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FIR q NJ W A SIZING TON.
WASHINGTON, Thursday, Feb. 1

WASHINGTON, Thursday, Feb. !.
There was nothing, whatsoever, transacted
to-day in the House of Representatives, saving
and excepting the debate which has been on
hand these three weeks, on every subject which
has been banded between parties for the last
twelve years the bill to issue five millions Of
dollars more Of Treasury notes being the osten-
sible subject before the House.
Mr.. Shepard, Of North Carolina, and Mr..
Adams, occupied the greater part Of the day.
There was spa. between Mr. Adams and Mr..
WISE which could wish, like all such things,
had not been.
Mr.. Wise in his speech, week ago ridicul-
ed, and indeed in almost all his speeches does
ridicule the anti-duelling law, and speaks of it
with the utmost contempt. Several times, at
the present session, there have heen passes be-
wcen him and Mr.. Adams, which, it was APP
parent, left unkind feelings behind.
To-day, Mr.. Adams fell foul Of him in way
an with manner for which there is little ex.
cuse. He said that Mr.. Wise had set himself
up for the leader of General IIarrison's party
that if he did become the leader, he (Mr. A.
would never be supporter Of the party-tha'
Mr.. Wise's flag was a tri-coloured flag--Jiack
RED, uhite-,he black stripe was slavery-the
red was stained with the blood Of the duelist
and the white was the dirty, pale and paid
emblem Of Notification.
Mr.. Wise replied in coo deliberate manly
and noble manner He referred to the noble
and patriotic father of Mr.. Adams-to Mr.
Adams own splendid hstory-to his age-to hi,
venerable appearance-that with him his hand:
were ted-that towards him he could not ac.
he could only feel-that Mr.. Adams person ant
character was sacred from any attack from him
and that he would himself strike down the arm
which might be impiously raised against him
Mr. Wise's reply was not only eloquent-t was
splendid, magnificent. AT its close there was
spontaneous but srnothered burst of applause
from the House and from the galleres-it was
almost impossible 10 restrain it, and if the severe
practice OF the House upon such occasions, as
respects the galleries, and sense Of propricty
on the part of members had not restrained it
the burst when Wiscs sat down would have
been tremendous. deeply regret these out
breaks among members OF the same fraternity
Col Johnson has the floor.
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CHAMPLALs AND ST. LAWRENCE RAILRoAp.-The
Montreal Herald contains the Report of the Directors
of this the only Railroad in the Canadas II extends
from ST. Johns to LapraiIie and the average cost per
mile is stated TO be much less than that of similar
works in Belgium, Eng and or the United States
The route is almost perfectly level The profits OF its
business from It's opening in July 1885 TO the 30th
Nov. last, have been 10 per cent per annum, upon
the capital stock paid in.
FoREies NEws.-On the goth ult., at ten A. NJ. the
Royal baby bumped its Royal nose against the Roya
crade-whereupon II raised Royal shout, and Prince
Aber, and Her Most Gracious Majesty Victoria cam,
running into the room in great haste and aarm--He
the matter p and Prince Albert mu,,esed eonfount
these sqnslling brs,A"
Tho Dover Gssstis mentions tie failure for lsrs
amount Of the Rochester Manufacturing Company, Z
Rochester, New Hampshire
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WING MEETING.

