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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-11

ITO THE LADIES "A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, OF UN
i doubted character and probability 10
his situation IN lite and en'erg the nestle circle de is Of
mechanics and traders If the city from no produce
als Of great weight respectable young or
young wcow with childen possessed
reputation and weat DESTROYS Of ia
life pleas state the Time pce where interview may
b had BY addressing letter Box 2s lower Post and
will he promptly attended to He would
tn patent right of valuable Invention aud nothing soud 10
left undone on h's prt tn make such lady Apply.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-11

BOARD WANTED-A LADY DESIRES BOARD FOR
ID the winter small private family, there are no
boarders. Address o o.. at this Off with real name
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27
L. DAVENPORT.

The following communication contains some very
just and pointed remarks on the inconsistency Of
protesting to be opposed to the existing war with
Mexico, and at the same time voting supplies to
carry it on. We hope the sentiments advanced by
the writer will be thoroughly digested by the read
ers of the Voice, and that these sentiments may suf-
icenty pervade Congress to put stop, and that eff
fectualy, to this dshonorable and wholesale slaug
ter Of human beings. The honor and interests of
this country demand thorough sitting of this mat
ter, and we hope it will be had The signs in Con-
gress are indicative of good.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27
For the Voice of Freedom.
TIL + MEXICAN WAR.

Mr.. EDIroR:-I have all along been astoniShed
that the editors of the wing press should have been
so mild on this subject, and greved at the course
adopted by the minority in Congress.
Aside from the wickedness of plunging volunta-
rily into war for conquest merely, and setting man
to butcherng man, look upon the moral effects of
the declarations of the executive, and most of both
parties in Congress as being very pcrncious.
In moral point of view, it was bad enough to
riolate the pledge Of this nation, as given by Presi
dent TYLER that, eve will leave the subject of
boundary to amicable negotiation" for our execu-
tive to, (withn one Year, take military possession
Of territory them and for a long time occupied by
McXicans.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27
roll on,
Nor mind its idle whirl."

THE LAKE.-Our beautiful lake shows no
present disposition to protect herself with the
"icy shield" of our ancient friend, the Is
isnder but remains open and tree. The
little dismayed by the sudden disappearance
Of Captain Chapman before the rigorous ele-
ments, and had begun to think Of the natural
consequences Of an inglorious retreat But
we have since been credibly informed that
the Company deemed a farther controversy
with the spunky John Gilpin rather too much
of forlorn hope, and drew off gracefully,
and gave Captain Jones the widest possible
berth Captain Jones has the Lake all to
himself, and means to keep open the commu-
nicaton between Burlington and Port Kent
just as long as he pleases, ice or no ice
Darlington Free Press, 14M.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27
Daristp.

Shoreham, January II, 1913.

LEGAL ANECboTE.-The N. Y. Spirit o.
the times tells the following,
Recently, while attending Court held in
J. county, where Judge S. presided, very
plain question of law was presented for the
decision of the Court. 1t was argued elabo.
rately by the counsel on the wrong side, and
when the opposite attorney, Ga real Paddy
who had just waded through Blackstone and
Gritty, so as to enable him toobtan license)
rose to reply, but he was stopped by his hon
or, who informed him that his opinion was
made up against him, and that he would have
no farther argument Paddy laid his hand
slowly upon a volume of Blackstone, and
opened it where the leaf was carefully turned
down, and commenced reading the law di-
rectly in conflict with the opinion of the
Court.
Stop, sir" cried the Judge. al have de,
cided the case, and my mind is no longer
open to conviction, nor will l have any fur
Their argument in the case.
ooh" said the lawyer, 81 did not intend
to argue the point, nor did | expect to con-
vince your honor-I only wanted to show
the Court and Bar, what fool Blackstone
was"
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27

A TooTH DISCHARGED FROM THE EAR.
The London Lancet for Decemberhas a
letter from DR.. Coates, giving an account of
the case of an old man, whom he found suf.
fering with severe pain in one side of the
face and head; which were highly intiamed
and swollen. lamentations, poultices, &C.,
were applied for two or three days without
avail. One night Il fit of sneezing forced out
of the ear, which had discharged pus, Il piece
of bone that proved to be one Of the wisdom
teeth of the upper jaw After that he soon
recovered.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27
For the Voice Of Freedom.
INJUSTICE AND INEQUALITY OF THE PRES
ENT SOCIAL SYSTEM CONTINUED.

