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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20
The Daily Times offers some observations
on the true policy of the Republican party,

The Daily Times offers some observations
on the true policy of the Republican party,
as thus
ITO succeed, IL must needs have an admirable
cohesiveness combined with such sagacious course
OF action as shall enable II. powerfully and sue.
cessfnlly, to accomplish its high mission"
True as the trucst truism of the sapent
Bunshy. 1t is probable, indeed, that the party
may succ'cd with the course of action which
sail enable it successfully" to accomplish
It's mission but If it emit sncceed with a
successful course. then the .'adnirable co.
hesiv ness combined" will be "sure pop. -
Wequotr ng,in
"TNrs -vltis-, which ia t-rn W. low, Ia what
m"s' rtnri-nl II . n NJ n ,i.ca, itnc.rrc tf
0Fii.e. t. in. .n.rrl ..-n,y.h " 70 coun.rr
ern0"'" e"'~oa' i,rs Wv ou- cnnsn. onIv IN.
nr oh ~ tonlo'lv rrd --crn~ou.Iv ord w h,y ;ts
Lon ~ SUM-. o.rt md -i.h ~ ~ ",sv ,ic,n-v tt
'ho "''v1rlv c-v rf "'n'nish r,nc 3" hn entire
" nhirAor Il AID Tho prrr''r or ,r,s or f,ct'rn.
'iso--'o, "a Il nrlv Oh ,l5rd ,oi roii r,u'v viii
''n~a - , - way Of uniting every win. or n o.
npsi'i "
IF W. wore disrnsod 70 nick n,ws. We
m,rht ohicct to tho Wow which rcpards "tte
intellectual strength of the country as s,me-
thing outside of the party, which it must
"aprroach calmly" as > r. Rarey approach
ed Cruiser. We are in soma doubt ton.
about the grammar and doctrine Of the last
sentence. But we prefer to quote and ad-
miro, not to comment, and we conclude our
selections with the following string of gems
from the same reservoir Of political wisdom
and vigorous writing.
Therefore, in ou- political action the true
policy is not to be "lnreelv governed BY mere
feeling or cap-ice, or be led away hv the artful
mannuvr's Of demacogues." Let us heed to the
wise words of tho best men Of the party, and give
preference to age and cxnerience when deserving
Of poruln- favor hut beware of rushing into the
"dcpths and shoals" of fnnaticsn, lest the "sings
and arrows" o' outrageous action come back to
plague us in the dav of defeat, and we find no way
out of our wreck to rise in.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

FIRE IN PorsDAM.-A disastrous fire occur
ed in Potsdam, St. Lawrence county Monday
night, destroying number OF valuable build
ings. The fire originated about IL p. m, in
the boarding house owned by Mr.. Putnam,
destroyed the building and also Watkins &
Leach's machine and plough sheds, Bachelor
& Partridge's cabinet shop, Putnam Sons
extensive shovel and hoe mandatory, Crane
q Co.'S chair shop, another dwelling Of Mr..
Putnam's, and a forge and trip hammer shop
There were seven or eight buildings in all de,
stroyed. A gristmill and saw mill and
other buildings were considerably injured
by the fire. a young man by the name Of
Z. Wilcox, was badly injured by being
knocked from ladder by the falling
Of burning beam. A large portion of the
machinery and tools were also injured, The
loss, it is thought, will amount to II number
of thousands OF dollars The fire occurred
on the "lsland' ''-destroyin all or nearly
all the buildings on the Island.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

The New WAR WEAPON distinguished
military officer having recently delivered q
lecture in which he presented the belief that
the spade in the hands Of the sapper would
be more serviceable in future cohicts than the
rifle in the ranks, Mary Alexander. of North
street, seized upon this as "brllliant idea" 4"
IN the course Of fight she had last night
with Sarah McGinis, and Immediately illus
trated its practicability by welding an iron
shovel over the head OF said Sarah, "to her
great damage and against the peace and dig
nifty Of the commonwealth, inasmuch as the
statute has not yet been amended 90 as to au-
thorize the use Of such weapon in case Of in.
dividual war. Mary, doubtless, fancied that
she was lineal descendant of Alexander the
Great, but was assured of her mistake when
she fell into the hands of the police.-f Bos-
ton Transcript.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20
EDUCATIONAL PRooRIss.-J. S. Adams

