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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21

-FArAL R.R,ACCIDENr On the Roanoke
Road, y. c., on the llth,ss train was eros
sing piece Of tressol work some thirty feet
high.the engine left The track, and was follow
ed by the whole train-consis:ing of an ex-
press car, a baggage and mail car, and two
passenger cars Before any of those on the
train had time either to reflect or act, it was
found that the cars were on fire, and horrible
to relate, no less than four persons were lit
terally roasted to death in the flames Every
car was entirely consumed. Even the
wood work on the locomotive, and entire mail
and express freight was 50 thoroughly de-
stroycd that nothing remainsri huta pile of
ashes. with l,ore and there bras, lock
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21
Dental Surgery.


- ESpECTFULLY INFORMS HIS FRIENDS
q And the Public, that he is now rrs.tcing his
profession surgeon Dentist, in Burlington.
Having devoted the last four ychrs to the practice
of Dent try, in the firm % Chds, epherd 4
Ridgway, Boston, he confidently hopes to merit the
patronage of the community. All who favor him with
their custom, may be assured Of prompt and skilu
attention, and on reasonable terms.
The constant demand for his Tooru POWDER. leads
him to inform the Public, that during the past TWEEN
ty years has been made erri,s,ucly by Dentists FIR
thar "lr7 P'h'1's This in itself is sufficient guar
antce for its superior quality. All who have used it.
freely acknowledge its merits any other dsnti
fricr
Office over : L. IIerrick's Store, Church Street.
Burlington, Vt, Feb. I, 1856. d&wtt.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21

liz srRE AND RE,b the advertisement found in
alother column Of this paper lot DR.. Cluu-h'.
Columbian Pals, then call upon tho Agent
and purchase, for merely - cents, a box Of the
best medicine for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaints.
aud all Bilious arrangements you ever used. A
LAZY in kinderhook, after using these Pills six
years dclare. that she would not he without them
To use as family medicine If they cost one dolitr
in stead of % cents box. Let every family try
these Pills. A. G. SPEAR, Agent, Burlington.
Sept. 20 1853 dkwtr
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FROM EUROPE.
RRIVAL OF TIE PERSIA &.
No News of the Pacific.


New YoRK, March 20.
Steamer Persia arrived this morning at y
o'clock. She brought no tidings of the Paci-
fc, General news unimportant. Peace Con
ference was progressing favorably, the pre-
liminaries having been signed. Emperor
Napoleon hadaddrcsscd the Legislative Coun-
Gil, speaking himself of the English alliance.
Cotton Breadstufs declined con-
siderahly during the week, but better feel
ing was exhibited at the end.
Sugar active and Cd. dearer.
Corn quiet but firm American stocks
steady without change. The weather contin-
ued favorable for farming operations.
Money continued dear-Consols were quot
ed for money at 9ll.
Liverpool dstufis--Brokers' Circular
reports Wheat declined Cd; Flour . to IS.
and Corn Is. without much business.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21
M ost Important to the Ladies

hR. GEISSNER'S celebrated Menstrual Pills
1Ihave been lcrg and widely known as invariably
certain in removing any stoppagc, irreguority, TO
suppression Of the mcnses.
II The Female Hospitals in Vienna, PATS, and
Berlin, they have entirely superseded The Of all
other remedies because, who-o cure is attainable
by Medicinal agencies, t'cy certain Of success.
Their fe'onishinV c!lcacy would be almost nered-
iblc. :" n'' '.uoned for by ndusitable testimony,
IL numerous instances producing returns of the
monthly period alter all hope had been abandoned.
In every case, from whatever canse the ob,truc-
ton may arise, also to prevent pre- gnancy whore
the health will not admit Of increase OF family they
always efficient; for which reason they must
not be used during pre- snancy though always mild,
healthy, safe and certain in their effects.
Married ladies will find particular instructions
in the directions, in which stated the various
symptoms by which the Of the suppression
may be determined.
Price, One Dollar per Box, containing explicit
directions.
Each box will he signed by DR.. r. @. Geissner
Principal Office, l27s LibertySt., Ncw-York City.
Responsible agents will be appointed for their
sale soon practicable. In the mean time all
orders are to he addressed to DR.. r. q. Gcissncr
l27i Liberty Street, Ncw-York City, or to box
1856 y. !. Post Office, and box will he sent by
return mail, as they put up in sealed envelopes
and can be sent with the strctcst privacy to any
uart of the United States.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21
The Nicaragua Transit 60,

New YORK, March II.
Mr. Vanderbilt President the Nicaragua
Transit Co., gives notice to-day of the with
drawal Of that line for the present. until the
u. ;. Government has had suili lent time to
look into the outrage committed upon thoir
property by the Nicaraguan authorities.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21
Telegraphio Report OF the Cam
bridge Cattle MARKET.

