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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

THURSDAY, Dec. IA, lS43.
prayer was offered up by the Rev. Mr. Tuston,
after which the Journal of yesterday read !;
when
Mr.. AID ms rose and announced the demise of
the Hon. BARKER BURNELL, late a member from
Massachusetts,, in beautiful and pathetic MANNER
recalling to the minds Of those who had the pleasure
OF his acquaintance the industry which characterized
him as legislator and the moral influence he exer-
cised over those it'll whom he had the pleasure Of
associang in the domestic relations Of life lie
gave beautiful illustration of an interview he had
with him short time before his final dissolution,
surrounded as he was by the partner Of his bosom,
who was truly worthy Of such association from
the deep interest which she felt for his future pros
poets in life, and for his final success, legislator
which he promised, from his usefulness, to accom-
plish by assduity, energy, and all the good qualities
which adorn the human heart, and thus place him
self in the front rank of American Legisla-
tors and Statesmen. His historical reminiscent
ces in relation 10 the Island of Nantucket, which
he represented, was beautiful in point Of dieton, and
impressed his hearers that, although far advanced
life, he had not lost the fire of his youth, which had
placed him in the front rank of American orators
His sketch of the compliment paid by Edmund Burke
to the inhabitants of Nantucket, in the British House
OF Commons was performed in manner which was
calculated TO the dormant feelings Of those
who fond of historical recolle ctons and paricu-
lary those with which The name of our common
country is associated.
After he had concluded lac offered the following
resolutions as tribute of respect TO the Hon. BAR
KER BuRsELL, who, he said, he was proud TO acknow-
ledge as colleague and companion
Rsso'red That this House has heard with decp
senslbliiy the aDnunciation Of tho dccease in this
city, on the 18th ofJanuary lat of the Hon BARKER
RURNELL, member elect oil this House, f on the
Common wealth of Massachusetts
Resolred That this House tender TO the suTvv-
ing widow and relatives of the deceased the express
zion Of It's sympathy on this affecting berea yement
and as &c stimony of respect for the memory Of the
deceased, the members and officers Of the House will
wear Grape on the lef arm for thirty days.
Resoired as further marx Of respect for the memo
ry Of the deceased That this House do now adjourn
Ordered, That the Clerk do inform the Senate
thereof
Mr. GRISNELL was announced by the Chair as
having been appointed upon the Committee of Manu-
faciues in the place Of MIR. Adams, excused.
And then the House adjourned.
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LNARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND CLASS
IL Thomas PURsnLL, Importer, has the pleasure OF
informing his friends and the public generally that he
has just received by late arrivals from Liverpool and
other sources
ll3 packages Of the above articles Of the new
est patterns and shapes
Ivory handle and other Knives and Forks, in sets
Of 81 pieces and separate
German and Britannia Table and Teaspoons,
Walters
Plated aud Brass Candlesticks and Shutters and
Trays
Looking glasses, Casters, English and American
Tea aud Coffee sets
Coffee Urns, covered and uncovered Pitchers &c
Astral, Hall, Side, Liverpool, Solar, and Read
ing Lamps and Wicks, Of all sizes
Also, Southworth's Patent Lard Lamp.
All Of which will be sold wholesale and retail as
low and on good terms at any other establish
ment
Goods assorted in the original packages Pipes in
boxes, Window Glass of assorted sizes at very low
prices, Stoneware at reduced factory prices.
The subscriber has the agency Of Britannia man.
ufacory which enables him TO sell these articles
reduced prices lie solicits call from his friends
and the public generally at his store Pennsylvania
avenue, opposite Browns Hotel.
nov 28-eolm THOMAS PURSELL.
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General Aimonte 10 Mr.. Jpshur.
TRANSLATION,
W..u,.erov NJ,

