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ticles was cask Of powder. His customers
had been trying the powder, and had left
some particles upon the top of the cask. Mr.
Bolster's boy. nine years old, in order to
amuse himself, and iu the absence Of his faith.
er, took coal Of fire, and thus set the parti.
cles in blaze, Two other young lads were
also in the store. The whole cask Of powder
Immediately ignited. Half Of the store was
blown into The Androscoggn. and the other
half into the stseet, the roof tumblng down
in the middle. Mr. Boltsers boy was immc-
diately killed. One orthe other young lads
had his arm broken, and the third was severe.
ly burnt. The goods in the store were great.
ly damaged"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-11-25

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE IN EGYPT.-As
a proof ofthe high estimation in which the
mechanical genius of our country is held in
the domlnions of the Pacha, an advertise
ment is now in course of publication by
several of the New York papers, requiring
mllwrights and engineers ITO fit up and
manage a steam rice mil in Egypt; also q
cotton seed oil mill" The advertisement
adds, "none but native Americans, Of good
character &c. will be engaged"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-11-25

MARYLAND.-The friends of order will
observe with satisfaction the prospect
which Mr.. LINTHIcUM's letter furnishes OF
the speedy termination of the anomalous
difficulty which has arisen in Maryland
from the violence of party spirit, infamed
by party demagogues. One more eIector
only is now necessary to constitute quo.
rum Of the college and effect an election of
the Senate; and we cannot doubt that
there are others who will concur with Mr..
LIN1HIcUM, and repair 10 the discharge of
their duty. The following is Mr.. LIS
letter TO his recusant brethren:
GENTLEMEN: Believing that the course
we adopted in seeding from the Electoral
College was expressive of the wishes of a
majority of the People Of Maryland, but
not having been sustained by that major.
'y, and being at all times willing o submit
to the will of the people, have deter.
mined TO obey this will as expressed by the
votes Of the November Election, and shall
repair to Annapolis on Friday, the 18th
inst. and on the 10Th qualify as an Eector
of the Senate, ard invite you to meet me
there, for the purpose Of joining in making
a quorum.
am with much respect,
Your obedeni servant.
WESLEY LuNrHIcUM.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-11-25

COMPLIMENT TO OUR MANUFACTURERS.
We learn from the New York Express that
"Mr. J. G. Heidelberg, Of Newark. some
time since executed an order from Eng land
for buggy. The gentleman to whom it
was sent was much delighted with it, and
informed his correspondent here that a
friend Of his was also much pleased with i,
that he has ordered fac smile to be built
there, cost what it would. A handsome
compliment 10 Yankee workmanship and
ingenuity"
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DIED.
Information Wanted.

MARY WATERS, a stranger in a
strange land, is anxious TO obtain informs.
ton Of her husband, William Waters, who
came into the States from Quebec, about
six weeks since. Any informatio ion concern.
ing him will be thankfully received, and
rewarded with, at least, the fulness of a
w'fes and a mothers gratitude. She may
be found at the house Of Nicholas Killeus
near the lake.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-11-25

A GOOD Wire. A man was lately inn
prisoned in Rhode Island for theft. His
wife went before the legislature in foil
session, stated 10 them that she had four
children-nothing to cat but Indian meal
and that her husband was able to work
and was good to his family. She offered
to remove with him from the state 1t they
would consent to his release, and she
pleaded so we'll and looked SO well, that
they let the man go.
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Dy tHe uUVFTH0T,
GEO. B. MASsER, Secretary.

Political EcoNoMY.-A new work, en-.
titled Studies on the Wealth of Nations.
is just published by Mr. Louis Say, at Pa.
rls This is said to be in some respects a
new system Of political Economy, remark
able Tor it's simplicity and the logic by
which it is sustained.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-11-25

The LEersLATuRE.-On Thursday eve.
adjourned without day, after a session OF
five weeks and one day-one Of the longest
ever holden. Taking into consideration
the circumstance that a new organization
and order of business was nccessary-tbnt
comparatively little has been deferred TO
another sess ion-and the surplus question:
we are bound TO say that the session has
not been prolonged without reason. The
number of public and private acts passed is
FOL .--Watchman.
The following are the provisions Of three
Of the prominent enactmepts.
The SURPLUS BILL provides that the
Treasurer Of the State receive the money
and distribute it among the several incor.
porated towns in proportion to the last
census. The towns to call special meetings
and appoint commissioners to receive it
when received. to loan it andl appropriate
the interest to the use of schools, but il
any town chooses to let the money remain
in the treasury, it can do so and receive
the interest from the treasurer.
The UsURY LAW, repeats all former acts
on the subject and provides only for the
legal interest without any penalty for taking
excessive; but the aggrieved can, afteI
paying extra interest, prosecute and recover
the usurious part with costs.
The act in relation TO NEGOTIABLE NOTES
prohibits all pleas in Offset by the maker Q
the note after they are negotiated or passed
into third persons hands, which, we be-
lieve is the law and practice in mos, of tn,
States.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-11-25

