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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-03-13
Gov Geay's Veto, and the Bogus
Icgislpture,

On the 10th of February, Gov. Geary of
Kansas vetoed an Act passed by the Bogus
Legislature--the act being one to provide for
taking census and for an election of sixty
delegates to form convention. By the
terms of the act the convention of delegates
were to have power to form State constitu-
ton, and to give it validity without refer
ence to the people. Gov. Geary considered
that to give such u power to siity delegates
was far enough from allowing the people
to determine their own institutions-that
the principle of allowing the people to
decide what their form of government should
be, under the constitution of the United
States, was fundamental, and - must be
maintained in all its power and fullness, in
all its breadth and depth of its utmost
capacity and Specification" lie said more
over, that " the idea of surrendering the
sovereignty of the Territory--the common
property of the people Of the several States
into the hands OF the few who first chance
to wander into them was to him politics
novelty"
thuch ulu lHe bogus Legislature CdTC lOr
the Governors arguments or for his veto.
They passed the bill over his head The act
declares the qualifications of voter to be the
following He must be bona fide inhabi-
tant of the territory, on the third Monday
of June next, and citizen of the United
States over twenty one years of age and one
who has resided in the county where he votes
three months previous to said third Mon
day of June-the day of election-that is,
all of March, April, and May.
But another provision of the act says,
that complete and corrected lists of all voters
are to be made out by the Probate
Judges from returns made by sherifis pre-
vious to the 10th of April, and corrected
by said Judges on or before the LIST of May.
No person is to be allowed to vote whose
name Is not on the list Provision is made
for Furnishing those who attempt to Mfu-
sncs voters or to deter them from voting.
Putting all the provisions together, and
noticing that the Sherifs and Judges afore-
said are all creatures of the Bogus Legisla-
ture itself, it will be,,seen that it is quite an
ingenious contriyance to secure prosavery
constitution.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-03-13

Tue DEATn or DR. KASE-A private let.
ter from young lady Of New York now in
Havana. gives some touching particulars OF
the last hours Of ore whose death is a na.
tional loss. It is published By the New
York Mirror
Havana, Tuesday, Feb II, lsj7.-Dea,
Fd'her--Last Wednesday we were startled
by report that DR.. K1ue was dcad--
though we ait'rwarl learned that he stil
lived, although specifics and motionlesi
from another attack Of paralysis and apo
plexy together, $50 the doctors said) which
rendered his cls' perfectly hopeless We
were all very much surprised, for he had
been out riding On Tuesday morning, and
on Wednesday his brother was at the break.
fast-table, us usual His poor mother Ina.
watched by him almost constantly until
yesterday, wien, as you will have heard
long before this yeachcs YOU, her care, a..
well rs that of his brothers. and the faith
iul Morton, was no longer necessary.
FEn. 90 lcij this letter unfinished that
might send you something more about DR.
Kane, though dill not dream Of all have
to say. The day alter her sons death, Mrs
Kane sent for Mrs. Amy She seemcd quite
composed sle sail She knew 10 wCull he
long before She could realize that Elisha
50 she calls him was Il al, for she W
20 accustomed 10 his long absence, she would
be sure to find herself almost expecting his
return from soma dangerous expedition
She Irit perfectly certain that from the time
OF h- last attack, though be could neither
speak nor move, and his eyes were fixed
that he recognized them all that he CIV.
identity knew his brothers voices and She
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-03-13

established ON slave territory, it has uni
formly remained in that condition 80
when the territory was free and this was
attended with satisfactory results. The
sovereignty of the Federal Government ex-
tends to all territory of the United States.
If we have the right to acquire territory,
we have the right to govern it and this
has always been exercised. The Constitu-
ton was framed for the whole country, and
the prohibition OF slavery north of 80 30
was constitutional.
bred Scott and his family were free under
decisions given within the last twenty eight
years. a slave who acquires his freedom
by his removal to another State, cannot be
be reduced to slavery by his returning to
the State from whence he emigrated
Judge Curtis arrived at the following
conclusions |. That the free native born
! citizens of each State at the formation of
| the constitution became citizens of the
United States. 2. That free colored per-
sons born within some of the States, and
citizens of those States, were also citizens
of the United States. 3. That every such
citizen residing in any State, has right to
sue and to be sued in the federal courts of
the State in which he resided. lie dissented
from the opinion OF the majority Of the
cannot be n citizen of the United States
lie did not believe the opinions of the
court on questions not lcgitimately before it.,
to be binding. He believed, however, that
the Court has jurisdiction in this case, and
maintained that, under the law of Missouri,
bred Scott and his family were free persons
on their return to that State.
Congress has power to legislate with re-
gard to the territories until they shall np-
ply for admission into the Union as States.
The laws must be 'needful," and are left to
legislative discretion. There are two class
es OF acts; and in eight distinct instances,
beginning with the first Congress and COM
ing down to l84S, Congress has excluded
slavery from territories; and there are six
distinct instances in which Congress has
organized governments for territories, and
recognized slavery, and cotinued it therein.
also beginning with the first Congress and
coming down to 1922. These acts were
signed by seven Presidents, coming regular
ly down from Washington to John Quincy
Adams, thus including all those who were
in public life when the Constitution was a
dopted Ills opinion was, the deceion Of
the Circuit Court for Missouri should be
reversed, and the case rcmanded for II new
trial
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-03-13

