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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-09-15

very large meteor was seen at Fayetteville n. c.
on Tie mnrning ni the LIST instant which in the East
aud moved rapidly towards the West. occupying in It's
passage about halt minute. IL burst into fragments
with tremendous expulsion, and was seen no more
The Fayetteville Observer says--"Ihe explosion re
semsied The sudden discharge ota park of artillery and
shock the houses esen 10 such degree al FIRST tn p,.
duce the impression tia, il was the shock of an earth
quake. he nverbera,y al The echo continued srve.
raj minutes and The eeec, majestic beyond desorlp
iion."
The A'exandra, d. G. Gazette says that this renar-
ksee meteor was also observed in that city. Its expo.
siVh Was "ftntssed hu! The noise MAS not very greats
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-09-15

81 .,b,s ar likely be assembled. IN the iao Gauie.
Gsneral fays.is attention has bern exclusively
iued Ia the hsxlclns. lie has bad eye 10 The s..
tifir lucursiuns.
The accounts Of the climate at Corpus Chf.ii aff
very favorable. Ge orally safakng the lfa"ps arc IA
Ian heallh-btsf, II As surpassed. THAI they wead
hssr beeu at The pss ifon ahlca in1s, oil then wee
....,. .u...I
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-09-15
FROM MEXICO.
Extract IF a ieHcr fom
PESsAcoLA, Sept.

PESsAooL.. Sept !.
The saratnga arrived here last evening. having left
ftrl Cruz on the Ism alt An npu1an prevailed very
nrtally t.na Cruz that Alcxlcl would not prnal y
declare against the Cnlied States. We have let
ter, ala. winch states the bri that the government
would be able ralze but very small pofliun oi the
han, II any. The report Of The advance oi $1,000 men
make rush IN Texas regard a sheer liable Gen.
ilefen has nn~ obtained The supreme power lie VIII
he careful uf placing IN the hands ol IN Meal.
lurce sufficient 10 overthrow the government. by one
OF huse sudden revolutions which hts eunnlfym.n are
much disposed
rtrtrI IL. LII. I,LcI
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-09-15

lem route and in the absence Of such inE,rm,a0 :.
gard TO that through Franklin Will enable rs i,
certain their comparative advantages we coneur in H.,
opinion. Il is not the less incumbent, how over an #,
whose interests Immediately involved in il. 4.
eision 10 take such steps will fair consa.,,
lion Of It's claims by The tribunal whom lis final d,..
si,ion will be conided
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-09-15

o. Mr.. Rhett of South Carolina has re turned from
his trip to Europe, The Washington Union ventures 10
say with increased love for his coeatry s. its institutions
we concur opinion with the Alexandria Gazette, that
there is ample room for such Increase II Mr. McDuf'
would make similar voyage, perhaps he would no Ion
ger feel deeper interest in the prosperity Of Shel,
Held and Manchester than he does in that Of Lowell
and Boston,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-09-15

The N. Y. Commercial. in lis Nonev Arclicle. says
that the an3un OF railways chartered the late
Of the Blush Parliament Is nearly tnuy millious OF
pounds sterling. and those projected and either refused
or delayed for future consideration amount 10 amos, as
much more. The lines which have been heretofore
sltoeed and which are now in operation have most OF
them proved profitable lnvesmt MIS-, and command hg h
premiums III the market
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-09-15

W IN Chesterfield aud holloway counties. uee'lns'
nave oeen held aud strong resolutions adopted in oppo'
''on 10 The call Of State Convention Til. Nottovav
Inee'ins denounced both the Richmond Enquirer an'
h's. as unworthy of the con leace of the Ea stern re-
pie !" consequence Of The snppr; they az, gives 10
II al measure.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-09-15

FoResW AND Surc,ps A Young man presented 4
check Tor 81 500, drawn by J. b. Smith broker al the
counter OF the Pennsy lvania Bank in Phladephia on
the 9th inst, which paid, but in minute or two
afterwards il discovered to be a counterfeit lie
was Immediately pursued. and after hard chase
ed and the money recovered. lie stndiuusy avoided
dlvnlging his name, and seeming to know him.
he was committed To prison. where he died. rather mys-
,eiiousy, Sunday afternoon. supposed from takiag
laudaaum. Ii is believed he was from New York
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-09-15

