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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-12-13

PRcPHECIEs FULFILLED -LoCoFoCoIsM
TRIUMPHANT. Suffer me, Mr.. Editor, IN
the columns of your paper, to say to all,
whether men or women. LOcofocos or
Wings, whether at the White House at
Washington or at the Hermitage, that If
they Will come to our town, they can wit.
ness yea feel The effects of ocofocosm,
for we are right in the midst of the g'orl-
Gus perish credit perish commerce, perish
manufacturing, stop toorking stop eating,
better currency sys en-, and we have nothing
under heaven to do but stand still and look
a. its beauties. II ever prophecy was lit.
orally fulfilled to the letter. It is in our
case, for we are completely prostrated by
experiments upon the currency. A few
days since one of our most enterprislng
men, with ample means, but unavailable on
account of the currency, had TO suspend ,
another soon followed in his footsteps.
Three of our Wooden M ills, and one Cotton
NH, have already shut down their gates,
and more very probably will soon follow.
The thing works to a charm More anon.
Hartford Courant]
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-12-13

Mr.. Editor-Sir In your last you have second
communication respecting the Mutual Insurance Co.
Permit me to ask the writer, who seems quite self
satisfied with his situation as 'anoher of the insured,
question or two. Are you aware, sir, that in years
past the officers ofthc mutual Insurance Company have
borrowed money on the credit Of the company, at
highly usurious interest? Docs this speak in
favor of the soundness Of the institution? If you
should lose your buildings by fire, and the company
refuse to pay the loss, how would you enforce the
payment they having no property to attach Are
no, all sufferers actually dependant upon the DIspo-
srrIoN Of the officers to pay their losses Did YOU
witness the dissatisfaction existing in the members Of
the company present at the annual meeting, at the
manner in which they were treated Why, if the
company gives satisfaction, was new company cot
up in Rutland County, and another asked for in Gale
donia County? 1t appears to me, Mr.. Editor that a
consideration Of ALL part only, of the above ques-
tons, would make it in no wise uncertain whether he
that coniides in the Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, he that disirsts it affords the stronres,
manifestations of ''thick skull"
STILL ANOTHER OF TIE INSURED.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-12-13
The Philadelphia United States Gazell

The PhlladeIp ha United States Gazette
states that NJ chael Il. Israel, cashier OF
the Western Bank, had shot himself in the
head, and was not expected to survive,
lie perpetraled the act on the Jersey shore
and then returned to Philadelphia, and
was met walking unconscious|y about the
streets. 1t Is not expected that he will
survive.
The directors Of the Western Bank an.
nounce as the result Of foil examna.
ton. that all was right with the Bank, ex'
cepl SIC missing from the cashier
fund For this amount his surelies ore
ample.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-12-13
COMMUNICATIONS.

Mr.. Editor observe in your last paper that a
Director of the Mutual, under date Of the 81 inst has
replied to my communication of the Goth ult. in which
he attempts TO divert public attention from the Com
pany and fix it upon me- charging INC as dcaulicr.
A Director being in town who received the money
from me in October TO pay my assessments has since
informed me of its faithful application. In the face Of
this, am accused in the public prints of ncgccing to
pay my assessments, and that by one who signs him
self Director Tho writer says, /" the directors are
not aware Of any paper under protest. except they
suppose, in Burlington" suppose then tho public
notaries have not notified the directors Of the protest
of their PAPER and not as the writer from the tenor
their paper elsewhere is all paid. If the gentleman
had said that the directors not of any debts
except ten or twelve thousand dollars in the county Of
Chitcnden, he would have been more explicit. As it
is the public are told that the reputable board at the
Mutual Office had given decided preference to the
sufferers by fire in other counties over those OF the
N''''
we are told from the Mutual office, have been paid,
and those in this coany are left unpaid. Why is this
partially? The writer further states that every cXer-
ton has been made and is making by the Directors to
collect the balance oasscssments and adds, that "it
is no easy matter to collect $40 eco from over twen-
ty thousand different persons" But is it not to be
expected that persons who have property to insure
would have the means of raising so small sum as the
assessment in the course Of thirty days from the time
the notice was given for the assessment to be paid
and that nearly the whole would avail themselves OF
the opportunity offered by their town representatives
to forward the money? If eight or ten thousand out
of the twenty thousand are deaulters and the drec-
tors have no power to enforce the collections in two or
three months then in my opinion the institution is moi
that useful and valuable one that ] have supposed II
to be- The company has been several years in ope-
ration and the directors have had some experience
and as they do not always pay in three months accor-
ding to the charter, they should have made their paper
PAYABLE so far ahead that they could meet it. 1t is
small matter to one who stands upon his credit, tc
have his note protested, in consequence Of the negl
rence of the Mutual, and be obliged to raise the mon
cy on short notice. CINE OF THE INSURED.
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CONGRESS-,

