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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

The northern administration papers are
very cautious; they have no opinions about
Douglas letter But the Southerners gen
orally let out very freely. Says the Mem
phis AUalanche
No Democrat who has the spirit even of
a sepoy, can read Mr.. Douglas letter without
feeling that it is an indiguity offered him and
his party-an attempt at dictation, which he
is bound by every principle of personal and
political independence to spurn with con-
tempt, and resist by every means in his
power"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

FREE BR1DeE.-The completion Of the first
free bridge across the Connecticut at Hano-
yer IN. H. was celebrated on that place on
Friday. and the bridge was christened the
''Ledyard Free Bridge" in the honor of the
celebrated traveller of that name, who COM
menced his travels from the site Of the pres
ent bridge, and foated to Hartford Connect
cut, in a 'dug out'' canoe
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

The Maine State Republican Convention
met at Portland on Thursday. 1t was or
ganized by the choice of j. B. Brown of
Portland, as President. Lot NJ. Morrill, was
nominated for Governor The customary
Resolutions were passed, and the Convention
was addressed by W. Pitt Fessenden, Gov.
Morrill, and others
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
THE MODERN REF oRMATIoN,

The Democrats of Old Vermont
Their politics will dish up
As Democrat" all Ger are won't
To please the Pope and Bishop.
But now the good Green Mountain belt
This Irish hobby backs on,
And from its ticket drops the Celt
And coolly takes the SAKE on
Albany Statesman.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

SHOCKING ACCIDENTAL Pittsfeld, n.
H. on the evening of the 4th, some rockets
lying upon the ground accidentally took fire,
rose a few feet, and like fiery serpents, few
whizzing about in the midst OF a dense crowd
pros truting whoever they hit cutting the throa
badly ola young man named Wiley, injuring
severely young man named Joy, and in
hicting probably fatal injuries upon Benjam-
in F. Leavitt, Esq, and Mr.. Calvin Garland.
Mr.. Leavitt had the whole Of one side of his
face stricken Of, carrying with it an eye and
nose.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
DISCHARGED.

The trial of Jennings, Lowe, Mitchell and
Davis for kidnapping was commenced at
Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday. At the
instance of their counsel an arrangement
was made by which e nolle prosequls" were
entered in their case and those of the ODER
lin rescuers who awaited trial, and the pri-
soners on both sides were discharged.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
BEST IMPORTED STOCK
FOR SALE

nne q year old Ayrshire Bull, "Walla CO.
OTook Premium at the last Highland Society
show at Glasgow, Scotland.
Two Bull Calves 10 months old. Best Aver
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Two Bull Calves, cross between Ayrshire and
Durham, y months old
Three Yearliag Rams, Of the purest Leioester
and bakewel's Breed.
Oae Berkshire Charge Breed Boar Pig, d
years old.
For particulars Of price and pedigree, inquire
Of
.. T. IRISH. Express Agent,
8 & Place De Armes,
dswlm Montreal, C. z.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

DAT MEAL, Corn Starch, Honiny, Wheat
" Grits Split Peas. Marrow-fat Beans, Macca-
roni, Iapioca, Vermicelli, Sago, Pearl Barley,
Arrcw-root, Robinson's Patent Oatmeal, Barley
and Greats, Gelatine, Ising-glass, Irish Moss,
Flavoring Extracts. Culinary Herbs, Pure Ground
Spices, Citron, English Curran.s, Rice Flour,
Rockers Farna, and Family Flour which the
purchaser never wishes TO return.
Try the Flour, and any thing else in the above
list, you happen to want. A. s. DEWEY.
June 2lst, 1859. dav
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
WASHINGTON. July II.