MoRE ASr-RENr WARFARE Row among the
La,cyers. trial Of big rhundrr'' the anti rent
hero, commenced few days ago at Hudson, n. Y,
when Attorney Gen Van Burtn, Of the ex Presi>
dent, and Mr.. Jordan counsel Tor The prisoner had a
tare-up which ended in both gentlemen being commits
ted Ia jail for contempt II appears tina, Jordan called
Naa Barren liar upon which the latter struck the form
er blow Jordan returned the blow with his fist which
I'M ths Attorney General in The back of his head. They
bha rose from their Seats faced each other and excha
ged blows. This all done with great rapidty and
Judge Edmnnds Instantly ordered both TO take their
seats. aud the Sheriff have them committed 10 Jail for
contempt OF court. Each of the gentlemen apolc zed
nr their Gsgareiu conduct bri the Count enforced The
Judgment and both were committed 10 jail for hours.
he Cnnn IN the time adjourned both the pris
ener and The people deprived of their counsel.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-09-15

IRurh FROM ERnoR.-l}y an accidental omission If
single letter, in an exchange paper, the line
Hell has no fury like woman scorned.''
was made 10 read
"lteli has no fury like corasd"
Ills is The FIRST time we ever heard so striking truth
teng the oflsptire cferror. North ,hasrical.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-09-15

o. The honorary degree of l.. l.. ID. has been CON
ierred On WIN. c. Rges, by Blown University, ~ Pro.
,dtnec, Il /.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-09-15

Edward Dyer late Sergeant at Arms of the Senate
died al his residence, neas Washington city, Sunday
last, IN The 53I year Of his age.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-09-15

The quiet and orderly community oi Stannion has
been thrown iutu much excienen 10y shocking out.
rage perpettated within iunr miles o the town The
dwelling Of au elderly woman with family OF children,
was 1fclbiy entered IN the 2olh alt by white man
aud thee negroes. The mother escaped 10 the loft.
Her daughter. 10 years OF age, fercalcd through tie
window; but pursued. oseuaken AID btuIaly viola
ted White man named VIM u. johnson has been
apprehended Suspicion. and committed al,er
nation, Tor further trial.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-09-15
Rie.i,insp. Srrl ID.
MURDER Al TIE psSiTFNTiaaY'

itstetiay. hhut = n'ci4ek. Mr.. Felix FafeBs N.
Dgefs.er 81 the department llr Nod ofk in The Pen
lirniafy. murdtf.d by hosta Juta,en. Tree ne.
gfD. Mr.. fafga,on siiting IA his chair. masking
same es mates slate, his head inclined The leit
SIDE, ahro 'i,nsun stepped up behind him aud stuck
nu'aled KNIT with both dyes sharp, deep intj his neck
The knife entered below The right ear. and passed oh
lquey 70 he LII SIDE, sevefing the arteries Of the
nrrk aud nearly euring lnlo iho wind pipe. Mr.. /.
lived but iinle while.
johnson had been behind hand with his task. and az
ter repeated threats Ia report HIM the superintendent
Mr. fursuspn reported HIN last wetk, aud be Or
drtrd the slight punishment o sx supes. This Is the
only lniagInahe c,sse tor line excitement oi III viii 10
aatds Mr.. +. whp was nol more rInrus Than he was
obliged 10 be-, Ia maintain the discipline OF the depart
u,edt, and ahuse disposition wis kind. johnson was
PLACED CLOSE confinement and jury 81 inquest over
lhr hdy Of Mr.. f. rendered verdict Ia accordance 18th
the facts. Times.
We learn that Sunday u! hi negro. 10 the act Of
foJhna Store al Snhlrt's Tavern, IA Powhaian CO.,
shgi by lad some T. ,eais Old. Of Mr.. sublet,
who slept IN Tie store. L. bring hole IA the window
shutter open II, the nrgro awakened young Spble,
who prepared himself nh shot gun. and the negro
opened Tho shutter he shot him IN the head. The
gro 7ed long enonsh conlrss his intention Of fobbng,
aud To give TIC name Of accomPl'ce "ho was with
HIM. ID.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1845-09-15

CHARLES l.. MoSnY, Esq.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-09-11
VOICE OF FREEDOM.
Brandon, Thursday Sept. IL, Is45.
Election Returns.

