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The Whig standard., 1844-04-29

WD tagst not lhyesI, that besides great pub.
ie considerations, there are cxicnsyc private In-
terests involved In this matter; and we may
therefore well be distrustful of the thousand ru-
mors which are from day to day put afoat upon
this subject. What comparatively few indi-
viduals, acting under the influence of personal
interest, may not desire to have done, will not
undertake to say,or to conjecture But that the
people of Texas, = will ever be
found capable Of sending minister TO the crown
ed heads of Europe, TO barter away their young
and enterprising republic, and all that they have
purchased with their blood, TO the highest bid
der, is what cannot believe; in the possibility
of so apostate and unnatural connexion, | can
have no faith.'
From the extracts above given, the reader will
be as well able, probably to gather Mr. Van Bu-
ren's opinions upon the subject of annexation, as
by reading his whole letter; perhaps more SO.
1t is addressed to the Hon. VIM. II. Hammet,
member of Congress from Mississippi, who wrote
TO Mr.. Van Buren, on the 9th of March, asking
his opinion as to the constituonality and ex
pediency of Immediately annexing Texas to the
United States" " promising that if il Mr.. Van
Buren's reply] be favorable to annexation, he
would, on account of the great effect it must
have on the issue of this question, give to it
early publicity" Mr.. H. speaks of Mr.. Web
ster's and Gen. Jackson's letters upon this sub
ject and "the impression that Mr.. Clay will op-
pose the annexation" and evidently desires to
draw from Mr.. Van Buren the expression of an
opinion favorable to annexation, and thereby pre-
sent new issue to the people upon which to
decide their choice of candidates for the Presi-
dency. But it seems that in the language Of
lawyers, he has taken nothing by his motion,
Mr.. Van Buren not being more favorable to I'M
mediate annexation than Mr.. Clay.
The Whig standard., 1844-04-29
MR.. VAN BUREN'S LETTER.

Almest simultaneously with the publication of
Mr.. Clay's letter upon Annexation, appears one,
also, from Mr.. Van Buren, Mr. Clays having been
published in the Inteligencer on Saturday morn-
ing, and Mr.Van Buren's in the Globe on Saturday
evening. Both are equally characteristic of their
authors. Mr.. Van Buren's occupies six columns
and half of the Globe, being more than twice the
length of Mr.. Clay's 1t is less explicit less clear,
more crcumlocutory and abstract than Mr.. Clays,
and goes more into collateral subjects, specula-
tions, aud the discussion of contingent issues
One is at loss for sometime to discover what
Mr.. Van Burens opinion is in regard to the great
question, upon which it had been asked, or
| whether he intends to express any. Neyerthe-
less, the reader is finally brought to the conclu-
sion that he is at present opposed to the ratiica-
| ton of the Treaty of Annexation. 1t will be re-
membered that the application Of Texas to be an
nexed to the United States during Mr.. Van
Buren's administration, was rejected 10 the most
unequvocal and decided manner in a letter ad-
dressed to Mr. Memucan Hunt, the Texian Min
ister, by Mr.. Forsyth, then Secretary of State
Referring to this correspondence, Mr.. Van Buren,
says: "The correspondence was, very soon after
it took place, communicated to Congress, and,
although the public mind was at that time in
state of the highest excitement the administra-
ton daily assiled through every avenue by which
it was deemed approachable, | am yet to see
the first sentence Of complaint upon that point in
any quarter of the Union. Even a resolution
offered in the Senate, declaring annexation,
" whenever it could be effected consistently with
the public faith and treaty stpulatons of the Uni
ted States, desirable" was ordered to be laid up
on the table and similar disposition was made
in the House of the papers upon the subject,
which had been referred to the COMMITTEES on
Foreign Relations, and that committee discharged
from the further consideration of the natter upon
It's own application"
Standing in this position before the country,
IL becomes my duty to consider whether either
'he nature OF the question, or the circumstances
Oh 'he case, have SO far changed as to Justify me
III no" advising policy from ,olich Then. in
me mosf solemn form dissented."
In subsequent part of his letter Mr. v,n
buren says, What mean to say, is. that from,
all the information | have been able ,o ,o,,;ro
upon the subject, NO CHANGE HAS vrr w.,
PLACE IN THOSE RELATIONS THAT worm NAV.
THE OBJECTIONS, WHICH HAVE HERE pr,rourn
INApPLIoABLE."
The Whig standard., 1844-04-29

