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ed acres of Pennsylvania, to the broad
plantations OF Maryland and Virginia, o
goodly report comes up, betokcnng full
granarics to the independent cultvator Of
the soil. They deserve them.- Cleveland
Herald.
GRAIN CRops.-We are informed that
the fields Of grain never looked more prom.
ising in this country, at this season OF the
year, than Of present, and unless there
should be severe drought, the crops will
be abundant. The fruit trees Of every
kind are literally loaded with blossoms, and
indicate an abundance Of fruit.-Hudson
Gazette.
The cotton crop this year is an extraor.
binary product compared with previous
wears. Bets are made at. New Orleans
that it will not fell short of one million
eight hundred thousand bales. This is the
real gold of our staples, and the excess OF
two or three hundred thousand bales over
last year will keep the foreign exchanges
in our favor while we are backed by such
wealth, which is more substantial than
specie. ~ Y. Star.
The Bucks County In,elIigencer says:
I'VE have had copious rains during the
last week, which could not fail 20 cause
the hearts Of our Farmers to rejoice within
them. From what we have seen, and like
wise from hearsay, we are Induced &c
believe the forth coming crops will BE-
unusually abundant. Our exchange papers
| from almost every quarter speak favOrabIy
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08

We publish on our first page the par
tlculars Of q most fragrant outrage upon o
British steam buat, while in our waters.
We are glad to learn, however, that it Yves
not the act of American citizens. 1t was
perpetra,ed by band of Canadian refu-
gees, who, it is said had q camp on an ISL
and 10 the ST. Lawrence. But this in no
way absolves our authorities from the Oh
legation to ferret out and bring 10 condgn
punishment the perpetrators. M'Nab, 10
be sure, was knightod for similar act
but we must protest against the precedent,
on the present occasion. Two wrongs
never make right. Ten Of the brigands
have been arrested and committed 10 Jail.
1t is understood that there are twelve more
concerned.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08
TIIE, CROPS.

| WHEAT CRoPs. The papers in al
quarters give very flatlering accounts o
the growing wheat crop. II is represented
as more promising than it has been at this
season, for eight or ten years.
Such we believe to be the fact in refer.
ence TO the crop in Virginia. 1t is every
where in state of forwardness, is thick
and well set upon the land, and looks
vigorous and healthfu If the season
prove suspicious, the farmers cannot fail 10
year.-Richmond Whg.
MICHIGAN. The agricultural prospects
Of Michigan never looked farer than at the
present time. From all parts Of the state
we have assurances of abundant crops
Wheat is in fine condition. II nothing
occurs to dlsappolnt the hopes Of our far
mers, they will this year have a surplus lor
expectation detroit Advertiser.
THE CRoPs.-Thc Upper Marlborough
Gazette says:
ave are sorry to learn from almost
every part of the coun,y, unfavorable
accounts of the Tobacco plants. The fly
has made the most destructive havoc
among them, aud in some sections the
planters will be compelled to abandon the
growth of it entirely this year. 10 the
Forest, where the largest quantity of
tobacco is usually raised. the loss of plant
will be most severely felt. The prospect
of small grain is very fattering. Wheat
looks better than it has for several wears
past. The rye and Dat Crops also look
flourishing."
Extract Of letter to the Editor Of The
Easton, (MaryIand) Gazette. dated
TRAPpE. May Gath, 1888.
~ have. what and every passer bv
would call a first rate crop of Whea,--not
having gone into it 70. a week or ten days,
this morning by accident walked throug Oh
the field--it is now heading out. and |
.hink ninety.nine out of one hundred heads
are what is called "Tare or darpai !"--lf
hers are like mine, there s all end TO the
Wheat crop in Talbot"
We And The following paragraph in the
Fredericksburg lMd,) Herald:
"Wc are informed by persons from
various parts of the county, that there
rever has been more beautiful prospect
for full crop Of grain in this section Of
country than now exists. lf the harvest
should fulfil the present expectation, it will
make the hearts Of the farmers Of old
Frederick rejoice again"
THE CRops, are gratiied to OBJ
serve by our exchanges from every part of
the country, that the crops of winter grain
promise a boun,lful harvest. From tho
wheat growing regions Of Ohio, the fertile
valley of tho Wabash, the prairie fields of
illinois aud Wisconsin, the rich openings Of
Michigan, the well titled farms Of w estern
N, York,'he Dulchman's greenland extend
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08
"I WISHI WAS PIG"

