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We said, two or three weeks ago, that if this
bill appIopriatng only al out Si3o,OoO for the
improvement of the River navigation, and the
IIarbors of the Country, should pass, Mr.. Polk
must necessarily veto it. The bill passed., but
that ingenious gentleman found way to fasify
our prophecy. Not caring to subject himself to
the free and easy comments of his democratic"
friends in Congress, by returning the hill with
his con stuioual objections, he slipped il into his
pocket; thus sncakingly avoiding manly res
possibility in the matter!
The bill in question appropriated $4,000 for
the prosecution of the Improvements commenced
on our Lake. But no word of regret or rcmon-
STRANGE falls from the Journals of Polkdom in
Vermont. 1.-THE appropriation had been defeat
ed by Wing votes. I.oColocoism in our State
would have sent forth Il cry ofvrtuous and pat
rotc Indignation that would have made the hoary
submits of Camel's Hump tremblo with aston
/ ishmcnt and fear! But the peoples representa-
tives almost with one voice have made the ap-
preparation, and now, when one mam-and that
an nconsiderable one in their ranks independ
emily of his officc-thrusts the will OF the people
thus expressed into his pocket, and arrogantly
tells us that he will neither approve it nor assign
a reason for his refusal, Locofocoism is dumb
, Such partisan subserviency that receives stripes
with 'bated BREATH" does not belong to tn,
character Of the Green Mountain Boys.
More than 100000 of dollars has beel
placed at the disposal of the President to carr
on an unnecessary and aggressive war, and tire
l times that sum will ultimately be swallowed u
and worse, infinitely worse, than wasted, beior
that war will be terminated. But this matter
not: Inter arma silent leges," the arts and pu
suits of Peace must yield to the necessities
War, appears to be the maxim of Mr.. Polk an
his ,''pecular' friends. Mexico must be owe
run, new Slave States must be annexed from he
n territory, the South must be strengthened an
# to these ends all the powers of government an
d all acts of legislation, must tend. The peop
: must moh. $4,000 is no small sum to dive
from tina, financial scpulchrc, the MeAican Wa
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Mechanics Institute.
To the PREsIpEYN

The Rev. JAMES DoUGHERTY will deliver an
address, this erening, before the Mechanics In
stitute, on the causes of the suffering in Ireland
and their remedy. Mr.. DouGHEErY is an Irish
man himself, warm-hearted and true and will
bring the resources of strong and cultivated
mind to the discussion of the appropriate and
timely topic he has chosen. His knowledge Of
the causes that bear down afflicted and oppres.
sed Ireland to the earth is derived from personal
observation of the working of the political and
social system of Great Britain; and our knowl-
edge of him, commencing in College life, war
rants us in expressing the belief that his lecture
will be able and interesting.
We learn, moreover, that the proceeds Of the
lecture will be appropriated to the Irish Relief
Fund. Both in behalf of the Speaker and the
Cause, therefore, we ask for rousing audience.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-03-19

1--WE have received fire dollars contributed
by the CHILDREN of the eth School District of
Alburgh," towards the Irish Relief Fund, and
can in no better way comply with the sugges-
ton that we should 'notice" it than by publish
ing the very appropriate letter of the Rev. Mr..
WHEELER transmitting the donation. We wish
this act of youthful love and charity could be
known in every humble cottage in Ireland upon
whose suffering inmates memorable Want has
laid its heavy hand. It would tighten the load
OF care from the hearts of those who are perish
ing of hunger, to learn that their sad condition
has aroused in all ages and conditions in Ameri-
ca, that genuine christian sympathy which
makes haste to relieve. Our young friends in
Alburgh may be assured that they have done
well. Such charity as this, sprnging from the
warm and unselish impulses of childhood,
and sending its good gifts afar off to the
destitute and dying in a foreign land, will lead
Divine love which says "Sulier little children
to come unto me, FOR OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM
OF HEAVEN"
South Hero. Feb &c, 1917
Dear Sir The within five dollars received from
the hands of Dr. A. c. Butler. 1t was contrbu ted by
the children OF the eth School District of Alburgh 70,
the purpose of feeding the furnishing children of Ire.
land. Perhaps notice oft, in your paper, would moi
only encourage the children of that district but serve
to excite n similar interest in the minds of other chill
drcn and prompt them to go and do likewise To m,
this outgushing OF sympathy from the warm hearts o
children, is exceedingly interesting
Yours Respectfully,
o. G. WHEELER.
D. W. c. CLARKE, Esq
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Official.
State of Vermont.

