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THE ELECTIONS,

In PENNSYLVANIA the Wings have per-
mittcd their adycrsaries TO carry tho election
Of Governor without any serious effort to
avert it. They however, turned out in sulli-
cient numbers in Philadelphia TO secure the
election ofthat sterling IThig and gentleman
Jos. II. lNGERsoLL, 10 Congress, and their
city officers.
In New JERSEY the IVhig party has been
more true to itself, although great apathy
was evinccd IN the canvass, and they have
maintained their assendancy in the Lcgis-
lature by clecting a majority of members
in both branches.
We have but partial returns from Ono 7;
but these GO pretty conclusively to shew that
the wings have suffered the election to 60 by
default, and we shall be disappointed if the
full returns do not give loco majority in
both branches of the legislature. The
House was wing last year.
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fame, but was convicted Of an intdmy somc-
what foreign to his purpose. Instead OF
bathing his hands in the blood of "damn'd
Yankcc,'at Schiosscr,as he tauntingly boast
ed, it is very clear that he was tenant OF
brothel at the time Of the Caroline affair,
and in a condition TO do no mortal man Sc
rious injury. But the fellow has been we'll
punished for his temcrity. He has suffered
a thousand deaths during the past year, from
the hourly apprehension that the indignant
community he had wantonly insulted might
award him prompter minstraton than the
law pointed out. But it is worthy Of note,
that the same populac. which a few months
since denied the doctrine of'bal for murder
as applied to M'Lcod, now, that the case
had been fairly investigated and the facts es-
tablished, manifested the most perfect ac-
quicsence, and the acquitted culpit might
have taken "leg ball." at his own leisure,
without the least fear of molestion. The la,c
had taken its course, and all bowed in will
ling acquiesccnce. But the poor coward
dare moi trust himself alone and instead OF
going directly home, sneaked Off in opposite
direction under the protection of sheriff,
and passed through Lake Champlain on
Friday last on his way to Montreal. He goes
there however, not to be toasted and made
lion Of, but to be most heartily despised
by the great mass Oft the Canadian Commun-
ity
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PHI. C. FULLER, Cd A. p. NJ GsneraL

In further illustration Of the subject in
question, and TO prevent any misapprehcn-
sion, we copy the following from recent
circular instruction addressed to Post Mast
,crs generally, porting out their duties and
privileges, and explaining the rights of ndi-
viduals:
"The wrapper of all newspapers phamphlets, AMI
magazines, received for delivery, should be taken OIL
Fratds are very often attempted by conceang letters
or memoranda in these articles. A wrapper forms no
part of the paper pamph'e neither IS postage PAID
on it, and it is as much the duty of Postmaste,s to
take the wrappers from transient papers and examine
them Interference 10 frauds the to asccr
tain whether letters be single or double or whether
the postage be correctly charged. Nothing can be
more unias than censure Postmaster for vigicnce
IN this branch OF his duty
"Itisa violation of law to enclose or conceal let
ter or other thing or any memorandum in writing
IN any newspaper, phample or magazine, or in any
package thereof or to make any writing or memoran-
DUN thereon, AMI deliver the same into any Post
Office or 30 any person for that purpose, in order
that it may be carried by post free of postage; ant
many attempts are made to cvnde the payment OF
legal postage, by communicating intelligence by
means ofdots or marks, designating particular words
and letters contained in new papers and phamplss
In all such case the newspaper, pamphlet or maya
zine should be charged with letter postage and fifth
person whom the paper or pamphlet is addressed
refuses 70 pay fucr postage tnerton, you VIII linhe
diately enclose the paper pamphlet 10 the postmas
ter from whsse Office 1t came and request him L
prosecute the person who placed il in his Office 70
The penalty Of five dollars prescribed by law. Sc
section 80 act of 1925.
y
~ Postmaster may enclose money IN a letter |,
the publisher Of n newspaper, TO pay the Subscription
OF third person, and frank the letter, written O
sgned by himself but If he letter be signed by anoth
sporson the Postmaster cannot frank IT, But thi
SseIy!cs not reYgi,s1 of him, and he may perforr
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congregation three times the ycer-nt Christmas, at
Easter, and in midsummer. Seldom does any per-
the thirds fthe people hardly offer more than f-
~ cents each, and several offer no, even so MUCH.
The pastor who has thus excluded from his church the
selling Of pews and all compulsory dues and siipends
years upon the free will donations of the faithful finds
himself well and comfortably supported--so well that
he was enabled TO purchase with his savings on the
Burlington mission the beautiful lot upon when
the church is built for six hundred and fifty dollar,
and to contribute also from his savings one THOUSAND
dollars for erecting the edfce. tic has so acted rom
the firm conviction that whatever savings the pIles'
of God makes over and above his own decent sup
poit is the patrmonv of Christ to be restored unto
him either in feeding him in the person OF the poor
Mat. Xxx, 40 "Amen say to you so long as you
did it to of these my least brr'heren, you dld y
INTO me- or in erecting house to hisholy name, and
that is but open sacrlege to squander it.
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MATRIMONIAL.

