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Vermont Education.
tPu5ihed under The sanction Of the State Teachers
COMMITTEE.
UNUSED SCHOOL APPARATUS.

We have grown accustomed to the remark that
our Schools tight to be supplied with apparatus
for the illustration of various branches of study.
This is true There is great lack Of suitable APP
paratus in all our Schools. But, before we COM
plain of the existing deficiency, we should consd-
or that apparatus costs money; that our people
generally are not too ubundantly supplied with
this commodity; that they are quite avcrse to
spending it to no profit; while they are not mig
gnrdly in making expenditures, the utility of
which is clearly shown them.
Now very many Of our schools are abundanty
supplied with black boards and outline maps. If
they are used faithfully, their value will soon be-
come apparent, and those districts which have
them not will procure them, and those already
supplied will procure other articles for like pur
poses But if these black boards and maps, remain
unused, OR suffered to BE- destroyed it will be-
come a task bootless enough to tell Vermonters of
the necessity of School Apparatus
What are the facts? 1 will give one. In my
ova town there have been thirteen schools the
present summer. Eleven of those schools were
supplied with Outline Maps. In eleven of those
Schools, up to the time of my visitation, no use of
the Maps had been male, and that, in face of the
facts that they needed in the exercises of the
School, and that special attention called to the
necessity of using them when the teachers were
examined. This was for two reasons: some of the
young teachers did not know how to conduct a
general, or even a class exercise with the Maps
others older had got their habits set in old pub
lie opinion that neither knew Of nor cared for any
such things.
Here is precisely the state of things which We
must 90 to work and remedy. Our Academies
ought to add to their other well-meant and we'll
directed efforts for the Common School Teacher,
special instruction in the use Of Black boards and
Outline Maps. The study or Geography needs to
be brought forward in all our Schools and made
prominent; and the pupil who is to teach
should not only be told, but should experience how
Outline Maps are to be used in teaching this sub
ject The like of Black boards.
Again, when Black boards and Maps have beer
procured, those interested in them should not
leave them to chance, but should inquire aftel
them and their use; and go and them, and
see them used, and create public sentiment
to instruct the ig2orant to encourage the diligen
and to compel the lazy
The Town superintendent, also, have duty tC
do They should urge upon all, before they ente
their Schools, make of every article of arpa
atus afforded them and, in making their vista
tons should inquire into the matter, see theus,
for themselves, and, if necessary, give simple anC
practical lessons to the school and teacher.
A SUPERINTENDENT
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THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY,

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cure of all those painful and dangerous diseases to
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and speedy cure may be relied on.
TO MARRIED LADIES it is peculiarly
suited 1t will, in short time, bring on the
monthly period with regularity.
Each bottle, price One Dollar, bears the Gov
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terfeits.
CAUTION-These Pills should not be taken by
females during the FIRST THREE MONTHS
/ Of Pregnancy, they are sure to bring Msenr-
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| In eases of Nervous and spinal Affections Pal
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failed and although powerful remedy, do not
contain iron calomel, antimony, or anything hurt
full to the constitution.
Full directions in the pamphlet around each
package, which should be carefully preserved
Sole Agent for the United States and Canada.
JOB MOSES,
(Lste L. C. Baldwin 4 Co..
Rochester, n. Y.
N. B.-$l,0o and postage stamps enclosed t.
any authorized Agent, will insure bottle con
tanning so Pills, by return mail,
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PARAGUAY AND CHINA.

WASHINGTON, Sept. Is.
The steamers Fulton, and Water Witch,
forming part of the Ezpcdition to Paraguay,
are now ready for sea. Guns of very heavy
calibre have been selected for both vessels
Both are supplied with small arms and am
munition of the most approved kind, includ
ing the Sharrs and Minnie Muskets, together
with revolvcrs.
The Union says the latest communication
from our minister to China, Mr., Reed, is
dated June 18th, and in this after announce
ing the signature of the treaty between
China and the United States, on that day
he adds "llo departure of the mail boat
within tow hours, cumpels me to limit
this dispatch to the mere announcement Of
the fact shall send the treaty by the next
steAmnr'
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RICHMOND, Sept. 10th 1858.

