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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-08-31
TO THE PUBLIC.

WHEN advertise my stock in our Daily Jouy
w nal, am not in the habit OF advertising oou -
III. or tribe that | have on hand, but come TO the
Inv referring to my invoices OF Goods Pur-
chased East, Imay Isl OLIVER LApp.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
Sherifc's Sale =!

WILL be sold at Public Vendue, on
w WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY Of
every week, at the building formerly occu-
pied by b. Howard as a store and tin shop, =
general assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries,
Tin Ware, sc. SC.
81 One lot Gray Ker,ey Cloths, Doe
de LANES, Ginghams, Cambricks, Silk plaijs
for dress goods, shawls, Silk Craysts, do.
Handkerchiefs, Bingham Lawns, Nestings.
Lining, Silk and Twist, q large variety. OF
Buttons a few dozen WoolIen Socks; Whip,
Clocks; 70 rcams Wrapping Paper; Teas,
Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Ginger, Spice and
Pepper. One harness, nearly new.
The above will be sold as above, unless dig
posed of at private sale, Also, Stove Fipe.
made to order.
P. S. Taken in exchange for goods, Pelts,
| Butter, Cheese, and Grain Of all kinds.
LEVI BRIGGS, Dcpfy ShG:
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
SCHOOL

a Convention Of Teachers and others Interested
in Common Schools, will be held ut the, baptist
Westinghouse in East Rutland, on Thursday, l|th
Several Committees are expected to report in tn
forenoon.
An Address is expected from Rev. DR.. HICKS at
two o'clock, P. NJ Also an Address from Rev "A,
WALKEK, on the subject of Vocal Music, at seven
O'Clock, Y. NJ.
'Thc following subjects presented at the Conven-
ton at Pouitncy, were referred to the Convention
at Rutland for further discussion.
Reading. Gov,
The relation of Common Schools to a free uoV-
eminent.
The use Of the Bible in Common Schools.
Other subjects may be presented at the optioh o'
the Convention. ,,. ho
A. important business will be brought before inc
Convention, it is hoped there will be a Eeher" AZ
tendance from all parts Of the County.
c.. TAYLOR,
Supt. of Common Schools for Rutland County,
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$4,000 IN GOODS,
AT GREAT BARGAINS
Attic Cheap Cash Store.

EEIGGINS has just returned from his
hA second trip to market, where finding
GooDs had fallen from 10 to IL per cent in
consequence of the Great Failures in Eng
land and other causes, he has purchased
THE LARGEST STOCK
ever brought into this vicinity, and which 10
is enabled to sell
10 or 90 per cent Lo'oer
than those who bought earlier.
Three wears trial of his system and a sale
of $4,000 in GOODS, with a still great
increase of patronage by an intelli gent com
munity, confirms j. E, II, in the belief that
Quick and LARGE SALES, SMALL PRoFITS,
and READY PAY, is the only true method
of doing business.
All in want Ct Goods are invited to call at
HIGGINS, where quantity, quality aod
prices canaot fail to suit.
Brandon, Nov. 16, 1917.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10

Roprnr MoRRIs.-Ihe past week IS mem
orabIc ia the history Of the coIorcd people OF
his State, if not OF the Union, by the first
nnncnrance in the Courts Of Justice, OF one OF
their number as Il member Of the Bar. we
have known one case, at least, whore a color
ed man argued his own cause before Il jury
Probably others have occurred. But we are
not aware that Il colored man has ever before
arancd Il cause to II jury as a Counsellor OF
the Court. The respect and kindness with
which he was treated by the bar and the
bench. did honor to both, while they showed
how treat has been the Improvement IN
public opinion during the last few years.
Mr.. Morris is well known to many OF our
Notwithstanding owed to the generosity OF
Ellis Gray Loring his general education as
we'll as his preparation for the bar HIS
industry and assiduous study, aptness tor bu,
sincss and general capacity, have we'll repaid
the Kindness extended to him. His appear
ancc in this, his first case, was highly cred!
table. TIE novelty attracted 2 lar4e audI
ence, and the friends of his race might wei
rejoice that it fell to the lot of one SO wei
fitted TO make the first experiment. Mr. M
is too we'll known to make it necessary tina
we should recommend him to the notice o
those who need his professional services
Lt6crdtor.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
Estate of Martin Branan.