DREADTUL ACCIDENT BY GUsPowDER.-
The Portland Advertiser gives an account of
horrible accident which took place last
week in the store OF Otis C, Bolster, in Rum.
ford. "Mr. Bolster had just been getting a
stock Of goods in his store, ssd among tho ar.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-11-25

There seems 10 have been an unsccount'
able neglect Of the late election 10 N. Car
olina. In many counties, that gave two OF
three thousand votes at state election,
hardly as many hundred were given To-
electors; and in some instances the polls
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-11-25
were not opened at all. This is what has
rendered the result even doubtful.

STATE NoMINATIoN.--A state conven-
ton was holden nj Montpelier on Thursday
evening of last week, at which Messrs
JENrsoN, CAMP, and CLARK, were nomina.
ted for reelection to their present Offices
Gov. Jenison appears to have been very
popular with the late legislature, and ha:
secured large share of the confidence o.
all parties.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-11-25

ELECTORAL ELEcTIoN.-B By the Consti.
tuition Of the United States, the Electors Of
President and Vice Presiden, Of the United
States, assemble at the Capitol of each
State on the first "Wednesday Of December,
and vote, BY ballot, for President and Vice
President of the United States, one of
whom at least shall not be an nhabitunt of
the same state with themselves. They
must name, in their ballots, the person vo-
ted for as President. and in distinct ballots,
the person voted for as Vice President.
Distinct lists must be made Of the persons
voted for as President and Vice President,
which must be signed. certified, sea led, and
transmitted to Washington, directed to
the President Of the United States. The
President Of the Senate, before the Senate
and House of Representatives, opens the
certificates and the votes are then counted
He who has the creates, number of votes,
If such be majority of the whole number
OF Electors appointed, shall be President
II no person have such a majority, then
from The three highest candidates the House
Of Representatives shall choose immediate
ly, by ballot. the President. The votes
are taken by states, each state being
entitled to but one vote. and majority OF
oil the states are necessary to a choice.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-11-25

"Why is it," said gentleman to the au-
thor of the Prophet ofSt. Pauls, "that you
do not cause your late work to be bound in
calf, as you did the copies of Serlorious p
For TWO reasons. my good fellow" was
the reply; first, because there is call
enough in the work itself; and secondly,be
cause | fear your skin might be put into re
QUESTION. Phil. Inquirer.
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Witness. | sometimes get il Of Mr..
Humbert the baker, sir--and sometimes
Judge. Stop sir. Understand my ques.
ton. How do you support yourself?
Witness. On the chair, sir, in the day
time on q bed at night.
Judge. do not sit here TO triae. Are
you mechanic!
Witness. No sir.
Judge. What are you then!
A Presbyterian, sir.
Judge. lfyou do not answer me will
have you taken care Of
Witness. would thank your honor to
do it; for the times are so hard that | can.
not take care Of myself.
Judge. You work around the Wharves,
suppose.
Witness. No sir--you cant get around
them without boat, and don't own one.
Judge. believe you are an idle vsga,
bond.
Witness. Your honor is very slow oil
belief or you would have found that GU,
before.
Judge. What do you know of the case
now before the court?
Witness. Nothing sir.
Judge. Then why do you stand there
Witness. Because have no chair Ia
sit in.
Judge. Go about your business Bost
GALAXY.
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RECIPE TO CURE PORK HAMS

7 lbs. salt; 3 ozs. salt.petre; 6 red pep
pers 4 gallons water.
Make a pickle according TO these proper
tions. sufficient TO cover your hams well by
putting the salt, salt-petTe and peppers in'
10 the water, cold from the well or spring
and stirring i, we'll ill tho cal! 10 nearly
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20 900 1909 70l4
Mai. for Harrison ticket, 1881

At home. Mr. Van Buren, received only
200 majority in his own city. (Albany)-
while Gen. Harrison received in Cincinnati
nerly one thousand majority. These Two
cities are about equal 10 population.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-11-25

