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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-03-25
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HARPERs NEW MoNgHLY for March, is an ex-
cellent number. 1t opens with Rhodophus, a
new story by Jacob Abbot, which promises to be
one of great interest "My First Place." and
the OrnithClogist, are also tales of merit, and
with the usual variety of the entertaining and
useful, make up an offering for the month which
should be entirely satisfactory to the public.
"GEoeRAPIcAL AND HIsToRIcAL POEM ON
VERMONT, by Citizen of Washington County"
Here is a suscinct, clear, accurate, and, we had
almost said, completes Geographical description,
Civil history, and well drawn general character
OF Vermont and IFS inhabitants, in poem of 3Oe
lines, or n stanzas, the ideas of which are very
neatlyexpressed, and the subjects happily arrang
ed. We hardly know where, or how, child
could obtain fair knowledge of his own State
so easily, and one that he would be likely to re-
ain so long as by committing this little work t.
memory. 1t is one of those things that are bette
calculated to do good than to make a noise with
the public. 1t emanates, we believe, from
'Watsfield brain. At all events it is credit t
its author.
The CARPET BAe.-Scores of periodicals. de
voted to light literature, amusement, and satire
have been started in this country within tn
last ten years, but none of them have sustaine
themselves so well, or given promise of livin
so long as the Carpet Bag, which this week com
mences second volume, with prospects Of a
increased patronage. The first number of tn
new volume, IN token of the calling of the pro
prietorS and editors of the work, is compose
entirely of original articles written by gentle
men who either are or have been practical prin
ters-" Ps|
Tai DEMOCRATIC REvIEw.-We have re
ceived from the publishers, the January ane
February numbers of this Journal, which we
have read with much interest, the more, as the
work. under the conducting of the present pub
fishers, who came in with the year, give evil
dence, in the numbers before us, of making the
work something better than The mere hack 0
clique politicians it was under their predeces
sors. They lay on fearessly and vigorously
and seem to be doing something at the Augea
task before them. But in taking, as they pro
fess to d. Jefferson rs their guide, we hop
they will adopt his whole creed, not reject
part, "as the manner of some is" We profess
make Jefferson our guide, also, and the first
ticle of his creed, is the motto of our pape
but we take the whole of him, and have I
great opinion of the democracy of those wi
are afraid TO do likewise
UNCLE TOMS CABIN, or LIFE AMONG tt
LowLY, by Harriet Beecher Stow publish
by John P. Jewett & Co., Boston. 2 vols, 81
pages each. Price, $l,OO, paper covers, a
$50 in cambria.
This is unquestionabIy the most interesti
and powerful story ever written in illustration
+ the wrongs, the woes, and the crying evils
slavery. And it will yet be read, we predl
. at the fre.side of every cottage in the fir
j states, leaving scarcely on solitary apologist
human bondage among the whole Of them.
' sale al Balou g. Burnhams.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-03-25
the battle upon the grounds which are the most

the battle upon the grounds which are the most
apparent.
The main object of Constitutional Conven.
ton would7be division of'the State. Who
asks division of the State? The Southern
portion demand it, on the ground that thereby
they will escape the onerous taxation which is
now prostratng and running them. But they
do not desire division if two States will be made,
because they plainly perceive that such course
would increase instead of diminishing their bur-
dens The conclusion then follows, that they do
not desire division at all, because every man,
with The slightest penetration into political af
fairs, at once perceives that it is the height Of
folly to attempt to divide an organized State, in
order that one half of ii may return to its Terri
torlal condition. Independent of the abstract
lmPropriety of the proceeding, it would be i'm
possible to accomplish the passage of the meas
ure through Congress without revving the old
slavery quarrel in a new and more difficult if
not more dangerous, form than ever before. This
scheme, then, for the division of the State, for
the purpose of making one-haf of it territory, is
an lmpractcable one and as to the formation
Of two States, everybody understands that we
are not strong enough either in wealth or popu-
latlon for that.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-03-25

