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Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

HIGHER LAW FROM VIRGINIA. Extract from a speech
Of Hon. James BARBOUR on bill for a6oiShing impris-
Onment for debt Delivered in The Senate Of the United
States, FEB. II, 1924 -"The question presented fol
decision is simply this, Is it right punish by imprson-
ment, the honest but insoyent creditor grant YOUTH
power but deny you the moral right. do not mean t.
cucumber the discussion with any constitutional question
High CONSTITUTION is, appeal 10 al authoritt
still HIGHER-to the patent held by directly from his
God, by which his liberty and the right to its enjoyment
guaranteed 1t existed before constitutions or sociee.
themselves. The image impressed upon him at his birth
the sign of the covenant and should have been the
shield against its violation, and of the same sort
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

n HedrtleSS .Murderer.-A letter from AIacki,ae Of
Sd March, states that 0. I. ouson of Grand Ira erse
Michigan, had murdered one of his sisters children He
had tortured the child for several days previous With
hot iron had kept his wife locked up for some time and
fed his own children with raw corn the ear, one ar
day being the allowance to each lie went into the woods
one morning, forgetting to lock up his family as usual
when they escaped and gave the alarm Pursuit was i'm
mediatey commenced, and hopes entertained that
the villain would be captured.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

Uebsier's Electromagnetic learn from the Farmer's
Cabinet of Amherst n IT., that Hon Charles G. Atherto
has given considerable to the Door of that to.a
presented all the school districts with copy
of Webster's royal quarto Dictionary.
If other gentlemen of abundant in other states
would emulate the audabe example of Hon Mr. Anterior
by presenting to every school district in New England
copy of Websters Unabridged Dictionary which has be-
the standard in Europe and America the rising ge-
Grafton would have abundant to prefix the title
Honorable to the name of each such donor, and each
could it through life with consciousness that such
title was not misappied-BOstoa Real Estate 4drcrhs-
err, .ApriL 2, 1858.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

INFORMATION WANTED-of the whereabout of the fol-
lowing persons, viz Mrs Mary Stevens and Eliza Yenl-
mems, daughters of Mrs Jemima Yemmens who married
Obadiah Lake. They resided in Vermont about 80 years
since and are between forty and fifty years of age Yer
mont papers please copy CHARLOTTE LAKE
South West Oswego, n Y.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

A New MoNTHLY.-Dr. Bailey, the editor of the Ma
tionai Era of Washington has issued his prospectus of
a monthly, to be entitled, "Facts for the PEOPLE,"
the publication to commence the first of June.
It is designed says the prospects, for preservation
document for reference, for general circulation as
free democratic missionary, especially among those not
yet familiar with the ant-slavery movement 1t Will be
composed principally of articles from thu National Era
adapted particularly to the purpose nand Each num-
Der will contain eight pages, printed good paper,
of the size of the Congressional Globe in quarto form
suitable for binding 1t will be furnished ahe following
rates, by the year, twelve numbers constituting volume:
copies for ST. 20 copies for 81 and LOG copies for
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

On Saturday the 10Th March, meeting of the orgina-
of the ''Women of highlands Address Slavery
the Women of America was held at Stafford House, the
Duchess of Sutherland presdng about forty ladies
present report read, stating that the number of
signatures the address 502, S48, including
few from Paris Jerusalem and elsewhere, and that Mrs
Stowe had undertaken to give it the greatest publicity in
the United States The address is illuminated veum
and the signatures bound in % folio volumes and placed
OH view at the Caledenian Hotel, London Tribune.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

GooD Cow.-Mr Henry stebbns of CRANKY Ms, as
stated by the Springfield Republican, has COW which,
from Feb u 1882 70 Feb ~ 1885, made Ala pounds of
butter This at 20 cts lbthe average price at which
it was sold-amounted to $500 Besides this the COW
furnished all the milk used by the family She is ten
years old of native breed with tncture Of the Durham
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

CONNECTICUT ELEcrToE-The vote for Governor, at the
recent election, is as follows Seymour democrat S0,8l4;
Duton, whg, 20, TAO; Gillette, free soil, $780, Major
fly for Seymour ALL 1908 The Senate stands Dem
ocrats TO- Wings g. House of Representatives, Demo-
Gratis and Free Sellers. 49, Wings A. The Legislature
is claimed by both sides of the Maine law question
Hartford Municipal ElsctiOn.---Last week. for the
first time believe, the City of Hartford elected De-
mocratic MayofCwm. ]. Hammersly. The Wings have
a majority of two in the Common Council.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

