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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-04-12
LINGTON FREE PRESS FRIDAY MORNING. April - 1890

people and such a country are ready to pour in
upon US.
For lack Of this road none Of this business can now
reach us by Railroad. 1t is diverted at Rutland over
the heavy grades ot the Green Mountain summit
Boston, OF rlsc passing by Whitehall md Saratoga
hvn route II miles long over roads owned by five
different corporations and subject 10 canal tolls ii
must either stop short Of Albany else pass nv us
With this ronl we are satisfied that more than one
hall ot a this business would seek the cities OF the
hudson Tor market or for trnn-t, aud TIM, Albany
wouli receive n large share of il. The importance
OF which will b. appreciated when we rclrc, upon
how small portion il, neighboring city hus been
built up.
1t is happy popularity of thi. road that the char
actcr aud tOrmltion OF the country along the route
Is such us to render II certain that no other road can
compete WIN II Tor Inc business referred to another
that IL throughout valley route its grades descen-
dngn the dirction M winch the heaviest rcights nrc
to pass, us best line being, where 1t leaves the Ru-
land and Burlington road, and where the heaviest
grades oi that road commence /; and another, that
win the Hudson rHcr, The river railroad it affords
shorter route to New York than any other existing
or projected route. There il therefore no danger OF
It's being tapped at Bennington to run over the high
hills to Adams
Without going into any minute statistics, we
would only id. that We fully 5atisrd OF the i'm.
jrtdncc OF tbs sij ~ the citizens of Albany. We
oppose TO show own interest and confidence in
IN PROJECT by ouI subscriptions, aud trust that others
WI do the same, each nccpr ling to his ability, duly
ap Fccaimg the importance VI acting once and in
col at
Albany, March 70 1850
Erastns Coming, Samuel Stevens, James Ed
'!ls. Wm. W. Forsyth, JnJ. Taylor Copper, Mar.
" O.rnu. james A. Wilson, WllIl,m Smith James
NJ Nau4hton, Watts sherman, John Townsend
II Ten EycN. Th'm s ) hivlrr \. " Strong ,Jno.
Is. James, & Lansing. John Taylor.
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MIR. SAKE.

Our readers will have noticed those Of
them, at any rate, who read the Daily Sentinel
that we were mistaken in asserting, in the
LIST inst, that JOHN G SAKE Esq was not to be.
come associated in the editorial charge Of that
paper. 1t is so natural for creduous man to
be mistaken on the LIST o. April!
Seriously, however, we take particular
pleasure in welcoming Mr.. SAKE to the edito
rial corps, and we can express our own senti-
ments best by adopting tho following paragraph,
which we cut from the Boston Post-a paper
that has been enriched for several years past,
by the labors of Mr. SAxE's accomplished pen.
No man knows better how to feel and acknow-
ledge an obligation than Col. GkEEH of the
Post. He says
John G. Sare, Esq, it is announced, to be
associated in the editorial management of the
Burlington Sentinel. Mr.. SAKE Is well known
to tho public as writer of genius, education
and Intelligence his ready wit and flowing die
| ton, united with sound sence and unblemished
integrity, admirably quslify him for tbs position
he has assumed,
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+ / Il z s A..

C There were two alarms OF Fire yester-
day, which called out the Boxers and the ANA.
teurs in double.quick time The first, in the
morning, was false, being occasioned by the
smoke from an undiscovered chimney on tho
west side OF the Brick Store occupied by P.
DooLITTLE Esq.
At about o'clock in the afternoon alarm
was spread that the University Buildings were
on fire ! The fine structure stands in prominent
view from the Square, in relief against the cas-
tern sky, and as no sign OF smoke, even, could
be seen by the multitude, the general impress
ion was that il was another fash in the PAM,
The Engine however started to "climb the steep,
where Fames proud summit &c &c, though
long before it had reached the college grounds
what little fire there was had been extinguish-
ed by the activity Of the students. The damage
to the building was trifling "a young bache-
lor's bed, however, from the best information
we can get, undoubtedly met The fate Of Sar-
danap,lus
This morning, about o'clock, the roof Of
the Mansion House, kept by Mr.. DuhAKp, in
Church Street, was discovered to be on fire
1t was occasioned by cinders falling from bur
ming chimney. The flames were speedily ex.
tinguished without the help of the Engine, and
the Boxer Boys, in ct of disappointment re-
tired to the pump in Bank Street, and squirted
water over buildings and boys, Just for fun"
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NEW BOOKS
Poems; by John G. SaIe.-Second Edition.

