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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

BosToN Observation-Disclosures II, Rice was
reelected Mayor on Monday by about six
thousand majority. The Atlas says Dos
tom has never possessed a chief magistrate to
whom so proud a tribute of public confidence
was more due, and we are reloiced to know
that his lelow-citzens have 50 generally
appreciated his worth"
The citizens ticket, 50 called for Alderman
was elected 1t was compose of men from
the different political parties
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

Masonic DEDICATION The Free and Ac e
certed Masons of North Star Lodge. No II,
propose to dedicate their new Hall in Rich
mond on St. John the Evangelist's day, the
9th inst. The exercises will commence at
half past ten A. NJ. An address will be
delivered by the Grand Chaplain Rev, Eli
Ballou, The Burlington Cornet Band will
FURNISH music, and an interesting time is ex-
pected. The public are invited to attend. and
the Railroad will carry to and f.apG~
one wav.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

Mr.. Harmon p. Bickncll formerly Of Tn.
derhill, Vt, who went during the last season
to reside in Kansas, died in Manhattan City,
*. T.. on the 9th of November, of malignant
typhoid feyer-after illness Of eight days
His friends there speak Of his loss as one
severely felt. Mr.. Bcknell graduated at
the University of Vermont in 1855. He went
to Kansas purposing to preach the gospel in
that interesting region but God had ordered
it otherwise. lie left wife. who still re.
mains in the Territory
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12
NJ, Z. CONWAY, ESQ.

MIR. BUCmANAN's CABiNEr.-An intelligent
Washington correspondent Of the New York
Tribune puts forward the following as the
cast which would now be adopted, were the
appointments to be Immediately made and
as will be- in the main, ultimately an
nOunccd
Secretary Of state, Levi Cass, Michigan
Secretary OF treasury Howell Cobb, Georgia
Secretary of interior, Jesse d. Bright, Indiana.
Secretary of war, Charles J. Faulkner, Virginia
Secretary of navy, William Preston, Kentucky.
Postmaster general, Cave johnson. Tennessee
Attorney gcncral, Isaac Toucey, Connecticut
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

"GooD SWIMMERS ARE DROWNED AT LAST
So runs the old proverb. We find its arpli
cation in the following notice of the failur,
of two large money and stock dealers of New
York and Boston.
Nrw York, Dec. Jacob Little, the extensiy,
nancier, failed meet his enga cement at the Boarc
of Brokers this morning. His liabilite, are to ar
immense amount, and the affair has created consid
cradle excitement in monetary circles.
| BosroN, Dec. 5.-Tte failure Of Messrs. Hensbav
Son, the well known brokers Of this city. was an.
nounced this morning. Their liabilities are large
Mr.. llenshaw, SEN, was a trustee of the Rutland
railroad ana was connected with other roads
Jacob Little Il Co., and Samuel IIenshaw
y Son, have swum a long time, and foated
safely through many a heavy gale which
carried their fellows down by dozens. Their
turn has come at last, and they have gone to
the bottom like others. The Boston journal
speaks thus of them
The Messrs. llenshaw have long been known in
state street as an upright honorable banking house,
and their misfortune elicits more than ordinary
sympathy. Mr.. Samuel Henshaw the senior mart
it is stated has been embarrassed by his efforts in
aid OF that corporation. Jacob Little has for many
years been tho great bear" Of the New York Stock
Exchange and is said to be short of various stocks
10 the extent Of $4,000 to 10000 shares OF late the
tide of circumstances has SO strongly favored his
opponents, "thc bulls" that deliveries have been
exceedingly difficult, and hence his failure.
Little a Co, were the largest stock opera.
tors at the New York Stock Exchange, and
the largest probably, with the exception of
the Rothschilds, in the world, 1t is e.timat-
ed that their differences amount to nearly
one million of dollars, and that the total
amount of their stock contracts do not fall
much short of ten millions Of dollars. This
is the third time this house has failed
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12
Recent Purchases of Real Estnte in
Burlington

