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Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-04-13

Use OF PATRoNAGE.--A principle theme Upon
which the prints opposed to the general admin
istration constantly harping, is the use, or, as
they allegc, tho abuse, of the appointing power
How any administration is to sustain itself land
carry out its measures, when the agents under
its employ take sides against il and aid in en-
barrassing its operations, is more than we can
comprehend; and if ever the Wing party OBJ
tains the dominancy, their practices, we pre-
dict, will show the hypocracy of their profes.
sions Hear the language of tho great and good
Washington on this subject None, we are sure,
will feel disposed to question the soundness of
his patriotism, or to charge him with partizan
influence In letter written Sept u, 1895,
to be found in the lth volume of Sparks Life,
ho says;
81 shall not, whilst have this honor TO ad-
minister the Government, bring man into any
Office of consequence knowingly, whose political
tenants are adverse TO the measures which the
General Government is pursuing; for this, in
my opinion, would be a sort of political suicide.
That it would embarrass ITS movements is most
certain. Huntington Ic,srl Gazette.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-04-13

THE PINEY WOODS PLANTER
wa be published every Saturday

J. TOTHILL and VIM. r. EIsELY.
The price will be FIVE DOLLARS per
annum If paid in advance, or Six Dolls.
pr not paid until the end Of the year.
All payments made within the FIRST three
months will be considered as in advance.
No subscription received for loss pc
Fiod than twelve months; nor discontin.
ped until all are RACES are paid. A
allure to notify discontinuance Of the
paper will be considered as 4 new en-.
sagement.
- ADVERTISEMENTS
viii be charged at the rate of ONE
OoLLAa for every ten lines or under, for
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-04-13
miscellaneous.
TO LADY.

Thou canst not loyel o. tell me MT
That thine will be so sad lot,
Thro' months and years alone to live,
Without the joy that love can give.
will not think that thou art cold
Than thine, no eye has ever told,
OF warmer heart--then do not say.
Thy happiost hours -. passed away.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-04-13

the first, and FrsvE CaNTs for every sob
sequsnt inscftion. No advertisement
will be inserted even once, for less than
TWO DOLLARS.
Persons sending advertisements are
requested TO mark oh them tho number
Of times they dbsire them to b inherited,
otherwise they will be continued until
forbid, and accordingly charged.
A liberal deduction will be made "
persons who ADVERTISE by the year.
Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-04-13

Thy cheek the roseB bloom still wears,
Thine eye is yet undim'd by tears;
Nor thought nor sorrow clouds the brow,
Which never looked as calm as now.
Around thy lips bright smiles entwinc-
Then why sad, cold heart be thine?
If check, or eye, or brow can tell
That heart will yetlovc long and we'll
Thou toii not love! All! do not doom
Thysclf, in youthful beauty's bloom,
To life SO lone and sad---Thine be
The life, with love to cherish thee
A hand to wipe away the tear.
A kindly voice to meet thine ear,
An eye of love on thine to rest,
To share thy woe constant breast
With sunny skies DER thee shine
Such is the lot that must be thine
There is no wrong in love like this:
1t is our all Of earthly bliss.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-01
FIRES AT CHAMPLAIN.

We learn from Champlan that tho
buildings occupied az barracks b. our
troops at that station, were burned down
few days since. A considerable amour, of
provisions. ammunitian, and other property
was destroyed. Little doubt is entertained
that 1t was the work Of an lncendiary, and
we understand that suspicion lastens very
strongly upon certain loya volunteer who
was seen lurking this side the line about
that time. But quere-where were The
sen'inels: asleep or how,
We also learn that the dwelling house
OF Nathaniel Webb, Esq wos destroyed by
fire, on Sunday. /, originated in the upper
part Of the house, from the stove pipe.
Most of the furniture was saved; and we
understand The fire was 60, under without
ma'erla damage 10 the basement story.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-01

