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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01

BALTIMORE, March 23-COi John >. Cid
dings has been appointed Pension Agent for
Maryland.
We have no mail beyond Richmond tonieht
Gen. WIN. Lambert Mayor of the city, died
to-day.
SENATE.
WAsniNGIoN, March "a, 1858.
The Senate this morning resumed the con-
sideration of Mr.. Walkers resolution concern
lng the Committee on Indian Afflirs.
Mr.. Walkers resolution authorizes the Com
mittce on Indian Affairs to take testimony dur
ing the recess in the matter charging fraud up
on Alexander Ramsey and others, in making
payments OF money to the Sioux Indians in pa
per money at "A depreciation of l5 per cent,
and in Withholding money from certain half
breeds.
Mr. Walker said that the Committee could
proceed 10 further without the testimony of
certain persons in Minnesota, and hence the
object Of the resolution.
Mr.. Hunter objected Oh account of its dam
ger II precedent.
Messrs. Brodhead and Seward defende Mr.
Ramsey, and pressed for a prompt investiga-
ton.
There was further debate, when the subject
was postponed until tomorrow, and the Senate
went into executive session. After the eYecu.
tive session the Senate engaged in long dry
debate on motion TO adjourn over till Monday ;
lost and motion to adjourn I'll. tomorrow car
tied.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01
The Ramsey Contract Confirmed.

WAsHINGroN, March "a The contract with
Col. Ramsey to carry the mail from Vera Cruz
to Acapulco has been confirmed by the new
Postmaster General.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01
Catholics and the school Fund Of Gincin-
natl.

CIScrSSArr, March II. The approaching
municipal election occasions considerable cX-
citement. The Catholics are taking active
steps to secure devlsion Of the school fund,
and politics promises, IN great measure 10 be
lost sight OF.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01

The Maryland House Of Delegates passed,
by yeas :}8, nays IA, the bill authorizing the
Philadelphia, " illnington and Baltimore Rail
road Company to bridge the Susquehanna Rv-
er at Ilavre de Grace. The bill is It Ibera
one, and imposes no unnecessary restriction or
capitation tax.
The Senate OF Maryland today UNANIMOUSLY
passed bill reducing the State tax from p to
l2 l-2 cents on the 500.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01
The Steamship Ohio Arrived.

New IoRK, I'LL l-2 P. NJ. The
cteamer ONO, from AsplnwaIl, with mllls and
SPECIE Is below, but will not come up tonight
on account OF fog,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01
Whig Nominations.

LANCASTER, Pa, March 24-The Wing
State Convention this afternoon nominated on
the first ballot, Nessrs Pownell for Canal Com
missioner; A. X. Mcclure for Auditor Gene
raj, and Christopher Myers for Surveyor Gen
eral Adjourned sine die.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01
Confirmation.

WAsuSGroN, March II. The Senate was
in Executive session today an hour and IA hat,
and confirmed the appointment of Loren P.
Waldo as Commissioner OF Patents, and seve-
ral others.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01
Death of an old Merchant,

PHILADELPHIA, March a. Edward Fhomp-
son, for many years one of the most extensive
ard successful Fast India merchants OF this c-
ty, died on Sunday. HIS age vas 50
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01
Duel Adjusted,

WASHiNsToN, March II. The af',r of
honor between the editor of the Rchmond
Whig and Mr.. james Barbour has been peace
ably adjusted
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01
Another Cotton Ship Bu.nt.

New ORLEANS, March 10 The British
barque Altoona, wllch cleared for Liverpool
last week, Is now lying on fire at the South
West Pass. She has cargo consisin. Of
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01