The BrRDELL CA.E.-Tha Pttsburg. Pa.
Union publishes the following important
statement from u highly respectable citizen
OF New York visiting in that city.
while crossing the river on a ferry boat
few days after the murder Of Dr. Burdel,
| was accostcd by man who claimed to he
familiar with the sporting characters Of
New York and the conversation naturally
turned upon the all absorbing topic Of
the murder. When | alluded to the fact
that public opinion had pointed out Mr.
Eckcl and Mrs. Cunningham as the murder
ers, the gentleman said :-Whon the cor
oner shall have ascertIincd the whereabouts
OF DR.. Burdel from the time he is reported
to have been last seen up till he returned u
his house in Bond St, then he will have q
clue to the murder. Lam not at liberty u
use names but from relilble information
which | have received, there can be no
doubt but that DR.. Burd-lI spent the early
part Of that fatal night in well known
gambling house down town--that he left
for home with about three thou sand dollars
in Ills pocket which he lad won-4uI that
he was followed closely By the loser.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-03-13

SOME PEoPLE thought the Democracy OF
Burlington would At least hoist their flag
in honor Of Mr. Buchanan's lnauguratiJ n
yesterday but not even streamer was
flung to the breeze, Sympathy for poor
Pierce, dropping from the highest station
in the gift of any people into an unhonored
oo'curity' we suppose prevented all efforts
At jabiLi1 satisa.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-03-13

Tr.Iu t.- NtuarA Daily Ads .s.s..
DIR. kA>E's DuG.-lhe Arcuc dog brouEi p
home by DR.. Kane has straycd away OFT ia
Ailrglny. He has become the property oI
James Macarthur, the timh.r.Gyaltr. in
Oranel The recently intense cold wealth
err has held this large, black, shaggy animal
IN high spirits. W hen they take him into
the forest among the timber hcwers, whera
he can do no harm, and remove his mu7z'o,
he cuts up all sorts OF lrauks, seeking the
deepest drifts, and actually turying himself
for delight you can see the dry snow move,
but no scmhauce of q dog .uua sudden uut
he pops giving his harry heec, a trpmcul-
Gus shake, and away heru0 another dive.
Mr., Macarthur calls him sc Eskimo '
( EsQuimaux }. To ,o.k " EsG " fair iu
the face, You SIC u'r.. s. liaeuss, Of tlack
bear, though bis ey,s are rather luuguid
Ills long, s'.t, shaggy covering is ueur,y
equal in hulk - his body. When l,u to
run at large in tie village, he wears a muz.
z,e to W-,-Dt lis dosrayinS the pigs and
chi cSeus.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-03-13

OREGON AND SLAVERY. New York
Tribune has intelligence from various sour
ces that Oregon will IN all probability pre-
sent herself to the next Congress for admis-
sion into the Union with constitution ad-
uniting slavery. Great exertions have been
made TO this end, and they have been con
Quoted SO quietly that the opponents Of sla-
very have not underwood the danger.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-03-13

TnE ISLAND House. Our readers Will nc
tice from the card in another column, that
the hest appointed hotelin Vermont is to 10
opened again next June, y X. c. White,
formerly Of the Warrner Hol Sc, in Sprirg-
Bsld, Mass.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-03-13

tIRE.-Ihe woodshed at the r. X. station
IN Middlebury was burned last Wednesday
There was strong wind and a neighboring
house was fired, but was speedily put out.
The fire took from steam engine used for
saving wood, which was ruined The shed
was full Of " God ; damage about $500.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-03-13