WAsHISeToN, November ii, lS43
ne undersigned, Envoy Extraordinary and Minis.
,t pleniPoten larry Of the Mexican Republic, had
,'' q9nor TO receive the answer which the Hon Mr..
g. - upshur, Secretary of State Of the United
was pleased TO make TO his note Of the Sd in.
,I1 relating to protest which the undersigned adj
Sesseu TO that gentleman against the alton
lexas TO the United States Of America
rom the tenor OF that answer the undersigned has
VSs WIN regret That the Hon. MIR Upshur, Secretary
State, has fallen into two grave errors (eouipoca
'-misunderstandlngs) occasioned, possibly, by
ssa" err9r committed IN the translation which has
Oeen made Of this note.
ne hrst OF these Misunderstanding occurs in sup.
posing That the Government Of the undersigned i'm.
Yaes TO one OF the supreme powers Of the American
.ooh unworthy views or designs with regard TO tho
e,IHo'y OF Texas The Mexican Government has
."' no such impu,ation-q quite the contrary il ha
-anies,ed ITS reliance the circumspcction and
S oo Judgment of the American Congress, Indeed
WV could Il have anticipated (foreseen) the conduct
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gWelltp=Etlhth Congress.
FIRST SESSION.
SENATE.

SENATE.
THuRspAr, December IA, l5i3
Prayers by Rev, srprlaus TusroN
The Journal was then read
The PRESIDENT announced that petitions were
then in order
Several private petitions for pensions, claims &c,
were presented and referred 10 the proper Commit
tees.
Notice OF Introduction of the following bills was
given:
bill relating TO the appointment of Assistant Post
master General of the United States.
A bill TO afford grant to the Insane Asylum of
the District of Columbia.
bill for the improvement of hs navigation of the
Mississippi and Missouri
A petition was presented from the President and
Directors OF the Bank Of he Metropolis setting forth
that their charter will xpire the 4th day Of next
July, and praying for renewal OF extension
SECRETARY OF THE TREAsuRY's REPORT.
The different subjects embraced therein were clas-
sliied and seveIally referred to the Committees of
Finance, Commerce, Judiciary, and Public Lands.
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
The subjects alluded to therein we're, under their
proper headings, referred TO different committees.
POSTMASTER GENERALS REPORT
Four hundred additional copies were ordered TO be
printed for the of the Post Office Department.
message from the House Of Representatives was
received, accompanied by resolution of that body,
that the usual tribute of respect be paid to the mem
DRY Of the late Hon, BARKER BuRNELL, Representa-
tive of Massachusetts
On the resolution Of the House being read
Mr.. BATES rosc and after paying brief eulogi-
UNI to the private and public worth of MIR. BURNELL,
moved that the members and officers of the Senate pay
the usual tribute of respect by wearing Grape Sc.
and that the Senate do now adjourn.
The resolution was passed, and the Senate ad-
journed
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A GAIN, THE BRANCH OF +. PULvERMA.
~ CHER'S LACE EMPORIUM, 81 Pratt street

A GAIN, THE BRANCH OF =. PULVERMA-
n CHERS LACE EMPORIUM, 81 Pratt street
Baltimore. In introducing TO the Ladies Of Wash
ngton this card wish them to pay il their particu-
lar attention. because there are two things Joined in
Pcnnsy lvania avenue, which will prove the greatest
magnetism TO every one who is inclined TO buy, viz
cheap aud handsome. The following desirable goods
arrived the other day
Black and bue-black Velvet for scarfs, cardinals
and bonnet together with the most suitable
Trimmings, as black silk fringes and lace for the
first ones, and the very corresponding in and out
side French flowers for the latter ones.
A few already made Velvet Scarfs and Long Scsrfs
very rich trimmed, sent 10 me only for models
Velvet Collars trimmed with JET beads, Chenille
Roses
Wreaths for hair ornaments, Silk Velvet Uandkcr-
chiefs at IS cents here | cannot help mention
ing the price
French worked Collars OF such a superior quality
and cheapness that Il would be pity for any
lady not to look at them, at least
Besides these things, Ladies, you will find beau.
fu assortment Of Ribands, yalcncionnes, and Thread
Lsccs, Nuts, Perfumery, and French Jewelry.
nov 29-eod2w
I AIDES Figured and PLAID Cloakngs. just re
IL ceived-
IS pieces Figured and Plaid Cloths, for Ladies
These goods are the most desirable wc have had
Those persons who arc in want Of fashionable and
desirable article will call early.
dcc7 ESTEP g. CATLETT.
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Hon. A P, UpsuUu Secretary Of State.
Mr.. Upshur TO Gen. Aimonte.

