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Thomas II. Benton.

We hope those anxious Locofocos who dis.
quiet themselves so frequently about Mr. Clay's
alleged propensity to " write letters" will Ike SO
good as to take notice Of the extreme fertility in
such matters Of Mr.. Benton.-If that distin-
guished egotist happens to be nominated for the
Presidency at at q Barn'raising, or School
Meeting, he is forth with seized with oratoric
pangs," and letter to his respectable and re-
specred friends who have been engaged in the
4" penny.a.line" transaction, is the inevitable
consequence. Oregon and Texas are his pecu'
liar children, according to his averment, and
every body who has gone counter to his sugges-
tons in reference to the proper method OF &C
curing both, is, in his mature Judgment AZ
much of an" ass" as the unfortunate and delu'
ded Mr.. Bundle, the Parish Beadle, pronounc
ed the law" TO be
The simple truth is that Mr.. Benton's posi-
ton does not at all correspond with his inten
tons, Is was said Of greater man. lie hat
tilt in his power alone to arrest the unconsttu
tonal annexation Of Texas--and he himsel
holds It so-and To avert the odious and abomina
! BILE war that now affiicts the country. He ha
n always maintained, and does now, that the Ri
Grande was not the western boundary of Texa,
I and that the claims Of Texas to that limit wer
l only paper claims, airy and unsubs.antal as
b dream. 1t is altogether ton late for him, nov
e when the mischief that he might hare auerted
done. to attempt to set himself up on anti.slav,
ny capital. lie 10 "used-up man " becaus
he had not stamina enough to avail himself
" hs opportunities. He might At this very M
men,, have been the undispu,ed leader and or
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-06-18

When the brave and GILLIAN, Capt Walker who
was so distinguished in the Mexican battles,
visit to Washington city revera months ago. Daniel
Webster asked him. We'll. Captain, when do you
think We, shall have peace /" To which Walker re-
piled, Just chen you ,rhigs learn to act like men.
and support youricountry ',-Locofoco papers
1t is amusing to see how willing these party
organs are to convict "the brave and gallant
Capt. Walker" of blackguardism in order to in
duge their hatred of Daniel Webster There is
not the least possible likelihood that Captain
Walker ever said any such thing. If he did he
| is even disgrace to James X. Polk
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-06-18
New York Judicial Election.

This election has resulted we believe, in the
choice of the democratic" nominees for the
High Court Of ApPsals-or, As the small Loco
foco papers say, sin democratic triumph"
The vote was quite small, 81 the masses" not aP'
pssring to be duly sensible Of the immense pri'
vilsgs, given them BY the New Consttu tios, Of
choosing their own Judges.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-06-18

Gle Of his party, and the admiration Of the whole
people, II he had, manfully and in obedience to
the dictates Of his knowledge and his conscience,
stood up against and efiectually resisted what
he himself deems to be the Texas iniquity.-
But he neglected the golden moment when the
tide of public favor was at the food"--he was
not true to himself and his conviction of duty
and the receding wave has washed him away,
farther than ever, from the great haven Of his
hopes-the presidency.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-06-18
WILLIAM NASH, and
IRA STEWART

and nominated
WILLIAM NASH, and
IRA STEWART
as their candidates for State Senators. This
ticket is an excellent one, and will command
the hearty support Of the Wings of that staunch
Wing County. We are glad to perceive that
but one of the old Senators Gen. RIcH,) retircs.
The practice that SO extensively prevails in our
State Of nominating an entirely new ticket eve
ry two years, is one
more honored in the breach than in the observance.
and we hope to see it remedied by the retention
of at least one senator who can bring experience
as well as judgment and ability, to the discharge
of his responsible duties. Old Rutland, Away
foremost in good works." set the example
some years ago, Of nominating each year, bu
one new Senator-thus securing to herself an
the State the unquestonable benefit Of legisla
tive experience in her representative, and in
creasing the dignity and the influence of tn
Senate. When this practice shall become uni
versal, with both parties, its effect upon legis
, lation will, in our judgment, be found to
most salutary.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-06-18

