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Destruction Of Wb.,I,ny Ridge.

The beautiful suspension bridge across the
Ohio at Wheeling which cost Sl60, 900 and
was one Of the longest, if not the longest
structure of the kind in the world, was de.
stroyed on the 18th by high wind.
"For a few moments" says an eyewitness
1--WE watched it with breathless anxiety, lung
ing like ship in the storm at one time it
rose to nearly the height of the towers, then
fell, and twisted and writhed, and was dashed
almost bottom upward, At last their seem
ed to he determined twist along the entire
span, about'one half Of the flooring being near.
ly reversed, and down went the immense
structure from its dizzy height to the stream
below, with an appalling crash and roar
Nearly the entire structure struck the water
at the same instant, dashing up an unbroken
column of foam across the river to the height
Of at least forty feet !"
The large iron gate, at the end Of the
bridge, was shivered to atoms and the toll
house completely demolished, Mr. James Bell,
the toll-keeper, making narrow escape with
with his life The entire wood work lies in
the river and on the shores. The cables also
stretch across the river sunk to the bottom.
SO far as we can discover, only two of the ca
bles snapped asunder, and that on the out
side of the towers, the rest Of the breakages
being at their connec lions with the anchor.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-02

If one thing more than another will tend
to keep up the slavery agitation and infame
public sentiment at the North to its highest
pitch, the persevering and energetic exccu-
ton of the Fugitive Slave law, is the thing
The prompt seizure and rendition to slavery
of every colored man in the Free States, who
cannot on the shortest possible notice, prove
his freedom to the satisfaction of his kidnap.
pers, would be but fitting sequel to the pas.
sage of the Nebraska bill. Such a sequel we
shall probably not see, but thus much Of an
approach to it we have already.
On Friday the Nebraska bill passed beyond
the control of our National Legislature. On
Saturday, a father and two sons were seized
in New York, a hasty hearing given to thoss
who claimed them as their chattels, and with
out counsel or any opportunity to be heard
in their own behalf, and before writ of
habeos corpus, procured by friends, could be
served upon their captors, were hurried back
to bondage. The popular resistance to sim
liar case in Boston, has already caused the
death of one man, but it will probably result
In the same way. Such transactions will
anything but smother the Anti-Slavery senti-
ment of the North. Perhaps, however, we
ought not to blame slave holders for catching
their slaves while they can, Tho time is
coming, and before long, we trust, when 9TH
er repeats will follow the repeal of the Mis-
souri, Compromise, when men shall be held
in bondage only where the arm of the Gene
raj Government cannot reach to free them,
and when the retaining of a fugitive from
Free American soil shall be a, great an i'm.
possibility as now from British Soil
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-02
The Fire at the Mechanic,s Shop.

The fire on Thursday afternoon of last
week, was comparatively a small one -
Had 1t occurred in the night however, or
gained more Roadway before it was checked
ed, the consequences might have been serious
The burning Of such mass of hardwood, SO
near to the engine house and main building
of the Pioneer Mechanics Shop, and almost
directly under the wooden bridge leading to
the main shop, would have placed the whole
structure in imminent danger. Fortunately SO
sad calamity for Burlington was averted.
The contrast between this fire and the last
one, when the Foundry &c., on Water street
was burned, was striking in several respects
Yesterday there was none of last winters
apathy. The Boxer and Volunteer Fire Com
panies and the Hook and Ladder Company
were promptly on hand The engines were in
good order and were vigorously served, and
the efforts of many citizens were actively and
the course of the three hours contest with the
flames, some calls for assistance at the engine
brakes, which were disregardsd by the by
ISLANDERS In all such cases in future, we trust
the Wardens will use the power which the
law confers upon them. The able bodied man
who is content to act the part of spectator.
when his aid is called for at fire, does not
deserve to be treated like gentleman. and is
but served rightly when driven to the ranks
at the point of the Wardens baton
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-02

= In TH, foreign correspondence by the
last arrival is related the rescue of a man
namod Giraud, after having been buried alive
for % days, lie was working with fellow
hbourer, in a well near Lyons, France, when
the soil fell in and completely buried them,
with the exception Of very small aperture,
caused by the crossing of some stones and
planks above them From the peculiar char
acter of the soil every effort to extricate them
only endangered their position. Finally an
engineer was scnt for, who after introducing
tube 'hrsugh the aperture, to supply food,
proceeded to take active measures for the res
cue Of Girdud, whose companion had already
died at his side. What rendered the position
OF the unfortunate man more terrible, was
the fact that the boly of his companion had
begun to decay, notwithstanding bags of quick
lime had been let down for Glraud to admin
lister. deep trench was finally cut down to
him, and after three weeks cntomhmen, he
was taken out alive and doing we'll
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-02

