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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25
ABOLITION OF LAWS FOR THE COLLEC,
TION OF DEBTS

Inc tendencies OF public opinion in reference to
radical change total abrogatlon of laws for the
collection of debts, cannot fail to excite the aten
ton OF every careful observer of the times Only
lew years since any proposition to abolish colec-
ton laws, was TO be treated as reasonable to
the business welfare of the country and to the good
ORDER OF society. Scarcely press in the Union
dared TO hazard the advocacy of so bold measure
measure which was certain to meet the determined
resistance of host of official and professional dig
nitares, as well as mutitudes of the timd who had
rather suffer themselves to be bled TO depletion by
taxation, to keep up the existing order of things,
than take progressive step in the matter of gov
eminent and law. The people of this country were
once wont to talk of the rigor of the old Roman
law, which laid its iron hand upon the unfortunate
debtor with merciless grasp; while they themselves
thrust the poor debtor into prison, where he had
neither the power or the ability to pay farthing
OF his liabilities. And when this relic of barbarsm
was about to be demolished in this free country,
the measure was strongly den ounced by an army of
ShylockS, and the weak and the fearful were greatly
alarmed for the consequences of such a progressive
movement. And now, when it is proposed to adj
vance another step in the reform OF the credit sys-
tenn, the same arguments arc again reiterated. and
the alarmsts are talking about the foundations of
society and of the social compact being broken up,
as the result OF such bold experiment. Much of
the opposition to the adjustment of collection laws
is doubtless honest, and proceeds from strong dis
like to abandon long established rules and practises
but it is equally true that much of the opposition
results from mere selfshness-from personal con-
slderatlons which prevent the exercise of a dispas-
sionate Judgment in relation to the greatest good to
the greatest number.
To attempt to regulate all the business relations
and transactions of men, however small or trhing,
by legal enactments, encourages principle of he
nesty, punctuality, fair dealing it leads men to
govern their business affairs, so as to do only what
tue strict letter of the law demands. instead Of doing
what sense of honor and OF moral obligation re-
quire. Hence to proong or evade the payment of
debt by color OF law, is regarded as no dshonora-
bic rule of conduct
From article which we give below, il will be
seen that two prominent journals in the city of n
York, the Journal of Commerce and the Evening
Mirror have recently become advocates Of this radi-
cal reform IN our credit system. The Journal of
Commerce represents the mercantile interest of that
great mart OF trade, and its remarks may be taken
an index of the sentiment of the mercantile
class
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

OLD HrxDRED-The following stanza Of Old
Hundred is printed as it is usually prouuced in
singing -
Ee-he thow-ow. hoo Gaw-hawd, hexhal-ted high,
A-n-nd a-as thy.igh gloho-re f-hills the-he sky-h
Soho le-et it be-he on ear-eth ds-pla-a-de-e,
T-hl thow-ow a-art he ere aas tha-har ho-bey-hade
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25
CIRCULAR.

To the Friends Of Education IN His:
A society has been organized and is now
in successful operation, called the board of
National Popular Education, whose object,
mainly, is to supply well qualified teachers
to places destitute of them. They select
suitable young ladies from the Eastern
States, who at Albany go through months
preparatory training, embracing the follow
ing particulars
L. Visiting the Normal School, and its
model or experiment school, daily, to wit
ness the methods of instruction there
2. A course of lectures by Mr.. Page,
the Principal of the Normal School, on the
details of teaching the primary branches.
3. course of lectures on Hlstory,with
reference to its influence on the present char
acter and condition of mankind.
4. A course of instruction on Physiolo-
gy, with special reference to the preserva-
ton ofthe health of teachers.
5. A course of instruction in Calisthe-
MICS.
6. Instructions on the best mode of
teaching Composition, with Exercises.
7. Lectures by Miss Beecher, in refer
WV W tilN pCNuIldI VI w tSlCIH SOClttNy
and modes of organising and conducting diff
ferent schools in different places; and en-
bracing various other topics of advice and
Information.
A number of young ladies have gone
through this course and are distributed over
the western country-others are now pre-
pairing themselves and will soon be ready
to take charge of schools i'll such places as
need their services.
An auxiliary society has been organized
at Milwaukee for the purpose of aiding this
important work: and it is their duly TO as
certain where teachers are wanted in this
Territory, and to give notice to the agent
at Albany. With this view they invite all
persons wishing to employ teachers either
Tor public or private schools, to apply with
out delay, to either of the undersigned.-
The application should state the Township
and county where the teacher is wanted
The branches i'll which, and the number of
months IN year during which, instruction
will be expected-the rate of compensation
and the family to which the teacher may
resort on reaching the place of her destina-
ton with the expectation of finding tempo
rary home.
RUFUS KING,
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

