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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21

The N. Y. Times soloquizes like sto.
ic--plcads like leper, and confcsses like
n free .booter, in the following extract -
We have too much of the milk Of human
kindness in our composition, however, TO
be guilty Of levity when our contemporary
and "fellow mortal" is on the "anxious
seat" humble penilent for sins Of omis
sion and commission. We merely whs
per to him that death.bed repentance is
seldom but skin deep. Troy Whig.
"Well we are defeated, most essentially
and thoroughly. There is no doubt about
it, and strange as the sensation is, we
must learn to bear it. Defeat of the dc
mocracy! We had forgotten what the
thing was. But it was high time; we
needed it. Halfway work was useless;
a good thorough rout--horse, foot and dra-
goons--,hat is what we wanted, and we
have got the regular thing. 1t is a shower
bath, and will work It's due effects upon
our system. The shock is rather severe,
but the revulsion will be saluary. Our
political atmosphere required "clearing
up," and we've got it in earnest"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21
New SURVEYING INSTRUMENTAL

New SURVEYING INsTRUMENrs.-M.
Lalennc, Engineer Of the Pont e, Clauses.
in France, has laid before the .Aarademies
des Sciences three instruments for topo.
grnphical surveying, which if they accom-,
plish oil that the inventor promises, cor.
rectly and with facility, will be eagerly
sought after. To the immense number of
surveyors, who are about to commence
operations in every part Of the United
Kingdom, under the numerous Roilroad
Acts which have passed this session, such
instruments would be invaluable. They
are LIST, Leveling instrument, or Car
rage, which it is only necessary to run
over the ground, the levels of which are
desired, and the section is at once obtained;
end, Drawing instrument, which lays
down the plan of the ground; and can be
united on the carriage of the Levelling
Instrument; Ord, a Power'measuring In
strument. or Dynamometer, which exhibits
the effort exerted on every point Of The
line passed over.-[Mag. Pop. Sciencc.I
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21
RIVES AND BENTON.

There seems already a disposition
among The members Of the dominant par
ty, TO select a candidate to succeed Mr..
Van Buren, whether to Gust him in
| $40, or wait the fulilment Of the two
terms. we do not know probably, with
some, the former. The present candidate
of the one term party, is Mr.. Benton.-
There can be no doubt, we think, but that
gentleman and his friends are determined
to give Mr.. Van Buren, competitor, anc
we think that so far as General Jackson
can be brought to act against Mr.. Van Blu
rem. he will, in gratitude, give his Influence
to Mr.. Benton. Opposed to Mr.. Benton,
and to the pecuiarities of his ultraisms. is
Mr.. Rves, Of Virginia. A careful eXami-
nation of the elements Of party, as they
now seem to float in chaos, will shew the
tendency of large portion towards that
gentleman, who possesses strong attrac
tons for what may be denomnated the
most respectable portion of the Jackson
partsnns. Holding generally the distnc-
tive doctrines of the Vrg!nian school, aud
yet protesting to be Union man." hav.
ing adhered to General Jackson withou,
the necessity Of rendering himself conspic
uOuS, Wy uOuS'iiIH W MS CoiluI, VI PIoPo
sing extraordinary ultraism, he will nalu
rally draw towards him that portion of the
party who only excused, not approved, the
most alarming of General Jackson's extra
ordinary measures, ind who were silen
upon, if they did not condemn, the vaga
ries of Col. Benton.
Mr.. Rives possesses many requisites 70
the station to which no aspires flor ",
speak Of his aspiration as ADMITTEDLY beyon'
Col. Benton, and has more of the elements
of success. lie is gentleman o: refine'
manners, and of refined intercourse; ha
occupied public station abroad, and is ad
mltted to possess talents, cultivated b.
education at schools and in high public
life his morals are correct, and his polilica
creed, though far from our own, is certain
" not essentially different from that whicl
has been sustained by The voice, or rathe
The vote, Of the people,
! Col. Benton will undoubtedly be strong
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21
JUDGE LYNCH IN NETWORK.

