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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-04-20
In regard to the Rio Grande as the western
boundary of the State of Texas, and the cession
of I over California the Commissioners saw;

III
"That Mexico cannot cede the belt which lies between
the e of the Rio Bfavo rio Gando) and tho right
the Nueees The entertained for this is alone
state Of Texas, founded upon the gIeUt value in the
abstract which placed upon it, 1t is because that tract
together with tho Bravo, Rio Grande) forms the natural
frontier of Mexico, both in military and commercial
and the frontier of state ought DO sought State
should abandon its rOnter But in order
move all OF trouble hereafter, tho Government Of
Mexico engages to found settlements establish
colonies in tho space between tho two rivers so that re-
naming its present uninhabited condition. may
an equal security both republics That Califonia, which
would be of little advantage to the Republic OF North Amer
lea offers to Mexico considering the
position ponnaula opposite coast OF Sonora from
which is separated by tho gulf Of Corles Your
Erceoncy remarks on TINS point, and
we have been grafed that you have yielded 10 them
The walton of Lower California would be enough to
make il Indispensable to keep part of Upper California
for otherwise peninsula would be without any
ways great embau assment, especially for power like
Mexico which is not maratlme."
As to the cession of N. Mexico the language
of the Mexican Minister is:
"e cannot yield New Mexico, whose inhabitants have
their will 10 make part of tho Mexican family
with enthusiasm than any other of the fepubic-
These deserving Mexcans abandoned to their fate by
atons-wthout protection, so many times,
from the ncuTsons Of the sayageshave been the Mexcans
truly patroc because forgetting their domestic
plants they have only agreed that they and wish to BIO
Of the family exposing and sacrificing themselves already
many times 10 tho vengeance OF their invader, which mas
toen excited against them and disconnected and deoV"od
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-01-28
Statistics.

We are under special obligations to Mr.. Ma.
son for the suboincd table showing the Acri.
cultural productions of the town of Richmond
in our County, for the year 1916. MIR. Mason
is himself one of the most intelligcn as he is
probably the largest, of the producers in that
fine town, and appreciates the usefulness of
this species of staistcs-uscfnl and interesting
however, only as it is accurate. We were in
hopes to be able to place, side by side with Mr..
MAsoNs table, the results figured up in Rich
mond by the United States Marshall. in 1910 ::
but are unable to find them-tle published Com
pendulum of Population, Productions, &c. en-.
bracing no divisions smaller than Countless
The contrast, we imagine, would be ridiculous
III the eXtreme-proving, what every body who
has had occasion to examine the matter, knows.
that the labor and expense bestowed by the Cen
eral Government, every ten years, through its
machinery OF Marshals, Sub-Alarsllals. Census.
takers &c. NC, are labor and expense but little
better than thrown away.
We recollect the Census-taker who circula.
ted through Rutland County in 1910, slipping
around among Wing Mass meetings and Log.
cabin professions, with dingy book under his
arm, and seating himself in Bar-rooms and
Stores, and seeking all kinds of miscellaneous
information from Indifferent sources, in the
most promiscuous manner! lie was, we be.
believe, about the only unmistakable Iocofoco
to be found F; and even he seemed TO act as though
his party were posting up the books for the last
time, and that it was of no special use to be
over particular, since it was evident that the
Old Concern must =" bust up" If we remember
rightly, the population of Brandon alone was
set down at some four or five hundred less
than it really was-as was shown by an accu.
rate canvass made by few gentlemen of that
town!
! The truth is, unless some method can he de-
vised that shall secure greater accuracy and
faihfulness in the performance of their mpor-
tant duty by the Government Agents, the Gov
eminent Statistics, procured and published at
enormous expense, will get to be of no more real
use to the people than so many tables Of loga-
rithms. These Statistics, when true, are of great
value-as they are obtained now-a-Gays, their
chief usefulness is to show how Figures" can
"le." They are of no more authority than a
dream-book, nobody placing any confidence in
the statements they know nothing about, because
they see that those they do know about are in.
accurate. If the u. s. Marshals were directed
to employ the Listers in each town, every ten
years, to perform the duties generally assigned
to some small-potatoc politician, who don't know
a drag-tooth from a knitting needle, the Countr,
would obtain statistical information, like tina
furnished by Mr.. Mason below-accurate an,
reliable.
But we have already kept our readers too lont
from the Butter and Cheese of old Richmond
Vermont has more than six Richmonds in III,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-01-28

