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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23
GOV. HEADS VOLUNTEERS.


A letter writer from Buffalo gives the
following amusing account of McNabb's
attempt TO lead on an attack upon Navy
Island.
McNabbs attempt to take the Island
was ludlcrous enough. He ordered his
Canadian militia into the boats. They
refused. and told him to send the Indians
who were paid for fighting and liked It,.
and who they said must take the lead
The gallant Colonel then called upon the
chiefs. You are brave WARRIORS sad he.
'Yes--Indlan brave--love fight well.
then! get into the boats, and 20 over and
fgh, the rebels on Navy Island! The
chlefIalns looked al the boats. turned their
eyes upon The black moulhcd. death deal.
lng artillery, on the opposite shore-''sicn
ed 10 The low, deep roar of the Cataract.
and shook their heads. Are yon afraid :?
said the Colonel. 'No--scnd nlgger-- he
! baCkcr than us he k,ll--no natter
The Dggers said, 'Dey 20 any whore
de white man 90 tus.' And 50 nobody
started The officers raved and tore, but
1t was Of no avail. They threatened the
men with instant dea'h--thcy ordered the
regulars to DIVE them into the boats at the
point ofthe bayonet, but the men logged.
ly refused.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23
Estate of Jiry Hammond I'd.

WE the Subscribers, b"ing appointed by
W the Hon. the Probate Court for the
district Of Windsor, commissioners TO re-
ce've. examine and adjust all claims and
demands OF all persons, against the estate
Vt Jry Hammond Cd late Of Windsor IN
said district. deceased, represented insol-
vent. aud also all CLAIMS and demands ex-
hibred IN offset thereto aud SIX months
from the second day Of December 1887 be-
ing a lowed BY SAID court for that purpose.
we do therefore hereby give notice, that
we will attend to he business Of our said
appllrlmen', at the dwelling Of Lalhrop
Hammond in Windsor on the first Tuesdays
of Aprl aud June A ID. 1888, from nine
o'cock, A NJ unlll four O'Clock, P. NJ. ON
each of SAID doys.
NEHEMIAH PARKER, jr ! Commits.
EDWARD d NORTH, sionery
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23
But p e U nc @ II @ It
FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY, 2S.

CoNcRrss.-On the 10th and l7th, the
House was engaged on The neutrality bill
from the Senate. Official despaI ches from
the western frontier, announcing the re-
assembling OF n argc armed force within
our border, had oecn received at Washing.
ton. and of course produced considerable
sensation. Mr.. Whitcsy declared his
intention to pu, aside oil other business
until this subject was acted upon. Mr.,
MKim said lie should consider its further
postponcmen. as involving the question OF
peace or war with Great B,itnn-our ma
tiopa character demanded action. The
bill was denounced in the most unmeusurcd
terms, by the gentlemen from the frontier,
and by some others. Mr.. FlIamoro Of
Buffalo. and Mr.. Smith Of Maine, evlnccd
the most zeal. and dealt IN the strongest
epi,hots The former said it was NOR c
odious than the Alien and Sedl,ion laws
while the latter pronounced it cXcctablc,
The powers granted by it, to the Executive
are overwhelming, extending, in effect, to
an authority TO disarm the citizens Of a
district, where danger was to be appreheud
ed of their interference with foreign State.
A letter of the 18th snys-"I, was
thought yesterday. that the question would
be finally disposed of to day; but from the
present aspect OF the discussion, shall be
greatly mistaken if it does not occupy tbs
House until Tuesday or Wednesday,, unless
they resort to a night Session. The bll
as it came from the Senate, cannot pass
To what extent it will be altered or amen
ded, am unable to jude.
At the moment Of adjournment (fou,
ocloch) letter under date Of the 9Th o
February from General Brady, and anoth
er from Gov. Mason, Of Michigan, dated
the llth, were read. They were brought
20 Washington by express. The letter o
Gen. Brady states, that large body Of men
in detached parties, were near Munroe, or
the river Rasn, abou, thirty five miles
from Detroit, with the design, as was sup
posed, of entering Canada in hostile array
The day fixed upon according to rumor
is the 22d inst. These letters slate, that
under existing laws, there is no means o
preventing this invasion the British ter
ritory, and therefore urge upon the Tresi.
dent, and through him upon Congress. the
necessity of an immediate passage of the
bill now pending before the House.
The sub-,reasury bi Ii was still under dis
cussion in the Senate. Mr.. Upton spoke
in opposition to the bill on Saturday, un'
Mr.. Clay had the floor for Monday. The
Madisonan says, that should it pass tht
Senate-which is very doubtful it will b.
defeated in the House BY from fifteen tC
twenty votes.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23

