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The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03

CAss's LETTER TO TIVE CoNrExTIoN.-The
letters from distinguished statesmen and citizens
Of both political parties read TO the IIarlor and
River Convention. and which we publish to-day,
were well re- q sej. with a sinelc exception. When
the reaiin- Secretary announced letter from Gen.
Cass, ana opened liiicdgci Eotc not bigger
than n mans hand. smile passed over tie face
OF the Convention. Ii WAS heard with respectful
attention until he came 20 j am, SIR" when Tic
Convention broke into an utSoarous laugh of de-
rision, which was followed By shouts Of Encore
encore ! read ii again read it again there must
be more Of it y from every part Of the vast multi
tude
When order WAS partially restored. 4 delegate
some distance from the stand arose and stated that
all of the letter could not have been heard in his
quarter, that there must be more Of it, and beggcd
the Chair to permit the letter to be read again.
The President directed a second reading, and at
its close the laugh and shout were renewed ac-
compared by undertonc remarks, anything hut
Complementary TO !hc distinguished writer. TIE
expression came from men Of all parties, and was
whitening rcbuke to the trimmed presidential
pirant who stands ready 10 sacrifice Northern and
Western interests to obtain the votes Of Southern
Locoiocoes- CIereio1.d Heyad
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03
Narfin Trn Binen's Litter.

LlNDENWALD, MAY q, I6+7
Mr. DEAR SIR: thank Won kindly for the o.
bliging terms in which you have been pleased to
communicate to me the invitation Of the commit
tee to attend the Northwestern Harbor and River
Convention. and beg you to be assured that you
DO me justice in assuming that am by no mean,
Indifferent to its objects. Having visited most
parts of our interesting county, and witnessed
with admiration and high hopes, its peculiar ca
pacites for improvement, cannot but wish sue
cess to all constitutional efforts which have that
direction. Regretting that it will Tot be in my
power to comply with your request, beg YOU 10
make nv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 20 the committee, for
this proof Of their respect.
I am, very respectfully and truly yours,
y. VAN BUREN,
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03

0P'IIalIo You great six-fonter You.
What are you beating that poor old niger
Tor
Why. lord bless your soul massa, is
tryin' to conquer peace Yon see dis old
niger keep fuss all The time bout me TAX
IN his taIer patch. | AK de ole fool if he
did"'t know twas my destiny, an ifhe cher
hear bout de Angler Saxums, as how they
we're bound to take cherry hing dey could
But he jes On on sayin' it was his'n. Den
jis takes half his patch from him, and tell
INN 10 help himself if he could. Den he gil
mad aud told me I'd better not. Den
gives um jesse few times an he kicks back
an now is iarmined to conquer peace. Il.
Nassa Polk says, an take de hnlI patch iiom
him for bis sas'
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03

MARRIAGE CUsToMs IN SWEDEN
" hen girl is to be married, she dresses
herself in all her bridal garments, and
places herself in the middle Of the parlor
standing A circle of bright lights is
placed about her. and the groomsmen also
come into the room, bearing each brill
.anily lighted chandelier The doors and
windows are then thrown open, and every
cue who chooses can come and see aid
crticise the bride as they please. lmpn-
dent fellows will walk about her and be-
side criticisiug her appearance, which they
do within her hearing, they will use some
such expression as-'n ell 50 and is to be
married at iast-she has been long enough
about it. pity the man who marries her,
&c. Females, too. will appear about her
in masks, and make still more cutting
and insulting remarks. After standing
thus for an hour and half the ordeal is
ended, the throng is dispersed, and the
wedding tekes place in the presence Of
the Immediate friends of the parties. Al
ter dinner party, the guests approach
the hostess, who stands in the middle ofthe
room, and each returns thanks. This
beautiful custom prevails even among the
simple peasant families. After the meal is
over, the children approach their mother
and taking her by the hand say, Thank
you, mama The guest, if any there be,
merely says 'thanks'-Dr. Bard.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03
From the Boston Daily Wing.

