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News of the Week
e Y TIE T. e c. Y a p H
TO THE FREE PRESS.

BosToN, March %
The Coat Pit Explosion-IIorrible Details
Further accounts from Chesterfield, Va,
state that by the late coal-pit explosion at
that place, "a persons, 2S negroes and G
whites, were killed. The explosion caused
the earth to rock for miles around Over
100 white miners were fortunately out of the
pit at the time. Every effort was made to re-
move those that were alive Dead men were
found with the flesh charred holding sholyels.
pixies and drills, in their hands The flesh
on those still alive is burnt to the bone as if
it had been roasted, The pits are 30 feet
deep.
Asevere snow storm is prevailing at Nor
folk to-day. The snow is already rix inche.
deep.
BosToN, March Is.
strike in Manchester.
The strike of the operatives at Manchester
still continues 1t is estimated that the
strikers now amount to 5000 or 1000 Yes
terday they had monster procession headed
by cayalcade, band of music and fire
companies in uniform. The Agents Of the
companies refuse to give in, saving that man
ufacturing is not profitable at the present
time.
Mass. Ten Hour Law.
The Massachusetts House passed ten
hour law to-day by a large majority Lieut..
j j. Hartstein of the Navy, lately command
irs the California Mail Steamer Illinois has
been appointed to the command of the new
Arctic Expedition in search Of DR.. Kane
BALTIMORE, March %
More deaths have occurred from the
Coal PIT explosion making 80 in all
New Hampshire.
The majority for Metc4lf, FOR Governor Of
New Hampshire, Is l000
Scw York News.
NEW loIK, March Is
:. is stated that tao recruiting ONCE open
O. in this City for the British amy, is doing
al active business, and that rom 90 to 90
zen, mostly Am ricaus, have already been
sent to Halifax.
hlssane, tho Cincinnati fJrgcr. Vas this
morning sentenced to be Imprisoned two years
and half in Sing Sing Prison
Fnow storm al The South.
COLUMBIA, >. C., March q.
We had heavy snow storm here last night ,
iuaicting it is feared great injury upon the
cgors.
BosToS, March "a.
From California.
Steamship Geo, Law with California dates
to March LIST, and ;:3l7 900 in gold reached
New York at II to-day. The financial crisis
is over there. Wells, Fargo & Co, had re-
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Union q Nurseries.
ENoR SALE this Spring, as usual at this we'll
u known establishment, very extensive and ex-
celent stock Of
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES,
SHRUBS AND PLANTS,
of every description, including all the choice vare
ties of the Apple, Pear Plum, Cherry, Grape, Cur
rant Gooseberry, Raspberry, Strawberry. &c.
ornamental Trees. Towering Shrubs Hardy
Roses, Dahlas, Phloxes, P@onics, Miscellaneous
Border Plants, &c. Also Buckthorn Plants for
Hedges Cuttings Of Grapes, Gooseberries and Cur
rants Scions Of Fruit Trees Plants of Rhubarb,
Asparagus, &c, &c, &c.--7y- All grown here, un-
der the immediate supervision of the undersigned,
and warranted TRUE TO NAME.
ALL ORDERS including Payment, carefully and
promptly executed.
FOR PRICES, &C. sec the General Catalogue Of
these Nurseries for the Spring of isji with a Sup
plcment for the Autumn Of that ycar-which will
govern the sales this Spring.
CATALOGU ES forwarded to all who apply, on
receipt Of one postage stamp.
ADDRESS,
J. BATTEY, Agent.
UNION NURSERIES, Keeseville, n, Y.
March IS, 1855. dGw4w
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sumcd payment, and Page, Bacon Il Co.,,
would in few days. Adams & Co., had filed
II petition for insolvency. They show assets
over claims to amount to $1,000 The
failure Of Robinson & Co., is II bad ono Co
rious rains had fallen, much to the grdtiiica-
ton of the miners and agriculturists who
would he largely benefited Messrs. Read q
o., of Sacramento had applied for the bcne-
fit Of the insolvent act
Col Fremont is among the passengers by
the Geo Law.
Snow in Ohio.-Liquor Legislation.
CLEVELAND. March 81.
There is inches of snow on the ground
and it is still falling and drifting badly. The
weather is extremely cold. The projects Of
navigation are gloomy
The bill introduced into the Legislature for
IA prohibitory Liquor Law submits the matter
to a vote of the people at the general election
in 1855.
BosToN, Goth, p. NJ.
Anti-know-N othing Operations.
The citizens Of Portland of all parties have
united in nominating James C. McCobb for
Mayor in opposition to Neal Dow who is the
Known Nothing candidate.
\ dispatch from Washington says that the
straight out Wings of Virginia had a meet
ing a day or two since to org anize against the
Know Nothngs.
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Eliza Whites Estate.


