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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-01-21
Rutland Co. Temperance Con-
VentiOn,

The Convention met at West Rutland Jan.
Z, 1847, at 10 o'clock A. M, agrecably to adj
iournment. The President not being present
the meeting was called to order by Chester
Spencer, Esq. and after an appropriate pray
er by the Rev. Mr.. IIigley, the convention
organized by the appointment OF tranclS
Slason, Esq. Chairman, and VIM Gilmore
Secretary.
On motion of Mr.. Boardman Of Castleton
the Committee appointed at former meeting
to report an Address to the people were call
ed upon to report, whereupon the chairman
S. II. Hodges, Esq, presented and read the
report.
On motion of Judge Brown, the report
was accepted and the Address was ordered to
be printed
Judge Brown had leave to introduce the
following resolution -
Resol0ed, That it is the imperative duty OF
every good citizen to meet the issue proposed
to him by the law of the Legislature and to
vote No LICENSE" on the first Tuesday OF
March next
This resolution elected an animated discus
sion by S. II. Hodges Esq, Hon. A. l.. Brown,
Rev. Mr. Clark, Dr. Bowen, j. Barrett, Jr.,
c. Spencer, and others, and ordered laid upon
the table.
On motion of James Barrett Jr,, the COM
mittee to whom was referred the resolution
proposed at Castleton to amend and present
to the next Convention, were called upon, ana
B. F Winslow, Esq. for Committee, presented
the following report.
Whereas, the prompt and faithful prosecution
Of any violation of law, is the only way to
preserve respect for law, and secure the
object of its enactment, and whereas it is
I Il IL, - n 4 in ort tn
licenses would be better regarded i'll this
county than it is, were general, united
and innexible determination to be express
ed by citizens of the different parts of the
county, that all honorable means shall he
used to secure the prosecution of every Of
fender against the act; and whereas the fire.
oucnt and constant violation Of this statute,
during the past year, without its being fol-
lowed by an effectual prosecution Of the
same, will tend, it is feared, to discourage
the efforts of many sincere friends Of law
and temperance towards securing at the
coming election, under the act Of 1916, a
majority in favor of " No License" unless
they shall see some decided indication that
the law shall be duly executed if such ma
iorty prevails. Therefore,
Resolved, That the members Of this conven-
ton do hereby mutually pledge themselves
to each other and to all who shall violate eth
er the present law or the act Of I64G, Should
majority decide in favor of no license,) that
they will take all just and reasonable meas
ures to have every offender within this coun-
ty duly prosecuted and convicted
On motion, laid upon the table for consider
alton this afternoon, and
On motion Of J. Barrett, Jr., adjourned to
l-2 P. NJ,
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NOTICE,

TO INNKEEPERS AND RETAILERS.
The County Commissioners will meet at
the Court House in Rutland, in the County
of Rutland, on Tuesday the 2Gth inst, at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, as required by the DIST Sec
ton of an act entitled, can act, relating to
licensing Innkeepers and Retailers" passed
by the Legislature of this State, November
3, A. d. 1916.
AT which time and place all persons having
cause or compliant, before the Commissioners,
attend and they shall be heard
B. DAVENPORT, Chairman.
Brandon, January IA, 1847.
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Liberty State Convention.

The regular Annual Convention Of the
Liberty Party in Vermont, is hereby notified
to be holden at BRANDON,on WEDNESDAY
AND THURSDAY, the 9th and 28th OF Jan
commencing at ten o'clock A NJ
This meeting will be for the transaction OF
all business that is usual upon such occasions,
discussion, and mutual consultation upon the
best means to secure more thorough ana
effective organization of the friends OF liberty
throughout the State, that the day may be has
tened when Vermont, never having tolerated
human slavery upon her own soil shall pledge
herself to the use Of all constitutional and
righteous means for its destruction throughout
the whole land.
It's earnestly desired that, so far as posi-
BILE, every town in the State shall be repre-
scented in the above called convention.
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STATE OF VERMONT.

