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Massachusetts.

The Boston Atlas of Monday thus sums IN
the decisive result of the late election in the Old
Bay State They are quite satisfactory, we
take it, to all parties -
We have reelected, by very handsome by almost
u,pIeceoeh'edi naloIlues, our most excellent Nhp
Governor and Lieutenant Governor We have cho
sen thr'y Wings 10 the Senate out OF forty Sena
t9rsIahd prevented all our opponents from choosing
single member OF the Senate We shall have The ns,t
House OF Representatives of our State, by an over.
whelmmg majority OF Of one Hundred and nm We
have elected eight good, sound and trne Whig Mem
bers OF Congress and have vet Districts left in
whlch there VIII be but little difficulty in ultimately
choosing Wings, who Will be worthy to take thei,
places among the other eight Massachusetts will
thus Tor tue INST time for many years, be represented
by an entire delegation in the present and in The
Congress, OF one political character, An able efficient
and unhnchng array of wings will be there to act to
her the floor OF the national House of Representa-
tives BY the results Of last Mondays election. too
we have secured the reelection ofour faithful eff
Gent and honest U : Senator the Hon JoHN DAVIS
These are the eticcis-or rather some of the mos
prominent effects, OF the successful efforts Of the cooc
Wings Of old Massachusetts
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
As we expected.

The Sentinel has argued away all the comfor-
table reflections the poor Wings were inclined
to indulge respecting the recent New York cleo
ton We said it would be SOL and we regard it
as piece of wanton cruelty, Just hear him:
"The wings, opposing every thing unpopular
Except themselves and advocating every thing
popular, Except democracy succeeded in elect.
ing their governor"
The Wings succeeded in n. York, therefore
because they were "unpopuar," and the Loco
focos popular !" Or, in another view ofthis re
markable proposition, because all they advocate,
was popular" and all they opposed 'unpopu
lar -
This Burlington Sentinel and Democrat vii
twist its own neck of one these pleasant days
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
Inveterate Joking.

king till it hurts somebody seriously. The fol.
lowing is in its Saturdays paper;
"The federal meanng of course the Whigl arithme
ticians have already cyphered a majority in the
next house OF representatives and there is, alas,
much to fear that such catastrophe store
for the nation In that event the democracy will have
TO look to the senate and rise and patriotic
President, to preserve good measures and defeat the
adoption OF bad ones.
The "wise and patriotic" James H. Polk! w,
have nothing to say about the patriotism o
that inconsderabe gentleman, because we sup
pose he ac is up to the light he has in that res
pect but his "wisdom -
No more Of that Hal, an thou 10, est me :"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20

1--WE find the subjoined in the n. Y. Specta-
tor 1t is incredible that there could be found,
even in New York, an editor so hardened to in
sensibity as t. give occasion for the note of Mrs.
KIRKLAND But so it is: Papers of the Herald
school, of which the Messenger of Major Noah
thus shows itself to be worthy disciple, have
depraved the public taste in that City that they
find it to their pecunary advantage to catch at
every breath of SANDER that malgnity may ut
ter!
THE LATE Mr.. KIRKLASD-We copy the follow
ing note from the Evening Post Its intent is perhaps
sufficiently obvious yet 1t may be proper to say that
the Expressions referred TO were to the effect that Mr.
Kirkland, while laboring under pecunary embarrass-
ment, had been neglected by his wealthy relatives
with an obscure inslnuaton that he might have been
driven by this neglect suicide. Our acquaintance
with MIR. Kirkland was not intimate, but such il
it induced the belief that his industry and talent.
were at all times well appreciated to place HIN
above the necessity OF reliance upon the aid OF friends
or relatives.
To the Editors of the Erening Post:
Gentlemen My attention has been called TO
tice in the Weekly Messenger of Nov. lst which
bears first view the aspect OF wanton maligny but
which prefer considering the result OF misiniorna
ton With almost nsurmountabe reluctance, YET
urged by strong OF duty both to the memory
my husband and to the feelings OF his relations tee
compelled say thus publicly, that every expression
in that communication which refers TO the condition
tute OF the slightest foundation in fact. For these few
words OF defence against caumny beg an Insertion II
your paper CAROLINE NJ. klRkLAND'
November 10th 1916
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
The Third Party.