STATE Of VERMONT, The Hon. the Probate
District Of Chittenden, IS. Court for tho Dis.
trict of Cbltendcn To ell persons concerned in the
estate Of Ella White, lato ofWilli,ton in said Dis
trct, deceased, GREEIlSG;
WHEREAS, 4. /. SaKton, Administrator Of the
estate q said deceased proposes 10 render an ac-
count OF his administration, and present his account
against said estate for examination and allowance
anu praying also for an extension of the time lni-
ted for tho payment If tho dobts of said deceased
one year from the 2ith day cf April A. D., 1855 /;
and said Court having assigned the 27th day Of
April, D., 1855, at the Probate Office in Burng
ton, for h'arins in the premises, and ordered that
oil person interested be notified thereof, by pub.
fishing said order three weeks successfully in the
Burlington Ff'f Press, newspaper printed at said
Burlington, previous TO said day sot for hea ring.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be.
fore said Court at the time aud place Aforesaid and
show cause, if any you have why the account afore
said should not be allowed. and the time limited for
the pawn pi said debts extended,
Given under my hand at Burlington this 9th day
of March, A. h. 1888.
wssw3 W. II. FRENCH, Judge.
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NEW DIALOGUES,
FOR READING AND SPEAk KING
"T'he Hundred Dialogues"
WILLIAM r. FOWLE

CONTAINS one hundred and ten pieces now pub
~ lished for the first time. Among them are
those that long, short, witty, wise, comic, ser-
Gus, and all having a high moral tone, happily
mingling instruction and wholesome amusemeut-
All agree in pronouncing it the best Book of the
kind ever published Price--Sl 90 by mail, pre-
paid
SCHOOL NELODlES.-The best recommends
most extensively used, and popular Juvenile Sing.
ing Book ever issued. More than forty tlou,and
copies have been sod-S2.O0 per dozen.
Published and for sale by MORRIS COTTON
100 Washington Street, Boston.
March =. y39w3
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New Publications,

frank Lesle's New York journal for
April, is already received II gives more
reading matter for the money than any maya
sine we know of, and surely no one can COM
plain of lack of variety in its contents
They comprise Riddles and Romances Puns
and " Popular Science - receipts for Lemo-
made and "Lives ofthe Queens of England :"
Crochet patterns and the - Causes Of Earth
quakes'-and enough else besides with
some twenty illustrations. 1t is very neatly
printed and sold at 81 year, or lsi cents a
number, cheap. cheap. Published by Frank
Leslie, John Street, New York
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Farm for Sale.

'1'IlE "LEAVENWOETH FARM" situated two
l. miles North of the Village Of Burlington, and
containing about lI5 Acres, So of which is Wood
Land. said farm will be sold entire, or in parcels
to suit purchasers, on favorable terms
Enquire of j. b. WHEELER, ESD. Town Clerk :
Office, Burlington, or Of the Subscriber at Hines
burgh. F. WILSON
March 81, 1855. d&wiw
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NEW 4gl sron !:

~ or about the 10Th of April, the store in the
~ FREE PRESS BUILDING, College street, for
,norly coupled by L. \. ia LtEN, will he opened
as a SHOE STORE, with au entire New Stock of
BOOTS, SHOES. RuBBEBS aud LEATHER, ofcvc-
ry variety, price and style.
Believing that Burlington needs such estab-
lishment, it will be the aim Of the Proprietor to
keep first class store where great an assortment
can he found, as the wants of this community re-
qure.
All goods will be purchased with cash. and this
with practical knowledge ofthe business, will give
tho subscriber advantages unsurpassed.
Custom work will be done in the lateststylcs aud
by the best Of workmcn.
- The terms will be positively CASH on de-
livery.
JAMES II. PLATT, ia.
March Is, 1855. diStC
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NOTICE.,

