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TIE KANSAS CONSTITUTION.

The letter from correspondent of the
Boston TRAVELLER concerning the adjourn
ment Of the Constitutional Convention Of
Kansas, and the course pursued by the Dem
oc.ats who were members. viii be found very
interesting. We notice that other accounts
agree with the writers. The close Of the
session was a stormy one. In limiting the
right Of voting 10 ,chlle inhabitants, the Kan
sas Constitution follows the example Of those
Of tn Western States generally, and so far it
is less liberal and Just than that Of this and
other New England States. This defect is
small in COMPARISON with the great sccuri-
Il which it contains for the preservation
ana support OF Liberty and free institutions
generally Life, berty, and Jhe pursuit OF
happiness are declared to be the measurable
rights of all men. The trial by jury Is to be
inyio.ate There is to be no slavery nor in
voluntary seryitude in the State except for
tae punishment Of crime The liberty Of
c. science in the worship Of Goa is to be
n-yer infringsd. here is to be no imprison-
ucnt for debt except for fraud. Provision is
made for schools and other institutions OF
learning DE-.
OF course there viii be q vigorous effort
by the democrats to defeat Its adoption by
the people; every local jealousy Will be ap-
pe4Ied to, every man " BIO finds anything IN
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

The readiness with which the L'1t-
Times can lie. and the readiness with W.
American papers can swallow its lies a-
without even 50 much as pinch OF SAL.
make them palatable, are forcibly illus'a'-
by the Thunderer' falls hood that Aust
had lost Lombardy thirteen times, and "a
covered 1t twelve times, since she came IT.
possession Of it by the peace that follow
the War Of the Spanish Succession,
I7I3-'I4. Austria lost Lombardy in i.
and regained it in 1899. She lost it in q.
and rcgained 1t in 1914. She lost it in Isl
and regained it the same year She lost 70
1859, and will regain it in-well, We
leave a blank for the date, and we expect
live long enough TO fill it up Austria d
lost Lomhardy four times, and has regaIl'
it three times since she acquired lt--B9F
TTqUeIer
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

The HAY CRoP OF MAIyE.-The aol.D.
hay crop and the glorious haying seas z -.
remarked on very generally. The H. -, s
Democrat says .'it is safe to estln-:..' =
think, that the h ~ crop for this year =, =.
State. is as valuable as any preced,n5 y
and probably more valahle, since tnS- .. Is
be more acres cleared and bearing 70
ever before" And what is the ae'a 1fv,e
of this crop? In 1850 the hay crop - :.,i.sa
was as valuable as ali the other agr.-,.a
productions of the State. The e' 80
value of all the agricultural PTo -; 81 3;
of the State, hay included, was Sl4';,-- s,
the value of the nay crop alone w1s : erars
500. The total value Of the manu- rs
and agricultural products for the 'SI psat
was S2S. SIT, 765 {; the hay crop wa tase
one-fourth of that The hay crop !, he ssa
fore, the most important interest I'm IN ' Tslas
1t will run closely this year to tn' psarl
ten millions of dollsrs.-Garai''"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

The Railroad on which the recent massa-
ere took place has been mistaken by some
papers for the Vermont & Canada road. The
proper name Of the road. we understand t.
be the Albany Vermont and Canada" for
merly called the Albany Northern railroad.
It runs from Albany to Eagle Bridgr, y. Y,
distance Of :hirty-three miles, connecting at
Eagle Bridge with the Rutland and Wash
ingtOn road.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