We learn that Judge Lynch, who, &C.
cordng to Col. Stone, has been for long
time "down South" has arrived in New
York. The Courier and Enquirer con.
tains the following notice Of his opening.
The Mayor yesterday morning received
the following anonymous letter, enclosing
n handful, of which the annexed is a copy
and from the nature of its contents, we
should infer that Judge Lynch has taken
up his residence, at least pro tenn, in our
city. His first attempt, however, has pro-.
we'd an abortion, and such we hope may
ever be his reward.
SUNDAY MORNING, April 9.
NoTIcE-The People of the City and
County of New York, by the grace Of God
free and independent-know we, that I'm.
der and BY virtue of the power and au,hor
" vested, l., Judge Lynch, will hold a
Court Of Inquiry, this Sunday evening,
at o'clock, at the Chatham street Chapel,
for the trial of one Jedediah Burchard.
therefore command you, and each of you,
my trusty and worthy officers, to be and
appear in your proper persons, to hiss
down said Burchard, but on no account to
iniure the person of him, or the person OF
one Martin. JUDGE LYNCH.
Given under my hand and seal, this 9th
day Of April, 1897.
These were sent 10 Justice Lownds, the
magistrate on duty at the Police Office for
the day. who promptly acted upon them,
and ordered a posse of officers there; and
to his promptness and decision. as well as
to the energy Of the officers is 10 be attri-
bu,ed the general quiet which prevailed
throughout.
These bills must have been more ex.
tensively circulated than would appear by
the letter to the Mayor, for at a very early
hour the building vas crowded from floor
to ceiling, in anticipation Of some fun
The meeting was opened in the usual man
ner, by Mr.. Martin, who prayed for every
body. On the rising of Mr.. Burchard,
stamping and clappIng commenced, but
that did not deter him, as he went on in
his scvmon unabashed ard unawed.--
Throughout his sermon, noises Of all kinds
were heard, both within and without the
building, as hundreds were standing out
side the building, unable to gain admit.
lance - Nothing more serious than noises
of all kinds occurred throughout the eve
ming, and The meeting dispersed without
having carried into effect any Of the laws
of the ommnipotent Judge.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21
STEAM CARRIAGEs ON COMMON RoASs.

STEAM CARRIAGEs ON COMMON RoASs-
"A committee of the British House Or
Lords have, by their report to the House,
objected to the reduction of prohibtosy
tolls on such carriages on the ground OF
the danger in frightening horses, Of setting
fire TO buildings, &c, of the creator skin
required TO manage such locomotives than
those on railways; and more especially
not become profi'able to those who engage
in them, and that therefore, any encour.
agement on the part Of the Leg islature
would only rise to wild speculatons, ruin.
Gus to those who pursue them. G.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21

BEAUTIFUL THoUGHr,-The preface
to DR.. Jackson's report on the geology of
Maine concludes with the following sem
lence THE world has it's history written
on its strata history SO interesting, that
the most splendid fictions of the human
Imagination sink into insigniicance when
compared with the eternal works of the
Creator"
We agree with the Boston Courier,
whence we take the above extract, that
the idea of Dr.. Jackson is beautifully OK
pressed, yet there is nothing beautiful
but truth. Arc the deep foundations OF
our earth, the strata Of it's incrustatio ions,
which speak their own comparative age
and tell the glories Of him who poured
out the liquid mass, from which they arc
gcaled,-are these things ":hc eterna.
works Of the Creator ?" All above US
and around as, deep seated as their bases
seem, and stupendous as is the plan of or,
chi,ecture-sball pass away. The Heav.
ems above, that declare the glory of Coo
shall be rolled together like SCROLL ant
the earth shall be burned up.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21

The National Inlegencer now states positive.
ly that the Mexican Charge d'Anairs has received
orders to suspend immediately, all intercourse with
the Cabinet AZ Washington. Taking this in con.
nec!ion with the block ade of Texas and The ndig
na!ion expressed in the Mexican capital, at the re-
ce'p! OF Gen. Jackson's Message, recommending
coningenlly. letters ofreprsal, we should imag inc
we were on The eve of war with Mexico. I'm.
fortunately, however, this mserabeS distracted
priest'r idden country, impoverished with all her
gold mines,is The prey eternal civil wars and lhi
moment in a revolution.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21
NEW YORK MARKET

FLOUR. The holders Of Western are enabled
olkeep up The price $lOa 10 25, but all other dies
criplions are declining; New York o 40 go
Troy 25-Richmond County 8 rs; Rye -four
dull.
GRAIN. The transactions have been rather
large this week. In Wheat abou, 80 900 bushels
sold, the Red German al 81 SO, and the Odessa a,
81 rs Rye has fallen considerably sales of abou,
10 600 bushels al 81 l'2a 100 cts; Corn has also
dec lined lies of Delaware al 90 cts. for sc lbs
Oats SO cts.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21

nit particular question to the direct vote
of the People at the ballot box, it would be
dcviatng from the theory of representative
government but surely, where no such
question is submitted, it is groundless in
ference that it has been voted upon. A
President or Representative, may be re G.
lccted, notwithstanding particular acts are
universally disapproved, and this either on
account of undue popularity, or because
the People have been pleased to weigh the
good actions of the candidate against his
bad ones"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21