~ Inc Richmond Enqairer. edited nv IN. .,,.
fen, Of ,b =, .e Washington Onion ascribes The de-
%sr w ADMINISTRATION in vgnia to the MeT,esn
editors are N, ms possible that the Iocoioco
hl Nv ia IN which this most Ubiquitous wsr \.
helE py me people Of the United States wal I"
posing ,hS, ,hs pT aqaes,ionaby RICH, in sun.
influence upon the Virginia election. Tbs R inmenss
INES says That prominent Locoocos in ha, j,n,
Oh spr. S Amt h. the election exclaimed in
have been introduced into the canvas never 70
mat, ere long they will come still more 10 ,hs,,
senses and conclude that it ought never to bovo ne,,
introduced into Mexico :. L0ulsritle tRr Iowsai
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Gree press,
BURLINGTON, W.
FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE Is, ls47.

els THE DARK AND TROUBLED NIGHT THAT IS
UPON US, THERE Is NO STAR ABOVE THE HORIZON
TO GIVE US A CLEAN OF LIGHT, EXCEPTING THE
INTELLIGENT, PATRIOTIC Wing PARTY OF THE
UNITED SrATEs."-Ddniel Webster.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-06-18

W The last National Inteiiigencer contains
very long but very powerful and glowing ar
t'cle reviewing the course Of the Administration
IN relation to the War; We shall give it entire
IN our next weeks number, and we now take
occasion to bespeak for it the most earnest at
tent'on OF every reader of the Free Press. 1t is
rePlete with sound patriotism, true wisdom, and
'ndlsputabe facts, and is eminently worthy the
exalted character of the able, calm, digni6ed
and patriotic journal in whose columns il APP
pears and whose high reputation is desevedly
co'extensive with the civilized world. What q
contrast does the organ of the American People
THE National igencer-present to the or
gan OF the Administration,-the Union-in al
those qualities of the intellect and the heart
which render the Press the very safeguard Of
Liberty in the dignity and moderation Of it
tone' In the elevation and purity Of its love Of
country, and in its influence and respectable!
: At home and abroad The abect servility d
; Power, and the toadyism, Of the one, are a
Z marked characteristics, as are the independents
and true manliness Of the other.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-06-18
WIG STATE CONVENTION.

The Wings Of Vermont are invited TO meet in State
Convention by delegates, at MONTPELIER ON WEDNEs-
DAY, THIS 7rH DAY OF July NEXT at 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
for the purpose ofnomnatnga ticket for State officers
and taking all other measures necessary preparatory
for the next election.
HARRY BRADLEY,
ANDREW TRACY,
Z. P. WALTON, a., State
SOLOMON FOOT, Central
A. l.. MINER, Committee
GEO. w. COLLAMER,
ELIJAH CLEVELAND,
June 2, lS47.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-06-18
The War,

Since our last no news of special interest has
been received from the theatre of the existing
odious and abominafAr and indefensbe war.
General Twiggs entered Puebla on the 29th
Of May, with his division, and Gen. Scott, at
the latest dates, had left Jalspa for the same
city, at the head of 5000 troops. 1t was sup.
posed that he would Immediately advance upon
Mexico with his present force.
OF Gen. TAYLOR, the same old story has to
be repeated The Telcgraphc Report of the N.
Y. paper says:-"a speedy movement by Gen.
Taylor on San Luis was spoken of and daily ex-
pected."
From the City of Mexico the news is of an
interesting character. Santa Anna has re.
signed the Presidency, sin consequence of OPP
position to his views of the defence of the capi.
tai and defamatory articles in the public prints.
1t was believed that his resignation would be &C.
cePted and Herrera nominated" Herrera, our
readers will recolect, is the President whom
Mr.. Polk superseded by the appointment of San.
ia Anna-sO it seems that Folks military an
Polntments in Merico are no more satisfactory
than they are in other countries nearer home
Should Herrera be elected, we confess we shall
regard it as the best omen of peace that we have
yet seen. lie is known to be at the head of the
Peace party in Mexico, and would have arertcd
the War, in the commencement, if our Diplo.
matte Agent, Mr.. Slidell, had consented to be
received in Mexico as a Commissioner, instead
of insisting on the dignity of a full C(ool) Min.
lister.
The state Of things in New Mexico (Sants
Fe) is to the last degree deplorable and disgrace
ful to the American Name. A complete state Of
anarchy and confusion worse COMPOUNDED" an
! pears to exist there, under the reign of Colone
, Price All the promises and guarantees con
tanned in Gen. Keaney's Proclamation OF An
nexation are utterly disregarded and violated
and Murder, Riot, Bloodshed, Gambling, an,
+ Vice in every other infamous shape, attend tn
supremacy Of the AMERICAN Arms and Laws q
In Santa Fe! The accounts are we'll calculate
e to sicken the hear Of every true patriot, and /
: lead him hold in the deepest execra,ion thi
miserable and dastardly War and its author.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-06-18
Addison County.

