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have Of late been made to very great extent, a,
some improvement in prices. Pulled Wool has
also been in good request, and a greater advance
has been made in that article, than in Feeccs.
The resumption of the manufacture of coarse
Wool, has created great demand for this arti
Gle, and the heavy supplies in market a few
months since, have been very much diminished.
There is Low in operation from % to so per
cent more Of wooden machinery than there was
year ago. The effects of the tariff have be
gun to be favoraby felt, and The wooden business
will, no doubt, be pursued with its former vigor.
The Improvement in the fabrics connected
with this branch Of business, within few years,
have been very great. The manufacture of
Mouselirc dc lanes has been introduced, and is
likely TO be favorably and extensively pursued.
There is r 'bably,muc'i less Wool now in h,
hands of the growers, than at any former period
for many years. The stocks ofdealers, although
now unusually largc,are sufficient to supply the
demand for the present and it is reasonable to
expect more frmness in the market, even ifpri-
ccs should not materially improve.
Boston Courier, Jan. l.
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WOOL.

The Market for this article within the year
which has Just closed has beer subject 10 many
unmportant changes. At the commencement
Of the year 1913, the quantity Of domestic and
coarse foreign wool in the country, was unusu.
ally large, the market much depressed and pri.
ces very low. \ great amount Of Wooden ma.
chnery was unemployed, and the wooden bust
ness, generally, was pursued, either at a loss or
without fair remuneration. The effects Of the
last Tar # had not then been sufficiently reallz-
ed to produce a revival in the business. This
state Of things continued for several months,
and the last clip of wool was sold much below
the usual range Of prices. The growers, gen.
orally, realized from 20 to 35c per pound for
their fleeces. The average last clip vas a
large one, and came into market with ar least an
addition of half as much more of former clips,
which had accumulated in the hands of growers
and deaers.-I'he increased quantity of Wool
sent from Obi, Michigan Illinois, and some 9TH
er interior States, was matter of surprise -
The time is not far distant, when large portion
of this article will be furnished from the western
section OF the country, as the farmers there are
fast increasing their ilocks.
Pulled Woo, a twelve month since, had &C
cumulated for greater extent than at any for
mer period, in consequence Of The great falling
of in the manufacture o! hannels and other ia
brcs, composed principally of this description O
wool. Very heavy stocks Of Wool, admitted
free Of duty under the former tariff, were in thu
hands of the importers, with scarcely any dis
count. The unprecedentedly low price @
Fleece Wool, led manufacturers TO purchase
freely OF growers as soon as the clip was read
for sale. Dealers, also, were ready To operat
more extensively than usual, and the re
SIT was, t,at nearly al the Fleece Woo
IN first bands was sold ia the months
June, July and Augus', aud the amount brougI
INTO the several markets. was Uncommon large
The manufacturers having bought freely OF III
rrowers, rendered The demand in market niue
ess .Aau usual The state of things continue
i4am .y..!..u tae last 60 days, when a sensb
change in the market has taken place. ri
early supply of many of our manufacturers BIZ
ing nearly exhausted, they were under the nj
eessiIy Of looking to the principal markets for
rsnswa! Of their stocks, and sa'es OF nses'
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BURLINGTON FEMALE SEMINARY.


