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THAT GREE CONVENTION"

A correspondent says to us: 1.-The friends
of Human Progress will meet in Convention
at Rutland next month. The n. Y. Tribune
has seen fit to throw cold water on the move
mont, and you have Endorsed it by publishing
a part of their article. In justice to the
,igners of the call in this county. it would
BIO no more than right that you publish it,
with the list of names to the call
The position that we indorse the truth or
bearing of every quotation which we make
from other papers, we do not dccede to,-in
this case, or in any other. The remark which
we took from the Tribune contained all the
information we then had about the conven-
ton. We quoted it because it was likely to
interest our readers, without thought Of
approval or disapproval
The Call which our correspondent has
sent us 1--WE had not seen it before) would
occupy with the names appended, more than
two columns of our paper, and we should
feel under no obligation to publish it gratu-
itously, even if we thought good would come
of the convention which we very much
doubt. The language of the call is sufficient-
ly vague, but the essential point of 1t is a
cordial invitation to "all Philanthropists and
reformers in and out of the State, to meet in
FREE CONVENTION at Rutland, Vt, on the
25th, 26th and 9th Of June next, to discus
the various topics of reform that are now
engaging the attention and effort of rro-
gressive minds We suspect the Con-
vention will find three days short time
to do much in, towards settling conclusions
on SO comprehensive field as the one indi-
Gated.
We find appended to the call the names of
personal acquaintance whom we respect and
esteem, (who we are sure would favor nothing
which they did not believe Of good tendency
and many names of persons whom we do not
know at all-about l60 in all. Those from
this town are tho following S. B. Nichols,
Mrs. Martha Nichols, VIM. Weston, Rev
Joshua Young, WIN. II. Root, L. G. Bigelow,
VIM. Mobiles, Rollin Bradley, Geo. j. Stacy,
Luther Clough, jackson Miller, John R.
Forest.
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BUSINESS CHANGES. Several change
worth noting have occurred this spring
among our business concerns. The firm Of
G. S. Blodgett 4 Co., dissolved early in the
spring, Two of the partners, Messrs.
BLoDoETT d SWEET, keep the old stand on
College street, have reftted the store in
handsome style, and filled it witha full and
varied stock of goods in their line, particu-
LIARS of which may be found in their adver-
tisement in another column. They also con-
tinue the manufacture of the patent galyan-
lied iron oven Of their own invention, the
best oven made. Mr.. NJ. A. EvARTs, the
other partner, has purchased the livery sta
BILE property on Church street and reconstruct
ed the portion fronting Church street, which
as now arranged gives him spacious store,
with workshop in the rear, which he occu-
pies with his business.
Mr.. W. W. PARTRIDGE has removed his
music store from Bank block to the store on
College street, east of E Lyman's, formerly
occupied as a hat store, Mr.. Buffers having
the hat store aforesaid to new quar-
tiers on the corner Of Church and Main streets
in the Town Hall building
g, W. BAXTER, month or two since, re-
moved his erockery store from Leavenworth
block to the store No, l5i Church street
ID. Snow has left Church street and fitted
up neat and quiet shop and saloon, in the
building opposite ii, H. Docliitle's store on
College street, where Mrs. Snow DISPENSE
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-06-04

