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Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19
AProhibitory Liquor Law.

Mr. Eter II was very much gratifed
to see Sn editorial in your last paper, call
ing the attention Of cur candidates for the
legislature to several matters Of great i'm
portance. The subject Of "proAibitory
liquor laao" has engaged the attention and
commanded the appreciation and support Of
the wise and philanthropic from Maine to
California. and ! do not see why Arkansas
should not make a move to rid herself, as
far as possible, of the curse Of intemperance.
| have never yet seen a man who could lay
bis hand on his heart, and conscientiously
defend the practice of drinking
Show me the man who would say that be
desired his son to become a dram-drinker
and to contract love for rum, and | will
show you bad citizen-a worse father-a
very fend incarnate. Sir, the voice of the
civilized world is against the use Of. or the
traffic in, intoxicating liquors. The Choc-
taws have set an example worthy of our i'm
itation. Twenty years ago, they passed
law, in General Council. prohibiting the in
PRODUCTION of ardent spirits into the Nation.
That law stands unrepealed, aud if it is vio-
lated at all, it is done very secretly, and
that. too, by white men. But did not sit
down to discourse on the evils of intemper-
ance, nor to speak of the States that have
moved in the great work of prohibition
and reform. | wish to cali the attention of
the candidates to some Of your questions,
and in order that they may see them again.
L will PROFOUND them once more, in sub
stance, and it will not only crafty me if
they will answer them, but my neighbors
would be very much pleased TO know the
sentiments Of those who are seeking to rep
resent them will then ask the candi-
dates
lst- Are you in favor Of '.prohiJtory
liquor law -
I'd. Are you in favor Of convention to
remodel the constitution
3d. Are you in favor Of electing the
Judges Of the Supreme Court, as well as
every other officer, BY popular vote
| cannot see that any man could object
to answering the above questions. Those
vino represent Us will certainly have to vote
on them, and it is due to the people that
they should be informed of the views of
those who are seeking to have such an i'm
portant stake in their hands.
Let me say to you, Mr.. Editor, and
likewise to the candidates, that | am not
writing merely to be writing; but | do 50
from conscientious conviction that the
above measures are Of the last importance to
me and to my children-to my neighbors-
my friends, and to the State Let the can
didates be assured that this thing is not done
az corner, for many will say well done;;"
when they see that I have, in these lines,
discharged duty that has beer laid on me.
If these questions are not responded to, l
may venture to say, that other candidates
will present themselves, short as the time Is,
who will not shrink from frank avowal Of
their sentiments. In short, candidates can.
and will be brought into the field who will,
at least, 60 for what seren-tenths of The
people dcsire-viz: q prohibitory liquo1
laic. A VOTER.
Mine Creek July 18th, 1854.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19

HELENA STAR-Mr. CLEVELAND, whom
we announced as having quit the editorial
department Of this paper, on account of Ill
health, has been prevailed upon by his
friends to resume his duties The friends
who could prevail upon man to jeopardize
his life for their service, should certainly
stick very close to him. We sincerely SYM
pathize with the EDITORS distress
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19

DECLINES Louisville journal
learns that the recently appointed Governor
of Nebraska, Gen. WILLIAM o. BUTLER,
of Kentucky, Indignantly declines the hon.
or. The General is reported to have de-
clared that he would not be Governor of
Nebraska, if they we're to offer him the
whole territory as his salary.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19

The PoNCHARTRAIN Rail RoAD-At an
election held on the 29th uIt, the people of
New Orleans voted to loan the bonds of the
city for million and half dollars, for the
purpose of completing the Ponchar train
Railroad to Mobile. The majority in favor
of the subscri ption is stated at 3,S76.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19

20 The Helena Star says that diff
feulty occurred on the Sd inst, in ST. Fran
els county, between j. A. GAINES and Jo-
sEPH FUGETT, which resulted in the death
of the latter The Star" states that it is
thought the killing was done in self-de-
fense
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19

