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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-12-17

He is engaged to her-he has her! SAID my
uncle but remember this scene, Leo, ana
mark his behavior a twel, emonth hence Here
comes our little beauty .,
1t was indeed my dear Flora, blooming win
goodness, health and loveliness. | forgot niue
Davison--I forgot the whole world--as sprang
to her side.
She is beautiful and happy said uncle An
dover, as told him of my engagement, whcn
did as soon as we left the dear girl at YAK
Valley; but put off your marriage as long as
you can. All! if you had told me OF your love
for her, should have tried to persuade you TO
let her alone. She is too good, too innocent, Tor
the married eye.'
try to quel that bright, beaming glance OF
hers p
Yes, Leo, that it will Old Cato has the only
it, NV
Well, the short Of the story is, that after NJ.
tie coaxng, my dear aunt and uncle consented
to our marriage and it so happened that lew
months after. as was walking one fine alter
noon with my lovely companion on my arm.
and my uncle at her sidc-for he became very
fond of her--we saw Dawson and his wife, late
Miss PARCELS, in the very walk where we had
encountered him before Instead of her bonnet
it was his hat that was knocked Oft by the
branch, dare say the same branch of the wild
plum. But the tonewas altered now. You
would come this way > said he looking fiercely
at his wife. as he replaced his hat on his head
you are always doing something or other tt
make me look ridiculous. Your own foolisl
hat was dragged from Jour own foolish head II
this very spot
DO YOU hear9 said my uncle Il do sale
| |. Did you see the look he gave her? p IT,
| be sure did and how meeklv she bore it.
Flora, my love. how you swing about 2 sale
!, not thinking that it was my attention to Davi
sons manGuvres that prevented her from keep
ing the path Don't gaze on those people so,
said I, casting the married eye on poor Flora
who was only following my example. My un
Gle was little in advance of us, and turned hi
head in time to catch the look.
LEO, write this all down. said bachelor An
dover, for the good of the female SEX
Il will said |, looking abashed. Flora, dear
est forgive me - Knickerbocher.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-12-17
The sublime OF the ridiculous,

We have seen il announced in numerous loco.
foco papers, that R. \. WickIifle DIETER known
in Kentucky as greasy Bob Wictl6e ~ was
t. make an address in Lexington, about these
days, " in rep'g 10 Mr.. Cay"!l Nj. GAYS
g "rious speech wrings the cry from Kentucky
locof,cos -
Angels,and Ministers of grease. defend us"
Bat it won't do Bob is like the lishmans
chicken--he speaks too late -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-12-17
=. -, '.i'ic, chairman,
GEO. X. PLATr, Secretarv

We are desired to give notice that =, mao,
ing of the Committee, Gro r su,m,
q'es''d 10 act as the Agent of the Committee
:" '',' reception OF such books and other objects
as the Trends of the measure are disposed to
:" pursuance OF this arrangement, Mr.. Shaw
WIN take charge of all contributions a, his ~
flee. Ut MS o.
Every thing that throws light u,oo the his
tory Of Vermont, its present stu,,;on a,
progress of Arts, Agriculture and Ciyi,iza,, ''e
I, W." O' Ie'ep'"o'e, 1t is thought that many
Indian relics may be obtained. Specimens y,
our forest trees, prepared in the shape of a bool
may be very Interesting, Mr.. SHAW will sv
plain the manner in which these books NAV h,
made.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-12-17
Prof. BrOnson's Lectures,

We are pleased to say that these interesting
are meH a'tcnded-though not so fully as they
deserre to be. Three Lectures have been given;
which Is half the course. We suppose that
those who incline to attend the remainder Of the
Course, may do so at HALr-PRIcE-and when
we consider that the interest and usefulness in
creases towards the close, we hope multtudes
will avail themselves of the opportunity,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-12-17
Installation Of the Rev. DIR. InyersoiI,

