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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03
POLITICAL MATTERS.

Judge Smalley of Vermont Chairman OF
the national democratic executive committee,
is now in Charleston, S. c., making arrange
ments for the meeting of the national cOnven-
ton. The resident committee there are al
ready engaged in preparing for the presidential
campaign BY s-Edms out political docu-
ments
John NJ. Bots of Virginia has just pub
lished new and long letter. He denies that
the republican PARTY had anything to do
with John Brown, and blames Virginia for
spending half a million to lionize him; thinks
the Helper book contains incendiary matter,
but that neither that nor anything else justi-
ies the cry of disunion says the Union was
made to be perpetual, and will be; rebukes
the South for lynching and abusing northern
men. and calls on the southern opposition to
rally on the issue of opposition to carrying
slavery into free territories by national legis-
lation or by force of arms.
Even jefferson Davis of Mississippi cannot
stand Mr.. Douglass new bid for southern
support, which he denounced on Thursday
as "force bill" Mr.. Davis said he would
never consent to give the president power to
call out the militia or to invade a state he
would never consent to invest the executive
with a great central;zing power. He consid-
cred Mr.. Douglas bill unnecessary, because
the invasion of one state by another could be
punished under existing laws.
1t is a fact worthy Of notice that Mr..
Douglass adherents in the S nate are gener-
ally the most ultra supporters of slavery In
the Senate, Messrs Clingman and Toombs,
who are friendly to Douglas, have distanced
all the other southern senators-always ex-
ceptng Iverson-in their disunionism. In
the House, Roger Pryor is. a Douglas man.
and in the ranks Of slavery supporters there
IS no man more bitter and malignant. on the
slavery question, than he These gentlemen
have sounded Mr.. Douglas, and know that
he is ready to serve the South and the in
terCsts Of slavery
Another circumstance shows the length
to which the little giant can go in order to
relnsta tie himself at the South. In 1858
Mr.. Lincoln proved to everybody's satisfac
ton that Douglas was merely lying to the
North to secure a reelection, while at heart
he was disposed to go to the fullest extent of
southern demands. And now Mr. Douglas
is having those speeches of Mr. Lincoln
printed at his own expense, while
his supporters in Congress from the north
west are ranking them southwark by the
1t isn't often that a man paws
this compliment to an exposure of his own |
dishonesty. He is doubtless right in
that Abe. Lincoln will be believed.
when he Douglas will not be, even at the
South.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03
CORWIN ON HELPER AND HAM.

On the 23d inst, tom Corwin" of
ohio took a turn on the floor of the House.
Mr.. Corwin humorously said his object
was to move that the House proceed to bal
lotr They had done such things before with
he admitted, very little success. IF TIE gen
tleman from Mississippi, (Mr. Banks
dalP) who had advocated secession in the
event of the election Of :, Republican Presi-
dent. should be elected Speaker, he (Corwin)
promised to stay in the Union. Laughter |
This farce, which has been acting here for
seven weeks, very much to the amusement of
the members themselves, and sometimes to
the disturbance of the temper of gentlemen,
had begun to be in the minds of the people
rather serious matter. He thought the ex-
citement growing out of the consequence of
the Helper book had been greatly overrated
He knew it had been said that the book
shows the disposition of the North to inter
fere with the South. How? Was it not
written by man who was reared in North
Carolina, where he resided till he came
North? Who is TO blame us if we trace
back effect to cause? 1t was said Mr. Sew
ard had made certain speeches, the effect of
which was, with the Helper book, the inva-
ed bv John Brown. But he repeated, if
North Carolina had not huoyed up this man,
Helper, we never should have had the Help
er book No Northern man had written
such a book, and If be had, is it possible that
anv institution of the South could be greatly
endangered OF overthrow by it? History
would not allow them to be deceived while it
was said that Mr.. Seward was the deyil who
leafs the hosts of rebels, he had never utter
ed a sentiment more offensive to the House
than had jefferson, the Apostle of human
liberty. 1t was known that Washington
himself had always said he wished, if posi-
BILE. to abolish slavery throughout the Unit
ed States. He humorously alluded to the
Bible arguments which had been produced
on the question of slavery, saying, "don't
let us dissolve the Union on different inter
probation of that book" He humorously
spoke of Noah, who lad three sons, and pro-
ceeded to prove that Ham, the father of the
Africans. was the brother of Siem, who is
our original prgenitor, so that the white
man IS really the cousin of the negro. He
heliev d .Ldt if there were few su3 h men
here, Ike the patriots of 1887, the House
would be organized IN one day, following the
example of those old gentlemen. Let any
one prove to him that their fathers were
wrong in their legislation on this subject
He referred to the acquisition of Louisiana
and Florida lie did not say it was the wise
policy Of our fathers to disturb the property
in the territory as it existed when it was &C
quired, but slavery was permitted to remain
where it existed, and where 1t did not exist
they prohibited it.
Adjourned
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03
VERMONT ITEMS.