hastily retrea,ed down the left circlng
avenue, def'ed past the eastern mount, re-
issued from the gate, which closed with n
jar and twang, as much as to say-"get
out you ID federallst and artist ocrat
what business hive you in the garden OF
pure democracy" did get out, and re
turned TO my lodgings.
What a contrast there ia between the
democracy Of the present day in the United
States, and the highes, royalty Of Europe
How often. on the holy Sabbath morn
have taken, when in London, walk in
St. James Purk-enjoyed the cool breeze
that played over the fairy lake-wa'chet
with pleasure the gambols Of the wild wa
,cr.fowl that swan over its surfacc' Ir
the afternoons o. The same day-every da!
Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens. will
a u thcir pc,uresqueness and beauty, hav'
enjoyed in the same way. So IN Ia bell
France. The beautiful gardens of TIT
Tuilleries, with its statues, fountains. lakes
and thousand ornaments, are open ever!
day from an early hour TIL night, to tn
poorest Frcncbman or foreigner, provided
he appears clean and sober and weIl-be
haved. With tact peculiarly French
have watched for hours from my windows
m the rue RiUoii, the behavior Of the sol
der placed as sentry at one of the gates
the palace grounds. No loafer was per
mitted to en,er-but every thing in tn
shape of deceucy passed at once. SO i
the most magnificent palace and gardens
Versailles. The last time ! visited TIM
gorgeous spot, l saw 5000 persons, NV
thirds Of them women, many of them pref
ty, and all graceful and lively. wandcrin.
over hese mountaineering these wood
gazing upon these statues and watch
ing the fountains, and big waters" as the
played before me.
OF oil exclusives, either in Europe q
America, commend me to that devised b
the first locofoco President, for Mr.. Va
Buren, has the sole merit of orlgnatn
that new regime, and giving it the force {
bis Influence and example. Genera jack
son was a soldier. and a frank one--'he la:
of the revolutionary race. We have not
begun a new age. and an original order {
things. What 1t will end in. we viii Sc
by aud by, ard MS phlosnphlc Hamlet says
'bv and nv. is easily snid"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-01

VIRGINIA. Three unsuccessful at
tcmpts have been made to elect a Senator
from this State. The candidates are
Messrs. MASON, V. B. TYLER, Wing, and
RIvEs, Conservative. The first ballot
stood Mason &C, Tyler GO, Rives 90. scat.
7, On the third days balloring however.
we observe that the larger portion Of the
wings went over to Mr. Tyler. The 9th
ballot stood Rlvcs, 10, Mason 60, scat. 16.
1t is considered very doubtful whether an
election can be made the present session.
MIcHIGAN.--At the last advces from
this state no election of Senator had been
effected. The House had elected John
Blddle. conservative. and the Senate War.
rem Wing, V. B. In joint ballo: the loco
focos will probably have small majority.
But, mark it, Michigan will be q whig
state in 1910.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-01
ANOTHER SUNDAY AT THE CAP
INAT

Bennett is Incompatible as a letter wri'
ter. There is freshness and vigor about
him, which notwithstanding an occasional
twang of profanity, commands and fixes
the attention. Tho following embodIes
good deal of Of food for reflection; and it
may not be amlss for the common people to
cast about little, and see whether our
servants are not in fact getting above the'l
masters. American horses and American
servants were good enough for Gen. Jack,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-01
BUR e IIl @ y @ u
MORNING, RCH, 1
Nj AIN E.

