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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-17

with reference to the lberality of the
competitor sections. The towns were
invited to bid, under the implied pledge
that the most liberal proposition should be
accepted. The result was that two towns
only entered the list. Montpelier offered
SIS ,ooo--Burlng,on pledged $40 900, and
offered TO build the house to the acceptance
of the state. But no, Mr.. John Smith,
who at that time stood at the head of
powerful porty in the state, entered the
field against us, rallied his men, made il
party question, and by dint Of drilling and
exertion, defeated the just claims of this
district. of this county, and the town OF
Burlington in particular, to an important
local benefit; while by the same operation
he sadded the state with the enormous
expenditure of ONE HUNDRED AND
TEN OR TWENTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS, merely to crafty a mean,
narrow minded, green.eyed jealousy of a
neighborlng town or county--of every
thing that is not his own. And vet, this
same individual now comes before the
freemen of this district for their surfaces /;
--impudence unparalleled organ
undertakes TO condoe with the people
about the $4,000, which, in spite of Mr..
Smith! "has been taken from the pockets
OF the many to crafty the propensities of
the few"--a few such men as John Smith.
What say We, men of Chittenden, Frankln,
Orleans and the Islands will you reward
such trea chery' is such, a fit man to
represent your Are your interests safe in
such hands? Can such man represent a
,chole district /? Judge ye; and as truth
and conscience dictate, so pronounce.
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territory in pursuit of Johnson and his fol-
lowers, and yet his adherents condemn Mr..
Aliens vote. But il ony Of his old political
friends think he has missed fire in this in
stance, will they throw the old rifle aside,
or "peck the flint and try it ogain'" Again
it is objected that Mr. Allen is not n Frank
lin county man, and Mr.. Smith is-un argu.
ment, the weight Of which cannot be in
creased or diminished by discussion. And
for Heman Alen-such as you know him
the Van Buren, convention gravely ask you
TO substitute the
HON. JOHN SMITH,
of whom also you have some knowledge.
A similar invitation two years ago you de-
cned by some 1850 majoriy. Mr.. Smith
is man of good morals in private life, re.
spectacle talents and a very clever lawyer.
He has the distinction of having belonged
to more parties than any man on the con-
tiucnt-Nationa Republican, Antimason'
Wing, Abolitionist, Jackson, Van Buren,,
Democratic, and lastly, Canadian Patriot.
He would have joined more if more there
had been-as the weather would be hot.
ter if the thermometer were longer. -
lie possesses the extraordinary faculty of be-
longing TO three or four parties OF the same
time, as q skillful rider in the circus rides
three or four horses OF once. lie can
maintain both sides of any political CUES"
ton, and satisfy friend and opponent OF
his orthodoxy by the same argument.--
Ca,echised by committee OF the Van
Buren, Convention, he satisfied them, and
his strongest friend in St. Adams proclaim
cd him, few days after. as good a Wing
as any in the district. 1t is hard that q
gentleman so marvelously accommodating
should fail to receive universal support
but so it is; he is natural born Van Buren,
man, but too Van Burenish disciple of
the school of political morals, founded by
Martin Van Buren,, he regards honesty os
too precious an article to be wasted on pol.
tics, and the people too stupid to dis
Germ, to appreciate, or reward it, Fellow
citizens, can personal address or ocal feel.
ing, or temporary excitement, induce any
Wing to sustain John Smith at CRISIS
LIKE THIS? Is his doctrine true, that
trimming heartessness and treachary TO
principle and duty is passport to office,
and the broad road to the peoples conf
dence ? is your confidence TO be given to
such vascilla,ing politician AT ANY TINE ?
Again, remember that republican govern.
ment is practically an agency, and the PEG
PIES agents must be trustworthy, or evil
cannot be remedied or good promoted
and their will and interests will be trans
pied under foot, as for ten years past.
In CONCLUSION. The Wing patriots and
champions are at their posts, on the ram,
parts of The Constitution, with the broad
banner of Reform waving over their heads
Strengthen them by your support, and con.
tinue them at their posts. Let not Yer.
mont finch in the moment Of gloriou:
victory, after campaigns Of reverse, ant
years ofgloom. Go TO the polls for once
every man; and let your spirit and unior
be as deep and thorough as the wrongs o
this abused country.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-17

