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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-03-10

Loco Foco MoRALrrY.-Ata late Morton
Festival given by the Loco Focos in Barn
stable county, Massachusetts, the following
toast was given. 1t was int nded to refer to
the able Wing representative in the Legisla-
ture from the town of Dennis. In noticing
it the Boston Atlas remarks that the only
wonder they have to express is, that even a
collection Of Loco Focos did not rise in a
body and kick the unfeeling scoundrel who
uttered il heels over head out of the room.
BY H. BOWMAN The old Coon of Dennis-Le.
his days be few and let another take his office; let
his children be fatherless, and his wife widow lie,
his children be continually vagabonds and beggars -
let them seek their bread out Of their desolae places
We have not, heretofore, noticed the toas,
given by Marcus Morton at the late Loco
Foco celebration in Faneuil Hall. 1t orig
inally appeared in the Bay State Democrat,
leading Loco paper published at Boston,
and may therefore be relied upon as correct.
1t is precious specimen of the delicate de-
pertinent of Governor Morton towards CO.
ordinate branch of the Government. Here
it is:
The House Of Representatipes--Though afflicted
with Kings Evil, it is now under course of treat
ment which will soon restore il to health"
The toast refers to the Speaker of the
House Of Representatives, the Hon. DAM
TEL P. KING. Truly the people of the Old
Bay State must be proud of a Governor so
distinguished for courtesy and refinement of
feeling.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-03-10

The New Hampshire Loco Foces are ma
king most hideous caterwauing about
these days. We have no disposition TO in
terfere in their family quarrels, but as our
readers may wish 10 see what the different
factions say Of each other, we cut from Hills
Patriot the following complimentary notice
of Hubbard, the regular Loco candidate for
Governor.
1.-THE same old Hartford Conpention Federahst 10
again forced upon us-who declared when the patri-
otto Pierce was nominated for Governor, that he
tcould let the id old bear knop that he could mol
get a role in Cheshier county'-and who was then
hand and glove with the then ultra federalis and now
ultra radical, Samuel Cushman, who said he he hop.
ed 10 God the bones erery soldier pho enlisted into
the army ,0ould bleach on the Canadian frontier
And Barton's Patriot, the organ of the
Hubbard party, thus sketches the character
of Hill.
"He returns the vile, purchased tool Of John Tyler
and Daniel Webster. For filthy lucre he has parted
with every vestage Of democracy, Of honor, of self
respect and regard 10 public opinion. He is hired Il
carry on warefare against the democratic party
our State He works for pay. Pelf is the reward o
treachery to friends and fealty to enemies"
l. This is certainly an interesting squabble
and both parties seem 10 be in very anna
bic frame Of mind. The portraits they pre-
sent of each other, tho not very JRatterins
perhaps, are undoubtedly faithfuland correct
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-03-10

owe have been indebted to Mr.. VrR.
GIL ofJacob's Express for papers in advance
Of The mail several times of late. Mr.. V. al
most always comes in day or two ahead Of
Uncle Sam, and he is entitled TO great cred
it for his promptness and perseverance.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-03-10
TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE.
Destruction ofthe town ofPoint Petre In eau.
daloupe--Tcn thousand lives lost.
The following is from Baltimore CORES

dalOupe--Ten thousand lives lost.
The following is from Baltimore cores
pendent of the Boston Atlas:
BALTIMORE, March g. lS43
We have accounts from the West India Islands Of
most disastrous earthquakein the Windward Islands
Il occurred the 9th Of February the same day that
the shock felt in this city and Washington and
further South. The same shock was felt by the u s.
brig Decatur in lat 20 49, N. long. 81 co. and by the
barque Inca, now in this port in lat II 30, long 60.
The following extracts of letters received by the brig
Frances Jane, which arrived at this port yesterday
from ST. Johns, Porto Rico, contain oil the informs.
ton we have yet received.
"There was severe shock Of an earthquake felt
in this island on the 9Th inst, but did no damage.
From ST. Thomas we have accounts that il was Sc
we're and lasted over two minutes-people fed from
their houses and the greatest CONSERVATION prevailed
Fortuna ", however, no damage was done TO prop.
erty From Augusta, we have accounts, at second
hand, that all dhe houses were thrown down; some
lives lost and the wndmlls 90 much injured that
they cannot be worked In Nevis the houses are re-
forIeS te be al dswE skssyi It's haih hove and ,hs
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THE TREATY OF WASHINGTON.

