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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-10-08


all these events fill me with DEL 1t. Need
say that my obngli.ons to cnucdy ar. As
great as my remrmbnncss Of Kcniuck, ar
traught with gratfcutIou, ier State abounds
with patriots and heroes and pre-emincnlly she
stands among her sister States. from the time
of Daniel Boone, through the cras Of Shelby
and the glorious Scott mean Gov. Scott
Che hero famed i'll the revolutionary war, down
TO my own time, down TO ne days when | had
the honor of tho advuntd e Of standing side by
side with kcntucKy's valiant SONS, opposed to
British regulars and to Mexican myrlads.
Yes, Kentucky's SONS have ever done their
whole duty, have ever proved themselves equal
to any emergency. and capable of confendng
with any troops IN the world. 1t has been my
lot to serve with them, among offers, and new
er viii fall TO bear witness to their valUr and
their discipline. need not, however, refer to
the deeds of your valiant sons in Mexico
deeds which are familiar to you all. need
not speak of that bloody field, on which so
many of your relatives were slam. [, need
not speak of Bucna VISTA for one is here who
was actively engaged on that occasion. lie
will tell you of the zeal of Kcntuckans on
that occasion. He will speak of the heroes
who fell on that glorious day. But NAV saw
with pride, that 1t has been my lot to serve ~
on other occasions with kentuCkys valiant
sons. ] may refer, with swelling heart, to
her gallant Campbell, by whose side fought,
and whose eyes, alas, | closed with my own
hands in death
But why dwell upon these scenes 1t does
not need words OF NINE to prove that Kentucky
Is the first State in war, the first Stale III peace,
and always the first IN devotion to our glorious
Union. That devotion peryadcs all classes OF
her citizens. 1t Is evident III her soldiers aud
In her statesmen; and 1t was embodied III all
lis fer or and deTth IN the person Of that most
eminent Of her Sonj-thU great orator and
statesman who has so recently taken his dupar-
ture from these scenes Of earth, and left sad
ness IN the hearts of the SONS Of Kentucky
And he has le t blank in the councils of the
nation. Aud who is there here that does not
love this glorious Union with as deep and last
ing an affection: Not one. And |, too, am
an humble servant and dcvotee of that gIoriou,
Union. |. too, would stand firmly by her side,
whether threatened by domestic traitors or for
elgn foes. nave not, perhaps, the power to
say that this | mon shall not be dissolved while
! survive; but can say that it shall no: be o.
verhlown ard leave me survivor TO the
last hour of my life viii defend it, alike from
Northern and Southern ianatIcisln. say .his
as no Idle boast. have sud It III the hour Of
darkness and Of peril, and therefore may re-.
peat 1t in these hours Of peace, OF enjoyment
and prosperity.
But, my friends, must conclude. For this
reception, thann you all, my countrymon
and by thus term, permit ne to say, | include
all classes, Democrats Wings nallvc-born ant
| adopted citizens for have 10 doubt men o
all parties are here, who nave come forward tC
welcome two old soldiers tn vaur midst. Gen
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MOVEMENTS OF GENERAL SCOTT.
Speeches-General Scott on the Union.

FRAsKroKT, Thursday, Sept 80, 5, p m.
Gen. Scott and suite left Lexington at o.
clock, p. NJ, by the railroad, for Frankfort
where he arrived at 3 l-2 o'clock. As the
train reached Frankfort guns were fired, and
other demonstrations of rejoicing were evlnccd
by the people at the depot.
As soon as the cars stopped, Hon. James
Harlan, and Committee Of citizens, entered
the carriage and received Cen colt from the
hands of the Committee which had accompl-
MED him from Lexington. The scott guards,
of Georgetown. and the Governors Guards, Of
Frankfort, were on the ground, and admirable
order was preserved
The line was then formed and marched to
the Capitol.
Gems. Scott and Wool, accompanied by the
Committee, ascended The STEP when Hon..
James Harlan spoke AS follows -
Gen. ScoTT aud Gen. WoDL-ln accordance
with an act OF Congress Imposing upon you
the important duty of selecting site for an
asylum for inhrm and disabled soldiers, you
have visited this State. In anticipation OF the
honor and pleasure of meeting their distinguish
ed fellow citizens, this vast assemblage of your
admiring countrymen have come forth with
willing hearts to give you warm and cordial
reception. In their behalf, and as their honor
ed organ, tender you sincere welcome 10 their
hospitalities.
TO which Gen. Scott replied -
FELLow- CITIZENS AND MT FAIR COUNTRY
WOMEN: HAPPY indeed AIN | to find my self
your midst. II is proud moment in my histo-
~ in which stand upon the threshold of the
capitol of Kentucky, surrounded by such a
vast assemblage of her intelligent and patriotic
citizens and thus receive the spontaneous
greeting extended to me through your eloquent
organ, N whom am proud to SAY recognize
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-10-08