TENNEssEE.-The Legislature of Ten
nessee adjourned on the 26lh ult. A law
passed, appointing the Governor, Comp
ttoller, and Treasurer, Commissioners to
receive the States portion of the Surplus
Revenue. 1t is to be deposited in the I'm,
ion Bank and Planters Bank Of Tennessee.
The Banks ore to give bond. receive it at
their own charge, repay it when demanded
by the Secretary Of the Treasury Of the U.
States. and pay all interest to the State
OF five or six per cent per annum. 1t IL
not stated how the interest is to be applied
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-11-25

MASSACHUSETTS holds fast to the good
faith. The Wing electoral ticket has
prevailed there by nearly or quite eight
thousand.
RHODE ISLAND gives majority Of two
hundred for Van Buren,. CONNECTICUT
(official) 628'
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BW8E1M@H O. M
FRIDAY MORNIN NOVEMBER rs

The result ofthe Presidential Election is
yet doubtful--nnd that doubt now rests on
the result in NORTH CAROLINA. With N.
Carolina, Mr. Van Buren, is beyond doubt
elected; without it, he is certainly defeated
by nineteen electoral votes. The returns
from this State are at present somewhat
conflicting, and not altogether what we had
reason, to expect. The Journal of Com
merce gives returns from nearly half the
counties in the State, which show a Van
Buren, gain Of 1900 since the Gov election,
when. it will be recolIec,ed, the Wings poll
ed a majority of 5000. The next mail will
probably bring US information decisive oil
the result.
Thus fer the Wings have carried all the
States they claimed--pressed Van Buren,
hard on his own ground, and taken New
Jersey by storm.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-11-25
VERMONT.

Official canvass OF votes for Electors Of President
and Vice President.
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Make room for .Me~ Jersey.--Contrary
to all expectation, the Wings have carried
New Jersey by handsome majority. And
what is gilmore importance, they have cleo
ted their whole delegation to the next Con.
gress, and filled one vacancy in the present.
Three cheers for tho Jersey Blues"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-11-25

EXAMINATION OF A wITNEss.-Judge.-
What is your business. sir?
Witness. Nothing in particular.
Judge. You do not appear to be mar
of property-how do you get your bread
Witness. sometimes get il Of Mr.
Humbert the baker, strand sometimes
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-02

worth makes the man, nd o i c r. lows
io, SIR, would never have been suspected Of disiinc
ton Tor any Thing above quibbling, medium County
Court Lawyer and noisy Dcmagogue, but for the en-
dosement Of some learned Doctor who edits paper in
Alexandria aud him Of the "Rchmond Wing but
having been vOuched by such eTude and competent
Judges, the man. 1t may be presumed would have been
denounced as fool who would dare contend that il is
to your oonsUm0 r0RV reference il had and the
knowledge contained IN The little citadel Of your head
Be That as may, however, you shall be treated
great man for the present, the better 10 expose your
great duphciiy, meaning as p06iie man, without au-
sion TO your personal character, which is not put in
issue
Being lawyer, sir, and somow what acquainted with
the classics you Of course know what is by the
"suggesfO Jasi, and he "supyJfssiO tcri"-at least
you ought, not recognize the suficency OF your n
dOtsefs In your rejecting moments sir you hare anu
do you not blush when in reference 90 the handsome
things said Of you, you appear before intelligent COM
inuniy ~ the attitude Of exposing the miserable cant
and tergiycrsaons Of the palty advocate in ai your
attempts TO play The Statesman
Sir viii you bear with me, whilst present 10 your
view how rdicuously you have betrayed your thorough
knowledge Of and pracsed upon, tie prncpes Of those
legal maxims TO which Your attention hos been called
10 you not know, that IN your late display before the
House Of Delegates the EgDuaQiag Resointions -
you went out Of your way, made many egfcgious
assertions, and left the truth untold w haJ your
nalccicons against certain dsinQ uished officer Of the
Federal Government lchOso sh0ts you ic0rihy
to pnte and for other offence save The boon OF re-
spendent talents. and the confidence Of tho pcopes
do not mean sir that these things Of your own
venilon-nOt at all--thcy ready coined 70 your
hands, and The cndorse1s Of your born Lonors had
no inconsidcIabc space r opernonbut you assert.
90 them as true, knowing them be RHfrut-and for
ibis you shall have your reward
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-02
ron IYIE EMO UIRER