AT meeting of the Trustees and mem-
bcrs ofthe Association of the Burlington Tc-
male Seminary, holden at John Howard's
Hotel, on the Slh Jan. inst. the Rev. &. J.
lngersoll was chosen President for tho year
ensuing, J. w. Hickok, secretary, and Hon.
T. Follcit, John Peck, Cha's. d. Kasson,
j. Nc. NJ. Shalicr and James W. tlickok
Executive Committee, and after the transac.
ton of,hc ordinary business, 1.-The following re-
solutions were unanimously adopted.
Resoired, That the patrons Of this Seminary have
cause 10 congratulate themselves on its increasing
prosperity That the general cause Of study and dis
cpine adopted by the present accomplished Principal
meets with the cordial appreciation of the TTustees
and gives Assurance Of the permanent success Of tho
institution.
Resolred, Tina, the attention given to the funda-
mental branches OF English Education as basis for
NIL a,tanmenis in n truly scientific polite education
deserves particular commendlion,i AFT ,rds strong
recommendation of the school TO parents and guar
dans generally.
Ipcsoired, That we regard the advantages for pur.
sung the ornamental branches of education, as un-
surpassed by any similar institution in this section Of
our cUunirv.
Pesoired, That the saluhri,y Of .un,ion the natu-
raj beauties Of the lare and its vicinity the conven-
fence of nccess reasonable charges, and the excel
lence of the course Of instruction, combine 10 recon-
mend this school in an eminent degree 10 the patron
age Of those who seek for their daughters the true
ends OF good education.
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publican cause, and 10 magnify, as much as possible,
his virtues and public gel vices But the reap
pearance of Mr.. Van Buren, the stnge changes the
whole aspect of affairs. He not alone, but
the chief of band, which the country had dcvoully
hoped vas dispersed never to b. coecied again. He
comes as The representative Of The same old and
eorrupting system Of pariy tactics foiioccd by The
same s,earm Of greedy spoilsmen pih their appetite
.lor piander shdrpened by The feD years. abstinence
hey haze been fJrced, through The remains ofHe orig
nal rrtue and patriotism ofMe country, 10 practise
Crafty his wishes restore him 10 the place he is per-
sonaly soliciting, and we lose all that good in
the defeat Of the R,pu can party in 1870 and retain
only the evil; we restore what, with almost un-
heard of effort, the country had thrown off and place
The Republican party in the condition in which it
must be defeated againorhe country ineritdby ruin
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Electoral votes certain III
The Democratic candidate would, in all pro.
liability, receive the votes of the States below :.
Electins certain

The battle ground mus! then be in the States
OF Connecticut, New York, Pennsvvana, Lou
islana, New Jersey, Indiana, and Mississippi
81 electoral votes in all. One hundred and
thirty eight votes are necessary to an election.
The Wings having one hundred and eleven,
nave 70 struggle for twen,y-scvcn eIoctors--
The Democratic candidate having sixtv.tive
votes, has 10 struggle to obtain sevenly.five
votes. This very statement Of the case is suifi
Gent to cause any Republican opposed to Mr..
Clay and his policy to feel doubt ana alarm as to
the result. Such is, however, the tac', and It is
unwlse TO attempt 10 conceal IT, lIaIiso,,ian.
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A WITNESS AGAINST VAN BUREN,

Mn. o. A. BRowNsoN. whom our rca.
ders will remember as among the most zeal
Gus and efficient of the advocates of Van
Burcnism in 1910, and whose plan-speak-
ing communications TO the Democratic Re-
view recently led to his exclusion from the
pages of that periodical, has commenced the
publication Of new Quarterly. of winch
the first number is just issued. The leading
article, on "Demagoguesim." discusses at
considerable length and with scorching Sc
verify, tho character and prctensions of
Marin Van Buren,. After speaking Of par
ty divisions and party organizations in this
country, the Reviewer thus refers to Mr..
Van Buren, -
ut cannot be denied that Mr.. Van Buren, is the
most representative of the system Of riy
management, N this country. The system itself has
been perfected, and Ia no nc0nslderable extent was
founded by HIM and his more Immediate political IS.
socrates. He is lnllmarly connected with il oires
10 Il all the political Iteration he has receised ana
relics il alone for his restoration 10 the Preideacy
tie has no hope but IN It's influences: his restoration
would therefore, be direct sanction of The system
bv the American people, and 20 far towards ia senine
II upon the country beyond the reach Of future re
dress In Ibis view of the Ease, the reelection of Mr.
Van Buren,, whatever his personal WORTH would b,
n dangerous precedent, and most serious publ,
calamity"
Mr.. Brownson's testimony deserves addi
lional consequence from his standing in III,
Loco Foco party. What he says of Mr.
Van Buren's entire dependence on part,
machinery and political management for hi
success in public life is VIGOROUSLY true
Not less true is the following sketch of In
gang Of harpies who are enlisted under Nj
Van Buren's banner, and are looking to hi
recollection for another four years spoil G
The public lreasury:-
"Considerate men, who stood By Mr.. Van BureI
and made no nconsiderable sacrifice to sustain h,l
felt tina, oil was not lost; nay that the gain nigh
possibly, IN The long run, overbalance the loss NJ
Van Buren, they felt, out Of the loay and this
ITSELF was no trihing gain Hope sprang afresh, an
in the bnoyancy OF Their hearts, they were dispose
to treat rim with all tenderness, to tread lightly
bic tasl's 10 forget the INJURIES be Inflicted on tho RI
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CooD.-Wo learn from the Bedford (Pa. J

CooD.-Wo learn from the Bedford (Pa. J
Enquirer that the friends OF the late CHARLES
OGLE have brought suit against the propaga-
tors OF the libel upon his character, (by the
fabrication lately published of his pretended
DEATH declaration and retractions concer-
ming his celebrated speech in the House of
Representatives in 1S40) The result of
the suit cannot fail to establish the detestable
falsehood Of the statements, wlicl, We had
some time since occasion to expose, conccr-
ming Mr.. OoLE's speech.
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ExrRAonpfxAnY SURGICAL OPERATION.