VI" We wish every voting citizen in the
Union could read the most admirable speech of
Gen. SCorr, which we published last week
IL reply to portion Of the vile SANDERS which
il suits The purpose of the Locofoco press 10
pour upon his hunored name for the vilest of
p-rtisan purposes Lay on, gentlemen! Stick
at nothing to sully, for a moment, theiname that
Will be remembered and venerated by all true
smerlcuns SO long as American history shall
b, written or read, and when Locofocolsm and
It's base purposes" and baser instruments shall
long have been forgotten! The glorious old
Hero and Patriot has served his Country for 10
Years, in peace AMI in war, and IN no single in
stance without success and honor. He carries
British bullets in his body, received i'll defend
ing the glory, and the reputation, and HE in
ierests Of the Republic. The records of the
State Department hold safely the testimonials
Of his prudence, sagaclty, wisdom and pairlot-
ism in tie successful management Of the nu-
uerous responsible important and difficult civil
usis committed to him. The world knows
h n. His conntrymcn love and honor him, and
they ViH remember those ,cho meanly and basely
1umniuie him. So continue your dirty work,
.e judIcious and cunning friends of Frank
Pierce As-all NISsIELD ScoTT in every
way your party rxlgencles may require, or your
party vanomn may dictate but with THE PEG
PIE,
Ills SERVICES, which lie has don" the S,igniory,
SLA.i. tJ4.I, MOLE YtUk COMPLAINTS D"
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within the past three or four weeks If Gel.
ScorT's prospects were ever doubtful las we
have never been willing to admit) they are so
no longer. We believe his trumptdh. e.,
to the Presidency 10 be at certain ~ e.. .....
event can be.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-10-08

bis country. 1t is powerful, stirring anil con-
c " setting forever 1t rest the s.U.. that
produced 1t, and certainly tu ...... u..g
Gen Scotrs undOub ed claim ~ IL cnAl4cter
Of an orator.
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General scott's Tour.

~ HNblCS, ff sept 10
Gen. Scott eft Parls yesterday. wltluul any
pubic demonstration, accompanied by depu-
tallon Of tl2ens tlo.u Lexington, ana arrived
h, re about i've O'Clock. lie was met a mile
ron the town by General Leslie Cooub-. and
depulation Of citizens. Gen. Scott was m
Guced 10 descend from his carriage and enter
lAc town on hors= bach. lie was much iatlGucd
IN consequence, when he arrived at the hotel.
HtWng spent all the morning IN examining CIT
f. at the Pans tulr, apparently taking profound
Interest III the exhibition, which was very fine
l.aving been welcomed in brief speech by
Gen Coonbs, Gen, Scott replied, lhanking HE
Citizens for the warm reception and general
n mess extended to HIM He excused him
sell from making any lengthy remarks, by
pleading fatigue.
In the course of his speech he alluded touch.
ingy to Henry Clay's death, and was evidently
,uuch affected upon approaching 81 near the
home of that great sratesman--hls warm per-
sonal friend tie said, am here almost with,
IN sight Of the former dwelling of the sage OF
Ashland - ,lmos within sight of his last resting
place. 1 o stand upon such n spot must be sui
hclent TO affect any one acquainted with the
public career and character of that great man.
now much more deeply must it touch the feel
ings Of re who has known him personally,
who has been a co-la5orer with him for his
country, and who has shown his private worth,
and the friendhness and goodness of his dlspo-
sltlun. He concluded with farther eulogv on
Clay, and retired amidst the loud cheers 0. the
people.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-10-08

a. Hon, John NJ. Bolts has arrived in New
York lie has consented to visit Boston, and
will speak in FAneuil Hall some evening next
week. A more aDe champion oi'he Wing cause
does not live than iona NJ Bolts
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-10-08
Uho is Frank Pierce {?

