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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-05-27

The st. Louis Republican, of May b.
says, The Mississippi is now higher than
it has been for several years. We under
stand, that greater portion of Marion
city is submerged. Fears are entertained
that the same fate will attend different
towns and points on the lower Mississippi"
The Memphis Enquirer Of the Goth, be,
fore the commencement of the food above
says "The Mississippi is now higher than
it has been for several years, and is rapidly
swelling. Fears are entertained of an un
Usual OVERLOOKING OF its waters. Specula-
tors in Arkansas land will shortly have to
use ten foot pole to find their lands"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-05-27

A STRIKE.--The la5orers in this city
struck yesterday for higher wages. The
work on the public buildings, and on the
numerous private buildings erecting in this
city, was of course suspended. We I'M
derstand that the wages of laborers was
increased last week from Ito shlllngs
per day They now demand 9 shllings'-
We also understand that several persons,
unwilling to be thrown out ofemploy
were nevertheless compelled to deslst from
work, owing to the threats OF others en-
gagged in this combination II Alb. Argus.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-05-27

WE are now opening a lot OF Goods far
w surprising any former purchases.
Any articles which we were out of and
which could be obtained; we have bought.
Variety Shop
PANGBoRN g. BRINsMAID.
Burlington, May 81, 1886.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-05-27
WASHINGTON, May 16.

The intelligence from Texas has produ.
ced q deep sensation in Congress. The
southern members, in particular, seem to
esteem it as q triumph and on acquisition,
on their part. In the debate in the House,
to day, wherein this subject was alluded to-,
many of the southern members went so far
as to hail Texas as a southern state, and to
claim for it the counteDance and support
and protection of tho federal government,
preparatory to its admission into the Union.
Mr.. Wise and Mr. Calhoun, Of Kentucky,
talked about the sad and gloomy expression
which the intelligence had spread over the
countenances of the northern members,
and the qualification which it afforded to
those from the South. They said Texas
was bone of their bone, and flesh of their
flesh, and the slaveholdng interest Of the
South must possess it and unite with it,
Ia reply to these gentlemen, only one
member seemed 20 take a correct view OF
the matter. Mr. Vanderpoel said that it
was too early to debate the question Of the
admission of Texas into the Union but
when it did come up for delbera,ion, he
should not oppose it on the ground that it
would become q slaveholding state. He
believed that its acquisition would have the
effect to circumscrlbe instead of extending
the slave region; and that its first results
would be to add Maryland and Virginia and
North Carolina to the list Of non slavehold
ing states.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-05-27
GROCERIES.

ha sn no. ns have rec, received s%,o during
Hyson, Imperial, Bohea, Hyson Skin and
Young Hyson Teas; Coffa. brown and
loaf Sugars. Pepper, Spice, Ginger Cloves
CASA &c, which will be sold on the best
terms.
LEMUEL CURTIS & Co.
May 81 1886.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-05-27

Can you tell me where Mr. Smith lives
Mister" ''Smith--Smith--what Smith
there are a good many of that lame in
these parts; my name is Smith" "Why
don't know his tother name--but he's a
sour and Grabbed sort of a fellow, and they
call him Crab Smith" "Oh--thc ID!
spose I'm the man,"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-05-27

american Home Missionary Society,". The
tenth annual meeting of this Society way
held in the Tabernacle on Wednesday eve
ming, the Hon. S. Van Rensselaer,, Preslden,
of the Society in the chair. The receipts
for the year, including balance of s. ,445
in the treasury at the commencement, and
legacy Of 10000 dollars from the late
Joseph Burr Of Vermont, amount to SlO7,
039. The expenditures have been So 1903
leaving Il balance in the treasury OF Sl4,,
93O The progress of the Society as tested
year, $3.50 76 second, $50 OBS rs {;
third, S26997 81 ; fourth, S33,929 Al :
fifth, Sl3,l2l 73: sixth, $40, APP l2; sew
enth, S63,627 II; eighth, 1921 IA !;
ninth, S38,863 22; tenth, SI0I,565 l5
The number o. Missionaries under the
care Of the Society during the year has been
1853 in this country, and 7 in France; total,
10. OF the 755 in this country, SIS are
settled pastors, or stated supplies in single
congregations, 1872 extend their labors to
two or three congregations, and forty six,
including agents, are employed in larger
fields. The amount Of ministerial labor
performed under the commissions of this So
cety the past year, is equal TO 5i3 years OF
an individual.
The meeting was addressed by the Rev.
DR.. Humphrey, President of Amherst Col
lege; Rev. DR.. Skinner of this city; Rev.
DR.. Goldman /; Rev, Professor Schumacher,
of Gettsburg Lutheran Theological Semi
nary and Rev. Flave S. Mines. ID.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-05-27
PRINTS.

