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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07

Since SLAVERY has had great national
War wagcd in lis behalf by the present pro-
slavery Rulers ofour Country, and has seen all
attempts 10 curtail its growth by means of VIII
mot 'rovisos and the like promptly put down by
plant ard trucking l.ocoloco majority in
Congress, it naturally grows arrogant and ag-
grcssive. Tie following PEEsrYrMEN1" was
made by the Grand Jury of Accomac County.
Virginia. on the Doth ulto,:-
We the Grand Jury upon our oaths do present
that The New York Christian Advocate aud Journal
ncwspaner pSbli.he9 u the Cty Of New York, is a
This County, and ddri&cs md Is cGlcu0ted amt in
tended 10 PcrSuade persons 0t cotor rhin this Cam
mon,cealfh, 10 ake iRsnrrccieH 9r rebci and denies
the right Of masters to Property in their slaves and III
cucacs the duty OF resistance to aach right contrary
10 the statute in such case made and provided.
This prescntinent Is uade upon the examination Of
the paper Itself
LEWIS L. sNEAD, Foreman
Accomac County, Virginia. is the residence
Of Mr.. Wise, who once boasted that there was
not IA he" spApe7 published within its limits -
What proficiency in READING the slareS in such
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07
Uighgate Springs.

twill be seen by reference to an advertise
mcnt in our columns to day, that the we'll
known and commodious House at IIighgatc
Springs, known a, the "FRAyELN HOUSE," and
lormely kept, and well kept, by Mr.. Cole now
Of the Pearl Street House in Burlington, is to
be let. From the growing popularity of these
Springs as place of resort during the sum
mer months, we should Judge the opportunity
Il desirable one for a good Landlord
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07

fence and ran as though he really supposed we
intended to compromise our sclf-respect by chas-
ing him What a fool q loose hog is !
We commenced this article with the view of
calling the attention of the gentlemen who, by
the popular suffrage, have been elevated 10 the
post of Hog lIdywards in Burlington, to their
constitutional obligations" II hogs can defy
having laws. That they do it, and do it openly
is matter ofpublic notoricty. We believe our
energetic Listers have got something less than
4 hundred thousand of them down as ".fiu poE-
nlorum." VIII not the Maglstracy look to it ?
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07

The Washington Union has the following
italics and all -
Again, we repeat, in the mast authoritative man
ner, that Mr.. Polk positively dscaims as he has uni
iorlnly done, every idea of the succession"
This " idea" has not been " disclaimed" by
any body else in the country, owing to the
awkward little circumstance that nobody ever
entertained it. The people of the United States
will have as much as they will want of Polk.
for the next few years, in paying his debt of Il
hundred millions of dollars. They will consent
TO his retiring from g the cares of state " with
great unanimity, as they mean to have "Mcxi-
can Wing" Tor next President.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07

The Mother Of Presidents has given most
emphatic expression Of her dissatisfaction with
the measures and policy of Mr.. Folks admins
tration! Her experience in Tylerism has given
her di~taste for small rulers in general, and
lourth-rate Presidents in particular. The con-
sequence is that she has elected at least SIN
Wigs to the next Congress, In the last, she
elected but oHe. Honor to "Od Virginia "
The following are the members elect as far as
ascertained -
Witnessed Dist. THos. S. TLoURYoY, gain
9TH WILLIAM l.. GoGGIy. gain; 9th. JoHy NJ,
Boris, gan 9th. J. 5. pEYDLEroN, reelected ;
18th. WILLIAM B. pEEsroN, gain; 18th. a. S,
FuLToy, gain!
Locotocos-lst Dist. \. Atkinson; ID. Geo.
c, Dromgooe*; 18th, Tbs. 5. Bocock eth. 7.
II. Bayly; slh. r, T. l., Bcalc 18th. James
Mcdowell; 9TH. VIM. G.. Brown
six Wings to seven Locoiocos, and two dis
tricts to be heard from, Last year the delega-
ton stood II Locos to one Wing!
In addition 10 the gains above mentioned, SAYS the
National niel.igenccr, it is worthy of remark that
three other districts have been lost by naurilcs
Hht"st ~ 10 "l''u"'lt III inc u4SItedc 70 nut lllr
more than n hundred votes viz MIR. Drnmgoole is
elected by only Is votes Mr. Bocock by II, and Mr.
Atkinson by 1S'
We respectfully invite the attention of the
Sentinel and Democrat to THIS evidence of the
growing popularity of this " fortunate admins.
tration A."
The Richmond papers announce the accease OF
Gen. DRoMGooLE since the election.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07
NEw- loHK, Sunday,}
| LATER FROM BR AZOS