IHE New COINAGE ACT.-The new coinage
act is important in several particulars. viz
SIC. /. The old Spanish coins received AZ
the Treasury Of the United states and several oil
ces; at the Post Otsees and Land Offices, At the
following rates
Quarter Dollar 20 cents.
Eighth " 10 cents.
Sixteenth " Scents
Bur By The SIth Section they ~iH be r,cs.vaIle at
20, II. and ct cents, rspsesrdy, IN s4chln.s tor
thu HGu ccntS.
SEC 2 Such old coins "shall not again be raii
out, or put in circulation, but shall be re coined
At the mint" for distribution.
SEC. 5. All former acts authorizing the currency
of foreign gold or silver coins, and declaring the
same legal tender in payment for debts, are re-
pealedi bnt 1t shall be the duty of tue dregtur Of
the mint to cause assays to be made, from time
time, of such foreign coins as may be known to
our commerce, to determine their average weight
hneness, and value, and to embrace in his annual
report statement of the results thereof
Sc. 4. The standard ght Of the Cent shall
be seyenty-two grains; composed of eighty
per cent of copper and II per cent. Of nickel
and coinage Of the half-cent. shall be disc5u.
tinued.
SEC, S. Authorizes the Treasurer Of the mint to
purchase the materials necessary for the coinage
Of the new cent.
SIC o. 1t shall be lawful to pay cut the said
cent at the mint, in exchange for any Of the gold
and silver coins of the United States. and also in
to transmit parcels Of the said cents, from time To
time, to the Assistant Treasurer, and other officers
for exchange and it shall also be lawful for the
space of two years from the passage OF tbisuctsn4
NJ longer to pay out at the mint the cent? a!ure-
said for the fractional parts Of tho dollar herein
beio named at their nominal value of twenty
five twelve-and a-half and six-and a-quarter certs
respectively
SEC. :. Hereafter the Director Of tho Mint shall
make bis Annual Report up to the 3Oth June (iu-
stead Of 3lst December, as herctofureO 80 that
the results Of the years operations may appear in
the Annual Report Of the Secretary Of the
Treasury
The new Act may be considered an essen
tiaI reform in the Currency, In the first
place it will serve to rid US Of the old Span
ish coins ami to avoid loss to their present
holders, US the United States will receive
them at par for two years and, secondly,
it gives US new Cent weighing less
than half Of the old coin.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-03-13
The Decision of the supreme Court.

trial
The Decision of the Suprcme Court.
W. ..,.;; r. ..;oo. 81 lo Ia.
'"'Joi" IL" "''i'es VI NV '"''
startling decision OF the United States
Supreme Court in favor Of the Slavery pr o.
napandists
rro,. H.. Nov, yo.y r,.,,r,r..,
aft il with fealincs Of more Than ordinorv
solemnitv that we record tbis decision, for
its CONSEQUENCES are hovond the roach ol
human calculation We nre not So mpcb
concerned Mt the invasion of the laws and
constitution of the country. both of which
II ,ccon,nliebos-r ,r flo ,,nor;oon ,,oo,lo
we nave no DOUBT, Will take care OF their
rights, in spite of the Supreme Court-as
we are in being forced to the melancholy
conviction that the moral authority and
consequent usefulness Of that tribunal, un-
der its present organization, is seriously
impaired, if not destroyed.
The time which is chosen for this Judi
cial revOlution-.just after the adjournment
of that department of the government most
injured by the decision, and at the com
mencement Of n new administration, when
all the patronage of the nation can lie used
a t the best advantage in rcconciling the
people to its doctrines-shows, when TIA
ken in connection with the doctrines them
selves, and the constitution of the court,
that a ma ioritv of Its member have conspn-
ted To herome rortios tn n combin,+io, ,,;,l
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-03-13