On Monday, the eth ult., the Speaker
laid before the House Of Representatives a
message from the President Of the United
States, which will be found in another part
Of our paper. This message is a response
TO a resolution Of the House, relative to the
construction Of that part Of the late Treaty
which bears upon the right Of visitation. 1t
will be seen that President Tyler's UNDER
standing Of the matter differs essentially from
that of Sir Robert Peel. 1t strikes Us, how
ever, that there is marked difference be-
tween the right Of visitation and the right Of
search. How could piratcal vessel, SAIL
ing under the American or British flag, ever
be detected, If the right of visitation is to be
denied1 True, the party visiting has no
right to 60 beyond an examination Of the
ships papers-If he proceeds further, he
does it at his peril.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-03-10

NAME SENAros.-The Legislature of Maine has
elected Hon. John Fairfield, Governor Of the State, 10
be Senator in Congress in place of Mr. Williams He
received all the votes in the Senate. and lie in the
House Hon. VIM. p. Fssssndsp had 10 votes, and
there were FIVE scattering.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-03-10

WIG VICTORY IN New ORLEANS.
WILLIAM FREREr. the Wing candidate was
elected Mayor of the city Of New Orleans,
on the Goth ult, by majority oflhree hun
bred and fifteen, as follows:
Freret Wing, 1889
Genois, Loco, 9H
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-03-10

@ South CARoLINA.-The recent cleo
ton for members Of Congress in this state
has resulted in the choice Of the following
named gentlemen from the several districts.
They are all Calhoun Loco Focos,
Frat Congressional Distriet-J. A. Black.
Second Congressional Disttict-R I. Simpson.
Third Congressional Dslrict-J. A. Woodward.
Fourth Congressional Dstrict-John Campbell.
Fifth Congressional District-A Burt.
Sixth Congressional Distrct-J, f. Holmes.
Seventh Congressional Disrict-R. h. Rhett.
Messrs Black, Simpson Woodward and Burt are
new mel beTs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-03-10

the United States, or any one OF them.
| The House refused to order them to be prin-
ted, and finally the whole subject was laid on
the table.
Mr. Toland, from the Select Committee on
Arbitrary Removals, submitted report on the
subject.
The House refused to recede from its dsa-
greement with the Senate on the Naval APP
preparation Bill, in relation to the Brooklyn
docks-yeas 70, nays 49,
The Senate bill for the reduction of postage,
next came up. Mr. Briggs moved q long
amendment, in three different sections, which
he advocated at some length, and which were
opposed by Hopkins, of Virginia. The ques
ton was taken separately upon the several sec
tions. The first section was odopted. 1t is al
follows:
"That. after the first day Of July next, on al
letters not weighing more than one quarter o
an ounce avoirdupois, for any distance not ex
ceeding fifty miles. FIVE cents on all such let
: tiers for any distance over fifty miles, ten cents
on all letters weighing more than one quartz
and not over one half ounce, double the allow
rates, and the same rates Of postage for ever
, additional quarter of an ounce weight on all lie:
. tiers weighing more than half an ounce an
all drop Letters placed in the post office in eve
ny town or city for delivery within the said tow
or city. shall he charged with five cents.
The other sections, which abolished I'll
ranking privilege, and provided that letters, 81
0 to members Of Congress should be paid out {
the contingent fund Of the House, were lost
The House refused, by . vote Of 81 TO los.
e Law the bill on the table, and it was finally past
o ed. Nothing else Of importance was done b
1 the House prior to ito adjournment.
!. FRIDAY, March s.
= The proceedings to day have been Of vel
9 miscellaneous character. We have not roVl
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theory Of gravity 10 not true; and propose to show
that the adoption Of the Newtonan theory Of gravi-
W has reduced almost the whole science m astrono-
ray TO that of exploring for equations whereby to re-
ssnce the eternal truths OF nature, based upon i'm
Dutsble laws, with human error.
In addition to actual demonstration, propose 10
present as auxiliary thereto, the whole phenomena
Of Nature 40 far AZ facts have been ssccr tnned
snrroboratye or presumtiye evidence, IN which the
presumption will he found too violent to be resisted
shall refer to what is termed by astronomers the
different densities of the planets, as ascenained by
The force exercised by planet upon its saell e-to
the theory Of the tides, which has 80 taxed the inge
nuty of Newton, bernoulii, La Place, and Others the
accounting for which 10 yet as unsatisfactory TO one
who will examine the various methods of accounting
a. any theory extant in the days OF Aristotle must
have been 10 Aristotle himself
will refer TO the motion of the moons apogee,
which, to reconcile with the Newtorian theory Of
crafty, so much penexed the great contemporary
ma,hematicians, Clairaut and Euler, lnsomuch ina,
they both, more than half century alter tho law o.
gravity promulgated by Newton, protested
sgnins its correcnessas not accounting tor SO prom
nent fact Of phenomenon, which musi OF Necessity
depend upon the law Of gravity, until Ciairaut h>
one Of the sIrangest devices conceivable Trough
himself TO consent 10 the correctness OF the law al
laid down by Newton md Euler, upon the auhori
" of Clairau tas he himself declsres) consented
also to the correctness of the Newtonian theory.
] will also refer (though not % violent presump
tyon) TO Dr. Bradleys theory Of the progressive mo
ton Of leh, in time an hypothesis connected with
or based upon, observed facts end phenomena IN
way and manner thats absolutely ludcrous; Tor nat
DR.. Bradley, or those who succeeded him, beei
careful to examine the premises, they would hav
discovered ihnt the facts and observed phsnomen
proved directly the reverse Of the hypothesis b.
Them dsduced from the facts
But will not enlnrge il being my design in 'hi
article briefly 10 suggest my purpose of publishing
work which now have ready for the press, tose'he
with my convictions that the science Of astronom
N particular 10 based upon two great and fundnmer
tai errors; and that the constant, the srdnous Al
'tempis and Struggles to reconcile truth with erro
have carried what is called the science of astronom
" .ssh LswpssisS s.ssti lbs, l.i f.", sgy ga
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-14
GOMEZ, ESs

