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Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-05

We learn from the Democrat that two
more trespassers have been taken with four
horses and harnesses, and were on Tues
day last, carried to Houlton.
Bangor Wing.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-05

Prior having been the dupe of his own
credulty, friend told him-Never place
any confidence in person you don't know.
"Why, at that rate" replied Prior, ''you
would not trust your own father"
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-05

"Hallo, Sarnl what you doin' da, ,"-
"Fishin," ''WeIl, wal dat you go, in yo'
mouf' "Noth'n but some wo'ms for
bait.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-05

Dignity of Office. In the Senate, on
the | lih ultino, petition was presented
from John Francis, Lieut.. Governor ofthe
Passamaquoddy tribe ofIndians, asking an
allowance of money, to enable him to sup
port the dignity ofhis office.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-05
NO 49,.

atlantic Balloon Navigation. We copied
from London paper, some lime ago, Mr..
Green's announcement of his projected
air voyage from America to Europe, which
his reasons fer supposing it practicable
the chief of Which WAS his firm belief ia
the existence Of permanent. steady cur
rent Of wind from West to East, at GER
tain attainable elevation. Mr.. Wise, a
gentleman not unknown TO fame as an
aeronaut, has published an article in the
Lancaster Pa. lnteiligencer, avowing biz
concurrence in Mr. Green's opinions and
stating some facts in support of them. He
says that IN nineteen ascensions which he
has made, he has always but once found
himself in westerly current and that in
May last he went up from Allentown, with.
the express intention of reaching New
York or immediate vicinity At the time
OF starting the wind was blowing strongly
from the northwest but when he had
reached the point near Trenton, ". J. by
throwing out IA quantity of ballast he gain
ed an elevation at which it was blowing as
strongly from the southwest and between
the two he was carried due East with i'm
mense velocity. If he had been prompt
enough in his management, be has no
doubt that he would have reached New
York; but as it was, being taken some
what by surprise and the movement more
rapid than he expected, he was carried Is
miles to the southeast of New York, and
there descended, having travelled 100 miles
IN an hour and twenty minutes. Mr.. Wise
adds that he has opened a correspondence
with MIR. Green, and hopes to make the
Atlantic voyage in company with the
veteran ballooner. N. Y. Commercial.
"7error IN the Camp We have pri-
vate advices from Washington Of the most
gratifying import to the true friends of the
country. The popular indications in favor
OF General Harrison have struck the CO.
horts of the administration with paralysis
added to which are the walls of distress
raised from every part Of the Union, and
the receipt of some eight or ten thousand
letters pouring in upon the members daily,
utterlng the same complaint, cursing the
administration and demanding a REFORM
These things the administration cannot
stand. There are indeed indications al
most Of a,,breaking up. The Sub Treasury
bill Is dead. 1t may indeed be revived for
the sake of appearances, in the House; but
no hopes of its passage are longer enter
tanned by the few friends it has left Far
lher still, the expediency of dropping Mr..
Van Buren,, and endeavoring to rally upon
some more promising candidate, is private
ly discussed, even among sacred legions
MIR. Buchanan, seeing that Pennsylvania is
lost, begins to draw off, and slyly and sar-
castically asks how Colonel Benton Is ad-
vancing in his HARD-MoNEY schemes.
Three weeks ago, Buchanan was support
ing Benton's visionary notions. Now he
speaks of him as monomaniac upon that
subject The President is about the only
man at the capitol who dreams of re-elec-
ton. N. Y. Com. Adv.
Price Of "Maryrdom." George w.
Jones has been appointed surveyor ofthe
public lands for the Territories of Iowa
and Wisconsin.
The political capital created by the
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-05

ANOTHER VICTIM. 1t is now ascer-
tanned that the name of Otis Elbridge,
Esq. OF boston, must be added to The suf-
fercrs 10 the Lexington,
=, New Haven Herald.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-05
RMi&ila&

b N Casks, Boxes, Half Boxes, and Quarter, of the
IL latest importutions, warranted fresh, and Of
prime quality for sale by, C. CLAPP ,Jr..
Jan. =, $50. A.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-05

Price Of "Martyrdom." George w.
Jones has been appointed surveyor ofthe
public lands for the Territories Of Iowa
and Wisconsin.
The political capital created by the
"martyrdom of Cilly," having been exaus-
ted. one Of the most conspicuous actors in
the painful scene has now received his re-
ward.
Gen. Jones was Mr.. Cilley's second.
Madisenian.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-03-05