WASHINGTON, July II.
special despatch dated New Orleans 9Th
inst, says Gen. Wool has defeated the Lib
eral forces under Gen. Zuagua at
Guanjuato, and proclaimed Santa
Anna Dictator. The despatch also states
that this affair had had created confusion at
San Luis Potosi That Ex-Governor Barera
had attempted to stir up q revolution in the
Province of Campeachy, which was followed
by similar demonstrations in the other Prov
lnces, and that the Government was making
vigorous efforts to suppress the outbreaks.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
ISAIAH MARTIv,S ESTATE .

yH7F TIE STTP%C7ToF7S. havi7- h~Hn ap-
y pointed hv thA honorable the Pro7-fe onrt
'or the District II Chitte,9pn CoTn'ss'oners 70
rarei-e Av,~7ine and a1iuzt tho claims r7H re-
r-7-Is of au --rso,e a~,:ns. the estate ~ I~A-
TAH MARTIN late of Wilton. in "a M
.~i~t dnc-asnl -eorAssntra insoiv ~ and al'' VII
CLAIMS and da-r4r1s exhibited n Offset tn"re'o'
md six months fro-1 no ~ &c Ne da'e nereo''
Lain- allowed ~ zaid Court FOR - ~ 0urnose We
10 tberOro-o ha~obv five notice 'hnt 10 Wv -
',r,d 70 tho Treiress of or- aurointrne7t. ~ we
nm of ( word in MILTON. ~ sn'd
~ ~. s~rord ved- e=l1-e of October ard OHr'noer
r-vt - 10 o'-'ocl- \ " - zach of saiS days
Dated .Iiz 19tL l-v 80 ruIv n. 1859
Wv. pFvV0LDS,
r 7rprr<S : Commissioners
w7w7 APTHrP LIMITING.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
FIREMEN,S EIGHT.

a fight occurred near Bowling
Green, New York. on Sunday between
Engine Companies No. Is and 20. 1t lasted
some fifteen minutes during which pistols
were fired anu brick-bats and stones thrown
in every direction and several fremen were
injured.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

We call the attention Of Parents and
Guardians to the unusual advantages for the
requirement of the French language, offered
BY PRoF. L. G. FRONTEAU, of Montreal See
advertisement.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

TBB WEATHER Wednesday was a great
Improvement upon that of the two previous
- s, for comfort-the thermometer barely
fe.ching 500 at P NJ, with q northwest
wind Butthe promise of rain which the clouds
this morning gave, they have i'll kept, and
we are yet without the rain every body longs
for. The grass, in many places, is burnt to
death, the dust is deeper and higher, when
the wind blows, than ever, and all the coun-
try in this vicinity suffers much for want Of
~oio
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

L5fs has few charms for the Dyspeptic, which is
not o be wondered at when we take into account
the amount of bodily suffering which he endures
BY the use of the 0xyge mated Bitters the picture
IS reversed and the bright side of life appears,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

GIFT, VARYING IN VALE FROM FIFTY CENTS
TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, GIVEN TO
TIE PURCHASER OF EVERY BOOK.
M z take pleasure in stating that the liberal
W aud Increasing patronage bestoved upon
as by the people Of New England and other parts
OF the country, enables to offer still greater
inducements to purchasers Of Books, and iadivid-
uals or associations getting up clubs than ever
before
The advantages wo possess over any other SIM
liar estab ishneat in the country, especially for
ling New England Orders must he evident to
those acquainted with orr position, and understand
our So perior and increasing facilities for doing
business. Our advantages are as follows:
We publish a large list Of va liable books.
We obtain large quantities Of other valuaoio
books in exchange for our own.
We buy large editions from other publishers Tor
cash at very low prices
We put no direction atie book on our catalogue.
We offer no inducements which we do not fulfil.
We buy our Watches in large quantities for cash,
and Of the best make.
We have our iewelry made to order By the best
manu- facturers in this country and Europe
By doing an extensive business we make
very valuable presents more frequently to purcha-
sers.
Our present plan Of operations IS the same as
originated FIVE years ago by Mr.. &. q Evans, sni
is sanctioned not only by the highest Judicial au-
thority in nearly every state in the Union, Tut oy
he voice Of the people from Maine 10 California
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

Dr. Barnes being inclined to sleep little
during dull sermon, friend who was with
him ioked him on his having nodded now
and then Barnes insisted that he had been
awake all the time well, then. - said his
friend, lean You tell me what the sermon
was about p" YES, l can, he answered,
at was about an hour long ="
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ESTRAY.