EDUCATIONAL PRooRIss.-J. S. Adams,
E.q., the industrious Secretary of the W.
b ard of Education, has recently returned
rom holding series of Teachers lnstitut. 5
in different parts of tho State. lie reports Il
visible improvement in the scho,s,ls the re-
suit "i tie operation of the new school law,
continued Increase Of interest in school az
fairs in the community ard Of efficiency il
tie teachers. and proyr's generally. I've
OF the Institutes, ut Castlcton and ut Slring
field, we're the largest cducaiional gather
ings ever held in tho ST .te r., -tate Of
things, though perhaps notfiH- r.pic than
WAS expected by the frioads the law, is en-
couraging indeed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

INTERESTING ART DISCOVERY IN ROME. The
interest of the artistic portion of the commu-
nifty in politics has this week been suspended
by the discovery of d. remarkably beautiful
statue of Venus. in Parian marble. Possess
ing very high m'rit. it is pronounced by
some conn ,isscurs to be us fine as the Ven
lis ii Medc. Eminent sculptors, Willie more
moderate in their praise. still speak of it AS
being very beautiful, as b ing very probably
IL copy OF the Fl rentine Venus. and ~ being
Of Greek art. 1t will settle very disputed
point, and lead probably u the corr elton OF
II great error in the repairs made bv Bernini
in the Venus di Mrdici. 1t will b, remcin-
bered that B.'rnini has so adjusted her arm
that whle bent over tn b,s IN and the lower
part Of the body, they do not u ch it in any
part. In the new statue the mark of the
fingers, on the right thigh md on the left bp-
som are plainly visible. The head to- |
should say, is 'mewhnt larger than that of
the Venu. di Medicl The head has been
broken off, rs also the two arms, but the on
ly part missing are the left hand and wrist
and the fingers of the right hand. all of
which may he easily supplied, AS enough ex-
lists to show the perfect pos ofevery limb of
the body.-Rome Correspondence OF the Lon
don Times, April %.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

MR. CRrrrESDES.-THE Treaty. RErwEEy
BUCHANAN AND DouoLAs ANOTHER D DECISION
OF THE SUPREME CorRr


BUCHANAN AND DouoLAs.-ANorHER DECISION
OF THE SUPREME CouRr.
WASHINGTON, ay 6. 1859
Mr.. Crttenden's recent m ovemant in Ken
lucky. in supporting the opposition cand-
date for Governor, not quietly, but with a
public speech excites comment here. B III the
opposition candidate for governor ot the State.
stands upon precisely the same platform ms
that which holds Senator Brown and Jeff.
Davis. He goes in for the direct interven-
tion Of Congress tO sustain slavery in the
territories. Knowing this Mr.. Crittenden
comes out in a public speech in surnort of
the man. He would not do this if he had
the slightest expectation of nomination
at the hands of the Republicans and his
course is thought to Indicate an entire relin.
punishment Of any Presidential aspirations
if he ever had any.
The canvass in Kentucky shows what the
position of the so-called "opposition' is in
the entire South.
The rumor that the President and Mr..
Douglas have concluded treaty of peacs, is
mistake. Negotiations are pending, how
ever. The point in dispute is the non-nterven-
tion pr nciple The President wants peace
in the party on the new platform of no leGis
lative enactments hv Congress or The fTrho-
rial legislatures Nobody intimates how the
territories are to he scho1led INTO the new
doctrine, or whether Congress is tn compel
non-interf.rence. D ,nglas is in doubt. he
accepts the cheat will not the people discover
that popular sovereignty is all m,onshino
Then, what max g matters worse 'rney
is declamatory and indignant over tie pro-
posed terms. and if any sch ictrne is
taught hy ,uglas or his friends, he. h,ri1g
the ear of Mat class of democrats. will OK
pose lts trickerv. That Mr.. Douglas d. sres
To return to the "bosom" of the party is
certain enough. and he must have mriif,d
therxpained his views b.f,rn h.c, III get
or hearty support ofRoger Pryor, which he
has Mt present
Look nut tor now decision Of the Supreme
Court inmodiately aft-r the n xt Pr sjlentiil
lection. II would he made nolc hut for
fear Of ito IF ct up,, tho canvass. II de-
N ,crat is i ,ctai t, ths Pr,si .ncv-I N an.
Of course, a sham dem ocrat-as certain as
there was Dred Sc TT decision. there will
he another TO the cffct that territorial
legislature cannot interefere with slave pro-
rrrty. Knowing that Congress can never
he made I, Interfere upon the sid, # slavery,
because NJ such majority can be got in the
House of Representatives. the slave power
will content itself with such decision of the
Supreme Court, trusting to its eff upon
the people of the territories: and if Mr..
Douglas thinks this doctrine will he tolerat-
ed bv the democrats Of the free states, he will
agree to it.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

