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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

The London Morning Post gives the fol-
lowing interesting account of the working of
telegraph
"rhe slowness of the signals through the
Atlantic telegraph cable does not depend on
the retardation of electricity which passing
through the length of the WIRE If the wire
were suspended in the ali there would be no
difficulty in transmitting as rapidly as the
instruments could be worked but when the
wire is covered with gutta pcrcha and i'm
ers1d in water, it retains the electricity and
the charge once communicated to the wire
requires time for its discharge. The first
signal made is transmitted almost instanta
neously through the conducting wire to the
instrument at the other end but the wire
does not readily part with the charge, and
the electricity it retains prevents the effect of
IA second signal from being perceived on the
distant instrument. This peculiar effect be-
gins to be perceived in an immersed wire at
a distance Of fifty miles, and increases in
force as the distance SO that, at 200 miles,
communication by Morse's telegraph would
be mpracticable, unless means were adopted
to counteract the detainng influence of the
external conductor. When the telegraph to
the Hague was laid down, the difficulty of
transmission through a submerged wire b.
Morse instrument then employed would not
act in consequence. But the difficulty was
shortly overcome by discharging the wire
after each signal, which was done by sending
an electrical current in the reverse direction.
With the needle telegraph the effect had
been scarcely perceived, for in the ordinary
working of that instrument the electrical
currents are continually reversed but with
the recording instrument in which the
electricity operates always in the same direc-
ton, special arrangement for reversing the
current becomes especially necessary. How
far that arrangement only will suffice to clear
the wire has not yet been determined, but it
seems evident that it is insufficient for the
Atlantic cable.
| If the difficulty that has arisen were owing
to the retardation of the electrical current,
there would be little hope of its being over
come, for the natural velocity of electricity
could not be increased but when il is known
that the slowness with which one signal
follows another is attributable to peculiar
condition of the wire, which has been effec-
tually neutralized by special arrangements
for Il distance of two or three hundred miles,
it may be reasonably expected that other con-
trivances may be adopted that will overcome
the difficulty even across the Atlantic"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17
NOTICE.

X P. Kidder Of Burlington (alias the Honey-be
man) will give series of Lectures on the Fair
Grounds, upon the subject of Entomology giving
the history of the honey bee the different modes
of treatment and management from the car.
isst periods Of the world to the present time. He
will also introduce his new system Of Beo Tanning,
and in fifteen minutes, he will take tho widest
swarm Of bees that can be produced and handled
them the same flies and should the swarm be in
Of his Patent Hives, he can do it in three min.
utes. Tho system OF mana cement is such, that it
can be taught to others in a few minutes time. He
will teach others the secret. that nre within tho
Fair Grounds. He has also written book upon the
culture and management Of Honey Bees which he
will furnish TO those who desire H. Price 50 cents
containing nearly us page. Tho lectures will
commence at 10 o'clock, on wednesday and last
one hour, also again at II, ., aud L. and on Thurs
day and Friday at tho same hours.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

The SoorcH IRON CONTRACT. We have al
ready commented upon the conduct of the
Administration in awarding heavy contract
for iron pipe, to be used in supplying Wash
ington city with water. 1t was given to a
party favorite, at much more than the min
imum price for which practical mechanics pro-
posed 10 furnish it, This job was given by
the contractor to a Glasgow manufacturer,
despite an assurance that the appropriation
for this purpose should supply employment
to laborers in this country. The successful
bidder in this case was Owen Jones, a Le-
compton member from Pennsylvania, who
needed the heavy profits thus made ia direct
bonus, paid out Of the United States Treas
ury, over and above what responsible parties
offered to take the contract for) to aid in his
reelection. But Jones has overdone the
business.
The Scotch manufacturers are busy in
fulfilling their sub-conract, while all the
large foundries of Pennsylvania, New York
and New Jersey, which were able TO fill the
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

