Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-06-20
Communication.

In reply to our correspondent we have to
say that it is generally understood by our citi-
zcns, that the contract of the Water Company |
with the Rutland g. Burlington Railroad is such
that individual contractors are liable to be cut
of at any time, when the necessities of that
Corporation may require. We know nothing
of the truth of this report, but it is unquestion
able that its effect has been to prevent others
from making contracts with the Water Compa-
ny. The question of our correspondent will
doubtless elicit the facts in the case.
-THE CAMILLA ALIAS BLooMER Cos
ruME.-The Boston Journal says on Tuesday
five of the most lovely and pleasing bellies of
Somcrvllc publicly appeared in The new cos
tune. Their appearance was better than
thousand arguments in favor Of its adoption.
Those who were before opposed, were per-
picked, to say the least. Those who were
wavering were decided. Several ladies were
seen on Washington street, same day, in the
new Dress The ice has been broken in this
city, and the fair sex can now walk the streets
in the new dress, without risk of being annoyed
BY the impairment curiosity of the thought
less.
Thcughtless! Thoughtful rather. If the
sight won't make man think we don't know
what will.
MIR. Walters, of Philadelphia, has been
appointed architect for the extension Of the
Capitol. The plan adopted being modlfica-
A. g ,,,l
HAPPY REroRr.-Talkinr Of the poor APP
pearancc made by the American products ut
the Worlds Fair, the Worcester Spy says
The fingers of our artizans are not thin and
delicate enough to compete with those of En-
glands workmen but the Island of Great Bri
tain is not large enough TO hold even the Erie
Canal. The Titans did not make pins"
-CooL.-The following orders were Civ
en- by the captain of estern steamboat,
when she was about to engage in race with
another boat:
"Rossin up thar, and tell the engineer to
shut down the safety valve. Give her goss.
Gentlemen who haven't stepped to the captains
office and settled, will please retire to tho
ladies' cabin till we pass the boat or bust. Fire
up;"
Now that the engagement between
Jenny Lind and Barnum is ended and she is at
she not be induced, by proper and timely eff
forts, to visit Vermont on her way 10 Canada
A Concert or two at this place would afford
numbers Of the common people" an opportu-
nifty to hear the " divine Songstrcss,' who
otherwise might never have the privilege. We
can assure her that here, on the shores Of our
beautiful lake and in sight of our Green Noun
aims, she will find welcome that will remind
her of her far-of home.
"A noble saying is recorded OF member
Of the British house OF commons, who by his
own industry and perseverance had won his
way to that high position. A proud scion Of
the aristocracy one day taunled him with bis
humble origin, saying
i remember when you BACKED my fathers
boots
well, sir was the noble response, did
no: do them rell 2
Gen. Scott and John J. Crittenden have
been nominated for President and Vice Presi-
dent by Wing Convention at Mt. Vernon
ONO.
-The following double eniendre was per.
perated at public dinner few days since, a
QueeDston, {. w. -
Dam your canals, blast your furnaces, sinl
your Goa pits, down with your railroads, ava,
with your electric telcgraphs, and oveI will
your suspension BRIDGES
"A Scott and a Locofoco ticket were GO
{ up at the recent charter election at Loganspor
Indiana. fhe Scott ticket was elected lror
Mayor to Constable.
The Saratoga papers state that bed q
the purest quality Of PEAT has been discovere
: within four miles OF the village of Saratos
i Springs. The surface extends over 60 acre,
= Excavations have been made TO great depil
= without finding any bottom to the strata. 1t
said to be much cheaper and far superior
r. coal in its use for stoves or CRATES.
a'"c' N"'"'i"si iIc NhIdulhu hpp
tie Of Temperance" has extended his pcregr
o nations to the United States, and at last az
Q counts was aboring with good effect
u Chicago.
- Ny son. said MIR. Smith to his lit
boy who was devouring an egg-it was NJ
! Smiths desire to instruct his boy Ny son,
you know that chickens come ont of eggs
:, 'Ah, do they fa,her2' said young Hopeful,
: thought that eggs came out OF chickens = RI
elder SmtI drew back from the table sadl
and sazed upon his son, then put on his h
and went to his work.
The Chcag1 ! bune of the 7th, sa,
s. Johnson, arrested IN thai - q shon .lme sine
n charged with being fugitive sIave, las bee
= discharged, there not being sufficient proof
If warrant giving hun up,
- Molly said lady to her servant
Or think you'll never set the river on fire. j
r, dade, ma'am,' innocen,ly replied Molly, i
never De atther doing anything so wicked