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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-01-04
REASONS FOR VISIBILITY.
BY z. NJ. FlTzG ERALD.


"Wlw do YOU laugh so much Z"
Query in a Ball Roon
Sweet COZ Pm happy when l can,
Pm merry while I may,
kor mlc's al mos, II ".,r.c" span,
At hes, winters day.:
II care could make the sunbeam wear
A brighter, warmer hue,
The evening star SHINE out more '"'''
The blue sky look more o'"e,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-01-04

no medical stores Of any kind, and il would
have been base and unmanly policy to
augment the sufftrings Of the wounded
enemy. One hours cessation Of hostility
was granted for burying our dead, but
having no shovcls, we could not do it
when the time was out the British steam
ers came down with heavy artillery, and
the battle began As could get no one
20 take the defence of the house on our
left flank, | went there myself with ten
men. As had suspected, that house was
most strenuousy attacked. From the sit
untion of the house | was not able 10 see
how it went on in the other houses and
the mill. We must have been surrounded
by at least 1000 men and a detachment OF
The Esd regiment. My whole number OF
men, when this last battle began, was 1903.
kept my post on, though the roof crnn,-
bled to pieces over our heads, by the Bri
fish fire from their artillery, until dark.
when was informed that all had surren
dered, also then surrendered, ! was
stripped to my shirt sleeves by the militia,
in the frst moment of anger and fury
Even my bonnet was taken away. | lost
my watch, trunk, money, and clothing !
had on me.
Some Of the prisoners from Cape Vim
cent have already got an answer 10 their
letters; money and clothing have been
sent TO them through the hands of the
sheriff, who has appointed man here in
the for, who attends TO u.s. he has opened
an account book for them, and buys every
thing they wish for. For my own part !
am naked, though kind hand at Cape
Vincent, where know no one, has sent
me shirt and pair of socks, with my
name marked on them. God bless the
being who did it. / beg you to forward to
me some money, when | can get coat
made here for me, and get some other
Thugs. Address the letter to the care o.
the Sheriff at Kingston, who will open II
aud give me credit for the money.
beg you TO have printed in several o
the American papers, our acknowedg
nent of the kindness we have received
from the Sheriff and the SD Regiment
It is a consolation to have to deal with {
brave and noble minded enemy. We are
tried by Court Martial. have had my
trial--am prepared for death.
Yours truly,
s. Won ScHoULTz.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-01-04
THE WINTER KING.
BY MISS HANNAH T., GOULD.

y what will become o lhec, poor little bird
The mut,ering storm IN ihe distance is heard;
The rough winds arc wax ing, the clouds growing
black /.
TluA'' sosn scatter snow fakes III over thy back
From what sunny cline hast thou wandered away
And what art thou doing lhi' cold winter day'
I'm pecking The gum from The old peach tree,
The storm doesn't trouble me Pee, dee, dec
But what makes Thee seem so unconscious OF care
The brown earth is frozen, the branches are pare
And how cln'si thou be so light hearted ana ''ee'
;L. Liber,y's fern, with the spirit oil gee,
,,h "a nlarp is near far thine evening rest
NJ ,eaI 6,,. Inv screen, for 'by bosom no nest
nm @ hand is shelter for me,
''bec'use W ,ho summer leaves Pee, dee, dee'
x., fools burden Of want and OF grei'
xU,;Io nlucking The clusters ahh p"u'"s ','e s"e'
w ""e Iran, the ocean, the earth and the air
we o .'". rich ei(is do not silence our care,
wv u,n,ner we faint in the winter we're c"'''eo'
Wi, ever void that is yet 10 be filled.
"a yery small portion sufficient will be,
yfswee,ened with gratitude Pee, dee, dee'
thank thee brigh, monitor! what thou hast taught
" in ofi he the theme Of the happiest thought
W. ,noL a, the clouds while the bird has an eye
To him who rei,us over them changeless and hgh !;
And now, little hero, just tell me thy name'
Tha, NAV be sure whence my oracle came
Apeca,se. in ali we,her I'm happy and free,
,Thev call me the WINTER KING Zee, dec dee'
But soon ,here'l be ice weighing down line 's"'
bough
AID ,houoh there's "A vesiure well fitted and warm
pro,ec,ins the rest filthy delicate form, -
1Nha, then wilt thou do with thy little bare ,eel,
To gave them from pain mid the frost and lie s'ee'
4 can Law them RICH, up in my feathers. you see
10 warm them, ari fly away Pee, dee, dee'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-01-04
From the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser.
PRISON SCENE.

