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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20
THE TROUBLE WITH THE CABLE.

We indicated briefly, last week, what we
supposed must be the essential difficulty in
telegraphing by the Atlantic Cable by means
heretofore used. The Boston Advertiser of
Monday morning, gives from private source
of undoubted intelligence at Trinity Bay, a
somewhat particular account Of the difficulty
which accords with what we supposed it to
be, and what those best acquainted with the
subject had predicted that it must be.
1t appears that in the passage Of one cleo
trical signal across the ocean, not only is an
appreciable time consumed, but the signal
itself changes, in a degree, its original char
acter. 1t is, so to speak, stretched out. A
signal which, on short line, would seem
perfectly sharp and prompt, takes the form
of long wave, and requires from six to ten
seconds to declare itself between the begin
ing of its effect and end. distinct feature
to be observed is the sceA of the
prolonged signal 1t has most force
in the middle of its period, and gains
and loses that force gradually
OF the length of time which this modified
signal requires for passing the ocean, we are
not informed; nor do we know that it has
been ascertained 1t is stated, however, that
it must be at least six seconds, the shortest
period in which one signal completes itself,
and that at the shortest, one signal on
the cable will require more than three seconds
at the point of starting, and six seconds To
record itsell
The common mode Of using all telegraph
instruments on land lines is therefore i'm
practicable. The sharply defined and alb
rupt termination of a signal, practically in
Simultaneous on short line, does not exist in
this case, and the operator has to learn a
new language, and to manipulate his instru-
ment in new and peculiar way. For aught
that we see this must be true whatever instru-
ment may be used. That the obstacle isnot
a fatal one has been now proved that it
can be so overcome as to allow ofrapid tele-
graphing, like that on land, is not TO be ex-
pected 1t will require long study and ex-
perience to overcome various difficulties which
will inevitably show themselves, from time
to time, What has been already done is
wonderiul-very wonderful. 1t is a prelude
to more wonderful future.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20

Bombay mails to July Sd, reached Suez on
the 23d. The recapture of Gwalior is con-
firmed. The rebels lost twenty-seven guns,
besides elephants and treasure to a large
amount. The fugitiyes from Gwalior are said
to be hemmed in on all sides by British
troops. On the 18th, Sir Hope Grant gain
ed la brilliant victory at Newa Gunge, near
Lucknow, capturing large number of guns
and driving the enemy across the Cogra.
On the 9th, the celebrated Monlevic, for
whom $4,000 had been offered was killed.
Dude continues much disturbed.
Prince Napoleon was said to be devsing
measures to divert the stream of emigration
which flows from France and Germany to
America, towards Algeria, Extraordinary
advantages are to be held out to African
colopsts.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20

REMARKABLE CURE OF A LUNAIIc.-The
Cleveland Herald contains the following very
interesting account of surgical operation
upon lunatic. which resulted in the entire
restoration of his reason The man was
thrown from a Wagon, about five years since,
fracturing his skull against fence stake,
the injury bringing on violent arrangement,
which became permanent. He was taken to
the Lunatic Asylum, where he remained
considerable time, until he was discharged as
incurable, and finally remanded to the county
Jail, where he remained for about year past
His wife engaged the services of DR.. Thayer,
to attempt the cure of her unfortunate hus-
band. After examining the case, DR.. T.
found portion of the skull much depressed,
and resolved to remove it. On entering the
cell for that purpose, on Friday, the man be-
game greatly enraged, and poured out vol
leys Of excavations on the doctor, as though
he was aware of the business he had come
on. At the order of the Tailor, Frazer, the
lunatic lay down on his bed, when he was
Immediately confined, and copious doses of
chloroform administered until he became per-
fectly nsensible, The depressed portion of
the skull-forming piece little larger
than quarter of dollar-which had been
pressing on the brain, was then taken out
and found to have thickened considerably on
one side. The head was then bound with a
bandage saturated with water, and the pa
tient left to recover from his stupor. On Sa-
turday morning he awoke, arose from his bed
and walked up and down the room, perfect
ly rational. He complained that the ban
dages, which for some reason he didn't un-
derstahd had been put on his head, hurt
him, and asked the attendant if they might
be loosened. As soon as relieved from the
pressure he lay down on his bed and fell
asleep. On his again awakening. he was
asked if he would like his wife to sec him.
She had a child but few days before his ac-
cident, and he now expressed doubt whe-
Their she would be able to get out of bed On
her entering, he was astonished to find her
so well after her recent illness, and feared
that her health would suffer from exposing
herself SO early. He asked after the child
and wished to see it, but was put of with an
eyasive answer until it was thought advisa.
BILE to explain matters to him. He then
commenced talking of things that happened
five years ago, as if having occurred but yes
terday. twas long time before he could
DO made aware of his long illness and insanity,
and when at last convinced Oft stated that he
had no recollection of any thing other than
misty kind of dream about his being
sick. He is now in a fair way of recovery,
and will probably do well unless Inflammation
should supervene.
NORTH CAROLINA Returns from Cling
mans district show large democratic losses,
and the probable election of Vance, American
TO Congress over Avery democrat.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20

