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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-15

CONNECTICUT. The result of the election
on Monday was the choice of Governor MEM
bers of Congress, and Legislature, by the
Wings. In most of the towns in the state, the
Hartford Courant makes Wing nett gain of
1853 over the vote of last year. The Demo-
Gratis last year had majority of on joint
ballot in the Legislature. So far they have
Effected but one Senator The House stands
rs Wings, 81 Democrats--no choice, 26 At
the next choice a plurality elects.-BostOn
Wing.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-15

A SNOW STORM ATTENDED BY THUN-
DER AND LIGHTNING. At four o'clock, yes
terday afternoon a driving snow storm came
on from the north east, accompanied with
the most vivid flashes oflightning and heavy
peals Of thunder. The effect was very pc
culiar upon the general appearance ofevery-
thing out of doors. The atmosphere, and all
the objects upon which the eye rested, and
especially the falling snow, put on sallow
sickly hue, which was occasionally rendered
more singular by the repeated flashes of cleo
tricity
At that time the atmosphere was very in
tensely charged with electricity, which play
ed queer pranks in the Telegraph Office
The battery room was, for some time, lit up
by one constant sheet of electric flame that
played around its walls with quickness pecu-
liar only to itself. II was thrilling scene,
and one calculated to fill the mind of the
observer with serious apprehensions as to the
results. 1t proved however only a playful
freak, and harmless in its consequences. A
very strong current was attracted to the writ
ing instrument of the Lockport line, by the
large iron wire used. The power was so
great, that it became necessary to detach
the wire in order to prevent the instru-
ment from melting.
One Of the most intense flashes ofelectric-
ity took effect upon one of the operators
removing him rather hastily and unceremo-
niously from his seat on the machine-Buf
tato ErpreSS, March 26,
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-15

FIRE IN WARDSBoRo Just as we were
going to press, we received letter giving an
account Of fire in North Wardsboro, on the
morning Of the 3lst of March. 1t consumed
a grist mill and carriage shop. Loss $4,000;
insurance on the carriage shop, 1907.
PhUaiI,
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-15

IRISH RELIEF COMMITTEE, The amount
received is $1lO,28l II. The donation in
brcadstufIs, $7,247 10. About 1000 have
been sent forward including bill Ofexchange
for & 5000. The ninth vessel is now in pro-
cess Of loading-IriJune, Oh
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-15

u The writer Of the foregoing Is not correct IN
all his statements, for Queen Victoria gave a
large donation towards aiding the Irish sufferers and
many Of the lords and members Of the House of Par
lament have contributed to the same object Tie
high salaries, however, which are wrung from the
British subjects enough to startle common peo-
pe and are too oppressive in their results to be al
ways borne. But we can see no more argument il
this, against contributions being sent from this oouu-
try to aid the really needy in Ireland and Scotland,
than there would be, should Z. C. go to Canda, and
there need assistance, and the Canadians he called
upon should reply In March, 1915, President Polk
just summoned IS United States Senators to stop
few days, and they were allowed $4,000 just for
constructive medge, when they were paid each thdS
S. per day, and they performed travel at all fox
this constructive pay. Your Congress, too, has ap-
propriated 100000 900 of the peoples money for
conquering poor Mexico, and why do you not cali
upon your own government for help?" The fact
that the clergy of the established church Of Eng
land receive Fat lvngs and that these are forced by
the strong arm of the law from all classes in thas
country; or the fact that John Jacob Astor Of New
Yorkis worth $25000,000 and neither ofthese have
disposition to aid the needy does net release others
from dischargng their duty in tho case. The Brit
lsh government has appropriated near 10000 000,p
alleviate the wants of their poor this season, and
hundreds Of thousands have alsobeen contributedby
thepeople. Still moro is wanted. Let them have
it, and thus sci an example worthy of imitation.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-15

