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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05
Supreme Court,
DECEMBER Term, 1854.



WEDNESDAY, Dee. ~.
No. l5.-Hine Nichols, Judgment affirmed with
out argument. Phelp.A Chttcndeu. for Plaintiff ;
Smslley. for Defendant.
No. l..-Mor.e 4 Brother Rutland 4 Burling.
ton Railroad Co.. was argued by Mr.. Peck, for the
Plaintiff and by Mcssrs Phelps Chittcndcu, for
the Defendant,
No, Is Smith Hadley and trustee, was passed.
No. l6.-Rollns and wfev Rounds, was argued
by Mr.. Brigg., for the Plaintiffs and by Mr..
Mead, for the Defendant.
No lI.--Overman 4 Baxter Smith 4 Richards
and Trustees, was passed.
No. ls.-Emerson johnson and Trustee, WIS
argued by Mr. Ednund,, for tho Plaintiff, and the
further argument deferred until tomorrow.
THURSDAY, Dec. IS.
The argument in No, Is, was concluded by Mr..
Fdmund., for the Plaintiff, and by Mes.r.. Phelps
Chittenden, for the Defendants
No l9.-Thomp.on v. Prouty, argued by Mr..
Hard for the Plaintiff, and by Mr. Edmonds, for the
Defendant
W 9o.--Allcu Seymour / Marsh, n al, was
argued by Mr. Peck, for the Plsintf and by Mr..
Edmund., for the Defendant.
DEC 70.
No. q, Curt. 4 Walker '. ". c. white,nan, dis
continued, Mr. Wire. and Mr., Edmund. for Plain
tiff, and Me.srs. Underwood Hard for Defendant,
No. %, Sherman v. Anderson. The appeal by
the Defendant from the Court Of Chuneery with
drawn. Mr.. Smalley and Mr.. Eimuuds for the
orator, Hon. NJ. L. Bennett for Defendant,
No. % Villa. Platt v Rutland Burlington r.
R. Co. ct al, passed; No. -, Brigg, Huntington,
wa. argued by Mr.. Maynard for Plaintiff, and Mr..
Adam. and Mr. Peck tor the Defendant, No, rs
Ha.vell V, Vt c. X. r. Co, already heard in con
neetion with No. II. No. 10, Briggs v. Gleason 4
wni,eomb, which had been passed, was taken up,
and argued by Mr., Briggs and Mr.. Weston for the
Plaintiff and by MIR Maynard and Mr., Edmund.
for the Defendants. No. %. Cutler v. E.tate-of
Thomas, passed Nos. 81 and rs. Nandorwalker '.
Vt c. R. r. Co, was commenced
The srguueat in Nos. - and IS continued by
Nj Peck and Mr.. Maock for the Plaintiff, aud by
Mr.. Phelp. and Mr.. Chittenden for the Defendant
| Jas. lst, 1855.
No -, Barber Y. Essex, argued by Mr..
Maynard aud Mr.. Edmuuds for the Plaintiff. and by
Mr.. Mack for the Defendant.
| No 30, Meconihc ', McMan was argued by Mr.
Mack aud Mr.. Peck for the Plaintiff aud by Mr..
| Chttendeu tor the Defendant.
| NJ, 81, Troy Canada junction Tel. Co. v Corn.
ell was passed
| No az, Lee '. Sorag.n, argued by Mr.. Peck
Tor the Plaintiff and by Mr. Hill ior the Defendant
No.35, Noycs 4 G.. '. Law, continued.
| jan. ID
| No a., Moves Y, Low, continued.
| No. 81, Noycs Co. :, Dow and Trustee, AT
| gued by Mir. Peck Tor the Plaintiff and by Mr..
] Phelps aud Mr., Chi'tenden for Orator
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05
ON FREE PRESS, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY s. 1855.

moralist and philosopher and every lover of
his fellowmcn will find abundant and nutri-
tious food for his own spirit,
The Poem, for such an occasion, was hap
PLY conceived, and felicitously executed,
Many of its personal and local illusions will
have q special force for those acquainted with
their origin but its genial sentiment can
be appreciated equally by all. We think
too. that the letters and speeches, as a
whole, will prove exceedingly interesting.
The book is an uncommonly readable one,
Astounding in various and excellent sentiment,
and in "reminiscences of the past, which will
deeply interest all who have felt any direct
interest in the University, and great many
others who have been outside Of that partic-
uar circle Of influence The committee have
/ placed copies for sale with + 4. Fuller, OF
Burlington, by whom copies will be promptly
forwarded by mail, post -paid, to any address
in the United States, on remittance to him
free of expense, Of fifty cents per copy
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05

