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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03
For the Free Press
A NEW LAW DICT1ON * Y u,
or Jacobs Illustrated.
BY GODFREY GRANT, ATTORNEY.


FoRGERy-The fabrication of any instrument with
fraudulent intent | Leach, l73. From the above
definition it will be that the manufacture OF that
description of razors which, like Pete Pmdars, are
made to sell, "-being especially designed to shave
the buyer at the moment OF purchase, ana never AFTER
wnrds-is not n misdemeanor, but rank forgery.
The words of the law here quoted make the razor
case very plain case Of high crime which, alter this
luminous exposition, it is hoped will be punished with
exemplary rgor The most Inscriptions and daring
forger mentioned in the books, is one Vulcdn-a
blacksmlth-who was punished by perpetual banish-
ment. See Lcmp. Die.
GAME LAws-are oppressive remnants OF the bar
barism OF the middle ages. Per Cura, LIST Term Rep.
40. These laws which, in England are very nuner-
ous intricate, and highly penal, designed, says sir
William Blackstone, for the preservation OF several
species of animals which would soon become extirpa-
ted by general liberty" In other words the safety
of the pheasants' is deemed of more importance than
the preservation of peasants the freedom Of grouse"
is OF more consequence than that of the groundings
and few "patridges" are of more value than many
Patrcks." The higher classes, however, being nat
uraly " above any thing low are permitted to make
game of any thing they choose, from heath-hen" OF
the moors to heather Of the mines.
Il
The learned Judge who denounced the game laws
as a " remnant of the middle ages little dreamed that
sect Of philosophers would arise towards the middle
Oh tue ''tn century WHO snou'u uec'afe 'he rem
hun's Vi 'i'e ua'h aSes Us ue oy s'eu9 Vi 'e Pds'
worth caooagmg inns singular Sect VINO poll'
10 'he eHahpe OIL 'e hiiuue ayes as TIE sueS' su'oe
Tor MANKIND seem ra'her perverseiy 10 employ the
medio tutsslmus hint oil fhuous TO fhaeton, as the
cardinal maxim OF their philosophy.
GAMlNG-playing at tables, dice, cards &c. Gam
ing in England has been regulated by law, since the
reign of Edward H. who enacted several wholesome
rules in restraint of cards and dice and recommended
d" artillery" to his subjects as neat little amusement
TO be used in their stead But the ordnance" OF Ed
ward failing to denlolish the strong holds OF gaming
Henry VIII made royal proclamation against all man
ner of games which, by way of reproach he termed
udi vani though it is notorious that no one in tn,
three kingdoms was more obnoxious to the charge o
possessing le,cd cue and rain cue, than his majes
tyl However, the king being decided trump car
ried all the games his own WAY Tn. "ts1,,.r " i,
turned or brought TO n stand cards were discard
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03

1Y' We congratulate our friend SlMoNDs, OF the
a., Windsor House" on the liberal patronage when
this popular hotel is receiving. Windsor Journal.
~ We take occasion to say that there are
few public houses, in town or country, that are
worthier of liberal patronage than this same
WiSDsoR House." The gentlemanly and oblig-
ing Mr. SMoSDs has secured the popularity OF
himself and his spacious and well-managed
Hotel by the exhibition ofprecsely those quail
lies which are most pleasant and agreeable to
the travelling public. "May his shadow never
be less ~
Speaking Of Public Houses, we are reminded
of long neglected, though not forgotten. duty
we owe TO our travelling readers. Within the
past year very handsome and commodous
Hotel has been erected by WIN. NJ FIELD, Esq,
in Brandon. "THE BRANDON HOUSE" is in(e-
rior, in its arrangements and accommodations,
to none in the State and those who remember
the sprawling wooden structure, Cooking as
though it had been made before the flood, and
ought in justice not to have survived that great
catastrophe,) that constituted the old Stage
House in that enterprsing and prosperous vii
lage, are just the ones to appreciate, and rejoice
ill., the fine liking and convenient edifce that
has taken its place Brandon has long owed it
to herself to provide first rate Hotel, and it
| is high praise enough TO say that she has at
length got one as good as she deserves. Mr..
ANDREWS is an attentive and competent land
lord, and will take care that the BRANDON
! House" receives no detrment in his hands
One of our own citizenswho was quite recently
his guest, speaks in warm terms Of the Brandon
House, its delightful apartments, its clean and
comfortable beds, its excellent fare and its land
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03