From the Boston Daily Wing.
u And the Orerseer named the child James Knox
Polk. Boston Wing.
What hast thou done, poor little boy,
To merit such an appellation7
Dost thou thy patrons kind annoy,
AS thy great namesake does the nation &?
When first presented to the folk
Thou couldst not have been prone to evil,
But now that they have named thee "Polk,"
Thou mayst rebel like any devil
For why should childhood be rebuked
By bearing names which so modest us =
And all its virtues overlooked9
Inform us, shade Of DIR. Festus
1t NAV be- that when grown man
And thou shalt read our nations story,
Thou wilt approve the wondrous plan
On which was sketchedPolk's road to glory
Keep, then, thy name-and lend thine aid
To every cause which Honor fears,
Be bold where justice is afraid,
And bless the generous "Overseers.'
But if from Palo Altos height
Thou hearst a voice full fraught with sorrow,
THE sun which set one fearful night
Gave promise of I sad tomorrow
And if Buena Vista's plain
Shall of unnatural murder tell
And Vera Cruz shall show the stain
OF martyrs blood where Vinton fell
If thou shalt look on these, and stand
From sch cming partizans aloof-
While Justice with unwavcring hand
Writes 'gainst wars scourge the dreadful proof,
Then doff thy name-present brief
Petition to the Legislature,
And they will act for your relief
Or sin against the law of Nature.
HARRY
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03

ants Mr.. Clay concluded the argument
yesterday, in aspeech ofnearly two hours du-
ration. Ii was well arranged. strong. clear,
and lucid argument. have heard him. OIL
many occasions, in thq supreme Court oftLe
Chi'ed States. and the Court Of Appeals.
whhin Inc last ten years. and was not ena 5led
70 perceive in his speech of yesterday, that
age mad made any impression whatever in
his mental powers"
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03
F. W. Tracy, Esq.
TIE Ie.tsT from the Hen. Herry Gcy.
r-rr .~-n Ct4n Nov G

DEAF SIR received your letter, accompanied
BY the circular of the committee requesting nv at
tendance at the Northwestern Harbor and River
Convention, proposed to be held az Chicago, on
the first Monday in July next. Cordially concur
ring in what is announced to be the object OF the
convention, should be happy to assist in the nc
coinplishment of it. If it were in my power; but
regret that cannot conveniently attend the con-
vention Wishing that its deliberations may be
conducted in spirit of harmony, and they may
lead to good practical results am, with grea: re-
spect your obcdient servant Il. CLAY.
E. w. TRACY, Esq
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03

WArERY PorAToEs.-A dry, meaiy po'a'
to. is luxury which all cooks do not place
upon the table. The following is SAID oy
house wife to be good way to prevent po'
,aroes from being waIery: Put INTO the poi
niece Of lime as large as hens egg; and
how watery soever the potatoes may have
b. en-, when the water is poured of. The po-
tatoes will be perfectly dry and mealy.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03
GET RICH.

Watch every move-compass sea and
iand-put forth strong efforts by day and
night to get riches-accumulate as fast as
Posslble-dlsregarding the orphans cries
ana the widows tears-growing old with
aprincely fortune, and then lie down with
the beggar. Tell US what will riches
profit you when you return to dust.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03

Corrox.-The imports of cotton into En-
Gland frern the first al January last TO the
10Th June. were 6lO,01s bales. Of which
ISIS. 500 were American. As compared with
last wear. mis- is a decrease Ofimports in the
40 rerAte Of 81, 900 bales. The decrease oil
imports from the United States is 34l47
tales, and from Egypi 30 ,O94 while the in
crease ofimports from the East Indies is 81,
407.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03

A dutiful and obedIent daughter ALWAYS
makes faithful and devoted wife. Let
no man, as he values his own happiness,
marry woman of an unfial nature In
spite of the guile of Iago. there was much
wisdom in his remark to Othello, when
exciting the Moor TO suspicion of BESIDE
mona's integrity. She has deceived her
father and may theep
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03

A LADY OFFIcER.-Jean Paul says that L.
DIV officer II she wanted to give the word halt" to
her troops. would do it somewhat in this wise
sYou soldiers, all Ct you, now mind, I order you,
IS as have finished speaking, to stand stai.
every one Of you, on the SPOT where you happen
20 BE; don't yon hear rnss--haks Izay, al ofyouP
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03

A BEAUTIFUL REPLY. A young girl
about seven years of age, was asked by an
atheist, how large she supposed her God
TO be; to which she with admirable readi-
ness. replied. He is SO great. the heavens
cannot contain Him, and yet so kindly
9ondescending, as to dwell in my little
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03

Zen. Taylor.i is said. is IN favor ofexclu.
oing S!a"ery from al! new territories.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-08-03
H. B E L l.
rDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
TERMS OF VOLUME y !.