The intelligence from the northeastern
frontier is of a very exciting character, and
such, we are happy to add, as leaves It,lo
doubt that this vexed ard too long deferred
boundary question must now be settled.
Maine hos taken hold in earnest and
having put her hand 10 the plough, we
venture to predict that she will not turn
back. The British authorities, it will be
seen, now set up claim to exclusive juris.
dlc,ion over not only the whole disputed
territory, but also over part of the state
of Maine TO which no claim has ever before
been asserted. To recede now, would be
virtually recognizing this claim, and invl.
ting further aggressions upon our territory.
This will never be done. If the general
government does not step forward and
do its duty, let disgrace forever rest upon
her; hut most assuredy Maine will 60 on,
and she will be backed by Massachusetts,
~ Hampshire and Vermont-by all New
Eng and. There is now but one party in
Maine-one heart and one soul. The
entire resources of the state are pledged
to the cause, and every able bodied man in
1t is ready at moments warning. The
population of the state is about 500 600
and she could readily muster fifty thousand
lighting men-who, armed with rifles,
would constitute rather formidable enemy
anon. the pine trees Of the disputed terr>
tory.
But we will not believe that the matter
will ever be carried to this extremity.
The right is so clearly and manfeslv on
our side, that England dare not in the face
of the civilized world 20 to war on the
subject. The thing has been pal,ercd
with so long and from the apparent indlf>
ference of our government on the subject,
she hos been prompted to set up claims
which she will never attempt to maintain.
in the last resort.
| The correspondent of,he Boston Atlas
writes from Augusta, under date of Feb
%, as folows-"The news of the return Of
Col. Rogers, VINO was sent to Fredericton
to demand the release of McIn,ire, the
Land Agent Of Maine, and also the dis.
charge Of Mclntre on his parole Of honor
has doubtless already reached you. Sll
John demands that ",he armed force sen,
by Maine on the disputed territory, shall
! be instantly wilhdrawn"-"that the tres
passers arrested by our authorities shall bt
given up to be tried by British laws" Ac'
ceding to these propositions is out ofM.
question-Maine will occupy the territory
by armed force, until the question ofright il
settled. The honor Of the State require:
this, and that honor cannot be compromit.
ted. On Monday morning One Tousano
men will muster at the capital and marcl
forH,oiM Major General Fostor, tn,
Eastern Division. with his command, is or
dered JoWh,oiM to Houl,on TEN THous
AND men will be ready to march as early o,
Wednesday next. From the determine,
character of Sir John Harvey. and the ma
tire Of his Instructions, we anticipate ,
conflict. and ere this reaches you greatly
fear the blood of our citizens will be shed
Mr.. English, the messenger from Sir JohI
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-01

TRAGIcAL.-From the Oswego Adver-
tiscr of 2lst inst, we learn that Mr. John
Basselt, n stranger, opened store Of goods
in that village last fall, worth about g. 500.
Ia the course three or four months, he had
sold goods to the amount of $4,000: then
procured insurance on his stock, for s. ,OOO;'
afterwards in the course of two or three
days, removed from the store to his lodg-
ings O large portion of the most valuable
goods, and, about ten O'Clock at night, set
fire to the store. Much excitement was
produced for few days in the village and
suspicion eventually fastened on Bassctt as
the incendary. During this time. it was
asccrlaned, from the smoke and scent OF
burnt woolen about his boarding house.
that he had burned in his room portion of
woolen and linen goods, and upon opening
his room late at night, the cinders and rem
nan,s of such goods, were found in the hr'
place. This placed the matter beyond
doubt. He then left his room, and whlle
measures were in progress 10 nave MN
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-01
READING ROOM.

We last week copied rather fla,tering
notice of our reading room from the La
MOLE Express and, after severe struggle,
we have at length go far overcome the
'modesly Of nature as to repub!sh the
following gerry complimentary notice from
the Vergenes Vermonter.
Our friend STACY, of,he Burlington Free Prsss
has fitted up one of The hand-omes' Reading Rooms
in The country, and furnished it with the best peri-
odicaIs. We have visited a great many reading
ICONS, in our day, but we never saw one got up in
a better style.
Friends Eastman and Griswold will
please to accept our hes, thanks, and con.
slider Themselves at all tunes as specially in
v,ed guests. Will they also cay to their
friends that the Reading Room is open 10
all gentlemen from abroad who may chance
to pass leisure hour in Burlington.
BY the way occurs to us that neigh-
Dor GriswoId has made a slight mistake.
and described the establishment, as i, should
be, instead Of what it really is. However.
If few more Of our townsmen will put
their names to the subscription, we are
quite confident we might make the concern
credllabe to the place.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-01
Q Q . > . , .
o Notice. o
o VISITORS o
DARE REQUESTED NOT TO WALK ON o
o THE GRASS, OR INJURE THE O
n TIRE L ANpS II K u s. n
. Q . . . . Q . ; , ; ;


