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WAR WITH ENGLAND.

The Globe, we suppose, is to be regarded
as the organ ofthe administration, if, indeed,
that can be called an administration, which
neither does nor can administer the affairs of
this government, and we, therefore, look to
its columns for some exposition of the views
of Mr.. Polk and the Cabinet. In that pa
per of Friday evening, we find an article
under the head of "WAR WITH ENGLAND"
marked with all that clustering which char
acterizcs a bully, who means to get up "a
tight, for the occupation of others, and the
benefit of himself The piece is distinguish
ed by sauciness of tone that MARKS the
stump eloquence Of one who feels that he
what he says, and who overlooks the kind of
importance which he may be supposed to
have on the collective mass. The closing
paragraph is very significant:
"Noihlnc was ever more true, therefore, than the
sentiment expressed ly Mr.. Polk in his inaugural a1-
dress-thai every extension of Onr empire gave an ad
diliona security of peace TO the world
Yet have we been forced, At times, and that too,
under the mdest of rulers, from this, the settled
policy of our government; ? and is our conri,-
ton that are shall again be caiied on take mp
arms against orr former and only ddrersary T. &
1t i perfectly manifest that they regard This IA.
vorabl, moment 10 renew the system of aggression
upon US which has resulted in war heretofore; which
10 submit 10, ia only To invife new wrnnns-wrongs
premedtlted not for the a'vaninTe which accrues to
them, but arranged and settled upon merely the
means of bringing on the conflict OF aims, or an en-
tire abandonment of our rights rs nation. The on
ly mode to AVOID this firm DilpTCn by The.
President To the letter and spirit OF his inaugural adj
dress. lie viii he sustained hy The nation in that /;
for notwithstanding the English Ministers choose to
level their lnnces at Mr.. Polk, II IS not To he forgotten
that the previous acton of the House of Representa-
ilVes had, by an immense majority. given their sane
ton 10 his language. BY the tiuckng abandonment
of our rights pursued by Mr.. Webster in the Ashbur-
ton treaty. lost the subject of controversy forfeit
ed the respect of the world and of ourselves and
vted new and uniounded prerenson> from our adver-
sary."
Here, then, is a very plain indication that
war is expected, as we think it evident it is
desired. And it now behooves the people
TO inquire-WIat is the state of prepara-
tons! Are there funds in the Treasury
Is our commerce in state TO meet sudden
declaration Of war! Is our Navy in order
to defend our sea-ports, or protect our COM
mercial marine! Have we AN army! Have
we rulers capable of conducting the war !
Have we cause! Miserable, indeed, is the
state of the nation, with all its resources,
spread abroad, just entering upon IA new ca
reer of prosperity, and crushed down to the
earl, by set Of men who, ignorant of all
the customs and prophecies of civilized ma
tons, raise IA war-whoop to show their own
parlizans their pluck and courage, and then
turn round astonished that abroad they should
be taken at their word.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-05-09
THE MEXICAN NEWS.

The news from Mexico, says the Express,
is not without interest, and its effect is ratll-
er to create anxie,y,to learn more than to be
satisfied with the limited amount Of intelli-
gence thus far received. The letter of Mr..
Shannon is quite characteristic of that func-
tionary, and Notwithstanding refusal on the
part of the Mexican Government to continue
further official intercourse, we find him un-
necessarily and indelcalely pressing cor
respondence which not only could do no good
but which seems rather designed than other
wise, TO provoke IA further quarrel between
the two Governments. We had supposed
that one of the first acts Of Mr.. Folks add
mnis,ralion would have been the recall OF
Mr.. Shannon. Certain we are, that his con-
duct has, from the first, been deemed objec-
lionable by all parties. Mr.. Shannon, it
will he seen, not ouly presses correspon-
dence which is declined, but threatens to re-
main in the enemy's camp as long as he
chooses. Ii will not be his own fault if he is
not most uncerimoniously elected from po-
sition where he has dsgraeed both himself
and the country.
The news received at New Orleans by the
'wo last arrivals IRON Mexico, is OF the Ut
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-05-09
The HIBERNIA'S LOAD

