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Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-07

GAIN invites the community Of Saint Paul and elsewhere
inspection Of his complete stock Of goods received
All the articles offered for sale were
ccted by himself after careful inspection of Eastern Stocks
good believe that he has OH hand an
rtmp of
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19

While total and annular eclipscs Of the sun are of
very frequent occurrence upon the earth generally
yet the limits to which each is confined are so mar
row. that on nn average, not more than one is wit.
messed in any particular place in the life time ofan
individual. At Burlington thoro hes not been to.
tai eclipse Of the srr in the last hundred years. and
there sill he none for many years to come The
only total eclipse Of the which has been visible
from any part Of Vermont since the first settlement
of the state, that which occurred on the 18th of
June, 1906, and that total, only to the four
southern counties The line of the centre Of the
moons dark shadow passed eastward across the
northern part of Massachusetts, nearly parallel to
the South lire Ct Vermont, and the diameter of the
shadow, being only about l25 miles, could extend
norhward no further than Windsor and Rutland
counties. Farther north the eclipse was partial
The approaching eclipse of the sun, which will
occur in the afternoon of the 26th inst will be the
most interesting which will he witnessed in Vermont
by the rre.ert generation 1t will be annular to
the whole state, with the exception of small space
in the southwestern corner of Bennington COUNTY
and the northern half of the counties of orlean.
aud Essex. The central part Of the annular eclr,e
Will enter the state in the town of Addison will
pass across Middlebury, Hancock Rochester, Bethel
and Norwich, and will pass into New HAMPSHIRE a,
Hanover. All along this line the ecli,.o vii, l.,
central, and OF the mornent II IL central. the ,ur
will appear as a luminous ring of equal width or
oil sides, surrounding the dark body of the moon
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19
Meeting ofthe Chittendcn County Bar.

At a meeting of the members of Chttenden
County Bar, held in the Court Room, on the
eleventh day ofMay, 1854, called for the pur-
pose of taking such action relating to the de-
cease of HENRY LEAvENwoRTH, ESQ, mem.
Der of this Bar, as may be deemed proper
On motion Of Mr.. WESTON, the Chair ap-
pointed Messrs. WESTON, PHELPS and Mack,
Committee to report resolutions for the ac-
ton of the Bar.
The Committee having retired, subsequent
ly reported the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted
| Resolrcd, That we learn with deep sorrow
that our friend and brother, Henry LEAvEN-
WORTH, ESQ, member of this Bar, passed
from this life yesterday afternoon, at five
| o'clock.
| Resolved, That in his life, as an Attorney
and Counsellor, as a neighbor, citizen and
friend, he manifested, constantly, the utmost
integrity, and enlarged benevolence and pub
lie spirit, and devotion to the principles Of
Christianity, which, from early life, he pro-
icssed and ever afterwards emincntly adorned 4,
and that he has left behind him life and
character marked by rs much of good and as
little Of evil, falls to the lot of man
Rcsoired, That we will cherish the memory
Of his many excellencies and virtues, by seek
ing to reproduce them in our own characters
and lives.
Rosolr'd, That we will attend his funeral
tomorrow, in Il body.
Resoired, That copy Of these resolutions
be presented to the Hon. County Court now
in session, and that II like copy be also fur
nished to the Editors of our Nllage papers
for publication,
LEVI UNDERWOOD, Chairman.
GEo. F. BAILEY, Secretary.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19
The Administration Press on the Veto

