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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

RrroEM IN ENGLAND The Reform bill isa
leading Nject of attention in England at
this time. From all appearances tho bill
offered by the Ministry is hardly satisfactory
to any body; yet it is doubtful, whether, Mt
present, any better one will be passed, it. in
decd the propo cd one will. 1t gives some
thing to the largo population hitherto de-
priyed Of any vote for Member Of Parliament
and therefore does not suit those who now
hold the power. It prcteads to give a good
deal but really gives rsry Int, and therefore
il does not suit those whom it claims to n
vor.
The London Times says:
"Tho great body Of tho nation wants snrc oon.
stitutioral reform. and wants It Mt o. c.. TIE to-
rios try t. stavc it ul-or nothing seems to teach
them politicll wislOn--nud thci. Thoughts arc
continually tnErn mp with how host u avert change
tor thcmomcrt, without any consile alton whetho
Il respite vill MOI prove o be dearly pur, has d.
Liz DR.. Gnu7tls they nrc always selling q cir
principles t. tho Aich-enemv for few years Of
anxious m forcbOding riumph. They would not
have m duty. and they rcnellel the corn laws 4;
for year after wear they scented the reduction of
tho UNITY franchise to go, ard now they will
give if to 10 house FOLDERS, sIvin INK post.
ors, cx-1ol 'emcN, and we know not whom. In
ference t. thcir pertinacous opposition on other
0oi0ts, the Government have been compel d u
bring in bill hci, in its present state, uocs not
give utisfctipn to ten members in the liousa, H1d
which f passed Mt AL, viii contain only ore clause
or liberal chari 'tcr-that relating t, the Gln
franchise. But there Is another party which in IL
secret heart is in no Hurry fo- settlement Of the
question. When Mr. lri !ht aid the other day that
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

The S1cKLEs' TRIAL, which commenced at
Washington on Monday, drew together a
great crowd Of reporters and spectators
Tho court opened soon after ten o'clock
Judge Crawford announced that the case OF
Mr.. Sickles was set down for that day and
the counsel reported themselves ready for
trial. The District Attorney, Mr.. Ould,
stated that Mr.. j. NJ Carlisle was associated
with him in the conduct of the case. 1t is
stated positively that Mr.. ould applied for
mally for assistance in the conduct Of the case
on the ground that the labor ard probable
duration of the trial would be beyond his
strength, and that his request was refused
Mr.. Carlisle is employed by the friends of
Mr.. Key.
The counsel of Mr. Sickles are James +
Brady, and John Graham of n. Y, F. P,
Stanton Of Pittsburg, and Messrs. Samuel
Chiffon and Daniel Radcliffe of Washington.
There are several other gentlemen associated
with these, among whom are Thos. Francis
Meagher OF \. Y.
The indictment being read, charging him
with the murder of Philip Barton Key, in
the City of Washington, on the 9th of
February, and the respondent being asked
whether he plead guilty or not guilty, he
replied Not Guilty"
The selection of jury then followed
Many were set aside because they said they
had formed an opinion as to the guilt or in
nocence Of the accused, or were under n
bias, and some because they la ked the pro-
pcrty qualification necessary, 1t seems that
q juryman there must be worth $500. The
judge decided that merely asking the ques-
ton whether man was worth $500, raised
the objection, and if he could not answer
affrmatively, he must be set aside. Four
were challenged psremptorily In all thirty
jurors answered to their names and five were
sworn. The panel was exhausted and the
Jadse ordered the Marshal to summon
seventy five talesmen for the next day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

Msssr,. G. w. 6. @. G. Benedict
Gentlemen; Accept my hearty thanks for
the favorable mention you have been pleased to
mako of tho Manufacturing and Lumber Business.
of Burlington and Winooski. Such articles can.
not be too highly estimated. Their inRuene. Is
very great; and the good results which will spring
up therefrom, cannot DO we'll calculated. The only
interest l have in tho Manufactures Of Burlington
is as citizen Of Burlington. In those OF winoos.
XII, have an interest; but no geographical lines
should be known in our relations between winooski
and our village They are united in one common
and strong bond Of interest; and for th. We should
all "labor and wait"
Tho time mil come when We shall fully realize
and truly know the great value of these interests
Others know it now; and it is gratifying to learn
that our own community is learning the true
source Of their future growth and permanent pros.
perity. To those who have labored long and most
this is a contamination heartily to DO
wished Tho "dawning of that brighter day would
seem to be near at hand"
Very truly, your friend, Mn.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08
CONNECTICUT, ALL HAIL!