= trayed from Bridport, on the 26th inst, Bay
SHorse, nine or ten years old, with long tail,
white spot in the forehead and ring bone on the
right hind leg. Any information respecting
said horse will be thankfully received and suit
ably rewarded.
LOUIS FRAZIER.
Bridport, Vt. June 28th, 1859. v4w-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
REPUBLICAN Caucus.

tn Republicans Of Burlington are re
quested 10 meet at the Town Hail, on SAT
URDAY, JULY 10th, at o'clock P. NJ,
to appoint fourteen delegates to the County
Convention at Burlington on the 10Th inst.
and TO elect q town Committee for the year
ansni no
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
BOOKS WITHG lifts Honesty

is the best policy. don't be deceived any longer.
WE (the originators Of the Gift Book Bust
ness,) will send our large new Catalogues,
In book form. postage pal to my address
ALBERT COLBY h co.
No. 20 Washiaston q. Boston, Mass.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
MEXICO,

Additional advices from Mexico state that
Ex-President Zuloaga had put himself under
the protection OF the British Minister, Mr..
Otway.
Miramon had decreed the restoration of
the private property of Santa Anna.
1t is reported that Gen. Cobas is dead.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

4 3lil is pending in one of our Western
LEGISLATURES to empower women to MAZE
Pntracts. They should by all means be an
Porized to contract-they have been exnand.
bg too much. i'''''N
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
NEW BOOKS,

Wee-Wee Songs for our little pets. From tho
Poor House to the Pulpit. Every Woman her
own Lawyer. Patjen e 70 Work and Patience to
Wait. Love mo Little Love me Long. Boy
Traveller in Russia Received and for sale at
uUNTINGTON'5.
Jnne Lii 1850
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
WASHINGTON

Among other measures contemplated in
our intercourse with Mexico is a
limited reciprocity treaty. This how
ever will not be proposed during the pending
negotiation Of other subjects.
Naval Constructor, Grice has been trans
erred to Portsmouth, n. H., aud Henry
Hovey takes the place vacated by him at
Philadelphia.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT from the
corps editorial are due to CHARLES Gun
NINcs, Esq, Of the Brattleboro Phnnir for
for the excellent arrangements for reporters,
provided under his direction at the Republi-
can State Convention ; and particularly for
the great promptness with which be fur
nished the editors with printed slips of the
ofcial report of the proceedings Of the Con-
~ov zion
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
MURDER! MURDER /.

MURDER! MURDER
$4,000 i ROLLS OF PA. PAPER ssa h ~ sc.
for about one half of last years prices, and Borders
to match, of entire new styles, at China Hall by
5. S. BROWN,
$50 Church St.,
Burlington, May 9Th, 1858. d&w
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

The steamship Arago from Havre via
Southampton, Doth ult arrived at this port
this evening. Her news has been anticipa-
rod
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

The Express from Denver City has arrived
at Leavenworth, bringing dates to the Both
ult.
The advices from the Gold Regions continue
fattering.
The Indians continue very troublesome and
an expedition to chastise them was talked of.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
VI arri ed,

In Jericho, July 3D. by Rev. S. Parmalee, Mr..
Milo H. Chaplin, of Jericho, to Mrs. Emily 5. Weed,
formerly of Nashua, n. Il.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
MACHINE SHOP,

MACHINE SHOP,
PIONEER BUILDINGS, CENTRE
BUILDING,
BURLINGTON, Vt.
NACHINISTS' TOOLS.
WATER WHEELS,
AND
MILL WORK OF ALL KINDS, MADE
AND
FURNISHED on SHORT NOTICE.
Also, all kinds of MACHINE J0BBING and RE-
PAIRING, Blacksmithing, Woodwork, Pattern
Making, and every description Of IRON CAST.
INGS nado and supplied TO order, with dispatch.
J. p. FLANDERS.
July 5. VEN
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