CINCINNATI ELECTION. The recent
election of City Officers gave 800 majority
for a Wing Mayor, and gave the city Wing
Council.
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a fugitive slave, and even in Massachusetts he
was constantly liable to be seized by his mas
ter, and hurled back into slavery. Now
thanks to British generosity he returns
home, redeemed, emancipated and olsen
thralled," free man, recorded as such by his
former master according to the forms of Ma
ryland law, and citizen of the old Bay State.
Let who will disparage the act of his British
friends in securing his legal redemption be-
fore his departure, we know that he will re-
turn home with joyous heart in consequence
of it and feel as if an avalanche of dread I'M
ff e nsd r i1 S removed from ns OrS%
ing. And happy event will It be to his be-
loved wife and family from whom he has been
so long separated, and whom we congratulate
on their prospect of speedily seeing cher
ished husband and beloved father,-LiJera-
tor.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-15

TREASURY OF HISTORY. Numbers sand | came
to hand last week. This is a valuable work. Dam
iel Adee, 1O7 Fulton street, N. Y. Publisher.
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For tho Voice of Freedom.

Mr. EDITOR. Perhaps there Is no. subiect g.. tho
present day that engrosses the public attention more
sansiby than the dstresses of the starving popula
ton OF Ireland Indeed their suffering condition can
but excite sympathles and enlist the feelings of ey
| cry true philanthropist; and to drop a hint that
should i'll any respect stop retard the ourront of
benevolent exertion, might be considered as highly
criminal 1t may be, that but small portion of the
American people know of tho immense wealth and
ample means of Great Britain to provide for the
wants OF their suffering poor who have become thus
destitute by tile unhallowed oppression of those
usurping landhoders and ordly aristoorats of that
mighty nation, who have now the effrontery to ap
peal 10 the sympathies of these United States for
assistance in supplying theirpoor with food. Queen
Victoria who receives her E30O 900 per annum and
six Or eight hundred lords and peers who riot in OK
ravagance and luxury, with salaries of tens of thou
sands annually filched from those same starving
poor now sit passvely by, boarding their i'll gotten
wealth, while hundreds are starving dalyor lack of
small pttance of that wealth. while America is calls
ed upon for aid.
The clergy there draw a yearly revenue of 81
million. As specimen I will name few items
A OiA O4HIl'l authority Inc annual income
OF the bishop of London is set down at EGO OOO The
bishop of York, fl20,000; the See of Durham at
100000, There arc five thousand church liyinps.
confirmed by the ars:ocracy, and entailed on fami
lies The annual income of the family of the bhh.
op of Eli is estimated at fS9,200 the arch bishop
Of Armagh 100000. Sir John Newport states in
Parliament that three Irish bishops had received du
ring Is years, 7OOOOO average left to each child,
$l,l2o,OoO. The bishop of Colyne in eight years
amassed Sl,l4O0OO. The bishop of Derry received
during twenty years Sl,142OOO. The arch bishop
of Cashel has a living annually of s16S,O0l The
bishop of Coyne s2lOOOO. The Bishop of Cork
$4,000. The bishop of Fernes sl44,0OO annually.
These are more items taken from large official
work. Compare the above with American resouro-
es, and estimate their duty. &c.
PHtsfeM, april, 1917.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-15

Our Loss AT BUENA VISTA. General
Tayor's official dispatches state that the
total loss at the battle Of Buena Vista, in
killed, wounded and missing were seven
hundred and forty, exclusive ofthe loss Of the
Ky. Cavalry. The National Intclligenccr is
informed, on the authority of an officer who
was present, and who left Saltillo in the be-
ginning of last month, that the Kentucky
cavalry lost in the action sixty one men, viz Z:
32 wounded 80 killed-which would make
our aggregate loss sol or nearly one sixth
of the force engaged.-Bee.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-15

