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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

FOUND DRowNEp.-Thc body of man
was found Tuesday afternoon in the Lake just
north Of the Steam Mill. 1t was too much
deconposed to admit Of Identification, but
from the clothing and memorandum book
found in the pocket,it was thought to be that
Of painter named George Merotte, who has
lived in what is called the French Village
He has been missing since the 9TH Of Jan.
at which time he received some money from
Mr. Patt, the tailor, for his wife in pay
mcnt for work.
\ jury consisting of Messrs Parker, Paul
Sweet, Rolfc, Crane. Lucas, Truman. Evarts,
L. Smith, Edgcll, Johonott and Roane, held
an inquest on the body the next day.
1t was identified az the body of Me-
rottc. The slight bruises about the
head which had given rise to suspicious
of foul play, were. in the opinion of the jury
nothing more than IN ght have been produc
cd after death by the knocking of the body
against the timbers of the wharf, and a YER
dict of accidental drowning" was accord
ingly rendered. We are informed that Me
rotte was often intoxicated, and that he wal
last seen at q grog-shop on Lake street
which doubtless affords sufficient explana
ton of the cause of his death.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

tco on cngrosscd bills had "S 1-3 dozen extra
hair brushes, 6 dozen combs, 4 dozen wisp
brooms, and IL waste baskets"
The last item, however, few will think in
appropriate for this Administration.
The upholstery of the committee rooms,
and the furniture for the same, are things
worth mentioning.
About 100 mirrors were purchased. That
in the Speakers room cost a very respectable
sum of $3.50, ,chilc that in the ,cdter closet
only 800! One wash stand cost 800, while
the poorer ones cost but S15-thc average
cost of tie whole ranged about SOS. Each
committee room has French clock, which
ticks 20 the tune of $40. As time is very
important matter at Washington, the clerk IS
Office has three clocks. The stuffed chairs
cost 800 each. Those in the committee
rooms arc less costly-only $45 each. The
window hangings were put up at cost OF
$500 set the sofas were furnished at $175
each the lounges at SS5.
The sum total for furniture amounts to
over $40 900, not an item of which was evei
laid before the committee on accounts, but
was purchased by the Clerk on his own re-
sponsibility, with the connivance of one mem
Der, it is said, who has put round sum ii
his own pocket by the means.
Among the little personal items we notice
charges for albums, work-boxes, dressing
cases, cigar cases, scrap books, portmonnaics
purses, knives, copper-plates for visiting
cards, engraving of names on knife handles
Colton's Atlas, various works Of light litera
ture, etc, etc
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18
EXTRA sEssuoNpnOBABLE.

An extraordinary session of Congress is
likely to take place, according to all reports
The time is not yet set, but Washington ac-
counts agree in saying that the President has
determined to call one. The deficiency in
means to carry on the postal arrangements OF
the country is spoken Of as the only cause.
That deficiency is enormous already, and is
rapidly increasing. Senator Collamer show
ed the Senate, on the 2Sth of February, that
the immense increase Of outlay by Post
Office department was chargeable in great
degree to AN act passed in ISL, which re
lirycd the Postmaster General from n tether
which before that kept him within boun is,
liy the ct passed 1896, the expenditures
were limited hy the amount in the treasury
appropriated to the department. In 1851,
that limitation was taken away Moreover,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18
VIEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.