The Second Edition Of Mr.. SAxE's charming
little book has followed the first with a prompt
ness that cannot fail to be gratifying, as it is
complimentary, to that gentleman. We had
the first edition on our table, i'm nediately after
it was issued, intending, almost daily, to add
ours 10 the many voices of commentator with
which it was received. II it were no. that il is
our good fortune TO be OH such terms with
the very clever author as not greatly to have
riskcd an unpleasant imputalon upon our friend
lness, or our good taste, by the neglect, we
should undoubtedly have" reviewed " him, long
ago. Besides, Mr.. SAKE can we'll aDord to be
complaccnt towards the omissions, in this he.
bali, Of his personal friends, whose appreciation
OF his book, however agreeable to him, il of far
inferior intrinsic value than that which he has
plentifully received from those who know him
only by his contributions to the poetic literature
Of the day, and whose decisions are auhorita-
tive and whose judgments free.
We are right glad to notice, a, any rate, that
these Poems >" have so soon popuarized them.
selves into second edition. They deserve il,
They are as hearty and kindly, in their temper
and intention, as they arc brilliant in epigram-
matte point, and easy and graceful in versiica-
ton Of the sarical verses, which composca
large proper ion Of the whole contents of the book
there is not one that is Justly chargeable with
unfair or nconsiderate severity there is not
shaft in the crowded qniver whose keen and
polished point is poisoned hot one And the
fact emnently illustrates the generous appre.
citation of the true end and mission of satire,
in one who is SO largely endowed as Mr.. SAKE.
with the faculty to use the dangerous and pow
erlul weapon. lie ncrer has overstcpPed the
limits which divide the legitimate domain OF
conservative satire from the more commonly al.
tractive region Of indiscrinina,e rdcue. We
do not remember a line of his that is made sharp
at the expense Of good-nature. And that is
saying good deal.
but we do not propose to write crti- !
cal notice of M. SA1E's poems. Their rank
and merit are established. A second edition is
analogous to an affirmation of ",he opinion Of
the court below :" Poor verses, in this work.
ing-diy COZ n,rN ar, not apt to return "to
plague tie inv ntor," or any body else The
first edition is decisive,--t tests the q9aiy Of |
the metal.
but we are not willing that these hasty !
remarks shall SO abroad without voucher"
after all. We copy, therefore, the Comic Mis-
cries." which is as true to nature rs it is to art
We rather think the Sonnet to Clam" j.
about the neatest thing in the b,ok--("Dum
tacent claimant, which MEANS We presume
" dumb, silent clam !'')-but the Miseries'
are added to this edition, "a. the Pyramus and
Ihsbe and the phaeton ought to have been) so
We give that =
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My dear young friend. whose shining wit
Sets nil tie room abb re,
Dant think yourself"a happy dog
For all your merry why's,
But learn 10 wear sol er phM,
tie stupid, II you can,
Hssuch very serious thing
lie be iunny man
We ought to add that this edition is beauti-
fully got up, by Messrs. TtckNoR, REED g.
FIELDS, Boston, and that it Is for sale by f.
SMITH g. Co., at price less than il is worth
We have received Volume II, of Messrs.
PHILLIPS, SAMPSON g. Co.'S very fine edition OF
Milman's Gibbon and No. 10 of Shak-
speare'o Ora matte Works." from the press of
the same enterprising publshers,--the charact-
er Of whose selections for publication, as well
as the surorb style in which they execute, en-
title them to the wide patronage they are re-.
ccivipg. This No. of Shakespeare contains the
" Tanning Of the Shrew' with capital picture
of " Katherine"
g. the pretes Kate in Chrstendom,
Kate Of Kate hall, my super-dainty Kate
NO. II, Of Carlyle's remarkable Latter
day Pamphlets" entitled Model Prisons is
also received.
-The February No. Of the North British
Rcview,--the admirable reprint OF Messrs
LEONARD ScoTr & Co., New York, has also
come 20 hand, and can be obtained, with all
the works mentioned, at the Bookstore of f.
SmITH g. Co.
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co MIC MISE X Els .
He give that :

