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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-29
ANNEX ATIONi

The Madisonian of Saturday evening
opens with the following oracuIar and semi
official leader, on the subject Of Annexa-
ton. 1t, as will be seen, removes all lin
gering doubt that John Lyler has thrown
himself hcadforcmost into this operation, and
expects to iide into the Presidency upon it:
TExAs.-D Discussion upon the subject of Texas
ton has seized upon all the pre- SEES of the country
Certain Information, surrepously Of tanned, of what
IS SAID TO have been the course of he Administration
upon the subject OF " Annexation before us compile
ton, has been published and Is now cveryw here com
mented on. "Annexaion' is and ,riH be the great
question efhe day. Trading politicians may dodge
as heretofore, and evade important questions. Lead
ing journals seeking the elevation of their iavorl,e 10
the Presidency, may refuse TO speak out until they
certain the current of popular fcellng.-JoHS TYLER
has not been and ,rU not be afraid Of responsibility
JACKSON like he wi dare 10 do his duty and leave
the results with the country. That country Will do
JUSTICE 10 loHS TYLER"
The whole Republican party will rally 10 the sup
port of the Administration upon il-and so we predlc,
will the Whg party, Notwithstanding the stoidity OF
the Richmond Wing. In one month from tins day,
we predict, the Whole country WI stand united on
this great question: ms it appeals alike TO the interests
and honor Of all. Our fag ,cW bear upon il " Ieras
Gnncred 10 this Union" one and inaiienabis.
The Washington correspondent of the
True Sun, who writes from the councils OF
the Calhoun men, says
| "There is decided majority against the Annexa-
ton in the Senate and no treaty will be ratified as
PR dlcic III my former letters. Mr.. Clay VII declare
! strong against the Annexation, and the Wings VIII
endrnvor q" make party question Of II, by forcing
/ the Democrats '"'n sustaining the measure. Mr.
p, Claws well known trcma say "inat he viii com,
ot iat-loolcd against H. without "'y observation o
dolg.ug the question
The Louisville Journal ridiculcs the ide'
tina, any western Senator entertalns the 'de'
of voting for annexation; but if such their be
saws the editor, "let him tap his J"eu'''
-, N. same moment he casts his vote; 70
death could not be surer, but might be It'll
| easiern
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-29
MIR. JEFFERSON'S OPINION OF
MIR. CLAY.

How we wish those of our citizens who
have unhappily imbibed the notion tina. MIR.
Clay is not d Democrat Of the first water,
Jefferson Democrat, and as we have ever as
serted, the very father Of the american Sys-
ten, would read the following letter Of Mr..
Jefferson. 1t is a noble and honest tribute
to the patriotism, integrity, and talents OF
Henry Clay. And who better knew the
worth of the peerless Kentuckian than JET
fcrson. He had watched his progress from
the very commencement Of his policllal ca
reer. lie saw the lofty pitch of his flight as
statesman, and evidently painted for an OPP
porluniiy to tell his counlrymen what a
priceless pearl they possessed in the man,
and his boundless confidence in his measu-
res. May heaven forgive the tiendish libel
lers who are daily attempting to suly the fair
renown of a man who is an honor to his coun-
try and his age.
MONTICELLO, MAY % 1923,
Dear Sir,-I have received your letter OF the
l4th of this month, and at the same time was
delivered me by Capt. Bar low, piece OF domes'
tic fabric called negro cloth, containing "a yards
Tor my deception and inspection. | thank you
for the kind and very ha,terlng expressions con-
tared in your letter, and for the handsome pre-
sent of the cloth. should be happy to return
you something more solid than empty thanks
You ask my opinion Of M
American System Relatire 10 that somemhd
absorbing question i should hope that me mhoi'
Of my past life and policy had giren s"f,Sjacio
ry reply. Ihare ai,oays been Of opinion maj N,
} people Of This nation should manufacture ALI
The Jabrics hat their erigencies demand y me!
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-29