1t is a somewhat singular fact that only two days
interviewed between the coolest day and the warmes
day in December, 1854, the coolest being the 22d
and the warmest the 25th.
The mean height OF the Barometer was a trihe less
than usual 1t was highest the 23d day, standing
at 30. &c in. and lowest on the ith, standing at
9osi in showing range in the month Of co in.
The average fall Of water in December in rain and
melted snow, for the previous lG years, was 22e IN
and in Dec. lsj4 only IL in, or little less than
cne-half the usual average The fall of'now wa' Il
inches, which not far from the Average for Dec
Tut was so blown into heaps ms to produce only in
different slcighing. Lake l6 inches lower than in
Dec 1883 and averaging about #. 10 in, below
extreme high water mark.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05

II A SINGULAR AFFAlR.-A curious row is
in progress IN the German Lutheran Church
in Newark, y. j. 1t appears from the ac-
counts, that eleven years since, the German
Lutheran Church of Newark employed n
minister Of their denomination, STIMULATING
in their agreement that he should occupy the
pulpit for term Of fifteen years. All went
well at first. Eighteen months ago, the min
lister was induced to desert the Lutheran faith
and embrace that of Catholicism. He grad
ualy introduced Innovations, at first candles,
and then waters, and at last struck out old
and dear formulas of the Lutheran faith in
PRODUCING in their stead Catholic forms
This at once aroused the congregations and
excited the greatest alarm. by this time,
however, the priest had acquired decided
adyantage-and he maintained his right to
control the church discipline as he pleased
lie instituted regulations directly conflicting
with the established worship, such AZ requi-
ring the worshippers to observe the Catholic
posture during prayer, &c, and if any rciu'
SD to observe this form, the priest called it
the aid Of the police, and had the offender ut
once placed under arrest. His next step wa,
g. introduce the confessional, and the congre
CATION at lngth came ont in open revolt
When the time arrived fpr the election a
trustees, the mininist.r laced a paddock 81
tie door Of the church, and refused entrance
10 the disS'ntrrs Tho trn>'oes applied t.
the Chancellor for redress, hut that alic'r IL
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05

The temperature Of December, 1884, wa, Sac
colder than the average temperature Of December
for the preceding years; and wa. colder than any
December in those II years. The coolest December
in the period mentioned was that Of 1915, the tenn
pcraturc Of which wa. l7.sle, and the varmc.t was
that Of 1852, which 3O.31e The greatest cold
in December 1854 wa. at A. NJ. of tho goth dav.
when the thermometer stood at gle or ale below
zero; and the coldest day wa, the 22d the average
ofwhich was -l4h9. The coolest day in December in
tho preceding l6 year. December j, ls45, tho
avera 60 of which wa. --ll5s.
The following table exhibits the mean tempera-
turc and greatest heat and greatest cold, in Dec.
for II consecutive years.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05
Vermont Central Rail Road

No little excitement has been created in
railroad circles in Boston, by the announce
mcnt that the trustees Of the Vermont Cen
tral First Mortgage Bonds, who now hold
possession Of the Central Road, =. have it in
contemplation to surrender the entire proper
ty Of the Vermont Central to the Vermont
and Canada Company" which was leased by
the former in 1870, for a term Of fifty years,
at eight per cent. interest.
The Boston T1grGph says
1.-The semi annual interest Of four per cent.
on the Canada due December | was not paid
and by the terms OF the lease, the Canada
can take possession Of the Central for non
payment of interest, after a certain length of
time allowed as grace, which we believe, is
four months The whole matter is now in a
very crooked snarl, but how this proposed
new movement Of the trustees will improve
the matter. is more than we can divine
In relation to this matter the Boston Tror-
dcr says -
" As one of the conditions of the surren.
der. the Vermont and Canada will be obliged
to assume to pay the debts incurred by the
trustees, amounting TO about 5000 900
This seems to us to be an onerous condition,
inasmuch as it may subject the stock of the
Canada Road to attachment under the exist
ing laws Of Vermont. We hope the Vermont
and Canada directors, before they assume SO
great responsibility, will fully weigh the
Importance of their action. 1t is prObabl
that the stockholders, under Vermont char
ter, have not been aware, until the recent at
tachment upon the Vermont Central stock was
made public, that the whole stock Of the road
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05