A beautiful assortment of A French
IN Cambria Prints of the most desirable
style, also French muslins Jackonetts &c.
10 Cases comprising Dover, Merrimack
and English Prints, for sale low by the
piece by LEMuEE Curtis g. Co.
May 90, 1896.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-05-27

Atlantic Sill Company. The following
is an extract Of letter from VIM. H..
Goodeer, Esq. Of Nantucket, to the editor
Of the New England Farmer:
1--WE shall commence manufacturing silk
goods in two or three weeks. We shall
have one invoice of Naples silk on hand we
are daily expecting an invoice from Smyr-
ma, and have also orders for large amount
which will arrive in this country in July or
August next. We have had piece of
handkerchiefs sent US from the Spitalsfields
weavers, and we trust before long to have
the pleasure of exhibiting it in Boston with
a piece of Nantucket, made from precisely
the same stock. In the mean time individ
uals have commenced setting trees on their
own account. shall put on my farm this
spring about eighteen thousand trees, in
GLIDING about twenty five hundred of the
Morus Multicauis. My friend, S. b,
Truck, will set as many more. We have
no doubt at all of the success of the Morus
Mulicaulis, but we have found it impossible
to procure them at any price. AS many of
our white mulberres are small, our present
intention is to engrait them another year.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-05-27

FEMALE INDUSTRY The following facts
are not only credltable TO the female indus
try of the country, but conclusivey prove
that female labor, when judiciously applied,
receives its full reward. Last summer, a
venerable matron of Franklin county, Pa
seventy six years of age, with the aid of
girl, in five weeks. made and sold silk to
the amount of 500, besides attending to
the ordinary duties of her household. Two
young ladies in the same county, in about
six weeks made silk sufficient for four hun.
dred skeins Of sewing silk, which at five
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-05-27

MARKET FOR CocooSs. The New Eng
land Silk Company Boston, offer to pur-
chase cocoons at the highest market rate,
and to contract for their purchase to any
amount. It is probable the quantity OF
cocoons which will be made the coming
season. will exceed that Of any former year
by at least fifty per cent, and the demand
will no doubt, be ten fold greater than has
ever been known in this country. This
will also continue to be the case for the
next quarter ola century. ID.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-05-27

COMMENCING opERATroNs.-The New
York Evening Star says, 1.-The Chelsea
county, (Pa.) Silk Company have bought
twelve acres Of the Matlack estate, com
mcnced poughing the same, aud will in
few days have 1000 mulberry trees of sew
eral years growth planted. The Chimes
mulberry is also to be planted" Other
com panies are commencing operations with
spirit, and the traveller will soon have the
pleasure of seeing mulberry plantations in
all parts of the country.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-05-27

cents skein, amounted to $50. There
are growing in the town of Hebron IN this
state, eight white mulberry trees from ten
to twelve years old, from which silk was
nude the last summer by two young ladies'
of Mansfield. They spent five or six weeks
in HEIR on, and, after paying all expenses
of board sc. carried home $50. Another
young lady in Mansfield made silk the last
summer at the halves. She made and
reeled in nine weeks twenty pounds, worth
at least "a SO pound. BY this il will be
seen that her share amounted to Si5, and
that she received S. week for her labor
SIZE Culturist.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30
Piano EOrfes