Or PRrsIDrNr PLIRcE's fuREIoN PuLItY.-
The \. Y Frmins Post makes a disclosure
of another OF the hudable schemes of the adj
miuistraton, for securing more slave terri
tory for the south The substance OF it is
that the administration have sent down IL
secret commissioner to st. Domingo, (thc re-
publican end If the island Of llayti to sound
the officials Of that country upon the policy ui
annexation to the nitrl STATES - that the oh
iect of this entcrprisc is to secure that island
to the South as another sla,choldns State,
and that the resolution lately offered by Mr..
Douglas in the Senate, at Washington. pro-
posing an enquiry Into the expedicncy of
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-02

waited wilds of the western world. tn. event,
arc very interesting, and evidently truthful,
while the characters introduced are most
original, and some Of them exceedingly
humorous.
The publishers announce that they have
made an arrangement by which the authore..
will receive a portion Of the profits that may
accrue from the sale of the work. For sale
by Nichols.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-02

~ WE NAVE received from William Hall
and Son, of New York, the following late is
sues from their press ;-"SrNurR Evenings, -
consisting of twelve Melodies for the Piano
M PLusIrE, selection Of Polkas. Marches,
WAltAcs &c, for the Piano Forte, by GRoBr,
each % cents "1HE MoTmER's SMILE" bal
lad 'y WALLACE, - cents. SEErHApE, ''Soft
Evening Air, 81 by j, \. foNIlR, - cents
TIE hI-h reputation Of these composers is IA
guarantee Tor the excellence of their music.
Addr =, NuLl,N llNLL a SuN, 239 Broadway,
New York, who will Sud by mail, post paid f.,
any OF the above li~os, On receipt Of the
marked prices
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-02
lOeeklp fire. Dress.
BURLINGTON, FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1854:
Wing State Convention.

The Annual State Convention of the Wing.
Of Vermont, will be held at Rutland, on
Wednesday, the eth day of June next, at IL
o'clock, A. NJ, to nominate candidates for
State Officers for the ensuing political year,
and also to transact such 9th business as
the Convention, when assembled, may deem
proper, preparatory to the next annual State
Election,
E. y. BRIGGS.
GEO. WARDNER, Wing
B. D. HARRIS. } Central
H. NJ, BATES, Commit
c. H. HAYDEN.
May Let, 1854.
G+The Superintendents Of the following
railroads have made arrangement by which
those attending the Wing State Convention,
to be held at Rutland. on the 9TH of June,
will be charged HALrFARE, only, viz -
RUTLAND & BURLINGTON,
WESTERN VERMONT,
VERMONT VALLEY,
SULLIVAN,
PAssuNPsIc & COM RIVER.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-02

We hold the making of political platforms
after the fashion of a few years back, in very
little respect, Not one voter in a hundred
ever read, or heard read so as to half under
stand them, the three platforms of 1852. nor
could state then, or eau state now, one
quartsr IF the propositions which they con
tanned A great majority could not do it for
that Of their own party, still less for those of
the others 1t was enough for each man
that he understood three or four general SEN
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-02
kiddeT's Gas REGULATOR.

The putting of patent inventions is no part
of our business. We call attention to the
one above named, because we have tried it
and believe that none of our readers who are
| consumers of gas, can afford to be without it
Its object, as is set forth in another portion
of our paper, is to lessen the pressure under
which the gas is consumed and thus obtain
the greatest amount of light from a given
quantity of gas. 1t is claimed that it will
save on an average IS per cent of the quantity
of gas consumed, and give at that nm equal
amount Of light. The amount of saving,
however, varies with the pressure in the
street mains. With the amount of pressure
in the mains on the Square in Burlington,
the saving will be more than 25 per cent -
4 series of careful experiments instituted just
before the stoppage of the gas last winter,
showed that the quantity of gas consumed in
given time, with the cocks turned to the
same point and kept so, was orer fhirty-fhree
per cent less with the regulator than without
it, while the amount of light was increased
rather than diminished, Our own experience
fully corroborates this. We are confident
that the regulator in our printing Office will
more than pay for its cost his yenr, notvith-
standing the long stoppage " the gas-while
the improvement in the quality Of the light
is as marked as the saving in consumption.
The gas after passing through the regulator
gives white, brilliant, and stcody jet which
leaves little to be asked for in the wsy of
light. The testimony of all who have used it
here and elsewhere Is, We believe, to the same
effect The regulators are not likely to be
out oforder, and occupy little space, They
are for sale of different sizes by NJ. A. EvARrs
who will put them up to order at New York
prices
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-02
Wing State Convention.

