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What we con,ended was, that il should not be
made to depend on entire and slavish submission
to the ruling power. Sowc now contend But
it is notorious that for many years past, the Office
holders of the country, have been a regular paid
standing army, required to support every meas.
urc of the administration, right or wrong--a
| corps of Swiss mercenaries, rewarded with the
spos. The people have combatted these troops,
and after a severe struggle have conquered them
And now they ask, among the first things to be
done, that these troops shall be discharged, ant
no longer kept under pay, nor furnished wit!
the opportunities for further plumber.
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CIRCU MSTATlAL EVIDENCE.

A melancholy instance Of the uncertainty OF
circumstantIa evidence occurred at Gibraltar,
last February.
Awealthy English merchant OF that place, ma
med James Bowel, was convicted, upon that
kind OF testimony, of the murder OF his own
daughter. On proceeding to the place OF exc
cuton, he rccogn zed an Engiishman named
John Keats, who had been active in procuring
his conviction, whom he forgive for his hostility
as he desired TO de in peace with all the world
Keats seemed much affected by this, and JUS, as
the sentence OF the law was about to be cxccu-
ted, cried out, :" 1t is that am guilty, and not
the convict a great sensation was produced
by this exclamation, when Keats came forward
and fully confessed his guilt. The rope was in
medatey taken from the neck OF his victim, and
the cap from his face, but it was all to late
The wretched father was a corpse-having died
of grief and terror Keats was taken to Jail
amidst the eyecratons of the multitude, who
were with difficulty restrained from tearing him
to pieces.
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Q@arll,satouD
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 1871.
THE BURLIGTON FEMALE SEMINARY

THE BURLIGTON FEMALE SEMINARY.
1t gives us pleasure to inform the public that
the Burlington Female Seminary will open its
spring term under new and favorable auspices.
Of all the places in the union there is perhaps
none better fitted for a similar establishment
than Burlington. The climate is healthy and de-
ligthful, the opportunities for learning are equal
to the best in the United States, and the situation
of the village is unrivalled by any other in the
natural beauty Of its situation. This seems to
have been long felt by the people near and
abroad, since from its first opening until now the
institution has met with so much encouragement
that the size Of the Seminary building has but
poorly correspondent with the number Of appli-
cations; on this point everything is right now ::
the large and magn fcent building till now &C.
cuped by the Ri. Revd. Bishop Hopkins, and
pursposely constructed by that gentleman for tho
purposes of education, is now leased to the Sc
minary and ready for the reception and accom-
mediation of hundreds OF ladies'. While we
sincerely regret the loss of Miss Green, who
for number OF years has so ably conducted the
government of the Seminary, we feel never
theless compensated for her departure, in as
much as her successor Miss Leg is the person
of her own choice, and we are therefore confident
that she possesses all the qualifications requisite
! for such an important post. Miss Lee has been
one of the leading Instructresscs in the Troy
Seminary for the last fifteen years, and has &C
qured the peculiar tact which makes the gov
eminent and discipline of Female Seminary
useful and agreeable. We are happy to heal
that Mr.. Mott continues to be engaged in the
musical department, and we feel therefore con.
fdent in saying that this important branch o.
female education will be conducted on plan in
ferior to none in the country. Mr. Mott has re.
ceived a regular musical education in Germany,
and has since his residence in Burlington esta
bshcd a hight and undisputcd reputation among
the first artists Of the United States. Beside.
these advantages, when it is taken into cons
deration that Mr.. Braman is to remain in tie
bounding establishment, we may we'll assure tie
young Ladies that nothing will be wanting OF
his part to make them comfortable.
The next term OF the above Institution vii
commence Oh Monday, May 9th. The Semina
ry will be conducted, in the main, upon the
system, which has rendered it so respectable ant
useful, while under the care Of the late accom-
plished superintendent. Additional instructor!
and increased facilities for the acquisition Of the
vearious branches of solid & elegant knowledge
will be furnished, and the friends Of the ins,itu
ton confidently believe, that its general advan-
tages will not be inferior to those of any Femal.
Seminary in New England.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

