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CoNNEcTICuT.---We learn from the
Hartford papers that the Wing Conventlon
OF Connecticut has nominated the Hon.
WILLIAM w. ELLSWORTH as the Candi-
date for governor Such a nomination
must meet with decided favor throughout
the State. There is no public man in Con.
nectlcul more generally or more favoraby
known than Mr.. Ellsworth; and there is nc
candidate whom the Wings could have Sc.
lecred better able to rally and unite the
party in his support.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03

Capital Simile The state Of Tennessee
never produced better paragraph than
the following bit os to the course pursued
by General Jackson, in relation TO the cur
rency during his administration
The President has been tinkering with
the currency for eight years, and he leaves
it worse than he found it. There used t.
be saying among children, on the ap
pearaucc of n rainbow, that he who would
run to the end Of It would fnd a bag OF
dollars. During the whole OF his admins
trntion. General Jackson has been running
with all his nigh, for the end Of the ram
bow, that he night find n meta lie curren-
cy, but he is not a step nearer the object
OF his pursuit than he was when he started.
If the giant, with his seven mile boots,
could make no progress in such race,
what can be expected of his success
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
Westford High School.

TVHE Spring Term Of this INSTITUTION
l. will commence on the 9Th day Of
March. under the instruction Of tdr +. w.
Human, whose past servces a 30 mlly ap-
proved. Tuition. in Greek and LATIN
Languages s. 90, Other academ'cal Stsd.
les $500, Board. including Rrooms and
Washing. per weck. from Si,25 TO $50.
is desirable That oil pnrposing to at
tend should Commence with the terra.
Per RsSs~a
T. HAYNES, ~
Wsy ford. Feb ~. 1887
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
MR.. MOTT

DRESENTS his sincere thanks TO that
Il numerous and highly respectable por.
ton Of the community who have solicited
his stayin. here, and has great pleasure IN
informing them that he intends complying
with their wishes. He therefore offers his
renewed services in his profession to all
such as wish to enjoy Systematic and thor
ough instruction in his art, and takes the
liberty OF apprising his patrons tina, his plan
of teaching in the two Ladies' Semina ries
will be The one followed in the principal
Conservatives OF Europe, with such modl-
ficsiions, how ever. as the place requires.
Burlington, Feb. 2ed. 1887. II
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
LAM0ILE COUNTY
GRAMMAR SoEooI

TIME SuCc Term of this institution will
L. commence on Monday the eth Feb,
under the superintendance Of
Mr.. e. NJ. TOOF.
The school has numbered between so & 10
students during the winter, and the Trus
tees pledge themselves that nothing shall
be wanting on their part or on The part Of
The Principal 10 mako the school worthy OF
the cooAdenre of the Public.
JOSEPH WATERWAY, Sec.
yohnson, Fec. 81. 1897.
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STATE OF VERMONT.

SIy4zE Or IERJNOyVT, !
DISTRICT OF cHITTENDEN, ss.
The Honorable the Probate Court for the
District Of Chttenden. TO all persons
concerned in The Estate Of Noah Ch,ttenden
late Of Jericho in said District, deceased.
GREETING.
w HEREAS. Tho. Chittendcn admins
w Nratcr of the estate of said deceased
proposes TO render an account Of his adj.
minis,ration, and present his account against
said estate for examination and allowance
at session Of the Court Of Probate. I" be
holden at W'||is,on on the third Wednesday
Of March next
Therefore, You are hereby notified to
appear before said Court at the time and
place aforesaid, and shew cause. # any
you have, why the account aforesaid should
not be allowed.
Given under my hand a, Burlington This
Esd day of February. A. d. 1887.
WIN. WESTON. Register
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STATE OF VEL MON r.,

DISTRICT OF CHITrENpEN. !
The Honorable The Probate Court ,ciihin
and for The District of Chiuenden, To
The creditors and others concerned in tho
estate Of Truman Burrin. late Of Hint
burgh. in said District. deceased.
WHEREAS Harmon Burritt adn,inistra.
w for Of the estate of said deceased. hath
made application TO this Court. TO extend the
time limited fot making payment of the debts
Of said deceased, one year from the fourth
day Of April next, and the third Monday Of
March next, being assigned for hearing in
the premises, al tho hotel Of John \. Wiley,
in Williston, and it having been ordered that
notice thereof be given, by publishing this
order three weeks successfully in the Free
Press, a newspaper printed a, Burlington.
before the time fixed for hearing.
Therefore. you are hereby notified, 10 ap-
pear before said Court. at the Time and place
aforesaid, then and there, TO make objection
ifany you have. TO the said time ofpaymenl
being further extended as aforesaid.
Given under my hand at Burlington, this
9th day Of February, A. ID. 1887.
WIZ. WESTON, Register.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03

