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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
VAN AND THE FARMER.
TUNE: The KING and the CouNrRYMAN.

farmer there was, who lived at North Bend,
Esteemed by his neghbors and many friend
And you'll sec, on time, If you follow my dltty,
How he took short walk up to Washington City.
Ri tn, di MI, d MI, di MI,
Ri III Oh nj nu ri tn, dl M, ri ma.
His tidy log cabin he left with regret,
And he put up sign that it would be to let [play
BIT whatever rare sights the white house might dis
He'd find none so strange as he'd seen in his day.
Ri tn, &c.
The farmer walked out and arrived at the door,
And he gave such a th,lrnp as was nc'cr thumped
lefofe;
Mister Van thought the rap was tho sound of fail,
ndhs heart beat with fear, he turned deadly pale
Ri tn, &c.
"Run, John, and run Levi,-ru Joel and JIM"
Said Van, "but leave Amos, | cannot spare him
There's one living dares make such ado;
That sturdy aid fellow called Tippecanoe."
Ri tn, &c.
They were all growing merry,& taking champaign
And the farmer impatient raped louder again;
To the door all the cabinet ministers run,
And demand who so boldly had spoiled all their fun.
Ri tn, &c,
SaysTip, tiny fine fellows, get out Of my way,
My mind is made up TO walk INTO that char,
Where Van takes his wine with staggering air."
Ri tn, &c.
Then Amos, who listened, spoke up, "MiSter Van,
know how to tickle that old farmer man;
Pll ask him politely to come up and dine,
And then we can muddle his wits with the wine"
Ri tn, &c.
ooh pray, Mister farmer, just walk up this way,
We hardly expected TO SEQ you this day;
So many stout swiggers are here at this time,
There's but one bottle left, but you'll find it is prime.
Ri tn, &c.
81 tell you what, Amos, see what you're at,
wont take a glass Of champaign, and that's fiat
BIT mug of hard cider will answer my turn,
It's getting in fashion up here, as learn"
Ri tn, &c.
Then Amos and Van searched the table round,
Not drop Of hard cider was there TO be found;
So the farmer advised them TO lay in a shore,
On the fourth ofncxt March, fthey shouldn't before.
Ri tn, &c.
The farmer was or hut twas easy TO see
That his visit had solered their cabinet gee;
And Van said he knew how the matter would end
He should have to clear out for the man Of North
Bend. Ri tn, &c.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
AWFUT, CALAMITY.

