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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-04-29

A BEAUTIFUL and varied collection, Just received
IA and for sale, very cheap. ID. Is. FAY NJ.
Anrl .fi--tS
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-05-01

sole purpose Of rendering lis extraordinary position bene6eai
TO the world Could Russia whilst carrying on war against
innocent Cncassans advance her frontiers to the
Could France who under color Of resenng NATIONAL insult
to her consular representative, pushing her conquest in
Morocco and will probably in the end be appeased with
thing short OF the dominion OF all that territory lying be-
tween the pillars of Hercules and the confines of Egypt
North America is too wise to object TO the completion de-
sign, matter by what naon which holds 10 her
boundless prospect Of future wealth."
Mexico herself would find in this work the quckening i'm
pulse and practical example which she had long wanted
and with which she could fail to rise rapidly in national
power and prosperity. The noble idea Of Corez-qute
much the statesman the waorhas sumbered unimpov-
ed Tor more than three centuries the spirit Of enterprise
SO strong IN the Spanish character having yielded TO the idle
ness OF PRIDE The public of Mexico too, mera
bly, deficient and well as her political Instability unfit her
for the undertaking. While all her rejecting would
that she would share largely in its blessings she is unable to
contribute for its accomplishment than narrow and at
present vaiueless strip of land But Mexico in sober truth
should not and will not permitted TO act the dog
in the to keep pcrverse and seshy useless that
which, without injury TO her may be converted the means
Of bringing closely together of Improving and of enrchpg
the whole human family.
As your inquiry whether the constitution presents any
provision with which appropriation Of money by Congress
to this purpose would be Inconsistent say nnhesatngy
that can perceive If now-adays disputes
we could purchase Louisiana and Florida might purchase
Cuba or the navigation of the river ST. Lawrence could
purchase Mexico and being constuonay competent 10
buy the whole, surely buy much of il as may be
wanted As mode Of regulating commerce, the power may
be considered To be expressed and unable see
how the accidental circumstance of contguy distance in
territory to be acquired, affect the question any manner
Always sincerely yours,
! H, jr. Esq G. M. DALLAS.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-05-01
WEST POINT ACADEMY.

Among the dd captandum subjects of Locofoco TRADE and
abuse which the Of good order and good nstu
have for been obliged to discuss against those who
bent their destruction that of the value and import
to the country Of the United States MILITARY AcADE
at West Point has been prominent Originating, as that
noble institution did, in the patriotic and ar-sghted
and countenance of Of the best and minds in
the country it yet allowed escape the assaults
those who for party purposes found convenient denounce
it asocrauc i'll its origin and anti republican in
denotes 1t was moreover attacked the ground of its be-
ing expensive establishment; and, at political meetings.
the stump, in the halls of local legislation, and both
floors OF Congress, the abolition of this federa and "
ocraic institution put forward Of the grand re-
suits which flow from Democratic" ascendency
But amidst all this it had, deserved its friends and sup
porers, who, until they that to be constantly and
vigorously assaulted until by dnt of perseverance, might
be made unpopular yet around them many papabe
proofs of its usefulness and efficiency and could be easily
made to believe that could be successfully assailed
And when the last attempt made to overthrow it, is
within the recollection Of all how noby they up, the
halls of Congress- and protected from the overthrow that
seemed to be impending over it.
We have now, in the results of the late Mexican cam
pagns-n the stories of Pao Alto, Resaca dc la Palma Vera
Cruz Monterey, ard BueRa Vsa-abundant proof of the
high deserving of the Academy West Point to consd-
cred OF the best and most important of national ns
utlons. In each and every of these memorable affairs
the graduates Of that school, have shown before have
been found foremost in the fight among the most reliable in
emergency among the deserving in the retrospect
every acto Whe before the walls OF Vera Cruz
the point DANGER and therefore the point honor
see the gallant VNroS cheerful and active in the midst
the worst and most imminent risks that glorious field
stricken down in the gallant discharge of his Duty
eye back upon the time when the of rich arsocra
but Of widowed MOTHER he graduated full scholastic and
military honors, from the United States Academy West
Point And them recurring to the field of Buena VISTA
seeing there the bravery and devotion of the gallant
mented CLAY, remember the day when his ilusous IA
ther pointed to the lofty highlands between which and our
noble river the Military Academy at West Point stands and
babe him remember that the spirits of Revolutionary patriots
looking down upon him from those heights and watch
ing his student, in his counrys service there
We might greatly extend the list of those whose Deeds
since this commenced have furnished the most fitting re-
utaion OF the vile partisan attacks has been of late years
considered popular point make in certain quarters
But these instances, with what have before given will
abundantly suffice.-N. Y Express. H..
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-05-01
Minnesota

