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Foreign News by the Asia.

NEW York, Jan, IL. The Asia arrived at
her dock at 10 o'clock. She left Liverpool
at o'clock morning of 9th brings so pas
sengers and upwards OF 500, 900 in specie.
The approaching Conference at Paris, the
affair of Prussia and Switzerland, and the
difficulty between Persia and Britain con-
tinue to be the main features of interest
No day as yet is fixed for reassembling of
the Congress at Paris. As already intimated
the second plenipotentiaries will alone take
part in it. Count Walewski will preside
There is still some preliminary business to go
through with, but it is anticipated that the
day Of meeting will not be far distant A
preliminary meeting may probably be held
within few days.
A statement is made in the London Times
that England and France are now agreed on
the points of discussion with Russia. No
topics are to be introduced but those relative
to Bolgrad and the Isle of Serpents.
Hugh Miller, the geologst, was found shot
in his house supposed accidental.
1t is stated that negotiations are broken off
between the British minister at CONSTANT
nople and Ferouk Khan, the Persia Envoy,
and the latter is proceeding TO Paris, having
meanwhile requested further instructions
from his government.
Britain demands the evacuation of Herat,
prime minister, and the establishment of
British consulates in various places.
Persia is reported to have assented to the
return of Mr., Murray the English Minister
to restore Herat, and to compensate the Her,
atians, but the other points are in allegiance
letter from Astracan, Nov Is, published
in the French Moniteur de Ia Fofie, gives
some details as to the situation of the Rus
sian forces on the Caspian Sea. No portion
of the Russian army had entered the Persian
territory, nor was war considered imminent
commission Of three officers had been sent
from the Russian headquarters to visit Mazan.
deran,a Persian province on the Caspian Sea-
which, in the event of hostilties, would be-
come an important strategetical position
The concentration in the province of Mazan-
deran of the Russian troops in the Caspian
provinces, say SO, 900 men, would menace the
flank or rear OF the British invading army.
Polish correspondent of the Augsburg
G0>ette writes that the Russians have long
been preparing for war between England and
Persia.
The CONFERENCE. Paris correspondent
Of the London Times telsgraphs as follows
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SENATE Jan. IL. The consideration Of
the Iowa election case was resumed
The Senate adopted the resolution report
ed by the Committee on the Judiciary, dcclar
ing Mr. Harlan not entitled to seat MS
Senator.
Yeas-Nfcssrs Alien, Benjamin, Biggs,
Butler, Cass, Clay. Comerys, Crittendcn,
Dodge, Evans, Fitzpatrick, Geyer, Hunter,
Ivcrson, Jones of Iowa, Mallory, Mason,
Psarcc, Pratt Reid, Rusk. Sebastian, Stew
art. Toucey, Weller and Wright-2S
Navs-Mcssrs Bell of n. II. Bell of Tenn.
Brown, Collamrr, Durkee, Fcssenden. Fish.
Foot, Foster, Hale, Houston. Seward. Slidcll,
Toombs, Trumbull, Wade, and Wilson'S.
Adjourned.
House. Mr. Stanton Of Ohio, under sus.
pension of the rules, offered n resolution in
structing the Committee on the judiciary to
inquire into the expediency Of recognizing
the Circuit and District Courts of the
United States, in such manner rs to cqualizo
the population and business of the several
Circuits and Districts, and give to all sec
tions of the confcdcracy their equal and Just
representation in the Supreme Court of the
United States Mr.. Stanton showed their
inequality now existing, and urged the i'm
pcrtanco of such reform on the ground that
all sections should have a just and fair repre-
sentatiOn.
Mr.. Kcitt of S. G. inquired, whether, if
the Supreme Court declared the Fugitive
Slave Law constitutional, the gentleman
wonld carry it out.
Mr.. Stanton replied-lf the Court decided
that Dread Scott was slave, he would ac-
quiesce in that judgment but, would not, in
obedience to the Court renounce his opinion
as to the Fugitive Slave Law.
The resolution passed.
Mr.. Benson of Me-, reported back the
Senate bill amendatory of the act to promote
the efficiency Of the Navy, which provides
for the restoration Of such dropped, fur
loughcd, or retired officers MS may be favor
ably reported on through Courts Martial,
the findings being approved by the Prcsi-
dent
The bill was passed without amend
ments, by vote of $50 against so
Mr.. Orr. from the select committee to in
quire into the alleged corrupt combination
of members. reported a resolution enlarging
the field of their enquiry, from the com
mencement Of the present Congress, instead
of combining them to measures now pending,
and asking to be empowered to employ II
clerk.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Savage moved the suspension of the
rules. in order to cuable him to introduce n
resolution. making the bill for pcnsioning
the soldiers of the war of 1912 a special
order for the first Tuesday in February.
Disagreed to by vote of lO3 against So.
Adjourned
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Sure to make the hair grow on bald heads; removes
the dandruf and keeps the Head cool, gives a soft
gloss to the hair, prevents its falling oil and
its premature decay. For the toilet it is highly
recommended for its fragrance During the time
this celebrated compound has been before American
Public it has won for itself a reputation which
destncs it to take the lead Ct all preparations for
the hair.
From Leonard siodlnl, City Marshal Of Lawrence.
To whom il may concern Having used Delights
Spanish Lustra for the Hair for several months
past do not hesitate to say that it far exceeds
everything of tho kind | have ever used. If you
have bald head, try it. If you are blessed with
good head ofhar, and wish to retain it glossy heal
nd nice, then Delights Spanish Lustral--it is
just the thing to do it.
From Letter from Davis Mor-aus. n the Bay State Mills
Lawrence.
In had but very little faith in tho Spanish Ldstra
knowing that there is so much imposition in the
shape of Hair RestOratives," but | concluded to
try it. The first bottle caused fuzzy appearance
on my head, followed by young hair, and before l
had finished the second bottle, had most plen
crop, which entirely realized the wonderful vr-lf.
tues Of the Spanish Lustral. My residence is No l
Bay State Corporation, Lawrence where I can be
seen at any time.
Prepared by J. R .WADLEIGH, Druggist, No.
l Appleton Block Lawrence, Mass.
25 and so cents per bottle.
FRED. f. SMITH, Montpelier, Wholesale Agent
or Mennonite whom all orders should beaddressed
Sold by A. C. SPEAR and L. B. BENTON
Druggist BurlngtouNt wl3 dIwGm
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FLA geRA E1ES.
PRICES CURRENT.
Bosrov, January u.


