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MEXICO AND GREAT BRITAIN.
We clip the following from the Philadelphia
Inquirer 0 Wing paper
FROM VERA CRUZ-THE INVASION OF
TEXAS

The schooner Creole arrived at New Orleans on
the 4th from Vera Cruz bringing the remainder of
the Texan prisoners, 100 in number. The New Or
leans Bulletin learns that large amount Of ammu-
milton has been already received at Vera Cruz prp-
cipally from England, preparatory an invasion Of
1eIas. The army destined for the same purpose
was slowly increasing by forced recruits. Two YES
sells of war; it is also stated are building in Eng land
for the Mexican navy. 1t was not believed, how
ever, that any demonstration would be made before
Spring. Santa Anna had had triumphal progress,
with his BRIDE from the capital to his hacienda
Vera Cruz.
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UNHE NATURAL HISTORY OF COURTSHlP,
Il by Punch with illustrations price % cents.
The Complete Letter Writer, by Punch With
illustrations by Leoch price Is cents.
Christmas Carol, by Dickens, illustrated copy !
price rs cents.
Jus, published and this day received BY
November IA y. TAYLOR,
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MASSACHUSETTS.

Clay's majority in the State, 800.
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liz THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL LII '"@"
ss us,rr-R NON ESSENTIALS, LIBERTY AND IN ALL
THINGS oHARnr.-.dus,lsti,s.
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DELAWARE.
Clay

Polk. Clay
Sussex,
Kent, 81
New Castle, la
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Kent,
New Castle,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-08
CLEAN SWEEP"

Such, the True Democrat characterlzes
the result of our late town meeting, and seems
to hail it as the omen of Mr.. Van Buren's
election to the Presidency. Verify our neigh
Dor is thankful for small favors. We have
seven hundred voters in the town of Burling-
ton. By concert, on a "still hunt" the 10
cos mustered out $50 of these 700 voters,
and made " clean sweep" of what! why,
Selectmen and Listers! while the Wings
carried the Town Clerk, Treasurer, Board
of Auditors, and full share of the minor Of
ficers. There was no contest for Constable,
and Mr.. Lane was elected by unanimous
vote. This is the extent Of the triumph
which the Democrat very lamely attempts to
magnify into something of importance. But
perhaps the True Democrat is right in i'm.
proving even this occasion to stretch its little
throat; for if it 4" crows" at all this year, i
will be over minority triumphs. 1t was thus
the campaign opened in 40, and We recol
lect distinctly how our opponents fired the
big gun over loss of 1900 votes in the city
and blessed God-that it was no worse !
But even that did not save them, we believe
and our young neighbor will yet learn that i
takes more than $50 votes to amount to muc'
of triumph over 700 voters.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-08
Burlington Town Clerks Office, ,
March 4. 1914 (
RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF he
BURLINGTON FIRE COMPANY.

"The fire Wardens are hereby imp0uered in
times of fire, to demand and require assistance
from any of the inhabitants of the town OF Bur-
llngton, and others who may then be IN said town
to eXtinguish and prevent the spreading of such
fire, to remove goods and effects out of any
house, store, or other place endangered by said
fire, 10 cause to be pulled down or remove such
house or other building as thev may think me-
cessary for the purpose of preventing the pro-
gres OF SAID fire. to suppress, with force if neces
sary, all tumnlts and disorders and drec, abour
OF all persons present during the continuance of
said fire. And ifanv person shall refuse or neg
lect to obey the orders of said fire wardens or
any of them in time of fire. such offender stall
forfeit and pay fine to the Treasurer Of said
Company not exceeding 500"
Extract from the BY Laws of,he Co.
avery member of the Company, exrept
Firemcn, shall keep two good Buckets or pals,
tor use at fires, labelled with his own name,
which shall he conveniently situated at his resi-.
dence or place OF business, and shall On alarm
OF hre repair with them to the spot, under pen.
atty oil ten cents for his delinquency, and tho
same for non appearance of his buckets or pals"
Names IUI '.c -Uts;.-t " rre.us.- oil iIs.
"lst.-1'hat the wardens shall. as soon a.
may be, report themselves to the Master War.
den and receive his orders.
o
each warden, and that it should be his particu-
/ lar business to attend To the du'v assigned.
3i.-That one warden should be appointed
to take charge Of and direct the operations Of
each Fire Engine.
4th.-That it should be the duty of each war.
den, in case of resistance to orders to render
prompt support and assistance to the warden re-
curing ii.
5h.--Tha the Master Warden should take
his stand in one place and there maintain it (sn
faras Circumstance will permit and on his call
of "WardenS" each warden shall at once repair
to he Master Warden.
6th.--ln case of fire, and where it is mpor
tant to ascertain the sense of the wardens as &c
the propriety OF some steps to be taken, the vote
iftime will not admit of a better mode, shall be Ia
ken by token. to be lodged with The master war
den which shall be an affirmative vote"
Published by order of the Trustees.
: March l, 1874.
r LYMAN CUMMINGS, CLERK.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-08
GENERAL JACksON'S FINE.

