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SOUND SENTIMENTS.

From the Poughkecpsio Journal and Eagle
The Newark Mercury, in noticing pro
posed meeting of the Republican National
Committee, says -
We trust that this meeting will put an end to all
fooling with any I" Peoples National Convention"
which some Republicans have encouraged. The
policy of our National organization is so clear that
he who runs may read, and it is time that all the
small intrigues and management Of men should
give way before the claims of the Republican
Party,
To this we say ditto, with all our hearts
Let our Committees, national and state, and
the entire Republican Party, decide at once
and finally, to go forward strictly as Repw'-
Hcan Party, proper and entire, just as it has
commenced, Our principles are sufficiently
definite, liberal and comprehensive, based
upon right and Justice and our policy that
OF the people and the nation, calculated to
build up and sustain the interests of both.
All we need to secure success is the preserya-
ton of the political party or element, to con-
solidate our strength and give assurances
that our victories will be available. But let
the latch-string hang out, that all wishing
to enter may receive a welcome.
On this the Albany Erening Journal with
great good sense, remarks as follows
We shall prove dull scholars with those
who attempt TO teach us that political success
requires an abandonment of Republican prin-
cples, or the relaxation of party discipline.
We have won what we enjoy of political pow
er, by an honest, straightforward adherence
to both. And we should now show ourselves
unworthy Of that supremacy which promises,
so soon, to reward the struggle, by comprom-
isinG our principles or demonlizing our or
ganizatlon.
While the syrens who now seek to beguile,
supposed themselves strong enough to destroy,
we heard and knew then only as opponents
IT, however, now satisfied with their expert
ence, they are willing to unite with Republi-
cansin an effort to overthrow ShamDemocracy
our Principles and Platform are liberal and
broad enough for us all. And when thus
united, antecedents are ignored. Then the
merits and services of all are recognized and
appreciated Those who really desire that
the CAUSE shall triumph, will accept thi'
view of the question, for in this way only II
success possible.
p Should Republicans, in an evil hour, lister
to counsels which suggest AN abandonment
of any essential attribute from that hour W,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24

JoGN BRIGHT o% TIE WAR - At Il late
meeting in Birmingham MIR. Bright, recently
elected to Parliament, spoke on the Italian
Question. lie was for absolute neutrality
on the part Of England.
The great Continental war left us with an
enormous debt, and with great amouH' IF
suffering among the lower cia>ses; it ended
with the Treaty of Vienna; almost every
stipulation of which had been broken. That
treaty was made without any reference to
the rights OF the people affected by it, nus
tra was one of those Stalcs-and they upw
saw the fruits OF the past policy "i he
Government of this cOuutry-whch was
most powerful in regard to that treaty. Elia
and Ycsuyus with their volcanic fires were
not more mcuacng 10 the people Of their
Slopes than had been the late dieiointed state
of the people Of Italy to the whole OF Europe;
there only wanted the opportunity. and that
had been afforded Austria bad governed 50
sorely that she had not a single friend in the
whole Italian states. 1t WAS desired 10 bring
about the opportunity for Il rupture, and it
had arrived; but there was another tang Ior
which we were responsible. The conclusion
of the Russian war left lpyIs NAroLEpS not
only Emperor of France, but arhi'er OF
Europe, and, by our foolish and insane
policy, the little country of Sardinia cpun-
try not larger than Yorkshire or Lancashire.
and not more pOpulouS-was rulcd intn the
idea that it was one of the great Power, of
Europe. The war having commenced. the
question now remained as 20 the duty OF
England. 1t might be true, and doubtless
it was true, that what Sardinia was fighting
for, was not for the people, not Tor the King,
hut lIr rNfppsinp ~ "A tarrit,rv an flp
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24

IHE Boxers brought homo their new Hose
Cart Friday. 1t is very much larger than
their old one, with wheels nearly six feet high
painted in vermiion and black, picked out
with gold, Mahogany tool box,
'no IRON work mounted with brass
and the frame tipped with clear
toned bell the gift as we are informed, of an
old member OF the company, MIR. William
Hatch, OF n. Y. 1t is beautiful piece of
work throughout, and it is nothing against
1t that it is entirely the work of Burlington
mechanics. 1t rivals the best Of city work,
anddoes credit to the builder, Mr. II. vickery,
and the painter, Mr.. S. H. Russell.
At the meeting of the Company on Tues
day, two speaking trumpets were presented
by Capt. Chahee, with appropriate remarks,
to Assistants, Tyler and Dow
The Boxers were out for practice in the
park Friday evening. The top of their stream
was up out of the reach of our limited Wis
ion but it could not have lacked much of
reaching the ball on the Republican flag
poc-l63 feet from the ground.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24

