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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-29

An EvENTFUL LIFE.-A letter from Washington
gives the following singular story
Richard Bland Randolph, Of Virginia, who has
been in Jail here since the 9th of May last, was
brought before the court upon habeas corpus issued
upon his application, and was heard In regard to
the cause of his commitment.
He states that he was mate in the merchant SER
vice, in 1876, and remained in that service till March
'9S; when he entered the naval list a midship-
man he was promoted to Lieutenancy and remained
in the navy Lieutenant commanding till, to use
his own words, the navy was frittered away to
nothing" during the administration of the first
Adams.
He called upon since by the Govern
melt TO discharge any Duty and has followed the sea
for forty nine years. He is now sixty-ve years OF
age He was tried, convicted and sentenced to be
hung for the murder of his father, but between the
his innocence discovered, new trial granted and
he honorably discharged. He was three times tried
for horse stealing and twice convicted and pardoned
The immediate cause of his being IN jail was this.
Secretary Henshaw ordered him TO be put on the
pension roll and sent him to the Marine Hospital
Philadelphia while there he insulted Captain Nc
Kean, who sent him to be confined at Norfolk, Va
From there he escaped and arrived in Washington IL
April, where he arrested by Captain Goddard
and confined an insane person, and as one danger
to the community.
The court questioned him concerning several parts
of his history, and he maintained straightforward
tale. HIS case was postponed for further hearing
till Monday next, to which day, the court adjourned
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-29

BABoo DWARKANAUTH TAGoRE.-The London Cor
respondent of Boston paper gives the following de-
scrIption of parsonage of some notoriety, who Is
about to visit this country:
50 He is, his title of BRboo and his name will
have suggested TO you, an East Indian His wealth
is enormous that 1t Is scarcely an exaggeraton 10
say tlat he is the richest man In the world. few
wears ago, when a panic occurred amongst the COM
mercal houses in Calcutta, especially, and the great
Indian seats of commerce generally, Dwarkanauth
came forward and advertised that he would furnish
them with any amount they might in the emergency
require. His name was such tower of strength,
that the mere announcement caused a suspension OF
the panic. At another time he entered room IN
Calcutta where the merchants assembled TO de-
lberate on the best means of raising toO OOO to
build a new town hail. Gentlemen sad Dwarka-
nauth 8 will buy the premises of which you are
speaking build town hall its site and present it
to the city, This he did. and was no loser by 1t
either: for his property in the neighborhnod greatly
increased in value. HIS possessions are IMMENSE
and he owns the only coal mine, valuable one which
is to be found in India. He in this country three
years ago, and is now here travelling for the beneht
of his health His nephew and Youngest son accom-
pany him. The governor general OF India Is Dwark-
anauth'S guest, at one of his country seats every
year and ii may give idea of the oriental mag
nfcence of this holiday of the governor, when
tell you that one wing of it will afford accommoda-
ton hundred and sixty guests with their SER
wants, which, in India, is always pretty consdera-
bic number. Tagore, when he came to England,
brought presents to the queen and the nobility,
shawls to the value of many thousand pounds. He
is frequent guest the table of her Majesty, who
presented him with spendidy mounted portrait OF
herself. You have doubtless heard of Rammohun
Roy 1t was Dwarkanauth Tagore who patronized
him and furnished him with the means of visiting
England In Calcutta, Dwarkanauth is principal
of the chief banks-he has the largest number OF
shares in the Oriental Steam Navigation Company,
and travels in his own steamships He is Unitarl-
an in creed, as was Rammohun Roy. | assure you
that have not the slightest degree exaggerated In
! these remarks respecting his enormous wealth. but
have rather understated the matter. He is living at
the ST. Georges Hotel Albermale street, at the rate
of fl0,000 year--this know to be fact. con-
ceive that all this will interest the readers of the
Atlas and Americans, generally, from the fact that
the Baboo is about to visit America.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-29
AFTERNOON Session.
Pubic Debt.

message from the Senate, by Mr.. Lane Of Wander
burg announced the passage Of the bill of the House
this subject. with anendmens.
Mr.. McDoaaId dA not consent TO the amendment. He
wished be understood that be voted against every
feature Of the bill.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-01-29

P. S. Re sure to answer the above interrog lt'
ries. L. T.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-10-22
Anti-SIave y.
The old Parties.