NAsnINGToS, Feb. &c, ls4f.
Mn. STAcy,-I notice in the True Democrat of the
2lst inst, article relation to the action Of
the Senate upon the Bill reiundng 10 Gen. Jackson
the fine imposed upon hun by Judge Hall in 1878, in
which it is asserted that 10th the Senators from Yer
voted against doing justice TO the hero OF New
Orleans. The editor gives the vote upon the amend
ment proposed by the Committee the Judiciary.
provuling 4" that nothing in the bill should be consd-
cred lmpuiation upon the conduct Of Judge Hall in
imposing the fine" This amendment was resisted BY
the friends of Gen. Jackson and of the bill not upon
the ground that their design was to reflect upon The
conduct of the deceased Judge but upon the ground
that the bill implied such impuiation and that tho
amendment was unnecessary. If such was their con-
struction of the bill, saw harm in expressing
what they considered implied nor did see any MUS.
tice to Gen. Jackson in rendering the bill more sx-
plclt in expressing their views.
1t is true however that voted again ST the bill upon
its final passage and for which mos, cheer
fully submit to the good and deliberate judg-
ment Of the people Of Vermont A more gross deeep-
ton was never practised upon the American people,
than has been imposed upon them in relation to This
matter. 1t has been represented, that the trsnsae-
ton for which the fine imposed occurred in tho
presence of the army, and while the city Of New Or
| leans was in imminent danger. Indeed have re-
Gently seen il asserted that Judge Hall was consuming
with class of men, who were engaged in a secret
correspondence with the enemy. This assertion 10 an
invention of very recent origin. No man here pre-
tends that such was the fact But under the impres-
sion that the conduct of Gen. Jack son demanded
by the extreme exgency of the case,-that the saliva
ton OF the country required that he should put him
self above all law, and trample upon the Judicial au
thorilies, camor for the remission of the fine has
been ra sed and State Legislatures have sent on
their Resolutions to this effect, which show upon the
face that the men who adopted them were utterly e.
norant OF the real facts of the case.
What are the lactsl On the sth of January, ISL
the decisive battle of New Orleans was fought. Tn
enemy were dlscomhted-neaIly annihiated Thei
army, already crippled by the tremendous 'aughte
!. of that day, was daily wasting without The means
recruiting. Under these circumstances, n renewal q
/ theat,ack would have been madness. There n
l. danger Of it. Yet Gen. Jackson, having in the fir
place illegally and without authority declared MARTA
" law persisted in maintaining it. cin2en by nam
of Loualller having, al some time previous 10 the
of March published in the papers of The city an ART
Gle offensive to Gen. jackson, he caused Louaer
Il he arrested and place in confinement with view
If his ral by court martial loualer, conceivn
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-08
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WllrlyotpnD
FRIDAY MORNING, MARGINS, le4l
THE PRINCETON ACCIDENT.

Seldom have we had occasion to fill our
columns with the details of so sad an acct
dent as that which occurred at Washington
last week. Not that the destruction of hu-
man life was greater than in many other ca
SEES !; but the official relation of the parties,
and all the circumstances of the case, COM
bine to bring it home to every individual in
the nation. We have therefore devoted con-
siderable space to the details Of the affair !;
and in connection with it, we have also pub
lshed Capt. Stockton's description of the
Princcton-her capacity, peculiarities, &c.
This report was made, it will be observed
some time prior TO the accident, when all
was going on prcsperousy and taking this
account as correct, the Big Gun was proper
" christened the Peace maker"-for sure
ly, no two nations could be found to send
their fleets TO battle, with the certainty tina
"A single shot from the enemy would sink t
scvcnly-four and annihlate whole ship
crew. When war is certain destruction tt
both parties, wars will cease. So far as the
investigation has gone, nothing appears tc
call in question the skill and prudence o
those having the vessel in charge, or to shake
our faith in the value and praclcahili,y o
the Princeton and her big guns. The yer,
existence and exercise of such ,remendou
power implies danger; but the bursting Of
ten-pounder, under similar circumstances
could hardly have produced less destruction
Senator Phelps was on board the yessc
but escaped, it is said, with barely the los
of few buttons
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-08
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