From the returns as far as received, it APP
pears that the Republican majority for Gov
ernor in New Hampshire, will be somewhat
less than it was last year. Last year, Halle
Republican, had majority over Cate, Dem,
of 5,lo2. Goodwin will probably have ma
iority over Cate of about 8 900. The diminu-
ton this year is attributable to the uncom-
mon storm of election day, and to the great
outlay of money and effort to help the demo-
cratic cause. Never says the Statesman,
- since the existence of the State as an indie
pendent member of the Union, were such
extraordinary exertions put forth in behalf
Of candidates for Congress, in labor and
money, as in the First and Second Districts
Money in the utmost abundance was freely
distributed in the before mentioned Congress
sional Districts, and all the machinery ever
put in motion in an election canvass has had
full play, through which to defeat Messrs.
Marston and Tappan, But thanks to the
determination of the gallant Republicans of
New Hampshire, the purposes of the Demo-
cratic party have been signally defeated, and
the Republicans emerge in triumph from
one Of the most important election conflicts
of the last four years. Our banner yet waves
in perfect triumph over the State"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

BRI.roL BILL.--A Concord Paper was
badly sold the other day by correspondent
who stated that = Bristol Bill" escaped from
the State Prison at Windsor, on the LIST inst,
and was pursued by officers, who overlook
him on the road to Bellows Falls, when the
fugitive drew revolver and fired at the Of
fcers, who returned the fire and killed him
on the spot.
At last accounts Bill was safe and well in
the Prison, not having even attempted an
escape. The public need not have any fears
that he will be again at large, so long as Mr..
Harlow, the watchful and efficient superin-
tendent of our State Prison. is charged with
his safe keeping.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

BURGLARY The Hat Store of n. Allen &
Co., was again broken open, by burglars,
(who appear to have special affection for
that corner), last night. The blinds were
pulled off from one of the doors, and an en-
trance was effected by breaking through one
of the large panes of glass in the door
From the appearance of things-several car
pet bags, into which the burglar or burglars
had commenced to pack the goods, being lett
lying on the floor, and an umbrella dropped
outside,-it is inferred that the scoundrels
took fright and beat hasty retreat
without completing their operations. At pre-
sent all that is missed from the store is a
string of fox skins valued at about $50, and
two or three dollars of change from the cash
drawer. The handle OF the safe, and other
articles are stained with blood, showing that
the burglar cut his hand, doubtless with tho
broken glass. This may furnish clue to
the guilty party. No arrests have been made
as yet of suspected persons.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

When the TINES, knowingly, advertises " The
great English remedy" or cdr. Cheeseman's
Pills. il will disclaim the thankess Office Of mon
itor of other peoples morals Daily TINES.
We have often seen the Times in II -" tight
spot -, but never knew it quite so hard
pressed for reply as it appears to be in its
issue of this morning.
1t hunts out of our advertising columns a
medical advertisement which would suggest
an improper thought to no one who was not
on keen scent for one, and who was not
much more familiar than we are with what
the Times assumes to be the uses or abuses
of the article advertised and this is its sole
reply to our remarks of last evening. on a
grave question of public morals Why " DR..
Cheeseman's Pills." (Which have nero been
advertised in the Free Press, but which hare
been d" paraded " in the Editorial columns of
the Times, day after day and week after week
for some time past, and to within the last
three or four days), are alluded to. is not so
clear. The allusion, however coupled with
the elaborate editorial notice of the other
remedy of which it forms the conclusion, GER
tainly adds emphasis to the Times very prop
er disclaimer of the Office of Monitor of 9th
er peoples morals.
What monitor the public morals have
lost ,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

ROAD WASHED AwAr.-A temporary brook
formed from the melting snow on the plain
north of the Battery, on Saturday, cut deep
chasm, some fifty feet wide, across the
road, ! carrying "a large quantity of
sand down on the grounds of the Vt.
Central Railroad below, and nearly burying
several piles of Messrs. Blodgett & Cos lum-
ber The damage to the lumber is not very
extensive as we learn but the road will not
be repaired without considerable outlay
A similar gully was washed out at the same
spot several years ago, and was filled at cost
to the town of several hundred dollars.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

FREsuEr IN THE WINoosKi. DAM CARRIED
AWAY. The ice went out of the Winooskl Tues
day night, carrying with it, as we are sorry
to learn, the dam of the Paper mills at Hub
bells Falls. The mills are the property of
our townsman j. MACK, Esqr., whose loss,
if the dam is entirely gone, as it is reported
to be, must be some three thousand dollars
or more. The River has not been higher
than is usual in the spring, and we have no
explanation of the occurrence of the disaster
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