A'A'''
ENT SOCIAL SYSTEM CONTINUED.
PITrsFoED, Dec 30, 1917
The causes of poverty may be distinguished into
two classes, proximate and remote. The imnled-
ate or proximato causes are various, such rs eX-
travagance in expenses, idlcness misfortune cXtor
ton Of capital Or capitalists, want Of prudence and
economy, or wa5tefuness and the like. But Ill, or
any of these causes would be insufficient to produce
absolute restitution, were it not for the remote
or primary cause of unskiful or unjust legislation.
This l apprehend is the real cause Of most Of the
poverty which exists. Much of our legislation is
based on wrong principle, or disregard of individ-
nal or natural right. 1t is the natural right ofeverv
person to act freely to make inclination the rule of
action, SO far in doing the rights of others may
be secure or iuvolate This right has been prac-
ticaly overlooked, by Legislators, or dsregared in
a number of instances. Among the instances may
be mentioned, 1st, the manner in which abor-saving
machinery has been introduced. This practical
violation of the rights of the laborng or producing
classes. If o road or canal to accommodate the
public passes through rich mans farm, appraisers
paid for them to the last copper But when a labor
saving machine is patented to benefit the public,
and whose Introduction deprives thousands of their
accustomed means Of subsistence, whoever heard Of
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27

The steamer % Saranac," Capt. Chapman
arrived at our wharf on the LIST inst. with a
large party of ladies and gentlemen on a
pleasure excursion. The boat was tastefuIly
decorated with flags and evergreens--the
weather was at "summer heat "-relreSll-
ments were abundant-and the presence of
seventy of the fair of Burlington rendered it
a most pleasant, though novel, "new years
ride"
The Saranac made her last trip to this port
on the 5th inst P'attsbvrgh Rep,
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27
"In such society as this,
NY willing soul would stay,


1t helps me in my Christian course car
not 90 on alone. II | am alone, become
weary. If am alone, faint. If am alone
l sleep, or adversalies draw me aside and
lose my path. In the prayer-meeting, faint
ness and WEAKNESS depart and, with CON-
panions and friends, l go onward, onward
Each one l attend, brings me nearer my
home.
1t brightens my graces. knowledge is in
creased. Here l learn better than even from
the pulpit, the state of the church, the feel
lngs OF the brethren, their atiXiety for SIN
ner8; my repentance is deepened, faith
strengthened, hope revived, charity expan-
ded. The humble confession of an erring
brother; the perhaps homel y, yet faithful eX-
hortation of one who bears Christ in his
heart; the related experience of one just
born of God, burnish all my armour, and |
come down, like Moses, shining from the
mount.
1t increases my usefulness. What do you
more than others? say the world, when
buke them. l cannot pray for them. | am
a stumbling-Olock over which they fall and
perish. When | attend, encourage others.
My example breaches to sinners and worldly
professors. 1t cheers my minister bear
the character of a consistent Christian, and
may be one among others to draw down the
influences Of the Holy Spirit,
1t secures me happiness. If stay away,
am not happy; not happy in myself, for my
conscience reproyes me not happy in the
brethren, for they condemn me not happy
in Christ, for he forsakes me. l 90 to the
prayer-meeting, and he is there. find Him
whom my soul loveth. And there is revived
g the blessedness knew
When first sought the Lord"
And when at parting, we sing
Around thy throne, grant We may meet,
And give us but the lowest seat;
Wen shout thy praise, and join the song
OF the triumphant holy throng"
it closely allies me to heaven. feel that to-
morrow, or next day, shall be there. be-
come more active in duty, care less for the
world, bid earth
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27
THE UNSOLD LANDS.
BY DUdANNE,


