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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17

~ The Message of Gov. Hunt, Of New
York, is a very admirable one. New York is
emphatcaly an Empire, g. Lnperium in I'm
perio y and her Stale policy is a matter of in
rercs throughout the Union. The finances of
the State are represented in Gov Hunts mes
sage to be in beatty condition. The debt now
amounts to 1922 5lO,so2. The total receipts
from Canal tolls, interest," rents, &c, during
the fiscal year, were 49, S6 III, and the nett
revenue, after paying all expenses of collection,
superintendent and repairs, Sl,S5o,o0o.
His reference to n itiona affairs is moderate,
amicable and conservative, but firm. He gives
voice to tie settled determination of the North
that no more Slave Territory shall be added to
this Union, while he equally expresses North
ern sentimen. in disclaiming any desire or in
lention to interfere with Slavery where it now
exists. This is precisely as we understand
our Constitutional rights, and perform our Con
sti,ulional duty. The Union will read and
heed the declarations OF Gov. Hunt on this
subject.
In regard to the Fugitive Slave Law, tie
Governor is equally explicit, though kind and
concilaory. lie sets forth conclusive reasons
why that Law should be materially modified
and we believe those reasons. coming from
such source, will be duly considered
-The Message is an excellent one, and
we thank Governor HUyr for it. 1t cannot
fail to do good.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17

o. The Boston Bee is giving racy and
spirited off-hand sketches of pronincn. mem
bers of the Mass chusetts Legislature The
following deportation, as the Bunkum Flag
Staff says, of Col ScHoULER, of the Alta, is
by no means bad:
Another editor Yes, Col. Schoulcr is { G
acknowledged mouthpece of the " higs. The
alias who thus sustans the broken fortunes of
tue majority, has full featured countcnlnce
in miniature, capable of varied and constantly
shifting express .on-his hair evidently is rarely
under Bogle's hands, and his eyes are sunny
and good nsturod. His cheeks, slightly col
lapscd assist in the formation of perpetual
smile that plays around his mouth, inparting to
it tone Of lively ridicule not of the satirca
but Of the humorous kind We read an1the-
mas md denuncations in his LEADERS" but
| there is no Indication of an evil tempcra
rnent about the Coloners personal appearance
on the contrary there is much natural kindnes.
in his whole aspect lie is n subtle master Of
popular doclamltion-ai5 actio is true ami
suitable, his periods full OF variety, and hi,
! choice of language copious. His voice seldom
rises to rhetorical boldness, and has a Scotch
burr singing through the words, occasionly il
a plaintive, and olte ier of humorous mel
huence. The Col, ne is no demagogue, ant
although we do not always agree with his po
lltical views, we never question their sincerity
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17

D. The oaly objec ton that can be raised to
the sleighing Of the last two weeks is that the
"cHhooSens are little too numerous for
either comfort or fun. To be suddenly "dump-
ed down against the dtsh-boarl and then as
suddenly jerkcd against the back of the sleigh,
IS very funny occasionally but gets to be te-
dious after awhile! The proceeding inter-
rupts conversation, and is just as likely to in
teriere with tender words as tough ones We
understand that our sleigh.riders generally look
upon the "calhoosens " as rather a nuisance.
TO he Unexpectedly brought together once OF
twice, in the course of slegh-ride, is not disa-
greeable but to be humping heads every
other minute, and that without proper notice,
is unquestionably bore. The truth is, the
roads ought to be "reIormed )" otherwise, under
the present dsorderly arrangement, if sleigh.
riding continues, somebody will inadvertently
kiss somebody. 1t is dreadful to think Of!
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17

