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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-09-10
The Corner Stone.

The readers of the Free Press we'll know
promote the establishment Of extensive MANU-
FEATURING INDUSTRY in Burlington. We have
given the reasons for the faith that is in us in
relation to the undoubted success of such
Work shops. We have spoken of what we re-
gard to be the destiny, as well as tho GROWING
interest Of our Town which is to become a
great MANUFACTURING CENTER. the sooner
the time comes when this inevitable result is
produced, by our own activity aud enterprise
the better! But come it assuredly must and
will \ beneicent Providence has so located
Burlington, in reference to all the elements
agencies, and advantages Of PRODUCTIVE IN
DUsTRY, that, against any and al! opposing OF
retardng influences, she MUST avail herself Of
her position She cannot be held back The
Steam chimney of the PIoHEER MECHANIC
Smor, IS but the first of thousand Steam
Chmnles, that, like those whose which demons
trate the living and breathing prosperity Of
Cincinnati, will soon give expression to the
genius of Yankee Industry in Burlington.
Our readers know that we have, repeatedly
and earnestly, advocated the erection of Manu-
featuring Establishments in Burlington,-es'
Establishments that should make Us on exporting
town. We have always argued that at leas
our mcp-handles our hoTn-butlons, our hoes
and our scythes, might AS well be produces
! here a. imported from abroad. We have in
sisted even, that for every branch Of productive
industry that the lucolocu Tariff Of lS46 has nc
fLCd, Burlington possesses the highest ad
yaniares. We remain OF this opinion still
And events of which the interesting ceremo
MES recorded below are the significant Pioneer
will, before many years, prove It's CORRECTNESS e
But we proceed to the more particular PurPos
of this article.
= Saturday, the ath inst, the day appoint G
for the ceremony Of Laying the Corner Ston
of the "PIoNEER MECHANIC Snor," was brigi
= and beautiful, with a clear sky and a pleasai
, breeze, AS if to Indicate Provdental apr
r. baton Of this first step of the Burlingtoniar
i towards their true and useful destiny. AT
,, o'clock 7. NJ, the Procession was formed,
@ lront Ct lie American iloiel, under lie oirc'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-09-10

Pawet, W
Pittsford, +. Ilendee, op.
Poultncy, J. JosIyn, W.
Rutland, J. b Page, W.
Wallmgtord, w.
West Haven, Armstrong, W.
WINDSOR COUNTY.
Woodstock, Thos. f.. Powers, w.
ADDISON co.
Brdport, + +. Grovener, W.
Bristol, II. Needham, op g.
Cornwall, NJ. o. Porter, W.
Goshen, S. ID. Gale, W.
Granville, IL. Ford, W.
Hancock, A. Taylor, W.
Lincoln, i. p. IIong, op.
Mddlcbury, J. II. Barrett, w.
New Haven, $. Dowd, W
Orwell, &. NJ. Fletcher, w.
Panion, IT, Allen, W.
Rip'on, J. r. New, w.
Salisbury, J. Dyer, W.
tnulenlIn, =. BlrChalu, w.
Vcrgcnnes, &. w. Grandv w.
Wal,hmn, n. Grswold, 10. g.
Wcybrld2e, J. Child, W.
Whiting, w. Wright, W.
ClIITTENDEN co.
Birmingham II p. llickok, W.
Charlotte, NJ. Prlndle, w.
Colchester, G. Z. Mayo, 10. &.
Essex. j. Iiuntly, =.
lIlncshurgh, +. J. Boynton, op.
Huntington, No chocc,
Jarcno. No choice.
Milton, q. NJ. Clarke. w
Richmond, Thomas Browning. op.
Shelburne, Lyman Hall, W.
St George, S. Wright, W.
UnderhilI, No choice.
Wcsrford, J. X. Drury, op.
Wllllstun, No choice.
WASHINGTON co.
Berlin, Hancock, W. q.
Montpelier, II. H. Reed W.
Plunileld, W..
| Worcester, op.
FRANKLIN co.
! Bal ersGcld, NO choice.
| berkshire, ". s. Rublee, w.
Enosburgh, No choice.
Fairfield. b. Barlow, OPP.
Fairfax, A. Soue, op.
| Fletcher. No choice.
Franklin. J. y. Odds, W.
Georgia, ID. ?. Clark, W.
| Ihghgate No choice.
| Montrutnrrv f. " Shprnnn on r.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-09-10

