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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05

Another view of the points at issue in the
election of the Sergeant-at-arms is given in
the following letter.
MONTPELIER, Oct. 81, 1858.
The election of Sergeant-at-Arms,
yesterday, was sharply contested and ELECTED
considerable debate.
The present incumbent, Erastus 5. Camp, had
received a denomination in the Republican Caucus.
But some objections afterwards raised by
members of the party, who had become interested
in the success of another applicant, because Mr..
Camp had, in one instance employed hand about
the House of Representatives at one dollar and
fifty cents per day, to whom, with others, the State
had voted two dollars per day
A Committee, appointed by the House to inves-
tigate the chsrge-which was founded upon an
er parte affidavit, gotten up by one Of the disap-
pointed candidates, and privately circulated among
the members-had fully exonernted Mr.. Camp
from all blame But some stcklers for right
for the full performance Of all duties to their
constituents" for absolute and Impartial jus
tice," were unsatished and desired the invcstiga-
tors Poland, Chittenden, Everts Gleed, and Messrs
Woodbridge, Edmunds and Kellogg, regarded the
whole complaint as desperate ."."r. of dis
appointed candidate to defeat the election of q
worthy man, and thought that the Joint Assembly
had already given the subject sufficient time and
attention.
On the fourth ballot, E. s. Camp was elected by
eleven majority.
A joint resolution providing for the election of
Judges Of the Supreme Court on Thursday, at !?
o'clock, P. NJ, has passed both Houses.
sec some of the present Bench are the
ground, and learn that others appear by proxy"
1t is reported that there other candidates of
uptr,ed uo,th who are anxious that distinguished
judicial merit should no longer remain unimprovcd.
understand that the special committee on State
House Expenditures busy, and that rich de-
velopment, are expected. Yours,
LOBBY.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05

at i. our opinion that the Mr.. Woodbury.
whom the Free Press introduces as dcbater in The
discussion Of the right Of Mr.. Powers, Of Hyde
park, to his seat in the Legislature, is anyth.'-
Times.
The same kind of myth, as the Mr.. "Ceit-
tenden" and Mr.. "Meriil' and Mr.. "Kigs-
bury and forty other unknown gentlemen,
whom the Times has introduced as debaters
and legislators, in the proceedings at Mont
peler, or as the ofice-that Of "Club Of the
House, which the Times generously be-
slowed ON Dr. Cummings (who is not com
monty considered so much of a stiek, though
he may be knotty customer in ''scrim
| mage'O the other day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05
(By Tdtgroph, by The W q Boston L'acD
NEW JERSEY.
New Yong. Nov. .. midi

New York, Nov. ., midnight.
New Jersey is reported to have gone oppo-
sition throughout. aud probably the whole
congressional opposition delegation is elected
NEWARK. Nov. ..
Pennington, Anti-Lccompton democrat is
elected to Congress in the fifth district. The
opposition Sheriff and six opposition assembly
men are also elected.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05

opposed by Mr.. Ma'hewson Of Mendon, With
warmth a with his peculiar eloquenco. ] shall at.
tempt no summary Of his remarks. To feel the
full force Of Mr.. Mathewsons arguments, one
must hear them and not read them. His intona-
tons of voice, md peculiarly appropriate gestures
add much to the elegant language with which he
clothes his IDEAS not few Of his full rounded pc
riods are greeted with hearty cheers. In oppo'i-
ton to thi, bill he expended all his rhetoric and
as the result of this mornings ballot has clearly
proved, succeeded in convincing majority of tho
House; for on motion Of Mr. Whitney the bill
was dismissed. X.
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FROM MONTPELIER.
ManHnrt.rn 0nI ~

