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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02
For the Voice of Freedom.
To the Booksellers Il Slerekeepers
of Rutland County,

| presume most Of you are aware, that,
at meetings held in every town in the
County last winter, to consider what meas
ures were necessary for The Improvement
OF our schools, resolutions were passed with
the greatest unanimity, requesting me 10
call County Convention, in order 10
The immediate adoption Of Uniform llss
Of books for the schools.
In conformity with these resolutions have
written 10 all or most OF the publishers Of
Schoo-books throug bout the Union, n;
by the beginning Of May hope 10 receive
a collection such IS WIll enable the Cum-
miaees 10 whom The several SuI tcls oy
be referred, to form as perfect a Sell c'itn
as The nature Of Tie case y III admit.
Twas exceeding y desrous .ha. Ills SUB.
jecI should have been presented 10 the
County at an earlier period But still l
was unwilling 10 take decided step ill
every town in The County had beer 2or~
suited And, after this was done, after cv-
cry NEE ing had unanimously expressed
a desire for its completion, it was no small
task TO ascertain the names and residence
CT The publishers Of schooI books, scattered
as found them to be from Maine to Ma
son & D;xon's line. This, however, has
been at last etIectOd and | lruS! The Con-
ventioo, when it does meet, vii! have BE-
fore them as com lyle collection of school
books from which TO select as could be de-
sired.
Meanwhile it seemed proper thu, you
should oe reminded Of the coaiemp atcd
measures, in order that you might tx,r-
else caat50a IN gour SPRING purchases. --
For, ii we may judge by the unanimi,y
which prevails, there can be liule doUbt
'hat n s'rorg ettor: will be made he pres
ent season 10 bring about uniformity; and
il is doubtful, 10 say the least, whether the
books now used in our schools will suslnn
their place. Tho. Il. PALMER.
Sqpt. OF Schools for Rutland Co.
Piusiord, March 27, 1916.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02

IRRl GULARlTiEs OF THE MAILS. For sew
eTal days past, our exchanges have come We
ny irregular, and as rule the Boston pa
pers have been from one to three days be-
bind the time they will probably arrive
when The roads shall have become good
The VI. Chrouicle, Woodstock Mercury,
the Montpelier, and other paIer published
in this State, which were due on Thursday
and Friday Of last week, did not arrive until
Monday and Tuesday Of this week, These
delays are doubtless owing to the extreme
difficulty Of travelling the mail routes. But
during The past winter, there was neglect
Of duty somewhere on the way from here 10
New York city, as there occurred several
times the variation Of from Two 10 FIVE days,
ia the arrival OF New York papers. AS The
North River is now navigable, we may rta.
sonably expect their arrival more regularly.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02

A REougsr, Officers Of State, lnspec-
tors or Wardens of Penilen1aries Keep
ers of JaiIs, Superintendent of Insane
AsyIums, Police Magistrates, and others
who may have documents relating 10 prls-
on discipline, Insanity, pauPerIsm, &c,
will confer great favor on MS by forward
ing copies of their respective publications.
A il suth favors will be grateful Y acknowl-
edged and cheerfuly reciprocaled,-Prts~
oaers Friend, Boston.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02
v OIL. VII. n q. Al.
Hon. Solomon FOOt's Annuucialion,

The following annuucialion was marked
in the Rutland Herald, for insertion las,
week but by an oversight, was omitted.
1t is doubtful whether the ireemen Of this
Congressional District will find more elo~
quent speaker than their present Represent,
alive.
To THE ELEcToRs OF THE lsT Con-
GREssIoNAL DIsTRICT OF VERMONT.
My purpose not to be candidate a.
gain ior the place | now occupy, has
long since, aud epeatedIy been signifed
to many ofmy personal friends. Ideem
it proper to announce that purpose in
more public and formal manner. an
nounce this resolution on my part thus
early. that your attention may be direct
ed in due time TO the selection of anoth-
er candidate In seVering the relation
which subslsts between us, trust shall
ever bear in grateful remembrance The
manifestations Of partially and conf
dence which you have been pleased to
bestow upon me. lremain as ever your
friend and fellow citizen,
SOLOMON Foor.
Washington City, March 5, 1916,
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02

list OF them given to the public, together
with the other arrangements necessary TO
make the6rsl Fair Of the Society inter-
esling aud profitable will then be annouuc-
ed.
FREDERICK Burton President.
J. c. TRIAL, Rec. Secretary.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02