The Committee of the New York Legislature charged
with the Investigation of the Canal frauds have present.
ed resolution unanimously mpeachng John c. Mather,
the Canal Commissioner. The Committee consisted of
Democrats and Wings. The House thereupon adopted
resolution to proceed forthwith in the impeachment of
said funetonary, and notified the Senate Of the same
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20
Worlds Temperonce convcvt,o,

The undersigned, in concurrence with resolution Of
the Massachusetts, Temperance Conventions respectfully
invite the friends of Temperance in each State and in
Canada to appoint person persons meet in the
City of New York; Thursday the 10Th Of May next at
A. NJ TO make arrangements for the holding u great
Temperance Convention in said city, during tile Words
Fair Place of meeting will be duly notified. All com
municatons relative to such Convention may be address
ed to Rev Z. w. jackson, Philadelphia
(Sgned r. II. Walworth Of N. Y, Neal Dow Of Me-
T. w. Higgnson of Mass, and number Of others.)
New York, April G, 1858. (3w2O
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

case of bigamy recently tried in South Carolina,
in which the court had occasion to state that there vas no
law in South Carolina prescribing marriage cetertS
-''lf Mr. A. and Miss b. jump BROOM the 6rmer
saying Il take this woman to be my welded Wife and
the latter, take this man to be my welded husband
and go to housekeeping, they legally married and
have entered into bond of union which cannot b. an
nulled so long as they both do liyo.n
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

The Director of the Mint at Philadelphia has given no.
ce that the coinage of three cent pieces and their dstr
button at the expense of the Mint has been discontinued
with the view to more active employment in manulc
turing new silver coin. Over thrtysix million three cent
pieces have been coined There nearly two mil.
lions of dollars in silver at the mint which is now busiy
engaged in coming it into quarters dimes and haf-dmes
large number of which are to go to California.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

SHOWER OF BRIMsToNE-At and about New Brighton
Beaver county, Pa, Saturday morning, March Goth,
between and o'clock, they had shower of rain which
brought with it considerable quantities of -four of sulphur
or birthstone That it genuine sulphur was indicated
by its odor and the readiness with which igned The
source of this phenomenon question for scientific en-
qury. The Cincinnati Nonpareil notices similar
shower in that city Friday night the 25tb and adds
son Saturday morning a substance was seen in the
streets; and in the cutters plainly dscoyerable till
evening chemist gathered quantity of it together,
analysed it, and found il to be pure sulphur The phe
uemenon, we understand, extended over a considerable
extent of country Dispatch.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20
The National Government and woman's Sphere.

In the reported proceedings of the Senate at Wash
inpton we find that ''the nomination Of Widow Der
nard for Post Mistress at West Point, sent in ant
confirmed at once"
We would suggest to the directors to women fill
ling civil Offices, that they memorabilia the Nationa
Administration, and have the "Widow Bernard ant
the other one hundred and twenty-five Post Mistresse:
turned out directly before they are unsexed--and en-
rchcd by comfortable salary. They should at leas
inquire who rocks Widow Demands babies, now that
she is earning bread os them in post Office, instead
of neighbours cellar kitchen, trasdng at fffy ctnt
a dan
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

Miss Sarah Pratt married to Charles H. Atkins at
Nedford Mass the 22d ult Soon after the marriage
the officiating clergyman in behalf of many members Of
the I'd Cong Church and Society of Medfrd presented
the bride with beautiful set of silver plate as token
Of regard and for her musical services
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

A NeW Feature in the history Of Uncle Toms Cabin.
The Coporeurs in France state that the people, when
presented with the Bible, ask them elf their Bible
the same Uncle Toms ?" And when assured that il
is, they purchase at once
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

Annual Meeting Of The Ohio Woman's Rights 4sso-
eiation-fhe first annual meeting of this Association will
be held at Rayenna Portage county, on Wednesday May
10Th, at 10 A. NJ, and continue in session two dnys
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

"THE UNA" is the title of paper ''devoted to the
elevation Of woman Mrs Paulina w. Davis is the edi-
tor and proprietor and is published monthly at Prov
dence r. The editor says, in her prospectus that her
'purpose is to speak clear, words of truth and
soberness and "to discuss the rights, sphere duty and
destiny of woman fully and fearlessy, with the aim o
secure the highest good of a' The paper is published
in quarto form, very handsomely printed by Messrs
Sayles Miller Simmons, and exhibits taste and talent
in its editorial department We wish it success and be-
ieve it may be the of doing much good in cause
which some people quite too prone to rdcuc LINN
Bau Slate.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

~ We had treat, not long snce-some grapes of last
years growth-a present from kind friends Mr. and
Mrs Charles S. Houghton of Putney The public may
like to learn of Mr. H., who is successful cutvator of
fruits, how he keeps them so fresh and nice
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