MEssRs EDToUs:
1t may be interest
ing to you to know that out Of the forty-two Dem.
ocrats we had last Tuesday only four remarked,
on Wednesday. 1t hus long been matter o.
d oubt in the minds of some about sudden CONVEX
sions being genuine; in this case time alone will
determine. If their conversion is genuine, what
a rebuke to Mr. Buchanan's Administration that
SO or 40 Democrats should go over to the Repub-
licans In one day in the small town Of Richmond,
which polls about two hundred votes all told. If
their conversion is spurious and Of the mushroom
kind, then indeed have they sold out dog-cheap,
for Mr. Fay. the Representative elect, says he is
as true Republican there is in the State.
Truly yours,
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l2w3 W. II. FRENCH, Judqe
COLONEL SMITHS ESTATE.

: l psTal or or FHHHoHf To all
concerned in the Estate Of Colonel Smith, late Of
Burlington, in said District, Greeting.
At Probate Court holden at Burlington, within
and for the District Of Chtcnden, the 4th day
Of September, A. d. 1853, m instrument purport-
ing to be tho last WIN and Testament Of Colonel
Smith, late Of Burlington, in said District deceas-
ed, presented to the Court aforesaid, for Pro-
bate.
And it is ordered BY said .our5 that the 27th
day Of September AID. 1853, at the Probate Court
Rooms in said Burlington he assigned for proving
snid instruments and that notice thereof be given
to all persons concerned, by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in tho Burlington Free
Press, n newspaper printed Mt said burlington,
previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court at the time and place Aforesaid and
contest the probrto Of said will, it You have cause
Given under my hand, at Burlington, in slid
District, this 4th day Of September, 4. d, 1858.
wl1w3 D. FRENCH Register.
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INTERESTING FROM UTAH.

ST. LOUIS, Sept I6
Advices from Leavenworth to the 18th
inst. The Salt Lake Mail arrived at ST.
Joseph on the 10th inst, having made the
trip in twenty days. The Mormons CONT
nucl to arrive in the city from the South,
and were entering upon thcrusual avocation.
Brigham Young still keeps himself conceal
cd, and lives in constant danger and fear of
the vengeance of his own people, who have
become greatly inconsrcd at the unwilling Of
his frauds. This confirms former reports.
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LATEST FROM MAINE.-Bangor, Sept. q.
We have reports tonight from Aroostook
county embracing the county complete, ex-
cept one small plantation.
The Republicans put Bradbury's majority
in the county at 935. The Democrats claim
985. This would leave the whole district ac
cording to previous reports from 30 to 100
mai. for the Republicans.
The Democratic candidate for Senator in
Aroostook is reported here to be defeated if
SO, the Senate will he Republican through
out.
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Dear Sir

DeG Duj
You ask mo to give you the results of our expe
rienca in the matter and also to offer obser-
vations upon the practical management of such
Associations, that other Towns may be able to
adopt the same similar plans. u
The idea of forming such Association in each
Town, was suggested by Mr.. Adams, Secretary of
the Board of Education, at the Institute held by
him at Hydepark, in November of 81. He not
only suggested it, but argued the propriety of 1t
with such force, that resolution was passed by a
"rising vote" of all the Teachers present, that
they would make an earnest effort to form such As
sociations in the various Towns where they might
be situated during the winter.
Immediately on the opening Of Village
School, our Teacher took measures to carry out
the resolution He commenced with several Of the
Teachers in Town, and obtained pledges Of their
hearty Cooperation in the movement. They held
a meeting among themselves and elected their Off
for the winter. He then called ON me, and
requested me to deliver address at the opening
session. which was to be held in of the churches
They agreed to make the duty Of parents to visit
the Schools and to aid and sustain the Teacher,
the subject for discussion after the close of the
lecture. So generally had the matter been talked
of in the various School Districts that at the first
meeting there full representation from all
sections of the town, and the Church was crowded
to overfowing Every moment of the time al that
session was occupied with the lecture, discussion,
and reading of essays that had been carefully pre-
pared by several Of the female Teachers in Town.
NaatinOs If he same chi nh v
addressed by other gentlemen; and all as
well attended as the first
The lectures we're upon such subjects as the fol.
lowing: The Essentials of Practical Education
Physical Geography; Musici The Duty and Re
wards Of Scholarship; Graded Schools and Schoo
Government; the Best Methods of Teaching Arith
inetic, Grammar and Geography, Sc, which wer'
the principal topics for discussioni while the es
says were upon an equally wide range Of subjects,
The Teachers in Town seemed to vie with eacl
other in their determination to communicate SOM
valuable in ornation ut each meeting; AMI Their
was no one in the community who did not thin
that the Association had most salutary effect upo
the Schools for that season; can it be though
that the good influences Of it will over he lost.
Having given this Iricf account Of the origi
and results Of the Association in our Town, wi
offer a word or two Of observation upon the pract
eabity Of carrying out such plan in other place
7 am confident that the great obstacle to it in mos
places, will be apprehension On the part Of til
Teacher, that they shall not be able to say thin.
at such meetings, that will be interesting prof
ABLE aud the apprehension will be well tounde
certainly, # they expect that such m Associate
can be ke. up without great labor and study, J
use a holnely but very expressive phrase, it wi
soon "run em9tyiags," il they come together fro
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News of the Week.
BY Telegraph to the Daily Free Press.