cna do so--ond hat they CAN do 50 ,cithout up.
plying TO The workshops Of England France and
Germany oho piH doubt! Cotton and WOODEN
we make in rare abundance and Of quality
quite good enough to answer all or wants and
demands 'ehy then should toe trarel ID Europe
for our supplies! For our Silks and fine Linen
we must for some time to come go to the work.
shops Of Europe bit Iapprehend that the day
IS not far distant uhen eren they ciW be man.tac.
tured by NATIVE INDUS FRY.
You ask my opinion Of the merits Of Henry
Clay and his policy for the protection Of domes-
tic industry and manufactures. These arc
questions which feel some dellcacy about an
swering first because Mr.. Clay is now can.
didate for the Presidency, and secondly, never
yet fully understood to what ends his policy ex.
tends; and although | will advise you Of my
opinions relative to The questions you put to me,
| must beg that you will not al this juncture
give my works to the public through the press.
As tor Mr. CiaD consider him to be one of the
ntost talented and brilliant men and statesmen
that The country erer produced, and should fre
many years longer, I HOPE TO SEE HIM
| HOLD THE PLACE OF CHIEF EXECU.
TIVE OF THE AMERICAN REPUBLIC!
His career has FIR in life has been career Of
glory and he has adhered that FIR his country
phiia engaged in his public career, uhich seould
ornament the brightest place in He eScutcheoa of
The most tdrored statesman Of ANY AGE OR ma.
| TON say this much in reply TO your inter-
ragotories, but as said before, do not wish 10
have my remarks given to the press for the sim.
pie reason, that this country is involved in q
political excitement in which am not disposed
to take part, as have long since resolved not
to take part IN the politics of the times.
My wrist winch is quite lame admonishes me
to discontinue this hasty note, with assurance OF
the most perfect respect, ! am your obliged fol.
low citizen. THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-29
JACKSON'S FINE.

We very chee'fully give place to another
communication from Senator PHELPS on this
subject. In our estimation Congress mis-
took its duty in this matter. 1t was sac
ri6ce Of principle, which no motives Of poll
cy could justify and VIC mus. confess our
qualification that We have one man in our
delegation with nerve enough to do his duty,
and the spiri. and ability to vi"diea'e the
cause of truth. lie makes clean brush Of
tho Democrats cobwebs and there is no
lodging his facts or his arguments.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-29

might be expected ordinarily unite in the choice of
President, wnh the inhabitants of the banks Of the
Rio Grnnde del Norie and the Colorado. 1t is evi.
dent at least that there must he some boundary. or
some limits to a Republic which is to have n common
centre. Free aud ardent speculation may lead TO
the indulgence of idea that such Republic may be
extended over a whole hemisphere.
On the other hand, minds less sangmine, or moe
chasiened by the examples of history may fear that
extension often produces weakness rather than
strength and that political attraction, like other at
fractions, is less and lie powerful, the parts be-
more and more distant. In this difference, be-
tween ardent speculaons, and cautious fears, II
seems mt TO be the trues, wisdom to abide by the
present state of things, since that state of things is
acknowledged on all hands to he sngularly happy,
prosperous and honorable. In all points of view,
therefore, in which regard the subject, my lude-
ment is decidedly unfavornble TO the project Of an
ncxing Texas to the United States
You havea Sparta is 'ch was the admoniiion oil
the ancient prudence -cmbesh it! We have a
Republic, gentlemen, of vast extent and unequned
natural advantages; Republic, full Of interest IN its
origin its history, lis present condition, and its pros
poets for the future. Instead Of aiming to enlarge It's
boundaries let seek rather to strengthen its I'M
prove its institutions of Religion and Liberty, and
thus push it forward in its OF prosperity and
glory.
am gentlemen with most true regard,
Your obliged friend,
And obedient servant
DANIEL WEBSTER.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-29
THE TARIFF IN PENNSYLVANIA.