a. The lumnary that shines upon this be-
nighted region weekly, through the columns of
the Ga.eHe, hopes the Steam Boat Company and
Capt. DAVIS of the United States
twill learn wisdom by the past and in future treat
every man according to his moral worth irrespective
OF his complexion.
We believe it was the Rer. Mr.. Garnet who
had the decency to place " drunkards and min
listers of the Gospel " IN the same category, in
the efl'usion with which he favored the readers
of the Gazette, a few weeks ago! We suppose
this is what our sister means by moral worth
irrespective Of complexion !
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03
WAR, PATRIOTISM, GLORY.

most bereavng, and painful spectacle. was the
public funeral IN this city on Saturday evening OF Lieut.
GILL and his father, at one and the same time and to
the calm, honest and independent thinker OF causes
and effects who was at the widows house of mourning
and anguish when the son and husband were borne
away to their hna burial, II was deep and eloquent
sermon, and exhibition OF the sacrifices and conse-
quences OF War, which thousands and thousands of
families have to suffer aud bear in anguish and bitter
ness, enalled upon them by the death OF dearly be-
loved, and oftentimes the e-supporting STAY of an
afflicted and sadly suffering household And is there
no accountability any where responsibility for
state OF things so terrible Are not the authors of
cause so awful in ITS effects, be held up in proper
condemnation and responsibility, for a work which
might have been, and which ought 10 hare been avoid
ed Must the partisan aud sangulnary shout OF pa
lloiism, country, glory, cover and satisfy all,
Tins, the wangs OF their surrounding friends aud the
justified inquiries OF Justly incensed popular canor,
disposed To challenge Le eNpeiieH.F H". ".-.'.H ..
rulers responsible Tor these evils, int tye Cd. ..It.
and silence And must the tear OF beng denounced a
TRAITOR To HER COUNTRY by her President, his minis
tes and retalners, parayze the tongue and suppress
the voice OF that dcsoa,e mother and widow, when in
agony OF soul she asks, WHAT HAS THIS BEEN FOR I
WHO TOOK FROM NE MY BOY, AND THEN MY HUSBAND,
AND SLEW THEM p Is the denuncatory mprecatlon
of" TREASON" to assail her from Washington, is the
answer OF PATRIOTISM, COUNTRY, GLORY, TO meet and
satisfy the inquiry
Young Gill was a Lieutenant in the first company
OF volunteers from Memphis, and fell with many 9th
es whilst calamity advancing to the charge at Ccrro
Gordo. Ills iather, Mr. Lymng Gill, grieyed at his
sons death, repaired Mexico to bring hher his re-
MAINS and bury them among his kindred IN his own
country. In returning home, he sckened, and died
and the poor, sorrowlng mother instead of receiving
the slckly balm which She sought even in the SIGHT OF
her boys teess body witnessed but the return OF her
husbands corpse, and box supposed to contain that
oil her son also but which, to the astonshment Of a
when opened, continued it not Heaven support and
protect the widow in her accumulated and soul bur.
denlng erlefs, and administer that consolation which
alone can alleviate her narrowing bereavements go
Memphis tTemD Eagle
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03
Professor Adams.

we understand that this ge.s.ttiiaeman, who has
oaen engaged -i'r Two years past, in making a
"eoiegcal Survey of Vermont, and whose Ia
bors have proved in a high degree satisfactory TO
the State, and credtable to himself as an accom-
plished Naturalist, has resigned his Professor
ship in Middlebury College, having been elected
to similar honor at Amherst. The New York
Observer says the Corporation of Amherst Col
ege have elected him to the Proicssorship of
Astronomy. We suspect, however, that he takes
the same chair that he occupied in Middlebury
that Of Natural History and Chemistry,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03

The Wings Of Grand Isle have placed in
nomination, as their candidate for Senator,
FREDERICK HAZEN, Of Alburgh.
They can elect him and if they are Wines
they WILL. Let every Grand Isle Wing who
attended the great State Convention at Burinr-
ton, in 1914, and who helped swell the noble
delegation that IRON the B1nner on that occasion
vote for FREDERICK HAzEN, a good and true
Wing, and the result is certain
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03
4 modern Rip Van Wrinkle.

