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FIRE IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.
Early this morning fire was discovered in
one Of the rooms on the second floor of the
New Haven and Harlem Depot. 1t burn
ed very rapidly and filling the building
with smoke very little could be done to Esave
the contents Nearly half the structure was
destroyed. The loss on the building was
thought to be $4,000. There was an in
surance of $4,000 on the entire building,
distributed among some 10 or IL companies.
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M L TIE SCBsCH HEE~ hnyiog been ap.
W rointei bv the ilonct,bl, the Probate Court
for The Diat,ct uf Clittcpiot r. Commissioners t.
receive, examine and aiust c.ni's and de-
mands Of all persons against ia e,t1t' If Noble
Lovely late Of |u lireton Ia said District dccan-
sed, represented in lvent. and also all clni and
demands exhibited in offset therefor aud six
months from the day Of the date hereof, being al
lowed by 7nd Court for that purp1e'. We do thofc-
fore hereby give n,to, that we " IN attend TO the
business Of our appointment, at thc dwtilin, Of
Mrs. \. p. Lovely in burlington in said III t,ict,
on the FIRST Mondays # May and June next, Mt 10
O'Clock, a. NJ, IN ,ach Of aid days.
Dated this sth DAY of Dec a. d. 1855.
CHARLES RUSSELL,
JAMES A. S1IEDD, Commissioners.
THOMAS N0RTHROP. }
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THE FILLIBUsTERs.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL.
The recent escape of Fillibustcrs from Mo-
bile excites intense interest in political quar-
ters AS it is considered if they should be ar
rested by the British and other foreign
forces the volunteer feeling Of this
country would bo aroused to the highest ds-
gree of excitement, and an immense reinforce
ment rush to their rescue hence crisis IN
the foreign relations Of our Government
would be precpitated, and most angry and
threatening state of things probably result
between onr Government and those Of Great
Britain, France and Spain.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-12-17

OF various parties connected with Swans
Southern Lotteries, and also against the pro-
prletors OF some half dozen Su day and
and Weekly newspapers. Several arrests
were made on Saturday but the principals,
BENZ, Wood and Geo 4. Eddy, are not to be
found. y requisition is to be sent to Angus
ta' ga, to arrest Swan, the principal
manager.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-12-17

The WESTERN VT. Musical ASSOCIATION
holds its Convention in Richmond, next
week The Association is in the full tide of
success. Its meetings increase in interest and
value with every convention, and the coming
one WILL we doubt net, be most successful
and interesting affair 1t begins on Tuesday.
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is TIE SLAVE TRADE REOPEN.
Ed

SAVANNAH, Dec Is.
The Republican Of this morning says the
yacht Wanderer positively landed Africans
near Brunswick. Tho Republican says that
the Africans were landed on Jekyl Island,
and that q steamer which left Savannah took
$50 and conveyed them past Savannah to the
river plantations. and from thence they were
scattered through the country. The cargo
shipped is said to have consisted Of $50
negroes.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-12-17

COD LIVER OIL JELLY.
MORE paatable than the Oil, but retaining all
1N1 Its virtues, TOR sale by
j. W. ROBY g. CO.
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News of the Week.
BY Telegraph to the Daily Free Press.
NEW YORK NEWS.

NEW YORK, Dec. ..
The Board of Education yesterday rejected
by vote of II to IL n report in favor of
reading the Scriptures in the public schools,
A young man named Christopher Golf was
stabbed to deaf in West Broadway yester-
day by another young man named Michael
Forester
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WAsutNcThN Dec

ASHINGToN, Dec. ..
There were only seven votes for Douglas in
the Democratic Senatorial Caucus. These
were thrown by Shields, Stewart, Clingman
Brown, Toombs, Green and Bigler. The
debate lasted from 10 in the morning, till
late in the evening. Great bitterness was
manifested.
The legislature of Minnesota with high
appreciation of the liberality of Congress,
presented to-day through Senator Rice a
memorial asking for aid in constructing a
wagon road from lake Superior to the South
Pass Of the Rocky Mountains, and also a
large number of appropriations for internal
improvements.
1t is said the Nicaragua Fillibusters have
their rendezvous some where in Florida
Keys. There is little if any doubt, tina t the
steamer Fashion which left Mobile on the
first of December, professedly for Texas, car
ried out large number Of them together
with ammunition. Our government is not
kept fully advised of their plans and move
ments.
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FROM CALIFORNIA-OvER LAND.


