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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23
Mr.. Jefferson Brick.

This individual has at last been dscovered-the in
div idual who created lin the magina ton OF the Bur
ngton Free Press such "a tluiter of excitement :"
here at the Falls He is the correspondent OF the
NewYork Rowdy Journal, and not OF Vermont, pa =
per as represented by the Free Press, He is not
Colonel, neither is he fat and ierocous" England
has heard OF Jefferson Brick Europe has heard OF
jefferson Brick-and Martin Chuzllewit was intro
duced TO him on certain time, in New York So
far from being fat, he is a small young gentleman OF
very juvenile appearance, and unwhoesomey pale in
the face Beliocs Falls Gdsete.
u The BeLiors Falls Gazette has been i'm.
posed upon. Colonel Jefferson Brick, is pre-
cisely the man we represented him to be- lie
is not by any means " a small young gentleman
of very juvenile appearance, and unwholesomly
pale in the face" lie is a robust, rel-faced ant
very warlike-looking person. And no,hina
could be farther from the truth than the state
ment that he is g" the war correspondent o
the \. Y, Rowdy Journal" lie has been spe
cially engaged, like Sir Lucius O"Trigger. t,
keep up the courage of the ierocous fre-eate
who has been appointed Captain of the Yer
mont Company of Volunteers, and whose valor
according TO the Woodstock Mercurv, sink
precisely in the ratio that the probability rise
that he shall be called into actual service. Co
lionel Brick is the man 10 deal with such chick
en-hearted humbugs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23
The Navy.

The ardent desire of the officers and men OF
our gallant Navy has at length been partially
gra,ifcd, by their being permitted to participate
in the dangers, and in achieving the "glories,"
of the war. The naval force before Vera Cruz
rendered efficient service, both on the and in
the trenches on the land, in the bombardmcnt of
Vera Cruz The following is the brief despatch
of Commodore Perry to the Secretary of the
Navy, announcing the result, 1t will remind
his heroic namesakc, in the war of 1872:
SUNDAY, March %, ls47.
SIR; am happy to inform you tina, the City and
Castle of Vera Cruz surrendered yesterday TO the
bined force of the Army and Navy Of the States,
terms highly favorable to us;
With high respect, your obedient servant,
NJ C. PERRY, Commanding Home Squadron.
Hon. JYo. Y Mason, Secretary OF the Navy.
List of killed and rounded Of the detdchments at the
Naral Batteries, March - and IS, 1917.
Killed on the 2iM-William Marcus: seaman
John Williams quarter gunner; John Harrington
boatswains mate Daniel McGinns, landsnan Jno
| Tooker. seaman ~
KILLED on The 18th Thomas b. Shubrick, midship-
man Jno williamson. ssaman
| Wounded on the 2ith-A. ;, Baldwin. Lieutenant,
slightly; Edward Black, seaman. slightly Matthias
| Nice, seaman, slightly William Hambin, seaman,
slightly Deforest Cary, seaman, slightly.
| 1Vouaded on the 25th.--Three seamen. slightly
names not ascertained
| Respectfully your ohedcnt servant,
| H. c. PERRY, Commanding Home Squadron
Hon. Jso. Y, Mason, Secretary OF the Navy
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23
Letter from Gen. Taylor to Hon. Henry
Clay.

The foil owing letter from Gen. Taylor to Mr. Clay
Buena Vista, through always ready is not always
rough as the warm sentiment and beautiful language
OF this epistle sufficiently show.
HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF OccrPATfoy,
.AcuA NuEvA, Mexico, March !, 1917
NV DEAR SIR You will no doubt have received,
before this reach you the deeply distressing intel
gence OF the death OF your in the battle OF Buena
vista 1t is with no wish OF ntruding upon the
tuary OF parental sorrow, and with hope of admit
nstering any consolation 10 your wounded heart that
have taken the liberty OF addressing you these few
lines but have fet II duty which | owe to the me-
mory OF the distinguished dead to pay willing tribute
TO his many excellent qualities, and while my feelings
are still fresh to express the dcsoation which his I'M
timely oss and that Of other kindred spirits has
stoned.
had but casual &C quaintnnce with your SON. until
he became for time member of my military family,
and can truly say that no one ever won more rapidly
upon my regard, established more lasting claim to
my respect and esteem, Manly and honorable in
every impulse, with feeling but for the honor of the
service and OF the country, he gave every assurance
that in the hour OF need could lean with confidence
the guidance OF himself and the lamented Mckee gal
anty did the sons OF Kentucky in the thckest OF the
STRIFE, uphold the honor OF the State and the country
a grateful people will do justice 10 tue memory Oh
those who fell on that cventiul day. But may b,
permitted TO express the bereavement which feel il
the loss of valued friends. To your son felt bound
by the strongest ties OF private regard, and when
miss his familiar face and those OF Mckee and Hardin
can say with truth, that | feel no oxidation in ou
success.
With the expression ofmy deepes, and most hear,
felt sympathy for your irreparable loss, remain
Your friend, 4. TAYLOR
Hon. Henry CLAY, New Orleans, La.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23
Further Wing Triumphs.