SUDDEN CHECKS TO RAILROAD SPEED
It is computed that the effect Of sudden
and accidental stoppage to railroad tram
the car going a. twenty miles an hour =
equivalent to a fall of thirteen feet and
half; at speed Of forty miles, to fall
of fity-four feet. while 6fty miles an hour
would give smash, as if we had come from
the top Of stceple Of eighty-four feet
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19

T Hon. Scion BoRLAND, we learn
from the Gazette & Democrit," arrived at
Little Rock on the 9th inst Mr. BoRLAND
has resigned his station as Minister to Gen.
tral America
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19

The Baltimore Times and Baltimore
Ledger have been united, and the joint con-
cern is to be devoted to the advocacy Of
Know Nothingism.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19

In Savannah, Georgia, the subscription
in aid of the widow Of the late JAMES
BArcHELDER, has reached nearly one thou
sand dollars.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19

CANDIDATEs-In the list of candidates
our readers will observe anoth er candidate
for Senator, and candidates for Internal I'M
provement Commissioner and County Sur
yeyor.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19

A destructive tornado recently visited
Gainesville, Cooke county, Texas. The
Indians have also been committing depreda-
tions about that place.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19

CANDIDATE FOR CoNGBEss-Gea E. G.
WALKER, of Dardanelle. Yell CO., Ark's,
we learn, has announced himself a candi-
date for Congress in the I'd Congressional
District
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19

Mr.. SrRoBBs, Wing and Know-Nothing,
has been elected Mayor Of Norfolk, Virgin
ia The entire Know-Nothing ticket has
been elected
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19

r Thanks to the Hon. r. W. JOHNSON
for public documents.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19
Appointments by the Presiden,

By and acith tie aarice and consent Of
the Senate.
Robert Dale Owen, Lewis Cass, jr., Jno
NJ. Daniel, Henry r. jackson, Francis
Schroeder, Henry Bedinger, August Bel
mont. j. j. Seibels, John L. O'Sullivan,
John w. Dana, James A. Peden, Philo
White, Charles Eames, James S. Green, to
be ministers resident of the United States
in the countries in which they are now
charges d'Afaires of the United States.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19

The heart ought to give charity when
the hand cannot
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19

MEASURES BEFORE CoNGREss.-We
learn. says the Memphis Eagle & Enquirer,
from the Baltimore American, that there
never has probably been greater number
Of important national measures occupying
the attention of the people and Congress
than at the present time Among them we
may specify: the Treaty between Mexico
and the United States, by which we are to
pay ten millions for route to the Pacific,
a large accession of territory. an extinguish-
ment of certain Mexican claims against the
United States under the Treaty of GuADA-
LUPE HlDALGo, and other advantages and
considerations; the Reciprocity and Fishery
Treaty between Great Britain and the Uni
ted States, and intended more particularly
for the benefit Of the East the annexation
of the Sandwich Islands. said to have been
partially determined upon, by authority Civ
en- our Commissioner to accept the position
Of Protector; Treaty between the United
States and Japan, by which three of the
ports OF that kingdom are to be opened to
American commerce; the reorganization of
the Navy and the establishment of an ap-
premiership system for the increase of sea-
men; modification of the Tariff, and the
building of the Pacific Railroad the with
drawai of the African squadron, and the
adoption of means for the protection of the
merchant marine on our coast.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19
Another Flare.up in CONGRESS.