NEW WORN DEMUERATit CON-
NENTLON.
SYRACUSE, Sept. 18th.
The Democratic State Convention assemb-
blcd here to-day. The Convention proceed
cd to the choice OF II President. Mr.. Seymour
was elected amid much enthusiasm.
a long debate was had on the motion to
admit one half of the two lists of delegates
from New York City. The comm lttee on
contested seats reported at evening session in
favor of the admission of the entire Tammany
delegation, and the Wood m en- have with
drawn from the Convention nnder protest.
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NJ A II X L 7 8.
BOSTON MARK Eff.

BosToN, Sept. ".
FLOUR.-There has been more activity in the
Flour market. Sales of common brands Western
at So OOa5 Is; fancy brands at So 25a5 So; COM
mon extras So 75a6 Is, with none now offering
under Sc; and considerable family Flour at Sc IS
al 90. per Dbl, including Genesee, Michigan and
Ohio. Canada fancy is scarce and nominally IS so;
common extras Sc 0Oa625 and family extras in
demand at Sc 25a7 90 per Dbl. Corn Meal 81 ga
per Dbl Rye Flour SO 75a4 80 per Dbl
GRAIN.-Corn has been quiet during the week,
but is generally held firm. Sales of Southern yell
low 9jc.aSl co. white SGa90c, and Western mixed
at 7jas5c. per bush. For stored lots 81 per bush.
is the price at the close for good Southern yellow
and white is held at 90c. Oats have been in good
demand with sales at 50a51c. per bushcl for ORTIZ
ern and Canada, mostly at sic. Rye is quiet at
75c per bushel. Beans are firm and selling at sc.
a 81 for common.
PR0VISIONS.-Thero is no change in PORK.
The sales of the week have been in small lots, at
SIG 00a16 so for prime; SIS 25al9 90 for mess
and $50 0Oa2i 90 for clear and extra clear cash and
4 mos. Beef is scarce and firm, but the sales have
been in small lots at Sl3al6 for Western mess and
extra mess; and sic 5Oals 90 for family mess,
cash and mos. Lard is firm and selling at tal &C.
in barrels and ticrces, and &c. in kegs; and
Smoked Hams are selling at 1lal2c per b., cash
and mos.
BUTTER is dull. Prime quality continues com
parativcy and sells l1alsc.; but common
is very dull at l2al5c.; Canada and Western is
selling at l2al6 per ID Cheese is quite dull at
4a7{c per b.
WOOL-The demand for fleece and pulled
Wool has been active and prices are higher.
Sales of 100000 lbs at 35a55c for fleece, as to
quality; and pulled at quoted rates.
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DAVID.