PROVIDENCE, April l6-One Of the most aws
'u' caamIties that 1t ever fell lot TO record,
occurred AT half past five O'Clock yeerday morning
~ the factory village Of James f Simmons, on Tho
Pochasset Brook River. The heavy rains of tho
previous night raised the stream 10 such an heghs
that The dam TO the upper reservoir gave wav, tho
swollen stream rushed down, over,lirowing in i,s
course four other dams, until it reached the village
when 1t carried away two dwelling houses, three
small buildings and building used rs "A store. ma,
chine shop and dry shed. The stream struck The
buildings about eleven feet high. and swept them
instantly about sixty feet into The channel Ooe
went Immediately 10 pieces the other 1os,sd
awav and broke in pieces.
There were five families in the dwelling house.
One family was all saved. or the other four eight.
cen persons we're drowned, and only nine saved.
The following are the names Of the suffer ers -
franklin Randall, aged two and Ia years, son Of
Mr. Benjamin Randall. Mr.. Philip Angel aod
his wife. ars. Sarah Rogers, wife Of Mr.. Abnsr
Rogers. Mr. Oliver Angel, aged IS wears. EN-.
i!y Ann Angel, aged years, and Benjamin An.
CELL. agel years -chiI,Iren Of Mr.. Philip Angel.
Mr. John W. Hull, aged 81 years. Miss Lucinda
Hull, aged % years Mr. VIM. Nc inslanj, aged
rs years. Mrs. Matilda Whirmore, aged 46 years.
'laIoney Whilmore, aged II years, Almira Whit.
more, aged IL years, Julia Ann " hirnors aged 10
yeats, Laurana j. Whiimore, aged years. Tho
above are The family of Mr. Bra,ton Whmore who
is absent on visit to Connecticut. Martha Whit.
more, aged 20 years, wife Of Mr. Rnssel Whiimore.
Sarah Whilmore, aged "a years, wife Of Mr. Nell
son Whmore. Jenetta Whmore, daughter of The
above, aged s months. The bodies have all been
recovered, many OF them very much Injured. Tho
damage TO property is about $4,000. A portion
Of The books aud papers had not been discovered
yesterday afternoon. The dam was examined in
the night, and considered perfectly secure. The
frs, signs Of its breaking away, were discovered
BY Mr. Samuel Randall who Immediately started 10
inform The people Of the threatened danger, but tho
dam gave way before he reached the village and
the food rushed past with ,uch fearful rapidly.
that The work Of destruction was contaminated
before he could arrive. Mrs Eddy, aged about 60
years, saw the flood coming, aud reurun. 10 her
bed, wrapped her.efup in the bed clothes. The
house was borne down The stream. and che ex,rca.
ted herself in safety The first bell had Jus, runs,
and several persons had left the houses which we1o
swept away. Had the disaster occurred half an
hour later, the destruction 10 life would have been
much less. The whole dam composed in part o.
large stones, was scattered fpr half u milo below.
The spot has been visited by thousands. ready 10
offer every assistance which could be rendered. Nc
language describe the feelings Of he survivors,
aud of those wnn the painful spectators OF The
scene.-Proridence r. L. Journal
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
WING VICTORY IN N. ORLEANS.

The City Election in New Orleans on
the 9th resulted in the choice of the Wing
candidate for Mayor by large majority.
There were four Wing candidates and
two Loco Focos. The Bee thus annoan-
ccs the result.
vICrORY!!!
After a struggle almost unparalleled in New Or
leans we have tho proud satisfaction Of announcing
the election Of WILLIAM FRERET, as Mayor OF
the City. This result has been accomp 'ished in
spi,c ofthe detection Of hundreds Of Whiss, who
refused to vote for our candidate on account OF bic
connection with the Native American party We
have no hesitation in saying that Mr. FREREr's
ma GRITTY would have exceeded 500, had he not
forfeited, almost 10 man. the vote Of the natural.
lied Wings His election in the teeth of the ire.
mendous obstacles Ie has had 10 encounter, is a
proud evidence Of The progress Of the good cause.
II proves that, when united, the Wings Of Orleans
will triumph by such maorilies ms to render oppo.
sition entirely fiuitess.
Thi, is the fret time in twelve years that the
Wigs have elected Mayor.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
THE COWARD.

When Gen. Harrison with a mere
handful of men fastened TO Fort Mcigs,
then threatened by the whole British force
in America, all eyes were upon him.
In few hours after he had reached the
Fort, General Proctor arrived before it,
and on the GROUND that Gen. Harrison
had not sufficient force to defend it, de-
mands surrender to prevent waste of
life ,; the messenger blindtolded delivered
his message, to which General Harrison
promptly replied.-"2eH your General
that he wiH ncrer hare this post suRREN-
DERED TO HIM UPON ANY TERMS
should it fall into his hands, 1t aOiH be in
manner calculated to do him more hon
or, and give him larger claims upon the
gratitude Of his Government than A
THOUSAND sURRENDERs."
The messenger was then conducted
back, and it is a matter of history that
every assault was repulsed and the fort
was defended-the seige raised-the enc
my pursued-and finally defeated and
captured.-What singular COward!
| CATER the insoent demand of Proctor upon Gen.
Harrison to surrender Fort Meigs, and the heroic
answer of the latter, and the enemy had retired a
number of Indians who had left the enemy, came
into the fort and stated, contract had been en-
tered into between Proctor and Tecumseh, that as
soon as the fort surrendered, which they considered
inevitable, Harrison should be given up TO the
Indians to be disposed ofas they nigh, see proper
Harrison replied: Then General Proctor can be
neither soldier nor man. But fit shall ever b.
his fate to surrender TO me, his life shall be pro-
tecied, but / ,uiH DIRE" him in petticoat and
deivec him to the squa,os, as being unworthy to
associate among men,"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
WELL DONE NEW YORK.
The Loco Foco majority in the City
GFREDUCED more than two

