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THE PREMIUM
VERMONT MOWER & REAPER,
wILLARp 4 Ross's pATENT)

1 4
THE attention Of the farming public is invited
. to the celebrated vermont Mower and Rear
er." which !, unsurpassed for simplicity. durabit
ity' convenience and case, and thoroughness o
work. Some of the points Of exceI1en and pc
cnlIar advantage which this machine has over
others may be enumerated as follows:
In having the cutter-bar hinged to the frame 81
as TO adjust itself to the unevenness of the
ground.
Having two driving wheels TO drive the cutters
II one slips the other does the work.
When the machine is moved to the right or left.
tne knives are kept in motion by one or the OF err
OF the driving wheels
1t cal be oiled and thrown in or out of gear and
the cutter-tar raised without the operator leaving
bis seat
The whole weight of the machineis on the wheels
where 1t IS required to give power to the stroke
Of the knives
When the machine is backed the knives cease to
vlorate consequently YOU back away from obstruc-
tions without danger Of breaking the knives.
The machine cuts on the right .r1 is geared 20
that either oxen or horses can be used.
The cutter-bar being hinged to the machine, can
be packed up without removing bolt or screw.
The cutter-5ar can be raised Is 20 inches, so
that the farmer gather his grass-seed before be
mows his grass If he chooses.
The cutter-bar il easily raised by lever which
is very convenient when coming to the corner Of
the land. When raised, the machine be
turned as short you please, or 90 over the movn
grass.
The machine is mostly iron, and very simple in
its constructions boy can manage it with ease.
The boxes are all BaB5itted, and the guards Of
M1lisable Eon
II has side draft
We desire that every farmer wishing TO pur-
chase a moving machine, should see the Vermont
Mower, and test ITS good quahtic. We are conf
dent it will please them, and that there is none
beft,T. 1t is built of the best material and in a
thorough, workmanlike manner. It i. warranted
to cut grass equal to the best mower with scythe,
At the rate Of one acre per hour or ten or fifteen
acres per day, with light pair Of horses and
driver Each purchaser is allowed to cut two
acres Of grass trial, and in anything prove
defective, due notice must be given TO the manu-
facturer or his agents and time allowed to send a
person to put it in order. IF it does not work af
ter this, and the fault is in the machine, it will
be taken back and the money refunded perfect
machine given in exchange, at the option Of the
purchaser.
Or>3--- I'm. 0hfot-f1rn 20. NAV be addressed O
A. W. Buel. Hinesburgh, OF Fl. J. Fay Willis
ton
June IS. WIN
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4 professional gentleman of Columbus,
PHO, returning to his Office after short alb
lence, found several small nuts lying on his
+ Die; he thoughtlessly placed one between
fls teeth for the purpose of cracking it, when
loud explosion ensued, lacerating and
burning his mouth in a shocking manner.
Examination showed the remaining nuts,
tloerts, to be charged with powder and fric-
ton igniting material, calculated if exploded
p the mouth, to blow a mans head of
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-08

a Foolish FEAT.-Monsieur Blondin sue
sessfu!iy accomplished the feat of walking
cross the Niagara River at Niagara Falls,
tisht rope, on Thursday, in the pres
= eo o. crowd estimated at from 5000 to
,Voo persons. He first crossed from the
& aeriean side, stopping midway to refresh
'inse c with water raised in bottle with a
Pr from the deck of the steamer Maid-of-
e-Mist. The time occupied in the first
tossing was Il ! minutes The return from
Pc British to the American side was accom-.
lished in II minutes, '000'n>
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-08

MABLAND's PATENT SAFEs.-The strong array
Of endorsements Of the Marlands Patent Safe, we
think would be evidence enough Of their great
superiority to induce all our business readers to
secure one Of these invicibly Fire Proof Safes
Upon the scientific principles involved in its
Bald, Drs. Hayes and Jackson. assayors to the
State Of Mass. have given their unqualified en-
dorsement.
The certificates Of Messrs. Kilburn Co., Of
Burlington, and the burning Of the Pioneer Ne
ehaaics Shop, ana Messrs. Cochran & Hall, of New
Orleans at the burning Of their Warehouse, prac-
Really demonstrate the truth and fulness O.
Aiessrs Hayes and Jackson's scientific investiga-
eon. These with the certificates Of our State aud
County officer, in this weeks advertising columns,
Of their build word manship, and finish, we think
aould recommend them as The safes Of the day.
We learn that Grand Isle Co. has also adopted
hi, Safe for the preservation of their records.
J. J. Duncklee. Esq, can furnish designs for
inside arrangements and all further information
detired
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-08
STRAYED