A Question Of Vsracity. The Globe of
Tuesday stigmatizes General Harrison as
the "hsro Of defeats and failures" Col.
Richard M johnson, now Vice President,
in his speech in Congress, said of General
Harrison that
During the late war he was longer in
active service than any general officer; he
was, perhaps, ofiener in action than any OF
them, and NEVER SUSTAINED A
DEFEAT"
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-08

If
Spain, and we congratulate ourselves u. 49,.
happy result. We should see with grief that
the evils of anarchy came to replace the evils
of civil war.
have the most sincere interest in Spain
may the stability of Isabella the Second, and
of the institutions which ought to sustain the
throne. preserve this noble country from the
long and grevious evils of revolutions.
Not having obtained from the Argentine
Republic the satisfaction which we have
claimed, have ordered that new forces should
be added TO the squadron charged to ensure
respect for our rights, and protection for our
interests.
: Success has crowned several important ex-
petitions in Africa, where the valour of our
soldiers has been sgnalized-two of my sons
have partaken their perils. Exertions are still
necessary to guarantee in Algeria the safety
and prosperity of our establishments. My
government will know how to accomplish
what we have undertaken.
The city of Boulogne has been the theatre
of a foolish attempt which has only served
again to call forth the devotion of the National
Guards, of the army, and OF the population
All ambition will fail against monarchy found
ed and defended by the all powerful express
ion of the national will.
ne Dhnget law VIII be submitted to your
examination have prescribed the most Sc
we're economy in the establishment of the or
binary expenses, Events have imposed upon
US unexpected charges. have the confidence
that public prosperity, at its extreme pitch,
will permit US to support them, without affect
ing the state of our finances.
Other dispositions will be presented to you
of public utility on behalf ofliteraiure and
education.
Gentlemen-I have never claimed with
more earnestness and confidence your co OPP
Grafton. Anarchical passions have not been
discouraged by impotency. Under whatever
form they may be presented, my Government
will find in the existing laws, in the firm
maintenance of the public liberties, the ne
cessary arms to put them down. As for me,
in the trials imposed on me by Providence, l
can only be grateful for the protection which
it has not ceased to throw over me, as well as
my family, and prove TO France. by never
falling attention to her interests and happiness,
the gratitude inspired in me by the testimoni-
ais of affection with which it surrounds me
in these cruel moments,
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-08

10 suppose, was still rising. I.o, s,.-
peared his chance OF escape! But
Hope springs eternal in the human br,,.'
and its fountains were not CONCEALED in N, IL
som of him who then needed It's genial !,
ence, even by the terrors which surrow
him for the four hours during which hi,
rescue was delayed. u
lie commenced shouting for help,and M
no voice answered him from the shore
though the roar of waters almost drowned
own, he continued it, resting at intervals
gather strength to give more energy TO J
shouts, for about three hours; a, the end
which, the master miller taking his roun|
outside the mill about 10 O'Clock, TO see \
all was safe before retiring for the nigh,hsx
one of his cries lie supposed tia, il
from some person on the opposite sdeaa
river, and was at first disposed to disrers !
lie heard the voice again, and thinking
it sounded like a cry of distress, de,ermIns
cross over and afford what relief might b
his power. lie ran down for his boat and I
ing it gone, and the cries being continued
returned to the mill and rallied the hand,
was then found that Mr. Kidd was missing !
the truth respecting him was at once cone5
red. On going down to the bank Of the N
one Of the party after while discoveredia
spot on the edge of the dam, and no ID
now remained respecting Kidd's situation
To rescue him from it; if possible, wa, u
the object. Some time was now spen. 10 q
ing to construct a raft; but as an allemp
bring him off by craft so unmanagc'd
would be attended with vastly more danger
those making it, than chance of deliveranc,
him, the project was abandoned.
One of the party now volunteered an atieI
which his courage made successful Wah
long pole in his hands, and with a long
made fast by one end 20 his body. which
comrades were TO pay out as the phrase
he advanced, and with which he was
drawn back if necessary, he bravely vent
into the water. Making his way cautc
along the inner slope Of the dam, he at lea
reached the boat still suspended and swim
with its half-doomed passenger where III
first so providentlally moored; and by Nd
of rope, pole and oars, the whole were 81
brought ashore, and Mr. Kidd was restored
it were to EATER enduring the mental sd
ings, the perils and terrors of his awful 81
alton, more painful if possible, than deaf
self, for about four hours. Some idea ii
intense sufierings during that time, MAJ
derived from the fact that he has been sell
consequence of them ever since He is do,
less thankful to have escaped even with u
Of sickness.
We have not learned the name of the I'd
and generous man through whose agency
rescue was accomplished.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-08
From the N. .. Bulletin.
LATEST FROM MEXICO.