Under their Joint auspices has the slave power
been sustained, and slavery been strengthened
and extended; and freedom has nothing to hope
for at their hands so long as they are in frater-
nal connection with the South.
Were the wing party really an anti-slavery
party as now organized, is it to be supposed
that we should hear of whig victories in North
Carolina and Kentucky, and witness the exulta-
tons of the Northern wing press at the success
of their party in these Statesl And were the
democratic party an anti-slavery party, should
we hear of its triumphs south of Mason and
Dixon's line, and see recorded in the columns
of its presses at the North, the glorious victo-
ries" achieved in that direction?
1t is because these parties have never admitted
into their national creeds a single anti-slavery
article, or, as parties. exhibited the least feeling
of hostility to that institution, but, on the con-
trary, have been disposed on all occasions to
bow to the dark spirit of slavery, and carry out
to the letter the behests of the slave power that
they are enabled to sustain themselves at the
South. The success of either there, is but the
measure Of its subserviency.
As Mr.. Lewis, of Ohio, says of the old parties
-"they are constructed wrong, and are ueces-
sarilv devoted to the slave power; there is no
way that principle Of pure freedom can be
engrafted upon them; they cannot receive such
an incubation; they would afford no support to
the spirit Of Christian equality whenever such
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-10-22
R, WI, THURSDAY, OCTOBER %, 1915.

spirit has been taken into their care it has
withered and died, as the history of the country
will show. We must water the tree of Liberty
in other and better soil Such soil is The
Liberty party. Our name declares our purpose
LlBER1 takes precedence over every other
object While we do not deny the importance
of other political questions, we put Liberty
FIRST, and will never turn aside to engage in
other questions, until our banners Can be giver
to the breeze with the inscription, AMERICA
is FREEr
Liberty men the progress and success o
our cause, we repeat, depends upon your I'M
compromising adherence to fundamental princ
pie, and in keeping an eye single to the grea
one idea. Let no appeals, however specious
allure you from the straightforward path of duty
Every vote cast for wing or democratic candl
dates is vote for SLAVERY Remember
this, and remember farther, that every vote cas-
for candidates Of the Liberty party is a vote fol
LIBERTY, and will not fail of its effect in ad
vancing the interests of the great cause of Free
dom and Humanity. Labor, then, ike mer
in earnest
"Onward standing still is folly
Going back is crime:
Who would patiently endure ~,
Any i'll that he may cure?
Onward keep the march of time!"
Wisconsin Freeman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-10-22

mails here are bitter against me, and accuse me
Of interested motives. On the contrary, with a
hundred dollars reward against me, have been
obliged to spend like sum in order to reship
the negro to his master Mr. John H. Pierson,
Esq, merchant of this city, well known for
his integrity, is the owner of the Niagara and
Ottoman, and sanctions my proceedings. This
is my lengthy story; lay it before your readers,
that they may know that we are not all aboli-
tionists and that the reputation of our beautiful
city may not suffer through their disgraceful
proceedings Very respectfully yours, Gentle
men, JAMES w. HANNUM,
Master Brig Ottoman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-10-22
Concluded merit meek.

The most ignorant have knowledge enough
to detect the faults of others the most clear
sighted are blind to their OWL
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-10-22

Reports bill constituting Adelia Sophia Barber
helr-at-law OF EPhram and Sophia Griswod; altering
name of Charles Alfred HILL ordered to a third read
ing. That the remonstrance against the right Of the
member from Rutland to a seat ought to be dismissed,
and it was dismissed
Resolutions instructing the committee of Ways
and Means to inquire into the expediency of a more
equal valuation of real estate; requesting the Treasu
-er to report whether any banks are delinquent in pay
ing the quota of their profits into to the treasury, the
amount paid in 1915 and the mode ofascertaning the
dividends requiring the treasurer to report certain de-
tails of payments made the past year; passed.
Resolution fixing the time tor electing Judges OF
the Supreme Court, laid upon the table.
Mr. Harrington, of M. called up the motion to re-
consider the reference of the subject of Slavery to
the committee under the fifth Joint rule; when Mr..
French leave withdrew his motion for reconsidera-
ton, Adjourned.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-10-22
From the New Orleans Picayune.