[Repo,tcd for the Weekly Free Press.l
Wednesday. March 10Th
At Market go CATTLE about 600 hccycs
20 Stores consisting of Working Oxen
Cows, and Calves, Ycarlings, two and three
years old.
Market Beef Extra-pcr cwt, $ a y,
First quality, : Il "a
Second do, 50, a 6
Third do ).
Ordinary
Hides per h. !.
Tallow 7IaS.
Pelts - | 60 each.
Calfskins Is to l31 cents per h.
Barrelling Cattle, to per hundred.
Stores-W orkng Oxcn-l ,2j, l,jo, a IS
Cows and Calves, From %, 80, A., 50,
Ycarings. none.
Two years old, none.
Three years old, "
Sheep and Lambs, 1870 at market. Price
in lots sold for 3 50, 4 n 5, 6, :, each.
Extra, and selections, 6, .. IL.
Swine, none at market,
RkNARks.-Most of the cattle at market,
today were of improved quality Prices same
as last week. Sheep sold quiet at quotations.
veal calves begin to come in plenty We
noticed two pair of oxen one fed byJ. Ashley
of Deerfeld, Mass, live weight 500 lbs, the
other by X. Anderson of Shelburnc. weight
5000 lbs and sold by VIM. IL. Bardwell to F..
Rice Jr., & Co. for 50 so per 100 lbs dressed
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21
seizure ola SLAYER.

The schooner Falmouth, outward bound
was SCI cd this morning at the Narrows by II
L. S, Alarshal-brought back and anchored
at the Navy Yard. She was doubtless in
tended for the Slave trade, having on board
all the necessary fixtures for that business.
The Captain and mate were not on board at
thc time Of tie seizure.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21
CAUTION TO LADIES.

A variou. not only ineffective but injurious COM
pounds purporins to he " Female Pllls" under all
kinds of names as" Iron Pills" silver Pills
- Golden Pills" periodical pills. g.. arc at
tempted be palmcd off upon the crelulou. CT I'M
wary, IL only necessary for ladies to bc on their
guard ,ain,t tho attempted imposition, and in all
case where there is authorized gent for the sale
Of 20 Dr. Gc'sncr' Menstrual Pills, to order direct
from him by mail, by return Of which a box will
be sent.
Auth rized Agents for Burlington and vicinity,
THEU. A. PECK. and \. c. SPEAR
TCuly lItl 1853. dtwly
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From HAVANA

Havana advccs to March 10th, state that
the British ship Of war Powerful, has ar
rived there with orders to unite all the Eng
lish and French naval forces stationed in the
the Gulf.
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Stock for Sale.

kNAPNERS give me a call If you wish 90 hpy
4 splendid stock of Mcrno Ewes and one hu
drrd ami forty lambs Of prime quality sired b' "a
Atw,ud Hlck, that shcarod at years old 23l' aud
% lbs at years. All tho above stock AMI black
four year old Cot' arc for sal. will divide the
the stock to suit the purchnicr.
HOMER RAWScN.
Jericho March, eth 1855. Wj1wj|
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Price rive Do''are.
Fort Edward Institute,

WNNITNN TITN W, Y. I.
WINTER TEPN. of "A rccis. opens Dec 9Th,
W 1855 Roari. &C. with Common English.
in advance, $40 no Reduced fare from Troy and
01etcton. first and last iav ofench term superb
Ptio', nui''';~~s wall finished and furnished. 90
pr,fo'sor= and Teachers. II Ladies' Department.,
with MI tho 'dv7nta "f the hest Female College,
Superior facilities in Moiern Tsr9rp ges Music and
pai7-ir. Arrlv for Rooms cr Catalogues to tho
rri-ciro'. d" Rev. Jo,srh z. King, A. NJ. Port
Fdward Institute, y. Y" wl4tf
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Fort Edward Institute,
WtSUINGTON COUNTY. Nv