YoLxEv B PALMER, at his real estate and Coal
Agencies
No GO. Pine street Philadelphia:
Tribune Buildings New York
No. 16: state street Boston, and
southeast corner OF Baltimore and Calvert strts..
Baltimore,
Is agent for receiving subscriptions for the TEL
EGRAPH.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

NEW SPRISG WHEAT-We have received two
samples of very fine spring wheat from Wisconsin
The sample from Mr.. II. K. Elkins, at Southport
presents as fine, plump, and handsome a berry as
we have seen. 1t was taken from the bag The
other is from Messrs. Knapp, Murphy & Dutton
at Racine and is equally fine and plump in its ap-
pearance. These samples give good evidence of
the excellence of the coming crop in Wisconsin,
Buff. Express.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

~ Punnch says of all kindness, il must
be confessed that lending books is the one
which meets the least return.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

almost ca'asfr0phe.-The steamer
Saratoga, on her last trip, took fire off Dun
kirk, near the spot where the Erie was
burnt. After strenuous exertion the fire
was subdued. A storm prevailed at the
time, and as may be supposed, no slight
degree of CONSERVATION was created. The
trouble arose from some defect about the
furnaces, which has been entirely repaired
II Tie "North Ues'e,n EdpCator" is the tt'e
Of monthly periodical devoted to Education,
Literature and News" which it is proposed to pub
lish at Chicago, 80 pages; D. s. Curtss, and j.
L. Enos, editors. Price only 81 per year.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-08-25

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 25, ls47.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21

GREAT BATTLE SHEET BRoTHER JONATHAN
We have received from Wilson g. Co., New
York, an immense pictorial sheet five and a half
feet long by three feet wide, filed with large
cravings, and containing concise history Of the
war in Mexico and all the principal battles up to
the present time. The entire first page Of this
monster paper is occupied with an equestrian
likeness of General Taylor, and the last page
has excellent portraits of Gen. Scott, and other
distinguished American officers. The paper al
so contains numerous engravings Of the various
incidents of the war. The price is only IL cents
per copy, or ten for one dollar.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21

A communication was received iromthe Gov
ernor announcing that he would present his an
nual message tomorrow at 10 o'clock A M, and
also informing the Senate of the appointment 81
FREDERIcK Billings as Secretary of Civil and
Military Affairs.
House Bill Altering time of holding County
Court in Windsor to last Tuesday of November
referred to the Senators from Windsor.
Bill MISUNDERSTANDING the name Of Green
Mountain Bank to Vermont Bank, and extending
the time prior to the Charters going into opera.
ton; referred to committee on Banks
Mr. Hodges called up resolution appointing
joint assembly for the election of Auditor of Ac
counts and Reporter of the decisions of the Su
preme Court, and moved to amend so as to des
ignate to. morrow at 10 o'clock for that purpose
Mr. Harrington withdrew the amendment Offered
by him in the forenoon, and the amendment o
Mr.. Hodges, with the resolution, was adopted.
Report. from the Senators of Windsor coun
ty, in favor OF the bill altering time of holding
County Court in Windsor county; passed.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
The Governor notified he-Heuse that he woult
take the oath of office at 3 p NJ this day, unt
transmit the message Tomorrow at 10 A Nj al
so, that he had appointed FRFDERIcE BILLINGS
Secretary Of Civil and Military Affairs.
buS mHoduced. mf hoYce, providing 10
the appointment of Reporter of decisions of Su
preme Court by the Court in December next
the Reporter 10 hold office three years; referred
to Judiciary Committee. BY Mr. Lyman, extend
ing the charter of the Bank Of Burlington; re
tered 10 committee on Banks.
Reports. BY Select committee, bill altering
time of holding Windsor county Court, and i
was passed, the rules being suspended for thu
purpose.
Mr. Converse presented remons,rance agains
the right to a seat Of Mr. Plimpton Of Wardsboro'
referred TO the committee on Elections.
Adjourned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21
THE POTATOE ROT.