WASHINGTON, FEB. 22.-To day the
President has given his last leyee, and il
has been crowded to excess. The Presi,
dent was seated in chair, round which a
barrier was placed, near the fire, with the
U. States Marshal on one side, and Mr.
Van Buren, on tho other and in this way
he received his company, noddlng to those
with whom he was but partially acquainted
and shaking hands with his familiar friends
He looked extremely feeble. the last ray
OF life Pickering in its socket, as though
every glmmer would be the last. Before
tho levce. splendid coach, brought in
from New York by a Committee, was pre-
scented 10 Gen. Jackson. | understand
that two other carriages from the same
mart. came on at the same time, one 70,
Mr.. Van Buren, and one for Amos Kendall
When the levee opened, the rnsh of the
crowd was overwhelming, and continued
to be SO for upwards Of two hours; afte,
which the company began rapidly to thir
OIL, and by soon after three o'clock IN,
rooms were deserted. Among the lions
on this occasion. we're some delegates
most gaudiy decked out, from the Sac,
and Iowas. in oil the splendor Of Indian cos
tune, and all the impurturbable gravity o
tos lndisn character They gave no ev
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
Burlington High School.

"HE Trustees Of this Institution give no.
Il iice that the next term of instruction
will cowmence or Monday Goth inst. undss
the care of
JOSEPH b. EASTMAN, A. NJ.
Instruction will be as usual in those branches
which are requisite TO qualify young men
either for admission a, College or for any Of
the departments ofbnsness.
The price of,uillon is five deliar per quar-
ter for each scholar. Incidental expenses not
TO exceed fifty cents per quarter.
HEMAN ALLEN, }. X. Converse,
TIMOTHY FoLLErr, ALvAN FoorE,
N. B. HAswELL, G. q. ISGkRsoLL.
GEO. MooRE. Iru,iees.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
NOTICE.
Nathan Aliens Estate.
STATE OF VERMONT

Disrnicr OF CHirrEkDENss.$
To the Hon. the Probate Conrt for the District oil
ChiIenIen, the undersigned Nathan d. Allen Of
Willison one of The heirs to the Estate Of Ma.
than Allen. late Of Willis,on, deceased, re,pect.
fully represents that he holds three fourth mari,
Of said Estate living with the other heirs thereof
and being DESTROYS 10 hold the same in seyeraIv
he plays The Hon. Cour, to order division of ,l,e
SAID Estate among the heirs thereof. Dated a,
Burlington in said District This ls day Of March
A. d. 1887. NATHAN ID. ALLEN.
BY Wm. p. BRloos Al, Any,
STATE OF VERMONT
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
dence that any thing they saw was worth

dence that any thing they saw was worth
being surprised at-.no testimony ofpleasure,
but forced their way through the crowd
with as good an air as II they had been
all their lives acoustic med 10 attend public
levees, and mingle in the company Of cour-
tiers, and empty parade Of courts. The
mammoth cheese was cut, and the fume
which issued from it was prodigious, eau
sing. as understand, some Of the most
faslduous of the bellies to faint, and some
Of the most affected beaux to calculate q
smothered execration. Some ladies' fan.
ted, and some Of The gentlemen were SO un
gallant as to complain Of The oppression TO
which they were subjected, from the
squeezing of the ladies'. The President
was exceedingly fatigued before the con
clusion Of the ceremonies, and seemed
scarcely able TO keep his seat. The Sen.
ate agreed to adjourn at half past one, in
order that its members might b. at liberty
to attend the levee. This was done, in
consequence Of an arrangement made be
tween Mr.. Benton and the gentlemen on
the other side oflhe Senate, soon after the
assembling Of that body, and consequently
no business Of any interest was taken up,
aud the Tariff bill was pu, off until to
morrow.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
TIE rRiunPn OF IxyiDsLirY. The Har.