DIolRlCI OF RUTLAND, SS. }
BE IT REMEMBERED, that at special
RI Probate Court held at Rutland, within
and for said District, on the 3lst day of De-
cembcr, A. D. 1916, Present, WIN, HALL,
Judge,
John a. Conant; Administrator of the es-
tate of John jackson. late Of Brandon in said
District, deceased, intestate, proposes to rem
der a second account of his administration Of
said estate: Therefore, 1t is ordered, that
said account be referred for examination and
allowance to the first Monday, being the first
day of February next, and that copy Of
this record be published three weeks success
sively previous thereto in the Voice of Free
dom, a newspaper printed at said Brandon,
that all persons interested may appear and OBJ
ect to the allowance thereof, ifthey see cause.
A true copy of record.
30 HENRY HALL, Register.
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DISASTROUS EXPLOSION. A disastrous
explosion occurred on the Reading railroad
last evening, ten miles from the city.
A locomotive drawing train of empty cars
exploded, killing all hands, five in number
One body was blown six hundred yards. The
engine is complete wreck
P. S-Seven persons were killed by the
explosion of the locomotive, viz: Jacob Suit
enbeyer, engineer; Bernville Berges, conduc-
tor; Simon Fitzpatrick and John Muller
fremen; a stranger and two others unknown
The report was heard four miles distant. The
mangled limbs of the unfortunate persons
were thrown great distance. The concus-
sion broke every pane Of class in house in
the vicinity.-N Y. Tribune.
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A VESSEL ON FIRE! The Portland Ad-
vertiser says that Capt. Gordon, of the bark
Maria Jersey, in letter to her owners, dat
ed Porto Rico, states that on the evening of
the 18th Of Nov. in long. 81, lat. 81 10, in n
heavy gale from the w. n. W., he fell in with
a vessel on fire. lie ran near and found that
she had been abandoned. The vessel had
painted ports-about 2S0 tons-cotton loaded
apparently monkey rail around the bow
She was burnt low down aft. There was a
furious gale on the following night.
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The President has been accused of VIC.
lating the law of nations and the constitution
Of the United STATES, and manifesting fixed
resolution of annexing all Mexico, siaoes, In
dans and what not, without even asking the
advice Of Congress.-Sentjnel g. Dem.
Notquite SO fast,my Jealous friend There
are NO SLAVES in Aerico. She abolished
slavery long ago. Slavery comes of "enlarg-
ing the area Of FREEDOM" by process of
Polk lamentations Burlington Free Press.
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For sale by Ed. BLISS & Co, Brandon and by deal
ers Of Medicines generally.
DIR TAYLoR's BALsAM OF L1vERwoRT.

DIR TAYLoR'S BALSAM OF LIvERWoRT.
E5>INTERESTING intelligence to per-
sons who are predisposed to, or are in any
way in danger of CONSUMPTION-A rem
edy most perfect has been discovered for set
tied Consumption, Liver Complaint, or any
oftheir incipient symptoms, on the Chrome
Thermal system Its DR.. Taylors celebrated
medicine, the genuine Balsam Of Liverwort
which he prepares at 375 Bowery This
plan Of treatment, now espoused by several
eminent physiciansis and has been for long
time, the secret of the unparalleled success
which has long attended DR. Taylors medi-
cine in performing its wonderful cures, which
in many, very many cases, have been almost
incredible, but the conclusive proofs the Doe
tor can bring forward are irresistible, and we
advise all who have coughs or simple colds, to
use this perfect specific without delay. Frank
lin says" small leak will sink big ship"
therefore cure your coughs before your lungs
are past cure.
Buy at 375 Bowery, N. Y, Each bottle
has a beautiful steel plate label to prevent
counterfeits.
V. Ross, Agent, Brandon.
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MARRIED.

On the 18th inst, by Rev. C. A. Thomas, Mr. DA-
vID SCoFIELD to Miss Nancy d. TRUE, all Of Bran
don.
10 The Printer received his fee.
In Orwell" Mr. Alien N. Merrill of Plattsburgh, N.
Y, to Miss Jane Z. Hopkins of Whitehall.
III Crown Point n. Y, Dec. 25, by Rev. G. H.
Grdley. Mr. Henry Stnes Of Schroon, to Miss Pyra
Hnrris Of MOriah.
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HIGGINS.

A T the one price" cheap Cash Store" has
1Anow on hand the LARGEST, Cheapest and
BEST assortment of goods in Rutland or Add:
son County, which were bought at such 10
dertuliy low rates that they will be sold ~
prices that CANNOT fail to suit the closest buy
ers.
Those in want of Goods by calling at Hg-
gins will be satisfied " thar is " The" place
to buy" GOOD GOODS oHEAP"
j. z. H. is determined his store SHALL.
MERIT the name of being GEe CHEAPEST
CASH STORE in the two Counties %
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ny Silsbee, the comedian, in one of his
farces, says that the United States are bound
ed on the North by the aurora borealis, on the
East by the rising sun, on the West by the
horizon, and on the South by as far as we
rhose ia 20
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BRIGHTON MARKET-JAN. IL