izing all the decency OF The country; can
the Van Buren, party plead gully 10
charge of monopoziog all The humanity ?
They need not fear, they will never meet
an accEser.
OeEoLA's was a soul which demanded,
by its infinite superiority, tho reverence OF
such a creature as General Jcsup. His
greatest, his fatal error consisted in repo'
sing confidence in the faith or in the honesty
Of Jesup. lie was deluded into the belief
that this United States officer had some
regard for his word or for the honor Of his
country. by this trust he was betrayed
and made captive. A flag Of truce was
violated TO capture a solitary Indian CHIEF,
fighting in the cause Of Nature and OF
Justice. Aud the act was sanctioned by
the government of the United States
The charge has even been made, and still
remains undenied that il was even suggest
ed by that government. lie falls vctlm
70 the villainous fundamentally land who
shall saw it was not direct ? Of his captors;
and the Van Buren, papers OF the country
nte surprised that the wings should feel
the least sorrow for his uatimcly end
They without doubt are exceedingly re-
jolccd that he is removed at any rate, aud
BY whatever means. They see no reason
why he may not as well be captured by
treachery as by an honorable struggle :
their purpose is equally effected whether
he die by POISON, an unt,mcIy death, or
whether he meet his fate on the field OF
battle, fighting in defence OF his household
gods and his fathers graves.
This may be very well: it may oc Patri'
otic but it is not christian: and we very
much doubt the patriotism of that ndlvid-
uaI or of that party, who wish future ma.
tons to point to the page OF our History
and saw, hat the United States of Amerl-
ca, the greatest and most glorious republic
on earth, uioiated a flag Of truce. POISONED
THEIR CAPTIVE, and GLORlED IN THE
| DEED.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23
The British Wing, printed at Kingston,

The British Wing, printed at Kingston,
U. c., contains the following paragraph ::
a fer storm comes calm. The wars
are over, the day of Thanksgiving is past
and peace, {no, plenty has come upon the
land. The ungodly bounleous are giving
away all they can lay their fingers upon
broad acres, golden mounted swords, and
the peoples nights, Gov Head and his
ultras are mounted upon stlIIs--ihe latter
telling the former that he is he most won.
derful fellow that ever came from Eng and,
and the former believing every word that
the latter tells. The rebels are running
through the United States, enllstlng the
sympa,hles and pocke,ing the charitable
donations of brother Jonathan, who Just
now looks uncomonIy small. The farmers
finding they can 10 longer expect an ex.
orbllant price for their produce, are fetch.
ing it to market, and receiving less for ii
now than in The beginning Of winter. The
people of Kingston are getting rid Of their
fright, and the tremendous galloping thro
the streets, by those fierce looking fellows
the F'onlenuc light Dragons serves &c
assure all the old women how valiant a0C
numerous are their faithful defenders
Having now nothing to do and very little
to eat, we contemplate these great doings
and hug ourselves.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23

In This town on Wednesday morning, Mrs Caro-.
line D. Barlow, wife of Mr. Sidney Barlow, aged
30 years.
In ibis village on Monday morning last, Miss
Ann Whitney, daughter Of DR.. Whitney Of Roge,
N, r. Her hes, and ,rues eulogy is, Tia, she lived
The life and died The death Of The righteous.
John Kenson, Of North Hero, while conversng
with h,s employer on The 17lh inst, suddenly drop.
ped down dead.
IN Shelburn, on The 1eih inst, Of consumption,
EIon a. rha,er, son Of Mr.. Eli Thayer. aged "a
Yeas. This we Understand is The fifth death that
has orcnrred in Nr. I'hayer's family of The same
complaint within about four years.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23
The Bpwery Theatre, New York was
destroyed by fire, for the third time, on the
18th inst. Loss very great.

We are CAD to learn from Washington.
iha he health of Mr., Webster, notwrh
standing The rlbaIdry winch has been Law,
shcd upon hun IN The Globe. is toleraby
good lie viii probably survive for some
time. When he first read he attack upon
hlm, slight nausea, and faint 'wlchlng
Of The upper hp, were the only effects
and he Is now as well as could be expected,
-Phiidd Herald.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23

WEIGHT OF SILK WoRM., " When new.
IL ha'chrd 1t takes 81 $50 six worms To
weigh an ounce. After The CASING of the
SKIN 1910 worms VIII make up The ounce.
Alter the second change Clio weigh an
ounce. In The week passing between the
second and third ages he number of insects
required 10 make up the same weight is
l45. During the fourth age 50 worms
weigh an ounce. When the silk worm is
folly grown six OF them will make an ounce
Thus in few weeks. these insects are
multiplied in weight and bulk nine hundred
fold.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23
+ o II T. IG n.

