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THB PARK FOUNTAIN.

A meeting of subscribers to the " Foun-
tain Fund, was held Monday eveningat the
American. 1t was announced that the sub
scription amounted to something over tow
hundred dollars, and that the additional one
hundred and fifty dollars required, would
unquestionably be forthcoming, when the
subscriptions of a number Of our citizens, of
well-known liberality, who had, as yet, had
no opportunity to subscribe, should be pro-
cured A design was selected; a committee
(of which CARoLUs NoYEs, ESQ, is chair
man) was appointed to superintend the con-
struction; and it was voted that the work
be begun at once.
We understand that the construction viii be
commenced on Thursday next. The Fouu-
tain viii occupy the centre of the Park, and
viii be principally Of iron, from the orna-
mental iron works Of Beebe, & Co, Of New
York. The principal figure will be Nep-
tune, from the points Of whose trident three
streams will rise and fall into Il spacious cir
cular basin surrounded by a suitable coping
Of stone Tritons and dolphins Of iron in
dirers attitudes, viii add to the general eff
ect. The whole viii form a tasteful
and substantial ornament, creditable to the
taste and public spirit of our citizens. 1t is
not rery many years since it was remarked
Of the Park, that the fence had been re-
paired lest the cattle should break in and
finnish" Turf and trees have made "a great
improvement in it since then. With ITS
fountain delighting the eye. and giving
moisture to the air and verlure to the grass
and foliage, it viii be a new place.
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George summers unmanuerly and fippaut assault
upon "NIr fancy rs generally condemned as
display Of prejudice. ignorance and vuigarity.
George sumner advising the venerable Chief JUS
tice Of the Supreme Court Of the United States 70
read the history Of his country Was ever any
thing more ridiculously absurd or insolent? tn
rs-~thy only Of an eavestropYe, 60 uesPousm,
Burlington Sentinel.
Tho manly out-spoken Grafton of George
Sumner, Esq, before the City Government
Of Boston, on the 4th inst, seems to have
produced about as much connection among
the Democracy as the celebrated speech Of
his brother. in the United States Senate. A.
bout the only thing needed to complete the
parallel is bully Brooks. Certainly the
Democratic press are doing their part, to
perfection. Mr. Sumner has few equals in
this country or any other, as an orator or as
authority, and it is not to be wondered at,
that his views as stated on the bred Scott
decision, should be dreaded by the Democra-
cy. To be sure, it is nothing new to learn
that Judge fancy falsifed history when he
attempted to show what had been the prac-
uce of our Government in relation to pass
ports to colored citizens. 1t was not
month after that decision was published, be-
fore col0red barber, who kept his shop in
ltAltis III C14CAA -ltAce.s HiONtQ " tAiC
world the talsity of bis position, and show
Ell that even as late as Secretary Forsyth
official career the practice of the Government
was directly the opposite of what Judge
fancy stated. 1t may be ''ridiculously alb
surd or insolent' to expose a barefaced false
hood of United States Judge but we think
that the absurdity and insolence rests on the
other side.-When the highest judicial au-
thority of the land finds it necessary to use
barefaced falsehood, in order to sustain a
decision, there is certainly a lack of wisdom,
and when, with falsehood, he attempts to
rob thousands of our fellow citizens of not
only their civil rights, but every right of
humanity-it Is insolen:, absurd and ridicul-
ous.-.&. Adams Messenger
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FROM EUROPE.