- w. w '''''' w "
What has he done ?
Franklin Pierce was
born in 1904, at Hills
borough, N. H., and
graduated at Bowdoin
College, Maine-stud-
led law, and commenc-
ed practice in HILLSIDE
rough county. He was
elected 10 the Legisla-
ture OF his State, and
shortly a fter chosen
speaker of the House.
In 1884 he was cleo
ted to the lower House
OF Congress, III winch
body he served until
1898, at which time he
became a Senator of
the United States, and
served until l542 g.
He resigned his seat in
the Senate and return
ed to the practice Of
law in Is 10.
In 1915 he was nom
mated for Governor Of
the State, but declined.
President Polk offer ed
him the Attorney Gen
cralshlp, which he also
declined.
In 1918 he was ap-
pointed Il Colonel in
the ten regiments rails
ed for the service of
the United States in
Mexico. Subsequent
ly, he was made Brig
adler General. lie per
formed no achievement
of special note during
the war, nor has he ever
done so in any position,
civil or military.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-10-08

~ and long anu import
just grounds of popula
stowal of Offices of trus
these rival records -
Uho IS Uiafeid Scott?
What has he done TO
merit our Gratitude ?
These questions have
been thus answered
At the age oftwenty-
one and in the summer
of lS07, he volunteered
into "A troop of Virginia
horse.
In 1870 he fought the
battle of Queenstown
llelgIis. IN 1918 he ;.
was the instrument OF
saving our Irish clti-
zens, taken in arm $
a Z al n 5 t the Brltlsh,
from the savage penal
ues of t'' hhgllSl la "
o. constructive treason
= In The same NJ year ne
l0ushi' as Ooi r S In
I Il e Da'tie OF / o I |
u Gorge
III ~ nc maze =
new army ana Ics'orcu
W. I =,
country -iook + ort Enc
-iouTht Inc oattie OF
IhipPewa =. ! .o"9''l
tlle goo hght OF Luh-
dy 5 Lane.
IN lc 90 ne won ~, 'I'7
proud ''t.e OF Tue ne
70 OF liliha''ily ny
nulsih@ the SICK ana
dylhg troops OF MS ar
my, upon WIlich = tilG
Aslatic cnoIera E
b II gh'ingIy,. o n II ;
h n1 10 '''e llelu Vi '''e
D'1cN LA" ~ wall
III me same year. ny
o'll'Ioh ana i'o' ny
infce OF arms ne oou%lI,
lhAt war 10 d just alI
lavoran'e ISSUE
In the same year, bs
Soothcd me spirit o
"out'er' ~ u'il'ica 'oi''
ana slNel our country
lron ciViI di7coFu'
III 40" ne served
aEl'hHt u T. "sn'!hoie
lm'Ial' N f'orI'a'
IN lN"|' win ANN
rHn'c energy ana TACT
ana ",'.iou' troops ;, ne
Gained tAe patriot a'S-
'urphnces upon our !, OK
lchueu Nor''iefn IRON
uer'
IN 'he same year We :.
ei''ctca inc removal OF
| " G C"t .f'' ID -, a
manner U'r = won t''9
4rn'''''de OF t'.'t NOUS
'r!ne ana 'he admiration
OF the Wno'e country
III lo'' ne won 'I'e :,
u''lI', G l'''c I. o.. o /
me u! 'Acln a'o r OF me 10
No ,! bou'ua-
rv' ana saVeu ms Co"'',
Try RON d u'o"ay ahI
WaS't'u u " d 7 " ~ L
GREAT hri''lh'
III lo10 ne oPeheu
t''c sP''I.u'G ''''''a'
drama oil IA. NE 'ecohd
conquest oi Mexico oy J.
rec r.. ucing 'le cry OF
Vera Crnz = aAd the I'M
p'egnAn PIE, , aS''e o. ear
Juan q I .oh ar'ef , al
ac'Ne se.be o. put ioui
days.
AfrI' II e Gun ne
toH-ht ana won iIie az
mlrao'e ba,''e q ' efro
Nordo, ana opened 10
the Americans tfie PAIN
70 tle common o. me
ehtlre w es'ern CONT
nent- .,
On the i'th OF April
nc entered the cl'y o.
JaIapa-
On the |2d "i April
lie occupied fefote:
On the ON 81 MAY
he took fueola.
On the 2olh OF Au'
gust, ne won the three
great victories OF Con
trcraS' San Antonio an(
ChuruouSco-
On eth OF september
ne carried Dy storm tll'
/, -. - tL.,uI,o
ncrN.c,t,ere5 the AIex
ic,n ay,ov frnn IN,
,,a,rs NJ l{olannndS ,,
, Gosn,o and m Il o
, Iodomen, intbe capito
of \Iex,co
> ON the l.,tb Of Seq
% army Ol heroes, scare.
, the halls nf t,e Monte
r zumas. and broke tn.
, Spanish dominica !
! II there Is not even
] ont IN tho ahpya wa
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-10-08

