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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-05-13

SUB-TREAsURY OPERATIONS. The following
sketches of the practical operation of the Sub
Treasury scheme illustrate clearly that it is not what
the people of this country will always submit to
and the question of the best substitute will be thor
oughly discussed before presidential election
The following is from the Boston Atlas.
An Assistant Quartermaster's draft on the
Ouartermaser at New Orleans, was sent here
from Mexico, cashed by one Of the banks in
this city, and forwarded to New Orleans for
payment. The Quartermaster at New Or
leans said the draft was authorized, and would
be paid as soon as he received funds from the
general government. A second letter was
this day received from the correspondent of
the Boston Bank, stating that the draft still
remained unpaid, as the expected funds had
not vet been received Meantime, loss of in
terest and depreciation in exchange is incur
red by the unfortunate owner OF the bill.
Now, although the United States have mil
lions Of specie in their Sub-Treasurics at
PHILADELPHIA, New York and Boston, yet un-
der the provisions of the Sub. Treasury sys-
tenn, not a dollar can be drawn for, but the
precious metals must be transported from New
York to New Orleans, before drafts drawn in
MEXICO, lOF tuc SupppIO VI Hui "'hiy' NN1i w
honored
Indeed, application has this day been made
to our insurance companies to insure such
remittances, not onl y against the usual river
risks, but against theft also; and although the
specie was to be attended by two men, hired
for that purpose, it was prudenty declined
Now read what the Chicago Democrat of April
10th says on this peculiar mode of doing business
SuD-TREAsURY DoINGs. Chicago, 1pra
TO- The Receiver of this place left on We'd
nesday morning for st. Louis with two hun
dred and ninety thousand dollars in specie,
received for land in this district. Seven
stages were chartered Of j. Frink & Co., for
the conveyance, and sufficient guard was
taken to ensure the safety OF the funds
We will next presents case which comes a little
nearer home. This, although small in amount, il
illustrates the p,incple of the scheme which its own
projectors fail in some cases to adopt The facts i'll
this case arc Hon. E. N. Briggs, Of this town wish
nr to obtain copies of certain specifications from
the Patent Office, sent two dollar bill on New
York bank. which was convertible into specie at
Washington, at par; he supposinS this bill would
cover the charge, and would be received there 1t
onnears. however, that he lacked twenty-five cents
in amount;alqo, that Mr. Burke wa not allowed TO
take ory bMk bil!F.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-05-13

POSTAGE LAWS. Having as yet been I'M
able find any law, repeating the one which
gave publishers of Newspapers the privilege
of sending their papers 80 miles free ofpost-
age, if such law ,cas passed at the last ses-
ion Of Congress we will thank the Editor of
the Vt. Patriot or any member of Congress
from this State, toforward to this Office the
said law, as it is rather important that the
people should know what Statutes their SER
wants enact for them.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-05-13
EDMUND BURKE, Com Patents
E. N. BRIGGS, Esq, Brandon, VI.
Reported for the Voice of Freedom.
Court Calendar.

LOtCE1tded.
The County Court for Rutland County commenc-
ed its April term, in 1917, on the 18th.
Present, Hon. Inland HALL Chief Judge.
EZRA JUNE, Asset JudcAs
A. L. BROWN,
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WRITING School. The advertisement of
Mr. Thompson for giving instruction in Chi
Biography, may be found in another column.
We have seen specimens of his penmanship,
and consider them decidedly good. Those
wishing to improve in this art will do well to
call on Mr.. Thompson and examine for them
solves
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-05-13
D. G. kellogg for The respondent,
Willard L. Carlisle.

In both Of these cases, which were informatons
for selling spiruous liquors without license, the
States Attorney entered nOe frcse7ui's, after ex-
aiming the witnesses summoned on the part of the
government, their testimony not tending to prove
the offences alleged
L. L. Ormsbee States Attorney, for tho prosecu-
ton.
C. Lnsley, and Briggs & Williams for the respon-
dents.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-05-13

The Vera Cruz Eagle contains the follow
ing proclamation Of General Scott to the Mex
lean peODle.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-05-13
Brandon, Nay 6, lS47.