The overland mail with California dates of
twelfth ult has arrived here. Four through
passengers came with it, among whom is Mr..
VIM. c. Jewett.
Mr., Buchanans letter to Mr.. Butterfeld
was considered as a guaranty Of the Admin
istration in favor of the Pacific railIoad.
The Supreme Court has decided that the
Governor can change death sentences to longer
or shorter imprisonments.
Thomas o. Larkin's will was published
He leaves property worth upwards of half a
million.
George Penn Johnston, after being acquitted
in the Marine Court for killing Senator Fer.
guson, in duel, has been arrested in San
Francisco on the same charge.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IL.
The Senate bill repeating the fishing boun-
ties was taken up in the committee on Com
merce, this morning, and referred to Mr..
Comins who will probably take considera-
BILE time before reporting on it.
Orders have been sent to get the new steam
sloop Of war, Brooklyn, ready for sea. The
St. Louis has also been ordered to the Gulf.
The Japan and Chinese Treaties were sent
TO the Senate Friday. The Cabinet had
Spanish American affairs under consideration
to-day.
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NFw YoRR. Dec. IL,

INV IONhI I1OV'
The Q. S. Steam Frigate Niagara has ar
rived from Monrovia, Africa. Nov. 10th,
She reached Monrovia from Charleston on
the 9th and landed 200 of the Africans cap
tured in the SLAYER Echo, II having died on
the massage
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G., Il, JELLISON
PU Ps! PU PSI!

NOT ONLY FOR CISTERNS, BUT FOR WELL
OF ALL DEPTHS, CHEAP AND DURABLE
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NEW YORK DEC. Ia.

New YORK DEC. IA.
A despatch from Washington says the
House Committee on Foreign relations have
agreed unan imously to report resolution of
inquiry relative to the visit of British officers
to the steamer Washington.
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wILLIsTON ACADEMY.


j, S. CILLEY, A. NJ, Principal,
MISS MARCIA E. FAY, Prscepsra.,
and Teacher Of French.
MISS EDNA ]. BICKNELL, Assis,sni
MR.. W. L. SEYMOUR, Teacher Of In,trumsn,sL
Music.
Mr.. THOMAS MGINNIs, Teacher Of Vocal
Ml4Sie,
The conditions Of membership in this School are
correctness of department, diligence and tho
roughness in study, and obedience 10 lal.
Such as like tho conditions are invited to at
tend.
The Winter Term will commence on Monday,
the 2sth of Nov; Spring Term, Feb. A2sth, 1859.
Board and Tuition as heretofore advertised.
Number of students the present term, 1855.
J. S. CILLEY, Prneipai
williston, Nov. sth, 1855.
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WAR BETWEEN SPAIN AND
MEXICO.

New YORK, Dec. ID.
The Philadelphia Press of this morning
says the Spanish Minister called upon Gen.
Cass yesterday afternoon, and announced to
him that Spain had declared war against
Mexico.
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THE FILLIEISTERS OFF.

MOBILE, Dec. 9.
The schooner, Susan, with the Nicaraguan
emigrants, went to sea last night. The
cutter McClelland fred into her, but no
damage was caused. Lieut.. Whyte, of the
cutter, remained on board the Susan, as a
guest,
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ST. IOrIs Dec. |.

ST. LOUIS Dec. a.
The Pacific Telegraph Line was this day
completed to Lexington Mo- 800 miles west
of St. Louis. 1t will be extended and in
operation to Kansas City this week.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-12-17

New YORK, Dec. 10.
A Washington dispatch says that Senator
Fitzpatrick of Alabama becomes Chairman
of the Committee on Territories in place of
Judge Douglas. Mr., Green peremptorily
declined the place.
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FRESH CAMPHENE.
A SUPPLY just received ut
IA J. W. ROBY cos.
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HOSTON ELECTION,

BosToN, Dec. IA.
AT the election in this city yesterday, Lin
coin was reelected Mayor by plurality of
1929. Five republicans and five democrats
were elected on the board of aldermen
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-12-17
OVERS HEALING AMBRoCATIoN

Df ER'S HEALING AMBROCATION
has been in liniment and internal remedy
in Burlington and vicinity, for the last six years,
and has established ITS reputation, as a CURE 70
Rheumatism, Cuts, Bruises, Swellings, Headache,
and other affections which arc mentioned in the
advertisement in another column. dawtf
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-12-17

To TEACHERS call the attention of
Teachers to the announcement of the moet-
ing of the County Teachers Associations at
Williston.
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Nj ar i led,