The female who manages the Gazette has fl
nally " walked up and gone raving distracted
about that Liberty Mass Meeting in Colchester
The petuant old lady says we were just mean
enough to publish the proceedings of public
meeting duly authenticated by the signatures of
many of the most respectable citizens of
neighbornC town. Well, We mere.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03

The locofocos Of Rutland County have been
coquetting with squad of New Lights that
have sprung up near Pittsford, and who call
themselves the "Natonal Reform Club" and
whose sole object seems to be to renovate and
reform society by the simple alchemy of making
a mans Homestead exempt from attachment.
and inalienabe, by mortgage or otherwise, with
out the consent of the wife, (where there is
wife in the case.) This grave body have adj
dressed letters to Mcssrs. Gen. Clark, Hall of
Clarendon and Hall Of Ptt-fori. candidates for
Senators in Rutland Co., inquiring if these re.
spectacle democrats" Miak as they do on these
topics. The said " democrats " gravely and re-
specially write huge replies, wherein the afore
said National Reform Club are befoggcd and
bamboozled in style that is quite refreshing I!
Our old friend, "Gen. Jonas" appriscs the Club
that he rather, on the whole, and after some
considerable reflection, thinks weH" OF exempt
ing homesteads " TO a LIMITED ENTENTE! All /!
dear General how could you "What that
limit shall BE-" says the sagacious General, is
question Of erpediency"!, We should rather
think it is, with him, The General says in re-
gard to the second topic, that Connecticut has
recently "maJc such exemption though he
can't pretend to say how 1t VIII work there
But, he says, as it is bottomed on the ground
of giving poor folks a chance for themselves, he
thinks it Chat is, the " exemption "should
not be aenated" without the wiie's consent.
] A., h., tbor -in oil b,r tbo
Club, the General prudently says she does not
now feel disposed to hazard an opinions!
Mr.. Hall, of Pittstord, informs the Club that
he goes both the exemption and the ''nalien-
ation," and his principal reason in favor of the
exemption is that
1t would favor one of the greatest smulants make
man !Wnnt ms WISE creator SEEMS ny ms Hrsamo n,
and on his own soil ambitions TO acquire comiorla-
nlr ivtnn"oa proper kow,rnsc o. ,r pr"g'eSs o.
care, as to nd Them OF the degrading thoughts that
they are sons ana daughters ana tenants ana sefs
Wei, II Is Ta'"cr a " degrading Thought ioI
a mans Children to imagine themselves his
"sons and daughters" and the sooner Mr.. Hal
and the Reform Club can bring about change
in this respect the luckier they will be. Per
hans i, would no y good baqinninr for Children
''r
,,m ma.
r,.l 49,, -, ..ao;,';oanI "rf '.' :
t,,.s n, ,re se,.,;,e Of his fJ,,n, c;,;.ensn TIL.
:. onin;ons and vie,ysn ON the interesting suhioc
of .children." we rather think will answer 70,
, ,,,o nresout,
Ar I'm r 49,, dill,
MT. nan oil t"FcHd0n th'hks Inc exemption
of the homestead would be a "beneGciol oc, +,
> ~ Wv " '"'"N''' "0' tt
2 the greatest number in community" but saw
;, nothing about being in favor of it. lie think
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03

Our troublesome neighbor of the Sentinel in
forms the A" Democrats of Vermont" in its lea
der on the 27th of August, that tlco weeks now
intervene before they will be called on to record
their verdict against the corrupt party now in
power in this state" We don't know that !; is
any particular concern Of oDs-, but if the De-
mocrats alluded 10 should, guided by the
Sentinel, wait two weeks" from this date be-
are recording that verdict, we are afraid they
would find the Court adjourned Perhaps they
had better bring in sealed verdict next Tues
10
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03