The returns from 1856 towns give the
following result on the election Of Repre-
sentaIives, as reported through the sever
al papers, and from other sources. Wing
90. Democratic 81. Liberty IL. Rum
kid 1. Unrepresented 20.
The votes for State officers have been
reported from but small portion of the
towns in the State; but from those report.
ed, and from estimates OF differen. editors
there is some probability that the Wing
Ticket carries the day. Another week
will tell the result in full.
From the representative returns, thus
far, the wings have majority over all
others Of 90; and no doubt remains ofthe
election Of Wing Governor in the Lee
gisIature, should there not be an election
by the people.
There is no doubt that a large majority
of the Senate will be Wing. although but
a small proportion of the returns have
been received.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-09-11
From the Christian Citizen.
Tho Martyr Age of the United States


This epoch in The annals Of human free
dom. to be remembered hereafter as The
Martyr Age, is TO be enriched by the sac>
rlfice of another hero. The spirit that
klndled the fires at Smiihfeld, lis ripe for
another auto da fe. II is lhifssing for The
blood of new and illustrlous victim, a
new and distinguished burnls offering for
the black altar of slavery. Truly this is
the age of brandings and burnings. "Heat
me these mons hot,n is The mandate of
slavery to her craven, cowardly assassins
oEfree though and speech. And irons
are heated ard isharpeped to murderous
keenhess, and fires kndled as in the old
ages o:tyranny, in defence and worship
OF that DEVILS progeny which has sl,med
and slavered this fair portion of Gods her.
itage with its red pollution. Men are
walking 10 our midst with the initials of
their martyrdom burnt deep in their flesh
linen with virtue enough in their hearts
to make nation of better politicians than
the world ever saw-men who can walk
erect aud look heaven in the face. and that
same cashieryd devil. slavery, in the face,
nor vince at The length and poisonous pre-
hension of lis scorpion fapgs, in the great
faith they have that seed of common wo-
men will one day bruise that serpenl's
head, and chain him in his own place, &C
cording to the apocalypse. Men walking
in our midst, said We? No: too fas,
rather walking on plIories, in prison cells,
and workyards of penitenliaries, doomed
10 hammer stone for venturing TO strike off
the. shackIes from single slave. Ere,he
red mire of Lovejoy's blood was dry at
Alton ; ere the irons were cool that STAN
ped hero's name In Walkers hand the
great American Ddgon, with his supple
Philistines have fallen upon the sick Sam
son of the African Israel, and put out his
eyes, they think & bound his giant limbs
with green withes. Beware, We unci.-
cumcised towards The God of that same
African Israel is not bound, nor are his
eyes put out, nor his ears stopped with
your misery prevention. Nor will he
leave his scrpeot bound CAssIUs M.
CLAY is not dead! Nor is his sight
qusnched in Darkness though you have
put ouI tle ShI VI Ina' feSS' 1uoIe 10
a speculation in that eye whose lightning
ken shall yet fashom your huge iniquity.
A hard war this of yours against the
Press. You might as we'll hope to sup
press the atmosphere. The Press! think
you that one of its speaking mouths, OF
working arsenal. of thought, is siIenced,
when Newspaper is destroyed ? AS
well might you fancy that you had dimin-
ished the atmosphere circIing the earth
by the brief exhaustion of an air pump.
You may extermina,e thousand news
papers, and yet not reach the Press. 10
the omnipresent Immortality of mind, il !
lives in the strength Of its great life, and
1t will fill the space from this dull earth |
to the empyrean vaults with Titan hand
ed thoughts hurting TIE worlds indigna-
lion al you Casslus NJ. Clay is alive.
XIII him, if you will, and every dror of
his blood that falls to the ground will ush-
er into the world full grown and well
armed Cas:ius M. Clay. Sic. semper
Tyranns
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-09-11
From the N. Y. Tribune.
Lexington 0utrege--Cessius M ClayI
CINcINNATI, August &c. lS45,

CINCINNATI, August 26, 1915.
HORACE GREELEY, Esq: Consider
able excitement exists in this community
on account ofthe dastardIy outrage COM
mtted upon the rights and property OF
Cassius NJ. Clay by the citizens of Lex
ington, Ky.
His Press was taken down by mob,
and shipped to this city, when Mr. Clay
was Frustrated upon bed OF sickness,
and perhaps Of death!
In consequence Of this outrage, one
amongst the largest meetings ever held
in Cincinnati, assembled last evening to
express their abhorance and utter detes>
tation OF the cowardly perpetrators of
this deed OF blackness.
The sympathies and prayers of the
meeting were freely offered, and passed
by reclamation, for the speedy recovery
Of Mr. Clay.
This will reach you one day in ad-
vance of the published proceedings,
which you find sufficiently emphatic
(when they come to HANDY for the occa>
sion, We sincerity hope that Cassius
M. Clay may yet be permitted to rise
from his sick and PROSTATE condition,
and be fully able to meet and confront
his enemies many ofwhom would have
been transformed into Ghosts before this
time had Cassius M. Clay continued in
the vIgor of health and life.
Yours truly, M.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-09-11
Medical Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that the Yer.
mont State Botanic Medical Society will
hold lis annual meeting at Montpelier,
on Wednesday Preceding the Second
Thursday 18th day,) of Oct. next, Com.
mencing at 9 o'clock A. Nj.
1t is expected thu! all the Botanic praa,
tltloners throughout the State will attend
the Convention. The Students in the
above Science are invited to attend -
he Censors are expected to be present
and attend TO the duties of their appoint.
mcnt.
1t will be expected that an address or
two will be delivered before the Society
in the evening.
Editors OF Newspapers throughout the
State will confer favor by copying the
above and giving it two or three inser.
tions.
BY order Of the President.
G. JOINS, T. P Rec'g Seoy.
Brandon Sept 9th 1916.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-09-11