We publish on our first page the list OF
premiums proposed for competition at the
approaching Fair. There will doubtless be
some additions to the list, should the sub
scriptIon prosper for the next few weeks as
well as there is good reason to expect
There is good state of public sentiment
and a very little effort in the matter Of pro.
curing subscriptions, would place the Socie'
ty in "a position to exert wholesome inilu
ence. S. E. Howard is the agent for pro
curing subscriptions in this town,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-08

DEATH or NICHOLAS BipDLs-This distinguished
man departed this life at four O'Clock on Tuesday
morning, the 9th u, at his residence at Andalusia
on the ID laware, about eighteen miles above Phia-
delpha. From the Philadelphia Gazette, we gather
the following brief notice Of him:
For some months past il has been known to the
friends of Nicholas Bddlc that his health was great
lylnpaired and his permanent recovery doubtful. 1t
is painful task TO announce that the dsense which
has long afflicted him. terminated his life this
morning, at Andalusia. The hour If his death was
about four O'Clock. Mr.. Bddle has occupied 50
large space in the consideration of the community
and the country nj large that sketch of his life,
cessarlly brief, owing to the very limited time allowed
us for the purpose, seems due alike TO his memory
and the expectations of our readers.
Nlcholas Bn!dle was born in this city on the Sh of
January, yl756. His patetnal ancestors emiorated
with Will Penn. HIS father was Charles Bddle,
Revolutionary Wing, who active in the Ameri-
can cause during the war of Independence. AT the
period OF the birth of Nicholas, he enjoyed the Sec
ond Office in the State, while Benjamin Franklin
held the first. Other members of the fathers family
distinguished themselves by their intelligence, valor
and devotion TO the cause of their country.
The last illness of Mr.. Bilde was accompanied by
great suffering. In the early stages of the disease
he occasionally visited the city, but exhibited to those
who met him no token of physical distress. His for
titue was conspicuous to the last He leaves a wild
ow, several children and numerous relatives to mourn
his loss at an age when they might well have hoped
to witness the exercise of his varied powers in the
full vgor.'
" When o.ily fifteen years DID," says the n. Y
Tribune " the subject of this notice graduated will
distinguished honors. In 1904 he went TO France a
Secretary to Gen. Armstrong, our Minister to tina
country-belng then in his nineteenth year Tire
years after Mr.. Biddle returned TO Philadelphia AM
commenced the practice Of aw-occupyng his les
ure hours by contributing some of the most brillan
articles to Mr.. DENIES Porto Folio, work at tina
time in very high favor In 1870 he elected t
the Legislature, where he distinguished by hi
enlightened patriotism and profound Judgment.
In lSi4, Mr. Bidde was elected to the State Sen
ate; and, after the Peace greatly distinguished him
self by his Report in opposition to the views Of III
Hartford Convention In 1919 he was appointed b
President Monroe, Government Director of the Uni
ted States Bank, and four years after was cleo e
President. From this period up 10 his retremer
from public life, the and services of Mr.. Bldd
are too familiar the country to require especial nc
ice nor is this the place or the occasion for labo
ed eulogy upon the decea sel."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-08

On of those Young ladies' who on this occation sa-
red he Presidents life. The President was stand.
my near The gun and by the side of Mr. tpshur, and
bet Seen him and Mr. Gard,cr. AT the moment before
the gun fired. Misa Gardner requested the
President to conduc, her to the cabin. with which he
OF ,ursc, ccmr'ied, aud thus his lie was savcd
vi the numerous and young family OF Mr.. elmer,
cannot speak. happen 10 know something of his
DEVOTION as father, to his chidren-of the interest
he has man Tested i,r them, in making his arrange
mcn's for his resi- Ience in this ri y-of the Struggle,
N his own min between his private and paiernol in
irrosts and tetinas. and the stern demand Of duty
which sreluod TO cal him tn Office. lie long defer
red his nc eptinre Of the trust lie had misgiriHgs
about it to the last. The doubt is resolved by the
mysterious workings of Providence.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-08

