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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-06-02
Democracy In a state of unnatural excite.
ment.


The following scene occurred in the late Bal
timore Convention, on the fourth day, after the
nomination of Cass. That Delegate from
New Hampshire" ought to be attended to -
He got SO far from the truth, that there is no
hope of his getting back ill long after the No.
vember election, when his mother will call him
making such fool of himself But the big
gun of the scene below is that delegate from
Kentucky appropriately named a griffin. He
was evidently in state Of spontaneous CON-
bustion."
The call by States for unanimous nomination was
Mr.. McCandless pledged Pennsylvania to Gene raj
| Cas- by 10000, but her own favore would get
much more. Hurrah.' hurrah! and great ap-
Delega,e--I pledge Missouri by $4,000 Ire
newed cheering)
A Delegate from New Hampshre-Yes sir and
the Granle State will come down upon the hosts Of
federalism like an avalanche.
Mr. Turney-Tennessee now presents an unbrokel
'front.' and we pray God may have its effect upon the
Empire State.
The call was here commenced by States.
Maine-Mr, Carey-l pledge the State of Maine
by 10000 majority. (Cheers.) l extend the righ
hand OF fellowship to the Convention
| Massachusetts -Mr. Rantoul-We cannot prom
Use success but will do our whole duty.-ICheers
Mr.. Strange OF North Caroina-IVe want TO hea
from New York. C'New York; New York "
Both wings.')
A Voce-Call the States in order.
Massachusetts Halett-We will break tn
bands that bind the abolitionsts and the whigs-suci
abolitionists southern wings eject Tor speaker
Cheers; Let the South take care OF their peculla
institutions. and we will 7ke care OF our peculiar in
s,uion, which is abolitionsm. We will see Il
them. We will give you 1852 votes for Cas-.
Alabama.-Mr YaDcey could not for his pirt de
clare tor the nomination. till the principles OF the nom
.nee made known by the Convention.
Several other democrats spoke in opposition TO th:
view, pledging the vote Of Alabama to Cass The
vote, however, was not unanimous.
| Tennessee pledged her thirteen votes for Gass
kentucky-Mr. Griffin-The power Of Henr,
Clay is broken. wish that God may eternally damn
me # his power is not brokenup (Ronrs OF laughter
Kisses, cheers, order) Henry Clay has been the lido
OF the Whgs they have followed him blindy; bu
they are getting their sight. Once there was a Law
passed which a man denounced as abominable, and
said tina, all voting Tor it ought to be hung. rent
said, Henry Clay voted for it, Did he, said tin
other. Yes, he did. Then I'll be damned to hel
ii it amt right for Henry Clay has more sense thai
all other men put together" daughter One wor
more. The New York difficulty appears to be Sc,
tied and hope every individual here is pleased witt
the result, and would like TO hear from her Cheers
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-06-02
XXXth CONG RESS.
WASHING TON, Nav IS.


Senate, numerous memorials and petitions
were presented, which were duly received and
referred.
Mr., Niles moved to take up the resolution
which he had previously offered, directing the
Secretary Of the Treasury TO report, whether
the interest accruing on the public debt had
been paid in any instance in other funds than
specie.
debate sprung up between Mr. Niles and
Mr. jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, The reso-
luton was finally adopted.
After the transaction Of some unimportant
business,
On motion the Senate then adjourned over
until Monday
House Of Representatives., Mr.. Wick OF In
diana, introduced Bill prohibiting The imror'
taton of slaves into the District OF COLUMBIA
which was read twice. Several members NOV,
ed for call OF the House, when 1t appeared
that only 100 answered to their names
On motion of Mr. Burt, of South Caro''n',
the House adjourned over till friday 'o-inor'
| row.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-06-02

The following is the vote, in Convention, by
which Lewis Cass was nominated for the Pre-
sidcncy. If the democracy" in Vermont DOM
repudate the action Of their delegates, we will
never" guess again! We record with sorrow
and shame, the fact that GILES HARRINGTON
the Delegate from this District is found among
the Old Hunkers. What was gained, gentle
men, by the defeat of Mr.. Tucker of Vergennes
IF Lewis Cass is acceptable to the Wilmot Pro
vso democracy" of this District, we woult
respectfully enquire who would be objectionable
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-06-02