AT large and respectable meeting Of the
Wings of Chit'enden County, at the house of
John Howard in Burlington, on Monday, Feb s,
lS4l, convened to take measures for the recon-
mendaton Of suitable candidate for the office
Of Collector Of the District of Vermont. Hon.
William Griswold was called to the chair, and
Edward A. Stansbury, appointed Secretary.
The following Resolutions were presented by
Hon. WIN. p. Briggs, and after remarks from
Messrs. Briggs, Adams and Folctt, the same
were adopted:
Resoired As the sense of this meeting that the in
tercst of the General Government, and the conven-
fence of the people of this State require the location OF
the Office OF Collector of this district to be a, the
village of Burlington, that being the outlet and IN ct
The facilities of communication with all other parts Oh
the state afford the greatest accommodation 10 Inc
business between this state and the British Colonies
Resoired, That while we make claim to the APP
polntment of Collector in this portion OF the stale
excepting what arises from the superior advantages
for the business of the state we trust, far cand
date is presented the other portions of the state VII
concede to us all that our just claims are entitled to-
On motion of Mr.. Weston, the meeting ther
proceeded to ballot for the candidate to be pre-
scented for appointment to the Office OF Collector
and the ballots being taken and counted, it ap
peared that HARRY BRADLEY, Esq, had {
majority Of the votes cast, wherefore, on motor
of Hon. VIM. p Briggs,
| Resolred, That Harry Bradley Esq. bcunnnimously
nominated by this convention for the said office
which resolution was passed with four dissent
ing votes.
| On motion Of Hon. VIM. p, Briggs, com
mittee ofthree persons, consisting OF Messrs
Heman Allen, John Peck and VIM. WcstoT
were appointed to prepare memorial to the
General Government in favor of locating th'
Collector of this District at Burlington,
On motion, it was ordered that the proceed
ings of this meeting be signed by the Chair
man and Secretary, and published-and TIT
meeting adjourned.
WIN. A. GRJSWOLD, Chairman
E. A. SrANsBURY, Sec'y
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AsornEn SEIZURE ON TIRE COAST OF AFRioA-M Mr.,
Shreye second mate of the Seamew who arrived AT
New Bedford in whale, from ST, Helene reports
that, while lying in the harbor of Ambrtz on the 9th
Novembea last the Seamew was boarded by an Off
Ger and crew from the British brig of war Persian
Capt Queen, who inquired what they had for cargo
On being informed they returned to the Persian but
in half an hour they again came aboard with party
of armed men and took possession OF the ship. All
the crew except the Captain. Mr. Shreve and the COOK
were sen, on board the Persian. In the morning Mr.
Shreye exchanged places with Mr.. Bah age whc
wen, with the Seanew TO Sierra Leone whittier she
WAS sent by the commander of tho Persian; Mr., s
states there not the slightest ground for her seizure
there were abou, 1900 feet pine boards in her hold
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that we are not in debt more than ten or twelre

that we are not in debt more than ten or twelre
millions.
understand that Congress may be convened
on the first of June, and that every State, en-
ccpt Alabama, will be represented, and she may,
if she pleases provide for such contingency.
further learn, that the following measures,
are among those considered indispensably me-
cessary to be acted upon promptly, at the Extra
Session. On these measures there isl great una
| nimity Of opinion.
I. Repeal of the Sub Treasury law.
II. Bill to raise an additional revenue.
H. Bill to distribute the proceeds OF the pub
lie lands.
w. A Bankrupt law, unless one is passed
during the present Session. Thus THIS perse'
cuted class of unfortunate men may hope again
for freedom, and that soon but let them be ny
and doing. The hand Of the oppressor will ere
long be powerless.
THE SPY IN WASHINGTON.
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We find in the New York Courier and Ell

We find in the New York Courier and En-
quirer, an interesting letter from Washington, a
part of which, we give below.
In few weeks the Wings come into power.
The character of the Government is confided to
to their care. All the talents and energy of the
party will be required to provide means equal to
the crisis. Inths situation, il was deemed pru.
dent that the Wing members Of Congress should
Commune together on the state Of the country
and accordingly the Senators, on the evening 0
the 23d ulf. met and conyersed on the subject
They were astounded, and have been more SO
since their investigating, at the forlorn state o
the Treasury, and the immense amount Of hi
demands upon it, There must be an extra ses
sion, and that at an early day, or the Govern
man, will he dshonored. 1t Is apprehended, b
,he bes, informed men, that tuenty millions {
dollars will not pay the public debt; and yet tn
psnders Of power have the audseity to ssser
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INDIAN WAR EVENTS. Letters from the
Suwannee state, that Gen. Read, with two
hundred men, is scouting the county between
the Suwannee and the DELLA. Eight or ten In
dams have been captured or killed we are not
certain which. The object is to search break
up, if possible, all their hiding places and en-,
campments.
Capt. Ketchum, Of the U. S. Army, has kind
! ly furnished US with the following:
"a discharged soldier Of the 9Th Infantry, hal
iust brought information that Tiger Tail ant
Deer Fort, two chiefs Of the Tallahassee, can't
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0u1R PRESS


