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The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

Ia the Legislature of Tennessee, a pro-
position having been made, IN conformity
with the new Governors suggestion, to IN
struct the Bank of Tennessee and branch
cs TO resume specie payments, II came up
for consideration in the Senate on the 10th
ult. and was rejected by IA votes TO 9.
Among the Yeas were two Wings, and
among the Nays were six Van Buren, men.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

The Legislature Of GEORGIA convened
at Milledseville on the Attn INST. Robert
VI. Ecb0ls. Esq OF tho county % uaiton
was elected President Of the Senate with
ont opposition, and David J. Bailey, Esq.
Of the county OF Butts, Secretary, without
opposition.
IN the House Of Representative, Joseph
Day, Esq. Of Jones county, was elected
Speaker without opposition, and Joseph
Siurgis Esq, Of Muscogee, Clerk.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

Hofrid Mvrder.--As one Of our CHI.
zens, Mr.. Fullenwider, on Tuesday was al
his plantation, at the High Shoals Of the
Catawba, he noticed Negro fellow on
horse, fording the River. From his ac-
tons Mr.. Fulienwider suspected something
wrong, and on his landing questioned him,
and from his hesitation, and other appear
ances, Immediately arrested him, and
brought him to Lincolnton Jail. We have
since heard that Mr.. John A. Forsyth,
respectable Citizen of Iredell County, was
passing through the county on his way to
Alabama with this and several other me-
groes, and on Sunday night last was bru-
tally murdered while in his tent asleep,
having his brains dashed out with an axe.
The negro, then, took one of the horses
and made his escape, while the others
alarmed the neighborhood. From all the
circumstances and his confessions siace his
arrest, Abner, the prisoner is believed TO
be the murderer.
Much credit is due to Mr.. Fullenwider
for his spirited conduct.-W Wing Bdaner.
Eeah Of The Hon. W. W. Poher.-Ex-
tract from letter to the Editor of the
Globe, dated Harrisburg, (Pa.) Oct. 81,
1870" 1t is with deep regret inform
you Of the death of the Hon. VIM. W.
Potter, member Of Congress from the l4th
Congressional District of tins State. He
expired on Monday last, at his residence
IN Bellefonte, after an illness Of some two
or three weeks.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

u Theodore Sedgvek, Of S,ockJridge, Mass
while addressing public meeting a; Piusfald
was seized with sudden few Of blood to the
head, and shortly after expired. lie was man
Of the mos, enlarged views and Of tho warmest
philanthropy.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

Another Stare Cdse.-Thc Westchcs.
ter, Pa, Record, Of Tuesday, says Il
black man, who has for few months been
IN the employ Of DR.. Perkins, at Goats.
vile, IN this county, was arrested on FRI
day last, and brought before his Honor
Judge Bell. After hearing, the fellow
acknowledged that he was slave, and he
was remanded to the claimant. lie is
abOu, 25 years of age, and had been N shls
State SINCE May last. He was from Lou
don county, Va.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-11-21

THE RALEIGH REGISTER will be pub
llshed after the lst Of January, sac, twice
a week at So, and once a week a, So. We
wish Mr.. Gales success IN his enterprise.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29
B u Il T. Z IL GRO II
FRIDAY MORNING. MARCH %.

II is rather late in the day,we are aware,
to be publishing a map of the disputed
territory. But there is such an utter
want OF precision. in most OF those
already published, and indeed such on en-.
tire msconcep'ion Of the true character Of
The territory in question. that it has become
absolutely necessary to have something au.
henHc on the subject. We have therefore
at some expense, procured fsom John John.
son. the map we publish 10 day. Mr..
Johnson, It will be recoecled, was tho
Surveyor originally employed by our gov.
eminent TO survey this territory and mark
he line. Probably no individual in lLe
country has equal means of information. and
his acknowledged precision on accuracy In
these matters, render him the very best
authority on this subet. The scale i, will
be seen is somewhat larger than most Of
hose already published and necessarily con.
lined to The SIMPLE territory in dispu,e-or
rather that portion Of it which has been
actually surveyed So far az this mao
goes then, it may be relied on % scrupu.
lousy correct,
We are indebted to our ingenious neigh.
Dor, Mr.. LEWIS, for The fidelity with which
he has transferred this map to the wood
and when our readers are spprised ofthe
fact tho. this is only his second at emp, in
the line, they will surely agree with 10
that he Is entitled TO no small credit.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29

