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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-20

0F9The Albany Daily Advertiser comes
to US with the address of its new editor, Ca
VILE l.. IloLLEY, Esq. late Surveyor Gen.
eral of the State. Mr. HoLLEy is a staunch
Wing, an able writer, and IA man of great
political experience and editorial tact. We
wish him as much success as he merits in
conducting the Advertiser
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-20

GF7JouN Nj. NlLEs has been elected 10
the United States Senate by the Legislature
of Connecticut, to ill the place of -ur fs'ry
Smith, the famed "maR m the corner,
whose term of service expires on the 4th OF
March next.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-20

0FOn Thursday of last week, Judge
KENT pronounced the decision of the court
of New York, in the case of Colt, against
new trial. Colt was formerly member of
the University in this place.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-20

UyExtract from speech said to have been
made by brother A., towards the close of revi-
val in the town of w. :--"Frue. our numbers
are small of late; but there is consolation in
the thought that, il few are present, ws have
more room 10 swing The devil IN!
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-20
TEMPERANCE SPEECH.

Tabernacle Church in New York, was held
last week, it having been announced that Mr..
Marshall, the reformed member of Congress
from Kentucky, would be present. We cannot
better occupy column than in giving the out
lines of his eloquent address, as copied from
the New York Express.
Mr.. Marshall said, he had prepared his i'm
agiraton, in some measure, for the scene in
which he found himself; he had anticipated
somewhat the strangeness of the emotions in
standing before the vast assen5age he was
now about to address. That he in the month
of May, should be standing before such an au-
ditory, and for such purpose, might well be
considered one of the phenomena of this great
moral revolution. The sketch which had been
read by the gentleman who had preceded him,
forcby shows this to be one of those great
epochs which have advanced man to that high
state of civilization in which he now stands
Nothing in his experience in his own State, and
it had been far from limited, had shown him
any thing like this. Why, gentlemen, in the
cities of Louisville and Lexington, where I'M
fortunately am well acquainted with the for
mer consumption of alcohol -Caughter) -par-
tcuary in the city Of Lexington, which stands
in the centre of the district have the honor
to represent in Congress; in those cities, | am
credibly informed, the poor misguided man who
inbibed the idea that dram was necessary to
his comfort, could hardly find one in those an
cient strong holds OF dram shops--( daughter
and cheers.)
Some four months ago, nobody cared less
about temperance or temperance societies than
your humble servant, and | acknowledge it
with shame and contrition. Before that time
Gfo If bv cbanco nirtoJ nm to,5noronco
,roc, or r,,ar or . ,n1,icaI manor Which ,rr,od
IN favor Of ,a,,,,or,,,ca ,brau, !, ,s;do ,,i,L
disd,in far ,,s ranotirism rnrordinr tho snb;cc,
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I did,nt writo homo abont II for tbp,IrIt tbo
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nroso,, tho hot,or Pu, so,oohod,, ,yroto homo
for me-somobodv. and as for that \ rood MANY
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-20
ECONOMY OF THE "CRUsT DIvIDER."


Mr. BENZ. T. BUTLER, the great "Crust
Diridcr" and District Attorney for the
Southern district of New York, under the
"reform" administration of Van Buren,, is
4" shown up" in the following manner IN the
report of Mr. Poindexter which has just been
published. The conscientious scruples "
of Butler are amusing enough. According
to Mr. Collector IIoyt's account, Butler was
so terrified at the miquity of the Tory Office
holders that he would not receive half the
pay he was entitled lo--and Hoyt was
obliged to read him a democratic lecture,
cas- well in reference TO his opn benefit as
TO the public interest,"" to induce this dcvout
man to accept any compensation at all for
his patriotic services: The efficacy of IIoyt's
lectures may be inferred from the following
extract from Poindexter's report. The sums
paid to Butler by the Collector do not ir-
clude his fees on Custom House Bonds which
were put in suit, and which were paid by
private persons. These fees amounted to
several thousand dollars annually, over and
above the enormous sums paid to him by the
Collector. But to the report
| GLEANlSds FROM PoINDExTER's REPoRT.--Bon f.
Butler, District Attorney, is shown up in the follow
ing manner On the 18th Of December 1888 Uhe day
that Mr. Butler took the oath of ofice) Mr. HoyI adj
dressed letter TO the Solicitor of the Treasury in
| forming him of the fact to which he adds" But
am amused with Mr. Butler; he is so terrified at the
| If Tho no do
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-20