| Among the dry, quaint and philosophical
scenes with which Mr.. Meals recent vol.
ums Of Charcoal Sketches abounds, wo
think this soilloquy of a loafer. who has
been sleigh riding and got split is mimi.
table
It's mans natur, believe, and we can't
hclp 1t, no how. As fur me, wish I was
pig; there's some sense in being a PIG
wot's fat; pigs don't have to speculate and
bust pigs never 60 sleigh'ng, quarrel
with their daddles in law wot was TO be,
get into sprees, and make tarnal fools of
themselves. Pigs is decent behaved peo.
pie and good citizens, they amt got no
vote. And then they havn't got no clothes
to put on Of cold mornings when they get
up they don't have to be darnin and
pa chin their own pants; they don't wear
no old hats on their heads, nor have TO ask
people for em; cold whites is plenty for
pigs. My eyes! if was Il jolly fat pig
belonging to respectable people, it would
be tantamont TO no,hin with me who was
President. Who ever seed one pig a set.
tin on a cold curbstone rubin another
pigs's head wot got chucked out of sleigh,
Pigs has too much sense 10 go q ridin' if
SO be as they can help it. | wish | was
one, and out OF this scrape. It's true pigs
has their troubles like humans; cons,abes
catches 'em, dogs bites 'em, and pigs is as
done'ovcr suckers as men; but pigs never
runs their own noses in scrapes, coaxin'
themselves to believe it's fun, as we do. I
never seen pig go the whole hog in my
life, 'scept upon rum Cherries
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08

1.-THE provision Of The act Of June, 1886,
referred to in this last restriction, the
reader will reco,lcct, has been made the
subject Of special consideration in the
Senate, upon the motion Of Mr.. WEBSTER,
directing the Finance Committee of that
body "to inquire into the expcdioncy OF
repeating or modifying those provisions OF
the said act which prohibit the recent. in
payment of debts and dues to the United
States, of the bills Of all banks which
issue bills Of less denomination than five
dollars. "1-Nationat hteliigencer.
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the banks, and they will soon 60 By the
board
This is very plain talking, and such as
the Leaders OF the Administration are not
in the habit Of hearing from their followers
As 10 the effects of the Specie Circular,-
disastrous and gratuitous as they were Mr.
Sewer is equally frank.
This, sir. was the situation of things
when the Treasury Circular was issued.
And what was it's effects, The banks, as
,oeH as The public, were taken by surprise
by 1t. Runs were made Immediately upon
the banks for specie to buy land these
runs forced them to curtail their discounts
and by adhering TO this rigorous process,
which they had to do for their own preser-
walton, they sustained themselves tor eight
or ten months afterwards, indeed, until a
general suspension throughout the U. S.
occurred. Their rapid curtal render
ed money scarce, and knocked down the
price of every thing. Property fell from
25 to so per cent. Many were forced to
bankruptcy. This Was one Of The fruits o.
The Treasury Circular; and no,o let me ask
my honorable friend, totat good has groom
out 9fH? 1t has bcggared thousands, il
has embarrassed whole section Of the
country; and lastly, it has Uninterrupted you,
Treasuryi And why have these things been
done They havs been brought about, We
are told, to stop bank excuses. Was this
necessary? Will not bank excuses, like
cxcesses of every other description, correct
themselves, think so.'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08

A gentleman in Montreal writes to the
editor of the MiddIebury Argus as follows
"American gentlemen travelling with
ladies' under their charge would do well to
avoid Canada and spend their money Of
some Of our own fashionable resorts Mrs
Sweeny, daughter Of the late Robert
Temple of Rutland was lately insulted at
a party in Montreal, in most gross and
deliberate manner, by Major Ward of the
Royal Regiment The consequence was
a challenge from her husband which result
ed in the death of the Major, who was
shot through the body at the first fire. II
is not every one who would like the alter
native Of being compelled by the custom
OF place to resent beastly indignities 10
his wife or sister, and therefore, we should
advise them not TO travel in country
where female character onG virtue are thus
made the sport Of licenlious rutfians."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08

