Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-19

to make sortcs from the city and harbors'
The weather was favorable.
II is thought that it is the design Of Omar
Pasha to attack the Russians at Pcrckop.
\ letter from st. Pctcrsburgh says that
general gloom has over spread the city at the
idea of Russia's fighting all Europe. The
Allied powers were holding conference at
Vienna, the result of which is unknown.
Marshal paskiewitch had ordered the i'm
mediate enrolment of 3 parks of flying 'aril-
terry. The recruits of the new lcvey are to
create second grand army Of reserve to be
concentrated about Moscow.
Nothing new in the attitude Of Austria or
! Prussia
! The foreign enlistment bill in Parliament
has become n law. Parliament is adjourned.
The Arabia sailed from Marseies on the
2lst Dec. with 1850 men of the 18th French
regiment Of the line for the Crimeu. The
Arabia attracted much attention at Mar
settles
The Prussidn mission to England proves to
have been Of no Importance. The Arctic cx-
ploring ship Enterprise, Capt. Collinson, has
arrived at Hong Kong on her way to'England
The event of the week is Napoleon's speech
to the French Chambers 1t is warlikc in
tone and makes no mention of my prospect
of peace. The speech was Immediately fol-
lowed by vote ola loan of 800 900 900 francs.
The markets are unchanged
firm at last weeks prices
Death of senator Norris. and Illness of
the Minister to France.
BosroN Jan. 18TH 1855.
Senator Norris of n. H., died at Washing
ton last night.
A letter from Paris says that j. Y Mason,
L. S. Minister has been seized with paralysis
and is quite ILL.,
From California.
NEW YORK, Jan lj--p. NJ
The steamship Northern Light arrived at
this port at g, this A. NJ, with California
dates to December 23rd, and over half n
million in gold.
The greatest portion of the town of Willie |
to, Cal, has been destroyed by fire. The |
prospects of continued large yields ofgold are
good.
The New Englanders celebrated forc-fu-
theirs day by dinner
The Money Market.
Money has been in less demand both in
Boston and New York to-day In Boston
there was a decided advance in stocks
A Missing Steamer.
New YORK, Jan. Is.
fear, are entertained for the safety Of the
steamship Falcon which is three days over
due.
~ n. Treasurer in Pennsylvania.
liAkhisDO-~u Jan Is
\ Native American has been elected Treas
urcr, receiving 50 votes against 35 for f. W.
Hamblin, Dem, and scattering
Shooting Case.
CINcISSATI, Jan. Is.
On Saturday uight, young man named
Ormsbec, clerk in the National Telegraph
office, shot another young man named Jcn-
nlngs, mutiating his face terribly, and rem
dering hisrecov9ry doubtful. Jennings had
CT .culated reports calculated to injure the
reputation Of Ormsbee which led to the uffrav
Ormsbec has bean admitted to bail
Congressional.
In the t. S. Senate yesterday, the resolu-
ton in favor of an expedition To l"oL .sto-
DR.. Kane, was passed. In the House in Com
mttcc Of the whole, Mr. Stephens of Georgia
made speech to show the great superiority
of slave labor in Georgia over free labor in
Ohio.
\ speech from Mr.. Smith of Alabama, in
favor of X. Ms, and without taking any
question til House adjourned.
The Jackson Guards.
The jackson Guards of Lowell have rcsolu-
ed to legally resist the late order Of the Gov
ernor disbanding all the Irish military com
panics
The Unemployed of New York.
\ meeting of ten thousand Of the unem-
ployed of New York was held in the Park yes
terday p. NJ. The meeting wa, orderly, but
no plan of relief vas adopted
Missouri.
In Missouri continued bsllotings for [. S.
Senator result in no choice.
Death of Mr. Barbour.
Hon. John T. Barbour died suddenly yes
terday at Culpcpper, Va, Of disease of the
heart.
Massachusetts Legislature.
BosToS, 10th.
The election of L. S Senator came up in
the House to-day, \ majority are in favor
Of the election Of Mr.. Wilson, but the minor
ity who support II, H. Bullock, of Worces-
ter, whig, areattempting to stavc off the vote
by calling the yeas and nays, motions to adj
journ, &c. motion to postpone was finally
carried.
Resignation of Minister SouIe.
The Washington Union of this morning
officially announces that MIR. Soule has re-
signed as Minister to Spain and that Mr.
Breckenridge has been appointed in his place.
State Temperance Convention.
ST. ALBANs, Jan. 18th, p NJ.
The attendance at the State Convention is
respcctable--not large.
Hon, Ryland Fletcher President, z. X.
PangbOrn, Secretary. The convention is &C.
cupied in discussing ne raising of the $780,
600 fund. Much interest is manifested on
the subject. Hon. T. Howe presented report
New Orleans News.
NEw ORLEANS. 18th.
hesouthcin Commercial Convention finally
adjourned last night, subject to the call Of the
Committee Of Arrangements. A Mexican