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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08

The Legislature Of Missouri seem to be
imbued with a strange kind of fanat lcism.
In the House Of Representatives of that
State. on recent occasion, IN a debate
upon the establishment of new bank, a
Mr.. Morris, who it seems is political
devo,ee Of the first water, moved to add an
additional section. in substance as follows :
That, after the 4,h Of July next. the bank
should not redeem any of its SEQ notes
when the likeness Of Jackson. Van Buren,,
Benton, or Linn, was cut off or defaced.
This absurd proposition excited not q
little flutterlng amongst the faithful
Mr.. Biggs called for the ayes and noes
upon it. He said he wanted to see how
many of them were willing to stand up to
the proposition, which he pronounced the
most extraordinary that he had ever seen
made by any legislator, He said it might
be a very convenient way for the bank 10
get rid of paying her $50 notes, by refusing
to redeem them, aud throwing the loss
upon tho Public, and often upon an limos
cent person; but no said tho disposition
seemed to be to legislale for The bank-and
not for tho People.
| Mr.. Morris tried 10 explain. Several o.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08

TIE PUBLIC DoMA,N.--No part OF the
many and varied public services Of Henry
Clay is entitled 10 more lasting gratitude
than his exertions to save the public lands
from the grasp Of specuIators and plumber
ers. This land is the goodly heritage Of
che whole people, belonging of'ight. equally
to all the States, acquired by their united
exertions, paid for oy their blood and treas
ure. Tho plan Of distributing the pro-
eeeds of the sale Of these lands amongst
the several States, we trust may be adopt
ed by more enlightened Congress. The
right of the States to this money is un
doubted, and the advantages which would
accrue to The States from judcous dis
position OF it. are incalculable. The great
and all importan. cause Of education would
especially be promoted, as the States have
all shown q disposition to appropriate
largely TO this objec. from their proportions
Of the surplus revenue. Internal improve
ment too would be carried on, distant
places connected by easy means OF com
munication, and a thousand other objects
which will never be accomplished by TIT
general government, would be sure 10 re
ceive the attention of the States.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08

The SroRM.--Seldom if ever in the
course of our connexion with q newspa per
have we been called upon 10 record a
storm and freshet 90 disastrous TO SO lalge
an extent Of country, as that which occur
red on the 20 md eth ult. OF the gale
the principal weight seems 10 have fallen
on New York, Long Island, and the shores
Of Rhode Island and Connecticut. The
ffsshet 90 fa' as heard from has been
most destructive on the Schuylkill, Della.
ware. Hudson and Connecticut, though
the Mermack received no small share,
and We ore prepared to hear that the Ohio
was swollen. The rivers in Maine
were fl,sd. It 10 gratifying to find that
the loss Of human life has borne proper
ton by no means commensurate with the
loss Of property-whicb is a secondary
consideration to loss of life. For this we
are bound TO be grateful to that everything
Providence who holds the waters in the
hollow Of his hand.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08

AN ACCOMMODATING HoUsE.-In the
Massachusetts Legislature on Saturday
last. q member moved tho pos'ponement of
certain subject to Thursday. His reason,
hesaid. was peculiar to himself-he wished
to be at home on Tuesday, in order 10 wit
ness an important ceremony-,he espousal
of his sister to "another gentleman" A
roar or laughter greeted this slip Of the
tongue, and after some little discussion the
House pgreed 10 the postponement.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08

FtRE.-The tavern house at Essex cor
ners, formerly occupied by David Tyler,
and more recently owned and occupied by
Mr. Carly, was burned down on Saturday
night last. The fire, we learn, was com.
municated from the stove pipe. The house
was not very valuable, and the insurance.
$450-will doubtless cover the loss.
Mr. Loren Tyler, we regret to learn,
was thrown from his horse, when on his
way 10 the fire, and had his leg fractured.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08

PRINTER's FEE, Extra, THE Maumee
Express records, under the appropriate
head, the union of couple, in that region,
and odds:
Accompanying the above. we received
the Printers fee, in the shape of three
sublime loaves of cake, aud bounllfu link
of splendid pork sassengey, full three feet in
length; and then warn't there fine times in
this office, for The space Of a shor, time
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08

