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for a cruise, they would rise, take possession

for cruise, they would rise, take possession
of her. and kill every officer except the SUR
gcon, who might DO necessary for them;
that they would then proceed of the Hook OF
New York harbor and capture the homeward
bound packets, which they expected would
contain large sums Of specie. OF The peo-
pie on board the captured vessels, they swore
that no one should be left to tell the tale.
After these horrible disclosures, Court
Martial was held upon Spencer and those
most prominently connected with him. 1t
was impossible to know how far the contamin-
alton had spread, though II had evidently
spread 10 a most dangerous extent. 10
crush it, at all hazards, was indispensable.
The Court Martial determined that nothing
short Of the prompt execution ofthe rnglead-
ers would ensure the safety Of the ship.
Spencer and two petty officers were there
upon ordered TO be HUNG ON THE YARD ARM,
which pas done torthwith, and such other
measures taken as entirely frustrated the dia-
bolca plan. The brig now lies at the Navy
Yard with all hands on board, all intercourse
with the shore being forbidden.-The full
details i, is impossible to obtain, at present ;
they will be fraught with terrible interest
Lieut.. Mackenzie is noted for his kind and
christian character, but great frmness in the
duties of his Office. Such an occurrence, we
are happy to say, is new in our Navy, andno
likely to be soon repeated. We shudder a
the thought Of the scenes Which would have
been enacted in our waters if the conspiracy
had accomplished its design.
Spencer was abou. 10 years ofage, and re.
ceived his warrant as midshipman on the 2Ott
November, lS4I. Most sincerely do We
sympathise with the afflicted family Of which
he was mcmber.-JOur. Com.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-23
R1|~
MORNING. DECEMBER %, 1912.
NlUTINY.

The New York papers Of last Saturday
morning came to US filled with accounts Of a
mos, daring mu,ny on board the United
States Brig Somers, Lieut.. Commander
ALEXANDER SLIDELL MACKENZIE, and the
execution of the leading mutineers. Amorc
nefarious plo, can scarcely be found in the
annals of history, and if it had not been
promptly suppressed, by the energetic con-
duct of the commander, no one can tell what
deeds of horror might have been perpe,rated
The Somers is represented as one Of tho We.
ny best sailing vessels in our Navy. And
as pirate, under skillful commander, the
imagination can hardly depict the scenes of
bloodshed which might have marked her
course. Most sincerely do we grieve for the
unhappy father Of the wretched young man
who is represented as the master spirit among
the mu,necrs, and who has met with so inglo-
rious, but so well mcri,cd fate. Lieuen-
ant Mackenzie is well known as a very in
,elligent, accomplished, and humane officer
and his character and reputation are such as
to justify the belief that he would not have
proceeded to such ex,remi,ics, had not the
circumstances of the case imperiously de.
n,anded il of him. The following arc tic
details Of tho dark transaction:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-23
Themes IEockley's Estate.