WE the subscribers, being appointed by
w the Hon. Probate Court for the Dis
trict Of Addison, Commissioners, to receive,
examine and adjust all claims and demands
of all persons against the estate of
MARTIN BRANAN,
late of Leicester, in said district, deceased,
and also all claims and demands exhibited
in offset thereto, and six months from
the fifteenth day of January, being al
lowed by said Court for that purpose We
do therefore hereby give notice that we will
attend to the business of our said appointment
at the Inn of Edward Fales, in Leicester
on the first Wednesdays of April and june
next, from 0 o'clock A. NJ, until A o'clock
p. NJ. on each of said days.
., JOHN 6ULLOCK, ! Commits
81 ]. S. MESSER, sioners.
Dated Leicester, this 31st day Of Jan. 184S
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
DIET

In this town, on the Both nit. Mrs. MARY ANN,
wife of Dennis Gregory, aged 30. mh
The deceased, in her last sickness, expressed sup
mission to the will OF G d, and Il readiness u ule'
adopting as her own sentiment,
az would not live Away, I wish not to stay,
Where storm after storm rises o'erthc dark way
COM.
In Sudbury. Jan. %, CHARLES K, son Of H. II
and NJ. y. Merritt, aged 4 months.
Thus faded in its loycliness one of ear:rs beautiful
flowers. Yes,
"E'cr sin could blight, Or sorrow fade,
Death timely came with friendly care;
The opcning bud to heaven conveyed,
And bude it bloom forever there.
MAY these thoughts, and the blessed assurance
! that. i"or such is the kingdom ofheaven," reConf'e
! the parents to this bereavement; and 1t, anq 0Inel
| dcep Affections, be sanctiied to them. An
In NiddIchurv, ON the 30th ult. of consumption
Mrs. LArnRoP, wife of DR.. 5. Pearl LatArop' "Se0" ''
Also. on the 1st inst. Doct. JONATHAN A.. ALLEN
aged about 60.
HAVING been placed in n situation to enable us 10
learn the principles which actuatcd Dr.. Allen, as a
man. we trust IL few remarks on this occasion VIII
not be deemed inappropriate, although we cannot DO
full Justice to the memory of the deceased. forhVe
wears we were associated with DR.. Allen' on U'
Executive Committee of the Vermont Anti-Slavery
Society the meetings of the Committee were hcId
at his house; questions came up from time to '0he
which necessarily developed the governing F7"ctP'eS
If fine several members, and, during the severe til
ale nresented, Doct. Allen always showed himself
= non-ready to meet his share of pccuniary re
snonsibility. As these meetings were held at al
seasons of thevea during storms and bad travelling
, ,.ol , G A. more favorable times, we were frequent
t " under the necessity of tarrying over night ou
I familiarity with the deceased and his iHln'y gave"
ar oooortunity Of witnessing the reception OIL an
mid given to, objects of charity, by DR., Allen' WhoS
f~ne-humane feelings and principles seemed 10 pei
y wade the whole man.
m As a Surgeon and Physician, the people in TINS V
T. entity already know his worth; but the majority u
not know that Doct. Allen applied himself MOI
closely to the study of medical works, during !"
last ten years of his life, than do most med'c"l 81
dents before receiving their Diplomas. From "
servation at various times we fully believe he res
,~+ twice the amount, IN the time named, that medic
of students generally read during the first ten years
60 their studies. But this, added to his extensive Pr0
- tee in physic and surgery, did not prevent his
costing twice or three times the amount of literatu
sulners as is read by men generally who proft
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
D.

In this town, on Sunday evening, 9th inst; By Rev
C. A. Thomas, CURTIS o.. LUCE, Of Lowell, Mass,
to Miss THERESA A. KIMBALL, Of this town
A bo~untiful slice of choice Cake accompanied the
above notice.
In this town on the 3lst nit. by Rev. G. A. Thorn
rs, Mr.. SKru KELLER, of Hammond, N. T., to Miss
ALDlNA STEVENS, of this town.
In Bridport, on the2 i inst, by Rev. Mr., olmStead'
! Mr.. JAMES F. WING, Of Rochester, to Miss MARY u
PRATT, Of B.
L, Grown Point, N. Y, on the 9Th inst, by Rev
Mr., Gridlev, Mr.. DANIEL Woodbury., Of Brandon
Vt, to Miss ELIZABETH SHINES, OF Sclirooh' AZ l
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
NEW CLOTHING STORE.
G03dS for 18ig.

