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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1838-11-24

MATCH RACE-The match race
between Mr.. John Wyatt's horse, horse
Bully Huntsiman and Mr. J Crook
horse, Black Ram for thousand dol
lars came off over the Statium Course
on Tuesday last; Bully Hnntsman win
ming tho purse with ease-Black Ram,
we understand, coming out under a
hard pull. Manchester (Misp)Whig
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30
PHRENOLOGY.

George Combe, Esq, the celebrated
writer and lecturer on Phrenology, is now
lecturng in N York, and purposes. in the
month Of January, to proceed to Philadel-
phia for the purpose of delivering course
Of lectures. His success in Great Britain
evidently proves his capabilities for instruc.
ton, and next to Gall and Spurzheim. Mr..
Combe has exhibited the doubtful science
in all its manifold aspects and connexions.
We hope he may visit all the cities in the
Union, confident that he may perform an
essential service.
A capital story is told in the Cincinnati News Of
DR.. Colyer, a celebrated Phrenologist at present
sojournng in that city. One of the Doctors pecul.
arilies, is that Of telling precisely what he thinks
Of the head submitted 10 his examination, whether
it is in private or in a crowd. AT the close OF one
of his lectures at the South, he requested such as
wished their Developments regularly explained, 10
come forward. A stout, two listed fellow made his
appearance, and seated himself for the examination.
The Doctor rapidly run his fingers through the hair.
measured this bump, and that bump, and remarked
very composedly -"Sir, your chronological deyeI.
opemen,s are those which belong only to an inf,
nous villain estructiveness and combaliyeness
enormous, consciousness very small, and all the
moral and reflective region, perfectly contemplate,
you only lack opportunity 10 become a rascaI.'-
Without saying a word, the man rose from the
chair, and by well directed blow with his fist,
knocked the Doctor flat upon the floor. The wor
thy phrenoogis gathered sefup, and addressed
the meeting, "Ladies and gentlemen. there is the
strongest proof of the truth of phrenology have
ever seen in the entire course of my career. The
villain has proved every word told him to be the
trutl, -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30
GOETHE.

Itappears. from various papers, that in
the house formerly inhabited by Goethe,
there still remains his study, library. and
rich collections of objects Of Natural Histo.
ry, antiquities, cones &c. &c. which are
attracting much observation and which
were lately inspected in all their details by
the Emperor and Empress Of Russia. The
government of Weimar is reported to be
negotiating with Goe,he's heirs for the
purchase of these interesting objects. The
collections are estimated at the value OF
SO, 5000 Malers or more than Ell, 500!
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30
G.. G.. BRYANT.

The following paragraph from the Bel
fast. Maine, Journal, answers a query
which is frequently made in this quarter,
touching the individual whose name stands
at the head of this paragraph.
In this paper will he found proclamation from
Charles G. Bryant, on the subject Of the Canadian
affairs. Mr. Bryant, some II or Is years since rec
sided in this town with widowed mother. About
10 years since, he married in this town girl,
whose mother now resides in Norihport About
the time of Mr. Bryants marriage he moved 10
Bangor where he resided until the Canadian out
break, when he left and joined the Patriots. lie
was at Navy Island. At one time, Bryant, with
others, crossed over into New York. and broke
open an arsenal, and took thereliom, canon &C.;
but was arrested in making off with them. He
however, stole away from the officers and escaped.
After the war or flare up, he returned TO Bangor.
Thilher he WAS pursued and carried TO New York
State to answer 10 the charge Of violating neutrality
and breaking into the arsenal. How he got clear
Of that scrape we never knew; suffice it TO say, he
shortly after returned 10 Bangor, and during the
last summer was in this place. The rest may be
seen by reading his proclamation. Mr. Bryant is a
joiner by trade. While he lived in this town there
was nothing remarkable about him save that he
was coniounded lazy. In Bangor he got hoisted
up a number of noiches in the military line, and
was called bv The Bangorans, "derifsh smart
felioW." What he means by "Grand Eagle"
after his name must be told by those who know
more OF Canadian affairs than ourselves.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.