A young man in the employ of Bowman
& Mansfield, at Rutland got one of his
arms caught in some OF the machinery in
the foun 1ry, last week Tuesday, and before
he could draw it out, it was broken and
badly torn.
Aaron Tenney of Bellows Falls had his
feet knocked out from under him the other
day by boys sled, and narrowly escaped
being killed by the fall.
Levi L. Tenney of WIndham, while
charging his gun. Jan. II. had the flesh
taken off his fingers by the premature ex-
plosiOn of the charge
In Drewsville on Monday OF last week a
man named Gleason was killed by the
sudden fall of lodged tree. The woodcutt-
ers had stopped to eat their dinner under the
tree, when a sudden gust of wind dIslodged
it.
Patrick Gilday of Addison went across the
Lake to Port Henry, Christmas day. A
number of days afterwards, his cap was
seen on the ice about midway across, and
search being made. his body was found in
about twenty-five feet of water directly
beneath where the appearance of the ice
indicated that he went down. Several
bottles of rum were found in his pockets,
which he had paid for with his life.
Last week Tuesday a horse belonging to
Mr.. French of Dummerston, took fright
in Main St, Brattleboro, ran down the side
walk, broke down an iron post and staked
himself on another so thoroughly that he
had to be pried off
The house and out buildings of John B.
Shepardson of Guildford, with all their
contents, were burned on Monday morning
of last week.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03
LATEST EROM EEROpE.

The steamship Nova Scotian from Liverpool
llth via Queenstown 18th, arrived at Port
land, Saturday, the 2Sth The news is not
important.
THE CoXoREss.-A Paris dispatch says it
was becoming every day more doubtful wheth-
or the Congress would assemble.
The appointment of Mcmahon to the COM
mand of the army in Italy, numbering So
600 men, was regarded as a sign of warlike
complication.
ITALY.-The news of Count Walewski's
resignation had produced very painful i'm
preston upon the Pope.
1t Is said France supports the protest Of
Piedmont against the enlistment of foreign
ers for the Papal army and particularly
against the wholesale introduction of
Austrian recruits into Ancona
Letters from Genoa speak of the probable
tiles of hostilities being resumed in Italy.
1t is believed that the Papal troops, rein
forced by the Austr ans, would enter the Le-
cations, and. in that case, Sardinia would
send force to the aid of the Roman insur-
gents.
The King of Naples was reported to be
largely increasing his army
Charges were rife against Austria, of dis
guised Intervention in Italy.
The Austrian government had ordered
Prince Metternich to declare to the French
Cabinet that it would decline to enter into
compact on any other basis than the agree
ment of Villa Franco or treaty of Zurich.
INDIA AND CHINA.-Canton, Nov. 9th
The treaty between China and the U. S., had
been put in force.
Part of the English troops designed for op-
erations against the Chinese had already left
for the North.
SPAIN AND MoRocco.-Brief DISPATCHES
from Madrid of the 9Th and 9TH, speak of
skirmishes between the Spaniards and Moors
which resulted in favor of the former.
1t is stated that the army in Africa will
be considerably increased.
The Spanish forces had again moved for
ward.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03