900. The rogues took $4,000 of it;
$1,000 in specie and 81 300 in bills Of other
banks, the balance in bills Of the bank.
There were two concerned in the robbery,
one boarded at the hotel adjoining the bank,
and the other boarded at Forester Hotel in
Danbury. They were well known by persons
in the vicinity, but no one suspected their
business.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20
TAXING FOR THE PARTY.

The cool impudence of the democratic
party exceeds anything which the country
1--WE might almost say the world) ever saw
before. Government officers draw their pay
from the public treasury to which the whole
nation contributes, to enable them to labor
for the public serpice-and for nothing else.
But the Washington Union puts down the
making of liberal contributions for the inter-
est of the Democratic party, as sine qua non,
for all officials. Those who will not pay,
shall not stay, is it's maxim. No matter how
small the salary-no matter how laborious
the service-no matter how many helpless
dependents clerk may have to support from
his small earnings, he must pay a contribu-
ton as his leaders dictate, or walk out of
Office. Hear the order, from the Union of
the 18th inst
We see it reported, we do not care upon what
authority, that tax is levied upon the persons
employed in the Government service and the pay
ment thereof exacted. We are quite ignorant Of
the authority upon which this payment is demand
ed OF the purposes to which it is applied when
ceived. We trust, however, that whatever may be
thus collected may be wisely and economically ap-
piled to advance the interests of the Democratic
party in its great struggle with opposition 1t Is
said that from one-quarter TO one half Of one per
cent on the salaries of officials is thus exacted
Now, without knowing anything Of the alleged tax,
and with no belief in its existence, as general
thing we have just this to say on the subject. If
there is person in the public service who does
not Voluntarily contribute the amount, at least, Of
two dollars and half year on each thousand dol
lars Of his salary to support the cause of the domo
cracy he should be dismissed at once, and his place
filled by one who Is patriotic and liberal enough to
double the contribution. We believe the cause to
justify its support and those who refuse to aid in
that patriotic work should be the last to complain
If they deprived of the special favors of those
in power.
The OFFICIAL TAx.-Every custom house
officer, on the receipt of his salary, makes an
affidavit of which the following is copy
l, A. B. Gin the office of the Collector
Of the District of--,do hereby GER
tify on-that have performed the services
stated in the above account that | have re-
ceived the full sum therein charged to my
own use and benefit; and that l have not
paid, deposited or assigned, nor contracted to
pay, deposit, or assign, any part of such COM
pensation, to the use of any other person;
nor in any way, directly or indirectly, paid or
giuen, nor contracted 10 pay or giue, any re-
yard or compensation for my office or employ
nent, or enoiuments thereof.
So help me God
Sworn and subscribed before me.
this--day of---, 1858.
And yet the Washington Union maintains
that a regular tax, in the nature of COM
pensation for his Office, is properly assessed
on every government officer, and that if he
fails to pay it, he ought to be turned out,
one entire department of the public service |?
boston Journal
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20
Sworn and subscribed before me. }
THE TRIUMPH OF THE OCEAN
TELEGRAPH.

Our dispatches of Monday announced
the final success of the great enterprise
around which the hopes and fears of two
continents have centred for ten days past
To-day the Old World and the New are rock
ing with the tidings Of the triumph Mans
first victory over the hitherto unmastered
might and majesty of the Ocean is complete
Henceforth the storms may sweep its surface
but cannot stop the passage of intelligence
and thought through the dark and motion
less depths below. Through the magnates
and magnets Old England and Young Ameri-
ca have exchanged their greetings The
Cable is practicable
The Queens missive is without signature,
for the reason probably, that the royal name
is not usually affixed to any but official docu-
ments.
The despatch of the Queen to the Presi
dent, and his reply came to hand on Tues.
day, and are as follows
THE QUEENS MESSAGE.
To the Honorable the President of the
United States
Her Majesty desires to congratulate
the President upon the successful com.
pletion Of this great international ,oork,
in which the Queen has taken the deepest
interest
The Queen is conpinced that the Presi-
dent oal join ,oith her in feree,uly hoping
that the electric cable which no,o connects
Great Britain Nth the United States wiU
prone an additional link bet,oeen the na-
tions phose friendship is founded upon
their common interests and reciprocal es-
TEEN. The Queen has much pleasure in
thus communicating NTH the President,
and reneVia,g to him her ,oishes for the
prosperity of the United States.
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
Washington City, Aug. 16, 1858.
To Her Majesty, Victoria, Queen of Great
Britain
The President cordially reciprocates The
congratulations Of her Majesty the Queen
on the success Of the great international
enterprise, accomplished By science, skill and
i,idomitoble energy efthe tsso coSatriss. II
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20