HNHE SUBSCRIBER is DESTROYS of establishing
Il travelling Agency in every two Counties or
more throughout the New England and Middle
States. Each agent is retained at $50 per month
and expenses paid. or if preferable admitted to a
share in the aggregate proceeds of his agency None
but thorough business men need apply, and who
have pecuniary responsibility Of at least 500.
Those wishing such an agency can b. conferred
with at the Exchange Hotel, Burlington, Vt on
the 3D. aud 4th Of April next; also at Montpelier,
Cottrl's Hotel, the 10th, and at st. Johnsbury
House, st. Johnsbury, on the 18th, of April.
T. j. PAGE, Proprietor.
Rutland, VT, 18th March, 1855. d&wtoapt
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Dissolution.

HNliE FIRM Of IIIGBEE Il WEBB is this day
l. by mutual consent dissolved, Having sold our
stock of goods, we wish all those owing us to call
Immediately at the old stand and settle.
CHARLES p. HIGBEE,
BRUSH NJ. WEBB.
March 20, 1855. dgvl
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TWILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION on
n Saturday, March ~ at shepherds Inn, In
Richmond, good sized year old BAY HORSE, Of
the Morgan breed. The said horc Is wol broke,
kind in every respect, AMI g. good tnvsli.r.
y. >. TJIhTESrE.
Richmond, March D, 1855. w3Gv|a'
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DrtCr's NEW YORK TYPE-FoUNDRY, es-
, tob'ishei in 1913, has now on hand ready for
INN .'i n, 1eirsrv. in forts "a suit purchasers,
l0o mn lhs. ROMAN TYPE Of new cut,
50C1n FANCY TYPE,
10 nm SCRIPTS NJ various styles
4 nm GERMANS.
snn1 OPN ANENTS in great variety,
5nos BORDERS.
IN nm f.ct RP ass AND TYPE METAL RULES,
and MI tho Novelties in the business
t1I -Io ooovo Tvnne arc c1st bv steam power, OF
tho now coro-i'ior of metal nonuliNr IN this foun-
dry. ari wUtcU T. CERTAINLY SUPERIOR 10
INV over used hororo in any part ofthe world. The
,-ocauailod rariditv IN tho NJ casting, cna
flcs mn ~ coll those durable tvres ut the pr
c-7 n ordinary tvnns either credit mr. for cash
Presses Wood Tyne, and all other Printing Mn
tori,i, cv-ort p1ncr md Cards, (which have no
fvol ou,ritr Or rrico) furnished Mt manufacturers
rriccs
Tho latest specimen Book Of the Foundry ts free
" -vo1 10 all printing Offices the receipt Of 30
couts IN r~crav he postage.
--rprintors NJ newspapers who choose to publish
tris advertisements including this note, three times
bor5ro tho frat d1v of July. 1855. and forward me
ono or tho n7nors will he allowed their bills ~ the
time If nurchnsing FIVE times the amount Of my
manufactures. Address GEORGE BRt CE.
r. CrANBrRs-sT., N,o York.
Vcv.YnrI, Feb. ~ 1855. w35w3
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Notice,

rE,HE COPARTNERsHrp heretofore existing in
the name Of ROOD h HUNT is this Jay dis.
solve by mutual consent.
ORtIN ROOD.
WILLIAM HUNT.
Jericho. March 9TH, 1855. v3GU5v
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FRUIT TREES.