- Z PERB BRICK BUTl DINGS, we'll finished and
; Furnished. Twenty Professors and Teachers. La
dies Department with all the advantages Of the
best Female Colleges. superior facilities in Lam
guagcs Music and Painting. Board, washing, fue q,
furnished room, incidentas, and tuition in Com
mon English. for fourteen weeks, in advance, $780,
80. Reduced fare from Troy and Castleton, on FIRST
and last day Of each term. y spring Term, opens
March 21th, 1856. Scores have been necessarily
rejected the present term by their failure to make
timely application Apply for Rooms or Catalogues
to the Principal, Rev. Joseph E. King, A. NJ.
Fort Edward Institute, y. \.
January sth, 1886. w.sm9
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21

.-2-Nc call attention to the advertisement
fMr Huntington. the hnmrnc and excellent
overscrr of the poor Of Darlington, for places
f,r twenty-five boys. These boys are at pres
pnt homeless or worse than homeless. They
are unfortunate, but by no means irrccaim-
able. II placed under good influences now,
lclore bad habits become fixed, they may be-
come useful and industrious men. II not,
they will probably be candidates for the poor
house and jail. The rcscuins one such boy
from a future of illcness and crime. is a deed
Of mercy which will undoubtedly receive its
reward For several Of them good places
have huen already secured.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21

give call attention to Mr.. Shows edver-
tiscmcnt Of Verbcnas. We have seen one of
bis catalogues. 1t shows an uncommonlv
rich let of varieties OF that sparkling Hover,
with directions for cultivation &c. and the
rriccs seem to us reasonable. The numerous
florists in our region will do well to supply
themselves.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21

", r. JrNcrIoV, March Is.
The house Of Marvin Kasson Of Bath y. II.
was destroyed by FIRE last night One little
son was burned To death and another BADLY
Injured, The parents were absent ut the
time.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21
WANTED,

Jericho March, 7th 1855.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21

-3TnE Cold AND SNow.-Many ofour ex-
changes speak of last Monday as the coolest
Gay not only of this season but of many years
vt Chelsea, Vt, the mercury was 35 : below
zero; at Bellows Falls 2S . below at Ham
over, ST. John,bury, and Wells River. 80 >
below at Montreal but 70 below The Wind
for Journal pronounces it the coolest weather
known in March for at least 20 years past.
The Ovid q. " Bee SAYS that Cayuga
Lake is entirely frozen over, q circumstance
that has not occurred before in forty years
Two locomotives on the road between Curt-
Ind and Blnghampton, are covered with snow
almost to the tops Of their srnoke-Ii pes
The snow along the Nlcgany and Cheat
mountains has been full five feet in depth for
some weeks past, and the road almost impas-
fihle to travellers,
The Rochester Union of the 10th rays that
never in the memory Of man was there go
much Ice in Lake Ontario az at prosa t.
N""i.s the Lake from the mouth ntAe
"cne'ee' small space Of open blue water is
observable at the end Of tie Jicr, beyond
which nothing can be seen but vast GeI Of
ice.
The snow, driven by the high winds into
tho cuts, has occasionad alnos. uuparalIel.d
de.entipns Of railroad trains A train on the
Rutland road was Is hours in getting over
Mount Holly last week The road from Mon.
troal this way as far as St. Johns was still I'M
der the drifts all las, week, aud passengers
cnmo by sleishs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21
Xirrinia LerISlntnrp

The Virginia Legislature adjourned on Sa-
turday, The House refused to extend the
session. The Bank Bill requiring Banks not
to issue notes except to be redcemabie at par
in specie, was passed
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21
From Washington.

NAsHlNGro>, March II
The American members of Congress, held a
meeting here tonight to deliberate on what
measures were best calculated to advance the
interests of the American party in the coming
Presidential campaign.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21

Tile st. Louis Democrat describes the
appearance Of n pretty young lady in gents
boots, (which she was not at all squeanish
about, but when the mud demanded, exposed
as far ny as the point upon which she is sup
posed to say her PRAYERS -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21
Awful Steamboat Cata-,ropac.

