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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

The n. Y. Sun has received late information
by which il is anabled 10 announce The entire sue
cess OF the Yucalan revoluIionisls. Yucaan has
again ceased 10 belong 10 Mexico, and is now an
independent Republic:
"Allhough every preparation had been made
10 defend The city Of Merida, which is the capital
Gov. Barbachano was forced 10 Weld 10 The supe-
riority OF numbers, and on the 81 February the
,evoIu,ionisly, under Gen. Badenas marched in
and took possession OF the town. We have be
lore given an account Of The battle between the
Government troops and The ResonIioniss, in
which The later were victorious. Gov BaIba-
chano and officers have been deposcd, and Gen.
Baret canned as his successor BY decree Of
the Goth January, The Mexican authorities and
MEMO were obliged 10 send in their adhesion al
once, in wiring, or summary measures would DC
taken. By another decree Inc Government and
Council OF The State OF Campeche were trans
!erred TO Merida. The commander OF The Amer
lean naval forces had given notice, that so long
as the Campechians should observe strict ncu-
lraily the blockade Of Laguna and Terminus
should be suspended neutral vessels being al.
lowed freely to enter and depart, provided thai
they in no case bring arms or munitions OF war.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09
SATURDAY, MARCH 9th, lS47.
SENATE.

Numerous bills, received from The House oil
Delegates by their Clerk, were referred.
MIR. WILEY, from The Committee on CLAIMS,
reporled bill concerning The heirs oil Peser
Moore, deceased.
On motion Of Mr. ROGERS. The Senate took
I'D The bill extending the jurisdiction OF The Stale
over the county OF Alexandria.
The amendments OF the Committee on Gene
raj Laws were CONQUERED in. Zone gives Alex
andria separate representation in the House Of
Delegates.)
from The 9Th Congressional District, and annex
!, 10 the 9Th District. Lost. ayes II, noes 49,
The bill then passed-ayes 2S. noes g..
MIR. WILEY, from The Special Committee,
rcnorted the bill changing The days OF certain
l,mrt. therein named which was read and passed.
On motion of MIR. WOODS, the Senate ad-
journed.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
A communication was received from the Sc
maize stating that they had passed the bill author
;zine the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
IN construct The extension Of their road through
The territory OF Virginia, with an amendment
which amendment was agreed 10.
Mr.. WATTS, from the Committee on The
Militia Laws, presented bill authorizing The
raising oil company Of artillery in The county OF
Fayeue.
Mr.. SYME, from the select committee sp-
pointed 10 investigate the charges againsl Judge
Gholson, presented report thereon Wv STATES
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

The Union contains long list OF military
amendments under the Ten Regiments ac,, viz:
Captains, Is, and ID Lieuls. OF Dragons and
Infantry, Paymaslers, Surgeons and Assistant
Surgeons
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

The Democratic Convention al Harrisburg
has nominated Gov. Skunk as The cano'oa'e O
that party for Governor of Pennsylvania.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09
She did, numbering OUT clIIzehs.

1.-THE contest is to be decided not in reference
10 men, bul 10 this great issue. We regard Mr..
Mcdowell as The uar candidate, and Mr.. Gray
as The friend If peace. Taking his view Of The
subject, we shall give our cordial support 10 Mr..
Grey, and we hope that every votcr will be at
The polls 10 record his Judgment Tor or against
the war"
Thus boldly docs the Wing Slaunton sPec'a-
lalor make The issue in The spring elections
The Democrats will lake up The gauntlet and
rally 10 The support VI their own government IN
behalf OF The justice Of The war and its vigorous
prosecution until peace he made. II thr Demo
Gratis OF Virginia sec nothing to arouse them 70
action in The vindicalion ol their great primer
ciple.; they should find The most thrilling appeals
10 their patriotism in The issue rendered, Of sus-
tanning OF defeating Ihe admins Ialion 10 us
Jealous efforts 10 Conduct the WaI vigorously IL
an end. What noblel motive fcr exertion could
animate The Democrats oil Virginia in April7-
Under This glorious banner they must triumph, II
they look 10 their counry aud no! 10 mere indivi-
dualS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

We learn from the Wing that Richard Kidder
Meade, Esq, OF Petersburg, and VIM. Boul-
ware, Esq., OF King and Queen, have been aP-
pointed Visitors of William and Mary College.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

