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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

LArER FROM BIvERPooL.-The "Stephen Whit
ney," Captain Thompson, brings Liverpool papers
to the "a inst inclusive. As had intelligence to
the 10Th ult, by the British Queen, and as the lst
instant was Sunday, have no later commercial
news to give. She brings nothing further from
London.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

NAvIeArroS.--All the northern, western, eastern
and southern rivers opened fortnight earlier this
season than last.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

Or Some say David Graham is too young TO be
Mayor others that he is old enough to beat Mr..
varan. Wen see
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

Consul Tmsr.-AlexandcrH II. Everett proceeds
Immediately 10 Havana, on a visit to the Consul
What will he dol
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

DEATHS IN ST. Lows, Missouri. Last YEAR
there were SIX hundred and sixty-six.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

DiseRAcEFUL ALIKE.-The statements and coun-
ter statements Of the Naylor and Ingerso faction,
in Philadelphia.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-03-26

SINGULAR COMPETITION THE NEwsPAPrR
BUSINESS For several months past, our highly re-
spectacle niger contemporaries of the penny
"Sun" newspaper, have been driving very curious
competition with the agents Of the Herald, in all the
surrounding cities and towns
We established an agent in Philadelphia, for the
circulation Of the Herald, and sent him large quanti-
ties, which he sold freely, and made money. Upon
this the respectable nggers Of the Sun also sent
agent but found that their paper would not sell
at all, unless il thrust off under the lee Of the
Herald. To accomplish their purpose they accord
ingly sent each morning secretly to Office, pur-
chased several hundreds Of the Herald, them 10
Philadelphia, and cndeavorcd, like a man trying TO
bite his own off, to destroy circulation, by
raising competition against our agent. This Of
course, could only end in way-in utter and
laughable abortion.
But niger friends not TO be foiled. II they
are defeated in plan, they try another.
For several years past, David G. Mitchell, an
honest, worthy man, has been the agent for the cir
culation Of the Herald in New Haven-and latterly
in Hartford During the last few weeks, our niger
friends Of the Sun, have sent their agent there
to run our old agent of the ground, with his own
weapons-that is, with the Herald. The nggers
agent is one named Burke; and David Mitchell, our
agent is continually writing abou, the interference
Of this man with his subscribers. But what we
do We can't prevent the respectable siggers ofthe
Sun from purchasing secretly Heralds every morn
ing, or from sending them to New Haven. All we
can do is to warn the good people Of New Haven
and Hartford, that honest David Mitchell is the only
authorised agent Of the Herald in those cities; and
that Burke is merely nteroper. The matter will
mend itself-ss it did in Philadelphia.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN7

We observe that the Breakwater Agent has
advertised for sale on the Goth inst. all the
tools, timber, and other materials on hand, used
in the construction Of the Breakwater at this
place. This work it will be recollected is not
yet quite half completed, and one of the piers
already down, is in very precarous condition,
and liable to be seriously injured by the next
breaking up of the ice. Then why this virtual
abandonment of the work at this particular
juncture! Why sacrifice the property Of the
government by forced sale of tools and materi-
ais which will shortly be required again to pros.
ecute the work, and which for any other purpose
are comparatively valueess! They are not
perishable articles and the expense of storage
would amount to nothing. Then why, we ro-
peat, ,chy force sale of them now! Congress
said the work should be completed as fast as
the means of the government would.allow. Has
Mr.. Van Buren, retoed this improvement and
decided that it is to 60 no farther! 1t would
seem so. Moreover there has recently been
an election in this state, and it may be that this
measure is designed as an act of retaliation for
the contumacous conduct of the wings of Bur.
lington. The government, we are aware, is
| "hard up" for funds but it strikes US as rather
a small measure of "inance" to sacrifice proper
ty Of this description merely for the sake Of tho
money! 1t may be, however, that Mr.. Van
Buren, has made up his mind that he shall no
longer be steward, and therefore has commenced
"closing up" In this view Of the subject we arc
inclined to be charitable; though up here in
Vermont, he would be called but an Improbable
agent, who should find it necessary to sell off
the farming utensils at half price to pay the
hands.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11
THE NEXT MOVE.