'5'N''''
burlington.
The transfers of Real Estate in Burlington
during the past year have been uncommonly
large Nearly one hundrcd village lots of
from quarter Of an acre to five acres each.
changed hands in the public sales of the cs-
tatas of Henry Leavenworth, and Smith &
Landon alone, and the private sales have not
been few. Some extensive transactions of III .
kind have been recently contaminated Three
wealthy gentlemen Of New York and 'lrov
have bought largely of some of the inc st beau
tiiul situations as yet unoccupicd on the
slope OF Burlington, and propose, as we un.
derstand, to erect, during the coming year.
tasteful and costly residences upon them, for
their own occupation. 'dr. LEGRAsp r.
CANNON of New York, has bought about
twenty acres, extending along Cliff street,
IRON Tuttlo to Willard streets. Near half n
mile OF cedar ledge, protected by a neat
renee, already bounds the grounds on these
Streets, and portion of the grading for the
site OF the house was done during the
| fall. The house will be, we understand ,upon
the brow of the hill, almost directly south of
capt. Marvin s, in spot indispensable out
of Burlington, and hardly oqualled even here
for the beauty of its view, and it's capabilities
for adornment. The place recently owned
and occupied by G. F. Davey, Esq, and about
ten acres of land directly West of that, in
Guiding the - Leavenworth cottages" be-
tween futile and Summit Streets, have been
purchased by Mr.. GEO. b. DEFoREsT of New
York and Mr.. L. TuoMpsoN GALE, of Troy
We learn that the work Of enlargng and re-
fitting the Davey place for Mr. Deforest's
residence will commence early in the Spring,
and that Mr.. Gale intends to build to the
west of that, nearer the brow of the hill.
Aside from the Importance of these aces
'ions to the number of our citizens, it must
be a source of qualification to all who are
interested in the place, hat these fine situa-
tons have passed into the hands of gentlemen
who are able and willing to improve them as
they deserve.
we SUPPOSE, been influential in bringing about
these changes Mr. Howard himself has re-
Gently added to his former possessions the
Reed place at the head Of College Street
On this,in spite of the latencss of the season,
swarm of workmen commenced operations,
Immediately after its purchase, several
weeks since, and extensive alterations in the
appearance Of the house and place are in
active progress
Burlington offers Inducements both to
gentlemen of wealth and leisure who can APP
preciate and enjoy residence amid our lake
and mountain scenery, and to manufacturers
We understand, although it is too early to
speak definitely that important additions to
the manufacturing interests of our town are
IN prospect-and we trust and believe that
the changes and improvements of which we
have spoken will prove to be the fore-runners
of many more such in the future.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

pEslEABlE-To have at hand something upon
which We can rely for restoration to vigorous and
ample vitality after wearing fstigu. aud wasting
efforts either OF the body and mind, TO complete
some much needed work, Arnold's Vital Fluid will
do this by its principle of imparting vitality to the
blood and its direct action upon the sources of 80
called "nc-rs"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

INDIAN TREATIEs.-lt is stated that there
are now twenty Indian treaties before the
Senate involving the cession of 100 900 900
acres Of land for a consideration Of about
$ll,OOO,00o The Indians within our limits
are estimated at 800 600 souls.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

Mr., DANA F. DAVIS Of Warren, Vt, while
cutting wood on side hill in Fayston, on
the DIST ut, received wound from tree,
on his right leg below the knee. bruislng his
leg in horrible manner. He was carried two
miles to the first house, but in consequence
of bleeding proiusely, he died the next NOR
ming
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

THE Missionary brig, Morning Star, built
by the contributions of Sunday Scholars, bad
narrow escape from shipwreck of Cape Cod
on Wednesday last She rode out safely
severe gale at her anchors,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

The coming sugar crop Of the State Of Lou.
siana, is estimated at 80 900 hhds. This is
the smallest crop, save one, which has ever
been raised there. The produce of 1854 was
346,635, hhds. That of 1854, though small,
was owing to the increase in the price, more
valuable. Its gain was 81, 900
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

BAKERS TRIAL.-The second trial Of Baker
for the alleged murder of Poole, was conclu-
ded at Newburgh on the 9TH inst The
jury, after thirty hours consultation, could
not agree and were discharged.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