CHAMrLAIN VALLEY HoRTIcULTuRAL SoCIE-
rY.-Wc learn from the Rutland Herald
that the next Exhibition of this Society
is to be held in Rutland about the lst of Oc.
tober.
The DEATH OF REV. ELEAzAR WILLIAMS
A correspondent of the Malone Palladium, says
tlat communication which appeared in the
New York Journal Of Commerce, and now
going around the country, narrating the
circumstances Of the death of Rev. Eleazar
Williams, (the respected Dauphin) late Of
HoSansburgh, \. Y, is full Of gross inaccu-
rlci s. Instead of his being allowed to suffer
from want of attention and necesslries, as
therein stated, h says
That statement is utterly untrue, and it
does great njustice to the citizens of l1ogars-
burgh, who were untiring in their kind at
tentiuns during the whole period Of the Rev.
gentleman's last illness. 1t was named to
me by Mr. Williams himself two days only
before his death, in words that seemed to
move him with unaffected gratitude; and it
wds mentioned to the praise of his benefac-
tors, in no unmeasured terms, by the othclat-
ing clergyman. in behalf of his Church. at
the close Of the deeply solemn and impressive
services.
As soon rs his illness was made known to
the Trtasur of the " Aged and Infrm Cler-
" Fund," he enclosed, ON his own RESPONSE
bilty, without waiting to consult the other
trustees, One Hundred Dollars to the under
signed, for the benefit of Mr.. W., and subse-
quently he sent forward Il similar sum, with
the assurance that whatever might be needed
in addition, should be forthcoming.
Besides, the personal friends of Mr.. Will
liams. in distant parts of the country, en-
closed to him, or to others for his use, ut va
rous times, a considerable sum, m,-perhaps in
the aggregate, an amount nearly equal to
that above named.
Daring his sickness he had an experienced
house keeper, and one, and sometimes two
nurses. His regular physician, residing at
IIogansburgh, made him 20 daily visits, and
46 twice, and sometimes times u day and
Drs. Bates and Paddock. of Fort Covington,
each made him a number of visits.
The funeral appointments and preparations
were the best the place afforded ; and if there
was not name plate on the cover of the coffin
it was because it could not be had without
sending away for it; and circumstances would
admit of no delay.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

A CANDID CusToMER.--A traveller called
very late for breakfast in Western hotel
and the meal was hurriedly prepared. The
landlord feeling that the feed was not
quite up to the mark, made all sorts of apol-
ogies to the eater, who worked ON in silence
never raising his head beyond the affirmative
influence Of his fork, or by any act acknowl-
edging even the presence Of mine host. This
surly demeanor rather flea d him, who chang
ing his battery. stuck his thumbs in his vest
armholes, expanded his chest by robbing the
room of half its air. and said
"Now, Mister, I'd durn me if / hahn made
all the apology necessary, an more too, con-
sidering the breakfast and who gets it, and
now | tell you, have seen dlrtier, worse
cooked, worse tasted, and greater deal
smaller breakfasts than this, several times"
The weary, hungry one, meekly laid down
his tools, swallowed the piece in transitu-
placed the palms of his hands together, and
modes'ly looking up at the vexed and fuming
landlord, shot him dead with the following
words:
t-you-say-true?'
" Yes sr'' came with vindictive prompt
ness.
"Well, then, I'll bo darnod, hoss, If you
hoint out-frdreUed me -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17
Gbe gree Uxkas
BURLINGTON
FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. II, 1858.
GOVERNOR KING OF NEW YORK.