OBERT NUNNS, CLARK g. CO. PIANOS
E0 with Metallic Brace and Plate Grand Action long
sounding board, upper Dampers and two Pedals-The
subscriber is constantly receiving supplies from the
above Makers the superior quality of whose
In all respects is duly acknowledged by daily
demand for them throughout the United States and the
Canadas, and they are offered in Richmond ut the
y freight and insurance. the subscriber hopes to receive
continuation OF the patronage literally bestowed on
The above establishment by the citizens of Richmond
and of the State in general
To those not already acquainted with these Instru-
mems, II may not be superuous saw that they are
made with particular regard to keeping tune IAN OBJ
Jec desirable, especially when distant from cities or
y the Metallic Plate but also the Brace the most
tal OF all metallic applications in Square Piano Forte
his brace is not applied by any makers except Nunns
Clark 81 CO.
GRAND ACTION
The Grand Action applied in these instruments is
OF simple construction, at the time most effective
In It's operation being easy to the touch producing
powerful or soft tone at the will of the performer, and
will remain in perfect good order many years The
Dampers are made improved plan having four
times the quantity of cloth and otherwise VARYING from
inc ordinary dampcrs which them 10 operate bet
Ter VIII last much longer, and not Liable 10 stick or
make Ingng nose often the case with those of the
ordinary construction.
u guarantee in writing entities the purchaser to
return or exchange his instrument any time within one
year. should it prove defective IN
All Pianos sold to remain i'm this CITY will no
kept in tune one year without charge.
NO charge is made for packing, or packin case
Pianos tuned repaired and taken in exchange
p. III. TAYLOR,
80 Opposite The Bank Of Virginia.
January 10. 79-w3,S1
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30
POETRY.
MMucn rrr nnMA,r, uN,rra.
on THE DEATH OF THE ITTKIcK SHEPHERD


ON THE DEATH OF THE ETTRICK SHEPHERD
woRpswoRrH.
When first, descending from the moorlands,
the stream of Ysnow glide
Along bare aud open valley,
Tho Ettrck Shepherd my guide.
When last along its banks wandered,
Ihro' groves that had begun to shed
Their golden leaves upon tho pathways,
My steps the Border Minstrel led.
The mighty minstrel btcathes no longer,
Mid mouiicrng ruins low he lies
Aud death upon the bracs of Yartow
Has closed the Shephcr-Pocps eyes.
Nor has the rolling year twice measured
From sign to sign his steadfast course,
Since every mortal power of Coeridge
Was frozen at its marvellous source.
The rapt ono, Of the codiko forehead,
Tho heaven. eyed creature, sleeps in earth,
And Lamb, the holic aud the gentle,
Hes vanished from his lonely hearth.
Like clouds that rake the mountain summits,
Or waves that own curbing hand,
How fast has brother followed brother
From sunshine to the sunless land.
Yet I, whose lids from infant slumbers
Were earlier raised, remain TO hear
n timid voice that asks in whispers,
VINO next will drop and dsappear:"
Our naughty life is crowned with darkness,
Like London with its own black wreath,
On which, with thee, Crabbe, forihlooking
gazed from Hempstead's breezy heath;
As if but yesterday departed,
Thou too, art gone before vet why
For ripe fruit seasonaby gathered
Should frnil survivors hcave u sigh?
No of old romantic sorrows
For slaughtered youth and love iorn maid
With sharper grief IL Yanow snitten,
And Ettrick nouns with her thor Shepherd dead
Rydal Mount, Nov 20, 1895.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30

6SNEED AND CARPENTERS PATENT WHEAT
- THRASHlNG MACHlNE.-The Subscribers are
prepared 70 offer to the public Wheat Tbrasbin0
Machine improved plan, which is superior TO ans
now in use in this country say with confidence
that they will thrash with less horse power and cleaner
than any other have seen--We only ask n Gaig
trial. and we warrant them 10 pleaseWe have no doubt
that they will supersede all others, wherever they are
known Or used Our patent taken out last Spring
and we built and sold several last season. which rave
perfect satisfaction, and all who used them pronounced
them to be the best they had ever seen. We will sell
patents for counties States on reasonable terms and
would recommend all machine builders to adopt our plan
We will also furnish machines, built in the best manner
and warranted to please. Reference to Col T. J. Ran
dolph Col Tbomas Macon, John p Sampson William
Gilmore, bogh Nelson Francis X Nelson Peter Mer:-
weiher, all Of the county Of Albomare Letters adj
dressed to Stapeion G. Sneed, Eyerettsye Albemare
county, Va will be attended 10.
January % so-w3m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30

Major General WINFIELD Scorr, of the u. s. A. and
suite consisting of Major Van Buren, son of the Vice.
Prcsident) Dr. Cabel and Eve other gentlemen whose
names have not learned passed through this place ON
Sunday for Florida After proceeding the Rail Road
Cars about eight miles from the engine and whole
accompanying train, off the rails and landed the gall
liant General and his iellowpassengers very
niousy in the woods. We happy state that not
the slightest injury sustained by any of the party
from this accident They found quarters at Mrs. Bill
ups, where they remained until o'clock yesterd
morning, when another engine and having pro-
cured, they proceeded their journey. Gen. Scott
his arrival in Florida will Immediately the
nand of the U S. troops, and prosecute the against
the Indians with the utmost vgor.Petersburg Constei-
iu;ioa.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30
DON E@VEe,.
ne FLORIDA WAR