DIScoUETEous. The Patriot complained
that the House Vermont, of course, was
guilty of a want Of courtesy in refusing to
print "A certain minority report on Kansas
affairs; and it expressed surprise particularly
that Mr.. Merrill should unite in such work
Mr.. Merrill is a courteous man, very; and
when he repudiated that report, the Patriot
might very safely conclude that it deserved
reputation. The fact Is that the report was
itself discourteous and absolutely insulting
especially SO to the Governor. Ii was in
fact very much like the blackguardism stat
edIy published by the Patriot, and fit only
for that sheet; and the House very Justly re
fused to take the dirty job from the Patriot
Office
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

WOODSTOCK is now lighted with Gas. The
Age says;-"The kind of Gas manufactured
Is the "Rosin Oil Gas" said to be consider.
ably cheaper than the Coal Gas One thing
is certain in point Of quality it cannot be
ezcelled' the flame it produces being very
white giving clear and strong light The
"fttings' for the buildings have been mostly
supplied"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

SorTH CAROLINA LEGIsLATuRE.-Bills have
been introduced in the South Carolina Locis-
ature to give the election of Governor AMI
Presidential electors to the people
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12


RIGHT MOvENENT.-On the 18th inst the
Legislature Of Vermont passed bill appro-
priating 100000 from that state to aid the
poor sufferers in Kansas, by supplying them
with food and clothing. We are glad to
see this movement by the Vermont legisla-
ture. 1t is an unusual one, but it is made
necessary in order to meet an extraordinary
case. arriving from the Unprecedented
villainies and barbarisms countenanced by
the government, to crush down, ruin and
drive out by violence and outrage, the set
tiers in Kansas who are anxious to sustain
the cause of freedom.
OF all the evils that are ever encountered,
the worst is that where the government takes
the side of the mob. and where the courts,
instead of seeking to administer justice. only
aim to sustain wrongs against the unotfend-
ing. Under such extraordinary circumstan-
ces, therefore, all the free states should fol
low the example Of Vermont, for the free
state men who are in Kansas now will not
preserve it for freedom for their own benefit
only. but for that of hundreds of thousands
in New York, and other free states, who
will in few years wish to settle there.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

Alp FOR kANsAs.-From letter published
in the Rutland Herald we learn that Wal
lingtord has given in aid Of Kansas over two
hundred dollars, and Clarendon less but
liberal sum, which has been forwarded
through appropriate channels by the donors.
In West Dorset, Pawlet, Tinmouth and
Middletown, ninety dollars have been raised.
In ten or twelve towns, there are regular
Organizations prepared to prosecute the work
Of further aid for Kansas, if circumstances
shall require it
And the Ladies Of Burlington are not alone
in their labors, for the Ladies of Castleton
have collected and forwarded box of Cloth.
ing valued at three hundred dollars
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

The VERMONT KANSAS APPRopRrA1IoN.-A
ietc, from Senator Se,cdrd. For copy of
the following letter from Senator Seward, in
which he bears his testimony to the munif>
cence of the gift of Vermont in aid of Kan>
sas, we are indebted to Mr.. James Redpath,
of Boston,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

One of the best jokes of the season occurred
in the House on Tuesday. Etheridge, of
Tennessee, was speaking of the attachment
Of the slaves to their masters, and Of their
happy exemptions from the cares and ankle
ties which perplex their masters. By way
OF illustration, the gentleman said, Z" Now.
my slaves would follow me to Boston, and no
one could scduce or entice them from me ;
and while am lying awake nights to devise
ways and means to pay the next execution
which shall come against me, my slaves are
enjoying ,'e most quiet and undisturbed
slumbeIs. stop there said Day, of Ohio,
your slaves know very well that if you do
not pay the executions against you they
must The gentleman from Tennessee frank
ly admitted the stice Of the correction
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

lNvlGoRA1oN.-This is the grand, principal ob-
jo't Of all strengthening preparations; and those
who use Arnoll's Vital Fluid, find that they need
eek no farther for what wanted Its pleasant taste
and direct action tend to make it popular and thu,
great COED is effected. 1t cleanses the system
well, although if much humor exist, it is better
TO use the Globules in connection
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

