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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

REWARD OF INGENutry.-Mr. Burden Of the
Troy Iron Works, invented last fall, an inge-
NOUS and valuable piece Of machinery for COM
pressing and giving form to the ball iron, as it
comes glowing from the furnace. 1t is intended
as a substitute fer tr;phammers and does its
work instantly. Il possesses immense value,
both as l5bor saving machine and because it
accompllshes It's work with mach ncatncss and
rapldity. a. yet Only one OF these machines has
been erected in THIS country. Contracts are
now making by Mr. Burden, TO supply other iron
establishments Bat the hes, of il is, last week
the Inventor sold the Patent RIGHT for Scotland
alone for $4,000. That's dom, the thing hand
sOincv-Yr0y Mil
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
An Act extending the jurisdiction of justices of Il
Peace

1t is hereby enacted &c. |. All prosecutions of a
criminal nature for any of the crimes described in the
twenty first, twenty second, twentythrd twenty
fourth, and twenty fifth sections of chapter ninety
eight also in the fifth and seventh sections Of chapter
eightytwo of the revised statutes may be tried and
determined by any justice of the Peace within the
county where the offence is committed. And any
Justice before whom such prosecution is tried may
sentence the offender pay fine in sum not exceed
his Judgment into effect, in case no appeal is taken.
2. AnyJustce before whom any prosecution is com
menced for either Of the crimes mentioned in any one
of the sections of the revised statutes included in the
first section of this act, may, if in his discretion tho
public good requires it, bind the respondent with
sufficient surctes for trial by the county court, ant
in case such surcties are not furnished, to commit thu
| respondent to jail.
Approved Oct. 90 1910.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

CHANG ANr ENG, THE SAMEsE TwfNs--A
corrcspDHIcnt OF The Tennessee Mirror, says i'm
lac excursion in North Carolina lie paid a visit
to Chang and Eng, at their residence in Wiki
County, Is niles cast of Wilksborough. He
says they speak their opinions on all subjects
freely, though in moderation, and in politics are
decidedly Whi-, they having taken the neces-
s'ry steps to become naturalizel, that they
might enjoy the rig!I Of suffrage and citizenship
(which right OF sllf'age. they for thc first time
exercised in the contest for Jrcrnor--each one
casting his vote Tor M)rchead, the Wing cand-
date for Governor.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
An Acr in addition to chap. eight ofthe revised statute:

An Acr in addition to chap. eight ofthe revised statutes
II is hereby enacted &c. |. The sergeant At arms
State one hundred and fifty dollars salary, during
the full term of the of the Legislature per year,
and the sergeant arms for receiving compensation
for his ordinary services for repairs necessary
work, provided in the chapter to which this is in
addition
2 Il the snrgeant-at-arms or any other person in
his employ hall receive OF any person, any sum Of
money other thing. as compensation for waiting
upon visitors and showing them the State House and
grounds as provided in the first section of this net he
shall forfeit and pay to the treasurer of this the
sum OF ten dollars for each and every offence be
recovered in an action Of debt founded this statute
in the of the Of the state, before any
| court proper 10 try the same
| Approved. Oct 30 $40.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
AN ACT, relating to evidence.

tits hereby enacted by the General Assembly Of the
State of Vermont, as follows:
The treasurer of the State is hereby made certi-
flying officer and certified copy of any record or
paper belonging 10 his department. or which is lodged
there by the operation Of law shall be admitted
by the courts of this State in the trial ofany civil cause
2 1t shall be the duty of the treasurer to furnish
copies of all such records papers to any person and
shall receive the sum Of six cents for every hundred
words Of any person requesting the same.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
Given under our hands at
of March, A. ID, lS4l.


