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SIGNs.-Tn Congress, Mr.. Lowell Pre-

SIGNs.-In Congress, Mr.. Lowell pro-
posed the following resolution:
Resolped, That The President of the u.
S. be requested 10 communicate to the
House all the information in his posses
sion, or in the possession Of either Of the
departments, relating 10 the seizure and
condemnation by the British authorities,
during the year now last past, Of certain
American vessels engaged in the fisheries.
Mr.. CUSHING submitted the following
resolution: Resolred. That the President
OF the United States be requested, if, in his
opinion, compatible with the public inter
est, 10 communicate 10 this House any in
formation in possession of The Government,
respecting the assemhage of the Indians
on the North western frontier and espe-
cially as 10 The interference Of the officers,
or agents Of any power with the Indians
OF the United States, in the vicinity of the
great Lakes.
Mr.. c. expressed an intention TO debate
this resolution ; it lies over for that pur-
pose, under the rule Of the House.
Mr.. HAND also offered the following
resolution:
Resoiued, That The Committee IN Mil
iiary affairs be instructed TO enquire into
the necessity and expediency of construct
/ ing a national military road from some
point on Lake Ontario, or the river Saint
| Lawrence, 10 Lake Champlain.
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II our friends and subscribers desire 10
see the North American flourish, lei them
send US from one to two dollars each, by
the earliest mail.
We have now but three numbers more
10 print before we begin the End VOL
aud it is better that subscribers should pay
before than after the end OF the Volume
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CRIMINAL CouRT OF MoSrREAL.-
Messrs. Bonaven,ure Viger, Hilarion Vi
ger, Jacques LangIois, Henry Newcombe
and Ceestin Beausoleil have been acquit-
led, in consequence Of which Messrs.
Langlois and Newcombe were liberated
but the others were remanded back To pri.
son To await their trial on other indict.
menls.
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THE WORLD OF MUSIC.

We have received the 18th number Of the
World Of Music, published by John w.
Moore, Bellows Falls, vi. Price 8 per
volume. We are much pleased with its
appearance, and shall speak more paricu-
larry Of il in our next.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-03-18

The Yankees often &c, into rage upon
the mere suspicion oil insult but, it is
highly honorable 10 them, as people,
that when insult IS offered, they resent il
as men and ireemeH should.-.Montrenl
Courier.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-03-18

serve the Devil in" Don't forget him in
the approaching day Of triumph While
he lives he shall be detrs,ed BY every hon
est Catholic, and drspised aud hated by
every rue Pa,fio,. Keep an eye upon him,
and beware 81 those also who berfiend
him. lie IS dend with an angels face, a
Demos 10 human shape.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-03-18

MARIE D--At her residence in London, on the
10th Feb, Miss Victoria Alexandria Guelph
the Stacking Of England 10 Mr.. Albert SAGE
Cobourg, pauper Prince Of Germany.
QC-We expect the Printers fec by the next
ARR val.
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". r. BorspAsT.-We have news
from Congress 20 the 9Th Of March
According 10 Message received on that
day frnm the President, IL appears Gov.
Fairfield is calling loudly upon him cor
troops to prolrc, Maine from INVASION.
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MARRIED.

AT Montreal, on the Sd instant, John Pratt,
merchant Of that city, to the widow of The late
Divide PerrauIt, Esquire, Member of the late
Provincial Parliament, distinguished lawyer Of
Montreal, and who fell bleeding sacrifice TO his
countr, s cause in the battle Of St. Denis.
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NOTICE.

UNHE subscriber has given his son ASEos
IL M'GEE, junior, his time during tue remain
der Of his minority from this dag forward, and
would further notify all concerned that he will
claim none Of the said AHoE's earnings, nor pay
any debts OF bis contracting ahef this date.
AMMoN NIECE.
Highgsie, March 9Th ls40,-4e-ss.
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NOTICE,

Us hereby given that the subscriber has given
III his son Cassius r. his time to transact bust
ness for himself He will claim none Of his son S
earnings, nor pay any debts Of his contracting al
ter this dale.
HENRY FOLLETT.
Berkshire, March 9Th, Is40.-43-3s.
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Kitfidgt's Cetc6rdted :,

EUNE IMMINENT
For Sale al this Office. also by DR.. L. C.
Moore, North Troy. NJ.
FESHIS ointment for the cure Of Rheunaiisup.
n White SweIlings, THEA Cairns or
scald head, sait Rheum, Ulcers Of long stand
ing, Burns, scaids &c. Is TOO well known TO 70
quife any Dew recommendations; suffice il 10 say
II stands prominent among all the medical prepar-
atoms that have ever been inveuted Tor tbs cure Of
he above meni toned diseases.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-03-18
CANADA.