WAsHISGToS, Jan. lin the Senate to-day, The
Oregon bll-which had passed to The third reading,
and, supposed, passed fnally-was further dis
cussed Senator Tnppan gave his views on the
subject and incidentally touched upon The points
which Influenced his vote on The treaty
We understand proposition was made to PRINT the
two brief reports made from the Judiciary Committee
the bill reunding the fine paid by General Jackson
It voted down by the Federal majority, for reason
which will be Obvious 10 any who shall happen 10
it made by MIR Walker the only Democrat, we believe,
on the committee.
MIR. Butler of Kentucky occupied the morning hour,
in the House. in speech on the question OF restoring
the fine to Gen. Jackson, which spoken of with
admiration by men Of all parties.
Mr.. Buffers speech will be read with peculiar inter
est by the public, because he was himself consp'
actor throughout all the at New Orleans
Being then officer in the regular army, he had full
opportunity know the difficulties with which the
General had to contend, from first 10 last; and, from
subsequent intercourse with the British officers, he
upprzed of The means they intended to employ, in
making and securing their contemplated conquest. The
deservedly high reputation of Mr. Butler IN Congress,
and wherever known-the participation which he had
himself in the events al New Orleans, where he
distinguished by acts Of the most heroic darng-his
unblenished career throug the war; and since, in
all the civil service to which he las been ca!led-wi
render his statements before the Congress ofthc Union
much influential, lat least as testnony,) than
those made ty The anonymous pampheteer-A Ken
tuckianwho tells story for himself from the hearsny
Of dead men the political and personal enemies of &c
neral Jackson.-Giobc.
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per rs Il gave an undue preference to individuals a'
It made undue discrimination, giving TO the s'ochho'o
ers the Sc OF the public moneys, ana pacing ,e "
better condition than all other people. IN inns p"'
ticular he and they ditred ph' "ou,u -" s,n
such doctrine come forward now and give theH SUP
,or, Ia n Government Bank OF lhis description: ne
thought they would not ~
Whether the Whig party wonio ever co''e nv ~"
Or cra;n or not was oaiv for Han who held the ISSUE
Of Lf. and deait Ia determine he thought Il exceed
;nol nrbnb.a ,at whether hey did not, he would
not De prn,itled any longer 10 remain in their RAM
he would no be permitted 20 besr arms and 10 do pa'e
in their rau,s-bu. whether they or FELL 1t was III
;acr po We, al least 10 fall with c'Enhy. ,-o,
The Democratic party, he believed, !ei' Wv
stronc enorr! 10 succeed in their oan measures WIN
ot assistance Ti.ay had these gentlemen "h'se
name was Iaoion dash their hra'ns out against liis
fixed consrtonu fact-out OF revenge, P!ooaoiy no'
having elected a President OF the u D VINO was oi
different creed in politics. Cesar had fallen IN Inc
c,,;,o and fIen the very base of Pompey statue
There they lie disabled and they want Democracy
10 take them by the hand aud rase them up But De-
mocr,cv saws mo- we will not help you for We do not
Ike you we are net responsible Tor your disasters
Had il come 10 this liad Inc gentleman from "as
sacbrse,s authority 10 make such proposition? to an
rounce that Mr. Webster offers his and his vas,
| influence in favor or Democratic candidate for the
Presidency whether he comes from The horth or nom
the Sonth, and to establish Government bank, based
on the public revenue TO be conducted by commission
crs bound by responsibility save 10 The throne ana
viii. the doctrine State rights stuck in the middle OF
The system,
4 Here Mr. NJ was interrupted-h;s hour having ex
PRED before resuing his seat he gave notice that he
would at the earliest opportunity resume and commune
his speech No what the subject of debate nigh
be, he intended GO right through with what lie nae
to saw IF gentlemen chose 10 be bois!erous, he wouit
initiate their example and he believed he could use tn:
lash as severely as they could.
The House Adjourned Mr. Profit having the floor.
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gate revenue, could be vel; pshed without
very considerable increase Of postage upon Of these
classes covered by the reduction Of distance.
have, therefore, assumed that the Senate meant by
this resolution to require an estimate, &c. showing
what change ofthe distances and rates Of postage cond
be made SO as to introduce the coin OF the Federal Co.
yernment, and q, the time preserve the present
aggregate average revenue without in any considerable
degree increasing TIE postage upon the present given
lines
In obedience to The resolution, thus understood, |
have the honor TO make this report
For the sake Of easy reference, submit table exh
biting the present rates of postage and the distance,
and probable number Of letters, and amount received
upon each class Of letters compiled from the data fur.
nished by this Department in 1896
The law Of lees imposes the following rates Of letter
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-14