The Report of the Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations ON the subject Of the
detentions and vistations Of American vessels
by British cruzers was made on the Both Of
May. After brief statement Of what the
committee understands the facts to be, AID
of the international law when bears On the
subject, the report ends with the following
resolutions, of which they recommend the
adoption.
Rosoiced, As tho judgment Of the Senate that
American vessels on the high seas, in time Of
peace, b airing the American flag, remain under the
jurisdiction of the country TO which they belong;
and therefore, any visitation molcstation, or de-
tention Of such vessels by force or by the exhibit
ton of force, on the part of foreign Power is in
derogaton Of the sovereignty of the United states
Resolued That the recent and repeated violations
of this immunity, committed by vessels of war
belonging to the Navy Of Great Britain in the
Gulf u Mexico and the adjacent seas, and other
wise forcby OBTAINING them ON their voyage
requires in the judgment of the Senate such un-
| eouivocal and final disposition of the subject by
the Governments of q rent Britain and the United
States, touching the rights involved shall pre-
| cludc hereafter the occurrence Of like aggres-
| sions.
| Residual, That the Senate fully approves the
| action of the Executive In sending naval force
into the infested seas, with orders "to protect all
vessels of the United States the high seas from
| search or detention by the vessels of of any
| other nation" And it is the opinion Of the Senate
that if il becomes necessary, such additional lcgs-
lation should be supplied in aid of the Executive
power as will make such protection elfcctual"
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written by him to Samuel Lawrence in 1855 on
the subject of gettinga bill through to benefit
the railroad and wool manufacturing interests.
In that letter he urged Mr.. Lawrence to arm
him (Corbin) thoroughly, with not less
than $50, 000," though he says, 81 would
try with S25,000." The phraseology of
the letter was such that the natural inference
would be that the money was to be paid out
by him in privately influencing members to
vote for the measure Yet his intention was,
as he tcstifcs, not to expend dollar of it in
any way to promote the object, but to pocket
the whole sum for himself. lie did not get
the money, but the dishonesty ofhis purpose
is more the less striking.
The report furnishes proof enough, if any
was wanting before, that to secure the pas
sage ofimportant bills, especially if they are
to effect pecunary interests directly and
largely. greater reliance splaced upon appeals
to the selfish passions of members than to
their we'll informed and unbiased judgment
in favor of what is just and proper This is
a terrible evil in Congress. We wish there
was none Of it in less important Legislative
bodies.
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THE RECONCILIATION OF
MIR. MORRILL,.

Hon. Justin S. Morrill,, of the End Con-
gressional District, is now in his second term
of service in tie House of Representatives.
Naturally some question arises in the Dis
trict whether he shall be reelected next fall -,
or new man shall be put in nomination,
That being point for the people of the District
to decide, We do not care to enter into it to
any great extent. Yet we have remark or
two to make on the subject. First, we take
pleasure in adding our voice to the general
one, in favor Of the ability, industry and
fidelity of Mr.. Morrill,, in his public
labors. His influence is good in Congress
He works for good objects, and is
true and reliable man in every respect, an
honor to the District which elected him, and
to the State whose people he represents. 1.-THE
District make any change, We take it for
granted that it will not be done because there
is any dissatisfaction with Mr. Morrill, but
from regard in his case to usage which
has considerable force in this State, especi-
ally concerning sundry State and County Of
icers, viz, that after second election now
man shall be taken up.
How far that usage is good or ill in its
tendency, We need not inquire ; but it is bad
policy to insist upon applying it to the
election of members Of Congress. There is a
wrong feeling lies at the bottom of it. which
that it confers great favor on man to send
him to Congress, and that after he has been
obliged in this way once or twice, it is fair
that he should stand aside and give another
q chance for tho favor. Now we look at the
matter in very different light.
A man may properly enough wish
to 60 to Congress, and his wish may be
wise or unwise, as regards himself but if he
faithfully and ably represents his constitu
ents, and upholds truth, justice, and liberty
as he ought to do, he confers favor on his
fellow citizens rather than receives one. 1t
has never been found a profitable business, to
be an honest and able member Of Congress,
but rather the reverse.
The real ground on which an election to
Congress should be put by the people is re-
card IN the p,,bHc Interest Fxn,r;oroo i,
-.
puoiic aualrs is essential TO great success in
them. Every new man in Conoress has n
great deal to learn. lie can do twice as
much good the second term ofhis service
ia ,..,.-,
Us nc c'uio 'no nrs.' anu IN MS third term he
can do more than in both of the others. IL
is frequently said that in this respect the
Southern States are wiser in their generation
than .ho Nor,borr S,oto. ora- on1 ,.noo.,..
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THE SOUTHERN CONVENTION.