1--WE are glad to announce that Henry J.
RAYMOND, Esq, is elected Speaker Of the New
York House of Assembly Mr. RAYMOND is
a. the Boston Atlas says, the "ac,ive 1--WE
wish he was the responsible" editor of tie
n. Y. Courier c} Enquirer" and is emincntly
qualified for the duties of the office 10 which
he has been elected The following is Mr..
RAyMoSD's speech on assuming the Chair:
GENTLEMEN OF THE ASSEMBLY ] tender
you my thanks for the honor you have been
pleased to confer on me. shall endeavor TO
discharge the duties and meet the responsible
ties which that honor brings with it, by care
ful attention TO the progress of public business,
and under due sense of the Importance of the
trust which you have devoved upon me.
You will soon adopt rules for your guidance
and government in the deliberations of the
pesen, session. shall seek to give such vg-
orous practical effect to sreh rules as 'htll
b st attain the design they are intended to SC.
cure. shall always need, gentlemen, and
do not doubt shall always have your most
CHI ritabIe indulgence in this endeavor.
Nothing, permit me t. remind you, an more
eticctuaIly promote the easy and beneficial ds
charge of public duty, than pervading sense
Of the magnitude of the interests committed &c
our care Let us bear always in mind that we
are making laws for the greatest, the most pow
ertul of the American States that the topics
which will demand our attention. are those
which touch most nearly the dearest interest;
Of those millions of people and that in regart
to our sister States and the Federal Union, We
have rights, relations and duties, which demand
our care, and that our action here may shape
the character, guide the growth, and control the
lestinies of this great State long after we shal
have ceased to take any part in its affairs
upon the wisdom that comcth from above, lie
US address ourselves to the duties that lie be
| fore us"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17

GIVE very gladly comply with the request
of the Hook and Ladder Company, to bring
their reasonable claim upon the public into
notice, and know no better way to do it than to
publish Mr.. CoNNoLLy's note, which we give
below We cannot believe that so just and
meriorious an appeal as it makes will be dis
regarded. Our firemen work with willing
hearts and strong hands for the protection of the
property of their fellow citizens, and ask moth
ing in return but that those whom they desire
to serve will help them obtain the means of DO
ing it Ed, r. r..
Mr.. CLARKE; Sir, At recent meeting of the
Burlington Hook aad Ladder Company it was found
that the sum Of III ee Hundred Dollars is required
TO eq IL the Company Tor efficient service This
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17
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think these results quite naturally remind
us that too many of our farmers, by scattering
limited labor and means over unlimited acres
mostly diss pate the former, and at the same
time wear out the latter and fertility having
been once Slapped, the further application Of the
old system, becomes empha,cay, lenghen-
ing, wearisome chase after lean and scattering
crops. In the older settled districts of our
country, we need to commence severe con-
densation in our farming-'o learn jusler
adaptation Of capital, labor and land to each
other. Our farmers can only r az, snbStan
rial profits, and maintain independence and true
dignity, by good cultivation.
Scany crops offering no cheer to labor, it
becomes laggard and faint: large crops stmu-
late labor; ii easily surmounts obstacles, bur-
dens tighten; it becomes pleasure. +. HoL.
rRooK. BraH'eboro', w., SIP. 5, 1850.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17

ul-Tho Sentinel has replied to the Patriot, in
respect to the :" 3lst Of May" jugglc, and con-
'rives to make The unfortunate Patriot appeal
rather ridiculous, without putting any paricu.
larly fire feathers in its own cap The trouble
is, we suspect, that the whole affair was fraud,
alb initio, and both these organs find it diff
ficult TO refer to its "early history" without
stirring up awkward "reminiscences. The SEN
tinel threw up the first pill about as soon as it
swallowed it, while the Patriot went through
the whole course of medicine" This az
pears to be about the amount of the difference
letween them!
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17

D'lt appears to us that the weather, after
having remained Gas obstinate as a mule
since the 23d ult., is fxirg for a "January
thaw." The South wind, to-day, has been
spteful and ominous. five do get an tout
and-out" January thaw, it will be an Impress
i've one The flood of Mr.. Noah was well
enough, in its way, but he who sees I" rip
ping" thaw, This winter, will get lively idea
Of what snow is made of!
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17
SELLING LOTTERY TICKETS.

BJ"It is rumored that the vending of lottery
tickets is carried on to a considerable extent in
this and ncighborng towns. By turning to
chapter l0l, Sections 5, aud 6 OF the Revised
Statutes, any person ignorant of the law relat-
ing to lotteries may learn what it is, and what
is the fine imposed for setting up lotteries, or
selling lottery tickets. "A word to the wise is
sufficient
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17
The Massachusetts OaIitIOn.