ever heard said by any man. His speech was
loudly cheered.
The Wings Of New Hampshire were assem-
blcd in State Convention ut Concord on the
same day, and the following tcIegraphlc dis
patch was sent to the Massachusetts Convcn-
ton by the President Of the New Hampshire
Convention:
September LIST, 1852.
By Telegraph, from Concord, for Chairman
HMg Contention.
The Wings Of New Hampshire, in Conven'
zion assembled send creating TO old Massa
chusctts, in the name of Scott and Graham, nnc
for the supremacy Of VIII Z principles also
that they have resolved to select for electors
men that will challenge the Democrats to mcc
them, and discuss throughout the State the rel
alive claims of Scott and Pierce.
TuoMAs NJ EDWARDS, President.
Take it all in all, this was one of the mos
magnificent State Conventions were assemble
within the limits Of the old Fay State. Ron
rRr &. WINTHRur of Boston, md GEoRG
BLISS, of Springfield, were nominated as Elec
tors at Large.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-09-10
REPRESENTATIVES, ELECTED.
BENNINGTON COUNTY.

BENNINGTON COUNTY.
Arlington, II. Gray, W.
Dorset, NJ. b. Roberts, OPP. g.
L'udgrove, &, DAVIS, W. 6.
Manchester, X. Andrews, W.
Peru NJ. b tchelder, W,
Rupert, S. Sheldon, W,
Sandgate, None
Sunderland, A. Williams, op.
Wlnhall, NJ. Gale, op. e.
RUTLAND COUNTY.
Benson, r ID. King, w.g.
Brandon, + J. Blss, op.
Castleton, |, +. Wright, W.
Dandy, A BancToft' w.g'
Fairhaven, A, y, Cushnan, W.
Uubbardton, 7. Dlkemen, W.
Ira, Fish, W.
llendou ileneh. "
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-09-10
The Distinguished Frank PicrC C

In recent speech, Hon. Tnos. +. Man
SHALL, who is doing Yooman's service IN Ken
lucky for ScorT and GRAHAM, remarked -
- hey tell Inc that Mr.. Pierce was a member OF
Congress when was: it may be, but, if he was
never knew it,"
Mr.. Pierce was so utterly insignificant per
son, during the seven or eight years he was N
Congress, that he was never thought Of even 10y
50 completely n partisan Speaker as Nj. Polk,
| for Chairman Of any Committee IN the House,
and was always found to be fourth or fifth on
every Committee on which he ,rns appointed
lie was looked upon, in Congress, even by his
political friends, as rory inconslderabIe and
unnoticcabIe mana mere "democratlc cipher"
in the House and in the Senate.
Nobody cared anything about him, and
scarcely anybody IN Congress knew anything
about him. lie was the compcest illustration
Of IL "htgatire quantity" that could have been
sent from New llamp.hire During the six or
eight years that he occupied an obscure seat in
Congress, the only memorable rcmnlscencle'
of HIM are that he spoke and voted against tho
2 bill for the relief of the Widow Of President
Harrison against appropriations for the sup
"a port Of the West Point Academy ;--agains
granting pensions to American Soldiers who
. had been engaged IN Indian Wars ;-agalns
:, all propositions for the Improvement Of tn,
Rivers aud Ilalbors of the Country, agains
Il everything that even squinted towards TIL
" PROTECTION Of American Labor, Industry am
Genus Ne believe there never was NOR
# thorough Calhoun Free Trade man than Frank
I'm Pierce, - or more bitter and lmpIacabl
y, party dcnlgogue. lie bent his strongest cflurts
!. two OF three years ago. to kill John +. Hal
So and Mr. Atwood, doth loculucos because the
l' were bold enough TO express their dlsapProbt
ton of Slavery and the Fugitive Slave Law.
m And he md kill them both But he never Ii
8 ted finger Of his great influence IN Ne
y Hampshire to brng about the repeal Of Il
'rohglouS test" that now dsgrnces the Consl
, tuition of that State. It Is poor compme
to hun TO INSIST that he cou'dut procure the r
peal of that dlsgracclul provision. He new
tried. H. was mum. lis father was one
the authors Of thnt proscrlpllvr clause, and Il
son stood back aud sand nothing, when Il
" question OF it, repeal was under discussion
Is But let all this pass. New II ,mpshire M
c )ntlnue IN her Constitution provlso that WON
~ exclude from office such men as Charles G.,
80, roll of Cauoon, of Revolutionary memo
m and such men as RoGEE B. TANEr, the prcsc
M democratic" Chef Justice of the Suprcr
re- Court OF the United States. We rather no
she will But she must not present her M
the prominent and influential citizen for the su
re yes of the PEOPLE of tins Country, Fra
5 a Pierce must have some better recommended
49,; than tina, furnished by his bitter intolerance,
has opposition to II Protective Tariff and to
her improvement of our Rivers and Hlrbors, or
mo will mlseraby fail of becoming the presd
~ of the grent Republic Just wait and see
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-09-10
The Election.

