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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-02-25
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AID VALOREM DUTIES.
BURLINGTON,
FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. rs, 1850.

How the dd vdlorem system Of collecting
duties arc made to work against our own
country was strikingly shown by some ex-
amples given by Mr.. Stanton of Ohio in his
speech Of the 18th inst For instance, the
British customhouse returns report ll5;-
276 guns valued at an average Of $s,05 each,
exported to the United States during the
years 1857.
Our own custom house returns report
only $3.50 guns imported from England
during the same years, valued on the average
of S5,9S each. The loss to our revenue was
S22 2,O95. Comparing French custom house
returns of wine exported to this country
with U. S. Custom House returns of wine i'm
ported from France during the same time,
while the quantity does not vary much. the
price of the wine in the French returns is
more than double that in the American re-
turns. The total undervaluation by the lat
ter amounts to SS,2l7, 1872, and the loss to
our revenue on that account was S3, ,286, 1862.
There was abundant evidence of equal
frauds in regard to other articles. MIR. STAN
ton said 'he had been furnished by Mr.. Nor
rill of Vermont, with the precise figures in
the instance Of one cargo Of woollens which
was imported from Marselles into New Or
leans in the ship Claiborne. Itconsisted of
miscellaneous woolen goods, which were
valued at the port of expectation at S29,
l43. and at the port of importation at only
S13,76s. and of blankets " hich were valued
in the same manner at S72,927 and S34,
923 respectively"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-02-25
MIR. MORRILL,s BILL.

On the 10th, in the House, Mr.. Morrill, 8
bill for approprating lands for the support
of Agricultural Colleges clme upi and after
an Intellectual motion from Cobb of Alabama
to table the bill, the Senate amendments
were concurrcd in and the bill was passed.
1t is conidsntly said by its enemies that
the President will veto it.
The n. Y. Tribune says, if this bill
should become a law and the provision it
makes for practical education not be more
than txo-thirds embezzled or squandered
we believe 1t will 20 far to renovate the in
dustry, especially the Agriculture, of our
country, bringing the last conquests of
sciences to the aid of daily toll, and increas-
ing essentially the average productiveness of
our soil. Years will be required to realize
fully this anticipation; but We shall be dis
appointed if future generations do not have
ample reason to bless the name of Justin F.
Morrill, of Vermont, who drafted and en-
gneered this bill. Next to the Homestead
bill, it is tho most benefcient and importan t
measure which has engaged the attention oi
the present Congress. We will not believe
that it is doomed to encounter the witherine
blast of Veto"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-02-25

A SHORT METRE PRAyER.-We have heard
of an old Deacon, who, on being asked by
his pastor to close a meeting with short
prayer, replied, 81 am very willing to pray,
but don't like to be stiuted" The minister
mentioned below must have belonged to the
same family, we judge for he had a similar
aversion to being straightened in his commu-
MON with God, The story has a good NOR
al.-Christidn N0tchman
The Rev. Mr. Derwell, a pious and curl
Gus old Methodist minister, went from Ten
nessee to Kentucky, in 1872. to visit his rel
atiye, the Hon. VIM B,ltnn. The man was
not religious man, bat u gentleman, and
invited the minister to have family worship
every evening. While he WAS visiting there
Judge Cone and his wife, from Nashville. ar
rived there to pass the night aud Mr.. Bol
ton, being little embarrassed, said to thu
! minister, as he brought out the Bible, tina
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-02-25

ALMOST MuRDEREp.-Tom Wilson of
Mddlebury was found on Sunday last in his
dwelling, badly glshed in different parts of
his mortal frame and covered with blood
This state of tn ings was the result of n fam
lily jar, which was the result of family
Jug-of whiskcy, Toms wife explained it
all by saying that he "blarneyed about the
house and tore himself" Tom was so badly
torn that he was hardly worth mending; and
he lies in precarious situation. The Reg
isier, which relates these facts, remarks that
the love of such wife is beyond all compre-
hension.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-02-25
LETTER FROM NEW YORK.