Mr., BUCnANAN's CoAT.--lt is announced
that Mr.. Schneider, the patriotic Dutch
tailor who made Mr.. Buchanan's naurural
suit, stitched thirty-one stars in the lining
of the coat to represent the States Of the
Union. The Boston Atlas, which, however.
We do not regard as any sort Of authority
in the matter ,intinates that hole has been
cut in the garment to represent Kansas.
The Baltimore Patriot suggests as strictly
appropriate Inauguration suit, II sky-5ue
coat and vest, embroidered with silver stars,
thirty-one in number; neither combinations
of alternate stripes Of scarlet and white
cloth; Phrygian cap, and a walking cane
carved in imitation Of the old Roman f4sces,
bound together by ribbon inscribed with
the motto "E. PhtrHus Unan." 1t saws
further
"But 10 veil his embroidery of stars beneath an
outer covering of broadcloth, and to double up the
Keystone in the small of his back, and moreover
to compel the President to turn his coat if he
wishes to display his badge of Ciicc, are sad evil
dence of the difference that exists between public
taste and schne lerian patriotism"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-03-13

PLowiNG IL February The Malone, IN
40 Gasette says $50 thorough was our
late thaw that the ground was in condition
Tor the plow. We hear of one farmer re-
siding within four miles of this village, who
broke up about two acres, on Wednesday
18th ult a."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-03-13

" This, then, becomes the creed of the
buchanan administration and of the party
that upholds it, The Democratic party
has been gradually but rapidly tending to
these doctrines for the last dozen years, or
ever SINCE indeed, they fTst sprang ir0m
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-03-13

We subjoin a few notices Of the late
startling decision of the United States
Supreme Court in favor Of the Slavery pr O.
pagandists
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-26
PETER SBURG.
q NEW FgTsM.

INHE undersigned having formed ff8
i copartnership under the style
of MURRAY & MCKINNEY, for the pur-
pose Of transactilag a Wholesale and Retail
Grocery Busiress--we will at all times keep
on hand a large and varied assortment Of
Groceries, consisting Of Coffee. Sugar. Me-
lasses, Mackerel fish ,Sardnes. Oysters, Her n
rings, Tea, Cheese, Crackers. Dried Beef. Sd
Rais,nss Figs, Almonds, Oranges, Pecans. II
Confectioharies OF .alfkinds. Salt, barrel and 81
sack; Pepper, SPICE, Ginger, Soda, Alum, II
Sulphur. Salts, Saltpetre. Indigo. Nader, Span
ish Brown. Powder, Shot, Lead, Cotton Yarns,
"a variety of Tobacco and Cigars of the best
quality, a variety of fine Liquors for medical
purposes. and all articles that are usually kept
in Groceries-ali of which We will -n
sell cheap for cash or exchange for. &
Bacon, Lard. Feathers. Beeswax
and TalIow. OGThe notes and accounts be-
longing to Thos. A. Murray, are in the hands
of C. c. Mckinney. Petersburg, who is au-
thorized to receive and receipt for the same.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
extended to me, would ask a continuance Of
the same MURRAY & MCKINNEY.
Petersburg, janis, 1857--l2m ~ -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-26
MULBERRY
MULBERRY.
Drug and Variety
HOU Sc!

Il HAVE just received, md keep con-nRV
i stantly on hand, at my Drug and w.
Variety Store, in MULBERRY, TENN. e'rlgs
a fresh and genuine supply 81 Drugs. ~
Medicines, Paints, Oils. Dye-sauiss.
Snfph. Quinine;. Suph. Morphia; 81.
Blue Mass; Caiorlel:
loa. Potass: 0rleum Ergote; p
Acetss de Morphia; -ProtoIodurede Mercure
Blistering Ointment lin rolls.)
Thompson's Eye-water, and all the popular
Patent Medicines Of the day. frr'r
LOafer's Meuth Water.
Fine French Brandy; American Brandy; III
The best remedies in the world for Flux. Di-
arrh@a, aad arrangement of the bowels
generally. Try tit is very exhilarating in
ifs effects, and, wthal, very cheap. is
A COnfecfionaries. III
Raisins. common and fine Candies, a superb
article OF Wedding Candy Every hifalutin.)
1888 x Cigars. 80 rca
1t is useless for me to enumerate the differ
ent kinds of Cigars have on hand. have
them ranging from the Cuba Six to the finest
and highly favored Havana; all of which
will sell very cheap, ., ,.e.lls
Balm Of n Thousand Flowers.
What Idly or gentleman would remain un-
der the curse of disagreeable breath, when
by using the Balm of a Thousand Flowers"
as dentrifice, would not only render it sweet
bu. leave the teeth white as alabaster? Many
rer ons do not know their breath is bad, and
the subject is so delicate their friends viii new
er mention it, 1t will rsmove tau, Iimples,
and freckles from the skin, leaving it Of soft
and roseate hue.
Varieties.
All kinds Of Perfumeries, Stationary ssssss.
of every kind-also is added to his stock go
fine Cutlery. Pocket Knives, Razors etc. ~
Brushes and Straps, all kinds fine Soaps. about
twenty qualities of smoking and chewing To-
bacco Pepper, Spice, Ginger, Soda. Rice. and
various other articles not necessary to mention.
A fine assortment of Spectacles, all sorts; Snuff
and Snuff Boxes. and great many articles for
LADIES. to which would respectfully invite
their attention.
Powder, Lead. Shot, Caps, Shot Guns of the
very best-all of which the undersigned offers
low for cash or to pnnctual dealers on time.
'THOS. III. FREEMAN.
Nov. 20. 1856-12m sa..
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-26
5mt ann 9aIltq.
RETORT.