A Contrast. The resolutions of the Dem
ocratic Convention of Lawrence Co. Miss,
will show the plain sort of talk INDUCED in
by Democrats of the South: and may be
contrasted with the shuflling double mean
ings SO much in vogue with their asso-
catcs at the North.
"Resolrcd. That we are in favor of the ac-
QUESTION of Cuba, by conquest or purchase
-peaceably if we can, forcibly if we must
as indemnity for the past and security for
the future.
"Rcsolr'd, That if the people of Terri
tory. by non-action or otherwise. fail to pro-
tect property in slaves, it is the duty of Con-
gress to afford all necessary protection.
"ReSoired, That we utterly rcpudiate the
doctrine Of squattcr sovereignty, and fully
endorse the positions Of Senator's Brown and
Davis in the great debate Of the 23d of Feb
ruarv.
"Resolred, That we are in favor of the re-
peal Of the laws prohibiting the African slave
trade.
"Resolred, That we earnestly desire the
preservation of the Union, but think it will
be right, proper and expedient, to "quit the
concern" whenever the Federal Government
falls into the hands of tho sectional Black
Republicans.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24

date the decline and downfall of our Party.
As well might those who ask to join Chris
tian Church demand the abnegation of the
duty of " Confession" or the ordinance of
i" Baptism, as those who offer their political
cooperation stipulatc for Il surrender of
principles or organization. Both are cle-
ments of power. The abandonment of either
would exhibit folly and weakness of which
Republicans are incapable.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24

FRENCH Wit on TUE WAR.-A Havre pa
per gives an account of the mode of purchas
ing pursued blythe Austrians \ soldier in
white enters the shop of an unfortunate
Piedmontese, selects certain articles, aston
ishes said Piedmontese by putting his hand
note. Piedmontese knows no more of its
value than he does of the Specification of the
Chinese character on stick of Indian ink.
but the soldier insists upon paying for what
he has bought, informs the shopkeeper that
the note is worth such or such sum, de-
mands and obtains the change in cash, and
bids adieu to the rueful shopkeeper with
polite bow. This is not bad in its way, but
Charirari is better. lie gives us a sketch of
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24

We desire in behalf ofthe Press, to express
our obligations to the gentlemen who made
the arrangements at the recent Demos
Convention, for the convenient accommoda-
tions provided on the stage for the reporters
of the several papers represented, and for the
courteses extended to them. 1t was in such
decided contrast with the custom at previous
Conventions of all parties, in this State,
where $50 far as we remember) the editor. or
reporters have commonly had to shift for
themselves in the crowd, as to deserve notice.
The gentlemen thus obliged We're Mr.. Haines.
of the Boston Journal, Mr.. Chandler of Mid
dlebury, reporting for the Boston Poa, Mr.
Booth, of the Springfield Republican, and the
representatives of the Burlington papers
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24
NUMBER FIFTY TWO

two MISUNDERSTANDING French soldiers
dressed up us Italian women. but each hay
ing his short sword in his hand. In the dis.
tancc are several qucer-looking beings, in
tended for Austrian soldiers, each armed
with whip. Don't stir" says ono of the
Frenchmen "scc, they arc coming to whip
us, think we shall have the laugh on our
side presently
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24
Your Ob't Servan
A. b. CHAFfEE,
Foreman Boxer Engine c..
HlYsDALI, June :, 1859.

Mr.. A. i. CHArfEL;
Dear Sir; Your kind favor of the
3Oth ult has been received, Please permit me
through you, us Foreman Of the Boxer Engine
Company, with which my late lamentcd husband
was connected at the time of his sudden DEATH to
tender to the surviving members of said Company,
my sincere and most grateful thanks for the tokens
of lively sympathy which they have been pleased
to transmit to me- in this my hour Of deep distress
This kindly remembrance of "the widow and
the fatherless," by the near associates of my be-
loved husband in the Fire Department of Burling-
ton will fringe with light the dark cloud that, in
an unex xpected moment and in a manner so terrible,
has suddenly oerspread my brightest earthly pros
pect, and now casts its mournful shadow far along
my future path in life.
That the richest blessings of the Most High may
attend you all through lite, and then be granted
unto each one of you at last quiet, serene and
happy exit " from the bondage of corruption into
the glorious liberty of the children Of God is the
devout prayer of
Your afflicted friend
NJ, A. McKEES.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24
Correspondence Of the Frcn Pres.