NEW York, Feb. 18th, 1859.
There is always something inter
esting going on in this great city, you KNOWN
the lecture or sermon line.
Prof. Mitchell, of Cincinnati is now delivering
Lectures on Astronomy at Plymouth Church, (Mr.
Bsecher's,) in Brooklyn. We are apt to consider
Astronomy as a dry abstract study; but nothing
could DO less uninteresting or dry than these lee
lures are. Judge whether they are acceptable to
the Pubic, when tell you that the first night,
going just before the lecture began, could only
get the last seat next the door the next time haf
an hour earlier, was glad Of . seat in the side
aisle, half way up; while last night was there in
fifteen minutes after the doors opened, and barely
got q passable seat. If you could only have some
such in Burlington! In last nights lecture the
Professor went into the big figures lttle-speak-
ing of the distances Of the fixed stars, how they
measured, &C. He uses no diagrams taking his
cane, atumbler gas.light, any thing to illustrate
what he would say; and he never fails to make his
illustrations clear and perfectly understood.
have been to hear Henry Ward Beecher, Of
course,-who comes to NewYork, even for week,
and does not but to what purpose attempt any
remarks about him A report Of one Of his SER
mons would perhaps be interesting to your readers,
but that is out Of my power
give you a few thoughts from his sermon oflast
Sunday morning, which doing good as We
have opportunity.
Every thing born fights for life and every thing
that is born has to have q period of crying and
fighting for life; aud every thing that beqins is
hsr,tieaI that is. it is not received at first : .
Certainly no man can ever preach as well as
.moaotb and it II necessary that men shouI5 dis
up these old truths-wth their ch.el touch up the
old lines that the truth may stand forth III its for
'As' ''s'"''' A"N '' "e
me gayer iacuities OF men have oeen carried
~ .ro a;f,ed ;,h oil ,hs nowsrs of ,nirthfnInes.
and wit to cheer their fe low men, Sit like the Jews
with Their harps hanging on the willows and reus.
Smiles in times If trouhie ore those ,ainboxs
which q ,d spans on retreating storms, signs tina,
the deluge shall not entirely overwhe'm the
sA''''
You must bapuse all your faculties WIN tht
sp,.r. ;rnmsr.;on onIr and ,hinL ,h., snr;nL,;na
wont do-but only then.
Nom.n has, rich, 70 saw be il .,o;n, yood wbs,
he is simply doing the things that are easier to d,
than n,t'
| In Lawrenceburg the wells are 90 feet deep, AM
man VINO went 10 dfhw water mignt take nj
| pook ana reaa d goou whie oeiore ms oucke
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-02-25

The following correspondence between Am
os Kendall, when he was Postmaster general,
and Post master down in Alabama, from
which Mr., Kendall wished to learn the source
Of the Tombigbee River will bear reprint
Sir This department desires
to know how far the Tombigbee River runs
up
Respectfully, yours, &C.,
A. K, Postmaster General
The reply was brief and ian thus:
Sir: The Tombigbee doesn't
run up at all-it runs down.
Very respectfully, &C., NJ.
The Postmaster-Gen continued the
correspondence in this style;
Sir Your commission as Post
master ats revoksd. You will turn over
the fund, spapers, &c, pertaining to;your Office
to your successor.
Respectfully; &C., A. K Postmaster r-Gene-
raj
And the witty Postmaster closed with this
parting shot
Sir. The revenues of this Office
for the quarter ending Sept. 30th. have been
95 cts its expenditures same period for tai
low candles and twine, l. 05. trust my
successor is instructed to adjust the balance
due me.
Most resnectfully &C NJ
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-02-25
P 0 f T R Y.

Several original poems by the children.
were read at a recent Orphan Asylum festi-
val in Albany. The following which was
one of them, is quite as good as Benefits
Leigcr poetry;
THE COMET.
The moon was setting on a cloud,
Full hedgd in golden light,
Matching out the little stars
The chickens of the night
But out Of all that brilliant brood.
Produced by Luna pale,
There was but one poor little chick
That could display tail.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-02-25
rHEINDIANA SENATOR CASE.

