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Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-26
DIR. Mead, in his ESSAY on poison relate

Dr. Mead, IN his essay on poison relates
case OF young man in Scotland, who was
bit by mad dog, and married the same
morning. lie spent, as usual, the whole
d'y IN miFth and dancing and drinking. In
the morning he was found in bed. rayino mad
MS hride, DEAD by him, torn open with his
teeth, and her cntrails twisted r,urd HE
bloody hands.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-26

Mr.. ErNA.-The number of lives lost
in consequence of the late eruption is STA
ted u. lab. Most of the victims were for
eigners, (included many Englishmen,) who
were attracted TO the spot by curiosity. to
witness this phenomenon Of nature. The
damage done TO the fields, vineyards, and
cattle, estimated at million and half Of
ducats.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-26

One Of the Dedham papers complains
that such is the veneration Of the people Of
Norfolk county for guide boards, that they
leave them untouched for years after they
cease to be Of any service.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-26

The January number Of the Ednburg
Review contains this unqualified assertion:
"A large proportion Of the agricultural la
borers (of Great Brittany are in a state Of
bondage scarcely less degrading and intol-
cradle than that of Russian serfs."
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-26

Insanity has been used as closk fo CO.
yer multitude of sins and crimes all over
ihls country, but they have recently made
an application of the plea in New Iersev
which is altogether original. In that Stale
man convicted ofmurder has been granted
new trial because his counsel was crazy.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-26

A letter from England mentions the fact
tina, on the 3Ist January the grass was
green, and that DAISIES and Primroses de-
corted the fields and hedges.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-26

"Heaven will help the man that helps
himsef," as the thief said when he was
"helpng himself"cut of his neighbours
pork barrel.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-26

"A NEw So%G 81 AN-&.AuLD" TUNr. -
At the great Temperance Jubilee held in
fremont Temple, III Boston on the even
ing of Washinglon's birth day, Rev. Mr..
Downing, of Providence, to encourage the
Washingtonians in the great work Of re.
form, related an anecdole of poor Sand
witch Islander, who, while others of his
more wealthy neighbors were offoring tes-
timonials Of their gratitude to the mission
aries, said he had nothing 10 give them but
a stanza of poetry IN the English language.
"And what DO you think it was?" said The
speaker. He said he would leave # with
the Washngtonians for a motto. 1t was
not difficult to learn, and could be sung in
the tune of Aud Lang Syne. Having ex-
cited the curiosity OF the audience TO The
highest pitch, he repeated The poetry with
the request that the audience would sing
it. 1t was as follows:
$50 on. go on, go on, go on,
Go on, 60 on, go on,
Go on, go on, go on, go on,
Go on, go on, go on"
The whole assembly then united in sing
ing the stanza, and, says the Boston Mail.
"such an earthquake Of music was never
heard within the walls Of The Temple"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-03-26

The following is extracted from an article
in the last 'Phalanx,' under the head of Con
structve and Pacific Democracy by Parke
Godwin.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24

who support the Democratic candidates
whom the writer's do not favor. Whether
one Of these candidates or Mr.. Van Buren,
obtains the nomination, such language will
not be forgotten, among the Democracy"
or their leaders. We trust that the Why's
of the country will observe also that Mr..
Van Buren's best friends speak of his abili-
~ as that kind of "strength which is shown
by resistance to the current" This idea in
words is twice repeated, and appears through
out in the general tenor Of the reasoning Of
the address concerning the popular move
ment of 1910. Mr.. Van Buren, will never
have better opportunity TO show this kind
of strength than in meeting with composure
the current of popular enthusiasm which this
autumn will show him. We trust that he
has the same philosophic view as his New
York adherents, who in the paper before US
say, distinctly. that they do not wish for sue
cess before them.-Bost. Daily Adv.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24
OUR JAIL.