Every breeze, of late, is freighted with good
ii lngs for every American heart that wishes TO
see right principles prevail and sound policy es-
tablshcd. The strong holds Of Locofocoism are
yielding to the determined and efectual attacks
of those who prefer good government to party
supremacy. To our minds there appears to be
an evident tendency to the breaking up and re-
construction Of parties. Certain is that in the
City of New York, where hitherto King Caucus
has been invested with the most despotic au-
thority in controlling the votes Of the party"
there has been thorough rebellion. The truly
patriotic and rejecting of all parties appear to
have united to oppose the further triumph of Lo-
coiocoisin in that City. In the madness of an
ticinated success, the radical portion Of the
"Tammanv Hall democrats" forced upon their
party the nomination o, man for the Office Of
Mayor. whose highest cain. to the distinction
seems to have been that he was the keeper OF Il
popular and much frequented tavern Of grocery,
and was favorite umpire at scrubraces, tar
g,t-6ring, cricket, aud probably cock-ights !!
Such a nomination, made after protracted
and disgraceful contest at old Tammany, was
we'll calculated to awaken the better portion of
the citizens OF New York, to the breakers upon
which mere partisanship was hurryne the City
government. We accordingly find that promi.
nent Locofocos unhesitatngly advocated the
election Of Mr.. BRADY, the Wing candidate
and arrayeI, themselves against the jacobinisu
10 which they, we are obliged to say, hac
themselves given life and power. The result
ha, been complete WIG rRIuMpH-And VI
claim it as a wing triumph, not supposing it t
have been achieved wholly by the votes q
Wings, but because il has been brought about
force of WIG PRINCIPLES. II is a tribute to tn
excellence of wing principles that has bee
wrung from the intelligent and patriotic citizen
Of New York, by the excesses ct faction th'
a.pired TO rule or ruin. The Lncofoco part
dared not trust itself piih success and the cor
sequence has been complete wing triumph !
all parts Of the City Government
Mr.. BRADY, Wing, is elected Mayor by
majority efI47l, and twenfy three Of The 80 men
hers of The Common Council are whigs also :
In a political, or rather party, sense, we a
,.ch but little importance to this result. II tn
wings carry out Wing Principles In the admins
ration of the affairs of the City, they will mali
,,;n ,hei, deserved supremacy; if not, aU.. 3D.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23
There is but n step, &C."

In the last Manchester (N. H) Messenger
quite an affecting article on the instability OF
attachments follows one on early poiatoeS"!
This reminds us of a touch of the mixed-sen-
timental we remember to have seen once in
Backwood. A vulgar and doting mother, en-
patiating on the domestic qualities of her daugh-
ter to one whose regard she desired to attract
says: "Oh, Mr. Cresley, could you see my
daughter engaged in her household duties She
is almost perfect in the kitchen. She even peel'
potatoes with a pecooliar grace y
Madam said Crcsley, gravely, "would thai
| were a potatoe"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23

1t is stated in the Union that President Polk
intends to visit North Carolina, the State OF his
birth, during the coming summer, We pre-
sumo he will not fail TO visit the ancient family
seat, and to call to mind the sturdy allegiance
of his tory ancestor, Ezekiel Polk, who deserted
his country for British protection in the days OF
the Revolution. 1t is useful, o!tentimes, to re-
fresh our patriotism by contemplating the heroic
virtues of those who have gone before us !
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23
Ethan Allen.