A correspondent, who signs himself" Ba-
chclor," has sent US a communication on
the subject of early marriages." in which
he lays it down as a rule that matrimony
I" should not be contracted before the first
"year of the fourth Septennial on the part
" of females, nor before the last year of
I" the same in the case of males" and says
he could give great number Of weighty
reasons" were this the proper place No
doubt. So could the fox who got his brush
caught in the steel trap, "adducc many
wcighty reasons why his brethren should
also dof' tina, "most useless appendage ! {"
And he was probably about as successful in
the argument, as this musty old Benedict
would be in persuading blooming Miss of
IS, who had got the consent of mama" to
wait till the " fourth Septennal." But pray
what business has this Bachelor" to
thrust himself forward at this late day to
discuss the propriety Of carly marriages !!
That don't concern him. His day has gone
past !; and as he now toasts his Sims at a
cherries firesidc, let him turn his tlough hts
to the things that lie before him-,he cham
ces of his getting married at all, and the al
most dead certainty that, if he does, some
one will marry him for his money-we take
it for granted he is rich-and whistle him
down the wind witt, all convenient despatch.
There's food enough for reflection, without
troubling the young folks, and we most
unequivocalIy protest againsthis impairment
interference. We go forearly marriages, in
the abstract ; and when we cast furtive
glance at the little Olympus loaf that rears
its frosted crest Just at our elbow, and
then at the meek " silver top, dove
brandt that modesty graccs its side, we
can hardly express our indignation at this
nsduous attack upon custom so rcplete
with interesting "reminiscences. Who ever
heard OF an old bachelors sending the prin.
ter bottle Of wine, or wedding loaf 3
Out upon yc, you equity old COO, Yor
can have no quarters here. SO be of.
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NEW ESTABLISHMENT.
MiGchsll & BARNES,
Successors TO f. BRTGGS,)
Wholesale and Retail COnfectioners.


" OULD respectfully inform the Inhabitants of
w Burlington and the surrounding country, that
they AIRY the Confectionery Business on all its
varol> ranche,. Determined TO use the very les,
material. in manufacturing, they will al all Tine,
furnish Merchants and Others dealing in Confec'on-
are., with the est qrality and on the lowest posi-
bic terms Shop on ChIr'h : rect, two doors South
# s. +. Howarf> Sore, newly aud neatly fitted M,
where cordially invite all 10 call and examine Our
articles, consisting Of all kinds Of Stick Ca,,dv Balls
and kisse>, Hearts and Diamonds, Braids, Pepper
mint, Lemon Drops, Vanilla Cream, Lozenee., Sugar
Plumb, Carraways, Comii,s, Ca>>a Bids, Rock and
Brown Candy, Sugar Sand Notices and Secrets
Sugar Apples, Potatoes, Eggs, and BasLels, with
various other articles too numerous TO lie mcn ioned
A general assortment Of rich and fancy Cakes on
hand, and axe! 10 order, together with Ice Creams
to furnish parties, &c. DC.
ALSO
CoUGH CANDY, which recommend for Coughs
Colds, Hoar, ene>s, &c. We do not pretend 10 say
with Mr.. j. P>ae u Son, that cur Candy will cure ali
disease, leading 10 Consumption, We think that is
saying too much.
-CLOCkS.-
We have n good assortment of Brass and Uooden
Clocks, which we will se very low for cash ar ap-
proved credit Please call and examine Lciorc pur-
chasing elsewhere.
n. BAH orders from distance, post maid. will
be promptly attended to, and package, and loxc. put
on ! oard of stages loat>. when rel,red free of
charge Be particular aud address all order. 10 NIT.
CHELL " BARNES, Confeciioners, there Icing two
firms of the same name in The village,
B ir'ingon, VI. Oci. %, 1871,
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M'LEOD ACQUITTED.

