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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-09-20
GEN. SHIELDS SPEECH.
Ten. s, said:

Gen. 5. said:
tender you my thanks, fellow citi
zens, for the kind reception with which
you are pleased to honor me to day
shall always remember it with feelings ol
grateful remembrance. Those enthusias
tic cheers are such as we used TO frighten
the Mexicans with in battle; and [ always
thought they were more easily frightened
by our voices than by our cannon. Labo.
ing under severe indisposilion-the ef-
fects of u wound received in battle and
from which have not yet entirely recov-
credit will be impossible for me 10 make
speech; but as Mr.. Webster said al
Mansfield, 81 will have q little talk with
you," and we can in that way get acqualn.
ted with each other. My wounds must be
my apology for this course. do not wish
to endanger my life by attempting TO make
speeches; but had rather preserve my
be att, if the opportunity should ever pre-
sent itself, for another campaign in the SER
vice of my country. feel that am bet
ter able to fight than to talk; and here lei
me say of my poor countrymen, the Irish
they talk too much and fight to little! Bu
| know there is a very natural desire tc
see man who has gone through what
have-who has been MORALLY wounded bu'
would not die-(and, as the Lawyers woulc
saw, speak by the record, land it is for tha
reason that present myself TO you. Since
nv return to the United States, | have
been called upon to take part in another
campaign; and it may be right that shoule
give you my opinions in regard to public
matters. In Mexico there was no differ
ence of opinion about the war, its necessity
and its Justice. While there wore differ
rences of sentiment ut home, there was bu
one feeling with us, and that truly ant
wholly American, We sought to bring
new honor upon the American arms ant
add additional lustre to the valor of ou
countrymen. While we were battling 70
our rig ghts, the men at Washington wer
caviling and pettifoging about the littl
strip of land between the Nueces and tn
Rio Grande. And all this time the Mex
cans were laughing about the idea of cor
tending for that little strip Of ground! In
army which Gen. Taylor met and delea
: ed upon the plains oi aioh i'o "nu - So
de la Palma was advancing not for the If
vasion of what we have called the disPu
: ed territory, but under orders from tn
Mexican government to march to the yer
hanks of the Sabine and reconquer tn
whole of Texas. sThe whole or none,' WI
' their motto; and l give Gen. Taylor cree
: If for the promptness with which he mi
md defeated them. (Here Con. SIS. voie
O began TO fail him. / am sorry, fellow cl
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-09-20

you: MARTIN VAN BUREN-AB- B.
HORRED COMPOUND AND EMBOD.
IMENT OF JUDAS ISCAROT AND
BENEDICT ARNOLD DOG HIVE
AGAIN SPIT UPON THEE! "Le Jour
raendra!"-aye, it WILL come, when
sThy name-thy human name-to every eye
The climax fall scorn, shall hang OH high,
Exalted DER thy less-ebhor'd compears-
And testers in the infamy of years"
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dbe Portage Sentinel.
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-21
w IIIG so NC.

Sparkling and bright with glorious light,
A star in the West is glowing
Pure is the CLEAN OF its radiant beam
As the crystal fountain flowing.
Then we'll sing to night for our hearts are ligll
And loudly swell the chorus,
To the cause we love and our flag above,
That shall wave triumphant DER us.
Bright are the Skies for The darkness flies
That long their beauty clouded
And the Western star has banised far
The gloom that it once enshrouded.
Then well sing to night, &c
Fair Is the fame of our HARRYs namc
Around II n wreath OF glory;
With freedoms band it shall ever stand
On the page of future story.
Then we'll sing tonight, &c.
Where Freedoms flag DER rock and crag
10 the morning breeze is streaming,
In the starry light OF tina, banner bright
Our cheftans name Is cleaning.
Then we'll sing tonight, &c.
Justice shall crown our chiei,ains renown,
The voice OF the free is speaking
For Columbias pride by Islander tried,
A nation is awukine.
Then well sing tonight, &c.
Smiles from the fair shall Danish care
And cheer us on to duty;
When our song nscends sweet music blends
On the gale, from the lips of Beauty.
Then we'll sing tonight, &c.
Then let the shout and the song ring out
For our cause and our Cheltain glorious,
Till we all shall see DER the brave and free,
Our banner wave victorious
Let us sing tonight &c.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-21
Latest News.
BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.