The Wings Of Addison County held Their
Convention at Middlebury, on the 10th inst
and nominated
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-13
THE COURT MARTIAL.

THE COURT MARTIAL.
We continue our report of the Proceedings of the
Court Martial in the case of 1t Col. FREMONT,
now sitting at the United States Arsenal, in this
city which, as they become more and more inter-
estng in its progress, we shall not fail to report
fully for the information of the Public, and more
especially for that Of the readers Of the National
Intelligencer.
Enough is already disclosed to show that this
trial is to take vastly wider range than merely
the Military deserts of Col. Fremont. The mo-
tves, Objects and conduct Of the Mexican War itself
can hardly fail to come under review Of the Public
at least, though not of the Court Martial, which
will doubtless limit its own investigation to its
proper sphere of action.
How can, the Public, indeed, shut its eyes to the
official indications of the purpose of the Admins
traton, in the earliest stages of this War, to make
itself master of the Territories of Mexico, with
view to permanent occupation of them, as made
apparent by the following passages, read in the
course Of Monday from Documents which have
never been seen by one in ten thousand even of the
reading citizens of the United States?
Extracts from, a Letter from Secretary BANCROFT
TO Commodore SLoAT, dated July IL, 1916.
"he object OF the United States is under its rights
beigerent nation to possess itself entirely Of Upper Cali
jornia.
"When San Francisco and Monterey are secured, you
will if possible send small vessel of take and hold
possession of the port of San Diego and would be well TO
ascertain the views Of the people Of Pueblo de los Angeles
who, according information received here may be counted
upon DESTROYS of coming under the jurisdiction of the Uni
ted States If you take possession of it. you should
do so.
sThe object of the United States has reference to ultimate
peace with Mexico and if at that peace the basis of the
shall be established, the Government erpec
through your forces, TO be found actual possession Of Up
per California
This will bring with it the necessity of ccl admins
traon Such Government should be established under
your protection and in selecting persons to hold office
due respect should be had the wishes OF the people of Cali
foa, well the actual possessors of authority in that
province. 1t may be proper TO require oath Of allegiance
10 the United States from those who entrusted with
thory. You will also the people of California of the
protection of the United States"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-13
LOUISIANA ELECTION.


The election in Louisiana for Representatives in
Congress, Members of the State Legislature, &c.
took place on Monday week.
There is no doubt Of the reelection to Congress
of EMILE La SERE, Dem in the first district; he
was opposed by EDGAR MoNTEGUT, an Independent
candidate of the same politics.
BANNoN G. THrBoDEAUx (Whig) in the second
district is also reelected. His competitors were p
t. LANDRY DEM and JACOB BARKER, Qndepen-
dent the latter receiving only several hundred votes.
The returns from the third Congressional dis
trict show large Wing gain, but not enough, it is
feared, to prevent the reelection of john II. HAIR
MANSON, the Democratic candidate. His Wing
competitor is LAFAYETTE SAUNDERS.
We have no returns from the fourth district
The candidates are ISAAC E. MORSE, the late De-
mocratc member and JOHN WADDELL, Wing.
1t is still doubtful which party will have ma
joriy in the State Legislature. The gains on either
side, thus far, appear 10 be about equal.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-13
THE PEA-PATCH TRIAL.