Nessrs. Ldto5s
viii you allow me to inquire of your CORES
pondent "Qui',' whether he was taught to repeat
the Infants prayer
"Now lag mc down to sleep"
If So, whether hc would teach it to his own little
ones MS "Now he me-" 10. This would hardly
do, since lie is a ycrb intransitiva If tho common
version is Incorrect will Quis please give us ono
that i. upexccptiouable2 tf"Now lag mo" &c.
is correct, why il not the first Inc of the Dying
Californian
"LqVup ncnrcr, brother, uearcr."2
Webster says, clay. to throw down, honce to
put, or placc;" would It not ho in accordance
with good usage to 'ny,
Place yourself nearer, brother dc.
Is not this tho meaning Of the passage?
Qussays, "what high court of prudery sits in
judgment on our noble language, thinking to pu-
rify and refine it, when in fact by ,1er awkward
fastidiousncss, t9ey but expires. thar own lack of
culture aud purity Of thought?" L High Court
of Prudery. singular or plural If singular, is it
correct to Use in it' stead plural pronoun2
Az Hovrsr IxoriRER
RENARks.--Our correspondent, Qms, not
being within call we will reply to can
Honest Inquirer.
J. In the infants prayer the transitive
verb is used, and the object me is expressed
The form is correct. In the line Of the
dying Californian as qu7-'1 ah-vn. the trar.
sitive verb is used, but no oaI ct is cXrrcs I'd.
The form is therefore Incorrect
Q. Itwould Of course BE- in accordance
with good usage to say, "placo yourself near
er, "but that does no. touch the question Of
correctness OF form in the phrase used.
5. Tho word, court, i, often used As
noun of multitude @hon ben h of JudL
is understood by the term. and tax either
singular Or plural verb after it, and allows
singular or plural pr,noun t. ha used instead
OF il. Nevertheless, we think il harsh. and
hardly allowable to use the singular verb and
plural pronoun in reference to the same
word, court. in So close Il connection as is
done by 'Quis, in tine sentence quoted from
him. Possibly e,fs is merely q typographical
error for sH. Wo have no means Of Decd
ing that point.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24
From the Dublin University Magazine /


There are few writer's for our prrss. "with
something OF a narrow brow, ana sJmething
OF a narrow heart and who by some mi =
chance. were born frecmen nnd Englishmen,
who reason something in this way--that the
Italians never have been free and inderen-
Mt. and therefore never can ur ought to be
Sdch conservatives. in the cause Of lawless-
ness and disorder, ourht, lnl tie slmc reason.
to cnc'url 90 Che ,,ilg rda--h... -eurgroe--
always hAvr H..u u-N SOD j.. f.. nu.r"n-
dcnce Of mod IN GIo.n w.,-a Hut. iuis,akr
Ill their lninG-lUr Reformation MS ii rebel
lion. and our Revolution II loss the Gtat day
Of England's downfall. If nations ur. never
10 be free unless they can show their crest
and qahrterings OF freedom men should never
"sa their reason till they have learned lo-ic,
or speak till thy have studied grammar, OF
tAth' till they can SWIM, Young Italy wants
to get rid Of its swaddling clothes but "a
small clique in England and Germany say
No' You have swaddled your children for
generations, from the hook on the wall Of
Austrian despotism to the panier on the back
OF the Pope--the blessed bamJino has been
slung hitherto, and rs they We're not sure he
can walk we are not going to undo the ban
dagcS, or try doubtful experiment. Count
CayOur, like II wise man, takes the French
alliance, since he cannot get the English
we have no right to be- angry with his choice
particularly since he paid us the compliment
Of proposing to us first When France abus-
es her influence in Italy. as Austria has
long done, it will be time enough to cry out;
for the present there IA safe rule to attend
to-nOt to cry out till you are hurt.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS,