Is WRECK OF THE PACKET SHIP
Henry CLAY. From reports received
through different papers, it appears that
the Packet ship, Henry Clay, which left
Liverpool Feb. 22d, was run aground at
Squam Beach. on Tuesday night OF last
week that some 800 persons were on
hoard, and that after running line TO the
shore six persons were drowned, willis
attempting TO reach land in a small boat.
AS various opinions are aaoat as 10 the
saving Of The vessel, and its contents, we
omit further notice nj this time.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02

", but less richly than the oval ROOM
The walls arg covered with green, yellow,
white, and blue papers, sprnk ed with
stars, and with guilt borders. Ths stairs
for family use are in cross entry at this
end, with store rooms, china closets NC,
between the two dining rooms, On the
east end OF the house is the sIendId ban
quoting hall, stretching the entire depth Of
the building, with windows 10 the north
and south, and large glass door to the
east, leading to the terrace roof Of the Off
ces. This room is eighty by forty feet, nnd
twenty-five feet high; it is finished with
handsome stucco cornlce.
"The paper is of fine lemon color,
with rich cloth border. There are four
mantes Of black marble, with Italian
black and gold fronts, and handsome CRATES
each mantle is surmounted with French
mirror, the plates of which measure one
hundred by fifty eigh hi inches, framed in a
very beautiful style; aud pair of rich
len>Iight lamps, bronzed and guilt, with IA
row Of drops around the fountain and
pair of French cepina vases, richly gilt
and panied with glass shades and flowers.
There are three handsome chandeliers of
eighteen lights each, of cut glass of re-
markObe brilIiancy, in guilt mountings,
with a number Of bracket-Ighis of five
candles each.
1.-THE carpc', which contains neaTI "
five hundred wards, is of fine Brussels, OF
tawn, blue and yellow, with red border.
Under each chandelier is placed round
table Of rich workmanshipoi Italian black
and gold sobs-and each pier is flied
with . table corresponding with the round
tables, with splendid lamps Oh each OF
them. The Curtains are Of light blue mo-
reen with yellow draperies, with giIded
eagle holding up the drapery of each.
The sofas ard chairs are covered with blue
damask satin. All the furniture cores
ponds in color aud style. The principal
stairs on the left Of he entrance hall, are
spacious, and covered with Brussels car
peting. Ga ascending these, The visitor to
the President is led into "A spacious ante
room, 10 wait for an introduction. When
Introduced, be ascends Il few Steps, and
finds himself in the east corner chamber,
the Presidents Cabinet Room.
The room is about forty feet wide, and
finished like those below. The centre is
occupied by large table, covered with
books, maps, manuscript, &c. The Pres
idenl is seated at a smaller table near the
fire place. EHlottS History Of tie DIS
h2ct Of Colum5ia.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02

The Hudson River is now open, and
boa,s have commenced their trips between
New York and AIbny Competition is
brisk some boats carry for one dollar,
and some for fifty cents.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02

Another fire occurred in Pittsburgh,
week before last, which destroyed sew
enteen buildings. "
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02

VAN DIrMAN's LAND PRISONERS.
Nine of the Yam Dreman's Lpud eXiIes
came up in the cars last night. They
worked their passage home in whale
ship, via Sandwich Islands. They are
on their way 10 Walerlown, most Of them
residing 10 Jeferson and Lewis counnes.
They are very destitute, and Two or
three completely bruken down by their
su1eriogs. They Left AZ patriot prisoners
still unpardoned on the island. The names
of those now in this city are, Orrin W.
Smith, WATERFOWL; Leonard Deano, do :;
David House, do ; Joseph Thompson, do;
Nathan Whiting, Salina; Robert Marsh
Niagara Falls; Dewitt Zero, Canada
John Grant, do; Luther Darby, Jefferson
Co.
They landed at New Bedford, on the
18Th inst, and were Immediately supplied
by the liberal inhabitants with means
which have enabled them TO proceed thus
isr on their return TO their home ard
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02

Counterfeit half dollars are in circulation.
The edge is entirely smooth, Lock sharp
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02
CONTROVERSIAL CONTRACTION.