II will be seen that the clelk has lent himself to
the fraudulent attempt to exclude the legally re-
turned members from New Jersey from taking
Their seats. The result is thar five days have al
ready been spent in iiuiless attempts at organiza.
ton. The House, however has taken Use Out Of
the Clerks hands, assumed The character Of a
town meeting, and appointed moderator. Mr.
Adams is, ofa others just the man for the place
and the occasion, and it will be observed that he
has not omitted to give them the benefit of his
opinion in advance. The locofDs have manilesly
taken falseposilon, and must loose ground by 1t.
One thing is certain, the administration dare not
trust iiselfup n "A vote Of the legally returned mem.
bers. We have surely arrived al an alarming pass,
,fa subordinate officer of The House, one whose
functions are purely clerical, can successfully nul.
lily the broad seal of sovereign state, and deprive
her of voice in the decision of the most important
question that pertains TO The session and Tor
what why, under prelence that The unsuccessful
candidates, are not altogether satisfied with the
results Of the canvass What burlesque.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-12-13
FEMALE SEMINARY.

We are requested by the trustees of the Female
Seminary to state, that Miss GREEN, the Principal,
having obtained leave Of absence for short time for
the benefit Other health, the school will be continued
during her absence, usual, and they feel the most
perfect confidence in assuring the public that implicit
trust may be placed in the competence, skill and fdel-
ity of those in whose hands the charge Of instruction
has been intrused.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-12-13

We are obliged to devote large space
TO the revised Laws, aud shall be under
the same necessity for week or two to
come. As these laws are now in force,
il 10 important that the people should
know what they ere.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-12-13

vicinity have recently been imposed upon by the Wild
cat bills of Michigan, SO altered as 10 convey to the
careless observer the idea Of New York safety fund
bills On the bills Of both states, the words New
York Tor Mchigan) safety fund" encirclcs the Wig
netle in way 10 strike the ego readily. In the one
before us, So on the Lanawoe Co. Bank, at Palmy-
ra, the word Michigan is torn out, leaving safety
fund" and palmyra the prominent features of the bill
and it was received by rather careful observer in this
place without detection. As number Of these bil
are in circulation, people should be on their guarC
against this and similar imposons
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-12-13

As we shall in few days have the official pro-
ceedings of the convention at Ilarrisburgh, we have
omitted details for the present The convention was
composed of 25S members, representing % slatcs,-
James Barbour, of Virginia. presided, assisted by
thirteen Vice Presidents, and five Secretaries Its
deliberations characterised throughout by the
utmost good feeling; and the division that existed,
ence Of opinon-all of which were readily merged in
the one great cause.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-12-13

The flare mp at Washington has killed all cacula-
ton, and we nj ght almost say interest, about the mes
sage There is danger of its spelling before the Pres
ident has an opportunity deliver it to both Houses
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BLU Is T. u DC @ u @ l'F
FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 10.
HARRISBURGH CONVENTION.