The Correspondent of the Boston Journal
writes from Kansas as follows
Two noteworthy facts have just come to
my knowledge. Judge Elmore Of Tecumsoh
munication with the administration, and he
suddenly changed his position to that of
vehement advocate OF the English bill Al
most simultaneously with this "right-abou;-
face" he received the appointment of T. S.
District Judge, rice Judge Cato The Post
master at this place is Douglas Democrat,
opposed OF course to Lecompton, On last
Monday the juggle received ten votes here.
The highminded gentlemen who polled them
have just united this morning in petition
to the Department, that one OF their num-
Der may be appointed Postmaster here, be-
Gauss he rofsd for the LscompioH CoHsf'tsiioa'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20

GRAIN ELEVATOR DEsTRoYED.-lnO swcgo,
Aug. 10. the Empire Grain Elevator, owned
by +. +. Darlington and p. Rathonc, was
destroyed by fire with about 10000 bushels
Of grain, mostly corn, contained in it, Total
dves s750OO-che1y insured.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20

ln Cincinnati, Aug. .. a Mr. S. j. John
was in the act OF blowing into the barrel Of
his gun which he supposed to be unloaded,
when his dog came bounding into the room
and springing up struck tho trigger of the
gun with his paw. The gun exploded and
blew the mans brains out.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20

In an account of the recent meeting oi the
National Teachers Association, at Cincinna-
ii, Mr. j :. Adams, who spoke for YER
mont, i, put down as ''of Montpelier" This
is mistake. Mr. Adams was IL Burlington
boy and is Burlington man.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20

The way in which the gold-hunting from
works may be seen from what the San Fran
cisco Alta California says of the Fraser River
excitement.
There were no sufficient grounds for the in
tense excitement which pervaded all parts
of the State and took away thirty thousand
men to country about which very little was
known except through uncertain rumor, and
which all might and should have known was
not provided with the necessaries of life, and
which all the information had concerning it
showed conclusively could not readily, if at
all, under the rule of the Hudson s Bay Com
pany, be supplied sufficiently to feed popu-
ation of tens of thousands, thrown into it all
at once, like crew of shipwrccked mariners
ubon a dcsolatc shore.
Yet, Notwithstanding tlIio available know
ledge, what there was of it, away went thou
sands of men, earnest to make a strike; and
when they found themselves in strange and
foreign land, provisions scarce, and the river
high, they were disappointed and disguised
at a condition of things which they knew, or
might have known, ere they left California,
did or would exist there. The opinions of
such disappointed disheartened and disguised
men, who went oft half-cocked. fell short of
the mark, turned round this side of where the
mines were reported to be and now declar there
is no gold in all that vast section of country,
not a foot of which they have prospected, or,
perhaps, seen, are Of no more value than are
those of persons who, for Joke, or because
they have an interest to create and cncour-
age emigration, tell the most unreasonable
stories of immense strikes and inexhaustible
placcrs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20

WHO Earth is the "notorious Mrs Dill
lon."-Daiiy Times.
Mrs. Dillon is lady Of llibernian descent,
as we have been informed She kept FOR
several years a drinking saloon in St. Adams,
and had at one time amassed quite snug
property by the sale of fighting rum, and
r. 6. brandy. OF late years she has probably
had the privilege of appearing in print oftenar
than any other woman in Vermont, mainly
in connection with violations of that law,
whose enforcement the Times chooses to con-
slider SO injurious to the welfare of society.
Repeated prosecutions have taken from her
her ill-gotten gains, and three months IN
prisonment sometime since, induced her to
withdraw, nominally at least, from the bust
ness. 1t is understood, however, we believe,
that she still carries on the traffic under her
brothers. name, and is therefore, entitled to
the sympathy and aid of the Times
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20

Tho beautiful lines of which the Time,
inquiries the authorship, are from Alfred
rennyson's " Lady Clara We're de We're. ,
they should read as follows, if we mistake
not
| tell thee, Clara We're dc We're
From yon blue heavens above us bent
The grand old gardener and his wife
Smile at the claims Of long descent
llowc'or it be- il seems to inc
'Tis only gentle to be good
True hearts are more than curonett
And simple faith than Norman blood.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20