The House, which has been rather paci-
Gc for some time, has displayed the red flag
again. Mr. CHURCHwELL, it seems, ,,went in
to the Hall Of the House armed, and with
the intention of provoking a difficulty, de-
nounced some statements made by Mr.. CUL-
LON as false. Mr. CULLoM called CHURCH
WELL ID scoundrel, and made at
him, but was checked by the members
around. CHuRoHwELL, in the mean time,
had drawn his pistol and was prepared to
shoot his antagonist, if he advanced. FUSES
will sometimes take place in the best regu-
lated families, but we are inclined to think
that Congressional regulations might be i'm
proved very much to the benefit of its Rep
resentativc family. If those who exhibit
their ferocious propensities, in utter disregard
of all decency and of the respect due the
House. we're expelled, we would hear of no
more pugnacious manifestations on the floors
of Congress. If the Halls of our National
Legislature are to be made the battlegroun d
of bullies. we will have to seek other quail
fcations in our candidates than those now
required, and elect men who will be able
to show the superiority of their constituents
by still-house abuse ana windy bragadocio
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-19

An Indian woman lately died at Knights
Ferry, California, at the age Of l42 years.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09

Our stock of Farming Tools is very large,
such rs Corn shelters, straw Cutters Horse
Eakcs, Hand kakes, flaming Mills, Grain
Cables. >nnths, Manure aud Hay
Forks, Hay Knives, Cattle Ties, Halter,
Trace and binding Chains, Grind stones,
ecythc stones &c., Gc. All Of which are pre-
pared to -oll nt the Manufacturers Wholesale
Prices. And. also. Dealers in
Burlington Wagon iXlc>.
NANUFACTURED BY
DANEY, KINGSLAND X co.
These Axle, are made Of the best English Refined
Iron, and superior in quality, style and finish
to those used in the celebrated Concord Wagons
Combining lightncss, strength and ease Of rum
ming tn commend themselves 10 all maker. and
users Of Wagons, and secure for themselves - rcpu-
tation and preference in every market where they
arc introduced.
We avail ourselves Of tho present opportunity of
returning thanks for the patronage we have
heretofore received, and respectfully solicit a contin-
uance Of like favors.
Sign OF the Saw, College St, Burlingt on,
Vermont.
c. VI. DAVEY,
H. II. DOOLITrIE.
February 81, 1854. wifi
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09
Shilling the Agitation.

Il would seem that the agitation already
existing throughout the North. since the in
PRODUCTION and passage of the Nebraska bill.
is not great enough to satisfy the authors Of
the Outrage. They must keep on adding in
suit to injury and injury to insult. The
seizure of four or five fugitivcs from slavery
Immediately upon the passage of the bill, in
furthcraucc it i said. OLA scheme concUctcd
ut Washington, Of course but added fuel to
the nam" Threats of violence upon the
persons Of Northern members of Congress who
have been prominent in opposition to the bill.
boldly made by the hircling organs Of the Adj
ministration. will not have a tendency to sti
Il. the contldgration. 1t seems impossible that
even the insanity Of Pierce, Douglas Il Co.,
can seriously mediate the lynching of North
crn Anti-Nebraska men at Washington. but
Washington correspondents Of several n Y.
Journals assert positively. that persons hay-
ing close relation to the Administrations
are actively melting the rabblc to personal
attack on several Northern members (Mr
sumner, Of Mass, being specially aimed at }
the Kitchen Cabinet. can be construed but
one way. The consequences of such method
Of procedure if actually carried into effect
would, we think aetuniSh the distinguished
authors thereof The following from the
Washington star, is II portion Of one of the
threatening articles alluded to.
" If southern gentlemen are to he threat
cucd and assaulted while legally seeking to
obtain possession of property. for the use of
which they have solemn constitutional
guarantee, il legal rights can only he sought
for and established at the hayoncts point,
certain men now in our midst will have to
cviuce Il little more circumspection than they
law ever cNuccd in their walk, talk and acts.
If we contrast the treatment which Il South
oru stakeholder receives at the hands of n
Northern Aholitionist. with the treatment
which tho latter receives at the hands of the
former, We may proudly assert, that among
the many virtues which adorn the Southern
character. forbearance is not the least CON
spicuous,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09