The voters of this impracticabe and useless
Party, as has been happily remarked "rafter
fell of" at the late elections in New York and
Massachusetts--especially in the latter. So far
as we have returns the decrease is decisive in
every county while the Wing vote is largely
increased! What can be the reason!
n, B-Thc Third-Party Gazette in Burlington
keeps whacking away at the Wings without
mercy-on the ground, we suppose, it has al
ready stated to wit, that the Wings are not
irreclaimably bad, and may be reformed by
good round christian misrepresentation and
abuse Go ahead, sister Briggs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
A Non Seuuitur.

The VT Patriot. that has written more, and
in Vermont together, in favor of Sir Robert
Walkers Free Trade Tariff which almost 1--WE
believe qute) uniformly discriminates against
the American Manufacturer and in favor OF the
Foreign. thus defines its postion-
GREE TRApE--To save any further msrcprcsen ia
ton of what we mean By Free Trade. we state that,
By FREE TRADE, we mean Tariff which shall raise
n Revenue sufficient only for the necessary expenses
of Government and that shall have due regard to the
particular interests of every section OF our country
that shall give by protective duties such preference 10
domestic foreign products Ill our own markets ana
shall discriminate between those articles wch we
can and those which we cannot produce at nome, as
give Just and s1utary encouragement TO the
industry of every American citizen"
There Ifthat text and commentary are in q
'concatcnation accordingly" then we have go
to begin again. 1t certainly is right that the
readers of the Patriot should know what its Ed
itor ",neans" when he talks abo ut Free Trade
and if he means a PROTECTIVE TARIFF, it is
certainly frank in him to say 50, as he has above
| FREE TRADE means, does it, Revenue sys
TEN that shall give. BY PROTECTIVE DU
TIES SUCH PREFERENCE TO DOMESTIC OVER FOR
EGN PRODUCTS IN OUR OWN MARKETS. AND SHALL
| so 81 scRrMINATE BETWEEN THOSE ARTicLEswHCi
| WE CAN AND THOSE WHICH WE CANNOT PRODUCE
AT HOME. AS TO GIVE JUST, SURE, AM
SALUTARY ENCOURAGEMENT TO TIL
INDUSTRY OF EVERY AMERICAN CITI
ZEN?'
Now then, il such q tariff is any thing nor
or less than a PRorEcrIvE TARIFF we are dumt
We had about done taking converts this fall, bu
the Patriot can come in aud take d seat
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20

The above is the appropriate name of new
cdiice for the accommodation Of the travelling
public, which has recently been erected in
Washington Street BosToS, on the site of the
old "LAMB TAVERN" 1t is a very splendid and
perfect Establishment, and has been erected and
splenddy furnished "A, an expense of about $500
90"
The enterprising proprietors of this noble Ho.
'e'' Messrs' L, d w. T. ADAMS, richly deserve
Tue encouragement and patronage that they will
'ouo'lesS receive, for this very creditable and lib
era' effort to enlarge the means and appliance.
Tor public accommodation and comfort in Bos
ton The rapid growth of that city within tn,
past few years had left it without an adeouat,
number OF hrst-class IIotels--a capital want
which the Messrs ADAMS have contributed :,
well TO supply, We wish them success.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20

1--WE had the satisfaction of laying before
our readers, last week, a Meteorological Regis
ter for the month of August last, In this num-
Der of the Free Press we present a like table for
September. These interesting and valuable ia
bles were prepared by the Rev. ZADocK THoMp-
son, whose scientific attainments are sufficient
guaranty of their accuracy. Mr.. Thomson has
obligingly intimated his willingness to furnish
us with similar monthly register soon after the
close of each month. Our readers will feel no
less indebted TO him than We are ourselves.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
Connecticut LOcO.OcOr.