Benni. Dawley has been re-appointed Sur
veyor Of the Customs at Norfolk, Va.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

We know some meta physical politicians who
contend even now that war with Mexico
does not exist, because there has been no formal
declaration of war. We are, they say, only in
state Of "hosiiliries," as MIR. Calhoun commended.
The theory that the form oi declaration was
indispensable 10 make out "war, has been long
exploded. Al one time the custom was 10 send
herald TO The frontier Of the enemys country, and
proclaim il with a trumpet; but that, aud other
formal modes oil declaration. have been abandon
Ell. The whole object was fully attained by he
PIE 81 ihs tnied slales any Gnyng notice Inc Peo
corlance with The established principle Of modern
nations, that the Congress OF The United States
had conslilulionally recognised The existence Of
war on The part Of Mexico.
We refer 10 This view, not only 10 relu.e the
charge thai he President had unconslulionally
made war, but also to show he remarkable pa
rallel 10 The present case to be found in the Ad-
minislraton Of The immortal Washington
There was no declaration OF war hy lie Barhary
States against this country, but many ac!s Of de-
probation, similar 10 those Of Mexico against the
United States; less, in fact, on The part Of AIgiers,
in the breach Of public lailh and in threatened
invasion, than on the part Of Mexico. VIVA,
did President Washington do3 He ftled out an
expedition agains, Trpol before Congress could
acl upon the subject. He communicated TO that
body the hostile acs Of the Barbary States, and
upon thai, without declaring war, Congress
enacted thai war existed by The hostile acts Of
those States, and provided means OF attack 10 be
used until peace should take place. Under thai
act, The war was conducledby The President and
our gallant naval heroes 10 glorious lermina-
ton. The Wing party will scarcely cenource
this as "Washngons war" Yet they violently
assal Mr. Polk for sending an army, not to al
tack or DEFY Mexico, but simply 10 proIecI The
territory Of Texas, which we had admitted inio
our Union, should Mexico make an invasion, a:
che diI numbering our citizens
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

Increase, sS63e9l Ie
The above statement is made out from the re-
turns as tar as received The returns from New
Orleans for Two weeks in January, 1886, are
missing. The receipts Tor the corresponding Two
weeks in January, ls47, have OF course. been
omitted,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09

WAR AND MAIL STEA MERS.-A Among
The numerous bills which happily passed both
houses was the important bill in relation IL the
employment by The Government Of sea steamers.
This bill provides, first, Tor The construction Of
four war steamers Of The first class.
Secondly, a line OF mail steamers from New
York 10 Liverpool, consisting OF five ships Of
not less than 1000 ions each.
Thirdly, line OF mail steamers from New
York 10 New Orleans, touching al Savannah in
Georgia, and Havana, with branch line from
Havana 10 Chagres, comprising five ships Of
not less than 500 tons each The ships OF both
lines 10 be constructed under The directions o. the
Navy Department
Fourthly, line of steamers from Panama, on
the Pacific, to Oregon, touching al the intefme'
diate ports.
An these ships to be subject to The order OF and
purchase by the Government a! any Time; and
all TO be commanded by naval officers, and Ger
lain number OF passed midshiPmen as watch OF.
ficers, and Tor improvement in The management
Of steamships.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-09
REVENUE


TREASURY DEPARTMENT, M.Ren 3, 1857
Gentlemen: In compliance with the request
contained 10 your communication oi yesterday,
send YOU a statement oil The gross receipts al the
six principal ports OF the United States from The
Isl December, 1916, up 10 The latest period 10
which ts;ulns have been received, and similar
statement. Tor the corresponding period OF the pre-
yious year. | remain very respectfully,
r. ]. WALKER,
Secretary OF the Treasury.
The Hons. R. M. T. Hunter, Linn Boyd and
Wan. M. 1'ledway, House of Representatives.
Gross Receipts
Al The ports OF Baltimore, Boston Charleston,
New Orleans, New York and Philadelphia
l845 1886.
Dacsu,ber 81 996 $50 90 S2,250.9ll l6
1876 lS47.
January. S2GS2, 27G % S2,433,436 IS
February, 1,s24,Gsl sc 2,2l3,362 80
S6,033.s ls IS s6.s97,7l0 IA
6033 SIS 9S
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-02
BIRIINCTON FREE PRESS FRIDAY MORNING, JULY e. 1e41
From the Cincinnati Daily Times, Of May goth.
Wistar,s flaIsam Of wild Cherry.