Lord j. Russell, on the llth Of Feb. in
reply 10 Mr.. Packington, SAID he expected
draft Of bill for the union Of the TWO
Canadas, from The Governor General
Of Canada, 10 the course of this month, as
il was to leave New York on the Is, OF
February. As soon as the government
had considered the bill, he should submit it
to the house. The noble lord further stated
that he had given orders shat the returns
in reference to the number Of religious de-
nominations in Canada, should be left on
the table. The.noble lord added that he
was not aware that Sir. G. Arthur had re-
signed his office OF Upper Canada.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-03-18

We learn that fire lately occurred 10
odelltown, l.. c. which destroyed two
barns ~ilh their contents, including several
cattle and horses.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-03-18

EseLANp.-Parliament was opened on
the 10th Jan. by the Queen 10 person.
In her speech she condescended TO notice
poor distracted Canada thus:
81 have directed that further papers rel
alive In the affairs Of Canada, should he
laid before you, and con6de 10 your wis
dom this important subject"
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-03-18

WANTED TO HIRE
A SMALL FARM, situated ia the vicinity oi
IN the village Of Swanion. For further par
lieu srs inquire at ibe office ofihe North American
Swanton, 4ih March, 1870
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NOTICE-.

TEtHE Subscriber has given bis son Jerome
N his time during the remainder Of hrs minorI-
y. from this day forward and would further notify
al concerned that he will claim none of the said
Jsfons s earnings nor pay any debts Of las con-
tracing after this date.
JOSEPH HUTcHTss.
Eerth Hero, Feb. IS, lsl0.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-11-12

Taking II eooiiy.-.Thc Lancaster a.,
Zetic states that shIc lady was passing
through West King st. in that cuv Oh sun
day noon Ia.', On horseback, she was soo
denly thrown over the head of the horse
but fortunately received 30 Injury IRON NV
fall. Two or three citizens, pefccHog o''
situation, ran to her assistance; bot be'o'"
they reached her she was upon her 'ef''
and without allowing them Tine 10 enq'"1,
whether she had been hurt, she eScI'''oe0
- Wasn't tina, jump
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-11-12

sci, boy he reconclles the authority which
he claims for The Federal Government over
State incorpoTalious with that peculiar De
yotion 10 Stale rights which he processes,
aud for Which particular merit lie solIci,s al
the hands Of the South re election.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-11-12

Atlantic Stedm Narigat.On.- This gtea,
est achievement, perhaps, Of the present
day IS the successful application Of steanI
TO ocean navigation. The Influence of this
grand and triumphant experiment IS already
felt IN some measure 10 our commercial 10
terests. Half the space between US and
Europe is now destroyed permanently. -
This is very pleasant 10 time Of peace
aud shaking Of bands. 1t were less SO per
hsps 10 times Of conmotton and Wild wars
alarms. PolnIcelly considered, some viii
think Il we're better TO have two AtIantics
between the continents Of Amarlca and
Europe than annlhllate me old one. Tue
nearer We approach each other, the GREATER
our danger OF getting Iotertangled end 10
voved 70 each others troubles. However.
there is no stepping this space snnlhllatlne
progress We must fall IN aud make what
good we can out Of u. One thing /, .ere
veil 10 CONSIDER that this steam navigation
is not always TO BE- d mere freight carving
or pleasure seeking intercourse. These
same JOO horse power con,fiyances can do
other work than carry laces and silks and
the Ike from, land to land. They NAV sud
denly become the McrcuEIes of war float
ing battle fe!e-, fling artdlerlsts with a
vengeance; and, whenever this may hap
pen, the whole field aud circumstances Of
ssr must be changed The fate of nations
uill De cast not on Waterloo fields. but on
The ocean; DOL BY gIhtering masses Of IN
tantry, bot by dIngy steam engine men.
driving about their war machine, light as
gOssamer, with 800 horse poupr and Per
kins steam gus 10 MATCH Phtid Sentinel.
No6ile.-Tbe population Of Mobile, &C
cofding TO the new census, az published 10
the Mobile Register, numbers II 200, Of
ahom the white males are ) 6j7, white f. |
males 2,6lb-less than half the number OIL
males. The numbe, Of free colored males |
!. 200, iensle- 295, male slaves ,gU7, fe
mates ,975 total Of slaves 3.ss2.
me Progvess of iSfeam.-.The first
steamer Oh the Mississippi was launched IN
l5il--no~ there are more than SIX hmm
cred 80 that river and It's tributaries. The
hfsi steamer passed on the lakes from Buf
aio ~ lSlS-no~ those inland sens are nav.
gated by sixty one steam ships, some oil
hem magnificent IN their construction and !
II The largest classy. y Sun. I,
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TRUMAN SMITH.