U5F> A new anecdole of John Randolph of
Roanoke is always welcome; this is given by
the Norfolk .NeiCS :-"iie was travelling thru'
a part OF Virginia in which he was unacquain-
ed during tie meantime, he stopped durn-
the night at a n inn near the forks of the road
The innkeeper was a fine gentlemen, and. ~
doubt, one of the first families of the old d
min;on, Knowing who his distinguished gues
was. he rndeavored during the evening to dra,,
him into a conversation, but failed in all b
eftorlo. But in the morning, when Mr.. Ran
DO ph was ready to start, he called for his b
which, on being presented, was paid. II
landlord, still ANXIOUS TO have some converse
ton with him, began as follows -
"'Whlch way are you travelling, Mr. Ran>
do ~
"'Sir 2 said Mr.. Randolph, with look uF
dspleasure.
"I asked said the landlord, (which wsy
are you travelling?'
Have paid you my biF
"Yes.'
"'Do | owe you anything moreH
"'No.'
"'Well, I'm going just where please /,
you understand7 2
HYes.'
THE landlord by this time got somewhat
excited, and Mr.. Rsndol ph drove off. But, /,
the landlords surprise, in H few minutes srut
one Of the servants to inquire which of T."
Iorks Of the road to take. Mr. Randolph n
being out of hearing distance the la andlo.i
spoke al the top Of his breath, Mr.. RandoIp,,
you don't owe me one cent; just take wh,rA
road you please
ut is said that the air turned blue with the
curses Of Randolph
This reminds US of story told Of Col. S..
an old lnhablrant Of Burlington, who va
somewhat impatient Of being dunned, althouru
usually urbane and civil. On a certain occ,.
sion person having small demand against
him, after having spoken several times to hlu.
with reference to it, was reminded that if lie
dunned him again he would endeavor TO co.,.
vince him it was MT safe proceeding som
time elapsed, and the Col. was again urged t..
satisfy the claim, upOn which, he commencch
kicking the man from his door to the front gate.
and out into the highway having closed the
gate, the man observed Col s., il that is tive
way you pay your debts, you don't owe me :.
ID cent
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01

MrLwAuKiE, March 23 The Maine la
bill was killed in the Assembly today, by IN
orlty OF one vote.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01
Ice Moving in Niagara River.

BurrALo, March 2A-Thc wind is driving
tie ice down the river very fast. The weather
is stormy.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01
Ground Broken.

PiTTsBURG, March II. Ground was broken
to-day on the Allegheny Valley Railroad, at
near tins place.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01
Doings of the Maryland Legislature.

BALTIMORE, March 2i-We have no mai
beyond Charleston to night,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01

Near Columbus u large tree was uprooted car
rying away two poles and tearing down the
wires, which prevented Transmission OF despat
ches.
TRoUBLE ~ TuE CENSUS OFrIcE.-WAsH-
iNiToN, March 81. The Census office was the
scene Of considerable excitement today. In
the first place, upwards of one hundred clerks
were removed, which reduced the force of the
office to seven or eight. il was proposed to
dIspence with the Sih and 7th street Offices al
together; one office ANA few picked clerks
beng deemed sufficient TO wind up the bust.
nes .
In the next case, Mr.. Kennedy, the late Sup
erintendent Of the Census sued out writ ui
repcvn on Mr.. De Bow, his successor, by vr-
tue Of which he ent' red me office with depu
ty marshal. and removed two or three carloads
Of manuscripts and documents, claimed as prl-
vtte property, but embracing large quanlty
of manuscripts prepared by the clerks in the
Office. the records of the Censu' board, nuUcr-
ous publications of public societies, &c.
The documents were appraised at $50, and
Mr.. Kennedy had given $1,000 bonds for their
safety. Mr.De Bow con>uted the District At
tOrney, am no doubt the most prompt mel urcs
will be taken for the recovery of such papers
as are OF public character.
1t IS understood that Mr.. Kennedy had ac-
cumulated large mass of manuscript, prepara-
tory to an extended work on the resources of
this country, which he designed to publish on
his own account seeing that Congress declines
to publish the census returns on the extensive
scale proposed.
FRoM SANTA FE.-ST. LoUIs, March 2l.-
The Santa Fe mail has arrived at lndepen-
dcnce. There is, however, no news Of interest,
Trade was still depressed.
Gov. Lane was on a tour of observation at Ell
Nluvoo country.
The revolution of Chhuahul had turned out
a small niilir Gov. Flvas has it all his own
way.
Lieut.. Bcali Of the Artillery came in the
party. They encountered cold weather, and
found numbers OF Indians on the route.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01

We have no mail beyond Richmond tonight
Gen. WIN. Lambert Mayor of the city, died
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1853-04-01

BALTIMORE, March 23.--Col John 5. Gid
dngs has been appointed Pension Agent for
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14