recklessly squandered, and this local sore and
vexaton, have been largely discoursed upon in
this quarter by the agents of these corporations
who caused them to be peprated, in order to divert
public attention from the great and impending
question of Reputation, upon which they are
dumb. Was it with reference to these browning re-
suits brought about by the iron will Of that able
and persevering man-now no more-that he sat
isfed the Times Ito use its own magnificent Ian
guage) con the vast and bOundless prairies OF
Texas, that he was n better friend of Burlington
than Burlington was to itself? Sentiments OF
this description towards the interests of Burling-
ton or Western Vermont, must have been mani
tested on that distant theatre if any where. In
Vermont they were undetected and unsupported.
THE UNJUST AND OPPRESSIVE ADVANTAGES TAKEN
BY THE CORPORATIONS.
In speaking of the union Of the Vt. Il Canada
and Central roads as one road, the R. R. Commits
sioner (Hon. Geo P. Mar h),says:
at is too obvious to be disputed that the ORIG
NAL OBJECT of forming the connection was to
points north Of Essex and to to the Central
a preference in business over other channels of
communication. No such advantage was contem-
plated by the Legislature, and they ought not to
be permitted to annoy and embarrass travellers
who prefer to take other roais"
Says the report of the committee, all freight
on the Vt and C. from the Rutland road has to
change cars at Burlington.
1t has to pay local freight over the Vt. and
Canada; which is serious injury to the public.
No connections have ever been made with the
Rutland road BY the Central to accommodate tray-
ell over the latter.
Passengers going and coming over that road
have been made to pay local fare over the Vt.
and Canada and during the close Of navigation
passengers are compelled to submit to the incon-
venience and this high rate Of local fares.
The time Of the Central cars has been arranged
to promote their interest at the expense and loss
Of their rival, and to public inconvenience.
The Central compelled the Rutland, by what the
Railroad Commissioner, (Han. Geo. P. Na-sh) alls
a fragrant AMI yan.on abuse. without just rea-
son or necessity, 10 run an express train to Bur-
ington five months at an expense Of SO per day.
Here are specimens, only, Of the practical oper-
alton OF this oppression upon the communications
Of IS estern Vermont Are they to be perpetuated ?
Or Is the State to take the forfeited property aud
ensure the accomplishment Of its original inten-
ton, of its policy, Of light and justice.
1t is idle to expect any accomplishment Of these
ends from Corporations who have declsrei they
will submit to forfeiture rather than do their
plain duty, with the means in their hands to do it,
Nay, they would not permit Campbell to DO it, and
rely upon the stock Of the Road to be made for his
pay The Corporation is extinct AM let it re-
main en-. HONESTY.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

To CURE Fruit STEALERs The R-
ADssrlcan gives an amusing account Of g.
wav IN which a horticultural friend prss--.
his fruit
When his early Sweet Bough apples o.
being nightly stolen, ne takes several q,
specimens and immerses them in "a
s5lutio Of ipecseuanha, and scat,a- -e
again on the ground first markinZ ,is-s
that h own family shall not eat then
mistake. He TRAITS a few Of the --e
hills Of his strawberry patch in tas s-
way. II afrIrds him no little amusu-~
learn. privately. that the doses take Z.
where they were designed 70 do 50, his
r e. doetor) being son sent Tor by s-'--
d persons, to prescribe for their ds'r- =
,t1machs and unaccountable nausea I
Gentleman 5 fruit garden lies on the ol-E
canal, and the indigestIbility Of BIS r.
Is we'll known to the canal-drivers all a.
that route
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

Gas IN ClTHs.-From an article in the
american Gas Light Journal. we learn that
gas was first introduced in tbs country in
1916. at Baltimore, Nd. Six years thereafter.
in 1872, the city Of Boston veptured to risk
the experiment fadopting it. New York
city, not usually "behnd the lirbtbouse -
followed suit in the succeeding year. 1923.
Now the journal enumerates 237 American
Companies, representing S34. 92O. coo; 6
Canadian do. do. 100000; l Cuban do.
DO Sl25'OOO- Total PA, with capital Of
S96'O85,Ooo. The lowest price charged for
gas is $3.50 per 1000 cubic feet at Pitts
burgh At Philadelphia the price is -. 25.
At New York, Cincinnati, Chicago. Boston
$3.50. The price is s. at Auburn n Y:
Belfast. Me-; Charlotte, n. c.: Columbia
Oeo.; Greenwich, r. l; Great Barrington
Mass; Mt Holly, n. j.; Staunton Va
Watertown, n. Y; and York, Pa. Fredonia
n y is supplied by natural gas which issues
from rock.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12
TIE CASS TRIPOD.

General Cass has been an uneasy footed poll
neian' @lwayS'-ever ready to take position
when he thought there was chance 70 60
cure foot old in the popular APPRECIATION
and just as ready on the first SYMPTOMS ID
failure to shift his ground, or to pretend b,
-salit' de does not. to be sure, own souareI1
up TO having been wrong; but makes ar
explanation Has three statements on The
condition Of naturalized citizens who have
voluntarily returned to the country of their
oirth' all made within less than one month
are good example:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12
From the Boston Journal.
Commencement at Burlington,
BURLISeroS Ancpst j

BURLINGTON, August t.
The last of the carnival was celebrated last
evening In the most delightful style by two
parties, VIZ first ny the Faculty, and second
ly by the Students The former BODY awaited
itself of the commodious college building.
which was handsomely decorated, and, what
is very rare in the country, was well lighted
and the brilliant chandeliers never shone up-
on a fairer or happier multitud.. 1t was
really levee given to the graduating class
and their friends, although the invitation to
1t was general one, under the catholic
courtesy OF which your reporter gained ready
access, and passed couple of hours in see
ing people enjoy themselves. 1.-The Pres
byterian Waltz as it is called, which con-
slsts In walking round and round through
the various rooms, was the nearest approach
to dancing allowed, but that amusement
was scarcely feasible on account of the
crowd and heat, and besides that, most of
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