What constitutes genflemdn. In the
course Of his remarks at the convention d
the 9th, Judge Badger told the foIloa ing an
ecdote OF certain ex member Of Congress
Upon visiting a portion of his district
which had been much prejudlced ogslns
hlm TX was surprised to find that he was
So kindly received, md could not refrain
from expressing bis surprise. When the
person addressed replied why We had al
ways hearn that you we're a gentleman
Well replied nx | hope to God an a
genIIeman-b what is Your idea of n zen.
tlemau. Why (said BanE) a man lha,
wears tine clothes, sticks his hands IN his
pockets, and does nothing
We'll says Ex, III tell you wha, | think
constitutes gentleman: II is one no loves
justice, honor, end truth one no respects
hrs neighbours rights and maintains his own
such man Is gentleman whether he
wears linen or q tow shirt, or indeed any
SHIRT al all Wilmington Ado.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-11-12

Refined Deiicacy.-"I would thank YOU
Tor The 'mpudtnce, as The fine lady said al
The table, when she wanted the sauce.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-11-12

The following amusing Instances of Dutch
courage, are from the knlckerbocker.-
ls6.
The services al the Sleep, UoIlox
Church we're originally IN the Dutch dla
Iect. II was at length proposed, at a stated
meeting, that as there were many ~ the
congregation who did no, understand Dutch,
and but few Who could not comprehend mote
or less Of English, the religious pefforman
ces should be 10 English at least a part ol
the time, and tina, English Bibles should
also be used among the members. THIS
proposition met with decided opposition
from one old school Du,chman Il don't
know any King about dat, said be ant
gong to give up my religion mean to
stick to de iaIi' Of my fndorap When re
monstraed with, and Informed that the
change could IN no respec, vary his creed,
or vlila'c the faith Of his fathers, he aaxed
exceedingly wrotb, and pu, M end to all
further discussion, with, | shant arnie
NIT any body about i, at all | shanr alter
my 'tgion III stick 10 de fat of nv fad
ers, and III stick to nine Dutch Bible, n
I'm id for np We believe II was The
same chpleric stlcklcr for ancient usapps.
who refused 10 vote for lightning rod,
when the old church wns ncu. We've
been, SAID he, 10 grra, troubles, and great
deal spence to bndd bonse Tor God Aim
'is ! and now if he'sa mind 10 dunder on his
own house, and burn him up, let him dun
Ter away shan'l vote e., do ,I,,d, It,t
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-11-12

Soap Locka-llis amusing 10 look a,
The heads Of some ofour boys unable TO at
tfnct the attention ofihe fair by their talents
or good locks, they have spent a lltle for
tune IN bears oil and are cuIiiyating soap
locks.-Bution.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-11-12

Tender Apopaiinhs Hoy of Trade p
A young and pretty girl stepped into store
where spruce Young man, who had long
been cnaamored bU, dared not speak stood
behind the counter selling dry goods. la
order to remain as long rs possible, she
cbeapened every thing al last sho snid
believe YOU think ar cheating you. -
+" On, no." sad the youngsler, "to mo
you are always fair" Well" WHISPERED
the lady bIushiug as she land an emphasis
on the word, " would not stay so lone
bargaining Il you we're not so dear"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-11-12

Shaking Hands.-Two duells,s HAVING
exchanged shots without effeci, ono of the
seconds In'crlered, and proposed TINT the
parties should shake hands. To this the
other second objected as unnecessary, " for
(saId he) their hands have been shakln.
this bali hour"
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Western Rail Road.
FAR II IL n DU ED,
Trains run daily, Sundays