Six coaches each drawn by six horse,
were required TO bring on the British Mail
and the passengers by the IIibernia.
ihey arrived here on Wednesday evenio,
ana took passage in the Saranac for 81. Jobns
This is the larges. load that has arrived On,
ana the Saranac with this addition 10 ia
freight and passengers, looked quite like bus;.
ness. We have not heard statement, of ,,,o
time occupied in coming through from Con.
cord' but presume it is aJou, the same az
heretofore.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-05-09

THE SwALLow.-The Hudson Republican of Mon.
wreck OF The Swallow were completed on Saturday
after Immense labor by placing large timber
her IN three places and placing the same number OF
stout CHAINS under her, resting upon steamboat on
each side On Sunday evening The workmen had
succeeded in raising the wreck clear of the bottom,
when the cables by which she made fast to the
shore parted and soon after the De VIII Clinton one
of the oats alongside, found 10 be badly strained
and she sinking. Oicourse II became neccess ar v
10 let 90 Of the wreck, when she went Ia the bottom
two or three feet deeper than before. The cnntrac-
tors have determined TO withdraw the De Wit and
substi ute another boat This will require great deal
of labor and cause nj least weeks longer delay
When the Swallow is raised 1t is the intention to tow
her upon the beach nj high tide, about four miles
above Athens, and when the tide receiing leaves her
dry, 10 examine her cabins and ascertain whether
there any more persons drowned than those al
ready discovered
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-05-09

The Boston Post announces with much
feeling the death of Mr.. Benjamin True,
who died in that city on Tuesday morning,
at the age of eighty. Mr.. TUE was the
Oldest printer in Boston, and was for many
years publisher of the Boston Yankee News.
paper, and also one OF the original publishers
of The Boston Statesman, under the firm OF
True, Western & Green. He is spoken OF
as worthy man, patriot and a christian
greatly beloved by large circle of relative,
and friends.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-05-09
THE CLERK AND DEVIL.

a merchants clerk came into printing Of
flee short time since, and seeing pile of pa
pers lying on the table, (it being publication
day) unceremoniously helped himself TO copy,
and uttered the following to the printer devil :
dispose you don't take any pay for just enc
paper! Not always replied the devil. Short
y afterwards the devil epnred the store where
the clerk belonged, and called for pound of
ralsins, which were quickly weighed out by the
clerk. The devil took the raisins, SAYING
s'pose you don't c)a ige any thing when fell
low don't take bu1 -a-und!' No, said the
clerk, after seeing the disadvantage under
which he was placed by his own stngy impn-
dent liberabaliiy towards the pennyless prin-
'er's devil, and looking dageers at the little imp
indignantly exclaimed: When get any more
newspapers trom a printer IN pay for em'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-05-09
RAILROAD TO THE PACIFIC.

The National Intelligencer contains let
ter on the subject of the Great American
railroad from its protector, A. Whitney,
ESQ.,, which will be found subjoincd. The
Editors of that paper are not the only parties
who think favorabIy of this enterprise.
There are several gentlemen of wealth and
prudence who have expressed themselves We.
ry ready to believe in its feasibility, and who
will urge upon Congress the expedlency of
granting to Mr.. Whitney, under proper guar
antecs and restrictions, the facilities he re-
qures.
:" The mere vastness of the project" says
the National 1nelllgcncer, "though suggest
ing TO many the notion of its being visionary,
by no means implies, of itself, such a con-
clusion ; and any thing but forbids therefore
the prosecution of careful examination of
the possibilities of his plan. We know that
many much more competent than we to Judge
Of the scheme are already convinced of its
reasonableness."
Al all events the excursion promises to be
very pleasant one, and, from the known
wealth and liberalty of Mr. Whitney, is very
inviting to all young surveyors who are fond
of the adventures of rowing life.
WAsHiSGToS, April % 1915.
Messrs. Gales & Se1ton II my intention to
pass pass OYER examine and partially survey seven
eent hundred miles OF the proposed route for the
kallroad from Lake Michigan 10 The Pacific
sha leave New York about the Goth of Nav for
Green Bay, follow the Lake down TO Milwaukee
thence we, TO the Missouri river, and returned by ST.
Louls ~
Several young gentlemen of high Responsibility
and education will accompany me, and it will please
me TO have our number increased
The excursion will be pleasant beneficial to health
and useful IN The knowledge TO be gained of that vast
country; amt should the proe for the railroad sue.
coed these who now accompany me can be usefnlly
and advnntageously employed in the great work
1t Will please me to have some Young gentlemen of
the South JOIN US; and shall be happy TO commn.
nicae with any SO disposed.
Truly yours, A. WHITNEY.
al William street. New York.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-05-09
NATIONAL PALACE.

