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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

Senator of the United States by the Legislature Of
New York for six years from the 4th of March
next. The Wings voted for JOHN G. CLARK, and
the Natives for RoBERT TAYLOR
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

An article in this months number of Hunts
Magazine clearly shows that the last Census is full
Of the most gross and ridiculous errors and although
we cannot entirely agree with the memoralists,
who say they believe it would have been better to
have no census at all than such an one as has been
published, we think with them that it is advisa-
BILE :" to adopt measures for the correction of the
same," or, if that cannot be done, that something
will be done to obviate in the census of 1850.
Six seven hundred thousand dollars are expended
in the taking of the census, and certainly ought
to secure faithful and competent agents for that pur
pose.-Ne,o Fork Mirror.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

Two DoLLAHs wear; or OSE DOLLAR for the first regular
session Congress and FIFTY CENTS for the final
sion of each Congress- and the same Tor each Extra Ses-
sion--payable in all in advance.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-15

The STATE CONVENTION OF LOUISIANA, which is
charged with the duty of remodelling the State
Constitution, on the 3Oth ultimo, Indicated It's nten-
ton to make an important change in the qualifca-
tons of electors, by refusing to strike out clause
which prescribed a residence in the State of two
years Of the prerequisites to the right Of suf
frage. The vote on striking out was % yeas to A
nays. This the Bulletin presumes to be the final
determination of the Convention respects the ba-
sis of the electoral franchise. Every white male
citizen is invested with the privilege of voting with
the limitation that he be not pauper, nor felon
nor insane; and that he has been resident of the
State two years, Zone of which in the parish where
he offers to vote) Besides property qualification,
the old Constitution required one years residence
in the State and six months residence in the parish
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-02-28

ing become vacant, SIR Thomas Freemantle
has been appointed to IT,
Mr. Gladstone has retired from the Board Of
Trade, in consequence OF dissentons in the
Cabinet relating 10 the treaty with Brazil.
Mr. Evereu. His Excellency Mr. Everett,
the American Minister, entertained Sir Robert
Peel and distinguished party at dinner, on the
3ist ult. at his mansion in Grosvenor-place.
The Queen and Prince Albert have paid Wis.,
its TO the Dukes of Wellington and Bucking-
ham, and were in good health.
There is no news of the missing packet ships
United States and England.
The first American hops imported into Eng
land are noticed as having been received within
few days.
The Belgian Minister OF Finance has resolv-
ed 10 impose tax on the gross receipts OF rail-
roads.
Daniel O'Connell, Esq, (son Of the liberia
tori is located in Lincon's Inn, pursuing his
studies for the English bar.
The Pope is said TO be dangerously i'll.
On the 9Th inst, shock Of an earthquake
was felt at st. Malo.
Ii is calculated that new comet, discovered
by Nj. D'Arrcst, will be seen in England on
the 18th of February next, with the naked eye,
or at least with a common telescope.
An extraordinary Federal Diet will, it is pos
itvely said, be convoked for the end Of Febru-
airy, for the Jesuit question, which keeps Swift
zerland in such a state of ferment.
Letters from ST. Petersburgh contain posi-
tive information that DR.. Wolf, who had arri-
we'd at Teheren from Bokhara, will return home
by way of Russia and St. Petersburgh.
Letters from Stockholm announce, that the
King of Sweden has publicly announced his n-
tention to visit Norway at the end OF the pres
ent month.
The Spanish government has transmitted
funds to Paris and London for the payment of
the foreign legions Of the respective countries.
The consumption last season of Peruvian and
African guano was 10000 tons. The stock on
hand at the beginning Of the present year was
80, 900 tons. The demand, il is expected, will
this year exceed l6O, 900 or 100000 tons.
Two years ago, there were five paupers re-
ceived relief in the Litchfeld Union, all of
whom had served the Office of Sheriff Ore of
them was ruined by law, another by extrava-
gance, and two by drunkennesss the fifth was
one who "never could get forward"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-02-28