Newt Orleans papers contain d,,ns 81, p-.-..-
the loih u.t. Gen. Taylor was AT NJontersr a, ~
ON April pushing forward supplies and proparing ior
an advance on san LUIS Potoii 'N''''s '0'
we" WOO was with the main body of the army nj
n9un Nue 'yra' Everything was quiet, and the camn
healthy. The wounded were recovering Genrral
Gushing was at Nlatamoros N'eie'"'
y c9TFespondent otthe New Orleans Della. writing
from Monterey March 2sh. saws '''' "'''''s
There Is at present no movement of ,~,,,. :; l. =:
quarter Inc twelve months volunteers ar. ln"L ino
Toward to the time OF their discharge with great piea
snt' alu II Is thought 10y many here that Uncle
1IIl WI! nave to mold out great INDUCEMENTS to pro.
cure men to volunteer or enlist Tor five years or dufn
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07
The Boston Atlas.

Mr. WILLIAM HAYDEN. who, in connection
with DR.. THOMAS VI. BREWER, has conducted
the Boston Atlas with much energy and ability
since the death of the lamened IIAUGHroy,
makes graceful yaiedictory to the readers of
that journal in it, columns of the lst inst, hav-
ing disposed Of his interest therein. We under
will be in the charge, principally, of Colonel
ScHoULER, late of the Lowell Courier a gentle
man of large experience and of fine attain.
mcnts.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07

We hope nobody will laugh on reading the
following letter. 1t wouldn't be respectful to
the government" The Sub-Treasury is "a
fixed fact and it becomes all true Americans
to treat it with solemn respect
The Hon. L, \. DRGGs, of Rutland Co., to
whom this missive of Mr. Burke - Edmuad
Burhe-Cthe great Eneli-hman would sleep I'M
quietly in lis grave il he knew his name was
connected with such miserable piece of fman-
cial tom-ioolery as the American Sub-Trcas-
ury D-was addressed, enclosed to the said Nh
Burke q s. New York city bl--vhich is worth
in Washington little mare than 81 in specie,
being at premium. But the conscience of this
transplaned New Hampshire Locofoco would
not permit him TO touch the bank rag. So hc
writes to Mr.. BElGGs as follows -
PATENT OFFICE 10 April, 1917.
SIR: ours OF the 9ih INST. enclosing Two Dollar
bill Tor copies OF specifications, came To hand this morn
ing. The act OF Congress establishing the Inleprn-
dent Treasury prevents me receiving Bank Bills in
paymen, OF fees and therefore return the bill remit
led.
do not discover any patent to Bush 4 Iobden. but
one to !" Bonncy, Bush Lo5dcll,' dated Il March
ls3S The tees for copy of this specification, will
that of VII Eddy ~ the 10Th Dec. ISIS will be So -
which, when received, IN COIN, will be prepare,
and transmitted. am very respectfully yours, &c
EpNUND BuRKE, Com. Patents
T. y. BElGGS, Esq, Brandon, VI
This precious Sub-Treasnry law is another
of the great measures" of the Administration
on the " success" OF which the Burlington \ ~
tiHel and Democrat congratulates its readers an,
Mr., Polk, and this letter of Mr.. Edmund Burk,
is fine illustration of the way it works! |
takes locotocoism to contriye ingenious pro
cesscs by which the business of,he country ma,
be embarrassed and impeded, Before the nota
bic discovery that " coin" is the only currency
free people can consistently use, it WAS IN,
easiest and simplest thing in the world TO co
copies of specifications from the Patent O,Iire
Nor it can't bo done without loading down IN
mail with specie, and increasing hundred fol-
the chances of the remittance being lost or sto
len OF course the coin" cannot he SOM i
roper-il must be enclosed in a shot-bar or II
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07