MR. PENNINGToN.-lIon. William Pen
nington, who succeeded Mr.. Sherman as the
Republican candidate for Speaker of the
House, was formerly Governor Of New Jersey,
chosen by the Why's lie represents the 9Th
district of New Jer ey, and was chosen over
Wortendyke, Lecompton Democrat, by a
The Boston Journal saws: 4" Though the Re
publican party has not been formally estab-
lshed in New Jersey, Gov. Pennington has
always been considered one Of the most relia-
bic Republican members in the House. al
though a man of moderate views and dispo-
stion. Like Mr.. Dayton and other Tromi-
nent New Jersey opponents of Democracy,
Governor Pennington is understood to assign
much prominence to the question OF a pro
tective tariff among the issues of the day We
believe he has made but single speech dur
ing the present session, and that was a con-
else and able appeal in behalf of the adop-
ton of the plurality rule. No man in the
House is more respected for purity of character
and soundness Of judgment than Gov. Pen
nngton; and should he be chosen to the
Speakers chair, although it may be hard for
many to give up Mr.. Sherman after support
ing him so long and so well, We have no
doubt that the interests of the country and
of the Republican party will be furthered by
the event"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03

ANOTHER BANIsHNENT.-A Baptist deacon
named Salisbury, who removed from Oswego.
N Y. to Petersburg, Va. some years ago has
been compelled to leave the State because
what? he had few old copies of the Albany
Journal in his house Such horrible incen-
diary documents could not be allowed. nor
their possessor either, and Dea. Salisbury
was committed to Jail, but after several DAYS
confinement was let out on bail, when he
thought it most prudent to act upon the ad
vice given him to quit the State. and he is
once more on free soil.
He had never meddled with slavery. was
efficient and faithful in his church relations.
and economical, industrious and thrifty, and
more than all, good Democrat. But in
stead of passing the remainder of his days.
the Dea. is nearly sixty years old-in peace
on his homestead in Virginia he was COM
PEELED to leave and now he offers it for sale,
and despairs of getting its value by two or
three thousand dollars
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03

We giveup our paper to- day to the mastery
discourse delivered by Mr.. CARL ScHuRz, at
Springfield, Mass, on the 4th inst Every
lover of truth, of liberty, of justice, of hu-
mainly; every Halter of wrong ; every de-
spiser of sophistry-of the doublings and
twistlngs of selfish and dishonest politicians,
will find himself refreshed and invIgorated by
the noble and statesmanlike sentiments of
this discourse, and charmed by the beauty
and clearness Of its language. Mr.. Schurz,
we understand, has been a resident of this
country less than ten years. His command
of the English language we have never seen
equalled by any one to whom the language
was not vernacular, unless, perhaps. by the
great Hungarian, Louis Kossuth.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03

LIQUOR LAW IN RIcHMoSD.-A letter from
a friend in Richmond, informs us that
On the I'd Of January complaint was made to
Justice Colby, that quantity of contrabsnS IL
quor was in the Depot at Jonesville. Sheriff link
son examined the premises aud found one barrel
and Eve casks Of liquor. hearing had the 18th
inst; but no one appeared to father the critter
and 1t was condemned TO receive the extreme pen.
atty of the law, which sentence was carried into
effect to-day. Up to o'clock, this afternoon, No
relative has appeared to claim the remains
The 2lst of this month Lager Beer Grocsrv-
man was fined ten dollars and costa"
Our correspondent adds
believe it would be good plsa for Temper
snse Men 10 call meeting in every Town in tbe
County, and pledge themselves to see the law osr
ried out in every respect As far as Richmond Is
concerned, believe seven-eighths of the ta1-pay-
ers are in favor Of the law.
On the 30th, Constable Flsgg sei1ed forty-eight
bottles Of - London Dock Gin," at Richmond De-
pot The packages were marked " R. Colberth.7
but we're not claimed by any one, and will. doubt
less, be spilled in due course of law
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03