Charcetsristie-On Wednesday, while most of
the Wings OF the House of Representatives were in
the Senate listening 10 the speech of Mr. Choate,
the Loco Focos voted down the item in the appro.
praton bill of $4,000 for the purchase of furniture
for the Executive Mansion. The Wings no sooner
heard of this outrage, than they returned to the
House masse, and with the assistance of the bet
Ter portion of The Loco Focos passed the appropr.
alton The meanness Of the Loco Focos was char
scterstic, as was the mognaniaiiy OF the Wings
.4tias.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-02-28

THE AMLRIcAS RAIL ROAD JouRsAL, No. 6, is
received. This journal is devoted to furnishing in
formation upon the subjects of Rail Roads, Canals,
Steam Boats, Machinery and Mines, and is deser
wing the examination of those interested in those
subjects. pr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-02-28

MAYOR ELEcTED-The citizens Of Boston
succeeded in electing Mayor at the eighth trial,
on Friday last. The I.ocos retired from the field,
and MIR Davis, Native, was elected by small
majority, The vote was, Parker Wing, 1916
Davis, Native, 1872; scattering 325.
The following is statement of the vote at the
several trials
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-02-28

"Ihe ugliest Girl in Reading" is the direction o.
letter lying in the Post Office there We predict
that !. will be sent to the dead letter Office without
claimant. hnf asaff w ,-1'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-02-28
Webster'S Dictionary.

The high estimation in which this great A.
merican work is held by intelligent foreigners
is becoming more and more apparent In the
Preface Of .Royal Dictionary, English and
French and French and English by Profess
or's Fleming and Tibbins; vols Alto Paris
1914 the basis of the French being that Of the
Academy. The Editors say
SIN the English and French part, the adj
mirable performances of johnson, and of Web
ster (who devoied twenty years of ncessant
labor TO his Dictionary,) are the principal ba-
SEES Of the present work. Webster, indeed,
has touched upon every thing-on etymology,
The secret of which he has often detected BY
following il through all its Protean changes;
on history and chronology, the facts of which
he sketches wherever they are associated with
The name oil the man, nation or an epoch, on
commerce and navigation, the terms Of which
he determines and explains on the arts and
sciences but more specially on the language Of
every day life, the progress and development
Of which he has sgnalized by more than forty
thousand new definitions. w aIker's Dicliona-
ry contains about $4,000 words those Of
johnson, Sheridan, Jones, and Perry, about
as many Todd, in his edition of johnson,
has increased the number 10 about $4,000.
Webster alone has raised il TO 10000. In the
late edition to nearly 100000.
''lt was partly under the auspices of this
enlightened guide, partly under those OF John
son revised and augmented by Todd, that the
editors undertook The execution of the work
now offered to the public. Sometimes sup
ported by The former, at Others by the latter,
oi these two great photographers, they have
eendeavored to give faithful epitome OF the la
oors OF both. The new words and acceptations
introduced in the gradual progress OF the lam
guage have been all taken from Webster and
examples Of their use have been collected and
inserted whenever they appeared to be sane
TONED by adequate authority. The phraseoIo-
gy peculiar to the United States Of America,
the terms Invented or adopted in that country,
with all their changes, variations, and cor
rupions, are carefully indicated. The eiymok
ogy is occasionally derived from johnson, often
from Horne Tooke, but more frequently from
Webster, as in that department he is by Far the
most rational and systematic &
The editors ofcourse have reference to Web
ster's Dictionary entire,-the edition published
by q. & @. Merriam.-Springfeld Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-02-28

pirginia Eiection.-A special election was held
last week in the district Of Bedford and franklin
counties, for member of the State Senate Rob
ert I, Wood (Whig) was elected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-02-28

The people of Vermont are celebrated tho
world over for morality and uprightness-
we were not made aware till lately that even
their convicts were among the most trustwor-
thy men ~ the community. The Mercury
says, young man recently arrived at Wind
sor 10 the stage, and applied for admission to
the State Prison, showing the papers which
entitled him 10 residence there. II seems
mat ne had been convicted at Montpelier for
some offence, sentenced 10 the State Prison for
six months, and in order 10 save expense, was
htted out with his papers, and sent 10 Windsor
by stage, without sheriff or other attendant
On reaching Woodstock the stage BY accident
LETT him but he coolly waited day or two
for the next Stage
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-02-28