We are glad to notice that the grand project,
now on foot in Canada, to connect by Ship Ca
nal the waters of the st. Lawrence with Lake
Champlain-a project which, in our Judgment
is of paramount importance in view of the pro-
digious commercial changes that must result
from its completion-is exciting good deal of
discussion in Boston. The Daily Advertiser
thus notices this great enterprise, in introducing
communication from an intelligent correspon.
dent of that paper:-
ISLAND NAvHATIos.--We publish To-day an article
from correspondent, which gives an interesting view
of the benefits which likely to accrue to the New
England States, from an important improvement in the
vast line OF arthcin navigation. about To be opened in
Canada. Until recently, We should, citizens at lSOs-
ton have regarded an Improvement OF this nature, in
that part OF the country with comparative indifference
as one which could little concern our local interests
But, by its connection with other improvements, il is
likely TO- he one at great Importance TO oil the New
England States well MS to the city OF New York.
BY the liberal aid OF the British, government series
OF canals nearly completed, has been constructed
by which the city OF Montreal will have the privilege OF
communication with the vast agricultural region Dor.
dcrng on the western lakes, as tar as Chicago and
Milwaukee, by steam propelleIs, or sailing vessels ca
palc "t transporting arge cargoes The effects which
may be produced by such change in the facilities OF
navigation on that extensive line can hardly he calcu-
lated They will doubtless be important TO the city
Of Montreal, and to the whole region through which
the line extends. Such would have been their effect
had the line oi artificial terminated NJ Mon
trenl. This would have made that port the great mart
at a very extensive inlnnd trade.
By the Improvement proposed, Montreal opens a
communication, for trade OF another character, with
New York and the New England States. The trade
also seems likely to prove beneficial both TO Canada
aud to the states, il left unincumbercd with BURDEN
some legislation by the two Governments. The ports
OF Montreal and Burlington will become near neigh
bors, ana with two distinct rail roads between ung
ton aud this city, shall be- Tor all purposes Of bust
hess, near negllbors to them both.
The "artlcle from correspondent, thus al
luded to, sets forth the great commercial advan
tagcs likely to accrue to ''New England in gen
eral and Boston in particular " from the sue
cessiul prosecution, by the British or Cana
dian Government, Of this public work. Our rea
ders are already aware that this projected Canal
(the Caughnawaga,) when completed, will per
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-01-28

'c Is matter ot even greater rnnrrrn,nrut to the in
habilanis oi the States of New Sntk Vermont md
Massachusetts. The completion o this Cnnnl will
convert Lake c iamplan into vast inland harbour
Wcncc me products Of the lar West embarked at the
Icnoc I'piilt Of Lineage, may, without any iucrncd-
h'c ualisipment ot cargo 'brcakng Of bulk" bc
transferred ut once TO the rail cars which will convey
it to New York.
on The whole, we congratulate our readers
lhat THIS splendid project of connecting the
western Lakes and our own, by waters navi-
gable by Vessels of from three to five hundred
tons b'r'cn, and thus placing us in direct and
easy communication with the fertile and almost
''m't'css West, has at length awakened such
attention in Boston and New York, as renders
It's completion no longer a matter of rational
doubt
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-01-28

u HAYNES BAyLy had seen something of
this ollapod world of ours, though he died after
living in it only about 40 years. We are sorry
it was not our good fortune to make his jolly
acquaintance when he visited Burlington. lie
slipped through the village, we conclude, quite
unccrcmoniously, though not without leaving
on our table record of one of his pcrplcxing
experiences. We almost wonder he was such
fool as to "gct his foot in "
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-01-28
A Country Ball on the Almack's Plan.

