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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-11-14
Terrible ARRAY,
WINCHESTER, Va, Monday. Nov. 9. 81 -.

WINCHESTER, Va, Monday, Nov. 3, 81,
- a most distressing occurrence took
place in this town on Friday, which resulted
in the death of Mr.. Nathan Mullikcn, from a
shot fired by his own son. The particulars are
as follows Mr. Joseph p. Ilemster went to
the house of Mr. Mullkcn, with whom he had
previous quarrel, when Muliken met him
with loaded gun. The quarrel was renewed
and in struggle Mullikcn was thrown to the
ground. While in this position he called to
his son, lad of Il years of age to fire upon
tlcmstcr. The boy did so, but missed, and the
charge entered his fathers side, causing his
death in few hours
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-11-14
Batting.

I'VE have the Winooski Bats put up in
W lbs and LIB Rolls OF superior quality. No.
, Bank Block. l. ID. BINBY &C o.
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- A WnALE-sHfP DESTROYED BY A
WnALE.-Captain Dcblois, of the whac-ship
Ann Alexander, ofNew- Bedford, came passcn-
ger in the steamer Cherokee, from Cnarres,
which arrived at New York the LIST inst. Can't
Deblois reports that, on the Doth of August, lat.
8 so S, long l020 W, while two boats
were down in pursuit of whales, they were at
tackled by large spermaceti whale, which des-
troycd both boats. lie succeeded in saving
the crews In a third boat. The whale imme-
diately made for the ship. and striking her
abreast of the foremost, stove her so that she
Immediately filed. All hands took to the boats
an on the 22d were picked up by the ship
Nntucket, Captain Gibbs, of Nantucket and
arrived at Payta, September -. At the time
the whale struck the ship, Captain Dcblois was
Standing in the knighthcads on the larboard
bow, with harpoon in hand. The ship was
IN owing about five knots an hour, and the whale
rlshed on at the rate Of fifteen knots. in an
instant the monster struck the ship, so that she
q1ivercd as if she had struck upon rock
The ship sank so rapidly, that Captain Dcbos
Ind to throw himself into the sea, and swim to
the nearest bo9.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-11-14

GREAT MEN,-Among The early risors VIC
encountered near the market place, on the
avenue, this morning, were one Daniel Web
Ster and one Winfield Scott. The most favor
able time for pleasa ut how-do-y ou-do with an
old gentleman by the name OF Henry Clay.
during his occasional visits to this city, is at
sunrise in the morning, in the same vicnitv.-
The impress of greatness Is thought to be con
genial with some men; but energy resolution,
perseverance, and industry, may possibly have
something to do with mans destiny-Hash-
ugion Id.
APPOINTMENT ny THE PREsIDENr.-W l.
SHARKEY, Of Mississippi to be Consul of the
United States at Havana, in the Island of Cuba
in place Of Allen +. Owen, recalled.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-11-14

O. On the arrival at Bangor, Me-, of a
Boston steamer, few days ince, very sober
looking rice cask was rolled upon the wharf
well stuffed with cabbagcs. An accident bcfcl
when out rolled Il few of the cabbages, reveal
ing barrel of gin.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-11-14

IL The LAND OF GoLD-Ihc gold of
California seems to be incxhaustbe I'm the
details of the news by the last steamer, we find
notices of the eXtraordin any success in mining,
and the discoveries of mountains of god-bear-
ing quartz. A company of eight persons, near
Oregon Bar on the north Fork of the Amerl-
can river, took out ninety eigM pounds Of pure
g1M IN one day! The companies working on
the bed of the American river, for two miles
of its course, have taken out an evcrage of one
hundred lbs. of gold every day since the LIST of
August last. Quartz is found that yields so
to the pound. There seems to be no limit to
the extent Of the golden treasures of Calllor-
MIA. 1t is truly the land of gold.
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Z I kySA ] I,

thousands have experienced its Sauiary
effects, and tens OF thousands have witnessed it, I'M
III 1t has ceased to be question among the neli-
gent portion of the community
When the BLOOD becomes lieless and stagnant
either from the effects OF Spring weather, change of
climate, want OF exercise or the use of uniform sa-
line diet; this Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla,
VIII renew the BLOOD, carry off the putrid hunors,
CLENSE the STOMACH,
REGULATE TIE BOWELS,
And imPau u tome Of rigCr 10 The nhoIe Jodv.
Fema'eS whose Habits are Sedentary, and
who from the nature of their occupation. exercise
but little out Of doors, and sit in STOPPING posture
crnmping the chest and lungs while at work must
have medical assistance, or nature will give way -
hey need strengthen OF the constitution-some-
thing that will sustain the vital forces AMI DR. S
7. Iownsend's Extract OF Sarsaparilla will at once
produce this effect
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Gloves! Gloves

III ILL you doubt that we have the lar
w gest Stock of Gloves in Vermont if so call and
We viii convince you and also show you Kinds that
you never see III the Country stores.
|. d. BlXBY, & co.
No. ., Bank Block d&wtf.
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sjiOaks, GiOails.