Mr.. Senator Sturgeon, of Pennsylvania,
on presenting the Tariff resolutions Of the
Legislature of,hat State, besides several prl"
vate memorials to the same effect, stated
tina, "the unanimity with which they were
passed by body differing on many other
subjects, was an evidence of the unanimiiy
Of opinion among the people of Pennsyva-
MIA on this subject. In the House of Repre-
sentatives the resolutions we're adopted by
vote of yeas 81, nays none. In the Senate
they had passed, yeas 80, nays only one."
This is an interesting aud important sign Of
the times, and may well make the hearts of
these tratficers for Van Buren, votes quake,
as they contemplate the inevitable tendency
Of tina, crooked policy, which their poverty
of resources has lately driven their party in
to. We would remind them that Mr.. Siur-
geon is Loco Foco of the straitest sect.
And he says, among other things the follow
ing
"The interests Of the people Of Pennsylvania had
greatly suffered under the operation of he reduction
duties bv the compromise act. The fires on the
hcarths had been put out bv that act and their indus
try crippled an lpalseA Under the Influence OF thu
tariff q 1912 their prosperity had began TO revive
They therefore, To amy change IN the sys
tenn which had given n fair protection to domestic IN
dns'ry, and, ut the same time, produced a revenue
barely suihcien for the wants o! the Government"
"Thc proposed reduction Of the duties imposed b,
the taiitf of lS42 would fall heavy upon Pennsyl
wanna"
"The bill reluccd the duties sheet iron, spike!
nails and manufactures of iron to thirty per cent ad
valorem and thereby destroyed and cut of the narke
for the crude iron. The reduction Of duty on rallroa
iron, or its total exemption from duty was anohe
blow struck Of the interests Of Pcnnsylvan1, and h
was srry to say that the blow had come from quar-
ter whence it was least expected. Pennsyvani
might well say to the author of that proposition, e
quopue Brmer'
That Pennsylvania voted Cor Harrison ii
1910, because she wanted Tariff such a
Mr. Sturgeon describes, is well enough know
by this time. That she will vote in 1874
for Henry Clay, as the only means of pre-
serving that Tariff, will prove an equally vel
table matter of history.-Erpress.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-29
THE TARIFF,

Be of good cheer. The indications are
highly favorable, and the counryemay rely
with perfect confidence upon that noble bull
work Of protection, a Wing Senate. M'kay's
bill will doubles. pass the House; but
/" there is a God in Israel" Texas, Oregon
and all the combinations of the Prince Of
Darkness, cannot carry it through the SEN
ate. There is a fixed determination, on the
part Of the Wings, not to allow this subject TO
be disturbed; and in addition to this, Penn
sylvania has JUS, instructed her Senators, in
a way TO control their votes. The Oregon
question is put to rest in the Senate, and the
decided indications in reference to Texas,
render it apparen, that neither of these sub
ects can be successfully woven into the
Presidential contest, nor used to batter down
the modicum of protection wo now enjoy.
The assurances contained in the following
extract Of a private letter, from reliable
source, under date of 22J March, will be
received with satisfaction.
~ perceive the country is much agia,ct
"by apprehension in regard to the Tariff
There is no need of alarm. The new bill
"of the committee of Ways and Means i,
I" the House can not pass the Senate. Ga
L" Southern friends are true to us on thi
"point, and the Senators from Tennessee,
"are instructed on the subject.
$50 in regard TO the treaty supposed t.
=. be DO in progress in regard to the anncxa
"tIon Of Texas. Such treaty can not b
" forced through the Senate. The !ettc
"writers who have alarmed the countr
- know nothing of the matter"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-29
WING VICTORY IN PENNSYL.
VANIA.

The Wings Of Allegheny County turned
out nobly, on Friday week, at the election of
a member Of Congress in the place of the
Hon. WILLIAM WILKINS, Loco Foco, now
Secretary of War. Mr.. Wilkins vas chosen
Il, the last election, by a majority of nearly
500 votes, over the Wing and Anti Masonic
candidates who we're then opposed to him.
The Wings have now elected CORNELIUS
DARRAGH, Wing, by majority Of 1000
votes over the Loco Foco candidate. The
papers state that the day Of election was wet
and disagreeable-but yet that the vote was
a heavy one. The Wings came up to their
work well, and have effected noble triumph.
The result of this election IS only sample
of what the Wings of Pennsylvania intend to
do, next autumn. The Pittsburgh Gazette
thus announces the victory" We have met
the enemy and they are ours! Old Allegha-
ny is herself again. The harmony and un-
ion is complete. We have gone to battle
once more in cordial union, and Loco Foco.
| ism has sunk before us. We have sIoken in
thunder tones to the political schemers al
Washington to let the Tariff alone" Mr.
DARRAGu goes upon the floor of the llous-
of Representatives, the thirteenth membe
that has been elected since the present ses
sion commenccd-AILo or WHOM ARE wHIds
This would seem to be some indication Of th'
present state Of political feeling among TIN
People.-Atlas.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-29
ANOTHER COUNTERFEIT NAILED