At market, $40 Beef Cattle Gyokcs Working Oxen
80 Cows and Calves, 5000 Sheep, 800 swine
PRtcEs-Beef C'tts-EXtra 50 70; first quality 50 25
second quality, 81 00a425; thrdquaIity, $3.50 4 90.
Working Oren-Sale noticed $40, SI3, SI5 and S94
CocS and Calres-At SO 1913, $50, S32 and $40
Saep--At ST Is, 81 IS, -, ~ 25and S3 ~.
Stoine-Old hogs at Wholesale a sc. At retail
to and PC.
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TAILORING.

a. W. WINCH would respectfully in
~ form the inhabitants of Brandon and Vi
vinity, that he has lately commenced tho
TAILORING BUSINESS over the store
of L. j. Bliss & Co., and with the experience
which he has had in the business, feels con-
fdent that he will be able to give satisfaction
to all who may patronize him, both in style
and workmanship.
gg' CUTTING done at short notice, and
warranted to fit, Improperly made up.
Brandon Sept. /, 1876. lift
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NOTICE.

TE'HE subscriber hereby informs the public
H. that he has this day given his son GEO,
FRANKLIN DODGE the remainder of his
time during his minority, and shall claim none
OF his wages nor pay any debts of his con-
tracing after this date. -.....
AMASA DODGE.
Brandon, January 4, 1917. 20
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THE CAMPAIGN FOR

1916 ct
HAS just opened and such quantity of
Ell BOOKS, STATIONERY, &C.,
laid in as was never before seen in Rutland
County, and at such prices as foil all attempts
at opposition, If there are any who are in
creduIous they are respectfully invited to eX-
anime the proof which will be laid before them
bycalling upon the subscriber at the Rutland
Bookstore. w. Il. G. STODDARD.
Rutland, Nov. 20, 1916. %
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N CE,

A IL persons having unsettled accounts
EAwith the late firm of Warren & Bliss are
requested to settle same previous to the first
Of April next
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From Santa Fe,