"TnEM's PARQuIsITEs!n-Amon theitems
required by the late House of Representa-
tives, are some very curious ones. 1t APP
pears, from the report of the Clerk, that
there were required for "the use of the
House four dozen fine English hair brushes. !"
To use English goods and Scotch pipe in
preference to American is Democratic. There
are set down four dozen buffalo combs, four
dozen clothes brushes and brooms, and twelve
dozen toilet soap. This, let it be kept in
mind, is for the use Of the House, but this
liberal supply Of brushes and combs is, as it
appears, soon exhausted, Tor further along
there is a charge for six dozen combs, and in
another place thirty dozen more combs, soap,
brooms and brushes, and on nearly every
other page, "soap," "brooms," "brushes,"
as if the House did nothing but rub, and
scrub, and brush and sweep.
But no doubt some of these brushes were
used for "whitewashing"
Committees had to have separate toilet
conveniences, it would seem, for the commit
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

Hon. Z. p. WALToN's SPEEcu.-The Hon
E, P. Walton Of Montpelier prepared an
able and elaborate speech on the Tariff
question during the late session of Congress
Finding that there was no likelihood of his
getting the floor to deliver it, he got leave in
Committee of the Whole to print i: in the
| Congressional Globe, without its being de-
livered-as is often done by members of Con-
gress OF late years. We have no great opin-
ion of that practice, believing that what
cannot be actually spoken in debate. had
better be given to the public in different
form from that of a speech but that does
not lessen the credit due to Mr.. Walton for
the industry and ability which his produce
ton displays.
The following letter, very complimentary
and deservedly so, to ut. Walton, from an
old Democrat OF Washington Co., appears in
the Waterman
" Dear Sir Accept my thanks for your
Tariff speech. 1t is well-timed and conclu-
sive. 1t tells at home, if it has no effect upon
the stony hearts of the Democrats lin Con-
gress) who now stand in the shoes of the Fed
eralists. l now find myself where used to
be, but with new set of friends The whole
delegation of Vermont is entitled to the
thanks of the country-Foot, Collamer
Morrill,, Royce and yourself God bless you -
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on this subject than the city papers with
some honorable cxccptions) have done and
we confess that it has surprised us to sec
the burlington Times adopt the opinion that
the excessive publicity which we advert to
above, will tend to advance the cause of
good morals in the land. Still moro, too,
are we surprised to sec it excuse, to the full
est extent, the man who seems to have been
the accomplice, il not the instgator of the
murder.
Whatever cxtcnuation some may find for
the conduct of Scklcs, we do not sec how
any can be found for tho conduct of Butter
worth. By his own account he stood coolly
by and saw ono, with whom, as he says, his
relations for ten years had been of the "most
friendly character and who had certainly
done him no wrong, murdered by repeated
shots, while begging life, without lifting
finger or saying a word to prevent the ca
tastrophe.
Himself being witness, and judged by any
code, be it that of the Christian, that of
"honor " so called even that Of the Fejeo
Islanders, Mr.. Butterworh stands con-
demned And we venture to doubt whether
even the acquaintance and good opinion of
the Editor of the Burlington Times will res
cue him from the just adherence and dc
tcstaton which must ever attach to his
memory, wherever the instincts of justice,
honor, and common humanity survive.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

he was forbidden to lessen the service from
what it then was, or on any routes which
might be established by Congress. Since
then all had been at loose ends, 50 far as out
lay was concerned. That there have been
enormous wastes and swindlcs in tho bust
ness is also beyond a doubt
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