1t is matter we'll understood, that one year
ago the Spanish mission was promised to Mr.
Van Ness, on condition that he should carry the
State for Van Buren,. He has made the attempt
and utterly failed. Not man has he persuaded
to embrace locofocoisn, while thousands have
spurned his impertinent interference, and flock.
ed around the standard of Old Tip. Mr.. Van
Ness now gives up the idea Of getting major
ity of the people to vo vote for Mr.. Van Buren,.
The next move will be to prevent their voting for
Harrison. To this end, he will now direct his
attention to the abolition question, in the vain
hope Of dividing the wings on the third party.
The Sentinel will shortly be out out on this sub
ject. But it will avail nothing. The people Of
Vermont understand the whole matter, and will.
ing as they might be to aid Mr. Van Ness in get
ting out of the state again, they can never be
persuaded to promote, directly, or indirectly, the
the elevation of man to the presidency who
audac iously vetoed in advance all Legislation on
the subject of slavery, and insolently spurned
the petitions Of the people from the halls of
Congress. 1t will be little amusing to hear
the followers Of such leader appealing to ab-
olitionsus.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11
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FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER II, 1870
ELECTION-THE REsULT.

We present our readers to-day,with very near
the accurate result of the late election. We
have returns from all but seven towns, and al.
lowing these to stand the same as last year, Gov
ernor tensions majority is lO,55O.
LEGISLATURE. The House widths year mum.
Der 235 members-of which, the locofocos have
elected IS and the Wings $50. The Senate is
composed of 30 members, % of whom are
wings, and locofocos In Washington county
alone, has the locofoco Senate ticket prevailed,
and there by a very reduced majority. Lamoille
does not elect Senator till after the new ap-
portionment.
CONGRESS. Vermont will have clean whie
delegation in Congress after the 4th of March
next. In the LIST District HALL is reelected
by $500. SHADES majority in the ID, is $500
EVERETT is again returned from the Sd by more
than 1000. In the 4th John Smith is instruc.
edby majority of near fifteen hundred, to give
place to AUGUSTUS YOUNG and JOHN MAT
rocKs, staunch wing, takes the place Of Gen
Fletcher in the 9Th. Thus is the plague.spot o
Locofocoism wiped out, in Vermont.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11
COL, JOHNSON.

Whatever we may think of this individual DO.
ltically, We cannot withhold our admiration of
his hgh-minded honorable course in reference to
General Harrison No consideration will ever
tempt him to say one word in dsparagement of
his gallant old Commander. On the other hand
he has uniformly borne the most honosable ties.
timony. On recent occasion however, he was
reported" in speech at Chilcothe, to have ex.
pressed himself in. equivocal terms. as to Gen.
Harrison's bravery at the battle Of the Thames.
The Coils attention having been drawn to this
fact, he came promptly forward with the follow.
ing manly disavowal.
| MANSFIELD Aug. la, lsio-My dear sir-Your ia.
Vof mas been received IN which you observe that bv
my reported speech, an inference may be drawn that
am not only in doubt regards the courage of Gen.
Harrison, but that had but little respect for him AZ
commanding General am happy, to have tins OPP
with Gen. Harrison, had no to doubt his cour-
age, but to consider him brave man. and have al.
ways expressed myself to that effect nor have ever
dlsapproved censured any of his measures as com.
handing General in the pursuit Of Proctor or in the
battle Of the Thames. Every thing l saw met nv
entire appreciation and have never spoken of it in
any other terms. In speak ing of the battle of the
Thames ano the part acted by my regiment did no,
intend TO increase the merit Of that regiment or to d.
minish the merit claimed by others; much less did
ntend 10 imply that General HARRISON or Gov. Shell
by, or any officer attached the army avoided dutv
or danger. Each had his part to act and should
feel myself much degraded to suppose that they did not
perform their duty fearless of dangernor have ever
doubted thai these gallant officers were precisely
where duty called them. regret that in such battle
where our country was victorious, that there should
be controversy about the merit due to the actors in
that battle claim nothing above the most humble
soldier who performed his duty that OCCASION nor
shall any earthly consideration induce me know.
ngly to do injustice to the commanding officer Gov
ernor Shelby, or any other officer in that army /
have thus confined myself to general remarks, not
knowing in what particular fact injustice is supposed
to have been done to Gen. Harrison l should be
glad 10 know what particular issue is made as to the
facts stated in the reported speech respecting which
had no agency. shall feel no difficulty to state
facts as far as my own personal knowledge extends,
and what understood from others, and not to cen
sure or crlmnate, but TO the truth as far as
know or believe the facts. expect to be in your city
on Sunday, the 3d. on my way home and shall
| be happy TO see you. RH. NJ JOHNSON,
| Maj. Tho. D. CARNEAL.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11
NASHVILLE CONVENTION.