AS one Of our citizens was recently
iourneying homeward from the commercial
metropolis, he stopped, for an hour or two,
Of Auburn. lmpeed by motives OF curl
osity, he repaired TO The Safe Prison, and
wen, the usual rounds, with The view of
contemplating, in his "low estate" one
whom he had known and moved with in
polmy DAYS of proud and golden prosperity,
but was now within those gloomy walls
conyic. felou, condemned to years OF slenl
coil, side by side with villains of every hue
and crime. IL a secluded part OF the I'M
mense building, he found the object OF his
search, attired 10 the course ParlIcolored
convict dress, eoiled and dirty, his han
cropped closely to his head, and his small
.et dpnified form, bent painfully over his
task. His countenance was deadly pale
cave where, upon each cheek, small deer
hectic spot told the troubled workings o
his unauiet mind, while his unshaven chin
with q beard Of weeks growth contras
ted strangely with his high maro'e'lIkt
forehead, and altered features, mpart'ng
widness 10 his appearance, which befittet
the gloomy scene around. II was Benja
min Rathbun, the Forger. He was tccu
pied in shaping the beechen blocks o
which joincr's planes are made, and stead
ily wrought at his new employment, HI
delicate hands, unused to manual labor
plyipg busily and dexterously the tools o
his work bench. As the yisiter gaze
upon the sad spectacle, thr7 Oh the narrow
openings OF the dark p.ssage from whlcl
the convicts are watched by the guards
the prison. unseen W The prisoners, ano,he
Isiter stood by/ similarly occupied, WIN
Abeen emplcled by the man they wer
apl.,inH, as one of the super'nien
Mis- Two thousand laborers, whe
~ carrying on his gigantic opera
The natter stood silently intent o
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-05

Clean Wool Our Wool Growers seem
not to be aware of the advantage Of having
Their wool which is intended for market, well
washed We called in at Mr.. Reeds ware.
house day OF two since, to take look at a
lot OF wool on which we had heard several
encomiums passed.--The lot had been BUR.
chased of MIR, Jesse Kenworhv,o of East
bethlehem township. and for neatness and
cieanness we have never seen it exceled. -
AS compensation for his care in the prep.
aration OF his wool for market. Mr.. ken.
worthy received a premium of five cents ner
pound; and we'll was the premium deserv.
ed. Did all our Wool Growers take the
same care and pride in preparing their wool
Tor sale we have no doub; the proceeds OF
thus single article of export from Washing.
ton county, would amount TO many thonsa nd
dollars above the present income Wash
ingfon tPG.) Reporter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-05
From the Burlington Free Press.

Our holy and our beautiful house, where
our fathers praised thee, is burned up with fire
and all our pleasant things are laid waste"
We are again called upon TO chronicle one
OF those disastrous conhagrations that have
crowded upon us in such rapid and alarming
succession the past year and what is most
painful of all is the irresistible conviction
that in this instance at least, the torch of the
incendiary has been applied. We allude 10
the burning Of the Congregational Church
on Sunday morning last The alarm was
given about three o'clock and the citizens
and engine companies were promptly on the
ground. II was however Of no avail. With
in one hour the entire edi6ce, with most of
its valuable contents, was heap of smoking
ruins. The fire appears TO have been kin
died near the roof, in the stairway leading
TO the bell deck, and when discovered was
just bursting through the bellfry Almost
instantaneously the dome was inveloped in
flame, and the upper portion OF the steepe
literally wreathed with garland Of FIRE. liz
up the overbanging clouds and surrounding
gloom with an awful grandeur seldom wit
messed. Very shortly the supporting tim.
bers gave way. and the steeple, almost entire
fell with tremendous crash upon the roof
carrying with il the raters, chimney. &c. in.
TO the body of the church. Although sever.
al were in the building at the time, no one,
we believe. was injured
This was wood building, and erected
about 1912 Ii had however recently been
thoroughly repaired and modernized in its
internal arrangement, and in its furniture and
fixtures was probably second TO no church in
the State. The organ. which was presented
to the society two years since by Deac.
fiickok, cost about $1,000, and was esteem
ed very superior insirument--no part OF
which was saved. The entire loss cannot
be less than $4,000 and we regret to add.
there was no insurance
A meeting was organized upon the spot,
and committee appointed 10 investigate The
circumstances of the fire, with authority 10
offer reward Of $1,000, which was prompt
~ subscribed. The committee have not
yet reported but are perseveTingly engaged
IN their labors. and with some prospect Of
good success, as we have good reason to
believe. Ii musl be So No individual, sol
nary and alone. ever perpeiraied the act
and II is not in the power of two or more
hearts OF flesh 10 keep such secret
The most singular circumstance connect
ed with the late FIRE is, that the bell OF that
church was first TO give the alarm. There
is little doubt that the wretch who SET the
lire after waiting 10 see his work fairly done,
himself rang The bell, and then perhaps was
among the first to cry fire!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-05