The Case Of Capt. Hannum.-We have great
pleasure in complying with the wishes of Capt.
Hannum, of the Brig Ottoman, by laying his
letter before our readers:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-10-22

The following letter needs no comment. 1t
is just what we should expect from this kidnap.
ping captain He said, in letter in defence OF
himself to Boston paper that he Sacrificed
his feelings of humanity and private principles
in his efforts to recapture and send back to bon
dage the poor fellow Joseph. We see by thi.
letter how much humanity and principle he had
70 eocr6ca
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-05-07
From the Maine Farmer.
INDIAN CORN

TO The Editor Of the Maine Farmer Every far
mer wishes, of course, to realize the largest posi-
bic amount of income per acre from his cultivated
crops. But the farmer, while making up his calcu-
ation OF profit, should never forget to take into the
account the amount added TO or substracted from
the fertility of the soil. One farmer may thnl,
proper 70 salse all the cora he can and sell the
salne but farmer Thrifty, aware of the immense
value OF the manure, converts his corn into pork
Very well, let us hear the result. We will suppose
mat farmer Thrifty realizes only fifty cents per
DuShel Tor his corn and the other farmer gets ciph-
ty-three cents per bushe. The farmer who sells
his corn exhausts his farm, and at length Is only A.
Bile by hard labor to raise sufficient for the con-
sumption of his family. Farmer Thrifty pursues
most peTseverlngly his plans of increasing his ma
nure by artificial means His crops of corn increase
yearly IN bulk, which enable him TO fatcn more
ana more swlne-ndd more and more to his CAPT.
tai, and increase the quantity of his manure more
and more each succeeding year. And in fine, it is
easy TO foresee that farmer Thrifty will grow rich
while the other farmer who sells all his corn will
grow poor.
But in point of fact, what we really need in ag-
rcuture Is certainty and demonstrations | have
set down the profit of farmer Thrifty at fifty cents
per ousnel, but who knows precisely what corn is
worth per bushel for making pork? A series of
experiments Will place this question in the right
point oil view, and settle the same at least
ly enough to answer all practical purposes
The disease which has attacked the potatoe may
in reality prove blessing rather than a curse to
our country. Our farmers may be driven by ne.
cesslty to employ instead of potatoes to fatten
their swine. and ty so doing may be led to the dis
covery Of facts which may prove of immense ad-
vantage TO the agricultural interest. And, IN con-
cusion, Mr.. Editor will observe that have mere
ly touched upon a subject which hope may pro-
woke some ADLER pens. hope that sound theories
may be promulgated, and these fully sustained by
experiments properly conducted.
J. Z. RoLFE.
| Rumford March ISlH
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-05-07
DAVID DAVID PIERCE.

BoNAPARTE's VIEWS OF AMERrcA.--The fol-
lowing is an extract Of letter which was written
oy Napoleon Bonaparre, in 1897, when abou, 10 de-
Purt lot Egypt, to young American, with whom
ne ha1 formed an acquaintance, and who was to
leaVe france Tor the United States. The letter,
which was published authentic in the newspa.
pers OF that period, is curious as exhibiting his
IDEAS OF the United States at that time =
You soon depart for the Western. and for tho
Eastern hemisphere. A new career of actin 10
now opened before me, and hope to unite nv
name with new and great events, and with the nm.
rivalied greatness of the republics you 20 to unite
yourself once more with people among whom l
behold at once the simple manners of the first aces
of Rome, and the luxury of her decline; where I
SEQ the TASTE the sensbIity and science of Athens.
with her actions and the valor of Sparta, without
her discipline.
AS citizen Of the world | would address YOUR
country IN the following language: Every man and
every hatlon IS ambitious, and ambition begins with
power, as the blaze of vertical sun ia The most
fierce. Cherish therefore, national strength
strengthen your political institutions remember
that armies and navies are of the same use in the
world as the police in London or Paris and soldiers
are not made like potter's vessels, in a minute
cultivate union, or yeur empire will be like CO.
lossus OF gold fallen the EARTH broken TO pieces
and the prey of foreign or domestic Saracens If
you are wise, your republic will be permanent-and
perhaps Washington will be hailed as the founder
OF glorious and happy empire, when the name of
Bonaparte shall be obscured by succeeding revo-
lutions"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-05-07
Rumford, March, 1916.
ROBBERY.
J. Z. RoLFG.

