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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-29
FROM FLORIDA,

By the steam packet John Stoney, Capt.
Freeland arrived at Savannah, July 18th,
from Carcy's Ferry, Black Creek, we learn
that Capt. Merchant, commanding at that
post, (now called Fort Hei|eman) had re.
ceived orders from Maj. Kirby to proceed
to Fort Drafe and break up shat post on
account of its sickness, and to remove the
officers and men to the nearest healthy
spot contiguous to Fort Drane, probably
Micanopy, where Capt. Lee commands
Capt. Merchant was 10 set out on the 18th,
with his company and detachment nt
Capt. Curry's mounted (Florida) volun
tecrs.
The James Boatwright with three com
panies of United States troops from the
north via Charleston, were at jacksonville.
July nth, on their way to Careys Ferry.
No Indians had been seen for sometime IN
the vicinity of St. Johns.
Two Indians were killed between New
Evansville and Suzanne Old Town, on the
l4lh by small party under Lieut.. Tyner
of Capt. Wards company Of Florida volun
teers.
A general order from Gov. Call, com,
handing the troops in Florida, dated Tai
lahassee, July 4tb, announces the death OF
Maj. Heilman 10 terms of deep regret, di
reefs Fort Drane TO be broken up on nc
count of the large amount OF public prop
erty to be removed and post to be select
ed as near to it as conveniently can be
done. The new position will be Temporal
ry. The Governor then states that prepa
rations are now making for an expedition
into the enemy's country TO be comp osed
of the NJ iltia of Florida, 1900 Tennessee
volun GERS, and the regular troops, to move,
if possible early in August.
Tennessee Volunteers. A letter from
Knoxville, published IN the Char lesion
Courier, says
Gen. Wool, OF the United States Ar
my, who had been here for some days past
buslly engaged in organizing a body of
$500 volunteers, who have been raised in
this State, and who are to assemble at A..
thens, in this State, left here yesterday for
that point, where the men will be received
INTO the service OF the United States
Their term OF service is for one year-a
sutlcent time, 1t is to be hoped, TO put an
end TO Indian hostlites, with both the
Creeks and Semnoles. The Interior OBJ.
Ject of large portion of those volunteers
as sud TO be 1eras, ,ohere they ,oW go a.
soon as their services TO the United States
can be dispensed with. Upwards of one
half of these volunteers will be mount ed
a very favorte kind of service with the in,
habltanls of this region"
1t appears from The Louisville Journal,
that Gen Armstrong, who was unanimous
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FROM FRANCE.

BY the arrival of the Sylpie de erase at
New York, paper from Paris to the 18th
and from Havre Of the 10th ut. have been
received.
The Star states that it is rumored by this
these journals, that the reported existence
of the plague in London is confirmed.
The King of Saxony died at Dresden
June 9th, Troops from Bavaria, Wurtem-
burg and Baden are concentrating on the
frontiers of Switzerland.
The French princes were expected daily
at Paris, not having been as well received,
according to the Journal DIES Debats, by
the better half cfthe society OF Vienna, as
they were at Berlin. 1t is also added, that
some overtures made by M. de ST. Aulaire
for the marriage Of the Duke of Orleans,
were coldly received.
Don Carlos was at Villa Franco June 7tt
News from the Isle of Bourbon to March
10th, speak Of dreadful hurricane there
which destroyed many OF the negro camps
sugar canes, &c.
The French papers are TO give Fontain
bleau in August, several brilliant fetes tc
he royal dukes and princes Of Austria ant
Prussia, whom they have invited TO vis
them in return for the courtesies they re
ceived at those courts.
The ex King Charles x, and the Dutch.
es Of Angoueme, and Duke of Bordeaux
and Mademoiselle, are to reside at Toplitz
The three decker Monticello, and Scipi
on, "a, are TO sail Immediately from Touor
for the Levant, from some importan: in
formation received. The Scipio belongs
10 Admiral Hugon's squadron.
Mr.. Shells speech in the Commons, or
The Irish Bill, is spoken of as of surpassine
splendor and brillancy. Sir Robert Pee
and Lord Stanley working up hill agans
the tide of public opinion, were of course
laboured and tame. Lord Lyndhurst ex
cited much Indignation by insulting the
people Of Ireland as aliens, &c.
Gen. Evans. in despatch from St. Sc
baslian, of 9th June says the Carlsts mad,
an attack that morning on his position ant
were repulsed with slaughter. Madrit
accounts of the 4th, state that confidence
was beginning to be restored there.
A personal alteration in the House O
commons, between Col. French and Mr.
Bigby Wason, was on the point of leadin!
to duel when the house peremp,oriy in
terfered, and required that the partie.
should be reconciled, which was compiled
with.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-29

