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IN A NUTSHELL.

We copy the following sensible articlei from
the Clinton County Wing. 1t contans more
pilh than some whole speeches that have been
made in Congress this session.
futile belongs to the rank and file-is of
the people-ono who docs his own thinking,
his own writing, pulls at the devils tail"
occasionally, and perhaps sweeps hls own Of
6ce--and, of course, spins but few theories ;
but he looks directly at practical subject, in
familiar common sense way which seldom
fails TO make him understood and felt.
Gan who oppose distribution enemies TO the
tariff! We prove it thus. If the proceeds of the pu
lie lands are applied to support the government, we
shall require Just much less To be raised by tariff
10 do it, and il should happen that we should re-
ceive s25 600 600 per year from land sales as IN 1886
then we should have tariff nj all rs that would b'
amply sufficient without tarif. Then the connlr,
| would be flooded with foreign goods, our wool grow
| ers grain growers and manufactures ruined and !
| general paralysis PROSTATE the country. The Loco
saw they are in favor of an incidental ar for rere
nue.. Dr. Webster says incidental means, casual
f,rtuitous happening occasionally Then they ar,
in favor of n casual ioruitous and occasional larlil
AMI their plan for making Il a happening casual tar
If is han lily adapted to the object. They throw N
T. the treasury the land moneys then away goes tn
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-04-19

OUTRAGE AND DEATH.-Three men are in Jail
at Schenectady on a charge of causing the death
of woman named Jane Gillespie, of Oswego,
on the Odd ult. The Reflector says, they took
the woman from wagon and compelled her to
follow them to this city, on foot, through the
mud. Arrived here, they took her to an unoc-
cupied house in Governors Lane, near the riv.
er, where they remained all night, violating and
otherwise abusing her. On the morning of the
ODD, at about 6 o'clock, screams of distress were
heard to issue from the house and those who
arrived there witnessed an awful spectacle-the
woman lying on the floor her clothing entirely
burnt from her, and she literally roasted alive
She was Immediately taken TO the aims. house,
where she was properly cared for, and she lin
gered till the next morning in great agony, when
she EXPIRED Albanu Advertiser.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-04-19

FATAL ACCIDENTAL most distressing occur.
renee took place at Burtonsvllle, Montgomery
county, on Friday last. The Schoharle creek is
crossed at that place by rope ferry. Several
persons were crossing in the scow, when a
small boat was seen coming down the stream,
which was yollen and rapid The attempt to
secure the small boat caused the scow to tip So
much that it was instantly filled by the current
and capsizcd. Three OF the persons on board
Messrs WIN. Kelcham and john w. Gage Of
Duanesburgh, aud Mr.. James Lander of Florida
we're drowned. Mr. Keicham was one Of the
Oldest and most respectable inhabitants of the
town. lie leaves eighteen children to mourn
his loss.-1Dany Argus.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-04-19

THE TnEAry SIGNED. After our papcr
was made No last evening, the Madisonlan
Of Yesterday afternoon came To hand, con-
tanning the suhioincd official announcement
that the President Of the United States has
actually signed treaty for the annexation of
Texas ; that is, "A treaty entered INTO, on ms
own mere notion, with foreign govern
meni, for the incorporation INTO this Union
Of foreign territory as large as the entire
/ kingdom of France. Prepared as the public
/ has in some deg ce been for This high handed
measure, many honest citizens could not
credit that it would he persisted in; and
now that the act Is cOnsun mated. we cannot
but contemplate with Arrangement an assump'
ion Of authority so bold, and one involving
consequences so momantous. Rejoice, al
We host of spcculators in scrips and lands
and all We adventnrcrs, whether OF specn
la,ion, of honor, or of infmv;" but, thank
to the system Of checks and balances lns'iu
ted bv the wsn trainers of our government
yonr day of rejoicing, we trust, will be br'e'
and the friends of the peace, and honor, am
happiness Of the country he able ~ thei
turn to be glad.-Nat. MteHigeneo.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-04-19

MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH. - Considerable
progress (the National Inelligencer infnrms
us) has been made in the construction of the
magnetic telegraph, the invention of Profess
sor 5. +. b. Morse, upon which test ex-
periment is being made under the authority
of an act of Congress. The line of conduct
ors is constructed as far on from Washington
N. T.. as to a point on The line of the rail-
road opposite to the residence of c, q. Cal
vert, Esq, (six miles,) and tho work is
making progress a, the rate of about mile
dav. A trial Of it was made on Tuesday
as the cars passed Mr.. Calvert's, by com
municaling the fact of their passage to the
point at which the line begins in Washing.
ton and the answer, acknowledging the
receipt Of the intelligence, was received back
/ in two or three seconds.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-04-19

tariff. Next wear the lands sell low and then on
goes more tariff and and of TO the end of the
with a vengeance: and no man in his senses would
ever build forge, rolling mill, factory or buy flock
of sheep, while such rercnue, incidental casual
fortuitouS, hdppen-so tariff existed. Whv it would
rum them all and the grain farmer in the bargain, 10
whom the manufacturer has to look for supplies
We are AT great loss TO know who concoced such a
beautiful alternating scheme. We think it smells OF
there. Away then with such a Great Britain helping
system and let us have distribution, with stable.
permanent and steady tariff IT'S the only thing to
be relied on to benefit our aborcrs and PROD ce
prosperity We say again the friends Of distribution
are the only friends of the arfl.n
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-04-19
NEW YORK CHARTER ELECTION.

The locofocos were defeated a, the Char
ter election on the OH inst. Mr.. JAMES
HARPER, the candidate Of the Native AmrIi>
can party, land sound whig,) was elected
Mayor, by a majority Of some four thousand
votes over Codding,on the loco foco cand-
date. The whole number Of votes was about
$4,000, of which Mr.. Harper received near
" $4,000: Mr.. Coddington, the Democrat
ic candidate about $4,000, and Mr.. Frank
lin, the regular Wig candidate, al on, 4 1000.
And the result is equally disastrous with the
Council-,he loco locos having elected but
| | of the 81 members.
From the n Y. Express, of We nesday.
THE CHARTER ELECTION.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-04-19
NAVIGATION.

Lake Champlain is clear Of ice, and the
Ferry boa. has been some days on her trips.
The burlington came out yesterday, and
has gone down to st. Johns. Her associate
of the line, the Saranac, was launched from
the stocks yesterday, and will be ready for
service in about ten days. In the mean
time, the Winooski viii be run through the
Lake, should business require it.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-04-19

FARE TO THE 2nd BALTIMORE CoNvEN-
TIoN.--The Rail Road Company from Phil
adelph to Baltimore have reduced the fare
for the delegates to s. for the excursion
going and coming. The excursion tickets
may be used at Philadelphia from 29lh April
to LIST May, and at Baltimore until the All,
May. They can also be used for the Steam
boat line, via New Castle and Frenchtown
Railroad.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-04-19
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April II. The President
sent to the Senate to-day the name of DR..
Martin, principal assistant Editor of the
Globe" (and who has edited it entirely
during the recent severe sickness of Mr..
Blair) as Secretary of Legation under Mr..
King to France. He is the man who wrote
those bitter articles in the Globe about Mr..
Rves of the U. S. Senate, in 1910.
The name Of the Hon. Charles G. Ferris
was also sent in as Collector of the Customs
of the port of New York, vice Edward Cur
it's, removed.
John Tyler, Jr. has been confirmed as
signer of Land Patents, vice Robert Tyler,
resigned
1t is said that as soon as Congress adiourns
Robert is to be made Post Master al Phila-
delpha.
The Loco-Focos are dreadfuly down in
the mouth at the news of the New York
election and caucus is to be held to con-
slider on the propricty of dropping Van Buren,
and taking up an untried Western man.
The Western Loco-Foco Congressman talk
about Gen. Dodge, the celebrated Indian
fighter. If Virginia goes Wing, Van Buren,
is to be dropped.
Senator King, Of Alabama, has been APP
pointed Minister to France, and confirmed
by the Senate.
THE TREATY SIGNED.
SATURDAY, April II. The treaty for the
annexation of Texas was signed yestcrda,
by the proper authorities, and will probably
reach the Senate on Monday. In that body
thank Heaven, it will speedily be sent to it.
proper sphere-the tomb of the Capulels
and by such vote as ought to shame it.
authors-and the poor spectators, that have
bought scrip and lands
1t may be hardly worth while to send 70,
the rumors that are afoat respecting thu
contents of the Treaty, but still its impor
lance may be deemed an excuse for so do
ing.
LIST. 1t is alleged then that Texas is to b.
admitted as a Territory.
2. She is to have two represen tatives tina
are to be elected next October.
3. She is to reserve for the present he
public lands, in order to pay her debts
which are alleged to be about SIS 100000
The question of the Boundary Line is I.
be reserved as subject for future negotia
ton between the Republic of Mexico an
: the United States.
: These are said to be the outlines. NJ
D Packenham and Mr.. Calhoun are hard
; work corresponding about Oregon.
S Poor Mr.. Niles is brought on to the not
r Of the Senate every day. He Is hopelessl
: insane, and will not take his seat.
: All those men nominated by the Preside
e to ill the Custom House, U. S. Atorne,
: ship, U. S. Marshal's office, &C., will t
d rejected by the Senate, or will never be col
hrmed-not one of them.-- Tribune.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-04-19