].
My dear young friend. whose shinin. vii
SETS all tine room ablale,
d. MT think yoursrli"a hIppy dos,"
For all yonf merry ways -
BuI learn 10 wear u sober pnlz,
Br stupid, II you can.
II ssurh very .rrIOu> thing
10 be iuuul man
cure al eyelin. party. with
a group ut peasant foiks
You venture quiet y To crack
Inc least UI niue jokes
A lady does nj catch the point,
And Lrgs ybu To Explain
Alas ior one Who drops aJeat
And takes II up again
You're taking deep philosophy
With very special force
To edliy clergyman
Who's fond oi grave discourse
You think you've got him when lie calls
A TREND across the way,
And bcgs you'll say that funny IN NJ
You sad tie other day
You drop pretty j,n de, mot
Into II nclghbor's EARS,
Who likes to give you credit Tor
The clever thin. h. heats,
Aud so he hawks your JEST about,
The old. authentic one.
Just breaking Of the point oiii,
And leaving W, the pun
BY sudden change in politics,
Or saddrr change in Polly,
You lose your love, or loaves, and full
A prey to melancholy,
While everybody marvels why
Your inirh is under ball.
They think your very grl-i' Joke"
You're such funny man.
You follow up stylish card
That bids you come and dine,
And bling along your freshest wit,
60 pay tor mnsty wlne1
You're looking very dismal when
My lady bouuces iI.
Aud wonders what you're thinking OF,
Aud why you do nj begin
7.
You're telling to knot of friends
A tancy-tale OF woes
That cloud your matrimonial sky,
And Danish all repose,-
4 solemn lady oyeIheaTs
The story OF your strife,
Aud ellis thu town the pleasant news
You quarrel "lth your vile
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Correspondence fthe Albany Evening Journal

washington, March Is, 1850.
FRIEND WEEp-DEAR SIR Since Senate,
Stewards great speech in favor of LIBERTY.
and against any extension OF SLAVERY, he il
quite overwhelmed with letters and paper, Of
commentator. He receives not less than a
hundred letters day, and much larger mum,
Der OF papers. 1t is quite impossible for him 10
answer, or even read, half hi. correspondence.
This speech is great point in Mr.. Stewards
LIE and indeed great point in the history Of
the country. The door of free discussion il
now fairly open, and never to be closed. Prn.
ciPle has trumphed, Slavery will hereafter be
weighed in the balance with Freedom, and
only pass at its true worth. understand three
hundred thousand copies OF this speech have
been printed in various parts OF the country.
Those who stood aghast at first at Mr.. Stewards
acknowledgment Of his obligations 10 God in
considering the questions of human government
begin already to reel under the popular ap-
proyal of that christian sentiment.
The Administration is firm and unyieldinp
IN It's support of its own plan. There has been
pressure from the South on this subject
I" that no honest man ought TO regret" for il
has brought out the pure gold) that required
Just such a man as Gen. Taylor 10 stand square
up against. The truth is the President i.
against the extension Of Slavery, and will never
yield.
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OWe are under obligations to Senator,
SEwAKD and UPHAH, Hon. Messrs. Bu1r If
Michigan, STEVENS OF Pa, poTF Of Wis, and
particularly to Hon. JANE, MsAcHAm, for in.
'erestng Speeches. published by private entsr.
pri's-pubhs documents. we believe, arc nn
yet PRINTED
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-04-12

0FFThe following charming verses, which
appeared, good while ago, in the Christian
Witness, Boston, and which were handed to US
BY an obliging friend, are JUS, now " in season"
in this latitude. They are, as DR.. Bosselton
would say, not only truthful in their simplicity
but simple in their truthfulness,- beauti-
ful in both
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-04-12
"" The Hamilton ~. y Journ4!-cdi,ed
by w. W. Chubbuck, a relative we believe, of
" Fanny Forrester"-savs


" We are glad TO note a marked improve.
ment OF late, in the Brandon CVt.) Post. sine,
tie accession Of lis publisher to the editorial
corps. The politics of that paper, under the
charge OF the corresponding editor" have
been OF SO miscellaneous a character as to be-
past finding OUT The chief topics of i'm.
provement, for the last six months, seem 10
have bean-the Middlebury Register and Gen.
ID. w. Z. Clarke, of the Free Press. From
brother Welch, however, we expect something
rigorous, 'oiHy, and pungent."- Middlfburq
The last number of the Post did give unusual
satisfaction to the readers Of that remarkable
miscellany The corresponding Editor had bu,
one editorial, df we remember rjghty,) and
there was none of the customary Duel with
Curtis" " De Windy" or Dreadful WITTY"
Stiffness which the unlucky and unappreciated
genius who stands sponsor for it, considers rig
The corresponding Editor is evidently getting
either humble or discouraged In either case,
the paper will be improved, 1.-The should leave
1t altogether to our friend WEIGH, neither lite
nature in general nor politics n partic ular would
find it necessary TO do more than 20 into "half.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-04-12

~ We are particularly obliged to Senator
PnrLPs for part l., Of "The Presidents mes.
sage and accompanying Documents"
The Arkansas banner., 1850-04-02
Immensity of the Universe.