We give below tho returns for Representa-
lives in the Legislature, as faras received, and
thew show the customary Wing Triumph IL
the State. The vote is small, but the result 1t
the same. The Wings are invlnc'ble IN Yer
mont. and those who doubt it must try again
ERASTUS FAIRBANKS is doubtless elect
cd Governor, by the popular ,o'e, and TN
Legislature is largely Wing, as usual.
REPRtSENTATIVE ELECTED.
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| ness, ana overcoming many difficulties, and
now that new generation is sprlnglng up, ,
we bid them God-spced IN every effort and Ell
terprlse that shall advance the Agricultural, {
Literary, Commercial and Mechanic interests Of
| Burlington ! leave for others to speak more
particularly of the present and antIcl patcd pros
poets of this new establishment.
On the conclusion Of Mr.. IlAsWELLs ad
dress, Mr. Henry p. HIcKoK, the President Of
the Association, spoke as follows -
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
It has been devolved on me as President
of the Pioneer Mechanic Shop Co., TO state To
you in few words It's origin, progress, aims and
ends.
The origin Of our association may be traced,
: in general terms, t. the great progress OF the
Mechanic Arts within the last few years. Al
, no distant period past every article III common
use, about the Homestead, or farm. was made
by mechanics, found everywhere over our hills,
and through our vailics and wrought by hand.
But how Is it now What few mechanics r.
v main, spread over the land, find their business
4 contracted to the mendng OF "A broken article |
whll9 the householder or farmer who wants |
nny thing new, resorts for it TO the Agriculture !
:. a. Or Hardware store where he can obtain the |
d Article wanted Ihnch Det'er ana cheaper than
d he was wont TO do' ready mad'' the product Oh
!. machinery ana oil water or steam power Me
chah'c6 have lieu from the feufcu shop IN me
country place. ana nave gwen up lhe tu"e ana
n clumsy l'anu'WorN VI former days. ana are TO
c be ionnd connected III the spacious SHOPS OF 'he
. large WHHgc' " recent c'y' engaged ID tnoN'h9'
by the a'n o' machinery 'ne ""ot out Suos'a"
ua a''c'tn ""'c" H. Wv, HE' 'c"'' u'"i "ale-
d , ~, ,r'opd 80 NO.
onr own town; TO the MANY advantages and
p facilities which it presents for mechanical en-.
ct Payments; 10 the necessity OF adapting oui-
/ seNcS' as p'"r, ~ n"' '"a'E ~ r.iroT,
e and tho loss thereby of trade a. ,ormcrIv car.
III ried on to the convictions which rest in tie
IT. minds OF Us all, that we need only TO improve
" our olF'' "'n NIl"'" " ','"'' W.
Nv and tine VILLAGE of the valleys Of Lake Cham
III plain
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-09-10
Citizens of Burlington, and friends of the
Mechanic Arts