ExTRAORDiNARY SURGICAL OPERATION.
The Liverpool Mercury, a Journal Of
great responsibility, of the 24lh of Novcm-
Der, gives the following account of mos,
extraordinary operation performed some
time since at Rochdale. 1.-THE details given
arc true, il constitutes one OF the most sngu.
lar cases that arc recorded in the medical
books;
1.-THE person who underwent il is mar
ried woman, thirty years Of age, named Es-
Tier Hartley, Toad lane, Rocldalr. The
operators were Mcssrs. George Morris.-
Lawton, and CIecg, of Rocl,dale, and pro-
irssionaI gentlemen from Oldham. l, APP
paars the patient has been afflicted with the
dropsy for upwards Of two years. The lat
ter end of last month she was tapped, when
upwards Of forty pounds weight Of water was
taken from IIor, and although relieved of this
extraordinary quantity Of matter, she concei-
we'd that "a something was within her, as when
she walked, something removed from one
side Of her body to the o,her--howevcr, on
the day mentioned above, she consented 10
undergo an operation, and was hound on
table, cut open from the brcastbone to the
bottom of her abdomen, her bowels were
turned, and a substance of hard fcshy ma
'ure was Gu, out of her. which, together with
water and other substances, weighed upwards
Of fifteen pounds; after ii had been cleaned
ii weighed seven pounds three ounces. The
operation occupied about an hour. She en-
dured her suiferngs with grca, forlitude do
ring tho operation. The pa.ien. is now do
ing well, and unless some unforeseen circum-
stances occur, she will soon be able 10 walk
.Io,s oo,;,,
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Mr.. CLAWS STRENGTH.

The Madisonian, which, it is well known
opposes Mr.. Clay with great bitterness, con-
ccdes him nearly strength enough to secure
his election. or the States which they put
down for tho Democratic candidate, -
Virginia. will disappoint ll,cm-and of the
doubtful ones, we believe that SIX (inclndIns
Connection, OF coursc) oflhe seven, will give
their votes for Mr.. Clay. Blu, hear VIVA. the
oracle of John Tyler, says:
Judging from the recent elections the Wing
vote, IN all human probability. will prevail III
the following States at the coming Presidential
election, even with the most strenuous exer,ions
NJ The ntlhed DeInocralic party TO prevent il, VIZ
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FEMALE SEMINARY.

We are happy to see orr citizens waking
once more TO the interests of our Seminary.
II there is Il town in the State that has the
essential requisites for the permanent rs;ab-
liSllment of ii superior school, that town is
Burlington the terminus of stage routes
from all directions, and convcnien, If access
by both land and water. The Institution can
command, as it has hitherto donc, the scrvi-
ccs Of the best teachers in all the branches
of female education, solid and ornamental
The beautiful edifice and delightful location
of the Seminary certainly furnish unusual at
fractions for the eye, and combined with the
course OF instruction are sufficient TO give the
school an cnviable eminence. However
large the number of scholars who have re-
sorted to the School during the past year,
there ought 10 be still more; and il is the
duty Of our citizens to interest themselves in
the Institution which has so long been con-
trrring its benefits upon them and on their
children. Let us unite in extending its in
iluence and patronage. Let us commend il
to our friends throughout the county and the
State. By putting forth little personal eff.
fort in this way, we may be able 10 enlarge
the funds Of the School so as essentially te
increase its advantages. Success to the
| Seminary and its Teachers.
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Agricultural Societies.