then caught another chair, and gave aas
other blow with like effect. Not effecting
his purpose. he next caught a knHe from
the table with which he struck at the SER
want, and did not hit him but in his
1ourishes he hit another servant almost
entirely cutting of the lower end of his
nose, and Gushing through his cheek, so
tina, the blood came out OF his mouth. Ii
was said by some tina! the servant used in
solent and improper language respecting
the seat, Sc, but a very candid man, who
sat directly opposite them. said the servant
spoke very properly. There has been an
investigation Of the case before Police
Magistrate, and the facts as | have stated
them are fully confirmed. Before coming
into court. Mr. B settled the matter with
the servant by giving him one hundred
dollars The magistrate fined him Jfce
dollars for The assault, just sufficient 10 pay
the expenses OF court.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-09-11

sassed the negroes, to make them uneasy.
Some charge it 10 poor Torrey, bu, Tor
rey is safe III the penltentlary. Some lay
il TO The free negroes, but the free negroe;
are as closely watched as the slaves. Il
must be somebody that is not watched. -
Aud il the SHAREHOLDERS will give Us tail
premium, wtsll Tell them who is very like
iy to help on the mischief 1t is MessIs.
Fisk s. Dow heophilus Fisk e. Jesse
E. D1w, Esq's, editors Of the United
States Jouruai, In Washington city, who
publish right there in the mids. Of the
slave,rading region such poetry as the
following. most lncendiary lines.
Az! stand erect, nor bend thy knee, nor bow.
But speak thine own free thoughts; and with an
eye
Bold as an eagles, eleaving the bright sky,
Hold upward thy proud way! o, why should'st
thou
Whose iron arm hath made the mighty world
A realm of beauty, and subdued the wave.
Der desert wales and mountain heights unfIrled
The flag of Hope. why should st thou, like slave,
Cringe 10 the nod of Pride, and bend thee low,
Even to the soil thy hand hath taught to bloom
As fair garden: wherefore shOuid'st thou so
Bow down, and shut thy sou as in a tomb!
o, stand erect throw feteFs off and ban,
And speak thine own free thoughts--thou art
MAN!
How could slave 10 ST. Charles read
this, or hear it read-or sung-and not
resolve to "lhrow felter off and ban -
Morning Chron.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-09-11
Correspondence of the N. Y. Tribune.
FRACAS AT SARATOGA.
SARATOGA, Aug. 30, 1874

A Mr. T. E. Boyken and two ladies of
Charleston. S. G.. were among the arri>
walls at the Union yesterday. AS the COM
pany went to tea, Mr. B. and ladies were
about taking seats which the servant in>
formed them were engaged. Il don't
care if they are, | will have them said
Mr. b. The servant maintained his post,
and taking hold Of the chairs, said, you
cannot. Upon this Mr. B. caught chair.
and struck the servant over the head. No
great injury was done. as the servant
caught the chair with his hand, Mr. B.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-09-11

their intended victim, and carrying with
them the surest possible evidence that q
new era had begun, that their reign of ia
science at the North was fast drawing 10
a close, rnd that the appelation OF North
ern doug hfaces" would soon be buried in
merited oblivion. When il was known
that The kdnappers had decamped, some
Of the friends OF humanity and justice start
ed ip pursuits EARNED with legal authority for
their arrest. The excitement is great as
you can we'll imagine. b.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-09-11
For the Voice of Freedom
PlTTsFoRD, Sept. 8th 1915.