NEW ioRK, April 10, past p. NJ.
Last night fire broke out in the cabinet
manufactory of NJ. Plat and ragged with
great violence till Is houses were either
totally destroyed or seriously damaged, &C.
casioning great suffering to large number
ofpoor families and families in moderate
circumstances. Mr.. Platt's loss is some
40 to $4,000 dollars. Insurance about half
as much. Total loss 100000.
McNulty, the abscondng clerk of Vyse
& Son, of this city, has been arrested in
Matanzas.
There was quite riot at Washington
last night, in consequence of the recent
absconding of slaves. A large crowd gath
cred in front Of the National Era office, and
commenced throwing missiles, &c. Their
proceedings were finally stopped by the
intervention of the Police and sundry citi-
zens who addressed the mob. Hundreds,
however, fingered about the place until they
were dispersed by drenching rain that set
| in
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-21

Mr. Ralph Emerson, the American Carlyle" as
some OF his British admirers fond OF calling him,
is the subject oi fashy article, in Tals last Edin-
burg Magazine, understood to be from the pen OF
Mr. Gilhlian. 1t is highly laudatory OF its subject
whom it calls " the coming man" lie is occurring
through Scotland and should Judge in a style to
disgust that clever and shrewd people instead OF de-
lighting them. Some OF his expressions" says his
own euogist have been iinprudent, and even out
rageous and here is an instance. lie said in one OF
his lectures:
"Why blasphemest thou, o, Seer tSwedenborg
he means Man, on the sdilOUs or IN the brofhei, IL
always OH his way upiodrds,'
Such are the usual rantings and rawlings OF Mr. En-
ersons set here at home. And our Scotch lovers OF
the new and startling newhs hiism OF the day, can
have many more ol the same sort as they choose
to import from this, favored land A great many
OF them would, doubtless, take great pride in the APP
peation OF coming man." 50 enthusiastically be-
slowed by Mr.. Gillian upon his Maguus Apollo
Emerson.-N Y. Express.
Mr.. Ralph Emerson is about as much the
" American Carlyle" as Sumner Lincoln Fair
field was the American Shakespeare. Let man
read Carlyle's article on Burns, in the Edinburgh
Review, or that on Schiller, (both republished
in his Mscellanies,') or any chapter in his
French Revolution, and then turn to the leath-
er and prunella" of Enerson-if he can. En-.
erson bears about the same relation to Carlyle
intellectually, that Scotch mist does to cleal
weather,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-21
XXXth CONGR f 5 s.

Monday April 10.
SENATE. Mr. Hale of New Hampshire presented
sundry Abolition petitions, which were, on motion,
land on the table.
Mr. Badger of North Carolina introduced resolu-
ton instructng the Committee on Printing to inquire
into the expediency of repeating the Joint resolution
requiring the public printing TO be given out by con-
tract, which was agreed to.
Mr.. Cass, Chairman of the Committee on Military
Affairs, moved TO take up the bill providing for the
settlement OF California claims, which was agreed
Mr. Benton of No addressed the Senate at consd-
cradle length, and srenuousy advocated the passage
of the bill
A message was then received from the President
communicating to the Senate, I'm obedience to call
previously made upon him. the number OF troops sent
to Mexlco-the number OF killed and wounded, with
the number that had died of disease which was or
dered to be printed. Adj
HOUSE. Mr.. Andrew Stewart of Pennsylvania NOV
ed to suspend the rules in order that the House might
take up the joint resolutions passed by the Senate,
congratulating the French people on the success Of
their late revolotion, in favor OF Republican form OF
government objections being made, the yeas and
and nays called for and decided in the aiiirma-
tive.
Mr. Ashmun of Massachusetts addressed the
House, and gave his reasons for having offered an
amendment TO Mr.. Cummlns' (of Ohio resolutions
which he said was because they were sprung upon
the House lie considered that the latter from the
Senate, were entitled 10 more consideration
| The previous question was then called tor when
the yeas and nays were ordered on the passage OF the
ia, nays2. Messrs. Roo, of Ohio, and Cranston Of
Rhode Island being the only dissentients.
| On motion, the House then adjourned
Tuesday llth.
In the Senate, to-day, Mr.. Reverdy Johnson pre-
scented the petition OF John S. Skinner, for appro-
priation for the establishment OF an Institution OF in
struction in Mineraogy, Engineering, Road making
and Agriculture.
Mr. Johnson addressed the Senate in favor of the
object OF the petition. IL was referred to the Com
mi,ee on Agriculture and ordered to be printed
The New York Branch Mint bill was made the
special order for the second Monday in May.
| In the House, Mr.. Paliry moved n reconsideration
OF the vote expressing sympathy for France Mr.
Baiy addressed the House respecting the relative posi-
tions of Massachusetts and Virginia
WEDNESDAY 18th
SENATE. The order OF the day, the California
claims bill taken up, and Mr.. Dayton ADDRESSED
the Senate, He spoke chiefly in reply to Mr.. Web
slers speech against the treaty. He voted for The
treaty, as he satisfied that treaty could b,
made with the acquisition OF territory.
HOUSE A warm debate took place betweel
Messrs Palirey, Ashmun, Pendleton and Bayley, oil
the subject OF the rejection by the Senate of Virginia
of the resolutions OF respect to the memory OF JOIN
Quincy Adams.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-21
From late London PaDers