Il Priest and u L0ryT IN pc :"
According 10 The account found in the VI
Observer, edited and published by the Rev
Aaron Angler the publisher enclosed re-
ceip, in a copy of The Observer, and sent it
from East Poultney to Rutland. The Post
Master there, J. c. Dexter, who is lawyer,
discovering the receipt, demanded Of The
subscriber, letter postage on the paper con
tanning the receipt. This, the subscriber re
fused to pay. Whereupon Mr. Dexter gave
utimalon of collecting the $S5 fine OF the
Elder. On learning this inlma'ion the Ed
itur gives this Postmaster a touch through
The Observer. To this the Lawyer replied,
and his reply was inserted ID the Observer.
The Lawyer caslgates the Priest pretty
thoroughly for trying 10 ''defraud the Post
Office Department Of fire cents" As re-
tort for this, the Priest says the Lawyer
wrote and sent 10 The Post Master Of
East Pouliney, what he had no Legal right TO
send under his "trank;" and that if the
Lawyer pushes the collection Of the s. fine
on the receipt business, the Priest will make
him pay for'the publication of his communi-
cation; will tell the Post Office Department
how the Lauyer violated the law, and in
Inmates pretty strongly that he shall also
cause the Lawyer 10 pay little "sman
money!" for talking so in the communca-
ton published! But if the Lawyer will
sop, The Elder will say no more about the
matter!
This appears to be about the substance Of
the case as il stood in the Observer Ct last
week. How it will end no one can now tell.
HEAVY CALF. We learn that Cow be-
longing 10 Dea. J. Powers, four years old this
Spring and not TO exceed mildling size,
brought forth calf some two weeks since,
which weighed 1872 lbs. Can This be beat
GRAuAM's MAGAZINE for April is received
with its usual splendid engraving, aud fine
plate Of fashions. Graham is yet ahead Of
all competitors.
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE for April is
very good No. "a very fac plate, and pl late
of Ia ATOMS, but inferior to Graham's. The
fashion plate is too large for the work, and
will be spoiled in the binding. Can't this
be remedied
The ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE for April is
received, and closes tbp first volume. The
next volume commences with the May num-
Der, aud will be issued about the middle Of
April See prospectus in another column.
MoRRs's NATIONAL Pass, is large sheet
printed weekly in New York, aud has reach
ed its SIKH number. Il is printed on large
clear type, and its articles, which are vari-
Gus, bear The marks of the peculiar sly and
talents of Gen. Morris. 1t Is good family
paper, and the admirers of MorrIs's writings
will find a rich treat by sending So to The
publisher Csc. P. MoRRls, 222 Broadway,
New York, H.
A Request. Officers Of State, lnSpec-
tors or Wardens of Peuilennarles, Keep
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02
PIusiord, March IT, 1916.

COMMON School CIRCULAR. A Ci1cullr
from the State Superintendent Of Coalmon
Schools has just been received, but not in
season for copying this week. II will be
given in our next.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02
Field CYops.

Applicants for prcmioms on any OF
the field crops, will be required 10 lodge
q specification with the Secretary parlicu-
larjy detailing the manner Of cutivating
the crop, the expense thereof and the con-
dilion of the land the year previous. The
quantity Of land specified in the list Of pre-
miums must in all cases be in one piece.
The land is to be measured and the entire
crop 10 be harvested and measured 10 the
presence o! the claimant and competent
disinteresed witnesses. And such state
menls must be delivered to the committee
on crops at least ten days previous to the
annual meeting.
No persons may apply for two pfemi-
uns on the same kind OF crop, unless the
management OF the sol! or the treatment Of
the crop in The two instances be in some
important particular essentially different.
Stock.
No premium shall be awarded on my
live stock unless the claimaht shall have
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

The Treasury Department is located
on Fifteenth street and Pennsy lvanid ave
nue..
This noble structure is four hundred
and fihy-seven feet in length. The colo
made in front is very imposing, being the
entire length Of the building, and afer the
architecture OF The temple Minerva PoIias,
at Athens,
The number Of rooms amount TO two
hundred and fifty. The corridors have
vaulled ceilings with tessela,ed pave
ments.
This building is erected on the site of he
old Treasury Department, burnt 10 1888.
The Treasury IS adjoining the Department
of State.
AS The burning of the old Treasury
building was attributed TO two men, broth
err, Richard and Henry Wbue, Henry
was tried, and, as paricipator in the crime,
was convicted aud sent 10 the pehiunlary
of Washington. Richard, the elder broth.
err, had several trials. the jury not agrees
log, un'iI, finally, he was acquitted. This
extraordinary trial lasted tor three or more
yCoISi CtullHuCu dt iulGI wis lUTOu4 II lUtt
time, aud during The whole OF It's pro-
gress, the prisoner was attended by his
wlfe 5eautIfu and Interesting woman.
In jail she was with hiIn, and at his trials
she sat by his side, devoted 10 his fate with
the perinacily of deep and uuldlhoma-
bic affection. She lived only to see him
acquitted, and died soon after.
The acquita Of the principal supposed
incendiarv Involved the guilt or Innocence
OF the accessory, and strange to say, that
Henry who was convicted upon evidence
proving his having been seen in company
with Richard On the night of the fire, was
suffered 10 linger in the Penileuliary,
though the trial OF his brother was his uc.
qultaI. A petition was got up, aud after
some delay, The unfortunate man was re-
leased.
1t subsequently, turned up, that every
ore Q! the principal and most positive wit.
nesses against the Whites were at different
times unprecedented, convicted, and, for va
rlous offences, committed to different peu-
ileuliaries.
A high reward for the incendarleS had
been offered by Government, and, induced
by the prospect Of so much money. baud
OF villains united in a story of great plau>
sIbillty, and nearly succeeded 10 their
dark conspiracy against the liberties Of
two unhappy men.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02