LNROM the subscriber, about the first of june
u inst, seven red yearlings-four Steers and
three Heifers. One Heifer large size, brown face
another lighter red, middle size, wart on her
back the other smaller, bright nearly cherry red
the ends of her ears frozen off Two Steers colored
like the last named Heifer; one of the other tNo
light red with faint brindle; and the other very
nsIe red-alI Of the Steers about medium size
Whoever will return said cst1o >, 20 me, ~ 20
me information where they srS, sIa M ov
rewarded. HSSEo E9s
Colchester, juno j. 1917 "'i"'
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FARM TO LET.

Any one desiring to obtain the lease of farn
l25 acres of improved land now under good
cultivation, with wood land and suitable farm
buildings, in the town of shelburne, Vt, may have
opportunity to do so by applying TO this Of
fee.
None but parties of unqucstionable responsible
ity need apply. wifi
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-08
Common Sense Medication

COMMON Sense Medtcdtlon
To administer drastic cathartics in Diarrhea or
Dysentsry is about reasonable as it would De TO
rub a raw wound with a nutmeg CRATER. The re-
suit in both case: must necessarily be increased
inflammation. In all acute diseases of the bowels
the first thing to be done is to administer coun'
ter-irritant, and Railways Ready Relief is the
best and safest in the world The Profession may
say purge purge 4! purge but common
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-08

The Maine Democratic State Convention
met at Bangor, on Thursday, July lst. GA
delegates were reported present. The first
ballot for Governor stood as follows
Manasseh H. Smith, (Administration,) 304
E. K Smart, (Anti-Admlnistration,) 2S4
Scattering, 50
On the second ballot NJ. H. Smith received
362 votes, and was declared nominated.
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ELIZABETH CLARK,s ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, , To all persons con-
CDistrict of Chittenden. cerned in the Estate
OF Elizabeth Clark. late of Charlotte in said Dis
trict, deceased
GREETING.
AT a Probate Court holden at Burlington, with
in and for the District of Chittenden, on the It'll
day of June, A. D. 1859, an Instrument purport-
ing to be the last Will and Testament Of Eliza
beth Clark, late of Charlotte, in said District de-
ceased, was presented to the Court aforesaid, for
Probate, by Amm F. Clark the Executor therein
named. And it is orde ed by said Court that the
9th day of June, A. D. 1859, at the Probate
Court Rooms in said Burlington, be assigned for
proving said instrument and that notice thereof
be given to all persons concerned, by publishing
this order three weeks excessively in the Burr Ing
ton Free Press, a newspaper printed at said Bur
lington, previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified TO appear be-
fore said Court, at the time and place aforesaid,
and contest the probate of said will, IL you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington in said
District, this It'll day of June. A. D. 1859.
v50wS W. II. FRENCH, Judge.
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l. egal Notices.
TRUMAN GALUsHA,s ESTATE.

ME- the subscribers having been appointed by
w the Honorable the Probate Court for the Dis
'rlc' OF Chttendsn. Commissioners to receive. ex
A.nlne and adjust the claims and demands Of all
~, p..sons; against the estate Of Truman Galusha
sented insovent and also All claims and ds,,.,S,
exhibited In Offset thereto !: and sir month, from,
cn ae 0, tne date hereof, being allowed By said
court for mat purpose, we do therefore hereby
give notice that we will attend 10 the bnsine,s AZ
our appointment, at the dwelling Of the deceased
ia 'erlcno' IN sud District. on the rst Tuesday,,
On each OF said DAYS. 'D-''
Dated this 22d dav OF Jura A. D. 1882
ELIJAH B. REED. , Comni,-
w2ws ISAAC c. BOsTwICK, { rionors.
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WRECK OF THE ARGO,

