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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

A P'aai possessing The properties Of spor.
taneous combustion. "A very interesting
paper was recrn' Y read by Mr.. Norway.
beure The London Linnean Society, de-
-crblng shrub which grows on the riv,
rrs of BrnZll aud winch Is called the Eu-
phorJia Phosphorescens. Where this Eu-
phnrha form, large cntanged Impenel!a-
ole masses, Covering, perhaps. n quarter Of
an acre of ground, aud growing some TWEEN.
~ feet hgh it will take fire spontaneously.
emitting for some lime, u vast column If
dense black smoke, and al last bursting out
IN flames. Whenever the author had an
opportunity of observing the combustion Of
the JUICE of, plant on ils coming into
contact with atmospheric air, the temper
a'urc was very lnie raised: the COR :
bns,lon lwth tamc) went on at n low tenn
pera,nre unrl. stopped by the formation Of
a crust, winch quickly takes place. The
temperature always appeared TO be too low
TO spread INTO cout!ag?aIlon.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

BALLOON Sh0cking Casual
W.-As advertised, L,urla made an ascen
SION from our city on Saturday afternoon
He was cot loose about five o'clock, aud
passed off toward the east. with pleasant
tho a somewhat fresh breeze. But the
melancholy casualty which took plncc.
married the interest of the scene. The
novelty of the occasion, had. Us usual, col.
lected nm immense throng, who gathered IN
groups upon The various dwellings and
work shops in he vicinity of the arena. II
was fearful to see the recklessness evlnced
by many in these dangerous positions,
and we heard only what we had been cx,
peciing, when one OF these work shops.
covered by more. than an hundred human
beings, fell in, with u tremendous crash,
made horribly terrific by the fearful screams
of those upon It.
We hasrcned to the scene of ruin, and
beheId one of the most lckenlng
sights that ever crossed our vision. Fifteen
or twentv men and boys lay helpless among
the IA lien tlmbcrs, covered with blood. and
grooming most pireou>ly. Ofthls number,
at least ten had some of their limbs broken,
viii = others were drradrully mnnglcd!
We have seen several of those who have
been injured One of them had an axe
handle forced directly through his leg; an
other had his back broken, nnd several
tneW legs and arms.
We have not time for further par icnlars
The horror evlnced by the va't mu 'ti'nde
aud particularly by the parents, VINO Rhe"
| their children were present, can ne more
asily imagined than described. We new
er before witnessed more pelnulIy eXcl'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

of he sad accident on the Columbian roIl
road, in letter from the editor Of the
United States Gazette.
"FAIRvGEw, Oct. LIST, 1886.
"Ths afternoon, as nc train for Lnnces.
ter was approaching Fnlrvlpw, the axle of
the forward car next to he baGrage, broke,
which immediately prcclplratcd the body
of the car upon the railway, the fragments
Of the axle ripping mp the bottom of ,he
car in which was Mr.. Gibson of Phla
dephia b 'unl to CINCINNATI wlrh'hls wife
and children. His wife aud child frli
hrong, and nearly the whole train passing
over her body. | cannot picture to you
The heart rcndng scene that enSucd when
Mr. Gibson was called to he spot wherr
his wife lay a mangled corpse. with the
child. about IS mouths old by her side
covered with the blnod of Ms d lad mnthrr
The Tap Of her hcad ,cns cut III, and The
brains Ian on both sides tie rat; the bpdy
fret. arms and legs broiten To atons. Hea.
uens ,chat q Sight! The distracted mau
tcnderlv dragged from The spot the remains
of his 'Julin,' calling upon her in t,anilc
EXPLANATIONS, bot she could only answer
BY expiring look Of agony. He next pick
ed up his OaOe, ana belIHVlN1 II 100 was
dead, ran around among the crowd implur>
int assistance, when 1t was impossible Ia
n ford him the least consolation. Tic
child was miracuously preserved. | was
was next called to witness another scene
which bcgears description.
"A blacl, man, who had vanly attempt
cd to leap from the car when the accident
took place. fell npnn the ground, and the
car running off the track upon the side h"
| jumped, the wheels passed over both his
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