E The cdi'orof the Philadelphia L, 5. Gazette
speaking OF late singular appearance in the heavens
says:
As could not fail to have arrested the attention OF
our astronomers shall doubtless hear something
concerning it from them.
The Grammar King should have said to arrest
instead of" 10 hdrc GrreSted' II his maestv commit
many such outrages against the dignity OF the English
language, we shall have him dcposed and assume the
sccptre oursrlf-- LJuiSriHe J0urHal
The Louisville critic ought to have given the
Grammar King the chance OF an alternative, at
least. The = Kings" english is wrong without
doubt; butt might be rccti.icd by saying As
it can not fail to have arrested sc. 'as well as by
the alteration suggested.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07

Asts,ot.d . EFA ORrz, april ISl'.
Of tnrr, W"h yt mn '''i, 'it Or .aue
vi " oith TOOK up t4e me OF march Tor Jalapa,
no, cav. v'i,L 7'oS"ioh u4e "eilefH uid
'''I ~ Li,, W., mt,n tlI ii
with important niormadn' wbcb stated t,J G tba
column under Cen Twiggs had fallen in with large
force OF me enemy at Cero Gordo a strong position
nfyonh tutita National and that sks had taken
P,acG oeIMc{h WEISS advanced guard and the enc
by IN wch apt Johnson Typographical engineer,
In half M, b,.,r at,r H., : " '' IN ~ IL? =,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07
That 93,003,000.

One of the items in the list Of appropriations
made at the reccn, Session of Congress. as our
leaders will remember, is s. Far copclud;ag peace
wM Merico-S3,O0O We should like to
know when and how peace is to be concluded
with this money Gen. Scorr is pushing hi,
army towards =" the Halls of Montezumas," and
TAYLOR is tlogging the Mexicans, wherever he
can find them When is the So 100000 to come
in And how
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07
A new view of the License Law.

We have it from unquestionabe authority
that our estimabc friend, the Captain of the
Wnooski, declines to bring people that
are o5riovSly drunk, from the New York side
into Vermont, on the ground that bringing H.
quor into the State in iogSheads would be an
evasion of the License Law. We think he is
right about It.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07
General Tay'or's Despatch.

Our readers will find on our first page, The
detailed despatch of Gen. TAYLOR, giving Il
circumstantial account of the battle Of BUEYA
VIsrA,-The Despatch, like tie battle, is his
Longest and bis best =
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07

-" Is THE DARK AND TROUBLED NIGHT THAT IS
rroy Us THERE Is no STAR ABOVE THE uuRizoN
TO GIVE Us y CLEAN OF lIGHr, rNctrrING THE
1srELltGEHT. PATRIOTIC WING PARTY OF THE
UNITED STATES. - DoIp'd Webster.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07
The War.

No news of special interest from the armies,
since our last, Gen. ScoTr remains at Vera
Cruz and is engaged in Fastening forward his
troops " in the direction of Jaapa, as fast as
the means Transportation can be furnished"
y letter to the y. O. Delta SAYS -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07
April &c, 1917.

Z ne frce oii,Ien,' well conducted " Lib
cry Party paper at Perry, Wyoming county. hns
beed disconiInued,-AB. Ere. JoarnaI
we know OF one or two very poorly conduc-
ted ones that will follow the example one Of
these pleasant days-dying of oyer-wrought
emptiness,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07