PmtADELrutN, March u.
The bodies of9 persons killed in the Steam
boat catastrophe of yesterlly, hrl been re.
covered up to noon to day. There are still
% missing, as far as asccrtainol.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21
NntIUe.

gyms may certify to all whom it mny concern
that / hoye given my son Antonio A-h his
time for tho remainder of HE minority. All per-
suu. ure hereby forbid harboring or trusting him
o.. piv account u- ] shall claim none of his wages
ANA ,fy uud .a.t 9l bis contracting after this date
his
BO2ILLE = ASH.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21
Store to Let,

TNHE BEST ARRANGED and MOST CONVE-
i NIENr store in Burlington, ftted up with
Hard and soft Water, Furnace, Gos, and all the
necessary conyeniences, will be let and possession
given any time after the first day Of March.
Apply at $50 Church street. Burlington, VI
dSvtf NICHOLS Il BOYNTON.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21

DLACES IN THE COUNTY FOR % BOYS
q from the Ego Of to / years Applications to
be accorp panied with suitable proof that the boys
will be perly employed AMI cared for morally and
physically. SAMUEL HUNTINGTON.
Oyorseer Poor.
t,.q
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h'ear frees.

a'car Frees.
Comprising several thousand trees Of tbs best
nIurSct sort, pear stock, for orchard planting
,ul very large supply Of low pyramids and
dwarf trees, for garden and amrterr culture, of
nearly every choice variety, 10th on the pear
stock and on tho qriHces; Also all the choice va e
rictic. of other HARDY FRUITS, and ORNA-
MENTAL TREES ard PLANTS, adapted to this
climate.
A splendid lot Of IIcr-c Chesnus and Silver
Naples, offered by the 100, or 1000, for oxten.
si'e street planting, at very low prices.
Every tree and plant for sale at these Nurseries
Is of Home-g growth.
pyramd1l and Dwarf Fruit Trees Of all kinds
for rr-dcns, also Hardy Ornamental Trccs, shrubs
and Plants Of every description will 10 put up,
when ordered, in
- Assortmcnt.,"
or Lots each comprising good collection of
choice varieties, selected by the undersigned to
ripcn or bloom in succession. Trees, &C., ordered
in this way are Afforded, on account of tho dimin-
ihcd trouble and expense Of selecting md putting
thom up at iprr prices than the same articles arc
sold at when the selection of varieties il made by
tne purchaser while the crpTerre Gf to under
signed ensures bctter selection than most 7urchas
crs would be able to make for themsel'cs
~ IEiy Establishment oatipts no suB-.GEyrs
'a any Ptri nj Mr corniru. Bat liberal compensa-
ton is made to all persons who, acting a. agents
tor purchasers, collect and forward several indivd-
sent to one address.
FRriGar raid to Port Kent, Kecseylc, and
Plattsourgh
PACKING done in the best manner at reasonable
charge.
ORDERS filled in rotation, as they received
new Pm" Int for the oprng Of 1856, forward
81 Un receipt of one postage stamp also The "'Sen-
era Cntsiosue' issued in 1854, --latest edition }
sent to any who have not had it.
- Til" undersigned has the sole management
and charge of these Narserio, attends in person
&" the sales, and transact- all business Of the Es-
adjustment. lie will hereafter reside at Reese
Vile. whore. though necessarily absent much Of the
time at the Nrrycrio', he will keep an Office, at
winch during the season Of sales q select nssort-
'.."i Of Dwarf Fruit Trees for gardens, Snrubbcry,
J f.'r i'r'.'r Plants, Garden and Hover >cci.,
I r., ter Tia supply Of village customers, and for
ui'in: small ORDER, will be kept on hand.
All communications should be nidres ed to
j. BArrEI, Agent.
ruion Nurseries, Hcescyille, y. va IT,,
81 mD. Il, 1856. u""o"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21

The Irish Military celebrate st. Patrick's
day to-day. The civil celebration in conform
ity with t!,e orders of Bishop Hughes, will
not take rlacc until next Monday.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21
From California, Oregon. Nicaragua
aud Japan.