VTRGtNiA.-The annual election for mem
bers of the Legislature is TO be held in Vir-
ginia on the 25th instant. Both parties are
very active, and though the partisans of Mr.
Van Buren, claim Virginia by from 5 to TO-
600 majority, the Wings of the old Domin.
ION are confident of making large gains upor
the vote of previous years. In the last lie.
gslature, parties were divided as follows
Senate IL wings, 20 locos House SO wings
70 locos-makng in joint ballot II 10 05.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-04-19
all time.

ALBANY CRY ELEcTioN.-Th Albany
Charter Election on the 9th, resulted in tho
complete success Of the Wing ticket. Tho
Wing candidate for Mayor, Mr.. FRIEND
HuMpnREY, was reelected by majority of
627, greater majority than was ever given
before by the Wings of that city. Tho
majority in the city Council is Wing.
CoNNrcTIcUT LEcIsLATURE.-Our read
ers are already aware that, at the State cleo
ton IN Connecticut, which took place on the
first instant, fifteen Wing members and six
Loco Focos were elected TO the Senate
The election Of members of the House Of
Representatives is now comple,ed--and the
result is as follows:
Whiss. Locos
Chosen LIST instant, 81 -
Chosen Monday last,
l0i So
Making majority of 2l in the House, and
a ma oriiy Of thirty on join, ballot.
Niles, was in the lobby of the Senate at
the last accounts, but had not taken his seat.
0F@An election for Mayor and Council
men Of Augusta, Ga, took place on Monday
week. The Majority for Dye, the Wing,
over Hook, the Loco candidate, was 1877,
and Wings were elected in three out Of Tho
four wards Of the city.
ST. Lours.--The Wings, at their annual
charter election, elected their Mayor, 4 Of
the Alderman, and 9 Of the II Delegates.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-04-19
FRfnAv. Anril -.

TNIOAV' ETTT :.
IvrnE SrvArr Mr. Tnppan called mp hIs resolution
for the publication Of the proceedings of the Court
Martial in the Summers case and advocated the mo-
ton. The resolution was opposed by Messrs. Wright
Archer md Cri'tculrn and was rejected.
The Memphis naval depot bill was passed.
Mr. Choarr sp Ike at great length, and with mnch
ability and eloqnonce defended the protective system,
and replied particularly to Mr. Nenion's argument.
In the HorsG reports from the Standing Commit
tees were chilled for during the morning hour previous
10 which n motion to suspend the rules and 90 INTO
Committee Of the whole filled by yeas CT, nays 81.
/ The only business Of importance disposed of has
been the pass1qe of a bill in COMMITTEE nj th' Whole
and subsequently in the Ilnnsr, arnronrnlina SIG
600 hing rerln monies in the public treasury un
appointed. for the naval service
/ A motion To 90 mo Committee of the Whole agar
| failed hv yeas IS NAYS 81. ,
The House is now engaged upon the order OF bus
moss unon the Sneakers iahle--'he bill under con
sileraon is n fishing bounty case.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-04-19

From the y. Y. Express, of We 'nesday.
THE CHARTER ELECTION.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-28
MEDICAL, NOTICE

STRANGERS AND CITIZENS afflicted with any form
~ variety Of Syphtc Mercural other disease who
have been only half cured by quack had better carefully
the following letter ~ r,.sM M84a
DR. Cooper-Si Last July contracted certain private
disease and Immediately applied doctor who promised
in week. continued with him months, but
gradually getting worse tried after another ali the
advertising doctors and each promised positively
at length discovered the object Of these
ney, and that they doctors. concluded into
the hospital where the doctors kept under Of
curry for eight weeks throat and liberated pains
in all my joints and my body covered with ulcers was
medicine, and advised southern climate Ileft
the hospital and by advice Of several friends placed myself
restored TO perfect health wish this published.
o5 THOMAS GREEN,
Carpenter and JOINER Harlem NY.
Dr. Cooper warrants to matter how long
standing Of Geet Structure and Seminal Weakness and mild
private meade cured in 40 hours without interfering
with the patients habits DrCoopers Office Duane
two doors from Chatham st. No pay au8 lm*rc
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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OFFICE.

