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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23
CHITTENDEN COUNTY COURT.
z 1859.

The September Tern Of the Chittenden Co. Court
commenced Tuesday morning. No business was
transacted this morning and Court adjourned till
afternoon.
A t 2 P. NJ. the Court opened; present, Hos. NJ.
L. Bennett presiding, and Hos. DAVID FISH and
Hon. JOHN WORK, Assistant Justices Judge
Bennett charged the Grand Jury, in a charge Of
more thar usual interest. The Judge alluded to
the important matters involving question. Of life
and death, which were to come before the Grand
Jury, and remarked that this was an age Of
progress, and an age Of progress in villainy and
crime. He attributed the fearful increase Of crime
to three causes. First a false sympathy for Grimm
ais which is made to operate on Courts and juries.
Second, a want of independence in Courts and
juries. Third, abuse of the pardoning power
The Grand Jury left the Court Room and the
case Of Cook and Ring vs.. Carpenter, was taken up.
Roberts & Chittenden for Plaintiffs, Hard 4
French for defendants.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. q.
The Court charged the Jury in Cook and Ring
vs. Carpenter.
Halbert VS.. Mudgetts, an action Of the tresPass
for a cow, was tried by J. French and R. :. Taft
for PItf., Shaw and Wilbur for Def.
In Cook and Ring rs. Carpenter, the Jury re-
turned a verdict for Plaintiff, $50 and costs.
Afternoon
The Grand Jury, by the foreman, E B. Green,
reported four true bills,-three against Vim. F.
Armstead for larceny and receiving stolen goods;
one against Morris Flanagan for breaking jail
In Halbert vs.. Mudgetts, the Jury returned a
verdict for Plaintiff, $50 and costs.
Tie Petit Jury were excused till $50 to-mor-
row morning, and the Court took a recess till the
same hour.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

One of the best things done by our Off GERS
in the discharge of their duty during the
Fair, was the breaking up of a combined
gambling and drinking establishment, in
full blast. Observing some suspicious indie
atoms about the house of Mr.. William Ea-
ger, near the Fair ground, Officers Hunting
ton and White entered, seized d roulette
table which was in active service. and a
quantity "a barrel we beleve,) o. liouor, and
arrested two men. One of them named
Raymond, protesting to hail from Boston
but supposed from letters found among his
gaming implements to be the keeper of a
house of i'll famein New Bedford was arraigned
before Justice Hollenbeck, as proprietor of
the gambling establishment, and was
held in 800, which he promptly forfeited
upon the spot, and took himself to other
parts. The other, Blackerhorn by name,
convicted of violation of the liquor law.
and fined forty dollars and costs, and the
liquor the destroyed.
We understand that Blackerhorn was in
the employ of Mr.. Holcomb, (the proprietor
of the horse ETHAN Allen as host Ter or
groom, and that Holcomb was highly indig-
nant at the interference of the officers with
the business or pleasure of his friends. and
threatened Mr.. Huntington with condign
vengeance, if he should ever catch him
Huntingdon, in New York State. We
presume, however, that Mr.. Huntington will
not feel obliged to remain on this side of the
New York line On that account.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23
TEE WEBSTER STATUE, presented to III
Commonwealth of Nj ssachusetts by the sub

Trr WEBSTER STATUE, presented to tn
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, by the SUD
scribers for its production, was inaugura'ed
in Boston, on Saturday, the 18th, that oeing
the 22oth Anniversary of the birth of the
city. The day was very stormy, and tne
,neecbes intended to be made from a plat
form before the statue on its pedestal
in front of the State House, had to be deilv-
cred in Music Hall. The bell ringing, the
Military parade and the PROFESSIONS went On
however, a. provided for. Speeches were
made to a great assembly by Prof. FELTON,
who. in behalf of the subscribers, made a
delivery of the Statue to the Mayor OF the
city by Mayor LINCOLN, who received IL
and transferred its possession to the Governor
of the State, and BY Gov. BANKS, who re-
ceived it for the State and by Hon. EDWARD
EvEnrrr. who on the part of the original do
nors. made an extended address to the Civic
fu~nctionaries named above and to the citizens
generally. The speeches were, all of them,
em1nently pertinent TO the occasion, and
were received with unbounded expressions of
applause. Most of them were short. Mr..
Egerett's occupied an hour and fifty minutes
in its delivery. They appear at length in
several of the Boston papers.
The Statue, which is Of Bronze, and mod
elled by that eminent American Sculptor,
HIRAM Powers, was the subject of much Sc
we're criticism and r~iIicule at Boston wher
first received. Many considered it so far be-
meath in dignity and Just expression what it
ought to be, that the best use it could be put
to, they said, would be TO help fill up the
low grounds in the s'back bay" Others,
(more wisely we presume,) said no just
opinion could be formed of its merits, till af-
ter it was placed in the elevated position it
was intended to occupy. We believe its e-
feet Is now admitted 10 be good.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