NV ORLEANS, March L.
The steamer Proinothcus arrived here to-
day. She left San Juan, March 9Th. and
brings San Francisco dates of Goth Feb The
Northern Light left Sln Juan on the 9Th for
New York with 300 900 dollar. in treasure
The markets had slightly mproyed-the
mines were yielding largely. y shock of an
earthquake WAS felt at san Francisco-dam-
age slight. Tho shock was felt throughout
the State. Much Indignation was felt at
the appointment Of Mr.. Nc Dufee, a profess
sional gambler, to the Marshalship of the
Northern District. 1t is thought that the
President has been imposed upon, and strong
petitions for his removal nre being signed.
Oregon and Washington Territories are still
being troubled by the Indians. Numerous
volunteer companies were being organized
The question Of adopting II L. s. Government
for Oregon, goes to the people ut special
election in April,
Gen. Walker has seized all the Transit
Company's Steamships, and annullcd their
charter. Tie has granted a new charter to
another Company. Kinney has published a
letter suhstantiating his claims to Central
America 1t is said that Costa Rica has re-
fused to receive Col. Shlessinger, the Nicara-
guam Envoy, on the ground that the former
country did not recognize the foreign party
in Nicaragua.
JArAN.-rhe city Of Jello va, destroyed
by an earthquake the 18th of Noyemhe by
which 100000 houses were left in ruins, and
10000 lives were lost.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21

l2y'1p-fevpH cu'.r.oI Ohio ,ha. made a re-
QUESTION on the Goy'rnorof Kentucky for the
return Of the slave WON m who killed ono Of
her ilreu in Cincinnati, and who has since
been sent back to slavery The demand for
her return is in order that she may stand her
'r''l IN the Criminal Court Of Cincinnati for
the murder
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-03-21
Leavitt, Delisser & Co.,
v T. II
Auction & eO,nrNisNi0nE House
81 & $40 DvO\Dw,,

311 ~ 3T9 BROADWAY.
Corner Of White Street NrWyOpr
Hooks. Stationery. Pnpcr.painiirgs. Fam
cy Goods. Works OF Art. Furniture and
-VECH1NDLSE GFNEP.1LLT.
The undersigned are now ready 70 receive CON.
sicnments of Goods for sale at Auction Tho f,,.or
able location Of their place oC busire-s-hein, in
the very heart ofthe City-etrorls peculiar facili
ties for the disposal Of all kinds Of property
dispose Of
NEW OR OLD STOCK.
10 the undersigned
Parties, f'rorin- us with their bp.iao.,, NAV be
assured that every attention, both to di.t-ihuton
Of catalogues, and extensive ali ertisiDg viii he
given 20 their Interest,". Accounts Of sales will he
promptly rendered, and settled without delay. and
cash advances made, when required
LEANITT. DELISSER Il co.,
81 a 311 Broadway, cor. White st.
REFERENCES.
David IFondy, President Panatn. Railroad co .
\. 7. llalsey, Cashier Bank Of New York Messrs.
d. Appleton 4 Co., 3i6 broadway; Shepard Knarn.
President Merchanics' Bank VIM. A. Booth Pres
ident American Exchange Bank Messrs pheps,
poaFG a co. - Gill street Jas. Van Nostrand.
President Merchants, Exchange Bank. Irc;ns
Hopkins, Pres ideut Importers and Ira ier.' Rank
Me'srs Campbell, Hall ( Co., 40 Nassau street .
Daniel Lmbury, President Atlantic Bank, BROOKLYN.
Rooms o the Publishers Association,
New York, December 18th, ISIS.
Messrs. LEAyIrr, DELIssER & Co.
"GntIcneo,-l our letter Of TIE 10th instant is at
hand' enclosing a proposition t. conduct the next
regular Trade sale for the Publishers Association.
d., nave the Ieasure to inform you, that at the
regular meeting of the Association, it was unani1
ously
.dRfsotvEn,-" That the proposition Of Mo.sr..
L'avitt, Desser 4 Co, in regard to Trade sales,
be accepted by the Assocatior''
You will, therefore. consider v,ureor-og - -,
Jagged to conduct the next regular Trad, sale Of the
Ne" lork Publishers Association, On the proposed
terms. Yours vary t-,,i.. r. ~
w. II. APPLETON, II. II. LAMPORT.
A. :. BARNES, CHARLES SCRfRvrp
l.. MASON, Jr., WILLIAM ORTOV
q. ?. PUTNAM,
Executive Committee # thu y. !. Publishers
Association.
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