AUG
ad do 800
Best saxouy Ewes, Oo
Ell do Soo
For the best boar 8 months old or
upwards ~
Cd do w
Best breeding Sow, w
H., litter IF p;os mt less than s, 800
ed do w
Household Manufactures.
Best 100 lbs OF Butter, w
Cd do W
Bes, Tub or box OF Butler prepared
for market not less than 25 lbs, w
ID do 200
Rest 100 mounds Of Cheese, 100
od do 2 90
Best cheese Dairy loOO
Cd do 90
Best butter Dairy, w
% do 800
Res, Ok nounds OF Maple Sugar 8 90
Cd do w
For The greatest amount OF Maple
Sugar maze al any one plaC0
taking into consideration the
quality, ~ w
Best ten yards OF Flannel manufac-
tured in the County, OO
Cd do 100
Be-. ten yards of FuIed Cloth as
above, w
Cd do w
Best len yards Of carpo'ing as a. 50
bove, w
I'd do W
Best Rug, w
"a do 30
Best ten yards Of Diaper, 90
81 do So
Best ten yards Tow Cloth, 90
"a do so
Best pound linen Thread, 90
Cd do so
Best pair wooden socks or stockings, SO
ed do 25
Best pair worsled socks or stockings, SO
FL do 25
Best pair wooden mittens or gloves, SO
ed do rs
Best specimen Of tailor work, 90
I'd do 81
Best fur Hat 90
Best pair OF Boots, 90
Best pair OF Shoes. SO
Best shirt Collars, so
Bes, lamp Mat, 80
Bes, floor Mat, So
Best specimen of worsled work, sol
Best single or double harness, 90
I'd do 90
Best 3 sides Sole Leather, 90
Cd do 50
Bes. S sides upper leather 90
Cd do sol
Best six dressed Cali Skins, 1901
FL do so
Best specimen of Cabinet Work, 400
81 do 90
Best specimen Tin Ware not less
than pieces, 90
Bes, specimen OF Blacksmith work
not less than pieces 90,
Best specimen Iron Casting not
less than 3 pieces, OoI
81 do 1901
Ees, specimen Of wiring Paper, 00I
Best specimen Of printing Paper, 90
Best specimen Of poaIoe Slarcb, 90
Best single or double Wagon, 200
Best 10 Wagon covered, 2 90
Farming Implements.
Besl pillow manufactured in The co., 2 90
I'd do 100
BesL Cuhvator, 00|
81 do sol
Best Harrow, 90
81 do SOL
Best horse Rlke, 90
"a do so
Bes. grain Cradle, 0OI
Best cheese Press, j 90
Best Churn, 90
Bes, horse Power, 500
Bes, Fanning Mill, 200
Best subsoI Pillow. 90
Besl Root Gutter, 500
Best 6 Hay Forks, 0o|
Best 6 manure Forks, 00I
Bes, grass Scylhes, 90
Bes, 6 Axes, 100
Best 6 Hoes, 00I
Best Straw Gutter, / 90
Best made Shaved Shingles s m or
upwards, 8 90
81 do 400
Poultry.
Best fowls no! less than 8, one
cock and Two hena, 90
Best pair Of ducks, 90
Best pair of geese, 90
Best pair OF Turkies, 90
Best and greatest variety Of barn
yard fowls, 800
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02
BYLAWS

OF THE RUTLAND COUNTY FAIR CON-
DITIoNs UPON WHICH PREMIUMS WILL
BE AWARDED.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-04-02

HEAVY CALF. We learn that a Cow be
longing 10 Dea. J, Powers, four years old this
Spring and not to exceed mddling size,
brought forth a calf some two weeks sin ce.
which weighed 1872 lbs. Can This be beat
The Arkansas banner., 1846-04-29

