Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1838-10-12

of Guilty. Appcat,o on was Immediately made
by the prisoners counsel Tor a suspension Of
the sentence. which was refused, and the
court sentenced him TO five years imprson-
mcnt in the state prison.
AsTRoNoMIcAL LEcrUREs.-We are
requested to give notice that Mr.. Thomp
sons Lectures, advertised in another col.
umn, will commence on Monday week. 22d
inst. instead Of this evening. Mr.. Thomp
son has been induced to make this post
ponement, we understand, to accommodate
those who wish to attend Mr.. Lords Lee
lures on the Middle Ages, this evening and
the ensuing week.
MURDER. "A Mrs. Bates. wife OF Phi>
Iorman Bates, was most lnhnmanIy murder
cd by the discharge Of a rifle through the
window of her dwelling house, at o'clock
on he evening Of the % inst, in the town
of Shalsbury, Vermont, near the New
York line. The ball lodged IN her head,
entering at the forehead What adds TO
the horror Of this sad affair, i the cir
cumslance that suspicion Immediately fell
upon a brother Of the deceaseds Husband,
Archiba ID Bates, as being the agent of the
deed, he having threatened her life the day
previous! The culprit was apprehended
within mile of the house and secured be.
fore his victim brea,hed her last, which
took place about 9 o'clock same evening.
The supposed prevention, if provocaton
it can be called, for the unparalleled transac.
| ton, was the circumstance that the father
OF the brothers was ABOUT to negotiate with
Phllorman to take the principal share OF
| his property and take care Of him through
his old age. The deceased was of amiable
and excellent character, and highly esteem.
ed by the father and all who knew her: and
to this circums ance the murderer probably
supposed his brother was principally in
debted for the good fortune about to befal
him. This is all that thus far appears.
ANornER.-The Rutland Herald give.
US The particulars ofanolher most revolving
murder in that town, on Thursday week
It seems that one Daman kept house Of
ll.iamc. and on the evening in question
was visited by some hosllers and jug d
Rum. A quarrel arose between Damar
and his wife as to the disposition of the
wages Of iniqulty; whereupon he seized q
razor, cut her throat from ear to ear, and
then attempted to take his own life, bu,
was prevented. He makes fall confession
of the crime, and says he has no desire tc
live.
The Phadeahia Gazette says that man nam.
ed Dunlap, residing in NeWbury, Pa. who had re.
Gently separated from his wife, went to her resi-
dencc and demanded from her their child, whom
she was nursing. She refused to give up the in
FAINT, when The father fell upon her with an axe
and killed both her and the child, murlaing the
bodies in most shocking manner. Having ac.
compIished this horrible deed, The wretch cut hi,
throat, but Intellectually; he will probably recover.
FIRE.-We have inadvertently omitted 10 no
/ tce that about three O'Clock on Sunday MORNING
OF last week, fire was discovered in The barn
attached 10 the tavern at the head of Pearl street
known as the "Green Mountain House" In n
short lime the fire was communicated TO the housc
which was entirely consumed, together with sbop
adjoining, occupied by Mr.. Cubey as marble
mandatory. Two horses were burned in the
barn No doubt is entertained that il is the work
OF an inCendlary.
| ANoTHER.-On Sunday evening about eleven
O'CLOCK IRE broke out III a barn attached 10 the
| american Hotel" in this village, occupied by
Ira ShatIuck which for time threatened serious
consequences. In short time four barns, contain.
ing large quantity OF grain, a number Of sleghs,
harnesses, &c together with nine valuable horses
were entirely consumed. Fortunately there was
no wInd AT the time, to which circumstance, TO-.
gelher with The spirited and praseworlhy eXerions
OF me itemen and citizens, the safety of valuable
portion OF our village is due. No doubt is enter
famed that this was also The work of an incendary
a public meeting was held at the Court House on
| monday, when committee was raised to invest.
gate the affair, and Offer reward for the discoye.
'y OF The Incendiary. We hope the matter will be
thoroughly siled. In the meantime, the utmost
vigilance is necessary. This is the third act Of
successful lncendiaryism myths village within the
last lew months, no doubt the result of Il precon.
celed ana systematic plan Of destruction. Il will
be seen by reference to our advertising columns.
that the business of HAT admirably conducted Uorel
viii not he ohslIucled in the least. Travellers and
viSlers will continue TO meet with the same accom-
modaons and attention MS before. We are Glad
TO observe lhat The barns and sheds viii be imme.
diaiely rebuilt, that in short time that esrab
sement will be as complete as before - Sentinel.
HE MEETING IN MoNTREAL.-The
Montreal papers bring us the proceedings