We copy the following from the st. Louis
Republican of the 2lst ult.
At late hour last night we received a
budget Of letters from several correspondents
in New Mexico. Those from Santa Fe bear
dates as late as the 18th Of November, and
give us in detail all the events of interest
which had transpred in that quarter for sew
eral weeks previous.
In no part Of our correspondence have we
been able to find any alluSlon to the reported
defeat of the sixty dragons, mention OF which
was made in our paper of yesterday.
A letter from Moro, dated on the 21st Of
November, announces the arrival there of MIR
N. Colburn, in advance Of the wagons be-
longing to the last company of the traders
which left independence. On the 18th they
experienced a severe Storm of snow, which
killed many of the oxen, but they were able
to supply themselves at Moro, and would get
safely into Santa Fe.
The United States trains could not, it is
said move a wagon on account Of snow and
the loss of animals, and they were then buy
ing oxen to get the wagons along
A wealthy Mexican citizen, seeing the en-
barrasslncMts Of the governments agent for
the want of money, had generously proHered
bred thousand dollars, at an interest Of only
three per cent a month.
FREAKS OF ELECTRICITY During the
storm Of yesterday, there were some curious
phenomena exhibited in the effect produced
upon the wires Of the Telegraph, and the in
struments Of the operators
On commencing to use one of the instru-
ments in the morning, it was found to be I'M
manageable, from the great surplus of electric
fluid, which, of itself put the iron pen in rap
id motion, writing dots" as the term is, in
style worthy of an old hand at the instru-
ment.
1t being found impracticable to do anything
with such an erratic and selt-w;lled agent,the
operator turned the current Of the fluid to the
ground, and let it work off the extra steam as
fast as it pleased
One of the wires when disconnected with
the instrument, was discovered emitting from
its point a most brilliant flame, of the intensi-
ty peculiar to the electric fire, and as large as
the blaze Of candle. The striking appear
ance being caused by the passage Of the fluid
from the termination of the wire into the plas
tered brick wall of the building which was a
dull conductor A newspaper ON which the
wire was laid, was scorched by the passing
fluid. Mr. Partridge, the OPERATOR received
two pretty severe shocks in arranging the
wires.
Similar results have been before produced
in the summer, during heavy thunderstorms,
but this is the first instance we have heard Of
when they have occurred in winter.-Bufdl0
Courier.
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TYPE FOUNDRY. S. N. DIcKIN-
SON 4 Co., offer their services to the
Printers throughout the country as TYPE
AND STEREOTYPE FOUNDERS They
can furnish fonts of any required weight, from
Diamond to English. They warrant their
manufacture to be equal to that of any other
foundry in the country Their prices are
the same as at any other respectable foundry,
and their terms Will be as favorable as can be
found elsewhere.
They cast very large assortment of Job
Type, Leads, Cuts, Metal Furniture, Quota
tions, &c. &c. They have just got up Com
bination Metal Stereotype Block, which will
be found ofgrcat utility to Book Printers and
altogether the most economical Block in use
Constantly on hand, Brass Rule, Metal
Rule, Composing Sticks, Cases, Chases, Stands,
Galleys, Furniture, &c. &c. Entire offices
furnished at short notice.
They have just got up a series of Text let
ter, suitable for the headings of newspapers
and as they are continually adding to their
assortment, and to their facilities for Type
Founding, they would respectfully ask the at
tenton of Printers to their establishment. at
No. 80 Washington street, Boston. 6:tf
~ The type on which this paper is print
cd was furnished by S. n. Dickinson & Co., :.
and they have the liberty of referring to the
proprietor for any information that may be-
required.
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WELLS Grammar, Wayland's Moral Sci
w ence, Rollins History, Colton's Life &
Times of Henry Clay, Back Cannon Boards,
Palfrey's Papers on the Slave Power, etc.,
just received and for sale at
STODDARD'S.
Rutland, Jan. 5, ls47. 20
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be destroyed or greatly injured and the suf-
ferers are Of that condition least able to repair
the loss.
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SAM from tie kiderhook, N Y. Sentinel, dated July
81 1915:
"HOPE NLVER DIES"
The extraordinary virtues ofWistar's Balsam Of Wild
Cherry, in the cure of pulmonary complaints have been
aesed by many persons that he who doubts its et-
icacy must be in truth very sceptic. remarkable
cure Of consumption has recently been effected by this
medicine in the town Of Chatham, in this county, and
which was related to us by DR. Herrick, an eminent
physician of that town, to whom have permits
sion to refer. A young lady who had long, labor
ed under an affection Of the lungs, and who had
been under the Of several physicians without eN-
periencng any relief was CONSIDERED BY her friends as
beyond tile reach Of medicine, and she informed
by her medical attendant that she must die. All her
own premonitions, also, pointed to the grave, For
tunately she was induced to send to the Undertook
Bookstore for bottle Of
DIR WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY,
last III her critical situation Before its
tents exhausted, the young lady experienced
great relief, and two more bottles were successfully
bought and administered. She is happy in the
restoration Of health, and blesses the day when she
first resortcd to the use Of this healing Basam.
None genuine, unless signed l. BUTTS on the wrap
PEE.
For sale by Ed. BLISS & Co, Brandon, and by deal
erS Of Medicines generally.
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Z. S. CARR, Chairman.


On motion of Hon. Z. Howe, to adopt the
report, and after discussion by Hon. 4. Howe
8. II. Hodges, Esq, Mr. c. Spencer DR.:
Cook, Mr. j. Barrett, Jr., DR.. Bowen, Prof.
Carr, B. +. Winslow, and others, the report
was adopted, and the sum of seventy-four dol
lars raised and paid over to the chairman of
the Committee.
On motion of c. Spencer, ESQ, the report
Of committee laid upon the table this morn
Ing was called up for consideration. After
discussion by S. Hodges Esq, B. F. Winslow,
Rev Chas. Walker, Judge Howe, Judge
Brown, Dir. Cook, and others, the report was
unanimously adopted
Voted, That the thanks Of the Convention
be rendered to the Choir for their highly in
teresting performances, SO well adapted to
the cause and the occasion.
Voted, That the several newspapers in the
county be requested! to publish the proceed
ings Of the Convention. Adjourned.
F. SLASON, Chairman.
WIN. GILMORE, Secretary.
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GAE1TG

will be kept constantly on hand and for sale.
g" Wood, Lumber, and most kinds of
country Produce will be taken in payment.
J.J. STACKS.
Brandon, Sept. 10, 1916. IS
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AFTERNOON.