All who recollcct the black tide Of the
most knavish and lying abuse, with which
iecofocoism attempted to sweep the patriot
Harrison from the course, can hardly be sur
prised a, the infamous fasehood and bareia-
ced Interpretations with which this party
essay to smother the rising prospects of MIR.
CLAY. The latest villany was publishing an
Infamous lie representing Mr.. Clay as para
ding the streets of New Orleans attended by
the military with banners on the Sabbath
day,-This was done by that mendacious
sheet, tho Hartford Times, by garbling a
letter from New Orleans, the author of winch
seeing the holy horror of p'ous locofocolsm
\, such an abominabe dissertation, immcda-
,ely wrote back as follows, which We copy
from the Hartford Journal.
"The affair about Henry Clay rs all hum0"g
liz WAS At CHURCH. and had no more 10 do unh
he military than The rest Of the congregation. NJ
The military ,cere out for rere,c and d'auro'd
The meeting so much that Mr. Wheaton ods obi'S
ed 10 dismiss w1hout finishing his discourse, ana
Mr.. Clay ,oas obliged 10 appear in front IKE m
rest of us, on his toay home; but 1 sap no nohc
iaken of him By them, nor If Them by him.
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FR1DAYsMoRNING, MARCH 20, 1874
THE TEXAS QUESTION.

We copy at length, Mr.. Webs,er's able
letter on this subject, and recommend it to
the careful attention of our readers. The
question is an important one, and Mr.. Web
ster handles il with distinguished ability.
Our recent advices from Washington are
decidedly favorable, IN reference to this SUBJ
jcct. We have private information, on
winch we can rely, assuring us that IN no
event can this measure receive the sanction
ton of the Senatc-uor even majority of
votes there. Every wing will stand fire, and
the treaty will be very sunmsry disposed
of after il reaches the Senate.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-29
MECHANICS INSTITUTE

We are pleased to learn that the Hon.
ACGUsrus YOUNG has consented to deliver
short course of lectures before this insti,u.
ton, in which he will endeavor 10 explain
his peculiar views upon some scientific sub
jccts, and demonstrate the quadratnrc Of the
circle. MIR. Young is making bold stride
IN the march Of science, and the public will
listen with respectful attention to the grounds
Of his faith. OF the time and place of the
lectures, notice will be given next week.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-29