A large number of political and personal
friends of Mr.. Adams, being DESTROYS OF
having his portrait taken, made choice of
Mr.. Page, young and able artist of grow
ing reputation, to complete that design,
The Boston Courier announces that the
portal, is completed. 1t represents the
distinguished statesman, in sitting pos
ture, and exhibits nearly his entire figure.
A vote of appreciation to the artist, for the
display of his skill and fidelity in the execu.
ton OF the picture, was proposed and adopt
ed. The committee presented the picture
to the city, with the request that it should
be placed in Faneuil Hall, as memenlo
of the renowned and immortal statesman.
Thanks were also rendered to Mr.. Adams
twho was presently for the qualification he
had afforded them in complying with their
wishes. Mr., Adams replied, very briefly.
but evident emotion indicating that such
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30

Look OUT FOR SHIN PLAsTERs. We
have been shewn several bills purporting
10 be drafts on the St. Adams Bank drawn
by the Mechanics Exchange Co. N. York,
signed w. X. James, President, and II. A.
Walton Cashier; out so perfectly ,ating
the Is @ and IS of that bank, as to be
readily received and passed as the genuine
bills. This system of impos,ure has been
extensively prac,ised. and it behooves every
individual to DO on his guard, as these
drafts are known to be absolutely worth-
less. Similar drafts were made on the
Mechanics Bank in this place last year,
and we know not how many others.--
Sometimes a small sum is actually deposit
ted in the bank on which these drafts are
made, merely TO give cooring cf author
ity for the proceeding, and on the strength
Of which thousands of dollars of this spu-
rous paper is put in circulation, But even
under these circumstances, we believe the
banks have uniformly refused TO honor
them.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30
TIE MORMON WAR ENDED.

The St. Louis papers of the 9Th instant
81 ate that the Mormon war had ended, BY
the surrender of the leaders of the Nor
mons. Ga the 18th ult. about three thou
sand men, commanded by Gen. A'chison,
OF Clay Co., made their appearance before
the town Of FAR WEST, the county seat
of CALDWELL County. where the Mormons
were entrenched. Upon their approach
the Mormons hoisted white flag which
was shot down by Capt. Bogard, but was
Immediately replaced. Gen. Atchison then
sent in n message, with q view to learn
their wishes and intentions, when sir of the
leaders avowed their willingness to surren.
der. in the expectation that the Mormons
should be unframed. The surrender was
accepted and the individuals put under
guard. Their names are: JosEpH SMITH,
SIDNEY RIGDoN, GEORGE HINKLE, LYMAN
WIGHT, PERLEy P. PRATT, and M.
KNIGHT. The Mormons assembled at Far
West, comprised 700 men under arms,
Of this number, small body of $50, re-
treated and pursued their way to the nor.
thern frontier.
On the day after the order Of Governor
Boggs, directing the expulsion or ertermi-
nation of the Mormons, was received by
Gen. Atchson, Disguised with such com
mand, he Immediately resigned his office,
and retired. Subsequent to this, it is re.
ported that number the MorInons were
set upon and murdered.
From the accounts which are now recei-
we'd, it appears to US that the poor deluded
Mormons are "more sinned against than
SHINING" in the matter of this war, and
that their great error was in settling down
on some of the richest lands of the State,
and that in the defence of their right to
them. against the avarlce of others, they
were forced to take up arms.
The following additional information is
from the ST. Louis Republican, of the lath
"The account of bloody butchery of
Mirty.too Mormons, on Splawns Creek, is
fully confirmed Too children were killed,
we presume, from accident, Considerable
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30

Wonder # the Free Press has found out
who John Smith is ?-FrankHn RepuJH
can.
Yes, if our authority is good. We have
the solemn declaration the democratic
party in convention assembled in 1884,
that
"John Smith is Of the old federal pary-lhe
opponent and ever of Jefferson and MaIison--
the strenuous opposer Of the last war, and found
cxerling all his influence 10 lhwar the government
in the prosecution of and if we may Judge from
his past political course, he has not discarded the
principles by which he was then goyerned."--
Dem. Address.
10 addition to this we have the authority
of The Sentinel for saying that every word
of the above is gospel truth. We there.
fore conclude there can be no dispute who
or ,chat John Smith is. And yet, strange
to say, the protested keepers OF the ves,al
fire of democracy, are now claiming the
election Of such man rs great "demo-
cratic triumph" Is the Republican on.
swered,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30