FLorR.-The market is dull, and prices rule in
iaAor Of tho buyer. Sales of Western supcrfnc at
S6,25 G,3I4 fancy 5000 a G.G2k extra las
per bbl southern common and fancy are nomi-
nal at 9l5 extras sell at $50 a per Dbl.
GRAIN.-Corn is firm but the demand is quito
limited. Sales of yellow at ~, mixedi &c per
bushel. Oats are in fair demand. Sales of
Northern and Canadian, at SIC per bushcl. Rye
Is selling at 90 pc per bushcl.
PROVISIONS. - Pork is firm, with good de-
maid. Sales Of prime at Slsa j., so mess 20, 80
u 40 clear and extra clear % a % per Dbl.
cash and mos. Bcefis in fair demand. Sales
OF Western moss and extra mess at II 80 a 1G per
bbl, cash and mos. Lard is firm. Sales in
bbls Mt l3l l3tc key II II lc per Id, cash
and mos. Hams are selling at lOi lie per lb,
cash and 4 mos. Dressed Hogs arc firm, and have
advanced. Sales at 81 9ic per ID. Butter is
steaGy with sales at 2ic for choice, 81 23c for
New ork and Vermont darios and l6 n 2Oc for
common In Cheese the sales have been at / lie
per ID. cash, as to quality.
WooL.-Ihe market is very firm for 4 ece and
pulled Wool, with good demand from m anufac-
urers, the sales OF this week comprising so 900
lbs at full prices.
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Temperance Convention.