We remind the Whigs Of thi. County, of
their duty to send full delegation from eve
~ Town, to the Convention of the eth of
JUNE. There ought to be prompt gather
ing in every Town, and nomination made of
those who will be sure to attend Let it not
be forgotten, or neglected
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-02

recognizing the Independence of the republic
OF Dominica, and the opening of diplomatic
intercourse with the same lie an authorized
movement in support of the aforesaid secret
mission to st. Domingo.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-02
Wing Meeting.

The Wings Of Burlington are requested to
meet in the new TOWN HALL, on SATCR.
DAY EVENING, JUNE Sd, at O'CLOCK,
for the purpose of NOMINATING DELE
GATES to the STATE CONVENTION, to be
held at RUTLAND, on the 7th PRoXIMo.
S. H. PARKHURST,
CHAS P. HIGBEE. o~n
CHAS. F. WARD. commit
May 29, 1854.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-02

y The FREE SoILERs OF MASSACHUSETTS
have taken a manly stand. In their State
Convention. as our dispatches report, they
have passed resolutions which announce theft
willingness to join any other party which will
oppose the Slave power An agreement to
that effect made and carried out in good faith
is all that can be expected or asked of them.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1854-06-02

II there were reasons why, lat least for a
time, till it might be seen what use would be
made Of it) any in the free States should hold
their peace on the subject of the Fugitive
; Slave law of 1850. there are no reasons
now. Every lover of freedom should depounce
IT, and should strive for its repeal The
whole spirit OF it is as cowardly as it is tyran
meal No such law was ever dreamed of bv
the men who made. or agreed to, the clause
IN the Constitution on which it 10 said to rest.
AS 1t is, the law is worse than Shylock's
bond, and in their demands under it. the
desrots who claim for their own benefit IT'S
application, are less merciful than wa.
the jew He said his bond gave him pound
ot flesh nearest the merchants heart, and he
wanted no more He was willing to have
1t weighed and offered the scales Under
this law, the slave holder is not required to
weigh, and he denies the use of the scales
lie demands 10 cut for himself when and
where he shall please, and to weigh when and
where it may suit his convenience or his
within.
BY it, contrary to the old rule, even ia
bloody Rome herself, the Prescriptions arc
all again" freedom and in .foror Of slarcry
1t should be exactly the other way. The time
will come when it wH be so
The time will come when if that bond in
the Constitution is plead, the reply shall be
like that of Portia
"Ihis bond doth give thee here no jot of blood
The words expressly are, pound Of 6e.b.
Take thee thy bond, take thou thy pound Of fosh
But, In the cutting it, if thou dost shed
One drop of christian blood, thy lands and goods
Arc by the laws of Venice conhscdte,
Shed thou no blood cut thou less nor more
But just pound Of flesh. II thou tak'st more
Or less than just pound,-be it but 80 much
As makes it light or heavy, in tho INSTANCE
Or the division of the twentieth part
~ one poor scruple nay, If the scale do turn
But in the estimation Of hair
Thou diest, aud all thy goods are coniseate."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06

EARTHQUAKES IN Macon, (GA 1.-The
Macon Telegraph Of the 2lst instant
says: Those Of our citizens who in
dulged in late hours were aroused from
their dreamy slumbers yesterday morn
ing by two strong and distinctly marked
shocks Of an earthquake. The morning
was quite cool and cloudy, and there was
no perceptible wind airing. The frs.
shock occurred about fifteen mimi les
after six. and lasted, we think about half
q minute. TIE mos. general opinion 10
that il came from southwest direction.
II was accompanied by very loud, rum.
bling noise, and sharp rastling of doors,
windows, and mantel ornaments tha. at
tracied the attention Of every body. l,
could be more apsly compared to thous.
and horse ornibus with the brake APP
piled rumbling along the streets than any.
thing else. Out Of doors the trees were
violently shaken and the equilibrium Of
the observer slightly disturbed. The
second shock took place a. ten minutes
before seven, and was similar to the 9th.
or. but shorter and slighter in every res
pect.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
St. Louis Market.
ST LOUIS, March 30.