The chairman called the convention to or
der and after music by the choir appropriate
to the occasion, on motion Of j. Barrett DR.,
the resolution laid upon the table this morn
ing was called up and adopted.
On motion of Hon. a, l.. Brown, the Gen
eraI Committee were called upon to report,
and the chairman submitted The following.
The General Committee beg leave to re-
port in part as follows:
That in order to carry into effect the OBJ
iects of this committee in conveying intcrma-
ton to the people throughout the county on
the great and important subjects at issue in
the coming election, they deem it indispensa-
BILE that they employ an agent, whose duty it
shall be to visit all the towns IN the county,
and in conjunction with the town committees,
make such efforts as shall be considered most
desirable. Toaccomplish this object, and to
dcfray such expenses as may be necessary,
money is required. Your committee there
fore think it indispensable that the conven-
ton now adopt some plan by means Of which
sum not less than one hundred dollars shall
be raised aud placed at their disposal. by
order of Committee,
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7
Dress, Dining and other TABLES; Light
and Wash STANDS; French and other
BEDSTEADS, are among the many articles
of CABINET FURNITURE which will be
found on hand, or made on short notice The
above named, and all the articles manufactur-
ed at this shop will be warranted of as good
material, and as well made, as can be found
at any shop in Rutland or Addison County,
and Will be sold on fair terms.
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LIST OF LETTERS

- ENIAINING in fhe Post Office in Bran
-hG don, Vt. January l, 1847.
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January 6, l 4

Read the following voluntary tribute to Wstars Bal
sam from tie hiderhook N. Y. Sentinel, dated July
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CABINET SHOP,
And LaWs erIendlng TENSIONS TO CNlzdT87
an certain cases.

TT'EE subscriber having taken the CABI-
NET SHOP recently occupied by Jesse
Batchelder and situated in the easterly part
of this Village, hereby announces to the pub
lie that he is carrying on the above business
in It's various denartments
The North-Carolina standard., 1847-10-13

One Of the largest assemblies that has taken
place for q considerable time in this city, was al
most spontaneously brought together last evening
at the ST. Louis Exchange, to take into considera-
ton the proprciy of our citizens giving public ut
terance to their undimnshed aIdor in prosecuting
present. comprising most of the wealth, in,el-
gence and political influence in this great empori.
umsof the South and West = ..,..-. -
cs Col. S. w. Oakley called the meeting 10 order,
and moved that his Honor, Mayor Crossman, take
the Chair, with the following gentlemen as Vice
Presidents: Recorders Genois, Baldwin, Suzrne-
au, Messrs. B. Story, Rasch, p. r. Farrar. Pal
frey, Blanchard, E. Lasere, p. K. Wagner, J. F.
Canonge, J. p. Freret, and W. L. Hodge. Sec
retaries, T. B. Thorpe, D. Corcoran and F. A.
Lumsden. 80 -.' g.
The organization being thus complete The
Chairman in few pithy sentences, explained 10
the meeting the object which actuated the original
movers in this manifestation of public opinion and
sentiment. Some very spirited addresses then fol-
lowed the orators being successfully Messls. Ear.
rar, Carter, Blanchard, Reynolds, Augustine, lin
French.) .Hoy .4f-es
A committee Of seven, viz. Messrs. p. K.
Wagner, s. w. Oakley, Preauz, Palfrey, Zacha-
rie, Thorpe and Carter appointed to draf reso-
lulions. They reported the following, which were
adopted with the greatest enthusiasm, MIR. J. Larue
reading and supporting them IN a speech of great
VSoT, anu Win MS characteristic animation:
RESOLVED, That the present war with Mexico is
just and necessary for the preservation Of the
rights and the assertion Of the honor of the country
Resolred, That it has been conducted with
equal humanity and glory, ny the war officers and
soldiers Of army, and that they have earned for
themselves a monument Of impeFishsble renown.
Resofred, That the repeated offers by our Gov
ernment of equitable aud liberal terms Of peace,
and the repeated and insolent election Of those
terms BY Mexico, leaves US no, alternative, but 10
prosecute the war with all The power Of the ieoun-
try unlil peace is honestly sought by the foe, or
until Mexico is fnalIy subjugated. :.t =
ResoIred, That j, is the duty OF every American
citizen do all in his power TO aid our Govern
ment the vigorous and successful prosecution Of
the war. -..e -... -. - II -:
The whole meeting seemed actuated by one
feeling, and gave reiterated expression to their en-
thuslasm as The resolutions successfully met their
ear. We are proud to note this unanimi,y of SEN
timent among our citizens; it will individually be
followed by similar. manfestons all through the
Republic. Mexico must be discnlhralled from her
infauation, that we are divided people with re-
gard to this war, and there are no means so eff
cent to produce this end, as the stirring union of
voices in popular assemblies, such as the crowded
one we witnessed last night at the ST. Lonis Ex
change ~ O. Comm. Times.