A CAUTION. "A case was disposed OF iT
the late Oyer and Terminer for this county,
which should operate as a warning against
selling the meat OF an animal which hae-
been killed to prevent its dying. A person
had fine fat cow delivered Of calf. and
the next day she got something in her
throat which was likely to cause her death,
TO prevent which the knife was applied
and she was dressed for the Newark mar
ket. The meat was sold TO two Of our
butchers, who were soon made acquainted
with the circumstances OF the animals
death. The owner was immediate ly sought
out and demonstrated with for selling such
beef. He became somewhat alarmed, took
the the meat back and satisfied the butch.
ers for their trouble The matter, howev.
er, did not end here. Some Of his neigh.
bors took it into their heads TO revenge
this insult offered to the good citizens Of
Newark, and accordingly entered a COM
plant before the Grand Jury; indictments
were found against him for selling choked
beef; they resulted in fine of S25 on each
indictment, which, including court charges
and other expenses attending the trial, run
up to something over $50. Whether the
stIeDStn OF inc chargo lay 10 0utcheriDg
the COW for market the day after she had
calved, or in her being in the &C, of choking
to death. is not known but in either case
the meat would be unfit for market. Per.
haps the owner nigh, use such meat in hs
own family without mourning the penalty
Of the law, but he must not offer to sell il.
We understand the mans wife attempted
10 address the court in mitigation OF dam
ages, but the judge was 90 ungalIant as not
to permit her to proceed.-.Nswark Daily
.4drertiser.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08

Senator by the House on the 9Th insr. The
Senate, however, are determined to pre-.
vent an election this session. The eighteen
Loco Focos accordingly voted for as many
different candidates. thus preventing any
choice on the part Of the Senate--until
which the two houses cannot 60 into join.
committee,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08

his party appealed to him 10 withdraw il.
There was evidently great reluctance to
vote upon il.
Mr.. Jones moved to strike out the name
Of Doctor Linn. Ia III the mu,,loted notes
he had seen, he had never seen Doctor
Llnn's likeness defaced.
At the urgent request Of many members
Of that side of the house, Mr.. Morris with
drew it-.4ier. Gazette.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08
LOCO FOCO NOMINATION.

We learn from Midclebury that the Loco
Focos hive cut the old democratic candi
dates adrift, and nominated Nathan Smile,
Of Cambridge, for Governor, O. c. Merrill.
Of Bennington, 'or 1t. Gov. and Daniel
Baldwin, of Montpelier, for Treasurer.
Particulars next week.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08
MASSACHUSETTS LICENSE LAW

MASSACHUSETTS, LICENSE LAW.
Effort is making among the citizens Of
Massachusetts,, who belive in the utility Of
moral suasion, but not in The exertion Of
physical force, to prevent intemperance,
TO procure repeal Of the present anti.
license law of that state. Among the
petitioners for repeal is Harrison Gray
Otis. All the petitions upon the subject
of the license law have been referred 10 q
select committee of the Massachusetts
Legislature. with authority to send for per.
sons and papers. The petitioners are
heard by counsel before this committee,
and the discussion Of the question thus
covers the whole ground. Among the wit
nesses summoned before the committee,
the Mayor Of Boston, Samuel A. Elliott,
Esq, has been called up-and from his an.
swers, as reported in the Boston Com.
mercial Gazette, we gather no very ia
vorable testimony in favor of coercive
measures. To the question whether the
the law was practicable of enforcement
the Mayor answered, that in his position
he never allowed himself to doubt Of the
practicabiily of enforcing any law but he
said that it would require, in his opinion
"every bayonet in the city to enforce the
new low" and that drunkenness had in
creased during 1888 in consequence of thu
new law. drunkards getting drunk ofteuer
and other people drinking more in antici
patton of enforcement. This appears from
the record. In 1885 there were 3l7 case
of drunkenness reported by tho watch il
1885, 1898 in 1887, 444; in 1888, sic hun
dred and seventy sic, The experience Q
Boston ia to the point; but it was no
needed to demonstrate the fact show
BY it. No moral reform can be accom-
plished by physical force. 1t is the min
that must be addressed and convinced
Men must be reasoned with they will nc
be driven.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08