The Democratic State Convention in
Georgia, June IS, re-nominated Gov. Brown
Their resolutions re-affrmed the Cincinnati
platform, and expressed confidence in the
ability of President Buchanan, and approved
OF the doctrines of his messages on the sub
iect of Slavery.
TExAs.-Gen. Sam Houston has accepted
the nomination for Governor, rendered to
him by the Independent Convention, at Aus
tin.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24
70 + T r Y
THE WEATHER.

be lines of ono of our popula
RS, though written some twenty year
rs good MS new and altogether apropos T.
lis far in June, the last Of June,
! The month of leaves and roses;
h pleasant sights should meet the eyes
And pleasant smells the noses.
say that time is on the wing,
nd on the autumn gaining;
who would know 1t, when it is
Pcrpctually raining:
got my summer pantaloons
A month ago on Monday,
ID have never had a chance
To wear them on Sunday.
imo for all the pleasant things,
|r walking, riding, training,
there is nothing in the world
! ut raining, raining, raining
C weathercock has rustcd cast,
The blue sky is forgotten,
|earth's a saturated sponge,
And vegetation's rotten.
|e to SEQ the darkest side,
b hate to be complaining,
hang me If my temper stands
bis raining, raining, raining
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24

DESCENT OF Az lNMINsE METEoKIc BODY IN
oswEGo County On "Wednesday (yestcr-
dny) morning. the inhabitants of the towns
o Boylston and Rcdiirld, in this county.
were startled by the occurrence of most re-
mdrkabic phenOmenon-thc descent from the
heavens of an immense mctcoric mass. 1t
struck the earth between the hours of 3 and
p. NJ, with Il crash that was truly terrific,
and the shock was sensbly Glt and people
aroused from their sleep at II distance Of five
miles from the scene, The body fell upon
the farm Of Horace Sanger, situated ON the
line of Bpylston and Rcdfeld, striking in IL
meadow and partially on the highway. 1t
Il estimated by our informant to cover about
half an acre of land. The earth was torn
up i'll terrible manner, and large fragments
were thrown distance Of two thirds of II
mile. The mass is very irregular in shape,
and rises at some points to sixty and eighty
feet height, and is supposed to be inn 4cd
in the earth as many feet. The surface gen
orally has the appearance Of iron ore. The
excitement occasioned by the event among
the inhabitants was intense, and the crash is
said to have been terrific byond description.
Many supposed that the final winding up of
terrestrial affairs had truly arrived. OSccgo
Pdi'adium, l6h
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24

ROGER A. PRyoR has retired from the
editorial chair of the Washington States,
having been "impclled to this step by no
other motive than regard for my private
interests" The States is hereafter to be called
"1hc Suites" and "7hc IRjon.' 1t is to be
democratic parer--of the WISE Stripe
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24

IIoEING CoLLoouY Peter, Peter, sees
a toad :" said a little darkey to his brother
one day, as they were digging over a heap
of manure.
"Whar is he. Joe ?"
"Why right dar-don't you see i'm"
"No-hit i'm wild de hoe !"
Joe hit the toad crack, which brought
Peter to the ground
"Oh, you fool, Joe, dat was my toe |
seed dat all de time :"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24

SUFFERING Ar rur Az,prs rlo,,.s "
r','. r.,
Naohey' l. = Oots"i AT the Azores writes
~ the suffering IN the Azores from famine
/, very ereat. The failure of the potato cron.
a,l ., t,.. ,.;.,. ,...,. l,.l;,t r,.,,;.,,l.
'r' '''
almost the entire means oi purchasing TODD
from abroad) ha- reduced thousands to ii con-
dition OF starvation. Mr.. Dahncv's aunaal
r.r,;l ;s r,.,,.,,d..l ,,a. p..t.,, L.. tI,,.,,,
'' - '''o 81
p1mtmcnt "i Committee to solicit .tld for
the perishng. \ son Of Mr.. Dabnev, at
pos,1, ,.r.rs +r.,-y,,,,. ,,,o ,,,..,isia,,-
..,., =.
''"'r''"'" u ''H"'' AT MS '"" ''N''
tHE AAsNifh STEAM ii'NAEG.--I"e Troy
wig gives an account Of tn, Nusmyth Steam
Hammer recently nat in o1,cr,ltion in rr,v
That Nasnyth Hammer, recently put in
the Rensselaer, Rolling Mill. is metling of
u curiosity N It's way. Indeed. w. believe il
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24