GREAT CALF. A COW owned by P A.
Matthews, Esq, of Eden, Vt, brought forth,
April goth, a bright red male calf, weighing
at one day old, 124 12 lbs. Beat the garden
of Eden who can. Conn., Watchman s. Jour
nal.
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ndl
Beat that Why, a calf was born in this town
last year, which, on its first appearance weighed
1872 pounds; and there is no telling how much inn
provement will be made tbs year. Why, man Of
Eden, you are at least two years behind the tmcs
Oh the score of reporting progress Wake up, and
try again. =
POWER OF Personal HOLINESS. Never
will the church meet her solemn responsible
ties, until her children, bursting asunder the
shackes that bind them, and rising out of the
slough of earthliness i'll which they are sunk,
come up to that high measure of evangelical
sanctfcation which the voice of scripture and
the eXigencies of dying world demand of
them. There is moral omnipotencc in ho-
illness. Argument may be resisted, persua-
sion and enreaty may be scorned. The thrill
ling appeals and monitions of the pulpit, set
forth with all the vigor Of logic, and all the
glow of cloquencc, may be eyaded or disre-
garded But the exhibition of exalted piety
has might which nothing can withstand; it
is the gospel burning in the hearts, bcaming
from the eyes, breathing from the lips, and
preaching in the lives of its votaries. No
sophistry can elude it, no conscience can
ward 1t OH no bosom wears Il mall lnat can
resist the energy of its attack. 1t speaks in
all languages, in all climes, and 10 all phases
of our nature. 1t is miversal-invinciblc
and clad in immortal panoply, goes on from
victory to yictory.-ReO. George B. lde.
Very good, Mr. Ide you seem to under
stand your duty well. You profess TO labor
for the good of the souls of men, but your
practice has been, to go where you could OBJ
tain the highest price for your mnistratlons'
When you was the installed pastor of the Bap-
list church in this town, some fifteen years
ago, you left your flock because you could
get twice as high a salary at Albany, N. Y
In process of time you left that place for Bos'
ton because you could get a still higher salary.
From that place you went to Phladelphia,ob-
tanning there, as we have been informed from
$500 to $1,000 per annum And yet, while
YOU have been receiving your high salaries
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State,

Ransom S. Armstrong }
Information for selling distilled spirtuous liquors
without license One witness testified that he
took oyster supper at the respondents house. and
that sprituous liquors upon the table and were
partaken Of by some present. but was unable to say
whether or not he drank any upon that occasion F.;
that he paid fifty cents for his supper, which was
the usual price when no spirituous liquor was fur
nished. The court charged the jury, that if the Ii
quor was furnished and paraken of as part Of the
entertainment which was paid for, it would be their
duty to render verdict of guilty. The jury, how
ever, returned verdict of acquittal.
E. L. onnsbee, States Attorney, for the prosecu-
ton.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-21
GEN. SCOTT In THE CITY OF MEXIC0!!
Quarrel between Santa Anna and CanalizO.

There is news in the city, from the city of
Mexico, as late as July l7h. 1t came through
by Mexican courier, who came by way of ORR
zaba and Vera Cruz. Gen. Scott entered the city
of Mexico on the 18th of July. He met with
no opposition his way from Pueba, until he
arrived at Penon, about miles from the city,
Here slight skirmish ensued between his ad. ance
and the Mexcans when the latter fell back. The
Civil Authorities then came out to meet General
Scott. Stpualions were entered into, by which
the persons md property Of the citizens of Mexi-
CO, were to be respected; this accomplished, our
army marched quietly into the city of the Mon
leZumas.
This important news reached here in the Mas
sachusetts, but has been withheld for purposes
that we do not understand. The authority upon
which we publish it, seems to undoubted The
courier that brought this news could come from
the city OF Mexico via Orizaba to Vera Cruz in
five days, If the weather is good, Seren under nny
circumstances. The Massachusetts left Vera
Cruz on the 23d. 1t will be perceived that this
allows seven days for the news 10 reach Vera
Cruz by the route have stated.
we knoD upon the highest authority, that there
is letter now in this city, of the l7th July, from
the city OF Mexico. The gentleman who gave us
the information has letter of the 18TH in which
Is mentioned the preparations of families about
leaving from the approach of the Yankees
Santa Anna and Canaiizo had quarreed about
the defence of the city. Canulizo did not want
the city injured, and there was no hope of sue
cesstuI resistance. He preferred to meet our
troops in the plain, and there decide the contest.
Santa Anna would not agree to this, so no oppO-
silion was made.
Tho entrance of Gen. Scott into Mexico. is a
run,or: from the letter Of rte 18th zee know posi
iiDely Of the preparaionof Of the families in the ci.
ty TO move on the approach Of Gen. Scott, and OF
the quarrel between Santa Anna and CanaI;zo as
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-21
Tennessee Elections,