HARRISBURGH CONVENTION.
We are happy to announce tba, the dc
lbera!ions of this important assemblagc
have resulted 10 nomination which an.
pears 10 give universal satisfaction to the
friends Of reform throughout the country.
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, of
Ohio, and JOHN TYLER, Of Virginia,
received the unanimous nomination. The
first ballot. stood l46 for Harrison, 90 for
Clay, and l6 for Scott. The result, being
announced, the question WIS again put,
when Horrson received every vote. The
vote for Vice President was unanimous for
Tyler on the first ballot, A patriotic let,
ter was received from Mr. Clay, urging
the convention to disregard oil personal
considerations, and act for the cause; at
the same time expressing bis own convic.
ton that another than himself was The
stronger candidate. A similar communi.
cation was received from Gen. Scott, which
we sha publish in due lime.
1t is unnecessary to say hat General
Harrison would not have been our frs,
choice. Ofall men living we should pre-.
Ter 10 see Mr. Clay Presldent--both as n
reward for bis many eminent services, and
Tor the reason that he is identified with.
and the able. firm and consistent supporler
o., all those measures of national policy
with which the prosperity Of the country
must rise or fall. We are, however, sa isfied
with The nomination. The Convention had
the means of examining The whole subject,
and we have no reason 10 doubt that they
have acted discreet|y. Gen. Harrison,
though not man of Mr. Clays ability, is
yet, equally sound in bis political principles
AN unostentatlous. plain, practical COM
mon sense man, who, wtha has "done the
state some service" And. compared pc.
ltlcd'y. morally or ually, with the
"mousing gramalkin" who admonishes the
people mot to expec: too much from The
government" and who seems 10 perceive
the chief end Of government in providing
for i!seIf--he is as far above him as the
talest pine is lofler than lovely thorn.
The nomination of Mr. Tyler, is very
good one. He is a man Of sterling talents
well qualified by long experience for the
duties Of the office. and wl'hal very ps pu.
lar in his own state, and the south gene.
rally.
Let us then. one and all, as with one
heart and one mind, give the nomination
that prompt. hearty. and Efficient support, to
which it intrinsic merits cmnenty entitle
it, aud the PROSTATE business of misgov.
erned nation loudly demands. For one,
we throw our canvass to the breeze with
the fullest assurance of a glorious triumph
--,he triumph Of patriotism, Of reason, Of
practical common sense, over passion
prejudice, and locofoco-m.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-01-23

:"Tsras.-By advices from Paris, we are
informed that Gen. Henderson, the Texian
Representative near the French Govern.
ment, has closed commercial arrangement,
whereby the ports of Texas and France are
opened TO the vessels and products Of each
other. We announced that such a negoti.
alton was on foot some weeks since. which
is now confirmed from an authentic source.
This fact may be considered as very ia.
vorable indication Of the policy and views
of France asregards our new sister Repub.
lie, and following the example ofGreat Brit.
ain, (who entered into similar arrange.
ment some time SINCE It may be considered
as furnishing good evidence ola speedy and
more formal recognition Of the indepsn;;
dence of Texas, on the part Of both England
and France. Texas will not then want tho
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-01-23

The insurrection in Merico.-A letter
from Houston, (Texas) 10 the Editor Of the
New Orleans Bulletin and published in that
paper says ID enclose the substance Of
a letter just received by EXPIRES from the
Mexican Eastern frontier, deemed of great
consequence. The boat could not wait for
full translation, so send you the follow.
ing summary. The Mexican cities Of Mier,
Comargo and Reynosas, on the Grande,
have pronounced for The Federal Govera-
ment The central troops have been driven
out of the above mentioned towns. The
commander OF the Federalists, (Canales,)
at the head oflhe Sd division in that district,
requests the Government Of Texas to adopt
such regulations in the intercourse between
the two frontiers as will secure the protec.
ton ofthe adherents of the Federal party.
The courier who brought this intelligence
arrived at so late an hour as to give no OPP
portunity of communicating all the partlcu.
lars; but in the facts just stated there is
ground enough to predicate speedy coali.
ton between tho Texans and the Federal
party of Mexico.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-01-23

send the locomotive smoking through the
va|'eys--brng into intimate and quick In
lercourse the transmontane and tide water
sec,ons-induce social intimacy between
the inhabitant Of the mountains and him
tina, looks out from bis domicil upon the
wide cxpaIse of waters. and TO whose ears
the sea birds scream is as familiar as the
chant cf,hc whip. .poor.wi'I to the mountain
Ger, and we'll may we adopt the patriotic
senlimen, Liberty and Union-onc and
iudissoublc.' That sentiment which finds
q response in every patriots breast would
possess ten fold emphasis and strength
Richmond Compiler.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-01-23