The Indiana Senator case, which was dis
posed Of on Monday, shows in q most glaring
light the INSCRIPTIONS character of the pro-
slavery democracy Of the present day. Every
one acquainted with the facts of the case
knows that Bright and Fitch had no more
right to be in the United States Senate as
Senators from Indiana, than any other two
men in the State had Their pretended elcc-
tion was in substance no better than one by
caucus of democratic members Of :hc Le-
gislaturc. The Legislature made no election
the Senate refusing iogo into joint session
for that purpose, and no resolution for such
session was adopted by the two Houses of
the Legislature, aud the Senate was occu-
pied in regular Senate Session, while the pre-
tended election was going on in the House.
A majority of the Senate sent formal pro-
test to the U. S. Senate against the
admission of Bright and Fitch. But
they took their seats and voted during
tn, whole session. S, has, was their claim /,
chat tn Judisi,Iy Committee did not dare
to set out the fats in the case or to make an
argument but at the heel OF last session
they made naked report that Messrs
Bright and Fitch were entitled to hold
their seats. OF course the Republican Sem
ators voted against, and the Democratic Sem
ators voted for, adopting that conclusion.
But there came day when the Senate and
House of Representatives in Indiana did, in
an orderly and constitutional way, elect
two men, Messrs. Lane and Mccarthy, as U.
S. Senators, and sent with them powerful
appeal from the Legislature of Indiana to
the United States Senate, to have the
men thus lawfully elected admitted to the
seats now occupied by mere usurpers.-
Did the majority of the Senate go into an
investigation of the subject or even allow
the men thus sent by the State Of Indiana
to present their case before it? Not at all.
They refused to do either. They simply said
we have vot d these men, Bright and Fitch
into their seats, and we will not allow the
cas-, even to be tquired into.
Such an indecency, such an outrageous
wrong was of course resisted by the Repub-
licans, and of course too it was upheld by
the Democrats in the Senate. So it always
is with despotism. 1t tramples on law, on
honor, and on decency. whenever by doing
so it can strengthen its own power.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-02-25

there were, and she could tell them by their
pale faces, bright, eyes, and nervousness
They learned quicker, but lost so many days
during the term from sickness that they did
not get along as fast as those who were able
to be present constantly. He also took occa-
sion to examine their luncheon baskets, and
found the American fare to be a piece Of
minco pie. the same Of pound cake, two
doughnuts, pickle, and a cold sausage !;
while the English. Irish and Scotch children
had either two days old bread and meat,
bread and butter, or bread and apple with
nothing more.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-02-25

Politeness goes great ways. Henry Ward
Beecher says an imrudent clerk can do almost
as much injury to a store as the neglect of
the proprietor to advertise his goods.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-02-25

EQUINE IrEMs-A trotting match between
''Young St. Lawrence, ;" owned by NJ. NJ. By
ington and H.Paul (who has recently pur-
chased an interest of one half in the horse for
the sum of Sl2O0,) and "Ira Allen, ''own-
ed by W. B. Munson, occurred on the ice OF
Mallett's Bay yesterday. But one heat was
trotted, which was won by Ira Allen in 2,36,
when the other horse was withdrawn on ac-
count of lameness.
Lemuel North. Esq, of Champlain, n.
Y, recently sold his five years old stallion,
CapL L,ght-foot, which is said to have trot-
ed in 2,2S on the ice at Plattsburgh last
winter, for $4,000 to gentleman In Ken
lucky, the owner of Green Mountain Black
Hank, formerly owned by d. S. Myrick, of
Bridport.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-02-25

AccIDLST.-On Thursday of last week A.
P. Lyman, ESQ, of Manchester. slipped and
fell, fracturing two of his ribs, and severing
the cartilage Of third.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-02-25

, correspondent OF the Poughkeepsic Daily
Democrat states that "while visiting school
In Montreal, he asked the teacher if there
were any American children there. She said
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-02-25

-
NOVEL Use FOR HooPs Attorney
Brown receiving information in relation to
the hotel at Lyndon Centre, which led him
to believe that "ardent liquor" was furnish
ed there. against law of Vermont, made and
provided, and to the great detriment of the
purchaser. he despatched Deputy Sheriff
Harrington to make search for the "critter."
Although the Sheriff was well acquainted
with the locality, having seized a lot of
liquor there only four weeks previous, he was
unable to discover anything that smelt like
rum, though no made dilligent search from
cellar to garrett. After he returned home,
he leai ND that there Das keg of liquor in
the house, and that when he was seen to
drive up the hostess "seized" the keg, and
covering it with her ampl. skrs, continued
her sewing as composedly as possible. O,
crinoline what wilt thou not cover The
Sheriff said he "thought the women folks
seemed mighty tckled about something -
Caledonidn.
1t is a poor consolation to us of the old
States to see the present two Senators repre-
senting this vast Western wilderness of Ore
gon, containing scanty $4,000 of popula-
ton, voting down in the superior branch of
Congress, the delegation of New York, Penn
sylvania, or Ohio. But it Is an incident of
our system from which we cannot escape.
The extent TO which this process OF cut
ting down the power Of the old States has
been carried by an unlocked for application
or the barren letter of the Constitution,
and violation Of its spirit and intention, is
show in the facts am about to state.
All the States admitted since 1886, have
now larger representation in the Senate
than in the House, while the proportion OF
Senators to members Of the House in the
whole Union together during that period,
has been about as to 4
Iowa and Texas were admitted in l845
and have had under two successive censusscs
but two members each. In lS4S Wiscon
sin and Florida were admitted, each with
one member of the lower House. Florids
has still the same, but Wisconsin has. thret
members under the 7th census. CSlifornia
camee in 1850 with two members. though
probably entitled to no more than one under
the ratio Minnesota was admitted in 1885,
with two members, and Oregon in 1859 with
one, being by population entitled to onl.
Daring the space of II years seven State
have been admitted, which have IA Senator
and l3 Representatives in the House /; s.
that while they posse less Representative
basis than the single State of Virginia, AM
only nominally greater ono than Alassachu
setts, they have the same power in the Senst
as New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massa
chusctts, Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee
One of these States is yet where she wa
when admitted IA years ago, with more ALI
gators then men, and without men enougl
To form one constituency under the genera
ratio There is no equality iu this, and N
Justice nor is it in conformity with the rea
, design Of the Constitution.-N. Y. Couris
and Enquirer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-02-25

