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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-08-11

1MPosITIoNs ON FLoRIsTs.-A letter was
recently received by gentleman of Charles
ton, the Mercury ofllat city says, from his
correspondent in Paris, from which trans
lalion of. following extract is madc:-
" We have here in Paris set of swindlcrs
who boast of having for many years driven Il
profitable trade with the Yankees after the
following manner: They obtain from the
print shop cheap uncolored engravings OF
rare and curious plants-they color them
with the brush--makng single plant double
and giving such coloring as does not exist in
nature--they then procure refuse plants from
our nurseries, which are almost given away
send their agents to all parts of our coun-
try, who sell these common plants after this
artificial pattern, and you are in every in
stance imposed on. Yours seem to be We
ry guIlible people, for after twenty years OF
imposition, these men say tllat they have
done a better business last winter and spring
than in any former year.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-08-11

PIRACY AND PROBABLY MURDER.-On Sun
day the sloop Fairhaven Of Providence, from
New Bedford for New York, fell in with
schooner running before the wind, all sails set
but no person visible on board. On boarding
her found an anchor out with short scope, long
boat gone, hole cut in the cabin floor with an axe,
Captains trunk broken open and rjhed seamen's
chests gone and the schooner scuttled, with
considerable water in the hole. She proved to
be the schr. Lavinia, from Alexandria, whence
she sailed July lst with a cargo of corn, flour,
&c. for Antigua, and a market in the West In.
dies. A small book was found in the cabin, con.
tanning few entries without signature. in which
it is stated, that on the evening of the 18th of Ju.
y, the captain and mate quarrelIed and fought
on deck, and rolled or were swept overheard
The inference, however, is, from the state OF
the vessel, &C., that the officers were murder
ed in mutny of the men, but'thc whole trans
action remains shrouded in mystery.--AD. Ado
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-08-11
Correspondence of the National Intelligencer.
NEW YORK GOSSIP.
New YORK, July 25, 1913

understand it has lately occurred to some
cheaper than ground rent; that ship Of war
is but IA spacious hotel upside down; and
that the most desirable site for summer re-
sidence, as 10 pure air, neighborhood, novel;
~ and economy, is now occupied by the "ln-
dependence and "North Carolina" the
men Of war just off the Battery. The latter
ship being unseaworthy, i. is proposed to pur-
chase her of the Government for the expert
ment. 1t is estimated that she can accom-
modate comfortably three hundred persons.
The immense upper deck is TO be covered
with weather. proof awning, blue and white
in the style of the 1lhambra, and given up
entirely 10 dining, dancing, lounging, and
the other uses of hotel drawing-rooms.
A more magnificent promenade than this
immense deck, cleared of guns and lumber
fore and aft, and surrounded entirely by lux
urious sofas, could scarce be imagined. The
kitchens and Offices are to occupy the for
ward of the second deck, or, if the vessel is
crowded, to be transferred to small tender
along side. The PORTFOLIOS are to be en-
larged to spacious windows, and the two
decks below, which are above the water line,
will be entirely occupied by splendid rooms,
open to the entire breadth of the bay, and
furnished in the oriental and cushioned style,
suitable to the luxurious wants Of hot wealth
err. Minute arges will ply to and from the
shore connected with the Wavery line OF
omnibuses, bath houses will be anchored just
aslern, a cafe and ice-cream shop will be
established in the main and mizzen tops, &c
be reached by covered staircase, and sofas
for the accommodation of smokers, will be
put under penthouse roof outside the yes.
sci, in the main chains. The cock pit anc
hold will, of course, unite the uses Of hote
garnet and cellar.
1t will have the advantage of other hotels
in swinging round with the tide, so that ,h'
dodgers on both sides Of the ship will see, b!
turns, from the windows, the entire panora
ma of the bay. When lighted of her guns
and her upper spars and rigging, it is though
that she will float so much higher as to bea
piercing for another line OF port-hole win
dows-afiording some bachelors rooms a
the water-line, corresponding in price an
convenience with the sky chamber at tn
Aston. An eccentric individual, am told
!. has bargained for private paror to be sus
pended under the bowsprt, in imitation {
the nest of the hanging bird. Altogether tn
I scheme seems charming and feasible. TIL
. name of the hotel, by the way, is to be "Ss
' ratoga AHoat," the walters are to be dresse
in the becoming toggery Of tars, and II
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-08-11
RUEL DECEPTloN.-Thc Rochester Demo