denial of the rights of neutrality and invioabiL-
ity guaranteed to the Helvetc Confederation by
the act of the Goth November, 1915. They as
sert in terms, which canlhardly be mistaken, the
intention Of the great poweTs to dictate to their
smaller neighbors condtionskol Ainternal govern,
nent based on theiflo%G ssystems and
convenience. If we kslnorheu'
these pretenslOns. extra9 Eera ii
able as they must be thong zen dls,
guised by the French govern fallea
upon to explain the policy it apPg
! although if such doctrines are a
unnoticed and unressted, they will'legd--l.2
to the destruction of the independence otasg
zerIand, but to a suspension of public ldYI
national freedom in all Of the weaker states
Europe.
They amount, in other terms to repe'tlotlll
the detestable maxims which led to the partition
of Poland, and, more recently, to the extinction
of the independence of Cracow, with this lmpor'
tant difference and aggravation-that heretofore
the voice of France has loudly protested against
such actions as gross infractions of the public
law of Europe, while she is now likely to be-
come a party TO a similar project.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-03-25

SLAvETRADE IN CUBA.-Letters from Cuba
of the Doth ult. make mention of the continued
importation of slaves, although General Concha
has the credit of doing all IN his power to sup
press the trade. On the 22d ult, $40 negroes
were landed at Siovia Morend, and cargo had
been landed nearly in sight of Moro Castle.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-03-25

TEACHERS INsTrTUTE.-Cha's G. Burnham
who is in the educational field, independent Of
legislative aid, is to hold Teachers Institute at
Cabot Upper village, commencing Monday goth
inst-5O cts. each, only, to be charged for tut
ton. Teachers are invited to attend, and be
there on the morning of the first day.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-03-25

HENRY CLAY's CANDIDATE FOR THE PREsI'
DNCy. The N y Express publishes private
letter addressed by Mr., Clay to one of his friends
in that city, on the subject of the Presidency,
in which he declares himself decidedly in favor
Of Fimore-on the ground that he has been
tried and found faithful"
So say you, Mr.. Foreman So say you all,
gentlemen9 The verdict of the shareholders is
for Mr. Fillmore.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-03-25

REMARKABLE YIELD FROM ONE KERNEL OF
CoRN.-Mr John Ayres, Of Berlin, raised last
year, from single kernel, ten ears of sound
corn, which he still keeps in his house, as well
he muy,tO show to the .ousioas. The corn is OF
the ordinary kind. --.'..---.----.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-03-25

The Fast Proclamation, which appears to-day
in our columns, and which is probably the last
official document we shall ever receive from the
same source, is one on which its author need
not feel ashamed, either as Christian or States.
man, to retire from public life
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-03-25

Thursday, the 9th day of April has been sc
lected as day for public fasting, humiliation
and prayer by the Governors of Massachusetts
and New Hampshire. In Connecticut. Friday
the 9th of April, has been set apart for the same
purpose.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-03-25

WHHW
s..s.ss, d'ey-+.~.~ '~-,s-s ~"=s=:.LASn
Dplic q, nearly all of which have; @ -
- seneci6sA BY the he's. - VII,
shile.the surplus fund already accu.
NV. cunts to over $1,000. Such success,
5inpauy, for the time, we will venture
to say, has been rarely, if ever, equalled by any
company'of the kind in this county, affording
the best Of all evidence OF the confidence which
the public repose in the company, and OF which
we believe 1t is entirely deserving.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-03-25

THE GREEN MOUNTAIN Mutual HEALTH
AsspcIAff0N--It is now only about three months
sine this cbmpanY went into onaration. and du-
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-21

zeal ! call upon the representatives Of the nso--
pie, to do their duty, TO the Commonwealth, and
their constituents. ! invoke the cordial co-oPe-
ration of men of all parties and occupations
gentlemen of the learned professions, enterpri-.
sing merchants, and industrious artisans. L call
upon the press, to lend us its mighty influence;
upon the old, to give us the benefit of their wise
counsels; on the young, to lend us their ardcr
and enthusiasm; and finally, sir, in behalf OF this
noble enterprise, invoke the potent innuehce =
of woman. call upon the mothers wlves' ana
daughters of Virginia, to encourage by their coun-
tenance and charming smiles, calling which
crowns the daily board with abundance, and
dif'uses peace, and happiness, and joy, around
the domestic fireside.
Attbe conclusion of Mr.. Newton's address,
Mr.. Patton rose and offered the following reso-
luton:
Resolved, That the thanks of this Convention
be rendered to Wioughby Newton, Esq., for
the interesting, instructive and practical adj
dress, with which he has favored us; and that
he be requested to furnish copy for publca-
ton.
This resolution was unanimously adopted af
ter which Mr.. Williams moved an adjourn
ment; but desire being expressed to hear adj
dresses from other gentlemen present, the mo-
tion was defeated. Messrs. Rives of Abe
marie, Ruffin, Gimer and t. J. Randolph, then
delivered brief but eloquent and appropriate adj
dresses. After which,
At half past nine, the Convention adjourned.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-21