MEXICO AND FRANcE.-We have Just
received file of Mexican papers TO the
date Of the LIST of May, from which We
learn that the negotiations between the
authorities OF Mexico and The Representa-.
lives of France had been broken off; the
final note of the Mexican Minister, utte,l
declining a compliance with the demands
Of the French agents. bearing date the
10TH National IntelH gencer, June 2.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08

work-a work not more interesting to the
particular sectio Of the State through
which it will pass, than It is important TO
the State and Nation at large, os a S -
and National work absolutely essential to
give due strength and protection TO this
important frontier ."-vfaione paper.
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we have received the first No. of the
Lamoile River Erpress,pubshed at John
son-J' w. Remington publisher, and C.
G. Eastman editor, 1t is q large, fair
sheet, filled with spicy editorials, but we
are sorry TO ada, loco foco in it's politics.
But our friend Eastman is doubtless sound
In HE theology, for we observe he has de.
voted three columns 10 defence of the
Subtreasury scheme. Verify he mus, be-
hsvs that "thc dead shall arise" On the
SUBJECT of the Congressional Election the
Express says that it shall not support "Mr.
van Nas''s baggage again" This we
take to DO The very extreme of he,erodoxy.
Not vote Tor Mr. Van Ness's baggage {!
why We supposed this to be q cardinal
point, and that the exercise of q saving
faith would require every true follower to
accept even Of Kincarls rs q substitute. in
case the Governors boxes should not ar
rive in season.
BY the way, ,A ia or election ius,
ahead; and will tSVSenline again inform
us Dhn Mr. Van Ness is coming home,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08

"SpINNING STREET YARN."-This ex.
preston is sometimes applied by captious
Ola chaps to young ladies', who keep the
bloom upon their cheeks by healthy exer.
else and save a doctors bill by inhaIinp
fresh pure air. But we have got literal
fulfi'ment Of the expression. Last week
a nicely dressed housewife was seen toiling
up from South-street bride, having in her
train an almost interminable length Of
unrave,ed hosiery. 1t appears she had
her knitting work in her pocket, ard BY
some mishnp the ball escaped. and hence
from the bridge to the brow oftho hill. she
was all the while spinning street yarn -
NorLh1m DLon Courier
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08

Theller and Sutherland have been re-
moved from Toronto to Quebec, prepara'
tory to their transportation to New South
TIro los
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08

A WESTERN WIDOW -One of the
| finest STEAMBOATS, on the Western waters
is The Ellen Krkman, so named in compi.
ment to lady of Nashville, Tennessee.
She was built at New A bany Ua.) and is
five hundred and seventy tons bunhen-
propelled by two engines of immense
power. The Nashville Wing speaking of
this noble boat, says-E len Krkman ia
the name of wealthy I'D highly respected
widow of this city, whose enterprise and
success in business i. only exceled by her
intimate and extraordinary acquaintance
with commercial affairs. l2 years ago
Mrs, Klrkman was Lett with the care of a
large estate, since which she has erected
on our public square pile Of magnificent
stores mot exceeded by any in the CITY \
and is still as active and shrewd in trode as
the most ACCOMPLISHED merchant of the
East at forty. Who then will pretend to
say that Ellen K,rkman is undeserving the
compliment paid by The captain and owners
OF the steamer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08
REPEAL OF THE SPECIE CIRCULAR.