NJ The County Court for this county
will commence its session IN tins town on
Tuesday the 9th inst.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-20

The proofs of a striking change of opin-
ion in the South, says the Philadelphia North
American, as to the expediency of pro-
tective Tariff, are fast accommodating in num-
Der and force. We were hardly prepared,
however, for the following frank confession
from on old Virginian, who Yields great in
fluence in the section of the State where he
resides, and who five years since would have
voted for notification sooner than an increas-
ed tariff.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-20
Amount,
Total received by the [. States,
of officers,

Truly, the "lectmes" of lloyt must have
been very powerful, or they could not so ca
silly have overcome the scruples" of the
District Attorney. We imagine, however,
that the patriotic Collector dwelt with more
'peculiar force" upon the "Jcnef of But
Ter than upon the ''public INTEREST," Forwhlle
they his ecturng seem to have resulted in lin
ing the pockets of the "Crust Divider' pretty
satisfactorily, the National Treasury does
not appear to have been much benefited by
the operation.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-20
SAD ACCIDENT AND DEATH.


With poerant grief, we record the death of our for
mer associate our dearly-oved friend c. S. Smith
Poor Smith In the bloom of llf's glad SPRING
gay, gifted, light hearted, generous frank and bold
he has persisted from The earth.
On last Sunday evening Mr. Smith, having with
him but one man, land he we are told black, start
ed down the bayou Cocodry in skifi He had pIa-
ced his loaded gun in the bow of the boat and when
they touched land he seized his gun and slept ashore
He then, resting his gun the bow, attempted 10
pull the boat 10 land with ii, when the gun went off.
and lodged the entire load in his breast. lie fingered
in mortal agony three hours and bau, sunset expired
Upon hearing Of the death Of Mr. Smith, Mr. c. G
Forshey, his brother William, and two others named
Tbbles, started in skill to proceed to the scene OF
hi, death violent storm came on, which prostra-
ted tree. In ITS fall the struck the boa killing
one of the Messrs 'Tbbles instantly, wounding the
other IN the loin ani severely brusing VIM Forsney
oIe OF the branches falling across his lap. Mr. c. &
Forshey escaped untouched The other Mr. Tibblos
is dangerously, but not il is thought morally wound
ed, and William For hey will, no doubt soon recoy
er, without material mJury.-Natehes Courier.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-20
MIR. FORWARDS TARIFF BILL.

we ililu tiie ioiio"hiS syHopsiS vi tHc hcW
tariff project of the Secretary of the Treas
ury, in the New York Commercial Advertl-
ser.
"Mr. Forward commences by stating that he is
yet quite well informed enough upon the subject
of taxing sales at auction of goods imported or 9TH
erwise, as means of reserve, to give an opinion at
present.
His sentiments as to home valuation given in
his report of December last, the finances, remain
unchanged.
He is IN favor of continuing the existing mode of
assessing ad raiorem duties, guarding it by addition
al precautions against fraudulent invoices
In drawing his bill, he has regarded the necessities
OF the Government in future years. In making this
calculation, he has not proceeded on the ba is that
the annual appropriations by Congress will be mate
rally, if at all, reduced. The necessary meas
ures for the national defence forbid such assump-
ton.
He gives estimates Of expenditures in 1912, g and
a, as the measure of income necessary TO be
raised during that period. These estimates result
thus -
For the year 1912 S33 ?59 95
lS43 32,l5S,65S 95
lS44 32,262 OBS So
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-20

- ApTlI z, ISIZ.
81 am beginning TO lie good deal OF Tariff man,
and am so because believe national nor individual
independence cannot really exist while either is in a
state of Indebtedness dependence upon others for
articles deemed indispensable to comfort"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-20
THE CLOVEN FOOT.