Necessity IF prescribing the tenper---A
gentleman of quiet demecnor, walking a.
long the quay- at Antwerp a few days ago,
heard an ep,het unfit to be reported, APP.
oiled t" hun by some one near; ne turned
r"hnd when the provoca'ion was repeated.
de demanded an explanation of his nearest
neichbrr for the insult, and The qnarre!
was bec"mlng warm, the mare 81 as .he
parties were at loss to understand each
others meaning, when it was perceived
that the real author OF the mistake was d
beautiful parrot.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

a Travelling Bachelor. The editor Of
the Northampton Courier, one Oft The most
invrIerale bcuedlcls in IN" world is travel.
ling in western New York. He sends
home sketches of 'matters and things"
deemed worthy of no'e, and INDUCES in his
brseltling sin, rl,licnling the state matflmo.
NAL. Cmdren-ihuse little dear domestic
comforts appear to annoy hlm sadly
Hear hun: Il seem. larterly, always to be
travelling IN company with babies! They
beset me every where! | enumerated not
less than three, one of which very wisely
brguIled time by playing with lis mothers
nose, Il second lay IN happy state of stu
DID qnlcscence, and thlrd needed the MD
of both father aid mother to keep 1t from
mourning itself to death" encuurngrd
her with the stale remark, that crying
strengthens its nngs," aud that in course
"i time she would have bright baby, and
then, as darkness came on, aud tho melody
Increased, fell into reveric aud dreo'ned
had been bcgulled into ma'rimony -
When | awake, how right glad ! was 10
find had only been dreaming!' Poor fei-
low, his case is pn'able indeed - 6o'H
Irav.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

F. dering The ,orong bead.-A few days
since strong, and active young man drove
with greet raplduyto public hnnse IN The
vicinity of rhrs city. Having many miles
70 orncecd, i've left his iaded beast al the
dnor, entered the bar room, and took
r,as- Of brandy. He'd better have given
his horse two quarts OF oats sad the
bar kccpcr. 'The ynnng man had probably
tnrqolton' said a byes,ander. that It VAS
the horse aud mt himself that performed
the labor of iravellug.' He has fodder.
ed tho wrong animal SAID another. --Bosi.
Post
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14
SONG.
ruNE-Auid Lang Syne,

IUNt-dUu LuHS SyHe'
Now here's n cup 10 iIARRisoN,
Here's To that hero bold;
Guide faith, ken, an honest man
L. better Car Than gold.
Then iuin with me mine ancient friend,
ln auIl remembrance join;
Heres take u cup in Kindness yet,
For Aud Lang S,ue.
When Proctor triutnphel in the west.
Ihrn was day Of gloom.
And uanv gallant heart nun rest,
in Rai.in's ilnody lomh.
On whom did then ,haI bleeding Land
In hour of need ,ely
All. who lie on her gallant band,
10 fame and victory!
And here. 10 you, now tell the true,
IVhcre was Van Buren, then!
When HARRIsoN, with sao,d in hand,
Led on his Western men.
All truth 10 Irll NINE honest friend.
lie ne'rr loved "wap,en >chaw,"~
But was mtus'ng over petty schemes,
An quibhes of The Law.
In DAYS gone bv--nn you, nor
Had ever d,emrtl T." see.
Six stocking d.ndrS held SO high
IN stern dem cracN.
An he nun be II Democrat,
The Dell MN he one too
And ~ he guide Republicans,
Amang his Lang la'Icd c,ew.
'ris time, nv friend, 10 judge Of ali,
Ma b, their wotdS hul deeds
And hold hun inr his c"uul,y's f lend,
Who for that country hIec'is.
Make ready, then, alang with me,
To breast No,embc,'s STORM,
HuZZA FOR GENERAL II HARRISON !
For GRANGER AND REFORM
WaDneu srh,w The military gathering oil
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

A poor Scntchman IN N. York, formerly
respectable man but in very low cIrcnm'
STANCES. entered an eating house lmost IN
state OF starvation. CRd drvoured bis food
20 voraciousIy that he choaked himself and
died IN n short time.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