MARTIN C. DEFINING, Bennington ca
AUSTIN BlRCHARD, Windham,
JOHN A. PRATT, Windsor,
GORDON NEWELL, Rutland,
LUTHER CARPENTER, Orange,
PETER STARR, Addison,
HEMAN ALLEN, Chrittendcn,
HEZEKtAH n. REED, Washington,
EPHRAIM PADDOCK, Caledonia,
GEO. w. FOSTER, Franklin,
ALVA r. FRENCH, Orleans,
DAVID IIlBBARD, JR. Essex,
WALLIS MOTT, Grand Isle.
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s,Nr. BAoKrs the Deaf and Dumb Printer whose
ali Was consumed by the confsgraon at Canaohs-
RE has Jus, returned from vsi, to New York Hart
tord Norwich Boston, &c, with the means OF resn'
ming his business and making his houseless family
comfortable and happy, Never cid benevolenee t as-
.ns.;,s blessings more worthily or with more ber
nj hand. He desires US to tender for hmsef and his
;f her mute but heartfelt thanks for the generous
sympathy which has 50 abund1n,ly relieved them IN
,.Va,,rro.rpv Pursix" which is TO rise from the
ashes of the R.p.. BY the middle OF February In tina
nsneT he viii make particular and appropriate ac
acknowledgements of the kindness and generosity of hi
fellow citizens.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.


II is now ascertaned that the President and
Vice President elect will be in this city on Tues
day next. Mr.. Tyler has written to Mr. Brown
desiring that rooms may be prepared for them
by that day. 10 what manner the new dignita-
RES will be received and with what popular at
tentions, have not yet heard. Mr.. Van Buren,
has given notice 10 his house hold, that his do
mestic arrangements will be terminated on the
Goth instant, after which day, he will take up
his residence with Mr.. Glpn the attorney Cen
cral and remain there until his final departure
from the seat OF Government. Mr.. Ewing, the
new Post Master General, has arrived, and is,
! presume, making the arrangement prelm-
nary to his assumption of the duties of his office
There was second caucus on Saturday las.
Of the friends OF General Harrison, on the sub
lect OF an extra session of Congress- and am
told that they arrived at the same conclusion as
before, with regard to its necessity, for the pur-
pose Of acting on four subiccs--lst. The repeal
Of the Sub-Troasury act. 3D. The passage OF
Mr.. CIay's bill for the distribution of the pro-
ceeds Of the Public Lands. Sd. The enactment
Of Genera Bankrupt Law; and i,h. The i'm.
position OF duties on foreign silks and wines. II
is the impression, that the necessity for an i'm
mediate action on all these topics, outwcighs
every minor consideration Still, that there en-
lists some difference Of opinion on the subjec
among our own friends, cannot admit of a doubt
We shall not be permitted much longer to en-
tertaln any doubt on the subject As soon
General Harrison arrives, those which arc nov
mere ruriorE, VIII either cease TO agi,ate tn
public ear, or will assume an official tone.
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r FpORT'