We have had frequent occasion 10 allude
to this subject, and to speak of it in terms not
particularly gratifying TO our local pride.
Year after year had the Grand Jury indict
ed 1t as a public nuisance. and il had LITERAL
" become hyword, and rcproach in the
mouths of all. Two years ago the legisla.
ture assessed n tax upon tho County TO build
a new Jail, and appointed committee to
supcrintcnd its erection. Two of the COM
mittec reside out Of town; one of them was
unable, and the other disinclincd TO trouble
himself about the matter, and the whole re-
sponsibii,v was thrown upon the third menu
Der, the Hon. JonN VAN SIcKLEN. This
gentleman stock the bull by the horns"
He spent some time in travelling through N.
England to examine the besl models, cores
ponded with persons competent to advise
matured his plan, ISSUED proposals, but final
" went on with it on his account-and with.
in six months the work was completed. and
accepted by the county, at an expense tri-
file less than the estimate, we believe. The
result is, we have now the best Jail in the
State If not in N. England-and we are
happy to add to the testimony of the Grand
Jury, OUT own conviction that it is admra
bly, conducted. We therefore perform bu
grateful service, and an ac, of Justice ,e
those concerned, in publishing the following
report, on this subject.
STATE OF VERMONT Be it remembered, tina
Chit,cnden County, ss. : at the County Cour
began and holden at Burlington within and for tn
County of Chtenden, the second Tue, day o
Nav in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and forty.fcur.
The Grand Jurors within and for the body of tn
County of Chi'tenden aforesaid, now here in Cour,
duly empnnnellel and sworn upon their oath present
tina, they have examined the situation of the common
Jail, in said County, and find it not only perfect
sufficient for all the legal purposes for which it is do
signed but they also find that the plan of the buildn
is an uncommonly good one; that ii was erected il
a most substantial manner and with economy tina
it reflects great credit not only to the County, bu
especially to the agent who conducted the erection
the same. And the Grand Jurors further report, tina
the said Jail house is now kept in excellent cond
linn TRUMAN GJTTJTSHA E0r,mnn
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24
" THEADORE FRELINGHUYSEN A
STAKEHOLDER"

We are done for Mr.. FRELrNcHcYsEs
is &C. used up man." The Emancipator
has finally exinguished the Wing Party -
We have nominated Slave Holder for Vice
President! And if you don't believe it, read
what Mr.. Leavilt, the Editor of the Adolf
ton Emanci pator, says:-
Mr.. FRELIseHuYsEs is still a NEW JERSEY
with absolute certainty. We know that within few
years he had upon hi hands an old woman who had
en- a slave of his father and whom he was main, tain
ing In comfort. as was just he should but nothing
seemed to persuade him that he could be inst and lust
as kind to old aunty after giving her free papers as he
was now. None of his ne,ghbors believed it necessa-
~ for hun to keep hnsel under the STRINGENT coercion
of the law TO make HIM do right in the matter, but no
seemed 10 think II best that this pious mother in Israel
should live and die-A SLAVE Whether she is still
living, or whether Mr. f. has ceased to be slave hol.
der by the irresistible providence Of God, we are not
advised.
There it is, right out in meetn Mr.
JOSHUA LEAvITT has exposed this wicked,
abominable, inhuman Wig candidate for
I Vice President, who, instead of allow ing sa
old woman who had been slave of his FAITH
er, to 90 with free papers" 10 die in the
Poor-House or starve in the streets, barba-
rously " maintained her IN COMFORT" OF,
the monster! And yet the Wings have NOM
mated a man for Vice President who fed and
clothed an old negro woman, instead turn
ing her, when TOO old TO work, friendless,
helpless and destitute, upon the world! VIVA,
WW ALVIN STEWART and GERRIT SMITH
say to such "soul-killing" enormitics q
ALBANY Ere. Journal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24
MEXICO.

At the last dates from Mexico, the rumor
of the contemplated treaty with Texas had
jus, reached the city, and was the cause of
much excitement. The government paper,
however discredi,ed the report, and says :" 1t
" cannot be true, and we have reasons for
" believing il not so. Our Government has
" received its official correspondence from
Washington, the contents of which is just
+" the contrary of what these papers say
T" Blu, be il as il may Jour Government is de-
,ermined not to lose the usurped Territory,
/" and TO that end she will use her best efforts
",o recover i, that the honor and digdity, and
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24
FOREIGN.