L. Call IL the Woyehanfs anil Mechanics Bunk TO be
organized really for the benefit of the Merchants aud
Mechanics, and not to flood the country with Bank
paper
z Permit il to issue notes FOR circulation Of less de-
nomination than twenty dollars and give the holder
right to demand gold, Of United States coin in GA mcnt
oil one half the amount, and the balance 10 be paid in
such specie, made current by law, as the Bank may
. Let It be at Richmond with a capital stock Of two
millions Of dollars, and require il TO have Branch NJ
Portsmouth, and at one two other eligible Places with
such portions Of this capital will be necessary for the
respective Branches
To prevent the Bank Of Virginia and Farmers Bank
81 virginia from suffering any Inconvenience b. having
inef specie drawn of 70 supply the new Bank and also
" give sufficient increase of Banking capital To the
S'alc permit each Of them 10 increase their capital s.oc
4" hai million Of dollars and require each to establish
"hcW braneb, the Legislature should think so many
necessary or distribute portions Of the increase amon1
'e existing branches, II proper. The new branches 10
issue no notes Of less than twenty dollars and one half
IN IKE manner, to be paid in gold
y irOhibit, after certain date tic Introduction of
small notes from other States in such manner as viii DO
most eifcctual in attaining The object
ms would make increase 10 the banking capita Of
three mulions-as much would be safe at pfesenf-
ana give not more than five branches h would
nlso enable the old Banks 10 make small increase NJ
tner oid branches, where necessity might reanre IT,
ms course therefore, would dusc The increase Of ca
ptal through almost the whole State and upon princi.
pies perfectly equitable and just And il would introduce
mat system gradually 20 which these States must m
come OF abolishing small notes ff tha new Bank and
new branches be permitted issue small notes the coun.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-02
CO.y.DUNYC.7TED

number of the friends Of the present Adminstra-
ton IN the county Of Cumberland, anxious TO avail
themselves Of an opportunity Of being represented in
the Dcmocrotc Republican Conventions intended TO be
held in Richmond on the IIth day of January next
Tor the purpose Of nominating Electoral Ticket for
President and Vice President met at their Court house
on Monday the 29th inst, Chat being their Court day.
when samuel tIobson, Esq. was unanimously called 10
the Char, and DR. II. Henderson appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been explained by
Col. Fuqua the following persons we're unanimously
chosen as delegates to represent the Republicans Of said
county IN said Convention, 10 wit: Col X. Sims, Ran
dolph Harrison, John z. Wilson, John G. Page, Col J.
lsbe and Jos Fuqua--And notion the Chairman and
Secretary added 10 the list
Resotred, That the proceedings Of the meeting be
published in the Richmond Enquirer and PETERSBURG
Constellation, and signed 10y the Chairman and Secreta
ry. SAMUEL HOBSON, Chairnan
Ro. HENDERSON, Sccretaty
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-02
BEDFORD MgETI HSyigy"0''Io'aIhD'

AZ meeting of number Of Democratic Republicans
Of Bedford County, at the Eagle Hotel, in Liberty at
Bedford December Court, 1885, ogrecaby to previous
notice. Tor The purpose Of appointing Delegates 10 the
Convention TO DC held in Richmond on the lh day Of
January, le36Thc meeting vas called order by Col
Mark Anthony and on bis notion biai. William Cook
was unanimously appointed Chairman and Nathan Reid
Esq, appointed Secretary. The object Of the meeting
was then explained at length ond its pr0prety ably
enforced, ~ the Chairmanwh then offered tho follow.
ing resolutions one by one and fully Explained tic same;
ali Of which were unanimously adopted
HesoCed, That this Meeting conciynr that the Dele
gates from Bedford County in the General Assembly of
virginia now IN session, differ widely their political
views and opinions Of measures and Of men, from the
Democratic Republican Party Of this county and Of Vr.
GINA, deem II proper that this Meeting should appoint
Delegates Of their own political party and opinions 10
represent them in the Convention to be held in Rich
mond on the 18th If January next for the purpose Of
forming m Electoral Ticket for Tie State Of Viroinjs at
the next Presidential Election
Res0ired, That and be
appointed delegates 10 said Convention 20 represent the
Democratic Republican party Of this county on all sub.
JecIs lhat may be voted upon by said Convention
iesoted, That this meeting deprec ties as evil much
to be dreaded, and avoided by al prudent and proper
means that The sovereign people Of the United States
SHOULD not by their electoral colleges elect President
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INFORMANT FROM MrYIro