PASSENGER Trains run daily, Sundays
III cxcepted,) as follows;
Leave Springfield, 81 A. M.,--reach Boston
| 10 NJ. Leave Springfield, | Ia p. M. and
reach Boston 6 3-4 p. M.
Leave Boston 81 A. M.-reach Springfield
121 M. Leave Boston 8 P. M.-and reach
Springfield 81 P. NJ.
Afternoon trains from Springfield, connect
with train to Norwich and New York
A daily Stage leaves Amherst at 10 A. M.
after the arrival of the Northern Stage, and
reaches Palmer Depot in time for the afternoon
train for Boston.
A daily Stage leaves Northampton at 10I
A. nj. for Wilbraham Depot, in time for the
afternoon train for Boston.
FAREs-Amherst to Boston $3,60-North-
ampton to do 9,s0-Spring6eld to do 800
Springfield to Worcester so.
Merchandise Trains leave Springfield and
Boston daily, Sundays excepted, through same
day.
RArEs-up and dovn-Merchandz gen.
orally, per 1000 lbs. $40
Plaster and Lumber, (not less than
car load) 400
an articles coming from Boats
through South Hadey Canal, and
going do,rn and through s,95
Lime, Copperas, Cider, Potatoes in
bags, boxes or casks, Shocks, Slaves,
Ship Timber, Bricks, Freestone, Soap
stone, Slate, Granite and Mari, dotrn
and through, s,25
GEORGE w. WHISTLER,
Engineer.
Sprinp6eld Nav IS 1870 6mo9S
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rENHIS well known horse will stand the pres
IL ent season at the following places, (viz.
AT Whithead's, in Vernon, on Mondays; al
Col. Chase's, in Brat,eboro, on Tuesdays and
wednesdays; at Col. Wights, in Bernards-
ton, on Thursdays; at Keth's, in Greenfield,
on Fridays and Saturdays.
II. SARGENTS & CO.
Greenfield, May 30, 1910. tr4o
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s II X A N e. II X s
A N D OF H { RS,
IT hone 10 i,,r,ovo m, ,..,.t.,
q hope to improve an acquaintance.

FENHE subscriber would inform the inhabi-
n tants of this county that he has been so
fortunate as to get another consignment OF
those SUPERIOR GOODS of all descrip-
tons, which he promises To sell at his former
LOW PRICES, say from FIFTY 10 ONE HUN
DRIED PER CENT cheaper than can be bought
in any other Store in Vermont. Reader please
call aud look for yourself, you shall have them
less than cost of importation. Or They must
and shall be sold at some price. Among them
are
BroddeIoths, CGssimeres, Satinetfs,
Ready made Pests, Panfaioons, e. Jackets;
1000 or 5000 yards. Prints,
1000 pairs Shoes, a
French and AMERICAN PATCHES, elegant
PATTERNs; and hundreds of other articles, too
numerous to mention. There is no deception
in the above statement. Call and see me and
you will be satisfied beyond n doubt.
SEWALL S. w. FOLSOM.
HILLS LONG BUILDING, No. 8.
N. b. S. S. w. F. would also take this
opportunity 10 return his sincere thanks to the
Inhabitants of this county for their liberal pat
ronage, and they may rest assured he will use
every exertion 10 merit their confidence in
future.
Brattleboro, June "a, 1910. As
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"This is the nobIcsto Morgan
"0f them aEI!D
YOUNG SHERMAN
UT o R @ AIT