IHEGALI WEDNEsDAY.-The weather We'd
nesday deserves g fuller notice than we could
give it in our hurried report Of the day, at
the time. 1t was on the whole the
most tedious and remarkable day Of its kind
for this season Of the year, that we remem-
Der in many years. At from six to seven in
the morning the wind was at its highest, and
blew with terrific power, lashing the lake
into foam, dashing the spray over ths Break
water and the Vt. Central docks to the
height of thirty feet, suspending all nsviga-
ton Of the broad lake, blowing down trees,
&c. Among the trees Frustrated was one of
the tall poplars IN front of the Englesby
place on St. Paul St. Had the ground been
At all dry the dust would have been insuffer-
able. AZ it was it vas not dusty, strictly
speaking but where it had any sweep on
light soil, the wind fairly took up the surface
of the ground and distributed it in a pro-
miscuous manner in the eyes and over the
persons of travellers. The buildings on the
Fair Ground stood the gale well, but the
tents had most of them to be struck in short
order. The wind continued thu, through
out the day, moderating towards tn. close.
some showers OF rain. and one or two mo-
mentary hurries of snotc, enlivening and
giving variety to the dav.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23
THE GREAr EAsrEex departure for hi

The GREAT EASTERN departure for this
country is delayed. 1t is now fixed for Nov.
l. 4 public notice in England SAYS
The Great Eastern is intended 10 leave her
m~oorings on Tuesday, the 9th inst, and
will stay at the More to adjust compasses,
then proceed TO Portland. near Weymouth.
and be ready there for the reception of visit
ors from the 9th TO the 18th she Will then
start on her trial trip, which it is proposed
shall not occupy more than three days, re-
turning to Holyhead. She viii remain there
for the reception Of visitors from Tuesday.
the 10Th, to Monday, the 10Th, both inclu-
sive.
Passengers going from Weymouth on the
trial trip will be received on board on Friday
the 10th inst.
Passengers, parcels and letters for Ameri-
ca will be received on board at HoIyhead. on
Tuesday, the 9th, and Wednesday, the 28th
inst.
At a meeting of the Mersey Lock Board.
MIR. Mctver stated that as soon as the result
of the Great Eastern trial trip was known,
the Cunard Company intended, if that trial
was successful, to order the construction of a
vessel for their service of great size. He al
50 stated that they were now building eight
large steamers, including one paddle-wheel
vessel larger than the Persia.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

FAwKEs' STEAx PLov.-Fawkes' Steam
Plow, exhibited at the State Fair Of Illinois,
created a great sensation by its performances
After a thorough examination by a Commit
tee, the great premium Of three thousand dol
lars was awarded TO the inventor Its weight
was ten tons, length Is feet and cost about
$4,000; the engine Is about ~thirty-horse
power. The plovs. eight in number, are at
tached TO one frame, which Is suspended by
chains passing over grooved pullies in two
beams, projecting from the seat Of the engine.
These can be raised or lowered at pleasure,
according to the depth Of the furrow.
1t is calculated to plow 25 acres a day, at
a cost per acre, in Illinois, of about IS
cents The Price paid for breaking prairie
land at present is $3.50 per acre. Expert
ments were made 10 test the ~capabIlity Of the
machine to overcome steep grades, and it full
ly answered every requirement, and also,
from its great breadth Of base, can safely be
run across an inclined plane Of 80 degrees.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

GEO. W. & G.. G.. DICT,
EDIrohs AND PRoPRIEIoRs.
y For terms sea last pdoe.
BURLINGTON:
FRIDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER, Is 1889
NEW YORK DEMOCRACY.