We are glad to see that the farmers in some por-
ties of the state striving to avail themselves 9th
benefit of the act of the last session of our legislature
for the promotion of agriculture
Now shall we give notice for Washington Coun-
tn? Would it not lie well re.ve the old fashioned
fairs and stir up the ingenuity, industry, and skill Of
the farmer. and m,echanics-of the good hou wives
and dairy rialdso ak the productive ndus'ri. por-
ton OF the popnIa,ion-by means Of competition for
the prizes and the honors which Agricultural So
Gle y may hestowl Indeed perhaps it would not be
amss t. offer lawyers handsome prize for the best
dissertation against going to law and in favor Of hu-
manly. honesty md justices To clergymen for the
best discourse on practical relgon-love TO God and
man; even TO editors for the best practical exem.
picatou of truth, CANTOR, and good temper Blu, in
good earnesi: what say the f;,rmsr> about this mat.
ter! You may have Our cheerful services, in any
mode give them, TO promote the cause Of
home industry, in its broaieet sen>c.- Waterman.
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AN ECCLESIASTICAL CONFERENCE.-The
question whether there can be church without
Bishop, is 10 be discussed by the Reverend
DR.. Potts, who lakes the anti-epscopal side of
the question, and by the Reverend Dr. Vain.
wright, who maintains the episcopal side. The
occasion of controversy was passage in a
sDeech mate by DR.. Wainwright at the recent
New England dinner. Abiding to remars in
Mr. Choates address, that in Geneva the exed
purl'ans "found a church without bishop"
DR.. Wainwright sad, that if that were proper
occasion, he would maintain that there could
not be a church without a bishop. DR.. Potts
accordingly addressed letter to Dr. Vain.
wright. offering 10 debate the question with him
DR.. Wainwright answered, accepting the offer,
and proposing that, as the space to be occupied
by such controversy would he greater than
the editor Of any secular paper would be able
to spare, each OF the parties in the dispute
should select some religious paper, in which the
commun lcatlons on both sides should be pub.
shed, the editors respectively abstaining from,
| comment until the controversy he concluded
DR.. Wainwright selects the Churchuan on his
part Dr. Potts will probably choose the Onscr.
yer. DIR. Potts offers to prove that the proposi.
ton ",here cannot be church without bsh
OPP" is pregnant with innumerab!e evil conse
quenccs, theological, social and civil; and lha,
it is uEscrptural, uncharitable, schisnatical and
anti.republican in its character. DR.. Vain
wright denies this assertion in its length am
BREADTH" and declares himself ready to main
tain his denial the moment his antagonist ena
bes him to do SO by stating the arguments OF
which the assertion is ionnded.--Ere Post.
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MASSACHUSETTS.

Tho recent election TO Gil vacancies in
the contested Districts IN Massachusetts, has
resulted in the election of Julius Rockwell
in the 9TH, and Osmyan Baker in the 9th,
both wings. In the Sd, Abbott, wing, has
a net gain Of abou, Eigh. hundred, and lacks
only $50 of an election.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-01-12

WEArnER.-We have now more than
two fee. Of snow upon the level, and one
has to look very near the bottom of the
thermometer to ascertain how cold il is
The Lake will close over in good lime "a,
this rate. The sloops crossed yesterday.
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Agricultural Societies.

We notice tina, preliminary for the es,ab.
lshment of Agricultural Societies under the late law,
have been taken in several counties To make the
appropriation available for any county, necessary
that S Getty be organized, and that subscription,
At ea, equal 10 the Appropriation, he raised. In this
co"nv 'r instance, the subscria;ion TO
ab M SiC0,-and Then the Society will lie entitled 10
draw The same sum from the >late Treasury, making
$3.50, IN all, TO distributed, after paying expenses,
IN premiums.
II is on late 10 argue the utility of such societies.
Their beneficial results seen IN all Chr.s,endom.
We happen Just now TO have an illustration efore u.s.
A few years ago n society formed in Ireland cal.
led the Beins, Fax Socirty. The object is, to i'm
prove the Flax crop in quantity and q ally, and Of
course in profit. Al late meeting II appeared tina, the
improvement IN quality consequent on the invesiiga-
tons Of the Society and The Instructions had given,
was fully equal IN S!i n ton one.ffh or more Of he
whole price, and amonnng-if the whole crop of Ire
land had been treated according TO the direcons-,e
| no less ihnna million and hnf Of dollars And The
amount of the crop has been increased since the 20.
ciety was formed, 80 per cent The oldest Agrieu.u.
raj Society in the L. $. is that of Philadelphia foand
ed in l7S5 next that of Massachusetts incorp rS
IN 1892. No premiums frred by the latter till
1927, when the amour, was slS0,-V Chronicle.
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The Spirit of the Age announces that
Geo. w. Reed has been appointed Post
Master at Montpelier, in place Of E. S. Mer-
rilI, resigned.
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Agricultural Societies.