The unanimity Of appreciation with which
the Office holding papers of the State receive
the Presidents inhuman veto of the philan-
thropic bill for the relief of the INDECENT In
sane, must be truly refreshing to the Admin
istratiOn. OF course we cannot be expected
to give extended extracts from their com.
ments on the message and the bill vetoed
We give sample or two however The Bur-
lington Sentinel of last week says:
- In the present instance, one of the best
feelings of our nature has been appealed to by
the Wings, in the hope Of establishing a pre-
cedent that should lead to mighty results.
Nothing is apparently more plausible than
this same % INDECENT insane bill, ~ vet moth
ing is more mischievous in its character
Carried out to its logical consequences, where
would such legislation end Ii will put the
States entirely within the power Of the gene
raj administration, destroy their indcpen-
dence, and render their governments only the
agencies ofa great central power"
The Bellows Falls Argus of last week, pub
lished on the sam, dag with the Sentinel,
says
" In the instance under consideration, one
Of the best feelings Of our nature has been
"Ii'"'SN W y tHc NHlsn, III lilt no pc Oh Ca-
nbllshing a precedent that should lead to
mighty results. Nothing is apparently more
plausible than this same - INDECENT insane
bill, yet nothing is more nischiuyous in its
character, Carried out to its logical conse-
quenccs, where would such legislation end
1t would put the States entirely within the
power of the general administration, destroy
their indel Evidence, and render their govern
ments only the agencies of great central
power,
The Democratic papers which did not say
the same last week, will doubtless say it this
week. In view ofsuch astonishing similarity,
not only of thought but Of expression, some
uncharitable persons might possibly hint that
Gen. Pierce had sent to his devoted hackers
and botteholders, together with his veto, a
little circular or memorandum of what they
must say, or that tIs administration fugle-
man. had passed the word for each to repeat
and thus pass to his neighbor or that the
papers had each stolen or borrowed the
thunder Of the Boston Post They do say,
b. th" way, that II tr"u short supply Of pap
pr any other impossible cause, the Post
should die or stop short, every democratic
'"'r. N.f '.-.H. Acspt the Concord
hePOrter, "o4iu 10 AS completely silenced as
IL .aelr supply Vi air had been smut of, Far
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19

We have seen not I'll, tho first number
of Ma M Hon Journal just started in the
Sandwich Islands. 1t is printed in the
Hawaiian language, and is the first political
newspaper of the kind ever established in the
Islands 1t advocates, we are told in it's
columns, the annexation of the Islands to the
United States, and dces It ably without
doubt, 1t is edited by J. W Marsh, Esq,
formerly of this place, (and son of the lamcnted
DR.. Marsh) young gentleman whose very
superior abilitiee and acquisitions fit him, in
an uncommon degree, for the post he fills.
The appearance Of HIS Journal has, we learn.
created quite IN excitement among the ma
tiyes, and it will without doubt exercise a
wide and positive Influence among them.
The following Intelligence derived by the
New York TUao from it's private sources
Of information, is Of interest
&" The English and French Consuls are ex-
ceclingly busy in exciting d,trust and dislike
Of the United States, and are pushing mat
tors to such extremity as will bring on
direct trial of strength between American in
llucnce and themselves, which will result
greatly tnthcir disalvantara roro;,, ros;.
dents in Honolulu nre diy;1ed in o,;nn;,n an
the subject Of nnnexntion Snn,n ara j., r,,,r
of Immediate and ncnreful coss,on Of tho Is.
lands f., the Initial Statas Sr,o .na 60
oycrturninr thc native C,ovornmon, L,, tho
aid Of invaders from california on1 ssStt;ng
unan indepondcnt Rcnul,li. a scheme ,,L;rI
means the entire destruction Of native rirhts'
the introduction of slavery and ultimate an.
nexation Ia Texas. Others are for main
.a,n;nc the present form of Government. but
for getting themselves into the principal Of
fees. and thus obtaining the no,ycr to ar
RANGE matters according to their own notions,
which aims at and would ultimately secure
the same results.
The natives are in n very Disturbed and
excited state.-beinr constantly misled and
alarmed by the false reports circulated by de.
signing foreigners, and constantly expecting
administering attacks. The submission of the
chiefs in the case of DR.. Judd some month,
ago. involved a loss of moral mower from
which they have not recovered, and probably
never will In regard to annexation tn,
kim and Chiefs are verv undecided RI,
natives are holding frequent meetings to dis
cuss the question, upon which the opinion
as vet, are quite undecided. At one Of tn,
latest of these meetings the KING was pre
sent. but took no part in the PROCEEDINGS -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19

1ns FiRsr FRuir OF WAR-A letter from
The Rev. WIN. G.. Shaullcr, of Constantine
pie, draws II melancholy picture of the dis
trcss which the Eastern war has already oc,
casioncd among the poorer classes of Con-
stantinoplc. lie says that there is no COM
mcrce, no business going on, but little money
to he seen. and thousands of human beings
are dying of hunger, thirst, nakcdness and
disease Rats and mice are eaten by many
to alay the cravings Of hunger, and people
who but,a few months since were comparative
" rich in worldly goods, now beg for bread.
Mr.. Shaufller states that although he has re-
sided twenty years in Constantinoplc, through
all the horrors Of war, plague, famine and fire,
he never saw such distress as now exists 1t
is hoped that the present state of things will
prove but temporary. The Journal Of Conn
morcc says to those who are disposed to con-
tribute to the relief of the suffering poor in
Constantinoplc, that all donations sent to
David iIoadlcy, No. 70 Broad Street, New
York, will be applied to that object.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19