Editor, Free Press
Perhaps / might be expected TO say word re-
specting the attack Of the Times upon your
correspondent but am content to let the matter
rest precisely where you have placed it--with this
remark; if the Times has given more highly
honorable and commendatory hotice Of Speaker
Edmunds, I have not seen it; if it can I should
like to see it try. Its admiration Of the man in
his present position, | am sure, cannot exceed
mine.
Yesterday two or three matters Of more less
exciting interest were before the house. Mr..
Marsh of Brandon, moved to refer the report of
the Rail Road Commissioner to select Committee
This was opposed with some show of irritabilty-
and gave rise to debate in which Mcssrs. Linsley
Nccdham, Kellogg, Rounds and Marsh participa-
ted The report was referred to the standing COM
mittee on roads.
A resolution having been carried to go into joint
assembly on Thursday for the election of Railroad
Commissioner, the Republicans were called into
caucus last evening to nominate suitable can
didato for office. Mr.. Merrill moved to adjourn
without making any nomination. A debate of some
interest followed in which it became apparent that
the object was to abolish the Office of Railroad
| Commissioner. But tho caucus refused to adjourn
and Hon. George P. Marsh was nominated by bal
lot, by very largo majority.
A Joint Assembly yesterday afternoon was en-
| gagged from two and half o'clock, till some tint
after it became necessary to light the lamps, il
clecting a Sergeant-at-Arms. Serious charges ha
been previously circulated against Mr.. E. S. Camp
the incumbent Of the last year committee ha
been appointed to investigate them, and reportc
through Mr.. Kellogg the facts which had come t
their knowledge without expressing an opinion q
recommending Mr. Camp for reelection An efol
was made to postpone the election for the purpos
of investigating further charges in circulatio
which had not been brought before the committee
Mr.. Camps friends opposed further investigatio,
and on the fourth ballot he elected by ms
iority of FIVE. The whole matter was very III
pleasant one-and leaves Mr.. Camp, who is, a
informed, very worthy and reliable man, whei
many of the members of the legislature could N
give him their confidence and support. Nothir
of very general interest has been done this NOR
ing. Yours,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05
ILLINOIS.

Sr. LOUIS, Nov. ,.
Five precincts only in Sangamon Co.,
show a Democratic gain of 1919 over the vote
of 1857, when the united opposition carried
the county by 81 majority. In Madison
County Alton city gives the Democratic
State ticket about 100 majority.
CLEVELAND. Nov. ..
A private despatch from Chicago, states
that that city has gone Republican by 1000
majority.
The lines between Chicago and Detroit
have now been interccntod by tho storm.
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CLINTON COUNTY RIGHT
\ REPUBLICAN GAIN OF OVER 500 !
l!A.JORI1IES.

The friend to whom we are indebted for
the above figures, (Which are reliablc,) and
who has our hearty thanks for the service,
adds the following, dated from Pattsbursh
at , \. NJ, tins morning
The state Ticket returns are too incomplete To
send suffice it to say that there is a RepuJlcan
Ga,a Of over sOO!! since the last election for
State officers.
Gcrrit smith has 30 votes in the County.
The enthusiasm of the Republicans is immense
Bosfres are raging to uncomfortable extent,
and the ch,1s are absolutely terrific This is but
the beginning Of that increasing shout for
Freedom, which swelling into an infinite roar,
shall be heard from Maine to Florida
VISDRy.
ESSEX COUNTY We have the vote of but
three towns, for Governor.
Chesterfield Dem 1872 Am, la Rep. %
AusahN H" 1872 " ia 100
crv"n Point, Republicans majority, S26.
The following are majorities for Congress
in Essex County.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05

Ethan ALLEN ENGINE CoNPAsY No. 1,
took trip to St. Adams Friday to visit
their friends there, and give the St. AL
baneans (who are talking of organizing a
Fire Department. "a chance to see the work
ing of their fire machine. They drilled on
the Park, there. throwing one and two
streams to the admiration of all beholders
and beating the best playing ever made in
that town, as we are told, by some thirty
feet in spite of the high wind. The No.
Is returned that evening, having had a fine
time
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Religious Intelligence.