Above the word "visitors," some one had
written in pencil" O,oners, if you please,
Mr.. President" and very good correc-
ton it was. From this point walked
along the path that led around The northern
slope of the little mount, in the direction OF
the southern portco. AS ! walked my
thoughts began to wanIcr--and fell into
a very pleasing revere. in which cottages,
cabbages, castles, whcelbarrows, carriages,
livery servants, blood horses followed each
other IN quick succession. BY the time
the circle of my thoughts had returned to
cabbagcs and wheelbarrows, ! found my
self directly under the splendid Ionic portl'
CO OF Mr.. Van Bureu's palace, the white
and CRIMSON drapery of the gorgeous
windows shining before mc--and the whole
magnificent building, with its immense
wings and appendages, spread ont in glo'
rious grandeur, a living proof and il'ustra.
ton, of the farce Irregular nominations,
and the power OF the democratic party
Recolecting the iron gates aud Padlocks,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-01
Harvey, informed me that he had no =

on his return with the letter of Govern.
fairfield Sir John would instantly order the
troops to advance. Mr.. English must have
reached Fredericton last Tuesday right.
we are anxously awaiting the result"
A letter from Augusta, Of the cath, says
at is the general opinion of those who
know Sir John Harvey. that he will at
tempt to drive the forces from the disputed
territory. This, unless I am very much
mistaken in the men sent there, he will find
no cosy matter"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-01

The Montreal Herald informs US that
1877 persons at Fort Henry, and 43 at Lon.
don. have recently been sentenced to death
by court martial. The time and place OF
execution is left Discretionary with the
Governor.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-01

Capt. Marrya'. the we'll. known author
Of the naval novels, hns accepted the COM
mand of the Brazilian navy, rice Capt. S.
Grenfell, resigned.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-01

The Montreal Courier OF Wednesday
says that Madame Tasche has been liberia.
ted on bail.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-01

The Rev. DR.. Fisk, President Of the
Wesleyan University, died at Middietown,
on Friday last.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14

GENEROUS CREDITOR Since the
New Orleans Bee became Wing paper,
The Treasury Department: through its agent
has discontinued its subscription, assig ming
as reason iha, it had become necessarr "to
make all practicable reductions iH the con =.
tinsent expenses of the department !" and
requests the editor 10 send his account for
payment The editor, generous fellow de
ciares ne will not embarrass the govern.
meni, IN the present condition of its finan-
ces, by sending in The ball, as he very much
doubts whether they have The means ofpay
ing him-and begs the Secretary not to
make himself uneasy on the subject, as he is
entirely willing TO wait until the Treasury
is able to meet the demand!
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14

Mr.. HARPER.-Some of my Fellow
citizens, whose favourable opinion il
seems, have had the good fortune and
pleasure to acquire, having 10 the last
number OF your'paper called on me TO be-
come candidate for the General Assem-
bly, of Virginia | owe it TO them. to
exPress,as here do, my grateful thanks
Tor The honor which they would confer
on me. In reply, | have to assure them,
That a distrust Of any peculiar quali6ca.
tons on my part, to advance the inter.
ests OF the people in The great cause OF
Internal Improvement, which will, in
all probability, engage the attention OF
the Legislature for several years to come;
my private engagements, and domestic
habits, together with strong dis,aste TO
the excitement of politics, all combine
to convince roe that it IS alike the dictate
oil wisdom and prudence, that | should
respectfully decline the request.
WILLIAM WILSON.
March II, 1889.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14

DEFAULTING COLLECTORS, &c.-We
have received Pamphlet OF 436 pages, be-
ing The letter from the Secretary of the
Treasury, Transmitting copies of letters to
Collectors and Receivers who have failed 10
comply with the law in regard to the pay
ment Of money, &c.
The pamphlet shows great want of a
stern love OF justice on the part of the Sec
dsiey the hs aea YIN, relation u to the
remova! was made 10 the defauliers, but
they appeared to be entirely regardless OF
punishment. We find The highest officer
in the Treasury Department, expressing
time after time TO his subOrdioates his cgreis
that he should SO frequently remind them oil
their duty Instead Of proceeding prompt
ly IN all cases of default, and thereby show :
ing the determination OF The Administra.
ton TO act with vigor, he goes on complain :
ing and entreatinE, until the officers have
fiesced the Treasury TO their entire saiIsiac-
ton, show their magnanimiiy by resigning,
leaving the Government minus 10 the amount
OF thousands.
The pamphlet only presents one side oil
the picture. We would like 10 see the an.
swers of these defauIling functionares.-
What excuses they had TO make. How they
contrived 10 put off the Secretary from time
to Time until even simplicity itself could not
Jail to be aroused 10 suspicion. The letters of
tbeSecretary show gross negligence and mis-
management, almost amounting to corrup>
ton. Why he should threaten 10 report TO
the President over and over again, and yet
neglect 10 perform that duty, is mystery
that Can only be explained by the practices
OF the nursery, wh here the children are kept
ID sohJeciIon by threats OF punishment from
eofne bug bear, which the nurse never in>
In 4
the Secretary are evidence TO what extent "a
nigh officer Of the Government has been o,
pi,ged TO bumiliaie himself towards thuse
'vhn are his interiors, and of whom lie was
pound 10 require the strictest Affection TO
edufy.-BaH. Chronicle.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14
Virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES

HOUSE OF. DELEGATES.
MONDAY, MARCH 4. Mr. Stuart pre-
sented petition from citizens of Bath,
demonstrating against the removal OF the
seat OF justice Of said county. Mr.. Ley
burn prese nied a petition from citizens
OF Rockbridge and Augusta for the in
corporation OF joint.stock company to
construct road to the head of Rockfisb
river, and for the Improvement of said
river. On the motion Of MIR. Flowers
II was resolved that the principal engi>
neer be requested TO lay before the II ouse,
'he probable difference in the cost Of
constructing the Stanton and Parkers-
burg road, between the nearest practi-
cable route by way Of Little Ksnawha !;
hai by the way OF Weston to intersect
he Northwestern road a. Goose creek
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14
SELLING OFF FOR CASH

THE subscribers, with a view TO
close their concern at the time ths;,
partnership expires by limitation, now
offer their present stock Of Goods, " hicb
is extensive, for cash, or approved couu-
try produce, as low as they can be had
elsewhere IL this market. Ia order TO
effect their object, they are determined
TO open no new accounts after this date,
and they must earnestly request all those
whose accounts are still open, to close
the same by note, or otherwise make
Immediate payment.
They respectfully invite their friends,
and the public generally, to call and ex-
anime their Goods, aud judge for them.
selves.
CRAIG 81 MAUPIN.
Stanton, Feb. q
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14

That by Weston to Middle Island and
that route which would pass by the town
OF Beverly, aud intersect The South
western road at or near Clarksburg; and
also, the probable increase of distance OH
said Clarksburg route over either of the
other routes.-On the motion of Mr..
Venaole the Committee on Schools aud
Colleges were instructed to inquire into
the expectancy of furnishing some De.
cuniary aid, in the way of annuities, for
colleges and academies in the State.
The James river bill was again under
consideration, but no defiui,ive action
was had upon it. The joint order of the
day for the election of public officers
was taken up-and the following gen
tlemen were reelected without opposi-
tion-James f Heath. Auditor Of Pub
lie Accounts-James Brown, jr. Second
Auditorium. Selden. Register of the
Land office-Lawson Burfoot Treasurer
WIN. III. Richardson Secretary of
the Commonwealth and Librsrian-and
Chas. S. Morgan. Superintendent ofthe
Penitentiary. James G. Watson was
reelected Store. keeper by the following
vote. Watson 70, John Wight GO.
The bill for changing the time OF
meeting OF the Legislature to the LIST
Monday in December passed the House
on Friday-ayes 70, noes 4S.
/. A petition was presented by Mr..
Stuar; from John Granstaff, of Augusta,
asking to be divorced from his vile So,
san.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-03-14
B a ESaDNs

(IAe property Of Vim. r. Joinson,)
viii stand the ensuing season in Siaun.
ton, or its vicinity. This beautiful ami,
mai is of the most favourite family of ra.
GERS, and one Of the greatest, as will ap.
pear from letters and certificates in my
possession. He is full FIVE feet three
inches high. fine bay, very great
beauty, Of excellent form, action and
strength He was by the celebrated
horse Firsinian, his dam Coquelts, W ho
was by Sir Archy. In shor,, he is Of
the most approved blood 10 Virginia,
and as is remarked by John Minge, esq.
the most beautiful animal iu The world
Terms, SO the leap. SIS the season,
an1 $50 10 ensure. Particulars will 90
given in due time in bsudbilIs. The
farmers of Augusta would DO well 10 a.
vol themselves Of ibis favorable oppcr.
tanity TO improve their stock.
THOMAS LYNDON.
Feb Is