Good Fortune.
Those who will carefully examine the policy of lho |
present Administration and the manner IN winch II |
has been carried into effect will be compelled to admit
that /; has been OF the most successful admnisra-
ous that the country has ever been blessed with since
the formation OF the present form OF government.
Whit was contemplated when il came into power, |
that has not been attained, and wha, important mea
sure has been unsuccessful
Now we look upon this as rery rich indeed /.
On examining carefully the policy of the pres
cnt administration and the way it has been car
riod into effect" person of good ordinary com
mon sense will make the following interesting
discoveries TO justify the praise bestowed upon it
by its yankee cndorser -
lst. This administration found the United
States in profound peace with the whole world.
and in less than twelve months thereafter it
'roRldha involvcd.the Country in useless and
bloody war with Great Britain, on the Oregon
question, but for the irmness and wisdom and
patriotism of the Senate. lis laundering, vacil-
hating and nndigniiied diplomacy touching
:" the whole Of Oregon or none" will render Mr.
Folks reign ridiculous us long as it is rcmem-
bercd
H. In less than twelve months this foriinqie
administration DID involve us in useless and
bloody war with . neighboring Republic,
which still continues, and the end whereof no
man cen sec. And this was done BY an act Zoe
/ cupying the left bank Of the Rio Granlc that
! MIR. Benton declared to be-" AN ACT OF d.
RECT AGGRESSION on MENICO FOR ALI.
| THE CONSEQUENCES OF WHICH TIE UNITED.
STATES WOULD BE REsroNslB1E.n
! III. Aflsr The commencement of this useless
and unnecessary War and ailer the battles OF
Palo Alto and Rcsaca de Ia Palma in which the
! MeNcan forces were totally routed, this fJtiu-
"e'e administration, (aPParcntly apprchensivc
that the war would be broughtto a closet 70 spec
dlly) granted TO the Mexican General. SANTA
ANNA, Safe Conduct, by means of which he
was suffered, without hinderance or molestation.
to pass through the American blockadinr squad
ron at Vera Cruz and TO assume the command
OF the Mexican Army, AID by his influence and
energy to impart igor TO the councils and cl-
forts of the enemy" This proceedinr is en-
tIrely unparalleled in the history of all wars an
ciert or modern, and is inca pablc ofthe slight
est Justification or excuse. 1t convict, the Pres
dent OF the United States Of that species of con-
structiNc treason which results from oiyjpc
aid and comfort to the enemy in the most
charitable view that can be taken OF il. it will
hereafter be looked upon as an act OF the most
unprecedented folly and stupidity leading to
disastrous and bloody consequences for which
History will hold tLis c,,y,,,,,,o Al,,;;...,. .
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07

The PlatSbTgh Republican is quite distress
ed by our notions of Mr.. Folks War, and gives,
in reply to them, quite lucid exposition of the
several causes the United States justly had for
commencing war on MeXco.-lnasmuc as the
Republican holds that lerjco commenced the
wal on as, we don't see that his argument
proves anything but the pusanmity of his own
Government!
Whenever the editor of the Republican meets
with otherpoliiical opinions in this paper tina he
don't like, we hope he will feel no hesitation, in
saying SO. We bad but slight hopes, in the
beginning, ofsaying anything that wonld please
him.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07

D. The Statesman is the title ola Wing dali
" paper Just established in Albany. WNslov,
M' WATSON Esq, agenteman of much eGito-
RAJ experience and unquestioned ability, is its
ed''or' The Statesman proposes to fight in the
next presidential campaign, under the banner
OF GENERAL Taylor. ltis plain that Mr.. WAT
SON does mt mean to be beaten this time.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07

o. We invite the attention of those of our
readers who indulge in the Injuries of boots 4
shoes TO an advertisement in our coums hav-
Nc special reference TO such things
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07

u The Legislature of Massachusetts, adj.
Journed on the 2GIh ult after session of III
days, having passed 2sO Acts and 1903 Resolves
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07

To correspondents" Ch,tcndcn County
in reply to Twill be inserted next week.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07
gree press,
BURLINGTON, VI.

FRIDAY MORNING., MAY :, 1917.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-05-07

The Richmond papers announce the accease OF
Gen. DRoMGooLE since the election
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-31
I,ULLER's HOTEL, washington, ID. C.--Messrs. A

INULLERS HOTEL, Washington, ID. C.-Messrs. A.
T. IL E. H. FULLER take pleasure in informing their
NEW HOTEL, the Of agenme and 18th
street. before the LIST Of December This house has
been erected great expense and under the personal SUI
1erniendence Of the subscribers; therefore they Halter
themselves that all the requisites OF rstrae hotel will be
found their establishment The furniture all entirely
now and expense has been spared to obtain that which
is elegant and comfortable
The situation of the house is considered eligible
than their stand the of 18th street and Penn
syvana avenue (acated by the subscribers last Novem
Der being nearer the Capitol and than've min
utes walk TO the Presidents House and the public depare
ments.
thanks for their patronage heretofore bestowed, and assure
them that they will find cordial welcome at their new
house, and trouble will be spared to render them ns
comfortable their own rcsides.
To our future friends and guests offer good house
and all the inducements " aforesaid, and beg their pa
tronage.
Pocrs will be in attendance at the and steamboats,
on their ARRIVAL with the badge of Fuler's Hotel.
No charge for Conveying baggage ;, ,,,rr,rr
Nov 6-dd ~ A. ". Il. ii. FULLER
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HOlyday Presents.