In want ofa Husband.-A young lady
was lately told by married, lady, that she
had better precpitate herself from of the
rocks OF the Passaic falls into the bason
beneath than marry. The young lady re.
piled, Il would. il lho't l should find . hue.
band at the bottom
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21

We should probably have had some fine
April showers this moth, but for the cir
cums,ance that they wero all converted
into snow squalls before they came within
hailng distance of terrairma. And then,
the "sweet south wind"--it has thus far
come to US fromIthe North West, breathing
over beds of snow, instead of violcts.
The ice still fingers in the Lake, and un.
less there is change Of weather it will
yet be some days before we see a steamer.
We understand however, that the channel
is now clear above old IT, and below
Chazy.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21

THE PREsIDENcY.--It is rather early in
the day to open the canvass for the next
Presidential election. The question is al
ready opened, however, and the Chief of
the Expungers is presented to the People
as their future President by the organs Of
"the party" in the West. This our rea.
ders will learn more particularly from the
following paragraph, copied from the Mis-
souri, Argus of the Gath Of March:
"Colonc THOMAS II. BENTON is expec
ted TO arrive al his residence in this city
list. Louis] in eight or ten days. A warm
greeting does he deserve from his well
'and faithfully served fellow. citizens. and
"a warm, most enthusiastic greeting will
'he, the merit President, receive. No man
'in these United States fills so large a
space in the public eye, enjoys SO much Of
'the public confidence and public gratitude
'for eminent and most valued services, as
THOMAS HART BENTON; and no man " i'll
be supported for The Presidency with more
right hearty goodwill, BY the great body
'ofthe working people, than Col. BENTON"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21

THE CHELSEA Mass BANK.-The Bos-
ton Atlas says-"The Chelsea Bank
has exploded, Its notes are represented to
be hardly worth the paper on which they
are printed. Within sixty days its crcu.
la,ion has been extended from $50 900 to
SlO2 OOO The assets of the Bank are
in the shape of S74, 900 due from John B.
Glover, $4,000 due from w. II. g.. G.
L. Montague, $1,000 in the bills of other
banks. & ,479 in srecie.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21

ROYAL ANN CowsKtNNKp.-A trial
which excited good deal Of Interest took
place at George town Cd. CO. on the 4,h
inst The celebrated Ann Royal being the
plaintiff. One Barney Parsons was in.
dicted by the Grand Jury for taking sum.
mary satisfaction on the fair lady, for SUM-
dry cnustic applications Of the pen editorial
in the Paul Pry, a scurilous paper con.
Quoted lately by Madam Royal. Tho
Metropolitan tells US that Barney not hav.
ing the fear OF hc Press before his eyes,
and being somewhat intoxicated, did with
most gallant style, approach the sacred
person Of the edltress, and not having the
fear Of the cost of suit and various other
legal liabilities before his conscience, but
only seeing his Roya critic before his
twinkling orbs, did raise an article Of blu.
ish hue and plant body, denominated a
cowskin, for the purpose bought, over the
head Of the fair Ann, and apply in the
most scientific manner, the aforesaid wea.
pom to her shoulders.
The learned counsel for the plaintiff re.
marked, with philosophical precision, that
Mr. Barney Parsons should, for the future,
bear in mind that excellent old English
ballad, sung by old people to children:-
"Barney leave the girls alone" This in
teresting and important trial was not con.
Quoted amidst tears Of the audience, and
Mrs Royal sat apar, perfectly unconccrned;
and like her mother, Eve, ate apples. while
Barney Parsons, who in vain endeavored
to make an eloquent speech, had to under.
60, like Adam OF old, the punishment Of the
law Of the land. Barney was sentenced to
pay fine of five dollars; but we learn that
he will be recommended TO mercy.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21