A Baltimore paper gives the history of the
famous Derringer pistol with which Sickles
killed Key, and which Sickles's counsel
pleaded, flor effect to the jury,) was probab-
ly the property of Key hims,lf. This pistol
is stated to have been formerly the property
of Isaac V. Fowler, Esq, p, NJ, of New
York, who, on one occasion, when practising
in pistol gallery in Baltimore, accidentally
wounded his friend S. F. Butterworth, in
the posterior portion of the person by pre-
mature discharge. Butterworth was some
time sick from his awkward wound, and, on
his recovery, Mr.. Fowler gave him the pistol
as present. This same pistol Butterworth
Sunday morning. If Barnum were in the
hibitions
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20
EXTRAORDINARY observation-disclosures

EXTRAORDINARY Discovery Y.-Photogrdph
ng Sound. In another part of our columns
will be found the details of very singular
discovery of NJ. l., Scott, by means of which
sounds may be made to record themselves.
whether these sounds are those of musical
instruments, or emitted by the voice In
singing or speaking Professor Whcatstone
during his recent visit to Paris, was invited
by the Able Moigno to inspect the papers on
which these sounds had printed themselves,
and is said to have been greatly surprised
and pleased with what he saw. The mark
produced on paper by particular note is in
variably the same; 50 also, if person speaks
the tone Of voice in which he speaks is faith
fully recorded. As yet, no practical advan-
tage has been obtained by this discovery; but
NJ, Scott is sanguine that in course Of time
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20
We shall see what we shall see.
LETTER FROM PIKE's PEAK.-John Smitl
vr;tos N his hrathar aa fnlInws

lhE EAh'-oohh SAaAeh
writes to his brother, as follows;
There is gold here lots of it. The
eophers dig It out by the bushel. and in
the moonli ght the whole earth, for miles
around, looks like heaven with its myr-
lad stars, or like pretty girl with yellow
freckles. The wood-chucks dig out BUSH
els and bushels of it, and the snakes
look like solid gold ones, from crawling
among gold CHUNKS. 1t is found in all sized
pieces from the size Of hens egg up to the
bigness Of a large stone. and of finest quality.
We have raksd together what lay loose on
an acre of ground. and have twenty-five piles
about as big a. q large-sized hay stack.
lam going 70 leave these diggings for
better one. 1t 10 too much trouble to tug
and pry up the big chunks Of gold that
weigh half ton or %, and are 30 thick that
YOU cannot get them out without danger Of
breaking your legs, and ! am going up to q
ravin., where all have TO do is TO 60 to tho
top Of q high mountain and roll it down to
the river.
TIE country here is fne, but the winds are
awful. My boys got 50 light with eating
roots, that | can only keep them by me or
together. by piling Jumps Of gold about Nc
big as malleis, on their shirt tails, US the lit
tie innocents sit down on the grass to play.
Give my love to all the folks around the
corners, and put notice on the school-hou
that they can get an outht IN chicago ior
200 dollars. Como out hers, dear brother,
by all means. Yours afectionately,
JoAN SMITH.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

The other night passenger on the boat
leaving Staten Island, was observed hurrying
from cabin to cabin, declaring that he would
drown himself. The captain, finally resolved
to humor his fancy. A rope was according
ly attached to his person, after which he
plunged overheard. His mind now under
went sudden transformation, he padded
Justify about in mortal terror to avoid sink
ing; and finally besought to be permitted to
come on board. After being allowed ample
time to cool down, the signal was given. and
the suicide was hauled on board, willing to
live. lie sneaked quietly INTO a corner, and
was glad to disem bark at New York.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

ANCIENT AND Moprr~ BAAs1Ers.-II,n.
Charles Hale, Srola"r pf the Massachusetts
legislature, in "a speech at II dinner given by
the national Typographical Society in Boston,
said
"Note the difference between ancient and
modern times-eighteen hundred years ago
1--WE have the authority of Scripture for the
statement) there was q banquet, and one
Zaccheus could not get in, We are particular
is u banquet of four or five hundred people :,
and there is MT single one of the guests
who has not got in particularly and only,
'on account OF the press So the world
moves
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