Another Of these enormously important af-
fairs has met and adjourned to meet another
year. Its proceedings, as usual, were COM
posed Of disunion Speeches, discussions on
the r.-oponing Of Slave trade, which we be-
lievc they concluded to postpone for a short
season, and resolutions in favor Of direct
trade with Europe through Charleston and
Savannah, instead of the nconvenent and in
significant ports Of New York and Boston.
These are really di,union conventions. The
amount Of Importance attached to them,
even at the South, may be inferred from the
following extract from the Augusta, Ga,
Sntinel
We acknowledge the courtesy of the Adams Ex-
pres. Company, in placing upon our table report
of the first days proceedings of the great Ilumbug,
alias Southern Convent n, low in session in Mont.
gomery We have long since ceased TO occupy cur
columns with such miserable trash-rere oos.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-06-04

President PEAsE's ADDRESS At AUBURN
y. Y.-The Address delivered by President
Pease before the Rhetorical Society of Au-
burn Theological Seminary, at the recent
anniversary of that institution, is noticed
with high commentator. We copy two
notices of it below, We are proud to see
from abroad such an appreciation of one who
is so highly esteemed at home.
The following is from the New York Evan
gelist
"In the evening, President Pease, Of the Unver-
sity of Vermont, addressed the Rhetorical Society.
Iii. subject was, Eloquence in the Preacher"
which he treated nnder four general divisons-the
grandeur and glory Of the aim; the divine author
ity of the matter the supernatural impulse of
the orator. and the certainty Of ultimate success.
These were expanded with mastery grace and
strength aud though the address occupied nearly
two hours in the delivery il was rich entertain
ment TO the end There was in it a scriptural tone
and a spiritual fervor refreshing to tho Christian
scholar; and there were passages in it which, in
style and utteTance, were complete illustrations of
his subject"
The Editor OF the American Presbyterian
PHILADELPHIA writes as follows
ain the evening, Rev. Calvin Pease President Of
tho University Of Vermont, delivered TO the Rhe-
torica Society a most admirable address, The
subject was sacred Rhetoric, which was presented
in light both philosophical and scriptural. Truth
and reason, philosophy and religion, were combin-
ed in beautiful symmetry land by the sublimest
method, in which the true functions Of the minis
ter of Christ, his proper aims and duties, were
beautifully aud Faithfully portrayed in their
natural relations to his work, and as adapted TO
proiaote the highest good Of man and the glory Of
God.
We will uttempt no report, since 1t is proposed
To publish the discourse in full We express how
ever, tho unqualified admiration which We, in
common with an intelligent audience, felt obliged
,-.Ir,ti., Of o.. ordinary
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-06-04

CoNrIRNEp.-We learn from tn, other
papers that Mr. D. A. Dantorth has received
official notification of the confirmation of his
re-appointment as Postmaster of Burlington.
We were not aware, before, that his reten-
ton of the Office rested upon any contingency,
and it occurs to us that the fact may explain
the very remarkable state into which our in
nocent mention Of the amount of his salary
and perquiste0 awhile since, threw the gen.
tleman, 1t is but justice to say, that not
only s tho Postmaster faithful to the interests
of tho Administration, to the extent of his
ability, but also, that the public have been
well served at the Office under his care and
that of his systematic and capable assistant,
Mr.. Stone; on one of which grounds his reap
pointment was to be expected, and on the
other Of which it was deserved
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THE UNITED STATES SENATE.


The election Of Gov. Anthony, Of Rhode
Island, to the Senate of the United States, is
one of the gratifying results of the great
political reform which has clf,ctually revolu-
tionizcd New England 1t is. ols,. II just re-
ward for Il long course Of consist mt. efficient,
and enlightened service as E'iitJr OLA sterling
Public Journal. The position was offered to
Gov. Anthony several years ago, but he then
declined it.
When the project of forcing Slavery into
Kansas was conceived, by Repeal Of the
Missouri Compromise, and IA consequent
violation Of the compact which divided tho
Territory acquired by purchase, cquitably
between Slavery and Freedom, Seven Of the
twelve New England Senator's were Demo-
Gratis. Where are they now? - Crushed
OUT New England is a unit III the L. 5.
Senate. Twelve Republican Senators, all
"good men and true, now rcprer mt six
of the Old Thirteen States. With New
York, we have ii majority If the States that
constituted the old Coniedcracy, and Ivy which
our Liberties were achieved, represented 10y
| Senators who uphold the principles tina
brought US into existence asa Nation. W,
have, also, one Republican Senator from
Pennsylvania, one from Ohio, one from
! Michigan, one from Illinois, two from Wis
consin. and two from Iowa.
And yet, with this experience, and tics
results, before them, the Democratic "Buur
bons learn nothing x forget nothing" Thci
last attempts upon Kansas were worse thai
their first. Unable, with all its powers ant
patronage, to force repudi,tcd, fraudulen
Constitution thro' even Il Democratic Hous
of Rcpr -sentatiScs, the Administration goe
to that Territory with Bride in one hand,
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RUNAwAY.-In Danvillc on tho 10th az