"A CAkDs
The Freemen Of Franklin County are hereby
given TO understand. that decline standin. as a
candidate for the office of County Senator. Ny
reasons for doing are, that am no longor sup.
porter Of Mr, Van Buren,, or his measures.
TIMOTHY FOSTER.
Swanton, Aug. Is, 1888.
We re.publish the above card as an uc,
Of Justice to an honorable man, who thus
shows that his love ofprincple is greater
than his love office. We have many such,
aud have never doubted that they loved
their country, and would eventually come
out for it. But Mr. Foster, and all like
him, who dare to act openly, will be abused.
1t has been thus with Mr.. Tallmadge, and
Others. Blu, they will receive the approba
ton which they so well merit. Such men
are the salt of the land, and will save it
from corruption.
We beg our neighbors to husband their
cquanlmity, as they will have large draughts
upon it before election is over.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-17

The scavengcr who fills the columns of the
Sentinel, asserts that the Free Press is edited
and controlled by an individual other than
the one whose name stands connected with it,
This he knows to be false as il is mean and
calumnious Our press and types are our
own; and that we use them in our own way,
we had supposed, and still believe, the public
have sufficient evidence. Lest, however, any
person should be deceived by the falsehoods
of the Sentinel, we again repeat, whatever ap.
pears in our editorial columns is our own, and
that communications are admitted or rejected,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-17

The Sentinel, we observe is resorting TO
the stale artifice of manufacturing public
sentiment, with reference to the Congress
siona election; and having dressed up one
of It's men OF straw in the guse OF friend
10 Mr., Briggs, has located him at Rich
mond for the purpose of abusing our Hum
lington correspondent. But the day has
gone by for such trickery. No one will be
deceived by it, and the Sentinel will ia in
its paltry attempt TO enkindle any loca)
jealousy or i'll will among the wings by such
course. Our Huntington correspondent
is veriable man, OF flesh and blood lave,
and of soul too-God's noblest work, ar
honest man. And if the Sentinel, or any
of its scrlbblers, choose to break a lance
with James Johns, our word for it, the
"Huntlngton Bard" shall write his epitupb
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-08-17
A CARD.

We find the following in the Franklin
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-04-05

will not trust you to keep your notes which il thus
receives" And II in substance says to the States
and the people, We, the Congress- think fit to en-.
large the patronage OF The President of the United
States, By giving him new suite OF subordinate Of
fcers and to widen the influence Of the federal ex-
eculive by giving to these executive agents The
tire control Of the revenue from the time Of It's col
lection to that Of its disbursement" Will the States
and the people Of the States, submit to this at the
hands Of their Senators and other Representatives
The passage Of the bill through the Senate, (the
scope and effect OF which is thus faithfully admins
tered, } after Mr. Cuthbers motion prevailed, di-
vesing il Off vital principle and its only sensible
purpose can only be accounted for nationally the
supposition that the friends of the measure Of di-
vorce," in the Senate, sent the BILL as amended, TO
the House of Representatives, not for its concur
renee, but with the wish that the House will revive
its vital principle, by reinslating, among its proyi
sions, the hard money feature. If such the de-
sign of the friends of the denuded and evscerated
but still hateful bill, in passing and sending ii from
the Senate 10 the House, there is still prospect Of
the worst mischief, and lei the people lookto it.
PUBLlus.
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sPECIALD EPosITE SCHEME.