FLOUR-Sale of 70 bb,s coun,ry
superfne, without inspection or puaran.
tee. al SIS rs, 33 do unbranded al s5 Is
Marke, dull under the influence of for.
eign advices.
WHEAT--A good demand appear.
to exist at different points abroad, and
large lots are Dough. and shipped to sup
ply it. To-day 1860 SKIS wen, off to an
adjacent city. which brought, on change
1850. exclusive of skis, good red; also
5000 bushels spring at l lSc, exclusive
of SKIS; and l73 SKIS on terms not made
public; and 274 do at 1850.
CORN--Sale of 3OS SKIS poor old, a.,
35c per bushel, 100 do good yellow and
white. IN secondhand gannies, at 4Oc;
297 do fair white, in new gunnies. a, 42c;
ga do white. new gunnies, at 43c, and
100 do mixed. in prime order, a, 43c.
OATS-Two lots repor,ed-245 and
362 sks-at 35c per 5ushel.
RYE-Saie of 33! SKIS at 76c per
bushel. SKIS, returned.
PROVISIONS AND LARD-Trans.
actions day exhibit, little more ac,iv-
ity than noticed for a week or two
Sale of 500 bbls mess pork. guaranteed
a. New Orleans, atSll SO; 1910 hams.
in bulk, al SIC: 1000 shoulders at 81
2Ol0 sides at AZ. We presume prime
lots may be quoted at these figures
Sales of IS bbls lard at Sd, $50 Go at
SO Is, 100 do ALTO tierces at 8, and 30
do at same, 81 bbls at 81, "a do at 81,
and 276 do at Sc. Choice lard we
quote at from SO Is 10 SO 20, prime Sd,
aud fair No. at &c. Bacon dull, with
small sales ranging for hams att TO Tic.
and shoulders 5-no sales Of sides re-
ported.
GROCERIES, Sale of 70 hhds su-
gar at 80 and Al; 80 bbls fair plantation
molasses at 81. Las. sales Of coffee,
fair quality. III; rice ST to- 81.
HlDES-Regular dealers offer Isl,
at which lot Of 81 dry film. was repor.
ted today.
SEED--Timothy in request, com.
handing readily SO per bushel, with SKIS
and pkgs extra, clover So rs to So; flax
81 40.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
From WashingtOn.
New York, March %.

The Washington correspondent of the
Courier says that the Fishing treaty de.
ponds upon the acceptance Of the British
provinces of the provisions submitted by
the Ministry; if accepted, the treaty will
be concluded in fortnight.
A serious personal difficulty has arisen
from the debate in the House yesterday,
between Mr.. Cutting and Mr.. Brecken-
bridge. The matter is referred to friends.
The correspondent Of the Express
Gays that Mr.. Cutting has placed the al
fair in the hands Of Mr.. Hunt, Of Loui.
siana. and the friends of the parties are
trying to settle the matter.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
Farms, Houses and Lots to Sell!
CHEAP FOR CASH!!

o. THE undersigned designs ~.
EH;;; leaving for California in SS
-4.4 few weeks and is DESTROYS -s-
of selling all of his Real Estate, consist
ing of l60 acres of land in Adams Town
ship, ID miles from Blakesburg. half tim
Der and half prairie. of the first quality; 80
acres, half timber and half prairie. miles
South west of Ottumwa, 40 acres on Su-
gar creek, east of Ottumwa. timber land,
with some improvement on it. the House
and lot where / reside in Ottumwa, also
four vacant lots. Purchasers must apply
soon if they wish bargains, as am deter
mined to sell.
GEORGE ENGELMEYER.
Ottumwa, March 10th l854--5w
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
New Advertisements.
Desirable Residence
FOR = A LE.

FTHE Subscriber offers for sale, at; a
Il ba rgain, the Dwelling House formerly
occupied by him, in Ottumwa. Said house
is eligibly situated, two stories high, and
contains five rooms and kitchen, with
an excellent well, sta BILE. and other out
houses. The premises are improved W it'll
shade trees aud shrubbery. For further
particulars call on H. b. Hendershott,
Agent. ]. I. BALDWIN.
Anril 9Th. 1854.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
Meeting OF the
Agricultural Society.

The Board of Officers, Members of
the Society, and the farmers of Wapel-
10 county generally. are requested to
meet at the Court House. in Ottumwa,
ON SATURDAY, APRIL 9Th,
AT one o'clock, p. M. 1t is highly
important thar all who expect to become
members OF the Society should be pres.
ent or send in their fee for membership,
Isl, as list of premiums for the next
annual Fair will be n ade GU, a, the meet
ing of the 9th.
By order of the President,
r. II. WARDEN, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
WASHINGTON, March 90

Remons.rances agains. the Nebraska
Bill were presented in the Senate by
Messrs. Foot, Sumner, Fish, Everett and
Thompson.
The Deficiency Bill was then taken
up.
There are many rumors concerning
the duel, but none reliable. Neither
Cutting nor Breckenridge are in their
seats to-day.
Benton and Richardson have been
called on as counsel. The Marshal is
after Cutting.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06

TThe steamer Alice arrived to-day
from GAINESVILLE. Ohio. which place she
Left on the 2Olh. The Alice is q fine
boat, and is intended to run on the Des
Moines River.-Taliey Hing, 3lst.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
Caution.