1.-THE sou of Mrs. Malaprop who does the
small ickes for the Sentinel is very careless
about his grammar. That " little girl of Is -
must be taken out of school and set to " correct
copy" Such paragraphs as the following are
dreadful, in well-regulated family;
As 10 not "arsuing in favor of his nomination.
ereru body knows so well that argument is not its
forte, that even when it attempts such thing they
think it is only Joking
Eyery body does. does they }
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03

seats at two long tables extending the entire
length of the long dining hall of the Columbia;
There were present, probably, two hundred ana
fifty or three hundred persons The dinner was
good and well served up fish and fowl and the
more substantial meats were there in album
dance. The dessert was well prepared, and dis
posed ofas if il was well liked.
Mr. Clay occupied the head Of the table, sup
p,rtcd By Hon. +. A. Tallmadge on the right,
nnd Mayor Swift on the left. Hon. Morris
Franklin occeped one place of Vice President,
though there was no informal appointment to
,llrcs
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03

-" A locofoco paper calls "upon all who would
such man Dillingham; placed ia a position that
ioW do honor 10 the State, to give him their united
support"
What that position is we are left to guess
We rather think Mr. Dillingham; would make
an excellent weathercock, if he had only been
born in that station in lile," as Sam Weller
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03

GFThe Bosfon At1as, taking our para
graph much more srayely than it was IN
tended, very courtcousIy and kindly dis
claims any design to & dscredit ormscredit
the Free Press Wea happy ofthe OPP
portunity to say that we believe the Atlas
to be utterly incapable of practising any
trick of the kind.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03

INFORMATION WANTED, VIII the Burlington Free
Press inform us how Central and Sullivan stock are
selling = Windsor JourHaL
We understand they have got so high that it
is pausibly rumored they have been taking
:. strong drink
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03
81 $1,000.

or enough to pay annual State tax about three
times and that is the difference between the Wing
price OF Al and the price of ~.
That's enough for one lesson commit it to mcm-
DRY, repeat it correctly, and We'll give you longer
lesson next week. You may gwout.-Ft. Watch
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03

u The Sentinel gives somebody halEa-dolIar
a week to write funny things for its columns.
The ingenious and cunning writer daap's his
jokes to he price, Can't the Sentinel afford to
raise the bid little
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03
THE TRIUMPH OF THE PEOPLE!

Yes, the triumph of the People, we say, for il
is their triumph against Executive influence,
official patronage, gold, and host Of Executive
dependents all brought into reqnlsliion, to
press home upon the People, anil-repnblican,
i-iudged and sectional measures, adopted by
Congress in obedience to the dictation OF James
K Polk. of Tennessee. Let Us see if it is not
triumph,
Before the beginning of the present month,
the States named below had elected % Wings
and &c Locof1cos to tine present Congress, as
indicated by the following table,
n 7 ,.-4( o.,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03

H. The 50 democrats - of Colchester held
meeting on Tuesday evening, and, with great
unanimity, nominated, as their candidate for
Town Representative for the year ensuing -
- nobody. We understand Mr.. Role does
not look upon this proceeding as re-no"'i"a-
ton.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03
Az. all grades. ~ 3-S

You therefore see, Scorpy, that in the great New
England market wool was worth 4. cents per pound
more in lSii than III 1917. Take your slate and find
what four millions of pounds of wool (about the VI
clip, will amount to at 4! cents. lou will ind it
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03
Votes

For every town in the County are ready for
delivery at this office.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03
Corrections.

The Fall Term of Mss FLEMING's excellent
Select School commenced on Wednesday lie
Isl inst By misprint, in our last paper the
School is a!.s,tised to commence the 18th inst,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03

IT We are pleased to notice that at the re-
cent Commencement of Yale College, the hon
orary degree Of LII. ID. was conferred upon the
Hon. HoRATIo SEYMOUR. of Middleburv.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03
BURLINGTON. VI,

Is THE DARK AND TROUBLED NIGHT THAT is
uroy us. THERE IS no STAR ABOVE THE HORIZON
TO GIVE US CLEAN OF LIGHT, EXCEPTING TIE
snTELLtGEST PATRIOTIC Wing PARTY OF THE
UNITED SrArEs."-Daaiel Webster.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03

The elections the present month have given
the Wings % and the Locofjcos % members
making now elected 10 Wings and "a Locos
to the present Congress. The States which
have voted the present month compare thns
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03

This is from the Boston prices current, at the nrom-
ing OF the new clips in both periods; and now, for
easier comparison, give you the average, thus
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-09-03

Present Congress. Last Congress.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, .4GENCY Oh
THE METZ FORK
CiNTON TEA COMPANY.