The Toledo Blade furnishes the following inter-
esting sketch of this new Territory
ct is bounded the north by Canada West on the east
by Michigan and Wisconsin, the south by the parallel of
AZ degrees SO minutes which is the northern line of
Iowa and the west by the Sioux and Red River OF
the North. The line separating Minnesota from Michigan is
IN Lake SUPERIOR and that separating from Wisconsin passes
along Lake Superior to the Falls OF the ST. Louis river and
thence south till strikes the river St Crox which follows
to the Mississippi Thence down the Mississippi TO latitude
43 y, the place OF beginning
Embraced within these boundaries there are about 90 900
square mies-equa to 1000 900 of acres II is in nearly
the same latitude the State of Maine In area il exceeds
the Island OF Great Britain, and is nearly equal France.
Comparing 1t with old States, il is large as New York and
Pennsylvania For the production of wheat and the grasses
Its soil and climate favorable. Now il appears 10 the
people OF the United States extremely distant and interior
30 did Wisconsin fifteen years ago. In commercial advan-
ages Will not be OF the most favored Of the States
yet one OF the least BY of Lake Superior on which
borders tor than hundred miles, from Pigeon River
to Fond du Lac its northern and middle portion will have
cheap communication with all the Lake shores and the At
antic, and through the Upper Mississippi and St. Peters
Rivers, will hold easy intercourse with the whole great valley
below
Lake Superior affords abundance of good harbors and the
Mississippi offers fine navigation up the Falls oSt Anthony
than 100 miles above the southern boundary of
"Wh the exception of its portion il is well wa
tered by rivers and lakes. Its lake border rich in metal
liferous deposites.
The most important points in Minnesota at present. and
probably for all time to come, Fond du Lac the west
en extremity OF Lake Superior, and Fort Sneing near the
Falls Of ST. Anthony.
"Wh many, its cold climate will be an objection II is
pretty well morrill, but if wishes raise a vigorous
family land we know Of nothing more desirabe) &c will
much sooner seek home in Minnesota than Texas There
however, abundant roon yet this side Of that territory
Northwestern Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin should first be
settled"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-05-01

WHES A MAN Becomes OF AsE-CbapceIlor KrST has
decided that man becomes of age the day previous the
anniversary of his birthday that person born on the
second OF April attains his majority on the first
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-05-01
$4,000
quail 10 22i per cent. on outlay.

Equal 10 22l per cent. on outlay.
When II Is considered that the population Of the great West
doubles every ten years. and that the proposed will be
open all the year. what may be expected from an investment
in the stock may be estimated by all who have any
Of the proposed line.
Other lines OF railroad in contemplation intended 10
pass over the proposed bridge. Com Advertiser.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-05-01

THE GREAr SusrESsiox CHAIN BnrDsE.-Ths structure
near the Falls of Niagara 700 feet long, above the
river, to afford continuous from Michigan by the Great
Western railroad in Canada West surveyed and about
to be commenced 1t will unite with the Buffalo and Albany
railway.
The time at present occupied in reaching Buffalo from De-
rot is from thysx TO forfour hours by the proposed
route the same distance be accomplished hours and
probably in eight hours.
Proposals have been made to erect suspension bridge ca
pabe OF sustaining five hundred TONS be completed by the
fall OF lS4s, at cost of $780, add S25 900 for build
ings, &c connected with the bridge--making total Of
S225, 900.
estimated that 500 900 passengers from the West land
Buffalo during the Of lake navigation allowing
one-th of those TO by the railway, and the
number to return would give the BRIDGE at 1873 cents each
passenger
revenue OF ............ ............... 1000
100 900 yisiters annually al the falls is IL, 500
Merchandise freight, suppose ............. l., 500
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-08

MA BLESSING TO MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN
Such may SERMAN'S WORM LOZENGES be truly called for
they have saved thousands of children from unmey grave and
caused the mothers heart to leap for joy when she had given
all hope for the recovery of her offspring And when mem
beed that destroy thousands OF children annually and the
uspected and when is known that these Lozen
ges and certain specific destroying and invla
bly, bringing them away surely the heart of every parent will
filled with joy at the announcement Of such blessing And
only the Doctors preparations for good his COUGH
LOZENGES have succeeded in removing and curing the
veerote Of Cough and Consumption hope
taken flight and despair pictured Of friends
around. We acquainted with of wonderful
cures performed and would refer the inquirer Dr. Shermans
pamphlet of cures The CAMPHOR LOZENGES Headache
in five minutes relieve all Paptaons, Nervous Complaints
and Cramps; and the POOR MANS PLASTER without dot,
the very best strengthening nhe world We would
commend all who afflicted the Doctors preparations know
ing that they will not be disappointed in their expectations
For sale 106 NASSAU n " and by s. Rd6ed Montpo
cr; and by one agent in every townin Vermont e: y.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-08
Farm for Sale.