The evidence on Tuesday morning. at Philadelphia before
the Hon. Mr. SERGEANT, arbitrator in the case, again.
during much of the time confined the paper title which
followed with aborious research by the counsel the
New Jersey claimants Every thing from the time Of Magma
Charta down. it appeared to us, which any way
neced with the subect ovcrhaued and brought into
view. When this was closed Mr. Eaton stated that there
many witnesses ancient pilots and others, whose est
mony he thought would go far, after the evidence already
given, settle the in favor Of the New Jersey title
that would prove that the channel Of the had
ing the of several feet year for forty years that
these persons from the of their pursuits
what rowing, and could be called away from their home
upon the deep except by some authoritative mandate he
therefore requested subpoena compel the presence Of
tain persons whom he would question TO
the arbatos power thus compel the presence of wit
nesses, Mr. Bib and Mr. Eaton arguing that the Of
Congress and the under which the tribunal
constituted full power bring all persons upon process
Mr. Sergeant hearing the argument, said that he did
think that he could issue such process that he had
fused very early in the case to do il in behalf Of the United
States that each party therefore, would have TO get their
own witnesses. Mr. Eaton then stated that he would pro-
coed with Witness who examined and gave in
teres,ng testimony and that he would endeavo have the
others on the spot the next day. An commission
returned from Delaware, containing evidence,
derstood from oxChef Justice Clayton, Chancellor Johns
General Rogers Chief Justice Booth, and other dgntaes
that State This, presume will be offered early We'd
nesday, and will probably be interesting The hour OF nd
journmen, is o'clock instead Of the ]" Senatorial time
originally fixed Of elcven.-Norih American.
0rrIoIAL.-Ths following candidates for admission into
the Medical Corps Of the Navy have been examined by the
Board Of Surgeons recently session at Philadelphia found
qualified, and commissioned Assistant Surgeons, rank
the following order
l. WIIrAa LowBER,
2. ID. WARREN BRIcKELL,
3. GEoRar H. HowELL,
4. ID. p. PaILLIPs,
5. AsHroS MILrs,
8. PHstAs j. HOW'RE.
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FROM BRAZIL.

Rio Janeiro dates TO the 10th of September have
been received at New York. The Herald SAYS:
(" The Legislative Chambers were closed on the
18th, by the EMPEROR in person, and his speech
being very complimentary to Mr.. TOP, our new
Minister, and of some interest to the public, we
give translation of it. The most friendly rela-
tions now exist between the Brazilian Government
and Mr.. TOP, who appears to be very popular with
all DESTROYS of peace
!" The christening of the young Empress took
place on the 9TH Mr. Tod and family were pre-
sent"
The following is the part of the Emperor's speech
which refers TO the United States:
SIN endeavong to cultivate and strengthen further
the feelings of good understanding and friendship that exist
between the empire and other nations, grat6ed in in
forming you that has anspred that may tend
to shake them
IA new representative of the United States has been
credited to my Court and his conduct, is conciliatory
making me throw into oblivion that of his predecessor has
moved any apprehension of misunderstanding and trust
will contribute to the end that the relations between the two
Governments will continue footing perfect har
mofy which they formerly rested.
The disputes between the Republics of the River Plate,
theffects of which for long a time depored, unforu-
natyy have not been brought to definite term"
no DE JANEIRo, SEPT. Is, ls47.-Some who ard not
iey to Mr.. Tod, probably remark upon his family APP
pearNg at the baptism Of the Princess the 18th, nd in
court dresses II entirely accidental and when the mis-
take discovered they wished retire. but by the pacu
lar request of the Emperor remained during the and
were afterwards presented to him and the Empress. They
have since had private presentation at the palace Of ST.
Chrstova At fancy ball the l3h which the Emperor
and Empress attended, the former danced with Mrs. Tod,
and Mr. Tod with the Empress, receiving from all the most
marked attention.
The United States ship-ofthe-line Ohio, Capt.
STRINeHAM, was in the harbor awaiting the arrival
OF the independence. On the occasion of the chris
tcning of the young Empress the ship was splen-
didly ILLUMINATED, which is thus noticed in the Rio
Janeiro paper # September IL:
tThe commanr and officers of the American
tie ship Ohio, desitus of taking part in the demonstrations
of public reocngs the occasion of the baptism of the
serene Princess DaLeopoda, yesterday illuminated their
magnificent ship.
"Hundreds OF am, symetrcay and elegantly located
the batteries, rail- bowSr booms and yards Of that model
of naval architecture prSented most beautiful sight.
"Ihs act so purely Secate and attentive the Imperial
family, well as to the hazans general, is further evil
dence that the relations of hendshp and good feeling that have
so long existed between t Empire and the United States
could not he broken asunde consequence Of the conduct
of some hasty functonaries."
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FROM THE SAME PAPER.
PURPOSES OF THE ADMINISTRATION.
CORRESPONDENTS OF THE PUBLIC LEDGER.