Baron Jach, an eminent astronomer, computes ths, there may be i000, ,0000 900 of stars in ihe heavens. If we suppose each star 10 be s saa and attended by ten planets leaviag comets out of me e1lculaon) we have 10 Oe0 ,000 900 of globes like the earth within what considered the bounds of the known universe. As there arc saas to give iigh, throughout s thsas systems. we may infer that there eyes to behold Il, and beings whose nature, in this important particular, s analogous 10 our own. To form idea of the infinitely snsii proportion which our earth bears to this vast ag- gregais of systems. iet us suppose 5000 blades Of grass to grow upon square yard, from which we hnd, by calculation, that meadow ope mile loug by two-thirds of mile in bresdth, will contsin io,onp, ,o0o,Oao of bla,ies of grass Let us then Imagine such a meadow stretches to the lsagth of mile before os. aad the proportion which single hisde of grass bears to inc whole heritage its sur face, will express the relation which our eaft bears to the known uaiYarse.
 bui esen ,Sis is exclusive. probably, of millions Of suns 'bosoned in the HBk aowa depths of space and placed forever beyond oas kea. or the lleht of which may net have had iitne to travel dowa ss us since the period of our creation.
The Arkansas banner., 1850-04-02
Souih Florida.

Key West correspondent of the Savannah Republican, writing on the Sih ultmo, says:
 The best news we have here, Is that the Indi-
 ans are certainly to be removed from the peninsula
 of Florida in short time. 1t will bs happy day
 for South Florida, when they gone. Security
 will then invite emigration, and this favored region
 will develope resources of which there is vet but | an imperfect idea abroad. Among these is the growing of cotton and sugar cane, especially the
 latter. The growth of cane now to be seen chal-
 enges, for size and luxuriance that of any part of the United States or the West India islands. Actual experiment on the Manstee river has shown that, in the quantity and quality of its sugar, South
 Florida may compare with any sugar region in the country. It brings we are informed, higher price than New Orleans sugar. But the chief source of wealth, in this section will be the pro- duction of fruits. The orange, Iem5h, lime, pine apple and banana, the principal West India fruits grow iuxuriantly. Doubtless many other that have not yet been tried, will be found to grow. The guaya does well on this island. Below Charlotte Harbor there is frost, and the difference between ths climate and that of Cuba is small that coffee will probably be fonnd to flourish. In regard to fruits, South Florida has material advantage over the West India islands, in being three or four days nearer the markets of the United States thus allow
 ing fruit to be gathered riper and to pcrfec- ton Taken us it is now, green from the tree, it can hardly be called the same kind as when placked mature. great attraction to this section Is, that il is the best portion of the United States re- sort for nvalids, being the warmest winter climate
 in the Unicn. The subject of pulmonary affections may here, il planter, his force in the profita- bls production of cane, cotton and fruit, and the same time, breathe pare, bland atmosphere, that will prOong his life many years. The invalid of small means may support himself by cutivating fruits, occupation requiring little labor or strength. The transient invalid will fnd'obects of curiosity to divert him, and bunting and fishing without end for exercise, to pass away the winter; at the same time, he is among people of the sano laws. language. maanera. customs and diet. freed from the inconvenience and restraint experienced from these causes, by those who go to Cuba. Thus far, we have no winter. but one mortimer, and that hardly a respectable one.n
The Arkansas banner., 1850-04-02
Prattire of Law in NissiSSinni.