ALBANY. Nov. 26-Winter has set in
with n suddenness and severity for which
none were prepared The Canals closed
on Saturday night locking up large guam
titles of Flour between this city and Utica.
The Steam Boats SWALLOW and UTICA
left yesterday afternoon. The Hudson
River closed last night. Foot passengers
crossed on the ice this morning. But the
Steam Boat Rochester left here at l2
o'clock and Capt. ST, JOHN is determined
to Gu, his way through to New York
Journal
FRE.-On Thursday evening last the
Starch Factory belonging to Mr.. Robinson
in Hlghgate, was burnt to the ground,
containing about l2 900 bushels Of potatoes.
Insurance $4,000 Loss not known.
A Clothing Works was also burnt at the
same time. Particulars not known. -Shel.
don Republican.
1t is rumored that ere long the head
quarters Of the army will be removed
from Washington to New York. The
reason assigned is, the embarrassment &C.
casioneG to the Department by the constant
interference and application of members of
Congress in relation to appointments, &c.
Egh, hundred feet ofthe brickwork of
the Thames Tunnel is completed. One
hundred feet more will finish tie upder-
taking.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
A PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, there is much reason to be.
leve that citizens of the United States, IN
disregard of the solemn warning heretofore
given to them by the proclamation issued
BY the Executive of the General Govern
States. have combined to disturb the peace
of the dominioDs of neighboring and
friendly naton And whereas, information
has been given to me, derived from official
and other sources, that many citizens in
different parts of the United States are os.
sociated, or associating, for the same pur.
pose And whereas, disturbances have ac-
tualy broken out anew in different parts Of
the two Canadas: And whereas. hostile
invasion has been made BY citizens Of the
United States, in conjunction with Cana.
dians and others, who, after forcbly Selling
upon the property Of their peaceful neigh
Dor for the purpose Of effecting their unlaw.
ful designs, are now in arms against the
authorities Of Canada, in perfect disregard
Of their own obligations as American citi.
zens and of the obligations Of the Govern
ment of their country to foreign nations:
Now. therefore, | have thought 1t ne.
ccssary and proper to issue this proclama-
ton. calling upon every citizen OF the Uni
ted States neither TO give counteDance nor
encouragement Of any kind TO those who
have thus forfeited their claim TO the pro-
lection of their country, upon those mis-
guided or deludcd persons who are engaged
in them to abandon projects dangerous to
their own country, fatal 10 those whom
they profess desire to relieve, impractical.
Bile Of execution without foreign aid. which
they cannot nationally expect to obtain, and
giving rise to imputations however I'm.
founded) upon the homo. and good faith Of
their own Government; upon every officer.
civil and military. and upon every citizen
by the veneration due BY all freemen to
the laws which they have assisted TO enact
for their own government-by his regard
for the honour and reputation Of his coun-
try-by his love of order and respect for
that sacred code OF laws by which national
intercourse is regulated-to use every cf-
fort in his power TO arrest for trial and pun
ishmcnt every offender against the laws
providing for the performance Of our obi
cations TO the other powers OF the world.
And hereby warn all those who have en-.
gagged in these criminal enterprises, if per.
sisted IN, that whatever may be the condi>
ton TO which they may be reduced, they
must not expect the interference of this
Government, in any form, on their behalf;
but will be left, reproached by every vr,u-
Gus feIlow-citizen. to be dealt with accord.
ing to the policy and justice Of that Gov
eminent whose domlDions they have, in
defiance of the known wishes and efforts of
their own Government, and without the
shadow Of justification or excuse, nefarious.
ly invaded.
Given under my hand, at the city of
Washington, the twenty.frst day OF
November, in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and thirty
eight, and the sx'y-thjrd of the Inde-
pendence of the United States.
M. VAN BUREN,.
By the President,
JOHN FoRsyTH, Secretary of State.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30
OUR NEICEIROR.