In debate on the Loan Bill the other day. Mr. Sena.
tor Wright sad he firmly believed that we would
not get as much money in the Treasury from the
Loan Bill and all other sources put together, a. by
rcsumng the land revenue and no. attempting to
nLllr The i'm nntt dlitits-' y (IInhc
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-20

Grand total paid to Butler for two years
and four months S6259O so
Being an annual income of S26 S5S so. This is GER
tain y very comfortable income and proves that Mr.
Butler became reconciIed to receive Sometting orer
| one hair of what he was entitled to-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-20

vider's" democratic fees in addition to the
rJling items paid to him by the Collector:
"The enormity of the bills OF cost rendered against
the Government by the District Attorney and other
officers of the court may be seen by few examples,
which are selected from great mass OF others Of
similar character:
In 1889, the costs one motion for judy
ments AGAINST Lee, Babcock X Co. on 26
bonds, amounted to 81, $50 40
On one motion tor judgments against Gibson,
Post, &c on II bonds, l,-92 So
On one motion against B. F. Lee & Co. on
26 bond~ 2,5li l6
On one motion against same house, on 10
bonds S33S 20
V, on 81 bonds D'"''''' '"''''' '''' 3l97 S.
On motion against Lord & PearsonS on
l6 bonds, / 1924 10
&c. nc. Without going further into the enumeration,
it appears that Ii motions for judgments on 2yb
bonds the amo mt of costs charged 10 the Govern
ment, is S23 0S5 i9-not one dollar of which was col
lected from the defendants.
A table is given, showing the result # II cases,
where judgment entered by default; winch l.
given a specimen of he trIlliug sum gained by the
Government in such prosecutions. The result IS as
follows:
Proportion received by the Government, 81 500 73
| Naval officer surveyor, and collector, 1869 y
District Attorney, mar=hal'and clerk, 2,6l9 %
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-05-20

The following extract from the report af-
fords specimen of the modest "Crust Di-
vider's" democratic fees in addition to the
riRing items paid to him by the Collector
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-02-19
From the Nashville Union
THE " PERTURBED SPIRIT

When the present marshal of this district made ap-
Plication to the President for his appointment it
seems that Gen. Jackson signed his petition or other
wise gave an opinion in his favor Such we are told
was also the case with reference TO Postmaster
somewhere in the eastern division of the State The
consequence u.s. now that the marshal's appointment
comes up for confirmation in the Senate the Claw pa
pers or white Charles" terribly alarmed at the
fact that Gen. Jacksons opinion should not have
been entirely dsregarded by President Tyler when
making the appointments! Is it possible that Mr.
Tyler could have the a,.dacity-apparenty nothing
less in their opinon-to appoint man to Office who
should have the of his neighbor JACKSON to his
petition Is not this an offence, now, which should
Justify +" articles Of impeachment ?" What the Pre-
sdent of the United States appoint man to Office
who enjoys the confidence and good will of neigh
Dor Of his that has himself been twice elected Pres
dent Of the United States, and has covered his con-
trys arms with more honor and glory than any other
man living' But enough of the ridiculous Is not
the President aware of the fact that unless he consi
ders the of JACKSON enough to convert any De-
tton into remOnstrance, he is no Clay-whig? On
less he recommends that strong guard be placed
around the Hermitage, and the lips of its dstin-
gushed inmate Theoretically sealed he cannot bask in
the favor of the Independent" and those who burnt
his own image in effgy, because, like JACKSON he
had the moral courage to throw himself between the
constitution and moneyed oligarchy by which it was
assailed'
No doubt I" the lights reflected from burning eff
gies have enabled the President to see more clearly
the true character of the public plunderers" with
whom he happened to be unfortunately associated in
the late Presidential contest
Hamlet was not more terrified by the grizzly
bearded ghost of his father than Clay by the bare
mention of the name of JACKSON in anything that APP
pertains to the affairs of government. Ay-" great
let me call him, for he conquered me-"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-02-19
From the Baltimore american
INTERNATIONAL COPY