The death of Mr. Jacob Elbridge, which
we announced yesterday morning, was sin.
gnlarly affecting. He had just taken his
Bible into his hands preparatory to family
worship, when he was called to the door by
me arrival Of his son-in-law from journey.
While holding his horse after his son had
len The carriage, the animal took flight, and
Mr. r. was thrown down and so much in
nred as to survive but four or five hours
he was most estimable man, and his de-
cease will be severely felt by all who have
shared his acquaintance. Phil NJ Am.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-05

The Editor Of the Democrat would have us
believe that the Wings are eager to borrow his
paper The object is TO enveige new subscrib-
ers by starting the notion, that such enlighten-
ed men as the Wings find something worth
reading in its columns. Pitiful vanity
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-05

John Grace, Bill Grace and Sam Grace,
were arrested in Georgia, for horse stealing.
The" Three Graces" probably each stole q
horse. f3H
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-05

I. The Democrat describes its subscribers as
being reluctant to lend the paper. Is il because
they are ashamed of it, or because il comes SO
dear, some of them being obliged to pay from
twenty to hundred dollars a year, 10 keep it
alive 2 Probably minglng of both reasons
a consciousness that they have bought worth
less thing at an extortionate price, and got
cheated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-05

The Democrat sneers at correspondent OF
an assertion in reference to the subject Of them
Such caution seems supcrauous aud unaccount-
able to loco foco
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-05

from Addison; two from Chittenden; two
from Washington two from Caledonia
two from Franklin one from Lamoile, one
from Orleans one from Essex, be appoint
ed by the delegation from their respective
counties, TO prepare and report, for the con.
sideraiion OF this convention, ticket for
State Officers.
Mr. Dewey introduced 10 following reso.
luton:
Resolved, That commtte OF five be ap.
dointed, by the chair, 10 draft an address
to the Freemen of the State, TO be submitted
to the consideration ofthis Convention.
Which was adopted, and the following
gentlemen designated, by the chair, to con.
stitute said committee.
Messrs. Hopkins, Prentiss, o. p. Chart
Ter, Steele, Of Chelsea and Blackmer. "
On motion Of Mr. Whitney, the convention
adjourned till two o'clock p NJ.
AT 2 o'clock p NJ the President called
the convention TO order.
Mr. Meach, chairman ofthe committee APP
pointed to present nominations for State OF.
ficers, reported. that the committee unan-
mously recommend the following;
For GoreraoY,
SILAS II. JENISON.
For Lieutenant Governor,
DAVID nj. CAMP.
For Treasurer,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-05

The Democrat sneers at the calibre" the
Editor of the Phoenix. Well, be his calibre''
as small as the Democrat affects to believe, oil
which we shall not be guilty of the indecorum
ofexpressing an opinion, the more fit he is to
shoot down the small game which he has TO
hunt, Besides, a bullet however small, will
do execution, but Tin Trumpet, which is
all that the Democrat pretends TO be, is mere
wind, frightful, it may be, but harmless
noise, roc ct praeterea nihH.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-05

Democrats editorials are made. II is Curl
Gus question whether such an Editor will ruin
his paper and party. or whether the decent por-
ton of the party will rise and discard the Edi-
tor we shall see. A case happened in town
not thousand miles from Brattleboro, some
thing analogous to the circumstances of the
Democrat. A notorious political partizan was
obliged TO leave the town where he had resided
several years, as jealous leader in the rankest
loco focoism because his own party were sick
Of him. 1t has an air ofingratitude, but sim
liar disgust may cause the Editor of the Demo
crat TO be treated in a similar way.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1839-07-05

Colonel Johnson says no is not particu-
larly conscious Of any good reason why he
should decline a reelection il he have the
chance. He is willing to leave the field.
however, il his friends will not run him.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-16
MAUMEE RECESS.