W. A GENERAL Assortment Of FRult Tmrs,
- a consisting e Apple, Pear, Cherry, Plum,
@c will be kept constantly ON hand by the Sub
scribcr, at his store on Church Street. after the 10th
of April next through the season for setting
They will be from one Of the best nurseries ia the
country.
Persons about planting Apple Orchards, will be
furnished with trees of iqrge size, and the most
popular varieties in cultivation
Early orders are solicited.
j. 5 PIERCE
burlington, March 10, 1865. dEwtf
NEW GOODS.
HAVE RECEIVED
doz. Galvanized or gilt Hunting Levers;
doz. Verge Watchcs:
do1. open lace gilt Watches;
do1. Gold Watches, various sizes;
doz. Silver Hunting Watches;
which with others on hand makes the largest and
most varied assortment ever on hand amongst
the variety can be found low priced aud hi Oh priced
amongst them arc several OF very fine finish and
very accurate time keepcr ia silver and in IL carat
gold cases.
Alison new lot Of Bctcplcs, silvcrcd Fans, India
Rubber Combs, long tooth shell side Combs, and
n very fine assortment Of new and Rich Jewclry (;
SNUFF Boxes, Cigar Gases, and Fancy Good. rcncr-
ally Revolvcrs, and double and single barrel
Pistols, all sold cheap at tho Oh Stand, Church st.
j. T.. BRtNsMAID,
Lutte Brinsmad, Bro. & Co.
STOLEN,
From my cornor, last Thursday, ono dozen Shell
Side Combs, with long teeth. reward for thief
and Combs will be given. ]. L. Il.
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Notice,

l HEREBY give notice that have given my son,
AlsAAc HARRIS, Dr., his tiwe during the remainder
Of MS minority, and that from this date shall claim
none OF bis earnings nor pay any debts of his con-
tracing, ISAAC HARRIS.
CYRUS HARRIS. Wansss.
Huntington, March 10. 1853, w3sws.
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Treasury U, v. M.

vINllE Office of tho Treasurer the UNIVERSITY
L OF VERMONT is removed to the rooms former
ly occupicdby the 'Barlington Lyceum' for their
Library and Reading Rooms, over q. W. Aliens
Apothccary Store cn the corner of Church aud Col
loge Streets. c. F. DAVEI, Treasurer.
March &c, 1855. dIwlw
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Tho President has issued Proclamation, nut.
ting into eject the Reciprocity Treaty, which ad.
mts the products of Canada and the Eastern Provin-
FREQ of duty.
ASIIES-Thc market is heavy and prices favor
buyers.
BUTTER-High prices still rule for all grades ;
the demand is mostly for the best, which is very
scarce, with sales at u 2sc, in lots, and 90 25c
FOR Western and Canadian.
CHEESE-No stock in market prices range
from ! l3c, Is TO quality,
FLOCR-The Flour market is firm but the trade
arc purchasing very spnringly. The sales have been
at 80 for common brands Western fancy brands
at $40 a 10 70 ; and extras 10 IS IL 50 per Dbl
Genesee extra ranges from II so ~ ca per Dbl,
as to brand. Canada Flour is steady at $40 10
Is for fancy brands, and 10 80 a il 80 for extras
GRAIN-rhc arrivals Of Torn haivcc. been mod.
crate and prices are firm. Sales of Southern yolow
at ST O3, and white at 80 n 94c per bu. Oats
have further advanced. Sales of Northern and
Western at ca csc, and prices still! tending up
ward In Rye thcre have brcn nrther small sales at
40 per btu White Beans selling at IS
so per bu, as to quality Canada Peas dull at
| 40 IS per bu.
ofany Importance having been made for some time
past.
PROVISIONS-Ther is steady demand for Pork
from the trade and prices have advanced. Sales of
prime at IA so al SIS mess at SIG Sl7 and
clear and extra clear at sis SO per Dbl, cash
and mos. Beef is in fair demand and good West
ern mess is selling at Is 80 SIS, and extra mess at
lG 30 n SIT per Dbl, mos Lard is firm. Dressed
Hogs are and selling a a Sic including
Western and fresh retailing lots
POTATOES--The sales have been at IS n soc
for common Whites, So 92c for Peach Blows, Is
] Is for Chcnangoc., and % a so per bu for
Carriers.
SEEDs-In Grass Seeds there is no change in
prices, with moderate sales of the different kinds.
WO0L-Therc has been very fair demand for
fleece and pulled, and sales prices iu the range
of quoted rates. The receipts fall short Of the de-
mand buyers not disposed to pay any advance
late prices
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nALLEI'S PAIN EXTRACTOR and Russian
- Salyc for Burns External Intalnmatous,
Sores, Piles, 81. The genuine articles for sale by
the Agent. THEO, \. PECK
March &c. lNwtf
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New Tin Shop,

BOY BLINN having opened shop on the West
y sle of the American Hotel for the manutac-
sure of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron work, invites
his old friends and customers to give him a call.
n All kinds Of job work, Roofing, sc, done
in the best manner.
Burlington, March %, 1865. dlw3mos
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Corn Planter.