The annual meeting Of the Vermont State Tenn
peranoe Society will be holden at Newbury on
Wednesday, the 2lst inst, commencing at 10 Ia
o'clock A. NJ. and will continue through that and
the next day.
On Tuesday evening a lecture may be expected
from Dr. Thos. E. Powers of Woodstock. The se.-
sion on Wednesday afternoon will be of business
character, and public meeting will be held in the
evening. The arrangement, relative to the session
on Thursday will be made by the Society,
We hope the friends of Temperance will adopt
measures to secure liberal representation from all
parts of the State. Nearly all the Railroad Com
panie' in the State have .ignihcd to the Committee
their willingness to convey delegates and others to
and from the place Of meeting for fare one way.
A. 6 BUTTON,
SILAS McKEEN,
CHAS. WOODHOUsE,
FRANKLIN FAIRBANKS, Executive
RENSSELAER, TUTE, Committee.
C. W. CUSHING,
FREEMAN KEYES,
A. DEAN, JR.,
Newbury, Jan. 6.
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CAMBRIDGE CATTLE MARKET

Reported by Telegraph for the Free Press by the Vt
Boston Line.
Wednesday, Jan. lith.-At Market 100 Cattle,
about 725 Beeves and G5 Stores consisting of
Working Oxen, Cows and Calves, Yearlings, two
ard three years old Market Beef Extra--per
cvt s'25 First quality, $50 40 Second
do. 6,25 n I; Third do a G ; Ordinary $50.
Hides y - per ID. Talow a sic per ID.
Pelts 81 ! each. Calfshius 10 to II cents per
h. Working Oxen none. Cows and Calves, 80
40 a 80 a 60. Iearlings, Is n %. Two years old
% a %. Three years old, 80 10. Sheep and
Lambs, $500 at market Extra 5. n 9 dollars.
By lot, l,7a 2,25a 3, 90 400 800 Swine,
western none at market. Dressed Q loo per ID.
Shonts none.
Remarks--There were 70 cars over the b. 4 VI.
r. R., - over tho B. 4 L.. II over the Fitch
burgh, none over the western, loaded with cattle,
sheep, swine and horses The market was better
supplied with cattle and sheep than for some
weeks previous, and was attended by buyers the
sales was not quite quick last week. Messrs.
Long Fowler Of Cambridge, " Y, sold &c oxen
of extra quality to n. S. jackson, for 90 dollars
per head estimated at $50 per cwt. The quality
of sheep was not good as last week and sold at
slight decline.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
Hidword pouc,s ESTATE

r-sr. : =.
i Dl or or lN yGnHoS! Court P E 81 ,bs
Probate Office in johnson, in said District, January
10Th, lSjI,-Present Hon. Samuel Merriam, Judge
job X. Dane, administrator on the estate Of Ed
ward Dane, late Of Cambridge in said District, de-
ceased, presents to said Court his petition in writ
ing, setting forth that it would be for the interest
Of said estate to have all tho real estate Of said de-
ceased, situated in said Cambridge, sold, and pray
ing for license TO sell all Of said real estate except
ing the widows dover therein aud including the
reversion Of said dover and has filed in Court
the consent in writing Of all the heirs Of said es-
tate Whcreupon it is ordered that hearing on
said application be had at tho Probate office in
johnson aforesaid, on the first Monday in February
next and it is further ordered that notice to all
parties interested be given by publishing said order
thrco weeks excessively in the burlington Free
Press, published at burlington, previous to said
hearing, in order that they may appear and if they
sec cause object to the granting Of said license.
Iy the Court, SAMUEL MERRIAM, Judge.
true copy Of record, SAM MERRIAM, Judge.
WY 3w
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.--Tho New York
Times Editorial charging bribery against
Congress, was brought up in the House to-
day creating great excitement. Mr.. Pane of
North Carolina said he had been offered
1900 dollars for his vote. The most intense
Indignation was manifested and committee
of investigation was ordered unanimously.
The Times reporter was vchemcntly de-
nounced. The subject will come up again
tomorrow.
Mr.. Marshall Of Ky. denounced tho
press generally. The Washington Correspon-
dents of the various newspapers will hold IN
Indignation meeting on Saturday.
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Interesting frOmNVashingtOn
ELECTION OF GEN. CAMERON ASH :.
SENATOR FROM PENNSYLVANIA.

