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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11
n Y Xth NGRESS.


Til, Sc,,c ,,,s occ,,;,d t moSpAh > jan OIL:
we ~ 20 'A'cnu 't'io W oou fa'enI, Tor the bene-
"' ~, ~ Ms l'eI "i.'vu wal I,u'9iu' ~ - 500
and NJ n'r '' , ,,JN i w. we =" neelieht on,
az" W. DOWNS ol h'ulsi'"' spoke at length IN lis
ay ayr
AIM, i', Hs Vi VI ,"'u" W 'uoWs lor fesolutols.
n,,"il "tfL,' WI YOU 3 NV ORR offered one to
o'clnrL ,n,,,orr,, VI r. ,iIn,,r ,i 1sG AZ .wo
r.l'n ,.os ~ ''' ''7 "0'''" was os' ana the
A. c;, a., ia u. - ,,;.
iir n f, = "''rn iG,p.oi iot select conf
Homes oil south Carolina 1t was Ia!d upon the table
m - , tEspAY, Feb J.
respectful that he should announce the Senate his
intention to De absent for some time in order that the
-, DHiTeiS nI4 ue prepared tomorrow 10 vote Tor u
irgSld'nt pro tenn.
W. NE ~ I,l rfali'tn' ON coming up
MI Donghss took the floor IN reply TO those who
IA" Nr'N,H III GiIo'iii"n t. me bli-
~ Jn motion oi VII bell, the senate adjourned
Vi,'No 81 ar. ne ,3mmiiite ct the
drnt's Annual Message.
VII "'4gm addressed the Committee, replying TO
the Hnsa 'iV''''S 'aue o" Inc Democratic side OF
VII MrrTe followed III defence OF The war and the
the Hons r ana reported the resolution to
Nj Colamcr addrrs-.,d the Uopse oiyino bs,orv
OF the war It's origin and progress '~'
Mr. Cobb ot ,;rorr,n ba,r;,,, ,L,o;,.I A. a.
the Uous, ndinu,ncd SUI ""'"'s 'o'"Heu ''e moor
wr,xrsn.r FL
Senate Mr. ,.- 49, " LpNLspAf req
OF the Senate m The nIssncc -, NJ i'su'"'
| III, Ssu,tc res,,,',.I ,I '.' VI vi pALLAS
Rruimrut KIN AMI IL No"s."t Anon oi me len
It's p1s.aSe '' '''" VA DILL SPOKE III opposition TO
| ~ $3.50
allow tb. reccn,inn - 's le'i' n ne gave way 10
transmitting the corrcsnonIrnr ht .T ~ TN
and the Mexican "Reminiscences urmTth NJ ltlsl
In Nh, linus nt.r ~ , 'r "ui'ns ue afiiiIs',ce'
Rbr, Mr. CHI ,not PERSONAL explanation by Mr.
rrrin,r mn. pr.siIt,,, ", wv RESOLUTIONS re
! Mrssls Cobb and Brnwn ~ "a VI f'ereus tplsa'
vens. The House then adj '''~o ~ "' '''-
Turpsn,v r.h
Senate-The Ten Reqmcn, iii 4, o nSnAi 60 ..
der, Nlr Bel resumed and conrln,li H. ~ III VI
Mr. SEWER HAVING obtaiued ,b. a i,s sptech;
] adjourned '7 '''''''u "ie moor, the senate
Housc-The House of R.,r.so,,a.i.... -,
the consideration of the res"n,,o resumed
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11
\ Butterfly out of Season.

One of our subscribers, Mr.. II. w. II. DEAN
Of this town, exhibited to us, last Saturday a
large and gorgeously colored Butterfly which
I'd inst. The insect was an nncommony large
one of its species, measuring from tip to tip of
its wings full seven inches. The cocoon from
which it emerged was found on the limb of a
Locust tree, and removed into the House BY a
little son of Mr.. Dean, who manifested a most
frtheriy concern for this brilliantly dressed
stranger of his nursing.
An exact description of this butterfly may be
found on page III of THoMpsoy's admirable
Natural History of Vermont, as contained in his
Gazetteer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11