We regret to see that the paper-makers of New
York have induced the Home League of that city to
memorable Congress in opposition to international
copy right law. The plea is that if such law
adopted, SO that British authors might demand COM
pensaton for their writings in this country, the guam
tity ofpaper manufactured in the United States oud
be less than it is now inasmuch there would be
fewer books published.
In our humble judgment the Home League has
mistaken it's grounds this point 1t proposes, five
understand its objects, to protect American interests
not to cheat foreigners. In seeking promote ma
tona and individual prosperity by judcious policy
encouraging domestic industry, it is not to be sup
posed that the principles Of justice and the laws of
right ae be dlsregarded for the sake of the aggran-
diZement sought after.
The question involved in the subject of an Inter-
national Copy Right Law, is simply question of the
right of property Shall the protection which our
laws and the laws Of all civilized countries extend to
The merchandise of foreigners, their goods and
modities of any description be denied to the inteec
tual productions of foreigners An authors proper
ty in his book is complete and justly founded
any mans property can be in any thing. The law
recognises it. We have our domestic copy right law
which protects an American author and secures to
him the enjoyment of his property. If there be
right of property then in books why should it be vio
lated in respect to foreigners2 The sacredness of
the right does not depend upon its being held by this
man that.
The principles of the Home League, rightly under
stood are strongly in favor of International Copy
Right Law. BY such law American literature, the
choicest the most important of all domestic produc-
tons will receive that encouragement which is ne
cessary to it's successful development Let restrict
the ntroductons of British books amongst us we
do the mpor atone of British goods-tor the sake of
manufacturing both for ourselvesyet the Justice of
the thing in the case OF International Copy Right
Law is the first consideration-and altogether sufh-
cent.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-02-19

having natural price, measured by the cost OF pro-
ductoa. But paper currency has intrinsic value
is susceptible of ilmitabs augmentation IN guam
tty and the amount of it, which mly be held In CIR
culation at given moment, depends IN part, on the
hopes and expectations of man. and the extent Of
siness which they may thus be prompted TO under
take Hence the njurous fluctuations to whicha paper
currency is subject. Perpetual redeemablty in COLI
is at once the check to, and the partial remedy for TIM
disease of apaper circulation
For be it still remembered that in the opinion o
the best and most experienced writer's the issue of
paper currency is not the creation of money; and It II
most perfect when more than equal in amour
in given country to what the currency of tina
country would be if it consisted only of gold ane
silver.
N. Concluded on the second page.)
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-02-19

IMPORTANT INFoRMATIoN.-We are authorized to
state that orders have been issued by the Secretary
of the Navy for the construction OF an iron war
steamer to be employed in the lake service. The
iron work, engine and machinery to be made at
Pittsburg and to be put together at the town OF Erie
where the ship will be launched.
For this we are indebted to the untirng efforts
and influence of our representative in Congress, Wm
w. Irwin, whose course, far, during the present
session, we happy to say, meets with the geherai
appreciation of his constituents
Our enterprising and unequalied mechanics ana
iron manufacturers will now have opportunity of
giving the Gov, rnment and the country specimen
Of their superior workmanship, and expeditions
manufacturer This will be, we believe, the first
IRON war vessel built in the United States and should
Il meet with the appreciation OF the Government,
otbers will no doubt be ordered for the seaboard
Iron war vessels of the largest class can be built here
cheaner and better we confidently believe than any
where in the United States and could receive their
engines on board and yet have plenty of water dur
ing our spring freshets to carry them in safety to the
ocean.
The selection of Pittsburg is evidence that its I'M
surpassed advantages for the manufacture oil IRON,
and of every article into which iron largely enters is
becoming known and appreciated, and our represen-
tative cannot better serve his constituents than by
bringing her high claims before Congress ana the
Government
We may also remark that the Iron City possesses
the same superior advantages for the site of Ma
tional Armory as she does for the building OF Ma
tional War Steamer The only objection OF the least
weight that can be urged against our city, IS the
lowness of the water in the Ohio in dry weather,
which will no doubt soon be remedied by an appro-
nriation from Congress for its Improvement, Pitts
burg Gazette.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-02-19
Total 221