The TRiunPn OF 1NviDILirY. The Har.
risburg Telegraph says-"Ths reader can judge
Of The elOquence and persuasive powers Of the Rev.
Mr.. Hunt. who has been ec,uring here Tor The las,
week on the subject Of Temperance. when he 10 m.
formed that six hundred converts to total absii.
hence from all intoxicating drinks, have been ad.
ded to the society here. a, his lectures The ctur.
ches and hall Of the House Of Representatives,
where he has lectured, have been crowded to ex.
cessv
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03

The frs. Quarterly Meeting Of the Bur.
Iington Anti Slavery Society will be holden
this evening in the White Church. A
Lecture may be expected by the Rev. Mr..
Parnelee, at half past o'clock.
The public are respectfully invited to at.
tend. BY order Of the Executive Commit.
tee. Burlington, March 8, 1887.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03

The Legislature OF Maine hav a Bill un.
der consideration. to give a premium Of ten
cents o bnshel m oil wheat that any one
may raise over 25 bushel.
We understand that e. G .DelevaN. ESQ.
of Albany. has made donation to the Tenn.
perance Society, Of TEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03

r. NJ. WHrrNEY.--Them miserable farce
Of calling this individual before the House
to answer for n contempt of its uhori'y,
hos very properly terminated IN vote
which is equivalent to q declaration that
no man can cast contempt on such a House
This whole transaction is so much
in character with the enlarged views of
the renowned Dogberry, that we cannot
better illustrate its spirit than by quota
ton from his Instructions to the watch:
Dogberry. Well, you to call at all The ale.
Houses, and bid those that drunk get them to
bed.
Hn'rhman. How if,hey will not!
Dos6erry. Why then let them alone until they
get sober: II they make you not then better an.
s"er, YOU may say they are not the men you took
Them frr.
Watch. Well, sir.
Dosberry. Ifyon meet n hief, you may sus.
pet hinl, by vir,ure of your office, to be true
man : and, for such kind Of men, the less you med.
die or make with them, why, the more is for your
honesty.
Watch. IF we know m TO be a thief,
sha Il we not lay hands on him.
Dogberry. Truly, Jy your office, you may;
but think they that touch filth will he deiled-
the most peaceabe way for you, If you do take a
thief is, to let him sho,r himself ,vhat he is, and
cal cut Of your company.
II IL indeed remarkable with what fidelity
our national wa,chmen have adhered 10
the prcccpts of their renowned leader. By
virtue Of the power vested 10 them by The
constitution they call upon individuals
to testify what they know concerning the
corruptons Of the administration. The
witnesses refuse to testify, and insolenlly
DEFY the power Of Congress. And wha,
say these jealous guardians Of the nations
honor, TO this ? Why. "lct them alone--
they are no; the men we took them 10 be-"
And again has The p'undercr returned to
his spols--Whilc the "indIscree, young
men," who laid hands on a thief have been
tried on suspicion Of contamination from
the contact, and culprit permitted to prove
his character by "stealins away" unques-
toned.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
"Thc bungler, void of thinking quite.

"Thc bungIer, void Of thinking quite.
Clips LAWYER. doctor, parson, all alike,
As il The lock that decks The prying quiz,
With equal grace would fit the Doctors phis-
Or the meek parson. hating empty show,
Would like the fashion Of The dashing beau;
But science teaches where TO Gu: or spare,
Shaving each lock in beauty 10 a hair.
Manhood has visor, age renews iis prime,
And brightly beams The human face divine
Ills chin is smooth. his hair Gu, a Ia mode,
And boz Ton notice ia on him bestowed
Ye who soft smiles from beauty would obtain,
Ye who to age would bring back you'll, again,
Ye learned. who sagacious looks would wear,
10 LOUIS 60, and oil lie suited there"
The subscriber. grateful for the liberia
patronage heretofore bestowed upon him
respectfully tenders his acknowledgements
to The public. and bcgs 10 apprise his pat
rons of his renewed zeal in their service
Ills shop is always open at ON early hou,
in the morning, and ill 9 o'clock on Sa,nr
day evenings. Customers are requisite
to call early on Sunday mornings.
March 3. Louis DERvILIE.
FAll persons indebted, must
make immediate payment, or be sued
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
NOTfCE

The Burlington Temperance Society are
notified 10 meet at the Court House on Wed.
nesday evening next. al 6 o'clock. TO hear an
address, 10 choose officers Of the Society for
the ensuing year, and TO transact any other
proper business. HIP. HlCKOK,
,Secrefarv
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
NOTICE.