The Britannia arrived at Boston on Satur-
day morning. She left Liverpool ON the 4th
instant.
The Liverpool Corn Market on the whole,
had been dull and heavy since the departure
of the steamer of the l9lh ult bu, there was
slight improvement in the feeling Of the
trade the last week, and moderate amount
of business was done in most of the leading
articles. No quotations are given.
The supply of American beef, being ex-
,ensive prices, have given way.
The British funds, until within day or
two Of the departure Of the steamer, have
been up to par.
Lord Peterborough Gov. General of India,
has been recalled This produced great ex.
cliement throughout England.
Affairs in Ireland draw their slow length
| along.
A new trial has not yet been granted to o.
Cornell.
Business has not been very brisk.
Portugal is still affected with sedtions.
| Spain and Morocco are going 10 war against
each other
| All is quiet in Greece.
Italy is in a fcverish state.
France is pcaccabe.
| Cotton was little frmcr. There has been
no actual change in prices, however.
Her Majesiy's accouchment may be expected
about the beginning of July.
Mr.. 'Th mas Barring, the unsuccessful oppo
nent of Mr.. Patterson, IN the recent city of LON
don contest, has been returned without oppos
tion far Huntinudnu
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24

quer estimates balance Of over 3 millions ster-
ling upon the receipts and cxpences Of the cur.
rent year. The duty on foreign coffee is to be
reduced from Sd to Cd the 10. The reduction
on the sugar duty is TO apply to those countries
only that do not employ slave laNorers. This,
it is expected, will bring sugar in abundance
from China, Java and the Cape OF Good Hope.
The elections consequent upon The recent
law changes have terminated in favor oil Gov
eminent.
The Great Britain steamship had not got out
Of dock.
The news from India and China is not Of much
moment.
The mos, important military news relates to
the refusal of one Madras and two Bengal regi-
ments to proceed to Scnde on find ng that they
were not to be allowed full batta.
There is nothing of Importance from Lahore
AMI AlTghanisan, hut it is supposed that these
two states will shortly come to open hosiilles
The price Of indigo has advanced little at
Calcu ia, and the business;in British cotton piece
goods has been large.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24

" good name of the Nation shall not suffer-"
A passenger reports, that both at Mexico and
We're Cruz the most determined hostility ex-
isted, andiit was apparent that it would be
resisted to the last extremity. Under these
circumstances, it can hardly fail that rup-
ture will be the result, and the nation shortly
appealed to to avenge some constructive in
suit to our nag-and under the smoke of the
war excitement smuggle Texas into the I'm
ion. Such is the reckless project.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24
TEXAS AND JOHN TYLER.

The injunction of secrecy on the subject
Of the Treaty for the Annextion of Texas
having been removed by the Senate, that
Treaty and the documents accompanying i,
have now been au,horitativcly made public.
The publication of these documents presents
the Acting President of the United States in
a new position of presumptuous and high
handed vilany. Not satisfied with the un-
paraleed course of negotiating a Treaty for
the annexation of foreign Stale to our Uni
on, without consulting either House of Con-
gress-against the provisions of the Consti-
tuition, and against the known wishes of a
large portion of the people-he has UNDER
taken to use the land and naval forces of the
Country in overt acts of War against for.
eign nation.
1t appears that, in answer to resolution
passed by the Senate, in secret session, the
President, on Thursday last, informed the
Senate that, in anticipation of the ratifica-
ton and execution of the Annexation Trea-
~, he had undertaken TO ORDER A
MILITARY FORCE TO REPAIR TO
THE FRONTIER OF TEXAS. AND
A NAVAL FORCE TO VERA CRUZ
The object of the force placed on the bor-
ders of Texas he states to be, to open com
munication 10Th the President ofthat Re
public, and act as circumstances might re-
guire. The Naval force, stationed at Veri
Cruz, was to remain on that port, and pre-
uent any nacal expedition Of Mer'co. il an,
such should be attempted, from proceedin!
against Teras.
i Thus, then, has the Acting President o
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24

AWFUL ExoIrEMENT.-We learned verbally
yesterday from gentleman on the DR.. Frank
lin, just from New Orleans, that when that boat
passed Vicksburgh, the greatest excitement
prevailed there. Thomas s. Robbins had abus-
ed the Hon. s. s. Prentiss, in his absence, and
Judge John J. Gu;on, Prentiss' partner, took it
up; duel ensued on Monday morning last
with psiols-Guion was MORALLY wounded in
the bowels. After this, the seconds Of the par
ties met in the street, and quarreled, when one
of them drew a pistol and shot the other dead
Prenfss arrived on Monday evening, from
New Orleans, at Vicksburg, and on hearing
what had happened, Immediately challenged
Robbins, and they were to fight on Tuesday
morning. The peope we're betting. when the
franklin left, that Prentiss would be killed.
The greatest excitement prevailed. Prentiss
has fought two duels with Gen. Foote, and shot
him both times.
p. S. Since writing the above, we learn that
it was Robbins second that was KILLED, in the
street, by Chiffon, the second of Guon.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24
CONGRESS-.