4 FTEE MARCH 10, I shall he ready to furnish
= G. II. Dana's Patent Corn Planter, one Of those
lrhor-saving machines which will suit the most par
tcular. I's operations very simple and easy,
and four ncres Of can he planted in day with
case by one man. For planting small seeds Of any
kind II cannot he surpassed Price SO 90.
ANY one wanting the above will direct to r. j.
Duttolnh, Essex owner Of the right for Chittenden
CO.
Essex Feb. l6, 1855. w3mos
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.. | D

In this Village, Saturday morning, March 2.th,
of Group, FRANK NJ, youngest son Of DR.. A. p.
BARBER, aged year and months.
In Ncrgennes, March Goth, HENRY P, son Of
II. II. BosrwIck, Esq, of this Village, aged q
years and months.
At Winooski, March 18th, c. W. AusIrs, son Of
Henry Austin, aged I? years.
At Winooski, March 18th, CHARLES WRIGHT,
aged about l6 years.
At Winooski, March 5th, Mr. ALLEN
aged 50 years.
At Woodbury. -. on Tuesday morning last, the
18th inst. at the residence Of Amos Campbell Esq.
her father-iu-law, Mrs. LYDIA W, wife Of Mr..
J"hN j. CAMPBELL, and daughter Of Mr., Gideon
Dickinson, Of West Lebanon, n. H.. in the 33d year
Of her age, Of consumption.
Tho d, ceased brought to this place from her
residence in burlington VT, few weeks ago, in
the hope that under our milder climate the rapid
progress OF her disease might be retarded and her
health measuraby restored. She bore the fatigue
Il the journey remarkably well, and tho nextday
after her arrival hero seemed 10 have acquired
renewed strength and vigor but only to sink
more rapidly and certainly. In little less than
1T weeks her disease had ran its course aud she
diol without struggle Though dying far from
her native homo she among friends, whose
affection, and tender sympathies were the
more elected by the peculiar features Of her
ard al trait unremittiug attention could do, was
do TO alleviate her suicrinss and give her comfort
and consolation upon her dying bed,
Ia ell! the relations of life Mrs, Campbell won the
al cons and esteem of her friends by the amiability
OF her disposition, eNcnn,s Of temper, md vitu'us
dcl ortmcIt--ller laith Wa Fixed upon the rock
Christ Jesus, with an assured horo of redemption
through his unmoTited grace and mercy. The
owl loncsi Of greedy dissolution we're welcomed
bv her, for she said she was not afraid to die-she
wa ready to depart that she might be with the
"a Jour,
80 for the death # those,
Who sunbcr in the Lord
be, like theirs, my Last repcfc,
Like theirs my last reward 80
Ard 81 she sweetly passed away leaving a hus.
band child and large circle e friends to mourn
their bereavement but to rejoice in her hope Of
glory.
An infant Of five months preceded the mother
few days to the grave, dying also Of consumption,
! at Burlington, VT Woodbury. Consrnaion.
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Grass s eed.