The Sentinel of yesterday publishes with
appreciation an a,rocious article from the
N. II. Patriot, containing an Infamous
attack on Capt. Sherman, and asserting as
facts, things which Winslow well knew to
be as false as they are foul and malicious.
The public shall be disabnsed on this sub,
ject next week that "lnfamy" may res,
where it belongs.
But while the Sentinel is filled with the
most gross abuse of every body and every
thing that does not come up TO its peculiar
standard of patriotism, it publishes Van
Buren's mean and trucking TORY proc
lamat!on, without a word of comment--
with implied appreciation a document
stigmaiizing all who have in any way aided
the patriots in their recent struggle for
freedom as ''NEFARIOUS" villains, and
forbidding call good citizens from giving
aid or encouragement Of any kind to those
" misguided individuafs'--a document so
+eplole with anti.repubIican feeling as to
draw out spontaneous burst of indigna-
ton from every generous heart. For this
the Sentinel has no word of comment
has no opinion, or dare not express it. a
noble patriot, truly! A Gallant champion
in the cause of freedom the like of whom
have we'll nigh ruined q glorious cause,
which they have neither The physical nor
moral courage to honoraJly defend. This
hunting down of individuals, for private
opinions, and upholdlng he arm of power
in the PRONUNCIATION and enforcement of the
same sentiments, does not at all square
with wha. is generally understood by CON-
mon honesty.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30
SINGULAR DUEL.

A novel species of this farcical manner Of
displaying courage took, in Paris in 1908.
The circumstances arc briefly these -
Mons. de Grandpree and Mons. lie Pique
quarrelled about Mademosele Tirevit a
celebrated dancer at the Academic. who
was the "Ladye. loue" of the former, but
had been discovered in an intrigue with the
latter, and, as is customary in revelations of
that sort, challenge ensued. Being Of
elevated minds, they determined in tho
course Of month to fight 10 balloons
| The time came multitudes at the Tuiler-
les were congregated-th ropes were cut
and up they flew amid the shouts and &C.
CARNATIONS of the gaping assembly. When
they bad mounted TO the heighh OF 900
yards, Mons. lie Pique fred his blunderbuss
ineffectually;--his fire was returned by
his adversary which penetrated the balloon
and the consequence was its swift descent
and Mons, lie Pique and his second were
both roman,icaly dashed to pieces on the
peak of a house.top on which the balloon
fell! Mons. dc Grandpree swelling him,
self with pride and his balloon with gass
mounted aloft in tine grandest style posi-
BILE. and descended safely with his second
about seven leagues distant from the scene
of his rencontre and his ascension !-Query
what have our novel and tale-writers
been about that they have overlooked this
romantic incident2
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30

coal was go great, owing to some defect in
the machinery, that one-balf the quantity
she had taken on board--56O tons--was
already consumed, although she had then
performed but one third of her voyage.
The commander in consequence, determin.
ed to return, and reached the Cove OF Cork
on the Goth of October, having been nine
days out, and having then only 70 tons Of
coal left. At Cork she remained until the
9th inst, taking in coal and having the
imperfecton in her engine remcdied, when
she again took her departure, and made the
passage 10 New York, in sixteen days.
About one half her original passengers,
however, left her, and set off for Liverpool
where they arrived on the % inst, and
took their passage in the packet ship Shelf
field, to sail on the following tay.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30

Washington Irving, in his inim'able
History of New York, says that William
The Testy, the second governor was egre'
gjously hen packed by termagan: wife,
who was Of that number Of females sent as
a punishment after the flood, known by tho
name Of knowing acomen, or good persons
to exercise rgidy the rights belonging to
petlicoat government. William warded off
all sarcasms and sneers, by quoting the
ancient proverb as he outdrew his meers-
chaum "He who would aspire TO govern,
should first learn to obey" ~
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30

The Government in motion The Election
over, tho President and his Ministers find
time TO attend to other duties, Tho Sccre'
tary o. the Treasury has Just discouered that
the Collector Of the Port of New York has
robbed the Government of million and a
half Of dollars! This, considering that the
Collector has only been about four months
in Europe, shows wonderful vigilance!
Nor is this the only instance of Official
alacri,y. Mr.. Van Buren, himself, after the
whole thing is ended, has not only discovered
that there are hostile intentions towards
Canada, but actually issued his Proclamation
TO that effect ALBANY journal.
In the matter last alluded to, the journal
does the PresdeO! injustice. 1t is unrea.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30
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FRIDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER so
THE PROCLAMATION.