w tLOOCLD WO|C HUN tUO
hundred since Norember.
Tho result of the charter election in
the city Of New York has agreeabIy disap-
pointed our expectations. The confident
boasts Of the Loco-Focos that they would
have three or four thousand majority, and
the fears of our friends that the furious
cutlery against the registry law would tell
heavily against the Wings, had prepared
us for majority far heavier than Mr.
Varian has obtained.-Indced, we would
have gladly compromised yesterday for a
majority of twenty-five hundred for Mr..
Varian. As it is, he gets IN by about
1900, some three or four hundred less
than Mr.. Tompkins received last fall
The following extracts from the Courier
will show how much the Wings had to con-
tend against, and how much they achieved.
We hesitate not to unite in the prediction
therein made as to our probable success
next fall in the city, and our undoubted
and triumphant success in the State.
On this ausplcious result, we cordially congratu.
late our Wing friends throughout the United States
This is the strong hold Of the Administrations
Hsss they could, and did bring 70 bear upon US, al
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24

The polls closed at sunset on the last evening
upon the quiete>t election it ha, been our pleasure
to witness for many years. Although the prepa-
rations made by both parties We're more than
usually animated, no, single outrage that we are
aware OF has occurred in any part Of the city.
This extraordinary good order is TO be attributed
in part TO the division of the wards into smaller
districts. and TO the shortening Of the time for
which the polls are held open. Great crowds were
not permitted under these arrangements 10 collect
around the places Of voting to the exclusion Of
lawful voters, and often at the expense Of the
peace; nor were there running about the CITY
gangs of intoxicated and riotou> fellows, employed
for the avowcl purpose of looking up electors, but
whose chief business il has commonly been To-
create disurhance>-Erening Post.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
NEW vEDCTyv

New JERSEY Is CoMfNG.-The town elections,
so far as heard from, re-echo the voice OF the great
Convention at Trenton of Wednesday. Princeton
has elected the Wing ticket by Al maiority-last
fall only II. New Brunswick by 96-also large
gain, In Morrstown every Wing candidate elect
ed. In Jersey City, in the New County of Hudson
the Wing majority is ll3 in 235 votes. In West
Windsor and Lawrence the Torres have been turn
ed out by overwhelming majorilics. In Piscataway
the whole Wing ticket is elected for the first time.
I'm Franklin the Wing majority is 200.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24

Ex-SnERIFF PARKNs.-The notorious Joseph
w. Parkms, ex-Sherl of London, died in Newark,
N. J. last Sunday, aged seventy years. He came
to this country about ten years ago, and, after
travelling through several Of the States, determine
ed to invest his fortune in landed property. Find
enable him to hold real estate, he took seat in
the Legislature as a 'lobby member and became
a party to several quarreIs which led TO persecu-
tons and the recovery Of damages by his antago-
nisls. Subsequently he was imprisoned for i've
years for contempt Of the Court Of Chancery and
he had not been long at liberty when death put
period to his NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. was man of
strong but uncultvated intellect, and his predoml-
nant quality was an inveerate obslmacy, which
not only prevented success in his every undertake
ing, but kept him continually eInbroled with his
associateA--M YORKER.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
TENNESSEE.