The FIRST AND THIRD CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICTS. Much solicitude is felt through
the State that these districts, which can east
ly elect good and true men to Congress,
should make an effort to do so on the next
trial. The aggregate anti Radical majority
in the two districts is $500 A liberal com
promise and agreement to run but one cand-
idate in each District will ensure success in
both. If not done, the Democrats will carry
this (3d)distrct,and probably the 1st Moth
ing like full Wing vote can be polled unless
there is hope of success. The election OF an
ti-radicals is peculiarly important. 1t is not
all improbable that the next election of Pres
ident may devolve upon the House of Rep
resentatives, and it is by no means certain
that there will not be majority in the next
Congress devoted to to the interests Of the
slave power. Much depends upon New
Hampshire Let us not defeat ourselves when
we have clear majorities. -Ne,c Hampshire
Sentinel.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-15

THE RIVER. The River is very high
and constantly rising. 1t is some five feet
| above the docks here. There is large guam
t;ty ofhoating ice in the River, and the rise
is doubtless caused by the ice giving way
above. The River was closed above Ian
singburgh yesterday, butitis presumed it is
now clear.
Troy STEAMBOATS,. 1t will be seen by
advertisement, that the Empire will leave
Troy for New York on Monday afternoon.
The Day Boats, Troy and Niagara,will be on
in few days.
Troy AND ALBANY. The Steamboats,
now ply regularly between these places
They carry passengers to the boats going to
New York.
BUSINESS AND TRAVEL, Business has
assumed a new life since the commencement
of navigation. Several vessels have arrived
from New York, and are being freighted for
return.
The travel is quite heavy here for the
season. 1t much exceeds that of last year at
this time.
Scow SUNK. The Scow Mary jane"
sunk at Lansi ngburgh, this morning She
struck the sloop Emigrant, and carried away
the anchors. She was freighted with 400 bbls
of corn meal and quantity Of Flour. The
cargo belonged to Stewart & Co.. Waterford,
and the boat was owned by Mr. Miter, of Lam
singburgh. The insurance on the property
lost was So 500-Budqet 9th inst.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-15

On motion, the meeting adjourned to We'd
nesday, the 9Th day Of June next; when the
time and place of holding the Fair is to be de,
termined.
+. w BLAIsDELL JR. .Sec'y
Kerncnnes March Is, 1847.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-04-15

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT. A little girl,
about years old, belonging to an Irish
family in one ofthe shantces, accidentally fell
into the small pond, from which the water is
taken for the upper Factory in this village.
She was drawn into the Pcnt Stock and car
ried through it, distance of 80 rods, into the
foom of the mill, where she was taken out
dead.-Genius Of Liberty
To CURE BURN. A lady, preacher of
the society of Friends in New York, was so
successful in curing burns, that many suppos-
cd her possessed Of the power of working
miracles. The following is the recipe for
the mcdicine.-Take one ounce of beeswax,
with four ounces burgundy pitch, simmercd
in an earthen vessel together, with as much
sweet oil as will soften them into the consist
ency of salve when cool Keep it from the air
in tight box or jar. When used, spread it
thinly on cloth, and apply it to the part in
iured Open the burn with a needle and
let out the water till it heals.
CHILDREN AMONG THE TURKS. The fol-
lowing passage is from the Koran: Du-
ring the first seven years of life, let the child
play during the next seven, instruct and
correct him ; during the seven following,
send him forth into the world, so that he
may acquire and adopt its usagcs the man
Will then be perfect
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-09-04
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NIIN E.NTRNNCE =. 81 NM ST. :
NE8aLy OPPOSITE NEE4HaNT5' Row.
fg.tagt. Iuly 8 i-i-.--5-r.
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ID. AI'Gi.NNIS.