THE demand on the Cheap Cash Store ha. been VI.
usually CREATOR the pas, week, & The principle Of
selling Cheap strictly adhered to. The only complaint
is that the Tea, Sugar, Molasses, Spices OIL. Care
fings, Shce'nrs Cnlicoes. Mernoes, Silks, Muslins,
Iacc- Ribbons dc &c. with Cookery Glass ware
Looking Glasses, & sc not to be sold ofoy The
Chess HID Bale Packace Case, or Craze &c that
would he contrary TO the notice of Sc ling of Cheap
last week hut no Goods have been or w Re refused
to those wishing 10 buy for their own or FIRMLY use
Feb IL. lsil HOWARD.
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GA lady once heard man preach, and
was SO cnraptured with him that she sent him
a letter to the following effect Dear Sir
There's my hand, (my heart you have al
ready with my fortune, which is very con-
siderable. Will you accept am, &c. An
ma The clergyman unmoved by the cn,rea-
ties of the lovely fair one, replied in the fol-
lowing terms: Madam-Give your hand to
industry, your dowry to the poor, and your
heart TO Gnd'
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TAEDoiSd OF CoSscIEScE.-lt appears by letter
II the Boston Atlas that George Evans, member OF
Congress from Maine has received enclosed IN letter
without date or signature postmarked Boston, the
sum of one hundred and eighty dollars, due 10 the
United States for duties short paid, some years ago,
with rcaues, tina, i, should be paid into the Treasury
of the United S,ates-whlch was accordingly done.
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The electoral votes were canvassad at WASH
ngten on Wednsday.and Gen. Harrison declared
elected President of the United States for four
years from the 4th of March next. Mr.. Van
Buren,, it is said, will vacate the White House
on the Goth inst.
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SPLENDID BEauEsTs.--O On the death Of our fellow
citizen Nicholas Grod, his large estate wa. admin.
stered upon avacant succession as he died without
will. Within few days past, however, discoveries
were made in rumagng the contents Of desk sold as
part of the estate which may lead to very different
disposition of the property from what was anticipated
The desk alluded to was purchased at public auction
by a gentleman of this CITY, which, on examination
was found to contain in drawer, due bills signed by
the deceased, giving to individuals, corporations and
public institutions, large requests. We have heafd
the following legacies mentioned ..,,,,x
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MAYOR OF PRovIDENcE.-On Tuesday last
Thoe. M burgess, Esq. was chosen at Provi.
dence Mayor of the city to fill the vacancy occa.
stoned by the dcccase of Mr. Bridgham the late
Mayor. Mr. Burgess was the Wing candidate,
and received 5jJ votes
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the curiosity may now be seen at v. G. Barney's
tavern in Newark. The tree was cut in 1874
by James =. Bratte, of Newark, forwarding
merchant, and the timber used by him in build
ing the boat Newark, now belonging 10 the De.
troit Lane the cutting was at least six inches
deep.-Geneua Courier.
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NASHVILLE, Jan Owe regret to report the

NASHVILLE, Jan give regret to report the
death, by violence Of Mr. James McGavock' an
old citizen of this county, on Saturday last, in
rencountre with young man named Samue
Earthman, son of John Earthman, on Whites
creek. A previous difficulty occurred on
Thursday or Friday. in which MIR. McGavocS
deemed himself the injured party. Meeting II
tho road on Saturday, hostilities were renewed
which ended the immediate death Of MIR
McGayock from the effect Of musket shot free
by Earthman. Mr.. McGavock was on horse
back Earthman in common road wagon
Earthman has not yet been apprehended'-
Wing
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NOTICE is hereby gwen that those who IN
" debted to us and whose notes and accounts have
become dine that payment mus, be made Immediately.
or such demands will he lodged with attorney for
collection. 1t hopei that this WI be timely no
ice 10 all those intere sted who wish save cost
Al all events we must have our dues, and cost 70
made doubtless an attorney will lnsiet upon hs cost
Tsb & e4l sTRONGS d.TO
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Governor Thompson has issued his proclama.
nation, declaring the two Canadas united as one
province. The frs, Parliament is to be held a,
Kingston, but Montreal, it is understood, will
ultimately be fixed upon as the sea, of govern,
ment.
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NOTICE

Col J. p. Miller will address the people Of Bur ing.
ton the subject Of Slavery, at the Court House. on
Monday evening, Feb 18th a, half pas, G. o'clock
Feb llth, lS4l.
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nOAr FOU>D.-Came ashore on he snb.cfi-
- hers premre> AT Colchester point IN Decent er
last, a cinker huilt yawl BOAT IS feet long and
painted red The owner requested 70 pay charges,
and lake II away GEO. y. SPEARS
Colchester Point, Feb. s. ISL.
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BURLINGTON FEMALE SIENNA

BURLINGTON FEMALE SEMINARY
THE next term Of this Institution commence
L March 3D. TERMs-Board $50 per quarter, IN
GLIDING Washing, fire and lights. Tuition in English
s. French g, Drawing s., Music sl3, including
practice. Singing 81 music scholars 81 10 others
For adm.,tance apply TO the P.ncipsl,
Burlington Feb. 10 ls4l.
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TO RENT,