The Telegraph brings US The gratifying
news of a full REPUBLICAN Victory in the
Connecticut State Election, Yesterday. IN
other cru>bcr to the hopes Of the Pro-Slarcry
Democracy. New England will b1a Rcpub-
lican unit in the next Congress.
The following are the state Officers and
Congressman chosen
pvernor-Wiliam a. Buckingham Of
Norwich. Lieutenant Governor - Julius
Catln Of Hartford Secretary Of STATE
John Boyd of Winchester. Traasurel--
Lewis j. Ilcndoe of Hebron. Comptrollcr--
William II. Buel Of Clinton. All ropub-
lcans.
coNeREssMEN ELECT,
District l--Dwisht LOOMS Of Vernon.
Dist. 2--John Woodruff Of NV Haven.
Dist. 9-Orris 5. Ferry of Norwulk. Dist;
ALFRED a. Burnhnm of Windhom. All
republicans.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

In late number Of the Eguah.dtionist
published by Jon r. Forest, at Winooski,
we see it stated that "cven an associate edl.
tor of Republican paper in Burlington
lh'nks that q majority of our Legislature
nave u, the legal right to legisatc slavery into
vermont and that if they do, we must &c
qulesce till We ct 1t repealed"
lhat must be news to all the editors of all
the papers in Burlington NOT on of whom
we will venture to cay, ever wrote. or said or
thought any thing which could Justify such
il statement.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

REy, JAMES CAUoHEY.-We see in the
Reviral,st, an English Religious Magazine,
some interesting accounts Of the labor in
England Of this gentleman, SO well known
and SO highly esteomed in this vicinity. In
remarking on an impressive closing sermon
of his ministrations at Bethesda Chapel,
lIanley, addressed to an assembly of 1000
hearers, the writer says" Persons with whom
we are acquainted have spoken of the servi-
ces MS quite unparalle led, for unusual i'm
presslveness, by anything they had ever wit
messed Abiding to some peculiarties Of
Mr.. Caughey rs "Americanisms' in part,
and in part las of n moro personal character
which would form Attachments on first
hearing" he says they shave been found to
he only the small portion Of chat to the bulk
Of wheat, and have been lost sight Of accor-
DINGHY. "--"The lukewarm professor, can
not fairly estimate him nor can the mere
ritualist OF Journalist, OF the man with whom
taste of a certain kind takes tho precedence
Of truth but to most minds, Mir. Caughoy
will appear to be man prominently living
tor one great object, the Honour of his Re
dcemer, by the conversion OF sinners and the
sanctifcation of believers. i've think
that under God IIanley is much in
dcbted to Mr. Caughey, and to those who
brought the reverend gentleman amongst us
and that his visit will prove great and per
manent blessing"
JAMES +. ELDRKpGE, convicted of the muir
der of Sarah Jane Could, died of consump-
ton, in the St, Lawrence County jail, ON
Wednesday morning of last week
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08
The LAST EXECUTION. A friend in Man.
chester Vt, writes to us as follows.

81 find in tho last number Of the Free Press o
notice Of the last execution in Vermont as ut Man
chester in s.j. Bates was hung in Bennington,
Fob 1879. Dut i: there was ever a man or wo.
man hung ia Manchester, except Brown, wlo
hung himself We should like to know who it
was"
The Brattl,bor, Phtnir, in n ,tice Of the
trial AMI synt.ncs If Martin at Montpelier.
said "thc la.t execution in this State) was
we arc informed, in Manchester, in the var
1922 We copiol the remark; which
according t. our correspondent, (lnd VIC
presume h. i,risht,l was an erroneous one.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08
BTSIHLSE.