Alexander P. Field to be Secretary for the Terri
tory of Wisconsin.
Robert Tyler, to be Secretary to tho President to
sign patents
SURVEYORS GENERAL.
James Wilson, for Wisconsin and Iowa
Silas Reed, for Missouri and Illinois.
ATTORNEYS.
Franklin Dexter, for the District of Massachu-
sets.
Thomas W. Sutherland, for the territory of Wis
cansin.
MARSHAL
John b. Eldrdge, for the District of Connecticut.
JrsricE OF PEACE.
Robert Getty, for the county of Washington, III the
District of Columbia IRE appointed)
PosTMAsTERs
Robert NJ. Biddle, at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Jonas NJ. Wheeler at Canandaiguo, New Y ork;
George William Gordon, at Boston, Massachu
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TO the Theatre, and must have the knife
After much parleying, he finally obtained 1t,
went to. the Theatre, and stad till late
hour.
There, it is presumed, he got excited with IL
quor, for upon his return he was unusually
boisterous and ugly. lie went to the house OF
Mr. Carlton, a respectable citizen of Richmond
street, where he was known, and insulted his
wife by his gross conduct and language. She
attempted to call some person to her aid, when
Emmons seized her round her waist, and threw
her down upon the floor.
One of the children ran out, and called the
first person that happened to be near-Mr. {.
Reed, the injured man. lie came in Immediate
ly, and succeeded in preventing Enmons from
etlecting his fendish purpose.
Enmons became exceedingly VIOLENT and abu-
svc, and following Mr.. Reed into the strect,sci.
zed him by the shoulder, and a scutlle ensued
during which Emmons drew his Bowie knife
| and stabbed the unfortunate man in the bowels
| literally cutting him open, from side to side, sc
that the greater portion of his intestines fel
out
1t was but few steps to his boarding house
(Nr. Reeds, in Ann stree') and by placing hi'
arms across his bowels, he succeeded in reach
ing that place before he fell.
He was Immediately placed on bed, ant
physicians called in. This was about II oclocl
midnight, and from that time to this--S O'Clock
A. M,-he has been, as it were, in the agonie
Of death, and no hopes whatever are entertainer
Of his recovery.
Emmons was arrested soon after the ARRAY b.
the watchmen, and committed. The Bowie knit
was found in his possession, dyed in blood, and
now in possession of Coroner Pratt. 1t is on
of the most ugly looking instruments of tn
kind we have seen.
Mr.. Reed is very quiet, orderly, respectful
young man, native of Boston, universally es
teeemed by all who knew him, and there
probably no man better known in the neigh
borhood where he belongs. This affair he
created very painful sensation at tho Nor,
End.
When we went down there, this morning, t
obtain these particulars, we saw several roug
iron-teaturcd men, standing about the door
the house, where the poor fellow lay, with
hearing of his groans, with their eyes bathcd
tears, and their hearts too full for utterance-
sight seldom Witnessed
Emmons will no doubt be brought before tn
Police Court, this forenoon, for examinations
When we left the place where the aiiray occurre
the officers had gone in pursuit of his companic
Ohe Provncetown man,) whom they intend
retain as witness.
Reed is since dead and Emmons has bee
committed to take his trial on the twelfth il
CT
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0WR PBR IS
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE EXPRESS.
WAsnINGrNN, April 90.