TO RENT,
IA Nd pos SESSION gwen Immediately the
MZ4A n Store al Winooskl Falls lately occu-
Hss: pied by Lathrop & Potwin Also the
liSli second story of the same finished sui ably
96 for a family, possession given the 10th OF
,nr;l neyt The Grocery and Provision Store lately
occmned by Lathrop Il Potwnin this village, posses
snn ciyen the Goth of Feb'y INST The House now
occupicd by Moses Farrar, foimely by II. w Potwln,
w,h ia acre or more Of land If desired for garden,
being most desirable residence, ossession ven Tho
lst OF May next. Apply TO
Burlington, Feb H. ls4l.
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The PANAcEA.-The following is an extract from
the London Comic Almanac. 1t is testimonial Of
eicacy by one CT the grateful patients of that extra
ordinary and universal physician - Philadelphia
North American.
sur Take the lbbcrty of dressing yew about
Inc brandy d sawt. was afflicted with drcdful low.
mes OF sperts a. rewmatsm which having freely nplde
the abuv has boath Disnpeaid Sir NV way Of Aplv.
ing IS the sa"lt outside wonst day g. the brandy ia
twice every OUT us ehex IS sumtms really ASSIGN.
lshing. my wife also takes the abuy Meddsin in hoy
tea, & find crate bennlfts
"sr yewr most obedan,
"TunaAs SroossY
up. S. sir neyber of min Trlde the abuy on his
wife beam bad skaded killing pig but Unukky forpo,
to Put in the saw owevver it was aw Very wei
for the brandy aoan Cured his wife & now he's 70.
the Sawlt to Cure his bakun"
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BURLINGTON HIGH sCHooi.-..-h,

- IN esgn,.i, Tru>,ee> If " BURIINsT,s HfcH
SCHOOL," wo l1 inform he inhabitants a. ff., sol age
AMI vclnr'v that the next 'arer IN sad '-'t.un
viii commence on Ihlr>Gav he iS day .' G cry.
Bel .ylng that school of h> "haractrr s-eH 81
neclt and that the patronage Of THIS town sfHs,
conCen'rae ell upon H. j. amply efficient >I,,s 30,
KIM, we word respect liz and earnc,'y soicIj the
patronage and cooperation Of all pare and ( az
lian-, who havey oIh of pro1er age o. end The
unlers gnei Trustee, have no public funds al her
,li>po,al in man'ain.r- the ,Chool ye, NC hay
en- lea vorel for the pll lie good, IN ConneXlun VIII
he patrons of the school To- sustain Teacher and
lccp he hui'dn- IN repair. The later see have done
to some exrn', NJ our own eNpcn-e NOihnc want
ing hn the hearty reraton and patronage Of our
fellow cuzen> Of the village AMI vicin.s, 10 make
hi> institution II ornament or Town important
all olrCl.cse AMI a ri n,efil and gccrs,l
study to all cur vouh We have i,ll conn encr 81
the iltv and arden, wl>he- Of the Prncpal 10 make
he school, IN all respects, what It onshi 10 Q. Tho
rrI,,ees after iIll e1amina ION, find that scholars IN
CONSTANT attendance, have made good progress -
that they have cen correctly Taught appear, 10th
from examinations and from the testimony e College
o Gccr> 10 who's care they ha"e pa>.e They Sad
hat the school i generally >tl ami orderly and that
the building i kept IN COOL and hcahhft order. En-.
cuuraael Nv the cooperation uf our fellow rii zen,
will spare pans IN king the institution wor-
'hy other patronage and o The patronage Of parents
and gnarlian> a road. The Principal IS pre- AIRED 10
| receive few vcun. men or ial> mi. HI, family az
foar'ers, ALNAN FOOfF,
JNO X. CONVERSE,
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pun,,c I.ASps.-The public domain held in trust BY
the General Government for the benefit Of all the
States. lies in nine states VIZ: Ohio Indiana Illinois
Missouri, Alabama, Mississippi Louisiana Michigan
and Arkansas.
There have been sod. O33 81 acres
Granted for various purposes .l6 5l4.04l,0
Unsold, including lands surveyed 53497, 1929
Surveyed. ...l9E su5, iSuS.
Unsirveved ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 22o lE4,N
Received for land sold ....... $ll3S 23, 3o7 20
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4GNo
V9Wrl11,9tpuD
AN EXTRA SESSION.

FRIDAY MORNING FEBRUARY IL, is4l.
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SATURDAY COURIER.

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