SECRETARY OF STATES OrFicE,1
Montpelier, March Is, 1877. I
l. J. Mem SKATER, Secretary of State ofVcrmont,
hereby certify aud make PROCLAMATION, that
in pursuance Of act of the General Assembly of this
State approved November 3, 1876, entitled Gan Act
relating to licensing inn keepers ard retailers
have this day canvassed the votes Of the rcemen
in pursuance of said Act, and that the result is as
follows, to wit:
For No License, 2l,7oS.
For License, 13,707.
and that the majority of votes OF the frsenen In favor
OF No License is S031 OF which all persons will take
due notice and govern themselves accordingly.
In witness whereof have hereunto signed
Is my name and affixed the seal of this
State, at Montpelier the 18TH day Of
March, 4. ID. 1917
j. Mem SIAFTER
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-03-19

We have no disposition, not the slightest, TO
prosecute the ex-Incmber for the ith District
But we do insist upon it that VERMoyTERs,
when they are charged with the high prcroga-
tive of representing the rREEMEN of this state,
shall not be permitted with mpunity to dodge or
shrk their responsibilities. We have a right
to demand that our representatives shall VOTE on
all questions interesting to their constituents, or
that a sufficient reason shall be given for their
failure to do SO.
Mr.. Dillingham's term of service has expired.
What he has done or failed to do, however, in
his official capacity, we lave right to COM
ment upon.
Among the last acts af the Congress that has
Just expired, was the so-caled Three Million
Bill twas passed piihout the Wilmot Proviso.
We observe with satisfaction that Mr. billing.
hams name appears in faror OF that Proviso--
But, (and it is this common stratagem of north
ern Locoiocos, that we charge upon MIR, d.
Immediately after the vote on the Wilmot Pro-
viso, the question to lay on the table only super
ven'ng the yeas and nays on the PASSAGE oil the
Bin ~ithom the proviso were taken, and Mr.
DHiinghdm's name is not recorded Messrs
Marsh, Collamer, and Foot true to their trust
voted against the bill--Mr. Dillingham;, lodged
we are far from questioning Mr. Dillingham;
perfect right to vote for or against the bill, witt
or without the Provso excluding slavery. VIVA
we insist upon is that it was his duty TO VOTE
t But not daring to vote for the bill without tn
. Provso, and face his constituents, nor darinI
to vote against it and face his southern pro
slavery allies, he lodged, and so has finally dis
appeared
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-03-19

absent Brief addresses were made and sentiments
offered by Messrs Uphnm, Jarvis, Leland, &c., oi
Claremont, BY Messrs. Robbins, Price, Hubbard, and
Wardner, Of Windsor, and the company separated
with mutual feelings Of friendship and confidence"
We gather from the Journal, however, that
the company did not precisely separate at
the point of time indicated, but, as Darby says,
"on the contrary quite the reverse"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-03-19

NJ. VAN setback, Esq, the Treasurer OF the
committee in New York appointed to receive
and dispose of contributions for the relief of sui-
iering Ireland, acknowledges, in the NY. Com
mercid Advertiser, the receipt of sl33 raised
through tire agency of few ladies of our
village,
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The following is the vote by Counties
New.lIampshire.

There is every reason TO believe that this con-
sistent State has returned to Locofocoisn in its
worst form Williams (Radcal) is elected
Governor by some 500 majority, and in the Leg
islature the Radicals have a clear predominance.
We are disappointed in this result, but it teach
es US that Locoioco determinations arc but skin
deem"
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Grtc })rcss,
FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 10, ls47.
BURLINGTON, Vt.

us THE DARK AND TROUBLED NIGHT THAT is
yroN U.s. THERE Is NO STAR ABOVE TIE HORIZON
10 GIVE US A CLEAN OF LIGHT, EXCEPTING THE
INTELLIGENT. PATRIOTIC WING rARTY OF THE
United STATES. '-Ddniel Webster.
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carefully examined the question whether kpossesscd
TO the chief command of the army i'm the field The
result OF this examination is am constrained to say
settled conviction on my mind that such power has
no, been conferred upon me by the existing laws.
could alone have induced you to make the personal
sacrifices to which you would be subjected in assuming
even the chief command of the army in Mexico and
which may, fenr prevent YOU from accepting your
appointment as Major General If, on further refec
ton such should be your decision shall learn it with
deep regret.
lam; sir, with high consideration very respectfully
your obedient servant, JAMES X. POLK.
To Major General TBoNAs II. BENToN,(
Washington.
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FAST DAY IN COsNEcTIcUT.--The Governor
of Connecticut has appointed Friday, the cd of
April, as a day Of FASTING, Humiliation and
PRAYER throughout that Siate--the same day Sc
..cI.d by Coy EATos of our State.
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Mr.. Denton In The President.