years and in every one of them has displayed |
the profoundcst craftsmanship, the purest nteg-
rity, the most unimpeaclable patriotism - in
every one of them prcicrring ,he RIGHT before
the Presidency. His name is identified with all
the great measures of public policy that have
been b fore the people for more than quarter
of century. Nobody asks what are the opin-
ions of Henry CLAy--nobody has to say that
lie lisa Whig--nobody has to vouch Tor his prin-
ciplcs. lie is opposed to this wrctchod, abomi-
nabic and unnecessary War--llc is opposed TO
the extension of Slavcry--llc is opposed to that
miserable abortion of financial stupidity, the Sub
Treasury--lle is the author of "thc American
Systematic is in favor of Internal Improve
ments. In short, he is the acknowledged GREAT
WING LEADER, to whose labors and to whose
counscls the Country is indebted more than to
those of any other man, for the wide and uncX-
ampled prosperity which it has experienced.
This is the language that those would hear, who
should consult the rank and file of the Wing
party in regard to the araiiabitHy of Henry
CLAY. lie is their first choice now, as he was
in lSiO--lIe would have beet elected in $780,
| had he received the nomination. lie would
have been elected in 1914, but for the most dis
graceful frauds upon the elective franchise, and
the contemplate knavcry of " Kane letters" and
of " Polk, Dallas, and the Tariff OF ~ the
bitter fruits of which we are now reaping! He
received some 10000 votes, in 1874, more than
were given to Gen. Harrison in 1910. BY the
honest sufirages of the electors, he ,cas elected
then; and he WILL be elected, in 1913, by the
triumphant voice of a deceived and wrongod
people, who are fully aroused to the necessity Of
placing a STATESMAN and PATRIOT at the
helm of their Government. HENRY CLAY
, of Kentucky, and, we trust, WILLARD FILL.
{, MORE of New York. are as certain TO receive
a large majority of the Electoral votes of this
$ Union, at the approaching election, as the sur
| is to rise on the day when they are to be can
vassed: and there is not a true friend of oul
Country and her Institutions that does not hal
t the prospect of such an event, as the way worn
and punished Children of Israel hailed the sigh
f Of the Promised Land. -
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u, nth a! DIR. Allen.

DR.. jonathan A. ALLEN. a distinguished
Physician and a most valuable and warmly es-
teemed citizen of Middebury, died in that viii
lagc, on the I'd inst, in the 6lst year of his age
DIR. ALLEN was extensively known and respect
ed for his scientific attachments, while he was
especially endcarcd to those with whom he was
brought into the familiar relations of social life,
by the unaffected benevolence and kindness of
heart that marked his character. His funeral
took place on Friday last. The MidiieJuy
Gaiary says:
Places OF business were found to be closed ms the
pr ccsson passed and the town itself ms its common
bcneiactor borne to his long home, wore an as
poet OF. -pect and sorrow"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11
The Rhode Island Question.

The n Y. Courier and Enquirer contains
very excellent report of the argument Oh Mf'
WEBSTER before the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States, on the question involved in the Dorr
Government " case. 1t is a noble exposition OF
the true principles of Republican Freedom ana
a mastery yindica,ion of them from the radical
interpretations they have received from the apol-
opists and defenders of the " Dorr rebellion"
The massive simplicity of the style, and It's CO.
gency and clearncss ofargument, are III marked
contrast with the ford and elaborate declama-
ton of those modern New Lights of Democ-
racy" who impute sovereignty to the voice OF
an unorganzed and disorganizing majority
--as though by multiplying the utterancc OF
Error. Truth is found Mr.. WEBSTER has
ever been the scourgc of such political theorists
and this last progeny of their teeming brains
4" the Dorr Government" has probably received
at length its quietus, while, at the same time
and by the same powerful hand, true Constltu-
tona Liberty, which can exist only where Law
and ORDER are predominant, has been most ably
sustained and indicated.
| There is no man. and there never was man
possessing such absolute potentially OF intellect
and ianguage,as DANIEL WEBSTER. lie has the
majestic simplicity and strength of BURKE, the
fervid imagination of SHERIDAN. the wonder
full skill and dextcrity in debate of Fox -
and each of these qualities he exhibits as per
feet in degree as the illustrous statesmen W,
have named.
The report of Mr.. WEDsTER's argument wa
prepared by Mr.. RAYMOND of the Courier, an
bears evidence of its fidelity to the original, a
well as of the skill and capacity of the Reporter
We shall take an early occasion to publish
rntire
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11

o. We hope the nec Sentinel & Democrat
does not practice on the maxim that ''all is fair
in politics" And yet its leader, last week, is
fair and honorable in no other aspect. 1t is
copy. in all that is material about it, Of de-
ceptve and lying article in the Washington In
ion, representing certain Wing Members of Con-
gress as having acted with gross inconsistent
cy" by voting that the war was demonstrations
ally and unnecessarily begun by the President"
after having voted for the war bill in May lS46,
with its lying "Preambe' declaring the war to
exist "Jy the act Of Mrico." Ersry one blato.r
Of the Wings ndmed roted AGAINST that ''preom-
bie," and the Union certainly knew it. This
species of deception, and Kane letter" falsitica-
ton, is all we'll enough for the Washington In
ion, but it is unworthy a respectable Country
paper.
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IN FREE PRESS FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY H. 1913