TINE subscribers give nollce that the
Il Grist Mill at the Falls is now in their
possession. They have employed an expe.
rienced Miller in the place Of Mr.. Edg
cumbe, who will endeavour to satisfy the
public. HICKOk g. CATLIN.
F'eb % 1897
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
VALUABLE RECIPES

How 10 make flour cheap. Destrov Il.
How to make rents cheap. Tear dopn N.
houses.
How 10 make meat cheap. Er,erminat. N.
cattle. Nv. Y. Jour. Com
To which the Philadelphia Herah adds
How 10 make money plenty. Drive for,ien
capital out Of the country, BY shouting Euro.
peans that there is no projection for propertv
or vested rights in this country"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03

Stick TO Your CANpIDATE.-A Har.
rson man and Van Buren, man recently
met-."Hnrrah for Harrison, ga id the frs,
"Hurrah for the Devil" said the spunky
Vaoite. Every WE'LL" re,ored the Har.
r'snn man. "You stick to your candidate
and III stick 10 NINE"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
MAR RIED ID.

In Willislon, ON the 18th ult. Mr.. Leander Lard
10 Miss Emily Beach. I 9th of said place.
In Derby, on the 18th ult., by Hon. Timothy
Human, Mr.. Alden Wheeler 10 Miss Emeline
Carpenter, Il Il of Derby.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03

Sir Robert Peel has been elected Lord
Rector Of the University Of Glasgow. His
address on the occasion is spoken Of as a
masterpiece of eloquence.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03

The first 100 guns Tomorrow will be IN.
derstood 10 mean one for each thousand
majority this State has given against the
administration during the last eight years.
The next seven for the Nov. majority.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
B RGNM@ or @ II
RlDAY MORNIN G, MARCH 8.

We are rejoiced to learn from the SENT.
el, that arrangements have been made to
celebrate the day tomorrow in manner
uited to the occasion. 1t is indeed an
ccasion to rejoice. 1t is the delivery OF
be nation from the hands Of a tyrant -
light years has the nation groaned under
lis misrule--eight years has corruption
had way in the land--one after another
have the barriers of the constitution given
6y before the onward march Of executive
surpation, till that sacred instrument it.
elf is trodden in the dust. But thank
Eod, we are yet permitted TO name the
anne of LIBERTY, and there are hearts
hat dare to hope for freedom. Therefore
et all rejoice that the hour Of dciverance
be come--wi,h thus day terminates the
ni,ical career of Andrew Jackson. Let
morrow then be celebrated as jubilee,
|ith guns, bells, bonfires and Examinations;
and while the lannon's mouth procaims q
nations deliverance, let it bring to the mind
Of every Green Mountain Boy the CRATE
ful recollection that there is one spot OF
earth, fairer than all the rest, where liberty
still blooms in all its origina freshness and
verdure.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
To the Public.

TINE subscriber has purchased Of c.
Il GoopRIcH. his Book Binding tools.
Stock &c. and has. removed the same to
The building formerly occupied BY WIN.
WAINWRIGHT. for tin ware factory.
where the Book Binding business will be
carried on 10 all its various branches.
SAMUEL HUNTINGTON.
The subscribers have formed connection
in the Book Binding business and will do
binding in al it's branches. Blank. Books
ruled to pattern and bound to order. Or
ders sent by mail for Blank Books, Binding,
or Ruling paper, thankfully received and
promptly executed.
The patronage Of the public is respect
fully solicited. S. HUNTINGTON.
NJ. R. LYON.
Bndery few doors east Of v. Harring.
tons Bookstore.
Burlington Jan, 81, 1887.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
DIED..

In North Ferrisburgh on the 27'l, Feb. ELLEN
NJ AIRY daughter Of Theodore u. and Be.sey Lyman
aged wears and mouths.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
10 Cabinet and Carriage
Makers.

NNHE subscriber offers for sale at wholesale
~ e. retail Furniture. + lowing, Polishing,
Coach and Black Varnisli, made at one Of ,hs
best varnlsh factories In the U. States, and
altogether : new article in this market
ROB. MOODY.
Burlington, Feb. IA, 1887.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03

A Superior assortment nf Iable Cutlery
N consisting of Splendid Ivory Knives
and Forks IN sets of fifty one p,eces-alsc
Ivory. Buck. SIv. Tip and Horn Knives
and FORKS. by The sert OF twelve pieces,
for sale at the Hardware Store by
February 7, 1887, r. MOODY.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03
N o TICE

A Ia meeting Of the Directors Of tho Col.
IA chester Manufacturing Company duly
holden on the l4th day Of February. 1887, !,
was ordered that an assessment of five dollay.
be laid upon each share Of the Capital Stock
of said Company 10 BIO paid on or before the
first day Of April. 1887, and further assess.
ment Of ten dollars upon each share of said
Capital Stock to he paid on or before the frs,
day Of may, 1887.
SIDNEY BARLOW, Clerk.
March 3, 1887. 3w
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CALEDONIA SPRINGS.