w AS11lNGTNN, AV"H 81.
Curious Developments are daily coming
to light, and anon some our Loco Foco
friends and fellow citizens will have reasons
as plenty as blacberries for being turned out
of office. If all rumors be true, there never
was more of an augean stable than the New
York Custom House. have Just heard of
the case of the Inspector and Deputy Col
lcctor at Albany, who has not been called
upon to settle up his account, though he has
been in office since 1888, nor has he paid
over dollar of his fees or emoluments His
returns, ii is added, are regular enough and
exhibit about $4,000 in fees received by him,
though there never has been any accounts
between him and the Collector. Tho fault
is an overnight in Office in emitting quarterly
set,lcmcnts,-which being the way they
have been done there, yon see the proprcty
now and then of changing at least some one
man in office.
Mr. Van Buren, and his administration, it
appears, kept up his and its character to the
very end. Not only were Judges and Con-
suls made in the last hour Of March Sd, be-
fore the breath was fairly out of the body of
ono whose vacancy was to be filed, but even
mdshipmen and cadets were politically well
attended to. Not only were all vacancies
filled, but they shot beyond their term, SO
MS to gill IN places to be, year ahead, a,
least as to the cadets This was pushing
spoils with high hand and yet the sweet
innocents Of tho Globe and Post grow, be-
cause we won't let them keep all, as well a.
steal all, Of the places ahead
A new Post Master has been made in Bos.
ton, in place of Mr.. Greene, and Mr.. Cor.
don has taken the place. 1t is an appoint
nent which will give general satisfaction, 70
nm exccllent man this Mr.. Gordon is. Mr.
Greene has been good Post Master too
but that doctrine Of rotation. hu has so oftei
preached, must turn him out, he having ha,
the office, some eleven years or more, AM
like an honest fellow he must admit, other
should have their turns and equal Rights.
The Secretaries and Post Master Genera
have most laborious duties, and are the Ilar
dest working-men in the country. The mid
night lamp finds Mr.. Bel! in his Office, an
Mr. Ewing is not less hard-worked. MI
Granger gets through an immense amount q
service also, in a department where labo
annually accumulatcs to an appalling extent
Mr.. Webster's work is half done befor
other people are up in the morning, and he
therefore, retires early. Mr.. Badger ben
new conner, is less known to the citizen
generally than the other Secretaries blu
all who do know are charmed with his suavi
and simplicity Of manner. Ills address wi
give him an exceeding popularity.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-07
SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES.

Now is the time for transplanting Forest
trees in our villages and by the Highways.
And to guide those who know no better
rules, we publish the following, which, if OBJ
served, will be found by experience to be of
service.
The trees should be taken from open
ground.
Iftaken fom the dense forest they will
not bear the exposure.
Select trees of second growth they have
better tops and better roots than the first.
Transplant the tree entre.--The leaves
are the lungs of the tree, and effect its growth
as muchas the root. The frequent practice
of Topping off the top is very bad.
Be sure and get all the roots. Remem-
Der the small fbrcs are what absorb noursll-
ment for the tree. Strip off these, and TIE
main body of the root becomes only con-
trvance to hold the tree up. Do not expose
the roots to sun and air longer than absolute
y necessary. Let them carry with them as
much of the old soil as they can hold on to.
In setting out the trees, be careful to
make the holo so large that the roots shall
not be coied neither let them be crowded
together for then they will decay.
Throw upon the roots at first fine strong
mould, never any manure then throw on
water aud shake the tree ill the mud has fill
led up all the interstices between the roots
After the ground is somewhat dry, ill up
the hole and tread down the earth. Never
leave tree SO that the water can stand over
It's roots.
TL;s last rula is the reverse of common
practice and is correct.-Cdledonidn.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-07

ALEXANDER McI.EoD, who stands indicted for
the murder of Durfee at Schlosscr in Dec. 1897,
was bro't to this city on Saturday afternoon, IN
custody Of the Sheriff of Niagara county, on his
way to New York, for which place he left last
evening in the steamboat Swallow. Application
is to be made during the present term of the
Supreme Court, which commences its session
to day in New York, for change Of venue nc
motion for which can be entertained, as we un-
derstand, unless the prisoner be present.-Our
readers are aware that bill is now pending in
the Legislature TO authorize the holding spe.
cial circuit for the trial Of McLeod-ADanl
Daily Adr Mays.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-07
VIRGINIA ELECTION.