Of these two hundred and twenty one cadets, the
parents of twenty in INDECENT reduced circum-
Stances of one hundred and seventy the parent.
are in affluent circumstances and the condition of
the parents of twenty -one is unknown. 1t will be
perceived from the above statement, that no member
of Congress, and no high functionary of either the
General or State Governments has son at West
Point, and that independently of those whose fathers
must be supposed to be men of little influence there
are fifty-one who are fatherless
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-02-19
From the N. Y. Evening Post.

The following statement of the occupations and
conditions, regards fortune, of the two hundred
and twenty-one cadets now at the Military Academy
at West Point derived from authentic source will
probably prove interesting to the public
lo4s Ca4l..
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-02-19

due course of law, shall be sentenced TO be impri-
soned and kcptt hard labor for Term not less than
one year nor more than seven years. and fined In
sum hot exceeding five thousand dollars.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-02-19

whose occupation has not been stated
IS both of whose parents are dead.
26 who have lost their fathers.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-19

NATIONAL READING ROOM.-The under
~ signed, at the solicitation of many members Of
Congress and citizens of Washington, who have
long felt the want of establishment ofthis kind has
opened Reading Room, in the of his store
Pennsylvania avenue next door west Of the American
Hotel. The is handsomely fitted up, and files
of the latest papers from every portion of the country
may always be found on hand He has also made ar
engagements to obtain the English newspapers by the
Boston and New York line of steam packets in adj
vance of the mail. This arrangement, he trusts, will
meet with share of general patronage, owing to the
numerous calls of transient persons who in Wash
ingon for papers from thei different sections of
try.
He respectfully invites all strangers, well as the
residents of the District to call and examine his files
where they will be permitted to read the latest journals
gratuously. ANDREW r. JENKINS.
ian lS-Gteoif
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-19
NEW MUSIC.

NE w MOSlC.
lust received the following pieces of New Music,
j at the old established Store, two doors east of
18th street. w. FISCHER.
Bonnie Charlie, favorite Scotch song.
The Woodland Call, Duet, by +. J. Loder
The Poets Elegy-Weepf for star from our frma-
ment taken-Lnes on the death of Thomas
Haynes Bayy, Esq, arranged for two voices.
My heart is in the yellow leaf by F. Weiland
Fall of the Oak; words by G. Hill, Esq of WASH
ton, music by j. II. Hewitt.
Miss Lucy Long.
Shun not the village churchyard Duet, written by
T. II. Bayly, Esq
Kate Anderson, my Kate; by N. CROUCH.
Time was thy locks were brown, friend John; by
f. j. Loder.
There's bliss in the morning of love by J. A.
Wade
Wishes; by S. Nelson.
Come Come! Soldier come -Glee
watch for thee, Serenade, by r. Thomas.
A Mothers love- words adapted to beautiful
German melody, and dedicated to "Ameia"
by W. c. Peters.
Farewell farewell. for the Guitar, by F. Weiland,
Swiss Girls Dream, do do
My fondest, my fairest, do do
Sleep my child, do do
BE it folly or frenzy, do +. Kinlock
Merrily, merrly sounds the horn: for the Guitar.
I'll build for thee an altar; for the Guitar, by
ID. c. Yon.
L'invtatone la Chasse by G. Blessner.
Dream is past, arranged as quick step by F. Wei
Vienna Snipes Waltz; by J. h. Cpl.
Quadrilles from Tampa, for two performers.
Hail Columbia, with variations.
may "a