"PRorusELY ILLUSTRATED, Some of the
sensation newspapers" have gratifel their
readers, since the Sicklcs tragedy, with por-
traits of persons most concerned. An old cut
of Piccoomini has, in one instance, done
service for Mrs. Sickles; in another picture
of Jenny Lind has been put to the same use
Mr.. Sckles and Mr.. Butterworth have been
represented by the pictures of two celebrated
murdercrs. The portrait Of Mr.. Alfred
Bum, the London manager, has been offer
cd as that Of Mr., Key, A rage in the last
number of one of the New York illustrated
Journals appears at first look to be occupied
with advertisements of ready made clothing
but on examination you discover that the
Philip Barton Key, with front, rear and side
views of each article. In addition, Il dab of
printers ink is given, which might equally
as well be a picture of a piece Of chalk, an
oyster shell, crust of bread or a quid Of
tobacco, which we are gravely informed is
"portion of clothing which entered tho
wound of Philip Barton Key" After this
it is relief to find that the remaining illus
tration ON the page is really a part of IL
shirt makers advertisement, and not the shirt
which Mr.. Key wore, or might have bought,
if he had lived
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

The thief who broke into n. Aliens store
on Monday night, stole several punches Of
good cigars but left untouched several thou
sand poor ones. This gives distinct clue to
the guilty parties. Of course the officers
will feel justified in causing the speedy ar
rest of any person in whose possession any
good cigars are found. or who is discovered
to prefer good to bad specimens of that
nopular 'yanity"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

TIE MONUMENT, to. be erected in common
Grafton of the battle fought at Hubbardton
in the time of the Revolution, is completed,
the Rutland Herald informs us, and is now
on the spot designated for its erection.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

\ friend of ours, speaking of being hard
rum on election day. says he knows a man
who has "run his face 50 long that he has
worn it all off, except his nose, That Is still
running.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

CONGRESSIONAL SrEECnEs.-Nr have been
favored by Messrs. CollAmcr, Foot, and
Morrill, with copies Of important speeches
made in Congress,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

PIKE's PEAK.-A letter in the Missouri
Democrat contradicts some of the glowing
stories which have been circulated relative to
Pixies Peak gold region The writer. who
is on the ground, says digging pays poorly,
the most successful not averaging three dol
lars per day, and some have not made that,
The gold is very fine; it takes twenty to
twenty-five particles to make the value OF
cent. All the large Jumps sent East were
obtained in California. All the accounts of
gold findings of a remarkable character are
the fabricatons Of spectators, who are cree
ting cabins by the hundred, building big
hotel, and laying off cities and towns.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

r. r. AccIDENT.--An Irishman named
Michael Brislln, about % years old, was
killed at the station in Rutland on the 5th.
lie was Stacking a car of gravel train to
its tender. was caught between the two' and
crushed so as to cause his death in few
minutes
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

prmMc DutrMENTs.-Mc urr under re-
newel Obligations to Hon. Homer L. Royce,
for documents lately received from him.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

TR)oPs FOR PLiTrsBuRGH.-A Among the
passengers ON the New World on Monday
night, was a portion Of Company X, Second
Artillery, from Fort Hamilton, consisting of
ffty-iour men and three officers, who have
been suddenly ordered to proceed to Platts-
burgh. They are commanded by Capt. liar
vey A. Allen. The order from the War De
partment arrived at midnight on Sunday, to
proceed forthwith. The n, Y. Times, which
mentions these facts, says the movement is
supposed to have reference to the protection
of the United States Government Reservation
against squattcrs, who have heretofore given
some trouble.
Such an announcement, if made with re-
ference to Kansas or California, would not
attract much attention; but that artillery
and troops need to be forwarded in hot haste
to protect Government property in Platts-
burgh, sounds queerly. We hope we are
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