NASHVILLE, Aug. ID, lS4U.
Dear Sir We reached here in safety, after ia
tigung journey over heavy roads, made SO by late
rains. From Louisville TO Nashville every thing is
political; there is great enthusiasm along the whole
road in favor of Harrison. Even on "salt rivcr' we
found many hard cider boys ready to transport the
recent victory, and we'll she may be. We saw a Log
Cabin built on the top of tree with its cider barrels
latch string, &c. Great changes are taking place
even post masters are coming Overcome at whose
door the stage stopped enquired Mr. Clay would be
along saying, ~ have done that man great injustice
and wish to take him by the hand and tell him So"
This has been a proud day for Mr.. Clay-one OF
the proudest of his life His entry into the city this
from town by several military companies and citizens
on horseback and in carriages in all about 1900, he
entered amidst the sound Of martial music, the roar
of cannon the ringing Of bells and the shouts Of
ny thousands.
At the Mayors house this afternoon most beau
ful flag, with good likeness of Gen Harrison one
side, and log cabin, being built, on the other, was
presented to the Harrison Guards of the city, by a
ner highly credtabe to herself and the ladies' she rep
resented. The ceremony was interesting
About senset, the GREAT OHIO BALL arrived in
a steamboat. An immense crowd focked TO the
wharf TO i've the present 1t is object Of great
curiosity-and much anxiety had been expressed to
see it.
The city is already crowded with s,rangers.-Large
delegations are here from Louisiana, Mississippi Ala
bama Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, Eas,
Tennessee, &c BY Monday morning the adjoining
counties will pour in their thousands. What change
is here! Ten years ago i was hardly safe to name
Clay Harrison or Webster, except in terms of abuse
Now, at the hour of midnight hear the sound of the
drum the cannon and the loud and repeated hurra for
Old Tip and for Clay; nothing is thought or heard Of
the second section"
The Alabama Delegation says the Wings have a
majority of 600 in that state on the popular vote, and
majority of six in the Legislature
Mr. Clay stnid at the springs last night. He en-
quired of DR.. McNairy what Felix Grundy was
about7 Travelling through East Tennessee, defend
ing the Administration" was the reply. "Ah, (says
Mr.. Clay Felix is at his old busness-def Tending
criminals,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11

respects. Gentlemen from various counties
who have had opportunities Of personal obser-
walton, assure us that the changes in favor Of
Harrison and Tyler have been numerous and
are daily augmenting. The enthusiasm Of the
People is undated, and is not likely to be re.
pressed in the smallest degree between this
time and the period of election. In the South
Western region of the State, embracing the
upper part ofthc Valley and what is commonly
called Little Tennessee, it is deemed mode
rate calculation, by sagacious men, that there
have been too thousand changes against the
spoilers since the election Of 1896. Indeed, the
candid Van Buren, men give it up. A few Of
the brawlers maintain show of confidence,
but not dollar will they risk on their opinions.
The game is ended, they show it in all their
actions
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11
MAINE ELECTION,

The election in the State of Maine for Gov
ernor and members Of Congress, takes place
on the 18th inst. Edward Kent, the former
Chief Magistrate, is the Wing Candidate, and
John Fairfield, the present incumbent, is the
loco foco candidate for Governor. Fairfield was
elected last year, by 5000 majority, and it is al
most too much to suppose that the Wings can
succeed in the State election, yet we should not
be surprised if such an event should happen, for
ifthe Wings have gained 1000 in North Caro-.
lima, 10000 in Virginia, as many in Vermont,
and also in every place where an election has
been held, why may not the same revolution be
effected in Maine! Should Fairfield not be e.
lected by over 1000 majority the State will be
sure for Harrison in November
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11