..
IHE FLORIDA WAR..Ih's wre'ched m,sera ,
"'e war aga'"s! the FLORIDA inu'ans IS continued
wmhout any OBJECT or result, out '"e ou'chery o.
WINE INHABITANTS and the sacr'i'ce OF gai'an' spur
Hs. Florida is actually drinking up the oest oood
oil The Countrywide. Jour.
From tl,e Savannah Georeian. March l6.
FROM FLORIDA.
Iossor Auorupa GALLANT Orr,crR-Bv
Tie Steamer Ch,res,on- CAM. Hubbard. I'VE have
received ,Ie foIlowng.
GAnrv,s Frsev March IA. 1890.
Mv Dear S;r-W. have ,he mechanically in,elli.
peuce Of The death of Cant. Samuel l.. Russell, of
The I'd Io(an,rv n oaIIan, OFFICER Gods nobiest
wo,k an hones man onI . sincere christian lie
deserved .nI sn;oyeJ ,he es,eem and loye n All
who knew linn He y,. dascend;no The Mi,m;
river nm the 2s,h ui,;mo On h,s wnv IN For, Dallas.
wu, a mr., If hs comnanv in omen boa,s-,he say.
aye. in ,m,msh m ,I,s ,;ver h,nk wn;,ea mill lie
arrived with onn.ho,. when ,he boa,s ,eceiyed a
voilsv r.o, ,hs In,,n. ,vho holm, nm an em,nence.
6red over ,hen ."L nm ons ,v.,s ;n;ureI I,an, r.
| ;mmea,e,. s,r,cL l,r III. orno.',s share and on
,eacI,;ng !, ,.,r.J nm m Tho rronn,i and ,urn;no
round ~ ,dJre,s C.,v ,yorJ. ~ nj. men, W., in.
s,an'i, G,sI a, -" so.orai ras, ,rss oi which
Iook sffsc, ,,vo y hi. ho,v nnJ o,e ms, aou, The
,emnIe. n,oJ"cuo ;ns,am,o neo,,s de:,h. Lieu,en
an, WooJr"0. C,n,. r.. suL,i,ern' ,vho was some
,U,,.,,. h.,.., La..I H. G.;.,a u,I h,s,.,;no N
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29

OF the United States, the enclosed memo
randum. containing terms Of occommoda.
ton. which we have agreed 10 recommend
10 the adoption respectively Of Your Elk
cel'ency and The Governor OF Maine.
The duplicate Of the incloscd mcnornn
dnm is forwarded 10 The Governor of Maine
who have no doubt, under the recomncn
dot'on OF President, will comply with the
terms proposed, If Your Exccllency shall
be willing equally 10 accede to them"
Extinct from letter of Sir John Eorve
to Mr.. Fox, dated Fredericton, Marcb6.
Yielding 10 circums,an which lad.
NIT with your Excolency TO constitute
sulficcn, justification for a departure from
the strict letter Of the instruct ions from
Her Majesiy's Government, under which
II is made my duty TO act in reference to
The Territory in dispute between Great
Britain and the United S,a,es. on the
south West Frontier Of this Province. and
! will add, TO the anxious desire which
have always felt, that matters Of obviously
secondary and minor import connected
with that great question. should not be
allowed 10 involve this Province in border
collision with the State Of Maine, which
might lead to a National War. | do no,
shrink from the responsibility imposed
upon me by those instructions Of dcferring
all offensive measures, as relates to the &C
equation by the Militia of the State Of
Maine OF o certain portion Of the disputed
Territory. for a period which may be suffi
cicnt TO enable me or Your Excellency to
receive the decision Of Her Majesly's Gov.
eminent upon the subject. Ny measures
shall accordingly be confined to the pro.
lection of The communication between this
Province and Lower Canada, through the
Valley Of the Saint John. and Of Her Ma
jes,y's subjects Of the Madawaska settle.
mcnt.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29
NEW YORK..

In Senate, on Tuesday, the following
resolutions were reported from the sclcc,
committee, TO whom was referred the Mes
sage OF the Governor in relation 10 the
Maine difficulties. They were unanimous.
ly adopted.
Resolved, Tha, the Senate concur in
the sentiments expressed by his Excelleu.
cy tho Governor, in the special Message
transmitted 10 the Legislature upon the
subject Of the controversy between the
State Of Maine and the Province of New
Brunswick.
Resolved. That the Senate highly Cd.
prove Of the course ofthe President Of the
United States, and Of The action of Con
gress in relation 10 this unfortunate con.
troversy; and that the unanimly with
which measures have been adopted, os
well to maintain peace, os to repel inva.
sion. is fit subject Of congra'uation.
Resolved. That the State Of New York
will second the Efforts Of the general GOV
eminent to preserve pacific relations with
Great Britain, and at the same time hold
herself in readiness to MD such govern men,
in resisting encroachments upon the rights
or territory Of any portion of The Union.
Resolved, That copies Of ih.se resolu.
'ions be transmitted to His Excelcncv The
Governor and TO the President Of the Uni.
ted States.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29
COM MUNIcATION1