Death from s,oall0'eing Gold Ring,-A young
married lady of this city died suddenly on Thurs
day last, from the above cause. 1t appears that
about seven years ago, while being addressed by
the young gentleman who afterward became her
husband, she in playful mood, put gold ring in
her mouth, which she unfortunately swallowed by
accident, and lodged in her throat where it re-
manned in spite Of surgical skill, causing at inter
walls much pain and uneasiness On the night of
her death she was sitting in her room, when of a
sndden, she experienced a strangling sensation =
She Immediately arose, and in attempting TO walk
felt herself reclining She seized hold Of the bed
post, and making some noise, attracted the atten.
tion of her husband On seeing him come to her
aid, she made another effort disengaged herself
from the bed post and falling into the arms Of her
husband, expired from stranguaton.- Baltimore
Patriot '.a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-02-28

One Mr. Dore, who represents himself to be the
ther of twenysx children has petitoned to the Leg
iatnre Of Maine for relief! His petition was referr
to the Committee on Agriculture.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-02-28

The decision of Judge Gushing upon the alteration of
Railroad route from Wimanset to this place was be-
fore the Committee of the Legislature last week.
We understand that bill will be reported confirming
the decision Of the Judge. II Northampton Courier
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-02-28

The following is as near as we have been abb. IL
ascertain, the list oflicenses granted by the Count,
Commissioners at their recent session, together Viii.
list Of the assessments for each.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-02-28

Eustis and Parker united.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-12-30
WARLIKE PREPARATIONS.

The extraordinary preparations made aud
still making by the British Government. are
thus alluded TO in letter to the editor OF The
New York Courier, dated
LONDON, Nov. IL, lS45.
Never since the time Of Napoleon have
such immense-such extraordinary military
and paval preparations been making in this
country, as at the present time, and for many
months past. Fully six months ago was my
attention first attracted to this subject. The
activity prevailing at Deptford, Woolwich,
particularly for guns and steamers at this
vast establishments Sheerness, Chatham,
Portsmouth, Plymouth, and Pembroke is
really wonderful. Not only in the Govern
ment dock yards are ships aud steamers be-
ing prepared with the utmost expedition, but
also in private ship building yards are iron
war steamers being constructed, not only on
the Thames, but also at Liverpool and elias
cow. From my inquirers have every rea-
son to believe these extraordinary warlIke
preparations are made in reference TO our
country.
The people of the government are esces-
siveiy jealo"s at the high tone and successful
termination of the Texas annexation. and are
exceedingly angry at our Presidents remarks
in relAence 10 Oregon in his inaugural 4Ih of
March address. Nothing ever roussd and
united all classes of people in ibis country so
much as what was then said by our Chief
Magistrate, and if he INDUCES in the same
strain at The opening of Congress on the Isl
of December next, | fear immediate war will
be the result; and the war steamers now pre-
pairing with such energy aud promptitude
will make dash upon Portland, Portsmouth,
Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore.
Charleston, &c. simultaneously, without Civ
ing US time TO prepare and resist this sudden
Inclusion. / hope most sincerely you will
/ not be taken unawares. But trust both
, Governments will act in such way as to pre-
serve the blessing of peace, for nothing can
be so utterly absurd, insane, and in all points
ofview, SO iuexpcdient as war between our
two countries
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-12-30
PILGRIMS, CELEBRATION.