After three days spent on business con-
nected with the District Of Columbia, the
House on Wednesday the 18Th, resumed
the national business. Little of general in
tercst was done however. The Standing
Committees presented a number of reports.
The most interesting of these were two with
new postage bills. We are sorry to see that
only minority of the Committee on the
SUBJECT, favor any great ameiorai lion in the
rates Of postage.
The discussion of Texas Treaty still con-
tnued with closed doors in the Senate.-
If any proposal was made discus il in open
sess m, as has been rumoIed, i, is probable
that it failed.
O. Hon. JOAN NJ. NILES has been adj
m,ted to seat in the U. S. Senate, the
Committee raised on his case having decided
that his lntirmity does not amour. 10 msan-
tv. He has been treated with respectful
kindness, though the Senate very naturally
pAusrd before admitting member who came
there straight from six months sojourn in
"A lunaic asylum, and who slrunk from taxi
ing his seat for weeks after his arrival in
Washington. A silly story is told III some
of the Loco-Foco journals importing tina. tho
Committees Report was delayed by de-
murrcr from Mr. Berren, who had not time
to look into the matter, and who refused 10
have the case reported on until he could be
satIslied.-It is only necessary to say, IN re-
ply to this, that the Loco -Foeos had clear
majority on that Committee, given them by
: the Wing President Of the Senate, and OF
course might have reported when and how
] they chose.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24
TALLY ONE.
in favor.

The True Democrat cxulls over the al
legged fact that Mr.. Briggs has renounced
" whigeery :" Will the Democrat allow us
10 cut a notch in the other side Of that stick.
Dr.. COBB, who has heretofore voted for
Jackson and Van Buren,, lhro' thick and
thin, has renowned loco focoism, and de-
cared for Clay. Witness his late Eulogy.
Though his enemies may scandalize and his character
berate,
Yet his talents are valuable both to the nation and
state;
Let them buster and fuss and say what they may
Lei us study our best interest, and all 60 for CLAY.
Whose turn is il to knockl
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24
Hon. T.. A. HASSEGAS, Washington D. {.

SMALL by DEGREES AND BEAUTIFULLY
LEss.-The Albany Advertiser enjoys IA
hearty laugh over the Posts successive an
nouncemen,s, day by day, showing the grad
ual decline of the POLITICAL barometer, from
" Set fair" to Cloudy" By the way, the
Post has not yet ascertained the result in
Virginia. Probably it ncver will.
Ertrdct No |.
The Virginia Ehction.-We feel con fidcnt that
the democrats will retain their a>cendancy in the
State Legislature.
Extract No. g
We have few additional returns from Vrrna.--
The Wings have net gain of eight members, far,
but we are still confident that the Democrats will re-
tain their ascendancy upon joint ballot in the Legis-
laure.
Extract No. g.
The Wings have gane' eight, as we stated y"ster.
day, in the house of delegates, and il they make &
net gain Of nine in all, will give them bare MAORI
~ in that branch Of The Legislature.
Er'ract No.
We may still preserve our majority in the House
We think it most probable with present malorit,
in the Senate that we shall control the joint vote nnt
of course elect the Senator of the United States.
Extract No. 5.
| Fireini1.-The political as,endancy in the Lenis
| laure depends upon the delegate from Wood ant
Ritchle--hc is claimed by both parties THIS is to-
close for our peace of mlnd.'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24

lake pIcnsure in complying with this reQuCst that the
pubc NAV be npprised of the sentiments of another
DISTINGUISHED Democrat upon the interesting subject
10 which the letter refers Your compliance will
much ohline yours &c w. r. COLQtITT.
DErnoir, Nav 10 1914.
Dr,p Sin-In answer 10 your inquiry whether |
am favorable to the immediate annexation of Texas 20
The United States | reply that am. As you de-
mand nv opinion only of this measure, and briefly The
rensons which influence me- shall confne myself to
these points.
| shall not dwell upon the policy of uniting confer
mnous countries situated like ours and Texas, with
no markell geographical feature TO divide them, and
with nnviqabe streams penetrating the territories of
both; nor upon the common origin Of the people who
inhabit them upon their common language, manners
religion institutions and in fact, their identity n
branch of the human family. Nor shall urge the
material interests involved in the measure, by the free
into, course il would establish between the various Sec
lions of vas, country mutually dependent upon and
| sunnlvino one another These considerations are so
IT.. ,o,J ,i, do, rr,,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24
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VNulln,atpn
MIR. MARSH'S SPEECH.