GALL and look at our rich Paris pattern
" of Cloaks, in ladies Cloths and Satins from S.
to S22. No. > Bank Block
l. ID. BIXBY & Co
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-11-14
This SarsaparilIa was established in the City
OF New York, in 1910, and is the only
NCnuIme DIR. IOWmSend's SarSnnnrilIa

DR. JA1Ihs K. IHlLTON an emnent aud practical
CHEMIST, has the entire charge OF the Manuiactorv
and every bottle prepared for more than year has
his Certificate and Signature Ton green paper on
the outside wrapper OF every bottle prepared since
February, 1850.
Buy that with DR.. Chilton's Certificate on, and
you ,wIlI be sure of getting the Genuine DR.. Town
sends Sarsaparila
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OPENING OF NAVIGATION.

sDADOI. SIGNAL LANTERNS FOR STEAM
-- W Boats and Vessels, tor sale low ny
BELlEA & AIDElCH
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
Who are Entitled to Vote.

"Every clector of this State shall have
 the right 10 vote for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, Secretary. Comptrol
 Ter, if, at the time of such voting, he has
 his residence in the town in which he off
 CTS. and has resided in the State for a peri cd of four months next immediately preced-
 ing; and for Sheriff of the county, if, at the lime Of such voting he has his residence
 in the town in which he offers to vote. nd
 has resided in the county in which he offers 10 vote, for the period of four months next immediately preceding; and for Member of Congress, if, at the time of such voting, he has his residence in the town in which he offers to vote: and has resided in :he congressional district in which he offers 10 vote, for the period of four months next inn medialely preceding and for Sla,e Sena> tort if, at the time of such voting, he has bis residence in the town in which he offers to vote, and has resided in the senatorial district in which he offers to vote. for the period of four months next immediately preceding: and for Representatives of Gen. eral Assembly, if at the time of such vo- ting, he has his residence in the town in which he offers to vote, and has resided in such town the like period of four months next immediately preceding; and when a person offers to vote in any town, claiming to have been admitted an elector in some other town, a certificate from the town clerk of the town in which he was admitted shall be sufficient evidence, and the only evidence of such [Stalu.e Law of 1850 E-s 5E
 G The only alteration in the above law from the old statute, is the feature requir- ing of the elector residence of four months in the State, to qualify him to vote for State Officers. Heretofore the law on this subject has not been clear. In many of the towns, persons who were originally made voters therein, have returned from residence in other States, few days be- fore, or on the day of election, and have been allowed to vote; while in others, it has been the practice to demand uf this same class of persons all the qualifications for an elector under the constitution.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
The Allen Sander.

MT. O.is of Maine, and Mr. Greedy, the Eos. ton Collector, have agreed upon statement upon the matter at issue between them cons corning the story of Mr. Webster's having de- manded pecuniary aid as a consideration 0i en. te,ing MT. Fllmore's Cab net It. amounts precisely to what we suggested-that st me- thing was said by some enc nf the patty, of which Messrs. Otis and Gre ely were members, about the necessity of raising money for Mr. Webster if he went into lhe Cabinet, and that Mir. Otis understood it as coming from Mir. Haven npon an inti:nation tfem Mr W himself, which both MessIS Greedy and Haven deny Both Mr, O1is a"d MT. Gleely agree. that either understanding of the eonversation, or the statement made of it hy Mr. Oia could not by any ingei uiiv be perverted 10 the purpose ol shewlng proposition tram MT. Webster tp o>tain money. NIT. Allen and his friends have therefore yet 10 show any legitimate evidence of the truth of his late ma isnant charge upon Ar. Webster and this yse have abundant rea- son for saying he nor they never can show.
 SpxinqfeM Repu6ittan.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
Tho Whigs of Connecticut,