Tbs. 2a5th Anniversary of the landing of
the Pilgrims was celebrated on the 22d inst.
under the direction of the Middlebury His
torical Society. The sons and daughters Of
immortal sires assembled in the evening
in the Congregational meeting house, " hich
wa, well filled, In the absence of the Presi-
dent of the Society, Gov. Slade was invited
to preside. As we entered, the choir had
concluded its first performance, and the Rev.
Mr.. Cushman, of Orwell. was Offering fer
vent prayer to the throne of grace, which i'll
its topics and sentiments was wonderfully u
dapted TO the occasion npon which il of
fered. Next came the address Of Mr.. Meach-
am, of New Haven, learned, ingenious and
splendid production, which did great honor
to the author, aud gave universal satisfaction
TO the audience. 1t was indeed The offspring
of a genius of no ordinary cast, giving an a
Bile and interesting historical sketch of the
progress OF the empire in modern times, warm
ing and quckening the blood Of every sou OF
the Pilgrims who was present. After the
usual performance Of the chuir, the President
gave notice TO the members of the Historical
Society, and other gentlemen who had been
invited, that refreshments were provided al
the house Of Mr.. Charles Bowen, TO which Il
very respectable portion of the company re-
tired. The address of Mr.. Meacham wa,
decided to be printed by an unanimous vote
and committee appointed to carry the vote
into execution. The meeting was closed by
the tender OF the thanks Of the guests TO Mr.
Bowen. for the Inequalities Of his house.
I The whole celebration was well conducted
aud we trust formed the fourth link in the
Chain OF celebrations Of Pilgrims day in Yer
mont, which will carry down the recollec
tions o. the virtues and achievements of ouI
( forefathers 20 the latest generations 1t i:
scarcely too high praise to say, that W hateve
there is in this nation conservative of true
civil aud religious freedom, is TO be found il
/ the descendants of the Pilgrims.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-12-30
THE MARKET.

The news from England has had very
decided influence upon our market. All dc
scriptions of grain are receding in price ii
! New York. Ii is now said that much of The
famine news is exaggerated TO get rid Of the
Corn Laws. The accounts from England
speak favorably of the wool of this country
as far as adapted to the wants of the manu-
facturer. But there is a great complaint Il:
10 the condition of the wool, many Of the flee
ces being put up with pulled tagss and un-
washed wool. We regret TO say that these
complaints are applicable TO the Vermont
wool mole than any other. Our farmers are
more sufferers than any body else by allow
ing their wool and themselves to be thus dis
graced.
Flour. Genessee Common. $3.50. The
Journal of Commerce OF Saturday quotes
Genessee in New York al Sc.
The tidinss per Acadia were those of dis
appointment to large holders, who expected
10 hear OF an advance of Is IS per bril-, in
stead Of which there had been decline o. Is.
This appears, however, TO have been occa
stoned more by the temporary arrangement
of money affairs, and a gloomy feeling, as it
respects political relations with this country,
than by any important relief of apprehension,
as it regards the price of Brerd SIuffs. Ho-
ders here are not disposed to yield much, if
any, from previous prices, knowing that the
loss of the greater part of the Potato crop at
home will call largely on Flour 10 supply it's
place, and feeling assured that at present pri-
ces, Europe will sooner or later want the
years supplies, all which can be spared. ~
BoSt. Courier.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-12-30
For the GdlarV.
The Trade as it is

In the extract below the reader will see this
subject handled simply as it is, as an evil and
crime. Itcomprises but part of the views
ofone Of our own sons, laboring in the cause
in another State. Forcibly as they are eN-
pressed, are they not true and right, and il 3d.
shall not intelligent society act on them =
Read and say, ADDISON County,.
The DRAM SHoP TRAFFIC, and the TAyERS
TRAFFIc-what are we 10 think Of them!-
what are we TO do with tnem?
1t is not the main question, nor one oil mu',1
practical importance, what arc we 10 thinA
Of the individual agents in such Il business.
Be the dealer what he may-angeI, Il lla'
he concievable-or fiend, as his work ol'e',
indicates-siill it alters not the thing 10
does Ii is that we have TO 10 with. iheio
are those engaged in some forms oil ln,'
business, who are in other respects es'lnJb
BILE men. We look at them. indeed; vi"
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-12-30
C. The following is a list of the Commit