Mexico, April 2 1si5 !
The undersigned, Minister of Foreign Relations,
has the honor to communicate to his Excellency, Mr..
shannon, Minister, &c dc, in reply 10 the note of
his Exceency of the 3lst March, that the Govern
ment uf Mexico cannot continue diplomatic relations
with the United States upon the presumption that
such relations reconci'cd with the law which the
Presiden, ofh United Stntts has approved in regard
10 the Annexation Of the Department Of Texas the
American Union: that This determination is founded
upon the necessity which Mexico is under of main
talnlng no friendship with Republic which has vio-
lated her obligations, usurpcd portion of territory
which belongs To Mexico by right which she will
maintain at whatever cost that the relations between
the two countries cannot be re.csablished before n
complete reparaon of that injury is [agavio, such
is demanded by good faith, justice to Mexican and
the honor of the United states, is made.
Moreover, the undersigned will take the liberty to
say to his EScellency Mr.. shannon, that if the I'M
ted States Government thinks that It entertain d
friendly sentiments towards Mexico at the time of
giving such offence and when attacking the integr-
" Of the Republic Of Mexico, this Government Mex
ico) is very far from entertaining the views or
of acqiesCng IN the assurances which his Excelencv
Mr. Shannon has given whatever may be its scn-
mcnts towards hi> Excolltncy personally.
The undersigned, IN making this announcement to
his Excellency Mr.. Shannon, dong so by the order
of the President of MeSico-cuttlng short new dis
cussion which the interruption of the relations of the
two countries will not permit, and because nothing can
be ad led 10 what this Department has already said
has the honor 10 renew the assurances Of his very
distinguished consideration.
The papers of the capital and of Vera Cruz
are occupied almost exclusively with the sub
ject Of Annexation. There are not wanting
those who insist that there is no alternative lef,
TO Mexico to preserve untarnished her honor but
war. The writer's take the distinction that
though, from the necessity of the case, the ac-
acknowledgement of the independence of Texas
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-05-09

RAIL ROAD lRoN.-We learn from an ar
tlcle in the Tribune, that the Mount Savage
Company. near Baltimore, has supplied by
contract 1000 tons for the Fall River Rail
Road, at 500 per ton, delivered in New
England. Since the recent extraordinary
rise OF iron, It has entered upon new con-
tracts at $50 per ton. 1t is now turning out
one hundred tons of Rail Road Bars per dav.
and is putting up two new blast furnaces and
an immense blowing engine which will be
completed IN Augus,-aher which time |,
will be prepared to turn out three him.
dred tons per day. The Company is
ready 10 make contracts to deliver any ouan.
ly OF bars ten per cent. cheaper than they
can be obtained from England under the
present Tariff. The Tribune expresses the
conviction that most Of the Railroad Iron
laid down in the Union hereafter will be-
made in this country, and that, if the Tariff
is let alone, it will very rarely be higher than
if imported under y 20 cent. dutv. Only
let capitalists feel that they may safely invest
in this business the heavy capital needed to
prosecute it proiitablv, and home competi-
ton will soon reduce the price 10 the lowest,
sum for which it can be made without loss.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-05-09