500
village s"oser' oeis ,,,;D the State, 81 so
hail suo:crioe, DC, - 81 as
II not PAD wi'i''n wv : ,be STATE, 81 co
Man sS"sI and Companies who take at the Office
I $50 or IS il not paid within the year. ooo
Those who take of Pos!rideTs 90; w
ifnot paid at the end Of Ihe year eS are maid
no pape ,ho on,;on Of the proprietor. No contract
t5 or ma made 10 Carriers cash, keeping,
,erv;ss allowed except assented TO by the ProPrie
An Communications must be addressed to theedi
or PosT PAID
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

"You will soon be free p cried he "soon
able TO rest under the shadow Of green
trees, and behold the rising Of the sun :"
eyes p replied the old man. "But am
also about 10 Lape yOul Such is The shsd-
ow which precedes my happiness to-day. to
prevent my Joy from falling into excess"
Think not Of me. bcseech you !" cried
Chatney; proving by his generous trans
portaiions, and forgeiiulness Of self, how
truly he deserved the friendship Of which he
was the object. "At last, she will cease TO
suffer from the consequence Of my rash
ness You will be happy and no longer
oppressed by the heaviness Of remorse.--
During the last few hours that remain Tor
us TO be together, VIC may at least talk Of
her unreservedly."
And as he uttered these last incoherent
words. the Count de Charney threw him
self into the arms Of his venerable friend.
TO DE CONTINUED.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15
For the Vermont Paoni.r.
Thoughts Suggested at the Funeral
Of Miss Janet HoughtOn.

Another victim, o relentless Death,
Obedient to thy summons, yields her breath.
Nor tears nor prayers, with thee could aught avail
But thou must wake again the parents wall
Brothers and sisters heart felt-grief renew,
And sever again the ties of friendship truei
While strangers tears in sympathy are she'd
With those who now weep for the carly dead
IT'S not the aged, like a sheaf Of corn,
Ripe for the harvest they are called to mourn,
The number Of whose days on earth have been
Heightened to full their threescore years and ten
But youth and beauty in its opening bloom,
Now lays before them, ready for the tomb
A young and loving heart in death is stilled,
Ere half its mission here on earth is filled.
Although with anguish deep their hearts are torn,
IT'S not as those without hope who mourn;
Amid their griei, this consolation given
Another daughter called from earth to heaveni
Another sister, with her priceless love,
Has turned from earth, to brighter realms aboyc
Another friend, they loved so dearly here,
Is now rejoicing in purer sphere.
She is summoned home to the spirit-land,
To mingle her notes with the seraph band,
And TO JOIN her praise WIN sisiers song,
Around the throne, amid the angel throng.
Yet let us believe, for the faith is dear,
That they are watching still the loved ones here,
As guardian angels, still your steps attend,
And with your prayers, their spirit-yoices blend.
A fathers heart their memory long will share;
Long will a mother mourn her daughters fair
A sisters love in after years will tell
How those long gone, arc yet remembered well
Brothers and friends, when Gained their deeper grief
Long in the burthened sigh shall find relief,
And while sorrow its silent plant may pour"
Faith whispers, not lost but gone before"
OF had worth and virtue power TO save
Earths loyeliest forms from an carly gravel
Could beauty and fragrance shield the flower
We prize the most, from the tempest's power;
Not as now, should we watch with anxious eye,
When threatening clouds obscure our summer sky
Nor stand with trembling hearts when bursts tn
blast
And mourn the havoc when the whirlwinds past.
HaItar, Sept. 4, ls47 H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

-, =,
rom wnion 'her age ana sentiments might
oe inferred. One paced gaily along, turn
ing iightiy on MS heel, balancing his mus
ket IN sport, or waving his head ~ cadence
TO the air he was whistlng; he was doubt
ess young and gay, cheered by visions Of
happiness and love. Another paced along,
WIN MS brow lnclining. pausing often, and
leaning with his arms crossed upon his mus
ke', medltailng mournlully, perhaps, upon
his distant village, his absent mother, his
ch'ldhood's friends. He passed his hand
rapidly over his eyes-perhaPs 10 dash away
the lears gathered by these tender reiros-
pec,lons J
For many OF these shadows felt live
" interest, and inexplicable compassion !;
and the balm thus called into existence with
IN my bosom shed its soothing influence
over my late. Trus, me. my good young
Trend. the truest happiness is that we derive
from our sympathy with our fellow.crea-
lures"
why did not become earlier acqua'nt-
ed with you, excellent mani" cried Char.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