We noticed, two or three weeks ago, that
the Rev. G. &. lsGERsoLL. D. ID. formerly,
and during long period, a deservedly and
warmly esteemed and popular Pastor in our
Village, had been, with entire unanmi'v, called
to the pastoral charge Of 1.-THE Third Con-
gregational Society" in Cambridge, Mass
Many of DIR. ISGERsoLls old friends, among cur
readers, will be pleased 10 see the Order of Ser
vices on the interesting OCCASION, which we SUBJ
join, and for which we are indebted to tie kind
ness of friend in Boston, In orr Judgment
the Hymn below is very appropri tie and leau-
tful.
Order Of Services, Sunday Eceniag, Dec s. lsi7.
Voluntary.
Anthem.
Introductory Prayer and Reading Of the Scriptures.
by Rev J. +, w. Ware.
Hymn.
Great God, the followers of thy Son.
We bow before thy mercy seat.
To worship thee, the Holy One
And pour our wishes at thy feet
Hear, Thou thy suppIiant church to-dny;
Accept our work, our souls possess
rs ours to labor, watch, and pray;
he thine toeheer sustain and b S.
Thy servant Lord, do thou inspire
WIN holy JUNCTION from above;
Give HIM the tongue OF living fire,
Give nun the temper OF the dove.
May all who come to worship here
Learn from thy truth the better way
Pastor and Flock. in love sincere,
Grow wiser. hoer as they pray
And when the lips, TINT with thv name
Are vocal now, to dust shall turn,
IN others may devotlon's flame
BE kindied here, and purely burn.
| Sermon by Rev VIM Newell
Prayer oil Installation by Rev. James Walker.
Anthem
Concluding prayer by Rev. A. B. Muzzy,
| DoXology.
From all that dwell below the skies
| Let the Creators praise nrse:
| Let the Redeemer's name be sung
Through every land by every tongue
| Eternal are thy merces Lord
| Eternal truth attends thy word:
| Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore
| Til suns shall rise and set no more
| Benedction.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-12-17

this stringent step OIL the part of Mr.. Jonssoy.
Let British Agents receive the same measure Of
justice from us, that our Agents receive from
them Fair play is always jewell. We 20
for the widest and largest international courtesy
and liberality, but it must be reciDrocal.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-12-17
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES,

Pursuant to public notice, meeting of n
mmbcr of the citizens of Burlington was bold
at'he Town Room, on the evening of the : til
ofNovembcr, lsi7. c. ADAMS was appointed
Moderator, and GEO. X. PLArT, Secretary.
.he object of the meeting having been stated.
Mos NATTENARE was introduced. and in a
concse but interesting manner addressed the
mectig and awakened a lively interest in favor
of the great and benevolent object which he is
laborinl TO accomplish.
Rev. J. WHEELER introduced the following
resolutions, which were enforced by him at
some length, and by others to some extent, and
passed unanimously:
hesoired, That we regard the intercourse of NJ,
Mons, by means OF mutual exchanges of books in tho
various departments OF science and knowledge nj of
'le natural productions of diff couutries ms nm
effective means ot civilization and of human cul,p,e
heSgsed' That the purposes, the plans, and the la .
pofs OF Mons NATrENARE, as conducive to the ends
y, fiyhnlon aud culture are worthy OF high praise
any should receive the earnest support of the friends
Vi humanity III every country
heSolred, That by thus constituting new modes of
international intercourse and new bonds of union we
truce IN the hope that rival aud Jealous interests
either ct political power or OF trade and con,nar
may % suhofdinard the higher pus poses OF human
NY ana To tins end also heartily rejoice in ,be
concurrence OF political governments in this mani,
ana especially IN the late action OF the Legislature nj
our own commonwealth relative TO H. "
LEO Is SHAW, Esq. introduced the following
Resolred, That committee of five he rnis,a g..
tr purpose oil collecting such books and specimens nj
hatufnl history smay be worthy OF national xchanaa
ana pace the same at the disposal OF the FacnI,v y,
The University OF Vermont for the purn,se oT 49, y.
forwarded TO France, to the care of Mons V,rrs,'S
Key }. WHEELER, J. II HorKG,s. prof I1s
loRREY' H. THOMPSON and GEO. B. SHAW wero
appointed such COMMITTEE
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-12-17
Grce Press,
FRIDAY MORNING. DECEMBER II, ls47.
BURLINGTON, VI.