'E'HE undersigned offer for scla TO follow
N ing, among their extensive : T. Vt ct
Goods:
100 tons fresh ground n. S. Plaster;
at Whitehall prices.
10 doz. Brooks & RIotAerr Axes :. thcar
lowest prices;
40 bbls. new Mess Pork;
200 do. Flour, cheapertban tie choaPeTs
20 tons Iron and Steel
100 kegs Nails;
100 boxes Glass
90 chests Tea;
5 hhds. Sugar; : do MolSsscs;
10 bales Sheeting;
1000 lbs. Cheese; 1000 do Butter:
1000 bush. Salt, T. L., Rock and Wesc-N ;
500 small sacks western Dairy Set;
200 Liverpool do,
so ground Rock do;
5 bales Carpeting, all wool;
go pair steel plated Sleigh shoes;
Is large sacks Liverpool Salt.
All of which will be sold at the lowest prices
by CHAPMAN & McEWAN.
Chipman's Point. -
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
TEMPERANCE NOTICES.

Mr.. COFFIN, late an agent Of the New ! 9rk STATE
Temperance Society, will spend a snort season III
Rutland County during the current Winter Among
other interesting and commendatorv notices which
MIR. c.. has in his possession, is the following
ALBANY, December 3, lSlS;
Jonathan c. Coffin has long been employed Dy
the n. Y. State Temperance Society, and IS JuStiiy
entitled 70 the well earned commentator oil a ialtIl-
fnL. dilirant and successful Agent, having VlSlttc.a
every comfy in the State, and obtained during ms
agency 1C50OO signcrs to the total abstinence pledge
In any field in which he may hereafter labor, ne
carries With him our cordial wishes and prayers ior
his highest happiness and continued useIulncas'
PHILIP rnEIPs, State Central Il. Is. WOOD,
AFRO TAnER, Committee .. ScoVlL'
Mr.. Coffin will lecture at the following places and
times, viz:
South Wnllingford, Thursday, 10Th.
Clarendon, South Flats, Friday, Nth.
" Springs, Saturday, 18TH
Cnstlcton. Monday and Tuesday, 1ith and 18th
Fairhaven, Wednesday, 10th.
West Haven, Thursday, 18th.
Benson, Friday, 18th. oon
| Sudbury, Saturday and Sunday, 10Th and 2oth'
Hubbardton, Monday, Dist.
West Rutland, Tuesday, I'D.
Fast Rutland, Wednesday, 23d.
Mendon, Thursday, 2ith.
Sherburne, Friday, 23th.
Pittsfcld, Saturday and Sunday, 2Oth ana @'th'
Chittcndcn, Monday 2Sth.
Pitt,rord. Tuesday and We'd, Doth and March LIST
Brandon, Thursday and Friday, ID and 3D.
II is raoncsted that clergymen and the friends o
Temperance in the several towns Will aid N giVlh'
publicity to the above appointments
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10

A gentleman from Vermont writes as foll3ws:;-
CtmJridge, w., Jsne IS, 1916. Mr. Seth w. owe
health has been occasionally interrupted by spells
of coughing, produced by colds; a year ago last
winter / was brought to the verge Of the grave by a
very severe cough, accompanied with pains in both
sides, between the shoulders, Ne, which, WIN long
toms, reduced me 50 low that my friends desPaired
of my recovery. / consulted physicians, and tried
the various remedies of the day, but none OF them
cured me. At last l procured Dir. Wistar's Balsala
of Wild Cherry, and it saved my life; ! nave MOI
enioved better health for many years; therefore
can recommend others who need it, to try it.
' SAMUEL BENTLEY.
The genuine signed I. BUTTS on the wrapper,
For Sale hv Ell. BLISS s. Co, Brandon, johT
Simonds, Whiting X. Wright, Shoretlah, ana II
Simonds. Pittslord also, for sale byDca!ers IN Med
icines generally III Vermont.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
JANUARY ]. lS48.
NEW ARRANGEMENT.