DEATH OF AN AGED MAN FROM INTEMPKRAsCT-Coron
Wilhelm held an inquest yesterday at the house No. 1870
Anthony street. upon the body of Bryan Mcermot aged
" years. who died there suddenly Saturday night Il
appeared in evidence that the deceased enjoyed as good
health could be expected at his time of life He went
out Saturday evening and returned to the house under
the influence OF liquor; he had supper and in a short
time afterwards fell from his chair was carried to he'd
and died The jury rendered verdict of death from,
congestion Of the lungs produced by intemperance The
deceased was native of ireland
DEATH FROM DRowSIsG-BopY Fouyp-Coronor Gambia
held an inquest yesterday evening on the bodu
OF en- unknown man who found drowned In,
the North river, at the foot OF Charles street in the
morning. Carrot Smith ard Francis Buskirk dcoosed
to seeing the body floating the water when the latter
made it fast The jury rendered verdict "f dsa ~ ro
drowning" The dress Of tho deceased consisted Of
dark tweed coat satne vest checked sriped blue sbrt
ard very old dark pants with blue overas His tonyue
rotruded and his teeth cenched upon IT, he had mo
whskerf The body appeared 10 have been in the water
some weeks copy Of the Police Gaxe, OF the 18th of
December last the only thing found in his pockets
The considered be about twenty Ave vears ~
ngc and about five feet eight inches high and Is stout
bodied. = s
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL man named Jacob
Young Tell from one OF the Of the New Jersey Trans
poraton Railroad Company when pm 9siny in the neigh
borhood OF Princeton Saturday night, and was killed
telegaphic despatch forwarded 10 this city direct
ca TO his family at No - Forsyth street but mon
inquiry 1t was found that they did not live there A
second despatch was received yesterday by Mr. Israel
ieon OF NO. II Chatham street, announcing the fact of
nus daih The body 10 be brought this CITY last
nRht and Coroner ODonnel will hold inquest upou,
u " @1J' - AZ Nc ..-ca ". :. Lose Atlsea
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14
interesting Items from Baltimors.

THE STRIKE AMONG RAILROAD OPERATIyES-HOMr.
CIDE-FATAL ACCIDENT-LATER FROM RIO, ETC.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 49, 1858.
The boiler and makers Of Norfolk and Portsmouth,
have struck, and sent committee to this city. The
gneers and brakemen of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
resumed their posts last night and the large aocumu.
ton Of freight trains, covering the tracks for many miles
in the vicinity of the Camden street station Mount Clare,
and Locust Point rapidly disappearing. Tho
Ohio Railroad mechanics will go to work tomorrow
morning Messrs. Winan's, Denmead's and other large
estab hments still refuse to accede to the demand
another meeting will be held in Monument square in the
morning President Wright of the Susquehanna road,
addressed the men, acknowledged they entitled
the advance advised them to go to work. and present
their grievances to the board and had doubt Of
yorable response 1t is understood they win adopt the
recommended SO also will the mechanics on tho
Philadelphia road.
Jacob Mann shot VIM Cushaw, last night. killing him
instantly The parties had aLprevious difficulty at BAH
Cushaw attacked and beat Mann and whilst clinched,
Mann drew pistol and fired They we're both young me-
chanics
VIM Short, laborer the railroad was run over and
instantly killed by the Washington train this morning
The bark Linwood arrived below from Rio Janeiro.
January reports the fever still raging there very
badly The Iinwood but thirty seven days to the
caIes and brings 5000 bags Of coffee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14
City POlltlcs.

THE HARDS AND THE S0FTS.
1t now appers that the ha d. shell General Committee
of the democracy changed their tactics at the last
minute, concluding not to waste their energies upon the
fight Of Saturday evening" the result Of which, if in their
favor could not put them in possession of Tammany
Hail. Upon examining the by laws they found that tho
Tammany Society could not the action Of the
sachems and that the most that could be accomplished
would be to express opinion amounting merely to
vote Of censure As this could have no practical effect
upon their present position the hard shells deter
mined to husband their strength for the election of the
new Council in April next when is their intention to
make grand rally, elect Sachems as hard a. hicko-
rynuts and thas recover possession of the old wig
wan and all the prestige associated with it, This ac-
counts Tor the overwhelming majority by which the 40
ton OF the Sachems and the soft shell committee were
endorsed on Saturday evening last There IL no doubt
that the hards at least equal if superior in num-
bers 70 the colts in the Tnmmany Society and there
would not therefore have been so great DISPARITY in
the majority, but that It was understood among the
leaders Of the hards not to make the fight that issue
few jealous hunkers who in the secret made
an Intellectual resistance The great battle is yet To-
come which shall annihate other of the factions
CT perhaps bota like the Kilkenny cats
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14
Personal Intelligence.