--lnE nupy uf u terrain cml.luvcd IN n p
powder mill at Saugrrti"s which exploited On
Thursday last. was found after the cSl lusi"n
one mile from the mill, aud scattered rag
mcnts Of another two miles from it. IL the
country for miles around. there wac n'k'"
up fragments Of human beings II bone here
and piece of flesh there. but OF the other
five mon WHO were known to have been III the
building. nothing but fragments could he
found
-Cnr>rrR VILLAGE. Mass, boasts of Il
little Miss. thirteen months old, who weighs
nrtv-ii,c pounds. without clothing. and has
an arm nine inches in circumference, and
Ou~ TAYLOR. Of the same town, owns calf
whose body is covered with Il thick coat of
course black wool all hut it's legs. which are
white. and covered with natural hair. They
cultivate - home manufacturers III Chcs-
ter.
~ WRrrtE in the New Hampshire
.Noi,SmaH has discovered speech made at
Springfield Ill.,. October 23d, lS49, hy Scnu-
tor Douglas, in which the speaker distinctly
allrlcs to the Missouri Compromise "a, Sc
GREAT r,rmoric Nr,,lRE--N sA,Ern rnlNG.
which no ruthless hand would ever he rrck-
less enough To- disturb"
- uE luRo>ru CoIonj1, burtotorr Il
loyal Canadian paper, describing the illumi-
nation. &c., in that city on the recent ami
,cr,arv Of Queen Victoria hirth-dnv, says
Upper Canada College showed a splendid
scroll ON which were the words " England.
Turkey. France. enrircling a Crown. all IN
gas,
--rur to>coRp. y. H., Reporter CON
Quoted by Edmund Burke and Cyrus Barton.
saws of the Nebraska Hill -" We are our
selves in favor % the principles of that bill.
hut wc have no sort of doubt that the maipr-
itv, even Of the democratic party Of this State,
are utterly opposed to it
--Tmr DETROIT Tr,bDHo says " Not the
least amusing thing in the doings of ycstcr-
day was the fact that large numbers of people
whole familics-from the country, came
into the city, with their teams, to SEQ the
eclipse That is a fact
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09

" Tur nrlrRr>tr.-~Nrv Hampshire
gave three votes In Congress for the Nebraska
outrage Vermont, lying uloprsido sct,-
rated only by the free and beautiful Councr-
lieut., gave a unanimous vote against it One
Is Whg state, Represented IN Congress hy
wings only the other is-wc were a;iGut
writing SI'r"--a locofoco Statc--Gs that not
tnntamount to sure, nowD One is for libcr-
ty--for freedom the other for slavery, for
converting free into slave territory--and her
self in bondage to the slavery power. hiit,
poor, degraded New Hampshire. -- Coicdon,an.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09

" ashington iiiiiIs.

W,snr>GTo>, june !.
\ special Larcr OF dispatches from tie
spanish Goycrumcnt has Just been in official
communication with tho ne" minister from
Madrid, in TIL, city, and the result is -'ld to
indicate events Of the highest Importance.
All our difficulties with Spa" ar" ia It train
of amicahl" adjustment Il is said that spain
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09
The Fugitive slave Case.
81 rms DELIVERED Up To SLAN FRY

Bos1oN. June ID. \, NJ
Great preparations are now making to carry
off the fugitive slave.
The State military to the amount of 900
are under arms and in Court Square near the
entrance ui the Court House. The |. :.
troops have placed large cannon loaded with
grape shot, and every thing bctokcns firm
determination to carry the man off.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09
REVERE HOUSE,