BEAcH's Mill AT PoRT ByRoN.-A disastrous &C.
currence took place at Port Byron on Tuesday night,
18th. The south wall of the large Stone FIGURING
S. Beach, and constituting one Of the largest establish
ments of the kind in the State, gave way, and was
precipated into the stream. The building on that
side was about 80 feet high and over 100 feet long
1t had been discovered that the water wheel shaft was
in some way untrue, and several workmen had for a
day or two been engaged remedyng the evil; but had
very luckily Withdrawn short time before the acct.
dent occurred The whee-house where they had
been at work was destroyed. About 1000 bushels OF
wheat were lost Whole damage estimated at from
sl5 to 0OO besides the damage business which
cannot fail to be very great.-Auburn Journal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11
DEMOCRACY OF VAN BUREN,

II appears that the Buckeye Blacksmith
has been sho'oing up the opinions of Martin Van
Buren, on the subject of universal suffrage as
declared by him in the Convention for revising
the Constitution Of the State of New York in
the year 1921. Van Buren, is no friend of the
people. Whenever and wherever he has been
able to trample on their rights, and cheat them
out OF their privileges, he has always done so
and it is only because he has skulked and
avoided discovery in his tricks and chcanery,
that he has not been cried down by the voice of
public Indignation long ago He wheedled
h;.noelf into the confidence and favor of Con
Jackson, by his serve complacency and winning
address, and thus was made to pass current =.
mong the people as the leader and renreser-
tative Of the great democratic party Ii Democ-
racy means the best mode of DISTINGUISHING tho
people, by depriving then ofthe eectye fran.
,svhise and ruling them by Regepcnr ,rd A.
mics of cficehoIders, men Is Martin Van Buren,
Democrat, and not otherwise. Read and non
der!
Extracts from the Debates the Conye,,;,,
of the State of New York, on the "Electire Fnn'
chise, 277
"Mr. Van Buren, felt himself called upon
make few remarks in reply to the gentleman
from Delaware, Gen. Root,) He observed il
was evident, and indeed some gentlemen did
not feel disposed to disguise it, that the amend.
ment proposed by the gentleman from Dele.
ware contemplated nothing short of universal
suffrage. Mr.. Van Buren, did not believe tba,
there were twenty members of that committee.
who, were the bare naked question ofuniyer'
sal suffrage put to them would vote in its ia
ave had already reached the verge of mi
versal suffrage. There was but one step he.
yond-are gentlemen prepared to take that
step We are cheapenhlg his inralua5le rigL
lie' MIR. Van Buren,, was willing to go as far q.
any other man in the extension of rational E5-
erfy, but he could not consent to u,derralue mi,
precious pririlege so far as to confer il u;th an
indiscrimnating hand upon eprey one, blach ~.
phie, who mouia6s kind enough 10 condescend !,
accept H."
Irrational liberty" indeed! Mr. Van R,r.,
would confne the right of suffrage, the plor;ou'
privilege ofthe freeman, and the cheap defenc.
Of free institutions, to chosen few. Th;. y
democracy with vengeance.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11

The Hon. Mr.. Grundy, was to address the cit
liens of Muytreesborough, Tennessee, on the
goth. Some of them addressed note to him,
proposing such an arrangement, as would enable
the people to hear both sides Of the question, to
which he made the following reply.
drNrLEMHS;-,i have received your note Of this day
and return the following as my answer. have been
invited to address the people Of Rutherford county on
not dctain the people than IL hours, so that the
time specified in your note as my limit will not more
than have arrived. My private business requires me
to leave for Nashville this evening, that as far
atm concerned, any one may address the people who
may chose TO remain.
lam Gentlemen,
Very Respectfully,
Your ob't servant
FELIX GRUNDY.
To Messrs Const. Hardeman, H. Norman, J. F..
Fletcher, T. G. Black, b. w. Farmer.
The reply Of Mr.. Grundy, it will be seen, was re-
fusal to enter into any discussion Mr. Peyton happen
ed to be there Accordingly as soon as Mr.; G. had M
peyton, "Mr. Grundy will stay and hear me" Mr. G.
Kept morning. Mr.. Peyton raising his voice-I hope
Mr. Grundy will not be like the lame Captain. The
lame Captain went out to fight Indians and coming
upon them unexpectedly. Boys, saidhe, there they
whip us-bu said he, fight hardretreat in good order
as I'm a little lame I'll 60 now-and away he went.
Here shout went up that rent the air and shook the
hills Mr. Peyton, after expressing the hope that the
| other Van Buren, men present would not folowthe
example of their lame captain proceeded to address
the audience, who remained until shutdown, in speech
repletc with sound argument, imprisoned eloqGence
| rich humor and biting sarcasm. Our correspondent
writes us that Mr.. Grundy has greatly failed in spir
its, eloquencc and effectiveness as stump speaker
The ancient "Felx" trembisd at the eoquence of a
speaker who stood before him. Our modern Felix
cut without waiting to hear.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11
HEAR WHAT THE NEIGHBORS SAY