We have received from our friend fIEyRy
STEVENS Esq, of Barnet. certain interesting
documents touching the early history OF the
State, and, more especially, touching certain
interesting incidents in the life of ETHAN ALLEN,
not generally known. We shall publish them
next week, and in the mean time we return our
thanks to the indefaigable antiquarian, to whose
kindness we are indebted forthem.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23

u The interesting communication Of Mr..
THOMPSON will appear next week. The strict
ures ola correspondent on the Letters of the
- Northern man with Southern citizenship" to
the Hon. Mr.. MARSH, are held under advise
mcnt till the completion Of the series of Letters
1t is possible that the full Development of the
views of that able writer may induce our cor
respondent to modyy his opinions thereon.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23
by MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH,
NEw YORK., Sunday, ?. NJ, April 1871
. ATIR ERnM uIIE 80 Az lLr ~ u

LII BIt FNOlT 7 III STA OF WNK.
ANOTHER BATTLE-OuR TRooPs AGAIN NIcToRrous
-Advices from the BrazOs to the ID inst have been
received ut New Orleans, AMI furnish reports of further
successful operations Of Gen Taylor against the Mex
leans.
1t is reported that Gen. Taylor with his forces ms
tend Of having returned unsuccessful from his pursuit
Of Urea rumorcd, had succeeded in overriding the
Mexican army, ncay lula ii att' Is .li vlgo.
rously and met with obstinate and ...uailrl ie-
si.ihntc. Tao battle lasted foi s't'l 10 -. "Aen the
vi Xicars, having sustained cati.si IItt, viy, aud
let the ii,l to thu Americans.
Olt fepo states that among the sDde,s taken by
the Aii.ricans IN this action, both the Mexican
Generals, Urea aud Canaes
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23

CADETS AT WEST PoST-Among the ap-
pontments of Cadets, to enter the Military Aca-
DENY at West Point in June next, we notice the
following
Vermont, >. Henry C. llopGEs Of the LIST
Dis rict ; ID. RICHARD RANSOM of the I'd district.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23

IL Our venerable contemporary of the Norm
Star thinks it is " bad taste in us to poke fun
at the " neglected syntax of his and other
" democratic papers" On reflection we believe
he is right about it. Locofoco politics are bad
every other way, and we incline to think
there is decent kind Of congruity in their being
advocated in bad grammar.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23

IsrAyrlcIpE.--T body of newborn child,
wrapped in rags, was found in one of the ra-
vines near the Camp-ground on the 2lst inst.
dered verdict that the child came to its death
by means unknown 10 them. Marks upon the
body indicated that violence had been used.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23
Timely Notice

II the keene Sentinel, the Beilous Falls Ga.
:ette, the Ciaremont Eagle, and other trans.
montana papers don't drop that 'camphor bottle.
we shall feel ourselves obliged to call the at.
tention Of the civil authority to the matter
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23
Another.

Brookn has achieved a clear Wing triumph
having elected SrRYkER, Wing. Mayor by L.
$40 majority, and t,celpe Of the eighteen alder
men The vote for Mayor was
Stryker, Wing, 4,529 Gerald, Loco, 1885,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23

Another.

The Charter election in Albany has resulted
in the choice of Mr. PARMALEE, Wing, for May
or, by a majority of 2,237 over all others, and
Of fourteen wing alderman to Locofocos
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23

1JThe last Yankee Doodle is decidedly, head.
and'shoulders, above all its predecessors 1t is
as :" rich as John Jacob Astor
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23
Total,
e57,9S2,575 Y3

1rWearing mouaaches is pronounced to be
convenient and cheap method Of putting the up
per lip in mourning for the loss Of the brains.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23

The Washington Union gives the following
as the app. OPERATIONS for the current year. The
Union says: " These appropriations are large,
because they were made for state of war-to
support the rights and honor of our country"
The government official has the decency to put
a dash q after the word "war," leaving the
latter clause of the sentence to be applied to the
war; or the appropriations, as his readers please.
We call this a slight twinge of remorse. The
Union well knows that this Mexican war will
never be called, by the future historian, a war
commenced " to support the rights and honor OF
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23

sis THE DARK AND TROUBLED NIGHT THAT rs
Upon US. THERE Is NO STAR ABOVE THE HORIZON
TO GIVE vsA CLEAN OF LIGHT, EXECUTING THE
INTELLIGENT, PATRIOTIC WING PARrY OF THE
United SrArEs"-Ddniel Webster.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23
SALrlLLo, Mexico, Feb. Goth,