IRELANp.-The 4" Monster" Nfee,ino This
affair came off at the North Wall ON The both
and was convened OH the reqnisition of 5000
nersons. the Lord Mayor having refused 10 cali
it. The numbers present were estimated BY
Young Ireland leaders at 10000, but the report.
err for the Morning Chronicle estimates them at
1000, and states that of these very many were
spectators while others took much more interest
in the thimblerig and popgun apparatus exhibit
ed, and in operation at the outskirts, than in the
speeches. The meeting was held on piece
of vacant building lot near the North Wall, and
platform of planks ana barrels was prepared
for the speakers. There was not policeman
or soldier present, at least IN uniform, and no
iiags or banners OF any SORT AT the Custom
house, which Is situated on me quays between
the CITY ana the pace OF 'heet'hg there were
lew companies oil the 74th regiment iuiiy armed
posted inside the ratings; ana prepared, as the
military genera'iy were curing the day. Tor I'M
mediate action Ihey seemed to take consider
able interest IN ,he movements OF the dense mas
ses OF the people, VINO early IN the day passed
the custom house, put the latter demeaned them
selves very properly and took no notice what
ever OF the military French gentleman
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-21
New Firm and New Goods !
GREAT INDICTMENTS TO PURCHASE AT
THE LADIES EXCHANGE,
R. W, wilcox q J, W, NASH.

HAVING ASSOCIATED THEMSELVES FOR
! mercantile purposes under the name and fin OF
wilcox Il NASH, Would respectfully invite the cili-
zeiis IT Burlington aud vicinity, 10 examination of
their stock OF Try Goods, at the New Store next door
to Brusmaid & Brothers, Church street We do
not think il necessary in gorgeous colors and with
empty puiis, 10 hold forth long catalogue of useless
bombast; stce il to say, tina, we wond invite all,
before layng out their money, 10 call and examine our
goods and prices for themselves Our Stock has been
purchased principally for cash, at favorable lime
twithn the last fifteen days in the .wo great CONNER
ciu marts, New York aud Boston, with great care
and with fixed determination TO please CUSTOM
with the best Of goods, latest styles and loves,
prices.
Our Stock in par, consists Of
s8l yards Earlson tfglialns from II l-2 to % cts
1880 do do d. % 81
1862 do muslin and French do IS 81 -
Linen for travelling dresses
Plain aiid figured inousin- de lnirics, cheap.
Silk dress goods, beautiful styles
Black erode Rhine, all widths.
Mu.lins and bereres, rich and desirable.
Shawls-ftich brocha, cashmere, tbibet, de lame,
and stradllla
White Goods--Swiss, null book, dotted and plant
muslin for dresses.
Jaconets from l9 g to ~ cts
Ladies collars, and under handkcrchicfs.
Mourning Observation-Disclosures, alpacas, nit.slir,
berages, love wells, &c, &c
Linen cambria handkerchiefs, Cd to 81.
Housekeeping Goods-Counerpane shce,ing FIR
niturc diny. damask table cloths, embossed table
spreads, napkins and doies, RIssia and birdseye
diaper tcklngs, toweling crash, &c, &c.
Cloth and Domestic Room.
French, English and American cloths, cassimeres,
satcts tweeds and summer stripe Tor mems and boys
wear, at prices never hcufe heard OF Gentlemen will
save money by examining OUR stock Of cloths before
making their purchases
p. 5. Irish lihen Of every quality, brown and
bcached shecting OF every style and price.
Burlington, April 1. 1913
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-21
MARKETS..