We notice among the arrivals by the Uncle Sam, from
California the names of Lieut.. Edward f. Beale Superin-
tendent Of Indian Affairs in that State ex Senator Thos
Van Buren,, of the Cal fornia legislature Capt Ran
dali and lady, steamship Northerner; and G. b. Post,
Esq, merchant San Francisco.
Col. JACK HAYS of Texas Ranger" nstoriety, now
Sheriff of San Francisco is passenger on the steamship
Ohio now due at this port He is en- route for Texas the
old scene Of his daring exploits MA Washington His
visit in this city will necessarily be of short Duration
Arrivals at the Metropoitan-Ex Governor Paine Yer.
mont Hon Thomas D. Van Buren,, California; Col 8
Roberts UsA Edward L. Platl, U.sA.; Major sangers,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14
Large Fire in Providencc, &c.

PROVIDENCE, Feb ID, 1853.
The starch factory on Eddy street. owned by James g.
Anthony and Others destroyed by fire this morning
about one O'Clock. The adjoining building in which tina
Legislature met in 1872 used store house. and
owned by Sherry Clark and dwelling house. owned by
Charles Dyer also consumed with their contents
Several other buildings less injured. The
loss is estimated at $40 600 to SIS 0O0 which the
amount of insurance is not known.
Dr. Cattlng arrested Saturday. for taking from
the Post Once and opening letter Of Daniel Cudworths
He held for trial.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14
The Snow storm Down East.

BosroN, Feb. 10, lisa
II commenced showing here this morning at fsur
o'clock and nearly six inches have fallen. At fvo
O'Clock this evening there prospect OF clearing up
cold.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Feb. 13-P. NJ
We have had driving snow storm here all day, and
the mail train which left Boston this afternoon for New
York, will be- necessarily much delayed. The l.,
about half deep This evening the weather is clear
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14

The SIAMEsE TWINS OF ABoLTTIoNIsM-Gar
rison's abolition Liberator calls BENEFITS
HERALD" the special organ Of Pandcmonium
and the jealous defender OF the American
church" The Fourier abolition organ of this
city gives this journal also the fearful title of
"the Satanic press y and we suspect the rea-
son is that the HERALD is the . Jealous defend
err" Of this American Union Such compliments
from Garrison and Greeley are but another
confirmation of that old established fact in ma
turai history concerning birds Of the same fea-
Their. What happy pair
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14

NV MAIL ARRA.oEaENrs.-Thc first express train for
Canada, far Kingston and Toronto leaves this morn
ing at six o'clock the Hudson River Railroad Mr.
John McNamee takes charge Of the mails They will be
delivered in Toronto tomorrow morning.
Tho arrangement for The transmission OF The mails
between Boston and New York Sunday nights was to
go into operation last night This will save the business
men Of the two cities twentyfour hours.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14

DEATHS OF AMERICAN sEAMEy FEVER AT poRr Au
PRNcE-captain Harding, Of the brig Timothy Crosby ar
rived yesterday from Port Prince reports that from
June to January 26 nine captains eleven mates and
forty seamen belonging to American vessels had died by
fever at Port au Prince lie had lost his mate and of
his crew by the disease previously During
the IA days previous to the leaving, the mortality
had decreased
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14

= NEW ORLEANS, Feb IL, 1888.
The cotton market to-day quite active, and tina
sales were fully Is 900 bales mostly at decline Of
eighth Mddng quoted at So to &C. Sight exchange
on New York has advanced ana quote At par to
disc cunt Freighs are firm, and the asking rates
three fsrthings to Liverpool.
PROVIDENCE Feb. Is, 1853.
The cotton market yesterday quiet with moderate
rates at firm prices The active demand continues with
firm market and advancing tendency The sales Of the
week were 1873 200 pounds Printing cloths were active
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14

MASSACHUSETTS ANrI-SLAvERY SocIErY.-The
following persons were chosen at the lat0 an-
nual meeting of this society, to constitute its
Board Of Managers for the ensuing ycar:-Wil-
liam Lloyd Garrison Maria Weston Chapman.
Cornelius Bramhall Eliza Lee Folen, Charles
K. Whipple, William |. Bowditch Wendell Phil
lips, John Rogers, Anne w. Weston, John NJ
Spear, Samuel May, Jr., John 7. Sergeant.
Here, now, we have a practical exempifca-
ton Of Woman's rights. Maria Weston Chap
man stands next to that great abolition Mogul
Lloyd Garrison himself This is, however, but
the beginning. Who knows but that some one
of these strong minded women" may be the
next abolition candidate for President of the
United States, or for Governor of Massachusetts,
or something Of that sort The world does
move, after all Nothing like leather and
Prunc.a.o
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14
Anticipated Duel Prevented.