Bedford Co., Tenn, last August, gave Polk a
majority Of 200 votes. AT recent election for
the Wings lrinmphcd. The Shcbyvillc Locofoco
paper, in announcing the result Of the election,
says at has resulted in a most disgraccfu defeat
of the republican party, and the most signal
triumph Of our federal Wing opponents. We arc
bea,en-badly beaten-and it is perfect stuff to say
oihcrWiseo
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
FoR President,
VIM. HENRY HARRISON
VICE PRESIDENT.
JOHN TYLER.
RHODE ISLAND,
SECOND BRoADsrDE FOR HARRISON

TOTAL DEFEAT or THE ENEMY.
True to her principles and her honor,
Rhode Island has spoken out trumpet
tongued in defence Of the Wing cause.
Most cheering indeed is the result Of the
election. SAMUEL WARD King is elect
ed Governor by 1900 MAJORITY
being the largest majority ever given
In a contested Gubernatorial election.
The entire Wing Senate is elected by
ahnilf the same minority.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
CONNECTICUT.

At the second trial TO elect Representatives in
Lchdeld, the Wings were chosen by 80 majority.
In Berlin, the Wing candidate was elected on the
second trial by 40 majority, and in New Hartford
the vacancy has also been filed by a Wing. In
Mld1letown there was again no choice.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
THE GREATEST VICTORY YET.

We could hardly believe our eyes when we saw
in the United States Gazette the following. South
wark has always Leen the veriest sink ofToryi,m
in the land.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
GREAT WING VICTORY IN BROOKLYN.

The Wings Of Brooklyn have achieved noble
vc,ory,-and their strong and hearty cheers reach
ed our SIDE Of the river and were distinctly heard
Last Spring, The Wing majority was about 40, and
this year it is 1877. In Brooklyn, the Wings have
fair chance. and are not as in New York over
whclmcd BY irands.-N y E9pres,.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
SOUTHWARK REeENERArHp!
THE WINGS VICTORIOUS FOR THE FIRST
TIME THESE TWENTY TEARS!

We have Just, at the last moment, received the
malortcs from sold Democratic Southwark
they are as follows;
LIST Ward-54 Wing.
2d 203 Wing.
3D. "a Van Buren,.
9TH 67 Wing,
9Th l55 Wing.
In 1888 the vote stood, for Members ofCongrcss
ll46 Wing, to 1923 Tory. The Wing majority is
now AIS. The majority of Payner, Of "Kabbiich"
memory, was then 277 in Southwark and 6Sl in
the whole district.
The net Wing gain in Southwark is therefore
SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY-TWO!-
More than removing the whole Of his najoriey
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
THERMondHTRICAL.

The following observations were made on tho
College hill, in Burlington, one mile east of Lake
Champlain, and $50 feet above sand Lake. The
first taken as soon as il was convenient TO SEQ
by day light in the morning.; the second at about
one, or from one to two p. NJ, and the 81 about
p. NJ. of each day. From this the average is taken
for the three winter months in 1889, and 1889
40, to the nearest even degrees.
Average for
A. NJ. 1to2P.M 9PM tho month
December, 1888, 16..... %. .l9......19
January, 1889, 16......2l. 1885
February, 30......2S. 80. .2G. ..... 24,66
December, 21......31...... PA. ..25,33
January, 1910, 6......l9......l2. ....l2,33
February, ...2S......29
BY the Above it will he seen that January 1910
was much colder than January 1889, and that Dec.
1879 and February 1870 were much warmer than
Dec. 1888, and February 1910.
In January, 1889, the Thermometer was below
zero four mornings; the coolest of which was the
24lh, when 1t was 49, below, and the Lake froze
over.
In January, 1910, it was below zero eleven NOR
nngs the coolest of which was the 18th, when it
was l6 below and the Lake frozc over.
The warme,t day during the past winter was
the 23d of February, when the thermometer was
6lo above zero, and was warmer than any day
since October. JOHN JOHNSON.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24