The Steamship Argo, which left NewYorb
on the 23d INST, for Galway, Ireland, ric
St. Johns, y. F., has been wrecked in IRE
passv Bay, of the coast Of New Foundland.
The ship went ashore, and, at last accounts,
was leaking very badly, and was likely to
prove a total loss. The passengers and crew,
and their baggage, were landed safely.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-08
wILLIAME sHERMAN,s ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, ITO all persons
~ District Of Chittenden, SIS. concerned in the
Estate Of William E. Sherman. late of Charlotte.
in said District deceased,
GREETING.
At Probate Court holden at Burlington, with
in ant for the District Of Chittenden, on the 9th
day Of June. A. D, 1859. an instrument pur-
porting 70 be the last VIII and Testament Of VIM
E. Sherman, late Of Charlotte in said District,
deceased was presented 70 the Court aforesaid for
Probate and it is ordered bv said Court that the
2lst dav Of July, A. y. 1859 ~ the Probate
Court Rooms in said Burlington. be assigned for
proving said Instrument; and that notice thereof
be given 10 all persons concerned. nv publishing
this order three weeks successfully IN the Bur
lington Free Press. newspaper printed ~ said
Burlington. previous 10 the time appointed.
Therefore. vnu hereby notified 10 appear
before said Court ut the time and place aforesaid
and contest the probate Of said will, If ~ou have
cause.
Given under nv hand ~ Burlington in said
District this 27th day Of June 1879.
wl3w D. FRENCH, Register
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WOLVES SCHIEDAM AROMATIC
SCHNAPPS

GOOD FOR RHEUMATISM.
GOOD FOR DYSPEPSIA.
GOOD FOR GRAVEL
GOOD FOR GOVT.
GOOD FOR DR0PSY.
GOOD FOR FEVER & AGUE.
GOOD FOR KIDNEY
BLADDER COMPLAINTS.
and as Beverage it has superior in the world;
1t is manufactured by t4e proprietor, at Schiedam
Holland, expressly for medical use, by process
peculiar to his own Factory. 1t is the pure Tine
ture of the italian Juniper Berry, whose more
vinous extract is distilled and ratified with it
spurious solvent, which thus becomes concen
trated tincture-of exquisite havorsnd aroma, alto
gether transcendent in its cordial and medicinal
properties to any alcoholic stimulant now made in
the world. 1t is now prescribed by more than
5000 physicians in the United States in cases of
gravel, Gout, Dropsy, Bladder and Kidney Com
plants, &c. &c.
Pit up in quart and pint bottles. in cases of
one dozen quarts, and two dozen pints, with the
proprietor's name on the bottle, cork and label
Look out for counterfeits and limitations, as the
whole country is flooded with them.
UDOLPHO WOLF
Sole Manufacturer and Proprietor,
Depot p Beaver Street, New York
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The Auburn Advertiser tells ofan English
woman, about Is years of age, residing nine
miles west of that city, in the town of Azure
lius, who walked into that market on Mon
day morning, bringing the entire distance
% lbs. of butter on her head, % dozen of
eggs on one arm, and a humping fat ba by
weighing SO lbs. on the other arm. She
sold the eggs and the butter and retained the
baby for future reference.
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A GIT, VARYING IN VALUE FROM FIFTY CENTS
TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, GIVEN TO
THE rrRCuASFR oF EVERY BOOK.

A GIT, VARYING IN VALUE FkoH tiflf ChNls
TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, GIVEN TO
THE PURCHASER oF EVERY BOOK.
NNyEtake pleasure IN -,ltiE, fhat the liberal
w and increasing patronage bestowed upon
rs by the people Of New England and other parts
Of the country, enables TO oiier stiil greater
Inducements to purchasers Of Books, ana lndlVld-
uals or associations getting up clubs than ever
before.
The advantages we possess over any o'utI ainI-
liar establishment in the country, especially Tor
f ling New England Orders must be evident 10
those acquainted with our position and understand
our superior and increasing facilities Tor uolhg
business Our advantages are as follows;
We publish large list of valuable books
We obtain large quantities Of other valuable
books in exchange for our own.
We buy large editions from other publishers Tor
cash at very low prices
We put no oIjert,ouabl, book on our catalogue
We offer no inducements which We do not fulfil.
We buv our Watches in large quantities for cash,
and Of the best make.
We have our jewelry made TO order by the best
manufacturers in this country and Europe.
Bv doing an extensive business we can make
very raiu1bi, presents more frequently 10 purcna-
sers.
Our present plan # operations Is the Same IS
originated five years ago by Mr.. q. q. Evans, and
is sanctioned not only by the highest Judicial au-
thority in nearly every state in the Union but by
the voice Of the people from Maine to California.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-08
STATE OF VERMONT