The State Convention Of the \. Y. De-
mocracy which met at Syracuse on the l4th
inst, was carried on after the Tammany Hall
pattern. The two %cliques, lizards and
'.Softs'' were on hand each eager to get the
inside track. A snap organization was made
by the Hards when the hour Of meeting
came according to Railroad time, some say)
and quicker than one could say Jack Robin
son. and before the Softs could wink their op-
position. T.G. Alvord was declared chairman
and was putting questions, to be decided by
his W side, with unparalleled CELEBRITY. A
great excitement arose, and a few minutes
after. Peter Cagger, one Of the Albany re-
gencv, a Soft, announced that the hour Of
meeting had arrived, according to local time
some say and he nominated John Stryker
for temporary chairman. Yells. cheers, and
the most deafening shouts greeted this mo-
ton, rendering it almost inaudible.
Mr.. Cagger meantime stood coolly and
firmly up to the edge Of the platform, while
a crowd began to gather round him Of the
most violent kind at its foot.
When the motion was put a loud response
in the affirmative was heard above the din.
and Mr.. Stryker coming forward, took a
chair beside that of Mr.. Alvord's. there be
ing a small table for the Secretary beside
the desk.
The proceedings went on in dumb show
amidst the uproar for a while. One Of III
strikers in the employ Of Fernando Wood,
a ruling Hard, pushed Mr.. John Sryker
violently of from the platform, five feet
high. wounding him severely. SHANE, -
shane sounded through the Hall. John
Cochrane and other Softs helped Mr.. Stryk-
en- into his place aaain. Several Of the
Wood men made a rush for Mr.. Cochrane
and were confronted by Capt. Isaiah Rynd-
ers. Hot words passed between Rynders
and Sheehan and Rae, and two or three
blows were struck in the crowd. but without
effect.
Mr.. Wood made towards the combatants,
when one James Carrigan, leaping over the
benches, rushed to Mr.. Wood and shaking
his fist in his face, exclaimed, "Stop this
fght-stop it at once, I say, or You shall
sgffar for Won began
Mr.. Wood seized the coat ofeither Rca or
Sheehan and pulled him out Of the crowd.
c.rr,~ o, him r, dist
++bis time +b. ,.i15os+ aro;+s-,o,- MO
vaiIei Savsral ristols vsra 5rawn and one
was said ~ have hoe, r,;r.a3 ~ Rv,5ars
W. bad ou;5...,- -. .
c.- %. e-L.;.r ...u-.as
A., .5;,r~1no,- us 5ool.r,s and d..
frs rp.laa op- NJ Wood and his ,5bar-
enrs remained he said he was sorry the
harmony Of the meeting had been disturbed
They Were all reguIar-it was a grief to
him to see the Democratic party SO distract
ed by evil doors. They the Hards com
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'ne eH1H ''An O''nr4ne e'nEra'1-a'eo
1-e" ''"A' OUT ol '"I7 metre ''nEeI the
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

BURNED TO DEATH.-Mrs. Ward, a widow
woman, aged about Sc, and quite helpless,
was burned to death, in Derby on the 10th.
She had been smoking and it is thought, her
clothes took fire from her pipe.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

VERMONT PoLITIos.-The experim ent Of
putting up a poet for governor seems to be a
failure, and the necessary conclusion is that
in the politics of the people of Vermont there
is more truth than poetry.-Middlebury Reg
lister.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

Itisnot difficult for a man to think well Of him
self. Ifhe viii only take a low and mean rule Of
conduct i; will be easy for him 70 raise himself
up to hi. standard. It is easy for you to attain &c
your ideal Of character, if YOU lower the standard
Of character. If you tanper With the scale.
enough, it is not difficult to make half a pound
weigh a pound.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23
FRESH ssLIFE THOUGHTS"
,po RycsNr BIZ TH,
REV. HENRY WARD BEECHER.

A yupathiring temperament is one Of the
greatest blessings that God ever gives to a man
When q man has this sympathizing, tender tem-
peram emit hi. troubles generally come early, and
if he 4. not wrecked while he is young, ne viii
when experience has wrought its work upon him
come to a generosity and nobleness Of feeling ana
character.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

1t is no small thing for a man to enter upon a
moral enterprise. If be was going into business
he would say TO himself "Now l must give all my
energies to this business till I succeed; and if a
man is going to undertake a moral enterprise, he
mus. take the same ground. But if he puts his
working energies into the world and goes to a
moral enterprise with only hi, play feelings to
help his growth, he viii never accomplish any
thing.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

DEowNED.-A young man nln
Fletcher, was recently drowned ID
while bathing. The Orleans C'll''
dard ssys it is the seventh death ~
which has occurred in that t0wD s1'7
tlemen..
A little daughter Of Mr.. STEPHEN
ton two years old. Of Jamaica. vas
in a wash tub. When found she l4
in the water nearly half an hour.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, &c