Mr.. Ogden. but without ever receiving an
answer We would not be much surprised
IT there were some petty spite IN this in.
stance, for we recolect when the Baron
was undergoing an examination in Quebec
before Mr.. Ogden, the latter made use Of
some hasty language. when the Baron said
that he was aware Her Majesty required
an Attorney General. but he was not
aware she required SIandcrer General.
On Sunday morning last, between three
and four o'clock. about twenty armed men
crossed to this side Of the lines, set fire to
the house aud barns OF loyalist named
Osborne, situated in the third concession
behind Caldwell's Manor, about halfa mile
from the frontier. Previous to burning
the houses, these robbers took possession
Of Osborne's pair of horses aud sleigh,
and effects. Osborne and his son were
both bayone,Ied, and the former is not ex.
pected to survive. They were both delib.
eraely stabbed in the arms. and while the
bayoncts were in their arms, they were
violently wrenched and bent, so as to pro-
duce as much suffering as possible.
Captain Porter Of the United States ar
my, stationed at Swanton, informed the
people Of Mssisquo Bay on Saturday last,
that there was move among the Ameri.
cans and rebels, but he did know what
point they intended to attack, and told
them to be on the alert. Really, Uncle
Sam is vastly polite. The block house al
the Bay is now finished and occupied by
Captain Botham'- Missi.quoi Borderers. -
Montreal Herald.
|. is reported that the night following
the above transaction, a party came ovo'
from the Canada side and burned q house
and barn at Aburgh. A messenger, with
dispatches from Gov. Colborne to Gov
Jernison, passed through town on Wednes.
day. The former communication Of Si
John, on a similar occasion, was referet
by Gov. Jcnnson to the President +; bu; We
have no intimntion VIVA. steps he has ,aker
in the matter. But it will be observed
that Congress has called for copies Of al
the correspondence of the government
touching the Canada disturbance-and the
burning of the Caroline, in particular. 81
we shall soon have light.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08

TExAs.-Dates from this country 10 the
18th January. bring no news ofimportance.
The Legislative proceedings. on one Of the
Gays OF January, was COINED to ..fstGght,"
between an honorable senator and the SUR
geon general! The latter accused the
former OF subornation of a witness. The
Senate took the matter under consdera-
ton: and committee from that body
reported, that after careful investigat ton,
they found the charge to be utterly un-
founded!
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08

The Army and Navy Chronicle states
that commander French Forrest has been
appointed TO the command Of the u. S.
ship Warren, now preparing at Norfolk for
q cruise in the West Indies
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08
NEW STATES.

Preliminary meaures ore about to be ia
ken for the admission Of three new States
into the Union--Iowe, Wisconsin and
Florida. A census of the latter has just
tsen completed from which it appears that
her oopulation is within ten thousand Of
the number required to entile her to ad'
mission. She will doubtless DO admitted
into the family Of states during the next
Congress. Iowa and Wisconsin will fol
low in quick succession. and increase the
number of stars and stripes to TWENTY
NINE. And. these in turn will be succeed
cd by other and younger sisters ambitious
to uoits their des,inies. and identity 'hs''
interests, with our happy union.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81.

In the Senate to day. Mr.. Clay present
ed petition from Dr.. Il. Theler, claiming
protection OF the government from British
condemnation, because he ia a naturazsd
citizen-rcfcrred to tho committee on for
eign relations. Mr.. Wall presented re-
part denouncing the bill to prevent United
States officers from interfering with popular
elections-ten thousand copies of The bill
and report were ordered to be printed.
Nothing OF Importance occurred in the
House.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08
The Albany Regency die hard.

IN SENATE. January 90, 1889.
RESOLVED, That the Senate do not consent
10 the appointment of Erastus Root ofDelhi,
county of Delaware, 10 be Supreme Court
Commissioner for that village, in place of Nell
son X. Wheeler, whose term has expired:
BY order. JOHN F. BACON. Clerk.
The above is one of half dozen similar
resolutions in response to the nominations
OF Gov. Seward. A bare majority in The
Senate. by virtue Of the four years tenure,
hold their places in defiance Of the popular
will of tho people--twice unequivocally
and decisively expressed--and they it would
seem are counting the mantle Of infamy
which formerly rested on the immortal
Seventeen" But really, this game is too
email even for the disciples Of a man who
charged the state for "work done on my
pantaoons." These nominations, it will
be borne in mind. are not made, as many
Of Gen. Jackson's were, 10 fill vacancies
created by removals, but simply IN obedi
erce TO the law the Offices having become
vacant by constitutional limitations. The
governor nominates, but this fag end of the
Regency cay mo! the "nominee is not OF
our political faith, and we do not consent"
The incumbants OF course hold over
Such is the desperation Of the regency,
and by such means do they sock to sustain
themselves for the timebeng; but only to
be the more signally overwhelmed at the
next coming Of the people.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08

N. YoRK.--The Legislature on Monday
elected JOHN C. SPENCER Secretary OF
State, BATES Cook Comptroller, JACOB
HA,eHr Treasurer, Willis HALL A1tor-
new General, and ADoNIRAM CHANDLER
Commissary Generals AL sble honest men,
and good Wings, withal. We observe the
vote in joint ballot stood 70 to A. "Fhe
sobe, second thoughts Of the people are
oeve, wrong. and always efficient"
Hon. NJ p. Tallmadge was elected
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-02-08

The ice is now good--never better,
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-05-16