A NALYSIS Of the Medicinal Springs, In
IA Caledonia. Upper Canada.
GAS SPRING.
or. WATER.
Chloride Of Sodium 1915
Magncsia LES
Potassium l.55
Sulphur of Lime LAT
Carbonate Of Lime 2.4O
Magnesia $50
Soda LOO
lion 1O3
Iodine l35
Vegetable extraS, l.52
Grains loo.22
WHITE SULPHUR SPRING.
l OF. WATER.
Chloride of Sodium 6O44
do Mngnesia 62
Sulphurate Of Limo SO
Carbonate Of Lime 80
do Magnesa 800
Grain, ee.ls
SALT SPRING. SO CALLED.
! OF. WATER.
Chloride OF Sodium 1O822
do Magnesa 20l
Sulphurate Of Limo 1893
Carbonate Of Lime 200
do Magnesia SIG
do Soda .82
Iodine Of Sodium SO
Vegetable extract 81
Grains l2O.44
One Hundred cubic inches of Gas from the
Gas Spring analyzed is as follows:
Light Carbona,ed Hydrogen 1890
Nitrogen 600
Oxygen l.56
Snlphurate Hydrogen 400
Carbonic Acid $50
Signed, J. X, Chiffon. Chemist.
New York, 25th Oct. 1886.
These waters have been proved good for
Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Salt Rheun,, Fever
Sores, sore Eyes, Liver complaints and al
blood complaints
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03

Garden Seeds.
Inn Boxes assorted Shaker Garden
NV Seeds--of last years Growth
by J. g. J. II. PECK g. Co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03

No. POS WASHINGTON STREET, BosToN,
Importer and Dealer in English. Canton
French, German and american Fanc
Goods.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03

n Borders from the Country promp,
attended TO and put up with great care.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1837-03-03

unfinished. rosewood. sa,inwood. birds.eyt
maple and mahogany Work Bsxcs; a variety
OF sizes and patterns OF pictured white wood
Cotton Boxes travelling roll up and lock up
Portfolios; perfumcfy. jewel, handkerchief
and glove cases elegant Chinese Tea Cad.
The North-Carolina standard., 1837-10-11
A MURDERER ARRESTED.

Some six months ago. an individual
came to this place and settled in an unite
nanted house in the outskirts of the City,
whose general appearance & habits were
such as to excite suspicion as to his real
character He seemed perfect stran'
ger, having mo acquaintances, nor any re-
gular business nor occupation; and al
though regarded as person, whom IT
was proper 10 watch, yet nothing transpl-
red to implicate him in any criminal trans
action. Last week, however, being the
term of our Superior Court, several gen
tlemen from An:on County were here IN
attendance, as witnesses, and, in passing
along the Street, they came across this IN
dividual, whom they Immediately recog-
nized as THOMAS c. ELLERBE, formerly
of Anson County, and fugitive from
justice. The fact being made known, ne
was immediately arrested by Constable
Mur7aH and carried for examination oe'
fore Thomas Cob6s and John J. Chr's1o.
pliers, Esquires, when the following lac''
were elicited:
i The Prisoner was fully identified as
the individual who, about the year 1874
committed murder on the body of wa
poner near Cheraw S. G.. aud immeof
ately absconded before process could 90
served on him. Since then, nothing cei.
tain has been known of him, until some
time during the past year. when a para, !,
graph appeared in the newspapers giving
an account of the murder of WsIlsam Es,
Ierbe bv his father Thomas Elterbe IN
West Florida. From the fact that INC
Prisoner was supposed to have gone 20
wards Florida, and from the further lae''
that he had. when he went off, a son .r I'D"
med William, the inference seemed c'ea.
to the Witnesses that the murderer "a'
The North-Carolina standard., 1837-10-11

The surplus was seized on by the Executive
and, by its control over the banks, became
the fruitful source of Executive influence
and encroachment Without hesitation, we
ioined our old opponents on the tariff ques-
ton. but under our own flag, and without
merging in their ranks, and made gallant
& successful war against the encroachments
of the Executive. That terminated, we
part with our late allies in peace, and move
forward, lag, or onward who may, to secure
the fruits of our long, but successful struggle,
under the old republican flag of '9s, which
though tattered and torn has never yet been
lowered, and with the blessing of God, ne
yer shall be with my consent.