Hard easss.-The Salem (Mass.) Reg.
lister gives the following "reminiscences Of
the days distinguished BY the reign Of Blue
Law morality
Old Lao Of Cour:shfp. Oct. 81. 1917.
1.-THE General Court enact, that IT any
young man attempt to address young wo-
the County Court, he shall Be snsd Is fos
III. first offence, slo for t. second and
Imprisonment for the thlra: go. A.,
Pun;shmenss. Sept. IA, l7l9.'-:.Ma.
thew Stanley was tried for drawing the sf:
sctions of John Tarbox's daugater, without
the consent Of her parents.
In the same month, 8 married scon'en
we're fined 5s piece for scoldtag, ouerry
What would or should have been ina
penolily for an unmarried woman for tho
same offence?
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through this sheet, the extoron of money
from persons of credit and standing IN SO.
ciety. Much Of ll'e s.rcet.hawked prs''n
New York lives on the piquan. slander II
creates.
From Lower Canada we learn that the
editor Of u paper called the Fantasque Inns
been arrested. Every editor Of French
paper, | believe, is now either iu prison or
in exile. A military force left Montreal
Jan. 2, for Terrebone, where it is s:aed
there were many disatlec,ed persons: a
detachment also moved to St. Johns, in
consequence Of the report of disaffcted
persons iu that quarter. We see from this,
that the British Parliament will have great
deal 10 do before there can be quiet in Low
er Canada.
Flour changed hands to-day at SO. The
ordee for Eng and were generally limited
10 80 so. About, 5000 barrels have been
purchased for export. Cotton has not ad'
yanccd here.
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means either 10 pay off her debt, (Which is
bu, small. or 10 develop her vast resour-
ccs."--N. Y. Star.
PENNSYLVANIA.

After the severe froshet on the Janiatta,
whicl, proved sc destructive TO the Pennsyl-
wanna canal in that region, totally destroying
the works for several miles, the following
letter was addressed to Governor Ritner by
Mr.. Biddle, President Of the United States
Bank ofthal State:
Bank Of the United States, July, 8, 1888.
SIR: The Board of Directors of the
United States have learned withgreat regre.
that the late disaster on the Juaiat.a threat.
ems 10 disturb the internal trade of Pennsyl.
yan!a. and her connexion with the Western
otates' and they have instruct ID me to offer
TO you, without delay, every assistance with.
IN their power to remedy this misfor. .une. IF
you have any authority 10 borrow, they wiA
lend 10 you under that authority, OF they
will lend TO you without any, relying on the
spilit Of The Legislature Of Pennsylvania to
provide for advances made in a time Of
need 10 protect her interest. You are ac.
cordngIy at liberty 10 call upon this bank
for any amount which you may consider
necessary for the immediate and ample re.
pair ofthe public works on the Juniatta.
! With great respect, yours,
N. BIDDLE, President.
(This offer was accepted by Governor
Rilner, and about 100000 were drawn
from the bank for these repairs.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-01-23
A HISTORY.