The Whig party of Connecticut engage in the coming contest under the most favorable auspices. Their ranks are united their cour- age high; their determinations strong. They have nominated good men, and present them to the public, with confidence in their intep-' rity, talents and patriotism. These nomina- lions have been made with unanimi,y anc are concuIred in by the people with ala:rity and zeal, The very feeling of success stimulates all the working young Wings to renewed ac- ton; while the depressed, dispirited, divided cSndiiiti"n of their opponents furnishes new fuel to their ardor. --
 The Wings of Connecticut eater this con- test with strong 0ttachHnentt to the present national Hhig ddrninlsfrati0m, and firm re. liance on its wisdom. talents and energy.- There is not Whig in the State who does not feel a confidence in Mir. FilImores saeacity, patriotism and frmness, and who does moi hold up his head with pride that a national admin istration. SO respected a! home and abroad, is WHIG, Whig 10 he rery core. There is no town within the limits of our territory that does not exuIt inthe idea of supporting such an administration, SD calm, so wise in it's man. agement Of our foreign relations so determined that the laws shali be upheld at home and the prosperity Oi the country receive nc check from opposers of authority
 The Whigs of Connecticut enter this con. test aC,th an un,oaUeTang attachment Co our glorious Union, There is no disunIon among them There is no talk about secession :. no. cool calculation of the value of the Unlon :' no fanalcal pursuit of " single dea' which would end in the destruction of all that con-. stitutes our national prosperity and happiness. They are all Union men ready to fling their votes. to employ their influence, if necessary to spend their substance and te shed their blor d for it's preservation and perpetaiy. This is no exageration. It will meet with a response l from the cart of every Whig in the State, which they will manifest whenever and wner- ever 1t Is called for.-Hartford Couront.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
Appointnlent by the President

By and wiM thc adyicr and coaSent y the ,.saf vs. .a Senate. lsl,t Since the adjournment of Congress, following appointments have been con lirmed by the Senate ip Executive scs> Robert c. ScAenck of Ohio, to be En. yoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni po- tentiary to the Government of Braz l' John 8, Kerr of Md, to be Charge d Affailes to Nicaragua. a,- zaa,qs Yeiyertom r. King of Ga., do. to New Glen ,da. t.i .......-.....
 Franklin IT. Ciuck of La. to be Sec retary of Legation to Brazil
 Samuel c. Gooarich of New York, to be Consul at Paris.
 JcAn Howard Payne to be consul 10 Tunis.
 U'm. $. Allen of Mo, 10 be Secretary of the territory of New Mexico.
 Elias ?. Vest of New Mexico, to be Attorney for that territory ,John Jones of New Mexico. to be Mar shal for that territory. .. .. Collectors of ReVenue.
 Thomas Butler King, for the port of San Francisco. N~
 Jesse s. Humbleton, Sacramento. Wm. Henry Russell, Monterey.
 Surveyors. a "a Robert Goodwin, Beverly. Mass. Fred'k Belden, Corpus Christi. Texas. Alonzo Leland, Milwaukee, Oregon. George P. Newell, Pacific city, do.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20

G. MH YULEE of Florida is determined at the hexi session of Congress 10 contest the claim Of MT. Ma'lp.y te ks seat. Mir. Yuice cams that he was elected because he rcceiped }? Votes to 3l LidHhs flung against him. This claim wilt br'ng up for st;tlemepi the inter- esiing question whether. under majority, blank votes fn'be counted. If the Senate decade in Mir, Mall, r, x faroT, as the Florida LcgsisIn,c hav, done, the dec isieA W Ill unsc at Ger James of Rh. de Island. and may, by pos- shiliy, affect Ih4t of Mir. Sumner rt Aiassachu. >eils, II he should be elected. lt will be an exciting shl, t'cl and sne hal d. mands a set- llement. lIAi the action ot lrgisiatpte may be unifo m.- CGaI0Ht #
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
WOOdbury Probate District.