The trial of M'Lcod terminated on Tues
day, in verdict of not guilty. This result
seems to render it unnecessary for us at this
late day to give in detail the testimony sub
mitted on the defence. Ii is sufficient TO say
that the evidence fully sustained the estate
mcnt'' of the case submitted by Mr.. Spen-
Ger in his opening speech, and published in
our paper of last week. 1t was proved be-
vond the shadow of doub, that M'Leod
was not on board the Caroline nor was he
in the ncghborhood of the affair at the
time.
MIR. jenkins closed his summing up for the
prosecution at 9 O'Clock on Monday evening
The attorney General followed in an ar
gument on the National considerations in
terposcd, and in support oC the proposition
thatthe killing Of Durfee was not murder
The court then adjourned. On Tuesday
morning, he resumed, and spoke four hours
and half in review OF the testimony addu.
ced on the trial, and ably sustaining thepros.
ecution. When he closed, the court took :
recess for dinner. At two o'clock, Judge
Gridlcy commenced his charge, and did no
conclude till four. The Jury then retired
and after an absence of thirty minutes, re-
turned with verdict of Not guilty.
Thus ends this vexatious affair. Tn,
subject is almost forgotten, and the hero O
the tale will be remembered only as thu
empty bragadocio, who avowed crime 70
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DEATH OF DOCT. MOODY.

1t becomes our painful duty to announce
the sudden and unlimcly death of our worthy
and much respected townsman, Doctor
ROBERT MoopY, which occurred on Mon
day morning last. The circumstances, as
we have gathered them, are these. lie had
been at the residence of his brother in law,
at Colchester, and was returning home alone
in his wagon late in the evening ofthc 18th
inst. Just as he reached the foot of the
sand hill near the Gill Brook, his horse Stun
blcd and fell, by which he was thrown from
his wagon with great force upon the ground.
He was enabled however to disengage his
horse from the vehicle, and succeeded in
reaching the house of Mr.. Baldwin, some
ten or twelve rods distant. Medical aid was
Immediately called, and every aid offered
that the case admitted Of, butto no avail
He expired in about five hours after the ac-
cident. On examination, it was found that
blood vessel had been rupturcd, and that
his death resulted from internal bleeding.
DR.. Moody was 4O years OF age. lie was
bred to the practice of medicine, which he
followed with good success for some years:
but finally abandoned his profession and en-
gagged IN merchandising, to which he has de-
voted himself successfully for the past six or
seven years. AS business man he was UNI
commonly accurate, and scrupolousIy punct-
ual in his engagements. As friend a
neighbor, and a fellow citizen, he had won
the confidence and respec, of all. During
the funeral service, which was attended on
Thursday, by very large and respectable
concourse of citizens, most Of our stores anG
places ofbusiness were closed, and the deep
gloom his untimely exit has cast over the
whole community. but ,rul y speak, the est.
nation in which he was held by those who
could best appreciate his many virtues.
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ss.S lt.I D 7. . U
BY the Rev. Jer. o Caachan, MIR. Oliver Bidet, TO
Miss MARGARET BnIer loh Of this town, also Mr.
Bernard FmnIsar, 10 Mss Mary Ticrney, both Of
Fairfield; also Mr.. Lewis Leduhc, TO Miss Victoria
La Claire, both OF 81 Allan>; also Mr.. Patrick Car
Swanion; also Mr.. jeremiah Mccarthy, to Catherine
Sullivan, widow, both Of ST. A,lan'>; also Mr.. Pat
rick Rooney, 10 Miss Mary Cunningham, to'h Ct
Fairfield; also Mr.. Edward Vaincy, to Miss Elmira
Piantc, both Of this town; also. by the same, Mr..
Levi. Stelen, 10 Miss Pauline De Ru hen, both Of
Nergennc,.
IN New York, on Tuesday mornnc, the 70 h ins,-
" the Rev. j. A. Spouner, Samuel Breck Bos,wlch,
Of Vermont to Miss Harriet r., daughter Of Col. j..
b. Wool, Of that CITY.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1841-10-22

We devote large space to the doings at
Montpelier. 1t will be seen that the whe
asccndrncy is complete and things are going
on smoothly. The election Of state officers
seems to have been accomplished " it'll great
unanmity, and the choice of Col. PAINE,
as Governor, is hailed with very general
satisfaction. His Message IS modest I'M
assuming state paper, presenting clear
view of the important interests of the state,
and urging them with much force upon the
consideration of the Legislature. The i'm
portant subject Of domestic industry is dwelt
upon at some length, and presented in a
strong and convincing light.
The election ofjudges of the supreme
Court took place on Tuesday, and the old
board was reelected. The County Con-
vcntions were to be held yesterday.
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OOKS e. STA TONER
2lst. Oct. 1871.
QUICK Il ETURNS.
TIME money received for the Great sale Of Goods
L n Spntpmhpr nj
HOIT1RD'S,