IPREAp ITO be sick is no longer msfor-
tune, but a fault Has any man headachei Pc
ters Cordial Lozenges will cure him in few min
utes. Is any one troubled with hacking cough,
which may end in consumption' In Peters Cough
Lozenges he may find almost immediate relief :
Worms kill many children. They can neither kill
nor hurt child who is physicked with Peters
Worm Lozenges. Hence may well conclude as
we began, that to be sick is no longer misfortune,
but fault. We say to all, go at once and procure
some of these famous Lozenges, at
ap 25-lw CHARLES STOTT'S.
The Whig standard., 1844-04-29

SANDs's SARsAPARILLA has been tried, proved and
acknowledged to be all that is necessary and desira-
BILE to purify the blood, to clense and renovate the
general system. The triumphs it has obtained over
By its use thousands have been made to re-
joice, who were fast vergng to close. when death
would draw curtain this worlds scenes. 1t
purifes, cleanses and strengthens the fountain
springs of life and infuses vigor throughout the
animal frame
For certificates, and numerous testimonials see
pamphlets and various papers.
Prepared and sold, wholesale and retail by A. B.
g. d. SANDS, Wholesale Druggists, 7S Fulton ST.,
New York.
Agents for Washington city ROBERT FARM
HAM, Bookseller, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and
18th street, and R. S. PATTERSON, Druggist, cor
Of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street.
Price $I per bottle 6 bottles for $5.
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At recent sale of collection of autographs
in Paris-the collector of which had involved him
self deeply in debt in the pursuit of his favorlie
science-a letter written by Gallileo brought 1893
francs another by Calvin, l35, Fenelon 3O7.
Marie Antonette ITO, Lord Nelson l2O, &c.
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NT NEW BOOKBLNDERY.
wv LILLIAN n NAI,IEY would rasp,

w LILLIAN II. NALLEY would respectfully in
form his friends and the public, that he has opened
Bookbindery on Pennsylvania avenue, next door to
Beers's Temperance Hotel. He would request those
who have books TO bind to give him call, where he
may always be found ready to execute all orders left
with him. ap I7-6m
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W A S HI N G T @ N.
MONDAY MORNING, APRIL 80, 1914.
WHIG STANDARD OFFICE.

1.-THE Publication Office of the Wing Stand
ard is now located on Pennsylvania Avenue, be-
tween Sd aida streets, next door to Beers Tenn
perance Hotel. Advertisements, &C., will be re-
ceived there, or at our Printing Office, corner OF
10Th street
The Whig standard., 1844-04-29

DEATH OF COMMANDER j. ID. WILLIAMSON
An Havana correspondent Of the Charleston Mer-
curry announces the death from hemorrhage OF
the lungs, on the Ilth instant, about 45 miles in
the interior, of Commander Jonathan d. Will
hanson, U. S. Navy.
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Ia war With MssIeo probably With othsv fayslgn
Pawsrs, dangerous TO the Integrity OF ihs unoa..
inexpsdjent In the present financial condition OF
the country, and not called for by any general
expression OF public opinion
am. respectfully. your obedIent servant,
III. CLAY.
The Whig standard., 1844-04-29

the Wing majority more that twenty votes.
In the Cumberland Senatorial District, Mr..
Bondurant (W) is reelected. @
Jeferson- William F. Turner and Benjamin
L. Towner, (W.) elected to the House of Dele
gates.
Norfolk county redeemed. Norfolk Her
aid says" The triumph of the Locofocos at
the election last year was short-lived, as we felt
sure it would prove at this. We have not the
to place the election Of Watts and Harper the
Whig candidates, beyond all doubt. Last year
the Locofoco majority was ls. Whig gain in
the county about 49,
Norfolk borough.-Robert E. Taylor, (W)
elected by 1873 majority.
Princess Anne. II. Dey, (W.) elected by
70 majority over S. S. Woodhouse, (L.)
Berkeley-Edmund Pendleton and Jacob Ny
ers (W.) elected.
Frederick flames H. Carson and Jonathan
Lovett, I.) elected.
Morgan.---John O'Ferrall, (W.) reelected by
a majority of 81
Esser.-Garrett (W.) elected by 40 or more
majority. 3 a5
Amelia.-Harvie (L.) reelected by reduced
majority.
Goochland.-Leake (L.) elected.
Louisa.-Gordon (L) elected.
CumJerland.-Hobson (W,) elected
Albemarle.-Southall and Brown (W.) elected
by nearly 200 majority.
Sponsyrania-Minor( CIV elected by 13 ma
jorlty.
King Georgs-W Wallace (W.) elected with
out opposition.
King William.-Hawes (L.) elected.
Loudoun.-As usual-elects three Wings.
Accomac.-We learn from the Baltimore Pa
triot Of Saturday evening, that the Wings have
elected their Delegates in this county. This is
a Whig gain Of two. aH
Northum6erland.-The Locofoco candidate
elected
Elizabeth City and Warwick. The Wings
have been defeated in this district by running
two candidates. A Whig loss
PoDhatan.-Co [ w ] reelected.
Nansemond.-Kilby, wv. elected.
Surry.-Dillard, IL. elected.
Northampton.-The Whig candidate elected.
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IMPORTANT.
Madisonian