CORRESPONDENTS OF THE PUBLIC
WAsHINGroN, NOVEMBER A, 1s47.
You will see that various papers repeat
what believe | first told you, that the PRESIDENT
will not adopt line policy, which, from its defensive
character, would be costly and insecure the
tua occupation and disqualification of the territory
now occupied by our troops and virtual abandon
ment of the advantages already obtained. Neither
is the President nor his Administration bent on the
entire conquest of Mexico, provided Mexico will
make peace in time; but the Administration is
ready, when circumstances present themselves, to
do its duty euen unto the ENTIRE sUBJUGATIoN AND
HUMILIATION OF THE ENEMY. The Administration
is not ready to say what il will not do, should the
Mexicans still hold out in their foolish and hopeless
resistance, leaving the line with which we consider
ourselves satisfied as frontier to be drawn accord
ing to the duration of the war; and the expenses to
which it may put our Government. The punish-
ment of Mexico is to be graduated by her offences,
and above all by her smbbornness. The determ-
nation to punish her will be avowed the degree of
punishment will depend on her own conduct.
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FRoN rhr SLAVE CoAsr.-The late English papers con-
tain intelligence from the coast Of Africa reaching the
3ls Of August II scky at Sierra Leone and the oti-
and Of vessels which had been in there by the
English squadron suffering from fever. The shores Of
the Bghts Of Benin resumng their notoey for slave
dealing The that schooner had been captured
with sos slaves board 0s Of whom she lost her passage to
Sierra Leone and that notorious SLAYER, the Brazilian,
brig Of upwards Of 200 TONS and schoonersa empty,
however-had also been capured-a in the Bights. The
saveade to the southwark Of the Bghs is likewise reported
be brisk One schooner empty, and another with fifty
slaves board had been taken to Sierra Leone and
demned.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-13
FRoM California

The St. Louis papers the arrival in that city,
the 5h Instant Of Commodore STOCKTON, accompanied by
party oforysx persons among whom number Of army
officers and Leus Thompson and Gillespie Of the navy.
They left California in July. AT Turkey River they
ped nightly party Of Indians with whom they had quite
skmish in which Com Stockton received wound from
The Indians finally repused, but succeeded
in carrying off four horses.
The party met quite number of emigrans their way
California and Oregon from whom they learned that every
thing quiet in the country through which they had
passedhere not being the least disposition among the in
hahisnts TO modest them.
Col MAscs discharging the duties Of Governor Of
California, and Jealous in his endeavo to preserve
peace and good government throughout the county Ihee
was no apprehension Of any hostility the part Of the people,
CON- SrocKroS made stay whatever at IT, LOUIS ou'
Immediately set for this city, and passed through 'ne
natl the 9th.
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Governor BRIGGs's present majority over all other
candidates is 1901 votes, which will be increased
by the remaining towns and Mr.. CusHINo's pre-
sent minority is 25,927 Eotes.
The Wings have also elected twenty-one State
Senators-the whole number elected out of forty,
of which the Senate consists. Wings will be chosen
to fill the vacancies and the Senate will therefore
be unanimously Wing. In the House of Repre-
sentatives, the Wings, according the returns al
ready received, have majority Of one hundred
and thirteen, and the few towns to be heard from
will add to this majority.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-11-13
GEORGIA.

The Legislature Of the State of Georgia met at
Milledgeville on the lst instant, and was organized
by the election of ANDREW j. MILLER as President
Of the Senate, and CHARLES ]. JENKINS Speaker of
the House of Representatives-both Wings. The
votes were In the Senate--Mr Miller 25, Mr.
Dunuagan 20, Blank /. In the House-Mr. Jen-
kins 60, Mr.. Jackson SO, scattering 0.
Governor CRAWFORD, in his valedictory Message
to the Legislature, abstains from the discussion of
national affairs. His successor, GEORGE w. b.
Towns, was installed into Office on the Sd instant
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lSl

Decisive as is the result Of this election in the
good old Commonwealth of MASSACHUSETTS, 1t
would have been SO by vastly greater numbers had
the Wings turned out to vote. OF their unpardon-
able delinquency this occasion we are gratified
at finding the following quiet and deserved rebuke
in the Boston Daily Advertiser of Tuesday:
ssTHE STATE ELEcTIoN.-The election of yes
terday did not appear to be matter of great in
terest in this city. OF the $1,000 voters of the
city, half only thought it worth their while to
vote. Those who staid away from the polls are
: probably those who do not sufficiently appreciate
the duties OF the citizens of free Government
We trust that their neglect has not been sufficient
to deprive them OF the rights of such citizens"