You will have seen by the Madisoninn that Mr..
Tyler does not think il advisable further to conceal
me true position OF the negotiation Tor he annexation
OF Texas The treaty has been agreed upon and re-
ceivcd the almost unanimous ncquescence oil the Tex
an Congress- II has hitherto been only matter OF
conjecture in what form the annexation would beurged
upon the nation whether il should be accompanied
by legislation or b., treaty; but is now evident that
will be presented in the latter shape, and that being
the case, can say, without the least poss le chance
Of error that the constitutional majority necessary to
the ratification of the treaty, can not be obtained IN
the Senate 1t is doubtful Il it can obtain even bare
majority, although il is considered certain that every
ocofoco Senator will go for the measure, and will
be rejected solely by the patriotism and dcvouedess to
the Union of Wing Senators from the South and
South West.
Mr. Calhoun is expected to arrive here during the
week. but il is possible the treaty may be submitted
to the Senate before he reaches here as thereby all
the honor and the anticipated benefit TO be derived
from il, will he claimed for John Tyler. This viii
form the capitol with which he will go into the Con-
venon al Baltimore and which he fooshly and VAIN
" believes will be sufficient procure him the Loco
foco nomination.
WASHINGTON, March 20.
After the adjournment Yesterday. the one almost
universal question was-did you hear Mr. Choate's
speech upon the Oregon question Its praises were
| in the mouths of every one and that person who was
Obliged respond in the negative, did so with feel
ing of deep regret, TINT treat so rare, r:h aud eo
qient, should have been lost TO them. It's empha
| callv the speech of the sesson-one which 'hs wing
party in Congress is proud TO acknowledge ms an EN-
anntion from one within its own ranks the effect
il las been to raise Wing Oregon stock nj least lut
per cent; and to place the New England Senator up
on pedestal high and commanding among tho''
American Orators and Statesmen " no fill large place
in the public eye. and by whose talents noble sen'i
men thrilling and captivating eloquence Is iruy nus
traed the American Orator, Statesman and ncorrup
tible Patriot While it adds much TO the already brill
liant reputation Of the Senator firmly fixing and estab
fishing for him high and enviablc reputation, it a's
a, nj Ipsfr tbpp
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-29

that day. My acquaintance with Bell was very
slght..and had not spoken to Roberts, as re.
collect, but once in eigh, years. have nothing
more to say, except that | most solemny de.
clare, that never intended to do any thing
more than to get some money when | first went
to the house Of Mr. Bacon and that the only
motive had to do the murder was to escape de.
lection, because knew that was recognized
BY Mrs. Bacon.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-29
SALE.

The factory and property Of the Colchss-
ter Manufacturing Co. were sold by the as
signee at public auction yesterday, for $685.
$50. The establishment is as good as new,
and cost, some six years since, $50, 900.
HARRY BRADLEY, Esq. was the purchaser.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-03-29

The HUDsoN.-The navigation is now
entirely re-opened between Albany and
New York.
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DEATH OF GEN. PoRTER.-The Buffalo
Advertiser announces the death of Gen.
Peter B. Porter, at his residence at Niagara
Falls, on the 20Ih inst, aged II years.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-03-07
WHO KILLED THAT MAN r.,

a man is found ty the way-sde dead!
The cold SHOWS have been his wiodino-
sheet. The bleak north wind has blown
the lamp of life out, and his is the dream
less sleep that knows no waking. Who
killed him? What rufian-band has driven
the cold steel 10 his bosom, and taken his
lie for his money2 His tatrered garments
tell of his utter poverty. No one would
attempt 10 rob penniIess beggar as he
seems TO be. Besides, there is no blood
On the drifted snow where he lies. His
head is not bruised, but his face seems
SWOLLEN and his eyes are blood-shot. He
is borne 10 the nearest dwelling, and COM
ranY of wise men examine the body. and
declare that he came to his death by the
"vIsiIation of Godm Monstrous declara-
ton Ten thousand hearts burn Indignantly
at the impious decision, and Ten thousand
reteraIe the question, "who killed him 90
He left his favorite haunt late al night
The pitiless host declared that he had "oot
enough" aud drove him from his door. He
had put into his hand drug that he knew
would steal away his brain and leave him
maniac. He had often done so before. He
had seen the poor man staggering as if be-
meath mountain weight, with one foot in
the grave. He lad heard the sufferers
heart wife and pitiful looking chill
dren, pleading with the eloquence of tears,
and with cheeks pale with sorrow, that he
would spare husband and father! He
knew that he was darhening the hearth fire
Of domestic joys, and throwing the "lorbd-
den fruits" into that Eden dwelling, TO
charge it to discord and wo. But what
matters it, so that he hit the dollar, if his
arrow does so through human hearts at
every twang Of his bloody bow! He shoots
at the mark, and as he runs for the prize.
what matters it, though he stumble over
mangled bodies shot down in his natb
What matters il, if when he has done The
horrid deed, the respectable and the wise
ask no questions about his guilt, but busb II
up, with "died by the visitation of Codp
No, they can not hush it up so. Ask the
widow and the orphans who killed him
who changed The affectionate husband and
KIND iather into mailman tiger - and