VINE CANTON TEA COMPANY has been
i popularity known for many years. This is the
largest and Oldest Tea Establishment in America
The public have had fall proof of their int gritty
and responsibility. But such has been the great
and pressing demand for their TEAS of late, that
they have been obliged to enlarge to a great ex
tent, their two principal establishments IN New
York.
They moreover possess facilities, ia relation to
the Tea Trade, in very abundant degree, and
doubtless, superior to any other Tea Company in
America. Their scrupulous regard to all The prin-
ciples that tend to elevate the character OF large
house is well understood, and ha already secured
a connection, probably larger than all other Tea
Establishments united, and they consequently
determined 10 sell Teas pucr. more fragrant, and
pcLtccf, for the prices, IA the aggregate, than any
her house in The world.
they most zeaously invite the attention Of the
Inhabitants OF Wisconsin to therA agency,
'6I Lake 81. CHICAGO, where the following
sor,inents are always on hand and they feel no
hesitation i'll stating that wherever singjetridi IS
made a very erea, preference will be gwen TO the
celebrated Teas of the CANTON TEA COM
PANY.
u Reader. mgke the experiment!
Retail prizes as foliocs, subject in al cases 20 be
returned. u not approved Of:
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07
CHICAGO ADVERTISEMENT rs
SHADES


w II. KEITH would respectfully inform the
W citizens OF Southport and vicinity that he
has removed his PAINT Shop to ia Lake ST.
over a. BIgelows, and directly opposite L. NJ
Boyces Drug Store, here al kinds of Sign, Or
namenta, and Fancy Painting, Carved, Painted
and Quilted Wocd Letters at 10 cents to 81 50
each tsfnl>hed at he shortest notice, and upon
az reasonable leros any other establish ment
west OF New York
By the assistance Of Mr.. J. d. Beckwith, who
has been extensively engaged in the manufacture
ing IT Window Shades in New York city, he is
prepared to execute all kinds of
TRANSPARENT WINDOW SHADES,
supply OF which viii he kept constantly on hand,
at prices varying from s. to 500 per pair. All
persons visiting the city are requested to call and
examine specimens.
Also, Military and Civic Banners, Screens and
Portraits painted 10 order.
Accordions tuned and repaired,
Chicago, June 30, I847-1y5dtnl
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07
SIIERIEE.S SALE

DY virtue of a writ OF alias Fl. ia. issued out CT
I'D the district court in and for the county of
Racine and to me directed, have levied upon
and seized he FLOWING described property, to
wj':-1he hf Of the fri qrof sec Q tn , north
Of range % e, containing about 20 acres; the n hf
of tie north west or OF sec 10, town . north Of
range % 9, except about 8 acres, on the south
side. containing about - acres; the n fri ar Of
section ~ town > Il of range % e containing a
bout 10 acres; which shall expose for sale 10
the highest bidder, at he court house in Racine
on Thursday the 29;h day of July mex at o.
clock p NJ WIN. STRONG -,Ir Sheriff.
Dated Southport June l., lS47
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1847-07-07
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
IN ATTACHMENT.

Territory OF Observation-Disclosures County. SIS
In Justices Court-Before II. futile, J. p
Samuel F. Pratt, Pascal Z. Pratt VS.. S. Cleav-
land.
THE above named defendant will take notice
l. that writ of attachment has been issued
against him and in favor of the sal Plaintiffs, be-
fore H. futile. J. P. and that his property has
been attached to satisfy the demand Of the PLAIN
tltfs, and unless he appear before the said Justice
at his office in Southport on the 9th day of July.
A. ID. l847, at one o'clock in the afternoon, judg-
ment,wll be rendered against him, and his proper
y sold to pay the Plaintiff IS debt
SAMUEL L. PRATT, p,,f.
PASCAL B. PRATT, ''
Dated June % IS47-n2