The Richmond papers of Wednesday and
Thursday have been received.
The Senate will have Wing majority,
certainly, of two, perhaps four.
House OF DELEGATEs.-The Wing has
returns from Sc counties, in which the Wing
loss is 10 members and the Wing gain g.
making nett loss of4 members. There
was report of Wing member in Tyler
if so, the nett loss will be members.
We gain Montgomery by this mail I; but
this is balanced by the loss in Accomac
where Gen Bayly is reelected and Aiworll
with him-both Loco Focos uuder false col
ors.-This in the face of 400 Wing majority
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-07
From the Boston Daily Mail
Fatal, AFFRAY IN BOSTON MUIR
DER OF A HACK-DFlVER, BY THE
JySE OF A BOWIE KNIFE

An atiray took place in Richmond-.trcet, in
this city, last night,which resulted in the stabbing
and probable death Of young man, named
CHARLES REED, a hack-drver in the employment
of Mr.. John Wright, in Ann-street. The CIR
cumstances of the case are these -
A Southern bully named WILLIAM EM|oYs,
came to this city several weeks since, in compa-
nv with native Of Provincetown, Ms, bringing
among other emblems OF Southern life, large
Bowie knife, with broad, sharp-pointed blade,
more than one foot in length. This he flourish
ed about, extensively, boosted much of his ieas
of valor performed at the South, and threatened
10 exercise his deadly instrument upon some OF
our cool-blooded Nor,herners, should occasion
present r., p-.
town, induced him to give up the knife, and
for some time succeeded in keeping it out OF
his way. although repeatedly solicited to re-
turn T.
Last evening. Emmons said he was going
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-05-07
JEWISH PASSOVER.

This festival in the Hebrew church COM
menced on the 4ll inst. corresponding to
the Nth ofthc ancient month Nissan, when
the Jewish Passover or feast Of unleavened
bread began. During the period of one week
the synagogues in this city were opened, and
this feast, which is regularly and rigldly OBJ
served by the Jews thro'out the world, was
celebrated. The unleavened bread is made
of the finest wheat ands baked in thin cakes.
In taste and appearance they very much
resemble common crackers. The exercises
in the Synagogucs are usually conducted in
Hebrew. Every member has light sash
thrown over his shoulders, and responses
from the audience are constantly made as in
the Episcopal church. They sit covered,
and no particular order is observed about en-
tcring or leaving the room whenever the au-
ditor chooses. The exercises are recited in
chanting tone, while the audience sit or
stand as suits their fancy. The sexes are
separated, the females occupying the gale
RIGS, and the males tho lower portion of the
Synagogue. The peculiar features and
complexion which mark the defendants OF
Abraham the world over, and which tend to
keep up the distinctive characteristics Of tho
race, are visible to the most superficial OBJ
server. In Witnessing their exercises the
other day, although unintellIgiblc, there wa,
something exceedingly impressive, when
their history and customs were remembered
How remarkably the prophetic declaration
of the Scriptures are verified in the past and
present condition of this people. If nothing
more was adduced, these prophecies are con-
elusive evidence that the Bible was writer
by holy men, guided by the finger of Di-
! vine Inspiration.-PhM ". American.
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pie is the fact, that when Capt. Drinker left, not
one of the packages containing The presents to
the Sultan had been opened. The opening was
postponed from time to time for nearly two
months, and perhaps they have not been exam
ined to this day. A large crowd Of natives as
scmbled on the beach to see the ship come up
and when the crew landed,they were overwhel-
med with question in relation to America.
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Mn. PREsroS. The followingis Mr. Prcston's let
ter IN response TO the late meeting St Johns Col.