Mr. Van Butcns proclamation is iusl
what might be expected, under the crcum
stances. The result of the New York
election has satisfied him ha, he has moth
ing TO hope from the north, and he is now
bent on conciating The south. The entire
south, the north, aye, and The government,
100, contributed men, arms and money to
cffcc, the liberation of Texas, and nov just
as that important appendoge is about to
secure the prepondcrance of southern influ.
ence, the idea Of new northern republic is
looked upon with great jealousy. Mr.. Van
understands thi; and has taken his position
- with the soulh-against the north. He
expects not the electoral vote of New York
or Vermont, and the election being over in
the 4th district; he may with impun,y bid
defiance to the "nefarious" aympalhiscrs on
the frontier.
Aside from its political bearing, the doc.
umcnt is exceptionablc. 1t processes, TO
be merely advisory, and yet it is fierce and
malignant in its spirit, gratituous in it's de
nunciatIons, aud in its general tone and
bearing unbecoming the source and the &C
cosion. 1t was evidently intended for ef-
feet at the sontt, and at 'ome. The Great
Western was delayed two days in order 10
carry it out, and my son John who is now
waiting in London, will Immediately lay i,
at the Net Of her majesty Miss Victoria.
The query very naturally arises why was
this proc lamation delayed till the war was
over? The president had been for weeks
apprised Of the existence of war upon the
border, and with the events of last year before
him, he could not be in doubt as 10 the exis-
tence of'ncfaious' sympathy along the from
tier. Then why not act promptly, in the first
instance? 1t might ondanger the election in
this district, on its being asser,aincd at
Washington that John Smith was elected, the
proclamation was instantly promulgated, and
sent by express to Montreal With full
knowledge of what was going on, he prcscr-
we'd profound silence until the final cata stro.
phe, till his countrymen were in the hands Of
the executioner, and then comes out with a
proclamation merely to taunt them with the
announcement that they share none of his
sympathy, and need expect no favors from
the government! They knew this full we'll
they never asked any; and it is the very ex-
IRENE of cool'blooded insolencc in him thus
10 volunteer his dcnunciations. But it is char.
actcrislic ofthe man. lie is always in at the
death-ready TO pierce the dead lion.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30

testimonial Of respect, confidence and cfec.
ton was most grateful to his feeling He
was evidently taken somewhat by surprise
and the fitness of the heart seemed to pre-.
clude entirely his appropriate and deliberate
choice Of language.
We have on hand an excellent letter
from Mr.. Adams to a literary society in
Baltimore, which we shall publish in few
dnYs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30

plunder-such as beds, hats. &c. were
taken from the Slaughtered. Not one of
the assallan,s was KILLED or hurt. About
the time of the surrender, several Mormon
houses were burnt in Charlton. and one
Mormon who refused to leave, killed. At
Far west, after the surrender, n Mormon
had his brains dashed OUT. BY man who
accused tho Mormon of burning his house
in Davies"
We copy the above paragraph from the
Gazette of Saturday evening We arc
sorry to say, that our own information cor.
roborates the details. For the honor of
the State, we could have wished, that such
savage enormiies had not attended q con-
troversy in itself dsgracefuI enough. We
understand, that the company engaged in
the attack at Splawns creek, was not
attached to any division OF the army, but
was fighting on his own hook The men
were principally from Charlton county, and
amongst the number was at least one
member of the Legislature. The enemy
had approached within eighty yards of the
Mormons before they were apprzed of their
approach. The Mormons had their fami.
les with them, and to preserve their lives.
the men separated from them and took
refuge IN backsmith's shop. Here they
were murdered! 1t is said that the Nor.
mons had arms, but it is little singular
that they should have used them so neffec.
tually as not to have touched one of tho
assalants. The latter, in some instances.
placed their guns between the logs of the
house, and deliberately fired at the victims
within. These reports are founded unon
statements OF persons engaged in the
attack; and, bad as they are, are not likely
to be overcharged. VIII the actors in tho
Tragedy be suffered, by The Courts Of that
District, 10 90 unpublished,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-11-30
WIFE LIVERPOOL.

Public anxiety in regard to this new
steam packet, was relieved by her arrival
at New York, on the esd. 1t appears
that after leaving Liverpool on the Goth
ult,-the day fixed for her departure-she
encountered adverse winds, and very tenn
pesuous weather. When six days out, it
was discovered that the consumption of