We have already declared, opposed as we
ever have been to National Bank, that were
the alternatives presented to us, and we oblig-
ed to choose between the Independent Trea-
sury scheme, and National Bank, we should
not long hesitate in giving decided prefer
ence to the latter.
So with the Special Deposte scheme. If
we must choose at any time hereafter, between
that and National Bank, we shall not hest
tate openly and boldly to advocate Bank.
The Special Deposite plan, if it shall
ever be attempted, will operate as GENEROUSLY
upon the people, the country and its business,
as the original sub-Trcasury scheme. twill
establish one currency for the Government,
and another for the people. twill, in its prac-
teal operations, throw discredit on all the
banking institutions Of the country and even
tually, after the country has been harrassed,
tormented and vexed under the various expe-
riments that will be resorted TO, in the hope Of
makingit answer, will fail at last. The scheme
is condemned by all men possessed Of extern
sivo practical experience in finance and bank
ing.
There is a ridiculous absurdity in opposing
the Sub-Treasury scheme in one shape and
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rance, and pushed on by bad passions, il has
blighted the fairest prospects Of glorious
country and threatens the downfall Of the
authors, aiders and abet,ers Of this iniqutous
scheme Of experiments, in the same general
wreck"
But all is not yet lost,-thanks to the wis
dom and virtue Of the people and thanks for
the many resources of our country, there is a
redeeming spirit that is rising from its slum-
bering patience and its cruel oppression,
which promises better things. Our Govern
ment which was made by the people, and for
the people, will by them be SO directed as to
ensure the great end for which il was created
the honor glory, and welfare Of the mil
lions who support and defend it-they will
correct the follies of the ignorant, and rebuke
the waywardness of their representatives.
Then, and not till then, will commerce again
unfurl its sails, and prosperity return to bless
our land.
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FROM FLORIDA.

From passenger in the steamer HIM. CASTOR
Capt King, arrived at this port from Gareys Ferry
and ST. Augustine, and from other sources, we learn
the following:
A letter from Tampa, dated March 9th, Cast
Saturday says" Between five and SIX hundred
Indians and negroes are on their way Tampa from
Fort Jupiter under the escort of the Tennessee vo-
luneers and portion Of the I'd Regiment OF ORA
goons,'
Another letter confirms the above, adding that
4" We have no other news by express"
1t is stated that Major LOOMS of the LIST Infantry
had captured two Indian women, who say that Sam
Jones had gone to the south, and Alligator to the
west and that they were both willing to surrender if
they were invited. Major LOOMS had circumnavi-
gated lake Oke-cho-bee In boats.
On Saturday last, we are also informed, Captain
Hewson, in command of two companies dragons,
arrived at Fort Mellon. About three days march
from that fort he states that while crossing large
cypress swamp struck trail OF Indians, pursued
and overlook them They were in humber twenty
to twentyfve. Capt H., lost four of his men in the
attack and was wounded himself in the abdomen,
but not dangerously. He took four prisoners, and
killed, as is supposed, several Of the lndians-she
balance escaped II is reported that Concoochee or
Wild Cat is one of the prisoners
The news Of the capture Of 500 Indians, &c, by
Gen Jesup said to be confirmed by letters received
at Fort Mellon, which informant left last Sun
day, touching at Garey's Ferry on Wednesday.
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POSTSCRIPT.
CONNECTICUT ELECTION.