A. B. First Constable.
Town Clrrk or Rclecfmcn, las the case may be.)-
And IS made the duty Of such presiding officer to
deliver such certificate sealed up, TO the clerk Of
| the county court in the county in which such votes
were taken, within fourteen days from the taking of
such votes. And the said county clerks are hereby
directed to receive the said and TO meet at tie
State House IN Montpelier on Wednesday next fol-
lowing the first Monday of May next at one o'clock in
the afternoon, who, when convened shall proceed TO
sort and count the votes, and shall certify to the
Governor the thirteen persons who have the highest
number of votes, elected Ccnsors, within six days
from the time of their meeting aforesaid, who is hereby
sons officially, of their election within twenty days
Z. In case of the absence or disability Of any such
county clerk, it shall be the duty of the presiding Off
Ger aforesaid To deliver such certificate sealed, to
the sheriff of such county, whose duty it shall he 20
perform the services in this act enioined upon the
| county clerk
3. The Council of Ccnsors shall hold their first
meeting at the State House in Montpelier on the day
appointed by the Constitution for that purpose, and
notice from the Governor Of such election shall be
sufficient credentials Of such choice; and it is hereby
made the duty of the Secretary Of the state to
this act to be published in two newspapers in each
| county in the state, where there are many, soon
as can conveniently be done after this Legislature ad
Journs.
L. If the first constable or other presiding officer,
in any town, shall neglect refuse to perform any
of the duties enloned by this act and be thereof
vcted by the county court of the county where such
refusal or neglect shall take place. he shall forfeit and
pay to the treasurer of the same county fine OF
| twenty dollars and costs.
If any county clerk sheriff refuse neglect to
perform the iuiic required of him by this act and be
thereof convicted before the county court of the coun
" where he rsscs, he shall forfeit and pay fine to
the treasurer Of this state of one hundred dollars with
costs.
6. The said presiding officer shall be entitled to re-
ceve for their services in returning said votes six cent:
per mile, each way, om their respective dwellings tC
the residence ofhe county clerk or sheriff to whom
such return, by this act is To be made. And the saic
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

GREENSBORO, VI. Nov. 1Si0--Ilenry Blake
Of Greensboro, on the 3lst day Of October,
$40, took his gun and went out into his fields
(wthout any dog)foX hunting, and by . O'Clock,
p NJ. he came in, having shot five full grown
foxes, the pe!ts OF which he has since sold for
five dollars besides the bounty. Wake NJ, We,
old Hunters ,-Greensboro challenges the state
to beat it.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
THE "TITUS OATES" BUTLER "?LAAT."

THE "TITUS OATES" BUTLER "?LAAT."
We learn from the New York American Of
the bills against G!'1cor!--it being proved
that the chief witness, !Sterenson, was not worthy
of belief on oath. lis own near relatives tes,i-
lied TO this.
Ewas understood 'ha. thc Grand Jury still had
it under coas,dera ioa, whether they should or
not present the Recorder ana the District At.
torncy.
p. S.--Ne just hear that the Recorder has
bccn prcscn ell by the Grand Jury. They had
no, yet cone into colr however, Al . o'clock.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

g. AN ACT, in amendment of the forty third chapter
of the Revised Statutes.
1t is hereby enacted by the General Assent y Of til,
Sta of Vernon, That the Supreme Court for IN,
county of Chtendcn sha hereafter be holden nj Bur
linr,on the Monday next preceding the fir Tues
day in January, in lieu of the time now provi led by
law Approved, Oct ~, lSlU
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

Court--What have you got to say for your.
self =,
King Dick
"NTost potent, grave and reverend scgniors,
Ny very noble aud approved GOOD mastcrs''
Court--Whcrc did you come from
King ID elk
"on the Grampian hills my father feeds his nocksi'.
Cour-By your looks you arc little better
than oaiing vagran'.
Ri Dick
"Thcn nee TIE heavens have shaped my body So
"het hell make crooked my mind to answer to it -
Court think you'i have to take ten days
King Dick--
"Ohmonstroug thought more vain than my ambonr'
Cour,--YoJ must be locked up.
Kng d ok
"Alas / blame you not, for you ore mortal,
"Ani mJrtal eyes cannJt endure the devll!'
| Colrt--rakc him along officer
King ID elk
"lIung be the heavens in bl1cl;
comets importing changes Of time and state,
"Brandl~h you, -
C,lrt--SH euc,!
KIM ID elk
'i'rom tbs tine wi. not speak wordr'
! Mr.. Kendall was mIrch, OH sporting scraps
of plays, and the last we heard OF him, be was
! giving limitations Of &C ebrated actors for the
amusement Of the prisoners in the lobby Of the
| Jall.-D m0"r".
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