The Indications f the real revival OF bust
ness w ich hats been talked about Il good
DIAL since tho reyu>ion, but has never az
rived, are strong this Spring. In tits vici-
nifty the Farmers have got through the VIM
Ter well. Everything the have to sci. finds
Il ready maract at good prices, and increased
activity and enlarged operations are the
natural result. Other branches, which al
ways symPaths9 with the Agricaltl!..! in
teiost, feel corresponding impulse Manu-
Mcturors are Cooking up" and mer hunts
have cleared OFT the old stock, collected up
1--WE hope) tho Id debts. and are p pared
Or pr pairing for q lively trad The coming
season. "Tainss is working generally,
and all arc glad that the pcrod OF s;agnatiou
and contraction las reached limit
The imports Of Foreign Dry Goods at The
port Of New York last week, amounted to
93,j30,2 26. which is nearly ta,aa times the
amount of inspirations flr tie same week
las, year, and more than three times those Of
the same week in 1857. For Nh. Quarter
since the lst Of January. the imp rAtiars
at that port are over S33,00p.lc0,--aeoly
treble the imports for the same period last
year. Tans las been heavy 3. all ,tion in
butter in New York which h.,. trmi1.tcd
fatally for the spcculatJrs. Tie stock on
hand there is very large and is accumuating
in spite Of large shipments tn California.
Ono failure has occurred and others arc
foreboded,
Recent advccs state that Fr.ncl ,g. 1T has
bun lopght al liverpool 10 ship 10 he tntcd
SUITS.
At the West the times aro still hard
enough, and it will pr bably require one or
two good seasons more to restore case. The
Commercial column Of the y. Y. hacpea-
d.ni contains the following good story;
\ Western "boy" who has had tho reputation
Of paying promptly" for ten or fifteen years in
the New ! ok market, was ono day qre5tioned By
one Of our cautious merchants rs % hi "rcal TO-
sitiou' since the crisis IYeN" stil the cOun-
tryman, with significant fquint Of tho eye. q
s'pJ you want To know sumthin' # lay histry |
since ! been out West, ont you? ALL when |
went out there l.ohd round considerable, and
ma &c zap my mind Oh tic start that wouldn't b. |
out o money, so / gathered up Hy capital and |
fund had just ono cent TO BEGIN or. Have |
been doiu' rs you know, pooty fair trade since |
and lratAcr guess haiut lost none Of my capital
nyhow. think YOU wont get no more nor that
staten Mt cut Of nc, sir-good murHih." NLcth- |
CT the man l. 90 or not, is question which our
city merchant was, at the latest daieS, iaycstsa
ting.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08
From the Commercial Times, (oswcgo, y Y.

From the Commercial Times, (0swego, N.Y.
PAINFUL BEREAVEMENT. Yesterday morn
ing Sunday, March 27), at one o'clock,
MARY JANE NASH departed from the sublu-
nary scenes of earth, aged Is years Q months
and &c days. She wa4 the wife of John Nash,
Foreman OF the Tine, job Office, and daugh-
ter OF Seth Morse, Esq, Of Burlington, Vt.
The deceased came to this city from her home
in Burlington during the carly part of last
summer, leayinga large circle Of warm heart
ed friends to regret her absence. She came
here II stranger, but possessing all those quail
tiles and accomplishments which are the type
OF excellence, Mrs. Nash soon found herself
linked to circle of friends, which in life
priced her, in death mourn her loss. She had
II superior mind, a kind and amiabic DISPOSE
ton In her relations with those cndclrcd
by kindred, she was an example of affection
ate regard. As 4 daughter, n sister, II wifi,
and u mother, she leaves behind sorrows and
tears with which "a stranger intormoddIctb
not"
Her sickness was OF hut ten days duration,
and was very severe.
Her remains will be taken to her native
State for intcrment.
In noticing the death which has carried
sorrow into heretofore happy family, the
Oswego Palladium says
Mas. NASH came to Oswego from Burlng-
ton, VI, less than year ago, in full vig0r
and bloom Of health, and by her amiable
sociabilty and kindness of heart had cndcur-
ed herself to all with whom she became ac-
quainted. She was truly generous and
noble-hearted woman, and devoted, faith
full wife and mother. She has been stricken
down suddenly by the inexorable hand Of
death, in spite of the best medical aid and
kind attention. a family of three young
children, besides n new born infant, are thus
left without the fond and fostering care of a
mother, and the hopes of devoted husband
are ruthlessly sundered and blasted
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

4 Gross CHEAT ~ SHIP BuiLDING Our
readers remember the litle missionary brig.
Tho Morning STAR" built three or four
years ogo At Boston, from the ten cent con-
tributions Of mlny, many thousands Of Sun
day School children throughout the land
1t was to be employ ms means Of commit
nic.tiou between the missionary stations On
IL. islands Of tho South seas, and since its
arrival at the islands has been in constant
and u5siul occupation. The Honolulu Ad
Ucr'is:r says that on its arrival from Micro
nosia on the 9th Of JAN, it was found ne
cc.sary to czaminc and repair tho coppcring.
On stripping it oitsymptoms Of unsoundncss
were discovered, which led to scrutiny.
"On boring in, the timber was found tn
To as rotten us punck. The thanking was
chen stripped OF some three or four feet
down, nearly to the watcr's ,Ire, aud all
around the stern. Ehcn Il most ox.raorIinary
light presented itself ~ only wore tic
timhc'a 81 rotten that they could be easily
picscd to pieces with the fingers, hut the
whole stern was 1t most curiuu, combination
Of i,icl-wurk, made UP Of the ralu.e odds
and ends Of a shipyard One tubar in PAR
ue"lar we noticed. The lower part was Of
OAK Violently unseaSoucd when put in,--at
,.' lH'u'i' was piece OF pitch pine some
TWO iert IN length, and on top slmilar
piece OF spruce these two laat not isiotpd
together. bat merely held in their places h,
the lson fasicnings Of the ceiling or .skjni'
and Of the outside plankine, The skin
'Iouh' inc slorh was also OF the same Tatch-
work character not tha slightest regard hay.
i!2 b On pad to matching, iointing, or the
kind Of wood used
The cost Of repairing, il estimated at seye
raj thousand dollars. The original work
must have been gross cheat by the builder.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