The TRIAL of the notorious DR.. Howard
of Bradford, VT, for manslaughter, came off
recently at Chelsea, and attracted great in
terest throughout that section of country.
The jury brought in verdict of guilty Of
the lesser offense; l.. e. guilty of the attempt
with intent to procure abortion. The ex-
tent of punishment is three years in State
Prison. Towards bonds in this case are re-
duced from $4,000 to $1,000, and he is at
large,-sentence having been respited, in
consequence of some exceptions being allow
ed. Howard is under bonds on other char
ges, to the amount Of about Sl7 900.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-02-25
Most respectfully, &c.

SUGAR FROM THE SORGHUM. Says; DR.
jackson of Boston in the late United States
Agricultural Report
am fully satisfied that both the Chinese
and African varieties of Sorghum will pro-
duce sugar Of the cane type perfectly and
abundantly, wherever the cane will ripen
their seed. Professor Lawrence Smith, oi
Louisville. says. in regard to some experiment
made. " the result settles the question, that
the bulk of the sugar contained in the Sor'
hum is crystalizable, or cane sugar proper.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-06-30
Legal Notice.

Reuben Lord Admir- II the Court Of Probate Of
vs.. : Portage County and State
Parmea Garfield, ct alS of Ohio.
Petition to sell land aud assign dover, &c.
SELUCIUS GARFIELD, OF Washington
~ Territory, and Moses Garfield of the State of
Wisconsin, hereby notified that on the 9th day ol
June 1850, tho said Reuben Lord administrator OF
Caleb q. Garfield, deceased, fled in said Court his
petition against them and others as heirs and mortga
ges of the said Caleb asking an assignment of dover
TO said parmea and for the sale OF the real estate of
which said Caleb died seized being fifty yfve and sew.
en.eIghts in lots No. IO7 and lOs in shaersvile
in said county of Portage, (and which is more partic
uarIy described in said petiton.) in which said de-
PENDANTS are intrusted as heirs and mortgages.
Said Petition further asks that the mortgage for
$500 90 given by said Caleb to said seucius in June
1855 said real estate be set aside and cancelled and
its lien discharged, the same having been paid-that
the mortgage given to Streator, Daily Co.. OF sha
ersvle may be postponed and set aside and the real
estate sold to nay decedcnt's debts.
Said selucius Garfield, Moses Garfield and streator,
Daily & Co., are required to answer said petition by
the Both day Of July, 1859, or they will be defauted
and order applied for to set aside their mortgages
for the assignment OF dover, and the sale Of said real
estate. MICHAEL STUART.
. Attorney for Petitioner.
Ravcnna, juno 80, le50.4w.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-06-30

NIX FoRsTAY.-W don't cxlctly under
stand by what kind Of reasoning the "Rev.
erend Ruffian of Ohio" ho spreads himself
in two-coumn article in last weeks Dem
Ccrat. makes out that the preaching Of high.
er-law ministers and higherluw doctrines
tends to promote the security Of the Govern
mcnt officials in administering the laws Of
Congress. We had always supposed it was
claimed, that the two laws were in direct con-
flct, and that in enjoning obedience to the
former, at all htz rds, these Hyer Law cler.
gymen counseled violation aud total disre-
gard of the latter. 1t is the sworn duty Of
the public officials to execute the laws Of
Congress. and while they are in the dis.
charge of this duty, these pre- lchers OF High
er. Law IRE travelling about the country, not
only denouncng this law of Congress, nnd
erjoining upon The people the duty of resist
ing it, but also pouring out their Pious de-
nuncations against the men whose sworn
duty it is TO execute it ard yet they have
the eflrontcry to aver that they are peace.
makers, and th1t it is by virtue of their ia
natica! harrangues against the laws of the
lard that the public officials are protected
| from The violence of an indignant and infuEi-
ated popu!ace. This assertion Of the Reve'
reEd gentleman, is not only false, but it is
positively ridiculous. The political priests
have done more to stir up and keep alive this
spirit of rebellion against the Government
its laws and its faithful officers, lhon the
whole army Of Black Republican stumper
and the day will surely come when they will
be called 10 account for it, Watch nnt
prny.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-06-30
DIR. DELLENBAUGH'S
July Appointments.