els THE DARK AND TROUBLED NIGHT THAT is
IRON Us, THERE Is 40 STAR ABOVE THE HORIZON
TO GIVE Us A CLEAN OF LIGHT, EXCEPTING THE
PATRIOTIC WING PARTY OF THE
UNITED STATES. "-Daniel Webster
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-12-17

Nothing could well exceed the general burst Of IN
dignnn surprise, with which the int.Igence nhs oesn
received in this city OF the vote OF Mr. fai'rey,u op
position to Mr. Winthrop. When first reported there
wns one willing to believe it could he true. ana
when at last confirmed. il has been by the NIL re-
port Of the proceedings of Monday j, is everywhere
received with the deepest regret ana the strongest
reprobation. Boston Atlas
The regret and reproba,ion" excited by
the course of this renegade Wing from OLD
Massachusetts, are not by any means confined
to Boston and his immediate constituency
Every true.hcarted and rght-minded Wing in
the country regards the course of Mr.. y. u
Paltrey with apprehension and disgust.
But, in our judgment, the feature in the case
that will efactually stamp the character and
c1iibre Of MIR. Palfrcy, is that he demanded
pedge--a written plcdge-irom Mr.. WINTHROP
beforehand and as a condition of his support,
that he. Mr.. w.. if elected Speaker, would con-
stitute certain Committees in way to please
him, Mr.. Palfrey! Mr.. Winthrop very properly
refused any such pledgc-he should have re-
turned Mr. Palfrcy's letter unanswered. 1t is
well remembered lin Massachusetts. at least,)
that this same Mr.. Palfrey, in reply to certain
"hberty-rarty men, who wished to obtain
pledge from him, previously to his election, said
81 HAVE DECIDED OBJECTIONS to giving ASST
RANGES respecting any future course Of mine in
public aatioa!" We should think he had
Il is rather more than probable that the Wings
Of the 4th Cong-assional District in Massachu-
sets will have objections " equally decided,
whenever this Mr.. Conscience Palfrey may hap
pen to want their SURFACES, hereafter.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-12-17
The expense of PO.kery-War finances

According to Mr.. Folks Message, Just pub.
llshed, the public debt, on the LIST inst. was lin
round numbersl S15ooo ooo
Now, then. says Mr. Polk, to meet
the expenditure for the remainder of
the present. and for the next fiscal
year a loan will be required Of
ab0M" 10 soo mn
Again, says Mr.. Polk, SHOULD the
war be continued till June 80 lS49,
a further loan will be required of 90 500 900
Making the comfortable sum Of SS4.OoU.OOo
or EIGHTY FOUR MILLION DOLLARS
As the legacy of Polk democracy to the people of
this Union, in the shape of a DEBT incurred in
Carrying on a useless and unnecessary and de-
morallzIng war, for the principal purpose, Mr..
Polk says, of compelling Mexico to pay us
debt Oft four or five millions. Ifths is no, what
DIR. Franklin calls paying dear for the wins.
tie" we would he plea, to know what is.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-11-11
ACADEMICAL INSTITUTION,
AND FEMALE SEMINARY.