| A RAscALLY TRANsACTIoN.-The BRIG
Old Colony arrived in this city last week
from Hamburg and Coxhaven, with 95
German emigrants on board. Among them
was blooming girl of about eighteen years
OF age, and an industrious young mechanic,
, to whom her affections were engaged. On
arriving here, the second officer of the brig.
Lyman Mitchell, instlguted as it subse
quently appeared, by the basest designs,
volunteered his assistance in getting her
place, and assured her and her unsuspectino
admlrer, that he knew of an eligible situa
ton in worthy family, to which he would
accompany her Immediately. He succeed
ed in separating her from her friends on
Friday afternoon. and conveyed her in a
coach to his boarding house, No. 81 Cour,
street, corner of Court and Brattle streets.
The place to which he transported her, was
afterwards discovered by mere accident
and in the evening some of her friends, &C.
companled by one or more German res
ldents in this city, called at the house, and
demanded to see the girl. This demand,
however, was peremptorily refused by the
master and mistress Of the house, on the
plea that she was DESTROYS Of breaking off
her connexlon with her betrothed, and was
not DESTROYS of seeing any of her fellow
passengers. The friends of this deluded
girl were ordered to leave the house forth.
with, or the watch would be called to take
them to the watch house! They accord. |
ingly left the house, and deferred taking
any other measures IN relation to the affair, |
until the next mornng-when they again
visited the house, but could not succeed in |
having any communication with the girl |
They then applied to the Constables' office. |
and an officer accompanied them to the |
house, and, after long consultation, when
1t appeared that the friends of the girl |
were not to be trifed with. they were all
lowed to hold converse with her. 1t then
appeared that the representations which
had been made Of her were entirely false.
She expressed great satisfaction at meeting
with her friends, and accompanied them
with grca, aocr,y TO place better calcu,
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A CARD.

The subscriber being engaged in collect
ing some statistics, in relation TO common
schools in this State for the use Of the Lit
crary Convention, to be holden at Montpe.
lIer IN August next, respectfully solicits the
CO operation of those having facilities for
assisting him in the work of collection. lie
trusts those who have means for furtherino
the object in view, will not refuse to spend
some little time IN collecting and transmit.
ting such facts as may eventua'e in much
| good 10 all interested IN the welfare of the
rising generation, and the prosperity of our
Common Schools. There cannot be a
doubt but that collection and publication
of appropriate statistics in relation to th,s
subject might De productive of great utility,
by bringing to view the defects Of our
present system of education, --or rather
tcant Of s5stem-affordng data for the sup-
ges'lon OF needful Improvements, and
greatly assist IN consummating more per.
feet scheme, both of education and instruc-
ton
He would especially invite the attention
of town clerks in the differen: parts of the
State to this subject. as they have greater
facilities for obtaining the information re-.
CURED Than any other class. The follow.
ing are some points to which attention ia
particularly invited:
The number of persons in each town
between the ages Of four and eighteen
years.
The number O. scholars who receive in.
s,ruction IN Common Schools during INV
part OF the year, thus showing, by COM
parsons with the whole number, how manv
are without instruction.
the number of districts into which each
town is divided.
Ihe number of teachers emp loved, and
what proportion are males, and what fe.
males.
operation.
Inc amount oftcachers' wages: and the
amount OF other expenses nccruing for the
support of schools.
what proportion of the whole EXPENSE
d supporting the schools is defrayed bv
lhe uirect tax, the income OF public lands.
or 0y voluntary subscription.
ochool teachers have the means of fur.
nlshIng much useful information in relation
10 the different modes of teaching now pur.
sued &c.-wlth this advantage, too, that
i comes from highly credible source
experience.
Ieachers OF public seminaries will like.
wise confer favor by stating what number
d teachers are sent forth from their insti.
ulions every year.
Information upon these topics or anv
others, connected with the subject. com
by mail or otherwise, will be
gratefully received.
NJ JAMES A. B. STONE.
Hlnesburgh July l2, 1886.
Editors Of newspapers feeling an inferred
!, ,he cause ofp'puiar education, are respect.
uny requested TO give the above an insertion
IN their papers
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-29