Rev. c. d. Jefferds was ordained Pastor Of
the Congregational Church at Chester, on
the Goth inst
The Champlain Association Of Universal
lists held its annual meeting at Hinesburg.
Oct Is and l4-Mr H. Elkins was ordained
Pastor of the Williston Society.
prayer meeting has been established at
Montpelier by some members of the Legisla-
ture. Notice was given by the Speaker and
more than thirty were present at the first
meeting, which was very interesting. 1t wa.
agreed to hold a morning prayer meeting
regularly at the Vestry of the Congregation
al Church.
Rev, Mr., Dwight writing from CONSTANT.
nople, urges the sending of a Missionary TO
the Roman Catholics in that place ond vicin.
ity, There is French Protestant now there
Mr.. Costabel, who has been laboring among
them, but must soon leave for want of help
The Roman Catholics there number so 200,
and are little under priestly control
The American Chapel in Paris continues
to prosper. under the charge of Rev. Mr.
Seeley. A wide field Of usefulness is opened
and much good may be expected from the
progress Of this enterprise.
The Presbyterian and Congregational Con-
'ention of Wisconsin lat its session just closed.
resolved to recommend its churches to send
their contributions TO the Boston Tract Socie-
ty, condemning the action of the Society at
New York, The recent appeal of the " Y
Tract Society for more help, does not seem to
meet with much favoring response, as yet,
Mr., Grove, missionary of the American
Bible Society, has been expelled by the
government from San Salvador,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05
A CARD.

The HARMONIC ASSOCIATION Of No Ferrisburgh
under the direction of G. W. Rider, were invited
by the Shelburn Choir to give Concert IN that
place. The invitation was cordially accepted and
the Association in connection with Miss Sarah
Parker, of Boston, held the Concert at shelburne,
Friday, Sept ~.
Now the members of the Association deem it
privilege to express, through the columns of your
paper, their high appreciation Of and their sincere
thanks for the very valuable assistance rendered
that occasion, by Mr.. and Mrs. Partridge and Prof
Moore, of Burlington, Mr.. Toby of Hnesburgh
and the shelburn Choir under the direction of H.
A. Lyon.
We wish, particularly to expires. our thanks to
Mr.. Lyon, for the activity and energy displayed
by him in preparing for the Concert, and to tho
Committee of Arrangements, for the admirable
manner in which they performed the duties Of their
appointment, and to the large and respectable su-
dience for their kind and courteous department
that occasion. SrLvANUs HUMPHREY,
Pre,ident of Association.
KILLED ON THE TRAcK.-Some unknown
man was run over and killed about one mile
this side of O'Grady's Crossing, just after
dark Friday evening, by the up freight on
the Rutland and Burlington Railroad
The engineer discovered just forward of
.n-~ >--t- ------'i.i"e tJ;-e pea .hn track.
and sounded at once for the brakes but al
most at the same instant struck the object,
and the whole train of nine cars passed over
it. The train was stopped as soon as pos
sible and on going back the body found was
horribly mangled and life extinct. 1t wa,
placed aboard a car and brought to Burling-
ton, and officer Huntington and Mr.. Noyes,
called
An examination was made, but nothing
about the clothes or person disclosed the
name or residence of the unfortunate man.
The fragments of a glass bottle, pipe, a
key and two g brick emigrant' railroad
tickets from Charleston to Montreal, tied in
white pocket handkerchief, were the only
articles found upon his person. He had
pair of new pegged boots, dark pants, black
satin vest, dark coarse coat, and white
SLOUGH or felt hat.
ltappears that party Of Canadian brick
makers came up on the mail train, and that
one who was some in liquor got out at Shell
burne station, and having his rum bottle in
his hand failed to get on the train again, and
followed afoot, or attempted to follow, and
was overtaken by the freight train.
1t appears that his wife was with him,
but in the hustle of changing cars here, his
absence was not then observed, and she went
on north with the rest of the party.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05
Messrs Editors:

4hessrs EdHors:
think the correction to the report of
the Proceedings of the House in walton's Daily
Journal October 2s, concerning the election Of
Sergeantat-Arms is correct and differs little from
the version given by Lobby"
The Committee of elections reported yesterday
against receiving the testimony upon which n b.
Sherwn Of Hydepark relied to GUST II. II. Powers
from his seat without further orders from the House
Upon motion to recommit with instructions to re-
oeivs the testimony quite exciting discussion
arose between Messrs. Linsey Of Rutland, Ran.
dali, and Msssrs. Cults, Woodbury. and others
the former claiming that election which had
been declared by the proper authority of the town
should not be overthrow by testimony that
could not be received in any justices oourt-thst
dispositions which had been neither certified nor
sealed, as the law requires, not such testimo
ny should be produced 10 overthrow the election
of one man and establish that Of another,-the
latter claimed that the objection technical, and
that there was no pretenson that the dispositions
had been altered. The question is still pending on
the motion TO recommit
Laying aside all party prcjudices, it would seem
that if we have law providing for taking of
dispositions it deserves and should demand even
of the House of Representatives due degree of
spect X.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05