HTYRON w. Stafford respectfully gives notice
Il to his patrons and the friends ofeducation gen.
orally, that the first winter quarter of the above in
stitutions will commence the last Monday in NOvem
ber the former, be taught exclusively by himself,
the latter, by Mrs. L. Nj. Stafford assisted by E. +.
MORTON and 5. G. BowDEN; teachers amply qualified
by their literary attainments and experience in teach
ing to give thorough instruction in all the branches
taught in the best Seminaries of the country.
Our purpose is that the schools shall be permanent
and maintain a character worthy the names they
bear.
The Academy is exclusively for males; and for
those particularly who desire TO study the An
Gent Classics, and the higher branches OF Mathemat
les
1t will be thorough preparatory school for those
wishing to pursue regular College course, as who
desire to qualify themselves for teaching for bus
mess"
In order to secure the classification and order,
which indispensable to efficiency, it will be expec-
ted of those applying for admission into the Academy
that they read fuenty spell tolerably, write legby
some knowledge OF Geography and the use of maps
tits also highly important, that students commence
with the beginning of the term; as classes are then
formed, and subjects of study commenced.
RATES OF TUITION IN THE ACADEMY.
Primary English branches. ....S 81 O0per Our
Higher English branches -.-......-.. 90 ." -
Languages, Algebra and Geometry. I 90 -
TUITION IN THE SEMINARY.
Primary studies $500 s. % per Our
Higher English branches. ...-..... 90 " =
Latin and French, extra 90 "
Music on Piano Forte.... ....--.. co " "
Use ofinsrument for practice. 90 =" .
EVANSVILLE, Nov. 10th. nov lift
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-11-11
MORE NEW GOODS |!

JUST RECEIVED BY KRGSEN s. MORO AN.
IN THE NEW FRAME BUILDINGS on MAIN ST.
= ps o. blue Blanket Cloth;
~ Ops GA all wool Cloaking;
l "a jet Silk, black;
3 imp satin stripe and figured blk Silks;
Is dozen heavy Gloves;
case assorted Cotton Tread;
IL Coach Oil Cloth;
2 ps Hair Cloths Tor Sofas;
10 dozen men and boys Cloth Caps;
50 ps assorted Prints, very lows
so prs Bed Blankets:
2 dozen Buckskin Mitts;
% prs Transparent and Painted Window Blinds
81 ps Paper Window Blinds 81 and 80 inches;
Also, Linen Cambria, Hdkfs, Shawls;
Vestings, Bombazines, &c, &.
All those wishing new and cheap goods, at whole
sale retail, are respectfully invited to call and ex
anime. lit!
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-11-11
CORDAGE, TWINE, GROCERIES, &c.
GEORGE VENNEITAN ~ Co.

WATER ST. EVANSVILLE, IA.
HAVE removed to their new Brick Store on Wa
l. Il ter Street, nearly opposite the steamboat land
ing, and are now receiving and opening a large as
sortment of
MANILA AND HEMP CORDAGE, TWINIs,
Groceries, Hardware, QueenslCGre, dc.
They will be in constant receipt OF and have on
hand all sizes of Manila and Hemp Cordage for boats
mills &c. Twines of all kinds, Packing Yarn, Oak
um &c. A large and complete assortment Of the
above article at low prices.
Groccries.-Loaf and Brown Sugar, Moasses
Coffee, Gunpowder and Young Tyson Teas Pepper,
Spices, Salt, Powder and Shot, Tubs Brooms, Brush
es, &c.
Liquors. Foreign and domestic Brandies, and
Wines, Rum, Gin, Whiskey, &c.
Hardware and Queensware--A good assortment.
Cotton Yarns, &c.
The public are requested TO call and examine our
stock and prices.
change for which the highest market price will be
given. [nov IL GEO. NENEMAN g. co.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-11-11