BY THOMAS HAYNES DAyLy.
Oh joy to her who first begun
a country ball on the Almacks plan
liogsnorton's queen she walks erect,
The ball exclusive and select
-Four ladies paronesscs sit
From morn to night arranging il:
ANA when You hear the names ct all,
QUILL guess the merits of the ball.
Plcbcian persons they reject,
HogsnortUn balls are 80 select
The Squire's own lady, Mistress Pearl,
Her sister, quite a stylish grl)
And then the wife Of Mr.. Flaw,
(Churchwardcn and man OF law.)
And Mistress Pitts, the Doctors bride,
Related on the mothers side
TO Mr.: Bggs, twho was, you know,
Lord Mayor of London long ago.
ny these, all upstart claims are checked
HogsnortOn balls are 50 select
They've quite excluded Mr.. Suulls,
w lo makes the ambitious pills;
Not " cause he makes en-" but they say
lie sells cm in a retail way;
But Mr.. Squis declares his wife
Has seen deal Of stylish life,
Aud votes fiogsnorton people low,
so II she conid, she wouldn't 90
strange remark, when you reflect,
liogsnortOn balls are so select
And then you know there's Mr. Finn,
he rlch old mercer, can't get in;
And Sweet the grocer has applied,
But sweet the grocer was denied;
Aud both appear to think it hard
That Slusi the brewer has card
Aud say, Why should brewer I've
One bit more fit for hoIs than We }"
But Slusll Ut course is quite correct,
Iiogsrorton balls are so select,
OF course all those they won't admit,
Discuss he bu :,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-01-28

Held that can tell as good story as tlis-wherc
cows are more numerous than the men, women
and children, all told Mount Holly. for exam
pie, on the very summit of the Green Mountains,
with population of some 1900, is in the same
bovine prcdcamcnt.
Statistics OF Richmond, VI. for 1910.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-01-28
BURLINGTON PRESS FRIDAY MORNING. JANUARY 20 1913

I'd 10 90 there trust that from now till your great
o'leci has been fully nccoinpisicd the separation OF
'hc Two races. which can be- hnrnIonzed that
oirrs VIII spring up md sustain the Society in the fu-
'n.: and that the blessing may descend upon this
righteous causc from tina, Tod whose smiles think
have hitherto sustained il
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-01-28
BURLINGTON, W

"tS THE DARK AND TROUBLED NIGHT THAT Is
uroN Us, THERE is no STAR ABOVE THE HORIZON
tn GIVE US A CLEAN OF LIGHT, EXCEPTING THE
INTELLIGENT, PATRIOTIC Wine PARTY OF THE
USlT.D STATES. -Daniei Webster.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-01-28

We give, below, Mr.. CLAy's speech before
the Colonization Society, Ms reported (a,d poor
ly reported, too,) in the N. Y. Erpress The
crowd that assembled to see, hear, and honor the
great Statesman of the West, was immense,
thronging the floor Of the House Of Representa-
tivcs to its utmost capacity. No man living has
so firm hold upon the admiration and affection
of the PEOPLE, as IIKsry CLAY. lie is getting
to be an old man; but he is
"ilc old man.
Still hearty in decline WHOSE happy life
Hath tlos-onJ dpwnwards like the purple lell. flower
Tie enthusiasm on the occasion of the Speech
below, is thus spoken Of by the ". Y. Journai
justly says. that has never been accused of en-
t,rtaining any great friendship for Mr.. Clay -
When Mr. Clay entered the Hall, he was salu,cd BY
universal shout, and with nine cheers For the first
time, the Hall o Representatives rcsoundcd with the
ncclan'aons ot the people. Had il been the occur
renee u the Inauguration Of Henry Clay ms President
Of the United States there could have been more
enthusiasm.
Mr.. Clny put the motion to print the Report, and
elected a tremendous cheering.
Soncbc,'y waste speak there was tremend-
on. h shout tor "C,ny. cl.E Clay" Same old Coon"
Hall Tor minutes.
The Secretary came forward and said the Hon. Mr..
Dayton would speak. and Mr.. Clay would follow
clay Clay, Clay shouted every one. Not word
would b. listened to from any one else
me Secretary moved an adjournment Mr.. Clay
put tlr question and without waiting for noes pro.
n"h''red that was carried saying lie, us ADJOURN
But ,he crowd would not adjourn. They fingered
W Fast thelr Eyes upon the man Of the people.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.