Burlington has lost one of its best citizens.
Mr.. LEAvENwoRTH's character for integrity,
public spirit, and genuine worth, was such
as all might envy The lingering decline of
his health was ended by death Wednesday af-
ternoon. His funeral will be held in Rev.
Mr.. WoRcEsTER's church, tomorrow, the SER
vices commencing at II o'clock A NJ. The
members of the Cmttenden County bar held
meeting in consequence of this event, this
forenoon. The proceedings are given below
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19

y ADVANTAGES OF PAYING FOR NEwsF,-
PrR N ApvANCE. of the facts put in
evidence at the trial IN the supreme Court,
to sustain the will of the late William Rus
sell, was that only few days before he made
the will, he called at the office of the Demo
crat, aud paid for his paper a year in advance.
dwclt upon at length by counsel, and com
mcnted upon by the Judge in his charge, as
one of great importance. The verdict of the
jury would seem 10 sustain the position, that
a man who has mind and memory enough to
pay for his newspaper in advance, is compe-
tent t. make his will-FrdYEbn D6n0rrdt.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19

ANOTHER Doc Story A FACT. Yesterday
forenoon as a large and noble looking dog of
the newfoundland species was passing through
kilhy street, strap which fastened a wire
muzzle over his mouth became unbuckled,
and the article appointed by the City Fathers
to be worn by all well appointed dogs, fell
of his nose upon the sidewalk. Instead, how
ever of trotting hecdlessly along, rejoicing in
being rid Of the incumhrance, as low and i'll
conditioned cur would have done regardless
graycly rcinStated his nose into its wicker
covering, and dIstending his jaws 50 as to keer
it in its place, he passed on his way. seeming
ly conscious of the laws, and determined Ia
respect them. The above story may seem a
I'M, tough, but we refer the incredulous to
eye witnesses ufthc scene i Boston Chronicle
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19


But kis,d SO hard he made blister
The STATE Banner, with sort of sncakns
kindness. which seems to receive a hrutherly
endorsement from the Northern Inquirer and
sundry other Wing papers, about these days.
calls the Vermont Tribune 1.-The leading Free
Soil paper of the State. " t may be so but
the leading, we fear, is where few sincere
Free Soilers will care to follow-smack into
the ranks of Baltimore Whiggrry .-Grecn
Nnunfdiu Freeman.
It the Freeman had been a leading Free
Soil paper, where would its followers have
been led at the time its Editor cavod into
the Democratic mess room, and helped HIM
self to a liberal supply of porridge The
editor d,d lead over to Democracy ter iol-
lowers to the tune,
iav bird sat on a hickory limb,
lilo winked at INC, | wiuked at HIM
Iup with a stone and hit him on the shin,
And datS de way sucked him in
Bradford hqvrer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19

- SfRvED nIN RIGnr.-We noticed in the
Cow'" rcal, a few days since. that a lady who
had h"'n robbed of ali the money in her pos
session, between Cleveland and Dunkirk, and
found herself upon the Erie railroad without
any means of paying her fare or continuing
her journey, was kindly relieved by the en-
gineer, who tcketcd her through without
charge, and raised a sum sufficient for her
immediate necessities The loan has been
returned 10y the lady's husband. accompanied
by letter of thanks, and more substantial
testimonial OF obligation in the shape OF a
valuable gold watch Byfqjo Com,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19
Meeting in New York. Mr.. Butlcr's speech

Meeting IN NEW YOTk. MT. HutIor's Speech
h. +. BrtirR ESQ, long krdvii as lead
ing member Of the democratic party, iIttctcd
his voice Of condemnation against the iniqui.
tous scheme Of opening Nebraska to Slavery,
in decided speech before the great New
York meeting, Saturday last. We give his
speech entire from the report In The Times
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19

CoNYEcTI~T,-The Legislature Of Connec
ticut convened on Wednesday last week 49,
Hon. L. 5. Poster, Of Norwich, was chosen
Speaker Of the House, and A. Giddings and
+, E. Harrison, Clerks. In the Senate, Hon
John Boyd was chosen President pro tenn -,
and d. b. Booth Clerk On Thursday, in
general convention, the Wing candidates for
State officers were all chosen, ms follows -
Governor, Henry Dutton Lieut., Governor,
A, II Holley; Secretary of State, o. II Per-
ry' Treasurer, D, W. Camp Comptroller,
John Durham Whole number of votes, 233
Wing majority on Joint ballot, AZ.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19