portion of the Road, to Bellows Falls, will be
easily finished the ensuing season, where viii be
awaiting its service the Rutland, the Sullivan
and part of the Central Road-all OF which
are now in a state of great iorwardncss.
in short the Cheshire Road, when complete,
will bc ina gnificent monument of human en-
terprise-costly indeed in construction. but
cheap in use Water, the great enemy of all
roads, can make but sight entertainments upon
its rocky bed and granite walls. Lying in the
heart of New England-wi,h no expensive ter
minus-with no rival road-with immense trib-
utarics the outlet to tide water of vast mineral,
agricultural and manufacturing districts,--it
cannot fail of becoming one of the most proiita-
bic roads ever projected in the country. -heene
NenLin,L
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Telcgraphic Courtesics.

The following are the responses of RUTLAND
and ST.. ALBASs to the Telcgraphc Greeting Of
Burlington to the sister towns on the line:
10 Burlington he queen of Vermont,
Her old friend Rutland sends her best wishes
and regards being the seventh Telegraphic COM
munication We hail you with warm hearts
and cheerfully prolltred hands. That our al
ready large and ilourishng family may contln-
ne to grow, gather and dispense news to all ,liv-
ing in friendship, union and harmony to good
cid age is the prayer OF your ever true friend.
RUTLAND.
ST.. AIBAys takes her station on the Light
ming Line to day, and sends Greeting to all her
sister villages on the Circuit. Prosperity attend
them, and the Enterprise!
February 7. 1918.
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LETTER FROM JUnGE MLEAN on THE WAP-The
following letter is Published in the Cincinnati Gaseffc
aud that paper states that it was written To gentle
man IN that state -
WASHINGTON Jan T. 1913
My Dear Sir-To all human appearance the ,erni-
nation OF this miserable with Mexico is more re-
mote than when the first blow was struck I'm nv
Judgment II was unnecessarily and unconstiurionaliv
commenced, by marching our army into disputed Ter
rilory IN the possession OF Mexico Aud think ih1t
Congress, who, unlucsliunahly, have the power,
should put an end to the war on Just and honorable
principles
Alter agreeing on the terms on which treatv
should be- made they should call upon the Executive
by resolution u oiltr peace to Mexico upon thai
basis, and duuus tie negotiation hoStltcs should be
suspended Ii tine President shall refuse to do tim, i'm
the military Appropriation bills the army should he
required to take such positions shall carry out the
views OF Congress These bills the President could
not veto, ana he would be bound by their require
ments. This may be done by the House
hope CunIItss Will refuse Ia issue any more trea-
sury notes. Inc notes demanded IN addition To those
already IN circulation, would flood the country witt,
mat description oil paper: Snch an emlss on would
constitute a government bank, controlled and mana.
ged 10y panty administration. We have now fifteen
millions o treasury notes IN circulation, and authority
To ISSUE five millions more. would not increase ihi,
circulation dollar, but reduce Il rs rapiIly rs poss
Die. Such Il system would he ncompaially NOR,
dangerous To the pubic morals and the public bcrt,
Than amy other system ot banking that could be de-
ylsed
current expenses OF the war would authorize loan
az par Paying not more than SIN per cent interest an,
loans cannot he made AT this rate let the admins
I ulW i'so,t "a system OF direct taxation wheel
shal cause the people 10 feel the eNpens, of the war
/ All wars should be accompanied iv N system al III
rect aud internal taxation. NOTHING shori ot tLs on,
SHOW, III uudllioh 10 ne sacrifice OF lie what we pa,
Tor military glory This was the policy m m. be,,e
| days OF the republic.
The late wal with England was noby sustained h,
the people, not only III the field but by the paymen
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11

New YORK, Feb. 9th, J
n s1I on A., ID Nj

NEW YORK, req. 3tn,
O'Clock 80 m p. NJ. :
TENNESSEE The Wing members of the Le-
rislaturc and other Wing citizens held meet
ing at Nashville, on the Goth ult., and nominal
ted John Nctherland, of Rogersvlle, and Z. ii.
Williams, of Lexington, as candidates for Presl-
dental Electors for the State at large, conmen-
ding them to support as friends of Gen. Taylor.
The meeting declared il expedient that delegates
should be appointed to represent the State in
any National Convention that may be held 10
nominate a candidate for the Vice Presidency.
FLOOD AND HURRICANE. Cuba papers OF the
18th ult report terrible flood and hurricane,
which did immense damage to the tobacco and
fruit crops. Loss estimated at over 100000.
Gov. SKUNK. of Penn, is quite ill--his friends
fear he will not live long.
No Congressional news. Wires unwell, we
ronc1udp
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11
The Baker Family.