DR. DELLENBAUGH respectfully in
~ forms the citizens Of Portage, Stark and Trumbull
counties and the surrounding country, that he will
remain in the following places All persons affected
with any complaint OF Chronic nature are invited
to call for gratuitOus consultation.
CUYAHOGA Coat his residence, in East Cleve'
land, Spangler Avenue, between
Main and Euclid Streets, LIST, Cd,
5,h, 9th, 7th, Slh, 9th, 10th, 18th,
18th, 18Th, l4th, 18th.
PORTAGE CO.-Garrettsville, Norton House, A.
NJ, to p. NJ, Both.
Ravenna, Collins House, 18Th.
SUMMIT CO. - Macedodia, at Fl. Piles, l7th.
STARK CoUNTY-Canton City, Stover House, 10Th,
Minerva, Yingling House, IA. NJ.
to3P. M. 22nd.
TUsCARAWAS. New Philadelphia, Combs House,
23d, and Gath.
UrichsvilIe, Commercial Hall.
25th.
CARROLL Co-Carrollton, Patton House 21st.
JEFFERSON Co.-steubenville, U: $. House, Goth;
COLUMBIANA CO.-Welsvile, Missouri House, %
North Georgetown, Goth.
BEAVER CO. Passover, GoImerly House, 27th.
DR.. Dellenbaugh fatters himself that he can cure
Chronic complaints of the Oldest and most obstinate
character. He uses no murcural preparations, and
only medicines that are purely vegetable.
Dr. D., of Cleveland, is the son of the celebrated
DR.. Dellenbaugh, late OF Georgetown, who so sue
cessuly treated and prescribed for 267 900 patients
during 26 years practice in this State.
AN diseases pertaining TO Women and Children
treated with great success by DIR. Dellenbaugh.
Where DR.. D. prescrbes for patients, his charges
will be satisfactory. There is no enc in George
now praciicing on the Delenbaugh system. ~
N. B. DR.. d. speaks the German language.
About two years ago my general health became SO
much impaired, and in a short time there was an
erruption made Its appearance on my lace and body
Sssumng the very worst type ofskfn disease, ESQ cali
ed by the Drs) My husband being physician, tried
different remedies, but ayailed nothing then aP'
nled TO other eminent physicians but got no relief
By this time my head and face was mass of sores
heard OF DR.. DIS great success in treating chronic
diseases Of the skin. fappled to him, and in less
than three months he had the eruption removed, and
nv general health improved under his treatment 50
that now enjoy good health. In conclusion would
say these suffering from like diseases should 70
Dr.. DeleDbaugh. Mhe' A. fouEE;
Cleveland, April lH leSs .- 49,. NOV 100
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-06-30

PERsoNAL.-SAMUEL STRAwDER, Esq.,
for many years an active member of the Bar
in this county, left Ravenna on Friday last,
for Morrison, Whiteside county, ILL.,, where
he has formed law partnership with HIRAM
w. BRISTOL, late of this place. The family
Of Mr.. s. remain in Rsvenna for the pre-.
sent. We wish this firm Of Portage county
boys the most abundant success in their new
home we know they possess the ener.
ey and ability 10 win it.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-06-30
Great Sale of Furmiture {

THE undersigned oilers at private sale his
part Of the f,llowing articles, viz -Carpet., Sofa,
Chairs, Tables: Looking-glasses, Beds, Bedsteads,
Ioilet.sands' WindOw curtains and fixtures, Stoves,
hold goods too numerous to mention. The abovear
tcles are NEARLY NEW and Of superior quality, and
can % exsmino nine he same every dSy rom len O'Clock,
M until two, P. M. Sales made until the 5th day of
July, at my house, corner OF Main and Sycamore
streets, a few rods east Of Depot.
Rayeuua, June %, le59-gw, WILLIAM GAME.