A WELL PLAYED GAME-The manner by
which Major Kelly, one of the Cuban priso-
ners, contrived his liberation, is not generally
known. After his imprisonment he wrote sun
dry off hand letters to numerous eminent politi-
clans of the United States, and leaving them
where they would be found by the police, wal
ted the result, which proved to be his immedi-
ate release. His letter to Daniel Webster is u
rich specimen, and we subjoin it:
Castle de la Punta, Havana, Aug. 20, 81.
His Excellency Daniel Webster Secretary
of State, United States, Washington:-Dan,
Old Boy-Yo on will be surprised, l doubt not,
on receiving a letter from an old friend, and one
you have so often befriended, from this place;
but, as the old lady said when she cracked her
of kicking up deuced fuss generally about it.
When, in September of last year, partook Of
your chouder in Marshfield, little anticipated
that should be placed to-day in my present po-
sition. But It's all destiny. Who can tell to-day
what is going to befall him to morrow? Had
taken your advice, and accepted the mission to
the Barbary States, things would have been bet
ter. [, at least, would not be SO barbarously trea-
ted as | am in this prison, where they have not
left the first sign my head or face, of hair or
whiskers. Concha am inclined to think, is on
the whole, a good fellow; think if you were
to whisper a word to the Spanish Minister in
Washington, Caderon de la Barca, in my favor,
there may be still hopes of my release Re-
member me to our mutual friend, Hon. c. NJ.
Conrad, Secretary of War.
Yours, as ever, J. A. KELLEY.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-21

MR.. McGUFFEY'S LECTURE.


The Rev. Mr.. McGuffey delivered his lecture
on the Immortality Of the Soul, Thursday night
TO n crowded auditory, of ladies and gentlemen.
As we took no notes, we will not do the spea-
ker the injustice of attempting synopsis of his
remarks. 1t is scarcely necess airy to say that
the subject was handled with m arked ability.
But with due Difference to the Rev. and learned
gentleman, we must be permitted to express
our doubts whether the discussion of the ques-
ton of the Immortality of the Soul, on natural
evidence, is likely to be productive of much good.
The christian religion is the rock upon which
this sublime doctrine stands, and there we think
it should be permitted to rest. Why impose
upon our weak and erring faculties, the task of
demonstrating this dark and intricate problem,
when a messenger from above has solved it for
Us We cannot help regarding it as species
of grave trifing for christian philosopher of
the nineteenth century to abandon, in the dis
cussion of this topic, the high and impregnable
ground of divine revelation and to wander dark
ling through the metaphysical mazes which
1000 years ago perplexed the subtle disputants
of the Portico and Academy
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-21
CHILDHOOD.

BY J. G. SAKE.
With rosy cheeks, and merry dancing curls,
And eyes of tender light,
o, very beautiful are little girls,
And goodly to the sight.
Here comes groupto seek my lonely bower,
Ere waning autumn dies
How like the drops on dropping flower
Are smiles from gentle eyes
What beaming gladness in each fairy face
The while the elves advance,
Now speeding swiftly in geesome race,
Now whirling in the dance.
What heavenly rapture o er the spirit rolls.
When all the air along
Floats the sweet music of untainted souls
In bright unsullied song
The sacred nymphs that guard this sylvan ground
May sport unseen with these,
And joy to hear their ringing laugh resound
Among the clustering trees
With rosy cheeks and merry dancing curls,
And eyes Of tender light,
o, very beautiful are little girls,
And goodly to the sight
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-21