SMALL v.. Atwood TIE cost incur
red and paid up to the time the present
appeal came on fer argument, amount to
the enormous sum Of one hundred thousand
pounds. of which sixty thousand has been
incurred dy he appellants, and forty lhons'
AND by the respondents The above sum
does no, nc'cGe the i'eeyy daily expenses
nov urlrr or.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

Old Keatucky MroUn into The Shade -
The seven foot boy" Of L,n,-v,llr Is but
s ruling impaired with the gall drum
major of The Kng or,he Netherlands, who
j. howtnn himself a, Parama. being 8 feet
10 3 4 inches in height. and weighs cwt.
LII WheW
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

ting scene. aud most dcvoutly hope we
never may again.
II is rnmorcd that two or three of Il ose
injured have died. We have not heard so
from any competent AUTHORITY, aud hope it
IS not true. One oft he sufferers, aud the
only one whom we knew, was Mr.. Tlntell,
Of Mr.. Kemshalrs mill.
This accident should induce our citizens
TO diScountepance such exhibitions. They
are ALWAYS attended with more or less mis-.
chief, and never do any good.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

A new Harrison paper in the West lie
called the "War Club" If he and the
"Toledo Blade" and "tIornot" and tie
"Scalplng Knife" and Tnmahawk" do not
'more's the pitv." IN Y. S'ar.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

a good one.-A boy was asked, does the
Leopard ever change his spoe' "Oh yes,
when he is tired Of one spot he goes TO
another"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

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a pistol from his bolster. ana giving MS
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! 'ron''d by Tho stranger.
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your purse! exclaimed the latter. IN 4"
h"arss and apparently aS'um"d v"ic". pre-
! scnting pistol IN each hand. NJ. Dnva'
| had hts hhgrr np"n the Trigger OF his own
and was on the point o. firing. when sud-
den thought appeared I" strike NM ana h'
dropped his hard MY purse h" r"p'led.
fhk" h-'h"rr u i !; hnd ne d'tacheh u
| from his belt ana placed II III 'hc hands "l
he r"hh'r. Tue unknown turned, and
was quickly ont ct sight while the m"r,
chant resumed his Journey, buried IN 'h"t.
ana allowing 'hh of'c'e !" navy '''se upon
.he neck "' MS h''s'. whose pace Sfo""'''
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u n,'fac' 'h' nov zee ~ '"e ''op'.
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r,,onI l,r ,h, hn;.. n, m, in, and ,rn
cceded +, the cate winch oncu.d upnu tn,
"a rdrn in The back ofth" Magnler's dwell
hing. He entered, and advancing with
canious Steps to the window of the VITO
rams sleeping apartment. which was NJ
on the ground floor. tapped gently agnIn>,
ia" g'n@~. The s'gna' was heard and NJ.
DIVA was sn"ed''y admitted. MY 'n'"h'
ra'd hr' ! nav nee" way 'a'' az" r'o'rn
."e VOICE, '"o ".",n ,h "a, u""u " 'hn
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

LIFE. There appears to exist greater
desire To 1--we long than well. Measure by
mans desires, and he cannot live long
enough: measure by his deeds, and he
he has hgeh too long. i Zimmerman
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

Tie Dog JVu - Tn destruction OF dogs
still continues, and the last returns made
by the Guy Inspector. added to those pre-
viou-v made BY him. makes the i"'n num-
Der Of dogs knitted 8O37 --Jou'. " Com.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

PowERFUL WeAD.---Tne Baltimore
Transcript says hat n cork flew from O
bottle of mead 10 that CITY tho other day
aud upset horse and gig!
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14
SHOCKING R. ROAD ACCIDENT.