Flour moderate at 6,a6,37 l.2, sales 600
bbls. Oswego at SO. Corn 52a53, yellow,
and in moderate request. Sales 5000 bush.
Holders of wheat are firm, Rye 75a76 and
quiet, sales 1000 bush. Gencsae wheat at
1919. Pork heavy and sales light
Lard, 100 bbls. sold at 6 IL a 3-4c.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-21

Archbishop of Dublin had told them so ; but he
was nothing less than an imposter. Thirty-fivc
millions of men had sworn it should be done,
and many of the most learned and accomplished
men in Europe had undertaken to execute the
task. cloud checrs.) Mr.. Mitchell concluded
by saying that, as there should be no rest for
Ireland until her freedom was accomplished, he
would only add. that he was for at once making
a beginning. He moved the following address ::
TO the Citizens Of The French Republic:
As Slaves should address Frcemen, as land
which has yet its independence to assert and its
social freedom to attain, should address a Sove.
reign State and Republic, we address you, Cit
liens.
Had we a National Government, a recognized
centre, willing and competent to speak for us. il
would have long since boldly declared the admi-
ration of your heroism, the sympathy with your
cause, the delight in your victory, which we
feel, but are from our condition incapable of ut
tering. Foreign dominion and distraction a
mong ourselves choke the best and noblest feel.
ings of our hearts, and turn into empty wind the
voice of millions.
Receive from us, Citizens, all the congratula-
tons we can otfer and be assured that beneath
them there Is much that cannot be uttered--be.
hind them the lpngings and passions of suffering
and enslaved men, You have only but yester-
day broken through mild despotism, and yet
who were compelled to hide in your hearts fol
eighteen years the hate of that despoisn which
now you have so nobly indicated -you, Citi-
zens, you can understand us.
We recognize in the French Republic the
work of workingmen. We see in its every act
justice to the rights of labor; and in its victories
its gories, its success, and justice, we working.
men participate.
| But, enslaved as we are, we can only offer you
our individual sympathy and friendship, and we
ask in return, that you will look upon the suffer.
ings of the eldest and most prosecuted sisters OF
our common Celtic race with comnsseration
and sorrow. We ask you not to blush for oul
shame and slavery, but to retain for us reciprocal
friendship and sympathy till our liberated coun
| try can deserve it.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-21

THE CUuRT-YARb or HE TurLERrEs.-In
the courtyard an animated scene was going on
last week. Laborers are clearing away the
wrecks the storm has strewp over some of the
apartments, which they bring out IN baskets and
shoot down ready for removal Papers, old let.
tiers, torn prints, shoes, dolls, periodicals., bits of
tapestry, but especially fragnitnts of looking
glass, are all mixed together. The soldiers are
fishing up all kinds of singuaritics with excess
sve enjoyment. A bit of mirror large enough
to shave in was great prize. for the plates
were of the best quality. The appearance of
an old white hat, was received with shouts of
laughter. II was maintained to be the identical
chapeau of Louis Philippe when he played the
Roi citoyen: the companion umbrella did not
turn up. A heavy storm of hail was the only
thing that drove the military chifoiniers from
their amusement. scraped the heap with as
much zeal as the rest il is not every day one
can tread on the dust of a dynasty.-Paris Cor.
respondent Of The London Times
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-21

CATHOLICS IN BosToN.-The Catholics in this
city number about $4,000. The whole number
under the charge and supervision Of the Bishop
OF Boston. (Rt. Rev. J. b. Fitzpatrick, ID. d.
IN tie states of Massachusetts, Vermont, New
Hampshire and Maine, is about $4,000. Church
es and stations in these four states II clergy
men 40. The Catholic population in the Uni.
ted States is estimated at 100, 700, of the world
1913, OOO, OOO.-BosiOn Chron
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-21
Extract of letter from DR.. Williams, Of VII