Chittenden Co. Court, March Term A. d. 1889
JAMES (. HowLASD
F. D. CoLroS and WV. II. SAB1S,
VNHE above named suit was entered at the above
term OF said Court. The action is nssumpsit
upon one promissory note, executed by said Cotton
as principal, and said VIM. II. Sabin, as surety
given for two hundred and sixty dollars, with use
and payable to Erastus Field or order. And the
Plaintiff is endorsee of said note. And also the
Plaintiff declares upon the common counts
The said Cotton, not having been served with
process in the above entitled suit. and living with
out this State by order of tire Court aforesaid is
notified to appear at the next term Of said Court,
to be holden at Burlington in said County. on the
Sd Tuesday Of September A D. 1859, and answer
70 said Suit or he will be defsulted.
D. FRENCH. Deputy Clerk.
L. F. WILBUR, Attorney for Plaintiff. v52vs
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-08

EXPERIENCE TEACHES. AT the examination
Of parochial school, a reverend gentleman
was asking class the meaning of words.
They answered very well till he gave Back
bitter This seemed puzzler. 1t went
down, down the class, till it came to sim
PIE little urchin, who looked sheepishly
knowing and said, "May be lisa flea.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-08

In Woodstock, June 18th Mrs. Phebe Raymond,
aged 81.
In Norwich, 18th Mrs. Avis Huntington, aged
Is.
In New Haven, 18th Mr.. Caleb Farrar formerly
of Middiebury, aged 10.
In St. Johnsbury Centre, June II, josiah Ward
aged II.
In Jamaica, June 22d. ] oseph Sheppard, aged
81.
In West Windsor, June 23d, Mr. Jeroham
Sawin, aged 100 years.
Mr. Sawin was a soldier in the Revolutionary
War, and is supposed by many, to be the last sur
viving one in the State
Also. june Gath, Widow Percy Blood aged ~:
In Brook6eld, June "a, Mr.. Rufus Adams, aged
II years the first one III at invented the castteei
pitch-fork.
In Brovnington, Jppe 4 6, Elisha Lewis Strong
aged %.
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CTATE OF VERMONT, The Hon. Probate
- District Of Chittenden, IS. Court for the Dis
trict of Chittenden.
To all persons interested In the Estate Of Ssm-
uel Fletcher, late Of Shelhurn, in said District.
deceased,
Greeting.
Whereas said Court hath assigned the 9Th day
Of June 1889, for the settlement OF the admins
traton account Of the administrator de bonsnon Of
the estate CT said deceased, and ordered that pub
lie notice thereof be given to all persons interested
IN said estate, by publishing this order three
week, successfully previous to the day assigned,
In the Burlington Free Press, printed in Burling-
ton. in said District.
Therefore, you are hereby notified TO appear at
the Probate Court rooms, in Burlington, Oh the
dav asst med then and thore to contest the allow
ance Of said account, if you see cause.
Given under my hand, this 4th day OF June,
A. D. 1889.
w5Ow3 w. d fhSNCh, Judge
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BUTTER, CHEESE, PRODUCE.
COMMISSION HOUSE.

81 and 80, South Market St. Boston.
I aving removed my location from CITY Wharf.
take this method TO inform MY consignees
and all others interested particularly in the sale
Of Butter and cheese in is market. that I am
prepared TO offer them increased facilities for doing
their business, and would solicit consignments
Being fully sensible that owing to the competition
and high prices paid for Produce in the country
the profits are small, after deductinc expenses,
therefore | shall make nv Commission charges
low and with nv facilities, low rents, and small
expenses, I SIN enabled, and shall make nv COM
mission charges at a low rate in particular for
the larger and regular asst znments.
[ have Cash capital and other CAsh ABILITIES
Country Produce Of all kinds received and sold
on Commission. Wool DO not sell.
Liberal advances made on consignments.
Account sales and remittances maGe promptly.
My personal and prompt attention given to all
business entrusted 10 my care.
Store location one of the very best
Cellar the best in my experience for butter.
Rents and expenses unusually low.
Terms for business moderate.
Quotations and remarks perfectly reliable
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-07-08

70 THE PUBLIC.
beg leave to call the attention Of the Ameri
can Public to the following Certificate from the
Government Chemist for the Island of Cuba and
the Spanish West Indies, and who is known to
the Scientific of London, Paris, Madria, Cuba
and America to be the first Chemist in the teorld
UDOLPHO WOLFE
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sustain the ordinances of the Gospel, good schools
and whatsoever tends to build up good society at
houe, and especially in his own town, he gave
also generously to the various organizations and
efforts TO send the same blessings abroad.
In TIE death of Mr.. Clark, the church has lost
a wise counselor and devoted brother, his family
judicious and affectionate father, and society
much esteemed and useful friend Seldom has one
been taken fiom among us can so lily afford to
spare. We need indeed to cry ''Help Lord for
the gody man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from
among the children of men,"
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FORTY ONE persons lost their lives by the
great disaster on the Michigan Southern R.
R. near North Bend on the night Of the
9th Of June.
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STRAY MARE.