CRUEL DECEPTloN.-Thc Rochester Demo-
crat says that young man in that city, whose
Incorporate habits had reduced his family to
want, signed the temperance pledge abou eight
months since, and for six months kept it faith.
fully, during which time he Lad regaincd his
strength and made his family comparatvev
comfortable. Some two months AFRO, he was
employed by tavern keeper, at whose house
he boarded. His zeal for temperance enraged
his employer, and induced him to form plan to
make the noble. hearied reformed inebrIa,e
break his pledge. To effect this, he mixed
whiskey with some ginger beer, win Oh he pour.
ed out of beer bottle, and it was unconscious
y drunk by his unfortunate victim. Before lie
detected the fraud, the poor fellow had tasted
the alchoho His sumbering appetite was
revived, and in twenty four hours he was again
drunk. Hiss poor wife and child are again
beggared and none but those who know what
a drunkard's family suffers, can conceive the
misery which this family has endured since the
success of this tiend.sh plot to destroy their
peace.
The young man, it gives US pleasure to add
has again taken the pledge, and no doubt vii
keep it, unless some person with deviIlsh NAL.
ice should again plot his ruIn.-True Sun.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-08-11

but would not own it Oh Charles do not
spurn me from you did not ask you to
love me now, but do not hate me Forgive
me! oh forgive me
Julia, Julia, hear me- said Charles, bend
ing over her half unconscious form; long,
long, have thought of you when far away,
and fervently loved you You are forgiven
Julia, and
'Oh Charles, am calm now! Long have
Iprayed for this day, and now have seen
it. Let us part, Charles, for | love you too
much now to embitter your happiness, for
you cannot love me again
Il do love you Julia, and can never be
happy without you.'
Il am not, Julia, did not tell you that
was married. And now Julia, do you love
me p
Yes, yes! cried Julia, throwing herself
into his arms, Il do love you God knows
my heart, do and loved you when you
went away, but my own proud heart would
not own it.
Ere month had passed over the head of
Graham and Julia, they were man and wife,
rejoicing in the grateful fervor of each 9TH
er's love. Charles Graham had been con-
stantly informed of Julas conduct by the
hand of Ann Merton, and it was owing to
her, that they were made happy.
Reader, if you wish to know the SUISSE
quent history Of Charles Graham, l would
tell YOU that he is now member of the State
Legislature Of, and his wife is one of
the happiest of beings.
Ann Merton is single yet, but how long
she will remain so, cannot tell. She is en-
gagged TO the humble author of our-bu,
stav, | must tell no tales, so good bye,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-08-11

THE 100000 DINNER.-Thc Baltimore
Sun states that John Potter, the gentleman
who divided the 100000 at dinner, be-
tween his four children on the 4th Of July
last, is a native of Ireland, and commenced
business in Charleston, South Carolina, where
he subsequently became, through a long
course of prudent and punctual dealing, one
of the weallhiest merchants and capitalists
of the place. About twenty-five years ago
he removed TO New Jersey, bringing with
him the avails of his industry, probily and
thrift. He married in early life into one OF
the most respectable families of South Caro-
lima. One Of his sons has long been the pro-
pretor of splendid plantation on the Sa-
vannah river: Mr.. P.'s liberal policy having
been to enjoy his wealth with his children
and not to leave them, like too many pa.
rents, the sense of sudden independence, te
assuage the pangs of nature at the grave.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-08-11
From The New York Courier and Enquirer
A NOBLE ACT MOLLY COMMEMORA
TEN

A ,,ono - ,,a,aI .l .....l,.- :,...., -.
~ eccne vi Ho'el aHu peculiar interest TOOK
place yesterday on board the steamboat lIgh
lander, at the foot of Warren street, on the
nresento,ion of two elecant s;lvor ni,rbors lot
roo., q ,Oo olI ., r., u ra, w ~
"oa' @ioo '"'ue( ~ S"''' nohhmt " AMI
Rop' Inc commander OF the boat Inc purpose
and occasion OF the Present are best explained
by the following transcript of the inscriptions
On the Pitchers and of Tho corresnonds he-
,,,aar H., ,,n,rL,,,.. .,I Co,,, ~; Wa.I
WEI ~, '',o "''' N"P,"'" -" 'Iu''P'
Inc Pichefs are most tas'eI"i'v ihodeIled ana
,hnt 'I',, ,,'hioh ",oI,,I,t " WI
.d,mS IsS Churnh s.,oo,N p,aa;dno, 81 f', ,hn
ia,e R'ard Of Assistan, Alderman who in ms
as in many similar pieces OF elegant work.
manshlp has furnished evidence that he is no
sham mechanic though thorough wing
Cso. who accomnanied il nv some verv hannv
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-08-11
COPY Of Capt Wardrop's Rep7y.)