GENERAL Observation-Disclosures Fletcher has
called a muster of all the Volunteer Military
Companies in the State, at Brandon on the
lst and ID of Sept, There are now ten full
uniformed and well drilled companies in the
State, viz. the Allen Greys, of Brandon /;
Green Mountain Guards, Bellows Falls {;
Swanton Guards, Swanton Ransom Guards,
st. Adams Rochester Guards, Rochester !;
Woodstock Light Infantry, Woodstock /,
Middlebury Light Guard, Middlebury Green
Mountain Rangers, Granville and our own
Guards, who we are sure will compare favor
ably with any company in the State. Seven
of these Companies have responded to the
call.
This is the first general muster OF these
companies, and will be we'll worth seeing.
We shall recur to this subject when the ar
rangements (now in the hands of committees
appointed by the citizens of Brandon,) are
completed
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20

The MAILS bring accounts of celebrations
and rejoicings all over the land. In New
York an illumination not down in the pro-
gramme was given by the partial burning of
the City Hall.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20

a correspondent, who states that he is not
professor of Religion. but believes the
Bible to be the word of God and the best
guide to crring man calls our attention and
that of the public to some specimens Of infdel
literature which are issued periodically in tins
vicinity. We do not insert his communica.
ton, because we might not choose to open our
columns to the reply it would be apt to pro-
woke. We hope this paragraph may AM
swcr the same laudablc purpose as that in
tended by the communication, viz, the put
ing of heads Of families upon their guard in
this matter. Parents must by unwearied
watchfulness and care guard theirhouse hold -,
from the approaches of mental and moral con-
tamination, as they would from the physical
infection of the small pox or plague if those
diseases existed among us.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20
THE KANSAS VOTE.

The letter from Kansas to the Boston
Traveller shows clearly enough what the peo-
pie there think of the " English" Swindle.
Several places, it seems, gave but from one
to three or four votes for it. 1t is understood
that those votes were given by Postmasters
and other federal officials, who we'll knew that
they must vote for making Kansas d slave
State, if they were to retain their Offices
The Washington Union sounds the word that
the Kansas people by their vote declare their
readiness to remain in territorial condition
till they number 90 900 or more-and other
Democratic journals are repeating it
Nothing could be more false. The peo-
pie of Kansas have repeatedly declared
that they wished to be admitted as a State
Free State. The Leavenworth Constitu-
ton, Free State constitution, adopted by
the people on the third Tuesday in May last,
will unquestionably come before Congress
for approval at the opening of the next SEES
sion /; and we shall then see the democracy
who were ready enough to have Kansas
come in as a Stare State with 10000 lnhabi-
tants insist upon it that it shall not come in
as Free State, till its population is twice as
large, Some think that the Administration
will not be bold and bad enough to take
that ground We believe they will be-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20

The Congressional District represented by
the Hon. James B. Clay gives a democratic
majority of %.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20
DIR. WALTER BURNHAM's DEGREE
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT, I

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT,
Aug. IA, 1858.
To G. W. BENEDICT, Esq, Editor of the Free
Press.
Dear Su:--Dr. Walter Burnham, of Lowell
Mass, called on me few days since and exhibited
his Medical Diploma. 1t is plainly genuine
document issued by the authorities of this Univer
sity in October 1929. The unusual time of its
issue sufficiently explains the fact that there is nc
record of the transaction in the Books of the Uni
versity. The facts in the brought to
my notice too late for the insertion of his name in
the Triennial Catalogue just issued. 1t will ap.
pear however, in the next
/ remain, Your obedent Serv't,
CALVIN PEASE, Prcs't.
To the above letter of President Pease, we
cheerfully add our own testimonial. Whatever
reasons DR.. Burnham had for not sending his
diploma for Identification when its existence OF
genuineness was under question, fear that
it would be condemned as spurious by the
authorities of the University could not have
been one. The authenticity and regularity
of the instrument is beyond doubt. We say
this from a personal inspection, and fami-
liar acquaintance with every signature APP
pended to it. 1t is proper to add to what
President Pcase has said, that according to
the regulations of the Institution, the Degree
of Doctor of Medicine is usually conferred at
the close Of a lecture term on those students
who have complied with the proper requisi-
tions. Sometimes, though 4 students exami-
nation is perfectly satisfactory, from non-
complianca Will. Ill v.iiv. i'."PvI cunuItlons,
the actual comforting of the degree is de-
ferred. We learn from President Pease
(bcing absent from town when DR.. B. was
here, we did not see him.) that DR.. B. attri-
butes the unusual date Of his diploma to the
fact that he had not attained to his legal
majority at the close of the term. The non.
entry of the degree in its proper place Of
record must have been purely accidental
We regret that any remark of our own
should have occasioned DR.. B. annoyance, and
are glad that he has at last furnished tn,
means Of rectfying statement, which
unintentionally on our part, did him an
injustice.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-08-20

AccIDENr.-A little boy, son of Mr., John
L. Rugg, of Bennington, had his eyes nearly
destroyed by firing powder last Saturday af-
ternoon.