WASHINGTON, December l. lSi3.
The undo rsigned Secretary of State Of the United
States, has the honor TO acknowledge the receipt Of
the letter Of the llth Of November addressed TO him
by General Amonte, Minister Plenipo;entiary aud
Envoy Extraordinary Of the Mexican Republic, in
reply TO the letter of the undersigned Of the 9Th day
of the same month The Minister Of Mexico informs
the undersgfeH that he has with regret that the
undersigned has fallen into two grave mistakes in re-
gard TO the meaning Of the Mexican Minister'S letter
OF the Sd Of November. which Mistakes he presumes,
are the consequence OF some error committed in the
translation OF that letter, made in this Department
suggestion Of this sort, coming from he Minister
of nation whose language is different from that Of
the United States, could not fail 10 put the under
signed upon careful inquiry to the correctness Of it.
The undersigned regrets that this has afforded him
no reason to suppose tina, the language of the Next
can Ministers letter admits Of any more correct
translation into English than that which has received
II the true meaning Of that letter has not been VEN
II may be owing TO the difficulty which always exists
IN giving in one language all the minute shades of
meaning which may be found in the idiomatic ex.
pressions Of another. BE that as il may the under.
signed does not hesitate TO take the Mexican Minis
ters Interpretation OF his own language given in
his letter to which this Is reply but he is at tho
same lime, compelled to declare that he does no, Sec
even in this Interpretation, in what respect he has
misunderstood the Mexican Minister
The first mistake into which Tie Mexican Minister
asserts that tho undersigned has fallen is supposing
that the Government of Mexico impues TO one Of
the supreme powers of the American Union unwor-
thy views designs with regard TO the territory Of
Texas y and the Mexican Minister now expressly
declares that " the Mexican Government has cas-,
no such Imputaon-quite the contrary il has mani
tested its reliance on the oircumspccton and good
judgment of the American CongIess.n II this he so,
The undersigned is quite at loss TO know why the
Mexican Minister should have considered il necessa.
ry to denounco the consequence Of the antici-
pated action of the American Congress II, as he
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lhe quanIles OF ali may be increased or dim inshed,
as the service may hereafter require. The contracts will
therefore be made not for specified quantities but for
such quaint les as the service may require The dli
yerics to be made at Boston, New York, and Nor
folka all OF either of these places may be desired.
Sourkrout or crauberTes may be allied for as subai-
tu,es for pickles heref.re bids for supplying them
will be received.
Contractors not living at the place where dliytres
required must establish agency at such pl
that delay may arise in furnishing what may loo re-
CURED and whsn a contractor fails promptly to con-
Ily with acquisitions, the Navy agent a. the lace
where tire articles are required to be delivered shall
be authorized TO purchase such articles, and the
tractor shall be linble for any of cost the
contract price.
Separate bids be made for each articlr al each
of the aforementioned naval stations, OF combined
Ind for the whole.
Bonds, with two approved surs,ies in one-tbird the
estimated amount OF the respective contracts will bc
required and ten per centum in addition will be with
held from the amount of ga, payment, TO he made az
collateral security for the due and faithful perform
ance of the respective Contracts, which will not be
paid until the contracts comp led with in all re-
spects unless specially authorized by the Navy De
partment. Alter deducting ten per cent. payment
will be made by the United States within thirty DAYS
after the said ait Giles shall have been inspected and
received and bills for the pr, scented 10 the Navy
agent approved by the commanding officers of the re-
specve Navy Yards aforesaid according TO the terms
of the contract. The Department reserves the right
reject all bids from PERSONS who have heretofore
failed to execute their contracts.
Persons o6,rng to SUI ply either of these articles
will he pleased 10 designate the place places OF
which they may desire payments 10 be made 10 them
FORMS of proposals may be had upon APPLICATION at
the Navv agents office of either Of the above stations
or at the Bureau.
xJ- To be published once a week until the 18th OF
Janu,ry IN the Eastern Argus, Portland, Me; Au.
pu.ts Age, Augusta, Me- Hills Patriot, N H.. New
Hampshire Gaz,tte, Portsmouth, N. H.; Bennington
Gazette, VI; Morning Post and Daily Times Boston,
Mass Journal of Commerce, Sun, Aurora and Eve
ming Pos, Kew York city National Enquirer and
Democratic Signal, Harrisburg, Penn; Sun and Re
publican, Baltimore; Enquirer, Richmond, Va Old
Dominion and Beacon, Norfolk Va; New Orleans
Republican, La; Mercury, Chailcson, s. G Spec
tator Washington, District Of Columtis; American
Sentinel, Public Ledger, and Mercury, Philadelphia;
Republican Herald, Providence X. l.; Columbian
Il, z s,er, New Haven, Conn.
Editors will be pleased 10 send to the Bureau copy
Of their paper containing the advert sement during ts
insertion.
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LET new three story brick bu ding on X
I street west Of Franklin Row, The house stands
on a spacious lot, contains eight rooms and has
double porco the entire length Of the building tho
east front There Is also carriage house and stable
in the rear OF the premises. Apply to
J. G. McKELDEN,
dec l2oo3lifs 9TH ST., near Gen. Post Office
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Political and Stats zeal Dictionary Dictionary OF
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'Tb. whole complete in two volumes Of eleven hum
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Their, 50 Is.
For sal,--a few copies only rcmaning-by
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OTICE-Two gentlemen can be acoo nmodsted
~ on moderate terms, with od rooms and scrres-
ronding board, in pf, ate family on 18th street
Further direction IL Cft ~ this otli,e. dec II -
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5000 " 7-S Bleached " &"
1000 Uniform Caps, Dragon and Infantry
Hair Plumes, Red and White
Bands and Tassels for Dragons
Metal Cap Equipments for Dragons, Artillery and
Infantry
Pompons Artillery and Infantry
Shoulder Straps Artillery and Infantry
." (brass) for Dragons
,Epaulettes, N c. s., Artillery and Infantry
Worsted Sashes, Crimson and Yellow
" Binding and Cord Of all kinds
Buttons, Dragon, Ordnance, Artillery, and Infan-
try, vest
:" Infantry, coat
10 600 pairs Laced Boo,ees, 3 sizes (arge)
$500 doz pairs Wooden Half Stockings sizes
Colors-National
d" Regimental, Artillery and Infantry
" Camp
% Guidous Dragons
Telling Axes
Hatcbets
Spades
Drums, complete, Artillery and Infantry
Casks for year, from lst April next
All of which must be Of domestic manufacture,
and must conform in quality, and all other respects,
10 the standard patterns, scaled in this office, by which
all supplies furnished ~ contracts will be tested
samples Of which for wooden and cotton cloths, will
be sent by mall with any additional information upon
the ubect, which may be desired by manufacturers
wishing to offer proposals ~
Contracts will be based upon accepted proposals for
the faithful fulilment Of which two securi-
ties will be required. Letters containing proposals
should be endorsed "proposals 10 furnish supplies and
Materials and addressed to
HENRY STANTON,
Assistant Quarter Master General, IT, S. A.
nov 2i-2awt jan 3.
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CRIMSON AND CHERRY COLORED SILK
VELVETS.
M l. have Just received few pic ccs Crimson and
w Cherry colored Silk Vclvcts suitable OF ladies
dresses, cardinals, cloaks &c TO which we invite tic
attention Of ladies' wanting a rich article
Also, an additional assortment Of Roy PloiJs, for
Ladies Closks, which will be sold cheap.
ESJEP q CATLETT.
dec ll.-3 e
ERESH CIlAMPAGNE-1he subscribers beg
l. leave to call the attention Of the public TO late
importation Of 10 biskets Of fresh Anchor Brand
Champagne, imported by themselves, which they
warrant to be in perfect order.
Also on hand
Choice Old Madeira, Brown and Pale Sherry,
Port and other Wines.
Superior Otard and Champagne Brandy
Holland Gin, Old Whskey, in bottles and on
draught
5000 superior old Canonine Segars
10000 do Havana do
10000 do Principe do
MURREY, RANDOLPH 4 SENlMEs.
dec9 -eod3tif
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ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,