STEAMBOAT BURNT AND LIVES Losr.--
The steamboat lone. on her trip down
from Manchester, took fire about SO miles
above New Orleans, and notwith standing
avery exerton Of the officers and crew, was
totally consumed in less than a quarter of
an hour from the first discovery. The
wind was very high at the time, and tho
cargo consisting principally Of 100 bales
cotton, which had been under shed for
some time, and consequently very dry,
burned with unexampIed rapidity. Capt.
Grice, with the utmost difficulty succeeded
in saving his wife, and with the assistance
Of the pilot, his youngest child; his two
other children. girl and boy, were pre-
served from the devouring element, one by
cousin of the captain, and the other BY
coored man, the steward Of the boat, Who.
at the imminent risk of his life, plunged
into the water with him, and almost reach
ed the shore, when his strength failing him
he was obliged to give up his little
charge, but was Immediately relieved BY
the mate of the boat, and both were safely
landed. Such was the progress of the
flames, that not an Individual was able
to save a single article. The I'd clerk,
met with terrible death in, en- deavorinp
to save the books and letters, some Of
which were very valuable. lis, Of persons
missing--W. G. Weed. of New York,
Clerk; Shelby of Nachcz, Bar keeper.
colored man; Sally, chambermaid, colored
woman Mary, daughter of Sally; Mary,
Captains nurse, Rider. Fireman, tlacksj
ono man and woman and child.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21
BUSINESS in The United States, and If they
do no, affect rjuriously both parties?

The Mayor elect of New York is Vcr-
montreal native Of Windham County 1t is
said. We take it as rather complimentary
to our own State that three important off.
ces in the Empire are filed with Green
Mountain Boys Senator, Comptroller and
Mayor and not the least gratifying cir
cumstancc is, that one is thoronghgoing
Whig. We give hee joy, sister.
The election lately held
in this State has resulted in the reelection
Of the late Representatives in Congress,
all Of whom are friendly to the present
Administration This is O result for which
we were not altogether prepared, aud is
yet not altogether so dscouraging as it at
first appears. The election was. for the
first time in Connecticut, made by districts.
In one of the six districts, the Wing cam
didate was defeated by q majority Of 68
votes; in another by a majority OF 100 ;
in another by majority OF $50; in fourth
by 500; and in fifth by ia small MAORI
iy." A little over 800 votes, it will be
perceived, would have divided the Repre-
sen'a,ives equally between the two great
political parties; and 500 votes more would
have elected five Representatives ont Of
the six from the Wing party. The Wings
have gained considerably in both branches
Of the state Legislature.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-04-21

AWFUL MuRpER.--A correspondent Of
the Exeter News Letter mentions he muir.
der, at West Hopk in,on. Of Israel n. Rue.
sell, aged 90, by John S. Ticomb, young.
man aged about %, formerly of Ncwbury..
port. Russell and Tncomb were bottr
single men, had labored together at tho.
coopcring business, and boarded together.
On Friday, about half past ten o'clock, A.
NJ. young man Of their acquaintance was
in the shop, and found them discussing the
question, whether people are predisposed
to murder each other for money During
short discussion, Tltcomb remarked that
people would sometimes commit murder
without any hope OF gain. This remark.
however, made no impression at the time
upon the young mans mind, and he with.
drew, leaving Russell and Ti,comb busy
at their work. About eleven O'Clock. the
proprietor Of the shop, was in and found
them quietly at work. At twelve o'clock,
Ti,comb went to his boarding house, wash.
ed and shaved himself, and seemed so much
Disconnected as to lead the mistress of the
house, to enquire what had happened, that
he looked so pale. and appeared so much
agitated, This Disconnected him, and he
returned Immediately to the shup, from
which he was soon called to dinner, and
when he was asked why Russell had no.
come with him, he replied that he remain.
ed behind to finish shaving three or four
slaves, that completed certain lot. He
eat quickly, returned to the shop, set it on
| fire, and walked into the street. The fire.
was soon discovered, and the alarm given.,
when the people collected in great nun.
bers. T;comb among the rest. The roof
soon fell inland the flames were extinguish.
ed, when the body Of Russell was found.
| burnt badly, beneath the bench at the eide
OF the shop, where it had been thrown by
Thcomb and covered with shavings and
slaves to some depth. Both legs were bro.
ken above the knees, and both arms above
the elbows, evidently showing that the
murderer Mt tempted to put the body into .
barrel TO conceal it. 1t was apparent also
that Russell was killed by severe blows be.
ing inflicted on the head, while seated on
the shave horse, without having made the
least resistance. A jug Of Rum was in tho
shop of which Tltcomb had drunken freely.
Russell for the last three months, had ADAM
doned the use Of intoxicating liquors. ane
was q mild and noffensive man.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-12-12
POSTSCRIPT.