We have received in pamphlet form, the
very able speech of our Representative in
Congress, on the subject of the Tariff, and
shall publish it entire next week. 1t is char
acterised by that c)esfaess. vigor, sound
loeic, and whitening rebuke, for which Mr..
Marsh is distinguished. John Quincy Adj
ans listened to it with marked attention, and
is said to have pronounced i. one Of The best
Intellectual efforts Of the session. Those Of
our friends who may wish extra copies fol
distribution, will please notify us in season.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24
MIR. WETHERED'S sPEECH.-A

MIR. WETHERED'S SPEECH,-A
friend at Washington has sent us pamphlet
copy of the Speech ofMr. Wethsrsd on tho
Tariff. We thank him for his present. Al
though we had read the speech in the Intel.
ligencer, we have givan it second perusal
in its octave form, and found fresh cause TO
approve ofthe soundness Gifts doctrines, per-
spicuity of its statements, integrity Gifts Pr'n-
cipes, and proprie,y OF its deductions. Mr..
Wethered treats the the subject of protec-
ton to home industry, with straightforward
honesty and common sense. The PROPOSE
tons he lays down, and the facts he adduces
IN support of them, are rendered familiar 10
The business and bosoms of all, because tho
first are justified by the practical operations
Witnessed daily by those who either par''c,.
pate or take an interest in the industrial puf
suits, and the las, are sustained by truth, tina
peerless gem among the virtues
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24
VAULTING AMBITION.

Gen. Cass has sold himself cheap. He
first wrote a letter against annexation, but
finding that ground already occupied, has
come out square footed for 1t. But it will
not avail him. Read his letter.
Woodbury. is also ont with long letter
-, r,,.nr
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-05-24
GEN. CASS ON ANNEXATION.

The following is the long-expecicd letter
of Gen. Cass ia favor Of the Annexation of
Texas, which appears in the Globe of yes
ierday.-
To the Editor ofhe Giobe:
WASHINGTON, May l6, 1874.
SIR: The following letter having been submitted TO
my disposal ask OF you give it an immediate pub
LEGATION in your paper. | am satisfied that you will
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1844-08-20
Isaac Ge0rge-Gan.Smith.

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS
MAY COME, Greeting:
IL NOW We that /, Isaac GEORGE, of the Village
IA OF Southport, in view of my own personal adj
vanta ge in particular, and that of the public in gen
erdt, have prepared myself odo an extensive bust
ness IN the line of my pr9fsssion-which is 'mPr,-
ms, GUNsNITHING--and secuadns, mending, repair
ing and tlnkering, all kinds of breakahle articles
and things 10 be found in hardware vocabulary,
rom steam engine to sauce pan, and from a
hghtnng rod To knitting needle, tnctasire. With
greater regard for tratt than aodeStY, feel call
ed upon to assure the public that my practical skill
In the particulars referred Is not be surpassed
oy men OF moderate mechanical genius or preten.
slons But as the ''proof of the pudding is IN the
eating hope the proper application will be made
to test the precise accordance between pr4ctice
and professions, which doubt not, viii he found
TO be more than ordinarily remarkable. And in al;
dtIon II may be well state In connection, that
while neatness and despatch will chaTac lerl2a the
execution OF all l undertake, the remarka-
bic feature OF my business operations will be the
cheapness of my servlces-not chargeS-or hopes =
be excused from any lessons in book keeping.
In short propose for cash or its equivalent, /,
dispense upon all who may be in need OF my servi-
ces, the benefits of my mechanical and artIstlcal
skill and industry, most cheaply most neatly, and
most expedtiously.
My locus quo. or TO bring myself down to the
comprehension OF ordinary readers, The place IN
iehich am TO be found, is few rods ofo
w. B. Slocum's store.
Southport, January |, 1914.