The Boston Alias cummends the following
precious "reminiscences to the Coalition in Ma :
sachusetts. The same Charles Sumner who
presented the Resolution given below, is now
engaged in a profitable truck-and-l icker with
a set of politicians, who hold his vauntet
''prncipes" in avowed adherence
TIE CoA1ITIoY -Caucuses appear to be the ordci
OF the day the State House, The FREE SDllers hrld
a caucus on Tuesday eve lng, IN which they unanln-
ous y made choice OF Charles Sumner. Esq Tor Un.-
ted States Senator tor SIX years ad comullt.c was
appointed to lay the tact b.iOre the LoCulocu
We understand that that party held crncu1 yesler-
day atttrnOon an by vote OF 60 to Il they voted
to support Nr. Summer 1t will be seen by this that
there were some - OF b. Democrats absent. How
they VIII vote when the lestlon comes Tor action
b tore the House, We have no means OF knowing
Ii they abide by the dtclspn OF tn everything
will go merry as marriage bell"
There IS nothing more inconsistent in the Locoo'
cos supporting Mr.. Summer, tiin there is in the
Free ; Tiers sup)o ting Mr. Boutwell, for Governor or
Nr Rantou Tor Senator for the short term Tor al
heir Co vedtion at Worchrstcr in 1919, Mr. Sum
ncr offered ii series OF resolutions, which were pas
srd, OF which the following WAS one:
Reso!rcd, That IN support OF these PRINCIPLES
We have come together, and that we hereby pedg,
ourselves to vote Tor no man who is not ready al al
m'S to avow and maintain ihese principles, and al
50 ready, espectvr OF all former parry ties, to sus
AIN those only whoavow and mlintain them.
lhc" principles here rcirrredtO, were the mos
ultra Free Soil parry principles aud We should like
to inquire il Mr. boutwell, and Mr Ranun are ready
to walk up 10 the marx ana support them. and throw
ASIDE all former party ties - II appears to us tina
the Locos and Free Soilcrs are Trying which OF them
cIn 60 lae tarthrst in throwing aside their formerly
declared principles.
Yes and it is impossible to predict which OF
them Will outrun the other in the gnoble race
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17
1Tprof Olmstcd of New Haven has disco

0TProf Omstcd Of New Haven has discov-
cred that one pound of rosin and three pounds
of lard, when stirred together, become semi
fluid at ~ degrees Fahrenheit, The mass
melts at 90 degrees, and will remain transpar-
ent and mpid at that temperature. For lard
lamps, the lard Is rendered more fluid by the
rosin, and It's power of illumination is increased
two t'ths. 1t is singular fact that although
the mixture m'lls at 90 degrees, the rosin alone
requires 800 degrees to melt it, and the lard 81
degrees. -BoS'0n Alias.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17
ON FREE PRESS FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY H. 1851

0{SMr. darcy has been rejecting on the
subject for some time, with special reference to
the Fugitive Slave Law, and enquiries what
would be the probable effect, if an irresistible
force should happen to encounter an immov
able body7 Our first impression was that both
would be reduced to an impalpable powder, but,
We have no confidence in the correctness of
this opinion. We refer the question TO the
Massachusstt Legislature.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17
From CalifOrnia-Loter

The Crescent City arrived at New York On
Tuesday Zone day behind the Georgia) She
brought 400 passengers, and Sl5o0,00o in
gold, on freight, and large amount in the
hands OF passengers, among whom we notice
no Vermonters. The news is Of no special in
terest or Importance.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17