TRIAL AND CONVICTION FOR MURDER
The trial OF the case. State w. George Jackson
for the murder Of Edward Nelson, in August
last, took place in this city on Friday and Sat.
uriay. The prisoner is negro, and the muir
dercd man was a Pequod Indian. The homicide
was committed in the course Of a drunken revel
at the hut of an old squaw named Betsey Smith,
IN the town Of Ledyard, and the circumstances
attending it were of the most atrocious character
on the par, Of the prisoner. There could be no
doubt that the crime committed was murder in
its worst form, and the jury returned in a very
short time with verdict of "Mrder in the first
degree" Guilty as jackson is Of this foul muir
der, he is, morally speaking, not the most guilty.
The murder Is almost solely attributable to rtsn,
and the man who sold it to the murderer on
Sunday, knowing the character of the company
and OF the place where it was to be used, win, H
he has the proper feelings of his nature about
him, hardly sec this poor negro hung without
for which the legally guilty suffers.
Nelc London, Conn. Neaas 27h uk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15
DARING FrAr.-The American f;;ra,c Mace

DARING FEAT.-The American fiigaic Mace
DOMAIN, formerly conquered from this country,
and now sent over here with gratuitous sup
ply Of provisions, was waiting at the Tail of the
Bank on Tuesday, when the Queen arrived in
the Clyde. Just when the Queens steamer was
about to pass the Macedonian, and whilst cannon
were roaring from the shore in every direction.
and the atmosphere resounding with the huzzas
OF the multiiudes, two seamen were observed on
board the American frigate, the one coolly sit
hing on the summit Of the forctop royal, and the
other on the mizentop royal mast Immediately
third sailor was seen mounting the mainmast;
he also ran up the rigging to the top-royal mast,
which he nimbly assembled, and then standing
on its very top with one foot, he deliberately
took of his hat, waved it three times around his
head, and gave cheer to her Majesty. A sea-
man on board one Of the Queens ships was next
seen ascending to the summit Of the top-mast
but when he had nearly reached the top, he
was, to appearance, ordered down by an officer,
who very. prudently, as We conceive, counter
manded the imitation of a most brave and dar-
ing, but certainly very foolish feat,
Lioerpool Albion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

OuTRAoEs ny THE SLAVE HuxrERs-Tbc
Butler (Ohio) Wing gives the following account,
in substance, Of attacks made upon Mr. Marshalli
family, Of Cranberry township, and that of his
son in Pine township, by party Of slave hunt
ers, numbering about dozen, headed by ex-
sheriff Ralston, Of Indiana county, Ohio.
They demanded to sec Mr. Marshall, and were
informed that he was absent on business in Al
leghany county. A six-barreled revolver was
then placed at the breast Of Mrs Marshall, and
threats made that she would be instantly muir
dered If she did not divulgc the hiding-placcs Of
the slaves Mrs Marshall, who exhibited great
irmness, replied that there we're no slaves about
their premises. The gang then ransacked the
house and out-buildings accompanying their pro-
ceedings with threats Of personal violence to the
inmates. The alarm spread through the neigh
borhood, and a large number Of persons, armed
with rifles, began to assemble at which they took
the alarm and decamped, threatening, however,
that they would soon return with much strong
err force, and carry their threats into execution.
Previous to visiting Mr. Marshall, the gang
stopped at the house Of his son, James G. Mar
shall in Pine township, Allegheny county, where
their conduct was Of the most outrageous chnrac-
ter. The wife Of young Mr. Marshall was con-
fined to her bed by sickness, and the excitement
caused by their conduct has produced eoraso-
quences that may result most seriously. The
gang also attacked Alexander Gillespie William
MAlarin and John Dumbart who were on their
way to Mr. Marshall's ON business, and threat
ened to blow them through" without assigning
any reason for their violence. They had been
proving through the neighborhood for about
two weeks previous TO the attack upon Mr. Mar
slals house, and had committed various outra-
ges at the houses Of other citizens Warrants
have been issned for their apprehension.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