BY the steam ship Neptune we received Ha-
vana papers of the 10Th ult one day later
They contain later Mexican accounts.
The Vera Cruz Censor of the 9th October
says, that the Mexican Congress, at the ses-
sion of the 20lh declared that the will of the
nation was, that the executive government
should not be clothed with the extraordinary
powers which they have demanded. Thus it
will be perceived that Bustamente andAlmonte
are rebuked by even a Central conclave.
The Mexican Congress passed. on the nth
October, law to the following effect; That
the government is authorized to contract a
loan of s2,OOo,OOO, pedging for payment
thereof, the IL per cent duty; and the President
may issue bonds for that amount, which shall
be sold to the best bidder, within 30 days.
Two thirds of the proceeds of said loan to be
expended in acquiring a marine and other ne
cessaries,for prosecuting the war againstTexas.
FRoM CAMPEAcHY AND YucATAs.-By the
Yucatan schooner Joven Rosario, Capt. Es-
pinola, from Campeachy, we learn verbally
that every thing was peaceful and prosperous
IN that state. But Tobasco is represented as
seing still the seat of war. The inhabitants
OF the whole province resolved months ago to
follow the example of their neighbours and be
free and independent-and but for strong
Mexican force which had possession of their
1ortlhed capital, they would have been able
10 govern themselves in their own free way.-
Under these circumstances, the people of w.
catan have resolved TO come to their relief.
and efficient measures were being taken TO
drive out the oppressors. Gen. Imam, (he
captor OF Campeachy) was advancing on To-
basco with good army of infantry by an in
terror route, while Gen. MADAME, having I'M
der his command the Texian and Campeachy
squadfons, accompanied by Gen. Anaya and
his volunteers, was approaching by way OF the
river. The Central commander, forseeing his
prscarious situation, wished TO Withdraw, bu,
found he could not; and a three masled schoo-
ner, sent from Vera Cruz to his relief, was de-
tanned by the patriots. Little doubt was en-.
tertalned that the garrison would surrender al
| discretion, and that not a shot would be fired
! The Zavalla was one OF the beseieing squad,
ron, and OF course the story Of her having been
lost, was fabr. cation.
LATEST FROM TEXAS.
By an arrival from Texas we have received
our Galveston papers to the 18th instant inclu.
I sive.
Mr. Hill has bee appointed speaker pro. TEN
OF the house OF representatives IN congress.
ave are further convinced" says the Gal
weston Courier, "from intelligence received
lately by the sloop Phenix from Corpus, Chris.
u Bay, that there has been no serious coils
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-08
From the Mobile Journal.
DREADFUL ACCIDENT.
ST. Stevens, Sunday night, !
Ia past 10 O'Clock.

l-2 past 10 O'Clock.
1t is with feelings of pain and regret that
record one OF the most melancholy and horr-
ble scenes that has ever fallen to my lot to
witness. About half past three this evening,
the steamboat Express burst her boilers, about
ten miles below this place. She had stopped
at little place called Jackson, to repair some
her machinery, and as soon as they saw our
boat coming up, they commenced firing up,
evidently with the intention Of passing US. /
was standing at the stern of the boat, leaning
against the flag staff and watching the move
ments OF the crazy old craft when suddenly
saw the steam issue forth from the head of the
boilers, and in a second afterwards, the most
tremendous report followed that ever heard
For moment nothing could be seen but the
fragments oft the boat flying in every direction
and indeed SO near was she to our boat, that
! was apprehensive that we should receive
some injury from the falling pieces. The scene
that followed was truly awful. Some of the
poor creatures were blown some distance in
the river, and their piteous shrieks for help, as
they commended with the current, was enough
to overcome heart of sterner stuff than mine.
we Immediately sent our small boat to save
those in the river from drowning, and backed
the Odd Fellow to the wreck, to save the re-
mainder OF the crew and passengers, together
with what freight, &c. was left on her
Oh, such Scene-to see many of the poor
creatures burnt and scalded so badly that it
was impossible to tell whether they were hui
man beings or not. Several were scalded so
badly that they were raw from head TO foot
Six or seven were instantly killed. and the
same number so seriously injured that believe
some Of them cannot possibly survive the
night ] have acted as surgeon, nurse, and
physician, until within few moments ago,
when we succeeded in conveying them up to
town, where left them in the care Off more
experienced practitioner.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-08
FREEDOM OLE MIND