WHAT ARE YOU FOR THE Detroit Free Press asks
the following significant questions We have not
armed that any definite answers have as yet been
ceived.
lsDo the Wings go for the repeal OF the Tariff e
49, and the re establishment ot the Tariff of 1872
Do the Wings go for United States Bank
DO the Wings go for the distribution scheme
Will some Wing editor answer these questions =
W. Patriot.
The Wings 60 for the repeal of the tariff OF
1876, just SO far as may be necessary to protect
Home Industry from ruinous foreign competitor
Just so far, for example, as may be necessary
to preserve and foster the interests and rights Of
the wool.growers and the manufacturers in
America, against the wool-growers and manu-
fscturers in Europe and South America; just as
far, for example, as may be necessary to raise
more money to pay of the Locofoco Nafiona
Debt.
The Wings do NOT 60 for United States
Bank. that we know Of,
The Wings VIII 90 for the distributor
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-06-02
A." Snug the Joiner"

The Sentinel has commenced the biography
Of Leois Cass, the Old Hunker candidate fol
the Presidency. We hope the numbers will be
continued up to the period Of the political demise
of that distinguished opponent of the extension
Of the area of FREEDOM, in November next
We also trust the Sentinel will by no chance
omit due notice of the sir.column letter Of Gen
Cass against Free Territory, and the three-line'
one to the Chicago Internal Improvement Con
venton
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-06-02
BURLINGTON FREE PRESS FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 2,

scheme" just as soon as the monstrous debt of
one or two hundred millions of dollars, in which
Locofocoism has involved the country to carry
on its war, shall have been paid. A pretty
question, truly, for locofoco paper TO ask Az
ter running the country head. and-ears in debt,
and thus swallowing up the proceeds of the sales
of the National domain for years and years, ask
Wing il he still continues in favor of distri-
button, when there is nothing to distribute
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-06-02
State Medical Society.

1t will he seen by Notice in our advertising
columns by Prof. GOLDSMITH, Of the Casteton
Medical College, that an adjourned meeting Of
the STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY, will be holden at
Castleton on the l4th Of June.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-06-02

u-They say that the scarcely OF cream, in
our large cities, is owing to the circumstance
that milk i,so high that cream can't rise to the
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-06-02
Grec prcss,
BURLINGTON, W.

"IS THE DARK AND TROUBLED NIGHT THAT Is
UPON US, THERE Is NO STAR ABOVE THE HORIZON
TO GIVE US A CLEAN OF LIGHT. EXECUTING THE
INTELLIGENT, PATRIOTIC Wing PARTY OF THE
UNITED STATES. Daniel Webster.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02
Highly Important from MexicO--a Trea-
IL of Peace Signed.
PETERSBURG, Va.

PETERSBURG, Va, FEB. Il, 7. NJ.
The steamship New Orleans had arrived at New
Orleans on the 18th, having sailed from Vera Cruz on
the 6th instant
Mr.. Trainer, the Delta's Mustang, had arrived at
Vera Cruz in four days from the Capital, with dis
patches from General Scott containing Treaty Of
Peace.
The Mexican Congress assented and General Scott
took the responsibility of accepting, and the Treaty
was signed on the lst of February. We have Sc
cured the boundary Of the Rio Grande, New Mexico
and Upper California for peeuniary consideration
which trfe compared with the propositions at the
conference at Tacubaya.
The expedition against Orizaba principally in
tended to capture Santa Anna at Tehuacan, who es-
capped through the treachery of Mexican.
MIR. Trainer was expected at New Orleans in the
steamer Iris.
LATER.-Mr. Trainer arrived at Mobile in the Iris
on the 18th inst.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02
s sD@n 81: =. ~n@s 81
Seven Days Later from Europe.