We are informed, says the New Orleans Tyua Delta, hy member of the Mississippi Legislature. which has recently adiourned that Coy. Qultman vetoed, during the past session. between thirty and forty bills. The exact number could not be ascer tained, several bis al the close of the session were retained by the Governor, withoGt his appro- bation. and did not become laws. owing to lack Of time. There were sixteen vstoes sent in on one day. Three or four bills were repassed by both Houses, by the constitutional majority, notwi,h standing the veto of the Executive.
 Among the important bills passed was one abol- ishing speciGi blending in the practice of the law and substituting therefor simply piaiaf demvrYer. . dRsleer, and Ycj0sder. The plain, is understood to be similar to our PftitioR, being merely sueeinct and clear statement of the cause of setion no par tieular form being required, The demurrer is un- derstood to resemble our exception, but we believe no distinction is made, as among us, into peremp- ory. deciiuatory, and datory.
 Another bill was enae ted. proposing to submit to the people at the next general election aa amend ment of the Constitution, aboishing entirely the distinction between courts of law and courts of equity or chancery. This is \ change of the most important character, which will assimiaie the courts of Mississippi 10 those of Louisiana, although in the former State the common law prevails and the civil law in the latter its understood that, if the proposed change takes place courts of chancery, as such, are 10 bs abolished aud the courts of law are to oadminiser law and equity Bari BassH ss among us
 Thus, we see New York, Maryland. Mississippi. and Caiiornia Femodeling their legal institutions after those of Louisiana This should fiIl us with ainsi pride in our system oflaws, and mpel us 10 do si in onE Epower to improve them, by correcting abuses and repeaiing imPerfectons. The day may come when, throughout the nioii, VIC may realize the aspiration of the civilians
 Neeerd aiis Ter ROn&, aIia -atA<ais
The Arkansas banner., 1850-04-02
Wit and Hunor.

There is no greater mistake than 10 imagine ina, wis and hanoris's are happier than other Inen; or that the production of fsceue IS of necessity an agreeable employment. Undoubtedly the coaeep- iion ct bright idea is pisasurabe, but its ex- Pression m writing may be in the highest degree painful and vexations. Indeed, the most coinica! things have been written in the most dismal moods Goldsmith, when al work upon hls diTeriing come dy ' She soops 10 ConqueT," describes hitnseif as :" s'oIling about the fields, studying pests with a most tragicai cosnienance;' CowpeIs & John C.il- pin. was wriieu in the gloom oi a settled hypoch- otdria and poor Blanchard while mourning the loss oi his wife with the most poignant gfief made no end ot his contributions te Punch " til he pat a period to his life. There is a sort ot droery which ls the result of animal spirits but gem une wit and the highest knd oi humor, are a purely intellectual product and have no necessary alliance wih ms<Iinent in the mind of the author. Wash Ihgion Irving, himself humorsi of the highest rank, has written tue following in his life Of Gold smith:
 "Ihe elahoIateR of h&moT Is oilen inoai serious task sad we never witnessed more perfect picture of mental misery than was rresented 10 US by once popular dramatic writer, (siili Hs hope hy- ing.) whom we foaad in the agonies of prodaeing . iaIee which subsequently, set theatres in roar"
 5esioa Posi.
The Arkansas banner., 1850-04-02
Fatal AUray.

On ihe evening of the 7th instant, fatal affay occurred at Monterey, small town in Texas hear the Upper part of Caddo Parish in this State. be- tween Reuben R. Hsrrisou and Iohn Lester oHithe oue side, and John ColIias the othsr-says the Shreveport Gazette, which adds:
 If we rightly informed, the difficulty origina- ted in the following manner: Harrison had just returued from q trip 10 Alabama with his family. and while getting of the boat at Monterey, (near which he lived, ,l some game chickens, thai he had brought with him. got loose, and Lester who was in his employ, while ordering negro to catch them, brought ou dispute with Collins Collins, who was a blacksmith, went 10 his shop. and after pre- pairing his gun, called to Lester down if he wanted satisfaction. Harrison ahd Lester went to
 the shop, and as the latter stepped n Collins knock cd him down with his tongs, when he was shot with repeater by Harrison. He then turned apoa the latter ana struck him the head. aud agsia turned and struck Lester, wheB Harrison shot him srcond time. After receiving the last wound Col ins threw the iongs at Harrison which struck hiu just below the eye, aud went down ia his mouth. lie then took sedge hammer, and. we are told. bsat his brains out. This, however, could have hardly been the case, were moreover informed that Harrison lived three hours. Lester died in- stanty-COllins lived unth next morning. They were al men of families We were acquainted with neither of the parties personally, but knew MT. Harrison from reputation, who, though wild, was much esteemed