The United States claim to own more tina
10000, 900 acres Of unsettled lands Scnate D0t
,ent iC6, 29tb Congress Isl Session.
A billion Of acres Of unsold land
Are lying in grevous dearth;
And million. Of men in the image of God
Are starving all over the Earth
o. tell HE yo sons Of America
How much mems souls are worth
Ten hundred millions Of acres good,
That never knew spade nor plough
And million Of souls in our goodly land,
Are pining in want row:
And orphans are crying for bread this day,
And widows in misery bow
To whom do these acres Of land belong?
And why do they thrftlcss lie?
And why is the widow = lam mt unhcard?
And stihed the orphans cry?
And why are the poorhousc and prison full
And the gallows-tree built high?
Those millions of acres belong to man
And his claim is that he needs
And his title IS signed by the hand Of God
Our God who the raven feeds
And the starving soul Of each famished man,
At the throne of justice ploads!
Ye may not heed it We naughty men,
Whose hearts as rock are cold
But the time pW come when the fiat Of God,
In thunder shall be told
For the voice of the great AN hath sa;d
That "the land shall not be sold.'
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27

AMoNKEY's FUN.-A monkey, tied to a
stake, was robbed by the Grows (in the West
Indies) of his food, and he conceived the fol-
lowing plan of furnishing the thieves. He
feigned death, and lay perfectly motionless
on the ground near to his stake. The birds
approached by degrees, and got near enough
to steal his food, which he allowed them to
do This he repeated several times, till they
became SO bold as to come within reach of
his claws. He calculated his distance and
laid hold Of one of them. Death was not his
plan of punishment. He was more refined
in his cruelty. He pluckcd every feather
out Of the bird, and then let him 90 and show
himself to his companions. He made a man
Of him, according to the ancient definition of
a clipped without feathers" illustrations Of
Instinct
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27

FIRE AT LANCASTER We regret to learn
that on the Sth inst, the bookstore of James
NJ. Rix, Esq. (editor and publisher Of the
Coos County Democrat, Lancaster, N. H)
was destroyed by fire, together With large
stock of books and stationery, and all the re-
cords of the court for Coos county, IS were
also the books and papers of Mr.. Rix. Not
a scrawl of the records of the court was saved.
The building and stock was partially insur-
ed,-NOrH Star.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27

PosToFFIcE RoBBERY-A young man
named Charles E. Leighton has been arrested
in Bangor, charged with robbing the Post
office. Drafts were found in his possession to
the amount of 52400, and he subsequently
confessed that he had taken various letters
from the post office boxes, one of which con-
tanned between two and three hundred dol
lars, A portion of these letters were subse
quently found.-BOS Mail.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27
NUMBER so.
NEw-YoRK, Jan. ~,

The steamers Jewess and Wocott wero
burnt up at Baltimore on Tuesday night,
Two schooners were burnt at the same tine.
The Wolcott was insured for $4,000; there
was no insurance on the Jewess. The jew
ess belonged to the new Chesapeak line, and
was just starting with the Southern mail
Boston Wing.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27
Il 4 { / r H..
For the Voice OF Freedom.
CONTENT.
III Il. LAID SPENCER.

Would'ss t,,ou The sacred fountain know
From whence all earthly pleasures flow?
And wouId'st thou taste its waters clear,
TAntall thy griefs may disappear
That pain and care may quickly fade,
And leave not cen one dark ming shade ?
Wouldbt thou bid adieu to all
The grief5 that to thy lot may fall
And would'St thou true refuge gain
From all the myrnidons of pain?
Be content and murinur not,
Whatever 10 thy earthly let
Love all around--all faults forgive
At peace with all thy ucigAbor' I've.
This the fount-the fountain puro-
Drink-the remedy is sure.
u.
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two hundred acres, and if he succeeds in getting it
and locating upon it, we presume he would not
much like to have another man venture to occupy
the same lot. In one sense, compusion is necessa-
ry to a healthy existence and we do not expect to
be out of its way SO long as we live.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27
From the N. Y. Evangelist.
1T DOES ME GOOD TO ATTEND THE PRAY
ER-MLETING:

1t attaches me to the brethren. In long
absence become alienated. Sympathy ceas-
es. When l attend, see in them the image
of my Savior. Their prayers, their exhorta-
lions, their songs win, melt, and bind my
heart
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27

The new stock of the Fall River Line is being
taken up freely. In May the magnificent steamer
Empire State, Still more costly than the Bay State,
will be put on this line.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-01-27

\ severe shock of an earthquake was ex-
porienced at St. Jago, Cuba, on the 10th Of
December.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-03