get reinforced and pressits opponents towards
the chair-each party cheered by its friends as
it would gain any advantage.
Capt. Rynder is seen among the combatants
endeavoring to restore order. Order being at
length restored
Mr.. Liebenau--I offer this as substitute for
them all. Reads
RESOLVED. That the spirit of democracy is in
favor of extending the bounds of freedom"
but not of slavery, and in favor of prosecuting
the war in Mexico with vigor and success.
Here ensued a genuine rough and tumble
fight; the resolution was handled in very
rough manner by portion of the audatory,
who seemed disposed to put him out of the
room.
Mr.. Brady made another attempt to speak
Fellow citizens, suppose that you desire to
have some termination. (Cries of "No-no-
100000" ''No we DON'T" from some parts
of the house and laughter.
Mr.. Brady-Fellow-ci tizens-"B ah-you
Give us variation; say ''fellow-sinners"-
(Laughter.) Fellow citizens, if there are any
gentlemen in the room-''No there amt"
say if there is any gentleman in the room who
desires to occupy this rostrum in preference to
me, l shall be most happy to surrender it to
them. (Cries of "No''-"No"-''Goo on -
eyes, yes"
| Another lull, and Mr. Brady finished his
speech, not without an occasional Interrupt
ton. But when the question was put or
rather proposed to be put on the address and
resolutions, there came a whirlwind of uproar
to which all the preceding doings were mere
zephyrs. We don't care to enlarge our quota
tons; it is enough to say that the rest was
one continued scene of shoutings, groanings,
Kisses; fsticufing, hustlings, and rowdyism in
general, and at last the meeting broke up, no
question having been taken on address or reso-
lutions. Yet the Globe of this morning, the
city organ of Old Hukerism, gives these docu-
ments at length, just as though they had been
/ formally and solmnly ratified by the Democ-
racy, and in its reportof the proceedings makes
not the slightest reference to any dissent Oh
disorder.
Such is the way in which the Democracy
sets about performing the most serious and i'm
portant Of the citizens political duties
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-11-11

New York ELEcrIoN.-New York Express,
of Wednesday evening, thus sums up the result
of late election in the state:
The Senate of this state consists of 80 MEM
bers, all of whom, by the new constitution, are
elected this year by single districts, for term
of two years. We are satisfied that the Wings
have elected at leastN of the senator's, and per-
haps 25-thus giving majority Of l6 or Is in
this important body, who are to vote, in 1919.
for U. S. Senator in place ofJohn A. Dix Loco,
whose term expires in March, l849
The assembly, elected for one year by single
districts; consists of l28 members, ofwhom the
Wings must have elected at least two-thirds,
and perhaps more.
Thus, the Wings, after the LIST of january en-
suing, and for the first time since 1S4l will
have the control ofall the branches of the State
government, except the judiciary, viz: Governor,
Lieutenant Governor, canal commissioners, and
and other State officers, with majority of the
Senate and assembly.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-11-11
SCENE On THE BATTLE FIELD.-We copy

SCENE On THE BATTLE FIELD.-We copy
from the correspondence of the New Orleans
Delta the following affecting scene:
Passing over the battle field of Moline del
Rey Immediately after our victorious stand
ard had been planted on the enemy's works,
where lay the dead and wounded mingled to-
gether, my attention was attracted to different
places, by the scenes Of grief and sorrow
scenes which panied my feelings and shock.
ed my sight-there found many acquant-
ances, dead and wounded, whom had seen
but short time previous full of health, and
with buoyant spirits, marching at the head of
their commands, in the strong hope that they
would soon, by their noble deeds and heroic
valor, achieve fame for themselves and glory
for their country.
But alas! how uncertain are the ways OF
life; there found The strong youth and tie
aged veteran,who fell side by side 10 rise no
more. Many of the most noble souls ofthe
army, and the pride oftheir country's chival-
ry, there performed their last gallant acts on
the stage OF life. After going over portion
of the ground, and finding here and there a
valued acquaintance, my attention was at
iracted TO grey headed veteran, who was
standing by the side of one who had fallen.
He leisurely took his blanket from his back,
and spread il over the corpse with great care.
! rode up TO him, and ask him whether that
was an-oflicer. He looked up, and every lin
eament of his face betokenIng the greatest
grief, replied,-"You never asked question,
sir, more easily answered,-it is an officer"
then asked him who il was. lie again re-
Piled" the best soldier of the 9Th infantry,
sir" then alighted from my horse, and I'M
covering the face, found ii was COLONEL MAR
TIN ScoTT!-As again covered the face,
the soldier continued, without apparently ad-
dressing himself TO any person in PARTICULAR >
they have killed him-they will be paid for
this-l have served with him almost four en-.
listmenis-but what will his poor family say ?''
And as he concluded thus, the tears cour.
sed down bis funowed cheeks, and the swe Il.
ing of his bosom showed how deeply he was
affected by the death of his veteran and gall
ant commander. Could there have been any
thing more affecting than the grief Of this sol.
der on the battle field and how truly SUBJ
lime and eloquent was his reply TO me, that
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-11-11