By the arrival of the Europa at Halifax
announced in our Geographic column, we
have few more details of the peace, and
what is thought of it abroad Louis Napo-
leon had returned to France and the Fmpe-
ror Of Austria to Vienna. 1t seems that
Austria is to retain full control of her IA
nous quadrangle and can prove very dan
gerous member Of the % confederation if
she chooses.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-29

The STORM Of Tuesday afternoon, which
was merely 4 severe thunder shower here was
much more violent in other parts Of the
county. In Jericho there was heavy
hails.orm, breaking glass and cutting down
crops. In Williston some hail fell. but t
to do much damage.
A Frenchman in the employ Of Char 'es
Miller Of Williston, was struck by Lightning.
He WAS going home from the bayfield,, with
his pitchfork on his shoulder, and the bolt
striking the tines, penetrated his body, Kill
ling him instantly
Two oxen under shed, on the Town farm
IN Williston, were also killed by lightning.
We learn that the hail was very destruc-
tive in Stowe, destroying almost all the
crops. over a tract four miles long and two
wide
SUBSTITUTE FOR INPRIsoNMENT.-A cores
pondent Of the Cincinnati Commercial writes
from Jefferson Country, Texas
"This is not county seat, but it is neces-
sary to have some place Of confinement for
criminals and as substitute for Jail, the
people have provided a large stone, weighing
over three tons, placed in the public square,
with large iron ring, and long iron chain
fastened to 1t, and when q poor fellow COM
mits "a crime, and the sentence is imprison-
ment, he is fastened to this chain by the an
kle, and there remains night and day; but
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'HUcKIERERRlEs. The Troy Wing says the
present receipt of berries at that place is over
lO0 bushels day. They come principally
from the neighborhood of Plattsburgh. from
which direction over q thousand bushels have
been received within the last two weeks
They are sold at wholesale al 81 25 to So. 50
a bushel
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A TOUCHING STORY is related of Zouave
who had picked up wounded Austrian and
was carrying him out of the melee. As he
was trudging along with the man upon his
back he felt something cold upon his neck
and cautiously looking around perceived that
the poor fellow with pair of scissors. which
he had contrived to draw from his nocket
was cutting of a lock of his preserver's haIr.
to keep as a memento.
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THE Yrs AND Downs OF MEscA>lt-,,
L1FE.-Some weeks since the failure ..
Boston merchant was announced. and
ent statement of the condition OF bis sIa,-
shows his total debts to be in the nell ~
hood of three hundred and thirty tnou st
dollars with assets to the extent oil ay as
forty thousand dollars The merchant ca a.
that he was worth on the first day OF 90 II
1857, clear of all membranes, the SUI
one hundred and thirty thousand d0ll''
Boston Tynrellsr.
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The following generous note from an anony-
nous and unsuspectsd source, in an envelope
bearing the Charleston, S. Q. postmark
reached the hands of the President of the
University of Vermont, few days ago.
contents noted, and directions followed, as
the merchants say.
CHARLESTON, July, 1859.
Mr.. President
Enclosed you will find a bank-note
for one hundred dollars, (SlOO) which you are re-
quested to hand to the treasurer of the U. V. NJ,
to be put to the credit of that institution
Yours respectfully
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as ....aHy submitted

WAVED Up TIRE WRONG PAssrNG1R.-An
amus.r. .8ifr occurred not many Years ago.
alta I.arth-orJulv celebration. in an inte-
r.or Town in PENNSYLVANIA. Revolutionary
veterans we've becoming very hard to find
and v.;a r.-.e.s-..a with mo- old soldiers in
it was MOTTO b. willingly submitted to. An
honest old German, of Revolutionary repute
was discovered "a. the las. hour. An omen
clrriars WAS ASSIGNED TO him in the rro-
..-,r,.,.. and d, .s.r... -b, Ir..i,s,-.. ,i..b r
ut the table. when pressed. after dinner. to
civ, hi. r4miujse.nc,. of WASHINGTON. his
,r.,r,..tians y.rs t,..ni f., ba rather indef-
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yERMONTTEACHERs' ASSOCIATION
The Ninth Annual Meeting will be held at
Burlington commencing Tuesday, Aug. l6, 1859.
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
TUESDAY.