The north east boundary Of the State Of
Maine having Of late created some excite.
"ent' ! take the liberty Of stating q few
facts in relation 10 The subject.
These facts were mostly derived from &C.
'ua' survey made by myself in the years
1917 and 1885, ns principal surveyor on the
part o! the United States under IN. XII
article OF the treaty of Client, which was
made and signed on the Gath December
1914.
The east line oflhe State ofMaine Gh.n
massachuselts) was by omrnissioners dulv
appointed, fixed on the Schoodic. now 81.
C'o'x River from where il enters Pssssm.
aquoddy Bay 10 the monument erected a,
tie source in Lat. $50 49, N. and tho re-.
port OF this was accepted by the two gov.
ernments in 1897 or 8. In the year 1917
| commenced at the said monument and
extended The line due North. Atl3 miles
Holton lies on the west side Of this line,
and about 70 miles east 10 Woodstock on
the River 81. John. At Al miles 10 Ms,s
hill. This hill is wholly insulated and sur.
rounded by low swampy Lend. The hill
rises about 1000 fec. from ito base and the
line runs AZ chains east Of the east base, in
low swampy land.
The representation on the map made By
s. L. Dashiell at the City Of W.ships,on
in 1890, that Msrshill extends across tho
l'ne' and that there 10 a connected range
Of highlands extending wss,erly, 10 wholly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29

Dreadful Erplosi'n.--Thc Richmond
(Vo) Compiler Of the 9th says: "News was
brought 10 town yesterday. that On awful
and fatal explosion had taken place early
in the morning, in the Black Heath Coal
Pits, in Chesterfield. by which there was
considerable destruction Of human life
The explosion was what is known as fire
damp explosion" from want Of proper ere
caution. Between so and 60 pit laborcrs
and two oversenrs had previously gone
down. Three Of the men in the pit were
instantly killed. The fate of those who
men, down is not known; bu, il is supposed
few, if any, escaped death. In a postscript
the compiler says that gentleman from he
pit estimated the number at from thirty to
forty only. Four of them had been 90, out
who, it was supposed, would recover--two
others were seen dead; and cries and
groans were distinctly heard from some
who had not been reached. So great was
the CONSERVATION and d'snIay that the &C
curscy Of details could not be relied on
and SO great was The terror among all in
the vicinity that the proper efforis could
not be promptly made TO get out the IN.
fortunate !aborers.
The shaft oflhe above is 300 feet deep-
deeper probably than any other in the
United States. The shaft and engine are
but little injured.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29

A SHOCKING MuRDER.-The details OF
q murder that has few parallels in the on.
nals Of crime. are thus given in the Nor.
gan Ala.) Observer;
1--WE arc informed from private sources,
that on last Saturday, a poor man who was
moving westward with his wife and three
little children, and driving q small drove of
sheep and perhaps cow or two, which
was driven by his family, on arriving in
Florence. and while passing through, me,
with citizen Of that place, who rode into
his flock, and caused him some trouble TO
keep j., together, when the mover informed
the individual that he must no, do so ogaln.
or no would throw q rock at him, upon
which some words ensued. and the individ
ual again disturbed the flock, when the
mover as near as wo can learn, threw al
him; upon this the troublesome man got
of bis horse, went into a grocery. got a
gun, and came out and deliberately shot
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29

RULES OF THE GossIPING CLUB.-Any
member Of the society who shall oe con !.
victed Of knowing more Of his own business
than another's, shall be expelled from the
society without hearing.
No member shall set down 10 his own
table. until he has ascer,aned TO certain.
~, what his neighbors within three doors
OF either side Of his house, have 10 eat
whether they have paid for the same, and
if not. ifthey expect To-.
Every member who sha see two or three
persons engaged in conversation, shall
place himself between them until he has
heard all they have to say, and report the
same accordingly.
Every member who shall see a gentle.
man visiting lady more than twice, shall
circulate the news that they are going to
be married and said members are forth.
with required 10 report II manner ofthings
about The gentleman TO the lady, and duo
about the lady, to the gentleman. This
viii brea up matches, and afford much
good gossip.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29
FROM NEW BRUNSWICK.