,MTfMSvsNl New England THAT that the the
fUT Scross of the true French Stall
49,. ION, with the English Race
Horse, in the person of sold Sherman" has
produced breed of Horses, well known as the
Morgan Breed" unrivalled for beauty, speed,
and bottom.
Young Sherman Morgan combines in an
eminent degree all the various excellences OF
the Morgan breed, and is the most perfect spe-
cimen OF his celebrated race of hores now alive.
Having stood in this vicinity for two years
past, his colts are well known and highly es-
timated. He is a sure foal-getter; and those
who have once seen his stock, invariably pre-
fer him TO any other horse offered.
Numerous certificates have been given, but
his best recommendation is the stock ITSELF
which is universally esteemed and preferred
wherever known, and can be seen by calling
on the subscriber. The Farmers in Windham
County, are earnestly invited TO call and see
this Perfect Animal and his colts, before maxi
ing bargains any where else, for the use Of an
inferior Horse
Young Sherman Morgan was raised in Lit
Teton, N. H., out of an Engli Mare by sold
Sherman Morgan'-is eigh years old this
grass-fiiieen hands high, color, rich nut
brown-his head small with an expanded fore
head--eyes large, bold and prominent-a sure
indication of blood, and a vigorous consttu-
tion-crest thin, elastic, and well raised-his
body round and ribbed well home to the stihe-
his joints short and erect, especially at the pas
terns-with fine flowing name and tal-in
short IL any man has desire to see fac
smile of the famous .andallsian Horse, he
has now an opportunity.
Young Sherman.Morga will stand the en-
suing, as follows:--on Mondays and Tuesdays,
at Arad Burnett's Tavern, at New Fame Flats
on Wednesdays and Thursdays, until O'Clock,
p. M: at James Taggart's, Townshend; on
Fridays and Saturdays, at Col. Chase's, Brat
tleboro. Season 10 commence 9th May and
close LIST August.
(For further particulars see bills.
GEO. WOOD, Agent
Bratileboro, April 27th, 1910. Al
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Dye !Stu6s.
AMONG WHICH ARE
1000 lbs Dutch Refined Camphor;
cases Turkey Opium;
800 lbs Oil Peppermint;
900 or Sulphate Quininej
400 or Otto Rosesj
90 baskets Annalto;
.25 bbls English Refined Borax;
90 casks Flus Sulphur;
10 do Cream Tauer;
90 do Parva Copiava;
90 cases Liquorice Paste;
25 do Gum Shellac;
10 do Gum Copal;
so ceeroons Peruvian Bark;
1000 do Pulverized Jalap;
1000 do do Ipecac;
300 do English CalImel;
500 do English Corrosive Sublimate;
100 do English Blue Pill;
10 cascs Essence Burgamot;
10 do do Lemon;
90 do India Gum Arabic;
do Turkey do;
90 bbls Virginia Castor Oil;
10 cases Cape Aloes;
do Canfharides;
Is do Rhubarb Root;
500 do Oil Origanum;
IS bbls Dutch Pipe Starch;
90 bags Juniper Berries;
500 or Flowers Benzoin;
cases Cardamon Seeds;
casks Fresh Chsmomiles;
30 bbls African Cayenne;
1000 lbs Red Sea Gum Myrrh;
10 Jars Quicksilver;
90 bales Velvet Bottle Corks;
casks Nutmegs;
% bbls Cloves;
so cases Superior Ground Mustard;
80 bbls Pure Ground Ginger;
e5 bags Turkey Anniseeds;
200 kegs Refined Saltpeire;
IS casks Sal Soda;
5000 lbs Sup Carb Soda, Pulv.;
1900 " Tartaric Acid, do;
1000 +" Rochelle Salts;
500 packages Apothecaries Glass Ware;
100 boxes CASTLE Soap;
90 cases Magnesia,
90 bales Irish Moss;
SO bbls Sassaffas Bark;
90 bales Prime Spongcs;
10 cases Windsor Soap;
so bbls Alcoho;
100 Whiting:
so kegs Supertine Paris Green;
so cases do do do;
do Chinese Vermillion;
s5 bbls Superior Copal varnish;
30 do Spis Turpeniine;
so casks Dry White Lead;
110O kegs Ground do;
100 bbls Dutch Linseed Oil;
100 do Ground Camwood;
500 do Assorted Dye Woods;
100 do English Venetian Red;
25 casks Rochelle Yellow;
25 ceeroons Cochincal;
so boxes Extract Logwood;
30 bbls Ivory Black;
$4,000 lbs Tumeric Root;
25 cases Lac Dye;
60 casks Olive Oil;
90 bbls Meats Foot Oil;
10 cases Manila Indigo;
do Best Bengal;
200 carboys Oil Vitriol;
10 bales Nutgalls;
100 bbls Copperas;
Is casks Madder;
so bbls Alum;
90 do Blue Vitriol.
In addition TO the above he will constantly be
eceiving large lmportaiions of
India and Mediterranean Drugs,
elected with great care as TO quality and variety.
90 Dealers in Drugs, Ciothiers, Country
Merchants and Manu- aciurers, are respectfully
invited TO call when wanting TO purchase, as
'oods will be offered at extreme low prices and
N accommodating terms, and Of the very best
Qualities. EDWARD BRINLEY,
At the Old Briniey Drug Store,
Nos. aud 4 South side Fanue,l Hall,
March, 1910. [smins271 BOSTON.