BY the ship Mexican, arrived at New York on Satur
DAY, The ourier and Enquirer has received files from
me cry OF Mexico TO Nov 20, and from Vera Cruz TO
siion a dreadful civil is threatened The capture
Of The f"rt OF Tampco which commands the entrance
place Nov 18th, had excited great CONSERVATION Col.
Gomez, military Governor Of Tanpco, still held pos
session OF the city, Nov. 18th. All the commerce of
the port however, is interrupted Meiia has posses
sion OF The entrance Of the harbor Foreign merchants
had sent their goods to the British Consulate a large
quantity OF specie had recently arrived at Tampico
OF the expedition against Texas 1900 men onlv. nm
der Sesma, had assembled San Luis Potosi Their
destination will, 1T is thought be now changed TO Tam
PIco, where Santa Anna expected Dec 9th he hav-
ing Ieit Mexico for Potos Nov. o. Cos was at Bexar
WIN 400 infantry Ugasechca, his second in command
Wltn ouo cavalry at Alamo-both closely beseiged by
leaving Mexico, had made forced loan Of one million
OF dollars, and had taken with him 100000 dollars
CoI Sazgues, Governor Of Vera Cruz had made loan
oi $1,000 dollars, to hotila against Texas The
city had raised $50 600
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-02
DEATLIS

Died, OF tho residence father fflo
d W. AsI% county on the LIST Of December William Mason in
u l"n year o hIs age ln
ren eusted - heart which
cndead @ I" al his relations all the rotations
OH's no n dutirlI brot,cr
icconais friend, rm. Having oni his childhood an
ample o. STREET pey TIC exhibited character perfect as was com
1 WIN bnIa9 nhiy yet he did hopes Of saliva
non upon tue fai foundation Of human tbro
nth IN The Ecceincr with foconciled Cod Tnob
ONT ho lingering ndisposiiisn with fr,i,oc FL,
Mimi continued cenTs and M Judgment evon y the c
NC hope which often shines tho We on
tinted check Of the consumpiive patient, s - """
ha been cat Oh e the bloom Of life this estiabo younp
inan while scunded by friends In.
he has only exchanged wears Of oon for m E,a
Jtscness AZ tho right hand tie Father in Heaven "
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shepherd a. aJoIim

BOOk IND JOB PRINTERS, RcLDond
ca AMuEIl SHEPHERD q JOHN Il. COLIN have
- formed aeonneNion for the purpose of prosecuting
the BOOK ANp JOB PRINTING in every variety.
neg VIII conduct their business the cross street
Q3h) next below tho Eagle Hotel and LEADING from
Main street to Shocka Warehouse in the house former
" occupied by SqnDct Shcphord 4. Ca and ,fclv b,,
Sanpd Mephfrd.--They invite the public generate fo
parOulze their establishment and promise f ,sc e,,erS
cxeron in their power, TO faithfully all who NAV
employ them. ~
Their establishment IS quite extensive which will en-
able them 70 execute Book and other work with despafc
They pledge themselves, that their work shall lie eI
~ Gt FtSPccis TO any other executed in this city
Dec. - 300 72-eo3Gf
HAMES RIVER AND KANAWHA COMPANY
OBJ AT meeting Of the President and Directors of The
James River and kanawha Company, held in the C,ify
% Richmond. on Saturday iiic 18th dav Of Dec t53.
Hssglrcd That The Stockholders Of the James River
and kana~ha Company, other lhan Che State be and
acy aie hereby required to Pay into the Bank Of yr.
gina cr one Of ils branches the Of Ffvg DottArs
ON each share 81 stock held by them in said Coniparv
on or before the 25th day Of FEBRUARY next -
Dy 0rdcr IF Uic Prcsdenf and Diroeiors.
w. j. ClllfTENDEN SeeystarV
B.-Ihe instruments tiiai have been called for lin.
GLIDING the aboye) follows
Isl insiancn 81 per share, paid at The time Of sub.
q instslmenl 50 per share, due 9o,h june, 1886.
81 do. 50 do do. 18th Nov Is35
4ih do. s. do do 95tl Feh 1895.
Jan = 72-wtf
BOARDlNG.---MRs FonnEs can accommodate
HB With gcnteol Boarding, four FIVE gentle men -
She resides IN healthy neiqlbouhood on the sonth side
Of g street, one square above Mr. A Warwick new
building t1@-5t January g