ofthe water, (lnd if she chooses, showing no |
sail,) she can surprise an enemy. She can at |
pleasure take hcrown position, and her own dis |
lance from the enemy. Her engines and water
wheel being below the surface ofthc water, safe
from an enemy's shot. she is in no danger OF
being disabled, even if her masls ould be de.
sroyed. She will not be at a daily expense
for fuel, as other steam ships are. The en-
gincs being seldom used, viii probably outlast
two such ships.--Thesc advantages make the
Princeton, in my opinion, the cheapest, fastest,
and most certain ship of war in the world. The
equipments Of this ship arc of the plaincst and
most substantial kind the furniture of the cab
ms being made of white pine boards. painted
whtr with mahogany chairs, table, and side
board, and an American manufactured oil cloth
on the floor. TO economist room, and that the
ship may be better ventilated, curtains of Amer
lean manufactured linen are substituted for the
usual and more cumbr0us and expensive wood
en- bulkheads, by which arrangement the apart
mcnts OF the men and officers may. in an in
slant, be thrown into one. and degree Of spa
cipusncss and comfort is attained, unusual in
ship Of her class.
The Princeton is armed with two long 225
pound wrought iron guns; and twelve AZ pound
carronades all Of which may be used at once
on either side Of the ship. She can conse-
Guently throw greater weight of metal at one
broadsidc than most frigaes. The hig guns of
the Princeton can be fred with an effect terrific
and almost incredible, and with certainty
heretofore unknown. The extraordinary eff
Iecs of the shot were proved, by firing at a
target, which was made 10 represent a section
Of the two sides and deck of II gun ship, and
tlmbered, kneod, pianked and bolted in the same
manner. This target was $50 yards from the
gun. with the smaller charges OF POWDER :he
shot passed through these immense masses OF
timber. (bcng 81 inches ihck,) tearing it away
aud splintcring it for several feet on each side
and covering the whole surface Of the ground
for a hundred yards square, with fragments o
wood and iron. The accuracy with which these
guns throw their immense shot, which arc three
feet in circumference, may be judged by this
? that six shot fired in succession at the Same ee
: walton, struck the same horizontal plank in a
target more than half a mile distant BY the
. application of the various arts to the purposes
5 Of war on board the Princeton, it is believed
that the art of gunnerv for sea service, has, 70
the first time, been reduced to mathematical
! certainty The distance to which these gun
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-08
u. V. Nj.

We are informed that the Societies of the
University have elected their Orators and Poet,
for their next Celebrations and that the gentle
men elected, have sgnified their acceptance of
their appointments. Rev. Joseph ID. Wickham,
PRINCIPAL Of Burr Seminary, is to address the
Society for Religious Inquiry, and Rev, Presi-
dent Woods of Bowdoin College as Orator, with
Rev. Calvin Cotton of the U. S. Navy as Poet,
of the Literary Societies. From the known
characters, and well earned reputation of these
gentlemen, we hazard little in saying that the
treat in connection with the exercises Of nexl
Commencement
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-08

C. The n. Y. Standard, one of the most
efficient Of the Jacobin papers which, in 49,
40, advocated the claims of Mr.. Van Buren,
to the Presidency, thus defines its position at
the present day;
The Standard will make no compromises but
steadily adduce all evidences which 90 To show, and
I'll the arguments which can tend 10 demonstrate,
that NIrtin Van Buren cannot obtain the nomind-
ton from The baltimore Contention, and uH be de-
Gsl,el i hs 35ss 0Llaia il.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-08
this meeting be published in the Free Press.
The Club then adourncd TO the first Mon
day of April next.
II. FOLLETT, President.
T.. A. SrANsDURY, Secretary.