T,E subscriber has just opened choice selection OF
beautiful articles for Christmas aud New Years pres
cns for ladies and gentlemen consisting in part Of PAPER
mache portfolios card-cases, desks nkstandishes and
panel paintings papetees, perfmed shawl boxes, sache
monchons and giants, ladies' wors-boxe dressing cases,
splendid card cases. gold pencpases and pens, pocket
books and wallets fancy nkstands, recue companions,
garnue, cardbaskets, albums scrap books, gentemens
large portfolios with locks, backgammon boards chess
men, games, musical boxes dssected maps, thermome-
'ers, all kinds Of pernmey, mathematical instruments,
music, guitars flutes, accordons note and letter paper
WATERS mso seals, and also the largest assortment of
Rogers sons best knives ra2ors and scissors constantly
for sale Staoners Hail. with other articles
particularze all of which will be sold at the
lowest prices. WIN. FISCHER.
Dec 2I-d2V
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Inv school Of the College Of New Jersey.


THE Law School of The College OF New Jersey VIII be
opened for the reception of students on Thursday the
18th day of August 1917. A handsome and commodIous
building designed for the library and lecture roo has Just
been The professors the Hon. Joseph " Horn-
bower chief justice of the supreme court OF New Jer
sey and James S. Green and Richard y Field, esqr Oh
Princeton.
The object of the institution is provide ample course
Of legal instruction for gentlemen designed Tor the par IN
any of the United States This course VIII embrace me
various branches of public and constitutional law, equity,
and common law together with such instruction IN the e-
gal jurisprudence of particular States as occasion may re-
qure.
nations lectures and the preparation OF legal onns ana
Instruments 1t is also proposed 70 establish moot COURT
in which questions oflaw viii be discussed Wy students
pointed for that purpose and opinions delivered by one OF
The course of studies arranged to be completed
in three years the students will be divided into classes
according their proficiency; but, generally speaking
student will be at liberty join more oil the classes
and to pursue such branches of study he may select
There be sessions in each year, cores
bonding with the sessions the colegete first beginning
six weeks from the last Wednesday June, and ending in
weeks, thc-sveek before Chsmasle second
beginning six weeks after the close OF the first and ending
In twenty -one weeks, or the last Wednesday in June,
No Determination is required for admission, but every
dent is expected to produce testimonials OF good moral
character The fees $50 session, to be paid in adj
VANCE Tor which sum- and without amy additional Charge
Students will have the oil textbooks and OF the law and
college Libraries, and will also be permitted to attend the
college chapel and the lectures of the professors OF the col
ee Good board be had in Princeton, its vicinity
for from 81 10 $3 per week.
All students who have pursued their studies in the law
da,ion of the faculty. to the degree OF bachelor oil laws
But if they have already been admitted 10 le par uey
will be entitled to such degree after pursuing their studies
All applications for admission, and communications
touching the law school, may be made to James s. Green or
Richard s. Field OF Princeton
The Introductory lecture will be delivered by the Hon.
Joseph G. IIornblower, on Thursday, tho 18th INST
PRINCETON, August l3-laW6m
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TO SUBSCRIBERs.

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payment Of the subsc ription be made n advance.
Distant Subscribers
on which will he paid by vs. and anrsk by ourselves s
The COUNTRY is published weekly during the SEES
sons Of Congress- and semi sekly during Il rsssss
subscriptions periodess be ON srms
prQportoned to the above rates
postmasters certificate In paymont for
tons advertisements will
notes Of any specie paying bank WILDE received.
POSThASTERS authorized
ing DAILY subscrbers with enclosed or nvs SEMI
WEEKLY subscribers with $26 enclosed WEEKLY
scbes With $40 enclosed will be entitled COPY
edition as they furnish US subscrbers fer, grsfis
Co TsE CONGRESSIONAL on the
feyys.
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osT this day. in this city Gold Locket with the
II tails &c. L. e. marked the outside and the
inside, Io the 'nsnoryof f. f., obi february 7, 1870"
IL rs valuable TO the oser containing the hair Of de-
ceased friend which cannot be replaced. The finder win
be generously rewarded by leaving tho Wizards
City Hotel.
Dec "a
JUVENILE Books from LOndOn.-Tlis day opened by
- f. TAYLOR small collection from London of books
Tor youth of various ages, of superior character of style
and finish Also few French Juvenile books Imported by
himself direct from Paris
Coloed toy books both English and Amer lean, great
variety
Dec. Fl