NAVAL OFFICERS BOUND TO KEEP THE PEACE.
BALTIMORE, Feb 13, 1858.
despatch received last night from Secretary Ken
nedy by Judge Stump requesting the arrest Of eutsn
ant W. w. Pollock of the navy the ground Of belief
that he had come to Baltimore from New York to fight
duel. He was arrested, and bound to to-
morning
WASHINGTON Feb. 13-P. N.
We cannot learn anything about the intended duel ex.
cept that naval officer named Nelson was arrested here
last evening, and bound to keep the peace on a
charge Of being about to fight
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14
Erom SurIngfieId. Macs,

DEATH OF A DISTINGUISHED LAwYER-FATAL CASE
OF HYDRoPHOBIA
SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 10, 1883.
The Hon. William Porter, of Lee, prominent member
Of the Berkshire county bar, died of eryspeas, on Fri.
day He recently the States attorney for the western
district of ssachusetts.
little boy aged years. died here Friday, OF sud-
den attack Of the hyrophoba induced supposed by
the bite Of mad dog, two years ago.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14
NEWS By rELEGRAPH.


oES' .RCE's CHURCH-AIR LINE RAILROAD.
WASHINGTON, Feb b. 1883.
,ep Pierce has rented pew in Rev j. c. Smiths New
School Presbyterian Church, which he attended when
Senator
There good prospect for the passage Of Mr. Doty1
bill for the construction Of air line railroad BE-
tween this city and New York. petition favorable to
the project was appropriately referred by the House yea
terday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-14

IMPORTANT COMMERCIAL .ORDER.-OUR TRADE
WITH ST. THoxAs-We are credibly inform
ed that the government Of the United States
has given positive instructions to the CONNER
cial agent at st. Thomas. w. l., to discontinue
charging the register fees Of four dollars on
American vessels anchoring at that port whe a
they merely touch without loading or disc. .hare-
ing cargo, or coming to an entry at TIE custom
house. 1t has been the practice heretofore. for
many years, for the consulor commercial
agent at that island to demand vessels regis
tiers. &c. and exact the fee of four dollars,
whether loading or discharging cargo or enter
ing at the custom house, but the representations,
petitions, &C.. against its illegality and unjust
ness, have induced the government to make
this decision.
st. Thomas being as it is termed, free port,
centrally situated a large number of vessels of
all nations touch there for orders, supplies, ad-
vices, &C., without doing business-that is to
say, loading or discharging cargo. The govern
ment Of that island requires, all registers, sail
ing licenses, &C., deposited at the custom house
and there remain until their departure. The
commercial agent has made this q plea for
collecting the fees on American vessels, regard
ing the same as an entry; whereas the govern
ment does not require vessel to enter at the
custom house, unless cargo is taken in or dis
charged, and the register fees of four dollars
can only be exacted when vessel comes to an
entry at the custom house for the purpose Of
taking in or discharging cargo.
We are pleased to see this restriction re-
moved from our commerce in that quarter.
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CASADIAN PARLIAMENT.-The Canadian Parl
hsen. w.A I..sssel4Sss " ~, ~ -@eD-s,
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result by an extension Of the Sabbath school system
throughout the land, and called upon those present
to contribute as far their means would allow. AZ
ter collection had been made, the doxology sung,
and a benediction pronounced, the congregation
separated.
Lent Charles B. Brewer, of the Third Regiment
of United States Infantry, died at his residence in
Flatbush, last Saturday. His remains will lie in the
City Hail. Brooklyn, up to the time of his funeral.
Mr. Brewer served in the Mexican war with great
credit being at the time attached to the First Regi
ment of New York Volunteers. Sergeant Henry
Stanton, also gallant member of the New York
Volunteers was buried at Greenwood yesterday, with
military honors.