Forenoon-At 8, Organization, Reports and ap-
pointment of Committees, School Journal, &c.
At II, Address of Rev. W Child, DID, OF Cas-
Teton.
Afsrnooa-At2 2, Lecture on Elocution, by Rev.
T. T. Russell. of New Britain, Conn, followed by
Discussion, and an Essay on the value of Correct
Reading in Mental culture, by l. H. Austin, Tutor
in Middleblry College.
Euening-Social gathering. Association briefly
welcomed to Burlington by G. F. Edmunds, ESQ,
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The ANNIVERSARY of the sfBattle of Platts-
burgh," is to be celebrated this year by a
Firemens Parade in Plattsburgh. Liberal
prizes will be offered.
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4 plain old gentleman went with his team
to bring home his two sons. two Young
sprigs, who were soon expected to graduate.
While returning, they stopped at hotel in
one OF the country towns for dinner. The
landlord, struck with the dashing appear-
ance OF the two gentlemen, made himself
very oticlous, while he took the old man.
from his homespun appearance, to be moth
ing but driver, and asked them if thew
wished the driver to sit at the table with
them well, Dick" said the Younger of
them to his brother, as he sat at the table
with them, well, Dick ;" said the Younger
aside to his brother, as he is our father, and
II s his am, and he will bear the expense,
l think we had better let him eat with u.s.
Yes, | think so too, under the circumstan-
at the table.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-29

Creditors have better memories than debit
ors; and creditors are a superstitious sect
great observers of set days and times. Prank,
Lin,
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Republican State Nominations,

For Governor,
HILAND HALL, of Bennington.
For Lieut.. Gouernor,
BURNHAM MARTIN, Of Chelsea.
For Treasurer,
HENRY NJ. BATES, Of Mortified.
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WEDNESDAY.

WEDNESDAY.
F9renoon-Busness, Resolutions, &C., ii 10
o'clock At 10, statement by j. S. Adams, Esq,
Secretary Of the Board of Education, Of the Pro-
gress and Present Condition Of the Educational
movement in Vermont; followed by resolutions
and discussion.
Afernoon-At2 2, Discussion. The best method Of
teaching English Grammar,-t be opened by Rev.
c. W. Cushing, of Albany, n. Y, to be followed
by Prof Buckham, of the University of Vermont,
E. Conant Of Royalton, and others
Euaisq-Address by Hon. Daniel Needham of
Hartford; Subject Teaching as a Profession
THURSDAY.
Forno7a-At9 9, Discussion of the resolutions
offered last year, in reference to Academies to be
opened by J. K Colby of St. Johnsbury, followed
by Prof Upham Of Fairfax, and others.
Despatch Of unfinished business.
Ahraoon-Resolution in reference to the death
Of Gov Slade, to be moved with appropriate re-
marks by Prof Geo. y. Boardman, Of Middle5ury
College. Valedictory Addresses.
All the Public Exercises, the Social Gathering
excepted, viii De held in the Town Hall.
All Teachers Superintendents, and Friends Of
Education in the State, are invited to be present
and to participate in The discussions of the meet
ing
The Railroads of the State VIII convey pa-sea-
gers attending the Meeting for fare one way.
On the Vermont Central and the Vermont and
Canada Railroads return tickets viii be given on
application to the Conductors, before reaching
Essex Junction. For The Rutland and Burlin ton,
and the connecting Roads SOUTH return tickets
will be furnished by the Secretary Of Convention.
That the Inequalities of Burlington may be the
more conveniently extended TO those in attend
ance, all persons designing TO be present are
requested to send their names seasouatly to tie
Chairman of the Executive Committee.
j. Il. " REGISTER, } r-.-....
GEl y. B0aRDHAN, C-..-..-.
AL0Nzo WEBSTER.
Burlington July 20, 1859
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-29