80 HISTORY.
Ofthe most remarkable eriremes of Cod
yithin space of more than thousand
gears.
In A. D. 4Ol, the Black Sea was entire.
ly frozen over.
In 1862, the Danube was frozen so that
Theadn are marched on the ice to Swab'a
to cvenge his brothers. death.
In 762, the cold was so intense that the
straits Of Dardansles and the Black Sea
were entirely frozen over. The snow in
some places drifted 10 the depth of50 feet,
AMI the ice was heape1 in such quantities in
the cities, as to cause the walls to fall down.
In $50, the Adrialic was entirely frozen
over.
In s91, and also in ss3, the vines were
killed by fros', and the cattle died i'll their
stalls.
In 99l, the winter lasted very long, and
was extremely severe. Every thing was
frozen, and famine and pestence closed the
year.
In 1857, the cold was so intense that
most of the travellers in Germany were fro
zen to death on the roads.
In 1888, it was excessively cold in Italy
the Po was frozen from Bremona 10 the sea
the heaps of snow rendered The roads impas.
sable; the wine casks burst, and trees split
b. the frost with an immense noise.
Ia 1916, the river Po froze TO the deptl,
of Is ellis, and wine also burst the casks.
In 1884, pine forest was killed by The
frost at Ravenna.
In 1886, the frost was most intense in
Scotland and the Categat was frozen Re.
tween Norway and Jutland.
In 1882, The houses in Austria were bu.
ried with snow.
In 1892, the Rhine was frozen, and ir
Germany 600 peasants were employed &
clear the way for the Austrian army.
In 1914, allthe rivers in Italy were fro
zen over.
In 1884, the winter was so severe that
the Rhine and Scheldt was frozen, and ever
the sea ut Venice.
/ In l46s, the winter was so severe il
Flanders, that the wine was cutt;with hatch
els 10 be distributed to the soldiery.
In 1870, the frost was very intense il
England and Denmark, both the Little ant
Great Bolt were frozen over.
In 1854, many Gores, trees, and even th'
oaks in England were sp!i, with the frost
In 1862, the cold was so excessive tha
the Starved wolves entered Vienna and at
tackled both men and cattle.
The cold Of l640 was scarcely inlerio
to that Of 1892, and the Zuyder Doe wa
entirely frozen over.
In 1776, much snow fell, and the Danub'
| hore ice FIVE feet thick below Vic..na.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-01-23

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal occu.
pies prominent place in the Message Of
Governor Veazey to the Legislature Of the
State of Maryland, which is 50 large pro.
prietor in that grea. work. Notwithstanding
allthe dscouragemen,s under which this en-.
lerprise labo,s, the Canal has been steadily
pressed forward, force Of from 2,500 to
5000 hands having been kept constantly
employed upon it. The line Of tho Canal
from Dam No. 5 (eight miles above viii.
iamspor) to Dam No. 6 is 50 nearly com.
plc;ed that the water will be admitted in:o
it during the present win'er, and the entire
line Of one hundred and forty miles is ex.
pected to be in good order and ready for the
reception ofthe Springtrade. The remain.
der Of the line (from the Great Cacapou) to
Cumberland in progress, and will, il is BE-.
Ieved with adequate means at command,
be completed iu the year ls4o.-Nat. In
tell.
Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1839-01-23

ATLANTIC STEAM NAvIGATloN.--The
Journal of Commerce says: "Thc lost
passage Of the Royal William has proved
that if steam vessels but take the Southern
route, they can cross the Atlantic as well in
winter as in summer. She ran down within
hundred miles of Fayal, and cameup the Guf
Stream, and all rouud the weather was SO
mild that no fire was necessary in the cab
in, except for very short time at each
end of the voyage. The sailors worked
with their coats of, and bare foot. The
Gulf stream keeps every thing warm a.
summer, almost up to sounding off our
coast. Th, fact is, tn the world has
become so small of late, If one feels cold
here at the North. he has only just to run
down The equator and warm himself by
the great fire, just as on smaller scale q
dull urchin in school runs to the FIRE there.
There is nothing now in the way Of Allan.
tie steam navigation. the terrors Of the
ocean were first subdued, and now old Bo.
{ reas Flows his blast and scarcs nobody"
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NFw YoRK, JANUARY 8.

Mackenzie is delivering lectures in Al.
bany, Schenectady, and .hereabou's, in be.
half of Canadian liberty, &c. His neck
being in no danger while he breaches in
these United States.
. A libel case attracts much attention. A
soidisant editor of sheet called the Poly.
anthus, supported by woman ofthe worst
character, has been arrested for three hbels,
and, with great color Of truth, is charged
with being the cause Of three dea hs,
miss Missouri. Mrs. Hamblin, and Mr..
N;nurn.} This woman has come forward
ard bailed INN Her aim IS ;honeh' - he,