WASHINGTON, Jan. l3.-The news which
has just been received here of the election of
Cameron, Republican, to the L. S. Senate
from Pennsylvania, creates quite sensation.
The Democrats are gloomy and the Republi-
cans are rejoicing
The House to-day has referred the Presi-
dents message to the committee Of the whole
and the debate therefore ends on that for the
present. Mr.. Harlan will undoubtedly be
Immediately returned to the Senate by the
Legislature of Iowa. 1t is deemed almost
certain that Mr.. Phelps of the House and Mr.
Greene, member elect, will be chosen United
States Senator'S, from Missouri, Mr.. Benton
stands no chance. III" Io"sn committee on
elections in the Iowa contested case have
decided in favor of Mr.. Halls right to
seat. Mr.. Douglas is at work
on bill striking at the peculiar
institution of Utah, said to be the
result of his new home influences The ex-
tension of power over the whole Congress to
the investigating committee covers the Des
Moines Rapids, the Hayward Rubber patent
the Guano, the Iowa Land Grant, and other
schemes and creates general luttering. The
sessions of the committee are secret APP
plications for open sessions will be consid-
cred by the committee tomorrow. There is
considerable speculation here about the Pres.
idcnt's contemplated visit to Cuba immedi-
ately upon his retirement. The announce
ment has caused some CONSERVATION in diplo-
matte circles, inasmuch as the trip has fill
buster look, Ia Ostend circular. The tariff
bill is under consideration in the COM
mttee of the whole. A difficulty oc-
CURED this morning, between Rust of Ar
kansas and Campbell of Ohio. The former
said it was cowardly trick in the latter to
call the previous question on the Presidents
message A duel Is likely to be the result.
The committee on Territories have decided
upon a bill authorizing the people of Mime
sofa to form State constitution and State
government preparatory to their admission
into the union 1t provides for a new census
and entities her to one representative ard
such additional representatives, as the popu-
lation of the State shall, according to the
census, show it would be entitled to under
present rates of representation.
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John Is. Wheeler,

Real Estate Agent, Town HallBurington, VT. Par
ticular attention given tothe purchase and sale
of Real Estate, the investigation of Land Titles
Leasing Collecting Rents, Insuring, Paying Tax
es, tc.. dc., &c. dawtf
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Gard TO the Eadies.-Dr. Dupo

co.'s French Periodical Golden Pills. nfalible In
moving stoppages or irreguarity of the menses,-
These Pills nothing having been used by the
Doctor for many years, both in France and Ameri-
ca, with unparalleled success in every case aud
he is urged by many thousand ladies, who have
use them, to make the Pill. Public, for the alevi
alton Of those suffering from any Irregularities
whatever, as well as to prevent pregnancy to those
ladies whose health will not permit increase Of
family. Pregnant females, those supposing
themselves so, are cautioned ,ainst using these
pills while pregnant, as the proprietor assumes
responsibility after the above admonition, although
their millness would prevent any mischief to
health otherwise these pills arc recommended.
Explicit and full directions accompany each box.
Price 81 90 per box.
Z. A. PECK Wholesale and Retail Agent for Dur
lington, Winoosh Falls, Milton, Williston, Hines
burgh and Richmond, to whom all orders must be
sent. By enclosing 81 LOO, the pills will be sent by
mail oct lG d6wly
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John Aliens ESTATE.

" Il THE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVING BEEN
w appointed by the Honorable the Probate
Court for the District Of Chittenden, Commissioners
to receive, examine, and adjust the claims and de-
mands Of all persons, against the estate Of John
Allen, late Of Wostford, in said District, deceas-
ed, represented insolvent, and also all claims and
demands exhibited in offset thereto and six
months from the day Of the date hereof, being al
lowed by said Court for that purpose, do there
lore hereby give notice, that we will attend to the
business Of our appointment, at the dwelling Of
Clarssn Allen, in Wcstford, in said District, on the
Eleventh days Of March and June next, at 10
o'clock a. NJ, on each Of said days.
Dated this 18th day Of December, A. u. 1856.
'T $ SS SSl H #5sERTos. Commissioners
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