THE subscriber offers for sale the we'll known FARM formerly
known by the name of the Iamos farm" Said farm lies
Monkon the road from Burlington to Mddebry bythe
way of ebugh Staksboro Bristol Said farm contains
about 100 under good improvement with dwelling
ses them IN good repair house Joining together with
good barns and shed attached barn and good frame
hog Sid farm is well watered, plenty ogeth
with considerable quantity Of saving timber both hemock
good orchard and always productive said farm has
good rich soil always yielding bountiully the labor of the
husbandnan II has pleasant situation, mile to
gst mill saw mill cardns machine clothing works blacksmith
shop, carIge shop &C. And than all this ii is within
good neigh6oOod of honest and upright farmers which is more
to be priced than the gold Of Ophr Said farm otherwise advan
ageousy suated-suc as convenience Of MARKET &C. and
may DC had on reasonable terms Enquire the on the
premises. DANIEL VARNEV
Monkton, Oct. 5, 1896 4Sf
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-08
DIR. TRAFTON'S
Compound Buckthorn Syrup.

Compound Buckthorn Syrup.
For ScrQtida Sail Rheum, letter. and diseases ofth,
Skin generally.
PREPARED only by Cocomb, Phbrick and Co. Boston This
PREPARATION which has received such extensive Mass
New Hampshire and Maine, for time past now for the
m time offered to the citizens If Vermont 1t is entirely vege
table compound and of the active medicines used IN
the cure OF the above diseases operates through the blood
diseased state of which well known constitute the source Of
the affections in question: when hereditary and the noursh
ment of them when they aeand thereby preventing the develop
disease and removing when already established The
Compound Buckho Syrup prescribed by the most respectable
physicians both in cities and in the country in their public and
by them supercede the necessity of the ProPeto saying
much Gifts virtues.
Wherever has used has sustained tho character
has obtained VIZ boing remedy which be relied
in the cure of the above named diseases.
confidently recommended all suffering with any Of the
Diseases whose reasonable expectations will dsap
point will be furnished physicians bulk like other
article ofmedicine, TO suit their practice.
Forae, in Montpelier bys Collins agent Stowe, Bennett
and Robinson, agents. AMI
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-08
PLUME NATIONAL DAGUERREAN GAL.
LERY AND PHOTOGRAPHERS FUR
NVCHUN61 nEnOTgs

WARDED the Gold and Silver Medals -Four first premiums
a and two highest honors the National the
the New York and the Exhibitions respectively
exhibited
Portraits taken in exquisite STYLE without regard to weather
instructions given in the
large assortment pL and always on hand
the lowest cash priceg ~ ~
new York 2Sl Broadwayi Philadelphia 1856 Chcnn ST.
70 court and 50 Hanover Baltimore 205 Baltimore Wash
gon pennsylvania Avenue; PeeTsburgh, Va Mechanics HALL
Fourth and Walnut and l76 Maine Saratoga springs,
bEoadway Paris 1877 Vee Rue DIV Tempe Liverpool % church
street. G;ly.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-08