RuNAwAY.-In Danvillc on tho 10th az
Mr.. W. II. Davis and wife were out riding,
the horse took fright and ran. The reins
broke in Mr.. Davis hands, who then at
tempted to jump from the wagon on to the
hors-'s back, with the hope of reaching his
head, so as to check him, but failed, falling
to the ground, without injury As the
horse turned corner in the road. Mrs.
Davis was thrown out with great violence,
breaking her left leg above the knee, and
almost Immediately afterwards the wagon
was dashed to pieces against a tree. The
horse was secured before doing any more
damage.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-06-04
FROM CALIFORNIA,

BY the U. S. Mail Steamship Moses Taylor
which arrived at n. Y, Saturday afternoon
news was received from California to May eth
The Moses Taylor brought treasure to the
amount of Sl,575,09l. The California news
is not very important.
The Legislature adjourned on the 25th ult.
Six robbers armed with shot guns stopped
the stage from Nevada, bound tor Sacramento,
with SCI 900 in gold belonging to Wells,
Fargo & Co. No resistance was made and
the robbers took the dust.
Col. Fremont arrived in Bear Valley,
Marposa county, on the 10th ult., and was
welcomed by all with the greatest rejoicing.
Public respect was shown by the lighting of
huge bonfres on Mount Bullion, and the
firing of quicksilver TASKS heavily charged
with powder, in lieu off cannon. Festivities
were kept up until late hour.
There is much excitement in the valleys of
Plumas county on account of rumor that
the Indian tribes in thatvicinity have aband-
cd themselves together for the purpose Of
making war on tho whites. The Indians
have taken some stock, and the whites are
preparing to fight them. 1t is said that the
Indians have been much abused by unprinci-
Piled white men, who have taken theirsquaws
and treated them in brutal manner.
News from Frazer's river, in the British
possessions confirming the late extraordinary
accounts of the gold discoveries, has been re-
ceived. Several steamships, loaded with
miners from all parts of the country, have
started, and the rush is expected to increase
as soon as tho news from those who have al
ready left shall be received The mines ex-
tend over great expanso of the country and
are "placer,' or surface dggings, similar to
those found in the early days Of California.
They reach across the line into American
territory to an unknown distance.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-06-04

The FIREMAN's MUsTER.-The main fea-
lures of the muster are decided upon, 1t is
to take place on the I'd of July, (as the 4th
this year com upon Sunday.) Three Prizes
of 800. $40 aud SIS, are to he awarded
among the competing companies, and half
far, over the steamboats, and Railroads will
be one of the Inducements to the multitule
from abroad. Our own companies will make
an exhibition uf their engines and skill, bat
will MT colupcte for the prizes, thus leaving
the field tree a. the companies from other
rlaccs. twill d, thr first occasion Of its
kind in this State, aud We hope TO sec every
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-06-04

We cut the following from the Rome, Cra.
Courier d Statesman. The editor is q New
observation-disclosures in this State. "Nhole-
some Slavery" -" Sickly, starving, freezing
freedom, that Northern .tanat,cism seeks 10 en-
ice Inn into ~ lie knows tho ialsty Of his
representation.
PREFERS SLAvERY.-We chronicle the fol-
lowing fact, not because it is an isolated case,
or rare, or novel for slave to prefer whole
some slavery to the sickly, starving, freezing
freedom that Northern fanaticsm seeks
to entico him into, but because it is not COM
monty known, though it is the general rule.
Col. Wade 5. Cothran of this City, on a
recent tour, having with him his servantBob,
passed through the State Of Illinois. While
IN this State he told Bob that if he wished to
leave him and be free he could do SO. Bob's
reply was, no Massa Wade, don t want to
leave ye. Desc Niggers looks too poor for
me, isgwinc back to Georgy wild ye Don t
leave me, | is fraid desc white folks will steal
me-" Ever after this While in the free States
Bob stuck close to his Master, and showed
great tear, and we may add, good sense too,
lest he should be debaried the pleasure of re-
turning to slavery and his Georgia home.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-06-04