The latest foreign advices inform us that
Henry Harding has been appointed mill
tary commander OF the forces in Canada,
and that the ministry were acting with
great vlgor 10 reinforcing the army in the
Canadian Provinces 1t is stated in the
London Observer of Dec. 81 that ministers
mad under consideration the proprlelv Of
recommending to Parliament, Immediately
after the re assembling Of the two Houses
an increase in both the army and navy-the
former to the amount Of Is or 00O0 men.
and the latter from to 10000. One of
the reasons assigned for this measure, in
addition TO the unsettled state Of the
Canadas. is the the unirend'y tone Of the
message Of the President Of the United
States, upon the boundary question. The
London Times cnumeracs the regiments
now under sailing orders for Halifax
amounting to near six thousand rank and
and file.
Sir Francis Head has arrived at New
YORK, on his way home. His successor,
Sir George Arthur, is to have the local
rank OF Major General in The Canadas.-
lie arrived at Halifax on the 3Olh ut.
Sir John CoIburn was sworn in as Gov.
ernor OF Lower Canada on the 18th inst.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23
slzfslSW GOODS

FHNHE Sub,crb eis have received BY
Il slelghlng an addition TO their stock Of
goods which makes 1t now the best TO be
found north of Albany They have
heavy stock of Blown Sheetlncs and Shirt.
lngs, Dicklngs, Padding, Canvass, Prints
Of every description, &c. &C., which we
will sell al small advance from cost. Also
variety Of Fancy Dress Handkerchiefs.
open Silk gloves, sup. gentlemen and ladies'
Goat skin do French Prints, Ribbons,
Laces &c. SC.
case French Muslin Copes and Collars
comprising nearly fifty new and rich Pat
terms, which we are selling at extreme low
prices. LATHRoP g. PoTwIN.
Feb. %. 1888.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23

Fro" THE WEST. AS we have all along
suspected, there is more trouble brewing
by the Canada Patriots. The Western
mail yesterday brought intelligence That
the scattered Navy islanders were concen.
trating near Detroit, where several huns
dreds-as was supposed, for their numbers
or precise whereabouts appear not to have
been clearly unders'ood-wcre collected
on the 10th inst, and were supposed to be
awaiting the appearance Of commander.
in chief. Duncombe aud Sutherland were
among them, but still the master.spri
appeared to be wanting.
Gen Brady, of the u. S. Army, who {
few days before had thought it unnecessary
10 call the militia into service, believing
the patriot ardor completely quelled, ant
the tranquility of the frontier permanent i
established, has called upon Governor Ma.
son for six companies Of troops with III,
necessary officers, stating that from infor
nation Just received, he is convinced tn,
neutrality Of the frontier cannot be pre-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23

CAUSE OF THE LATE Mild WEATHER.
"A late Canada paper says :-Such has
been the prevalence of warm hery
winds in consequence of the heated state
of the folks across he line, that we have
had bare ground for the last month.
We are now happy TO say, however
hat since the excitement has cooled down
we have got eight or ten inches of snow.
Unless the mercury rise with the Vermont.
ers again. sle,ghlng will BE- good here for
some time. We do no, believe that snow
will lie in the Kingdom of S"anlon this
winter.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23
Fairbanks Improved Cooking
STOVE.

lust reed by the subscribers, Fair
~ banks Patent Improved diving flue
Cooking Stoves, an article well worthy the
alren ION of The public. They are consld-
cred by those who have used them. as de-
cdcdly superior to any other Cooking
Siuve now in use.
The casting is superior, and Iron of the
best quality, and OF extra thickness.
J. g. J. II. PECK & Co, Agents.
Enh % i332
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23

In consequence of report that Gen
Van Rensselaer, was in the neghborhood
Of Watcr,own experimenting a military
expedition against Canada, the edl'o: OF
the J, fltrsonian addressed an inquiry to
Mr.. NJ Kenzic, who then happened to be in
tina, neighborhood. His reply was, "lhese
rumors must be untrue. All connection,
military or political, between Gen Van.
Rensselaer, and the Canadians now snjourn-
his own personal request, and without the
most distant intention, on either side, to
renew it hereafter"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23
A TOUGH YARN.
The following paragraph is from the ~
York Evening Star;