Having been solicited to unite with you IN
laying the Corner Stone of IA building to be-
erected for the occupancy of Mechanics, per
init me to congratulate you On an event which
has now been conSummacd, Veil may we in
dulge IN bright nniclpatlons for the success o'
this establishment, for it Is truly Pioneer I'M
dertaking ;-othcrs will follow tits train ON
these heretofore barren sands Temple of IN
dusrry will arise TO give employment to por-
ton of our population, who have long needed a
stimulus to invite them to habits of industry
! Amid the enterprises of the day, M one can be
considered more useful than the one here pre-
scented it will present new era, IN the progress
of our enterprlslng citizens, adding respectable
,y and wealth to what must soon be the Qto
city Of The Green Mountains, Having beer
resident Of thus town for nearly ho,ta century
m common with JON, feel a deep l0'sle-t io
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-08

vBy reference to the report of the House
proceedings yesterday, it will be seen that the
Printing Committee have reported, and adopted
the multiplying policy suggested by Gen. BAYLY.
The very decisive vote by which the call for the
previous question was voted down, as well as
the instructions made on the subject, show that
The committee can't have things their own way,
but will have to submit with what grace they
may. The subject is postponed until Wednes-
day next, when there will be more "noise and
confusion"-but the coalition is quite dead.
The Senate still slumbers over the matter, and
We hear that the Republic is going to grab its
share of the spoils, that being its allotted por-
ton. 1t would be curious result of this coai-
tor, indeed, that the Union should fail in secur-
ing the half mess of pottage for which it has
sold its political influence, while the Republic
swallowed its share like hasty plate of soup.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-08

sound plank amid theft rotten materials, the fu-
gitive slave bill. If they make that specially
prominent, they may secure at least decent
pretext for taking in the rest Of the ricketty
concern.
The Southern Wings are using the Northern
Democrats, and evidently seek to run them
from their old association. They should re-
member the old adage
Ii is we'll to be merry and wise,
1t is we'll to be honest and true,
Ii is well to be off with an old love
Before you are on with new
The Northern Democrats, | take it, are not to
be gulled into such alliance, at the sacrifice OF
their old Southern allies, and of all old issues.
They must reject and scout the overture. In
that event--wth the assaults that few years
must see renewed on our slave institutions-the
great bulk of the Southern Wings must gradu-
ally fall into and be merged in the ranks OF the
Southern Rights men. The mass will be very
welcome, but from some of the leaders let
it be in our political litany, Good Lord deliver
US, Things are leading, despite of party efforts,
to sectional organizations, and until they shall
be fully accomplished, | see little chance OF
substantially reforming the government and
taking new tack. The chance Of permanency
to our government and much lauded Union, is
in partial breaking up, in time to allow still
united feelings and interest to re organize and
re unite. Such at least is my conviction.
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Sylvester, Elbsldge g. Spauiding. William
Epraoue, Charles Stetson, Charles Swsetser,
John l.. TAYLOR, James Thompson. William
Thompson, John R. Thurman, Amos Tuck,
Walter Underhill, John Van Dyke, Samuel +.
Vinton, Hiram Walden, Loren p Waldo, John
Wentworth, Hugh White, William A. Whittle-
sey, Isaac Wildrick, David Wilmot, James Will
son, Robert c. Winthrop, and Amos f. Wood.
Now, in laying the resolution Of MIR. Root upon
the table, there were only eleren members from
the entire North voting with the South in the
affirmative! OF those who voted in the mega
tive against the South, 45 were Northern Dem.
ocrats and IS Northern Wings This is the
vote to which allude in my speech. ] had the
journal then at my desk-I spoke from the
record. These eleven gentlemen were William
HI. Bissel, Alfred Gilmore, Wills A, German,
Job Mann, John A. McClernand, John x. Miller,
William Fl. Richardson, and Timothy r. Young,
Democrats and James Brooks, Charles f.
Clarke, and William Duer, Wings. In your
editorial you apply my statement referring to
these facts to the vote upon the fugitiye-slave
law in September--eight months after.
Yours respectfully.
ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-08
From he South Cmolinian.