A CARLOAD OF HEADs.-On the last day
Of June the official chopping-knife Of Mr..
Cob, Secretary Of the Treasury, took of the
head Of hundred or so ofice-holders, in
and about the New York Custom House
making saving of about $50, OOOin salaries
The reason assigned was, the necessity for
retrenchment. The duties Of the victims
were added to those of their associates retained
in office. OF course there was great wailing,
not only from the victims, but from those
who wanted their services in the Party. The
NewYork Ne,os says the act was encouraged
by ignorance and enforced by an authority
wholly blind to the interests of the Party
through which It's position was obtained. "
The Herald, Mr. Buchanans special organ
IN New York, SAYS " It will hardly be
denied that the spoils Of our New York Gus.
tom House are the life-b blood Of the New York
DemocracY. Consequently, when there is
any hope Of saving the State to tie Party,
the spoils of the Custom House are made to
do good service. But, on the other hand,
when in the midst of flush tide Of importa-
tons, we find the Secretary Of the Treasury
sending to the guillotine hundred Of our
Custom House subordinates in q batch, we
may justly conclude that the State of New
York is given up as hopeless case, and that
the Democracy here are accordingly made to
suf.r the pains and penalties of retrenchment
in order to raise little political capital Of
the score of economy, for Georgia"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
NOTICE.

NUTINE.
The Republicans of tho town Of Essex ara here
by requested to meet at the Town Hall, III
said Essex, on Saturday July I6 inst, at o clock
P. NJ, for the election of Delegates to attend
the County Convention 20 be holden at Burling-
ton, July 10Th, 1859.
Also to elect their Town Committee, for the
ensuing year. agrceably to the instructions of the
County Committee, in THAR call for the County
Convention. A general attendance of the party
is earnestly requested.
By order of town committee
T. W. r. NICHOLS, Chairman.
Essex, July 9Th, 1859.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

STATE OF VERMONT.

Thomas II Gordon ~ rHtNrrpv
~, N GaANp ISLE CoUyrY.
FI'17 pr'lo-k
0-vis Pr'Io-N Au-rsr TERM, A. D. 1850.
S'muel Pollock
071an p-llrct E.-,,,yv. oF ,.oytJ17, ~
NHrv R1'1"cs and ! '-.5s ~ South Usr1. ~ '7'd
tlavla Bullock. 0~''-fv. ,rlirh Is'"Ts F'''-
'7etlivs4 at N, tiras ofh:s 3'ath
Tho forrpoi-c entitled PHI 90 co-n7i-int hrv
i7~ thi- dsv boon AIad in the offc- ~ the Clerk
sc sai1 Court en1 = h7vin- beer ---As ~ ---ear
that f tho 1nfa1 ia-ts ~ said h'll MINORS
a-d reside If the ess.o - IL ths-sfnrc r-ds-~d
th1t IRE <,Nstar-e of =aid h;1l anl IRIS order hs
ruAjisha1 IN tNe Pu-iir-'ou Free Pr-s-. news
-N-a- 7uhIisha5 ut RurIi rtNr. in the CNu7t- ~
Chit1ordo- three waets sr'csssi-eiv. m l1ss NJ
which shall hA t-vertv ds-z r-e-ious ~ TIE 1eet
saesi71 of said eou-t: ahol' ba doomed sufficient
notir- ;, all If said daf-r4sn's. VIM ara NJ. o'N
~--ise IA-ailv notified n, tendency o said bill
ofco71 u'aint.
Civar -rlar nv h--4 ~ No-h Hs-n. IN sid
c-1nd Isle County. This sth day Of July 4. D.
1889
JEoP. IAD0.
v3w3 Clerk Of said court.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