STATE or VERMONT A T a Probate Court
District Of Chuenden, IS. IA held at Burlington
within and for said district Of Chenden, on the ff-
ieenrh day of December, A D. 1872, comes Charles
r. Warner of said Burlington administrator of the es
tate of'FHOMAS HOG kLEY. late Of said Burlng
ION, deceased lnesate and files in said cour, his pc
ttlon in writing, setting forth that the said Hockey,
in his lifetime and his deccase was seized in fee of
two certain parcels OF land in said Burlington, known
as quarter acre lots numbers one hundred nnetysx
and one hundred nneiy-seven, which said lots were
held by sad Hockey in trust for t.rus BuRoc1, of
Kalamazoo, in the State Of Michigan, and that the
estate of the said Hockey hath been settled and all
claims proved, known to exist against the same
have been fully paid; and praying SAID court to H.
conse the said administrator TO release the sad lands
10 said Burdck, agrcenhy TO the statute in such case
made and provided; - ltaereupon the court aforesaid
doth appoint the second Wednesday of January, A.
D. lSi3 for hearing and deciding on snid petition, at
the Office Of the Register of said court in SAID Burlng
ton, and doth order that all persons concerned be
tilted thereof by publication of this order, continuing
the substance of said petition, three weeks successive
ly in the Rurlin gion Free Press n newspaper PRINT
ed in said Burlington, the last of which publication to
be previous TO said second Wednesday Of January,
A. d. 1913
Given under my hand at said Burlington this 18th
day of December, A. ID 1912.
so 3w VIM. WESTON Register
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William Ixiiburu.s Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, ,'THE Probate Court
District Of Chltcnden, S. , l. for the District Of
Chit,enden. TO all persons concerned in the estate
of WILLIAM KlLBuRN, late of Burlington, in said
district, deceased, testaie.
WHEREAS, ANNA KiLbunN,,ho Execitrix ofthe last
will and testament OF the said deceased has made ap
picaon 10 snd Court TO extend the time limited for
settling said estate and paying the debts and egacies
of the said deceased year from the twelfth day
Of January 1919; and also proposes to render an &C.
count of her administration and present her account
JUereupou, the said court aforesaid doth appoint the
second Wednesday of January, 1915 for hearing and
deciding IN the premises, at the office If the Register
of said court in said Burlington, and doth order tina,
oil persons concerned be notified thereofby pubca-
ton this order three weeks successfully in the Bur-
ngton Free Press, newspaper printed in said Bur
lngoa, the last Of which publications TO be previous
TO tho said second Wednesday Of January, 1913.
Gwen under my hand at said Burlington this 2lsl
day Of December, A. D. 1912.
80 3w VIM. WESTON, Register.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-23
A MOST HORRIBLE AFFAIR.

1t turns out that events of most appalling
character occurred on board the U. 5. brig
Sonlers, on her voyage home from Africa,
which were not disclosed by tho officers on
her arrival, because it was thought best that
the publication should DO made by the Gov
eminent. Such things cannot, however, be
kept secret. The Somers is a fine sailor,
has ten guns, and a crew of about twenty
able men, and forty apprentice boys, making
with the officers, some seveniy-Gvc persons
on board. Shortly before the brig arrived
at ST. Thomas, where she put in to water, it
came TO the knowledge of Lit. Commandant
Mackenzie, that a muliny was in preparation
on board headed by Midshipman Philip
Spencer, son Of the Hon. Secretary of
War. Spencer was thereupon arrested, aud
papers we're found upon him, signed by such
number of tho crew as would have been
able to carry out their plan by surprise.
The obligations they had entered into, were
of the most desperate kind. They had sworn
that they were not afraid of blood that after
he brig had been va,ersd and was prepare d
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o. What says our neighbor Of the Seati-
mel to tho following paragraph which we
cut from late number of the Madisonian :!
Will our neishbor endorse the statement, or
will he pronounce it a foul SANDER upon his
favorite, and patron saint, the illustrious
Missouri Humbug' Tho paragraph was
written in answer 10 Benton's letter declar-
ing himself for Van Buren, for President.
MR.. BENTON "NEVER CHANGES !!
We assert that Mr.. Benton has written one
letter declaring his preference for Mr.. Clay
and advocating some of his leading "Federal mea.
sures." We DEFY Nh. BEsroy TO CONTRADICT
THIS sTATIhEsT.
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lincation in the present instance. He would
only add that it is not common to witness
more happy combination of the christian graces
in advanced age, than we saw in the subject OF
this notice. There was mcckness and gentle
ness combined with decision; conscientiousness
without superstition peculiar modesty and hu-
mlity, and yet no shrinking from duty an in
flexible regard to his own cherished principles,
joined with due respect to the differing opin.
ions of others. While his age and experience
entitled him to be heard, he never seemed to
to claim any thing on the score of age. His ex.
ample as christian was in accordance with his
principles, uniformly consistent and attractive.-
But he is gone. May his mantle fall upon those
he has left behind. His example as christian
and his instructions as father will be rich and
cherished legacy to his childrcn.-CoMM.
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What a patriotic people
@ THE Posi- MASTER GENERALS re-