From all we have seen sat-hesrd, we judge
that the rot has prevailed more this year than
ever Good potatoes have been sold from "a &c
40 cents per bushel here we mean good wher
brought-for in some instances potatoes appa-
renlly sound when purchased, have subsequent
ly become infected. Robert Van Amburgh, o.
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, has published the follow
ing:
"REhEDY FOR THE PoTAro RoT.-Rober
Van Amburgh, of Poughkeepse, has raised tive
successive crops of Mercer potatoes, viz; one
crop in l946 aud one the present year l947,) pcr
iectly sound and without any rot. The potatoes
planted in 1896 were the small potatoes of thu
year before, and about the size OF hickory nut
or trfie larger, AMI dug when green and be
fore the usual time of digging, and preserved
through the winter. Those planted last spring
wero of the same kind and were planted withoa
regard to size"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21
Railroad Bridges over the Con-
necticut and White Rivers.

We have been highly gratified within the last
fortnight, with an examination of the Bridge
work, on the Connecticut and White rivers, in
connection with the railroads in progress through
Vermont. Over the Connecticut river is one
for the Sullivan and Central railroads, at Wind
sor, and another for the Northern, Central and
Passumpsc, between Lebanon and Hartford,
near the embouchure of White River The last
was commenced some time since by Mr.. N. r.
Campbell, the contractor, and is now in a State
Of fo' wardness. 1t is to be about 4e0 feet in
length, and so feet above the average height of
the river The stone masonry consists Of two
abutmens and three piers, one Of the abutments is
completed, and foundations for the piersxre now
laid several courses above the water. So far the
work is of the most substantial and permanent
character.
The Sullivan Bridge below the village Of
! Windsor, is being built by General Belknap. 1t
is to be $50 feet in length, and 47 feet above
the water. 1t will have two abutments and three
piers OF massive stone masonry. The founda-
tons are Of the most permanent and secure con-
struction, not 10 be affected or impaired by ice
or water.--The heavy blocks of granite for this
Bridge are procured by Mr. Belknap from spur of
the Ascutney mountain, in Windsor, g. arc admi-
rab!y adapted for work of such strength and
magnitude.
The White River Bridge, at Hartford, is far.
Their advanced towards completion than either of
those mentioned above. 1t IS 10 be $50 feet in
length, having one span Of so feet over the turn
pike road on the north bank of the river: there
are, therefore, three piers in the bed of the river
one on the shore, and two abutmerts. These
are all completed, aud the bridge is nearly all
up. The spans are of $50 feet severally, and the
railroad track will be 45 feet above the surface
of the river. The piers at their base are go feet
in length by ii feet in breadth. each course bat
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21

On motion Of MT Converse, resolved thai both
Houses meet in joint assembly at IL o'clock
p. NJ. this day, TO elect state officers.
The Speaker announced the committee on the
Library, on the part of the House Mcssrs Car
penter Of Mortified, Seymour of Fergennes,
Kellogg of Benson.
ELECTION OF STATE OFFICERS.
The Senate came in, and the joint assembly
made the following elections:
HORACE EATON, Governor.
LEONARD SARGEANT, Litd. Governor.
GEORGE HOWES, Treasurer.
Eaton 1874, Dillingham; SIS, Brainard 10.
Sergeant lbs, Field 76, Scott 49, Scat 2.
Howes l24, Marston 81, Wood lS, Scat 3.
Adjourned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21
THE ELECTIONS.
MARYLAND.

-
Philip Francis Thomas (loco) has been elect
ed Governor by 63l majority. On the Other
hand the wings have 81 majority in the Legisla-
ture, being gain of 10.
Members OF Congress elected.
|. John q. Chapman wing.
2. james d. Roman, whg gain.
3. Thomas w. Ligon, loco.
4. Robert McLane, loco.
S. Alexander Evans, wing gain.
6. John w. Crlsfed wing.
Georgia.
Loco gain 1909 in GO counties, probably cleo
ting George Washington Napoleon Bonaparte
Towns governor. The wings hold their own in
the House, and have gained A Senators.
Pennsylvania.
telegraphc despatch at New York reports
large loco maiorites in Philadelphia county
Berks Cumberland, Reading city, Lancaster ant
Dauphin. The two last have been strongly
whig, and the report is probably erroneous
Philadelphia city is whig
C. We observe that the lacofocos in some
portions of Pennsylvania havsArominated Gen
Taylor for Prcsiden,, and Si3nk poco, and Q
Polk man in ls44,) for Govts6or. 1t is odd
rather, to see these locos SUPP citing Clay ma,
and Polk man in the same breath. Probably
it is SIMPLY a trick to aid Skunk in the present
election. Pennsylvania locofocos are given tc
tricks of that sort. Remember the Kane Letter
Tennessee.
Josiah NJ. Anderson has been elected Speaker
of the Senate and Franklin Buchanan of the
House, both Wings.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21