Inc following paragraph Is from the IN
York Evening Star;
PEsTILENcE IN VERMoNT.-The rava
ges OF the small pox at Woods took, VT,
are described in he letter of physician to
have been APPALLING. The dead were bu
RED at night without toll of bell or church
service, but few nave courage to perform
the last Offices. The town is yet deserted,
the public houses shut up. and the neigh
bourIng farmers in such panic that they
bolt Their doors against every unfortunate
Woodstock person tina, comes TO purchase
gram or provisions of them though in both
the neighborhood abounds THIS is truly
n sad state of things to exist in the very
hear, of our population"
This is a new edition Of the Boston raw
head aud bloody bones story, which we
noticed two weeks ago, enlarged and i'm
proved. It 1t goes on improving, by the
time 1t reaches the southern border, it will
record tale as horrid as tha' reported by
Mr.. Catln, Of the Mandan Indians, nearly
all Of whom are said to have fallen victims
Of the small pox.
UPWll the STAR do The justice to cor
rect the errors of the foregoing account.
Out of a population Of upwards Of three
thousand, there have been but FOUR deaths
OF the small poX in this town. The disease
is entirely removed and none Of the alarm
supposed IN The paragraph taken from the
Star, ever existed here or in The nelnhbor.
hood. These stories do as no harm, be
cause every person around US knows they
injury to the public, as they create need
less alarm Of the ravages Of a disease
which the enlightened part Of community
know is rendered harmless bv vaccination
but which is still a terror to the ignorant
the obstinate and the superstllious -Wood
stock Mercury
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23
For The Free Press.
W 7 CUL 7 III
Patriot.

Patriot.
DEATH or OsEoLA.-"Thisc celebrated Indian
chief died AT Fort NouI,ir, ON the 30rh uh., uf an
affection Of the throat. We are serious in ~, M
that the irdrla.ls sorely lament the unrimcI>
departure OF his barbarian chIcf-rhey would have
Inn survive to rXrend the black catalogue Of IN.
cold ,hluoded ma,acres of helpless women and ch
dren, We suppose. Doubtless the whole whig parry
" 90 INFO mourning and wear Grape 10 honor the
memory Of their departed friend and ally -
Although we were prepared for almost
anything from the administration papers
yet we confess that we felt no little surprise
at meeting with such remarks as the above,
| in ana paper that pretended to respect the
| feelings of common humanity, and those
sacred institutions which have their foun.
dalion in the nature Of man. The Press
Of the United States calls itself the mos,
free and cnligh,cd on earth: and an indi,
vldual of that free aud enlightened press is
utterly astonlshed at the idea of regrelting
the death of high souled chief! The
Vermont Patriot, a supporter of the present
administration, thinks it absolutely ncces-
sary, for fear of being understood IN jest, ia
assure its readers that it is serious in de-
clarlng that the federallsts are sorry for lhe
death of crushed and captive enemy
The Wings have been accused of monopo
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23

Mr.. Johns,on's resolution instructlng the
Pennsylvania Senators in Congress to vote
for pos,poncment Of the Sub'Treasury
Bill until the next session, passed the
House Of Representatives after warm
debate, by majority of two votes. yeas
81, nays 40. Senate, Is to o.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23
David GOodhue's Estate.

NN7E the subscribers having been apont-
w ed by the Hon. the Probate Court
for the district of Chltienden, commission.
ers to receive. examine and adjust the
claims and demand %; all persons, against
the estate OF David Goodhuc late OF Under.
hiH IN SAID District, deceased, represented
lnSolven', and also all claims and demands
exhibited in Offset thereto; and six months
from the day OF he date hereof. beng al
lowed by SAID Court for that purpose, we
do therefore hereby give notice, that we
will attend to the business Of our appoints
mNnt, al the dwelling OF the widow Hannah
Guodhue IN Undprhll IN said District, on
til" 20 h days Of March and JnIy next at
10 O'Clock, A. NJ ON each of SAID days,
Dated, this l7h day of February A, d.
1888.
REUBEN MARCY. } Commits.
THOMAS GOODHUE, sioners.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23