The following are farther particulars
Of The sad accident on the Columbian rarI
road, in letter from the editor of the
United States Gazette.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-10-14

*Wappen srlaw the military gathering of
country in arms.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1836-12-17

uoxes 10 dissribaie . temporary surplus ot re-
ysHue 10 Of that character. ihAi u vss sugScGra
only in cDascesiop wth appeal 10 The sonfer Of all
legal poUss In Tho Gcscra GUrrsnh'cnt, The states
wSseh hasu established IT, No sneh appeal has
Teen taken, and in ny opinion distribution 81 The
sarp.us ervenue by Congrcss, either 10 Tho Ststrs
or The pcopic, 10 60 DO considered "a afaoas The
psahibIuoas Of lbs constitution As alsrady inu
mated. my yiows have undergone achansr. % Ia.
m 10 be convinced that a.rra,,on Of the con.'
tuition in uhis fcsacci 10 wiae OF credirn' The N.
flaennr of an aecu,nulsiing sasPias upon ,he lc'
c.siaiion Of the General Coscrainrni anc The
States, its effects upon the credit sFasen q! ihr
coua,tr, producing dangerous extensions snd
rairsous couirse.sons, fluctuations in the Pr'cc o
pru,crsy rssh spec uia:,on. idlcnrss ck.a.ssancr.
and deterioration Of ,aarals, have tangh, us tho
iupostant lesaaa that any transient mischief which
NAV attend tho reduction Of "ur rrrcnor 10 the
wants Of our Government. y 10 be borne N Psr'
Ssrvac- 10 an o,erhow,ns Treasury
beg leave to call youf si!cHi.on TO ano'tcf sub
;eet intims,riy associated With TIC preceding one
the eancney Of The c"un!'!
lis apparent, from the whole eon:cI, Of the
constitution. as we'll as the hi.sary ef the times
which gave b,r,i, to it iha. IL was ih- PurPosr oi
tho conre nins, 10 establish currency consisting
of the p.ee ,nu, metals Thcr from their prcui'sf
properties, which rrndarrd ihem the standard o'
value al! o!h"i couatt.rs. were adopted IN nisE.
"a we'll to rstahsh its commercial standard IN rc-
ference TO foreign countries By permanent; rule.
a. 10 e. ye,uac tho use oi a muiabe medium Of 81
.hsnce, sueh as of ecrtSiu agricultural comme d..
tea. recognised hy the statutes Of some sta;rs as
,,olsr for debts or the still pcsnicous rxpt.
dent of q paper currency The last, from The rK.
,..,;.,.e of the evils Of the Issues Of paper during
the ~ rrSoin,:sn. had nccou't 80 j"s,'; obnoxious.
ne M, ONLY 10 suggest the olansr u, the oonsuto-
ton farbfaaing tse emission of bills of cred" BY
the s,.:es but also 70 produce that vote IN The
c2nvent;on which negatived the proposition 'H
gran, poser 70 Congress 10 chat'cr oorp''s"ons-
proposition we'll understood al ihe t'n'e' 90 'i'
,,a,I o. .,,so,,., the es,at,. .shincu, ct annonal
,,,k. winch was g issue cgt;Pnry ci 1aaA n2''-'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-06-03

makes It's annual appearance and wastes
its sweetness on the desert air.
1t is so in society. The bold, the off,
cious and pretending, and even tho vain,
are put forward, and their fame is proclaim
ed aloud while the humble and the truly
deserving are overlooked by the rich, and
left with all their excellencies to spend
their days in cbscurity, and to occupy the
more lowly condition of society. Not I'm,
frequently is the female who possesses the
most amlable qualities of the mind and heart
neglected, while she of mere beauty in face
and form is chosen. Zantippc is united in
bands of wedlock to one of the greatest
philosophers and best of men but Hannah
Moore spends n long and useful life in sin
gle blessedness.
1t is SO in religion. A noisy, clamorous,
bigotcd, prosecuting professor Of relig ion,
is often more applauded among men, than
he who far better initiates in tempcr and
conduct, the meek and lowly Jesus /; the
public preacher who is frivolous, foppish,
pedantic and conceited, frequently obtains
more publicity and celebrity in the world,
than the really learned, devout, oslcntatiou
aud humble preachers Of the gospel of peace
and holiness.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-06-03
Retirement of Henrv Ctdv. 7