SENATOR BKSEDfCT IN TIE SENArE.-A
writer in the 1,mperdnce Standard makes
very foolish and ungentlemanly attack on
the editor of the Fee Press, because he did
not do so and 30 in the Legislature in refer
ence TO Common Schools.
No man in the Legislature worked harder
in. and out Of, session hours, than Senator
benedict. lie prepared and carried through
the Senate two or three very important bills
In reference to Railroads and to q II. X. COM
missioner
1T was policy for the Senate to await the
action OF the House on the subject of educa-
ton. During the last four years the Senate
were willing to 60 into Joint Assembly to
elect State Superintendent. But the House
would not. Any bill coming from the Senate
/ to the House, proposing any system of School
| uperintendencv, would certainly have been
defeated. The House would move first or not
at all.
I" lie did not spend thought or lift pen
to produce better bill, Says the correspon-
dent Of the Ndnda,d Mr. Benedict did pre-
pare bill, when he found the House Com
mittee were not likely to get their bill
through That bill was printed and went,
We believe, to the Joint committees in tho
House. with Bills 2O2, and 1874.
"No hearing was hal before either the Senate
or House Committee on Education. on any bill what
ever.'.-Cor Stand.
This is false. Several lengthy hearings V
were had before the House Committee al
though the chairman of that Committee die
not seem very willing to listen to the opn
ions OF wishes Of others.
w hat X = haa 70 -". ",'S a. Mvso, ? !,
King Of Benson, Woodward Of Mortified
Bradford of Randolph, majority Of tn
House Committee on Education, is, we believe
entirely just The three gentlemen name
were worthy of their place
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05
A New Republic .


A plan is on foot for the establishment off
new Central American Republic, A company
of some thirty gentlemen, among whom are
Senator Cooper, of Pennsylvania, and other
men of prominsRR and wealth, hold by trans
fer an ~ \of the greater portion of
the Nose comprising some thirty
million acres; made many years since by that
apocryphal individual the Mosquito King. TO
one Samuel Shepherd, Under cover of this an
expedition is to be sent out under command of
Col Kinney, formerly Texan Ranger, which
is to take possession of the Mosquito coast
and found an independent Republic, Then
by process of " expansion" or annexation,
the republics of Nicaragua, Honduras, San
Salvador, Costa Rica, Veragua and New Ora
NADIA are to be Joined to the new power and
Federal Constitution and government anala-
gou. to that of the North American Union
inaugurated forthwith.
The plan has the countenance Of the Ad-
ministration and the bomba rdment Of Grey
town isnow supposed to have been but the
clearing of the way for Col Kiunoy's expedi-
ton. 1t is stated that the Republics above
mentioned do not favor the movement at all,
and strangely enough look on Col. Kinney as
a fllibuster.
In view of these facts, the n. V Tribune
! lately made the following inquiries How are
exploded Mosquito grants to be made valid
over territory never belonging to the gran,or
| how nre tho L nited States to sanction the VIC
lent occupation of, the country of three friendly
republics and how are We to plant colony
and establish a new and independent State In
! Central America without violating the Clay-
ton Bniwer 1resty'?' Questions which thus
far have gone uua answered.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05
t)ccItlp Grec Dress,
BURLINGTON, FRIDAY, JAN. ;, 1855.
amendments to our state Constitution.

amendments 10 our Sthtt Nohs''"'io"'
In no other State in the Union is the way
Of getting at amendments to the Constitution
so G,ultv as in Vermont. In all the others.
there is some prescribed arrangement where
Wv the first stem. can he taken in M orderly
manner. and under which fair and rcculor
discussion of whatever is nroroscd. must in
ev,tablv t,le r,,co In most Instances.
amendments are acted on first by the Legisla-
,nrA and tbo, suhnittcd to n direct vote Of
,}c ,,,,J. That is r,,urol md ,,ropar
rol, \, hcttar oro c,ul1 bn ta,on
p,+ ;r ,lisStot, thorois ~, svstn,poti, ,y,y
orn,,linc bocinrinr. Once in seven Years n
Council of Consors thirtoon in nup,hcr. 10
,lcctcd NV a General ticket whether ANYBODY
,.o,t. nm amendment Of thn Constitution or
rot They nrc nominated in my way or in
no Tov. without ,ny KNOWLEDGE in most
oasos Of what .ra their norticulnr orinions
on any point which thcv are likely to act on,
and tlrv ,rc ,lo,tnd in most c,scs if not in
rll bv minority of the voters. and then
have the mower f, make upa convention to
act on their own doines. in lust what way
tbov rloaso, Whatever other amendments
are desirable. an amendment to the Consti-
tu;ion which shall do away with such in
awkward and improper mode Of procedure,
aud provide a more natural, orderly and
equitable one, Is especially needed. Whole
s,.ue dclibcrltion and wholesome Progress in
the improvement ofour popular institutions
crn never he made, till that chang'is brought
about
We do not expect that the next council "'
Censcrs will conine themselves to the point
which We have just spoken Of though We
will promise to be satisfied with their DOING
If they will effect change for the better II
that alone. They cannot make greater
mistake than to attempt too many changes
ny 5, doing there viii be Il sure failure t.
effect any. The world Is very " last jus
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05