In our hurried report of Commencement
exercises we inadvertently omitted to make
mention Of the services of j. B. WHEELER,
Esq, the experienced and capable Marshal
OF the day. Under his management every
thing proceeded with entire order and good
taste.
The acknowledgements of the Press are
due to the President and Marshal for the I'M
usual courtesy Of a reserved seat for report
erS, which was occupied by reporters for the
leading Boston Dailies, besides members of
the press Of this place.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12
BABY LOUISE

I'm in love with you, baby Louise
With your silken hair, and your soft blue eyes,
And the dreamy vision that in them lies,
And the faint sweet smile you brought from the
skies;
Gods sunshine, baby Louise.
When you fold your hands, baby Louise,
Your hands like a fairy's, so tiny and fair,
With pretty, innocent, saint-lke air,
Are you trying to think Of some angel-taught
prayer,
You learned above, baby Louise?
TIA in love with you, baby Louise
Why you never raise your beautiful head.
some day, Ht.ie one. your cheek will grow red,
With a flush # delight TO hear the words said,
IL love you" baby Louise.
Do you hear E2e, baby Louise
7 have sung your praises for nearly an hour,
And your lashes keep dropping lower and lower,
And you'v gone To sleep like a weary flower,
Ungrateful baby Louise
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

The rifed guns tried at Fort Monroe li-
turned out capital instruments of des.rl-
ion. All nations must now look 70 then g.
tillerv, and get themselves on level v
the French, who won their recent vlcto--
by their superiority in cannon. I1s 1aI
people who shall fight the ZJuayes and l-rc-
will probably adopt the practice Of nv
allowing them to get into close action. RI
cannon may yet settle the fate Of those III
rifemen.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

DEATH OF JUICE PADDOCK. -HOn. Ephraim
Paddock, a well known and highly esteemed
ed citizen, died at St. Johnsbury, July q,
aged 10 years. He came to Vermont from
his home in Holland. Mass, when quite a
youth, on foot apd alone, studied law in
Danville and settled in St. Johnsbury in
1907. In 1898 he was elected to the Bench
of the Supreme Court of Vermont, which he
occupied three years with honor to his posi-
ton, and credit to himself
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

TIE CRoPs.-A correspondent ofthe FL
ester Union, writing from Lima. Li7ing
county, says -
The harvest is past, and on the who's
event proves pretty much as antIcIpl1
Straw plenty and bright, berry full !.
blight, rust nor weevil, and the weaths,
vOrIble u the successful sheltering OF
entire crop.
Many fields upon which the happy ov's
looked with hope, were confidently relied
from twenty to twenty-five bushels . e
acre. 5 me of these are already thrls
and the astonished cultivatOrs have ~
compelled to find storage and bags for t,r
where only twenty bushels were expec
and for forty where only thirty were pro-
ed for. And hear the same evil has sbr
itself in the rye crop, and that the barle-
also liable to u similar catastrophe"
The Wheat crop, the great agricul-'
staple Of the North. is without para
Even throughout the region visited By
great June frost, and where it was dec
utterly ruined, large crop is TO be har7'
ed Perhaps in no locality was the IT,
more intense, and the effect of the frost
deadly than in this county; and yet VI
fields of winter wheat. apparently kil-eil'..
by the frost, are now rip ming for ne p, -
vest around us, and promise a larger + :.
acre than has been realized for years. =
many fields, in the place of one head n
and three make their appearance on ~.
stalk, and all well filled, and Of eIc'-'-
berry. go.
We see it stated by our exchanges i1s'
wheat crop of the State of New YorA
this year vastly exceed that of any pre-
one for long time. -.
The corn crop, too, is very prona-
Never was so large an area of corn Pl'-r.
and never was 1t looking better at tins y
IN the season.
Potatoes, oats, buckwheat and Ike
duetions were never looking better, ~ T.,
scarcity of no other product than thai = =,
is now anticipated. Nor is hay
crop in any other than in the regions W.
by the frost.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

me first child born in Huntington was
Peleg Bradley son Of Elisha Bradley: who
was born IN 1885. The first death occurrin.
IN town. as near as | can learn was child
oi Ralph ohepard's; which must have been
about 1889, or early in 1870. The first coup-
lie Joined in marriage in this town were sam
cel Fargo, and Lydia johnson : in 1889. TIE
nEs' school started in town, was in 1874, and
N what Is now the Sd district of which one
Or' hewett was the teacher The next sue
ceedinS one was kept by DR.. VIM. Amber.
Huntington, W., Rsnlarker.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