Retirement Of Henry Clay. The citizens
of Bolivar, Indiana, understanding that Mr.
Clay is about to retire from public life, re
Gently addressed him a letter, in which, af-
ter many complimentary remarks, they ex-
pressed their hope that he may find it com
patible with his private inclination to con
tinue in the service Of the country. The
following extract from his reply discloses
his designs, and will be read with interest.
ssThis is the thirtieth year since | first
entered the service of the Federal Govern.
ernment. My labors for the public have
been various and often arduous. think
they give me some title to repose, which |
feel to be necessary on many accounts. |
believe with you that the present period in
the affairs of our country is eminentlv crit
ical. 1t requires al, the wisdom, the virtue
and the energy among us to avert impend-
ing danger. If | were persuaded that. by
remaining longer in the public service, I
could materially aid in arresting our down.
ward progress, and in communicating ad,
ditional security to civil liberty and our free
institutions, ! should feel it my duty not to
quit it. But | am not sure that my warn
ing voice has not been already too often
raised. Perhaps that of my successor may
be listened to with more effect | sincerely
hope it may be.
:" These, gentlemen, are briefly my mo-
tives for retirement. 1t is my purpose, if
my health will allow mo, to remain in Con-
gress during the present session. reserve
for future consideration whether | shall
serve out the term which the Legislature
Of my state did me the honor last to elect
me and your wishes will have due weight
in any decision | may form. Beyond that
term, | can conceive of no probable contln.
gency which would reconcile me to further
continuance in the Senate.
| request you, gentlemen, to commune
cate my grateful Acknowledgements to the
citizens Of Bolivar, and to accept for your
selves assurance of the esteem and regard
Of your friend and obedient servant.
HENRY CLAY.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-06-03

MUSINGS IN THE TEMPLE OF NATURE
Man can build nothing worthy Of his Maker:
From royal SOlomon's stupendous fame,
Down TO the humble chapel of the Quaker,
All. all are vain
The wondrous world which, He himself C, Gated,
Is the first temple Of creations Lord!
There may his worship best lie celebrated,
And praises poured.
lis a%ltnr-earih is roof, the sky uniainled ;
San, moon and stars, the lamps that gave il light,
And clouds, by the celestial artists painted.
Its pictures bright.
Its choir, all vocal things, whose glad devotion,
In one united hymn is heavenward sped,
The thunder peal, the winds 1.-The deep-mouthcd occar
Its organ dread.
The face of nature, its God. written Bible,
Which all mankind may study and explore.
While none can wrest, intcrpolate, or libel
Its loving lore.
Hence learn we that our Maker, whose affection
Knows no distinction suffers no recall,
Sheds his impartial favor and protection
Alike ON all.
Thus by divine example do we gather,
That every race should love alike all others,
Christian, Jew, Pagan children of one Father,
All, all are brothers.
Conscience, heavens silent oracle, the assessor
or right and wrong ia every human breast,
Sternly condemns the impenitent trans!ressor
To live unblest.
The pious and the virtuous, tho assaulted
b. fortunes frown, or mans unjust DEGREES,
Still in their bosoms find a pure, exalted,
Unlailing peace.
Hence do we learn that hardened vice is hateful,
Since Heaven pursues it with ~avenging rod,
While goodness, self rewarded. mus, be grateful
To man and God.
u thou most visible and unseen Teacher,
Whose finger writes lis lessons on our sphere!
u thou most audible, and unheard preacher
Whose serinrns clear
Are seen aud read in all that thou performest,
Will thou look down and bless, it when | kneel
Apart from man. built tanes, | feel the war NEST,
And purest zeal!
II in the temple thine o vn hand hath fashioned,
Meath the bright sky, By lonely stream or wood,
| pour to thee, with thrilling heart imlmssioncd,
My gratitude -
If IN thy present miracles terrestrial
Mine eyes behold, wle, ever I have knccled.
New proofs of the lnturity celestial
To man revealed -
fficarins Thee. l love thy Who'll Creation,
Keeping my bosom undefilel by guilt,
Wilt thou receive and bless mine alteration 7
Thou wilt! Thou wilt !