AMONG the banners borne IN the triumphal
procession of the Democrats at Washington,
on Thursday Of last week, was one barring
the following inscription. Sumner and Kan
sas-Let EN- bleed" Such ruflianism was
worthy Of the Missouri borderers.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

IMPORTANT TO WILL MAKERS. A short time
since, Surrogate Waldron, of Saratoga, NY.
refused to admit the will of W. p. o. Com
stock of that town, because tho witnesses TO
it signed the document without knowing to
what it related. They could not swear that
they signed will, and therefore the will was
declared void.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

The document also contains contains con-
siderable self-glorification for the suppression
of the war IN Kansas, but fails to state that
the Kansas difficulties were begotten and
fostered by the administration itself, and
were permitted to continue, if not actually
encouraged by the President and his advisers
as long as it was supposed that any capital
could be make out of them for the immediate
Democracy.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

New HAMPTON LITERARY AND TuEotoctc,t
INSTITUTION, Fairfax, Vt The catalogue of
this institution for 1861, from the
press of futile Il Co., Rutland, is before Us.
The number of students, 295 in all, with an
average attendance Of 13l during the entire
year, show, gratifying degree OF prosperity.
The conrsoe Of study now con, price IL prepa-
ratory Course trecently added y an English
and Classical course; and a Theological
course open to young men from every demon.
ination of Evangelical Christians In the
Female department the entire course en-
braces five years. All are under the care Of
a competent Board Of Male and Female in.
structors, nine in number. The third quar-
ter commences Feb. 18th, 1856.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12
The Louisville Journal saws ::

The whole Message is written in an arolo-
getlc and deprecatory strain, as il to excuse
the conduct Of a crushed and hroken-down. a
helpless and hopeless administration, expi.
ring amidst universal public execration, and
plteously crying for mercy from an outraged
people by whom it has been significantly con
demned.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

VERMONT BLACK lAwK-The n. Y Herald
gives the following biography of the Old
Black I'awk horse, which died at Bridport
last week
The Black Hawk foaled in 1898. in Greenland
n. H., and was then the property Of Wingatc Twom-
bly,. His sire a horse known as the 'Sherman
Morgan ho His dam is said to have been
half bred English mare. When about four years
old he was purchased by gentleman named Thurs
ton, residing at Lowell, Mass, and used orii-
nary family horse for several yea RS, until in 1874
Mr. Hill, Of Vermont, purchased him. Black Hawk
was somewhat under fifteen hands high well propor-
toned. and altogether fine looking horse, with
considerable share Of speed. lie died # rheumatism
Of the heart, which had previously attacked him in
the fore legs He quite fortunate a. a stallion,
f'r half bred horse, having got several good colts.
One great drawback, however, TO the Morgan horses
is their general want Of size and blood, which de.
tracts much from their usefulness. Black Hawk is
said TO have earned over forty thousand dollars for
his owner-quito nice little pile for single horse.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

The New SUGAR CANE. The Chicago Free
Press has an article which exhibits very en-
couraging results from experiments with the
new Chinese sugar cane in Wabash county
H., last season. The following statement
of the writer is remarkable: :" am well
convinced that in 1860 the Southern planter
will have no sale for his sugar in the State of
Illinois. From present indications there will
be one hundred acres of Chinese sugar cane
raised in Wabash county next year, which
will save the county $40, 200"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

INrRREcrloN IL TENNEssKE-A horrible
story is reported from Tennessee, about real
or suspected instructions, About thirty
negroes are sand to have been killed, and one
white man, IN charge of completely with
the negroes
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

IMPORTANT TO BETTERs The Supreme
Courts of Ohio and south Carolina have
lately decided that the losing party in a
wager may recover FROM the stakeholder the
money he may have deposited with him, al
though the latter. after the determination of
the wager, had, by the order of the depositor.
paid the money over to the winner. This
decision of the Court is destined to effect an
eLtire revolution in the betting world.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

Inc debate on the extraordinary Message
OF President Pierce occupies our columns to-
day' and still occupies the time of both
branches OF the National Legislature. Mr.
Pierce is potent dispcllcr Of agitation. 80
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