We caution readers not to overlook the advertise
ment of VIM p Tenny Co. They keep most splen-
did and valuable assortment of Carpets, and for prices
we have found them the agreeable of the Merchant
Princes of Boston.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

rs Vice President King after tarryng several days at
Mobile, went up the river to his home, on Sunday last
He is said to be sinking slowly and that no hope enter
tanned of his recovery.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

Promising young tip the flashing decanters. Well
we must toll on consoed and cheered with the fact that
none tell what his feeble blows may accomplish. l
have somewhere read heard of castle, which stood
rocky height, beneath which on side flowed rapid
stream. Across the current foo-bridge which led
to the only winding path up the summit Right that
narrow bridge placed massive rock, poised that
small force could roll it down upon approaching foe.
The enemy came, and suddenly advancing single file
the stream startled the old castelar, above him. Strong
hands were soon against the rock it moved but did not
fall little boy playing near, the peril, ran, and
adding his babyhand sent the ponderous granite upon
the invaders, crushing its way through living and
the way; and the castle saved In the siege
of the baste of intemperance who knows whether the
balance of viewess power shall be in your hand in EN-
mas, miss Brown the junior Editor) child's
who will push the struggle around graves '-Cort
Cdyugd Chief.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

Messrs Fisher Haven have admirably selected as
sorment Of house furnishing and dress goods Every
thing of excellent quality and in charming taste for 'ht
ladies'" See advertisement.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

THE WOMEN I FIELD.-The Massillon News tells
story Of queer transaction which occurred at Ashland
Ohio, the LIST ult. The citizens had been petoning
the council for the enactment of ordinance prohibit
the sale of liquor and Monday the 28th u the
ell defeated the On Tuesday evening" thr-
ty of the respectable ladies of the place. supported
by a few gentlemen, assembled, and after organizing
marched the grocery kept by Anthony Jacobs and
requested him discontinue the sale of liquor and the
of bagatele board which they claimed running
the youth and enticng of the married from
their business Upon his refusal the ladies chopped the
bagaelle table into pieces, and poured out his liquors
Resuming their line of march, they next visited tavern
and another grocery both of which surrendered They
charged upon Smother Younkers, who, armed with
poker vigorously resisted their ASSAULT but overpow-
cred by numbers, forced to submit and witness the
destruction of her whole stock of liquors Every
hole in the place visited in this manner and the
suit is that not drop of liquor is sold in Ashland
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

On the night of the 18th ut at Milton KY. daugh-
about ten O'clock and within hour afterwards with
her night clothes burning around her. rushed into her
brothers. Her brother succeeded in exnguishng
the flames but not until she burned almost crisp,
and he badly burned that amputaon of both hands,
ii is feared will be necessary She died the next
ing is supposed she had been studying her lesson
bed and had dropped asleep, leaving lighted candle
nv
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

The Family Manual Of the Ladies' .fmericon Home
Education Society, Boston.-we find the following just
and admirable sentiments in the Annual Report Of this
institutions by its editor Mrs Sarah Hayward:
"And this is well, to remember to call our rcgi2ud
benevolent affections into action. We believe it w9rd ~
injury to us nation to have all our benevolent in
stuons supported by state, city or town tax thus COM
peing to give, deprying the WHOLE as people, Of
usefulness, and not calling forth their sympathy. to feel
for suffering humanity God would never havepro1
nounced that blessing that 'it blessed give
than to receive, il he had not known that, by under
would have it in their power to give, while anothr, by
misfortune sickness, might be compelled to receive
Under such circumstances would it not be well to inquire
Lord, who has made us TO difer? And what have
that did not receiver And if to much has been
given of much will be required. We are, therefore,
only stewards, entrusted with property talent, for
which must render just account; in consideration of
which, let it teach true humanity in the fear of Cod"
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