were also adorned with flags. Even the head
stalls of the horses spoke out, and bore the figures
of 49," or "Tip. aud Tyler" The Burton girls
of Geauga Country embroidered beautiful banner.
Judge Atwatcr, pioneer Of the reserve, bore a
motto. There were several Seventy Sirers among
the delegates from old Trumbull. Enthusiastic
speeches were made, resolutions passed. and dele
gates appointed TO the Wing Young Mems National
Convention at Baltimore.
TORY GERRYMANDERING REBUKED.
The Tories in the last Legislature separated from
the strength of their party IN the Legislature. To
this new county the name of Summit was given.
Noby has it begun its political career. Summit
county is thoroughly and emphatically wing.
SEVEN HUNDRED MAJORITY is good begin
ming.
The following average majoritics arc believed to
| be nearly correct:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
TORY GERRYMANDERING REBUKED.
Whig,-. -............- .-344
Torv,. ..242
Harrison MAJORITY.

HARRISON MAJORITY. -.----.. .|UZ'
The object of the dismembermcnt of Portage
county was to give the Tories a majority. In this
they have signally failed. Ravenna has been re-
deemed by AZ maiory--being a gain of lust a
hundred since 1888. In the other towns the Wing
gain in more than two hundred more. So that
instead of getting large Tory and small Wing
ont ola Wing County, both counties are right
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
bout the same majority.
4653 1855 II 4

The representatives elect stand 40
Harrison, 2l Van Buren,. Senate, en-
tirely Wing!
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
ANOTHER GIN PROM INDIANA.

Yesterday was a proud day for the friends Of
Harrison and Reform of Centre township. After
an ardnous and exciting contest, they achieved a
most decisive political triumph. The result is, that
the friends of Harrison have majority of t,co
hundred und thirty eight on an average, in this
township.
the WINDS and let it he borne to every part Of the
Union to gladden. and animate the enemies Of
Power and Plumber.
Abou, 300 votes were gven.-Lndiano State
Journal
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24

Slide of Earth in Canada.-On the morning
OF the 4th inst large tract of land of several
hundred acres, near Three Rivers Lower Canada,
slid oil into the river. There were upon it two
houses, several barns, 40 horses cows, and other
domestic animals, and 500 fine sugar maple trees.
The land went OF gradually, and the inhabts Tin
Guiding the men employed in making sugar, who
movins,) nasls their evcapa
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-04-24
NORTHEASTERN BOUNDARY.

tn SENATE. Tuesday, April 4.
Mn. BUCHANAN from the Committee on Foreign
Relations submitted the following Report:
The Committee on Foreign Relations, TO which
was referred the several messages of the President
of the United States, communicating TO Congress
at It's present session, certain official CORES pom
dence in relation TO the territory in dispute with
Great Britain on our North Eastern frontier, and
also certain resolutions Of Maine on the same
subject,
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n YSPEPSIA.--W have frequently witnessed
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read of many remedies but far oftencr them fail
than result in success The writer, however, of the
letter to the agent of DR.. Harlichs Compound
Strengthening and German Aperient Pills, has long
been known TO US and from invalid as he is deli
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ty man. Though advocate of nostrums of any
kind we cannot withhold notice of what we CON
slider the eficacies and virtues of Harlich S Com
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The case before is living monument to both
Spirit of the Times of Jan. /.
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sl.s44.e6O as
OFFICIAL.
ubIic Expenditure from I S2f 10 s3s.

Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury,
transmitting statement OF expenditures, ex-
elusive Of public debt, for each year from 1924
TO 1888
June 2S, l83s-Read and laid upon the table.
TREasuRY DEPARTMENT, June 81, 1888.
Sir In obedience TO the resolution of the House OF
Representatives of the 25th instant, have the honor
to LAY before the House, statement showing the
amount of expenditure ereisire Of the public debt,
for each year from 1924 to 1885"
am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
LEVI WOODBURY.,
Secretary.of the Treasury.
Statement Snoring The amount of expenditures
of he United States, erciusire Of the pub
lie debt, for each year, from 1924 10 1897
inclusire, stated in pursuance Of "a resolution
of he House Of Representatives. Of The 25h
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Highly IMPORTANT TO THE AT
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