The New York Tribune, Of Saturday, says:
We have private information, from source
which we cannot discredit, that President Tyler
has ordered detachment of United States
troops to march from st. Louis to the Sabine,
preparatory to operations in Texas. II is believ-
ed that Mexico is about to invade Texas, and
this movement is intended as counterpoise.-
port Texas with an armed force in case of an
invasion by Mexico
Is the country to be plunged into perfdy and
war without chance to be heard Shall the
folly, ,reachery and guilty, absurd ambition of
one man be allowed to plunge US into untold ca
lamities Why won't Mr.. Van Buren allow the
Legislature of New York to speak out
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Locofoco majority on joint ballot

The great Wing gain in the popular vote is
the most important sign. Petersburg, Chester
field, Goochland, Albemarle, Louisa, Caroline,
Henrco, and many other counties, show that the
Wing cause is ONWARD, and obliged to succeed
in the end.
The Whig standard., 1844-04-29

THE TEXAS TREATY.-The New York Post of
Friday evening states that copy of the Texas
Treaty, and its accompanying documents, had been
received at that office, and would be issued thence
on Saturday morning. The editor of the Post
says of the Treaty:
"This is perhaps onesof the most extraordinary
documents to be found in the history of legisa-
ton. Mr.. Upshur's letters, alternately coaxng
and threatening Texas, are curiosltles in their
way, while the correspondence generally is of the
most interesting nature After reading this pa
per- the people Of the United States will not hes
tate in making up their minds in respect to the
nfamy Of the project. Nor will the Senate re-
qure the six months to which by the Treaty they
are limited"
The Whig standard., 1844-04-29

Loss and gain.-The Whig gain, thus far, is
-Accomac 2, Caroline l, Norfolk county g,
Matthews and Middlesex 1, Mecklenburg l.,
Buckingham 2-tota 8.
The Wing loss, Elizabeth City and Warwick
|, Southampton l, King and Queen total 3.
Parties in the last Legislature stood as fol-
lows.
The Whig standard., 1844-04-29
VIRGINIA ELHeFIoYs,
AppiTiONAL RETuRHa.

There is no doubt of the election Of VIM, l..
Goggin, in the Albemarle district. Nothing cer-
tain has been heard from the Accomac district,
but the returns received show considerable
gain tor Hill Carter, when compared with the
vote given at the election last Spring.
In the Senatorial District composed of the
counties of Jefferson, Clarke and Frederick,
John S. Gallaher, (W.) is elected beating John
Bruce, (L.) by about so votes. .ts
GaAaher. Bruce.
Jefferson, 67l 500
Frederick, 745 s45
14O4 1888
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-11-15
ELIAS LY NJ A n.

OFFERS for sale an extensive s.orment Of Dry
~ Goods, consisting Or a great variety Of the New
Styles of uds 10 lie found IN The markets OF Boston
and New York; which are o'ere for sale for cash or
credit al reduced prce>,--anong which Will be found
variety of Alpaccus aud new style Gools Tor Ladies'
Cloaks, Plain Stripe and Plaid. A''o Gala Palds.
new article Of wooen goods Tor Cloaks, Camelions,
NJ. u. Lanes, Alepnes, Silks, &c. &c., Tor Laiiss
Dresse>
A beautiful variety Of American Prints.
An extensive assortment Of Broadcloths and Cass
si'neres.
Water proof Tweels, Striped do
Plain aud Plaid Salreite, superior quality.
A beautiful and tx cn.ite assortment IF Wintes
Vc,ting. Satin and SILK VelSe, do.
Cotton Cloths 2 great variety,
Waddng, Wickne. Batting dc.
Umbrellas.
Superior Quality Of Scotch Bingham Whale fons
sticks Also, Black Silk Uni rclla.. Also Bingham
do Cane Sticks.
Shoes.
An extensive assortment Of Low PRICED Shoes.
among which Colorcd Cloth B,lshins al SO cents
per pair Black do do ATS.
Together with general assortment, Of Shawls,
Hdkfs, Cravats, Gloves, Mus &c. &c.
Burlington 81 October, 1874 IS
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-11-15