TEVNEssEE ELECTION. LARGE OPPOSITION
CAUSE.-THE vote for governor in l6counties
in tennessee shows net gain Of 1900 over
the vote Of 1857 for Netherland, the opposi-
tIon candidate. Nesers QGarleS and Hat
ton, opposition, are elected to Congress in
the SJn and 5th districts, and Messrs Avery,
democrat, Emerson Etheridge. op-
position, and Brlbs5n, opposition. are
are probably chosen in the 1Oth, 9th and Sd
districts The two latter are opposition
gains.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

Mr.. Hapar, of Proctorsville. Vt, said rn nv,
from the FIRST, he had considered 1t as OWE
to present causes He had visited some a'i W
d ned iron mines at Essex. and had loui'u i'0
in summer at the dep of l25 feet
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

Coon FOR THE GRocERs, as far as #
The old charge that dishonest grocer, -.
sionally sand the brown sugar to enl,.
their profit, is taken down point BY i,
statement of Prof. Horsford Of Gambia
at the scientific ASSOCIATION in SPRINGS.
Mass. He read note upon the ALLEGED
currence Of sand in maple sugar. and ~
lated his experience in cases where he f-..
what appeared to be sand IN maple su,.,
WAS gritty in the mouth, and insolubl.
water. An examination with the n..
scope showed it to consist of minute cr7..,-
soluble in hydroehloric acid, and when h.,.
ell before the blow-pipe they blaezs-.4
changed 70 coal, and then became VII.
The residue proved to be tartrate Of l-.
This must have been natural comp1nsr.
the sugar, and this fact greatly lessen, H.
proof against the dealer in what is thou.
to be "sanded sugar"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

Inc South evidently is preparing itself for
the Presidency of Mr.. Seward. A correspon
aen' OF the Charleston Mercury speaks of
MN as "a gentleman of polished manners
ana almost matchless intellect
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12
cH1TTENDEN co. NOMINATIONS

CHITTENDEN 90. NO-uAN = iC~N
For Senator'S,
L. E. CHTTTENDEN. Of Burlington.
Z. D. MASON. Of Richmond.
JOSIAH FUTILE. Of Essex,
For Asst justices,
DAVID FISH, Of Jericho,
JOHN WORK. Of Huntington.
For Judqe Of Probate.
WV. 4. FRENCH, Of Wiliston.
For States arg,
E.B. HARD, Of Burlington
For Sheriff,
y. B. FLANAGAN, Of Burlington.
For High BaiHf,
HARNTNUS UALBERT, of Westlord.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

ANECDoTE OF GOVERNOR SEWARD Va
governor Of New York, Seward, in thu 7-s-
railroad days, had occasion . visit a cs-1-
part Of the state. and, accordingly, ml--z
upon the box of the mail coach, in l-z
that he might enjoy his cigar and the SEEM
The driver was an Inquisitive fellow, an
passenger humOred him. Land ags-
SAID the driver. No. quoth Seward. 5
ing goods?' No Travelling presc-=
No. Circus p No What them g.
the bafled driver. what is your bushes
Governor replied Seward, with a trla.-
puff. g vernon o. what?' Governor 0.-
state Of New York replied the smoz-
passenger with compOsure. Get 40
Well, can convince you Of that, said =
ard, for here is a man on the road ~
whom am acquainted and, as the -
passed by. he slIuted him Good MONK
Mr. Bunker, want to ask you Qu-s.-
Am not the governor of the State OF y
York p No, by thunder was Bunk
unexpected answer. Who is, then S.
the startled smoker. 'Thurlow Weed
C0>>eH' Vine press.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

CA.slrs NJ Clay. in his speech at Co,1.
on said
There WAS no hope in the future i
control of the national government VI.
about % pass t, the Republican party
Stephen Douglas would stand in the C6arz
ton Convention Ike the mutineer at So
who has tie ships charts and compass
the powder magazine, and with light
match in hand, demands su preme comua-
of the ship. or viii he engulf all on board ia
common rain. The South may surrender .
this bold conspirator, but Pennsylylna
r.,,.utiouized, and Illinois viii no l9-g.
rIlow Douglas.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