GO THE Posi- MASTER GENERALS re-
port to Congress represents his department,
of the public service as being in very pros
porous condition-the receipts Of the last
year exceeding the expenditures by about
half million of Of dollars. This is a dccid-
ed improvement upon Kendalism. The
Post Master General recommends that the
Government possess itself of the privilege of
Transporting the mail by tho railroads.
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BURLINGTON
R !E AZ a. e - s B AZ u 81 q A. e a

TIME Trustees Of this institution would inform
l. the public, that at the expiration Of the current
quarter in February next, It's management Will de-
,ovc upon Mrs. GEORGE PAINE, as Principal, who
will take the place Of Miss LEE, the present ncum-
bent
The Trustees, relying on the high and acknowl
edged qualifications of Mrs. PAINE for the govern
ment of such Institution, invite public attention 10
the following terms and regulations
THE SrniSa Term will commence on Wednesday.
the LIST OF March next, and continue, as usual twenty.
two weeks
TERMS.
Board, including washing, fuel, lights etc. has been
reduced to S25C per quarter III weeks half yabe
in advance. The Boarding department will continue
under the care of Mr. Rranan.
1uIrioN in English branches S. 90 per quarter, half
payable in advance.
Drawing, including skeiching from nature,
and painting in water colors, $500
French, Italian or German, each $50
Latin, 800
Piano Organ or Guitar including vocal
instruction, per quarter 1900
Use OF Instrument for practice 200
Professor WiNpMiLLre.
The French and Italian classes are under the care
Of Monsieur BoucHErTE.
Pupils are received for less period than one
quarter, but deduction will be made from the above
charges in case of protracted Illness
1t is desirable that pupils should board in the Semi
nary where they will all times be under the special
charge of the Principal, who, bearing in mind the
importance Of health IN the pursuit Of their studies
will constantly aim at their physical as well as their
moral and intellectual improvement.
In behalf of the Trustees
GEO. 3. SHAW Secretary.
Burlinuton Doth Dec 1912
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-23

WE the subscribers having been appointed by
w the Honorable the Probate Court for tire
District of Chit,enden commissioners 10 receive e1
anime ard adjust the claims aud doin7n's q n. p..-
sons against the estate OF SECRE TAX Y "a W.
SON late of jericho, in said District, dccsesad iepro-
scented nsolvenl, and also oil cioims and 4cman,o
exhibited in offset thereto; and six months from the
day of the date hereof, being allowed ~ SAID Court
for tina, purpose, we DO therefore hereby give notice.
that we will attend to the business Of ont hppyint-
m9nt, at the dwelling Of widow Lucy haws3n IN
Jericho, in said District, on the ,econd S"tFtday OF
January, February and May next, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ
on each Of said days.
Dated, this l4th day of November, A. d. 1872. 50
T IpMh. n, Gak .tST Commissioners.
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ID i @ a

In this village, on Monday morning the 9Th
inst, at the residence of r. G. Cole Esar Mr.
SAMUEL CUTLER, in the 77th year Of his age.
In this death God has removed another of our
aged and venerable Fathers. Mr. Cutler had re-
sided among US but few years, yet such was
the simplicity and excellence of his character,
that these few years were sufficient to win for
him the love Of all who knew him. beautiful
humility rested on him like garment, and he
never put it off. The gentleness of his spirit,
and the suavity of his manners, interviewer as
they were, with a warmth of feeling, and illus.
trated by kind words and acts, always and in all
places secured for him the most fervid feelings
of attachment.
The disease which terminated his life, was
Erysipelas. Only eight days before his death,
we saw him in the sanctuary an interested hearer
worshipPing God leaning on the top of his
staff" Heb. IL 81 His illness was short, and
the Lord dealt gently with him, and spared him
from severe and long continued suffering. lie
was able to converse but little, on account of
inflammation in the throat ; but he appeared to
have distinct view of his approaching dissolu.
ton from the first, and with cheerful and unfal.
terng trust in his Saviour he waited his change,
sustained by that holy religion which he had so
long professed In sickness, as in health, he
uniformly appeared in state of mind peculiarly
serene and heavenly. He talked of death with
composurc; of what was beyond death, with a
placid smile. His whole hope was in Chrsts
atonlng blood. His reason was spared 10 him,
apparently until the last, and when his hour had
come, he fell asleep in Jesus, and 'was gather
ed to his fathers in so gentle a manner that the
family and friends attending upon him scarcely
knew the moment Of his transition. II was a
peaceful end of peaceful, happy life
A careful delineation Of the character of a
good man, whose example deserves and invites
imitation, is public benefit; for the actions and
feelings Of such man are a source Of instruc.
ton to the world and living commentary on the
excellence of that religion from which he drew
his principles Of action. Such . character
proves the reality and power Of relig ion, The
writer Of this sketch had too brief ~ sequan
lance, and is therefore too dstrustfal Il hM owI
powers Of Discrimination y attempt sueh Do
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-23
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
Vermont District.
IN BAKR UPTCY.