FEAr.-Mr. James Read, the pugise
performed his feat Of strength and speed or
Tuesday last. much 10 the satisfaction OF
all his friends. He ran from Newcastl,i
to this city, drew sulkey weighing 24u,
lbs. one mile Of the distance, and picker
up on the Wilmington bridge SO potatoes
one yard apart, and carried each singly to
the end of the bride, in one hour and five
mnutes-being 25 minutes less than me
time limited. The whole distance pass,sc
over has beech computed at abou: eight
miles. A large number Of our citizens col.
ected on the bridge to witness the termln-
alton of the performance, and were greatly
surprised to see Mr.. Read coming in before
S o'clock, who. after accomplishing his fest,
ran up Market street, to his lodgings, dis
tancing our fastest runners, and evlncing
readiness TO make another trial. We arc
informed that Mr.. r. can be backed to thts
amount of $1,000, that no individual except
the famous Sanard can perform the same
feat in the same time. Wiin,ingt7n Wafch"
man.
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ly elected by his comrades to the command
of the brigade Of Tennessee volunteers, has
offended certain Van Buren, officers by the
appointment of an individual to his staff,
who does not belong to the ranks of the
faithful. Complaint was made to the Gen.
and he was desired to correct the abuse
lie mad, this reply: We left home, gen.
tlemen, 10 fight for our country, and not to
quarrel about politics. Whoever thinks
differently has my permission TO leave the
service. shall still have soldiers enough
left to meet the enemy."
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sand from bank, the sand caved in upon
him, burying him about four feet under the
earth, which Immediately put an end to
his existence. lie was lovely promising
youth of about fourteen years of age, be-
loved by all his friends and associates.
Let this occurrence be warning to all
people TO beware Of the danger Of such
places .Middleburu American.
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The Washington Globe of Saturday,
states that crazy man, named Samuel
Bridge, had arrived in that city for the pur
pose Of taking the place of The President.
son his arrival he drove up TO The Pres
ldent's House, entered, and squarng him.
self in the midst of the hall. addressed him.
self to Mr.. James O'Neal, the porter. told
him he was Chief Magistrate of the United
States-that he had come to take possess
sion; and when asked by what authority,
he said by authority of the people of Phi
ladel phla. After some inquiries about the
number of domesiics, he took his leave. as
he said. TO demand the keys Of the Treas
ury from the Secretary. Accordingly, we
understand he opened a correspondence
with Mr. Woodbury., and with the other
Secretaries but his mind running upon
the money especially, he waited upon Sec
rotary Woodbury. rst at his house, and
then at his office, and pertinaciously insist
ed on delivery of the keys and a surren-
der Of the Office. When asked for his
credentials, he would produce none. It
was enough he said, that it was the will of
the people of Philadelphia.
Finding that this did not accomplish his
ends, he addressed another note to Mr..
Woodbury., telling him that in order to
to prevent the business of the States from
being any longer interrupted, he would
call meeting Of the Senate. With tins
view he took his way to the Secretary of
the Senate, and we learn hat this unlucky
President, falling in with some of the
city police, has been lodged for The present
in the same place with his royal rival, the
renowned Richard Lawrence"
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MARIA MoNK.--We are assured by a
gentleman recently from Montreal tina in
telllgent persons in that place, do not hes
tate to admit the truth of Maria Monk :
lawful Disclosures" This book is being
translated into Canadian French and will
be circulated extensively in the province Of
Canada, and will probably produce terrif
fc explosion. The Romsh priests are
highly exasperdted Of course Hartford
Wafchman.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-29

We have recently published an account
Of certain bostlites said to have taken
place between Indians and whites on our
Northwestern frontier. The Missouri Re.
publican ofthe 5th inst. received yesterday.
furnishes the following key to this new
alarm Of Indian hostiiities, which it appears
in this case, as in many others, were q
mere brawI, owing its origin to the deprav.
ity and brutality of the white men, Nat.
INTEL
I'VE have been informed by enteman
who was within 80 miles of the scene of
this affair, that it originated in a drunken
TraHc in grocery kept by the ,ohite men.
There were seve. al white men and several
Indians at the grocery. They got drunk,
fought, and two of the whites were killed
Afterwards the whites were reinforced and
one Indian was killed. He had these par
tculars from gentleman who came from
the immediate neighborhood.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-29