Class No. 6l for l643,
To be Drawn at Alexandra, d. c., on Saturday, De
cember Both, lSi3.
BRILLIANT SCHEME:
$780, 00-$lO,0 00-$5, 000-$ SO 50O-$3, 600
50, 5O0-$l, 995-2 prizes of ST. 500
30 Of $l,000-50 Of $3.50, &c.
10 number lottery--l4 drawn ballots.
Tickets sl0-Halves S5-Quarters So so.
Certificates of Packages of 20 whole tickets $3.50
Do do 26 half do 65
DO do &c quarters do 80 50
For tickets and shares or certificates of packages
in the above splendid lotteries, address
}. G. GREGORY & CO.,
Manager, Washington
~ Drawings sent Immediately after they are
over to all who order above.
nov l5-2aw3wd&cf
OFFICE OF u. $. CLOTHING & EQUIPAGE1
Philadelphia, Nov. 25th l943
S,EALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
- office, until 10 O'clock A. NJ, of the TENTH
DAY OF JANUARY NEXT, for furnishing by con-
tract, the following Army Supplies and Materials,
deliverable at the United States Clothing and Equi-
page Depot Schuyk Arsenal, in equal monthly pro-
portions, or before the ls day Of july IS44 viz
1000 Army Blankets, g. feet long, 5 feet wide,
weigbt 4 lhs
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-01-25