RHoDE lsLASD.-The Legislature Of Rhode
leland met at Newport, last week ON Tuesday
Hon. ii Y. Cranston, was elected Speaker of
the House, and c. H. Brownell and 5 Bal
lou, Clerks. Wingate Hayes was chosen
Clerk of the Senate. Hon VIM. W Hoprin
was nauGurated as Governor, with the usual
ceremonies The following officers were then
elected IN grand committee" j. J Rey
nolds, Lieut.. Governor ". X. Watson, Sec
rotary Of State; Christopher Robbins, At
torney General Samuel b. Vernon. Treasur-
err All the foregoing officers are Whigs
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19

q RNIRu,p CplIlSloN ON saturday
evening, at Colts Falls upon the Concord
Railroad, II brakeman John Rollins, was
killed from a collision between u passenger
and freight train.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19
lpsekln frrc Dress.
Wing State Convention.

The Annual State Convention of the Wings
Of Vermont, will be held at Rutland, on
Wednesday, the eth day of June next, at II
o'clock, a. NJ, to nominate candidates for
State Officers for the ensuing political year,
and also to transact such other business as
the Convention, when assembled may deem
proper, preparatory 10 the next annual State
EIo,tinn
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19

y AMo>c the patents issued from the
T. : Patent office under date Vi May 9TH
ls54, is one To James Rogers, OF Puultney'
Vt, for improved machine Tor marking cut
sash
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19

~ lnIRL Is an inscription on tombstone
at Lat Point, Lake Superior, which reads as
follows JOINS PnILLWs, accidentally sho,
as a mark Of affection by his brother"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19

- MEMORIAL from the miners employed
in the English colicries states, that LEGO
persons annually lose their lives in those un-
derground operations.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19

The Russians on the oath evacuated their
hospitals and magazines at Kraiova The
evacuation of Little Wallachia by the Rus
slams is complete and skillfully performed
The retreat was covered by succession Of
unimportant, yet harassing attacks upon the
Turkish possessions. The retreat Of the Rus
slams of course called for change in the
Turkish front, and makes it no longer ne
cessary to maintain at Kalifat the so 900 men
and immense force Of Artillery hitherto main
tanned there.
Part of the Turkish force frem Kalifat have
their force occupied at Mayliit, and another
position. 1t Is moving on more menaced
points of the Danube, and in particular on
Lomrahova and Rustchuk.
By this change of the army, Omar Pasha
will be able to concentrate his whole strength
if necessary, to meet the operations of the
enemy.
The right wing of the Russians will proba-
bly, rest on the river Auto, and its head
quarters at Bucharest, and the main interest
Of the campaign is once more concentrated on
the operations below Nicopols and especially
between Rustchuck and Silistria.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19
Eclipse of the Sun, May goth.

70 places situated to the norhward or southwark Of
this central path, the width of the northern and
southern portions of the ring will he UNEQUAL In
the northern fart of the state the north side of the
Ting will he wider Than the southern in proportion to
the distance from the central path, till the ring on
the south side disappears ard The eclipse beoomes
rerial in the southern part of the State the re.
verse Of this takes place.
Along the central path the eclipse will be nnnular
little more than minutes. At Middlcbury, long.
70 : TO- and lat a the eclipse, according to the
elaborate computations of r. T. Paine. Esq. viii
exhibit itself as follows. viz
Eclipse begin, May 26th, A Is 81
Formation Of the Ring, CO.. rs 80 Mean Time
RUPTURE of The Ring, .....5 80 rs P. NJ.
End of the Eclipse, ........6 81 ~
Duration Of the Ring, 3m. 56s.-of the Eclipse, Oh
Ppm. 39s.
At the moment Of apparent conjunction at Middle
bury, the ring will appear of uniform width on ali
sides but at Burlington, Montpelier md Newbury
the northern part Of the luminous ring will appeal
almost twice as wide as the southern while AT Rut
land, Poultney, and Bellows Falls. the southern mar
will appear nearly twice as broad as the northern
The eclipse will begin at Burlington at Is min
utes after !, NJ, on the lover or western side o
the suns disc, and little TO tbe'righ Of vertical
limo passing through the suns centre. The rim,
will form about Is minutes after 5, and continue
little more than minutes The cuts at the head q
this article. represent the apparent relative size an
position of the and moon, at the time of begin
ming and also of greatest obscura ton at Burlington
V being the suns vertex or upper side
Burlington, May II, 1854 IT.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19
Prussia.