SInooi BOOKS Every KIND Of scuao, B,n's HAT
ma -. asa IN this county aa and for safe yhee=sie
= "@u ny zee y E0tB
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Linen Bosons.
Linen Collars.

y T.of5aea linen collars warranted all linen 70 Sc
4 I.el-t--0 good article to l9c
\ EoI-&d6B Is stitched and corded Il La l7C
These collars are usually gold for ~ Per cent,
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ia consequence ofaaaaoy4 arl.r dene served oa ne,
all mot INV -uI. UIIe lLL LItI-.
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WHEELING

W lJl M#tH ST. Also q ist's ~. -
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VT 777s' ~ T1. Tl.77' Y ~ y -" -
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TN 1HEfEpERAL corGraJc IslRs5zfs
"a I IHted States
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POSY, OFFICE.
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FYTPA CHEAP

EXTRA CHEAP
NEW SPRING & st MINER GOODS.
At THE WATER ST. CHEAP CL0fIilNG STORE,
V1co,ad door Gfiou the l. ) Hotel
WHEELING. II,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

trial. Witnesses whose testimony may be all inn
portant either for the purpose of convicting or
quitting, may be residing at the distance of many
hundred miles from the spot where their testimony
is required. Such witnesses may be consulted by
telegraph, and their testimony obtained within the
space of very few hours. Thus the delay the ex-
pense TO the public, and the possible wrong to the
accused indi, idual involved in weeks or months OF
imprisonment, while waiting 10 obtain the requisite
testimony, Will he avoided. We see, then, that an
increased certainty and efficiency will be afforded to
a large part of legal and judicial proceedings All
must see that whatever helps to a more eff
lective power and higher supremacy to law and
public justice, will just so far have sautary intu
ence in restraining crime, and advancing public
morals
There are other things which the magnetic tele-
graph VIII accomplish few of the most impor-
tant of which will be made the subject of another
article.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

The contrast between the courteous man
ner in which the Democratic papers have
noticed the Wing nomination for Congress,
is most honorable to them while it is the
more marked from the abuse which the
Wing papers have poured outon Mr.. Strong.
This evinces a spirit that the democrats can
afford to speak well of political opponents.
The Wisconsin Argus perlinently remarks
upon the airs ofmorality lately assumed by
the whig press:
Whiggery, in the Territory, is putting
on airs of late. 1t has suddenly become
impressed with the necessity of having men
Of blood consequence and morals cleo
ted to ollice-cspecially TO the Delegacy.
This sanctmonous turn must extort laugh
from gravity itself. Whiggcry, which has
rallied on hard cider as principle-Whig-
gerry, which invented the Roorback and
Birncy forgeries-now talks of MORALS and
and MORAL MEN! Pah! An ounce of civet
good apothccary.' "-Daiiy Wisconsin.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

GEN. TAYLOR IN MIssIssIPPI.-Itis very
evident that Gen. Taylor's Cincinnati letter
has alarmed the opponents of the Wimot
Proviso at the south. They apprehend
that he is in favor Of that measure. The
Mlssissippian has the following upon the
subject.
1--WE trust in God the letter may prove a
forgery. We should lament to witness his
potent name arranged on the side of the
Wilmot Proviso. This letter, in effect,
plainly commits him to the doctrine of pro-
hibiting slavery III any territory hereafter ac-
quired by the United States. When great
men-southern men and shareholders yield
a tame assent to this lrighlul doctrine, the
institutional slavery will have become weak
indeed.
eve shall await with some anxiety the
dcnoucment in this matter. If the General
really has endorsed the anti-slavery sent-
mcns Of the Cincinnati Signal, there will
be craw-fshing somewhere.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11
ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERNIA.
FIVE DAYS LATER FROM ENGLAND.