We would advise our readers who are lnborng un.
der an affection Of the lungs, to make immediate trial
OF this truly excellent medicine. The most intelligent
and respectable families Of city have adopted it ms
o iavorte family medicine and persons predisposed
to Consumption who have used it, speak in the high
est terms ofits efficacy.
Scores of individuals have been cured Of Asthma
the early stages Of Consumption. Bleeding Of the
lungs obstinate coughs by this Balsam, after hope
candor 1t is indeed melancholy truth that thou
sands fall victims to Consumption every year from no
other cause than neglected Colds yet we find hun
dreds and thousands, who treat such complaints with
the greatest Indifference, and let them run on ior
weeks and even MONTHS without thinking OF the
danger =,
None genuine unless signed BUTTS on the
wrapper For sale by THKo. A. PEcx, Apothecary
and Wholesale Druggist.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-02
Classes for Ladies in Crayon Drawing.
CyLASSES FOR LADIES WHO ARE DESTROYS

Y Of accomplishing Themselves in Cmyon Drawing
will be formed, to commence the first OF July at Mr.
Badpers room in ilarrngtons Building The room
is pleasant one, easy OF access. and contains nu-
merous Studies in Chalk from the best masters The
opportunity for forming and cultiva,ng correct STYLE
the pupil will be presented with her portrait, done in
the artists best manner
Mr.. Badgers room is open at all times and those
DESTROYS to avail themselves of his services as an ar
list or an instructor are respectfully invited TO call
and examine both his studies and his work
Terms for Eleven weeks two lessons n week,
AlOOO. Drawing materials will be found Saws
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-02
Ladies Fair,

The Ladies connected with the Universalist Church
in thi, town purpose holding a Fair on the Sd Of
July next the day Of the Rcchabite Celebration. a,
Strongs Hall, 10 raise means furnish their Church
when completed A variety of good things will be
served up. consisting Of fancy articles suitable for all
classes and food and drink The public are respect.
fully invited to give them call
Per Order
June II, lsi7 Silva JOHN GREGORY.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-02

Sis. And be Il further enacted.
And all advertisements made under the orders Of the
POSTMASTER. General in a newspaper or newspapers,
of letters uncaed for in any Post Office, shall he in
where the office advertising may be situated. having
the largest circulation.
Persons calling for any Of the aforementioned
Letters will please designate them as" A duertised1"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-02
FIRE INSURANCE.
FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY,
a. G,...:;:s H.Ae.mgion Uvuuy ". I.
s Millions Insured sna No
Assessments

AsSC<tututS
THIS COMPANY WAS CHARTERED by THE
L Legislature, April 22nd, 1884. They commence
ed doing business Oh Their present improved system
the 18th OF May, lSi5, since which time they have
insured property TO the amount OF fire millions
Of dolldrs made no assessment and have in the
treasury with which TO pay losses, THOUSAND pol
LARS. and the fund constantly increasing from tho
percentage paid in by new applicants. All loses
have been promptly paid.
This company addresses itself particularly to the
FARMERS OF the country being designed for their BEN
eft. The very low price at which they insure prop
er,y and the tact that no have vet been
made and probably will not be for many wears it e.
er. on account OF the large and increasing fund now
in the treasury to meeany losses that may occur and
the peculiar caution they adopt in nsurng property in
large villages and other places where it is very haz
urdous, is believed by those acquainted with their
principles and method Of doing business tina, offers
the greatest inducements to the community generally
10 Join them OF any insurance company in the State
of Vermont or New York. They are prohibited from
taking insurance upon any kind OF mills, factories,
machinery, cabinet mai ers oiners coopers shops
any one rsque. The pl1c" Of doing business Of this
Company is at East Granville. n Y on the stage
road from Burlington VI. to Troy, n. Y. land one
hundred rods from the Vernon, ne) on which there is
| a daily mail. For further information reference il
made to the several agents ofFranklin and Lamoe
counties, VT. who are authorized 10 take applica-
tons for insurance ard the Company guarantee tina,
all surveys taken personally by either Of said agents
shall be binding on the Company Remit,nnces ior
oil losses in the counties Of Franklin and LamoiIle
will he made in checks on either Of the Banks OF Bur
inp,on or 81, Adams OF the election of the person
sustaining the loss Immediately after the loss Is salts
fac orially shown and IT, :nse OF any disagrcemcn
between the Company and the insured it may, at tn,
election Of the insured. be submitted to nrhraos mu
tuay chosen in the county where the loss happens.
A. w. SEARS is travelling agent who, it is expec
ted will call OH the farmers generally their resden
ces. and receive applications,
The expense OF becoming insured for FIVE years il
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-02
Truman Roberts, Estate.

WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the
w Honorable the Probate Cour, for the District OF
Ch,tenden, Commissioners to receive, examine and
adjust the claims and demands OF all persons against
all claims and demands exhibited in offset thereto
and six months from the day Of the date hereof being
allowed by said Court tor that purpose, we do there
fore hereby give notice, that we will attend to the
business OF our appointment at the dwelling OF Re-
bccca Roberts in Shebume in said district, the tit
teenth day OF September next, at lOo'clock A. NJ.
Dated. tins liih day Of April A. d. 1877.
JoHNATHAN LYON, ! Commissioned
Siw3
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-02
Q ie1.

In this village on the 25th inst, GEORGE ANS, Of
Eastport, Mass. H. visiting his friends in this
place and died very suddenly, aged IS years
In Keeseville. N. Y. on the 22d inst Mr.. J. JAMES
CoNKLlS. aged 81 years
In this town on the 18th inst, MATILDA ApEL,A
Daughter Of Cassius and Mary l.. Castle, oged 10
months and IS days.
In Charlotte, on the 23d inst AVERY MECH
aged 60 years.
AT the residence of his brother. in Dandy VT, on
the Goth inst, MosEs EDWARD VAIL, in the Goth
year Of his age.
The deceased was a member Of the class which
graduated at the University Of Vermont. in 1876
Always possessed Of earnes, purpose TO make him
self useful, his plans freely communicated to the
writer whose happiness it was to enjoy his most init
mate frendship,-were early mntured and resolutely
entered upon. Soon after leaving college, he COM
menccd in this place. the study Of the Law "a pro.
fession which he peculiarly fitted to adorn. so
much by the brliancy Of his ora.orica powers by
the dignity Of his character. nn almost unerrng udg
ment, and an ever active love of justice The effect
oths too close application, aggravated by 4 severe
cold which he contracted in the month OF Nov. last
led him to visi, home, where he thought by short
stay with his friends to regain his health. Alas they
welcomed him home but to prepare him for his
final change. 1t was but too apparent both to
his friends and himself that his recovery hopeless
His lamp OF life continued TO burn, feebly but flicker
ingy until the morning OF the Goth inst during which,
feeling somewhat better than usual, he twice rode
In the AFTERNOON, however. change came ovei
him, and towards night-.ull, feeling that his end
near, he directed his friends to be called BY
one, OF whom, after calmly directing to each some
words of luinonton he successfully took leave anC
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-02
MUSIC!
TIME UNDERSIGNED, PROFESSOR OF Mrsl

lVUNHE UNDERSIGNED, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC,
i respectfully informs the inhabitants Of Burlington
that he Intends To give Instructions on the Piano
Forte Organ, Violin, Guitar and Flute
He is German by birth, has had experience four
and half years in this country, and many years in
his native land Particular care will be taken with
his pupils and music taught thoroughly. lie also at
tends TO tuning Piano Foues
He likewise gives notice that he will shortly be pre-.
pared to give Lessons in the German Language
For particulars please apply at his Lodgings Pearl
Street House. w. WEIGAND
Burlington, June ~, 1917. sew9
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-02
ntarkets.