IT HAVE now opened Recess IN the lower
IL ward of Maumee City one door west of the
Miami Hotel, and take this opportunity to in
form the public, that having returned from
Canada, | am on hand and awake for trade in
my line. shall keep Oysters, Pigs feet, Pies,
Cakes. and every thing usually kept in Re-
cess, which has been considered and proved
good for the support of the inner man; notfor-
getting a choice stock Of Liquors of all kinds.
from the most airy kind of light tipple, to the
most majestic variety of heavywet; selected
without reference to cost, and with great care
and discretion. Parties or single gentlemen,
accommodated at all reasonable times, with all
they can reasonably ask, and on tie most rea-
sonable terms. r. HASTINGS.
Wanted, at the above establishment, Tur-
keys, Chickens, Butter, Eggs &c. Farmers
would dc well to give call.
Jan. 25. 43tf
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-16
CHEAP CASH STORE.
.Maumee Citu.


TEyHE subscriber has received a large stock
of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, ready
made clothing; china, crockery and glass ware.
The stock embraces large assortment of ex-
ira superfine, fine and common cloths, cassl-
meres, heavy woolens and satinetts of all
colors and qualities; rich quilted silk and 9TH
er yestings; silk and tabby velvets; plain and
figured merinoes; circassians; French bomba-
zine; challeys; mousln de laine, beautiful
and fashionable article for ladies dresses; rich
silk and other dress handkerchiefs; capes, col
lars, cuffs, aces, wrought insertings, belts, rib
bons, fur capes, shawls fine assortment; French
English and American prints: silks Of various
qualities and colors; extra fine and common
linen cambric; pocket handkerchiefs; satin
damask mantas, together with many Other
new and beautiful articles for the ladies'. Do
nestle sheeting, shirting, drills, checks, ticks
kerseys, yarn, wick, wadding, batting, fustians
beulaps, and large assortment OF talors
trimmings; ready made clothing; fine ant
common coats; over coats; cloaks, vests, pan
falcons, jackets SC. cheap. China, crockery
and glass ware. Books and stationary; sab
bath school books, and tracts, in large ant
small quantities. E. FAIRMAN,
nov. II. SO Commercial Buildings.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-16
PILES sc.

TTAEMORRHOIDS. No cure no pay
I'LL Price $1. Hays Liniment. No fiction.
This extraordinary chemical composition, the
result of science and the invention ofa cele-
brated medical man, the introduction of which
to the public was invested with the solemnity
Of death-bed bequcst, has since gained q
reputation unparalleled, fully sustaining the
correctness of the lamented DR.. Gridley's las
confession, that he dared not die without
giving to Dosterty the benefit ofhis knowledge
on this subject and he therefore beaueathed
to his friend and attendant, Solomon Hays,
the secret of his discovery.
1t is now used in the principal hospitals, and
the private practice in our country, first and
most certainly for the cure of the Piles, and
lso SO extensively and effectually as to battle
aredulity, unless where its effects are Witness
d. Erternallyin in the following complaints
For Dropsy-Creating extraordinary ab-
sorption at once.
.AH StoelIimgs--Reducing them in few
hours. .nfH
Observation-Disclosures or Chronic, giving
quick ease.
Sore Throat-Bycancers ulcers or colds.
Group, and Whooping Cough-Externally
and over the chest.
AL Bruises, Sprains and Burns-Curing
in few hours. aHs
Sores and Ulcers--Whether fresh or long
standing, and fever sores.
Its operations upon adults and children in
reducing rheumatic swellings, and loosening
coughs and tightness of the chest by relaxa-
ton ofthe parts, has been surprising beyond
conception.--The common remark OF those who
have used it in the Piles, is 1T acts like
charm"
THE PILES.--The price $1 is refunded
to any person who will use bottle of Hays
Liniment for the Piles, and return the empty
bottle without being cured. These are the
positive orders ofthe proprietor to the Agents;
and out of many, thousands sold, not one has
been unsuccessful. N
We might insert certificates to any length,
but prefer that those who sell the article,
should exhibit the original to purchasers.
CAUTION.-Noneca can be gennewithout a
splendid engraved wrapper, on which is my
name, and also that oJ The agents.
SOLOMON HAYS.
i TO EDITORS, &c.-All country papers
who will insert the above months, and send
one number to the agents shall be entitled to
one dozen of the Liniment.
Sold wholesale and retail by COMSTOCK
& Co., Sole Agents, 2 Fletcher street, near
Maiden Lane, one door below Pearl ST. New
York, and by one druggist in every town in the
: Union. For sale at every Druggist store in
, this city. sept.7. 2Sy1
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-16
FRESH ARRIVAL.