II is rumored that the Au-tro-Frusslan
Treaty, although concluded, has not yet been
ratified, and spprehensions are expressed lest
the Russian party at Berlin should he able
to persuade the King to refuse his signature
In Baron Manteuttl's speech. however, at
the closing of the Chamber, he said that tho
supplies lust voted had enabled the Prussian
Government to proceed on the course 1t had
hitherto pursued In perfect unity with
Austria, and in unison with the Western
Powers, the King would direct all his en-
dea,ors 10 restore peace, and to obtain secu-
rity Tor tine future.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19
The Seige Of Silistria.

Accounts from Eucharist, April 10Th, men
ton that Silistria had been hard pressed since
the l4th. and would ere then have fallen, but
for the determined valur Of its defenders, who
expressed Themselves able to hold out until
aid shall arrive
The Russians were expected to assault on
the lst of May, with 80 thousand men They
have erected l. heavy batteries, under cover
of which they will cross the river The pas
sage at Oltcnitza is expected at the same
time.
Notwithstanding all these formidable state
mcnts We must not forget that Silstria is too
strong place to be carried without Ion.
and severe struggle.
The Russians, ON the contary, expected 70
reduce the place in few days.
GRFroE III" Insurgents have been defeat
ed with loss Of 1000 killed, 100 prisoners.
four guns and 60 bhls of powder
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19
The Baltic Fleet.

The British fleet had been further rein
forced and was awaiting ,he arrival OF the
French squadron.
On the 2lst. 70 British ships anchored he
fore Stockholm. Napier arrived on the clth.
letter from an officer Of the fleet, tells
the following good story; one morning few
DAYS since we saw large vessel OF 10
miles ahead, which we fully believed To he
Russian man-of-war, as she made all sail to
get away and showed no culors.
As we rapidly came up with her she took in
sail until she was under reofed top-tails, So We
heat to quarters and the pipe sounded hands
bring the ship into action For some
minutes everything was trouble, casting the
guns loose. elevating the decks. &c. Five
minutes more and every gun was shotted and
primod and the men standing with the
match-lines in their hands, waiting for the
word to fire.
just as he got in good shooting distance,
the hlackguard ran up the American flag,
and cooly told us that he would have holstcd
this sooner, hut he wanted to see how soon
we would clear for action Ii our tars did
not bless him 10 what would he called the
wrong side OF heaven, then never believe me
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19

- Nix. ALFRED DuTcH, of the Chicago
COmRerciai .idrerftscr, obtained a judgement
of $1,000 against certain parties at the last
term of the Circuit Court, for destroying his
office when acting under legal process of dis
tress for rent. lie sues the same parties and
others again for conspiracy to destroy the
paper aud ruin him. Damages laid at !; 100
600
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-05-19

MT. Isl TLER-A gopu Wofh YES .'hNtii'
Laughter and cheers believe | am the
only man who now stands upon the Buffalo
Platform | voted for Pierce MS President
hut vet did so under protest and fellow-cit-
1ens have we to given to him our letter of at
torney to vote away our rights Shall we
give to him or our representatives authority
TO barter away our rights for moss OF pot
age--to barter away TINS splendid inherit
ance of freedom which has been secured to us
and consecruted to our and To all by the
lovers OF liberty 10y the ordnance OF
500 cloud cries ct mo, mo- Have
Have we ever authorizcd--hayc the voters in
any district ot this City ever authorized these
representatives, in the Congress OF the Onted
States to vote for the repeal at the eighth
section ot the Missouri Comlrouis' al $50
Nuud cries OF NO, no. } And say no.
no Then what are these men ahont' W hat ~
my old frce->oil friend, W \. W dkcr, about
" hat is h, ahput the man who was So anx-
iuus to preserve New Mexico, and California,
aud Oregon, against the inroads at slavery
(ChecrsD Why nov, il understand Alright
hut yet hope it may not he true, and II II
lie not true, shall he happy and glad To make
the amsnde honorablc-ifl understand Alright