The State Convention of the Locofocos of Con-
nocticut, held last week. adopted the following
resolution:
Resolved That whc entertain a Just estimate
Of the general OF our Senator in Congress, the
Hon John VI Niles, we feel constrained to deuounce
his speech recently pronounced in the Senate of the
United States upon the Tariff, as equally unsound il
theory erroneous in fact aud anti-democralic i'll ten
dency and principle Adopted S. to 20
Resolved That for his noble, manly, and decdcC
action upon the Tariff OF 1916, the Hon Geo NJ Dial
las deserves the high regard and admiration OF the
democratic party OF the Union and we hereby tende
him the unqualified thanks OF this conven,lon-Adop
It'd, unanimously.
All right Let the locofoc Is denouncc thos,
who opposed the Britt Ttri of 1916. All w
ask is to have the issue fairly aad squarely mad,
between Free Trade and Protection. Thel
! if we are beaten we will submit--but till thel
the Wings will 'pck their flints and rR,
/ AGAIN.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20

That paper the Free Press also, puts down Dier
pendent democrat must be a curious ,rhie "-Vf Pat
riot.
Yes, buta great deal more curious I.ocotoco .
An independent democrat" is sure to be a Wing
unless he loses his independence again
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
The Fourth District.
TIIE WAR CANDIDATE IN THE BACK
GROUND,

The returns from the Fourth District thus far
are of the most cheering character, We find
the fullest report in the North Star (Loco) which
Gays:
1T vet too early to determine the precise result in
the District but il is quite probable that through the
negligence Of the democrats, they have suffered the
whigs to steal the march upon them and if Mr.. Peck
has any plurality over MIR. Chandler it must be quite
emil"
The Star gives returns from Caledonia, com
plete, from all the towns in Washington but
Warren (Which in Sept. gave Chandler, Wing
III, and Peck 35), and from parts OF the remain
ing Counties of Orleans, Lamoille, and Essex,
as follows:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
liked the streets of New York through ="

1.-The BunlerHW Aurora, speaking of the
New York Congressional election, SAYS:
- The delegation will stand % Wings, s,raigh,
Democrats, % nominal Democrats"
Total, my four. If the aurora, while it had
its hand in, had squeezed out forty more, would
have come up to the "whole or none" standard
81 40. We like to see a piece of work fin
ishcd!
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
"PremOnitOry Symptoms -

Somebody down East has lately written
Poem about the cholera in New York in 1899
Judging from the following ample it must be a
moring atfair--particulary the Lamentations"
'Slghs and sobs--theu might be heard,
Cnes TO heaven We're highly reared
Lamentations not a few,
Walked the streets Of New York through .,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
low A.,

1t is said that Iowa has gone wing Shouldn, won
der whggery Is worse than the "potatoe rot thi.
year.--SeHtinel 4 Dem
1t certainly is making famine among the I.o-
cofocos. We expect to see them. in rerul,r dos.
peration' run violently down steep place" as
they did of old.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
New York in the next Congress.

The Tribune publishes the official returns
which show the election of the Wing candidates
in the two doubtful districts. The Tribune adds
We have thus our TWENTY THREE straight ou,
Wings elected to the next Congress from this State
with three Old Hunkers' elected by wing votes to
eght Irregular Loco Focos We think that ought to do,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
Little Delaware.

Wing congressman, Houston. and ID Wing
majority in both Houses of the Legislature Sc
curing Wing L, S. Senator
The Locos succeeded in electing their Gov.
ornor by about 100 majority, through local cau-
SEES; but he wields
A barren sceptre in his grasp"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
Iowa.

The returns from this young state are contra
dictory. The average Of probabilities appears to
be that the Locos have got the Governor and
congressman, and the Wings the Legislature
will toll
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
Second Congressional District.

The present able and excellent representative,
Judge CoLLAMER. is reelected. His constt-
uents have thus done credit to themselves and
the State
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
Election News.
The New Congress.

Sixteen States have now held their elections
for representatives to the next Congress. No
more elections occur till March, when NEW
HAMPSHIRE will give us hco more Wings we
trust. The Books nov tell the following story
as compared with the existing state of things:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
NIiclligan.

We spoke a little too quick; Michigan is
Joined to her idols
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
Vote in New York on the Constitution and
Euual Suffrage.