NEW YORK, July 70, 1913.
.'lessrs. Robert l.. Crooke, Robert Smith, and
others.
Genllemen,-l have received your noble pres
ent and your accompanying notice of my con.
duet. with feelings which | iud !, d ificu to en-
press, --unused as am to such an effort, [
can only say that without regarding the beauty
and value OF the gift. feel myself most honor
ed in having, by spontaneous and unpremedl-
tated act, III the maintenance OF the discipline
ot my vessel, so remarkably met The feelings ~
my patriotic fellow zens, who with me APP
precate the eminent worth of Henry lay, and
are ready to maintain his glory and honor at all
times, by all lawful means. All your sentiments
OF admiration and veneration OF that great pair.
Ut, fully share with you, through surprised that
any act of mine should have furnished occasion
for the expression of such sentiments. That
my name and conduct should be, even by acci-
dent, for moment associated with the honor Of
such man, or the feelings OF his supporters,
is "glory enough for me-"
With deep and lasting respect and gratitude,
! am, gentlemen,
! Your friend and fellow citizen,
ROBERT WARDROBE
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-08-11

CHARITY NEVER FAILETH."-Cor 10: 10
All that now is shall fade and fall
Earth and its scenes are changing; oil
That time can bring or life can boast
Are hut fleeing shade at most.
Wealth, honor, friendship, fame or power,
Are mans but for little hour"
Zen while we grasp, we see them fly,
Or as we hold, they droop and die.
Yes! higher joys than these decay,
The souls bright treasures pass away;
Hope, with her Tyre, and sivery wings,
And faith, that JOY supernal brings
These all belong TO earth, and must
Be left where'er we leave our dust;
But lope will never fail, twill soar
Where angels bow, and saints ADORE ALMrnA.
In the Greek version rendered Love-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-08-11

A REToRr.--" Why do you not hold up
your head as | dor" inquired an aris,ocrat-
ic lawyer of farmer.
Squire" replied the farmer, look at
that field of grain; al the valuable heads
hang down while those that have nothing IN
them stand up right"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-08-11

The Winnebrennarians is the name of
new religious sect in the Eastern part of
Pennsylvania. They profess to reject all
creeds and take the word of God as their
sole guide.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-08-11

Boy, why don't you 60 to school = Be
kase sir. daddy is Altered If larn every
thing now, i shan't have nothing to learn
when 20 10 the ead'my.'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-08-11

A man IN Williamstown. Mass, had al
most succeeded in producing perpetual mo-
ton. His next enterprise will be to get in
to tub, and lifi himself BY his ears.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-08-11

Curious FAcr.-The Indians are said to
tame wild horses by breathing smar,ly into
their nostrils. The buffalo calf, hid in the
prairie, TO weak to follow the herd, when the
hunter has breathed fnriously into his nos
,rils will follow him into camp like puppy.
The other day we had young Durham calf
left by its mother in distant pasture. When
found, twas wild and retreated we caught
it and brea,hed into his noslriIs; after the
second attempt it followed us to the barn like
dog.-Gloucester Telegraph.
This curious result was noticed among the
Indians of'he upper Mississippi, and the ex-
pertinent has also been tried with success in
England upon refractory horses. 1t is sup
posed to be the secret of the horsetamcrs OF
lreland-the whisperers who in few mo-
ments made the widest steed quite docile
and the effect has recently been attributed to
the same principle which is called ANNA
magnetism. The Durham calf was mesme.
rized.-Pennsylranian.
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Nav oO--eo3t
NOTICE.
NAVY AGENT's OFFICE,

NAVY AGENT's OFFICE,
Washington, May IL, lsi3.
PROPOSALS will be received at this office until
i three O'Clock on the 9th of June next for sup
plying any quantity Of Fresh Meat and Vegetables
that may be required for the of the ordinary men
employed in the navy yard in this city, for twelve
months commencing on the 18th day OF June next
also for furnishing any quantity Of Fresh Meat,
Poultry, Vegetables, and such other provision sup
plies as may be from time to time required for the
hospital department Of this station The supplies for
the latter not continue for period longer than de-
sired at this agency. WIN. Is. SCOTT,
may I3-3iawt9u Navy Agent.
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NOTICE


TREAsUEr DEPARraEST, April 26 1913.
Notice is hereby given that this Department is
ready to redeem all the Treasury notes Of the United
States heretofore issued bearing date on, or on any
day before, the first day Juy eighteen hundred aud
forty two and which have become dae or shall be-
come due, before or on, the thirtieth day of June
eighteen hundred and forty three and that accor-
ding TO the provisions Of different acts of Congress,
interest upon all the herein described will cease
on the thirteth day of June next
Any notes that may be offered under this notice at
the Deposores of the United States in the City of
New York, or at the city of Washington, or at the
Treasury, will be redeemed in money and not other
wise. J. @. SPENCER,
Secretary of the Treasury,
atriI Oq-tf
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.