0j|The following beautiful sentiment was
uttered by Gen. Scott. No man holding such
feelings can be "a mercenary soldier:" Il have
served the Union for forty odd years, and feel
myself a citizen of every part oft and what
ever of life and strength | may have, shall be
devoted to It's preservation"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-10-08

Gen. Cass made speech on his return from
ashlngton, few days since, wherein he did
himself great credit by uttenng the following
sentences. We ask the reader to compare his
language with the blackguard, abusive, and
Gls.raceiul course Of Gen. Houston. We trust,
for the sake Of our common country, Cass will
inere to This pledge to the end of the CAM
plign,-Oh,o Jturnai -
"But can say that, If there is one man here
who expects me 10 abuse the " hlg party and
l"e.r canddute, he is very much mlstaken-
hers ! engage in 10 such warfare. We
have serious battles enough with the Wings A;
ard # the three score years and ten whca
have almost attained, give Inc any right to eX-
press my opinion will give 1t. The Wings
are Just as honest as we are Cheers They
tAink they are night, and we think they are
wforg. Icy think we are wrong, and we
kno" we are right heers. The " hgs
are in the same ship with US, and must sink or
SWIM with us. know Gen. Scott, AID have
known hin long-he Is brave man, and hiqh
minded, honest, brave patriot; but he is not my
CLD4lp."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-10-08

If there Is not even handed Justice injected
out IN the above, we will be glad to have it
pointed out to MS, that the OMISSION in the rec
ord of Cen Pierce's services and consequent
claims upon the country, may be supplied
Let the poop examine the contrast, and deter
mine as just and patriotic citizens, not as heat
ed parlzans,- Memphis Enquirer.
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CAMPAIGN LIFE OF
G. E N. S C O T T,
approved by The Wing Ma
tiOnaI Committee.

5le Campaign Life OF Gen. Scott, with 26
atoms Of the most eventiul scenes Of his
rous career, including the battles Of Chip
.. Lundy's Lane, Cerro Gordo, Contreras
opnIlepec, &C., with his protection of the
IA prisoner. in Canada, &c, &C. large,
and,ome pamphlet Of 80 pages on fine paper
.aper--s for sale at the FREE Press OFFICE.
Price 81 per hundred, 80 cents per dozen:
cents single.
Also, WHY AM A WING" by HORACE
GREELEY, is received and will be afforded for
$40 per thousand. 81 Ia per hundred, or 9
cents single. Also, Hon. JAMES MEACH-
AMPS SPEECH ON THE TARIFF, pro
nounced in the House Of Representatives, June
9Th and 10Th 1852.
Wigs Of Cliuenden County! club together
send in your orders, circulate the documents, and
bus lend us your actire cooperation.
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Examine the Records.

We ask all our readers to examine the rec
ords below, in reference to the iva. claims OF
Gen. Scott and Cen Pierce to popular consld-
Grafton. We take 1t for granted ,nat there are
none of them who subscribe to the doctrine that
mediocrity of talent or of service is, in ITSELF a
merit in a candidate for the President Parti-
zen presses may think to awaken sympathics
and prejudces by such an arguments but we
cannot believe that any number of the Ameri-
can people will give into doctrine which re-
pudlates all sentiment of gratitude, and closes
the door to all emulation. Distinguished abili-
ty and long and important public services, are
just grounds of popular preference in the be-
s,owa of Offices of trust and honor. Examine
these rival records: -
Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1852-01-09
Eclipse of the Moon.