The TYRANNY OF THE QUARTER DECK
A correspondent, Of the n. Y. Tribune relates
the following:
A" A fact has come To my knowledge of the
most outrageous treatment of free citizen Of
the United States out on the coast of California.
An honest frugal lrshman had served the Uni
ted States four years as marine. lie had
saved about $500 at the expiration of his en-
listment, with which he wished to see and COM
fort his wife and family, from whom he had
been long separated. lie requested to be per-
mited to go ON shore. In place of this how
ever, he was ordered into irons and put in the
'brigg.' Still insisting on his right To go on
shore, he was ordered up to strip lie refused.
lie was forcibly stripped and ANONYMOUSLY
hoggcI. lie was logged by order Of fCommo-
dore Bddle, more than a fortnight after the
term of his enlistment, had expired"
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-03

I.rGIsLArIvE SPoRrs.-The Tennessee
House of Assembly recently was the scene OF
another kind of row than is usual in Legsla-
tive bodies One member, Mr.. Williams,
assaulted another, Mr.. Whitesdcs, on the floor
with billet of wood Mr.. w replied with
his fists the warmth of the debate was promot-
ed by hourishes from bowie knives and pistols,
when the bellgerents were separated. Very
interesting to their constituents.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-03

I To CUT GLASS WITH PIECE of IRON
Draw with pencil on paper. any pattern TO
which you would have the glass conform; place
the pattern under the glass holding both togeth-
er in the left hand (ior the glass must not rest
on any plane suriacc) then take common
spike or some similar piece of iron, heat the
point of il to rcdness, and apply II to the edge
of the glass; draw the iron slowly forward ana
the edge of the glass will immediately crack
continue moving the iron slowly overihe glass
tracing the pattern. and the chlnk III lhe glass
will follow at the distance of about halfan inch,
in every direction according tn the motion Of the
iron. II NAV sometimes bc found requisite, how
ever, especially IN forming corners, to apply
wet finger To the opposite side of the glass. -
Tumblers and other glasses may be cut or dl-
vidcd very ianciiully hy similar means. The
iron must be- reheaied rs often as the creNice N
the glass ceases la follow .--S"hhJic hohdn'c
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-03

Dates have been received from New
Orleans 10 the 18th instant
The Steamer Orleans has arrived, bringing
dates from Vera Cruze tOthe nth inst.
The loss by the attack upon Col. Miles
train falls principally upon merchan,s-one
English house losing ff,y-four thousand dol
lars.
The French and Spanish merchants rcco-
vered their goods by paying for them smartly.
Gen. Scott has issued orders assessing the
States of Mexico, now, or to be- occupied by
our troops, an annual War tax of three mil
lions of dollars for the support of the army.
There is nothing come to hand indicative of
peace.
Padre Jaurau,a has advanced with his Gucr-
lllas within eight miles of the Capital.
A detachment of dragons pursued him.
II is rumored that Col. Withcrs' command
for Real del Monte has been cut of.
The rumor is not confirmed
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-03

H. A maiden lady not remarkable for elth-
ct youth, beauty, or good temper, asked the
advice of ncighbor as To how she could get
rid ola troublesome, suiior "Oh. marry
him. was the advice. " Nay, had rather scc
him hanged first" " No, madam, marry hun
a. I said To you. and assure You II will not
|. h lone before he hangs him .clf
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-03

UP" negro bought hat, and upon 90
ing out into the rain was observed TO take II
oil his heal and try to keep II from the wet
and on being asked why h" did ~, answered
Sc II't minc-hcad m1ss7s'
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-03