I'HE 81 B-cR1BER TAKES THIS OprOBTtN1.
~ 70 irfotm HE friends and Che public, that he
ha, leased that nov dli rommod'ous Hotel, the
"RENERE house." in the ilrgc ~ Brn'tlehoto
VT, and said House IL now open for the reception of
company.
This llor'o 10 ycry c9nrcni"ntly located in tho
center Of tho Nillngo, o. iag tnr"rr 9r MAtS ASD
ELLIOTT NiRrEts, wthn fsir N,ps oftb, "f-'dh5H
hnd Lour'a-e UATER-CTRE ESTiBLiNH-
NEN7'S. und but short distance from tho lnil-
Hoad Depot ,.hr'e Carriage will always be in at
tendance on the ARRIVAL 90 ih' 1rnin- tnconvcy vii
tors to the Hotel The House has boon ,l.of,'.''
repaired th' Spring and is we'll and neatly furnished
By n constant aud personal attention to the wants
Of my guests, hy a wrll furnished table, clearly and
we'll ventilated rooms. and m orderly, quiet house,
intend TO render thi, House frst-cass New Eng.
land Hotel and hope to roocitc from my friends aud
those travelling pleasure at business, share Of
their patronage. i j. CBANDALL.
Braitchorp, April Il. 1854
y. B.-Good ~trhliug for Horses - Horses,
Carriages and saddle Horse. furnished ~ rrplica-
ton Mt the Office. wiiwt
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09
TIrF,
DAGUERREOTYPE GOODS
S p RIM GO O D S
T.. u. NICHOLS,

$50 HTRCH STREET,
u now RECEIVING HIS SPRING STOCK OF
] Goods. We hoheyc " some thing can be done
rs well a. others" Call and see
ho you want Carpet
Do YOU want Dress
Do YOU want Coat
Do YOU want Fine Linen
Do Won want Nire Needle Work
Do YOU want Guod Tea
In short do You want arythiUg CAL a. $50
CHURCH STREET, RI RLlNGTON. We know no
North no south, no Ea,r, no West, landing
We believe there Is NOhIH.
April II, 1851. ddwtf
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09
News of the Week
BY Telegraph to the Free Press.
Boston Free Soil Convention.

The Free Soil State Convention Yesterday
was an exceedingly respectable affair. Some
1000 or 5000 persons were present Speeches
were made by all the leading Free Sellers. In
their resolutions they ogree 10 Join any party
,rh,ch ,rIN nnnns liz SLn,.o mn,Irr
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09
G orman Wcr5tads.

A FRESH LOT. NEW Asn rl-fi iBrt col.
~ oHs also, Worstcd Patterns, 6c.. ir.t opened
Al LINA"'S
Nay 4 dtwtf
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09

frRE WoHES.-Wo would call the attention Of our
readers to tho advertisement of Fire Work, in an
other column. Me-srs. Sandcrsou 4 Iancrgnn's
works ranked second to mono in the country. We
would advise all who may wish 20 procure any afti-
ccs Of tho kind, 10 give them call. Wit
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09
Awful Explosion,

At Wilmington, Del, yesterday, 5 wagon
Loads of five tons ofgunpowder exploded, kill
ing mon and ) horses One man, two wo-
men and child were seriously injured, The
dwelling houses of Bishop Lee, and james :,
Price together with four other dwellings and
six stables were demolished About seventy
FIVE other houses were badly damaged, and
many persons slightly hurt Trees We're torn
mp by the roots. Fragments of the wagons,
horses and drivers, were scattered in all direc-
tions. The mutilatcd remain, Of one Of the
drivers were lodged at distance on the shore
# the Brandvwine.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09
Mad Elephant.

Providence, June P.
The large elephant attached to the mcnag-
ere, while on the way from Pawtuckct to
Fall River, got beyond the control of hi,
keeper Yesterday aud killed three horses on
y'riy injured two men, who were in the WI
gon- The elephant was finally captured
near SHADES Ferry aud taken to Fall River.
4 Fitting Celebration OF the Fourth.
The city Council Of Providence have voted
not to make the usual celebration Of the ith
of July. bnt to toll the bells AN hour at sun
rise, noon and sunset in view OF the repeal of
the Missouri Conn romiScand thrrtc'n'c,cuts
in Boston.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09
URDSCOPIC PUN>I"ItN
DR.. B. JORDON 4 CO.