TIL TlVNIUN WNN.
MOefLE, January ID
The Massacre The absorbing interest which the
butchcry Of iellow-czeps IN Florida has created
has induced us 10 republish, FROM t,e New Ofleans
papers, more foil and complete statement Of the sur
prise aud massacre Of ne two companies Off Troops
under The command Of Major Dade, their march from
Tampa Bay u Camp King. The particulars detailed
are IN letters frem two officers Of the army.
detachment Of regulars, from New Orleans under
the commsnd Of Col Twiqgs Of the y $ Amy will be
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30
I'm CHANCERY--v iRoisiA.--At a Court held for
IL Buckingham, the 9th day Of Nov, 1895:
Hannah Stinson PhG

against
Nancy q. Siinson, Elvira Stnson Elizabeth c. Sim
son, James C.. Siinson, John H. Stinson, Virginia d.
Sunson, America A Stnson, George Nj. Stinson and
James Baird, and Susan his wife, formerly S,inson,
Defendants
VIM Shnson, not having entered their appearance aud
given security according To the Act of Assembly aud
the Ruies vi Tins curt, it appearing 10y satisfactory
evidence that they inhabitants Of this country
is ordered That the said absent defendants do appear
here on the first day of the March tern and an
swer the bill OF the plaintiff; and that copy of this
order be forthwith inserted in newspaper published
in the City Of Richmond, for months successfully
and posted at the front door of the Court house of this
county. II. ELDRlDGE, G.. b. C.
Jan. .. 73-wRw
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30

BNASHlONABLE VA. CLOTHING STORE near
- ~ opposite the Bel Tauern.--The subscribers re-
specuy infcrm their friends and the public generally
that they have now hand and intend keeping large
and extensive assortment of ready made fashionable
clothing, consisting in part of the following articles
Blue, black, olive and other shades dress and frock
coats
Brown, olive, mixed and drab over coats
fetershaIn and flushing, do. do.
Mixed, olive and brown cloth and cassinct coatees
blue, black drab and other shades cloth and
pantaloons,
Black and fancy buckskin cashmere Pants
Blue, brown, mixed, plain and striped cassinet do
Beaverton Pantaloons Jackets assorted
Black and fg'd silk velvet Vests,
Thibet and Valencia, do
Cloth and cashmere do
Satin and bombazine do
Black silk and fig'd silk, do:
Gcntlemens cloth and camlet Clocks
Ladies' Cloaks
Merino Shirts and Drawers.
IRISH linen Shirts, plain and plated muslin do
Woolien and cotton flannel Shirts and Drawers
Shams, Collars, Cravats,
Silk and cotton Pocket Hdkfs
Suspenders, Hosiery,
Tenants celebrated Stocks
Negro Clothing, &c, &c.
Also on hand, very superior stock of Cloths CASH
meres and Vestngs purchased from the latest importa
uons winch they Will make up to order, the shortest
notice and most approved style and west fashion
accommodating terms articles of the sa me descrption
can be purchased in any of the Northern cities
Country Merchants and others will find it TO their adj
vantage ogve them CALL they are determined 10
sell at the lowest possible prices
Dec. II. l64-wl0w1 HOOPER .S GRAFT
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30

"A NNlL, by Monsieur Tonson--dam lsabella-will
1A stand the ensuing season 1880 Hafax Court
House Va, at thirty dollars the season, and forty-fye
dollars to insure His performances too well known
IN virginia 10 require comment. That he was race
horse OF the first class, ut all distances in
his contests with Trihe, Mcdoc, Muckle John Jessup
iiansinP, &c, DC. His sire unrvalled as race.
horse, and his dams runners TO The latest genera
tons. He has grown and spread very much and is in
form most striking likeness of the Godophin Arabian
AS to his pedigree, II is without blemish und will be
given with his performance in due time. fIe will be-
under the direction Of MIR. Robert S. Woodinp
January Ia [75-IStl BALE PEYTON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30

tinguished. II is apprehended that he will give the
Government much trouble, IL they do not with that
decision and energy, that becomes the power and force
Of the country The devastation and ruin that he has
already caused viii not fall short OF million of dollars.
81. augustine Herald.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30
EHENkY, fe boiher Of Monsieur Toason, win stand