Notice to show cause against Potion Of
LYMAN D. CHURCH, OF jericho, in ail district, 10
t declared Bankrupt, at the Office Of Samuel
Pren,i>s District Judge, in Mont eler, in aid De-
,rri, on Thursday the ninth day Of February 1913
ten O'Clock forenoon.
BENJAMIN +. MCFARLAND, Of Burlington, in
laid district, to lie represented a Bankrupt at the
office Of Samuel Prenliss, District Illge, in Mont
peiier, in said district on Tlr,.'a; tie riu;h day
Of re mary lSi3, ten a'.'..1, ,...c.. T..
DEXTER NJ. FAY, 'r sal District. ..' e declare d
Bankuf p, the he" i >aN.r r5ru.s-, ul, 6
Judge, m NcHsr. or, "A sa.d Uet...., en- Thursday
the ninth day OF February. 1913 ten O,>.o,s, Are
noon.
DAVID WARD, OF Milton, in said District. 10 ! e
declared Bankrupt, al the Office Of Same pren
It's, District Judge in Mou peer IN a Di>,ric',
on Thursday, the ninth day Of February, ls43, zen
O'Clock, fJrcnoon.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

The "Chivalry" IN great tributation.
The South Carolina Legislature has made
"much aao," not exactly about "nothing,"
but about its next door neighbor. Mr.. CAL
houn's letter of rosgnntion, namely. With
al! becoming rnmr and circumstance, this
important document was first referred 10 a
select committee, with instructions to report
what was to be done under the awful dis
ponsa,ion. The committee entered upon the
solemn duty with all becoming gravity, and
while the whole solar system was held in
painful suspense about the result Of their de-
ibcrations, the most portentous limitations
were thrown out from time TO time to aggre-
vate the universal anxiety. AT last, and
when the solicitude of the whole human fam
lily had reached such pitch Of intensity,
that longer delay must have caused gener-
al explosion, the Committee were graciously
pleased to make a report. The calamity
which was about to boial them, (Mr. C's
retiremen,), was, they said, the severcst az
fiction that had ever been visited on any ma
ton. and was more than any people could
endure. And they only submitted to ii from
the consolng reflection that the bereavement
was TO be only temporary and partial 10
themselves, while it would work enduring
blessings for the rest of mankind. They
therefore resolved, that, by mighty cxer-
ton of Roman herosln, they would submit
to the dreadful visitation. But they gave
the world distinctly to understand, that they
yielded only from the patriotic consideration,
that the rest of their coun'ryman might bask
IN the radicnt beams of their great luminary,
and share the benign influence of his
matches enulgencc. In plain terms, they
were only reconciled to his ceasing TO be
Senator, on the condition that he should be
made President
What patriotic people
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-23
Edward Farrington's Estate.