The |, ). MINISTER AT Central AMERICA
ktcALLEp,-The special correspondent of the
Evening Post telegraphs from Washington
that Mr.. Wheeler, Minister at Central
America, has been percmptorily recalled by
the President on account of his recognition
of Walkers Nlcaraguan government which
the administration had deliberately resolved
not to recognize.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

Cot, Fremont has been elected an honorary
member of the New York Geographical and
Statistical Society. The number Of honorary
members is limited to twenty The honor
has been conferred upon four Americans and
fourteen Europeans
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

PRESIDENTIAL NoTE OF VERMoNT.-Th cleo.
tors met at Montpelier, and organized on
Tuesday-llon. Lawrence Brainerd, Presi-
dent, and Hon. Geo. W. Strong, Secretary.
On Wednesday the electoral vote of Vermont,
WIS cast for Messrs Fremont and Dayton,
and the Hon. VIM. C. Bradley was appointed
Messenger, to bear the record to Washington
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12
WASHINGTON, Dec. .. 1s5

Dear Sir Your letter of the Goth of November
received last evening. I honor. thank aud
reverence the State of Vermont for the late bene.
cent gift to the oppressed, exhausted and abused
people of Kansas. 1t shows that the wrongs of the
people have awakened the sympathies of the lovers
Of freedom in our country and doubt not that the
blessed example will be followed by the other States
whose institutions are founded On the rights of
man. Slowly but steadily the systems Of govern
ment founded on force wear away, and the newer
and better one, based on the equal consent of the
governed is coming into their place. Let US be
hopeful, patient and persevering.
| am, dear Sir,
Very respectfully and truly
our humble servant,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

TuE CoLpEsr YfT.-The Thermometer. ON
Tuesday morning stood at -.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

sec advertisement Of fall arrangement OF
trans on the Vt Central Railroad
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12

FEW NOTICES OF THE MESSAGE rcv
samples OF the opinions put forth on the
Presidents Message are found below.
W4sHiNoroS Dec. 3, Is56.-No northern demo.
crat here defends President Pcrco's pettiroggin,
Va ms Message, relative to the late election and sec
.onlI parties On tho contrary, It is generally de-
"ouuced as insulting, impairment and silly
The Boston Post says:
Ihe message is clearly written: is without ar,bt
ggu'ty ana is a straightforward manly, American
.nloh state paper. II discusses the slavery oues
uon WIN point frankness, and boldness: giving no
quarter TO tho anti-national idea Of geographical
party and presenting mastery vindcqtion Of the
administration in its kansas-Ncbraska policy"
Inc Providence journal says:
AFTER an alusion to the general prosperity of the
country, the President pitches into the Presidential
election This subject he discusses with less ability
ana with greater unfairness than we have been ac
cnstomed to find in tho Democratic newspapers-
lie charges all the blame Of the sectional troubles
upon the North, accuses tho North of hostility 10
tne SOUTH OF aggression upon Southern institutions
anu mus no distinction between a desire TO nrc-
vent inc illegal extension Of slavery and determn
aton to wipe it out in blood and ire where IL .ists
rms part OF the message is deliberate Justification
Oh the truths OF history deliberate insult of that
part OF the Union to which the President belongs
anu OF winch he is unworthy. lie passes lightly
over inc outrages in Kansas, represents them as
greatly exaggerated, and apportions the blame
equally between the offenders and the victims. he
tween the border ruans Of Missouri and the peacefu
I'm and
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12
The State Of NIaine snrs /.

" If there are any men in the country who have
iair opinion of Mr.. Pierce, and desire to retain
it, We earnestly entreat them not to read the first
half Of the message. It's false logic, its foolish
conclusions, its stupid blindness to the signs Of tho
times, its utter disregard of truth, stamp it as the
place"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-12-12
The Vermont Patriot saws

" We will say that, however, like all Of President
Pierce, state papers, it is one Of the ablest and
most eloquent ever given to the American people.
IL IL, IN truth, an elaborate and complete vndca.
ton Of the policy and acts of his Administration ."