Tho New York city papers made great
burst of Indignation at the imbecility and
tardiness of Governor King,-because he, as
they said was making merry with the feastert
at Metropolitan Hail. on the evening of Sept
ember I'd, after the first connagration Of
the quarantine buildings by mob took
place-and supinely let the mob repeat the
outrage next night, without the least effort
to prevent it. 1t was boldly asserted that he
knew the second attack was impending and
did nothing. There was no limit to the out
pouring of their Indignation at his imbccility.
a connivance on his part with the mob was
even hntcd at by some, as an explanation OF
his inactivity.
The Alblny Journal lets down such high
blowing somewhat, by asserting that Gov.
King was not in New York when the first
attack was made. 1t says -
Z" He was in Albany and took a prominent
part in the Cable Celebration Of that day -
Nor did he know the next morning that
another was intended.' The first news he re-
ceived of the incendiarism at Quarantine was
from the newspapers which reached here at
noon on the 2nd. lie went Immediately to
New York, reaching there at six o'clock in
the evening. His first inquiry was in regard
to the Quarantine, and his first act to tender
to the local authorities the support OF the
Executive power. He was assured. in reply
that fore, of GO Policemen had been order
cd to the Island, as well as 100 Marines sent
by the United States authorities, an ample
force to protect the remaining buildings"
Subsequently, it turned out, as much to
the surprise Of the Governor as Of the pub +,
that the Superintendent disobeyed the order
to send the 90 Policemen, (for which disobe-
dience he was promptly suspended. } and that
the Marines had private instructions to de-
tend only the property of the General "
ernment and not that of the State. The
consequence was that the rioters made the
second attack
Since that time, Gov. King has continu-
ed to take the most energetic measures prac-
ticable. The Police force were, on the morn
ing of the 3rd supplied by him with arms
and tents. He instructed the Attorney Gen.
eral to commence suits against Richmond
county for damages, and to take whatever
steps are necessary to bring the incendaries
" uii'iCtiun."
His Proclamation most speak we'll of,
though grumbling because it came to late
and Others denounce him for issuing it at all.
The fact is, the New York papers feel it so
important to make sensation article, when
any novel occurrence arises, each one being
afraid to be headed by its neighbors, that
they go off quite often at half cock, without
waiting to see which way the gun points. -
Fire quick, hit or miss. is the word with them.
They would MAKE less noise and bring down
moro game if they would be in less of a
hurry.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17
THE SENATE.
The Senate Of the State of Vermont this
year will be as follows Republicans

The Senate of the State of Vermont thi
ear will be as follows,-all Republicans;
Addison.
WILLIAM r. SANFORD, of Or,ceN.
SAMUEL P. NASH. Of New Hdren.
Bennington.
JAMES c. STARK, JR., Of Bennington.
WV. BILLINGS, Of Arlington.
Caledonia.
BLISS n. DAVIS, of DanriAe.
A. G. CHADWICK, Of 81. Johnsbury.
Chittenden.
L. E. CnITTENDES, Of Burlington.
f. D. Mason, Of Richmond.
JOSIAH TurrLE, of Esser.
Essex.
JONI G. DARLING, Of Concord.
Franklin.
d. d. WEAD, Of Sheldon.
JonN G. SMITH, Of 81. Adams.
WM. c. WILSON, Of Bakersfield.
Grand Isle.
ORANGE PHELPS, Of South Hero.
Orange.
B. W. BARTHOLOMEW, of Washington.
R. NJ. BILL, Of Topsham.
Orleans.
GEo. WoRTHISGToN. JR., Of Hdsburgh
Lamoille.
THOMAS GLEED, Of Morrisuile.
Rutland.
CHAUNcEY S. RUMsEY, Of Hlbbardton.
MARTIN G. EvER1s, Of Rutland.
DAVID E. NICHOLSON, Of Wolhngford.
Washington.
JOSEPH POLAND, Of Montpelier.
E. d. PUTNAM, Of Cabot,
Windsor.
CHARLES S. RAYMOND, of Bridgewdter.
j. D. HATCH, Of Windsor.
WARREN c. FRENCH, Of Woodstock
JOHN WILDER Of Plymouth.
Windham.
JOIN E. BUTLER, Of Jamaica.
WV. HARRIS, JR., Of Windhdm.
r. W. CLARKE, of BrattLeboro'.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

We are sorry to say tive do not wish to
say it-but must, as faithful chroniclcrs, say
it-namely Victoria S daughter, Mrs. Prin-
cess of Prussia-quarrels with her husband
or, Mr.. Prince OF Prussia quarrels with Mrs.
Princess-that i, they do not think exactly
alike, and Mrs. Victoria is with the - happy
pair" trying to tie the true lovers knit =
little tighter. The story that the young
princess actually elected the prince from the
nuptial couch by placing her royal little feet
against his royal hrghness' ribs, and then
suddenly extending her royal curved organs
Of locomotion into positive bee line. is
doubted by PrussiIn engineers Boston Post
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

ACCIDENT AT CHArLAuoAY.-Thef franc Of
Baptist church in process Of erection at
Chateaugay. N. Y, last Monday, fell down
and injured ten or twelve persons, some Of
them severely. Some timbers wero broken,
and some persons received severe internal in
juries. The Palladium says
The injured were speedily cared for by
Drs. Howe and Mott, Of that place-the Ia
dies of the village, with their characteristic
promptness, rendering sach timely aid and
assistance in relieving their suferings as
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