XzritI;tT F. RITCHIE, ArIoRssr At Law, !9sArs,''
w Ge. fer the present with Dr. Rehie, on Main ssfes
The Bantf. 1e'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-14
THE REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER GEN ERA1,

THE REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER GEN ERAL,
To the Senate, on the subject of the reduction OF the
rates of postage and OF the adaptation Of The charges
to The national coin, &C., DC, will be found in our
columns to-day. The report is clear and able, and we
inclined TO think that the suggestions of the Posi-
master General will be adopted enthusiastically. The
subject is second 10 in importance now before the
country and Q, period since the existence Of The
Government has the administration OF the Department;
been conidrd TO an ADLER energetic Officer
Hence the propriety of adopting the we'll considered
suggestions OF the present head Of The Department.
(.HadisoEian.
POSTMASTER GENERALS REPORT.
PcsT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
January S, 1913.
| Hon. w. P. MASeux,
President Of The Senate, U. S.
SIR The Senate Of the U. s., by resolution OF the
9th July last required that ''the Postmaster General
be directed TO communicate 10 the Senate, at the com
mencement Of the next session, an estimate showing
what reduction Of the number Of miles on which post
ages charged, in the several cases Designated
BY law would be necessary to introduce the Federal
coinage, so as not TO diminish the aggregate revenue
of the Post Office Department"
find IT difficult, if not impossible to comply with
this resolution if regard be had to its literal import
A production Of distance in the different classes Of
the rates Of postage 10 introduce the Federal coin
age and at the same time preserve the present agge
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-01-14