TUST received at the Miami Cash Store, a
y good assortment Of Fancy and Staple Dry
Goods, such as French, German and English
merinos; French English and American prints,
broad cloth, satinett, fannels, blankets, camb-
let's, wooden yarn and socks; hosiery, gloves,
mttens, clothing, fur caps, ladies' fine kid and
goat skin slips and walking shoes; coarse boots
and brogans, and almost every article usually
kept in Dry Goods Stores, at as low prices as
can be sold at any other establishment on the
river, by 7. w. CROWFLL.
dec. 1. S5
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-16
3 ) 3 ) ) 3 s 3 :

TNOR twenty-five cents you can buy o bot
II tie of Balsam Of Hoarhoamd, which has
been astertained to have cured more diseases
of the lungs than allthe other patent medicines
now in use. For sale by G. c. Bristol, Buf1a-
10, and o. WILLIAMS & Co. Maumee city.
We are acquainted with the preparation Of
Sarsaparilla, manufactured by g. G.. Bristol,
and having made use of it more or less, In our
practice, believe it to contain the active princi-
pie of Sarsaparilla in a highly concentrated
form. and as preparation, we esteem it as the
best we have ever met with.
J. Trowbride, NJ. D. c. Chaplin, M. D.
Charles Whine, N Moses Bristol, MD
Josiah Barnes, MD j. E. Marshall,
J. E. Hawley,M A. s. Sprague,
A. Miller, M F. l.. Harris, M. D.
Buffalo, Aug. 12.
For sale in Maumee City by
June o. o. WILLIAMS &. Co.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-16
HEADACHE.

nR. E. SPOHN, a German physician Of
~ much note, having devoted his atten-
ton for some years to the cure and removal
of the causes of NERVOUS AND SICK
HEADACHE, has the satisfaction to make
known that he has remedy which by remov-
ing the causes cures effectually ard permanent
ly this distressing complaint. There are many
families who have consideret Sick Headache
constitutional alincurabe family complaint. DR..
S. assures them that they are mistaken, and
laboring under distress which they might not
only alleviate, but actually eradicate by the
use of this remedy.
1t is the result of scientific research, and is
entirely of different character from advertis-
ed patent medicines, and is not unpleasant to
the taste.
HEADACHE, SICK OR NERVOUS.
The extraordinary reputation that DR..
Spohn's remedy for this distressing complaint
is every day gaining is certainly matter of
much astonishment. That SO much suffering
should have existed for ages without any dis
covery of an efectual preventative or cure, is
truly subject of much regret, but DR.. 8. now
assures the public that such remedy has been
invented as will convince the most credulous.
The principles upon which it acts are simple
and plain. 1t is an admitted fact this COM
plant, whether called Sick Headache, or Ner-
vous Headache arises primarily from the stom-
ach--those who think they have the Nervous
Headache may rest assured that this organ,
the stomach, is the first cause, that the system
has been vitated or debilitated, through the
stomach, and that only through the same chan
mel must they expect a restoration of the ma
tural and healthy functions of the SYSTEM -
This object, DR.. Spohn's remedy is eminently
calculated to attain. The truth of this posi-
tion cannot be controverted, and the sooner
sufferers with the headache become convinced
Of it, the sooner will their sufferings end in
restoration Of health. DR.. Spohn pledges his
professional reputation on this fact. The rem
edy may be had fapothecaries generally thro'-
out the U. s.
COMSTOCK & Co., wholesale druggists 2
Fletcher street, near Maiden Lane, one dosr
below Pearl street, N. Y, general agents fol
America. si
f. sPoHN, M. D.
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