In this village, Dec. 18th, by the Rev. Joshua
Young, Mr. E. F. OSBORN, JR., Of Ogdensburgh,
n. y, to Miss CLARA L., daughter of P. T.
Sweet, Of Burlington, Vt.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-12-17
A BOOK FOR THE SICK.

bOOH FON 1T Il SICK, Bi D0cT.
SAMUEL S. FrTcH.-SI& LECTURES on the
causes and cure of Consumption, Asthma, Bronchi-
tas, Heart Disease, Dyspepsia, Female Complaints,
and Chronic Diseases generally (bound, $50 pages,
80 ensravings,) by DR.. SAMUEL S. FIrcn; ex-
planning the authors treatment by which he both
prevents and cures the above diseases.
This book has been the means of saving thou
sands of lives. Price Is cents. Sent by mail,
postpaid, for 40 cents. Apply to Dr. S. S. FITCH,
Office IA Broadway, New York. Consultation
personally or by letter, free.
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THETFORD ACADEMY.
TINE WINTER TERM will commence We'd
Il nesdav, Dec. LIST, 1858.
GEO X. BARTHOLOMEW, A B. Principal
WV. s. HAzEy, A. b. Associate Principal,
MISS ELIZA P. HooD, Prscep,ress.
Experienced Teachers will give instructions in
modern Languages, Music, Drawing and Painting
Tuition, in common English, 100; Higher
English, 81 so; Latin and Greek, $500.
Board, including room, wood lights and wash
ing ST. to S2,2 per week.
Good accommodations may be had for SELF board
ing. Applications for board and may be
made to the Principal.
GEO. X. BARTHOLOMEW.
Thetford Nov. 22nd 1858. daw3t
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UNDERHILL ACADEMY.

TINE Winter Term of this Institution will COM
Il mence Thursday Nov. 25th, 1853, and
continue eleven weeks. For particular, address
5. L. BATES, Principal.
Nov 49, w3w21
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A NEW WATCH FOR TIMING
HORSES.
-pryr- --rDnz-nnn D-,--rn

APPLETON, TRACY L CO.,
M ATCH Manufacturers, WALTHAM, MASS.
= have invented Watch for Timing Horses
which performs with promptness and accuracy
never before attained. A drawing and full partic-
ulars sent on application at Waltham, or at 1853
Washington St Boston, or to Robbins 4 Apple
ton, New York. A patent has been applied for.
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STATE OF VERMONT. The Honorable
ISpIsrRtcr OF cHrrrESnEH,ss. tn" Probate Court
for the District Of Chittenden,
To all persons interested in the estate Of Horace
Bsaxton late of Sheburnc in said District, deceas-
ed,
Greeting,
Whereas, said Court hath assigned the 2sth
day of Dec A. D., 1858 for the settlement Of the
administration account Of the Executor Of the last
will and Testament of Horace B, Slxton, deceased
and ordered that public notice thereof be given to
all persons interested in said estate by publishing
this order three weaks successivey previous to the
day assigned in the Burlington Free Press printed
in Burlington, in said District
Therefore, YOU arc hereby notified to appear Mt
the Probate Court rooms in Burlington, on the
day assigned, then and there to contest the allow
ancc Of said account, if you sec cause.
Givcn under nv hand. This ~ dHr oF no"o-1-
Der A. n. 1853
p. FRENCH, Register.
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TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS OF
BUCHAN'S HUNGARIAN BALsAM
OF LIFE.

TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS OF
BUCHAN'S HUNGARIAN BALsAM
OF LIFE.
TIVE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY for Colds,
Il Coughs, Asthma, and Consumption.
READ THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATE q
Cure Of Scrcre Cough and Consumptirc ten
dency, tceH atested.
MORE CURES OF SEATED con-
SUMPTIONI
IMPORTANT TESTIMONY OF PHYSICIANS
AND DRUGGISTS.
BrRLrScrox, Vt. Nov. 1s45.
On. BRADLIE-sir-Tho astonishing sale of
Buchan's Hungarian Balsam oblgcs us to order
afurther supply. Please send as before, sufi-
cheney for six months We can give you if you
desire it. Certificates from numerous ind viduals
who have not only been relieved from Asthma
Colds, and Coughs, but from those who have been
brought up from
FIRMLY SEATED CONSUMPTION.
and literally snatchcd from the grave, As a
remedy for such complaint confidently believe
it has mover been surpassed.
Yours,
PECK 8. SPEAR.
SAco, Me-. May 25th 1S45,
Dr.. Byadles;
SIR-The Hungarian Bal,am is, beyond
all question,a most perfect and admirable prepara-
tion for Diseases or the Lungs. have used it in
my family, and in my professional practice for
more than two years, with tho most uniform and
entire success in of ssuere Pulmonary DISEASE
and can conscientiousy recommend it to all who
are afflicted, the most CERTAIN REMEDY for
such diseases with which nm acquainted.
Yours, respectfully.
FREDRIC I. ST0RER. NJ D.
Sole Proprietor, DAVID F. BRADLEE, Water
town Mass, to whom all orders should be address
ed Sold by Druggists and dealers in medicine in
every town in the United States and British
Provinces. THEO. A. PECK, Agent,
dscl6wlm Burlington, VT
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THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY

Sir James Ciarke's Celebrated Female Pills. Pre-
Physician Extraordinary to the Queen.
This invaluable medicine is unfaling in the
cure of all those painful and dangerous disease. to
which the female constitution i. subject. 1t mo-
derates all excess and removes all distractions
and speedy may be relied on.
TO MARRIED LADIES it i. peculiarly
suited 1t will in a short time, bring on the
monthly period with regularity
Each bottle, price One Dollar, bears the Gov.
eminent stamp of Great Britain, to prevent coun-
terfeits.
CAUTION.-These Pills should not Be taken by
females during the FIRST THREE MONTHS
Of Pregnancy, a, they 10 bring on Msear-
rage, bu, al any other time thy are SAFE
In Of Nervous and spinal Affections, Pal
pitation of the heart, Mysteries and Whites, these
Pills will effect cure when all other means have
failed, and although powerful remedy, do not
contain iron, calomel, anthony, or anything hurt
full to the constitution.
Full direction, in the pamphlet around each
package, which should be carefully preserved
Sole Agent for the United States and Canada
JOB MOSES,
(Latc h. g. Baldwin 4 Co.,)
Rochester, n. Y.
n. B.-Sl, 90 and postage stamps enclosed to
any authorized Agent, will insure a bottle, con.
tanning so Pills, by return mail.
For sale by T. A. PECK Agent. ws.smo,.
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JUDAH T. AINswOKrn,s ESTATE,

STATE OF VERMONT, The Hon. Pro-
~ DISTRICT OF cHrrTESDEN, IS. bate Court for
the District of Chttenden,
To the heirs and all persons interested in tho e'-
tate Of Judah T. Ainsworth late Of Madison in the
State Of Ohio, deceased Greeting.
Whereas application ha. been made to this
Court in writing, by the Administrator Of the es-
tate of Judah T. Ainsworth deceased. praying for
license and authority to sell the real estate Of said
deceased including the reversou of the widows
dover therein, for the payment Of debts. and char
gcs Of administration, and setting forth therein
the amount OF debts due from the said deceased,
the charges of administration, the amount of per-
sonal estate and the situation of the real estate.
Whereupon, said Court appointed and assigned
the DIST day of December, A. u. 1858, at the
Probate Court rooms, in said District, to hear
and decide upon said application, and ordered pub
lie notice thereof to he given TO all persons inter-
ested therein by publishing said order to-
gether with the time and place Of hearing, three
week. successfully in the Burlington Free Press
a newspaper, which circulates in the neigh bor-
hood of those person s interested in said estate,
all which publications shall be previous to the day
assigned for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court, at the time and place assigned,
then and there in said Court to give bonds, ms
law directs for the payment of the debts, and
charges Of administration, and make your object
ions to the granting such license, if Won
Given under my hand, at the Probate Court
Rooms this 27th day of November, A. D. 1855
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WASHINGTON Dec. TO-
Boston Journal Correspondence.
Senator Trumbull says that the President
enabled Douglas to carry Illinois, and is now
endeavoring to make him President.
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SAW VS.! SAW
AGE, RTER d CO.,
SAW MANUFACTURERS,
FIsHERVILLE, N. H.,
SINCE ls4e