George P. Woods, Winooski, HAY and
Straw Cutter, l
" c. smith. St. Adams, l Vermont
Mower, ! Vermont Reaper, 5 Plows, 3
Allen Toby, Calais, l Ok Cart and l Ok ,
Yoke, Z
Elbridge Lyman, Arlington, l Rotating
Walter A. Wood, Hoosick Falls, l
Mower. :
II. H. Doolittle, Burlington, Flows,
Cultivators. Horse Hoe, Rakes,
Straw Cutters, &C., i
J. J. Barber. Bristol, Flows, Cultiva-
tors. Horse Hoe, .
Wheeler French, West Addison, l
Kctchum Mower, Z
! c. W. Browneu, Williston, l Buckeye
Mower,
J. H. Thorp, Charlotte, Hubbard's
Wrought Iron Mower, :
\ J Buck & Co., Lebanon, y. h, 3
Gibbs Cylinder Plows,
Robert Rogers, Burlington, Plow, Root
Cutter, Potato Digger, Z
Vim NJ Sutton, St George, l Coulter
Harrow,
N J Perkins, Rutland, l New England
Mower. :
| Chas Wymon, Hillsboro, y. II.
Harrow Bridge,
STOVES, ETC.
@. :. Blodgett& Co., Burlington Cook. ParloI
and Coal Stoves and Portable Ovens. -
". c. Smith. St. Adams. Cook, Stoves.
Box Stoves, Hollow Ware. &c. /
splendid Cook Stove, LIB. Spauldinss
Patent. D
Geo. Z. Dow, Burlington. Cook and
Parlor Stoves. Winship's Tentilatlng
Refrigerator. RusseIl's Cap and Nenti-
lat0r. ! Stewart Cook Stove Of beautl-
full design. .
Dwight d. Brown, Whitehall. Cook,
Parlor and Box Stoves 9t their WI
manufacture. .
! ". 4. Eyarts d Co.. Burlington, Cook
and Parl0r Stoves. ! Hot Air Cook
Stove of superior construction.
WAGONS, ETC.
] Il. 4. Ray. Burlington. ! Top Buggy.
] Troy Sulky, l open Buggy, 2Skele-
ton Wagons )
a. r. 81 q. ". Duncan, Winooski. ,
Two Horse Lumber Wagons ? Con-
cord Wagons. = Wheel Burrows. )
c. s. Marvin, Burlington, l One horse
Buggy.
Il. Vc6ery, Burlington, / Light Side
Spring Wagon. > Concord Wagons. !
Two Horse Lumber Wagon, Two
Horse Wagon. Z
John k. Gray, Burlington, l Open
E. a. smith, Swan:on, l Single Wagon. d:
BOOTS AND SHOES.
| a. proutv. il. Darlington . Cases
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

ANOTHER OCEAN BALLOON. An aerial ship.
called the City of New York" intended for
a transatlantic voyage, has been in the
course Of construction for some months mast
IN the vicinity ofNew York, and il, now 50
nearly completed that she will be ready to
undertake the trip in October. The aeronaut
who has charge of the enterprise isMr. Lowe
OF New Hampshire, who has mad. several
successful ascensiOns. The dimensions of
the air ship are greater than those Of any
balloon previously built The capacity of
the gas receiver is 725 900 cubic feet; the
aggregate height of the balloon from the valve
to the bottom of the boat, is upwards of
300 feet; the diameter, $50 feet. Mr.. Lowe
proposes to 60 directly from New York to
London in forty eight to sixty-four hours.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

There are days Of storm sometimes, when we
see but now and then one CLEAN Of sunshine through
cold and bursting clouds, as if to show how dreary
wa. the day before and how drsary after. These
DAYS are not to be taken as the emblem Of chris
tian life and peace. We are not to have occasional
CLEAN. Of sunshine but "Let the peace Of God
rlle in your hearts.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

To look 4. man. own actions right in the face
and call vanity, vanity; and meanness, meannes';
and pride, pride; and all the rebellious appetites
BY their right name.,-that is Of itself a long
stem in the right direction to bring health to the
soul.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

CoRRECTloS.-An error occurred in our
table of returns Of Chittenden County, last
week. The vote of Richmond should have
been - for Adams, for Judge Of Probate.
instead Of :, as given.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

A Democrat in Minnesota thinks his party
will be beaten, ''because the times are so
hard that the candidates have no money to
spend for whiskey."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