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cu.,sa'ta s'aSIeSanI w"'ci' are uen,ie", IT, WE
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."e ;5 "au e ' o"amsot ia.
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Tto ,as, ;s ot A. ,,
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anI pn,so, onn,os ho;nn ah,y, mo har.oi.
Other varieties are raised. but these Two are the
principal. The old orchards are MANFRED and
plowed each year, but no crop is taken except
that afforded by the trees In younger orch
ards, the open between the rows of trees are
ueVo'eu 20 Veee'a0'es 'or market Inc a pipes
ara carefully picked from the trees by hand
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17
u The following significant paragraph we

copy from the Daily Sentinel of Saturday last,
and invite to it the attention of those interested
We call it significant, because the Publisher
of the Sentinel is the Prosecuting Officer for
this County, and it looks to us good deal like
the humane proceeding of reading the Riot
Act before firing into the crowd! The Senti-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17

overbalancc of the State Offices, which they
have the same prctcXt for claiming in their own
right, when it is understood that in giving the
appointment to the Free Soil party, they give it
10 the man who is the most powerful agitator
in the State, and to the individual whom they
are bound by the profcssed political principle
and pledges of their party most earnestly to OPP
pose, is certainly selling the birthright Of the
Democrats party at very low price
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17

0FTHE GRAND LODGE of Vermont held
their Annual Meeting in Masonic Hall, in this
Village, on Wednesday and Thursday of this
week M. E. PHILIP c. TUCKER, OF Nergeuues,
Grand Master, presiding. The Lodge adjourn
ed at o'clock Yesterday afternoon.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17

A DAMPER TO BATHIyG,-The last number
of the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
u'ters the opinion that "once week is often
enough to battle the whole body for the pnr
pose of luxury and cleanliness. Beyond this
we consider bathing as injurious. Flannel
worn next to the skin a. all seasons is proper,
and infinitely more healthful than all the daily
baths now so fashionable" The argument by
which this opinion is supported is as fol ows
The oil which is secreted by the sebaceons
glands of the skin serves the purpose of lubr-
eating its surface. Now, if this secretion is
constantly removed as fast as exuded, its de.-
lined object il defeated. The cxcreiory ducts
of the p'r>p ratio y glands themselves, require
This unctous matter of the skin to keep them
in action, II very frequent bathing of the body
is practised, it must be obvious that this matter
cannot be long present to perform its Office
As to the assimilations Of the skin and lungs,
it will be apparent that when the skin act, IN
erfectly, or ceases to act at all, the lungs have
an extra amount of duty TO perform; and a. is
generally in such cases that engagement OF
them takes place, constituting inflammation, or
pneumonia"
The above is going The rounds of the papers,
and doubtless great many people roll up their
eyes when they read it, and resolve to fly from
cold water as from pes,ilence The world
il nasty enough, already, in all conscience, but
the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal is
doing what il can to make it nastier. Wasi-
ing " once a week. may do for 90 the profess.
on," but il is not quite up to the mark of clean
ness which custom, we are G ad to say, has
begun to establish for commoa people. The
" sebaceous glands and the "excretory ducts
Of the perspiratory glands" and various "as.
similatons of functions" and "eagorgement,"
and pneumonia" may be all damaged by the
process, but the "anima man " is great deal
more respectable and tolerable and healthy, the
more he initiates "the beasts of the field and
the fowls of Il air." by washing himself as Of
ten as he can. This is our opinion, the Boston
Medical aud Surgical Journal to the contrary
notwithstanding. Flannel is humbug. Also.
lute cleanliness is the thing, and all the Doctors
in the world ought not to beat this noli IN out Of
anybody's head. Just think of a human being
that don't wash himself but " once a week -
Waugh! bother y as Corporal Bunting says,
GPMiss HANNAH + GOULD has issued 4
Volume of miscellaneous PoEMs which she
calls "DIosMA," and which embraces some Of
the sweetest fugitive pieces in the language
We are glad to ice tnat her collection in
cludes not only numerous songs and poems of
her own, but several EXTRACTS from the pen of
CHARLES SwAIS warm and true hearted poet
as there is on the earth. His "embarkaiion of
Cleopatra" is one Of the most upcrb and gorge
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17

QFSThe Slave case in New York has been
decided, by J dye Judson, against the alleged
slave Long, and he is to be restored to Slavery.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17

Baltimore, Jan. lOh.-The Richmond pa
pers, in announcing the arrival there of Long,
the fugitive slave, says, ale played 'Carry,m me
back to odd Nlrginny on his violin, and said
he was glad to get back
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17
lr. PHELPS. We will do that ourselves.