BIG TRoUT.-Gov. Morgan of New York,
had present Of a brook trout last week
which weighed fire pounds.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

LONDON, June IL.
The Daily News correspondent telegraphs
from Paris on Wednesday morning tat the
the Emperor 10 the Empress.
CARRrAYo. June %.
Our troops ara crossing the Minclo with
out resistance, the enemy having retired
thence
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

" +ro abrve entitled cause the 0-s'nr. Ns-'rS
fled their bill in this Corrt, set'i7~ for'' n
srLs+a,ra. sSat m The 17th dow of Wv d u
1881 -hev erto-od into co-na-tnarshin with the
Defendants o. VestrorI n .aid Cou0tv :" tho
-,a-rao.iIs h~sir-zs -d-~ no stvlH ~ % Division
7T5 Of TO Wv FnrIa-d P-ot~Htive Vnior; fn"t
said u-rt7e~=L;- IN said business r"7ti"7ed untiI
4r-u=t o. 1875 vhAn II wss Dissolved; thar ~
Tho time If enid Dissolution su"h h-r7 bad F1sa1-
Cd losses n the amount If about 5000; mar IS
Orators have nafI T7r-A n -1nt more fNa7 tnsir
iret --ouortior of said losses: AND rravt~V fhat
m nr-7un. ~ Ea1 1t The '-orzar+ions IF =ad nart
7er=hi7 and That tho defs75a1ts he ds-r-Hd ~ nv
- the Orators their just prog 7rton Of said losses,
10
AID Z Appearing that the sai1 Jos-rh Goodhue
resi5-s without the State of Ve-rr on. thn-
coss ca1no, hA zorv>7 uno7 him II is or1ersd that
he he uO'Fal N a0near a-d answer sold hill - The
tarr1 of said Court of n ce-v - be hold ut
Burlington and for sai3 Courtv If Chi-'~rae7,
IN tho thi-l Tuesday rf Souta~he-. 4. n. 1859.
h. puhIis'iuc the -uhs-4rcN of said bill. together
18th this order. fh-ee weeks srr~essi~r'- :, the
Rn-'i7rto0 Free Press. n nnv-so77-r rrh'ished ut
said Rurli1r'o7. The last e which qualifications
shs'l ~ Ht least 20 DAYS previous 70 said term Of
Sn'1 Court
Gi~n7 uha0r hand ~ Pur'in-ton in the
0orrtv Of Chft-er'on .-fs 77.H Nv of Tu-. D.
1859. y. FRENCH, Deputy Clerk.
HARD e FREycE, Solicitors. v1w3
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
FARM TO LET.

ANY one desiring to obtain the lease of farm
Us acres Of improved land now under good
cultivation, with wood land and suitable farm
buildings, in the town of Shelburne, Vt. may have
an opportunity to do SO by applying to this Of
fee.
None but parties Of unquestionable responsible
ity need apply. wifi
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
RELIEF IN TEN MINUTES.
BRYAN'S
Z L lI0NIC WAFi 5.

The original medicine established in 1897, and
first Article of the kind ever introduced under the
name of "PULNoNIc WATERS" in this orany othe
country; all other Pulmonic Waters are counter
feits. The genuine can be known by the name
BRYAN being stamped on each WAFER,
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tGt-. srJlv.>I, ~-r-es
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g.YAv's PUiVoyIc WALES
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BRYAx,s PULNoyro WATERS
Are a Blessing to ali Glasses and Constitutions.
BRYAN's PuLMoyIc WATERS
Are sdor;ed f'r vooalists and Public spsakees.
,RTaNs PCfVoTf- ws-sEs
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BRYAN rUt1.Hl- ~ttEss
No, only relieve, but cfeo. ~ iian iis..as Cur
rHyAN's rULH.SIc w4TGsz
Are warranted to give satisfaction 20 every one.
NoFsuily should be without Box Of
BRYAN PULNoSIc WATERS
in ths house.
No Traveller should DC without . supplyef
sRYAN's FULNoyIc WATERS
in his pocket.
No person viii ever object to give for
uHYASs PULNoS1C WATERS
Twenty-Five Cents.
JOB MOSES, Sole Proprietor, Rochester, y. Y.
For sale by 7. A. PECK. Agent
L. T. Pierce, Wholesale Agent for the State Of
Vermont.
Feb IS 1859. weow6m,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15