A MOS KENDALL and JOHN +. KENDALL
~ offer their services to such may have business
with the Government Of the following description,
viz;
Obtaining contracts from the Post Office and other
Executive Departments
Procuring patents, and other business connected
with the Patent Office.
Procuring RECOMMENDATIONS army, and ma
w; and other business in relation thereto.
Settlement Of accounts, whether with the State,
Treasury, War Navy, or Post Office Departments.
Prosecuting of claims against the Government,
whether or lands, other property, or money, before
any Of the FIX, cutiye Departments or Congress.
Our Office is in Todds rooms, number TO- where
Jous Il. KEspALL will be found during business
hours Amos KENDALL will also attend at the
office 10 consult and advise, and will prepare
cases for presentation TO the Departments or Con.
eress HIS knowledge Of the forms and details Of
public business, derived from service in the public
Offices will enable him TO perform this service IN the
most effective manners and those who intrust us with
business may rely upon TIE utmost promptiinde and
the use Of all proper TO bring II to successful
issue Our charges will be moderate, depending for
their amount the nature OF the case
Persons at a distance viii find il much cheaper 20
employ us in any business they may have with the
Government, than 10 come TO Washington themselves.
We will also attend to the purchase, sale, or ex-
change Of real property in TIE District and the West
ern States using our best ondcavors prohably 10
serve a who will furnish MS with accurate d. scrip
lions Of the kind Of property wanted TO be purchased
or proposed 10 be sold or exchanged.
All letters on business should be addressed a.
Messrs Kendall, & Co., agents, and must be post
paid.
AMOS KENDALL.
march Is-Iy JOHN T. KENDALL
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STATIONERY, PRINTING AND BINDING.
NAVY DEPARTMENT, May 18th, lSi3.