We learn that the Hon. John Quincy
Adams has been appointed by the City
horltes to deliver an Eulogy on the
late President Madison, and that the SER
vices in commemoration Of his decease will
probably take place at the latter part of
August next Boston Patriot.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-29

CoNGREssIoSAL ELECTION. 1t is gratl'
Gyng to see, among all the divisions of our
political friends, that there is but one voice
and one opinion, in relation TO the candi
date for Congressman that is--to vote for
and elect HEMAN ALLEN. He is the strong
est man in the District, and his strength is
of that enduring kind which springs from
talents, moral character, firm and sound
principle, and consistent and honest public
services. Good men and true" in all parts
Of the District, las we have some means of
knowingly call for his nomination, and with
out any trouble or noise, will 60 to the polls
and elect him by majority of one thous
and.
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Good ne,os for The GioJe,-It is stated
upon what we deem good authority. that
the Bank of the United States have made
loan with The house of Hottenguer g. Co.
of Paris, of hceiDe millions of dollars at four
per cent interest, and that more can be
obtained ut the same rate if wanted.
1t is also stated that an agent of the
Paris house arrived at New York on Sat
urday in the Slvie de Grasse and proceeded
Immediately to Philadelphia. Alb. Ado.
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A CRAsH.-On Friday morning, says the
Boston Courier, about seven O'Clock. the
brick front of an old building, Of questions.
BILE fame, situated near the corner OF Ann
and Richmond streets, fell into the street
with tremendous crash. Several com.
plants have heretofore been made OF it's
apparent insecurity. II was occupied by
number Of families, and several persons
were in bcG at the time of the occurrence,
all of whom escaped without the slightest
injury, though some were most indeIicats'y
exposed.
Miss Mary f. Haywood, of Providence,
died on Sunday last, in that city, from the
effects of dose of oil of lansey. She had
been in The habit it seems, while unwell, 10
take various kinds of medicines withoet
any advice, and in this instance, with fatrI
effect. When the family with whom she
resided, returned from church, they found
her sensless on the floor, and though reme-
dial measures were Immediately taken, she
lived but two hours. This is the third or
fourth instance which we have noticed
lately, in which females have died from
the effects of this very preparation. One
occurred in this city few days since.
Birth Extraordinary. Providence
paper states that an Irish lady, passenger
on board the steamboat President. gave
birth to fine healthy female child on Sat.
urday morning the 18th inst, off Point Ju.
d:h, which was christened by the name OF
Judith. On the arrival of the boat the
mother and child took passage in the stage
for Taunton!
FAMILY PRIpE.-The Compiler speak,
ing of family pride. says il would he a curl.
Gus task to the genealogist to trace back
family histories and ascertain how many
are descended from the "gentle and vrtuous
young women" who were sent out by the
London Company 20 Virginia on a ma,ri-
monial speculation. In the year 1906, Gays
the Compiler, ninety fair ones embarked
for the new world, on errands of love and
mercy; and the next year sixty more ad.
venlured, and became wives TO the young
planters, who 1t seems, purchased them for
hundred pounds of tobacco each.
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Voice ofihe People. We learI

Voice ofthe People. We learn from the
Cincinnati Gazette that our National birth
day OF the west,n Ohio and Kentucky &C.
was generally celebrated by the two OPP
posing political parties separately. The
contrast in numbers and the character of
persons was very striking; the friends Of
Gen. Harrison being vastly in the majority
and comprising among them the greater
part of the grey headed veterans of the
revolution. the farmers and mechanics of
the land the bone and sinew of our coun>
try. While the Van Buren, professions
were made up Of party tools and office
holders,--Nep York Star.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-29

Temperance among The hdians.-A cor.
respondent of the Christian Mirror relates
this anecdote
"An Indian Of another tribe, sometime
ago, bought keg fWhiskey to distribute
among the Weas. A Wea chief, named
Charley, seized the key and with his toma
hawk broke the head aud poured the con-
tents upon the ground. He observed
aiterward the grass was killed where the
whiskey was split, and seemed to conclude
that if it was so prejudlcIal to vegetable
life it might also be to animal life-a ra
tional conclusion truly, which may afford
lesson to some who value themselves on
whittier skin than Charleys. He declared
he smell The devil three days " here the keg
was broken. A temperance society has
been formed with a considerable number
of members"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-29

DISTRESSING ACcIDENr.--On July 18th,
Chester, son ofDavid Parkill, Of Cornwall,
while engaged with his father in digging