PIccoLoNINr, the new prima donna, is all
the rage in New York at present She is
young, beautiful and enchanting both as to
voice and manner, ON the stage, and Coun-
tess hy bhth to boot, and the police have had
to be called out to control the rush Tor tick
cts to hear her.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05
ours,
MONTPELIER, Oct. 80, 1858

MoSTPELlER, Oct. 80, 1858.
Editors cffh, Free Press:
Allow to ASSURE YOU that
your Editorial remarks on Mr.. Everetts Grafton
upon the character of Washington are approved
by the great body Of the Legislature in session.
Why did he omit to alude to the brightest points
in the character Of Wa.hngton-his condemnation
of slavery-and his efforts towards emancipation
-gradual-at least. Do you suppose Mr.. Everett
over read the " last will and Testament Of George
Washington ?"
You have done your duty as Rditor,-and let
your neighbor Of the Times do better if he can
tion if he desires-a' in his edition of to-day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05
MASSACHUSETTS,.
The votes for Governor in all but Is town

The votes for Governor in all but / 5 towns.
are as follows -
Banks, G5,O0l
Beach. a6,669
Lawrence, ll,622
Last year Gov. Banks received GO,707
votes Gardner CAM 81 500 Beach (Dcm.)
81, 7GO Caleb Swan (Strat Rcpub.) 2l3 !;
scattering leo.
The State Senate stands 81 republicans to
3 democrats, and the House of Representa-
tivcs is Republican six to one,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05

FRANKLIN CoUNTY.-We have the follow
ing from
MALONE, Nov, Sd, IS.
The Republicans, Union of Reps. and Ans, }
have carried this County by majority of from
100 to $50. The State Ticket is ditto All the
Towns have been heard from but two small ones,
and they will, probably, not vary the majority
much Parlin, Rep. candidate for Assembly has
now ITO maj Palmer is, without doubt reelected
to Congress,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05

TWENTY BEANS have been killed in or near
Wilmington, Vt, this year, the last one be-
ing taken about two weeks since in the
eastern part of Readsboro.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05

QUESTION soR DEwEY.-lf twelve dozen make
gross, how many will make grocer? We are in
no hurry for reply.-DaIy Tunes.
II your object is to make family grow-sir buy
your provisions of DEWEY.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05

The New Bedford and Chelsea, Mass. }
tremen turned out one night last week, to
extinguish the Northern lights
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05
MONTPELIER, October 80,

MeSSrs. Editors
In the remarks made as to the "inti-
mations" Of your correspondent respecting the APP
pointinent Of the State House Committees, by
Walton's Journal, the Times and yourselves-
there seems to be little confusion on one point
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-11-05

The mummy ofan Egyptian princess, from
Egypt, has been landed IN England for e1-
hibition An embalmed cat was found in
the same case with the lady, which fact is
considered sufficient evidence that the lady
was never married.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-15

JAPAN,-The treaty concluded with Japan by
lord Elgin, is said to be almost identical with the
American treaty. One year after its ratification
five ports will beopened to English traders. Cotton
and Woolen fabrics are only to pay duty of five
per cent. of tho declared value on importation.
Almost all other articles to pay 20 per cent. a
resident minister is to be permitted ut Jeddo.
Exports are to be subject to duty of FIVE per cent.
The Dutch had not as yet succeeded in Obtaining
the privileges granted to other nations. During
Lord Eigin's visit to Jeddo the Emperor was I'M
we'll which was given excuse for his not re-
ceiving his lordship.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-15