RAILROAD Waffle Railroad war in Eric
County, Pa, has commenced again, large
number of citizens of Harbor Creek having
turned out one day last week and forcibly re-
moved the rails of the Buffalo and Eric Rail
road from the highway in that vicinity.
The Railroad Company had commenced
re-laying the track, and further disturbance
was anticipated.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-06-04

NIoARAGuAN NEws.-The Panama Herald
has intelligence relative to Col. Kinney's at
tempt to overthrow the local government at
Greytown.
lie arrived there ON the 18th of April with
six other persons lie first took forcible
possession ola house which he formerly
owned, but which had by foreclosure of a
mortgage became the property of other
partes-then pulled down the Mosquito flag
and ran up the Nicaraguan ensign in its
place. The next step was to arrest the
Mayor, asserting that he did it by authority
ofCapt. Kennedy of the U. S. Frigate, James
town The end Of all was the arrest of Kin
ney, the disavowal by Capt Kennedy of Kin
ney's acts, the surrender of Kinney to the
Americans, and the sending of him and his
party to Aspinwall So ends another
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-06-04

IScENDAR!sd has prevailed So much at
West Troy N. Y, that Vigilance Com
mittee has been formed for its detection and
suppression, ut whose request the village
authorities have offered rewards to the
amount Of $1,000, for the detection of the
persons who set several fires which have lately
occurred.
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REPUBLICAN STATE CONvEN.
TION.

Vermont will be held at Montpelier, on Tuesday,
the Twenty NTH day Of June next, for the pur-
pose Of nominating Candidates to be supported at
the next State Election, for the Offices of Cover.
nor, Lieutenant Governor and Treasurer, and the
transaction Of any other necessary business.
Subjects Of serious moment will be acted upon Id
this Convention, and representation from all the
Towns in the State is important and desirable.
L. Z. CHITTENDEN,
NJ. CARTER HALL,
CHARLES CUMMINGS, State
E. WOODBRIDGE,
J. D. HATCH, Committee.
ELISHA WHITE,
ALEXANDER RIDDLE,
May 18th, 1855.
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which is the time that the "usdges of party" allot
to members Of the House. 1t is policy that
works mischief and has done not little injury to
the cause of freedom in the great battle which has
for some time been going on between freedom and
Ell
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-06-04

LIBEL SuIT.-A man named DECO sued the
Iroprietors of the N. Y. Express, for libel.
The suit was tried last week in BROOKLYN, and
resulted in verdict for the Plaintiff Of & Id
cents. -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-06-04

PARADE OF THE Howard GuARps.-The
Guards were out according to announcement,
Tuesday. Under the command of Lieut.. E.
Lyman, and headed by the Cornct Band,
hey marched thr ough the principal streets,
then to the Ladies' Seminary, where they
stopped for moment to pay their respects
to the young ladies, and to receive some
beautiful bouquets, presented by their fair
hands to the officers of the Company. From
thence the Guards marched to the Exchange
Hotel, where they were invited in
and Hospitality entertained by Mr.. Cur
tbs, the new Landlord, cour.
tesy which they acknowledged before
leaving by parading and firing salute in
front of the Hotel. Thence they marched
to the residence of Capt. Church to pay
what is doubtless their last visit to their
former Captain.
They were received with much emotion by
him, and the scene, as the Guards were
grouped around his bedside, while the Off
GERS presented their bouquets to him and the
tears stood in every eye, as well as on the
emaciated cheek ofCapt. Church, is described
to us as very affecting. After firing ,salutcs in
front of his house, the Guards marched up to
Church ST., when they were taken, in tho only
way they ever will be, by Miller, with his big
camera.
The Guards improve constantly, under the
tuition of their capable drillmaster, Mr. Tyler.
We are glad to witness the precision of their
evolutions and their truly soldier like bearing
and only wish their numbers could be doubled
Why should they not be?
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The Philadelphia Ledger says ut was the
hoax that the Lousianians were actually
landing cargoes of Africans for their planta-
tions, which induced tile British cruisers to
nvarhaml A marinan naaaal b. tLa G,,lc