IJ'A mong the list of arrivals at the United
States Hotel, the past week, is young EAGLE
presented by the Wings of Nern ont to the Hon
DANIEL WEBSTER. a high compliment indeed
-HOst Ga..
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
Az Act relating to S ate Prison.

It's hereby enacted &c. l. Alien Wardncr Of
Windsor, and David Pierce of Woodstock, tofether
with the Superintendent Of the Vermont State Prison,
are hereby constituted q committee to let out for n
term not exceeding three years 10 any person per-
sons who will hire the same, the labor of all the con
vcts in sad prison, in such manner and on such
terms rs such committee or n majority thereof
shall Judge most conducive to the interest Of the
state.
q No contract made under the authority given in
the first section hereof shall be valid unless the
tractor or contractors shall AT the time of making thu
same, give security satisfactory to sad committee, hy
bond with suTeCs, executed to the treasurer of this
state, conditioned that said contractor contractors
will wholly indemnify and snye harmless the state
from any expense whatcver account, OF said prison
that shall accrue during the term of such contract ~
contracts. Provided however, that nothing herein
contained shall give TO sud contractor contractors
any right to interfere in the government Of said Prison
Provided also TINT nothing here n contained shall h,
construed tonpply to ANY contract Which on failure o
s1tl committee to make contract or contracts, tho
Superintendent may make for inc labor of said con
vlcls, or any portion % tacm by the day, in the man
ner heretofore pra" isod.
i j. The Superintendent Of said Prison shall hav,
power to draw on the treasurer ofthis state for sun
not exceeding three thousand dollars, aud the sal,
treasurer IL hereby directed tn pay tn, same
Approved, October 30, lSif.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

married on Thursday to the accomplished daugh-
ter OF the Hon. John Sergeant of Phadel phia.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

The Lexington Observer, in noticing the result of
the Tennessee election. exclaims 'Sir groanS for
Polk and Grundy" We rather think that these per.
sonsgas ecu DO tbeu own groAning about these days
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

AN ACT to regulate the choice of Council Of Censors
u is hereby enacted &c l. The first constable in
cach town IN TINS state, IN his absence inabilitv,
the iowa clerk, or one or more of the sc,ectmen is
hereby required At least twelve DAYS before the last
"Wednesday IN March next to warn a meeting of the
frccmen IN their respective towns, 20 he held NJ the
places agreed upon for holding frernens meetings in
such towns, on the last Wednesday in March next ut
o'clock in the afternoon 10 give IN their votes for
thirteen such persons as they would choose for a
Council of Censors ~ provided by the Constitution
and the presiding officers hereby required 10 open
the ting, and to call the ireemen from time 10
time for the space -four hours 10 give in their votes
for thirteen such personsas they would choose for n
Council Of Consors which votes shall be sorted and
counted by the presiding officer, with the assistance
of the town clerk, for the time being-nnd list OF
the somc being made on sheet of paper for the mum
her of votes for each person. of which record shall be
made IN the town clerks office, signed by the presi-
ding officer and sealed up and superscrihed with the
Council Of Censors' which certificate shall be in the
fosm following, 10 vii;
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

We Learn irom an authentic source, that on
Ia, III pro,ioIs to tln las, dates from London,
Gen. Hamilton had couclu led a treaty with Lord
p,'me:s,oa. + J.. Ilnl eaoLnilcs the indepen-
delc, of Texas and asslm,s tn, character of
mediator between Texas and Mexco.-N. Y
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
From the Malta Times, Oct. 27,
sly KIA