We stop the press to state, that by the
northern mail, we have the most cheering ac-
counts from Connecticut. AS far as heard
from, Loco oco-ism and the Sub-treasuryites
have been completely annihilated in the land
Of steady habits The Conservative Repub-
licans have put forth force and strength of
numbers surprising any thing We had antici-
pated
The Wings, however, have swept the State
The Journal of Commerce gives returns
from &c towns, which, it says, "show
Wing majority of about $1,000 and Wing
gain of about 1000 compared with last year.
They justify the conclusion not only that
Mr. Ellsworth the Wing candidate, is elected
Governor by the people, by large majority,
but that there is decided Wing majority in
both branches Of the Legislature.
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only Any or sixty members remained mere. ICY
could not transact the business, and ne hopeu 49,
after they would insist upon call OF he ipuse 10y
day. recess would be benehciai ~ ,a IN afsSn
of members and there was now d soou ueAt - ''SA
Mr.. REED said that, OF late years, afternoon SEES
sions were more orderly and efficient IMAM formerly
In this respect, the House had Improved u ia'e
Mr. POPE was opposed 10 the amendment He
would rather meet al 10 o'clock ana adjourn 70 am
ner than 10 return after dinner or, he would agree
10 Sit longer by an hour or two before dinner
Aoer dinner and wine gentlemen were not well
disposed for labor The proposition, ne thought, was
unreasonable. -
Mr.. BOON opposed the amendment. The afler-
sessions were never resorted TO III Inc mohlh
of June, heretofore.
Mr. WHITTLESEY asked the yeas and nays,
and they were refused.
Mr.. LEGARE spoke against the motion. he de-
MED that the House did its business well during the
extra session. Ii did not act deliberately Gentle
men were worn down with fatigue, and were found
to give Grade and superficial opinions and inconI-
deraie votes.
Mr. WILLIAMS, of N c., also opposed the
amendment as unfavorabe both 10 business ana 10
the health Of members.
After some further remarks from Mr.. CAM
BRELENGi, the motion was rejected
The question was taken on the resolution, and it
Mr. PICKENS, on leave, presented memorial
from Mr.. Mills architect to the public buildings
ri. MILEAGE.
Mr. DAWSON moved the suspension of the rules,
in order to take up the bill regulating the mileage Of
members of Congress. Lost
The resolution reported on Saturday, from the
Committee on accounts proposing various provis-
ions for curtaing the contingent expenses OF the
House, and regulating the number, duties, and com
pcnsation of the messengers and pages Of the House
was taken up
After some discussion, in which Messrs. Mcken-
4, hnaa IF
HAYNES, Adams, Morris, of Ohio, and L. Whittle-
sey and others took part.
The resolutions were finally, after some amend
meni, adopted, and
Mr. TAYLOR asked leave TO move that the
House proceed tomorrow at o'clock, to the cleo
ton of Doorkeeper. But objections were made.
The House then
Adjourned. . ,..
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A small vessel from Matamoras brought $4,000
dollars in specie another vessel is said to be COM
ing up the river with additional amount OF sixty
thousand dollars .. ...u.
Specie has suddenly risen, and may now be quot
ed at 7 TO Sc premium.
Bills on New York are selling at a per cent
premium; and Bank checks at sight, il the banks
were drawing on New York, would sell quickly at
per cent. premium-N. o. Merchant.
A letter was received and read from JonN M
PATTON ESQ., announcing his acceptance Of the ofhce
of Counseor-bu intimatng his intention to retain
his seat In Congress until the close OF the session.
unless the Legislature should indicate their disap-
probation of such course He does not deem 1t
proper 10 leave his constituents unrepresened at the
present unc,ure. Richmond Whig.
The banks may be destroyed, but while we are
pulling them down, a power and influence may
grow up fatal to the Liberties Of the people. The
advocates Of the Sub-Treasury scheme call them
selves Jefersonian Democrats. Jefiersons whole
political life was struggle against principles ad-
verse 10 this measure The Sub-TrcasuTy system
is designed to strengthen the arm Of the Executive,
already TOO powerful Its tendency Is a consolidated
government, against which Jefferson devoted MS
whole public lfe.--Cinn. Rcpn0.
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lOtal Die, oOO,OOS
or 81 ,955, s62l This gives an excess of receipts
expenditures of SD OF ,362fr, 81 039 90a,
which is allotted to the budgets OF the other Min
isterS This budget exceeds that for 1888 by $685.
390fr. or pa 1851 An extraordinary budget for
public works, added to the above contains receipts
and expenses, each amounting TO "a AGO. OOtr or
| 1916, 1901.
meet The expenses Of collecting The public re-
renue in the above, amounts to nearly twelve
per cent. on the gross amount. These are
the expenses attending system of Sub-trea-
suries and Receivers General, for collecting
and keeping the public revenue in France,