HOWARD'S,
Has been renvested through the New York Auction
Rooms, by one Of the most thorough going, up and
dong quick sighted, keen buying, bargaining Agents
OF the day who has his sympathes up and pride en-
listed for the success of his Vermont Patron, whom
he post atrenuously solicit> TO sell cheap.
ned cheaper than was anticipated and will be sold
s2reabls to request at HOwARpS.
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STOVES.

TIME subscribers have associated themselves TO-
ge,her for the rreyen' season. for the purposc Of
selling Stoves, Stove Pipe, ana Stove Furniture in all
their branches, under the firm of Bo>twick ~ Spaul
ding the cid stand OF H1. Buswick near the Court
House.
Having made arrangements with the Mcssrs.
Changers of the Pittsiord Foundry, for constant
supply Of all kind, Of Stoves man faciured at ha
establishment, they are now prepared to sell stove,
on the most reasonable tcrn,. The long e>lal shed
good quality Of the pn>tord castings is all the re-
con mendation lhey need. Among the Ptsfurl stoves
are the following :-Graugcrs Pa'ent rleva'ed Oven
Rotary Cooking stove, Par'or Cooking stove, with
elevated oven, a new article, cheap and conven lent
for small families and much approved; Grangcr'-
Parur stoves " it'll arch top; Rux stoves from ! to
feet long; Gran2cr' Patent Farmers and Merhan-
c~' stove: this is OF ,illar construction, the largest
lol'er is directly over the fire. and is large that
connonltra>s kettle can lie used for washing, the
oven Is elcva'cI and on plan, the heat eng
conducted through the oven V sheet iron j;ipc- V
means of which the oven Is made to axe more
than other stove ovens in common use; i, has ioHr
bollcr>, and under Of the lack boilers is
placed cast iron furnace for summer use, AMI is 50
near the that with few chips Tea kettle can
lie boiled and akng done without any mconven ence
from heat. Ironing can lcdone with small qlan,lfy
OF charcoal with little nca, in tue room. They keep
StanleyS Par,or stoves Gccr & CoN> parlor ,tevc;
of Troy, splendid articles. They al keep Tie Arr
tight stove, of cast IRON. oithe cheapest stoves in
The world Tor sitting and sick rooms, takes less fuel
than other stoves andhe heat i steady gh' ant =.
Persons wanting any thing in the above line are
requested TO give lis acal. Steve pipe, wash oilers,
aud other stove furniture and lin ware constantly on
hand or male TO order on hort nolicc.
Mr.. SPAULDISC having II cen engaged most Of the
time for twenty years in II manufacturing olPat,crn-
for stoves, and in selling stoves, feels confident IN
rendering his his services 10 the Inhabitants Of Bur
linson and vicinity that he will lie able TO advht
them as to the lest, safest, and cheapc>, mode Of
warming their dwellings and will e IN readiness tt
wat on all village customers AT Their houc> and he'll
them IN setting up all stoves bought OF the firm ant
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NEW BOOKS.

NEW BOOKS.
Memoirs of Father Mathew
My Sons own Book
Sunday school teachers Companion
Mechanics own Book
Lives Of eminent Mechanics
Laws Of trade
Brownelrs Commentary on the Book of Com.
mon Prayer, Just reed BY
G. GOODRICH
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1TT w Z IL o. (.


Cloak Trmm urs-Frnges--S TX and Mohnir
Frincos for Shaws, SIX and Meruo and Dor.
dCrn- G.mps and Chencls for working.
SILK twist, for working retcules, a new article
Silk Rctcults, Read Bags, urst and money bags
Silk Shawls, arts, Crava,s and Ks,
Silks for DIess q, new style
Thread Iaces, Insertions, Edcinrs
Footlncs, Bohinet,s and otion Laces
Grecan Wire nett, Rail Road, do.
Silk Ne,yuls for Trlmmlngs,
do, do tor Vests and Mems wear
Coat and Vest Trimmings
Velvet fed Coat and Vest Buttons
Also, Wnrstel and French Goods Purchased
before the new Tariff ,f20 per cent Remem-
her that 20 per cent Is worth saving,
Printed tnvonys and Alpachas
Chnllvs, Plain and fg'd Mernoes VERY
Circassmns do do. BombaZucs Superior
Mouselne de LANES
Linens, Diaper, Shcetncs, Table-C loths md
all Goods of that description, 20 per cent saved
We now Offer more general and complete assert
ment Of the above description ofs Goods Than ever be-
fore being aware that new Tariff of 20 per cent was
about to be imposed We purchased extensively and
can a ord such GnoGa cheaper than we could other
wise have done. Call and examine for yourselves
Likewise new and full supply of Broad Clors,
Beaver and Pilot Coatlnas, Cassmcres e. s,qiine,,s
Oct, IA, lSil. LOVELY & HURI.RUT:
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Pos! ON:c Department appointment OH
WAsiiISGToS, Aug. so, Is.
To II. B. STACY, Esq. p. NJ.
ECRLINGrnN, VI.