dis-annex themselves from the false and
tyrannous assumption that the human will
is to be subject TO the brute force which the
majority may set up. Ii is only tolerated
by public opinion, because the fact is not
yet perceived that all the true purposes of
the collective state may be carried out on
the voluntary principle as easily as all the
true purposes Of the collective church. Eve
ny one can see that the church is wrong
when it comes 10 men with the bible in one
hand, and the sword 10 the other. And is
it not equally diabolical for the state to do
so? The name is of small importance.
When church and state are divorced by
public opinion, they still may carry on an
adulterous intercourse. .-. ~.
Then look at the peculiar law in this case.
When debtor is imprisoned by an ordina-
ry creditor he c1n be bailed out, and have
considerable liberty to employ himself, pre-
serve his health and the like. But the i'm
personal town is an memorable monster, and
permits not his debtor to quit the prison
walls. He is treated as convicted felon.
No trial, no jury is permitted him. .=...
Many are the points worthy consideration,
involved in this uncoulh, barbaric, unchris-
tan state Of the law and earnestly trust
you will not allow the occasion to escape
your enlightened and benevolent pen, nor
fail to inform the public at large of the facts.
S. Yours, sincerely, -. .. c. L.
Concord, Ms, Jan. 16, 1913. .~.....-
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-01-25
7 5

Alter an eminent lawyer had treated me
with all the indecency that he was capable
oil, Tor stating that so far as human govern
ment sanctioned the right in man 10 DESTROY
the lie OF his fellows, it was treason against
God, be admitted that coersive human gov
eminent originated in sin had been kent
alive by sin, and when sin ended the life
taking power would cease TO exist. laskeJ
him what be would do if he were situated
in room which had but one door with a
few others who would naturally expect pro-
lection from him, and he saw band Of ruff
hans coming in at that door with weapons
OF death, prepared to kill him and those with
him 2. Said he, I should fight them with
the first weapon could get hold Of Said
/, what do you think Jesus Christ would
have done if he had beeu situated in SIM
liar condition, and that before his hour had
come to be crucifed? He hesi,ated mo-
ment, and said, rather think he would have
taken club. Thus it appears that this is
the exalted opinion that he enlerlains Of
The Son Of God. No wonder that he holds
10 overcoming his enemies with clubs guns
and swords.
A few days ago, after had been to hear
lecture on Anti-Slavery, and was return
ing home, constable, who was member
of the Congregational church, asked me if
had been to hear the lecture. | said, YES.
Said he, wonder if you will tag round
after that fellow? Ireplied by saying that
l did not go with a-writ in my hand. Said
he, should rather carry writ in one hand
and he'll and damnaton in the other, than
to hear that fellow lecture. | told him that
| presumed he would, fer that was the fruit
he bore. Seeing was inclined to believe
him, he attempted TO apologize; but told
him that no apology was Necessary, mas
much as he bore just such fruit, and | fully
believed what he said. | state these naked
facts, and leave the reader to make his own
| comments and draw his own conclusions.
..@ =. J. A. SPEAR.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-01-25
For the Vermont Telegraph.
STATE SLAVERY.
imprisonment OF Bron SON AIcoft.
Dawn of Liberty.

To the Editor Of The Vermont Telegraph:
Sir:-AnOther stone in the old castle Of
hdman wrongs has this day been loosened,
of which you and your readers will be in
teresled in learning the particulars, if, in The
unavoidable excitement Of the occasion, they
can with fair degree Of fidelity be reported.
Thousands feel the iniquity of the incor-
poraled state system, as keenly as The mill
ions have felt the incompatibility and base
ness Of the Incorporated church system. A
forced church, iyrannous love, has long
been felt 10 be no church, and no love what
ever; and not fewpersons in ibis country,
as well as in all other parts of The world,
are fully prepared 10 suffer violence, perse-
cution and death rather than commit any