Strong testimony has already been published in
favor OF The statement that the venerable JOHN q.
ADAMS was friendly TO the nomination Of General
TAYLOR for the Presidency and no one will doubt
that he actuated in this course by unerring sa-
gacity, sound principles, and an approving con-
science. In corroboraiion Of the fact the Salem
Gazette publishes the following letter from one Of
the most respectable members Of Congress in this
State, which has just been received by gentleman
in neighboring town.-New York Courier.
ConoEs, OCTOBER l6, lsis.
Mr. DEAR Sin In consequence Of absence from home your
letter Of the l0h instant was not received I'LL late on Saturday
morning last In ropy to your inquiries whether the
"honorcd and lamened John Quincy Adams had expressed
sentiments favorable 70 the election Of Gen. Taylor Pe
dent" unhestangy answer that he did, and various
trscs and occasions II my uniform practice consult
with the veneratcd patriot and sage upon all leading and i'm
Poant subjects which might, Immediately remotely, Affect
or sood evil the whole people, and considering the pecu
liar position Of country Al the commencement of the last
session Of Congress- became Of deep sccude upon
whom c Wings could uni,e and sustain their candidate
for President
AT early period Of the session sought the council Of
Mr.. Adams, and acknowledge some degree Of surprise
when, at the FIRST Interview. fodne him warm snd earnest
advocate for the selection Of Gen. Taylor as the hg cand
date and slough listened with ofound respect bis agu
ments and reasons admit they failed to convince me-
At subsequent interviews he gave me in detail the
snd considerations which governed him in the choice
ddae for that oficc and evidently DISTURBED when
press my regret at the necessity in my judgment Of select
other man, though upon deliberate reflection,
might uItimsey caincide with him. And at no subsequent
meeting interview did he fail inquire pleasantly and
always with a smile whether had concluded TO support
General Taylor Eyen upon the morning thai memorable
day. and but few moments previous to the fatal shock,
while conversng with ham at his sea sad requesting him to
call the attention Of the House the fact that some Of the
officers Of the army embraced in the resolution OF thanks then
pending the present time under arrest be requested
10 call and him at his house. he entertained
doubt that could be convinced Of the poprety aud even
cessy OF supporting Gen. Taylor the Whg candidate for
President the ensuing election. The profound ssgaciy,
cansummate ability and integrity, the g-proycd and
questioned patriotism Of this wonderful man. left no room
question bis sincerity doubt his honesty. For him
tanned much deeper feeling Than yeueraon or respect for
intercourse than friendly, it intimate And
at time when discussing public men, there
expression from hs lips which not impressed with de-
Vo,ion TO his country's gloy honor, snd prosperity.
With sentiments Of high regard aud cordial friendship,
an, yours, truly, HUGH WHITE.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04
THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION LAW.

An act establish uniform rr holding elections for
Electors Of President and Vice President all the States
Of the Union.
Be enacted by Tie Senate md HgHe Of Representatives.
# The United States o inierea IN Congress assembled,
ha, the Electors Of President and Vice President shall be ap
pointed in each State the Tuesday after the first Mon
day in the month Of November the year in which they
be appointed Pr0ridd That each State may by law provide
for tie filling Of any vacancy vacancies which may occur
is college Of Electors when such college give iis
electoral And prorided, aLo when any State shall
have held election for the purpose Of choosing Electors
and shall fail to make choice the day aforesaid then the
Electors may be appointed subsequent day. such man
ner as the State shall by law provide.
Approved January %, ls45
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04
"REMINISCENCES OF THE FIRST CONGRESS IN
PHILADELPHIA.
From Tie Pen Of the Tensratle John .7dans.