WASH FOR FRUIT TREEs.-Those who
would save their fruit trees from the visitation
OF destroying insects, are advised by the
Working Farmer to heat sal soda to redness
90 as to drive out the water of capitalization
and carbonic acid then dissolve the caustic
na saaGn and apply it when % cold to the trunk, inks
destroy cocoOns and ova of insects, moses Of
oil kinds, decomposed dead bark, and present
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

A correspondent of the New York Express,
writing from Gallatin, Tenn, reports that as
party of students at the law school were
illustrating the Sickles case in mock court,
Mr.. Tap, the young man who took the part
of Sickl,s. jerked out pistol which he did
not know was loaded, and shot his most in.
innate friend, Mr.. burke, who was taking
the part of Key, through the chest. II il
thought he cannot recover.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

The UNDERoRouND RAIL ROAD. The De-
troit Adrertiser says the underground rail-
road in that vicinity was never doing so
aourishing business, 81 slaves having been
recently landed in Canada. One company
comprised no less than seventy fagitives from
the interior Of Tennessee.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

PATENrs.-In the list of patents, issued
May 10, we notice one to David NJ Smith Of
Springfield, VT, for improvement in Seed
Planters; one to Hosea Willard and Robert
Ross of Vergennes, VT. for improvement in
Harvesting Machines and one to Sylvanus
Richardson, of Jericho, VT, for improvement
in Water wheels.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20
THE The long standing

"THE lTINERANcY." THE long standing
custom Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
which requires its clergymen to change their
pastoral residence every two years, is threat
ened with modification. The propriety Of
extending the time to three and even five
years has been debated at several of the re-
cent Conferences, and there appears TO be q
strong opinion in favor of change. The
subject will be brought before the General
Conference of the whole Church which meets
in May, 1860,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

BRE>psrurFs.-Ono effect of the recent
foreign news has been an advance in the
price Of brsads,ufs, which are now higher in
the New York Market than in England.
Flour has advanced dollar barrel, in New
York and Boston.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20
70 + T r Y.
WHAT'S IN 4 Ma ME.

Nhafes.pe1''
From the Horticulturist.l
Betrrc de Kuckipghein Brown Beurro
ris a wonderful jargon, yes sir-rec
Fits to utter, and cramps to SPELL
Dutch, English, aud French in Jargonelle
Doyennc d'Alencon oliver girls
Van Mons Leon le Clerc dear me
llrss the branches al save the root,
all that talking should turn to fruit
f oct the king, and FL make law
Entitled "An act tor your lower jaw "
:, tables two shall name tree,
And the pear shall perish that carries three.
Proudly then shall our pyramids grow
tlaight and taper and full OF blow :
Crack, nor canker, nor b lot, nor blight,
Frost to hinder nor bug to bite.
Plump and juicy shall DutcLes, SWELL
Coral crimson the F. o. relle
Iced champagne shall our Jerseys bear.
4 nd every Seckle shall be pear.
Flemish b auty shall spread apace,
And good st. Michaers grow in Grace;
he very Diel shall his limbs untwist,
And 60 to heaven like an Crbaniste
Golden days for the orchard, sure
Happy times for the amateur
When every "Title" shall mean thing,
And pears are plenty, and l am tngi
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

The Lancast Rail Road Company have
n rule thai disclains their liability for the
loss of baggage to an amount over 300. A
passenger recently sued them in the Court at
Darlington, S. G. for $500. which he prov
ed to be the value of his trunks and contents
and he recovered the sum. The Judge in
structed the jury that rail road company
could not limit its own liabilities
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

SENTENCED Mr.. Bushnell, one Of the
Oberlin rescuers, was sentenced on wednes.
day to 60 days imprisonment in the common
Jail and to pay fine of 5000 and costs The
Kentucky officers have been arrested on the
charge OF kidnapping, under a warrant from
the stare courts
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

WHAT FALL WAS THERE The deprecia-
tion in the funded & share securities held by
British investors. within three days under the
operation OF the War news. is estimated as at
least equal to $500, 900 900.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

he will so far improve his apparatus that il
will be capable of printing a speech, which
be written off verbatim. to the great saving of
the labor of Parliamentary reporters. The
Photographic Eng. Netcs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