Mr.. Denton In the President
WASHINGTON, TUESDAY EvENNG,}
March 9, 1877.
Sir our letter of this days date is just received
and seeing reason for further reflection. and wish
ing to avoid all delay in differing the army, have
written note to the Adjutant General, to be deliver
appointment of Major General in the army, 50 kindly
offered to me by YOU and so honorably confirmed by
the Senate.
have the honor to be, sir with great respect your
friend and fellow citizen. -
THOMAS II. BENTON.
To the PEEsJpryN
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Now then for our modern Aj,x,and Agamem.
non Polk -
Letter from Mr., Benton to The President

WASHINGTON, MARCH q, 1917
SIR Without waiting for the Formally of being
presented with the commission of Major General in
the army of the United States think il tight TO in.
form you at once that my acceptance or refusal of that
high appointment Will depend entirely upon public and
national considerations. oil which you, yourself will be
the Judge. Personally can have no wish for this of
flee bat You believe that be Of service to the
country, am willing TO forcgo all private consdera-
tions--scparate myself from my family, under painful
circumstances resign my place in the Senate which
so dear 10 mc--and proceed Immediately TO the thcater
Of war My only stipulation would be for the powers
winch deem necessary to success and these would
be both military and dlpomac-the command of the
army and authority to sign preiminaries OF peace
based upon terms previously approved by you
beg You to believe sir that nothing selfish or per.
sonal dictates this proposed stipulation. There is ne
such thing in il. II proceeds from a thorough convic
| ton that, with subordinate command could do nc
good in the army on the contrary, that my presenc,
there would be improper and mischievous for an
known, from my public speeches to dsapprove the
plans both OF the late and OF the present commander
the defensive policy OF one and the San Juan OF Uua at
tack OF the other; and this being known my presence
| would operate as an implied censure on the two gen
erals, and might make me in spite OF myself the n,i
ceus of discomfort and insubordnation The com
mand OF the army, therefore is the only military posi-
| ton which lcoud hold in 1t.
Authority to conclude peace, or at least to sign III
prclimnaries of peace. deem highly essential to sue
cess it would enable the commander in GHETTO tai,
instant advantage OF all passing events, military
political, to close the war
Furnished with these powers, am DiIling 10 max
The sacrifices and incur the responsibilities of tn
high command but leave it to you, sir, for your tre
and final decision considering it as a national que
ton, and new ,on which there is no commitment
ON either side, in any thing that has passed
Whatever may be the decision, my thanks and gr
ttude will not be the less you for your unsolcit,
nomination OF me to this high appointment, nor to Il
Senate for its instant and unanimous confirmation
D it, to the House OF Representatives for its hr
times virtual election OF me to be the commander
G chief OF the army in Mexico
: Respectfully, sir your friend and fellow citizen
THOMAS IL. BENTON
: To the PRESIDENT.
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such got his passport James Magoln Is back ct Chi
huahua and In danger but the authorities WIN not
permit him to leave Mr. Pomsroy starts In few days
for chihuahua to settle up the business Of Owens and
Aull.
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.
The U. g. frgate Brsndywins, Capt. Crsbbs, bearing
the broad pennant Of Commodore Storer for
Rio Jsnsre went to from Hampton Roads yesterday
morning.
The broad pennsnt Of Commodore Bolton was hoisted
yesterday on beard the g. ship Jamestown under the
usual salute We learn that the jamestown expected
TO sail In about week for the Coast Of Africa-Nsr-
folk Beacon, 10th inst.
among all the yellow fever patients brought By the
Mississippi Five patients, with the disease were
received at the hospital from the French brig Of war Py
ads, now lying in our harbor. These are also doing
wel.-Psnsdcota Gazette, 4fh inst.
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ANOTHER BRITISH OUTRAGE ON THE AMERICAN
FLAG.-The whaling bark Popmunnet, Capt.
Tton Of Sippican arrived at that port Friday from
the Indian Ocean put into St Helena In distress 27th
May, ls46 where the immunties Of the American dag
grossly violated by officer and boats crew OF
H. b. NJ. steamer Styx. The particulars related BY
Perry w Hall, the officer In command Of tho American
vessel at that me corroboratsd by the protest Of
Capt. Triton, o. folows-Upon the arrival Of tho
Popmunnet Ut st. Helena, Capt. Tilton and his first
officer went shore leaving the vessel the
mand Of Mr.. Hail. the second officer. Several Of the
also shore for medical aid and among them
a boatsteercr named Edward Marsh, q native Of New
York. appears by the shipping papers who had been
shipped before the u T. Consul at Fsyal shortly after
Styx. under the command Of British officer, armed aud
In uniform and accompanied by March, the boatseerer
allowed named, came along side the Popmunnct, when
the officer came deck aud stated to MIR Hall that
Marsh had shipped on bsard n. NJ steamer Styx, and
demanded his clothes and bedding, Mr. Hall declined 70
comply with the request, stating that the vessel had
been left In his charge and that he could not consent to
Capt Tilton The British officer then ordered bis boats