seven DayS Later from Europe.
improvement in the Cotton Market.-No change in
Breddstufs. Monetary Affairs, DC.
New YORK, Feb, 16-9 P. NJ.
The Steamer Hbernia was announced at o'clock
this afternoon. by the ofing-teegraph, and reached
her wharf about half hour since.
She sailed from Liverpool on the 29th ultimo, and
therefore brings en- days later intelligence than
brought by the Sarah Sands.
send you the following synopsis of the intelli
gence brought by her.
LIVERPOOL. Jan. 29.-Best western -four 29s 3d.;
Indian corn32s. cd. per $50 lbs; meal Ids. I'd. per
1876 lbs. The market for breadstufs dull. The
demand for cotton good and prices advanced I'd.
in lower and middling qualities CT Uplands. No
change in Orleans and Mobile.
The Bank of England has reduced its rates to per
cent.
Sales of the week of cotton amounted to 25, $50
bales.
The London -four market was dull.
The following the prices prevailing in Liver
pool according Brown g. Shipley's circular, at the
time of the departure of the two preceding steamers,
with which comparisons can be made of the prices
given above by the Hbernia.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02
From the Journal Of Commerce.

Messrs. Editors Mr. Clay wishes Congress to
pass a resolution declaring the object of the war.
Such resolution must be of obligatory effect, or
not. If not, it is puerty, leading to no good re-
suit but to obviously bad one, by embarrassing the
diplomacy of the country. If obligatory it must be
followed.
Now, suppose Congress TO comply, and to pass a
resolution declaring the objects of the to be to
secure Texas with the Nueces for the boundary.
Then, suppose a treaty duly made by the treaty.
making power of the government. establishing
the Rio Grande for the line; 1hich would be part of
the Supreme Law of the land the treaty OF the reso-
lutioni
Again, Judge Mclean advises Congress to ncor-
porate with the military supply bill, resolution order
ing the President TO withdraw the troops. Ii the
Judge had put his clause into the ciua supply bill,
would his salary be paid, should the President veto
the bill
If Congress can force the President to accept laws
in this singular manner is there not danger that he
may be placed in q situation some day, when the
penalty will be his own sos, 600, If he refuse to
comply!
Whence does congress derive the power to order
troops about! If from the Constitution, from what
part Of i'll Has ii not just much right TO order
Court Martial as to order q march! Is Congress
Commander-n-C Chief, is it the President! | am OF
opinion all that has been advised lately, in the prem
ises, is flagrany unconstitutional, and could wish &c
III vi
the for creating the Executive was to put
power that all experience has shown cannot be WELD
ed to advantage by many, under the control OF one
The old Congress proved this, did the celebrated
AuIic Council of the old German confederation
While the last was sending courlers to and fro, with
its orders, the French acted. Congress can easily
put an end to this war; if it see fit 10y disbandng the
army. This is power enough, assuredly; but the
body that uses it, .stake the responsibility.
Congress should not have gone to war, II 1t did no
wish the COMMANDMENT. Chief to carry 1t on.
What the objects of any war, but the bes
peace which circumstances will suffer to be made
In ITS, America went to war with England to resls
unjust taxation; in July, l776, this object had ex
panded into Independence. These 'objects" cal
grow as well as the power Of Congress, agreeaby t
modern construction.
Excuse me, gentlemen, am no whig,-for this
have remarked in the whigs,-when they get tn
President then the President is all in all in the gov
ernment when they get the Senate. that body at onc
becomes the salt of the earth and now they hav
got the House, the House is to be the prePonderatnl
branch of the government If they should get al
three, they would have to place Mr.. Clay on ore o
their platforms, Mr. Webster on another, and judy
Mclean on the third. For one. l confess l shout
like to look at the Constitution when these three ex
Founders had done with it, if indeed any of shout
happen to be left to examine. OLD TIMES.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02