A S rEAMER PROPELLED by A FAN.-We
learn from the English papers that boa,
constructed ON the principle of "fan pro-
peller has been launched at Greenwich, and
a very successful experimental trip perform
cd in her. The boat is named the Mystery
is Of about fifty tons burthern and twenty
horse power. The engines are fixed length
ways in the vessel. The propeller is SINH
lary constructed to the fan of windmill,
and like the screw, is fixed 10 the stern. 1t
possesses a twofold action-one perpendicu.
lar, which regulates her speed, and the other
horizontal, which describes half circle, and
, regulates her steerage. This latter action Of
tie fan" is Of such power that while it su-
perscds the use Of rudder, it can wheel the
boat round as if she moved upon pivot, and
continue 10 spin her round and round like a
top, without making head or stern way, ex-
cept what little the tide or wind may effect.
This peculiar action ofihe "fan " can be at
tacI.ed to any sailing vessel, from line-of-
battle ship down TO collier, and can be
worked by hands, totally unconnected with
steam. It's power, though not so great as
when worked by steam, is such that would
enable a ship of the line to bring both het
broadsides to bear against an enemy in abou,
two minutes.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-11-15

TRAcrcAL OccuRRENCE.-The Meadvle
Pa. Republican records AN awful tragedy which
recently took place in Coneaut township, Craw.
ford county. On Friday, the 4th inst, Mr..
Kelsey left his residence as he alleged to trans.
act some business with neighbor about mile
distant, but not returning, on Saturday, a search
was commenced, when he was found in the
woods near his house with his throat cut and a
razor still in his hand. lie was still living,
though breathing with great difficulty. He was
taken home, and an Intellectual effort made to
close the ncision. Report was rife in the neigh.
borhood that Inconsistency on the part of his wife
was the cause of the rash act still she was
night and day by his bedside, attending to his
wants, and n t a nurnur was heard to escape
her lips.
On the evening Of Monday, the 18th, with
those feelings which injured female innocence
can alone appreciate, she declared to Dr.. Luke,
the attending physician, that she could not
brook the thought Of worlds suspicious that a
want of chastity on her part had driven her hus.
band TO attempt to take his own life. Soon ar.
ter she left the room. The next morning she
was found about 40 rods from the house life.
less corpse. She had taken poison. Up to the
18th the husband was still living though par.
tally deranged. There was no hope Of his re.
covery. They have left three children, the
youngest child OF two years.
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ID i q d :.

In this town, on the 9Th inst. Lrcy wife Of Carlo:
Wainwright, aged 20 years.
AT Cuynho.a Falls, Ohio, Oct llth, Francs.
WErMoRE, wife of William NJ. Moulton, aged d.
At Underhll, Nov. LIST, Miss MARTHA JANE, daugh
ter Of Allen and Mary Burnham, in the 18th year o.
her age.
Martha Jane osses.ed an amiuble disposition, nnt
was most loved by those wholknew her BEST He'
friends deeply mourn her loss but they mourn no
az those without hope
The news of her death must be truly affecting tc
her absent Brothers, The elder left for the ises abou
four yenrs SINCE is nearly two years since the fami
ly have heard from him. The younger left home last
July, the family have no, heard from him since he left
Any Information respecting them would be thank
fully received by the afflicted family.
Printers in New York and Michigan please copy.
At willston, Oct. 18th, Miss. ADELizA NJ. THAcH.
Err, in the 26th year of her age.
- blessed solace given,
Which takes from parting half its pain
And whispers, like voice from Heaven:
1.-THE pure in heart shall meet again!"
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was announced, with an emotion that almost
choaked the ut,erance Of the speaker, there was
that long drawing in Of the breath by every lis.
tene., which indicates the workings Of the pow.
ers Within. All eyes were directed toward the
object of SO much sympathy and when it was
faetlser stated, that the owner of the old man
Reuben (for SO he\was called would permit
4 i'm to depart with his family for the small sum
Of thousand pence, the response was with one
voice, Reuben shall be free On the instant
the table Of the Moderator was thronged, and
the requisite sum laid upon it (; to reunite for
the remnant Of their days old man Reuben and
his wife and they and their children are now
on their way to the shores Of Afrca.-Louis.
COur.
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LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.