FAIR ON CHURCH HIILL.-The Ladies
connected with the congregation of the Third Presby-
terrain Church REV Mr. Dunnings will hold Fair for
its benefit in the Lecture of the Church. to
mance on Monday evening the 23d inst. They invite
the attention oftheir friends and the public variety
OF useful articles for ladies and children besides the
al collection of such will please the and fancy
oholce Coneconary and table of substantial refresh
te lS-4t "
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-21
CONSTANT EXERCISE

CONSTANT EXERCHSE.-Whe constant
exercise be used from any cause the occasiona
sal Vegetable Pills. is absolutely required Thus the
conduts of the blood the fountain of e kept free
from those impurities which would prevent its steady
current ministering health. Thus morbid humors are
prevented from becoming mixed with it. 1t is
which is thus assisted through the and outlets
which she has provided for herself Daily of these
pills will never be injurious because the longer they
are used the less is required produce operation
They the only medicine known which possess this
quality Reference can be given to some of our most
respectable citizens, whom they have cured OF const
tutonal costiveness.
For sale by NJ BRANCH,
fe 1s East Main St, cor. opposite Old Market
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-21
RAILROAD ACCIDENT

New YORK, February 19th.-Three persons
were killed yesterday on the Erie Railroad at
Deposit. While the passengers were dining,
the freight train ran into the passenger car at
full speed, instantly killing three persons, being
the only ones in the car. The names of the
killed are Miss Wisner, of Goshen, an Indian
girl, and an unknown man. A Mr.. Mooney
was badly injured.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-21
LATEST NEWS.
Transmitted by Magnetic Telegraph
FOR THE DAILY RICHMOND TINES.
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.
PROCEEDINGS OF FRIDAY.

WARRINGTON, Feb 70.
In SENATE, today Mr.. HUNTER presented the memo
rial of members of the Virginia Legislature arguing
that the Wheeling Bridge. known the Wheeling
and Belmont wire suspension Bridget is not obstuc-
ton to the navigation of the Ohio River and praying
its protection by Congress. Mr.. Hunter said it was
one of the most important commercial questions,
presented to the Senate. He moved the printing of the
memorial-which motion was concurred in and the me-
moral referred to the Committee the Judicial
ry.
Mr. Brodhead of Pennsy vania presented resolutions
of the Legislature of that State declaring the bridge
obstruction to navigation, and expressing determine
ton the part of the State persist in the suit against
the Judiciary would give the ect the grave consider
alton to which it is entitled.
The Private Calendar occupied the remainder If the
days sitting.
The HOUSE spent the day on the Private Calendar
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-21
BY ALEXANDER MOTT 81 co,
Noe Min street, opposite the city Hotel.

REGULAR SALE DAYS:
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS IL SATURDAYS.
4 n the above named days will sell at public auc-
mencing at half-past O'clock, variety of niscella-
neous goods, such as the following:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Wardrobes, Sideboards
Bureaus, Bedseads, Chairs OF every style and patterns
Hair and Shuck Mattresses, Dining, Tea, Toilet and
Gard Tables, Beds and Bedding &c.
ALSO-A large lotoF reasonable piece and cut Dry
Goods &c. with Clotk>. Cassimeres Sattinets, Vest
rngs, Flannels, bleached and unbleached; domestic
white and brown l. Linen, Table Covers, Oil Cloth do,
Hosiery. Crayats, Shirts and Drawers, &c.
CLOTHlNG, &c; A lso, large collection of sea.
sonabe ready made clothing. Boots and Shoes,
silk, wool and waterproof Hats, cloth and glazed
Caps Cutlery, and large assortment of Trunks, Va
lice and Carpet Bags, Masons Challenge Backing
riction Matches, tClocks and an endless varietyo
Perfumery and Fancy Goodsof every descriptisn.
NH l ALEX. MOTT g. CO.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-21