CLAY Us. TAYLoR-The Wing General Committee
Of N. Y. have passed resolutions strongly in favor
of Henry Clay for the Presidency. The Courier and
Enquirer declares the proceeding grossly improper"
and says
"The Wing General Committee was appointed to
curry into effect the organization and wishes of the
Wing party, and not for the purpose Of debating to
it by nominating candidates for their suirages The
whole proceeding. therefore. is not only in bad taste
but exceedingly Presurning on the part of the Com
mittee and offensive to the Wing party. They have
arrogated to themselves powers granted by their
constituents; and in so doing. have outraged the
feelings Of the Wing party and tred with its organ
ization They have, in opinion, by this act vir-
tually vacated their Offices and should resign their
places. But this they will not do; and it may become
serious question with the Wing friends of Gen.
Taylor, whether they will not Immediately elect a
new General Committee which will coDdescend 10
perform the duties required of hem instead of die
tating to the Wing party whom they shall advocate
for the Presidency"
The Journal of Commerce says: "the Courier is
getting very bold on party questions, and begin to
fear it will crowd US Of position on the polti
/ cal arena"
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02
Foreign Items.

Mons. Garvain, the Cruikshank of France, is now
in London engaged in taking sketches of John Bull
The cabmer, watermen and Billigsgate fsh-women
have been skeched to the life, and they will soon ap-
pear in the Paris ChdriUari.
Calcraft. the public executioner, has brother who
has recently been sentenced to Imprisonment for steal
ing "a rotten turnp!'
Messrs. Sands, Lent & c., have purchased the
celebrated performing elephant called Jenny Lind"
which is to be shipped Immediately for the United
States.
A provincial paper gives a reason why it cannot
publish the Presidents Message, that II measures
fifteen feet and three inches in length of ordinary
newspaper.
1t is stated that the large silver star, which was
sunk into the pavement before the altar, and on the
supposed site of the manager, in the Church of the
Nativity, at Bethlehem, has been stolen.
young man of Nottingham recently picked a
small piece of skin from the side of his thumb nail
The trlhing wound became infamed modification en-
sued, and the man died.
The Glasgow Atheneum made prominent feature
of the speech of Charles Dickens at the first grand
of the institution, but the speech of Master Boz
proved complete failure
When Tawel, the murderer, hung, all his
property conscated to the Crown. II has
" been given to his unfortunate widow.
The Queen has actually engaged the services Of the
celebrated Mrs. Lilley This implies a deal more
than meets the eye. Mrs. Lilley is Her Malesty's
.'monthy nurse" and she is never sent for unless
some Undressing event. is about to take place. She
is commanded to be at Buckingham Pal ce in about
one month. Bulletins. ringing Of bells and firing of
cannon may therefore be expected about these days."
us the almanacs say.
Our countryman, Mr.. George Catlin, is now in
England, preparing new work England and the
English, for the press. His model Of the Falls Of
Niagara is now on exhibition at Cambridge. and 1t 4,
highly spoken of by the press Of that town.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02

Congress is beginning to think seriously of levying
direct tar to help to keep the wheels of Govern
mont in motion. Better do that, than to keep pung-
ing deeper and deeper in debt, and leaving the reck
oning to be settled by children's children. We
like the old motto, ''they who dance should pay the
fiddler" If we must fight Mexico and feast "glo-
ry," let US have taste of what it costs.-Tippeca-
noe Journal.
Well, Major, they did not do it. But it seems you
would like to have it done and your language leads
US suppose for other purpose than to embarrass
your own country and laid and comfort the enemy"
Go it major; you not alone, was there sin
gle tory in the last war, and but single traitor in
that of the revolution.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02
TO Correspondents.
l. w. Marion. Have written 18th at letter. for you