Boston paper says that the Adirondack
Cllb, composed of philosophers, authors, sa-
vans. artists and ordinary human beings, the
prominent member of which are Ralph Wal
do Emerson, James Russell Lowell Professors
Agassiz and Wyman, are about purchasing
twelve thousand acres of land in the wilds
OF Adirondack, building commodious camp
house, and making all convenient arrange
ments for their annual adjourn in the woods.
The land can be purchase for l2i cents per
acre
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

Wont somebody over there hold the Ed itor
Of the Bellows Falls Argus down? He is SO
light-headed about having the acquisition of
Cuba a "leading ISSUE for the democracy,
that he is in danger Of flying of to the moon.
Unless his gas-holder bursts, nothing lighter
than heavy sand bag. to his heels will keep
him on this terrestrial ball' much longer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

VERMONT HoRsEs Austin Dana, of Corn.
wall has sold his two year old Black Hawk
stallion to Francis De Lang of San Francisco
The Black Hawk horse " David Hill," now
owned in San Francisco, raised in Shoreham
Vt, has been an unusual favorte there, and
the owner is said to have refused 500 900
for him
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

\. s. DEWEY, our readers will see, by his
advertisement, does the Coffee business up
brown. And then, the fragrance Of that
nice parcel Of the article itself, which came
along with it the very smell of it is more
refreshing than II dozen cups Of such coffee
as we have often met with, would be.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

The Northern Democrat will follow any
good shepherd ON the old beaten path to green
pastures -RUtldad Courier.
With our knowledge Of Northern Demo
Gratis" il would appear to us that the abovo
is an entirely gratuitpus remark. Democra-
tic ioulness Tor '.gyesH pastures is proverbi-
al,-aud their S1uthrrn Masters-the "good
shepherds" OF the party understand this far
better than the Courier cnn tell them. -Rut-
land Herald,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08
We find tie following notice of a recent

We find the following notice of a recent
ccnccit by cur talented young townsman.
MI c. j. Hopkins, in the ". Y. Express
Mr.. c. jerome iiopkins's second concert,
for the presentation of his forth coming
work Of Church. Music, was largely attended
et ID" Church. Of the Messiah Broadway, Oh
,Luraty evening, des pite the drilling
weather. The pieces were certainly great
improvement N ordinary church tunes, and
SOM wore nuch applauded. Mr.. Hopkins
was ,'ror-d IN his improvisation on the Ser
eoo.e from "Don Pas9uale,' and Miss Kent
narrowly escaped the same compliment in
her sJlI in the % Anthem.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

Some ladies aroused an elderly gentleman
from his reverie, a few evenings since, by
asking him, "what are your thoughts ?" He
promptly replied; Why are the ladies bon.
ne like downright lies? Do you give itup?
Because they are barefaced false hoods -
Eret'ng Post
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

The people of Peacham have been holding
t.. rcrancc meetings during the past win
ter for friendly discussion of the subject
The result is that in a population of 1850
souls, 500 have signed the pledge and that
no one in town is known TO sell liquor save
the authorized agent, and this movement
has been followed by an increased religious
Interest," in which many have participated.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

a YorSc LocoXorIvE.-They have Msus
nature at Cincinnati, in the shape of an
Irish child, seventeen months old, who never
cries or talks, but whistles instead. He
Doesn't whistle tunes, of course, but his
whistle is as clear rs an adults.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

PHI SIGMA NJ.
II. E. BARNARD, President,
a. S. WHITNEY, Vice President.
d. F. HICKS, Treasurer,
B. P. ROBBINS, Secretary.
E. Z. Bass, Librarian.
UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE.
4. G.. BALLARD, President,
II. CARLTON, Vice President,
S. II. SHosYo, Treasurer,
II. BALLARD, Secretary,
j. s. PECK, Librarian.
SOCIETY OF RELIGIOUS INQUIRY.
Election held March 2sth.
JOIN NJ. TEACHER, President,
DAVID F. Hicks, Vice President,
GEORGE A, MARSHALL, Cor. Secretary
MALCOLM McKILLor, Treasurer,
JONI W. NORTON. Rec. Secretary
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08
GENERAL TER NJ OF THE e,-pREME
fDtTRT.