WYE THE SUBSCRIBERS, having been ap-
w pointed by the Honorable the Probate Court
for the District Of Chittenden, commissioners to re-
ceive examine and adjust the claims and demands of
all persons, against the estate of EDWARD FAR
RINGTON. late of Burlington in said District, de.
ceased represented nsolvcnt and also all claims and
demands exhibited in offset thereto; and SIX months
from the DAY Of the date hereof being allowed by said
Court for that purpose, do therefore hereby give
notice. that we will attend to the business of our APP
poin,nent n, the store of w. Weaver in Coiches
ter in said District, the tenth days Of January and
June next n, 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, each Of snd days.
Dated, this 9th day Of December, A. d. 1872,
J. w. WEAVER Commission
G., w, HORTON ers.
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District q cbienacn, - ! tle district Of Chit
tcn'eu. To nj, rer-ous cUA'ciae. .g 'hc c>.a'e Of
STEPH' y HOASIE, !ale .. N...-a 90 ,ad
dI-'rlr' dt'ca. el
NHEUras, Tuzah II x>ic, almini..rl'--:. o.. tic
estate t..e and eecca.el, la, made a.. -.ui.uu %
sad c, ri ox end tie time limited ~ tie .e.'r-
men. Ct p" .-'ac, one year from re .'h d. Of
Jln"1 y, ISIS AL al r,1so rs ~ en- or al .urn;
q Hc' ADMINISTRATION a0 pa e,cut her dr-nin, AGAINST
.al estate FER cXdtn.g1ti'n AM 4! oy-aucr :-Ihcrc-
-, the cuCrl ai0re,a.d doth arnon, the second
Wednesday cfJanuary, j, /. II g. tor hearing aaI
deci ns IN The prem T., al lie Re. ,'c!'> off e, IN
Burlington, and doth orer HAT ali persons conccrnc
he hottie .lherco! y Publication ii tbs order three
weeks successfully, in the Burlington Free Pres,
a newspaper prnel in Burlington, in aid district,
me last OF which publications 10 lie previous TO the
day sci for hearing.
G ven under my hand at said Bur ngion, this
l2.h day OF Deccnl! eg, 1912.
WM. WESTON P,g;st,-
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% By referring TO the proceedings Of
Congress in our paper this week, our readers
will SEQ that Mn. EVERETT, of this state, has
introduced Bill into the House, for the re-
peal Of the general Bankrupt Law, in con-
iormily to the instructions ofour state Legis-
lature, and that appearances indicate its en-
tire success,
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GFSome of our readers may perhaps be
edited and improved by careful perusal Of
an article, which we publish by request, from
the New York Evangelist.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-23

CFLet every parent read the report Of
the Committee on Education, which will be
found in our paper this week. We shall
notice it more particularly hereafter.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-23
Ell ;Sarnum's Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Hon. the Probate
District Of CHI cnden - Colrt for the DrirIc, q
Chl'len,en, 10 0er.OGS cOnceruc N The c.iaie If
cea cl. GDrrrrSc
WHEREAS, Eli ali Horrick AMI Samuel b, ard
man, almr> Of ce.tae of sad dclea,c, pro o.e 10
rcn,cr IN accom-, of Their administration AMI rrc-
sen heir acco mt against said esa'c t,r exan alton
and allowance al Il .o>siol otihc Cour Of PRO- ale,
10 be- holden at the Rrci> office Burlington, in
saij district on the secohl Wedncs lay cf January
ntNi.
Therefore, Youarc hereby notified 10 appear lcfore
aid Conrl 1.-The time AMI T. ace aorc.al, and shew
cane, if any you have why the account aforesaid
,hDullnu e aowcj.
Given under my hand al Burlington this thr,een,h
day o! December A. ID. 1872
WM. WESTON, Rerists-
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EkINOES.- French and English Mernoe>, a
WI large assortment, for sale low by
LOVELY IL SEYMOUR.
Dec. IL, 1912,
DROADCLOTHS CASSIMERES, and SATI.
- NETS, for sale low. by
LOVELY g. SEYMOUR.
Dec. Is, 1872
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LOVELY &. SEYMOUR.

Lave very recently received large addition 10
IL heir toek OF Goods, winch is now one Of tho
mos. Extensive in he State, and which is offered 10
heir former customers and he prho, Al Io,e prices
II Il hope that ,ho'e who are in want OF Good. wi,
improve the pre- ont good seghng and furnish lhsu,.
5 I've with supply from this es,abl bment.
Burlington, Dec. is, ls42. 20
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