We suboin from the Tribune the official vote
at the recent election in New York, III thirty
one counties, on the new Constitution, and
Equal Suffrage, 1t is as follows -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20
Total so far l22 406 GG5l9 Gs55

Majority thus far: For the Constitution
55,SS7 :against Suffrage 9Os37 If we lived in
New York our vote would have been with the
minority in both instances.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20

d The attention of the reader is directed 10 an
advertisement in another column, Of Fcntain's
celebrated remedy for Consumption,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20

Carolina (The North Star has the news) DO
someihn 20 cheerful Sentinel, or the bottom will
be out of your Measure on the third trial, to a
dead certainty.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-11-20

" IS THE DARK AND TROUBLED NIGHT THAT IS
CpON Us. THERE Is NO STAR ABovE THE HORIZON
TO GIVE Us CLEAN OF LIGHT, EXCEPTING THE
tvTELLiGEyr, PATRIOTIC WHta PARTY OF THE
UNITED STATES. "-Ddniel Webster
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-04-09
EIOated Off.

A small frame house, we are informed, n ,a,-
ed past the city early this morning, having On
board family Of man, his wife and Two chill
dren, who cried Justify for help. Aid was i'm
medialely rendered by boas from this and Cow
ingion, and they succeeded in towing the habi-
lation 10 the shore on the Kentucky side, about
two miles below ken,on point. The story Of
these unwilling navigalors is, that their dwell
ling b'Ionged" on " Raw hide run" small
tributary of Silver Creek, itself an insignificant
little limb of the Ohio river, some seventeen
miles above this CITY. The mans name is Rob-
erds, or Roberts, and he states that soon after
twelve o'clock on Tuesday night his woman
walked him up and told him that she "bleeved"
the river had riz, and that he'd better get up
and see ater the things" He Immediately
uncolled his self, and on opening the door dis
klvered water all round, and that soon af'er
while debating with his wife as 10 what had
better be done he felt The house move off. The
dwelling, we learn, is neat little frame, with
out any chimney, stove having always been
used by the family. These folks were taken
up to Coving,on, quite well, if we except the
effects of severe fright. This expedition will
be something for them TO talk abou, all their
lives Cincinnati Times.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-04-09
The Sub.Treasury Bill.

This odious measure was taken up in the
House of Representatives, on Monday last, and,
by The application Of the legislative screw, the
discussion was brought 10 close on Thursday,
and The bill passed by majority exceeding ff-
ty votes. This is bold step of the dominant
parry iE Congress, after the emphatic manner
in which the scheme was denounced and repu-
dated by the voice Of the country in lS40.-
One currency for the Government and another
for the People is a system obnoxious TO our
free institutions, repugnani TO public sentiment
and will never be tolerated in free country
If we are permitted TO augur the future from The
past, public indignation will pronounce upon it
and its authors final doom in ls4s
The bill was received in the Senate on Fri
day, read by its title, and referred to The Com
miltee on Finance. AS debate is free in the
Senate, we presume that this measure, fruitful
as we hold it to be of great evil TO the country
will receive full discussion in that body, al
though lis principles and effects are already too
well known by all who remember lis prede-
cessor during its short existence But it is
proper that the public mind should be KEEP,
alive 10 The subjec, by the fullest discussion of
ii; for although We do not know that any dis
cussion can, al present, break through the en-
lhralmen of rigid parry organization, and de.
(eat.ths favorte measure of the Executive ;
YET, as with the people al large resides the
power TO demolish party lrammels, we invoke
the use OF every argument which may lead TO
better result a, future and no very dslan,
day.-Nat,Onal Intelligencer
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-04-09
Canada.

The Liverpool Standard, Of The Sd uli, pub
fishes an address from Canada 10 The Consery-
alive members Of the British Parliament in
which il is said -" Whether, therefore, Eng
land wishes il or not, Canada will certainly cut
her connection Immediately. The Canadians,
by joining the Uniied States, will continue all
the privileges which England's colonies enjoy
under a free trade system. In losing The Bri-
tish American colonies, England will lose en-
ploymenl for 10000 sailors, and the finest ma
val nursery in the world, the amount of Tonnage
in that trade, being greater than that Of The
trade to all India and China But it is not a
simple loss to England; the command of the
St. Lawrence will give gain to America equal
in extent TO our loss, thereby trebling her naval
power, while it leaves her with no rival or en-
emy in The North"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-04-09
Rhode Island.