WooD's HAIR REsroRArIvE.-Wc have never
known any other medicine win as large share o
public confidence in short II time as this la
done. 1t has not been more than year since W.
first heard of it, and it stands at the head o
all remedies of the kind. We have never useC
any of it ourselves, having had no occasion, a
our "crown OF glory" not only as yet retains it
original color, but gets more so-but some of GU
friends have, we have never known it to fail il
restoring the hair to its original color. We ad
wise those such as are becoming promaturely gray
IT, give the :" Restorative a tria.-[Ches (llli
nois) Herald. Sold by all good Druggists
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-24

Franca in the Mediterranean, to Russia, is
confirmed.
Later news from India and China have
been received, but it was not important. The
Bearer OF the treaty with China accompanies
the mail.
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u led.

DlcU.
At Cambridge, Mass, Sept Is Mary L. b
Marsh, aged II years.
At South Hero, July 3lst, George NJ, young es'
son of Timothy and Lucy Phelps. aged 81 years.
His illness was short and painful; but while
enduring the most excruciating pains, murmur
heard to fall from his lips, but with patience
which won the love of every heart, bore all. Loved
ones would fain have held the flower to Earth, to
have watched its unfodings; but lie Who said:
" Suffer little children to come unto mo, and forbid
them not" saw fit, thus early to call him. ere sin
had stained his young heart to place him as anoh-
of those bright jewels which d" adorn the Sa-
vior's brow
lie came; but, as the blossom
Its petals closes up,
And hides them from the tempest
Within its shelterng cup,
So he his spirit gathered
Back to its frightened breast,
And passed from Earth's grim threshold,
To be the Savior's guest
In St. Johnsbury, Sept. 4, Mr. John Rowland,
In williamsvillc, 9th Sept, Mrs. Ann b, Taylor
aged &C.
At Post Mills Village, Sept. 10, Mrs. Mary G..
Weton, aged 81.
In North Thetford, Sept. IL, Mrs. Widow Hos
ford 81.
In Huntington, Sept ., Mr.. Pliny Swift, aged
AZ.
Also on the lath Mrs. Lucretia Croft, aged AZ.
In Brattleboro, Sept 18th Mrs. Hannah Prouty
aged 81.
In Whiting, on the 18th inst, Ziba Needham,
aged %.
Also, on the 18th, Mrs. Sarah P. Needham, aged
50.
In West Cornwall, Sept. :, Mrs. Mary Z. Keller
aged AZ.
In West Rupert, Sept 18th, Mr.. James Hop
kins, uged rs.
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100 DOLLARs REWARD!

w ILL be paid on the conviction Of any re-
w sponsible party who shall infringe upon the
following Patents and Trade Marks, by m king or
vending any article, not the genuine, such, viz:
HAYES & CO.'S COAL OILS,
the only uniform standard Coal Oil in the Market,
better and cheaper. Also,
JONES' PATENT COAL OIL LAMP.
Every genuine Lamp is stamped q E. F. JOINS,
PAIEYT." The public cautioned against buy
ing imitation Oils or Lamps, as they can have the
real at a less price, and satisfaction guaranteed.
Supply unlimited.
L. JONES & CO., Sole Agents,
wl23m 35 and 81 Central street, Boston.
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WILLOW WHARF.-THE willow articles ex-
hibited by Messrs Colby of Waterbury, at
the State Fair,wcrc worthy of notice They
exhibited, besides good baskets, Chidrens
Cabs, Cradles, go-carts and Office and nurse
ry chairs, made of Vermont willow peeled by
Colby's now somewhat celebrated pccling
machine, and of decidedly superior quality
to the German articles Of the same kind SO
freely imported. as well as to the ordinary
willow ware of the n. Y. and Boston mark
cts. We have felt a decided interest in Mr..
Colby's efforts to introduce the culture and
manufacture Of the willow, in our State, and
we are glad to perceive such indications of
their success.
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FROM EUROPE by STEAMER.