On the 10Th instant, nm engagement took place he
tween the allied troops and those Of Ibrahim and So
Imam pacha in which the latter were completely
defeated, and took 10 the mountains with two hnnd ed
cavalry and only two officers. Seven thousand in
killed wounded, and prisoners, have, from he result
OF this engagement, fallen into the power of the Sub
lime Porte.
Emlr 81 Casim has been named successor 10 the
i,,nir Bechr and was with large body of noun
saneers, IN pursuit of Ibrahim Pacha who has little
or no chance Of escape.
WeaTe in possession of Beyrout which was evac,i-
sed on the night Of the 10TH in consequence Of dc
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
i. e.

second chapter of the Revised Statutes.
tits hereby enacted by the General Assembly Of the
State Of Vermont that if any person shall sell or offer
for sale, any vic,uals drink, or merchandise within
Two miles OF the place of holding any camp meeting
within this state during the continuance of ch meet
ing he shall be punished by fine not exceeding forty
dollars to the use of the town in which such meeting
is held. Approved, Oct 2S, lSiO
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
An ACT in addition to section fourteen, chapter twen
six of the revised statutes.

1t is hcreb, enacted &c. That all suits hereafter
brought before Justice Peace where the defendant
shall reside without this State, NAV be brought and
tried in the town where the plaintiff resides, in the
town where service is made on defendant.
Approved, Oct. 90, 1910.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

GLOTHS and CaSeincrcs. The attention of pur-
X chasars IL specially invited TO the assortment OF
cloths, cass.mcrts, and ycstues Of
nj? IL w. CATIlN & co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

A,PEECH of Hon. VIM. Slnda, delivered in the
~ house of representatives, the 18th and Goth Of
of January. $50 For '- w ID. \. BRAMAN.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

4 MEXICAN ALMANACS for lSll, for sale at
"A the book store. II. A. ERAMAN.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

(,ROCKERN, Glass and China ware large and
y small looking alsscs, good assortment by
r5 y. LOVELY x CO.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04
STATE OF VERMONT.

AT frecman's meeting legally warned and holden
at in the county of the last Wednesday
Of March, A. ID. 1871 the votes for Council of Cen
having been duly taken, sorted and counted the
following persons had the number Of votes annexed
10 their names respectively to wit:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

IrONGHGss WAFER, Iu~l re e,vei fresh
" >lpry uttun- te wa e., an for ae
Nav % GEO. PErI RSON.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

4 Worm BKOJd- < rAli->.-l0 ,oz. cora rooms
~ - I 2. pucn. Pad,
J o., 49, j. & !. II. Peek & Co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

BUFFALO ROBES. 10 bales for sale by the bale
ID s.nale. by HlCKOK & CATIIN.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

900 BOST y Acadcmys end Harnlonlsts for
wv sale nj the book store. D. n HRAMAN.
eIllWiS \ large assortment comprising nearly
- every variety OF quality and style, for sHle by
ME H. w. CATIIN Il co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

R.v AlREANr, SHALES,ly
4 JIy 10. j. 4 J. II. PECK & Co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

cn B1cs brown shccilues and shrtngs. do.
~ York, power loom, and Dorchester Ticks, for
sale by tsiW Villas, LOOMS x co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

- II II1 lLE5 cun ian ly on haaIiy
ne - i. * j. II. Pa X s. Go.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

i'OrTON Wrapping Tw.ae, god article jus; reed
~ sept. 2i by y. ID VEAI * Co.
ELOCR.-.i few B5l,. offAmily Flour, Of superior
L quality lu-t rec d aal 41r sui at iIOWARDS.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

JtRiN rJx.i -,
" j me-. !. * J. II. pI'CN & Go.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

SsuG K.--ii IIhl,. Il. : igar l,r ,a'e
~ Srr'. -, Is ~. IL. NIttf IL u,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

Di\E IVNBtR II, far a.c, So, 70 &c IN
pan, inch cart. | IN d fcnrr y an
>tnG c.raroni common Apply 10 S1RoNGs& Co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