Extract of letter from DR.. Williams, of VII
Gentlemen-I will thank you to send me two dozen
more OF your Sarsaparllla and Toma'oe Bll,ers. /
have used with great success IN tour eases OF dispep
sin curing ench OF them in an almost incredible short
time likewise one case of scroulous humor and ono
of aundice consider it a valuable compound and
must say haAe used ii with the happiest effects.
the cases of dyspepsia was gentleman who had sui
fered long time, and had been to the Springs two
Seasons.
A Boydon, Esq, of cambrdve, cured OF the dyspep-
STA OF years standing, after trying hundred rene
dies without the least effect.
Benjamin Whitney, OF Lynn, cured OF indigestion
and dyspepsia by ustg two bottles OF the above.
For sale by THO. A. PECK and A. &. SrEAR, Apo
thecaries and wholesale Druggists and by dealers gen.
orally throughout the State 42wa
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-21
To Breeders Of Horses.
TINE THOROUGH BRED HORsE. Sir HEM

Ahphotuu DhtD IIOh>f. ''ih iin-'hi 3
i will stand this season., ending in Sept al the stable
of Ward, Milton FallsVt His rich pedigree, enbra-
eng as II does within the fourth degree such horses as
Henry, Sir Archy, imp. Messenger, and Eng. Eclipse,
MS acknowledged superiority OF form and remarkable
power OF transmitting lis prominent points h- high
reputation IN New York, where many ot his colts
now kept as STOCK horses, and where he three times
received tile hrst premium OF the New York State
Agricultural Society, first when n colt, Albany, in
1883, again at Poughkeepsie, in 1874, and again
ny-threc competitors after eleven years OF stryce IN
the stud OF ED@ARp I,oNs Esq Of Cambridge, n Y .
and alter his stock lud become thoroughly known
throughout the STATE at Auburn in 1876 and finally
his stock, some OF which We have made arrangements
10 nave IN our pasture for the inspection OF those
who may wish to decide from their own observation,
warrant US in SAYING Tia, he is one Of the best horses
ever introduced into the State II the assurances n
competent Judges may be relied he is the best horse
as getter OF last, enduring and bold going roadsers
now offered 10 the breeders OF Vermont Such be-
lleve him To be. lie received the first premium of the
Chtenden County Agricultural Socirty, held at Bur.
llngton last september Nhere his colts were exhibited
Tor the trs, time in the State Of which tiir hrst
premium was awarded The Committee remak, IN
their report, the improvement IN sucking COTS Is
worthy ct notice"
Sir Henry will stand ut $40 the scnsnr Insurance
agreed on Insurance will he claiied on mares AS
posed OF before the time OF foaling Good pasturag"
will be provided for mares from n distance, but Gc
propricots will no, be Responsible or accidents or
capes. IuCluS SANDERSON N 60.
GEORGIA. March IS 1913 i0i
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-21

We hope our young friend of the Sentinel
found some kind of enjoyment in his leading
effort, yesterday, to rMicule en- eminent and
venerable Statesman and Patriot whose counsels
and whose eloquence were sustaining the Coun-
try and the Administration, at the time when he
was scarcely old enough to be safely left alone
in cradle. If he did, however, he must look
upon the letter of Mr.. Van Buren as very dis.
cseditable affair, and will not publish it of
couYse,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1848-04-21
ntarkcts.
BRIGHTON CATTLE MARKET. April H.
Reported for the Atlas ]

Reported for the Atlas
At market 400 Beef Cattle, As pairs Working Oxen
40 Cows and Calves, 700 Sheep, and $500 Swine.
Prices-Beet Ca,tle--Sa!es at 500; 6,a6,5O, and
T. go,
Working Oxen-Saes at Sis l23-one pair ex-
Cows e. Calyes-Sales at SIS, 90, 81 and %.
Sheep Sales at S225, 2'5, 3, 40, and o,oo-a
few extra at ..
Swne-at wholesale 5 IA l-4-New York Swine
) "a &C 3.ic.