Gov. Young, of New York, is preparing for the
next election in that State with right hearty good
VIII. 1t Is well known that he was elected over the
late lsmented SILAs WRIGHT, by his pledges to par
don the antireut murderers and those of that class
convicted of lesser crimes and that he faithfully full
filed his pledges the moment he was warm in his
seat. We have now list, furnished by the Police
Gazette and republished BY the Journal of Commerce.
of one hundred and tacenty-eigh pardOns grant
ed by him. The names of the convicts, their crimes
and their sentences, all given. The vilest muir
derers of every degree, and those guilty Of almost
every crime the catalogue thus let loose upon
community to their depredations We can
see no reason under heaven that could induce Gov.
Young thus to act, than he secured the votes of
rascas for his party, he is determined TO carry out
the principle These discharged culprits could have
nothing to offer in return but their votes and infu-
ence, ard that of their friends Young Pollock the
midshipman, who lately deliberately attempted to will
fully murder man, and actually shot him with three
balls is lately pardoned out. Well may some of the
New York papers say, that it would be as well to
abolish all courts, prisons and penitentiaries. Sup
pose our Governor had committed such acts does any
suppose that the thunders of the WING press would
not have been hurled at him Can they now tell US
if Gov. Young had any other than to manu-
fdctUre roteS for the merit Presidential election? We
think not.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02

INDIANA STATE SENTINEL.-We learn by the above
paper of February 3d. that the senior editor is again
his post, having recovered from attack of small
pox, contracted while attending upon the late lament
ed Hon. A. Kennedy. We sincerely congratulate
you, brother George, upon your recovery, and hope
the time may be far distant when from any cause,
you shall again be compelled to renquish 'crowing,"
though it be but for a
Weare sorry to learn Of the 'junor cocks" delicate
state of health but glad to hear of his fixed determin-
alton die until after the next Presidential cleo
ton, That's right, brother Jake the death of either
the Chapmans would be too great "God-send" for
the wings of Hoosierdom. slope they may both live
thousand years. and their shadows grow less ~
How that would spite some wings we wot of!-St.
Mdrys Sentinel
"Thank you back" brother George. We are hap
Ply also to state that "Jake' will be at his post.
thanks to ''Old SAM" for his discoveries
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02

o. CHAPMAN in the last Sentinel, is Growing be-
cause the small pox has left him in remarkable good
health; we suppose that he is growing beautifully
large. He thinks he is swelling his corpulency so
rapidly that he will soon be patron for Alderman.
We advise friend Chapman not to boast too soon for
his prospects like of politicians may all z-
zle out.
P. S. We have an old coa. the buttons of which,
at your service whenever you come over.
Thank you, brother of the Carroll Express. But
really you, that from present appearances
shall soon want new clothes, and then get the
buttons gratis. We are only waiting to see how
large to have them made.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02

CErIf the angel Gabriel were on earth, and should
be suspected of being democrat, the whole kennel of
the wing press would be let loose on him. and no doubt
they would strenuousy endeavor to make him change
places with the prince Of darkness. They would not
stop look either for his foot his TAIL but let one
start the cry, and on they rush, Tray, Blanch and
Sweetheart, till his character is demolished until
the people have examined for themselves.
The Boston Atlas has lately started story that Mr..
Rush, our Minister, at the Court of France was
lately disconnected and made ridiculous by question
put to him in French by lady. This is no doubt a
lie out of the whole cloth for it is pretty generally
known that Mr. Rush is an excellent French scholar
But he is democrat; and the wing party, from end
to end cannot produce his superior in every qualfcs
ton for his high station.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-02

BEDFORD HERALD.-This is the title of new wing
paper, the first number of which we have received,
published at Bedford Indiana, by S. HAGER, Jr. Its
mechanical execution is very respectable, and the ed
tor has our wishes for in all but his politics.
The good democrats of Lawrence should now make
an effort to see that democratic papers have good
circulation in their county. A newspaper. however
humble its preteusions is powerful lever for evil or
good. II behOoves the Democracy throughout the
State ereore to to it, that opponents and the
opponents of the and the honor of the country,
do not get the weaiherguage of them in the coming
highly important elections. Much. very much, may
be done by extending the circulation of democratic
papers and documents. Our people are essentially
democratic; and with fair chance to examine both
sides, will remain So See, then, that all are sup
piled, and half our labor is done.