The annual election in Rhode Island, for
State officers, &C., took place on the Is, inst,
and resulted in the complete triumph Of the
Law and Order Party, over the Liberation Par
ty, by small majority. J. Diman, e.. & o.
is elected Governor over Charles Jackson, U.)
by l73 majority. The Law and Order MAORI
ty in the Legislature is about 25. Last year
Jackson, The Liberation candidate, was elected
Governor by small majority.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-04-09
Increase of tlac Army and Navy.
Special Message from the President.

On Tuesday last special Message from the
President was transmitted TO the Senate, rela-
tive to the increase of the Naval and Military
forces of the country. The Message states,
that in view of our relations with Mexico and
The extensive preparations for war which Eng
land has recently been making il is the judgment
of the President that the naval and military
force Of The country ought TO be strengthened.
There is no doubt tha. prudence requires a
large increase of our navy at the present time.
We may no, have war with England--lhe prob
abilities are that we will not-bul it is well TO
be prepared for any exigency that might arise
We do not see, however that the same neces-
sily exists for an increase Of our army Our
country need not fear invasion. If We should
have wal with Great Britain, the struggle would
be principally if not altogether upon The ocean.
If war with Mexico should occur, and troops
were wanted TO invade that country our citizen
soldiers would promptly respond 10 the call,
and an army of any magnitude might be raised
within few weeks. We say, then, let the
Government build war steamers, and increase
The Naval force of our country, but lie, the army
alone. |, can be made large enough on an
emergency. Every American is soldier when
his country demands his service
Miners Journal
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-04-09
Democratic Wing Candidate.
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER.
JAMES MI. POWER.
OF MERCER COUNTY.

III The school in the Stroudsburg Acad-
envy will be opened on Monday the 18Th ins,.,
under The care Of Mr.. Thomas Harris, of New
sistant Of the Rev. Mr.. Dunn, principal of Sc
lecl school in the latter place. Mr.. Dunn has
furnished flauering testimonials Of the personal
worth and the competency as teacher of Mr.
Harris. 1t is desirable that The inhabitants of
Slroudsburg and vicinity should duly appreciate
the advantage of having good school eslab-
iished, and give it liberal support.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-04-09
Wafer running ND Hill,

DIR. Smith, in a lecture on geology, at New
York, mentioned curious circumstance CON.
nected with The Mississippi river. Il runs from
north 10 south and lis mouth is actually four
miles higher than its source result due 10 he
centrifugal motion Of the earth Thir1een miles
is the difference between the equatorial and po.
lar radius; and the river in two thousand miIe,,
has TO rise one-lhird OF this disrance-t being
the heighrh of the equator above The pole If
this centrifugal force was not continued. the
river would flow back, and The ocean would
overflow the land
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-04-09
ImpOrtantifT True.

When the Hindos,en steamer was lately put
into dock in London it was found that somt
chalk marks which had been made on the cop
per more than year before, retained all lhe
freshness, and that the copper beneath hest
marks had not been at all worn but retained it
original thickness. 1t follows from this lha
The chalk had protected the copper, aud that !
may prove very important discovery 70
tes, the protective properties of chalk undTr
such circumstances, the copper OF vessel JUS
built has been chalked all over
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-04-09
Late from Mexico.

The New York Gazette and Times says ::
" We are indebted 10 gentleman who arrived
here to-day from Havana, via Charleston, in
the short passage of eight days, for the follow
ing important intelligence:
"The Juniata arrived al Havana on the eve
ming of the 22d ulrimo from Vera Cruz, which
place she sailed from the 9th ulimo, bringing
adsices up to that day, and by the Captain we
learn that great change has taken place in
the state OF our relations with Mexico.
/" 1t appears that Paredes has been induced
to alter his tone, owing TO strong manifestations
exhibited against war with The United States,
and that Mr.. SLIDELL, our Minister, had been
duly notified that The Government acere ready to
consider any propositions he had to make on be-
half Of our Government. and thai there existed
no doub, but that the matter would be speedily
adjusted. Arista, and The troops under his
command, had pronounced against Paredes and
the war party"