The Memphis Appeal of the 10 inst. gives the
following, as oil the news received up 10 that
date:
There is repor: in town that Lauderdale has
only given majority of Is against Stanton. II
this be true-and it is very generally believed
.here can be no doubt that Stanton IS elected
The wings clama gain Of 100 in Maury, and l59
IN Madison. The democrats claim gain Of about
$50 in Giles, N. 5. Browns own county.
Nine precincts in Carroll heard from-whiy
ticket 369 majority.
Wayno-N. $. Brown 69l; A. V. Brown 42l;
For Congress, Gordin 100 over Thompson; For
Senator. Tarkenton, whig, 2ss majority, Benham
elected representive by 395 maj.
In Davidson county, the whig majority for Go.
vernon is 477-l5 precincts to hear from.
The vote in Nashville is for Neil s Brown 10.
95; for A.V. Brown TAG For Senator, Meigs IL.
%; Representative. Bell, ll29; Manlove, whig 10.
22; Cverton, 545, Goodlet, 676,
GTThe N. Y. Herald says that N. York Civ
is at this time more unhealthy than is N. Orleans
in times Of epidemics. The tables given in illus.
tra.ion show such to be the case.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-21
q y. lJ.srp.l Jof Commeree.I

YoHesPohdenqs ~ ths lJeprnaI Iof CommerceI
ao.n ,,lal 9 Il WAsHiNeToN. July "a, Is47.
n here is letlera pIIhe, city, received By the
gs0iR azPSil with lbe Startling int ,llIgence that
the N1gM0A reginsshsSnnd the Mormon settlers,
IN California, have risen and rebeIIed against the
American government established there ta k ell
possession of the country, and established an IN.
dependent government of their own.
There may be some foundation for the rumor.
The Alormons. prior to the origin of the Mexi.
can war, had designed to establish an empire in
California, and had taken some steps towards the
enterprise.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-21
VERA CRUZ, july %. lS47.

Eds. Della To-day there IL nothing new
whatever in town, and therefore nothing to send
on. There we re rumors about town, last evening
anu inns morning, OF Gen. Scott having advanced
to the city Of the Aztecs-the ultima tbuL. OF hi.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-21

The RIVER commenced rising very rapidly,
Thursday night. since which time it has risen
sone or feet, and is still coming up handsome
1y. The heavy rains West of us and in our vi
cinty, guarantee to US a continuation Of high wa
ter for some time.
No boats up during the past week. The Isaac
CARROT, reached the Magazine mountain, and
returned down the river.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-21

lMPERTlNENr lNTERFE IENcE.-Mr. Bankhcad
the British Minister in Mexico, sgnfed to the
the proposals OF Gen. Scott, and accepted them #
liberal, his government would take steps to coercc
peace measures on the part Of Me>co.
We are much obliged to Jno. Bu. for this gra-
tu'tous service, but we want to cocrce Mexico
ourselves.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-21

0~The Baltimore Sun aIudcs to n nov cI ilen
Il proposition which has been started in Phia.
delphla, to have large iron tube ,hre. feet in
diameter. 10 extend from Port Carbon TO Phila.
delpE'a, distance of 80 miles, 10 convey coal
from the mines at Port Carbon to PhiIadep pha -
The expense is estimated at about fourteen mill.
ions of dollars, and there is sufficient descent to
make it practicable.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-21

0TThe rumor of vice.kingdom to be erected
in Algeria, appears to be .rul FL Gen. Bedean is
to be the General-Governor the Algerine ar.
my, and the Due D'Aumale, vice.king. q
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-21

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT. COL Sterl.
ing Price, Of Missouri, 10 be Brgadie: General
rice Jefferson Davis declined
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-21

CALFoRNIA.-A letter from Monterey, CaIifor.
MIA, dated On the 18th of April--from quarter
we'll advised on the subject--says that Col. Ma
SON of the U. s. Dragons, then there, was 10 as
sumo the direction Of affairs, ns Governor and
Military Commander Of California, in June,--
about which time Gen. KEARIEl vas to return to
the United Sales.--Eachange.
We condole with the American citizens in Cal
'fornIa, who will be under The rule of this militia.
ry tyrant, and pray that the day may be near at
hand when our country will be delivered from such
forms of government. We never fully appreci-
ated the degraded condition of American citizens
in our conquered territories, until we saw the above
announcement. Col. Mason will long be remem.
bered on this frontier. as the deested tyrant who
trampled upon the laws and The rights of Ameri.
can citizens in the Indian territory, with an i'm.
puni.y unparalleled in free country. Therefore,
the people Of California cannot too soon get under
their own government. ii
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-21