IITTSFORDj Oept' ON 1870
BR. HoLCoMB 81 am happy to lea IN
through your paper, from one Of the Coun.
ty Commissioners, that the licensing board
refused MGBarnes license, and that The
"citizens of Pns!ord" alone are account
able for the continuation of what hev
knOrO 10 be, neither more nor less, than a
public nuisance. plead guilty to the
charge. And wha! can be said of the
"citizens of Piusford" generally! la,
toxicaling drinks are sold contrary TO law.
This is known and no course token to stop
it. The fact is, many OF those who lay
claim 10 large share in the wealth, tai,
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-09-11
VOL. VII. No. "a.

en, and responsibility Of the town are
themselves ia the habit OF using inoxica.
lung drinks in some form or other, or ste
advocating "judcous" uss Of them.
! (Which term has never We, been defiaed)
so that men are permitted TO sell 10 their
neig hbors, that which is nm injury 70
them, and curse to the neighborhOod, to
say nothing of the family disturbances and
sntierlngs. And in all this they are ers
couraged and couo'enancsd by !hoss who
claim to be respectable,
These things ought not so to be. Aod
why is it 500 Why is the tLicep.ed>
rum sellers blood stained hand still bu,v
in this work Of death2" 1t is because.
while his ruling passion is, to put money
into his purse, the law allows him 10 do
so in The prosecution Of q nefariou, !rede,
Il is because his business, though execra-
bic, is still lawful, It is because public
sentiment, though morally against il, has
not yet concentrated its legal ban upon il.
Among The sprn vending community,
here are mnuy persons who are INTEL
lIgent, mora, and in the abstract sense,
good men in society but OF these major.
ly are eng'ossed in the active and profit
able pursuits Of their business, ard have
no time to spare, or, a. least will no. de.
vote any time 10 an investigation OF their
true position and duty in society. Il 10
enough for them TO know lha! established
usage, respectable precedent, and The loass
under which they live, sanction The bust.
ness, and, moreover, i, is lucrative 90.
slness. They look almost exclusively 10
the legal aspect OF the business, and sell
dom give lhough 10 lis mora or inmof.
al nature, or lis good or bad consequences
on The veal or woe Of society at large.--
II the business is legal, they have only 10
consider ii 1t can be made profitable
Surely we ought TO have such a code Of
statute lars as that any rOcatiOn lsgalis.
ed By special Legislation, shall also be .
useful and respectable business
The time is noi far dslaa, when pcbi;s
opinion and statute law will, together, as~
sign The same character and penalties 10
robbIng man Of his property and his
brains, snd poisoning him 10 death, in The
somewhat Indirect way Of liquor selling,
rs they now do to drec, robbery or theft.
or killing him directly with arsenic ss
gum powder.
Lei, then, every true hearted temper
ance nun labor with all his powers ana
influence, for the repeal Of the license law,
strip rumse'Iing Of its legality. and make
The rumseller accountable for his own aels.
10 this complexion it must come at last,
and the sooner we elect Legislators who
will inrhfuIIy, and fearIessIy. and thor.
oughly, do the great acl of legal suaslor.
! aud clear the road of moral reform OF is
legal obstacles, the better will il be for ou..
selves and all poslerily, W.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-09-11
From the Western Christian.
Great Excitement $50 Attempt to Kidnap a
Colorei Man.

CHICAGO. Aug. %, lS45.
This morning The quiet of our city was
broken by another OF those scenes OF ex-
element, caused by the attempt OF some
slave ca:chers 10 kidnap a colored man in
the employ Of Dr. G. V. Dyer, Of this
place.
The facts in the case ere as follows !:
\ colored man was passing the fremont
House with basket on his arm, when
he was suddenly seized BY two gentlemen,
Tor more properly rufilus,) and torcibIy
taken over TO the Mansion House, pnlon-
ed, an | shut up in room, and guarded
by one of The ruffi1ns with pistol in hand,
who swore that he would blow the negro
bruins out, if he attempted to escape
When, in such daring violation Of law,
they had secured their victim, the other
man started 10 procure precept for his
ares. and commitment. ln the mean
time, Dr. Dyer. with others, learning the
situation Of the colored man, went imme.
daeIy over to The Mansion House, and
demanded ad omission into the room 10
which the colored man was confined the
ruffian at the door presented his pistol al
the breast of DR. Dyer, and said if he at
tempted 10 enter the room he would blow
him through, upon which the Dr. level
ed his cane at the head of the chivaIrous
Sou herner, cutting tremendous gash,
and bringing him to the floor. la the
soafusion that enSued the coored man had
the cords cut from his arms, and was TAX =
On TO place of feIy,
As soon rs the southern gentlemen ~
h,J regaincd their benum6ed faculties,
finding that there were yet men in the
North who wouid no. submit 10 their in-
toent assumption OF universal po~erthey
started for a more coagesal cline, minus