THE GoLD Room IN WINDSOR CASTLE
The whole collection in what is called the
Gold Room at Windsor Castle, is valued at
twelve millions OF dollars! There are glass
cases like a siversmith's shop,and behind. the
glass are the principle articles There is
dinner service of silver gilt of the most gor-
geous kind, presented by the merchants of
Liverpool, to the late William the fourth,
long before he was king, in reward for his
advocacy OF the slave trade with the insc rip
ton telling the tale. There is a salver of
immense size, made from the gold snuff
boxes alone, of George the fourih,-the lids
g. inscriptions curiously preserved on the sur
face in kind of mosaic of gold; its value is
fifty thousand dollars. Nell Gwynn's bel
lows-lhe handles, MOBILES, &c, ofpure god
the golden peacock inlaid with diamonds
and rubes, from Delhi-not as large as a
pheasant, but valued at one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars; the foot stool of Tippoo
Sab; solid gold lion, with chrystal eyes,
the value O. its gold alone being seventy thou
sand dollars; George the Fourth's celebrated
golden candelebra for dinner table, valued
at fifty thousand dlars, so heavy that two men
golden plates, sufficient TO dine two hundred
and fifty persons, with ample changes. There
are 40 dozen each of gold knives and forks
Of various patterns, and al dozen each oil
gold taole and tea spoons, all arranged in the
most perfect order, in glass cases on tables
in the middle of the room filled with gorge
Gus gold. From the contemplation of all
this, memory only carries away confused
idea of riches, such must have cost poor
underground laborers, lives Of toll and sweat,
and pain, lolprocure. A simple fact in con-
nection with this gorgeous display will serve
TO illustrate its worth to one al least of IFS roy
al possessors, George the Fourth, whose sense
OF taste became so vitiated, that although his
meat was set before him in gold dishes, he
was obliged 20 season it with asafotida 10
make it anything but tasteless.
Tri-weekly journal., 1847-11-11

THE Coon WIFE.-How much oil this
worlds happiness and prosperity is contained
in the compass of these two short words!-
Her influence is immense. the power OF a
wife, for good or evil is altogether irresistible,
for it must be forever unknown. A good
wife is 10 man wisdom and courage, and
strength and hope, and endurance. A bad
one is confusion, weakness, discontinue and
dspar. No condition is hopeless when the
vile possesses fimness, decision, energy,
economy. There is no outward prosperity
which can coun,eract indulgence, folly and
extravaganza al home. No spirit can long
resist bad domestic influence. Man is strong,
but his heart is not adamant, he delights in
enterprise and action, but to sustain him he
needs tranquil mind and whole heart,
He expends his whole moral force in the
conflicts of the world.--EIis feelings are daily
acerated to the utmost point of endurance
by perpetual collision, irritations and disap-
polntment. To recover his equanimity and
composure, home must be to him place Of
repose, of peace, of cheerfulness, Of comfort,
where his soul renews lis strength and again
goes forth with fresh vigor TO encounter labor
and troubles of this world. But if at home
he finds no resi-, and there is met with bad
temper, sullenness, or gloom. or is assailed
by discomfort, complaint and reproaches, the
heart breaks, the spirits arc crushed, hope van
isles, and the man sinks in total despair.