" Mr.. John Il. Hughes, who nccompa MED
Col. Donnophin's expedition, will shortly publish
a history of the whole march. The work will be
illustrated by accurate maps of the country
through which the command passed.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-21

y GA 81. Louis paper mentions that two sport
ing gentlemen, BOpers and Enos were abou, 10 be
sold a. public auc.p't sa ssowyidtsd'vasrau.s. 1t
ssaid that their friends will buy them in,, bu,
Willie made to pay high for such saltm6le' sock.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-21
WALcoTT, GREEN COUNTY, ARKs.,1
July 27, lS47.

mr.. Eanor AS your paper takes much in.
terest IN agricultural pursuits, allow me to COM
muncate through your paper, TO the Farmer
what CONCEIVE TO be valuable Information, to the
wheat raiser. The fact has long been known.
that an insect called the WeaviI, proves very dc.
structive to Wheat. after it is harvested. in most.
if not all, of the Southern States. The remedy
have resored to for the last six years, has prov.
ed successful, and have not seen single Wea-
vii in my wheat in that time. 1t is, 10 sprinkle
small quantity Of SALT among the Wheat. gen.
orally use about one pound TO ten of Wheat. 1t
matters not whether the Wheat is in the sbeaf.
stack or cleaned out 1t has proved va Iua bic re-
medy with me. | insist on wheat growers try.
ing the remedy, and they will be satisfied of its
valuable effects. G. rig
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-21

The WASHINGTON MOUNTED GuyMEN.-The
last mail brought US letter from member of
this company dated Buffalo, on Trinity, Texas,
July 2lst, lS47. In which the writer informs
us that all are in good health and fine spirits. L,
will be seen by this letter that the company has
changed its route, and has taken the upper in.
stead of the lower route.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-21

REMEDY FOR WEAvIL IN WHEAT.-We take
the following note from the Little Rock Democrat.
and recommend its per"saI to the agricultural por
ton of our readers
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-21

YELLOW FEVER AT New ORLEANs.-The N. o.
Delta Of the 3lst ult. reports the number of cases
Of Yellow Fever at the Charity Hospital daring
the last twenty.four hours received 42-dealhs
ID.
We lenrn this disease has assumed an endemic
form in New Orleans, and has created considera
Bile alarm.
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General Agency ut Washington.

ry>IIIRTYTRE years. perience clerk in one of
u the principal accounting offices OF the treasury (3d
Auditor qualified the subscriber undertake
era agency the OF the federal government
ment before Congress- An intimate acquaintance with
all OF business in the several departments and bu
reaus knowledge OF the laws, and the principles estab
shed by decisions the executive departments In relation
subject connected public
transactions which he has become familiar from long
experience the public affords him advantages and
facilities which, perhaps, few others HIS attention
will directed prosecution oil claims oil char
acer embracing revolutionary claims against the United
Individual States, whether Tor lands or money
OF all kinds commutaton Tor halt pay ana Doun
hes claims growing OF contracts with the United
States examination OF titles and procuring patents for
lands; of duties, remission of fines or ioreitures
under the other laws the prosecution oil claims
arising transactions connected with the Florida
Mexican wars claims before any board of commissioners
now or hereafter formed the sale purchase OF real
estate and generally the transaction OF and every
description of business which the services OF an agent
may be required. 49,
The subscriber is extensively known in the city OF Wash
to the civil officers of the government TO many oicers
bol Of the army and navy well as to members OF Con
gress, whom general reference is made. The following
gentlemen selected whom, II necessary particular
reference is requested, to wit: . 80
JAMES W. MCCUI.LoH First Comptroller oil the treasury
ALBION X. PARRIs Second do :. do
PETER HAGNER, Third Auditor OF the treasury,
Cen Thomas S. JEsup Quart. Master General U. s. A.
Gen. GEORGE GIBSON Commissary General otSubssence
Gen. ROGER JONES, Adutant General
Gen. NATHAN TowsoN, Puymaster General.
Col JosEpH G ToTrES Chief of the Corps of Engineers
Col JOHN j. ALERT, Chief of Typographical Engineers.
RIcHARp SMITH, esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank. IN,
JAMES THoMPsoN esq, Chief Clerk Third AUDITORS Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office 18th street, opposite ~ E. corner fulers Hotel
June 29--1y
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Old Point Comfort Hotel, virginia.