] call that mind free which is not imprison.
ed In itself or IN sect, which recognizes in
all human beings The image Of God and the
nights OF his children, which delights in virtue
and sympaihles with sufierings whenever they
are seen, which ecnquers pride and slotb. and
offers itself up willing victim to The cause Of
mankind
] call that mind free which is not passively
formed by outward Circumstances, which is
not the creature Of accidental impulse. bu,
which bends events 10 It's own Improvement
acts upon an inward spring, from immutable
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-08
From the Rochester Democrat.
-Four Hours Of Peril and T'crrOr-Rescue from
the BRINK oflhe CaiaracN

Wehave heard of many "awful situations"
and "Providential rescues," but never of a
situation more truly awful than that which we
are about TO describe, nor of a rescue in all re-
sPecis more strikingly providential.
Mr. Kidd, one Of the hands employed in the
iiourng mill of Avery g. Thurber, Just above
the middle falls of the Genesee, in the north
part OF this city, (Carthage,) after dark, a few
evenings since, took the skf belonging 10 the
mill, and without communicating his design 10
any one, attempted To cross the river. For the
purpose of improving the water power at tina,
point, dam has been thrown across few
feet above the middle cataract, and at low wa
ter tie current for some distance above the
dam, is slight. When the water is high, how
eyer,a strong current sits over the dam through
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-08

ALABAMA SENAToR-Wm. r. King re-eleet-
ed.-The two houses ofthe General Assembly
of Alabama on the nth inst. proceeded to the
election of U. States senator. Hon. VIM
r. King and Ex-Governor John Gayle, were
in nomination The vote was a strict party
one, and stood for
VIM r. King, V. B. 70
John Gayly, Wing SIS
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-08
FROM FRANCE.
Speech Of The King Of The French al ~
opening Of me Chambers.


An extraordinary express, which left Paris
a, 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, enables us
to law before our readers the subJoined copy OF
the srSeri delivered from the throne 10y his
Majesty Louis Philippe:
Cen,lemca, Peers. aud Deputies
| have felt the necessity of assembling you
around me eiore the ordinary period OF the
convocaiion OF the Chambers The measures
which the Emperor Of Austria, the Queen of
Great riiian. the King of Prussia, and the
Emperor OF Russia have taken in concert, 10
recula TO the relations between the Sultan and
Pacha of Egypt, have imposed serious duties
upon me. ] have the dignity OF our country
at heart as much as its security and repose.-
In persevering in this moderate and concila-
tory policy Of which we have roaped the fruit
for tho last ten years, have placed France in
position to face the chances which the
course Of events in the East may produce
The extraordinary credits which have been
opened with this intention will be submitted
to you, and you will appreciate the motives of
them.
continue to hope that the general peace
will no, be disturbed. 1t is necessary for the
~enara' common interests of Europe, the hap
% 81 s aoFu'1i aa. 'le }teCtN oi
eiea1uaa dtreui upon vou g, assist uc
s5oAl W upaa fHa
"a tt t.rlt e b 4 ei- ..UN "a ..H.. ff tri.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-08

principles which j, has deliberately espoused
call tina, mind free which protects itself
sgains, the usurpa,ions ofsocioiy, which does
no, cover TO human opinions, which feels IT,.
self accountable TO a higher law than that Of
fashion, which respects itself too much to DO
the slave Of the many or the few.-Dr. Chan
ufgp
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-08