We find the following paragraph in the Ma
tiondl Intellgencer:
"A SoUTH CAROLIsA QUESTION "A letter
from Washington, published in the Charleston
Mercury speaking Of the policy of South
Carolina taking part in the approaching Bali-
more Democratic convention, says: THE State
has heretofore stood out against the system OF
caucus nominations, as a fraud upon the small
States and upon the Constitution This is not
so. The question does not concern us, nor do
we feel any particular interest in il but as n
political fact, il may not be impertinent in us TO
inform our readers that South Carolina oas
represented in the Democratic conventions both
of 1914 and l84S; 10 the first by Messrs,
Pickens and Elmore, and in the second by Gen.
Commander
How the Iateiligenccr can put forth such a
statement we cannot well understand. IL knows
that il is not statement Of fact Messrs. Pick
ems and Gilmore, in the convention Of 1874,
after the nomination Of Mr.. Polk for the Presi-
dency discIaimed being the authorized delegates
or representatives of South Carolina in that
body. In l848 General Commander did take
his seat in The convention, but we thought that
his doing so had become such matter Of
notoriety that bis position there was well IN.
'derst6od by all parties, IL we are not mistaken,
he was merely the representative OF small
meeting held 10 Georgetown. When the Intelli-
geucer processes to state political fact" IT
ought TO have some regard for truth IN it's
statement
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-08
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRmAY, May I, 1852.
rHg PRINTING QUESTION

The journal Of yesterday having been read.
Mr.. STANTON, of Kentucky, from the Com
mttee on Printing, submitted report setting
forth that in no instance had the present centrac-
tor, A. Boyd Hamilton, complied with his con-
tract neither in style Of execution or in time un.
der the law Of 1886, the committee had entered
into a contract with Donelson a. Armstrong, and
Gideon a. Co. TO do such printing as the contrac.
tor could not execute. The House had instructed
the committee to let out such printing as the con.
tractor could not execute to the lowest RESPONSE.
BILE bidder, after ten days notice This the com
mittee deem in contravention to law, and they de
clare they cannot carry ont the requirements Of
the House. sThe report is accompanied by the fol-
lowing resolution
Resolved, That the Committee on Printing, un-
der the joint resolution Of the I'd of August, Is47
"have, however, to adopt such measures as may
be deemed necessary TO remedy any neglect or
delay the part Of the CONTRACTOR TO execute the
work ordered by Congress, and 10 make pro rata
deduction in the compensation allowed, or refuse
the work altogether, should il be inferior to the
standard, and in all cases may hold the contractor
and his securities responsible for any increased
expenditure, consequent upon the non-perfoim-
ance of his contract"
Mr.. STANTON, Of Kentucky, said that he
had no desire to discuss this report, though he
presumed the House had
Mr.. CLlNGMAN. have, and don't want
the gentleman 10 move the previous question.
Mr.. STANTON. intend to do So
Mr.. STANLY suggested the postponement Of
the report until Monday, day which was gener-
ally wnsted.
Nj. POLK hoped the report would be postponed
until Wednesday next, aAd submitted this m otl0n
so that the report could be printed.
Mr.. STANTON, Of Kentucky, said that the
resolution presented by the committee was in the
exact language Of the law--it was literally the
law itself The committee desired to know Of the
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-08
LETTER FROM VIRGINIA.
VIRGINIA, Nav 8. ls5.