A Convention of Delegates from the several towns composing the Wcodbury Probate District, will r.eet at the Hotel of Truman Orton. in, Woodbury, on We'd hesday, the 26th day of March, 1851, at 10 o'clock. A. M, for the purpose of nom mating Whig candidate for Judge of Probate for said District. Each town is entitled to number oi Delegates equal to double the number ot it's Representatives.
 Foodbuyy. Feb, 26, 1851.
 WM. CoTHREN, Com. for WOodbury
 JOHN c. AMBLER, '' " Bethlene,
 E. HlNE, |. ,So.,5bu,,
 l.. N. CANFIELD,
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
Per order Town Committee, 1881 PIX. lKILBouRxE, Chairman,
Two Weeks from next Monday, the


 annual Election takes place. Are our friends throughout the County ready for it? Have they made all the preliminary arrangements, which are not only desir- able, but absolutely necessary. to suc- cess? Experience teaches us that those towns where the Wings are best organ ized, are sure to give larger whig vote than any one anticipated; while those in which an organization is neglected are just as sure to disappoint the hopes of the friends of reform in different way. Let us begin in season, this year, if we never do again. There is too much at stake in the coming contest, to per- init the patriot to view It's approach with idle indifference. The simple fact that a United States Senator is to be chosen by the next Legislature. should arouse every true Whig to immediate action.- AU of our State Elections are important but those are especially so, whenever a Senator is 10 be elected.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
U. 5 Senator from Chic.

Wesaunounee with no common pleasure. says the Tribune, the election of Whig | U. $. Senator from Ohio for six years from the 4th inst. Bsnjamin F. Wade of Ashtabula Co. and hitherto Judge and member of the Legislature. was elected on Saturday by Il decided vote. Three votes were taken by the. Legislature in Juint Ballot on Friday and fourth on Saturday, with the following results. b1oiia "j la'
 eb s~ ti>H sf agaa'ol list. gd. Sd. 4th. Thos. corwin, (Whig) b39 -Ao72 9''.' Henry B. Payne s(L 36 34 133 34 Milton Sullf. (F. S.) 9as7 87 - Scattering s5rte bs2la 6 6 sl2 10 at4a7 Benj. F. Wade. (Whig) .,--a 30 f-- A. Saml. J. Andrews, Whig) -.--t g, --
 So Benjamin F. Wade was elected-=the first U. s. Senator from the Western Re- serve within our recollection.Ja 9,sig 5&,
 Judge Wade is a Free Soil Whig and determined opponent of the Fugitive Slave Law, but has never perceived that his Free Soil principles could be promoted by aban- doning and opposing the Whig party, of which he was re, emily candidate in oppo- sition to the Free Soil party, which carries all before it in his section. He was An carly and decided supporter of General Fay Tor for President, J ct he is now elected by the aid of Free Soil votes. We venture to say that the National Administration has no firmer, no henrtier supporter of all it's measures based on old-fashioned Whig principles than Judge Wade; while for any aid it.may want in the way of Slave catching it may look with confidence to the ra ks of it's Political advafsaries, to whom the business is more congenial. We pre- sumo there will be no present lack of help in that line. E.ss
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20

The Convention then proceeded 70 formal ballot, with the following result;
 Whole number of votes 25
 Wm. w. Welch bad 2S and was declared unanimously nomina- ted.
 The committee on Resolutions report ed the following, which were considered separately, and unanimously adopted.
 Resolved, That our devotion to whig principles, and the policy of the whig party of the State and of the Union, is unabated; and that We enter upon tie discharge of our high duties as American Frcemen in the coming election, conf dently relying upon the intelligence and patriotism of the people and the justice of our cause, for our ultimate triumph and success. "0
 Resolved, That as whigs and Ameri- can citizens, we continue to cherish the principle of Protection to American h. dustry, against the pauper labor of Flu rope and that we will withhold our suf- fragcs, now and ever, from men who are not with us in sentiment and action on this cardinal doctrine of our political creed.
 Resolved, That we have full confidence in the whig nominees for State Officers, members of Congress, and Sheriff for this county, and that we will do all we can honorably to secure their election.
 Resolved, That we have implicit con> fdence in the integrity and capacity of WILLIAM ". WEIGH, our candidate for Senator for the 17th District, and | that we will use all honorable means to secure his election.
 Resolved, That in the approaching elec- ton, the importance and number of ap- pointments to be made by tho people, are without precedent in this State, and call loudly upon every whig to do is duty. +. '
 The Resolutions were ably discussed by Messrs. Norton, Peck, Graham. Wad' -- FF hams, and others. The President, be- ing called upon, responded in happy manner. .~ -. s..
 The following resolution was adopted'
 Resolved, That the thanks of this Con- vention be rendered to our President fol the able and courteous manner in which he has discharged his duties. 7
 Voted, That the proceedings of this Convention be published in the Litch. field Enquirer, Hartford Courant, and New Haven Palladium. ...
 Frederick Niles and Jona,han T. Nor. ton wele appointed District Committee for the ensuing year.
 Voted, That t..is Convention adjourn sine die. a ..-
 ROBERT N. FULLER, President
 N.'i WM, e: iI. plEEer' Secretaries.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
Whn maH hal an Electar.