The BOXERS. Wednesday eve, had a pres
ent of a handsome banner, made by several
ladies Of Burlington. The ceremony Of pre-
sentation took place shortly after seven
o'clock, in front Of the residence Of Mr.. A.
c. Spear. on Locust St, whittier the Boxers
marched headed by the Cornet Band, and
drawing their engine and hose cart. The
banner was presented for the ladies by l. B.
Englesby, Esq. who made a brief speech.
Mr. A. B. Chaffee, Captain Of the Company
received the banner and returned thanks,
promising that the company would ever
cherish it as one of their most precious Jew
els. A beautiful boquet was presented to
Capt Chafee by the venerable Mrs. John
Howard, and other officers of the company
were not forgotten by their fair friends. The
Company We're invited in to partake of some
refreshments, and afterwards having given
three cheers for the Ladies, they took up their
line ofmarch again.
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New Publications

HE QUADRUPLE CONSTELLATION, published
by Geo. Roberts, u Spruce street, New York
is curiosity as being the largest sheet ever
printed. 1t measures five feet ten inches in
width, by eight feet four inches in length,
contains more than is to be found in six
Nos. of Harper's Monthly, and is illustrated
with large number of engravings. Among
its contents is the celebrated - Moon Hoax. >"
that had such a run in 1885, and absol bed
so much of the public attention. Price so
cents.
The MONTHLY LAW REPORTER. Boston
Crosby, Nichols Il Co.
The July number of this excellent Law
Magazine. opens with an article on the Tes-
timony of Medical Experts, and the reading
of Medical Books in jury trials, There are
in the number an uneommonly long list of
brief reports of cases in the English Courts.
The New YORK WAvERLY, published by
Jones & Smith, Is Brattle St, Boston. con-
tains every week sermon by Sturgeon, re-
ported geographically and sent over by
steamer
GoDEY's LADY's Book, for August, is re-
ceived. 1t sustains the long established char
acter of this favorite magazlne.
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cHIrrENDEN co. NOMINATIONS

For Senator'S,
L. E. CHITTENDEN, Of Burlington.
E. D. MASON, of Richmond.
JOSIAH FUTILE. of'Es5ex,
For Asst Justices,
DAVID FISH, of Jericho,
JOHN WORK, Of Huntington.
For Judge Of Probate.
WIN. H. FRENCH, Of Williston.
For States Arg,
Err HARD, Of Burlington.
For Sheriff,
y. B. FLANAGAN, of Burlington.
For High Baihf,
HARMTNU5 HALBERT. Of Westford.
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WHAT THEY THINK oF Us.-A correspon-
d.ut Of the Troy Wig writing from London
says
American travellers should certainly feel
1atured hv the good opinion that is enter
tanned OF them and their country in England,
althoughh they are regarded as having their
lite eccentrictties, such as carrying reyolv-
ers talking through their nose owning slaves,
knocking one another down in Congress. etc
'''~ even On the part Of
wei educAtrd people, are really AMUSING.
They make the entir. United States, aud
each and every individual American res
pouSble for slavery. | could hardly per
suade some Of my friends that did not own
"a solitary "ui-ger. had never even seen
slave. and that colored men voted in our State
under very little higher property q.alifca-
lions than white men Do hcre,-while the
question of state s,yerciLnty and the i'm
possibility OF coercing the South to eman-
cipaJ3 their slaves taey entirely failed %
understand There is one Young man in
London, the Secretary Of one of the newly
formed Volunteer rifle companies, who pro-
poses in case of war between England and
America to land million stand of arms in
the south, and give eIch slave a musket.
Then. where would your slaves be ?' as he
said. The project seemed SO eminently feas-
lble that advised him to get his ammuni-
ton ready. and he probably dreams every
night of leading a hundred thousand Afri-
cans to battle, with the Union Jack in one
hand and Uncle Tom s Cabin" In the other.
But, barring th. slavery question, the
United States serves as frequent example
and model TO the mother country. There is
a class of statesmen ready and willing to in
tr5duc9 q host of our Institutions and customs
into the English system. a few are even anxi-
on, to govern on the American plan en-
tjrely-these are not popular, it is true, but
the general sentiment OF the people is one of
respect, admiration, and brotherly feeling for
our country; their hope is that eventually
the United States and England may fight the
battle Of freedom side-by-slIe in which those
gentlemen who are at present wrangling on
tho banks Of the Mlncio may come out second
best.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-29