Upon single letters sent through mail, any distance
not 80 miles cents.
Over 30 TO SD " ID
Over so to $50 ia
Over $50 to 400 1ss 4"
Over 400 %
Of the LIST class it is estimated 5 1913 600
letters sent through the
mail, producing 1876
Of the 2nd class at 10 cents, 7,992,e90
producing 7o9,2co
producing CG6,o75
OF the 4,h class at Is 3 cents 3992, $50
producing 74s66s
OF the 9Th class, at % cents, I,e65,0Gs,
producing 4G6,a5a
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other questions Of importance before the House, he
ould order 10 prevent useless debute and 10 bring
the House 10 direct vote on the solution, move the
! previous question.
Some conversation followed, ard Mr.. WISE request
cd the withdrawal Of the rc:ous question, 10 enable
him TO make an inquiry.
i tie wished 10 know whether there were any charges
made by this ilouseand was proceeding 10 comment
on the precedent in the of Justice Chase
/ v hen Mr. FESSENDEN desired TO be Informed by
the Speaker whether the demand for the previous qaes
! lion had heen Withdrawn?
The SPEAKER said he understood
Not SO, said MIR. RAYNER He insisted on the
demand.
/ Mr.. PROFIT and Mr.. MCKAY called for the
reading of the resolution, which was again read.
Mr.. TURNEY suggested TO Mr. Bolts 10 fill The
/ blank in the resolution
I Mr. EOTTS said he had hoped some other member
would have srggssed number; but IS this had not
been done, he would suggest E,Ha.
/ The blank was filed accordingly.
/ Some confusion followed,
| When MIR. Bolts again modified his resolution so
as 10 insert the word "precedng" before the word
''charges and also by adding q, the end of the re.
solution the words sand that the committee have power
| 10 send for persons and paPerc.
Mr. WISE. Wha; are the preceding charges'
| Mr. Bolts. You have heard them read.
Mr. WISE asked that they be read again.
Which having been done
| MIR W. said, addressing the SpeakerD are these
charges signed: Who is /:
The SPEAKER said there was no signature.
Mr. BOTTS. No. they are not signed, but can
put my name to them, and have witness, too, # my
colleague chooses
Mr. WISE. AS there is no signature, wish the
whole matter may be read as il now stands.
The specifications and the resolution according
y read.
Mr.. CAVE JOHNSON, remrtking tina, he though.
il would be better tha, the lime Of the House should
not be further taken up by this matter, moved that the
whole subject be laid on tie leble.
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-11-02
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BY C. ADAMS.

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two dollars per yearpayable before the expiration OF
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made in advance. These prices are exclusive Of
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"a ADVERTISING. One square threeinsertions, 81,
Hllt square. 75cts. Continuance over three weeks
20 per cent per week. A liberal deduction made for
advertisements continued 6 or IL months
Commissioner Notices, l25
All communications must be POSTPAID.
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-11-02
VARIETY STORE,

THE subscribers feeling grateful for the
Il liberal patronage of their friends, would
most cheerfully repay their kindness by sci.
ling them few
eE0rc Goods.
Cat a very small advance from cost) selected
with great care and bought at low prices,
among which are
Blue black, invisible green, olive, brown,
adelaide and riflcmens' mixed Broadcloths ;
Cassimcrcs and Satinets of all qualities and
prices; Paris Cord. Gambroons: Linen and
Cotton DriIlings, and variety Of goods for
summer wear; light and dark vestings -
Scarfs. Stocks and Cravats; Mouslin de
Lanes. Ginghams, Bombazines, Calicoes,
Printed Lawns; Cambrick Muslin, Figured
Lace, Edgings and Insertings; Silesia, Nan.
keens, Brown Holland. Irish Linens; Linen
Table Cloths and Spreads; Knitting Cotton.
Carpet Yarn and Warp Gloves, Hosiery.
&c. &c. GARRETT &. RALDWIN
Litchfield, May, lS43. hO
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-11-02
NOTICE.

sv'OTkCEs
THE subscribers having formed CO.
Il partnership under the name and firm
Of Smith 4 Judd,
for the purpose Of retailing goods at the old
stand of A. c. Smith, they respectfully in.
vi'e their friends and acquaintance to call
and examine their stock before purchasing
elsewhere. They have Just returned from
New York with large assortment of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Crock.
- cry. Hardware,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS g. CAPS,
Of the latest style and fashion, which they
are disposed to sell as cheap as the cheapest
All kinds of produce taken in exchange for
goods. A. c. SMITH,
JEssE l.. Jvpp.
All persons having unsettled accounts with
the subscriber will! oblige him very much
If they will call and settle the same either
by note or otherwise Immediately.
A. e. SMITH,
Litchfield, Nav II, lS43. 81
Litchfield enquirer., 1843-11-02
Il REMOVAL.

"ENRY A. II L L has removed his
IL TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT TO Lords
Building. front chamber, directly over Gar
rift & Raldwin's Bookstore, where he will
be happy to wait upon all who may see fit
10 favor him with their custom. He has
received the latest fashions from Ncw-York,
and will endeavor to give entire satisfac-
ton to his patrons.
LitchEeld, May "a, l643. S2f