o. Professor Locke, of Cincinnati, re.
Gently left that city EARNED and equipprd"
for an actual campaign for scientific purpo-
SEES; having with him all the necessary APP
para,ns and appliances for systematic re-
searches in Astronomy, Geography, Magma
iism and Geology. He will first stop, saws
one of the papers. at Marietta, Ohio, on IA
short visit To DR.. l!ildreth; next proceed TO
the point of" no varatiOr," somewhat above
Wheeling; thence to the Atlantic cities, TO
the White Mountains, and to the Toronto
Observatory in Canada where his further
movements will be determined upon
wherever matters Of interest are found the
tent will be pitched, and the lahors of meas
uremcnt quantities, such as Latitude, Lon
eitude, magnetic Variation and Intensity,
&c. &c, will be prosecuted as closely as the
industrious use of portable instruments will
permit This will be the seventh wear of
Professor LIS magnetic labors. lie will be
accompanied only by his son, who will ac,
only as an assistant. 'We anticipate much,'
remarks the Cincinnati Gazette, from the
steady perseverance and diligent observation
of Professor Locke; his reputation and
great scientific attainment will ensure him a
welcome wherever he may soJourn.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-05-09

CooL.-Admiral Howe, when Captain, was once
hastily awakened in the middle of the night by the
lieutenant Of the walch who informed him with great
agitation that the ship was on fire near the magazine
'lflhat be the case said he rising esurey TO put on
his clothes we shall soon hear another report of the
matter The lieutenant flew back to the scene OF
danger, and almost Instantly returning excaime l.
You need not, SIR be afraid; The fire is extnguisheI
Afraid! exclaimed Howe, what do YOU mean by
that sir never was afraid in my life and loook
ing the lieutenant full in the face, he added, Pray
how does man feel sir, when he is AFRAID Z? ] need
moi ask how he looks
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1845-05-09

In this village, on the 5,h INST. s,.nu
aged 81 years. NEED
IN Essex, Vt. on The l6 April Russrt Kr,,o
aged -. A-loeo'
In windsor, on the 3Oth u,, Mrs MARY. wife y
Charles Fl. Severance. ""'o
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THE NAVAL COURT MARTIAL.
FRpAY, June IS.

FRIDAY, June Is.
The court met at the usual hour, all the members
being present.
The examination Of Lieut.. Brooke was continued
| and finally concluded His ,estimonv was confined
chiefly TO statement of what took place in the cabin
Of the Congress, during the interview between Capt
Voorhees, and Commodore Ft,on, after the capture
Of the San Gala. His account of the conversation
was more minute than that of Mr.. jackson, but did
not conflict with il in any particular.
He testified that Captain Voorhees, told Commo-
dore Fitton that he Captain voorhses) should 70
lease the prisoners in the custody Of the Argentine
squadron in retaliation. Lieutenant Brooke also
said that the iring on the United States brig Balm
bridge, of which Captain Voorhees, complained to
Commodore Fitton, took place about month be-
fore, and anterior to the arrival of Captain Voor-
bees off Monevideo, and was apologised for and
explained at the time. That Commander Newman
of the cambridge, who was present at this convsr-
sation, (between Captain Voorhees, and Commodore
Fitton,) made complaint OF that transaction. and
had never declared his dissatisfaction sincs the apo
ogy.
The Rev. Mr.. Jackson being recalled as witness
on the part of the accused, made no statements In
addition to his former evidence.
! In answer to question from the Judge advocate,
both he and Il. Brooke stated that they knew Of
no act Of disrcspect on the part of the Argentine
squadron towards the United States naval forces, or
to any American vessel, aside from the two trans
actions connected with the cambridge, and the bark
Rosalba. 1t Browning, the first lieutenant of the
Congress- was next called, on the part Of the ac-
cused, and his examination was commenced but the
hour Of adjournment having arrived, his testimony
was suspended, and the court rose for the day.
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ton of the government, into the West India colonies,
are also subject of special denuncaton with those
persons IN Great Britain whose abolition doctrines
and prejudices are sincerely entertained. The at.
tempt Of the Premier, in his reply to Mr.. Tyer's last
message on the subject Of the Slave trade gloss
over the practices OF the government IN this partcu-
lar, more severely handled in the London "Anti-
Slavery Reporter" than by any press as far as we
have observed, in this country. Il was very fully
shown that, whatever refnements Of language might
De used to describe the transaction, the manner in
which y the African importations into the British
west indies are carried on is but the establishment
OF legal slave trade, and the deluded immigrants
but introduced into state of bondage.
when inc practices Of the British government with
regard % slavery and the slave trade, thus held
up to scorn ny the very men whose fanatical pur-
poses the government pretends to be abetting and
aiding, Il cannot be expected that others should
view Them in charitable light. Indeed II the half
that is said Of the workings of the British system be
true, it would seem TO be matter Of proper inquiry
with other countries, whether they will continue 10
lend their aid to that power, in enterprise which
she thus adroity turns to her advantage, with
out benefuing the cause in which she is proessedly
engaged
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The New York Courier and Enquirer attributes
to MS an expression ("inchoate right'D which was
originally started by good federal authorty--'the
Baltimore American The "Courer' should rec
ollect, too, that we have waived the discussion OF
the case to which it refers. We advise it, in the
third place, before it decides this question cae-
dra, to look again at the of the occupation OF
the line of the Perdido, in 1910, under Mr. Madi-
sons administration, and at the celebrated speech
of Mr.. Clay in vindcation of Mr.. Madison's course
in that affair. The New York editor will find the
speech in the LIST volume of Greeley's "Life and
Speeches of Henry Clay" now thrown by among
the useless munitions of the last campaign
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-06-13