There is no reason why Essex county
should send dozen members to the Legisla-
turc stepped in rum, to oppose our progress
there '-Temperdnce Standard.
There is no reason why the Editor of
the Standard should be calumniator, but
but the above insinuation IS calumnious. We
know most of the delegation from Essex Co, :.
and not one of them went to the Legislature
g stepped in rum" nor did they " steep in
rum while there. we will vouch. The en-
tire delegation consisted of "a dozen mem
ber.. several of whom are thorcug h-going
total abstinence mon, and all of the others
cepting two that we know nothing about
we know to be men of temperate habits.
Rev. j. Wooster an ardent supporter Of the
| Maine Law, is one of the % DOZEN that the
Standard says were Il" stepped in rum -
! This is fair sample of the editor of the
| Standard. and shows what reliance is to be
| placed ron his lucubrations. The tru this
! bo has become n mouumaniac, and the state
| Temperance Society ought to take cognizance
of the fat act its next annual meeting-for
/ the hallucinations of the Standard are not
profitable to the cause of Temperance
| burgh Gazette.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05

since the last issue of our paper, We
have entered upon Eighteen ftty-fve, the
same being, ne the Astronomers will tell you,
tho e 56oth year Of the Julian period-the
latter part OF the 5,Gl3th with the beginning
# the 5,GlGth year of the orld according
- the Jcws,-the 2,tOSth year since the
Foundation of Romc-the l.272d lunar year
since the Hegira of Mohammcd-ani the lat
ter part of the 19th with the beginning Of
the 90th year of the independence or tho Uni
I'd States of America We heartily wish
oar Readers one aud all a happy New Year
Tho Oh Year stretches out behind us The
rushing Present Is swiftly Lurrying us beyond
it's confines and through the portals of the
New, nov opening to receive Us. CUR grasp
ha, looscncd upon old Eighteen ffty-four.-
We mu.; leave it behind Us to History aud
81 Gi.ue Past. It has been chccqucrcd
YEAR year Of surprising events, Of great
successes. Of magnificent enterprises. Of stu
rondlus Gilur,s-a wear of note. ltis now
through with us. ami WE must Yet il 90. 1t
had its mission Cn. each one Of Us. and ON
each it has left its mark. An added inch Of
,.nturc to the GROWING child an added iiobt
IN the cy.. of tn, happiiv betrothed. an added
shade for the face ofthe lifc-inrrisone,l CON
Wet. An added store Of strenath for the frame
IF the recovering invalid. an added wrinkle
r,r tb, br,,. or tho man or corc am added
soar, far ,bo I.,cl. ortlo cl,iI3 If t.il nm ,d.
dad ,ir,ro IF ,rhito Go. the rro.toa bood or
,.ir H.;
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05

The GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS MOVING On
Wednesday evening, Washington Camp, No.
|, order - Junior Son. Of America, was in
stituted at Burlington,V t., under the most
favorable auspices. The following officers
were installed for the first term -
b. Raymond, p. p; A. c. Sweet, P; q.
c. Smith, V. p; W. c. Green, r. s.; Geo.
Hamhln, A. r. s. c. S. Rebanks, s.: c.
p. Whitney, T.; f. Z, Stearns, NJ. F. and c.:
c. Chamberlin, c.; X ID. Hunt, I. G.; j. K
Converse, o. &.
Success to the Burlington Boys.-Boston
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05

The Selectmen have not published descrip-
ton Of the boundaries of fire district No. | ;
but from an inspection of a red line ON a map
in the Town Clerk Office, which is said to
mark it out, weean state, in general terms,
that il lies Fast Of the lake shore, Souih Of
the centre of North street, I'tst ola n. and
;, liuc running in the rear or the College
buildings, and Norh OF an irregular line
which runs partly across lots partly by sum
NIT ST., Prospect St, Union St., Spruce ST.,
Shelbume St, &c, to the lake shore, Those
who wish to know more exactly, will have to
examine the map Or the record
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05
pr. Todd'- Lecture.