Dumas was very found, on gala
days. OF wearing some dozen or more
decorations consisting of ribbons
aud crosses. A friend on one oc-
casion protested: You look stupid:
you're walking rainbow with these
ribbons, which are the color 'Oi
the grapes We read ofin the fable,
interrupted Dumas:
One of Henry Fox's jokes was
that played off on the late Mrs
who had a great foundness for ma
king the acquaintance of foreigners.
He first forged ii letter Of recommen-
daiion 10 her in favor Of German
nobleman. the Baron Won Seidlitg
Powderz, whose card was left at her
door, and for whom dinner was i'm
mediately planned by Mrs.-and
an invitation sent in form. After
waiting considerable time, no Baron
appearing, the dinner was served;
and during the secoud course. a note
was brought to the Indy Of the house
with excuses from the Baron, who
WAS unexpectedly prevented from
coming by the Sudden death Of his
aunt, The Duchess Won Epson Saltz,
which she read out to the company,
without any suspicion Of the joke.
and to the entertainment of her
guests, among whom was the face
tious author.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-26

Ladies' will be. glad to learn that
alcohol viii wash kid gloves without
either staining them or leaving an un-
pleasant odor about them The gloves
are simply drawn upon the hand aud
carefully rubbed with piece of clean
flannel, vet with alcohol. until the soil
is removed, then hung up to dry, and
aiterward slightly stretched, when the
original color reappears.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-26

On the 9th ult, near Chambers
burg, Penn, in the cars, McKibbin
member Of Congress from California,
shot his brother in law, Isaac Craig
and slightly wounded bin. Craig
had incurred the eumity Of the whole
tamily by the alleged seduction of the
al. C.'s sister.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-26
From the Pulaski Citizen.
Great improvement in Speetacies.

Great improvement in SpeetacieS.
Grained of the genuine Scotch Pebble.
L. PALMER f. CO, Opticians from The I'm
proved Spectacle Mandatory and Optical
Establishment in London,
NALL the attention of the .AAa.
~ citizens of Fayetteville and S
surrounding country to their splendid assort-
ment of Scotch Pebble Spectacles, and would
saw, to those who value their sight, noe to
delay awaiting themselves Of the opportunity
of procuring a pair of the justly celebrated
Spectacles. These Pebbles are constructed in
accordance with the PHILOSOPHERS of nature IN
the peculiar form of a Concavo convex mirror,
admirably adapted to the organ of sight, and
can be used by the old and young to pursue
the most minute employment. either by day
or candlelight, with perfect ease. and never
cause that giddiness of head or unpleasant
sensation to the eye that many experience
from using the ordinary kind of spectacles.
Many persons might have good eyesight for
Is or 20 years longer, by using these glasses
than the ordinary kind, which in the end do
more harm than good. Call on W. Fl. & NJ.
d. M00RES. Dec. 25. 1856
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-26

Some body went to the police Of
Gee in st. Louis, the other day, aud
left note for the Coroner request
ing him to call and hold an inquest
on sahe defunct Bank OF Missouri. :"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1857-11-26
DRUGS, MEDloikES
AND
NNAAs s.
S<

HIENER & HAMPTON have 81
- just received their Spring <<
stock of Goods. consisting of ever, i.iig in
their line, to which they respectfully cal the
attention of the public. Their stock Is larger
and more complete in assortment than II has
ever been and viii be sold on the mostreaSon-
able terms Physicians and all Others wisbir g
to purchase ANYTHING in their trade viii do
welito call and examine their stock at their
store, west side Of the public square Fayette-
vile. Tenn. DIEMER & HAMPTON
April 20.