STRAW MANUrAcTuRE.-At a late meeting
of the X. |. Historical 5 ciety in Providence,
Hon. VIM, r. Staples read an interesting pa
per on Tic rise and progress of the straw
braid business, embracing facts gathered from
wide field of inquiry, lie stated that the
braiding of straw began in this country in
l79S, the first straw bonnet in open work
with bobbins let in, being made by daugh-
ter of the late Joel Metcalf-Mrs Betsy Ba-
ker, yet living in Dedham, Mass. Others
learned from her, and the business gradually
spread. some idea may he formed of the tx
tent to which the business has been carried,
hy the fact, that in 1855. according to re-
turns made, 1926 900 straw bonnets were
manufactured in Massachusetts,, employing
about lO00male, and 5000 females. In the year
ending June 80, 1857, raw and mana actured
straw materials to the value of S2,2i6 ,92S
were imported into the United States,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18
TOWN OFFICERS
Elected March Isl. 1859.

WEsTroRD.-Slectmen. james H. Ma
conber, Proctor Booth Thaddeus Z. Dun
lop. Listers-Amos Hubbard. William
Allen, Tnaddeus Z. Dunlap. Trustee, Of
Public money Abner Stone, William d.
Rice, Hartman Macomber. Constable
Timothy Sibley. Town Agent.-Warren
Gibbs. Tocn Clerk. William d. Tyler.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

not to be called upon to chronicle another
"Battle of Plattsburgh," with great mas
sacre of "squatters."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

The lIupsoS RIVER OPEN. - Navigation
has opened in good season ON the Hudson.
The New World made her first trip up from
New York on Monday night.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

Our object is not however, to enter at length into
a description Of the distinguishing characters
tics of each of these inventions We sim
ply desire to answer to tho best of our ability
the question often put to us from every quarter
of the United States, (Which is the best sewing
machine for family use'" Merchants and manu-.
facturers know, or ought to know, which machines
are best adapted to their peculiar purposes, and
need no advice on this subject. But Life H.
iusrafed goes into the home circle, and is to a
great extent the exponent Of social and domestic
interests, we pay particular attention to the con-
trivanccs best suited to the great family demand.
In reference to this question we have carefully
examined the operations of all the sewing ma
chimes now In general use, and after thorough
and impartial invest CATION have arrived at the
conclusion that Wheeler 4 Wilson's is, beyond all
question, the machine for family use. 1t is unri-
vailed for its comparative lightness elegance, and
simplicity Of construction, having fewer movable
parts than any other machine, and is unequaled
Tor the rapidity and quietness with which it per-
forms its labors, the perfection and excellence of
its stitch, and the great economy Of thread and
silk used in forming its seam
This machine averages twelve hundred stitches
to the minutc-thus performing the labor of ten
or twelve persons with infinitely greater ease and
precision than handiwork can boast (; its manage
ment is easily learned, by boys and children,
and the attitude of the operator is eminently
hcalthtul. Among intelligent families, Wheeler
Wilson's machines receive decided prefer
once and we cannUt wonder at this when we
perceive how perfectly and completely they are
adapted to the constantly varying acquisitions of
IA household.
The economy of material in this machine is a
great recommen dation. Ono Of the inventions
which are its competitors for public favor,uscs an
equal am cunt of thread the other tuioe as much
Wheeler & Wilson's uses about three yards Of
thread to the yard of stitchin :, producing beau
tiful and regular seam, which il absolutely I'M
surpassed as yet
The Wheeler & Wilson Machines may be
seen in constant operation, with specimens of
their work on every kind of fabric at the
Agency, No. G., College street, Burling-
ton, VT.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-03-18

The VERMONT CENTRAL. CHANGE OF ST.
PERINTENDENT.-We learn that Mr.. r. SHER-
BrRNE, the gentlemanly and efficient Super
intendent, of this road for few yeais past,
retires from his Office, and Mr., George Mer-
ril is appointed to fill the place. The North
field Messenger says that Mr.. Merrill has for
number of years past had charge of the
Sullivan Railroad, and brings to his new
charge the advantages of valuable expert
ence and an enable reputation as a working
energetic, successful business man.