DEATH OF REV. ELEAzER WILLIAMs.-Thc
Rev. Eleazer Williams died at his residence
in Hogansburgh, on the morning Of the 18th
ult. He had been ailing since the middle Of
Summer, and from the middle of July has
been confined to his room, and, for the most
part, to his bed. Mr.. Williams was nearly
eighty years of age. His system was worn
out, and he sank under complication
of diseases, from which his vital energies
were too weak to rally. His funeral was at
tended on Sunday last, at Hogansburgh, the
services being conducted by Rev. A. c. Tread
way, of this place .-Malone Pal Aadium.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

The MIcRoscopE.-It will be seen from his
advertisement, that Prof, Starr, of New York
will exhibit the Hydro-Oxygen Microscope at
Concert Hall, Monday evening. Such an
exhibition is always curious and surprising
one. Think Of an object magnifed above
$4,000, 900 times, or in length nearly 1000
times-of flea appearing 10 feet long
ugh We recommend the curious to visit
Mr.. Starts exhibition and see for themselves
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

A mild gold fever still RACES near Ludlow
Some digsings on Buff.lo Creek, near Plym-
outh, and Others on "a branch OF the Quechee
produce black sand with occasional particles
OF 6 Id. Mr., Pollard the owner of the farm
on which the Buffalo creek diggings are sit,
uated, has sold claim Of about a hundred
rods in length and in breadth ten f ct beyond
high water mark. towards the mouth Of the
stream, to Marcellus Newton of Montpelier
tor S2l0.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

A COLLEGE INcIDENT.-A young man ap-
preached student standing in a door of
University Hall, on Thursday, and inquired
for the room where the candidates for admis
sion were being examined. The student was
about to reply, when one of the faculty,
whose youthful appearance was but an i'm
perfect exponent Of his brilliant mental pow
ers, approached and blandly assured the in.
quirer that he would conduct him thithsr.
The embryo freshman, who had heard Of the
indigenous pleasantries Of college life, was not
to be thrown off his guard by the courteous
words and affable address Of stranger. Plao-
ing his thumb upon his nasal organ, and
giving to his fingers that peculiar gyratery
movement 50 popular among the pupils OF the
street few years go, he responded
90 No ye don't young man lmay appear
green, but Tn not to be sold to the first bid
der in this institution, can tell you"
When the young man understood the sxact
relations in which he stood to the professor.
his market value declined as rapidly as fancy
stocks in panic.-Proridenee Posi-,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17
LOOK OUT FOR PICK.POCKETS! (!

At the State Fair here, year before last, a
good many persons had their pockets picked
by light-fngered gentry from the cities.
Whether any provision has been made for the
presence of IL detective police force this year,
we are not advised but every one ought to be
aware that great and bustling crowd is just
the place for such villains to ply their trade
in. Too great caution cannot be exercised
by all.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

THE Fisheries The Halifax Journal says
that several of the Labrador fishing feet ar
rived at Halifax last week, and they report
favorably of the successful issue of the Labra-
dor fisheries generally-the prospect for the
Fall mackerel fishery was never moro prom
ising than at present.
The Portland Advertiser says the mackerel
men begin to come in, but generally with
slim fares The fish are plenty, but they OBJ
stinately refuse to be caught.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.

The recollection OF the entire Vermont Del
egation to Congress will be gratifying news
to the Republicans of the nation. Messrs.
Morrill,, Walton and Royce are all reliable
men. Vermont has no occasion to be uneasy
about the votes of her members on all great
national questions.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

BURGLARY. We learn that the cellar of one
of our townsmen was entered Sunday night
" by some person or persons to him un-
KNOWN" and butter an lard to q consider
able amount stolen. Some body, no doubt,
means to make great profit on cakes and
pies at the State Fair. Look out for your
cellars and orchards too.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

The LADIES FAIR at Union Hall, on We'd
nesday was very well managed and success
full affair. as, indeed, such efforts of the La
dies of Burlington are apt to be. The net
proceeds, as we learn, will amount to some
thing over 5000, which will be applied to TO-
pairs on the Baptist Church, and, some con-
tingent expenses of that Society.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

RAILROAD AccIDNrs.-On the LIST inst, a
woman fell asleep on the track of the Sulli-
van Railroad. Just above N. Charlestown, and
was run over by the evening tram; but re-
ceived no injury, save g,sh on the head and
the loss of three toes
The evening train on the Western Vt.
Railroad ran over and killed three horses, on
the 18th, near Dandy. One car was thrown
off the track, but no one was hurt.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