fIcHEIV lille, ". H.,
SINCE ls4e.
"HERE they keep a large assortment and
w manufacture to order all the various kinds
of CIRCULAR and other SAWS that are used
in the United State. and Canadas
FThe largo Circular Saws are ground by
Machine, made expressly for the purpose, conse-
ground in the usual manner.
Those in want of Saws are respectfully invited to
call.
SAWS REPAIRED
at short notice. and all orders promptly executed
List Of Prices sent by mail to persons desiring
them.
c. GAGE, GEO. PORTER.
]. C. GAGE, k. GAGE, II. NJ. ROLFE.
Fishersville, Nov, Is, 1858. wly22
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ELIZA CLARKE,s ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT,
- DISTRICT OF cHrrrESDES, SIS. To all persons
concerned in the estate OF Eliza b. Clark late Of
Milton in said District, deceased,
Greeting.
At Probate Court holden at Burlington, within
and for tho District of Chittendcn tho 30th day
of November, A. d. 1858, nm Instrument purport-
ing to be the last WI and Testament of Eliza b.
Clarke, late of Milton, in said district, deceas-
ed, was presented to the Court aforesaid, for Pro-
bate.
And it is ordered by snid Court, that the 9th
day of December, AID. 1858, at the Probate Court
Rooms in said Burlington, be assigned for proving
said Instrument; and that notice thereof be given
to all persons concerned, by publishing this order
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in tho Burlington Free
Press, a newspaper printed at said Burlington,
previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you arc hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court at the time and place aforesaid and
contest tho probate Of said will il YOU have cause
Given under my hand, Mt Burlington, in said
District, this 3Oth day of November, A. D. 1858.
w2iw3 u. FRENCH Register.
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REAL ESTATE FORSALE.
VINHE SUBSCRIBER will sell he entire real es-
] tate of the late Ransom Jones, in the towns Of
Richmond and Bolton, Vt, which consists of some
six hundred acres Of good farming land. under
good state of cultivation, well watered fences and
buildings in excellent repair and situated in
the immediate vicinity Of tho Jonesville station
on the V. c. Railroad.
Also the Jones Hotel, which is most desirable
Hotel property. All the above mentioned estate
will be sold at q fair valuation, as soon OPP
portuniry is presented
Parties wishing to purchase portion or oil of
said property will find it for their interest to
anime the premises soon. For further particulars
apply to HENRY GILLETT
Administrator.
Jonesyille, Vt. Oct, II, 1855 wl6m3
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BENJAMIN BOARDMAN's ESTATE

M the subscribers having been appointed by
w the Honorable the Probate Court for the
District of Grand Islo Commissioners to receive
examine and adjust the claim, and demands of all
persons against the estate Of Benjamin Boardman,
late of South Hero in said District, deceased
represented insolvent, and also all claims and
demands exhibited in offset thereto; and six
month. from the day OF the date hereof, being
allowed by said Court for that purpose, we do,
therefore, hereby give notice, that will attend
to the business Of our appointment Mt the dwell
ing Of q. II. Rice in South Hero, in said district
on the second Wednesday of February next at one
o'clock P. NJ. OF said day
Dated this goth day Of September A. D. 1858.
IT. DAVIS Commits
T. II. GORDON, .oners.
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VIEW STORE, NEW GOODS.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS

MISS MARKHAM has opened place for the
wi sale of Fancy Articis,, Toys and yankee
Notions" including articles for the toilet, work
table, nursery, etc.
She has also good assortment Of CAPS, HEAD
DRESSES, BONNET FRAMES, CROWNS, HOOP SKIRTS,
etc.
She invites her friends and former customers to
favor her with a call.
College Street, opposite the Free Press building.
Burlington, Dec. IL, 1858, div w2w.
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MURDERi MURDER
80 900 nGI Just OF receive. EafI and a4 ...
for about one half Of last years prices and Borders
to match, of entire new styles, at China Hall by
5. ;. BROWN,
lao Church St.,
Burlington. May ith, 1853. daw
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COMPOUND SYRUP,

DABBITT'S refined Potash, one pound Of which
Lbs equal to two pounds of the crude article, at
J. W. ROBY & cos.
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lished

Penman.hip, History of the United States, and
composition, though of great Importance in every
District School are not mentioned in the Act as
topics in rcter ne to which the Board arc reaui-
red to select Textbooks, and therefore they have
made no cgiciai recommended ton Of Luohs f.r in
struction in these branches.
But am authorized to say, that the Board,
individuals, concur with me in Recommending to
tho consideration of Superntcndents, Teachers and
Parents, and Booksellers in Vt, the following
books:
In CoMPos1rroS.--Tower and Tweed's 'Gram-
mar of Composition" burgess & Co., New York;
In History of U. S.--Quackenbos' History
OF United States" (Applcton & Co., New York;
IN REPRESENTATIONS Dunton& Scribner's
"Penmnnshir" for copy books, condensed in two
numbers NJ and "Book keeping adapted to Payson,
Nichols 4 Co., Boston.)
J. S. ADAMS. Score tary.