M D,i. ~ I,E for ,a!c al llONARL'S.
W mes
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

i.'Lui. R.-lroy, UAo aut NJ lu!.a, con AMY
L r.ri,.n. ~ j. e j. ii. PrcR & Co.
jITRAPrlNG pAPE2-.00 r,ams various slzes
w just reed Nov. 20. by c. GOODM II.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

,EO.SDE:;.-lO0 .e-> IS
1 JmoIA T. & !. II Peck & Co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

SEALS, Log CABIN letter spals; PLAN do do mot
y +, IsusrSpoIs PANoDoEN 4 BRlNsMAlp.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

| Nm Henry Harrison, ny Richard lIildleth for
sale n Tn, Book store pnre 20 cts.
nrrl,,. ian = Mt. D $50 II. T. BRAMAN,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

= Hhds New Orleans Sugar. on eons'gnmsns
u Avg. s for sale BY ~ LoVFI> q Co
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

nRES.S A>.l ii l]lttNl.-. \ iar-r -G,i''y pist
~ rr.d j .ucl9. j. & j. II.PtCK & Co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-04

lN,R,y....l~ SHOES. 4 + II ~ or mcnl lns
| l. 80 nnL L-r- ~ " Il. ". OWN u Y 70
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

TREATMENT OF THE HAIR.--The cutting of the
hair has an urdenable effect the Precipitation as
well as upon the whole capillary organism. Ii d-
minishes the former because there is a consequent
diminution Of the warmth of the skin; hence the
liability TO colds, infamed eyes, and aches in the
teeth and ears, from the repercurson experienced.
The cutting of the hair naturally checks the
emulation from the pores Of the skin OF the animal
oil, the excretion OF which is important to health
Hence another cause Of illness.
The hair should be cut, not always according to
the prevailing de, but according to its thickness
should be carefully thinned, and the more exposed
parts should be adroitly made to retain the degree
Of covering necessary to the due preservation of
the vital warmth. In fine, this delicate operation
should be confded, not to mere hair mo,cers, but
20 artists who have a claim to the title from their
The cutting of the hair should be cassed by every
one among those urgent and necessary duties essen
tial to the preservation Of health.
The operation stimulates the roots Of the hair
and quickens the consequent growth
The cutting Of the hair, and sometimes the of
the razor may be found Of advantage, especially in
the OF young children, to the treatment of whose
hair particular attention should be given, which
has been neglected or unknown till the present day
(See "Treatment Of the Hair" by A. Grandjean.)
The necessary instructions relative TO the hair
and its management, may be obtained at Mons. A.
Grandjean's, who, as is well known, has given much
time the study Of this branch Of the animal
my.
(No. Astor House, corner of Barclay at. and
Broadscay)
Morn The medicinal composition for the hair
discovered by M. Grandjean, may be indiscrim-
nately applied at all ages, aud to all heads. As
pommade for the toilet, this article combines all the
most desirable qualities and gives to the hair that
brilliant lustrc and admirable gloss which are con-
sidered so ornamental to all.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-25

They thus had the OF the money for number Of months
without interest at tins when IL worth per cent
per month.
These have been the ground work Of the disturbed
state of the currency during the past year The be-
the systems going The banks employ
all their running the Safety Fund Banks They
therefore prevented from dscountng and general explosion
must place among the Western Banks This been
put thus far only by assistance received from the State and
the closing Of the communication with the city. Aer the
shall have passed the Banks may find IL their
deem their bills In the city institution capitalists
prompted BY the profit Of the Transaction undertake plan
milar the Suffolk system. This is the only legitimate
method by which bills can bc kept at par IN the cy.
The committee banks ia the Mississippi fIousc Of Repre-
sentaves have reported bill TO enforce the resumption Of
ssscie payments, and Tor other purposes.
The bill provides that the banks generally shall spe
Gle payments by the first day Of April next; and uron their
failing that the Governor shah Issue his PROCLAMATION
declaring the charter OF the banks falling. forfeited.
Post Of the Commercial Bank Of Manchester able
in New York. returned under protest the LIST inst
Specie amount Of s2OoooO arrived at New Orleans,
the 10th, from Mexico.