Col. RICHARD NJ JoHSsoN.-Ths veteran hero passed
through this city this morning. his east Ito Virgil
MIA private business He remained only long enough
to take breakfast and hold few minutes will
his friends who called on him.
We were gratfed to see Colonel Johnson look ell
and enjoying such 6ne flow Of spirits. He highly
gratied with the position government has assumed
the great questions agtatDg the civilized world Al
the words Of Mr. Rtche in the Union received last night
that We desire honorable peace but II let
and then let the British from The face Of the cont
his ewes fashedhis soul sw lied within him and h
broke forh-"I stopped fire bullets and my fifteen i,
the late and Ihink am good for yet Such is tn,
language of the brave old veteran who is always ready
rce himself for his country; and indeed he looks abb
to stand rugged campaign ct Let people be mpelleC
by his spirit and country will want soldiers
tCoiumhus (Ohio) Statesman, June 8.
Colonel Johnson, the hero Of the Thames, Zane
sometimes called sold Tecumseh,") the distin
guished ex-Vice President of the United States
arrived in Washington ON Wednesday. w,
never saw him look better. He is full o
spirits and full of conversation. He correspond,
to the description which the Columbus States
man gives Of him. He desires peace, like every
patriot--honorabe peace; but if war must come, h,
is not only for exerting all our energies for its sue
cessful prosecution, but for removing one fruitfi,
source Of future wars from the continent. TIL,
colonel would be willing again, at the call of hi
country, to devote himself to her service. We sin
cerely trust that he may be spared from such ser
vice, and his country saved from all the calami,ie,
Of war; But, we repeat, an honorable peace, Of
war.-uNoN.
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~ have it from good authority that he Mr. Van Ness)
made to leave solely because he supposed to be
southern Calhoun democrat, and could not be made 10
enlist and do fight in the grand ocofoco army of the North
under the command Of Captain Slns Wright There
no compromise made. The appointment of c. w. Law
collector Of this port made the the
reached the White House that the Wright delegation
Of New York to Congress had determined that Van Ness
removal should be indispensable to their support of the
organ OF MIR. Polk; which would be indirectly oppos
ton to the administration This fact is too clear to doubt
and can be proven i York correspondence
Of the Richmond Wing
The above extract is full OF errors The state
ment in relation to the Support of the organ" is
without the shadow of a foundation. The fiction is
"too clear to doubt, and can be proven, if neces-
sary."