The first robbery to our knowledge which ever
occurred IN The County of Addison was perpetra-
ted in the afternoon of Tuesday last A boy about
Ia, accompanied by his sister of about 90 in usce n
ding the mountain from Hancock to Ripon in a.
bout the centre of the woods were suddenly accos-
ted by man who rushed upon them from the thick
ct with his face painted red and disguised in sort
OF wrapper of the same color; who, with pistol IN
hand, demanded their money. The boy delivered
up his wallet, containing SIX dollars to the robber
who instantly disappeared. Frightened and de-
prved OF their money, our young travellers conclu-
ded to return to Rochester. Blu. before getting
down the mou ltain, they were met b. Mr. Flint of
Hancock, who with auother man, persuaded them
to continue on their journey under their protection.
Inc people OF Ripton were Of course put upon the
watch. About dark two men issued from the woods
into the clearing on the top Of mountain. They
were followed by the sturdy Green Mountaineers to
Smltfo IN Ripon, where they were arrested, and
searched, and found equipped to the teeth for the
purposes Of robbery and murder. Beside the red
paint and robe to which we have already alluded,
they had about them two drks and four pistols, one
OF which was double barreed all IN prime order
and heavily loaded. The ayails of their robbery
were found concealed in the stocking of one of the
prisoners, and needful supply OF provisions in
their knapsack. The next day they were tried be-
fore George Chapman, Esq. The evidence against
them was rendered perfectly conclusive by the con-
LESSONS OF the offenders themselves. They are
now confined in the old rickety Jail in Middlebury,
ana from the persevering and constant vigilance of
the Sheriff, Church, some hopes arc entertained
that they may be kept Tor trial at the next session
OF the Court in June. Both of the prisoners are
very evidently but recently from sea. One is Judged
to be an American about 25 years of age and the
Other foreigner of IS, speaking several languages,
Of determined character and savage appearance.
The young man calls himself Thomas Rice, the
other John Eastwood GALAXY.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-05-07
MONTPELIER, THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1916.

before, only she had more self reliance and more
quiet composure. Besides Edmund would not lis.
ten to the marriage being delayed. He had come
back rich, for he had inherited all the wealtS ~ lie
guardian, who had lately died; so he had purcbas.
ed the big house at the head of the village. where
old DR.: Newbury had lived-the most aristocratic
house it was too within twenty miles-and how
could he get along in it now without housekeen.
err! Mrs Lyle, moreover, would never get better
I'll she had more healthy apartment; and the
children, it was shame thew should have No na ,n
to play in when there was such fine lawn with
noble old cedars at Newbury Hall So Edmund,s
arguments carried the day, and merry time we
mad, warrant you, when little Annie LYLE went
nome TO the old house as mistress, riding in her
carriage, with servant in white favors to open the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-05-07