ENRY full brother of Monsieur Tonson will stand
n the ensuing QS36) in The vicinity of Hall
fax, North Carolina, at fifty dollars the season and Sc
venty five dollars insure From his great size sune
rio bone and finish, his Citizen Medley blood il
believed that no stallion is better adapted to the Arcbv
and doube-Archy mares (Which abound in Halifax and
Northanpton as cross, both in form and blood than is
Henry; For his Memoir and Engraving, IAN Engraving
winch by no means does justice to the horse see the
March No, 1885, of the American Turf Register He
will be under the control of Slr. r. 5 Wooding
BALE PEYTON
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30

@tCOTT'S PATENT IMPROVED ASBESTOS
- FIRE PROOF IRON CHESTs-We were IRE
sent when Mr. John Scott Of Philadelphia burnt ono Of
his Patent sbesos iron Chests in this city on the 1stb
inst, containing Bank Notes, Books and Papers and
have no hesationin expressing entire Confidence in
Their ability to resist the most intense heat and to
serve from fire whatever is contained in them rbo
Chest, which is now at the Office Of Mr. John O Law
was exposed to The most severe scrutiny and renamed
Tor length OF time in the iames after il had become rsd
oil taken out uniniured by FIRE, and but partially stained
by the sweating of the interior Of the Chest
we consider the test (made with cord Of dry pine
wood and shavings0 equal IL not greater than tbg arJ;
nary exposure 70 which they would be subjected in the
burning Of buildings ~
A. PLEssASrs, IT,, SAM s.r.,res
~ w. g. J. J. Fry, A Panrp,rey ~
NArHL DUELop, Juo RI Frsrt.g
J McKmDox, Urupv n, -
VIZ. smroN, Teller u s. Bank,
JNO. o. lay
1qeHt for The Patentec md 1fanufaeturer
now -. 59--w3m
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30

I'm. HARRIS, Gate Of Goochlund.) Respectfully Of
- ers his professional services to the inhabitants of
Richmond and its vicinity. His office above Cleands
Auction Store-at which place he be found at all
boarding, house, adjoining the Washington Tavern.
jan ~. 7s-2rvow
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30

TEvHOMAS c. WILSON, General agent and Col
rector for Newspapers and other claims in the City
OF Washington, ID. c.
Refsreness--J Il: Reilly, J. Mills, VIM Dougherty j.
ppurdy, " w Billing, J. A. Bonder, J. Il. Ferguson,
Barnard d Raymond, +: q a. Fl. Young, J. G.. M'Kel-
den, z. Force, w. W. Moore
January 10. 79-gt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30

ME current debts due to the Office Of The Bank Of
the United States at kichnond which shall remain
unpaid, w.V, the LIST OF the ensuing month Ia. ,,as
rrred TO tn. Bank OF Virginia aud the Farn,.ss,
virginia The suspended debt Iue 10 the Bank Of The
United States, and payable ut its Office at Rich,nond
viz protected notes and bonds as well as judgments will
be collected at The said Oce.The approach of the
period when the charter expires WILL il is hoped show
the debtors the necessity of early attention these
claims Dec. 81 49, III $50
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30

a lash FOR 200 NEGROES.-We will give the
~ highest market price, in cash for two hundred like
y Negroes, from IL to % years of age Every person
who intends to SELL will do well to give us call near
Seabrooks Warehouse, where are prepared to keep
them safe and comfortable, whether for sale or other
wise. THOS M'CARGO &, On
Dec. 81. 7I-tc
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30

db fhlh REWARD.--Ran away from me- during
VI IL WV the early part Of the year, BIS Mosg.
LEY stout mu'aito, aged about 80 years What par
ticularly desgnaes him, is the prominence of his ea
lures, having nose much Of the Roman cast. II is
probable that he has reached one Of the free States
there passing free man though il may be- that he
IS still lurking about at great distance Having long
acted as boaiman, ne may be somewhere on James
river The above reward will be given for his delivery
70 myself residing in the upper end of Chesterfield or
for his confinement in any Jail, that can obtain
possession Of him. ANNE III MOODY
Chesterfield, Oct. 81. 5O-wtf
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Jan. ii

"A GENTLEMAN residing above tide water wishes
IA TO employ for the present year, Lady qualified TO
teach the ordinary branches of English education;
,he French language painting and music though the
later rs not Indispensable. Address to this office
Jan. 10. 7o-so,,a
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-30

a tHATEAU MARGAUX will make his next Season
~ at the Stables of the subscriber miles north OF
Observation-Disclosures hereafter.
Jan. Ia. tI7-2aw2w RO. c. WILLIAMSON