FEMALE SAILOR BoY.-The schr St. Mary,
Capt Black, of Baltimore, with coal, which went
ashore on the Tortugas Reef, a short time ago,
had a cabn-boy of remarkable good looks and
smartness; but as the vessel appeared to be in
danger, fear overPowered every other consider
alton. and she blushingly confessed herself no
boy, but a vcritabe woman in brooches The
captain was more than ever alarmed at this novel
peril, and it is said has exhibited great remorsc
ever since, for sundry thumps and growls be-
slowed upon her, the common heritage Of cabin
boys. AT present she Is with family in this
place, and Joanna is a very modest, and really
a clever girl. This within Of donning attire not
belonging to her, is deemed a high offence by
some OF the ladies of the Key, whilst others
equally commend it as gallant feat, betokening
quite an early disposition to wear the brooches.
The affair has assumed serious aspect, and il
is believed that the brooches have the majority.
Key West paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

NICE DIsTMoTIoN.-The jury in the case Of
the young midshipman, Pollock, who made such
a murderous assault upon the editor of the Buff
falo Advertiser, were unable to agree-eleyen
being in favor of convicting him., according to
the indictment, Of an intent to kill while one
stood out for an intent to wound"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15
ACCIDENT ON rnr G. r.. RAIRoAp-A

ACCIDENT on THR @. r. RAILRoAD.
portion OF the passenger train between Spring
field and Greenfield, was thrown of the track
on the forenoon of the Both ult, by the breaking
Of one of the wheels of the tender The bag
gage, post Office and express cars were tumbled
down bank, about l2 feet, turning them bot
tom side up, Col Lombard, Lieutenant Gen
eral of the News Corps, was boxed up IN one Of
the cars for 10 or 20 minutes. A hole was fnally
cut through, and he made his escape, we are
happy to learn, with whole limbs He was con-
siderably bruised, however, Hartford Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

The Louisville, Ky. Examiner is urging the
opponents of slavery in the slaye-holding States
10 insist, whenever new Constitutions are adopt
ed for their States, upon having provision that
any county may become free from slavery, when
ever majority of legal voters shall SO determine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

FATAL AccIDENr.-We learn that Hanson
Aldrich, son of Mr. Alfred Aidrich, of Westmore-
land, aged 10 years, was killed on Saturday Of
last week, by being run over by roller drawn
by yoke Of oxen with which he had been at
work in the field He was found lying in the
road, dead, and upon examination, Il was discoy-
cred that his neck was disloeated.
Kecge PhfantAropisf.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

BAD FOR THE LAwYERs.-It is stated that
at the recent session of the Court of Common
Pleas for Barnstable Co., Mass, there was not
single case, civil or criminal on the docket
The Franklin county Jail, at ST. Adams, has
been empty for several months. The courts
also, have very little business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

CoRN IN THE WEsT.--A gentleman from tho
West reports that the corn crop in the States Of
Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio
is at least one-third more in extent Of ground
than it was last year; and he adds that finer
and more promising crop for excellence and
abundance has not been remembered for gem
Grafton
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

An affair Of Honor" came of a day or two
since on the Astor House steps, when a gentle
man who had been slandered administered a
cowhde to the slanderer If all slanderers were
similarly served, who would 60 unwhipped? 1t
is the great sin Of the age, both public and pri-
vate.-NelU York Mirror
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

Excessive rains have fallen in Georgia, and q
a great part of the low country of the State is
under water. A short crop of cotton is now rem
dered certain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

REPREHE.JsIBLE.-ltis rumored that move
ment is on foot to endeavor to procure pardon
for Albert j. Tirrell, for the remainder of his
term in the Massachusetts State Prison.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

0DD FELLowsHP, - The Grand Lodge Of
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Of the
United States is still in session at Baltimore.
During tho past year the Order has increased
nearly 10000 members, and has expended for
benevolent purposes among It's members, tho
liberal sum Of S305,0
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15

Al right dgdin.-The public will be glad to
learn that the late difficulty between the Post
Master General and the Mail contractors on the
New Haven route, has been finally settled.