Mail RoDnEH IN THE New York Posr-OrrIcE.-
One OF the night clerks in the New York post Of
fee. named Henry Reed. was on Wednesday night
caught while committing mail robbcries in the of
fo,. lie had been suspected for some time by the
post Office agen. aud others, and while they were
watching his movements ON Wednesday night, he
was seen to transfer to his pockets n number of
packages, and was arrested in the act of breaking
open the letters.
lie confesses, among other things. n large rob-
berry committed some three weeks since, embra-
cling over hundred letters on their way to Brook
lyn, New York
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-15

fwivss" We perceive that the people and the pub
lie press In many parts Of Indiana are earnestly
lsrging change In thsss sxesptionabls laws
Their Efforts ct present ere directed mainly to the
parpese Of protecting themselves against the
shanslsss hordes Of married adventurers from 9TH
Ter Sntee.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-15
Total number of sheep from BernaliIlo
md Valencia counties. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

md Valencia counties ............. l0j, 600
Of this total Of sLeeo carried to California this
fall from that portion Of the Territory, Mr. Hub
bell estimates there are about twenty thousand
ewes and the balance all mutton sheep. In addi-
ton to this total (says the Gazette) we may men
ton that Mr.. Peters, now in this city, has some
ten thousand sheep with him on their way to the
same destination through this Territory from tho
State Of Ohio, making at least lis. 900 that will
pass over the New Mexico and California route
during the present season.
Messrr. Percas and Jaramillos droves will be
taken by the old road via Tuscon. Fort Yuma, and
Warmers rancho; the balance will travel the Au-
bv--otherwse the Beale--route, which leaves the
Rio Grande at Albuquerque, passes by the Indian
pueblo Iuni. md enters California through the Te
JON Pass. This party has had built at Pajarrita.
New Mexico. Mt an expense Of some 81 800 II fine
ierryboat which Mr.. James A. Wilmington will
carry out to the Rio Colorado be used in Ferry
ing across the sheep. and thenc-forth to be used
permanently rs terryboat for emigrants and stock
ira yelling that route.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-15

TnE Masonic ORDER.--The proceedings Of the
vari eus Grand Lrgs of tie Uni ed Safes show
the number Of Ma, ms in the tni,n to he 1873, 1888
telo, sing to 4,202 Lodges Iu Virginia there are
l3G .odges. with 4.6l4 member; North Carolina
lU1 |. ,dgcs 7,75o members Georgia 22l Lodges
and l.'.027 members; and South Carolina &C
Lodge. and 3. lo0 members. The number of Free
Masons in the United States is probably much
greater than this table shows, as there are many
to be fo,,nl every where who not affiliated with
any Lodge. The law Of the fraternity is said to
be once Mason always Mason"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-15
November l, 1858.

Standing ON the portico of the elegant man
sion ON maple Grove" farm. near Nashville,
Tennessee. on one Of the bright evenings during
the appearance Of the comet, beautiful little
child said he thought "ths comet was Gods
rsiirosd car. in which BE went riding through the
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-15

TRAGEDY IN KENrrcKY-THkEE VIOLENT
DrArns.-Louisville, KY, Nov PA mob from
Campbellsville' broke into the Jail at Greensburg
Ny, to-day. and hung Thompson and Despau con
fined on charge Of numbering Henry Simpson. a
YEAR and half ago. Another prisoner, named
Elias S,agg. committed suicide Another named
Hunter, confessed and implicated six others in the
murder. The mob are in pursuit of the rest
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-15
f.ClAt NOTICES.


's"se =. = - ~ "pHss
IT, No ~ L 1ion St--Mr SIN W. FOwLk.-Dear Sir
fgv an, bi medicine uiy has literally snatch
81 ne from tie Last July was attacked by sudden
Gold. which suited in very Cough, with violent
li tn. i'd, and Chest became much reduced that
friends nkly told that die Al this crisis,
A-arJ of WIsrAts BAisAM WILD CHERRY, aud mmedi-
ATTY p'tls The effect produced indeed
tr1 NV physician of the most respectable in Boston,
hn lad prev iousy told that hopeless
Informed him what had taken lilo examined thu Hal.
and advis ed the hcc which time
hav" c'n,uu ed TO improve daily and tina physician
wh' had given me up. l aew days since. that might
yet Nv. many Respectfully, MARY ROWE.
We ch-e fn ly testify the truth Of the aboye
Mrs Row having been an inmate Of family
WILLIAM BENNETT,
MARTHA BENNETT.
Souc genuinr unless signed BUTTS on the wrapper.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-11-15

ARREST OF Communicative York, Nov.
Ian important arrest of counterfeiters, to-
gethsr with proper dyes, &C., used in coming spu-
rious coin and bank notes. was made to-day. A