FTNIS splendid establishments from
L unsurpassed in the comfort and of its
daons by in the Union will be opened for the
of visitcrs the LIST day Of June Situated the
Chesapeake bay in full view of the ocean, healthy
amy spot in the world and lying directly the great mail
between the north and the south, offers resting
place every nducemen the traveller either in search OF
health pleasure with climate in early summer famed
for its refreshing breezes be described more
delightful heahy-as the experience OF all persons
living here will provethan that enjoyed by
all in the latter part August and the entire fall months.
This with the great facility OF reaching herebeing distant
only few hours from of large cities, with daily
mails both north and south and from eight to twelve ne
steamboats, passing daily every drecton--nake II most
desirable location and OF business, well,
also delightful and safe for those whom fear Of
disease drives away from their homes.
The bath-house have been greatly enlarged and inn
Proved tted with hot baths, shower baths and private
baths and still aiiordng ample for the expert
swimmer There is also splendid beach for those who
prefer surf bathing.
The table will be supplied with all the luxuries of the
and surrounding markets; the cellar and bar with the
wines and liquors be procured The
ma gnihcent public work in the countryoers military pa
and the loveest walks the bay, the finest fishing
and sailing while for others there billiards. pins
music and dancing, with oblgng and efficient agents in
each department We shall use every exeron to make
Old Point all respects the most desirable waerngpace
JAMES s. FRENCH.
Nav 2D-lawcp MAT Intel
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.sFirst Principles OF Chemistry -

NY BENJAMIN SlLLMAN, JR., M. A.,
Professor in rats College, Of Science applied TO the Arts.
TN no department of science, usually taught in col
eges and schools has there been felt such laInentabe
deficiency OF textbooks in that of chemistry None OF
the textbooks upon this subject in seem to meet
the wants OF Teachers and for years past there has been
general inquiry for textbook better adapted Tor colleges
and higher academies than of those that have hereto
fore been before the public To supply this want Profess
Sillnan has been induced to prepare an elementary
work. Which, we have hesitation in saying, is calclla
ted IA every respect till this long existing deficiency The
wc-known reputation Of de author is in itself saicent
rany OF the merits OF the work Every sheet has
ed through three able hands, and the book has been made
in all respects complete as possible
The work is printed in l2mo form of 492 pages, on
good paper, handsomely bound and contains upwards OF
hundred excellent illustrations, descriptive OF the sub
ject
81 have examined Silliman's First Principles of Chem
stry and consider it decidedly the best elementary work
that science with which have met containing large
amount OF well-arangef matter IN small space The
style is clear and concise, it stcrd be IN textbook
and is easily comprehensive by the begnnef tis work
admirably adapted to the OF schools and academies,
and of all who commencing the study of chemistry.
.'HENRY s. PATTERSON NJ d.,
Professor of Materia Medica, Pennsylvania College,.
For sale by +. TAYLOR,
Prico one dollar. June l6
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NEW AND MOST EXPEDITIONS LINE

To Pney Point and The other landings on The Potomac,
Chesapeake bay to Baltimore.
THE public is y, hereby advised that on and
beautiful POWHATAN will run sem-weeky, in
connexion with the steamer AUGUSTA, between the
mouth of Aqua creek, Pney Point, and Baltimore.
Passengers by the Augusta leaving Washington at or
Alexandra at ", m, Mondays and Thursdays,
rior steamer Powhatan arriving at Pney Point between
5 and g. p. The Powhatan thence proceeds to Balt
more, where she arrives by 4, the next morning
Returning, the Powhatan will leave Baltimore at p.
Tuesdays and Fridays Passengers by her breakfast
Pney Point, and arrive at Aqua creek by H. where
they take the mail Augusta and arrive at Alexan
dria by Al and at Washington by p III.
The Powhatan will take in and put out passengers at all
the landings on the Potomac
Passage and fare between Washington Alexandria and
Piney Point, and $3 90
Passage any other landings the Potomac be-
low Aqua creek 80
Passage between Washington Alexandra and
Baltimore, (includng meals,) with the privilege of
returning the next day charge OF 81 only 90
For further partic ulars apply Capt j. w Rodgers
board the Augusta or to
GEO. MATTINGLY, Agent.
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