Our Acknowledgements are made to the
Phoenir, the Courier. the Patriot and the
Caledonian, for slips containing election re-
turns in advance of their regular day of pub
lication also to our friends in the county
and elsewhere for early returns from their
several towns.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17
Lawless acts to get rid of the Quarantine

Lawless acts to get rid of the Quarantine
establishments on Staten Island have been
.ndulged IN before ; but they were trihing tc
those now resorted To. Unless energetic
measures are taken and persovered in to detect
and punish the guilty with impagtiality and
severity, New York and its vicinity will
soon have to be considered as fairly under
mob rule,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

STILL ANOTHER SUIcIDE.-The Banner says
that man named Tallman, residing in
SALISBURY, committed suicide on the 7th, by
hanging himself. The particulars were not
learned save that a bottle was found in his
pocket
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

FIRr.-The dwelling-house and out-build-
ings of Mr.. Aaron Prescott, of Washington,
were consumed by fire on the Sd. 1t is sup
posed that the fire caught from Il funnel that
went thr ugh the floor. Part of the furni-
ture was saved Loss estimated at sumo five
hundred dollars. No Insurance.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

contract, were refused the work, and in con-
sequence of this award, orders to the amount
Of 5000 tuns Of iron have been countermand-
ed to furnaces on the Lehgh. Mr.. Jones is
before his constituents endeavoring to explain
his conduct. He has narrowly escaped a
lynching at several places in his district
Cincinnati Gazette.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

CURIOUS RosE-Mrs Rollin Foot of Corn
well has Il lose from the centre of which had
grown EN- an inch in length, and on this
another rose, and again from this cluster
of buds, the largest of which was double
growing upon two stems, but perfectly join.
cd
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

this curious mirror, and thereby knows in a
moment WIN stands at the door. Of course,
when the door servant comes in, her lady
ship can at once say whether she is at home
or not. In all the cities of Holland, nearly
every dwelling house has projecting from its
windows from one to ten Of these ugly look
ing mirrors"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

GREAT MUSTER OF FIREMEN.-There was
5r,at muster of Fire Companirs in Wore s.
t'r, Mass, on the 8th AMI 9th INST. Sixty
inplni1s, with bands Of m isic in pl.aty.
wert in the grand procession. Fifty CJmpI-
lies competed for priz,s. The order Of their
playing was decided by lot. E,ch company
lrlfted its own water and played through
100 feet of hose, throwing the stream p.rpen-
icullrly up by the sid1 ola FIlss Staff
Prizes wer, awarded rs follows
First priz, Of S400 to the lward Hopkins
# Woodville, Hunneman machine, which
played $50 feet
Second prize of 5000 to the Rescue of
irlrton, Ii I)wlrl and Davis machine, which
played l62 feet.
The third prize of 800 to the Blackstone
If Grafton, Howard & Davis machine,
which played 16l feet.
The fourth (MtyJr DIvis's) Of 800 was
twlrI,d to the Pacific Of ChicJpee, "A Button
/ Blake machine, which played l6l feet.
The fifth priz3 Of SIS was awarded to the
Quin>is tmonl of Shrewsbury, Howard &
Davis machine, which played leo feet.
The sixth priz1 OF $50 WIS awarded to
the Niagara of Lynn, Howard Davis ma
chine which played ljS feet.
The highest throw made was by the Gas
pee of Providence, Isl feet, on an additiona
trial for their own satisfaction, their hose
having burst on the regular trial. Tho Gas
pee is a Jeffers machine.
Tnere was an immcns, crowd Of spectators.
buta reporter says, good order WAS not
marked characteristic Of the crowd, which
might be described as turbulent. There wers
frequent indications of rows and disturbances
which, however, amounted to nothing very
serious.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-09-17

The readers of the Life of Charlotte
Bronte will be glad to learn that the Rev.
P. Bronte is still living at Haworth. The
reverend gentleman is in his eighty-second
year, and breaches once every Sunday. Mr..
Nichols (Charlotte's husbund) resides with
him as his curate The servant Martha, who
is often mentioned in the work, still lives at
the parsonage, and is comfort to her aged
and venerated master.