II. d. STACY, Eso.-You have herewith
copy of the doiogs of the town of Burling-
ton on the question of the use and traffic in
liquors, which you will be kind enough 10
publish.
The friends Of temperance in this town
take this method to request that every town
in the county will have an article in their
warnings to bring it before their respective
towns and take the vote Of the town upon it.
If they have had their regular March meet
ing we would suggest the importance Of hav-
ing special town meeting called. The sub
ject is of more public importance than all
the other questions which ordinarily come
before towns, land ii will be seen at once tina,
whatever is done, should be done without de-
lao
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-08
UNITED STATES SHIP PRINCETON, }

PhIlade phla, Feb. 8, 1874.
Sir: The U. S. Ship Princeton having re-
cered her armament on board, and being nearly
ready for sea, ] have the honor TO transmit to
you the following account Of her equipments,
&C.:
The Princeton is a"ful-rgged ship" of great
speed and power, able to perform any service
that can he expected from ship of war. Con-
slruced upon the most approved principles OF
naval architecture, she is believed TO be at least
eqnl to any ship of her class with her sails.
She has an auxiliary power OF steam; and can
maEc greater speed than any sea going steam
err or other vessel heretofore built Her en-.
glnes lie snug in the bottom Of the vessel, out Of
reach of an enemy's shot, and ID not at all in
teriere with The use ofthe sails but can, at any
time be made auxiliary thereto. She shows no
! chimney, and makes no smoke. and there is moth
ing IN her external appearance to indicate that
she is propelled by steam.
The advantages Of the Princeton over both
sailing sh ps and steamer, propel He'd in the usual
way are great and obvious. She can 90 in and
out of port at pleasure, wiihon, regard to the
force or direction of The wind or tide, or he thick
ness of the ice. She can ride safely with her
anchors in the most open roadsiead and NAV
lie 10 in the scycrcst gale # Sind with safety.
She can moi only save herself but will be able
To tow squadron from thedangers Of a lee,shore.
Us ny ordinarily the power OF the wind aud re-
serving her fuel for emer tencies, she can re-
main at sea the same length oftime as other sail
! ng ships. Making 10 Nose, s"aoae, On agitation
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-08
CHARLES ADAMS, }
GEO. A. ALLEN, : Com.
AMASA CROKER,


"To see if the town will take measures to prevent
THE further traffic in intoxicating liquors in the town.
being under consideration, the following resolutions
were passed and ordered to be recorded.
" In Iocn Meeting, burlington, March 4, 1874,
LIST. ReS0ired As the sense of this meeting that
the use Of intoxicating drinks as an ordinary beve-
rage is juroue, and that bong 60 the and traffic
in them ought TO be discouraged.
I'd. Resoired That the civil authority of this town
are advised 10 take all proper to restrain the
use and the traffic in intoxicating liquors that is
sistenI with the law.
W3d. fReso'red, That the Town of Burlington do
hereby respectfully request the Judges of Chtienden
County Court TO discontinue the licenses to retailers
and to Iun keepers and that the Seletmen of The
town be directed tode,er TO each of the said Judges
a copy of this resolution"
Burlington Town Clerks Ofice,>
March 4, 1914.
l. Charles Russell Town Clerk of said Burlington,
hereby certify that the foregoing is n true copy OF re-
cord in this Office now remaining examined bv me.
CHARLES RUSSELL, To,cn Clerk
And further certify that the two first of the afore-
said resi- buttons passet almost unanimously, and that
the 81 resolution passed by the following vote, viz !:
lS3 in favor and II against.
CHAS RUSSELL, r. c.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-08

Pursuant to adjournment, the Wings OF
Burlington met at the Court House on Mon
day, the fourth day of March, 1874, when
the Hon. WIN. A. GRIswoLD took the Chair,
and VIM. WEsroN, Esq. acted as Secretary.
Mr.. Cummings from the Committee APP
pointed at the former meeting TO draft a
Constitution, reported the following which
was adopted:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-08
TIE PRINCETON.

The arrival of this noble ship in our waters
last evening, will give additional interest to the
following letter from her gallant commander,
To the Secretary Of the Navy IL Washington
Spectator
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-08

with the domestic institutions of the Sat, vir-
lua acknowledgment of their right to pass upon the
question, and OF consequence 10 decide the other way
II they saw fit. The House refused to excuse lhem
but Mr.. p ifno the other two gentlemen, refused
vote, as did also Mr.. Barnard and some others.
Various other unlmpOrtant resolutions were Offered
by Mr. Wright, from Messrs Prime, Ward and King,
of \. Y for payment of Treasury Notes taken in the
course of business, but which the Government decline
to my as being fraudulenty obtained.
Mr. Dayton concluded his speech III opposition TO
the resolution looking towards the termination Of the
convention for the joint occupation Of Oregon.