NAVY DEPARTMENT, May 10Th, 1913.
CEPARATE proposals will be received at the Office
- of the Secretary of the Navy, until o'clock,
p NJ, of the 10th day of June next, for furnishing
binding that may be required by the Navy Depart
ment, or any OF its Bureaux, for the year COM
mencng LIST July, lSi3 and ending on the goth June,
1874.
All the articles to be furnished and work to be
executed must be of the best quality, and to the sa-
tisfaction of the head of the office for which they
are required. Samples Of stationery must be sub
mtted with The proposals. and those OF the person
contracting will be retained to compare with deiiye-
ries. The other samples will be returned on de-
mand
The Department reserves to itself the right Of or
dering greater or less quantity Of each and every
article contracted for, the public service may re-
quire.
Bonds, with approved security, to be given by the
person or persons contracting and in case OF iall-
ure TO supply the articles, to perform the work,
the contractor and his sureles shall be liable Tor the
forfeiture specified in such bond as quidated dana
gcs be sued for in the name of the United States,
in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
To uniformity IN the proposals, blank forms
will be furnished 10 all persons desiring to bid But
one price must be affixed 10 each article.
STATIONERY.
10 reams Folio Post paper, ruled
40 do Cap do do
80 do Quarto Post do
40 do Envelope do
5000 Quilts, 60, 10 and 50, Opaque and clarified
$50 Cards of Steel Pens, 9 or II on a card
rs dozen Red Tape, No. Is 10 25
6 d, Taste
30 pounds best superfne Sealing Wax
% do second quality do
Is do do Waters
50 Penknives
"a Erasures
Sc Ivory Folders
"a Sand Boxes
- pairs of Shears and Scissors
60 quarts Black Sand
"a Wafer Stamps, of ivory
"a Pounce Boxes do
pounds India Rubber
"a dozen Black Lead Pencils
3 do Red do
do quart bottles Black Ink
do pint bottles Red Ink
500 Sheets of Parchment, best prepared
"a Ink Stands, of glass and Wedgewood
10 pounds Gum Arabic
"a Paper Weights, of brass, composition, or lead
10 pounds Cotton Irvine
10 do Flax do
200 sheets Drawing Paper, from medium to anti
quarian
IL sticks India Ink
PRINTING.
$500 copies of Navy Register about 20 pages folio
Jost, syo., mostly rule aid figure work; TO be
folded aud stitched, with blue covers paper
included
so copies of Navy Register, same matter overrun
INTO quarto form TO be half bound; and 10
of the copies to be interviewed and feint lined
Circulars and other blanks, paper included
Quaro Post, ], p B. or pages, per quire, per ream
Cap do do do 90
Folio Post do do do do
Book work, exclusive Of paper
Composition, per 1000 ems
Press-work per token
BINDING.
Newspapers, daily per yearly volume
Books, Syo, full bound, in calf and sheep
do half bound
Blank Books for records, &c, similar to those now
in use, which may be examined by all nclin-
ed to bid
Letters, to be half bound, per pattern
a. THO. SMITH,
Acting Secretary Of the Nary
may l5-lawtl6iune
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References
Very Rev. DR.. VIM. Matthew'S
Gen. John p Van Ness,
Richard Smith, Esq, Washington,
George Thomas, Esq,
Darius Clagett ESQ.
Gen. Walter Smith, Gcorcetowp.
John kurtz, Esq
Mcssrs. Hugh Smith & Co., Alexandria
Ms.,i ' Lor6g { 1kupfcr, Boston.
Messrs. Young Smith & Co.
Wolfe & Clarkes, VI.
Baily, Ward & Co. ''0"
Benz H. Field, Esq.
Hon John Sergeant,
William ID. Lewis, Esq Philadelphia.
Messrs. Levi Garrett & Sons,
II G. Lee, Esq.
: FoS Fss, N'i Exc Esq Baltimore,
Messrs. Dunlop, Moncure & Co. Richmond.
Messrs J s W Southgate, Norfolk.
Messrs. J. w Zachary s Co. Nov, o,lca,.
Hon. r.. ID. White, N'"
City of Washington, May l6, lsi3.
n B. We propose to such editors Of ne spapers
in any Of the commercial cities who wi insert the
above Card for one month in their columns, sending
us paper containing the same TO transact any bust
ness they may require in this city, coming within the
scope Il our Agency for the space Of year from
the first insertion, free Of charge J {.
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POST OFFICE BUSINESS.

TINE undersigned continues TO transact business
i for mail contractors, pensioners, draughted
lureers and claimants generally, at the seat of Co
vernment
He has blank bids ready for persons DESTROYS of
bidding for mail contracts. The old service and pay
upon any route given at the shortest notice and adj
vice as to bidding communicated, if desired No APP
plicaton attended TO, unless accompanied by fee of
five dollars and no letter taken from the office I'M
less the postage is paid No person having business
at the seat of Government need attend in person,
a full descrp ion of tie business is communicated,
and full power of attorney sent on by mail.
Ten per cent charged upon all old claims allowed
by the proper authorities after the allowance is made
Nothing charged unless the claim is allowed
Refer to the members OF the Twenty Seventh Con-
gress generally.
JESSE f. DOW,
Washington, 9Th street, near General Post Office.
March 2I-Iyf
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A CARD.-The undersigned having, under the
"A firm Of Johnson & Callan opened ain office of
General Agency for the negotiation and transaction
Of such business may be con6ded TO them in this
CITY, beg leave offer TO their friends and TO the pub
lie their services in the sale purchase Of all kinds
Of real and personal property, corporation, bank in
surance and other stocks negotiation Of loans and
Investments Of money, collections of claims upon
the several departments of Government, rents and
dividends bond bills and notes from abroad, payment
Of taxes for non residents, set lement of estates
cutting the duties Of trustees &c. &c; all for fair
and reasonable commission, at their Office on r
street, few doors east Of Messrs. Corcoran Riggs
where hey may always be found during business
hours.
The undersigned feel happy in the belief that, 10
those who know, or who ever have known them, II
is unnecessary TO say their business will be conduct
ed upon principles Of the strctest propriety in all
respects, and that all moneys passing through their
hands will be promptly RENTED, or otherwise dis
( osed Of according TO instructions.
LEWIS JOHNSON,
N CALLAN, Jr
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CANTON CHINA.

THOS. PURSELL has just received and opened
i at his store, on Pennsylvania avenue, opposite
Browns Hotel, fourteen cases of the above articles
such as Dinner SETS Plates, Dishes, Salads, Bowls
Scolloped Pudding Dishes, &C., which will be sold
low for cash, or TO punctual customers.
THO. PURSEiL.
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