THE ExrnDIrioN TO JArAN.=-A Washing
ton Letter in the New York Express says
Commodore Perry wants about all the ma
rines in the Navy to go with him to JAPAN
and what few there are here at the marine bar
racks (raw recrllits) are drilled with the great
est industry to fit them for service The Com
modore, it is said, is not willing to take from
home such a squadron as he is going to have
upon such distant service, without marine
force strong enough to protect his ships from
mutiny now that the naval discipline is so low
and so lax, and the means of restraint so ineffi-
cient. Congress, understand, is to be pressed
to increase the marine corps, which really does
seem desirable, considering how much hereaf-
ter our Navy must operate upon the land"
THE 22nd IN WAsHrNGToN-A Waahing-
ton Letter says
1.-THE preparations for the Congressional cele-
bration ON the 22d of February going on
here how, with some animation. The celebra-
ton is to be held at Wizards Hotel next Satur-
day evening. The dining rooms of that estab-
lshment will be filled, it is said, with members
of Congress, and some few guests, and from
them undoubtedly, will come forth the usual
amount ofeloquence and patriotism. The cele-
braton it is believed, will be full and complete"
: INDIAN DfFFICULTIEs.-We learn from the
Tallahassee (Fa.) Sentinel of the Sd inst that
about three weeks previous Capt. Aaron Jerni
gan, of Orange county, while out hunting with
some five or six neighbors, came upona party of
Indians about 80 miles southeast of Fort Gatlin be-
tween Sweet Orange Lake and the head waters of
the va ha hatchie; beyond their limits, and doubt
less on marauding excursion. They had with
them drove of one hundred and twenty hogs.
-Four of the Indians were killed and their plum
der secured. The restfed. The Indians were
supposed to belong to Halpattie sband, (outlaws)
and from Capt. Jernigan's representations, keep
up constant plundering and thieving about the
settlements. The Sentinel learns from anoth
er source that Bowegs was lately in at one of
the posts in Hillsborough, soliciting aid to keep
these outlaws within the limits, thing which
he confessed he could not do.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-21

ARREST OF MAIL DEPREDAroR.-A spe-
cial agent of the Post Office Department on
Thursday arrested VIM. H. Harris, late assis-
tant postmaster at Hainesville, Berkeley county,
Virginia, on suspicion of having committed
sundry depredations during the last fall particu-
larly, on letters mailed to and from Williams
port, Maryland. Previous to his being lodged
in Jail at Martinsburg, Virginia, it appears he
confessed his guilt
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-21

An arrival to-day brings later from the Rio
Grande. Carvaia was making attack upon Mata-
moras Great alarm had been caused among the inha-
bitants The and children fled the river
to Brownsville for safety. General AVOIDS, command
ing the Governments troops rapidly fortifying po-
ston outside the city of Matamoras A Mexican stea-
mer with reinorcements and ammunition had made an
unsuccessful attempt to ascend the Rio Grande. She
was forced to return and put to sea.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-21
THIS DAY
BY WELLINGTON GoDDIN.
1--WE SMALL TENEmENTs ON

IL STREET, SOUTH SIDE OF THE BASIN. FOR.
SALE AT AOCTlON-Wilb be sold on SATURDAY
AFTERNOON, the 21st February 1852 upon the
premises, commencing at O'Clock, two small framed
tenements, on the east line of 10th street between
Byrd and Canal Streets composite to Mills Factory each
OF which rents for Ss4 per annum. Terms-4 months
credit for approved endorsed negotiable paper interest
added-the purchaser to pay the for the present
year w. GODDIN Auct
fe l9-dtds
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-21

ANNIvERsARY OF THE BIRTH OF WASHING
ToN-HoN. Daniel Webster left Washington
Thursday evening, on his way to New York,
where he is to deliver an address before the His
torical Society, on Monday evening next, on the
occasion of the celebration of the anniversary
OF Washingtons Birthday. On his arrival, he
will be waited upon by joint committee of the
Councils of the city, who will tender him the
use Of the Governors Room in the city Hall,
for the purpose of receiving the citizens of New
York.
Mr.. Stephens, the distinguished Represen-
tative in Congress from Georgia, has consented
we Observe to speak at the Maryland Institute
Hall, in Baltimore, on Monday evening, upon
the occasion of the celebration of the Anniver-
sary of the Birth of Washington.
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Sailing of Steamers.

New YORK, Feb. 20-The Ell Dorado and Daniel
Webster about to sail for Chagres and San Juan will
take aboard 1000 passengers.
The Pacific which sails tomorrow for Liverpool will
take out one million of specie on freight
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-02-21
Senator from v7ississippi,

WASHINGTON, Feb 20.
Information has been received here of the election of
Walker Brooke, U. S. Senator succeed Mr. Foote,
by the Mississippi Legislature