correspondent Of the Charleston Courier, IN
forms us that "an Eclipse Of the Moon was yisi~
BILE on Tuesday night last, commencing at IS min
utes past 10 o'clock, which continued till SO min
utss past O'clock Wednesday morning. The
night being Gear, it was visible to the most unob-
servant The whole duration was 8 hours and
3s minutes. The total darkness was hour %
minutes. Those who neglected to buy one Of
Miiler's Almanacs for 1852, were uniformed of
this celestial phenomena. This is the first re-
mar&able event of the new year-and we foresee,
some others which are known only to the learn
ed" ......, ,-.,,.
Not being one of SHE learned" we did not have
the pleasure of seeing this celestial phenomena"
and must attribute our bad fortune to the lack of
one of Mers Amanacs tor the present year,
which explains our ignorance of the weather. We
must get the book so as to be posted up, and not
appear so late again. ,.sa a.s5 tl2
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advised Of the laws under which they live. No,
greater means are afforded the dishonest man
who is disposed to defraud his neighbor, because
of this additional exemption from the levy of the
sheriff; and the law wisely sets a. limit to the
powers of this functonsry, who may sometimes
60 even beyond his jurisdiction in the cole ctieB
debts under the old system. No one has right
10 expect to be credited unless his means or quail
ications are sufficient to guarantee the payment
of the debts which he contracts Even under the
law as it now is, meager exemption is allowed
small 'plttance may be claimed by the debtor
sufficient to keep soul and body together for few
days. No one now in crediting his neighbor, is
presumed to do SO expecting only to enforce the
collection of his debt, by taking almost his debt
ors lfa-a excepting the miserable allowance
which the law makes for him. q
We can conceive of injustice whatever in the
law, and regard its passage as an act OF Legisla-
tive wisdom and justice, demanded by the inn
provement of the age, and consistent With right
reason and religion. ' 4h
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A Word or Two More.

In addition to wnat we have already said IN re-
gard to the terms of our paper for the present
year, we desire to distinctly impress upon the
minds of our patrons, that what We mean by the
aGrance price OF the paper, is where the money IS
paid at the beginning OF the year, or within Three
months from the commencement of the time OF
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is, persons pay us for the paper before the time
expires, we will insist upon the additional rates.
We are obliged to do this. We publish the paper
as low as it is possible to do. and every one ell
ged in the business knows to his sorrow, that the
present rates of publishing are too low, scarcely
affording livelihood 10 the press-gang. 1t is to
be presumed that every man knows his own ou-
siness best, and pe koo that printers generally do
not get half paid for their serVlces-We mean
proprietors of ewspapers-notwiihstan 1o,se
ones would tell US we complain too much. &c
We have found out by sad experience, that there
is, unfortunately, more truth than poetry in the
complaints which are made by this class of sPeci-
mened humanity.
We are anxious 10 retain erery paying subscri-
Der on our OOOKS, ana VIII take Stedt pedsuio I'LL
adding thousand more, but we don't want any
mans money who expects to get our Weekly for
too dollars and pay it at the end Of the year. If
we have to wait for the money, we must be paid
for it, otherwise gentlemen are at liberty to with
draw their patronage at any time. This we ap-
ply to those who insist upon having their o0n
terms We have subscribers who voluntarily pay
for erlra papers for their friends. With such, we
reserve the right to discriminate as it may suit u.s.
They are liberal towards us and We think turn
about is fair play. We are induced to make this
statement in order that no msapprehension may
occur. We repeat that zoe cannot publish The
Weekly Camden Journal at Ttco Dollars and ,caH
for The money longer than three months.
Those ,eho are unaoiHing 10 oJserre this rule
noiH please signify the same-and don't forget TO
pay before yo order dscontinuance otherwise, the
Ian in such cases does mol recognize such order
Sin oraer.'' ., ....
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Order of the Lone Star.

A new Order under the above name has sprung
up in New Orleans, which is rapidly extending
throughput the South West, and it is estimated
(says correspondent of the Mobile Tribune) that
within year they will number thirty thousand;
embracing within its ranks men of the first talent
and standing inihe country. They have already
large und at their disposal which is rapidly ac-
cunulating, and will soon be counted by hun
dreds of thousands. They make no secret of the,
object oflher organization, but declare it TO be to
extend the area Of liberty. There can be no
doubt that their ultimate intentions point to the
overthrow of Spanish American sovereignty and
The annexation of Cuba to the United States, or
to Independents as separate republican govern
ment. With the asnews of war; at their com.
mand, men without number, the sympathies o 81
the slave states in their favor, they will doubtless
exercise great influence. s5'."-7] ~. ss'