The only item of interest in the doings
of Congress the pas, week, is the arraIgn-
mcnt Of the Spy in Washington" for
charging member Of Congress with bar,
iering his official influence for compensa-
ton. He was however discharged on dis.
closing The fact that the member belonged
to the other house, the Senate. The indl.
vidual alluded to, is Mr.. Senator Ruggles,
Of Maine, who has since published IN the
Globe sta ement of the transaction on
which the charge is founded. Mr.. Rucgies
says that he was employed professional lily
to draw up a specification for patent lock
for man named Jones, OF New Jersey, for
which he was to receive a compensate ION.
Jones afterwards attempted to get cons
tract with the Postmaster General, for the
supply of his locks for the mail bags, and
pretend5 tina, Ruggles encouraged him to
believe that his Influence could BE- made
useful to hlm in facilitating the ne go,la,ion.
This Mr.. Rugglcs denies.
p. 5. Mr.. VI. l.. Davis saws that Mr.. Rugpes
need not have been so quick lha, he has pulled
the wrong string; lhar he, the Spy, did no, mean
Rugs les, nor the jersey paddock case; and that he
means que another thing.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23

Thomas W. Glib, Esq, Of Hoesburgh,
has politely furnished US with the following
letter from the President Of the American
Bank, Boston, in reply TO some inquiries on
the subject. The information may be Of
some Importance to bill holders.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23

The number Of sheep in the states emu
meraled below is compu'cd nj 1887 638
as follows; Maine, 622,6l9; New llamp
shire, 465,l79 Vermont, O99 on; Mass
achuselrs, 373 312; Rhode Island, 8l,Gl9
Connecticut. 255 l69; New York, A 300,
$40; New Jersey $50 900; Pennsylvania
l7l4640; Delaware. $50 600; Maryland
275 600 Ono, l,7ll2 200; Kentucky, 600
900, Virginia. 900 600.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23

DAvY CROCKETT had a wonderful mcm-
orv. Of which Col. A. whom lie once run
against for Congress, lately gave The fol-.
lowing nnccdole IN proof. when we
began our elcciloD2crlng campaign" said
Col a. mot being able to speak very well
ertempore or rather not al all. | wrn,c ont
Il speech with great care, and committed
1t to memory. delivered 1t at three
several meetings, and was good deal
grallfad IN behcving it was pretty well
received, ! had always spoken first, but
at the fourth, which was very numerous
one, Crocke'' proposed that he should take
the lead. He accordingly mounted the
sard, and 10 my utter amnznmnn,, recit ed
every word Of my speech. and only chang
ing, very slightly, a sentence or two. to
IN his own case. have never felt more
awkard in my life. My turn to speak
came, aud my speech was gone-slolcn-
used up-and was left without word To
say. And to complete my morrlticarlon, the
rascal was chuckIng and laughing. as II
he had done the cleverest thing in the
world"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23

served without additional troops. The
rcqulsilon Of Gen. B, was promptly COM
Piled with by Gov. Mason.
The Buffalo journal Of Friday last, con
iains the following extrac, Of letter from
q person who holds the office Of quarter
master in the patriot army. to gentleman
in Buffalo, it is dated Cunningham's Island,
Feb. lO;--
81 am now stationed on Cunningham
Island, about ID miles northwest of San.
dusky Guy. | LEFT tho latter place day
before yesterday, and went across on the
ice to The Penlnsuar, or yalher to Point
Pcnnsular. and arrived at Cunning hams
Isle the snmo day.
have Just rcccIv ed my reclmcntal order
to leave here in tie morning, and procure
quarters for about one half Of the army at
PORT Clinton remain there until the lllh,
G O'Clock Z, H.. and then push forward to
Toledo. Chic, and ny the last order think
we sho'I % on to Detroit and join in with
The michigan and Southern troops. have
understood BY good authority there must
Dc large number OF men in Michigan
ready to do something for the cause. All
they are waiting for is leader or COM
handing chief"
The Buff,ilo Star. of Friday says;-"ln
! rcfu'aton o. the numerous rumors about
| DUNcoMBr, we are assured, by the Detroit
Morong Post, that he is safe, either in or
near Detroit, having escaped from the
midst Of his enemies, by Disgusting himself
| n female apparel,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23
M A IL IE ID

In Richmond on the 18Th inst. BY A. B. Cooper,
Esq, Mr.. Hiram Challee to Miss Be,sey Fsrr,
both Of Ilinesbmgh.
On Monday evening last by the Rev. Mr.. Con.
verse, Nr. Thaddeus Sawyer 10 Mrs. Marion Gils
more, both of this village.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-02-23
american Bank, ,
Boston, Feb. ~, 1898, {

SIR-Yonr favor of the S,h Is received. The
American Bank, owing to some unfortunate circum.
stances. was obliged 10 pause in its operations
the ooh Of January last. II immediately common.
ced the redemption OF all its bills of The denpnl,i,-
lons of 81 aud under, and will commence the re.
drmptOn II its other ills 10 a short lime, The Bank
being aburdanlly able TO meet all Of Irs liabilities.
Yours Respectfully, b. FISK,