crew TO come board the Popmunnet accompanied y
Marsh. whom tho officer and Marsh went below TOOK
possession Of the clothes aud bedding which they placed
10 the boat and returning with it 70 the styx mme-
daJcly put Mr. Hall protested to the last against
these proceedingsand forthwith reported tne Iao 20
Capt Triton shore who immediately entered Tor
NAL protest before the IT, consul at SC eens against
this hsgrant outrage and representing tue detriment
that must consequence result 70 The voyage from the
loss of the services Of the boasteerer at time when
yeral Of the crew were reduced by sickness We learn
that the facts been officially communicated TO the
government ut Washington, and wc trust that prompt
and satisfactory rcparaton will be demapd-
ed by the proper authorities-Nev Bedford Mercury,
Semi
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will leave Bremerhnyen the 18th October.
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during and aftor construction.
She has engines Of 1000 horse power
modations for 40 passengers.
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There are two passages In letter, in which Mr.
Wright gives his explicit and entire to the ter ms
of the Wmot proviso and speaks Of the course taken
by Mr. King in terms Of high eulogy. We subjoin them
III tho question had been propounded TO me- &C any
period Of my public lfe-S ALI the Of the Union
used purchase territory consttutionaly free for
the purpose OF planting slavery upon it, should have
answered No. And this TO this question Ia the
Wnfot Proviso, as understand It, am surprised that
any one should suppose capable Of entertaining any
proposition"
u am surprised at the Globe srticles with the
ception OF such remarks have just repeated a. TO
said nothing from which any could infer any dssp
probation on my part, Of Mr.. Kings course. And
trust those remarks cannot properly be denominated
dhapprobson Of his act much less Of his proposition
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Gems Lane and staf came down from Mier, on the
2th August, and proceeded to the Brazos His troops
to-day
Gen. Hopping has been seriously i'll at Mier, but We
are pleased to learn Is recovering His health has been
bad ever since no came TO Mexico.
Major Hamilton, with 100 recruits for the 10th infau
ON wednesday last to join his regiment at Misr ''"p
Ex President Gen. NJ. ID Lamar, (now Capt. Lamar
commanding company OF Texan rangers) was Ia Mier
few days ago, with detachment Of his command on
his way from Laredo to Gen. Taylor's camp Captain
Lamar understand is anxious TO be relieved his
post ut Loredo and will apply to Gen Taylor for this
purpose We happy to hear that he is in excellent
health.
Capt Templeton of the steamer r. A. Ogden, was
brought up to this city Thursday suffering under a
severe attack Of bilious or oongestivs fever lie has
good medical attendance and informed Is doing
we'll
Five companies of the 10th regiment, intended TO
eve the Ohio regiment and garrison at this place
and fty sick belonging these Ave companies, came
down on tho steamer Whiteve yesterday and went in
to hospital here.
Some ten or dozen cases Of yellow fever reported
at the Brazos and have died The fever
originated board vessels from Now Orleans, and is
yet confined to the Of those sesss There rs
hospital on Brasos Island and understand objection
has been made to yellow fever patients entering the hos
pitsl at Point Isabel
his family In Louisiana before the FIRST OF Ostober next
unless the War Department should send dispatches In
the meantime rcncering 1t impossible for him to absent
himself from the army.
The rainy season has fairly set In, and plentiful
snower dreoches the earth every day The period for
planting and gardening has arrived and II Is 10 be hoped
That the hne garden spots In aud the town will DO
put under immediate cultivation.
From the New Orleans National, Sept. Q
BRAzos SANTIAGO, August 20, lsi7.
embrace the opportunity afforded by sal vessel TO
this line
send you sketch Of the disposition OF tho troops to
remain In garrisons this line which you will
perceive what would have been the force with which
zen Iayior would have been able march TO San Luis
ms hin lf..o A. a Ar
1892 TO proceed to Vera Cruz
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THE LATE NEWS FROM MEXICO
From the Baltimore American, Sept. l3.
We have been favored with the following extracts
nom late letters, from reliable sources:-
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Native Nomination for tho Presidency.
New YoRK, Sept lath ISa7

In your paper of this morning. discovered an article
stating The nomination by the Native American party
for the Presidency, Of Gen Zachary Taylor" Allow
to state Of the Convention held Philadelphia
last week. that such Is not the case that Convention
merely proposed the old hero for the united SURFACES
the whole American people, knowing as we did, that he
tice to ourselves could not entertain tho idea
making party candidate Of him. against his wishes
The nomination of H. A. s. Dearborn of Massach usetts
for the Office Of Vice President Ia correct You will DO
good sir to make the correction in order that the
nomination may 90 before the people in its proper light
Yours sc. JOSEPH II. JAY,
or the New YlDk Delegation,
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The force now to be spared from tHnrIea-> .sss
From TINS deduct Ohio and indispsySpp10G6tr eg
mounted troops, and Hays Texas rsrimenc