fIf !. DA1o LA Elk FROM ENGLAND.
The Steamship Hibernia, Capt. Ryrie,
was Photographed at half past seven yes
terday morning, seven miles east of the out
er station, Boston, and arrived at her dock
at nine o'clock. She left Liverpool on the
Goth, and has made the passage in a few
hours less than thirteen days,
The Hibernia arrived in the bay at Bos
ton Sunday night, but on account of the
thick weather, she was obliged to lay off
and on until morning.
She brought 1l0 passengers to Halifax,
left l and took in 7 there, making total
OF l26. Among the passengers from Liv-
erpool to Boston were Jno. Lewis Clarke,
bearer of dispatches, and Rev. G. c. Moore,
Baptist clergyman from Sligo county Ire
land, who comes out by invitation of some
gentlemen in this city, to deliver lectures on
the present condition of Ireland.
The English news is without any par
ticular interest.
The news which reached Liverpool on
the 18th per Cambria of large shipments of
grain and flour at reduced rates from most
of the states, arriving just at the noon of the
Corn Exchange, had the effect of lowering
prices and discouraging purchases. Wheat
declined from ID to 3D. per bushel, and
Flour receded Is Cd to 2s per barrel; Yves
tern Canal brought 34s. Prime qualities
of Indian Corn have maintained their prices
The same news though not varying mate
rally from the previous advces. had the
effect of increasing the demand for cotton.
American descriptions commanded slight
advance, fair qualities being quoted Is
higher. Money has been less plentiful, and
the rates of discounts have ruled.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

THE DELEGATE TIcKET.-This week
we place at the head of our columns the
name of Moses NJ. Strong, as the candi-
date for Delegate to Congress, and onr an
ticipation is as sangnine as our hope, that
he will be triumphantly elected. It's per-
haps unnecessary for us to enter into de-
tail of Mr.. Suong's claims upon the party,
or fitness for the officc-all know that he
is a stern and consistent Democrat, has
stood by the party through veal and woe,
asking for and receiving but little, and that,
beyond dispute, he is talented and in every
way competent to take charge of the impor-
taat trusts resting with that station. -
Green Bay Advocate.
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THE NEWS FROM MEXICO.

The news received this morning by the
Southern mail contains all the particulars
that are known at New Orleans, relative to
the rumor that three Commissioners had
been appointed by Mexico. The facts APP
pear to be these, on the 18th instant, two
expresses arrived at Vera Cruz from Pueb-
la. The news they brought had not trans
pired at the latest date, but a report got in
to circulation that the Mexican government
had sent three commissioners to San Mar
tin Tesmelucan, about nine leagues from
Puebla, to meet Mr.. Trist and hear through
him the terms offered by the President.
The American paper at Vera Cruz, under
date of the 9th inst, says:
1--WE have seen a letter dated Mexico,
July 2. The writer says that he does not
doubt that treaty of peace would be CON
cluded at once by the commissioners. He
says also that the peace party has become
so considerable in the capitol that he thinks
that Santa Anna, (Who is always on the
side of the strongcr,) viii soon pronounce
himself in favor of peace"
The same paper states that the express
which left Pucbla on the third INST, brought
private letters dated that day. 1t then pro-
ceeds to- state the rumor in these words
"News had been received the day previous
from Mexico, that commissioners had been
appointed by the Mexican government to
confer with Mr.. Trist at St. Martin, 'I'cs-
melucan, eight leagues from Pucbla and it
was supposed they would meet him on the
4th of July"
These are all the particulars in relation
to the appointment of commissioners.
On the other hand an express to the New
Orleans Picayunc, which was attacked and
robbed, brought on the fragments Of some
of the letters to Vera Cruz on the 9th inst.
which says that "Mcxico was the order of
the day" No faith was placed i'll the pros
pcct Of peace, and ii was considered by tho
writer that Santa Anna sole object was to
gain time.
1t would seem very certain from this
statement that whatever might have been
the foundation OF the rumor, nothing far
Their had transpircd in relation to it after
eight days. This is very slow move
ment for such an object, and from the pres
cnt appearances, we presume the rumor is
without any ioundation.- n. Y. Evening
Post.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-11

G5'A passenger who disembarked at this place
from the Hudson requests us TO say that in all mis-
experience of lake travelling, he never met with as
excellent treatment in every respect, as on that
boat Beng sick during most Of the passage, he
was compelled 10 specially tax their kindness. but
his wants were unremittingly attended TO. Good
order good fare, good discipline, and the best of
accommodations are the peculiar characteristics he
says, OF the Hudson. And we may add, Judging
by the time she made on her last trip, that she is
not rivallcd for speed