which the Government Of that country is
abandoning as rapidly as it is enabled by the
establishment of banks.
The expenses of collecting the revenue in
this country, heretofore, under the system that
has been pursued, we are informed, have ave-
ragged from four to six per cent, according to
the aggregate amounts collected.
The administration and The party are now
striving to throw us back upon the old sys-
tenn, which France, for the want of banks, has
been obliged to adhere to entirely, until re-
Gently by which the expenses Of collecting
our revenue will be made to equal those paid
in France. They will be more than double
their present amount. In place Of from four
to six per cent. they will be increased to
twelve per cent.
Now suppose our revenues to average but
twenty millions Of dollars annually; the ex-
penses of collecting them under the proposed
Sub-treasury scheme, (taking France as
guide) will be two millions four hundred thou
sand dollars; or, from one million two hun
dred to one million six hundred thousand dol
lars every year more than they now are.
The increased expenses each year, attend
ing the adoption of the Sub-treasury scheme,
will amount to a sum far greater than the en-
tire losses sustained by employing banks to
collect and keep the public money from the
formation of the Government down to the
present day Yet, the Sub-treasury subser
vients harp upon these nconsiderable losses
as justification for adopting system which
must be attended with this enormous annual
expense to the country. >....
In their desperate efforts to acquire in
creased power, by obtaining uncontrolled pos
session of the public moneys, they disregard
the additional taxes which they will impose
upon the people.
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advocating il in another, when both inevitably
lead to the same results.
The plan proposed by Mr.. Rires, we are
satisfied, will work well If adopted II did
work well, as Is proven by the repeated testi-
monials Of President Jackson and the Secreta-
ny Of the Treasury, until embarrassed by the
Deposite act Of 1886, and afterwards derang-
| ed and thrown into utter confusion and disor-
der by the manner in which that act was exc
cuted by the Treasury Department.
Let the former State Bank system be re-
newed, under plan somewhat similar to that
provided for in Mr.. Riyes's substitute, and be
placed under the administration of compe-
tent financier, and we are sure ii will operate
reproduce all the benefits to the country by re-
storing sound circulating medium and pre-
serving it thereafter, which its warmest sup
poriers anticipate.
Upon its success or failure we shall be will
ling to stand or fall. But, opposed upon the
principles we have declared ourselves TO be,
to the Special Deposite scheme, we shall be-
come the advocates Of National Bank in OPP
position to it.
Let US warn our friends not to be deceived.
No one will become the advocate and sup
porter Of the Special Opposite scheme, except
for the purpose Of compromise and conciiia-
lion. What can the Conservatives gain by
that! Nothing. They do but assist to esta-
blish their most bitter enemies (he Loco-fo-
cos) firmly in power, who will not fail to make
the Conservatives their first victims.
What can the Conservative party desire
more than they now possess The balance
of power is held by them, and battalions are
daily filling their ranks and enlisting under
their banner. Never did party occupy
more envable position than that now main
tanned by the Conservatives.
In our opinion, the true policy Of the Con-
servatives is TO maintain their present position
calmly and with dignity, without turning to the
right or to the left; and rejecting all PROPOSE
tons for compromise that may be made.
No compromise can be entered into, that
will benefit the cause of the country. If
any compromise should be yielded to, it will
serve but to weaken the Conservatives. and
place them in the hands, and at the mercy Of
the Loco ocos.
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THE UNKNOWN DEAD,

At evenings still and pensive hour,
When all my tolls were DER,
wandered, slowly and alone,
Along Potomac's shore =
The breezes gently fan'd my brow,
The waves roll'd at my feet,
And from the grave there came a sound
OF voices, shril and sweet
A hill arose beside my path,
Where youthful Spring had cast
A verdant robe and lovely how'rs
As on her course she pass'd;-
The summit gain'd, gazed around
Upon the varied scene,-
The slv'ry stream--the swelling hills,
And lovely wales and green
I'll.
Bnt whittier stray my wcaried feet 3
More gentle be my tread
walk amid ruin'd place
The "City Of the Dead r
And here, where in the evening breeze
The willow branches wave,
A greencr soda letter'd Stone
Denote the Strangers gravel
Nv.
Alas, 10 friends now gather here,
In rheditative hours, ,..
TO weep the mcm'ry of the dead,
Or strew his grave with now'rs;-
Neglected is his resting place
Broken-delaced, the stone
And midst the silent multitude
The dead here sleeps unknown
Wn.FRE
Washington, April, 1888.