The tears that we shed do not bring TO us ia ibis
life, the comforts that are to spring from weeping,
The pains thatw bear here are not 70 be elaborated
here to their full result of good. The starehouss
Of good men is the future. The harvests that they
sow are reaped Of angels and carried forward To-
await them, and if they get but little here, it is
only reserved until the day Of the appearance OF
Christ.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-29

Boiler Explosion. The explosion of a
boiler used in the wire factory of Ichabod
Washburn Co., of Worcester, Mass, last
Friday, was as remarkable for the terrific
power Of steam, as for the escape from loss
of life by all who were in the vicinity The
Worcester papers say that the boiler was
about 80 feet long, and four feet in dame
ter, and weighed from three to five tons
Soon after dinner when the works were
started, piece of rope caught around some
OF the machinery. The engineer was re-
quested to shut of the steam till this was
cleared. This process occupied about three
minutes The boiler was full of water, and
a very heavy fire under. Just as the engin-
eer started to let on the steam, the explosion
occurred The boiler, leaving the fle box
and crown sheet behind, shot through the
engine house into the air to the altitude of
two hundred feet, as estimated by many OBJ
servers, tearing the engine house to pieces,
and breaking down part of the lofty chin
ney. sailed over the brook and the houses in
the valley, and struck in the garden of
Mr.. J NJ. 0. Armsby at a distance of three
eighths ola mile from the place of starting
and then it rebounded across the street ada
cent It's whole course through the air must
have been a half mile
\ hundred persons were at work in the
factory, and Others in the grounds outside.
Five persons were wounded, one or two of
them seriously, bu I no one was killed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-29

Its a sse4. thing to know how to build castles
in the air. Your nurses and your teachers have
all cautioned you against giving yourselves up to
revery and castle building. But tell You, there
is no better business for you than building castles
in the air if you only take the right air to build
in If you build in the air Of Heaven if you
build by looking forward to Christ, and to being
with Him in Heaven, there is nothing tina, cln be
of more use to you than this same christian castle
building
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1t was necessary for the Bible to hUmor human
nature little, and speak Of Heaven as paved with
goil, or some people would never have been con-
veTtod.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-04-07
sP EcIAL NOTICES.
SANDS, sARsAPAR1LLA.

This celebrated remedy for purifying blood,
superior to all others and because powerful
and searching preparation been
employed in medical practice Where the aid OF smu
liant, antisepc and Alternative medicine required these
act simultaneously upon the system, It's property
strengthens the digestion and improves the sppte its al
terative tendency carries OF the accumulation morbid
matter and its an.septic influence the by
which disease Is fostered
Prepared and sold by A B. D. SANDS, Druggists. 100
Fulton ST., New York.
gsts generality. aI,5-1W
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South Carolina paper mentions the expul-
sion of lady from Aiken, in that State. Her
ofTense was writing certain letters, some time
since, to the oswego On. W Times. She spoke
dsrespectrully of the "divine institution, and
one of the letters came to the notice of the
watchfnl guardians of the peace. The South
Carolina paper adds: "a committee, consisting
of w. p. Linley, General j. R. Viewer and DR..
s. LangIy, waited on her Immediately. She
confessed the authorship of the letter, and was
forthwith requested to leave the place within
forty eight hours. She left the next day for the
North" The Union is again preserved
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-04-07

A London correspondent writes to the New
York Tribune that the Duke of Cambridge
the blood OF all the Georges not be con-
tent with scandalous connection of twenty one
years with whiom pretty Miss -, by whom
he has three grown children; but, like David of
old, his royal eyes were bcwitched by the charms
of one This peoples wives; and in his hot haste,
the right no.le duke, forgetting the prudent
policy Of the great Psaimist in sending Uriah to
the wars, has beenstaken in .fagrnte delicto;
and the injured party cries, your forty thousand
pounds, or Z jury! His Grace says it is not
convenient for him just now to pay more than a
fourth part of the demand.