We observe that these popular vocalists are
winning their way, by their sweet voices and
kind hearts, all over the country. They were
singing few days ago to crowded audiences
in poughkeepsic y. V The Jom'nal and Ea-
gle of that Village, one Of the very best papers
in the country, speaks of them in terms Of warm
encouragement and appreciation.
Ifthis paragraph should meet the eye Of J. c.
B. he will learn that = the cut " has been found
aud is safe
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11

Il1Gen. QuITMAy, a gallant soldier of the
ARM, was honored by public reception in New
York on Thursday last. The General made a
shor, speech of which, according to the N, Y
True Sun, the following was the conclusion -
Leaning over the balcony of the City Hail. and
Addressing the immense multitude i'll the Park he
said
Fcllor Citi.ens-I now take this opportunity OF
thinking Won in behalf OF myself as n soldier for my
reception here and III behalf OF your fellow country
mtn ,rho fell on the fields Of .Nerico. Peals OF APP
pltuse.
This returning thanks in behalf of the slain, is
a somewhat novel proceeding, and we suppose,
wholly unauthorized. However, Generals are
to be sail the go'' in this country for the next
twenty years, and we must receive any nonsense
they utter with "peals of applause" Who can
tell how soon General Quitman may be Presi-
dent
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11
Peace.

The Washington correspondent of the n. Y.
Courier and Enquirer, prononnces the follow
ing oracuar dicta respecting the prospects OF
Peace -
You may set down the following things as certain
in regard to Mr. Trist:
Erst That he actually has agreed with MeIicsn
Commissioners upon treaty OF peace, securing New
Me Xico aud Upper California to the United states.
AecOnd.-'lhat Gen Scott concurs IN the treaty.
Thnd-That Nr TrSt and Gen. Scott entertain
samgunc hopes that tins treaty will be ratified by the
Mexican Congress.
E1uIth- Tint if the treaty fails in the Mexican
Congress- it will be by the union OF two Antagonist
parties in Mexico the Paror and the adherents OF
santa Ana The latter ae,ause they d'Sre tn restore
the old military central power and the former be-
cnuSe they are really DESTROYS through the proonga-
ton OF our occupation OF Mexico to become annexed
To the United States.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11

The Sentinel and Democrat makes its appear
ance enlarged and improved under the superin-
tendcncc of GEORGE HOWARD PAUL, ESD
We should have restored the old name Bur
LUgton SeHinel---butt that is not our business.
". P0irioi.
We cordially concur with our Iocofoco contcm-
porary, the Pafriot. however, in deploring so
papablc Il misapplicaton of the term demo
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11

u Our readers will be glad to learn that the
Honorable JAMES \. PEARcE, whose speech in
the Senate on the War we conclude in this pa
per, has been nominated for reelection to the
post he so honorably and so ably fills in the
Councils of the \atiun
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11

of taxes And they will sustain every Just war m wilqn
our country shall be involved But risk nothing III
saying that an attempt to adopt such system oil TAX
alton would wind up this Mexican war in sixty uays
And this shows that the war should be put an emu 10
This may be done by Congress III ninety uays' anu
pray God that they may do it,
Very truly yours,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11

u The bodies of the lamented Col. RANSOM
and Maj. MARTIN SCorT have reached Boston
Military honors were rendered to them in that
city on Wednesday last-aas how Intellectual
to tighten the burden of grief to the widow and
orphan, or TO lessen their sense of the sAcRI-
fIcE they have been called on to offer on tie
shrine of an unnecessary war;
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11
BURLINGTON, VI.

"IN THE DARK AND TROUBLED NIGHT THAT Is
uFoN US, THERE Is NO STAR ABOVE THE HORIZON
TO GIVE usA CLEAN OF LIGHT, EXCEPTING THE
INTELLIGENT, PATRIOTIC Wing PARTY OF THE
UylTED STATES. "-Danicl Webster.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11