- the victims Of Syphtc diseases, most successful
practitioner that New York boast Of in the Of
this destructive and almost unmanageabe maIady still
found at his old Office Dr. johnson satisfy any that
ne i legally qualified 70 practise hysic and he
Of your general physcans-and that his skill in the
and proper Of variety Of Venerea Dis.
and Structure Of the Urethra preemnent My patients
only from Of the United States but they
from the West Indies and Canada cure
800 patients year dissOunspanes qgackay in any form.
in the country where they find physician skilled in
the treatment Of their disease Every undertake
Structure ulcer upon tie body, il The throat pain:
your case durable. Constitutional Weakness sometimes
called Seminal Weakness brought habit INDUCED
Of this maady Many unfortunate victim q this unnatural
ness Of the limbs small tie back confusion OF intellect
foetuness papiaton Of the heart aversion society
only symptoms Of this complaint fmy directions follow
ed guarantees Post paid letters, with statement Of
containing 80 for advice attended to. Observe, Oce II
Duane street, door from Chatham au8
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FRENCH CHINA.
- REMOVED TO
NO. So LII BETTY STREET,

pALEsME importer and Agent for Manufacturer has
- ; On nand large assortment Of dinner and sets
~ p'aIn wne ana g French Porcelain, well Dinner and
Dessert Plates, Of all sizes assorted IisLes Soun mrsns
Stands ''' rum Dassess S"staius anu
AIso Fancy TIA Sets, and Rich Decorated Dinner ses
shape. 'e' o'ees' : rncn ana American
articles are warranted Of the quality and 70 bs
mrlo emsrc ' p~s""'''''
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morning OF the wees-price TWO .cESTs per copy Country
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r JOSEPH, us Maiden Lane tpp stars imporerof Eng
LIE sh French, and German double single barrel Fowl
ing and Duckng GUNS, from the lowest finest qualities.
Also always hand extensive assortment Of PISTOLS
both Double and Single Barrels embracing 100 different kinds
including the modern Sig Barrel Bevoyes all q which will
Gun Smiths particularly requested CALL previous B
making their purchases they will certainly find il their
advantage a20 I'm *rrc
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TO MARRIED LADIES.

MADAME RESTEII.'S PREVENTIVE POWDERS,
11 These invaluable Powders have been universally adopted
Europe but France particular for upwards thirty
well BY thousands this country being the only mild
bids too rapid increase Of family:
The results Of their adoption the the health,
often the life of aectionate wife and fond mother
vast touch upon within the limits Of advertisements
the future happiness Of their offspring Is 1t not hut too well
that the families Of the married often beyond
the happiness Of those who them birth would dictate In
how many instances does the hard working father and
their lives at the Of ncessat labor tollng but
live and living but toll when they might have enjoyed
comfort and auence and if and toll have
weighed down the spirit and at last broken The health Of the
Intentions to her aheess offspring :m becoming
degraded objects OF charity progae vories OF vice Even
though plenty smile how Often alas
the days Of the kind husband and father embittered in be-
holding the emaciated declining health Of the
Mon Of his BOSOM size had reached the age OF thirty
fast sinking into premature graye-with the certain pros.
himself being early bere Of the partner Of his and
and his young helpless children OF those endearng
the heartrending aicon Is it desirable, thens moral
for parents their families regardless OF consequences
themselves the well being Of their offspring when sim.
The advertiser feeling the importance Of this subject and es
resulting thousands by the
OF prescribed BY her would respectfully arouse the at
tention Of married to its consideration. Is wise and
vrinous to prevent evils which we subject by simple
and healthy within control Every dispassionate
yuous and enlightened mind will unhsitatngly in
Price dollars package, accompanied with full and par
cuIar directions.
letters BE- gs;, Ed ' sddrs;ssa e box
Principal Office, H8 Greenwich street, New York Office
hours from A. M tosP NJ Boston Office, No. Essex st.
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LUCINA CORDIAL;