PAINFUL AccIDENT.-The Cherokee nd
poc0te states that REV. SAMUEL A. WORCESTER,
the highly esteemed Missionary Of the Ameri-
can Board at Park Hill, Cherokee Nation, met
with painful accident on the % ult. As he
was descending into his well Tor The purpose of
repairing the pump, the rope broke and precp-
taied him about 80 feet against some of the
works. He was considerably bruised and Is con-
fined, though it is hoped he will speedily recov.
or: His escape from death is provldentiql. MIR.
Worcester, of Peacham, Vermont. His impris-
onment in the Georgia Penilentiary for his fJel-
ity to the Cherokees and to his obligations as q
citizen of the United States will be generally re-
membered
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21
FROM MEXICO.

Tampco dates to the Both ul.. confirm the ac-
count of the capture of Mexico. Twenty
of our officers kIlled-no names given.
The New Orleans Delta of Oct contains q
Mexican official despatch, announcing the cap
ture of the city by Scott. The Mexcans have
stopped Gen. Lane at the National Bridge
Worth, Pillow and Smith are safe, and Worth is
Governor oil the city of Mexico.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21

O. Our neighbor of the Patriot has had suf-
6cient time to reflect upon the result of the
elections in The legislature on Thursday, and
now we respectfully invite him to tell whether
Vermont has given its verdict in favor of Mr.
Polk and his measures
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21

GRATUIToUs ADVERTISING.
The undersigned finding that the public making
ronabe demands upon their columns by the way of gautous
advertisements feel compelled to enter into the following
Ereemeni:
1s For all notices whdteUer usually published gratuousy
will charge onohaf the usual price of advertisements
I'd For obituary notices. exceeding the simple announce
ment of the death, we will charge the same price,
T.. p. WALTON SONS,
Publishers Of the Uafchmdn aud Journal.
JOSEPH POLAND,
Publisher of ihs Freeman.
EASTMAN * DANFORTH,
Publishers Of the Patriot
Montpelier, Dec 1886.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21

We are requested to say that the Clerk of the
House has appointed CnALoN F. DAvEY, Esq
of Burlington, Assistant Clerk.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21

STATE OF VERMONT At Probate Court held at
District OF Randolph Chelsea, within for sud dis
trct, tho Both day of September,A lsi7.
Present, Edmund Weston, Judge.
Instrument puPoIng TO be the last will and Testament
N of DAVID DEWEY, late OF Chelsea, in said district
deceased being presented to the court hers by David Dewey
IT, the therein named, for probate it ordered by
said court that all persons concerned theien, be notified to
appear of said court 10 be held ut the Registers
Office in Chelsea, the 22d day of ,ober, le47, aud
shew cause if any they may have against the Probate Of
said will Tor which purpose IL further ordered that copy
Of the reco Of this ORDER be published three weeks
cessyey, in the Vermont Waterman State Journal print
ed at Montpelier, as soon as may he.
A true copy of record,
30 Attest, JoNA SMITH, IT, Register.
STATE OF VERMONT, In Probate Court holden "a. a,
Washington District, Montpelier, within and for said
District on the LIST daY of October A u lSi7 go,
STILLMAN RUGGlES, administrator, WIN the VIII ah-
- the Of Jeddah Smith, late OF hohnny
in said District deceased presents his administration account
for settlement 4,
Wheeupon, il Il ordered tint the same be referred
the day Of October le4, at me rooa'e
Office in said Montpelier for examination ana hoWavej
and that ali be notified hereof ny me puoeaon
of this order ia the Vermont Waterman and Journal prned
at Montpelier weeks successfully as soon as may be-
that they may appear and at said time and place. they see
! cause, object thereto.
by oder Of Court, .., ,,,.- =.
30 ~ Attest, LYMAN BRIGGS, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21
iDm III u Mlfye
IL, KILBOURN, ID. ID. 8.

CONTINUES at his old stand Of Main and State
" Streets Montpelie devotns his time exclusively to
the of every variety of operations requisite
primitive health and beauty Of aud preserve the
natural teeth aud to supplying deficiencies with artificial
Ones according the latest Improvements in the science OF
Dental Surgery.
Having permanent residence in this place, all operations
warranted and charges reasonahe as at the office OF any
competent regularly educated Dentist.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21
matfbnan & State Journal.

PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21
STATE OF VERMONT, At a Probate Court hold at
District of Randolph Chelsea, within and for said
District on the 9th day of October, A u ls47,

STATE OF VERMONT, Al a Probate Court held at
District, on the 9th day of October, A u ls47,
Present, the Hon. Edmund Weston Judge.
Instrument, putpouing to be the last will and tesla
~ men of Shubel Smons, lutte of Willnmsown, In said
District deceased being presented to the Court here by Al
yah Smons executor therein named for probate is
by Court that all concerned therein bs
not fed TO appear at session Of said Court be hold at the
Registers Office 10 Chelsea, the 29th day Of October
1917 and show cause, If any they may have against the
probate of said will for which purpose it is further ordered
that copy the record of this order be published three
weeks successively in the Vermont Waterman, printed at
Montpelier, as soon as may be-
A true copy Of record, -
80 Attest, JONATHAN SMITH, Jr Register.
STATE OF VERMONT, The Honorable tho Probate
District oil Randolph CouIt for the district of Ran
doph ITO all persons concerned in the estate of Elias
Works, late Of Wiamstown in said Dstrict deceased,
misunderstanding
WHEREAS, Lyman Works, admins rator the estate
w of the said deceased proposes rendering an account Of
his administration, aud presenting his account against said
fo allowance session Of sud Court to be held ut
Dcknson Inn, in Chesc in said District on the i7h day
of November ID l647Thoefoe you are HEREBY notified
before sud Court at the time and place aforesaid,
and show eause if any you have why the said account
should NOT be allowed.
Dated at Chelsea SAID District this 9th day of October,
ID ls47
80 JONATHAN SMITH, JR Register
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21

GREAT AYTRAcGIcNs
KINGS CASH STORE.
NEW F ALL & WINTER GOODS
ClIIs day received from the various markets and
lecturers at low prices My assortment lie very extens
i've and pledge myself that my prices shabe the LOWEST
in My ends and the public will please accept my
slowed tho past shall endeavor 10 continue
IT, aud that of their fcnds by naming prices that cannot fail
TO suit.
My Dress and Cloak Goods
1870 pieces MOhalr Ius,ros hea oregOus, Gro de Royals
Cashmeres, Delnnes, Lionese Cloth.
800 pieces Prints from cts upward.
81 do silk and Cotton warp Apacas from 90 cts up.
5000 yds sHEETNGs fiom IA to l2 cts I'd, ut the
1000 I'd; 6eae6cd shes'ias. Dsilog', Tlotlng., &c.
Bonnet Ribbons Snns Silks, Plumes and all kinds Of bon
trimmings, cloak and dress nges, Gimps, Cord, Sc
SHAWLS.
Cashmere blk SILK and all styles of Wool shawls saches,
Travelling Bags, Umbrellas, &C.
Ready made Clothing, large assortment
600 pas thick und thin BOOTS for and boys, Ladies'
10000 rolls PAPER HANGiNGs from the manufacturer.
y SR
9 Ca %nSs on an
f ss 60 Sa ' HARD WARE r.
As chests Tea-good 40 cts. prime 4s c.T defy you
buy as good Tea for 4s cts as can sell you.
BROAD AND BEAVER CLOTHS
of all qualities and cuors.
| :assimetet & Doeskins, so different patterns.
FURS, CAPS, MUFFS BOAS-a good assortment, together
with every thing, almost enumoate tenth of
the good bargains have for my friends my motto is
"LAKGE SALES AND SMALL PROFITS" .
and all shall DO convinced of the fact by calling tho old
stand of Lyman King Main street, where all hnt want
goods ut low prices-BUY. HARVEY KING.
Sept, %, ls47
WANTED,
Wool Butter Cheese and Gainpa cash and part goods
will paid. Also ootngs, Flannel, Focking aud Maple
Sugar in exchange for goods at my Cheap Store.
Oct. ls47:35 3m
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21
1900

DIECES ALPACCAS, silk and Mobair Stripd Lustrss,
Ginghams, NJ. DE Lanes, oroeons, Cdshmeres, Prints
&c. Very cheap at GEO. r. RIKERiS,
Sept. 81 ls47. az
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-10-21

SENATE.
AFTERNOON, 2 o'clock p. M.
The President announced the following com
mitiees;
On Bills Senators Brownell and Ferguson
Under 9Th joint rule-Senatoro Kimball, Sweat,
add Stewart,