u The faails last night furnished nothing very IN
porant either from the South North Congress dates
TO Thursday Not much business ye, before either
House. The Senate standing Committees were 10 be
announced by The char on 1hursday-und that body
we're to adjourn TO Monday The House were to
adjourn also to Monday Resolution by NJ whit
tesey directing the appointment Of standing commit
tees was taken up and agreed To.
FnoM CssApA, We hase but little 10 add 10 the small
fhars of news Ia our preceding columns. We have
the Governors PROCLAMATION aud the PRONUNCIATION u
Martial Law in the District Of Montreal. And We
should Judge from the tenor and tone Of them that The
military forces Of the y als's had business enough on
hand 10 take care q That cly and District.
-Four taousand dollars bounty 10 offered Or The rebel
Pspiaeau end two thousand Gen Bfoen. We
ehsll probably hear nest offer from the fauio'' Tor
lne hcuc Of the Royal Gusen,f.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-12-12
RUTLAND HERALD.
RUTLAND. VT.
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 10, 1897.

FRIEND TO Coon ORDER, as he styles HIMSELF
10 The last Vermont Statesman this disguised sig
nature,ha made bungling dash at the late Wing Gel
ebrahon IN this town, which deserves passing notice.
That these celebrations and rjocing should be very
annoying 10 the tories is not surprising The Wing
celebrations Of American Independence and Wing vic.
tories in the Revolutionary War always very
noying to the cold tories" They could not bear the
smell of Wing powder, the roar of Wing cannon, nor
the sight of the Wing banner. II is precisely so now
with the modern Van Buren, tories. Even the ringing
of Church bells alarms and frigh,ens them most pro.
digiousy as il would eem from the representations OF
this tenacious iris nd TO good order From his
account Of things that took place. this silly
respondent Of the Statesman was probably Kind OF
Van Buren, spy, employed by some Of the minions of
that loco oco press to conuIe up something about the
celebration, by way of revenge, and to crafty
| and malignant, spirit
The personal illusions Of this "good order" fellow
are every way worthy Of malignant skulking adver
sary, who attacks his opponent without conceal
ing himself from public view tory like for tories are
| always towards.
However, We should have never noticed this anony-
nous scrbber had there been effort made to cast
stgma upon our ylaGSesc sRa US BF GfRfo ai
it was accompanied with drunkenness and riotng -
This insinuson is less mean than base, Tor IT is q
malignant Islander upon The village and the numerous
and highly reputable guests which participated in the
festivities OF the day. We rOting drunAen-
ness neither there any among III 4se who convened
10 celebrate the late glorious triumph OF principle
There was said 10 be diss patton and quarreing
among some few loco foco characters in the streets and
probably this famous good order man was among
them An effort was subsequently made to cxagerate
al
purpose Doubtless Of bringing reproach upon the pro
ceedings of the day ind il would seem that this 'u'
land pendent of the Statesman If he is really 60,
was willing spread abroad infamous and illiound-
ed report to his dsgrace FOR the sake Of re'eng'
ing himself upon others This is the mos; charitable
construction put upon the motives Of this pili'
| iuI sanderer.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-12-12
HENRY ID. MILL,

VJTHOLEsALE GROCER, al No 80 Rivert'rset.
w next door 10 the store occupied by tont1ss 4
addie0n has Just received aud oiers for sale an en-
tire new and well selected stock Of Gtee'Ics, pr'roi
pay purchased at the late sales IN New Yorh, which
he offers vey low for promP, pay.
% hhds Porto Rico, Trinidad and English leland
Noases;
> boxes Brown Havana do
% boxes Loaf md Lump do
N bags Porto Rico Rio and Lsguifn Coffee
100 chests and hslf chests Tyson, Young Hfsoa and
Hyson Skin Teas
40 sacks Nuts, a variety II descriptions and quality
300 bones and half boxes ltsisnr.
20 keys do
~ kegs and boxes Plug Tobacco
100 quInias Goldfish
80 baskets Champagne Wine, pint. and quarts, Of
Anchor and other brands
GO quarter casks sicily Madeira, Madeira, Sherry and
Nslaps Wines; - boxes hUseat Win.
90 half Pipes Cognsc Brandy
- do do Spanish snd American Brandy,
- hhds 81 CroI Rum 10 Pipes toiisBd Gin
10 pipes aud 70 bfls White Baltimore Gin;
40 BoIrs pipes, with Shot, Trad Pepper, Pim,nto
Starch Pepper Sauce, Paper Tobacco, Snuff, NutlHegs
C,ssia Cloves. Genoa Citron, Mustard, pnnoipo AID
other Cigsn Sosp. 6e DO &c.
Troy New York, Oct - I-37 +64w