[ sEveFy white male citizen of the United States, Nho shall have allained the age of 2T, who shall have resided in this State for . term of one year next preceding, and
 in the town in which he may sfFer himself to be admitted to the privileges of an elecior, at least six months next preceding the time
 he may offer himself, ana shall sustain good moral character, shall, On his taking such oaths as may be prescribed by law be an eector," to the Consti,u> ton. ..-..U ..
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
Naturalization.
lNe Requisite Qualifications.

The Requisite Qual; l;fcations. '.
 The following are the terms upon which Fo,e.g CTS can he admitted us citizens of the Uai:ed States.
 1. Five years residence in this country in all cases.
 2 A declaration Of intention to become citizen must be made before Court oi the United States, or State Court. or bc> fore a Clerk thereof, al least two years be> fore the application for citizenship. This lis the general rule. The exceptions are as folio Ss-( (number 3 and 4.) 5 The minor son of a na,uralized ci,i> zen, upon arriving al the age of 2l years Ibecames citizen by virtue Of the ci,izen, ship Of ,he talher. eesa ail sfg. oa 4alf,he applicant for citizenship has re. sidedi0 the United States Ave years, inclu.
 ding the thrte years mex, preceding hi, arfivai 10 the age of 2l years, he, will b, admitted ci.izen without any preyiou, I declaration CT intention.
 D. .Prooflwill be required when the Nal, uralizalion papers are issued. that the ap lplicant has resided in this country fiv, lyeArs. and the evidence must come from lcitzen oflhe United States under oath. { .3sEGA&s& .sss&$isk RIM T;mae (
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
Suicide.
Rochester, Marc

. Rochester, March Ii.
 Charles McVean. son of David Me Vean, Esq, of Wheatland. committed suicide by shooting himself through the heart last evening. He was young man of highly respectable and wealthy connections, had just returned from Mich igap, and was spending an evening at his uncle's, with his wife, when suddenly he rose. kissed his wife. drew pistol. and shot himself in the presence of all in the room. The moment his wife saw what he had done, she took bottle of chloroform and drank it. and is now in very dan. gerous state. The cause of this rash act is said to have been in consequence of some difficulty between the father and son in relation to the division of some property.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
Cincinnati, March |

Ono sEsAroR.-Fourtcen ballotlngs have heen had for United States Sena- for Griswold was withdrawn by the
 whigs, and Ewing nominated-,who was subsequently, withdrawn, and Corwln nominated. On the last ballot, Colwm lacked eight votes of an election.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20

G5- Martin 7. TMpper. the accom-. plished author of Proverbial Philoso. phy," arrived in New York in the steam CT Asia. on Friday last, and is now stop. ping at the Astor House.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20

O. DettoIl, the Ilulne uI Iea. caSS, has -hown her vplni"n ea that slippery genlirman aud his principles by cleo ting "a iie place ut Cassh he M,ynr, HAchafiah haad.er, Whis. and iEIend Gf latetnai improvements Mir. Chandler had a nm j"rtiy in every waid in ke r,ty, notwithstanding he vas op.n>ed ty popular Cass man. A Whig Guy Marshal waa chosen, and Cassism reFudlA.ed ali rtuud~
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-03-20
For 1Shsrif of Litehfeld County,
 ALBERT SEDGWICK,
For Sea0tor--l5th District. CHARLES ADAMS.
17M Listr'ct, WILLIAM w. WEIGH.
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION. T s lGth District! ss

l. A Convention of Delegates from the several towns composing the 10th Sen arorial District, will lmeet at the. Hotel of Truman Orton, in Woodbury, on Wed- nesddy, the 26th of March. 1851, at l o'clock, A. M., for the purpose of nomin- atinga Nhig candidate for Senator from said District. gHsfgsa1 tsAal3f Hs.a <
 Each town is requested to send four Delegates 10 said Convention.
 4a& 1WILLtAM CorHEEN, ) sa9<t 8a a J. G. MINOR, Dist. Com
 v,.t C. B. CRAFTS. .es.
 Woodbury, March II, 1851. ,1..-l