SALTiILo, MEXICO, Fcb Zoth, 1871.
Dear Parents: - 1t is but a short time since
wrote you last, but events have taken place here Of
such nature, that thought line from would be
acceptable.
We have had n terrible and bloody battle Our
forces here amounted to triile 1000. when on
the morning of the 22l Santa Anna was reported TO
have taken his position a, the mouth of the pass about
five miles from our encumpmcn,, with 81 900 men.
We Immediately moved up to an advantageous posi-
ton, between him and u.s. and formed in battle array.
The first gun fired about four o'clock in the after
toon, but no fighting of any amount was done that
day merely few discharges from the artillery. Al
the frs, peep of dawn on the morrow, resumed
our position, and three companies from our regiment
were sent on the mountain side, to hold in check a
party Of skirnishers. The remaining six were formed
upon a ridge separate from any other troops
Egh, regiments of Mexican soldiers, with party
of Lancers were sent against us. We stood and re-
turned their fire for length Of time. The bullets
fell abou, us as thick as hail stones At length they
became so destructive that were ordered to retreat
to ravne near us it was sometime before the Off
GERS succeeded in Bringing the of such was teir
ardor for the fight W. ..,pped back-they pursued
us--we rallied, and, with the assistance OF two pieces
Of artillery drove them back again But l need moi
continue you will the details OF the battle in the
papers /; let this suffice, it con,.nued all day unit
darkness yelled the scene, And now lay hundred:
and hundreds of mangled and wounded wretches
writing and groaning in agony escaped without
n wound a scratch, although several cannon ball:
passed within few inches OF my head.
On the morrow, Santa Anna was not to be seen
he having retreaed during the night. His loss wal
about $500 ours six seven hundred killed, wound
L II al.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23
And still another d!
Wing triumph in New Orleans!
The N. Y. Tribune saws Id:

iNcW OTTVuHS
The N. Y. Tribune says
~ NEW ORLEANS, which has been almost hope
lessly Loco Foco for time past thoroughly
The total vote sums up--Whig 5627 Loco 4,372
Wing majority ,255. Each Of the Three Munich
palities is now Wing
We think this will answer for this week -
The Wings ofthe United States, however, have
"a few more left of the same sort" Our Loco
foco friends will find that there are Palo Alto g
and Montereys and Buena Vistas nearer home
than Mexico!
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23

The following letter has been placed in our
hands for publication. 1t will be read with in
terest. 1t was written by Mr.. GEORGE NJ HILL,
son of Truman Hill, Esq. Of Charlotte. who
is volunteer in General TAyLoR's army. 1t
speaks with the mode sly and the feeling of true
bravery of the dreadful field of blood and carnage
through which its author passed. We'll might
the brave fellows at Buena Vista exclaim, on
the morning of the 23d Of February. as the VIC
tor of Agncourt is said TO have done in days
lcng past,
lie that ouves this day, and comes safe home,
VIII stand tptoe when the day is named
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-04-23
Wanted |!

IRON 80 to so acres Of good Pastursge, by
Villas & MOVES
Burlington, April 81, lsi7
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-11-11
a LADY's DRESS.

4 lady discoarses on This topic in
the Philadelphia Pennsylvania, as fol-
lows. We hesitate not TO endorse her
Speaking Of beauty, wish people
would dress pleasantly, bsnevoien'ly.
| saw q lovely girl to-day, looking un-
lovely, and unloveable, because her
muslin, dress was stif4ly starched 70
keep clean the longer. My laundress
tries in vain TO persuade me into the
barbarous, custom. To my mind, Il
woman should always look as soft 10
the touch as a flower, and as pure
Al her garments should be made Of the
finest and sofiesi material possible
material ;hs, will easily dispose itself
into folds. falling gracefully around
herr. and not by being liable TO ruffle
in every moment, compel her TO stiff
attitudes and starched demeanor, de-
nying all her luxury Of lounge and loll.
Why, my very words would grow pri,n
and precise, were to wear dress
which depended upon -four or potato
for its propriety."
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-11-11

workhouse so often that they won,
send me down no more; and that's
what call wiolation of tree-man's
rights. 'Srose goes OH the highway
with a big boss pistol, and demand
people TO stand and deliver whose
the lawyer as will come forred to de-
fend me il amt cot the dimes TO fee
him. Pa commit suercide, but what's
the use of that? Ten chances to one
my body wouldn't be found, and if ii
was, and an inquest was held on my
smoulderia remains, VIII at would be the
consequence? Would any fr!'er write
poetry on my virtues and my inv ali
bleness as member ofsocie,,? No;
al my epperiaph would be that white
Teller 'was found in the river with a
pair Of blue cot,onade pants, a check
shirt, and a pair of coarse brogans on.
And then what would the verdict be?
Why, no,hhin but found drownced.
Who's agoin 10 die under SIGH cir
cums'ances? No, me, b."
"Who's that talking so loud ,here!'
asked a nigh. policeman.
cit amt met" said Bill, with a
shudder; ''it's a gentleman as is jisr
gone under the wharf there. I've
heerd HIM talkin to hissel: for more'n
half of hour" -, ...,..
The wa'chman left Billy to his med
i.a;ions.
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exc
SALT FOR noes.