(tams into the enclosure of the subscriber, on
1.-the 18th inst, small light gray mare, judged
TO be about eight years old. The will please
pay charges and take her away.
JESSE JEWELL.
Burlington, June 18th, 1859. vat
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FRESH FRUITS ALL THE YEAR,
BEST IMPORTED STOCK

FOR SALE.
nne u year old Ayrshire Bal, san;.,uu
OTook Premium at the last HisniAnu 'O0i''S
show at Glasgow, Scotland =, D..
shire Breed. ~
Durham, 81 months old.
Three Yesrling Rams, of the purest Leicester
and B.kswell's Breed.
One Berkshire Large Breed" Boar Pig, q
years old.
For particulars of price and pedigree, inquire
of
D. T. IRISH, Express Agent,
81 Place De Armes,
d6vlm Montreal, c. z.
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''HE DoEsS'T TAKE THE PAPER. -
The man that doth no paper take,
Grudging two dollars once a year,
viii never q good husband make,
Because his wife can never know what is going
on in the world and his children will
very ignorant appear.
The last line is rather long for a good
pDgle, but the moral is sublime.
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WOODS NEW MOWER

I H E "L | TT LIE IANT."
Is now offered to the Farmer as the highest
Il chenPest and easiest working machine in use,
warranted to do good work, and do it easier than
any other machine
Price Of tvo-horse Machine, $50
1" " one-horse 70
Freight added
Orders will be promptly filed, and Machines
started, If desired. For sale By II. H DooLrrrLs.
Burlington, Vt.
C. W. STRONG, Agent.
June 18th, 49,
P.s.-We continue to sell the NANNY Patent,
as formerly. w5I4w
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IN CHATTERY.

William Henry. Benj Reach. Al-l
fred Bellows, David Csz.le. Dsnni-
son R. Allen. Truman :. Bencb
Josephus Whipple, Homer Perry.
ARENAS Allen. Harvey Naconnbsr
george tarnsworth. Nr~nnss,h o. CHrrr,vpyy
good, Amasa Osgood, John H. Wood Coryry
ward. Thomas W. Rogers, Henry
Woodruff, "
v SCHAScERT.
Daniel Jackson. Stephen Y. Castle
Tyler Chase. Isaac Chase. A. Jud.on MarrhTsrr
Chase. VIM. D. Rice Martin P. Rice 1889
Albert Partridge Reuben O,gcod
Levi P. Hill 5. IT, Maconber, Jo-
seph Goodhue, Horatio Allen and
Clarissa Allen. administrators Of
John Allen deceased and Ferdin nd
Beach administrator Of Thompson
Beach, deceased.
N the above entitled cause. the Orators having
Il fled their bill in this Court setting forth in
substance, that on the 18th dav of Nov A. D
1881. they entered into ro-nortnarsI;o With .bo
Defendants. at Westford. in said Countr in tho
mercantile business. under the stvle of Division
10. OF the New England Protective Union. that
SAID partnership in said business continued until
august 20. 1856, when IL was dissolved. that at
the time Of said dissolution such firm Rad -1s.nin-
ed losses 70 the amount Of about $1,000: that the
Orators have paid large amount more than their
Just proportion Of said losses: and rravirg that
nm account be had Of the transactions IF said part
nershp. and that the defendants be decrsed IN nav
to tho Orators their just proportion Of said losses
&c.
And I appearing that the said Joseph Goodhu.
resides without the State Of Vermont 20 that rro-
,ess cannot he servel upon him. il is ordered that
ne he notified 10 appear and said bill NJ the
next term Of said Court If Ch7ncerv 70 he held az
Burlington. j. and for said County Of Chittenden
N the third Tuesday Of September A. D. 1889
W publishing the substance Of said bill together
With this order, three weeks successiveiv in the
Burlington Free Press. newspaper published at
aid Darlington. the last Of which publications
hall be at least 20 days previous TO said term Of
aid Court
Given under nv hand Mt Burlington in the
ounty Of Chttenden. this 2ith dav Of June. A. D.
$50. D. FRENCH, Deputy Clerk.
HARD FREycH, Solicitors. vlv3