The following paragraph from the Albany
Daily Advertiser, will serve as sample of
what we might copy from almost every wing
paper that reaches u.s. Brilliant as our triumph
most assuredly is, it is fully appreciated abroad,
and the mountain State gets all the glory she
could ask.
VERMONT LEADS THE VAN!
We have heard Of many brllunt victories and over
whelmng defeats in different sections Of the Union
within the last two three years, but we look in vain
for either precedent parallel the signal triumph
Of the Wings and the utter discontinue of the Loco
Focos in the late election in the Green Mountain
State The Van Buren, men in Vermont have been
rowed great ways farther up Salt River than they
ever dreamedn to be nayignble The Wing candidates
for State officers are elected by from to TEN TO
TWELVE THOU SAND MAJORITY! In the Sen
the wings have TwENTy-EIdHr MEMBERS and Loco-Fo
cos rwo!! In the House there ONE HUNDRED AND
sEvENry-rITE Wings to rIrry-FIvE Loco, r9cos -
And re hare drrsd erery Consresstondf Districf IN
nr Stafe,yv That our readers may appreciate the
";,nde OF this triumph, will barely state that
i, voar our majority for Governor was 1900 our
.ority in the senate sir-n the house eight and Of
The five members of Congress we had but three. We
beg old GENEssE to take notice that WINDSOR Gown
Tn sends "a Wing representatives to the Legislature
and not solitary Loco Foco, and Iss'hs given
Wing majority Of Mirty.frs HUNDRED. Enough
said. Add. Daily Adr.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11

Now what say YOU my friends-what will the far
mer Of NNw-Y York, ofPcnnsylvania, and New Eng
land say TO the idea of walking on Sunday 10 church
at the head Of his family in his jacket t,oo years old
What will the young man say, when, his work ended
no desires to visit the families Of his neighbors the
one pair Of pantaoons not quite two years old indeed
but no the farmers say Of q colt coming two next
grass and which for eighteen n,0nths have done yeo
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11
From the Richmond Wing
AuUyC Ny1yUV

Our information from the Western part OF
virgini. is gratifying and Encouraging IN all
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-11

mans service Away with il all--away with this
plan for humbling and degrading the free intelligent
well educated and wall paid labor Of the United States
to the level Of the almost brute labor Of Europe
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-08-27

AT the meeting Of the Wing freomcn
Of Portsmouth, Aug. 2lst, Hon. Borden
Slocum, Chairman, and J. G. Childs,
Esq, Sec'ry, the following persons were
chosen delegates to attend the Bunker
Hill Celebration, Sept. 10Th:
James Chase, Stephen Thomas, Hen
ry Lawton, Wm Almy, John Manc hes
ter, Edward CoggeshalI, VIM. nj. Man
chester, Joseph Thomas, VIM. Barker,
John G. Childs, Borden Chase, Charlie.
Cornell, Stephen r. Shearman, Nathan
Dennis, James NJ. Cook, Parker Law
ton, John Shoarman, Borden Slocum,
VIM. Manchester, Albert Coggcshall
John Rogers. John IT. Cog geshall
David Fish. WIN. Field, Gardnc Thorn
as, Clarke Chase.
Pcrsonssin Portsmouth wishing to a,-
tend the celebration ut Bunker Hill rs
delegates, will he added 10 the above
list by leaving their names with the
Secretary.
BORDEN SLOCUM, Chm'n.
JoHN G. CHiLps, Secretary.