The General Term Of the Supreme Court
for the seven Counties on the west side If the
State will open at Burlington on Tuesday the
10Th day Of MAY next.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

LAKE NAvIGArroN.-W learn that the ice
remains firm in the vicinity of Split-rock,
and in that of Chazy. 1t may be several
days before the Line Boats begin their trips
From here to Plattsburgh the passage is open
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

Ctr THIS OUT, and paste it In your hat.
By advertising, mans business sign is not
confined to the painted board that hangs on
his place of business in the street, but is con-
stantly kept fresh before the public.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

From TIE SASrwfcu Is1,~os Gpr,r Wv,
r ~
oiNlC bftPIl Nv - nave received orr files
of the Honolulu Con17.yr;ry <dr,,;,esr N
-,
leor"arE 1'tn' Inc number u that dlto is
mainly filed with ncronrte n n cro,t ,-,,,
A.:
tIoh OF Nauha Lon, on taa island OF Hawai-.
which was tLn MI, +or;, m -.,;..
=, '''' "'
HonuIuiu, ana WAS Attracting large numbers
OF visitors. The crurtian presented the no.
,.t, VIC
'""IN"''c I1l'"Io Il 'l!'eI II lhc tremendous
eruption from the sam, m9luttil /, 1917
go '''
NN"'c" "tl-"'s % p' i"iF eqNRH'u by TIC
present one, ufan Immense fnuafaia If lava.
burs,ir,, - t,.,, flo ,.,.-,
''''''e ''.'' ''' .''.1' }" c'l''""5 ost-
mated at from 500 to 500 feet in diameter.
md 500 n IOuA f e5 Li.,b Of tLo siA.
.. '''' '''s"''
the A"'ef'sT says
M wo,d, c,, o,-,.,,. ,.,, ,,...e.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

Forty-iivo horses were purchased in Wood.
stock recently at an average price Of Of $40.
by Charles E. Benson of Brooklyn. They were
for use on a horse-railroad in that city.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

1t appears that it was the steamboat
hn1hriockor which sunk the schooner no =
Hastings, and that only one man was drown
cd. The other two got on board the steam
boat.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

An author, complaining of tho injustice
of the press in condemning his new tragedy,
said the censures were unjust for the audi
enco did not hiss it. NO." replied the
friend "hop could they yalcn and hiss TO-
qcther 30
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08
NV. NJ. SOCIETY ELECTIONS.

At the regular semi-annual election of the
Literary Societies of U. V. NJ. holden
March 30th, the following officers were elect
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

BosroN WATER WoRKs.-A serious ucci-
dent happened on Tuesday last to tho Co.
chituatc Water works. which supply the
people Of Boston with water At Newton
lower falls the water is carried across the
valley Of Charles river in three inverted ST.
phon pipes Of iron, of from two to three
feet in diameter, the stretch across the valley
being about one thousand feet, and the de-
preston of the lower part of the slphons be-
ing about sixty feet below the main level Of
the aqueduct where it unites with the siphons
AT the point where the pipes descend,
there was strong gate-house Of masonry.
This gate-houso broke away early on Tues
day morning, with a large part Of the en-
bankment and portions Of the large wateI
pipes. The rush of water and gravel did
considerable damage to an adjoining farm,
and great chasm was produced. The ma
jor portion of tho siphon pipcs-the lower
parts carried across Charles River on
an archcd stone bridge This part was I'M
harmed. Of course, till the breach can be
repaired. the low Of water to the city is en-.
tircly cut off, except so far as a supply ox-
lists in the reservoirs at Brookline, Beacon
Hill, South Boston, and East Boston. These
contain, when full, only about 5000 900
gallons. Tho ordinary daily consumption
of water during the last year was nearly
13,00O,O 600 gallons. A great force is en-
ployed, working night and day, to repair the
damage and meanwhile.the Water Board have
cut down the supply to some of the large
manufacturing establishments and they
call upon the citizens generally to use the
greatest economy, lest in the parts of the
city on high grounds great suffering should
cnsue,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-04-08

The Cincinnati Gazette says $3.50 adventu-
res have passed through that city this SEASON,
by river alone. for Pixies Peak.