CITUATE in the town Of NeaO-
~ GTk, Caledonia county, Vermont,
lying eachside Of the great branch
Of the Passumpsick river. contain
ing 800 acres OfLamd. There are
good water privileges, sufficient for Touring.
saw mills, &c. &C. Likewise water enough
to float timber to the Connecticut River, and
thence to Hartford, Ct. which. is done every
year at profit from near this land. This.
branch of the Passumpsick river unites with
the other about one mile and half from the
farm, and passes through the beautiful valley
OF the Passumpsick, and the pleasant villages
OF Newark, Burk, Lyndon, st. Johnsbury, to
Barnet, where it empties into the Conn. river,
about 20 miles from said farm. The timber
on this land is pine, spruce, cedar, beach,
maple, &c. 1t lies on or near the main road
that passes from Hartford to Lower Canada,
and there is regular mail stage that inter.
sects the Boston, Hartford, Vermont and New
Hampshire stages. 1t is near the centre of
the town. The title is indisputable, and the
land will be sold on reasonable terms-credit
given if required. For further particulars,
inquire of SAMUEL r. AVERILL.
Kent, CT. May z, 1889. *49
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-05-16
New Goods! New Goods !
fit Morse a Cyanea0,S.

MAY be found splendid assortment Of
IxA Mouslin de LANES, of various qualities
and patterns; French, English and American
dark and light Prints; printed Lawns, fancy
Handk'fs, gents Cravats: 30 pieces figured
dark and light Silks; brown, black and white
silk and cotton Hose; printed linen Table
Covers, Table Linen, Irish Linen, linen Lawn,
linen and silk Hand'fs, brown and bleached
Shifting and Sheeting, Swiss and book Mus
Inns, Bishop Lawn, Tickings, fig'd & checked
Ginghams, cold Cambrics, Cotton Checks,
linen, cotton, cambria Edgings & Insertings.
BRoADc1oTHs, wool dyed, Cassimeres, Sat-
tinets, with variety Of Summer Cloths; fig'd
and plain Satin Vestings, black and blue-bFk
Silk Velvet do. do. Surge, &c. &c.
LitchfeM May 9, 1889. 40
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-05-16
NOTICE.

TINE Judge of the Court of Probate for the
l. District of Kent has limited and allowed
six months from the date hereof for the ere.
ditors to the estate of DAVID MORGAN, late OF
said Kent, in said district, deceased, repre-
scented insolvent, in which to exhibit their
claims thereto; and has appointed Hender-
son Benedict and John w. Slosson, Esqrs.
Commissioners to receive and examine said
claims. Certified by
NArA'L P. PERRY, Judge.
The subscribers give notice that they shall
meet at the late dwelling house of the said
deceased, in said Kent, on the second Monday
in June, and on the second Monday in Sep
TENDER next, ut 10 o'clock in the forenoon on
each Of said days, for the purpose of attend
ing on the business of said appointment.
HENDERSON BENEDICT, Commits
JOHN w. SLossoN, { sioners.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-.
quested to make immediate payment to
JOHN L. STUART, Admir-.
Kent, April q, 1885, so
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-05-16
NOTICE.

"HE subscribers have formed limited
Il copartnership in Woodbury., Litchfeld
county, Connecticut, pursuant to a certain
statute law of this state entitled IAN act au-
therising limited partnerships in certain ca
ses," passed in 1892, under the name and firm
of the Woodbury. Manu- featuring Company in
which name all the partnership business shalt
be conducted. AUSTIN CowLEs of Woodbu-
ry is the general partner. The special part
ners are James Preston, Thomas Bull, Daniel
Curtiss, Abel Benedict, Harvey J. Linsley,
Nathaniel Preston, David Summers, Benia-
min 8. Curtiss, Solomon Strong, Seth Strong,
Talcott Norton, Benjamin Fabrique, Nathan
lei B. Smith, and Horace M. Dudley, all of
Woodbury., and none others.
Austin Cowles, the general partner, Is au-
thorised to manage, transact and sign for the
partnership. James Preston has paid in and
furnished five hundred dollars, Thomas Bull
five hundred dollars, Daniel Curtiss one thou
sand dollars, Abel Benedict two hundred and
fifty dollars, Harvey J. Linsley five hundred
dollars, Nathaniel Preston two hundred and
fifty dollars, David Summers two hundred g.
fifty dollars, Benjamin 8. Curtiss five hundred
dollars, Solomon Strong two hundred and if
ty dollars, Seth Strong five hundred dollars,
Talcott Norton two hundred and fifty dollars,
Benjamin Fabrique five hundred dollars, Ma.
thaniel B. Smith five hundred dollars, Horace
M. Dudley two hundred and fifty dollars
The said partnership is to commence the first
day of May, 1889, and TO terminate on the
first day of January. 1e4l.
Dated at Woodbury., the 23d day of April 1889.
Austin Coaoles, Solomon Strong,
James Preston, Seth Strong,
Thomas Bull, 3alcott Norton,
Daniel Curtiss, Benjamin Fabrigue,
Abel Benedict, NathGniel B. Smith,
Harvey y. Linsley, Horace M. Dudley,
Nathaniel Preston, Benjamin 8. Curt;ss,.
Darid Summers, byhis father as natural
8M0 gWardian, Charles r. Curtiss.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-05-16
MARRIED.