AL through the words Of Christ and OF the
Apo,tle., are passage. which imply that there are
temptations, which, if they get at 3 man, viii
give him no chance. These are the temptations
which are to be avoided.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

SUICIDE We learn from me
that Bridget Dunn, Of Shattsou1!'
ted suicide last week by cutting n-
with a knife. The deed was aiu
insanity, caused by sickness an
Her aye WAS Is wears.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

EQUINoCTAL-The storm was severe on
the sea-board, on Saturday At New York
steamers were prevented from leaving, vessels
dragged their anchors IN the North River.
trees and awnings were broken down. and a
new building in Duane street was demolished
by the force OF the storm-a person named
Vanderbilt having his leg broken. The tides
were unusually high. and mahy of the Gel
lars on the water fronts were flooded. The
blow on the Sound was the severest Of the
season. Some vessels on the coast were driv-
en- on shore.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

PUBLIC DoCUMENTs.-We are under re-
newed obligations to Hon. HOMER E. ROYCE
for valuable documents received from him.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

I think there i. no parent, who is discouraged
about a child, but ifhe will stop and think "How
many times ha. God seen me in like positions and
He has been patient with me, he will find ground
OF hope.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

attention of our readers who are interested in
Music is called to the advertisement of this
Academy of Music published in our columns.
Mr.. q Mrs. CLARKE, are unacquainted with we
but they have a very capable assistant in
Mr.. PADDOCK, who is known to many of on
readers as one Of the best instructors in New
England.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

HILD FOR TRIAL.-The examination Of
Armstead Monday P. NJ. resulted IN his
being held in $500 bonds, for trial al ths
County Court. Two coats which had been
missed at different times from the store Of
c. Benns, were produced; one Of which was
found in enc Of Armstead bath rooms, and
the other IN possession Of a man who testified
tina he bought it of Armstead. Mr.. Benn,
fully identified the coats as his property, AMI
testified that the respondent had offered him
considerable sums Of money to keep the mat
ter quiet. 4 gold watch. the property of
L. \. EIgell, which was stolen nom Brlns-
maid & Hldreth's store. last fall, and which
was found in Armstead's house Monday ,
was also produced, and identified. We IN
derstand that further search Of the house has
resulted in the discovery OF a quantity Of
goods belonging TO ;. ;. Brown, E. Lyman
and others of our merchants. Armstead was
baiIed upon the W. charges upon which he
was first arrested, bat was Immediately re-
arrested on other charges Of larceny, and IS
now in jail.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

The "straight-out'' American =
in New Jersey, instigated and manAs
Commodore Stockton for the beneni
Administration. has come to q 'ull7D
Mr.. CLARK, who was nominated i0I %
or. declines, and declared for Mr..
the Republican and Opposition cana
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23

NEARLY IN ACCIDENT. The N0rthnei1
mentions the narrow escape from 80
of a train ON the VIC enIral recen-E Il
SEQ undrels had laid a rail on the
for ~tunately the train was not 'hrO"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-09-23
MAINE ALL HAIL,

The Returns from Maine read alnos.-
a bulletin Of Vt. Election. Ten tBou,o,5B
publican majority; House. three four-b,p
publican, and 80 Republican Senator,
81, is a very fair showing indeed. H.
tiand Advertiser says;
1T is the fourth consecutive
which the opponents OF slavery sr-s-
have achieved in Maine. and concIusr
dence is thus afforded that the f-aen.-
this State have enlisted for no brief CAM
% tar as this
is concerned, then, DOuglasism and b..
anism both lie buried in the sarne gn1---
grave, while the living, active pr-
and determined men Of Maine stand r.
give a INABILITY Of atleast $1,000 n---
to the Presidential candidate Of the
publican party. That result i r,se-
yond doubt or question by thc r~e-g-l
of yesterday
The PorE BECOMING WARLlzE Ta-7
correspondent of the y. \. Pos, ,Ar-
confirms the previous r.m,rs
ing the determination of the Papa
ment to subdue the revolted Le.l,
force OF arms. With regard TO the
likely to be engaged, it IS said ,.
Bolognese have about $4,000 u--.
pally, however, volunteers, and a Pes
force Of artillery. The PoFes
would not amount u much more
half this number, bat then q Llr-
ton Of them consists Of Swiss regiment.
trained and used to service. About
these have been carefully gathered r--
troops lately disbanded in Nap.e- Ca-
however. Is on the borders Of --- --
scene Of conflict, and IS nor. Likely than
TO mIngle in the fray. w 1..t-
church viii gain much BY this "a,
arms.