Toll. B. STACY, Esq. PM.
ErnLISGToS, VT.
SIR-The Post Master General has submitted your
favor to him Of the 9th inst, covering newspaper
with certain enclosures and inetructs nc to express
his full assent to the views you take of most vexa
tious subject. From the numerous representations to
the Department with reference to enclosures Within
and unauthorized communications through the medi-
OF, newspapers, douh,remains Of the very great
extent of The practice and The uniform language of
the Post Masters leaves little doubt of the abuse
and censre they often receive for honest and fair
attempt 10 perform their duty by insisting on the
penalty. mere apt illustration of the nature and
effect Of the practice audeded to- need not be sought,
than is furnished by the newspaper received from
you, which enclosed sealed letter. and two other
folded but unscaod papers, each chargeabe with letter
postage.
Many of these attempts to evade the law may have
their origin in an ignorance of its provsionsand
might prevented ifit were more generally known
that no writing whatever, beyond the address nor
any communcat on of intelligence by means Of dots,
marks or enclosures, is permitted in newspaper or
it's w,appo., without subecng the person placing
'a1n paper in the Pos, Office, penalty of s., and
the person receiving to letter postage such wrap
per or paper
ofthe most vigilant ind uniform watchfuness on the
part OF the officers charged with that duty, in detect
ing, exposing and aiding to punish those who thus
endossor to relieve themselves nom the payment of
legal and ~ 7er charge for services rendered, by
cheating the honest postage payers cut of an equal
amount
Post Masters in this particular, under the sanc-
ton of the oath, and the principles of moral
rcctltude as govern the performance Of any other
Official duty and it is confidently expected and be.
lieved, that, dsreg,rding the unreasonable and selfish
reproaches to which they may subject rhemse'ves
their steady perseverance in compelling obedience tc
the laws, will secure the appreciation, no, of this De-
parment only, but of all right minded and good cit
gems. am very respectfully
Your oht serv't
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New Tailoring establishments,
On DcnrI Si.a.I.
FALL GOODS
AT n. LOVELY & Cos.

lust received, and now opening for sale, full
- Assortment OF Goods, adapted to the season. such
as
Printed Saxony cloth, n great variety
Alpackas all kinds, plain and figured
French and English Merinoes, figured and n ain
PAN hlk ami hgd mourning and half mourning
Mo !sseline -de-laine
PLAIN, fancy and figured ditto
Plain white satin. striped challys
PLAID mousseline-de-l ane, a new nrtcl.
Prn'ss-A choice selection Of Furniture Prints.
September, TO- ls4l
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NOTICE..

COMPREHENSIVE heretofore existing l,-
Il tween IL. NJ. GIDDINGS and DAN LY.
ON, under the hrn Of II. NJ. GlDDlNGS X Co.. ha,
| cen dissolved y The de ea,e of II. NJ. GlDDINGS
The surviving partner ha> ,old the STOCK Of
GOODS TO SAMUEL NJ. POPE, who is hereby an.
thor zed to coIler aid discharge he debts dine he ae
firm and ihose indebted are requested TO maize pay
mcnt 10 hun. DAN LYON
Burlington Oct. |. 1871.
CAMUEL NJ. POPE having purcha,cl The
- stock ofCoods Of the late Firm of H. NJ. GID
DlNGS & Co, hereby gives notice that he La, COM
mcnced business At the Stand recently occupied by
said hrm, aud invites his friends and the customers Of
the late concern and the Public generally 10 extend 10
him, a, least, share Of Their rarona.-.
Plr'lrs'on, o.. l. ls4,
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EARWELL'.S Boots and Shoes a very large sup
l. ply, also Fancy dress Shoes, just reed at
Oct l. HOW ARDS