NEW STORE.
NEW GOODS. f. LOW PRICES.
Z. E. DYER,
Has Removed from No. 293 to Store
No. AIS,
Washington street. nearly opposite Esser street, a ED
doors North Of BOylsIon Market, BOSTON,; Which
being much more spacious and Convenient ICiH enable
him to offer still greater Uarey Of tancy articles than
heretofore, and at the Lowest prices.
The following list comprises portion eho Goods
on hand;
Hair Work.
Ladies' and Genemens Wigs, Top Pieces Frzetts, Curs
Bands Baids of Hair Every article in the above line made
of French imported hair work and all new patterns
regularly received from Paris He has also very extensive as
manufacture of Hair work The prices shall be
low as at any other mandatory in the United States
PerfumGy.
German French American CoogHe Lavender Honey Bay
and Florida Waters Otto of Rose Old English Shaving Soaps
Powder Puf Court Plaster, Bears Indian Macasar and An
mnds and other approved dyes for changing red or grey hair In
changes red or grey brown, application
together with every other article in the above line.
Cutlery.
Rocket
superior finish Sons and Wade and Butchers Cutlery
Pocket Books and Wallets.
Goat Calf Russia and Sheep kim of every size and quality,
onstng of over hundred different patterns.
Diamond Needles.
These confidently recommended to the purchaser
the that be made and any person who
satisfied with them return them and receive their money
As thereno article in the market in which there is so much de-
pCised needless purchasers will consult their own
interest by giving the above trial The price is % cents per
| SUI led on
Elastic Steel Springs,
For Ladies' Caps.
Metallic EyeletS,
And machines for inserting them.
Beads and Bead Work.
Bead Bags PURSES and Needle Books Seed Beads all cccs
Cut Glass Coral Way Garnet let G ana steel Beads; COM
Combs.
Horn She'll IVORY Wood and Metal ComQ every pattern
superior English Dressing Combs Paris made buff
alo, of superior finish.
lSpecacleS.
Cold Silver She'll Horn. and Steel Spectaces with glasses
suit defect Of the within the reach of optical assist
ance
Il Brushes.
English French, and American manufacture viz HAIR Hat
Cloth Shaving, Teeth, and Shoe Brushes
/ Fancy Goods.
Ladies' and Gentemens Rosewood Writing Desks, elegant
scs Glass Smelling Bottles, French, German and London
Dolls, Ded Maps Puzzles Pictures and Games Transparent
States for Drawing Paint Boxes BaedOors Driving Hoops India
Rubber Teehng Toys, &c.
Genuine Oldridge's Balm of CoIotmb,a
For restoring the hair
b Fosters Mountain ompound,
very superior article for washing the hail.
/ Toys.
The best If fine and common Toys splendid
of Dssected Pictures and amusing Games and Plays,
suitable holiday presents Persons of articles Of this
description depend upon finding unexampcd variety and
at very low prices.
Together with an extensive assortment of othe
Fancy Articles, too numerous to designate, which he
offers at wholesale or retail.
Boston, Nov 1896 45:6m
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-08
H. Wards Cash ShOp.

NOTICE. The subscriber informs the public that he
" still carries the Manufacture of
MEED %MG@rHNlRGDH
at the Old Stand south end of the Arch Bridge, Berlin
side Those who wish 10 get good AXES will find it
for their advantage 10 bring good AXE Poles and get
them Jumped or exchanged for New ones, WARRANTED
as good be found. For further assurances Just
give trial Those who have had them can speak for
themselves.
N. B. Cast Steel NAIL HAMMERS, ADJ, SrR1K
ING HAMMERS, Hammers for Drilling and Splitting
Sytone, and Elliptic SPRINGS (4Ow9) H. WARD
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-08
Life Insurance.
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMP

NY OFNEW YORK
Having established agency Vermont offer an opportunity
"a individuals to Policies upon their own lives or the vJe
of their friends favorable those any other nstit
on in this country
Bhnkorms Of application and any information relative to the
institution may be had and assurances effected on application BY
Mail or otherwise to J.E. WRIGHT, Agent Montpelier, VT
April 20, 1886. o0tf
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-08
UNION HOUSE.

THE SUBSCRIBER recently Of the Orange Co. Hotel Chelsea
his opportunity inform the public that he has rented
the Union House. and it has been thoroughly repaired from bottom
and furnished with Furnurc and he pledges himself
spare pains in having well kept lie has been at
pense getting the large and commodos House in order to
the rush opaonage which this House is worthy and capa
bile Of accommodating.
Relying upon his experience in the business of keeping Public
House, hopes satisfy the public of what he has said Of his
House. Without further comments call and and much Obge
LEVI BOUTWELL,
Montpelier, Sept TO- 1916. 81
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-08
H.IRER ALTON

THIS may certify, that have this day given my son John
Luce his time and shall hereafter claim Of his earnings
be accountable for any debts of his contracting after
ADONIJAH LUCE.
Mansfield March is, le47. flI:3w.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-08
Mutual Benefit.
LIFE ASSURANCE COMP ANY.
NO. WALL ST., N. YORK.