Brighton Cattle Market, Monday, June "a.
At mirkct, 10 Beef Cattle, IL yokes Working
Oxen, 80 Cows and Calves, 1900 Sheep and Lambs
and about 500 Swine
Beet Clu!e--First qunty 81 IS second quality,
6 So and third quality, Sc.
Working Orsn-Salcs were made at 475, 80. and
SOS
Co,cs and Calres-Sacs at $40, 81. 26. 80 and $40
.Sheep-saes of lots at 81, 3 10, IS and SO to IS
S,cinc-At wholesale s! for Sows and 6sc for Bar.
rows.--At retail, 81 to Ease.
WOOL. Duty 80 per Ct
The market remains without any change since our
our last report, and sales freely made as wanted
al the quoted rates.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-02

s-eThe extraordinary GRAEFENBERG PILLS,
which are achieving Unparalleled triunphs in various
sections of this country. now introduced into this
vicinity Let every sick person read the advertisement
of the Graefenberg Company. which will he found in
another column. For sale at SHERwoop's, West side
Court House SQUARE.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-02
NEW GOODS.
I V, RANDALL, HAS JUST RETURNED

o. from New York, with n large assortment OF
Watches. Jewellery. Fancy Articles and Toys, con-
ss,ing part Of gold English levers, gold anchors,
and epines, silver levers full jeweed, anchors and
lepines and verge watches Of all kinds, gold NINA
gold thimbes chains and bracelets. cameo and stone
pins OF all kinds, diamond rings plain and chased
rings, chains, Sides gold snaps, hearts and crosses
ear hoops, plain and stone selng gentlemen's scarf
cases. shell back and side COMBS bead and silk purses
steel beads and bag clasps purse silk and twist silver
spects and pencils Scissors and knives hair combs anu
brushes silver plated and brass candle sticks, casoIs
hct, Set.
All OF which he will sell as low any importer Of
any one that pretends to import.
Burlington, July 2.
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Book Agents.
MANSFIELD kOOK PUBIJSHER


III 01..So1 m -
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several responsible Of good character. 10 solicit
subscriptions IN the several counties o. the State Of
Vermont. to" Taylor's Voyage Round the World, OF
the United States squadron" very popular work
$50 pages. large II mo-. with ensravings. Inc
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by mail Post paid This work. which is copy-righ
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-02

Like one v no wraps the drapery OF his couch

Like one who wraps the drapery Of his couch
About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams"
lie died Just as he was beginning TO live not how
ever. without the most satisfactory and consoing
evidence Of his willingness 70 obey the summons The
calm resolution with which he awaited the hour Of
dissolution proves that Death had terrors for him.
To speak OF his character in detail were without the
design Of this notice. All eulogy would be unappre-
ciated by strangers who knew MIN not. while, to
those who knew him, swee,er than any will be the
recollection Of that benevolence which guided him
whether in the relation Of son. brother or friend, and
more fragrant will be the memory Of his many virtues
Cow
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-02
WIG STA TIE CONVENTION.

The Wings Of Vermont are invited to meet IN state
Convention by delegates, MONTPELIER ON tpSNs
pay, THs TN DAY OF jury NEXT, at 10 o'clock a. NJ.
Tor the purpose of nominating ticket for State officers
and taking all other measures necessary preparatory
for the next election.
HARRY BRADLEY,
ANDREW TRACY,
L. p. WALTON, JR., State
SOLOMON FOOT, Central
A. l.. MINER, Committee.
GEO. w. COLLAMER,
ELIJAH CLEVELAND,
June 2, lS47.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-02
F. AIR.
IN THE Sd OF JULY OUR STORES,

" which are well filled with new and handsome
Goods and door made for visitors 10 pass from one
into the other, will be open TO those who wish call
to see the Stores and their contents, to purchase
Our Stores and our assortment being very much en-
larged and improved, and goods selling very low,
renders call very inviting ut the JewelIy Store OF
SO BRINsMAlp L. BROTHERS
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-02
lftarrie0.

In Middebury, OH the 2Sth inst, by Rev. Dr.. Mer-
rll, Julius A. Beckwith, Esq and Miss Abby Matilda,
daughter OF Rufus Wainwright, Esq, oil Of that place
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-07-02
Agents Wanted.

TNHE SUBSCKIBEK IS DESTROYS OF EN-.
i gazing number OF men Of good address and
business habits with $50 to S35 ready cash, 10 sell
and use his new improved Sulphur tune, or gas bath
A profit OF 81 to SIS week may be realized.
All Post paid letters promptly answered
o. S. BLISS.
No Cohocton, Seuben Co. N. Y. June %. AZ.
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OFFICIAL.
List OfLclters.

ApvEnrisEDiN THE FREE PRESS BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT
and remaining in the Post Office at Burlington, VI.
July |, 1917