We learn from the correspondence oil
the New York Gazette, that the Specie
Circular is defunct!
This precious humbug," says the cor
respondent, under date Of the 3O'h ut. Ito
which the administration has chung as it's
last hope, has been triumphaut!y overthrown
by Mr.. Wobster's joint resolution. The
Senate passed it yesterday, as you are
aware, by vote 81 to 8. This morning
it was taken up in the House, aud read
twice, and then, without debate, without
aflording time for single loco foco to snarl
a. it, it was ordered to a third reading
yeas ISL, nays 81. Mr.. Duncan then
moved to commit it with instructions, so to
amend it Us 10 restrict the sales of public
lands TO actual cultivators, and TO them
only in half sections. But Mr.. Boon
moved the previous question. which was
carried, and the resolution was passed,
yeas l54, nays "a"
One of the consequences Of the repeal
of the odous Circular will be found in the
following article from the Philadelphia
National Gazette:
We have great satisfaction in presenting
to our readers the following letter from Mr.
Bddle to Mr.. Adams. 1t shows how
promptly the Banks avail themselves Of the
first movement which indicates favorable
change in the disposition of the Govern
ment, and it furnishes the first intimation
upon which the. country may rely Of on
approaching resumption ofspecie payments.
1t gives US great pleasure to add that in
consequence of the repeal of the Specie
Circular, the Bank Of the United States
has determined to accede to the request Of
the Board of Trade of the city Of New
York, contained in the following resolution
OF that highly respectable body.
Resolved, That our recollection of that
liberal system pursued by the former Bank
Of the United States renders US peculiarly
solci'ous hat large banking institution
Should be established here, under the Gen
eral Banking law, which shall be managed
with the same enlarged views, the same
enlightened and liberal policy
PHILADELPHIA, May 81, 1888.
My Dear Slr-In my letter OF the TIN
ult stated my belief that there could be
no safe nor permanent resumption of specie
payments by the Banks. until the policy OF
The repeal Of the Specie Circular by
Congress makes that change. see now.
what until now have not seen, the means
Of restoring the currency.
rejoice very sincerely at the termina>
ton Of this unhappy controversy, and shall
cordially cooperate with the government
by promoting what the banks are, am
sure, anxious 70 effect, an early resumption
of specie payments throughout the Union.
With great respect, yours,
N. BIDDLE.
Hon J. @. Adams, Washington, D C.
This intelligence (says the New.York
STAR will be received with heart felt pleas
ure in this city which has SO deeply suffer
ed by the various experiments of the
Government, while the ample resources
literally dispensed of the new Bank about
10 be established here under the general
Banking law, will greatly contribute to
restore the golden days OF our commercial
prosperity"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08

VA the 2lst inst. mob at Patterson
IN. J.) broke the windows and doors of tho
New Market church and dispersed the
abolitionists who were holding a meeting
there. At b ,ston also there were demon.
STATIONS of mob, the object Of which was
to destroy new church, about to be ded..
Gated by society Of (anl Garrison) aboli.
'lon'sts; but the Mayor called out fvo
companies of the militia, each provided
with 400 ball cartridges. This unequ1n,
ocal ntlmatlon was sufficient; tho moo
could not stand powder and ball.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08
BW IL OFT
FRIDAY RNING, JUNE 8.
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The IThigs of the County Of Chittenden, are
hereby requested 10 meet in convention at Eagle
Hall, in Wislon, on Monday the 18Th day Of June
inst, ut 10 o'clock A. NJ, 10 nominate two Sena.
tors for said county, and for the transaction of other
important business. 1t is earnestly desired that
each town in the county DO represented BY at least
three delegates.
JOHN N. POMEROY,)
JAMES I. CUTLER, County
WIN +. BRIGGS, I Comm.
JOSEPH CLARK,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08

GLOW vain is the pride of apror'sy ~
we are al descended fro" one parent, aad
that parent was a working gardener"
The boast Of such an ancestry would
have been very toorabe, If it were not
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08
A WHOLE Town DESTROYED BY FIRE -

A WHOLE Town DESTROYED BY FrRE!-
The town Of Monrova, near Tusca loosa,
Alabama, was destroyed BY fire about the
nth lnst-every building in it, Except q
kitchen and hen housed including the
Church, Academy. Banking House, Post
Office, and Exchange. being swept away
as with the bosom Of destruction. The
fire is said to have been the act of on
ncendiary, and suspicion has fallen upon
the Cashier of the Bank, as i. is supposed
that he had embezzled large amount Of
the funds in his charge.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08
LAKE CHAMpLAIN AND OGDENspuRGH

LAKE CHAMpLAIN AND OGDENsBuRGH
Raj. ROAD. Just as our paper OF last
week was gong TO press, we received a
letter announcing the appointment of Edwin
r. Johnson, as principal Engineer for the
survey of our Rail Road. We had then,
only time tor brief notice Of the letter
we now giva further extracts;
"Mr. Johnson ranks with the Oldest class
of our Engineers He has been employed
on the Ere Canal on survey of a route
for ship. Canal to Oswcgo; on the Schen
ectady aud Utica Rail Road; the Utica
and Syracuse. or Syracuse and Auburn
Rail Road tho Caltsklll and Cannioharc
Rail Road; and i. now one of the princi.
pal Engineers on the New York and Lake
Erie Rail Road.
From Mr.. Johnson's experience and
high character as an Engineer, am
inclined to think his appointment to our
work a good one. lie has engaged to
enter forthwith upon the survey, which II
trust will lead to results so favorable as TO
insure an early completion of this great
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-06-08