TIL E ELIXOR OF LOVE
TT Is SOVEREIGN and speedy for incipeut con-
SUMPTION barrsnnes mpoency lucohae whites obstruc
tion difficult painful menstruaton nconnence of urine
involuntary discharge thereof and for general of
system whether the result of inherent reproduced by m
regularity Illness accident II pleasant the and
stively sure in its operations Its unvaled reputation in both
hemispheres the result Of its almost supernatural virtues
LEI NO ONE DESPAIR!
Nothing be surprising than its nvgoratng effects
the human Frame Persons afflicted with weakness
tude before taking It, at become robust and full Of
under its influence Il Immediately the nerveess
looseness OF the female frame which the only
barrenness and which, prior to Dr. agnn discovery
considered to be cuTab Lang9sge indeed justice
by the heads of the faculty all Of the world
the most important discoveries Of any
Sold wholesale and retail this city, l25 Fulton street.
corner Nassau and Seth Fow Washington street. Boston,
Price So per bottle, S2i per dozen. aul7 Inns n
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EDICAL a ! D.

JUST PUBLISHED This Day)-The Medical Confdant /;
embraces tie history treatment and Of Vnerea in all
forms Gonorrh9a Glee Structure, Irritable Bladder Sweled
TestcIes Sc Together with comprehensive knowledge Of
the effects ensuasm and It's results Of the anatomy and
Of weakness Of impotence and sterty with
the medical Of all those diseases This work be
FAWCETT, continues his private consultations all thos
Diseases which mentioned in his book All letters b.,
postpaid. a8 lmsc
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NASH'S CARRAGEEN PASTE,
MANUFACTURED and sold by John Nash, jersey City,
and sold aso wholesale and retail at the following Depo


NAsH'S CARRAGEEN PASTE,
Wholesale and r e a the following Dspc
E M;;Sso.. ~, ". Company Broadway.
'i B. s.n ssss rs sgoa sIsssw's
And s s q III Ss.pse sr b9as sss. in d. ev
The medicinal qualities Of tbs and fsshonsbs piepa
e Sf h ssi
6a Ss &c %
%s s$s n:
member mi fs sd
dedicated, BY their obsdsnt servant, JOHN NASH.
NEW IRON FOUNDRY.
HOE CO. having added their Factory large and com.
Os' sSS S s cs aS q Al
;s e Pulley Hanger and other
shang made and put up u superior style Machinery Of
Presses Types and Saws, feyery kind. generally hand.
anP and Bader. % and 81 Gold
Factory, corner Broome and Sheriff Streets New York
TO COUNTRY MERCH ANTS.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
sale the best selected stock Of Boots and Shoes. for
Yo II ps k Msa sa T s
s yam 'Ss s sa cs sss s
Leather Cacks the best article the maret Ladies fine Buks
Caters Slippers ami French Ties and all other articles the
line that possibly be called for ChdFsns Shoes g
Rubbers, Mems and Womens for sale cheap BY
li2 Chatham street opposite Chatham Theatre.
10 Open till 10 o'clock in the evening. au25 lmsec
COTTON DUCK-looo bolts No. / 1000 do Extra No l.
800 DO E.!ss Nc.s.
s s &: & s: n NJ !
Manufactured with great and well worthy the st,ention
he trade n to sd
purchasers, by T.. X. COLLINS X CO.,
au2irc Sc South street.
ESTABLISHED 1884,
WIN WILD Manufacturer Of Cutlery, No. 100 Division
" New York. offers to the trade choice selection Of goods
cheap for cash. We recommend them to be good
best imported goods nothing but Messr Handerson
Brothers X Co.'s best cast steel.
CAUTION
As there inferior article offered TO the public,
marked Wild. &c., think it best to give this noticeall
goods from mandatory marked -
Wids
Celebrated
American
Cutlery.
N. B.We have agent. Only TO be had Establish
ment. aus 1mSrc
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PORTUGUESE FEMALE PILLS.

A. M ROuDETG5cCI1TJPEA M NJ b fLfSH0W pORTLGar
,HE scientific combination Of ingredients Of which those
Pills composed have made them the wonder and admi
ration OF world They known all Europe be the
only discovered that has proved invariably
cases. being such that they must be used during pregnancy
for though always mild safe and healthy they certain 10
The directions translated into English and enveopeo
round with the seal Of the importer stamped Each boz
the signature OF M de Boudeoq,e and the English d
rections have the signature Of Dr. f. AIELVEAU authorised
agent for the Continent OF America.
They be transmitted BY mail 70 any part Of the United
States Sold BY Dr. agent and Importer re-
street Price s3-haf boxes g. No half boxes sent by mail
Melvesu a. New York, will! meet with immediate atten
ton. Ali letters must be postpaid jy29 rc