VIRGINIA, May 5, 1852.
Messrs. Editors Having removed for the
summer TO my country residence, would thank
you 70 send my copy Of the Southern Press,
untll OTHERWISE directed, TO me at -.
ffecarlous health and other avocations pre-.
vent my bestowinR much time or thouoht now
on politics; but, always read with interest and
pleasure your able paper, and only wonder that
its Independent and manly advocacy Of Soutbern
rights and institutions do not commend I, rno,e
generally TO the favor and esteem of ou, peonle
1t is very hard, however, in this popular govern.
ment of ours, 10 keep even a plank afloat out
Of the whirlpool Of party and, really, ii seems 10
me just now the great struggle is which section
or party shall rush most madly and bliDdly "a
the vortex II any one party would have the
dignity and the sense 10 stand frroly BY prin-
ciples, the whirling sections of the old oygani-
cations would probably rally TO them, and this,
in my humble Judgment, is clearly both the duty
and policy Of The Southern rights party. They
WILL however, II is 10 be feared, become as
eagerly engaged ia the great Presidential scran.
bic, as the most thorough old HunkeYs, and 10
follow candidate, who ten 10 one will cheat
them in the end, will probably stoop even 10
countensnce the outrage and infamy of the
Compromise. | hope they will have the grace
at least 10 face their new platform with the only
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-05-08

Houss whether they asrs 10 obsy tt,s lao A. tbl
Instructions Of the House. 1.-THE latter, the duties
Of the committee were at an end, and the commit
tee would be compelled to wash their hands OF the
transaction. He thought il was extremely doubt
full whether the report could be printed by Monday
next.
Mr.. CLINGMAN hoped to see the report
placed in position where he could say something
upon il, though he did not mean to make any re-
marks to-day.
Mr.. FLORENCE asked consent to make
statement, as he desired to correct an erroneous
impression which prevailed in the House. [Cries
OF :" Order" I" Order''l
Mr.. POLK hoped the gentleman would be al.
lowed to print his speech. Laughter
Mr., GoRMAN demanded the previous question
on the motion to postpone the report till Wednes-
day next.
The SPEAKER, in reply to an inquiry, stated
that the effect of this motion would be to bring
the House to vote on the resolution reported by
the Committee on Printing.
Mr.. BROWN, Of Mississippi, hoped the mo-
ton would be voted down
Mr.. GORMAN hoped neither the gentleman
from Mississippi nor the Speaker would make
speech, unless he too could be heard.
The SPEAKER called the gentleman from In
diana to order The chair would try to keep
within bounds.
The House then refused to second the demand
for the previous question-38 to SO.
The ques ton being on the motion to postpone
the report until Monday next,
Mr. BROWN, Of Mississippi, gave notice that
at the proper time he would move the following
as a substitute for the resolution Of the Commit
tee on Printing:
Resolved. That the House of Representatives
have right TO direct the Committee on Printing
as to the manner in which they shall discharge
their duties in procuring the execution of the pub
lie printing and that 1t is the duty Of said COM
mittee to procure the printing to be done in the
manner pointed out by the House.
Mr.. STANLY hoped the gentleman would
add to his resolution the words siany law 10
the contrary Notwithstanding.
Mr.. BROWN. | shall do no such thing and
am prepared to show that my resolution is right.
The motion to postpone the report until We'd
nesday was then agreed to-
. Mr.. McMULLEN moved that the House 90
into committee on the homestead BILL
Mr.. SEYMOUR, Of Connecticut moved that
the House go into committee on the private cal
endar.
The question being first taken on the motion of
Mr. McMULLEN, it was negatived
PRIVATE BILLS.
The motion OF Mr.. SEYMOUR was then agreed
to and the House went into Committee Of the
Whole on the private calendar, Mr.. STUART, of
Michigan, IN the chair and proceeded to consid-
Ell the bill thereon
The committee, after being in session upwards
of an hour, and reported thirteen bills to the
House with the recommendation that they pass.
The House then proceeded TO the consideration
of the bill for the relief of the Raleigh and Gas
ton railroad company.
Mr.. SEYMOUR, of New York, moved to Law
the bill upon the table, which was lost-7O to IA.
Pending further action on the bill
The House adjourned until Mon day.