A PRIME lot Of Grass seed FOR sale at the Ay-
"a ricultural store, Church street, by
j. :. PIERCE.
March %. dGwtf
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GILL AsDNELNLT, VELVET, GILTA.uCuLoAs,
WIN
borders to catch.
10000 Pieces Fine Satins. Landscape and Far
Ior Pspers.
700 Fire Board Prints, beautiful designs
$4,000 Pieces American Satins, from II cents
upward
$4,000 Pieces Auction Lot, which will be sold
Al rUiroHs rates.
100, 600 Pieces Cheap Papers, from G cent, up
ward.
1000 Pieces Paper iniow shade, all styles,
together with a large assortment OF PASTED CLoTU
sHApEe, at " Wholesale and Retail, by
Il. W. BANTER 4 co.
Burlington, March Is, 1855. d6wsw
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NORTHERN RAILROAD, NY.
Tas7,7;i l'11'l l''ll7F'''''.''''''l se9 -
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

COMMENCING JANUARY II, 1865.
tSSENGER TRAINS leave Rouse's Point at
1915 A. NJ, on arrival Of train. from the
East and North, arriving at Ogdensburgh 40 PM
connecting with the Bytown and Prescott Railway
for Ottawa, and stages for Brockvile, Kingston
Bclvlle Toronto, &c,
Leave Orlensburgh at 10 0o A. NJ, on the arrival
Of the Bvtown Prescott train, arriving at Rouses
Point at 3.i5 r. NJ, connecting with the Vermont
Central Railroad for the South and East, and Cham
plain st. Lawrence for Montreal and Quebec.
GEO. Y. HoYLE, Supt.
OFFICE NORTHERN RAILROAD
Malone, January 1855. WITT
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Removal.

= +. nAVEY'S Office Is removed to the rooms
~. over q. W. ALLES's Apothccary Store, corner
70 Church and College Streets.
March &c, 1855. d6wlw
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For the Ladies',
STAMPED EMBROIDERIEs

lust received new lot of Stamped Collars,
- Under Sleeves, Bands, and H'd'k'fs also
enamel cloth and working cotton, at LYMAN'S.
March Il, 1855. wifi
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ECONOMY and Good Light.
Railroad Watches

AF my own importation, cased in heavy is carat
also, fine ones in heavy silver cases, with nv
own name and Of my own importation, of the finest
movements have ever had tho pleasure of offer
ing 70 Railroad mon. Double Time Watches for
sportsmen Ladies' Gold Watches in great variety,
all low prices, at the Old Stand, Church Street.
J. L, BRINSMAIp.
Feb. :. d&wtf
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Il ENNEDY'S MEDICAL DISCOVERY This
IN popular remedy for Humors, Salt Rhcum, Rhcu-
matism, &c, is for sale by the Wholesale Agent.
IlIED. \. PECk,
March 20. dI,tr
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BURLINGTON FREE PRESS FRIDAY MORNING. MARCH 80 L
CONNIE ItCIAI.

: : : =. ~
PROCTOR & WOODS
E'ticcs Current.
s.Pforroe, BOSTON. NJ. +. WooD
Commission Merchants
For the sale Of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-09

DEATH OF A Colonial EDrroR.-Died a. his res
idence, Exmouth Cottage, st Johns, Newfoundland
on the 9th ult HENRY DAVID WIsros, Esq late
proprietor aud editor Of The Pubic Ledger, news
paper, aged 81 years and months The lanented
deceased was born in Exmouth, Devonshre, Eng md,
and was the fifth son of the late Rev. ROBERT Wis
Tos, Of Glenerchy Chapel, Exmouth He cams to
this country in the month of August 1875 and shortly
afterwsrd became connected with the newspaper Of
which he subse quenty and for the past 81 years was
the proprietor ard editor.
As a writer Of a'kpow'edged talents, and editor Of
the oldes, political journal in the Colony, Mr. Wlnton
long occupied an influential position and in times
goLe BY, when party contests degeneraed into per-
sonnl aLimosity he suffered considerably account
of the fearless assertion of his political opinions He
was of that clsss of politicians usually styled Con-
servsve and its leader, did good service TO his
party in that Colony. powerful and vigerou.
writer, and never seeking TO disguise his opinions OF
public men, or shrinking from the assertion Of bis
views few were more careful 10 shun personalities
than Mr. WintcD; and while he earnestly conenoed
for what he considered public principle, be concia'ed
the more moderate of bis opponents by marked 80.
stir ence from every thing bearing the semb4nce OF
personal feeling in his structures In private hfs, be
was warm and generous friend, aud IS pdolic
Journalist and in the circle OF his private friends, hn
loss will be long and deeply felt.
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