NEw YORK, Sept. 10 -
The Steamship Persia, from Liverpool, 4th
instant, arrived here this evening. Captain
Preedy of the Agamcmnon and Mr.. Bright
Chief Engineer Of the Atlantic Telegraph
are to be knirhtci.
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Glass Preserve Jars,

WITH GROUND GLASS SHOPPERS.
TENHESE JARS are intended for keeping all
\ kinds of Fruit, Vegetables, Meats, Oysters,
in a state of perfect preservation, while at the
same time, their condition may be examined with
out the necessity Of opening.
The advantages of wide mouthed Glass Jars
with Glass Shoppers ground in over Jars closed
with tin or other metallic stopper or covers, is
apparent Being of incorruptible materials they
cannot corroGv an. faint the contents: while the
smallest quantity of salt, acid, or fermentation
will dissolve tin other metal, and tend to poison
all they may contain.
For sale at China Hall, $50 Church street, by
S. 5. BROWN.
Burlington, August Sd, 1858. d&wtf
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A BOOK FOR TIE MILLION.

A BOOK FOR TIE MILLION. Jus
Published by FEDERlIEN & CO., Booksellers and
Stationers, No. Is Court Street Boston, a Brief
Treaties of 4S pages Diseases of the Sexual
System of both sexes their symptoms and treat
ment-prcpared BY ply sician Of the Boston Ecec
tic Hospital. This work also contains n scosching
exposure of the deception and imposture practiced
by advertising quacks, with some Of their nam c
and locations Sold by periodical dealers generally
Sent by mail the receipt of three postage
stamps. Address Box 1902, Boston Post-oficc
w3lwlyr
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THE CABLE ALL RIGHT AGAIN.

New YORK, Sept. %.
We have a despatch from Trinity Bay
this morning, which states that electrical
currents are now passing through the Cable
between the Office at Trinity Bay and Valcn-
tia as perfect as at any time since tho Cable
was laid.
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HOW CYRUS LAID THE CABLE

"A Ia LLAD ".
Written for Harpe's Weskiy.l
BY JOHN C. SAKE.
CONE listen all unto my song;
1t is no silly fable;
'Tis all about the mighty cord
They call tuo Atlantic Cable.
Bold CYRrs FIELD he said, says he.
have pretty notion
That l can run a telegraph
Across tho Atlantic Ocean,
Then all the people laughed, and said,
They'd like to see him do it;
He might get half-seas-over, but
He never could 90 through it,
To carry out his foolish plan
He never would be able;
He might as well 60 hang himself
With his Atlantic Cable.
But CYRUS was valiant man,
A fellow of decision;
And needed not their hooking words
Their laughter and derision.
Twice did his bravest efforts fail,
And yet his mind was stable;
He want the man to break his heart
Because he broke his cable.
"Once more, my gallant boys" he cried;
Three times I-you know the fable"
corn make it Mrfy," muttered he,
"But will lay the cable !"
Once more they tried-hurrah hurrah
What means this great commotion
The Lord be praised the cables laid
Across the Atlantic Ocean
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WASHINGTON, Sept. II.

The rcndez vous Of the Paraguay Expedi-
ton will be at Buonos Ayrcs, a short dis
lance from the mouth Of the river Purana.
LANCASTER, Pa, Sept. p
President Buchanan arrived quietly at
Wheatland last night. lie came in "A pri'
vatc carriage from Columbia. 1t is his first
visit at home since his election. He has not
yet visited the city and is engaged on his
private affairs.
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Mr. Fullam, of Springfield, VT, who add
vertises " The Golden Secret y Ia another
column, we believe u be- Il reliable mln, and
his announcement is worthy the attention Of
young men seeking employment.
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ALBURGH SPRINGS.

Ty7HE MISsIsQUoI HOUSE. At Aburrh
Z Springs, lately occupied by Niles s. Harvey,
has been rented and thoroughly renovated by the
subscriber, and is now opened for the reception Of
guests.
Horses and Carriages both double and single,
will be in readiness at all times Mt the Missisquoi
House for the use of guests and others who wish to
hire.
Pleasure Boats for Sailing or Rowing, furnished
on short notice.
Those who may resort to these Healing Waters,
and this most delightful and healthy Summer Re-
treat may rest assured that no pains reasonable
expense will be wanting the part of the SUBJ
scriber to promote their health and comfort.
Carriages to and from the Railway Station, free
Of charge. 0. PORTER CARPENTER. Proprietor.
Formerly of the Mansion House.
Alburrh Spring May 22d 1858. 64m.