Hogs, during the process Of fa,ten-
ing, should be supplied with salt as
often as once week. 1t is no less
advantageous to them than the OK, TIE
COW, or the sheep; and when literally
given, is preventive Of many diseas-
es, to which, from their continual con-
6a+ment, and the effect of hearty food,
hey are inevitably exposed. Stock
hogs are ALSO greatly benefited oya
liberal provision of sal,, and will gen.
orally partake of it once or twice a
week, as eagerly, and to all appearance,
with as good rest, as they do Of corn
or meal. Charcoa! is also highly sal,
a'ary in its influences upon the health
OF swine. -.Maine Farmer.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-11-11
From the n. Y. Spirit of,he Times.l
A STRONG. HAND Ap"pOKER y

Mr.. "Soirit'--i have heard of and
read great many. Poser stories, but
as the following one ha. never been in
print 10 my knowledge, il will proba-
/. by be rev to some OF your readers. -
1t happened thus wise:
I A rather elderly gentleman travelling
up the great sporting stream, ''happen-
ed" on an acquaintance, who propos-
ed ga friendly game ofpoker," which
being consented TO, the documents
were produced, Tie "arden," ordered
and the game began. =.
II so happened that the elderly gen.
ha! what his opponent called bad
streak, for he invariably lost when any
thing heavy was at stake The game
had continued some time without The
suspicion Of the green one having be-
come exsi'ee!, till at last he was con.
WINGED that he was being cheated
He continuation, however, and pres.
emily held kings; and now he mental
| ly determined to "sall" the "Leg,"-
He made starter by betting one hun
bred dollars, and the ale <" ilnmedi-
ateIy "raised" him hundred.
| This dis! not scare him, however,
and he likewise raised another hundred,
when, much 10 his surprise, "Leg''
| went him a thousand dollars, better;
this was puzzler;-so turning TO
his servant who stood near, he whis-
pered,to him that he thought he would
set into trouble with his adversary.and
requested him to bring him something,
after which he quietly out with his mo-
ney, and called a sight.
BY this time the servan. had return
ed and depositedan axe on the table
by his masters side. ..,.
"Now," says the green one, "what
have you go,'"
"Four aces" says "Leg." "What
have you got:'" ~.
"Why | have only four kings and an
are!" says the. elderly holding up the
latter instrument.
"Oh," says Leg" 81 can beat the
sonr kings, but The are knocks me, SO
ye,! can rake down."
Yours, Sc, P. u. T.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-11-11
BREylTlEs & LEvlTIEs.
A DOUBTFUL COMPLIMENT.

A compliment is recorded as having
been paid by rustic, who had never
before tasted ice cream, TO lady who
at an evening party had helped him to
a plate Of unsuccessful frigid milk, "
under its usual simple designation OF
.'cream.n
"Your cream is very sweet" said
he, "but amt it a leetls fetched with
frqst:,"'
It was compliment "over the
left" but it ''lnade considerable laugh
a, the ,i,ne.''
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-11-11
NAN.

The ancient philosopher defined man
to be cooking animal. 4 more
modern one says he is book-making
amman: but we think the Cleveland
Herald has bit il, which says: "Man
j. : reasoning animal who paints with
the sun beams, travels BY steam, talks
BY lightning, spscula'es in breadstuffs.
and swaps handss.s and jackkniyss. =
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1847-11-11

: Now it will Be seen BY this, that
Jefferson was born jus, eight years af-
ter his predecessor Adams; Madison
eight years after his predecessor Jeffer-
son; Monroe eight years after Madi-
son; and John Quincy Adams eight
years after Monroe. Another curious
fact to be observed is, that Adams
was just &c years old when he retired;
Jefferson was 66; Madison was 66;
Monroe was Sc; and John Quincy
Adams had he been elected to Sc.
cond term would have been sc. Adj
ans. J eferson and Monroe all died or
the 4,h Of July.-.N. York Evening
Post.