We present to theword in the yasciahng con- duet of the Senate, very humiliating srectacle-- It must arouse the arrogance of Great Britain who will take adyantage ef our delay: of the arguments disparaging cur claims: of our divisions: of tic 'nasterIy inactivity of Calhoun and the Wings, to justify herself bebre Europe in insisting upon further compromise and concession. What, l ask every proud Arkanian, must be the result? Il Calhoun and his disaaected clique place England in this position, is it oaf nature to bear submissiYaly the taunts, the jeers, the boastngs of our old enc my; Will not these par erceheacc peace men force us into a war2 Willthey net be responsible fer it. if war does coms2 Had the notice passed the Senate promptly, after it came from the House, there would uot have been the remote8t possibility of a war. The war music has been hugged and cherished into vigorous bein@ by the opponents o the administration Polk never anticipated war ir giving the notice. He made 10 preparation fer 1t He had no right 10 expect war. After the notice was given, f was then in he power of Congress to say how far we should go in 0gegon and theil decision on this point at any tine, must be final
 If ssmasterly inactivity has aYaed anything, it is all in favor of great Britain. Enough has been said by Calhoun and Webster 10 justify Great Brit ain going to war with Us. Never were men more mistaken than EaIhoan and his followers on the Or egon question The time will come when all tleir speeches viii be read to them as Wcbstgrs speeches against the iast war are read 10 Hin. They are dead politically beyond resurrection.
 Such is the popularity Of 547 40, taat we have triomPhcd in Connecticut with it inscribed on ons banners. We have elected Democratic LegisIa- ture. and this body will elect Democratic Cover nor. Ne must triumph in every State under this banner
 Tha bill 10 raise riile company for the Oregon cmefants passed tae Aease oa Saturday by a vot1 of la3 10 B. An amendment was placed in t ma king t necessary to draw te officers from tie fine The bill will not he approved by the Senate with this amendment in it Il nteffsrss with the eonsd- htional rights Of the Executive. Besides think a strong argument exists for appointing officers from ciyillife i the President i5 thus let5to discrimi- nate tao consequence must b. the same as uaacl Gen Jackson, whaa the lst ana , Deazoons Werl raised. Coed bacliHoaasmaa and the best Indiar fighters woaIa besaleetsd whether inofeat oftfsser vice. This is nd+paasabla for an Oregon company Was glad to see Gov. Yel take these views. II, was determined however 10 vote for the bill, rathe than leave the Oregon emigrants unprotected.
 The Senate has unanimously confirmed tha nom
 naton of Dr. T te, of Columbus Miss, Coazal [, Buenos Avfes j45 u.
The Arkansas banner., 1846-04-29

"Agamemnon of the little band, and the AjaXes, and the least of hem,-'th: little Ajax Sir i l am not even the lesser Ajax. I am but poor private soldier in this cause. ask no favor, and seek no reward, save the triumph of the great cause ask for nothing. should despise myself, if in a eausa like this for instant, could cherish feeling of sefshness. would rather be the little Ajax rather the private soldier fighting simply for subsis- lance in this cause, than to hold my head so hish that could not see aUght below me! Rather be the private soldier than with my naughty foot, to press the lowIg earth as though it were loo mean for my tread rather be the private soldier, than in every look and attitude and act and yPression-pro claim ! am e rular-I will rule or will ruin; and care not whether we rule or ruin. Sir be he who he may thorcis a this land no man so high as to have it in his power to elevate and dopress public sent mant ia Amaliea at his will. Be he who he maY, who makes sach an attempt he will speedily find lis leTcl Little AjaX'' let it be; but let me re- mind the Senator from Missouri, that Agamemnon and the aXes were not the only actors at the siege of Trey. There was an. Achilles there; and we have an Achilles here. Let the Senator from Ms souri beware les be Je He Hector rho leH grace He Afa@Pa q #js .2eaHes.a
 THis was one Of Haanegan's best efforts, and I give you tts sketch, as ohe of the most important cpochs ia te '.noaster debate, that has yet taken place. Bsn.oa sat playing with his fingers, and looked as eomflaeentIy as if nothing had occurred, but there was a deeper feeling at work, and none coaid tel how deeply the waning Senator eXperi- enced tais bitter in0iction.
 Hon. Thomas ?. More, formerly member of Com gres5 from Kentucky, and well known for his ac- tive efforts iu behalf of the democratic party, has been appointed Indian Agent for the Indi7n tribes on the Jqper Missouri. Itis good appointment
 FRONTIER
The Arkansas banner., 1846-04-29

We omitted 10 mention the receipt ol several communications, which were una yoidable crowded out last week. We ask our correspondents to judge favorable of Us for this seeming inatieniion. Another week after the-present, and we shall have plenty of room, if not too much, as the advertisement of theP o. Department, will be completed in that number of our paper.