Coon HIT FOR YoUTH.-An old chap in
Connecticut who one of the most niggardly
men known in that part of the country, carried on
the blacksmlthing business very extensively, and
as is generally the case in that State, boarded all
OF his hands. And to show he envied the men and
boys what they eat he would have bowl of bean
soup served up for himself to COOL while that for
the hands was served up IN large pan boiling hot.
This old fellow had an apprentice who was so
unlucky as to get his fingers burnt quite frequently
among the hot irons in the shop. One day the old
man scolded him severely for being so careless.
SHOW can tell" SAID the boy, IF the iron is
hot, unless it is red?'
Spit on it; and if it doesn't hiss, it wont burn"
replied the old boss.
In day or two after, the old man sent the boy
TO see if his soup was cool. The boy went in and
spat in the bowls: of course the soup did not hiss.
He went back and told the boss his soup was cool.
"Dinner!" cried he.
All hands were soon at the table, and the old
man having seated himself at the head, forthwith
took large spoonful of the boiling hot soup in his
mouth.
GOOD heavens!" cried he, in the greatest rage,
what did you tell me that lie for, you young
cal?"
81 didn't lie," said the boy, very innocently.-
"You told me should spit on thing to find if it
was hot so | spit in IKE bowl, and as the soup
didn't hiss, | thought it must be COOL"
Judge of the effect on the jours. That boy never
afterwards wanted friends among the iourneymen
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-05-07

o. One Of our exchanges, the "vermont
Waterman" has on advertisement of "John P.
Hale, Fashionable Tailor. O. Particular a,ten-
ton paid TO Cuiting for others to make" The sams
process, under like name, has been gong on in
New Hampshire, if reports from Osspee, and else
where, are to be accredited. The Representatives
of the people are to be expected to snake up the
work in June-with more liberal allowance to
The tailor than the old story awards, Of cloth e.
nough for garment for his rising son''-.4 phole
suit for himsel:-Boston Sun.
nreffu nnnd e.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-05-07

G}@ The n. Y. Commercial Advertiser suggests
that certain Hon. c. ]. Ingersol, of his-tory-ca
notoriety, is not well acquainted with sacred as
he is with profane history he might there read how
certain Daniel, by the craft of malicious, envious
men, was thrown into den of lions, and that he
came out unscathed and also of the rerbution that
followed his base accusers. 1t may be well to re-
fresh the memory of the his tory ogra pher as it may
furnish him with useful hints, if he is SO wise as to
profit by them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-05-07

SuB-SoIL PLowING.-The object is not to bring
up the sub soil and bury the surface mould which
would be bad operation-but to loosen and pull
verze the sub-so to the depth of Is or Is inches,
giving the roots of plants opportunity to pene-
trate deep and thus gather moisture in case Of
drought. The sub-soil is brought more within the
influence of air and rain, however, and the soil
will gradually become. deeper and stronger, and
easy of cultivation These are the advantages of
sub soil plowlng, which is rapidly becoming fash
ionable throughout New England.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-05-07

WONDERFUL EsCAFE--Last week a man on
Federal Hill, while drawing water from well 20
feet deep, accidentally fell in headforemos to the
bottom, where there was about four feet of water
A rope was lowered down to him, and he fastened
it around himself and was drawn up to within ten
feet OF the top, when the rope slipped and he fell
again to the bottom, about 60 feet. A person pres
ent went down and succeeded in getting him out,
having received but little injury, to the astonish-
ment of all present. Providence Journal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-05-07
VOL. XII, NO. 25.--wHOLE NO. 2O64.

the Treasury ALSO that they had nearly ceased to
circulate when the law OF is45 was passed, which
that kind Of paper. IN all seriousness, we ask can
be for the interest of the tax paying community,
that such should be the case? II Is certainly a
desideratunl that our system Of accounting be az
simple, as the nature Of the case will admit. Such
is not the system introduced by the act of l845
In our next, we expect to make some general
remarks on the subject of accounting.
DAVID PIERCE.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-05-07

DEATHS Deutschland the various and dis.
tracing cares Of life, let none OF our readers
practically forget their mortality. Death removes
annually from the busy scenes of life about 30
100000 of our race bearing away in its reckless
grasp about 10000 every day, and more than 5000
every hour. Unsuitable ever in his demands, he
will enter upon his roll this immense number for
1916, and will not rest, day or night until 10000.
900 of the now living are removed from time to the
solemn retributions of eternity