\ FROG II TnE STOMACH THREE YEARS.
y son of Mr.. Charles Davis, residing in
Gould's Court, leading from Montgomery,
near Light Street, CAUSED the family great
uneasiness for three years past, in consequence
OF his being subject ut times, for hours to-
gether, to spasms and terrible fits. Physi-
clans were consulted, but all their investiga-
tions failed to reveal the causes that pro-
duced the malady, Yesterday afternoon
about three O'Clock, when entering the
house, the lad was seized with the symptoms
of his malady, and in fit Of retching, threw
up upon the floor live frog, about two inch
es in length. The frog hoped gaily about
the floor until secured by the family. In
slant relief was experienced by the lad. His
name is William Davis, and he Is about ten
years of age. lie has no recollection of the
time the frog was taken into his stomach,
but his father thinks it was swallowed with
his drink, about three years ago, when he
was first afflicted with ts-Bahimore sun.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24

Boy with tin box passing through railroad
car and calling out)-"Gum drops? Gum
drops? Gum drops"
Old Gent-"Oh, go away with you I've
got no teeth, and can't chew them.
Boy-"Yes you can, Mister = they're
gum drops"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24
A recent letter from Galveston, Texas says:

A recent letter from Galveston, Texas says:
"Tho Democratic party in this State is
breaking into fragments and pieces--like q
potter's vessel Counter nominations to the
regular ones of the Houston State Convention
spring up all over tho State like mushrooms
after rain. The party is going to wreck
herc-as a just reward for wearing double
(James) face, viz: an ultra Southern in slave
holding States and n Northern in the free
Statcs.'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24
Tlrt fire Az p)ls)ress
CHlTTENDEN co. CONFERENCE.
a correspondent furnishes US with the fol-
lowing account of proceedings at the Chit
tendon County Conlcrcncc al Cnderhlil.
BURLINGTON:
FRIDAY MORNING., JUNE u, 1853.

tcnden County Conference at Underhil.
The Conference of Consrc;ati.n nal Churches in
Chittenden Go. mot at undcrhill juno I ith
and 18TH The introductory sermon was tho-
roughly practical discourse, by Rev. e. NJ. 'eaton'
on the opportunities which God gives to the Chris
tian for the discharge of his duty. The object OF
thc Missionary work was presented, by Rev. {.
u. Ferrin, with such originality of conception ard
Of treatment and with such carncstuc~s of feeling,
as was calculated deeply to impress upon each in
dvidual what his personal privilege and re-
possibilities in relation to tho last commission of
Christ to his followers. rhe Missionary worl;'
said the speaker, is monument of the love Of
Christ; a monument rising in purity and beauty.
"A monument which all Christians can see,--in
whose building all should take part, and whose
condition. at rov -ir-e t'.o". iaa io'a-rr" "f t'-
~, "t.i. eajfl iH', rrc'' ttu. ci :i."r'.
pp Wrlo, &y moniu., tt' house was fllri
with br.ht-ay.i and nae.rlv attentive audience
Of sabbath +chuu Children. E5.. Mr.. Barber
made an instructive report on tn" condition Of
Sabbath Schools in the County showing that iauah
remained to be done, especially in providing i'r
the eligcus instruction Of districts remote from
the usual places Of worship. Mr.. Holmes, young
gentleman who has been connected with the lis-
zion Schools in New York City, ma ic an address
which turned oil eye: and hearts towards him
Rev. Mr.. Morgan. the " Childrens Minister savo
a deeply affecting account Of his lab1rs and iuc-
cesses anon. tho mountains of Vermont. We
VIZ p.rHe :, notice Tho attendance, at these
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-06-24

The worthy President Of our University
was quite agrceably taken by surprise, the
other afternoon, on going into the College
Chapel, to the usual devotional services, to
find that the venerable Bible from which he
had So long been wont to read the words of
Holy Writ to the students had mysteriously
disappeared, and large and handsome sacred
volume in its place, This pleasant college
maneuvre was the work of the present highly
respected and talented sophomore Glass of
the '' Old Brick Mill " The President ac-
knowledged the gift in a few very touching
remarks. Truly this is one of the most sens
iblo College tricks " we have ever heard
of being played on the Faculty of our honor
ed [. Y. 'M-Daiiy Times, lSh.