It's whole length, and then none b.,
accustomed TO manage a boa, ~,
across. The water was very %
evening IN question. To add Ia ~,
ty, Mr. Kidd had little experience " q
OF oars, and when ABOUT half ga " d
lost command of lhe boat, and "a
horror that he was rapidly dt,6i,,
current, which no could nw Se \
sweep him with his lgh, skiff o,., Y
The dam, as we have remarked
above the middle falls, the pc,n.nn"<
scent OF which is % feet. lew n'as
down, arc the lower falls, with f, WV ~
lar descent of 81 feet. Be,ween u es
the middle falls, as well az be,weeo =
cataracts, the current is exceedinol, s
rough. Once over the dam. ,be,etg'. ~
sirucilon was sealed; for even sLonlS !,
bark survive the plunge over Tho ds
descent of the Middle Falls and I'I
the intervening rapids and rocLs ~ -, ~
OF the Lower Falls, it could not. no, r"sl,
strongest vessel tina, ever floaiej ,a, wv
awful plunge OF 81 feet dowa A,, 50
Gus cataract. "'Hea''
Mr. Kidd was perfectly acquainted mn, =,
localities, and fully aware Of Ae sxS W." "
of his situation. In the darknes, a, ~, p 's
there was no eye, save that Of Him ia W.
the midnight is as noon day, tina, eonp :.
and no hand, save His, that could .r :,
and a speedy and terrible death seems ~
! ohio Rn' tha, eve did see. and ina, L,s'
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-08

hanored. though scarcely more beautiful, sis
ter Katharine. The rocky stream that pOurs
the superintendent treasures Of the proud ka-
time INTO the lapol,ho humble Achray, seems
inflated with its GRAND and rumbcs and spar
kles quite pompoUsly when you are beside IL.
From the Top Of Ben-venue IL nafrows 10 a
thread Of frc,,ed silver. Loeb Nennachar
the mex, descending link in the chain. though
a very modest dame, and rather tame in her
surrounding drspery, bossts that Coilantoge
Ford lies at her side. The eye can just dis
unguish he green plot where Fiiz James
Saxon blade drank the blood of Rpderick Dhu
AS II can tho rock on "l]en.ledi's living
side" where he dared the chiefiains sword,
and the dark glen be, tina, saw the gather
ing OF the clans But VIII not weary with
details already iediously familiar. Suffice it
10 say. from our airy height the whole scene
Of The Lady Of the Lake lies spread out at our
feet, II has been described a thousand times
by tourists, and the world knows the Poem by
heart. Making due allowance for the limner's
eve 10 fine frenzy rolling, the picture of Sir
Waller Scott has veritsble original.
Now for the descent Would tina, we had
reached Ardencrookran Inn with as much
ease as can record the fact that we did reach
& Two hours saw us there with weary limbs
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-08

of procure Die recognition n 4as.s uncr
the part VI iioiia,,, a..u ots....., = .g- 1iy us
loan, with the bankers of that country.
The President deprecates war with Mexi-
CO, as calculated to embarrass the commission
ers in negotiating loan, and as involving the
nation in great distress, on account of its pc
cunary difficulties; for which reasons he rec
ommends further attempt to reconcile the
mother country by negotiations.
The commissioners to run the boundary line
between Texas and the U. States, have been
compelled to suspend operations for want of
means.
The president had kept the navy ahoat be =
cause he had reason to believe that Mexico
was having built in some foreign port, a steam
ship, and other vessels of war, for the purpose
OF harrassing the commerce of Texas.
Gen. Hamilton in his letter to the govern
ment, held out the hope of ultimately securing
loan on favorable terms.
The message recommends an increase in
the duties upon importations. The currency
IN which the imports are now paid being at
discount which reduces the nominal duty of
Is per cent TO actually less than per cent
The necessities of the government require this
recommendation.
The message represents the intercourse of
the Republic with foreign nations, as in the
same condition as at the opening of the last
Congress.
Upon the whole, we gather from this docu-
ment, that the young republic is rapidly grow
ing in all the elements of power wealth and
influence; though she is crippled, for the time,
In her pecuniary resources, and embarrassed
in her foreign and mercantile relations.
President Lamar had been seriously i'll for
some time before the opening of Congress.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-12-08
+ o II + &c N.
From The y Y. Commercial Advertiser.
FROM CHINA.

We announced yesterday, in postscript, the
arrival of the fast sailing lndiaman, the Ann
Mckim, from Canton, whence she sailed on
the 25,h of June, bringing the long expected
intelligence ofihe arrival ofthe English squad
ron, and the commencement of that outrage
upon national ju siice and the rights of human
iy which England, in the pride of her strength,
medtaies consummating at the expense of the
ancient empire of China What we publish
ed yesterday was really all the news, bu, we
give now such details as are furnished by the
English papers published at Macao.
The first arrival in the Chinese waters was
the sloop-of-war Alligator, on the 9th of June;
the next on the 10Th, was the armed steam
y '--H~"""' and IN the Dist the Welles-