The Editor Of the Pittsburgh Vhig was
summoned to Windsor to give evidence
sgainst Nelson and Cote, but like most OF
the witnesses, he knew little that went TO
make q case. He has however made q
very good paragraph out Of it. ~ quote
tho conclusion.
We have been at loss to divine why the Dis.
trct Attorney should summon us to Windsor, be.
cause he certainly could not want us there for any
thing we could testify 10 the case. 1t NAV be be
cause he is very clever low. and has wi,hal a
rprinkIIns OF stale pride, for which we are uot in
the least inclined to censure him, for there are
many things Of which Vermoner may well be
proud. To commence at this end of the journey,
there is splendid new steam boat, the Burlington,
and its able and genlenany commander, Can't
Sherman, of both of which, General Kellogg rs
Vermonler may justly he proud. Then again
their Hotels and their attentive hosts, their stages
on The route from Burlington to Windsor, with
their sober careful drivers and accommodating pro.
prielors, il there was nothing else, would make a
man proud Of Vermont. Why, the fact is, all a
man has to look for is, not 10 eat too much or
be afraid 10 ride too fast, for the way these six
horse coaches 60 ahead is enough to make a tenn.
perance mans head swim. We can easily ina.
CINE that Gen. Kellogg would like to show the fine
hill country round about the east side of the noun
tains. and i,s grand and beautiful scenery. Like
as not the new Stale House at Montpelier was in
his eye. Judg ing from its exterior, il is splendid
edifice, worthy to hold the representatives of free
people. May its walls never echo to The mandates
OLA yrant, or freeman's voice raised to riyet the
letters, or crush the trembling hopes Of the oppres.
sed or enslaved. Now is it not possible ,ia, the
principal thing The one of which The district a,or.
ney particularly proud, is the sterling. unbending,
unhying patriotism Of his fellow citizens. He
wished perhaps, to demonstrate to the world, that
the sacred fires Of liberty, kndIed in the DAYS OF
the American revolution, in Vermont, by the pat
rio, heroes OF &c, still burns Iiere in the hearts of
his countrymen, with undiminished strength. That
the same adherence of British tyranny, the same
ardent and devoted love Of republican liberty that
armed Ethan Allen and his patriot band in defence
OF the right of the Green Mountain State, dwelIs
quietly but securely among her green hills. If this
was his object in taking the Cahadian Patriots to
windsor for trial, and us for witness against
mem, II has beeu most trumplanly accomplished
There was in the cOunlenances Of the aged and
venerable appearing grand jurors, as they stood up
10 hear the charge from Judge Thompson, that
which convinced US then, tina, tyranrs had no ad.
vocaies in their number, and that such men wou
not easily be convinced. that those who had sacri.
need every thing but life, TO relieve their country
from foreign yoke, were to be denounced as state
criminals. The result proved that wo were not
mistaken.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1838-03-13
NUMBER ~

NE event. Oao OF Inc gentlemen then a-eompa
'cl mc 20 tie bedside. Tho rcs,h va. couGtm.
auou of lhc opinion thal bad already been oNptcta-
cd hy ~. P'si md myself
buune rho night ho 'al come mpcriec, s'ccp
"o' lhr tucoccl'ur wotuur his symptoms were
oggp~'o1, nucu!ad however with dluupu,ion
of pHlu H. mind retained al Ito ususl strength
ADD coHPH> ro. Ia. great source Of anxiety seem
81 Co be 10 ts sympathy wish bi. half dts,tacicd
wife and children. He spokc TO nc ,ety often Of
thcm-" My beloved Wlfc and q dron were al.
ways his Expressions. Du, his roriiiadc triumph
cd over bis situation dreadful ns it was once.
indeed, at the sight % bis children seven in nun.
Der brought 90 he bedside together Lie uiicrancc
mr,'ok hno be- opened hs eyes gave them one
io'k and closed ;hcm I'LL they were taken away.
A. proof Of his extraordinary composurc If
mind let ne add, that be alone could calm The
frantic grief Of their mother. " Remember, my
Eliza, you are Christian" were the expressions
with which be frequently with warm voice. hut
with pathetic and impressive manner, addressed
her. His words, aud tie tone in which they wcfc
uttered, will never he oiIbccd from my mrmoty.
About two O'clock the public we'll know he cypir-
cd