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Law Observation-Disclosures

Quitclaim, WARRANTED.
WRTs-Justice, Justice Trustee, County Court
Trustee, County Court Note, County Court General
count and Trustee, Trustee Book account.
JUSTICE EXECUTIONS.
PETITIONS FOR FORECLOSURE.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES.
Kept constantly ON HAND, and Blanks Of all
kinds printed promptly to order at the
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C. +. Darcy, Agent. Office over Apothecary's
Hall. corner Church and College-sts., Burling-
ton, Vt.
FIRE INSURANCE.. The undersigned is
agent of several sound New England Fire Insuranc
Companies, by which (and by temporary arrange
ments with other companies, if necessarily insur-
ance to any desired amount can be furnished at
reasonable rates.
LIFE INSURANCE. He /. also agent for the
NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE co. Z. s.,
chartered by the Legislature of Vermont, and To-
Gated at Montpelier, being the only Vermont Life
Insurance Company in existence, and well worthy,
in every respect, the confidence of the people Of
Vermont and of all others who DESTROYS of par
ticipating in the benefits of Lite Insurance.
my2l dIwly c. F. DAVEY, Agent.
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Perry DAVIS Vegetable Pain Killer.
PROVIDENCE, R. /, Jny eth, lS54 Messrs.P
DAVIS & Sox-Gents-B left Mergui, both
Karens and Burmans hal found out the value of
your Pain Killer, and could readily have dispos-
ed of a large quantity of it among them. 1t seems
particularly eficacious in cholera morbus, bowel
complaints, and other diseases to which the natives
Of Burmah, from their unwhoesome style Of living,
are peculiarly exposed. II is a valuable antidote
to the poison of Centipedes Scorpions, Hornets and
the like. have been twice stung by Scorpions,
and in both cases eased the most excrucating pain
and entirely prevented the swelling by applying
the Pain Killer On our voyage homeward from
India, the Captain Of the ship taken with vom-
itng and purging and other symptoms Of cholera.
| gave him good dose Of Pain Killer with the
most immediate and happy results. So entire and
speedy was the relief, that he assured mo that he
would never again 60 a voyage without your excel
lent medicine, il he could possibly procure it.
Respectfully yours,
KtV. j. BENJAMIN,
Late Missionary TO Burmah.
This may certify, that have used Perry Davis
Vegetable Pain Killer in numerous cases, and be-
lieve il to be a very valuable medicine. | have
prescribed il extensively in bowel complaint, (par
tcularly for cLildren). and It is in my opinion SUI
perior to any preparation have ever used for the
relief of those diseases.
When given to children, have always combined
it with the syrup of gum arabic say ten drops TO
teaspoonful of the syrup, we'll mixed. Others have
mixed it with milk and molssses, equal parts,
A, HUNTING, VI. d.
Sold by A. C. SFEAR, Burlington, l. l.. BUTCHER
Son, st. Adams, and by Medicine Dealers gene
rally. w2'wi dlaw4w
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Our liberties In Bangor

Monster Gafhsring IF the People at Bui,n gton.-
FREMONT BUCHANAN both defeated by tho
Superior Gencrnlship of TURK, No. Bank Block,
who has had the pleasure of furnishing almost
everybody in this part of tho country with
SHiONABLE CLOTHING and to procure
all that is desirable to mako n man look WE'LL feel
well and act WE'LL is to call at Turks Clothing En-
porium where the motto is, CLOTHING CHEAP,
not cheap Clothing. In haste b. TURK.
Burlington. Sept. G, 1856. d&wtf
a ard.-Thosc interested in Home
Missions will find some very interesting statements
contained in the ." Five Points Record ~ which
oln be obtained of the agents, Hotchkss and Jelli
son, SO Church street, of whom, for time,
has been connected with the institution. Tho In
dependent and Observers papers edited bysomo Of the
ablcst Clergymen in New York and Brooklyn, can
bo obtained at tho same place. novls
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Ean,OiIIc 60, Grammar S

Spring Term begins February 18th. The same
Board of Instructors heretofore are permanently
employed
A carefully selected Library of new books is now
being procured for the Institution and will be ready
for during the Spring Term
The Teachers Glass will receive special attention.
For board, or for for self-boarding, and for
any other information apply directly tn the PRrso.
PAL. NJ. P. PARMELEE.
johnson, Vt, Jan. 6, 1857. WIS CIV
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Rihle With NOlcS

VNHE AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY HAVE
i Just issued the second and last volume Of
notes on the Old Testament, making in all three
volumes, two on the Old aud one on the New
Testament. Also, A" Burders Village Sermons"
| vol. yo, cloth. The.above named books together
with all the publications of tho American Tract
Society, may be had at the Church Street Book
Store at the Society prices
i4nl3 T. A. FULLER