Of PhI13.}pb,G, amt Int tram H-srT.~.
nR b. JORpON ( CO.. respectfully inf -'a
- the Citizens of Burlington and vic. itv, st
they have located in this place, where '.cy vtll
practice Medicine the German jru'cupIc syst. ~,
which leads them t. locate aud describe 'l, ~ -
toms of disease Of a CHRoNIr CHARAorER, witt the
utmost accuracy and satisfaction. \ clear val,
containing about two ounces of uriue,-tne first
passed i'm the morninc-vth the name and az, It
the patient, will enable them to treat succcssf lly
the ca,e in question. Heuce--onc individual an
bring several cases and medicine be sent any
uart Of the country. Their remedies are wholly of
the reformed practice differing essentially from
of any other system school. consulting o., thcni-
Gals and Extracts, in the most concentrated 'um md
obtained almost exclusively from the Vegetable
kingdom, ohviating the nconvenien-e Of hull, &C.
heretofore objection to their general use. lu.ke
the potent minerals-they reliable n Client nd
safe, believing that whatever -uhstsnco hes ten
deucy to diminish the Vitality of the systyin. .uj
be rejected a. Medicine Acting upon TIN, lrI4ct ,e
they discard the u'e of the huI'o. Lancet, CauUel
Anthony and Arsenic
Their remedies are directed +, tho r,v-, rro'u--
ing the disease. without reducing the patient Pen the
Brink Of tho Grave. which i.t.o nttou m. lru
Mineral pni,uns are given. HUT ON the rautr. y.
they produce am agreeable effect the ruu-tlf. .i.u
eu'cvhI,i by disease aud the u'E continued u-' 'f
Pul,ur. the effects Of which Lorritle than
the diseases they arc intended 70 cure. They tl'u
mraIt strength e. the system, causing tie eyes -
SPARKLE with Joy and sl0due,s, and the checks 10
glow with tho the rosoate hue # health.
MANY diseases heretofore considered iucu-a Ole
and which are silently, vet rapidly destroying aur
most near and dear friends, may b" dct,r''d y
pain iu 'c back and luins. tenderness AMI pain at
the stomach, H51lurSs and pain =" the head, "a Ugh
and tctlng m the throat pallltntor, upon sud len
emotion ur exercise. h,lchln. % wind. stomach
pain lu the side, about the shoulders, IN the right
arm and large Joints frequent Ching, low splats
los, f energy, short breath. sleep uur,trc.i .uG
Gold hand, aud feet. uumbuc-s II the limbs, pain u
the bowels, bu7liug and singing IN the ears, sick
headache. ,tlvcucs, and lire -u|1r appetite.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09
Revolving Hammer Pistol.

S,IMPLE IN ITS CONSTRUCTION, EASY AND
- secure load and cap, rapid To discharge. worry
powerful and accurate shooters, liability to ar,-
dental discharge, and approved by Army and Navy
A. superior to every other revolver made by the
Robbins q Lawrence Go. Windsor, VI. sold hv
ERINSMAID, BROTHER n CO.
church II. Burlington, VI
Also, other Pistols Guns, Rifles, and a general
stock Of Hunting and Fishing Tackle, sold by
BNIN>MAIp. BROTHER 4 CO..
Church It, Burlington, Vt
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09

Notice.

I llERERl GIVE NOTICE THAT lltNEGIV.
~ my son, NNo> Il. polLAHn, hi time tom and
after the present date, aud do not hold my.,i uc-
ruuntdhlc iur his future debts nor claim amy ct hi,
future earning,
ALMER POLLARD.
My L.. lell. WV
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-09
Suffolk Pigs.

I'OG SALE ~ THE UNDERSIGNED, THE
y following W mil blood ~ pics -o, ~ weeks
IA, one soa 90 mputh e., ,a ius, and toe SEW 600.
ut IL tuil blood Sulplk Boar also, lev common
aud aalt blopd pit. Call aud -cc.
OSCAR G. WHITE.
N.oo".li lall'. hriil T., IS'l. wlim..'