THIS useful and popular Institution offers opportunity such
wish Insure their life that of friend,
quite advantageous those of Company in Europe Amer
lea. Its plan paaking Of the SAVINGS BANK and MUTUAL
INTERESTS affords the security Of the and gain of
oher. embraces apOvon for Married Women Insure
lives of their husband and the Wife the insured
The premium $50 be paid fourth cash.
fouhs in secured note, it may be paid weekly monthly
quarterly This Company, during the past year. 70l
Policies received $l5 1853 IS in premiums, and with and paid
two LOSSES amounting to Seven Thousand Dollars 22 Policies
were issued in tho month Of April last Information furnished
assurances effected by
EDWARD H. PRENTIss.
Montpelier, Mnyd2, 1916. eow3l If
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-08

where simple catarc Is needed they uneqnacd. They
VIII positively cure, and have done than
cases Dyspepsia, Jaunlice, Liver Complaints scrofa Ulcers
ErySlPeaS, Kings Evil, Consptons Rheumatism, WWm Tu
mourS Nervous Face Ache Depression of Mind Dropy Female
Diseases Epons Of the skim Pain and enlargement Bones
Morbid Complexion Famency, Gravel, General Debility,
of Appetite Suppressed Precipitation, &C &c.
The indications requiring the Tomato Pills. and when they
should be used without delay PREVENTIVE formation
Of acute and dangerous Diseases, are
When there is sediment in the Urine,
When the Urine very high Colored,
When there is general lassuds OF the body,
When there is pain in the back head,
When the tongue is furred.
When the skin is hot
When the skin is dry,
When the skin is yellow.
When the appetite is poor
When there Csd Chils,
When there is PAIN in the stomach bowels
When there is irritation,
When the dreams bad, or starting IN sleep.
If taken the indications
proaChns disease much pain and sickness will prevented
LOOK OUT FOR INVITATIONS!
Re particular inquire for PHELPS Tomato Pills and see that
the name of e. R. Phelps NJ. d. the label The gtnu
be obtained of all the respectable Drgg the country
and principal merchant authorized agent
Those wishing the Pills should enquire the principal store
in theirlown Orders should be directed to R. PHELPS NJ
Hartford, Conn. 10 y1.6m
Redfed and Collins, agents, Montpelier, Vt.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-08

Beautiful Winter Dress Goods.
TVHE Ladies will md their advantage to examine W.
where, $1,000 F~'-N oye o.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-08
John P. HALE.

NAS[G-0N ABl1lA 3EAInGp 8
SOUTH Eastcorner of Branch Bridge State-sreet
~ Montpelier, w.
B. Particular attention paid to CUTTING for
others to make.
March, Goth, 1886
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-08
Remedy far the Million,
For all seasons.
Or. PHELPS COMPOUND TOMATO PILLS

hellnrivallcd
Purifier of the
Blood and Restu.
rativc Of the sys
ten, in all NOR
bid SecrctiOnS Of
the glands, skin,
and liver, morbid
llunors and a vi
tlatcd state of the
system.
These Pills haV
ing had m I'M
precedentcd pop.
ularity with The
Faculty and the
people for cigh.
years, are not a.
lnong those oI
doubtful efficacy
or experimental
character; buI
CdIl ne COnHutt
in az a compost
ton founded up
on correct thcra
putic principles
and relied upoI
as the safest
most pleasant &
ehiectlYe Purga
tive lnaslicine ev
or known, an,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-03-19

When they got 10 the place. after shor,
search, they found one Of the men in
deep ravine, covered with rocks iha, had
apparently been precipiated upon him
from a height of s or 10 feet The mae
was still alive, but could give no accour,
&" now he got there. A rush was nov
made Tor tho houses, and had not Co.
Wea'heriord happened along abou, ,lis
ume' there would have been rough work.
/ ne Col directed that all the men found
about there should be taken To camp az
prisoners, until the facts of the case could
he known. These were soon sa,i.c,c,o.
r'ly ascertoined. 1t appears these men
had been in the habit of going To the ha.
ciendd to get liquor, and having gone
there 10 day on the same errand ihev
drank pretty freely and then got uproari-
GUS refusing 10 pay for what they got,
and "kirkmg up "a fuss generally" They
soon got into fight, and the Mexicans
fell upon them and beat them shamerullv.
Hnt none of the men were killed. Tie
ihlrd man was in camp when we got back.
The one found in the ravinc, NAV be laid
M for seyersl weeks, tut the others will
probably be well when they get sober
A dozen or so Of the Mcxrans are in the
guard'housc, but guess rome will be
shot.