O. The following is list Of the Commit
tees of the U. S. Senate:
| On Foreign Reldficns-Mr. Allen, chair
man; Mcssrs Cass, Archer, Sewer aud Ath-
| ton.
On Ffnance-Mr. Calhoun, chairman;
Messrs. Lewis, Evans. Benton and Jenness.
On Commeree-Mr. Haywood, chairman;
Messrs. Dix, Johnson of Md, Sewer and Da-
Wis.
On Manufactmcs-Mr. Dickinson, chair
man; Messrs. Sturgeon, Simmons, Colquitt
and Miller.
On Agr1culfure-Mr. Sturgeon, chairman;
Messrs. Senple, Phelps, Turney and Cor
win.
On Military AGairs-Mr. Benton, chair
man: Messrs. flanagan, CriuenGen, Dix and
Speisht.
On PmIlic LGnds-Mr. Breeze. chairman;
Mcssrs. Spcight, Woodbridge, Ashley and
Morehead.
On Pirate Lazd ClGin,s-Mr. Levy,
chairman; Nessrs. Semple, Jarnagin, Penny
hacker ard Woodbridge.
On The Miiitiu-Mr. Atchisdn, chairman;
Messrs. Semple, Barrow, Fairfield and West
colt.
On Nardl AGairs-Mr. Fairfield, chair
man; Messrs. Levy, Mansum, Cameron and
Dickinson
On Indian .4Gairs- Levy, chairman;
Messrs. Basby, Phelps, Atchison and Jarna-
gin.
On C7aisis-Nlr. Bagby, chairman, Messrs.
PennyBacker. J. NJ. Clayton, Turney and
Johnson Of Nd.
On Revolutionary Cimms-Mr. Semple,
chairman; Messrs.- l1annegan. Il. Clayton,
Colquiii and Greene.
On The E.oiiciary-Mr. Ashley, chairman;
Hessrs. Breeze, Bcrrien, Wesicoi and Web
.ier.
On the Post Office and Post Roads-Mr.
Niles, chairman; Messrs. Sturgeon, Simmons,
Semple and Dayton,
On Roads and Cdnals-Mr. flanagan,
chairman; Messrs, Lewis, Corwin, Sturgeon
AMI Davis.
On Pensions Mr.. Upham, chairman;
Messrs. Ashley, Pearce, Atchison and Bar
row.
For The District Of Columbid-Mr. Hay
wood, chairman; Messrs. Jenuess, Breeze,
Miller. and johnson Of Md.
On Patents and Patent Ofice-Mr. Came
ron, chairman; Messrs. Hasnegan, Phelps,
Sturgeon and Lewis.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-12-30
CONGRESS- ANNEXATION AND
WAR.

The space We have allowed 10 the discus
sion in relation 10 the election of commission
ers has deprived our paper OF its usual va
riety. and prevented US from giving our rea
ders full account ofcongressional proceed
ings. After the present number however
we shall feel it our special duty TO keep oul
readers well informed in relation 10 the
movements at the capitol. The peace pros
periiy and vital interests of the country are
| deeply involved in the proceedings OF the
present congress. In this present number
our readers will see that The Texas iniquIy
has al last been consummated by both houses
of congress. For it cannot be- expected that
the president will veto a measure which he
was elected expressly 10 complete
| In relation 10 the Oregon affair the pro-
ceedings in congress are daily imparting to
it more belligerent aspect. The message
OF the President, the discussions on the reso-
luions OF Gen. Cass, the resolutions present.
ed 10 The house BY Mr.. Douglas and the tone
Of the loco press all show strong predispo-
sition in the present dominant party to en-
volve us in war with England
England also seems 10 contemplating some
warlike denoument. Never since the days
of Napoleon were more active or more ex-
tensire preparations making in all the naval
depots OF the kingdom. If the resolutions OF
Mr.. Cass or Mr. Douglass were introduced
solely with view 10 place the loco party
well at the west, England may not under
stand this political trickery. Her indigna-
lion at the arrogance and insults which she
ina gines she for years has been subject 10
from those whom she regards as the ''rabbie
politicians of the country may not be ap-
peased by being ;old that without bullying
Great Britain they would hardly hope 10
sustain themselves in power.
Indeed if as the administration declare, ne
sert claim TO the whole of Oregon a war
must be inevitable. England may not think
best 10 wait for us 10 get complete possession
Of Oregon by 'mdsterly indctirity'' IN re-
lation 10 the settlement Of the controversy
She may farther conclude what she regards
the valiing ambition of this powerful Ie-
public needs chasIisement before VIC have
grown too robust for such an operation
While our government are talking about
war England is already preparing for it. II
war comes England will be first TO declare
it. 1t is full time for the people 10 be fully
awake 10 the dangers which surround them.
And let the government reflect that ifthey do
not actually intend war it is high time 10
cease bullying and resume negotiation il
there is any honorable ground upon which il
may be done.