select audience and respectable IN num-
bers assembled at Concert Hail. on Nodnas-
day evening, to hear Rev. DR., Todd, Of Pitts
field, Mass,
Tue Lecturer announced for las subject
" The pecqiar cburac,v,s'c, ami da,lgors If
M |IcslRtage.' H. commenced with Il rapid
review Of the different ages Of the World -
from the golden age of Ellen to Our Are,
which began after Tho Battle of Waterloo.
We entered upon this age believing that
Napoleon had not only ierked the world into
life, but ierked it tor~ard n long stem. Men
thought there would be' no moro wars for
fear that from The n.eeN! zreas Little no sur
yiyors would return. Men ceased to fight and
toraol to machinery and improvements Oar
age is not n ro'den age though we gather
gold - tons nor a ieaf-n age, though some
Of our rivers run in beds Of solid lead nor
an IRON ago, though the supply cannot Gil tls
demand for that metal nor is it IA oi,raI,ou,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05

No. 3Si Peck Go. '. soragen, was argued BY Mr..
Peck for the Plaintiffs, and by Mr. Hill for The Deft
No. sc. Noyes 4 Co. v. Rut. a B. r. r. ca. VA.
argued by Mr. Peck and Mr.. Maeet for Z, Plain.
tfs, and by Mr.. smaley and Mr.. RIG Tor ms
defendant.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05

How VERMONT PROTECTS HOVE lSprsrxT -
The Vermont Christian Messenger, printed
at Mortified, says -
For the last six months we have not re-
ceived money enough from our subscribers
to pay for the white paper on which it is
printed
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05

An exchange, describing a counterfeit
bank hill, says the vignetto is cattle and
hogs. with church in the distance. A very
good illustration Of this worlds doings.
The cloak of religion is to he known some
times, says Punch, by the fine nap it has du-
ring sermon time.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05

n We have received from Senator Foot
(to whom we have been indebted so often for
public documents) copy Of De Bows com
pendulum Of the seventh census
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-01-05

VERMONT BANks.--An abstract of the con-
dition of the Banks in this State, from the
report of the Bank Commissioner, recently
nnhlishcd. exhibits the following results =
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14

Tne lAtcs, advices from F. Leav.nworth
state that the Sioux Indians had driven of
ell the mules from the station at Devils
Gate. and also all the animals belonging to
the Traders It that point. The people Of
Saltwater had fled for safety. All was
quiet this side of Fl. Laramie, though the
lodians were making threats The mail
party OF fifteen persons was unmolested,
tutit travelled only in the night.
This news does no, seem altogether TO
eofFoborate Col Benton's statement that
tasIndians had no intention OF committing
any depredations or hostiii,ies. But the
Colonel with all his lore is no prophet, and
speakipg very often from the impulse Of
he aonent. be is apt to state as facts what
Asvishes we're s1ch. The Great Expungcr
wanted TO make an assault on an Admins
tration which he despises, and he was never
celebrated for being particular in the choice
Of his weapons.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-05-14
Misffllanfous.
LECTURES.

Or. calvin NJ. Fitch, Of New YORK; ""'
a.,iv.r a course of free lectures On "'se"'V' "
m. lungs aud air passases-showiug inc ''s'N'
noiu,inr ont the means Of prevention ana oe'no".
strating the curabiii, Of Pulmonary eop's"'r''N'
lie CLAIRE HALL.
Iowo IN ladie. aud gentlemen on Tues
A., aud "Wednesday Evenings, Ma. s9il and 3o'h ana
10 ladies only on the afternoon TUESDAY Ma! a's''
DR., Fitch viii be atthe lie Claire House. o"'
export, from Monday, May ss'h un''' Mo"'"!' 'aHs
nh ,s,5. during which period he ma! be eohsa''en
far palaouary CoasumPtio"s, -Asthmd' c"o".s
Bronchitis, DyspePsia, Female co"Pt@"s' anu az
other diseases connected with or predlsposns ~
sumption in the treatment Of which his s'e, u NV
3ieinal inhalation aud mechanical remedies mas u"'
f,rmly proved to DO the mos, successful, ah"tahs
,he consump,iye The only rational hope Of relief
Patients consulting DR.. Fitch on the present oe'aso"
may continue to correspond with him In Now YORK
without farther expense. MA! -