AIR TIGHT Preserving jars, for kern,
fresh fruits arr getting to be quite an i1...
rion. \ glass one patented by Bld.ae
Bros, and for sale by \. 5. Dewey, .
US to b made on correct principl- d.
mat rial Of which it is made Is superb.
metal or eartLen for such purpose. 10 Sill.
important respects
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12
MR.. BUCHASAN's DECLARATION,

MIR. BUCHANAN's DECLINATION.
We have omitted in the pressure Of other
matter on our columns, to notice Mr. Blu
chanAn's formal announcement Of lis inten-
ton not to be "a candidate for reelection. 1t
came few days since in the following letter
to a Mr.. McAndlcss. ofPittsburgb, Pa.
BrDroRD SPRINGS. 25th July, 1859.
Ny Dear Sir. ! received your kind note
OF the lJth inst, together with the leader
from the Post. Whilst 1 appreciate as 1t
deserves the ability and friendship displayed
IN the editorial, | yet regret that 1t has been
published.
My determination not, under amy circum-
stances 10 bee ,me "a candidate for reelection
is final and conclusive.
My best iudsm MT and strong inclination
unite IN favor Of this course. 10 east doubts
ON my predetermined purpose. is calculated
20 impair my influence in crryiuE out la
portant measures. and at ,rds "a pref Xt for
saying that the measures have been dictated
by a desire to be re-nomintted.
With kindest regards, etc.
Respectfully your friend,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
If Mr. Buchanan could be relied on to
mean just what be says, the publication OF
has letter would be great relief to some
thousands Of Office holders, who have felt it
dangerous to 90 in for any body else, so long
as his rope was about their necks But bis
reputation for sincerity is not of the best
sort President Jackson put brand on
hmm many years ago for his uoacLcrous pro-
peusitics, and his course from tbat day to
the present has done nothing towards eGdc-
inc the mark lie can bite though his eyes
be shut, and may be rowing hardtowards
a denomination though his face is ostenm-
tiously turned the other way. lie win tc,e
the crown if he can GIT it, depend upon
that. but to get it,-there's the rah.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

PAINFUL ACcIpEST.-We are sorry 90 hear
that young Lawrence Bigelow, son of our
townsman, L. G. Biselow, was seriously in
jured by the discharge of his gun, which he
was using at the time as a staff, while out
hunting On Monday His hand and wrist
were terribly lacerated, but the hand will,
probably, be saved.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12
PERSONAL.

Charles Plimpton, who was one Of those
killed by the Schagticoke R. R. slaughter,
was a son of Erasmus Plimpton, Of Wards
boro Among the wounded we find the name
of Mr.. Thomas Talbert of Rutland, who is
reported as injured in the side and very
anxious about his trunk
Mr.. Henry Squires, the American Tenor,
has been giving concerts in Chicago with
great success. H. has been invited to give a
concert in his native town, Bennington,
vt.
The New York Post announces on the au-
thority of a private letter from an intimate
personal friend Of the novelist, that Charles
Dickens will visit this country during the en-
suing autum, and give the readings from his
own works that have been SO successful in
England.
ARENAS Ward, the Western Sam Slick.
has published a ''sinopsis Of the skedule'' of
his 'orashun" on the 4th of July LAST. He
says, Il spoke two hours, & was ninety-six
minutes passin a given pint. There was be
tween two hundred persons present, who
with open mouth and closed eyes listened to
me with strick attenshun."
\ New York correspondent of the Charles
ton Mercury announces the approaching
nuptials Of Senior Esteban St Ovieda, Of Gu
ba, and Miss Fanny Bartlett, daughter OF
Capt. Bartlett, Of Maine, late of the |. 5.
Navy. The gentleman is one Of the richest
residents Of the sunny island. reputcd to be
worth about $4,000 lie owns two
large sugar plantations, worked by some
POO negroes, and large number Of houses
and lots in the city Of Havana. The bride
groom has laid ont 600 900 in jewelry for
his bride, and sister of the bridegroom has
sent the lady little bridal present worth
Sl00, 600 So say the newspapers.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12

The Rev j. c. GANGooLY. the somewhat
famous Brahmin preacher, was refused a
place at the table Of the Glen House, on
account Of his color, while on a visit to the
White Mountains, the other day. the Bost-
on transcript, which publishes communi-
cation fram the insulted Brahmin, says that
"he is about the color of Tow CoRwlN, Of
Ohio, and Senator HANLN, Of Maine, and
does not look so much like one of the Afri-
can .ce as Senator PEARcE, of Mtryl md, i"
OF. 1t may be added, Chief Justice fancy.