A LII persons are warned against pur-
~ chasing of William Peppers two
notes of hand. given by me 70 him.
They were both dated the 9th OF March,
1884, and call for S22 so each; one paya.
BILE the LIST OF September, in wheat and
oats, and the other the LIST Of January,
payable in corn. These notes were OBJ.
iained through fraud and ! will not pay
them. JAMES d. DAVIS
March 3O-3w
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
Notice Of Estray Steer.

TNKEN up by Mr.. James Wells, in
i Wells Township, Appanoose county,
Iowa, One Red Brindle Steer, with white
on the back and hips, givinga roanish APP
pearance, crop and hole in the right ear, and
crop and underbit in the left, years old.
Appraised at $4,000 by c. r. Barnett, N.
Chapman and w. M. Griggs, before James
M. Sewelock J. p.
Filed in the clerks office March Goth, A.
D, 1854.
WILLIAM S. MANSON,
elk Of the county court.
March 30th, lS54-3m piss
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
MEDICAL NOTICE.

A. d. WOOD. A. HAWKINS.
"E would respectfully inform the
w Inhabitants of Ottumwa and vi
cinity that Wood and Hawkins have
formed copar.nership in the practice OF
Medicine and Surgery. and are prepared
TO attend all calls in the line Of their
profession.
Punctual attendance and reasonable
charges.
One or both may be found at their
office. OF at their residences when not
absent on business. DR.. Hawkins resi-.
dehce-three doors west of the County
Treasurer's Office on Main Street.
WOOD e. HAWKINS.
November 9th 1853
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1854-04-06
Hardware & Cutlery.

Hardware & Cutlery.
1854. SPRING SALES. 1854
ALoszo CHILD. }E.o.pRArr, }E.w.rox,
New York City. o.w.cHILD, s.c.MANsUF
Child, Pratt & Co.,
DIRECT IMPORTERS
IND WHOLESALE Dealer!
J IN FOREIGN e. DOMESTIC
H.4RDW.ARE. CUTLERY, GUNS
RIFLES, &C..
i47 Main ST., ST. Louis, Mo.
80 CiF ST., NeW York City.
" ILL be in receipt, for Spring Sales
w of one of the largest stocks and
most complete assortment of Goods in oul
line. ever offered in this market. Import.
ing all our Foreign Goods direct, and pur.
chasing our American Goods from the
manufacturers, lat lowest cash prices, 1--WE
are enabled to offer Merchants and pur.
chasers, Goods at as Low PRICES and
on as favorable terms as any house East
or West. Our stock wi II embrace large
and very complete assortment.
AGRICULTURAL TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS.
of the latest and most approved kinds amp
qualities. OF Scythes, Snaths, Forks Rakes
Handled and Corolina Hoes, Shovels end
Spades, Scoops, Hames. Collars, Chains
OK, trace and Others; Axes-all makes and
kinds, Picks, Mattocks. &C. &C.
HOUSE FURNISHING AND BUILDERS HARDWARE
Large and complete assortment of Locks
Latches, Butts, Hinges. Screws, Bolts,
Brads, Nails, &C.; Trimmings-great vari-
ETY..
CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS TOOLS.
Planes, Saws, hisels, Augers, Braces,
Bits, Drawing knives, Squares, Trow els,
Gauges, Bevils, Hatchets, Hammers, Adzes,
Board, Burch s. Broad Axes, Gimblets, &C.
BLAcKsMrrHs' TOOLS, &C.
Bellows, anvils, Vices, Hammers, Sore W
Plates. Horse Nails, Shoes, Files & Rasps
of Butchers and other makers-all kinds
and sizes.
cooPERs' TOOLS.
Large assortment of Knives, Hoops,
Planes, &c.
CUTLERY
A very large stock and assortment OF
Westenholmns', Butchers and others, Ia
BILE, Pocket, Pen, Butcher and Shoe Knives
Razors. Shears, Scissors. Carvers, sc. great
variety.
GUNS, RIFLES, GUN TRIMMINGS q MoUNTINGs.
Single and Double Barrelled, English q
German Rifles, Pistols, Mountings Trim
mings--great variety.
Together with a general assortment of
other goods usually kept in Hardware
Store. Saws, every variety, Mill. X Cut
and Circular, of best quality, furnished at
manufacturers prices.
0TOrders promptly filled and forward
ed. CHILD, PRATT Il CO.
Feb. 9, lS54-n5