In South Farms on the lst inst. D0ct: l. @. Steams
Of New York city, to Miss Louisa G. Judd OF the tor
In Boston, on the 90th nit. BY the Rev. Mr. Town,
Rev. Albert B. Camp 10 Miss Frances Ann Stearns
In Bristol, on the 3Oth ui. by the Rev Mr. Parmelee
Joseph w. Camp. M. D., TO Mis-: Lucy Augusta
Doct Lindsey, David B. w. Camp, M. D. TO Mio:
Fanny Jennsi Fox-all the gentlemen brothers, and
formerly OF now Of this town.
In Hartford. Mr.. Edward Flley. Of New YORK, "a
In whereof, Mr.. William J. Bunee, Of New
Haven, % Miss Esther G: PeE.eT..
d RoEbuTy, Mr.. Joel B. Wheeler. Of NeW-M Milford,
70 Niss MaFy Jane Warner.
n New Haven, Mr.. James II. Thop 10 Miss Har'
Fiee Ives, beth q Bristol, c.,
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-05-16
DIED

In Barkhamsted. on the lst inst Mrs. Freelove,
In New Preston, on the 9th ut. John Wolcott,
AGED 8 years, only son Of Mr. Cicero Stoughton.
In Bethel, Mr.. Eden Andrews. aged 70;
In Hartford. Mrs Elizabeth Barnard, wife Of Mr..
James Barnard, aged a.
In Somers. Mr.. Daniel W. Kellogg. aged SO.
In Durham, Mr.. William Butler, aged 07-a revolu-
eouaTy pensioner.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-05-16
STRAYED,

e TNRoM the subscribers, on the
- II 18th inst. TWO COWS
both dark red-one seven years
AA- old, new mich, brass buttons
on the horns, one horn little Topped. about
middling size-the other four years old.smal-
Ter in size than the other, farrow, square
horns, half hipped, the brush Of her tail white.
Whoever will return said cows, or either OF
them. or give notice where they may be had,
shall be rewarded for his trouble.
LUTHER BTSEELL.
.-.E- re- AUGUSTUS Monsoon.
WolcOauiEIe, May Is. 1889. 50
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-05-16

had found that several Witnesses OT one o the claim.
ants, after being summoned, refused 70 appear and
be offered resolution for giving the committee au.
thcrity 10 compel thsir attendance Resolution pas
sed.
Committee Judiciary, reported in favor Of an act
in alteration Of the act OF 1885, relating to the arrest
Of fugitives-laid on the table tor printing, &c.
Same committee reported in favor of an act in adj
dition 70 act relating to Courts, &c-alsO laid on
the table.
COMMITTEES on Interpretations other than Banks, re-.
ported bill for alteration Of act Of incorporation OF
Suatford Academy-passed
Bill tor an act to increase the salaries Of Judges OF
Superior and Supreme Courts referred to joint Sc
lect committee Of one from county.
Adjourned to 2 o'clock, P. M. Tuesday next.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-05-16

At Court Of Probate holden at Harpinton,
within and for the District of Harwinton, on
the 18th day of MaU A. N. 1889:
Present, Abyah Catlin, Esq. Judge.
nN motion of Sheldon Pond, administra-
~ tor on the estate of JOSIAH PoND, within
said district, deceased, this Court doth assign
the Sd day Of June, 1889, at 9 O'Clock P. M.
at the probate Office in Harwinton, for the
hearing, allowance and settlement Of the ad-
ministration account on said estates and d.
reefs the said administrator to give public
notice to all persons interested in said estate
to appear Gf they see cause) before said court
at said time and place, to be heard therein,
by posting notice Of the same on the signpost
in said Harwinton, and advertising the same
in a newspaper published in Litchfield, at
least two weeks before the said Sd day of
June. Certified from Record.
SO JOSHUA WILLIAMS, Clerk.