0qrir1 T9rtso7. St--Hrn =. Tss''e
Tviar rrasn. re~-- Chaes r-4e-7
rha-a WV. n Rice N,~tin p Pi-s
AIh--1 p1~tri1--. Peuh-1 Deg ri
Low ? TiU. :. " Na-o-rH-- T.
z~rh Goothue. Ho-a.iN AllNn ard
r1q-iz=a Allen, aanini-'-atn-s -
T7rn Allen l~-eas \. ard F--1in nd
Pearh aim nistrator Of Thompson
pna-h derc7SnG
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
THE BLoNDIN NIAGARA FEAT.


THE BLoNDIN NIAGARA FEAT.
As specimen of great daring and re-
markable command of the nerves and mus
cular powers, the feat of NJ. B.ondin in
walking across Niagara river on a rope,
June 80, was very surprising one.
The Bufllo Commercial Advertiser of July
!, thus described the grand feat
Arrangements had been made for firing
the cannon at this moment, but the gun
hung fire and refused to go off. Blondin
good-naturedly called out to have it shaken
up, but the gun did not speak. For nearly
ten minutes the daring adventurer stood in
full view of the breathless thousands, in ia
miliar conversation with those around him,
and evinced no signs of faltering. Indeed,
from his appear nee we did not think he
had the last fear or a shadow Of doubt
about his success.
At fourteen minutes past five Blondin
coolly picked up his black pole, some TWEEN
ty-fve feet long. which he used for balanc-
ing. and walked down the rope with firm
but cautious step. The descent was, We
suppose, the most difficult part of the adven-
sure He laid ore foot before the Other in
short but well measured steps, until he had
a9vanced some two hundred feet, and then
be sat down as if to rest. In a minute he
NOSE and walked forward some distance, sat
down again, and before rising he threw him
sell on his back lengthwise of the rope, and
pretended to take nap. Then on he went,
occasionally dancing or standing upon one
foot. looking over the abyss. When he had
rAched point near the centre Of the river,
ne seated himself and beckoned to the steam
g Mald OF the Mist to come up the river and
kse him drink; meanwhile he took from
NE belt ball of cord, unrolled it till the end
Hached the water below, and then patiently
eFalted the coming of the steamer. The
9ald came slowly up against the current,
wong the American shore, and when under
ne rope ''stOod quartering" across the
feam, with her engines in full motion. The
@Frent thus drifted her TO where the line
Eas suspended, and il was taken aboard. A
Sttle was fastened to the cord, when Blon-
p dropped another cord. This was taken
the men on the steamer, and they drew
pc bottle up to the main rope. Blondin
Hok it, removed the cork and drank the
Saith Of the spectators.
N. Blondin in about haitian hour returned
3 The American side, walking along the rope
& ather faster than be travelled in going over.
ended the exhibition, which was entirely
coesStu! \ contribution amounting to
.er SoVo was taken up on the Canadian
~ ior the successful performer, and his re-
plS from other sources will no doubt pay
- handsomely for his venture. The rope
- remain suspended, and he will wall, over
! s 81 three times week during the pleas
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-15
Burlington July 18th 1859.

The latest arrival from Europe, that Of the
sseamship -Etna at New York, the 18th
inst, does not bring word Of any more fight
ing, except some skirmishing near Bormio,
on the route Of the Stelvio pass Of the Tyrol.
The French arc making great naval prepare
tions IL .ae AdriAtic. The real difficulty
there, is said to be in getting rid of the
Austrians without injury to the inhabitants
and buildings of Venice.