We have been requested by number oil
the Inhabitants of Chitenden County, to give
notice that meeting will holden at the Court
House, in Burlington, on the 23d day of No.
vember, 1874, for the purpose of selecting
three suitable persons as candidates, for
County commissioners, under the law passed
by the last Legislature relating 10 licenses
to Inn Keepers and retailers. As this is a
matter Of much importance, and a new ex-
pertinent, it is hoped that every Town in
the County, will send one or more delegates
10 said meeting.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-11-15

Snow SToRM.--A snow storm commenced at
Rochester, N. " on Sunday, the 9th ultimo,
and continued ill Wednesday morning during
which time snow fell to the depth # two feet.
The Democrat of the 3Oth says: Z" The mail
from the east, due at three yesterday afternoon
did not arrive till half past one this morning.
The Buffalo train east started from that place on
Monday at Up. NJ, and proceeded as far as BY.
ron, at o'clock yesterday afternoon, and ar
rived here at o'clock this morning. The train
due at 10 last evening has not yet arrived"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-11-15

A FACT WORTH REooRDING.-The Troy
Wing states, that in the town of Petersburg,
on Tuesday last, three revolutionary soldiers
attended the polls and promptly voted the
Wing ticket-two Of whom were brothers,
the eldest "a and the other 90!
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-11-15

In Baltimore, man named Armstrong.
met an awful and sudden death, on Wednes-
day morning the 22d inst, near Whatcoat
chapel, on the Hooks,own road, by The in
Simultaneous caving in Of a we'll. He was
covered so deeply that several men were en-
gagged until four o'clock in the afternoon,
before he was recovered from the EARTH
Life had entirely fed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-11-15
X. PATTERSON

"OuLD respectfully inform his customers and
w the pnl lie that he has just received from New
York Fall and Winter Fashions and oil those favorny
him with their patronage may rely having their
work done ON the lowest terms and IN the neatest
style. ALSO
Garments cleaned and cnng done on the shortest
notice and warranted al his shop on the New Road,
two doors north OF II. Whitney's shop. isf
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-11-15

THANKSGIVING IN New YoRx.-Gov.
~ has appointed Thursday, Dec. l2. as
~. bf Public Praise. Prayer and Thanks
living in the State of New York.
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LA MIS-

DRlTANNIt LAMPS, Of varoue patterns Tor
ID burning Oil, with round and flat Wick..
LARD LAMPS,
Camphenc and Chemical Oil Store Lamps, and Re.
Hector Lamps, of new and improved STYLES, cheaper
than ever. These Lamps are said TO light store or
church cheaper and better than Oil Lamps.
Small go to-bed Lamps. Chamber .i.amps, Brass
CandIesiirks, very cheap Plated Candles'ics also
in short, We have he greatest asaSrimeni Of Lamps
and ,andiesticks that ever orened, Wicks for
Chemical, Arsan, Astral Rus,'s Lard, and oil kinds
Of Lamps. Also, LAMP GLASSES OF most all
kind, wanted, and all at the loves, price in town.
BRINSMAID g. BROTHERS.
Nov. I, 1oi4. %
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Gentlemen's Goods.

A MEXICAN, English, French Black and BLU
n Black, Inv. Green, Blue Brown, Cadet and Ok
ford NJ KID. Broad and Beaver Cloths, PHO, do BacI
and Fancy Cas>lmeres, Twee,ls, Saltneis. Cashmere
valentla, Rich Colored and Black Silk Velvet, Rcl
PLAN Black Watered and Chg. Sotins, Hosiery
SHIRTS and Drawers. Cravais, Stocks and Collar,
Hdkfs, &c. &c. For sale cheap by
LOVELY d. SEYMOUR.
Two doors north of their old sand.
November l4lh, lsi4 "a
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FURNITURE FOR SALE.

T HAVE a lot of second hand Furniture left with
l. me consisting Of CHAIRS, TABLES, STOVE,
BEDS1EADS. TIN. CROCKERY, GLASS and
HARD WARE, in fact almost every article that is
wanted for house keeping, which ! will sell low
For further information enquire at the MASSACHUSETTS
Boot and Shoe Store A. ORVlS.
Nov. H. IA. "a If
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LOVELY Il SEYMOUR.

A RE now receiving from New York. the largest as
n sortment Of Dry Goods, which they have ever
had TIE pleasure OF o !ering To the pIblici
ALSO,
they have received large addition to their stock o.
Crockery and Glass Ware, Looking Glasses, Carre
ting and OIL Cloths. Also, good assortment of Dry
Groceries, all OF which offered for sale cheap
the cheapest. %
Church ST, Nov. s, 1874.