ltf III W INC UlcctllB IN 81 (U
Teton, s. G.
CoLuMBiA, April II, ISL
"Sr, have had the honor to receive your note
nclosIng the proceedings of meeting Of "lhe nhab-
tants Of ST Johns Colcton." That portion of the
proceedings which purports to be founded on rumor
concerning my sentiments and position in the Senate
of the United States concludes with categorical
question, whether intend 10 vote for charter of
u. s. Bant.
"Thc rcinstiuon Of United States Bank presents
a very complex question, both ofprncipe and detail
and must in my Judgment, depend upon n careful
consideration Ola vast variety of circumstances eX-
istng at the moment il is proposed Its very con-
stutonaty must depend upon the actual condition
of the countryand were even that conceded the or
ganlzaon presents SO many important difficulties,
that 1t would be unsafe TO venture any CONCLUSION
until defnate and complete project be presented
| "Thc amount OF capitalize mode ofobtainng that
capital-the place where the Bank is obs established
| its management and contro-and, above ALL the
| financial emergencies the country at the moment
when il is proposed-each and all of them require
| grave and cautious dtbera,on.
"In advance. therefore, can answer the intcrro-
gatory propounded, only by announcing the general
| principle on which standard this | beg leave TO
do in the language OF our lamented President and OF
the acting President as contained in answer of the
latter TO similar question put TO him during the late
| Presidential canvass.
"In reply to the first branch of your inquiry" (said
Mr.. Tyler 81 quote and adopt the language of Gen.
HARRISON in his speec h deli, ered at Dayton. "There
is not in the Constitution express grant of power
for such purpose, and could never be constitutional
TO exercise that power Sdre in he erent The po,rerS
granted 10 Congress could not be carried into effect
lriiiout resorting 10 such an institution. The Con
stltution coniers on Congress in express terms, all
powers which are necessary and proper TO carry in
10 cflec, the granted powers Now il "the powers
granted could not be carried into effect without in
cooperating bank, then it becomes necessary and
proper" and of course expedient-a conclusion which
Ipresume no one would deny who desired to see the
existence of the government preserved and kept be-
nefcally in operation.
Il have only to add that the creative necessity
should be palpable and overriding"
| ] have the honor 10 be-
| Most respectfully, your obi servt
WIN. &. PRESTON.
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THE LATE WAR RUMoRs.-The brig
Pennsylvania, Lyle, from Malaga, and from
Gibralter March 30, has arrived at Philadel-
phia. SO confident we're the rumors Of war
between Great Britain and the United States,
that the agent of the brig at Gibraltcr
deemed i, cxpedient TO prevent her being
captured by the British cruisers lying there,
to employ French steamer, at an expense
of 5000, to tow her out as far as Cape Ira
falgar, which she did at the rate of seven
miles an hour, against head wind and sea-
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DoUBLK LETTERs.-A pretty maid of Erin pre-
scented herself at the crate of the Post Office the other
much was to pay as she said, the letter was to her
mother, and she wished to pay in advance. The
The clerk receiving it asked the usual question,
"sngle or double }" when she replied with the most
the eyes double, 81 / vns married last n'eek -
ErchaoSs puys,
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Among the numerous puns in Matthew's present
entertainment he is quite at home in the following
"A person speaking to very deaf man, and getting
angry at not catching his meaning says-"Why it is
as plain as BE-" AYE sir, but Sir / am ID + p
London DdDer,
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logs to an immense value have floaed of into the Bay
| and Lake. We apprehensivc of accounts from
| the West. We have had four runs of from
Auburn, but nothing west of that place since Friday
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-04-13
ESTATE OF 81 EPHEN MOORE,

AT Probate Court holden at The Probate Office in
Guijball in and for the District OF Essex, on The
24th of March, A. ID. 1641 by the Hon ROYAL
CUTLER, Judge of said Court:
WILLIAM MOORE Adm illustrator de bonis
w non, of the Estate Of STEPHEN MOORE
late OF Lunenburg, deceased, presents his account
OF administration against said Estate for alo vance
-WhereuPon it is ordered by said Court, that said
Administrator notify all persons concerned to ap.
pear at the Probate Office in Guildhall, aforesaid,
on the 24th day Of April, A. ID. 1871, and object
to the allowance of said account of they see cause
by publishing copy of the Record of this order
three weeks successfully in the Caledoniap, a
printed at st. Jobnsbury, Vernon"
Attest, JOHN DODGE, Register
A true copy OF Record, i9lw3
Attest, JOHN DODGE. r egster