/ ALBERT GALLATIS.-Albcrt Gallatn is now
in his e6h year. He reached this country
when barely of mans estate in 1850, and I'M
medatcly jOlned and contributed 10 the support
Of a volunteer company IN the Revolutionary
war. Our independence achieved, he was ap-
pointed Professor in Harvard University, but
subsequently removed to this State which he
represented in the Legislature and Congress,
and was elected to the Inted States Senate,
but declared ineligible, as he only became a
citizen in 1855. From Congress hc was trans
icrred to the Cabinet of Thomas Jefferson in
1901, and remained his Treasury head and
bosom friend during the entire eight years of
the lncumbency of " the father of democracy"
James Madison succeeding, still retained his
services, until in the second term the commits
sion of Ghcnt was decided upon, when Mr..
Galatin resigned, and negotiated the treaty OF
peace in conjunction with Henry Clay and
John Quincy Adams. Upon his return, Mr..
Madison appointed him Minister to France,
where he remained during nearly the entire
two terms of the Presidency of James Munroe.
Upon his return further honors We're showered
upon him, and he was nominated as the can
ddatc for Wee President on the same ticket
with Mr.. Crawford. as President as the regular
democratic republican nominees. During the
Presidency of John Quincy Adams he was sent
Minister to England, and on his return retired
10 private llic.-NOrM AmcTicdn.
THE Power OF CHRIsTIANITY.-A me
chanic in London, who rented a room very
near the Orphan Working School, was UNI
happily determined lnfdcl--a disciple of the
notorious Garlic, and one who could confound
a. al 4
tries on religion This man said to an indiy-
idual not long sine, ,--' | did, this morning,
what have not done for a long time before
| wept." Wcpt,' SAID his friend what
occasioncd yon to weep -" Why replied
the mfdcl mechanic, d" wcpt on seeing the
children of the Orphan Working School pass
and IT occurred To me, that if religion had done
nothing more, the introduction ofthcse mnc-
ty-iour orphans into respectable and honorabl,
situations in life was enough
"WuNr IT COSTs The existing military
and naval force ofGrcat Britain costs $50, 900,
600 year.
: We find the above little paragraph paradeC
in the papers as a kind OF lamcnta,lon over In,
burden sustained by Great Britain to MAINTAIN
her immense monarchlc army and navy.
Query whether the existing military an,
naval force of the United States bc not, al TIN
very moment costing very nearly or quite tul
as much Aud query second as the uNHg th
aforesaid fore. for purposes of conquest ha
accumulated on Great Britain a national debt Il
El ,OOO, ,OOO, 900, whether the using ot on
force for the same purpose will not ultinatel
make US acquainted with a similar blessing =
NOriA American.
7 o." The House of Assembly Michigan ha,
passed bill changing the name Of the net
/ canttol oI tho State Ia Dk,e,uo " uhtcb n
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-03

PAINFUL AccIDENT.-On Thursday night
the house of Mr.. Thomas Franklin, of Old
Point, Va, was entirely consumed by fire,
and two of his children, little girl about six
and a boy about four years of age, perished in
the flames Mr.. Franklin succeeded in rescu-
ing his wife and youngest child by desperate
effort, and dslocated his thigh in fruitless en-
dcavor to save the others.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-03

MURDER. A. Mr.. Matthews was murdered at
St. Louis on the night of the 10Th ult. by his
brother-in-law, named Baldwin, who is %
years ofagc. The latter fled west, was cap
tured at Jefferson City, and taken back to 81.
Louis lie conf, ssed the deed, and says he
committed the crime for $500 and a watch
belonging to the murdered man.
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-03

DEATH FROM STARvATIoS.-Thc Philadel-
phia Inquirer states that no less than three
deaths occurred in the district of Moyamenslng
few days since from actual want and starvation.
The first was that of colored woman, named
Jane Dennis, residing in Bragg's Alley; the
second, another colored person, living III Baker
street and the third, colored woman, named
Mary Brown, living in a cellar in Stranahan' S
Court. The lest case was most distressing
one to view the jury at once rendered q verdict
of" death from starvation
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-03

WnALISG IN LoSG-IsLAsD SoUND.-Sevcr.
sl whales were seen of I.ong-lsland last week
and one was killed near Southampton on Thurs
day, but his caPtors were Obliged to Gu, from
him, nigh, coming oa,
Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-03

TIE New LOAN BILL.-The loan bill, re-
ported into the House of Representatives on
within year from its passage to borrow the
sum of SIS, SOC, 900, at six per cent, interest,
payable quarterly or semi-annually, and the
loan to be reimbursable in twenty years. No
part of the stock is to be sold below para
tenth part Of one per cent. (Sl8, ,5Oo) is allowed
to agents who negotiate the loan, and for print
ing and other expenses, and the Secretary of
the Treasury is directed in his next report to
Congress to state the amount borrowed, OF
whom, on what terms, and what proposals
have been rejected. The money received for
custom duties is pledged for the payment OF
the interest, and the redemption of the stock.