SLAVE CATCHING TRENToN.-An attempt was made
in Trenton few days since, by man-hunters from
Virginia. to capture Robert Thomas a wel-known and
highly esteemed coored man. who has resided in Trenton
for more than twenty-five years. and by his industry and
skill had accumulated property worth two thousand dol
lars or more Fortunately there enough humanity in
Trenton TO help the hunted TO escape from the human
hounds who were his track. They called upon James
Ewing, Esq, who had been appointed United States COg
missioner and required his aid Mr. Ewing moi COURT
ing the honor of serving the tool of southern savs-
catchers declined to act the ground that he had
authority, never having accepted the appointment
Fooled there, the disappointed Virgnans hurried on to
Paterson to certain Judge Dckerson who just the
man for their work. and gave them the they wish
ed and back they FASTENED for their prey In the mean
time the winds had whispered their errand Thomas heard
it, and leaving his home and family, he fed to Canada
where he arrived safely leaving his hunters digest their
chagrin as best they may.
But the saddest feature of the story untold Mrs
Thomas, worthy woman excellent wife, and devoted
mother, suffering from feeble health at the time and
she has since died. doubtless victim the excitement and
grief caused by this outrage; leaving moherless family
of children, some Of them quite SMALL The first tidnes
to the poor man who thus driven from his hardearned
and happy home, and his native land by the fugitive law
will be that he is widowed his children orphaned and his
home left desolate by that sad bereavement.
Such is the in which that ''peace measure Il
promoting harmony, and restoring aerna feeling to our
country In Trenton presume the occurrence deep
ened and strengthened in every humane heart an undy
ing adherence of the law and its inhumah
freeman, APrH 7th.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

In Italy and Hungary, the state of excitement and
continues. No retires without apprehen-
sion that he likewise may reused from his sleep by the
agents of arbitrary desposm to be dragged to prison
The panic with which the military rulers seized
great that in Italy Austrian officer ventures into the
street without escort while at 0lmutz sef-n 1913
the place of refuge of the Imperial miyit has been
found necessary protect the sees by strong rails from
the -feeling Of the people.-London Cor. .New York
Tribune.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

".NobOdy but a Prinfer. anyhoio !"-Such the
sneerng remark of person residing not thousand miles
from the door of sanctum referring to the profession
follow in pride. Nobody but printer" in sooth
1t makes blood rampant through veins hear
such expressions fall from the lips of those nursed
publican soil "Nobody but printer, anyhOwp' Who
was Benjamin Franklin 'tNobody but printer" Who
VIM Caxton of the fathers of literature 'No-
body but printer Who was Earl Stanhope? "Nobo-
dy but printer Who Samuel Woodwork the Po-
ct ''Nobody but printer" Who was Gov. Biger, of
Pennsylvania ''Nobody but printer" Geo. p. Nor
rs JAS Harper, Thurlow Weed Horace Greeley, Robert
Sears and Senators Dix, Cameron. and Miles NobOdy
but printers anyhow One thing evident, every per-
that chooses can't be printer Brains necessary
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20
Business Notices.

"a The "African Coffee''-a article to us-is the
richest and most delightfully."- favored
tasted Messrs Frost Goodhue have it, well as the
very best Of everything in their line. See ady't.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

OLD BULLION AND ''THE SoUTu''-The slavery flnat-
les in the Democratic party determined to hunt down
Col Benton But they have tmid hare to deal with
this time. 1t easy for them to northern dough-
face and drive him down upon his knees But he who an
dertakes to dispose of Old Bullion should first be sure
that he split granite rocks with his fist There il st
at Washington, systematic attempt turn agsinst
him the whole influence of the present administration
Here is a show of it, which appeared in the New York
Herald, yesterday morning. despatch from Washing
ton
Quite excitement exists among the Southern Sena-
tors generally in consequence Of the belief that the Pres
dent is about to send in the nomination of friend of Col
Benton-Henry F. Watson-for Postmaster at St. Louis
who, it is charged, is aboonst. The President of
the Senate (Nlr Atchinson) and Mr. Phelps of Mssou-
ri called upon the President last evening" and
ted against such nomination They declare that the
whole South would be outraged by the appointment of
abolitionist as Postmaster in q southern State.
1t is also stated that the President nmaed he was
committed to the appointment, and Mr. Atkinson replied,
If the nomination sent to the Senate it would be
promptly rejected Three four Senators also waited up
on the President further learn that the appointment
was afterwards reconsdered in the Cabinet and it is prob
able if the allegation of being abotonst correct
that the appointment will be abandoned 1t will thus be
seen that the New York offices and the defeat of Marcy
have not cleared the Presidents path of all difficulties
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

~ The Western Literary Messenger is published b
Jewett Co., Buffalo, N Y, edited by j. Clement.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

Accounts from western Africa state that thirty varieties
Of cotton have been found growing spontaneously in that
country missionary says he has stood erect under the
branches Of cotton tree, in Goulch village heavily la
den with hollis that it propped up with forked sticks
to prevent it from breaking down under its weight
The cotton was equal to that of any country The natives
manufacture cotton goods extensively.
Windham County Democrat. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1836-1853, 1853-04-20

The .Nep York Tribune has made its appearance IL
enlarged form and beautiful new dress said to be
fac sime of the London Times. Its mechanical appear
ance is not to be surpassed.