Exactly. Judge PHELPS understands the
temper of his constituents. When they want
anything removed from the State, they will try
to edo it themselves in humble imitation Of
the practice of our Southern State Rights
brethren.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17
Troy and Boston RaiI.Road.

The magnificent work of constructing Rail-
'igh through The bowelS Of the Green Noun
tains, will undoubtedly be completed. From
Troy to the State Line OF Vermont and Mass
achusetts, the work is already rapidly progress
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17

On the Sth inst, as we learn from The Troy
Wig, the ceremony of breaking ground on
the Massachusetts part Of the line, was per
formed, near North Adams, by Mr.. GRlNsELL
the President A correspondent of the Wig
says:
As the first gliterng virgin spade was buried deep
in the soil shout went up which made the broad
blue welkin rug and only eqnallod by ihe Yoar OF
eannons ms they echoed from the Green Mountains
OF Vermont back 10 the heights of the old Bay ate
Troy may well feel po Gd OF 'uch allies as the of
Massachusetts, in her works OF Improvement and
Prolrcss The great work Is now commenced and
will be vigorously prosecuted.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17

j. EDMUND ii. BtNNErr and CuAUrcE
SMITH, Esqrs Attorneys a1d Counsellors, have
established themselves ia TIE practice Of their
profession, at No. l6 Washington street, Bos-
ton. Mr.. Bennett is son of Judge BENNETT,
of Darlington, and is well known among us as
gentleman of fine general, as well as pro-
tcssiofni attainments. We very cordially re-
commend Messrs BENNETT & SMITH to such of
our readers as may have occasion to employ
legal advice or assistance at Boston.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17
Respectfully yours &C.,
Tue FOREMAN AND COMPANY.

TNothing in the language is more grace
fully beautiful than the wel-remembered verses
below. They have been extensively attributed
TO Sheridan, who is said 10 have sent them to a
lady after lie had prolonged a visit to her to a
late hour. A writer in the Boston Alias says
they were written and sent, under these circum-
stances. by the Hon. Mr.. Spencer, a descend
ant of the great Duke of Marlborough.
Too late staid, forgive the crime
Unheedcd flew the hours -
For noisIcss falls the foot of time
That only rcads on flowers
What eye, with clear account remarks
The cbbng OF the glass,
When all its sands are diamond sparks
That dazzle as they pass
Or who to sober measurement,
Times happy swiitncss brings
When birds OF Paradise have lent
Their ulumnre to his wingS
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17

O. The following laconic dialogue-whch
took place in the Senate recentIy-is the best
thing in its way we have seen, since our " nul-
flying act began to be talked about:
Mr.. PHELPS, in pursuance of mott CO, asked
and obtained leave to introduce bill changing
the place of holding the Circuit and District
Courts of the United States for the District Of
Vermont; which was read first and second
time BY its title and referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
Mr. BADGER. Iou had better have a bill 10
remove them from the Stale, since your late
law.
Mr.. PHELPS. We will do that ourselves
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-01-17
DAILY FREE pREss-JAN. 10, 1851.

1J~'rhe rapid growth of California Cities is
the standing marvel of the age A correspon
mt of the Sacramento Transcript of the 18th
of November, thus speaks of the new City of
Nevada, the first cdifce in which, something
less than year ago, was erected by our splri
ted and enterprising young townsman, MIR Os
CAR =. BLACKNIAN Just think ola settlement
that was begun within twclvemonth and now
contains one hundred and fifty Stores, and four
teen Hotels That it numbers but one School
and one "Church' is owing we conclude, to the
fact that there are very few children there who
have not "cut their eye-tecth", and fewer
adults who think it worth the troubl to be
saved. Nevada City is said to contain some
20 600 inhabitants! We trust our friend BLACK.
MANS LOG Cabin is the Head Quarters o
good luck If sterling integrity and the i'm
mutablity of Wing Principles will confer
worldly success, we are sure he is in thu
right way!