TEvIIE subscribers having become satisfied
4 that it would be an advantage both to
the debtor and creditor, have determined
from this date to do a Cash or Ready Pay
business. and they would respectfully say to
their old customers and to the public gene
rally, that they have on hand a very large
and well selected STOCK OFG00DS,which
they will sell for cash or ready pay at tbs
rery Iopest prices. All they ask is al exam
nation of goods and prices. cO
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10

A~ccrDrSrA1 DEATu-Mr. Lorenzo Davis Of this
VILLAGE. was instantly killed on Friday last, by the
falling of "the shears used in moving stone on me
Island. Davis was standing back towards the
sIyc w,v and The large tinhers struck him upon
the back, and instantly crushed him to death. The
hnlv VIA carried to the house OF Nh. VIM. Pratt, and
huried on Sat4rlay.--B. Falls Ga. 81.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
RUTLAND COUNTY CONVENTION.

A Convention of the Liberty Party for the County
n Rutland. will be holden at East Rutland, ON
tuesday, the 22d day Of Feb. instant, at 10 o'clock
A, NJ, for the purpose of appointing a County Com.
mittre and more thoroughly organizing the County
in pursuance Of the plan by tn
''"'e By order Of the District Committee.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
CEDARS FOR SALE.

VNHE subscriber has 5000 to $500 Cedar
IL Rails; 500 to 700 Cedar Posts and
about 1000 Stakes, which he will sell on
reasonable terms.
The above named Cedars are lying on the
bank of Otter Creek, about one mile north OF
the line which divides Brandon and Pittsiord,
were cut last winter and piled on poles, Sc
that they are in a good situation for being
moved.
Those wishing to purchase may find the
subscriber at his residence near the ole
"Brasee Mills" in this town.
LEWIS WOLCOTT.
J Brandon, Feb. 8, 1S4S. "a
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10

to be we'll informed Of the currentliterary and news
departments of the day. But he is gone, and COM
mun;tv sustain a two-fold loss in the departure of
Doct. Allen-that of the man and the PTaetlftoner,
and we hope some man will soon prepare such a
| sketch of the deceased as is due to his memory and
TO his sons who survive him.-Ed. Voice.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
N o TICE E.

VE1HB public are hereby notified that have
Il this day given my SON, William Mills,
his time during the remainder of his minority;
and that | will henceforth exact none of his
earnings, neither will | pay any debts of his
contracting after this date.
Rochester, Feb. S, 1913, 1896
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10

DEATH OF Guy BECKLEY.-Thc Michi-
gan Signal of Liberty records the death OF
its former associate editor, formerly of Yer
mont, and for several years an anti slavery
AGENT and lecturer, characterised by great
energy and indomitable perseverance. lie
was A. years of age.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
MINIATURES.

YIHE subscribers would tender Their THINKS
III to the people of Brandon, and vicinity,
for the liberal patronage they have received
since they have been in town. We would
also say that there is yet an opportunity tor
all to secure a perfect and liFe-like likeness
by calling soon. Prompt attention will be
necessary, as we shall leave town in a few
days. ~ W. Hr EilihD'
Brandon, Feb. Z, 184S.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
BRIGHTON ~MARKET-FEB. 3.

Reported orthe Boston Irdee""'
At market, 515 Beef Cattle, u yokes working
Oxen, 20 Cows aud Calves, 1880 Sheep, and about 'Vo
PRloEs-Bef Catle-Extra Sc rs; LIST quality $50 2
I'd, 80, a IS rs; Sd, "a 50 a S4 %, -o- a,,o OLE
lFGrkin Oren-SSQ, SS7, 80, 800, sos, &1O5, Stu, Silo'
Co,rs AMI CaircS- 100, &25, s32, S35, $3S, $45, 500
Sheep-S2, SO, $3.50, ~, s. o..
Sipine-At wholesale, 4 IL Il B Ia.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
VT. Lit. and Sci. Institution.

vg~HE SPRING TERM will commence on
IL Monday, Feb. Dist, under the care Of
CHARLES E. HAMLIN, A. B. as Principal,
aided by such assistants as the interests OF
the school may demand.
Personal attention will be given by the
PRINCIPAL to instruction in the French Ian
auage. Those wishing for a horough knowl-
edge of French will do well to avail them
selves of the present opportunity "OlIen'
dorffs Method is used.
If. MERRIAM, Sec'y.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
BOSTON MARKET.