BY The ST. John Weekly Chronicle. of
the 18th inst. we ore furnished with the
correspondence between Sir John Harvey
and Mr.. Fox, the British Minister al,
Washington, on the subject Of the "Mem.
orandum." We have not room 10 copy
The correspondence in full. The following
extracts will show the construction which
spul by them on the agreement. and the
manner in which the Lieut.. Governor
proposes to carry it into effect.
Extract Of letter from Mr.. Fox 10 SIR
John Harvey, dated Washington, Feb. 81.
you will perceive from this correspon.
dence that the American Government is
now prepared ca,egorically 10 deny the
existence OF an agreement 10 the extent as
understood by US. respecting The exclusive
exercise by Great Britain Of jurisdiction
over the Disputed Territory, pending the
negotiation for the snttlement Of the boun
Diary.
1.-THE two Governments are thus placed
pon'edy at issue upon this subordinate
branch Of the boundary question. II is
only by direct negotiation and free discus.
sion between them, that a defni te under.
standing upon the point at issue can be ar.
rived at.
"In this state OF affairs ! think it best
becomes us, as the servants of q Sovereign,
whose generous forbearsnce is uncouaied
N the History of Nations, to refrain from
inrther action until time shall have been
Afforded 10 Her Mnjesly's Cover nment 10
s'tempt the adjustment Of the difference by
friendly means.
"Governed by these feelings, I have
ibis Day signed with the Secretary Of Slate
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29

United States could be--were ,hcy to be
told that our govcrpment, with l2 900
regular troops Decides C. large militia force.
even when backed BY the bulk OF The PEG.
pie, was urablc 10 do that winch Mr.. Pres
iden, Van Burcn, under different citcum'
stances, was strongly ccusurcd for not do
ingi
How readily and how justly could Mr..
Won Buren, put forward this excuse when
he heard il said on the authority of noble
duke, that even our own government, with
n much lager force, aud moro firmly cs.
tablishcd. could not prevent rcprisa's.
Admitting however that the intensity Of
feeling Of dislike to the British government
WIS ns great os was represented, still he
thought there wns little doubt as 10 the
sincerity Of the American president as re-
gardcd The Btitish government. He felt,
for bis own part very strongly with respect
10 any attack on the American people or
government. which might put a stop TO
the peace that happily existed between
this country and the United States, which
ho looked upon as Of the greu,est possible
importance to England as well as TO Amer
ca, and, indeed to he peace and civiliza-
ton Ct the whole world
Looking. therefore,, in The one scale Of
the balance ot the continuance OF these pa
cl6c relations, and OF the unbroken harmony
that now prevailed. while in the other was
the value of the whole of the Canadian
possessions Of the crown, the latter would
most certainly, ia his opinion, kick the
haau
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29

A Narrow ESCAPE. "A few DAYS 90 q
notary OF Dion. in Burgnnda. was proceed
ing 10 Genlis with sum of 4OOOi., when.
neor Favernay. a woman who appeared
much fatigucd. begged tina, he would give
her Ifl. He conserving, she handed him
basket and was about stepping into the
vehicle, when he suspected his communion
10 be man in female attire. lie had The
presence of mind TO drop his whip, request.
ing the pretended lady 10 pick it np for
him. In The meantime The notary caIoped
off in double quick time. and on reaching
his home, was not o little surprised 10 find
that the basket contained pair Of loo ded
pistols and q dagger.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29