General sam. UoHSion, the man who ran
away from Tennessee. good many wears ago.
and who has been playing bully and drunkard
and Indian in Texas ever since. till he was
thrust into the Senate of the United States after
the ll-omcned annexation of that bou,idLsS State
to this Union, lately made a speech at War
Meeting in New York, wherein he defined the
Western boundary of Texas after this wise
Speaking OF affairs after the battle of the Alamo.
when the Mexican General was ordered to
eyacuate Texas, he says -
That Mandate went the next morning to Fl
lasoa, ordering him to retire with his troops
from the soil of Texas; and where did he retire ?
Where did he stop! Not at The Nucces. That
was not the boundary Of Texas. Not at the Rio
Grande. Thm was not The bou,ida,v. But they
marched on in pursuance of the mandate to leave
Texas, anil heyfrA stopped al Nonicrcy, harino
all Ter"S behindhem, a'm iearing il free.
There then! This comes of getting somebo.
dy into the L, $. Senate from Texas tha,
"knows something" In the next speech Sam
Houston makes TO an Empire Club War Meet.
ing, we cxPectto learn that he claims the Gun
Of California, as the Western boundary of tina,
mysterious territory Of Texas
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11

The Burlington Free Press is in error in relation 10
the Patterson case. Ii was Billy % not Jimmy
that was suuck.-Tt Patriot
o. N. We believe you are right. Now Just
tell us "'cho struck him." and you shall have
our hat,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11
Chittcnden County Agricultural Society

AT the annual meeting of the Chtsiden County
Agricultural Society, the following gentlemen were
appointed its officers for the current year
HENRY $. MORSE of Sheburne, President,
BIRDSEY NEWELL OF Charlotte, LIST Vice do.
LEMuEL B. PLATT of Colchester, ID do. do.
CASPAR Il. HOPKINS of Burlington, Secretary.
JOHN s. PIERCE of Burlington, Treasurer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11
An improvement; in the writing machine of the

An improvement in the writing machine of the
Magnetic Telegraph has been made, which will,
il it is effective it is reported to be- entirely
superse1e the patents of Professor Morse and
Mr. House. 1t is the invcntionof Dr. Roe, and
the Cincinnati Chronicle describes it as follows ::
by this, dispatches, messages, or large docu-
ments, are set up in electrical types, locked in
chase similar to printing types, and the form
placed upon the machine. Doctor Roe is san
gninc in the belief that he can by this machine.
transmit To all points connected with the wire.
as much matter as would make one entire pace
of the Chronicle, in tremy minutes, The - Ma
nlpulalor is represented as being remarkably
simple, and not likely To get out of order, And.
to secure correctness as well as speed, a proof
is taken from the types in the ordinary way.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11

TIE Court or lyQURY-The following
general ORDER which we copy from the New
Orleans Delta of the 18th inst. shows the nature
of the Court of inquiry, which is 10 consider the
difficulties between our Generals. 1t shows
that General Scott has preferred charges against
Gen. Pillow and Col. Duncan, and that Gen
Worth has preferred charges against General
Scott.
WAR DEPARTMENT, Jan. 10, 1918.
Bv direction of the President of the United
States Court of Inquiry, to consist of Brevet
Brig. Gen. \. Towson, Paymaster General :;
Brig. Gen. Caleb Gushing, and Col T.. q. w
Butler, Sd Dragons, members, will assemble
in Mexico, to inquire and examine into the char
gcs and allegations preferred by Maj, General
Winfield Scott, against Maj. Gen. Gideon J.
Pillow, and Brevet Lieut.. Col. James Duncan.
Captain of the 2d Regiment OF Artillery, and
the charges or matters of complaint presented
by way of appeal by Brevet Maj. Gen w. J..
Worth, Colonel of the Sth Regiment of Infantry,
against Maj. Gen Winfield Scott and also,
into any matters connected with the same, as
well as such other transactions as may be sub
mitted to the consideration Of the Court and af-
ter nvestigating the same, the Court will report
the facts in each case, together with the opinion
thereon, for the information of the President.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11

TIE Cosr OF Wharf.-The Washington correspon-
dent OF the Courier furnishes that paper with the army
appropriation bill for the ensuing fiscal year. as report
ed by tie committee OF ways and means. 1t is as FOL
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-02-11

MANAGENS.
Burlington, Jony B. WHEELER.
Shclburne, JAMES : BliSy.
Charlotte, CHARLES b. Cook.
Wiston, WM. X. TAFT.
Colchester, J. w WEAVER.
lInesburgh NOBLE b. FLANAGAN.
Milton, ALBERT G.. WnITTENoRE.
St George, SItAs ISnAM
Westiord, SAMUEL Roe in.
Huntington, ALEXANDER FERGUSoy.
Richmond, a. B. MAYNARD
Essex, BYRoH STEVENS
Undcrhill, SAMUEL WELLS
Bolton, GIDEON BARBER.
Jericho EDWARD c. JOHNSON
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