[REpoRrED FOR TIE TRAVELLER by :. E. wHTTs']
THURSDAY, Feb. 80 I. NJ.
Flour-The market is full 10 lower since the steam
eris arrival, and sales moderate. Michigan ana non-
essee $50 Is. and Ohio IS per Dbl. oo..
Grain-Oats, Northern, SIC, and Rye9 6 q Use per
buslel.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10

~ No Boston mail como on thi', Tuesday
morning, 8.h. For several days past there has been
no regular reception of these nails, We uAderst"nd
the break is at Wa'poIe, n. y.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
COUNTY TEMPERANCE CONVENTION.

The Rutland County Temperance Society will
meet Mt Custlcton, on Tuesday, Feb. IS, 10 o'clock,
A.. NJ. By order Of Executive Committee,
O. Cook, JR, Secretary.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
JLTNA-N
FURNISHING GOODS,

AS FOLLOWS:
800 dozen White Shirts, linen bosoms, collars and
wristbands, each 62c, l9c, ~
100 dozen White Shirts, plain 80, 81, 30 cents
so do Striped Calico Shirts 80, "
50 do TwilIed stripe Shirts 81, JO
100 do Cotton Flannel Shirts and Drawers 80, ~
Is do Merino and Angola Shirts and Drawers
60, 10
100 do Ipswich and Portsmouth Shirts and
50 do ROYAL Ribbed Shirts and Drawers s., IS
so do Plain and Twilled Red Flannel Shirts
and Drawers %, ~
100 do Guernsey Frocks 10, ~
rs do Linen Bosoms, plain and run plat, III
kinds = 10
1000 do Collars, plain and colored, fashionable =
% do Rich figured Satin Scarfs, 75c, Sl,75
SIS do Satin Cravats, heavy &c, 81
q do Super1ine Italian Cravats SOC, SLY
500 do Self-adjusting Cravats and Stocks, Satin
1000 do Braces, of all kinds and material 81, G}
IS do Muflcrs and Comforters, figured and
" sno+ted -, SO
&c do Kid Gloves, black, white and fancy eolors
100 do Fancy Gloves, silk, linen and wool s, 90
SO do Buck Gloves, super. and Mittens 10, 50
200 do Pocket lIandkerchiefs, silk and linen
500 do Socks and Woollcn Mits o., 80
50 do Smoking Gaps, of Silk, Wool and velvet
20 do Brussels and other Carpet Bags 81, l,25
1000 do Umbrellas, silk and cotton, all sizes
1000 do Canes, with swords, dirks, &c, Il, s.
&c. &c, &c.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10

wo,on,. tho rolrout,o from tho
iEtE"!ArhlO'-N copy Il 'o'o"'NS y -
last Burlington Free Press, which shows pretty
clearly that our old friend Clarke is enjoying him
-.,t g.. -. w, would Ill, q ,boAc IN the mat
60 ''s' '"'' wv wv" ~
ter, but must wait TIL our turn comes.
r ru,r TIM rcp,ru
FIRST APPEARANCE Hf LIE
IN BURLINGTON!
r., -. u,u.o.,, ro1oo,orh
THIS afternoon, fep' a. we M"Enc, nortb os R y"
Ta' "t"kGn III ana d.le lt u o"r n VI, oN ~
hEton--HeSsagcs were sew, Mnno". ~ iJnIrehI,y
sIralni'E v,i t u II RmIIend Manchester, Bcnning,
~" T}rov New York, Buffalo, and Cioayelaud,
ONO "F
,o.. ono,o.or ho,d tho rc,,s
Mr.. Dodge, our eNGoueni 0p,r"i L r w|' nr.,.I FL
OF his cclestin Sttgo : "h" n,,, nv r,tt,oi oil its
thunder Winle NY 'uo tLH H No. ~ Lerh,nrr
magnetic al!haoei hNE "n$ tnn" T t" md nv Gessrs,
Prot. Eeqedlct' ut @u2'L p!no "vw'ro,r.o'' oi ~ i, attend.
Cornell ): H. IGcN "nu ntfI Ni, c y. Of f. tLair t,hors
nv ~ Cn M. nrd the Public, which have Ger
tainly answered every reaSohao'9 'N peTu"W', "
hope. Burlington has y WIee,eu lhtU n,r, ",9
gives respectful notice 10 all otller "el',LI"S.v'Ee
G71.lulte'oS n 'r,a' .. Shooters oinonr thcm al!
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
LIST OF FASHIONABLE
BOYS T G.,
AT SIMILARLY Low RATES.