Prescription Ingratitude ~ General
Solomon Van Rensselaer,. our exec llent and
respected Post Master, has received a let
ter from Amos Kendall. announcing that
he bas been instructed by The President OF
the United States to say that in his judp.
ment The public inierests wiH be promoted
by change Of Post Master al .4i,any,' and
that such change will be made ., the close
Of the present quarter!
Here is another sacrifice 10 the Jupper
naut Of party! Here is ono:b,r victim
10 Van Bu.cnism! Here is fuaher evj.
dence that neither virtue nor patrio,ism,
services nor scars. can project a citizen
from the ban Of prescription.
The efforts and schemes of dena gopues,
for the removal of Gen. Van Rensselaer,
are finally consummated. While Gen.
Jackson was in Office, these efforts were
unavalling. The old Chief rejected with
Indignation, every proposition 10 remove
this Veteran. Wrong as General Jack.
son was in many things he had the gener.
oslty and patriotism 10 protect O gallan,
soldier who had poured out his blood fo,
his country. while | am President ca ID
the Hero Of New Orleans TO the Hero O
Queenston. and you discharge Your du,,
faithfully, you are ssfe.' And he kept his
word. But when the JackaIl crep, into
into the Lions seat, the reptile tribe Oh
tanned their audience. Gen. Van Rense
!aer could present no claims that Va,
Buren, would recognize. He had serve,
his country instead of tho party H,
distinguished himself in battles instead G
bar rooms. He had lived in camps ins,ea,
OF caucuses.
If General Van Rensselaer, could hav,
gone 10 Van Buren, with the evidence tina
he had used the Post Office as a poli,ica
engine; that he had devoted his own time
and money TO the cause Of loco iocoiam. he
he would not have been removed. But he
could only say hat he had discharged hi,
duty faithfully and impartialIy to the Gov
eminent and the people; that he had dc
voted his early life, through two wars, Ia
his country; end that his body was scanned
with wounds received in defence of Gov.
eminent which was about to prove migrate.
ful.
Solomon Van Rensselaer, was a devote .j
and gallant soldier. Hc fought bravely
through two wars. He has with equal
honor and fidelity, discharged his duties as
Post Master. Never was the public bet, er
Accommodated. Never was o public officer
more universally respected. And We, the
old Veteran is insulted ond the whole civ
outraged by the mise. can,ing pretence,
that the public interests ,ciU be promoted
by his removal! The removal is base
hut the pretence for doing it is vllIanous.--
Van Buren, once said that The condition of
The Press you'd be improved by the ap.
pontment Of Duff Green. Printer to the
United States Senate. He now saws that
The public interests will be promoted by
the appointment Of Azariah Fluge. Post
Master in this city. We shall see whether
Van Buren, Is more successful in prone citing
me public interests by the removal of Gen.
Van Rensselaer,, than he wac in 'improvinr
The condition Of The Press by the appoint,
mcnt of Duff Green.-.aibany En-. Jour.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29

From CANADA.-The Montreal Courier
OF the 10Th, brings us intelligence that on
the evening of the l4th, sentence of dca, h
was officially communicated to the follow.
prisoners Louis Turcot. FRANCOIS Xavier
Provost, Andre Popinenu, David Gagnon,
and Charles Rapn, oil Of Beauharnois.
Desire Bourbonno's and Michel Lonp,in
were recommended to mercy. james Per
r'go and lsodore Trembiay were acquitted.
All ofthe St. Cessirc prisoners were found
guilty and sentenced 10 death ,hei,
names are Louis Bourbon. Louis Turcot
and FRANCOIS Guertia. Tho next prisoners
named for trial are those from La Tortu.
charged with the murder of Mr.. Walker.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29

DEATH OF Gen. RIPLEY. The Clinton
l.ouisian'an announces the death Of Gen.
Eleazer w. Ripley, at his plantation in
that parish, on the Cd inst. II. had been
dropping for many months. Gen. Ripley
was very active and efficient officer on
The Northern frontier during the last war.
and ct the time Of bis death was member
Of Congress. Owing to bad health, how
ever, he d'd not occupy his sea, in that
Congress. lie was also a member Of the
preceding (24lh) Congress Of Com.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29

SUlcIpE.-Mr Merritt Tappan, of North
Hcmsiead, committed suicide by hanging
himself on the 18th ult. Disappointment nj
IN love is supposed to have been The cause
But we can not well sec how lie has i'm.
proved the matter by this rash oct. The
"n'h Is, there is a morbid sympathy for
suicides, which has thrown around them a
charm OF romance, fearful in its results
WITHOUT wishing TO draw sympathy fom
those who have been unfortunate from any
cause. we arc still Of opinion thu, q more
rigid philosophy, and more reverent de
terence 10 the laws of God, would tend to
lessen the revolving crime Of self murder,
which has Of late become aIarmingly fire.
queDt in our lind L. ]. Farmer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29

STEAM B,Ar BuRNr.-Wo regret 10
learn that the Steam Boot New York, one
Of the lnrges, and fines, boats on the Eas.
River, was burnt at the dock in New Tia.
ven on Thursday night. aud that nothing
from her was saved. No lives lost. ], 10
NO, stated how the accident occu,rcd.-
The freight on board was wholly lost.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29

A Duel was fought near Moscow, Fay
cite county, Tenn. q few days previous 10
the g. h inst, between Alexander J. Dooel.
son, (ihe adopted son OF Gen. Jacksonl and
Henry Robson; both were slightly wound.
cd. A second meeting was talked Of next
day. but the officers Of justice probably de-.
feoted it,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-03-29

a DRUNKARD's DEATH.-In Lorraine.
Jefferson Co.: very Incorporate man Of
the name OF Webb, had a fl while sitting
alone before the fire, fell upon the hearth,
and was not discovered until one of HE legs
had been literally roasted. His death was
considered go very certain q result that am.
Putstlon was deemed unadvisabls.