is believed
here should be met with the whole power Of the State and
felt among that is and unjust TO leave the buler
Of sustaining the law, may say for the whole State, upon tn
shoulders Of the people Of this county.
"The coroners jury is still in session, daily eicitng i'm
portan facts the publication Of which, however, might ten
TO defeat the ends Of Justice"
Y
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EXPIRE CLuB.-On Monday night last, as policeman
Frederick Ritter the Second Ward pursuing his beat IN
Broadway near Dey street. the cry murder and tcach came
from house in the vicinity and presently man ran from the
building up Broadway Ritter pursued and overlook The fu
gitiye 10 whose aid third person and stunned the
ceman by succession Of heavy blows till the arrested party
escaped leaving his however, IN the m grasp
OF the officer who enough to keep sight of the
parties till they entered The Of the Empire Club Park
Row. The assailant identified as Country McCusky,
for whose arrest Justice Dnker issued Tuesday
morning. which placed in the hands Of Capt Kurtz.
Capt Rynders Immediately presented himself al the police
office and offered to he responsible for McCkys appearance
at r. M for examination but Ritiers wounds proving be
very dangerous Justice Dnker very properly refused the pro-
position and stated that he should require So 900 bail in the
natter which he marked upon his docket the
fixed shond McClusky present himself in his absence OF
this fact Capt kurz too cognzan and yet instead Of
taking his prisoner before Mr. Drinke he should have
done he with him before Recorder Tamadge who
leased McClusky $1,000 bail, taking p. Crosby, r..
McCuum, and Isaiah Ryaders suretics We need only
that there is statute in force which prohibits mass
ate from acting upon amount Of bail fixed by another
magistrate and that cCsy and Ryndrs have OFFICES in
the CusToa HoUsr.--Ne,o York Express 4
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AHEAD OF THE MAGNETIC TELEaRApH.-The st. LOUIS
papers ecang themselves upon the prospect that when
the magnetic telegraph completed from Washington TO their
city, they will be able report the speeches in Congress few
minutes before they delivered, in consequence Of the diff
ference Of longitude between the two places.
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decision has been lately given by Judge Sronr, which
OF considerable interest persons purchasing at auction
he supposng that the auconeer had fair bids against him.
turned out however, that there had been bid except his
own beyond $4,000, the others being fictitious the
part Of the auctonecr. The original Of the mills
ceived the $40 000 and action instituted against them
back the purchase money on the ground Of fraud
the auconeer The sale took place in 1885, aud the plain
til did not learn the deceit until 1870 Judge Ware, Of
Name held that the plaintiff ought recover but Judge Story
an adverse opinion, chiefly the ground that the
fraud brought home 10 the defendants personally
me case will go 70 the Supreme Court Of the United ales
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LreHrSISe.-During thunder storm on Saturday the
lightning struck in three places New Haven, two at Hart
ford one Boston, and Dorchester. The houses
struck at New Haven were all provided with ghtnng-rods
In the fluid passed down the rod, doing very little
damage to the building the Others either did not touch
the rods left them for the building itself II is said they
moi properly entered into the ground The New Haven
Palladium ntimates that the public will hear from Professor
Omsted on the subject
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STATISTICS CALoMELOne house in Philadelphia has
prepared and sod within the last three years. pounds
Of calomel The pays the apohecay for the
dicine prices varying from $50 $500 per
ting the above quantity only $780, It would appear that the
price paid for il has exceeded million Of dollars II Is sup
posed that the quantity manufactured by other houses is at
least times much If the cost Of calomel in three
years has been $4,000 O0O average Of two million per
annum s. Gazette.