At SIMILARLY Low RATES.
Ovcrcoots and Sacks of brown and black Broad
cloths. each from $3, S, 6, $50
Ovcrcoats and Sacks, of Beaver and Pilot
$50, ;, $50, A, $50, 5
Ovcrcoats and Sacks, Of Satinetts and Twecds
$2,75, :, $50. 4, $50
Cloaks and Caps, Of Broadcloth
Dress Frocks, of black, brown, green, olive Cloths
s., $50, 7, 7,50, S
Jackets Of black, brown, green, olive Cloths
s., 2,25, 2,50, 3, $50, 4
''N" ''t 81, 5, $50, G, $50
Pants, of Broadcloth, Cashmere, Doeskin, &c.
Sl,75, :, 2,25, $50, 3
Vests, Of black and fancy cold S0tins, yelvets, &c.
Soc, 75c., 81, 1,25, l,J0
Vests, doublc-breosted, of Cloth, Plaid, VALENCIA,
a50c., 75c 81, 1,25, $50
Ovoralls, and many other articles of Boys, Cloth
ing 5o' o. ana " cents
and an endless variety Of such goods.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
DAGuERREOTYPE GOODS.

DAU EIlIlIUI II II
EVERY article in the line including
AA German anil american CAMERAS. is
kept for sale at New York prices, by
BRINSMAID & BROTHERS,
J,UeYerS, at Burlington, Vermont.
T. f. Cooper's and R. & G Beesley's fine
Dupler and LeUer WATCHES at New York
prices. Cash orders promptly and s%atisfac-
torily answered. 3O:36
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
JOHN N. POMEROY,
SAMUEL NICHOLS,
HENRY B. STACY,
Cfleftmen,
To R~URLTSroT,


From the City of Troy to City of Burlington.
erecting: We TO sincerely congratulate You on bay
Ing become thus early, one Of those favored commu
Mites united by the life blood Of speedy commune
cation; aud as sincerely congratulate ourselves on
being able to salute face to face, the Queen Guy o.
Chamn!ain."
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-02-10
NOTICE.
LUMBER WANTED.

a LII kinds of Lumber wanted for which
"a fair prices will be paid in exchange fol
Goods, at reduced prices.
L. j. BLISS & co.
Brandon, Feb. s, 1913.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

Ono BLACK LAws.-A petition tc
the Legislature of Ohio has been put in
circulation in that State, by the annual
meeting of the Society of fFriends-those
steadiast friends Of the colored men, pray.
ing for The repeal of all the laws which
make civil distinctions between the white
and colored citizens Of the State. The
movement aims at the repeal Of those
disgraceiul statutes know as the Black
laws, though other good objects are con-
templated. Perhaps the time for achiev-
ing such a result has not yet arrived, but
that the good people of Ohio, and of all
other States, will see the day when their
unrighteous oppression of men on ac-
count of their color will appear to them
as unworthy and ungenerous as to insult
a fallen foe, or to chastse a wife, there
is no doubt. Oppression is as much a
mark Of meanness as Of wickedness.-
We certainly hope this benevolent i'm
pulse will not be in vain-N. T. EUan-
geHSt
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-12-07

ANEcDoTE OF DR.. BEEcnER.-Rev. DR..
Lyman Beecher, as he was going home one
night carrying volume of an enc ycIopedia
under his arm, saw small animal standing in
his path. The doctor knew that it was a
skunk, but very impru dently hurled the book
at him. Where upon the skunk opened his
battery with a return fire so well directed that
the doctor was glad TO retreat. When he ar
rived at home his friends could scarcely come
near him. His clothes were SO infected that
he was obliged to bury them. Some time af-
ter this, one of DIR. Beecher enemies publish
cd pamphlet, speaking very abusively Of him
" Why don't you publish a book, and put him
down at oncel" said one of his advisers. Z"
have learned BETTER" said the doctor " some
years ago I issued whole quarto volume
against a skunk, and got the worst of it.
never mean to try the experiment again"