When the Congress met, Mr.. CrsHISs made motion
that il should be opened with prayer. Il opposed by
Mr. jar Of New York, and Mr. RuTLEDGE, OF south Ca
roins tecsuse divided in religious sentiments
EPsccpslians, Quakss AnabaP,ists,
Prcby,esns and Coneegalonasts that could not
join in the Of worship. Mr.. SAMUEL ADAns
and said tina, be bgo and could hear prayer um
any gentleman Of peiy and virtue Who a, the time
friend 10 bis country. He a stranger ia Phladephia
bu, had heard that Mr. Duche Dushay, they pronounced
i deserved that character and, therefore, he moved ha
Mr. DUcHE, Episcopal clergyman, might be desired to
read prayers Congress tomorrow morning." The motion
was seconded, and passed in the Affirmative Mr.. RAN
noLrH our President, waited Mr.. d., and received for
answer that, il his health would permit he certainly would
Accordingly ne, morning he appeared With his clerk and
his pontica and read several prayers in the established
FORM and then read the Psar for the seventh day Of SIP
tembcr, which was the sjth psalm. You remember
this The next morning alter had heard The Of
the horrible canlonaje o Boston. It seemed il Hes
had ordained that psalm be read that morning"
After this Mr. Ducht Unexpectedly every boi, stuck
out into extemporsry prayer which Ged the bosom Of every
present mus; confess heard better prayer,
well pronounced Epscopaian as he is, Doctor
CooPEa himself nevf prayed with such fervor such srdor
such correctness and paho ad in language elegant and
subime for America FOR Congress- for the province Of the
Massachusetts, Bay, especially toe town Of Boston. I, bad
excellent effect upon every body here. mus, beg you
read the psslm there is any faith in the TrgGs
Homerics. especially the so,tes Bibc. il would have
been thought Providenlial.
Here scene worthy Of the Painters sri. i was in
Carpenters Hall, in Philadelphia, building which still
vves that the devoted individuals TO whom this service
read.
WisHrSsroS kneeliUg there, and HEsRr, and RaS-
and RcTLEDer and LIS, and Jar, ani by their side
there stood bowed reverence, the Pursn patriots Of New
England. who thar moment had reason TO believe that
armed sodiery wasting ,ht humble households Il was
believed that Boston had been bJmbsrded and destroyed
They prayed ferventy "for America for the Congress, for
the province Of Massachusetts, Bay and especially for the
town Of Boston = and who realize the emotions with
which they turned impongy 70 Heaven for Divine ntepo
stion and aid :" II enough, says Mr.. Aplss, "to
melt heart Of saw the gush into the eyes Of
the old, grave, pacific Qoskers Of PhadelPhis."
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04
THE WEEKLY NATIONAL INTELLIGENcER

The subscription price of this paper for yearis THREE
DoLLARs, payable in advance.
For long Sessions Congress averagng eightmonhs
price will be Two Dollars for the short Sessions One
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reduction Of 30 per cent or oneh Of the full chargc)
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who will order and pay for al time ten copies
No accounts being kept for this paper it will not be for
waded any unless paid for in advance nor sent any
longer than the time for which it is paid for
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04

Mn. JUsTicE CoLERIDGE on DaUSKENSEss.-Durinrs .
recent jail delivery for Yorkshire, two young
victed Of hghwsy robbery. They received excellent chs
from yusl Witnesses and the night Of the robbery
IL appeared that they as also the prosecutor
Of innxicaon The jury found them both guilty, but recon-
mcnde them both 70 mercy Of their previous good
character and because they, vel he secuor
all drunk The timc His lordshp addressing he prisoners
said "The jury account Of your previous good chasc
iers and because ell the parties drunk the ne have
recommended you 10 mercy. say that the FIRST ground
is exceedingly good but think the jury had
sjeed the schef and crime that results 10 this county,
well in every other part Of England from the Of liquor
excess they would hardly have considered that that any
exteruaon Of your offence True, yon would not Perhaps
have committed this offence you had been in liquor
but ii man will commit crime when drunk be should take
not to get drunk venture 10 say that in much more
half the offences which have been brought before these
liquor has had something TO do. Liquor has either
been the temptlon beforehand robbery get something
TO purchase IT, Is the provoca,on under the influence f
liquor that them TO quarrel and perhaps commit
der; Is liquor upon which the fruits that have been Oh
ined by robbery is generally spent; and seems TO me ibst,
bat for the where offences brought on by the
sve o Intoxicating liquors. the o Justice might h
nearly shut up. am that great deal more than bah
the time Of criminal is taken up in consequence Of
offences which have something DO with liquor TIE G:s
recommendation Ct the jury shall take into consideration. boa
the seccnd cannot The laws Of this country 10 no, allow
drunkenness 10 be either justification eenuson for any
offence. The old law said that If killed another whea
drunk he should be huGg when sober, not be Cor
moment heard that ntoxicacn he any thing like
cuse for crime. NORTH British Daily hnk
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04

The u. s. steamer IRIS, Com'r CARPENpER, was
at Vera Cruz on the 18th instant, waiting the ar
rival of Mr.. CLUFoRp from the city OF Mexico,
10 bring him to the United States.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-11-04

THE PROSE WORKS OF ". r. WILLIS. nev
oct "a r. TAYLOR,