KILLEp.-In Calais. on the 9th. Mr.. S. g.
Ainsworth was thrown from his wagon, his
howe being fraOtious, and 30 badly injured ~
70 cause his death in few hours.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

fine glossy surface not likely to De attacked
by insects. Unlike potash, it does not des-
troy any living portion ofa plant, while it
drcomposes the dead portions more readily.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

do not think it a whit more surprising that
Christ was born into this world, than it is that
any man was ever compressed into the rudimenta-
ry form of infancy. Where did any of us come
from? The fact is we are casting our plummet
into a dark and unknown sea, when we consider
the beginning of any life here.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

Tho last Of the Cunningham Burdell case
.ranspired t-e other day in the New York
Supreme Court. The lady failed to prose-
cute her appeal for the Dr's. property, and
it was accordingly dismissed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

A little son Of c. B. Marston of Water.
bury, aged about three years, was drowned
in the brook at Wells Mills on the 30th ult.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

WHERE is THE CLERGYMAN ?-Some little
CONSERVATION was caused among congre-
Cation, IN a small town in West Sussex, on
Wednesday Last, by the absence Of the vlcW
during the Lent service on that day. At the
usual hour for prayers the good people of
the town had assembled in the church, and
the hour for the mmencement of the service
arrived, but there WAS no clergyman to be
found. They waited patiently for five min
utes, ten Iteen-twpnty MINUTES
and still the Rev. gentleman made not his
appearance. Some alarm was felt lest the
vicar should have teen suddenly saiz d with
Illness but as he lived at some little distance
from the town, there was not time t. desp,tcit
IL messenger to inquire into his unaccounta HE
absence. AT length Il clergyman Of the
church of England, who happened to b.
among the congregation. stepped into t"a
vestry, and, with the assistance oi the clerk.
wts cnv l"red in the surrlIce. and read the
rvirr. The congregation departed. sti !
wnG'ring what accident could nave befallen
III" vicar. The mystery WAS not cleared ny
urtIl the il ternppn. wien the Rev. gentle
mtn dry' into the town. and alight,d d at the
hpt.> IF e, "A iy. 20 tIn So glad TO see You
t'At SOM accident had h,rpened 10 you. "r
tat y'u were ILL.," "IIl! replied the Rev.
Pastor, Il nas never better in my life. Why
lid yru sui Us. WAS lip "B.cause you
We're not NJ chur III this morning" wus the
reply. "Ble>s me- exclaimed the astonsh-
81 vicar, as the Circumstance flashed across
nj, IN IN 'ry. Il entirely forgot 1t! WeN
SusS.r Gag tie.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20
How CANE 1T THERE "A short time since

How CANE IT THERE "A short time since
q lady in this village extracted from one of
her limbs a needle of which not more than
one-fourth of an inch protrudod. Until she
was scratched by the protruding extremity
she had experienced no sensation of pain or
Inconvenience. -Brdnleboro PhGnir,
We have heard before now of an indivi-
dunls being scratch by the protruding
extremity" of lldy. but with no similar un-
consciousness Of " how it came there"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

If any one ought to be unaffected by the dis
tinetions Of society, and see through all ranks and
conditions of men only the great orb of a common
manhood, surely that one ought to be the minis
ter of God.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

The New Testament is extraordinary beyond all
other books in the heroism which it inspires in
men, in reference to suffering. Other books have
taught how to avoid suffering; the New Testa-
ment teaches us how to wear it and to glorify IT,
1t alone of all books faces the universal fact of
suffering and tells what to do with it..
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

Suffering sclhshly borne 10 often extremely
mischievous. think it is Of the most terrible
things in this world to suffer and not to bc made
richer and more mellow by it, To suffer and
grow hard-to have suffering work on the lower
parts of your nature instead Of the higher is one
Of the most terrible things in the world. But
su Herring turned into benevolence ripeps mon fast
into Gods very nature.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

If you are afflicted, 80 to work for other mon
In your hours of rest you may shed as many tear,
as y,u please, God never grudges tear, and II
Christ were with you, lie would weep with you
too, but don't let your weeping prevent your
working.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20
FRESH "LIFE THOUGHTS"
REPORTED FOR THE FREE PRESS,
FROM RECENT SERMONS BIT THE
REV. HENRY WARD BEECHER.

In determining truth, the Church ia no bette
than any body else. 1t is just liable to mis-
take as any other great body of men.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-05-20

When I think of the Virgin Mary, she is nc
more immaculate to me than any other mother
To be sure, motherhood is the nearest Immaculate
of any thing on earth.