Considerable interest is manifested at this time,
among the agricultural portion Of community IN be-
half Of the formation Of societies, in accordance with
the act passed at the last session ofihe Vernon, Leg.
islature, for the promotion of Agriculture Already
meetings have been called in Caledonia, Orleans and
Franklin counties To take the matter into consdsra-
non This movement is good one. II the farmers
and others interested, can only unite, and prosecute
the work, hand IN hand with determination 10 "go
ahead they will not only avail themselves of the spe-
cnl benefits conferred by the act, hut promote the
general good. All the other pursuits of life are 90 in.
unately connected with, and dependent on the sue
OF agriculture, thar when the latter interest laA.
cuisines, every branch of industry is injuriousy ses-
ted. Why then, should not all casses engage in this
enterprzt-the mechanic well as the farmer-yhs
merchant, the lawyer and mani facturer7 Why can.
not every one cooperate in the work and though
all perhaps, become active members yet regard with
favor the formation of these societies This 10 an
easy task and it can also be made an agreeable aid
useful one, provided there arises no jealousies, no
iional prejudice no selfish narrow mindedness.-
For our own part. we willing aid in the under.
taking, as public journalists DanriHe Star.
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exhibits the most feeling, and is in a high state
Of nervous excitement. 1t is not improbable but
that he may turn States evidence. The moth.
or still persists IN her statement, that she knows
nothing ofthe affair.
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JOHNSON AND TYLER.-A Good deal of laugh
ter has been provoked hereabout by the publ
cation Of the proceedings of a meeting lately
held near the residence of Col. Johnson, on his
own farm, we believe. A resolution was offer
ed that Col. Dick was their first choice for the
Presidency and Capt Tyler next. II was NOV
ed TO strike out the latter clause, referring to
Capt. Tyler as second choice, which was car
red by the obslinacy of one Van Buren, demo.
crat present, and so Capt. Tyler was not declar.
ed to be the second choice. But they after.
wards carried some resolution laudatory OF the
| Captain
IrCol. Johnson passed this place on Sa,ur.
day last Oh his way home. We understand he
says nothing can prevent Mr. Clays election
tn, the running II himself Frankfori paper
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County Agricultural Societies.

Upon our first paae will be found communications
from n. CoL1Y, ESQ. Of Derby, relating 10 The in
poriance Of forming Agricultural Societies and asking
full attendance al The meeting notifrd 10 Orleans
County. HIS suggestion OF a 25 cent member ship
may he the hest, certainly SO, thereby the sum re-
QIlred by the law can be raised. II not think il
should he 80 cents II not more; and the pa yment Of
the stipulated, ANNUALLY should he, perhaps the
condition Of membership and membership only 10
emil IL any one 10 be competitors for any PREMIUM
The required IL be raised for this county IS about
Sl5000-for Orleans some less Than 500 CO. and for
Essex abon $40 90. The annual payment of this sum
mo the treasury of each society, with the amount
drawn from the State Treasury would enable the
cra Societies To offer very respectable premiums and
encourage the increased production Of somel arices
greal n competition cannoi be rxciied-especially
that of wheat Weare Impoverished now by The large
sums of money of the State 10 pay for -four.
The objects aimed at by such societies are worthy Of
the attention of men OF all pursuits among u.s. and Ne
cannot but hope Socei rs may lie formed in each
County IN the Stale This week we publish calls for
preliminary meetings in two of our Northern Coun-
ties and see by exchanges that in other Coua.
ties meetings have also been noilfed.-C eisdsRiaA.
Agricultural Society for Franklin County.
AGRIcuLTrRAL SOCIETIES will benefit our State A.
most as much ms n GEOLOGICAL SrRvEy. We hsvs
that Geological Survey would bring natural pro-
ducts TO -ht which are now buried and unknow .
and that Agricultural Societies would stimulate to in
crease naGcui nal industry and scientific ssooeiesl
investigation. Distinguished gentlemen, IN once and
out of Office have proved 10 the satisfaction Of
rejecting mind that our State need only b prspsFly
surveyed TO develope vast riches aud brag out a.
numbered treasures from her fields and u,sun,sins-
irt on Wing Governors so' Uenv .esys pss' raw