FGREs.-The HOlliston Comb factory. at
HollISton, Mass, was burned last Wednes-
day. Loss $50, 900; insurance $4,000.
Iu New York, about l O'Clock SUNDAY
morning, fire broke out at No 1l3 Fulton
street, occupied by Wynkoop, Hallenbeck
& Co., job printers, and Mr.. Robert Bonner,
as the press-room of the Ledger The build
ing extended through from Fulton to Ann
street, and was filled with paper, presses,
and other printing materials, steam engine,
&c. The flames spread with fearful rapidity,
and entirely baffled the exertions of the fire.
men. aud in the space of an hour and half,
the building and its contents were complete
ly destroyed.
Building Is Fulton street, occupied by
Ward. Close & Co., wholesale druggists, was
also almost entirely destroyed.
The aggregate loss of Messrs. Wynkoop,
Hallenbeck Co. Robert Bonner. and Ward,
Close & Co., is about $l75 ,0O0-understood
to be about two-thirds insured.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03

An Essay on LIFE. BY Miss Ann ThropeJ-
Life is humbug, and all the men and Wo-
men are huns. Happiness is word OF three
syllables. found only in dictionaries. Friend
ship Is a pleasant union Of persons on ami
cable terms, so long as convenience or sell
interest shall serve. Hope bunch OF
turnips evermOre temptingly dangling ABOUT
two feet before your, the donkeyS, nose
Faith is something of divine nature, not N
be exercised upon persons or things earthly.
Charity begins at home and covers multi
tude of sins Perfect intent is found only
in two cases-in a man dead drunk IN tne
gutter, or a fighting bully just thoroughly
whipped. Wealth is a bright three-cent
piece in the hands of a poor child, or millions
controlled by a miser. Comfort Is condl,
ton of physical enjoyment ardently desired
and seldom attained. Trust is vain conn
dence the exercise of which has often been
the ruin of friends, retail grOcers, and news
papers. True greatness is success, right OF
wong Patriotism means hard work tOi
our party, and true patriots are those on our
SIDE. Love is strange bird it sometimes
flies with its sad victim far up in the etherlsi
regions of Joy, serenit and infinite content
t iru drops him down, down, down, Win
bruised and bleeding heart, into the profound
est depths of Hades, To writhe with celseies,
torture. Consistency Is adhering to one irienu
OF lover TIL IA new OF better one IS 1huu
True religi| is pure and heavenly, and rar'
ly, very rarely, found on cart. therefore
brethren and sisters, ! conclude that lle Is
humbug, and not worth half the trouble ''a'
is taken to preserve IL.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03

of Slavery as it exists in the Southern States
of our country. His argument doubtless is
ms able as can be made on that side, and
some of his positions are as bold as the heart
let tvrant could wish established. As to
Slavery's being against the Natural law, he
saws there is no such thing as ldU of nature
bearing upon slavery or any other question
of iurisprudence-tha there is even no n0t-
ural RI HI of property-that there is in TACT
no perfect right equitable or enfOrcible as such
bv judicial tribunals except those which the
law of every country makes for itself and
tries to enforce on others; and having laid
down that absurd proposition, he turns right
about and says it is law of nature that ne
groes should be held as slaves, and that on
State has right to make laws 'orbiddlng
shareholders in other States to bring their
slaves, as such, within Its bounds, or to inter
fere with his carrying them as such through
it
We have not seen a synopsis of Mr.. Ev-
arts argument. Mr.. Evarts, a Eermonter
by birth and spirit, though comparatively a
young man, has for some years held at the
New York bar place of high eminence. In
the discussion Of cases involving great social,
moral, and legal principles he is surpassed by
no man in that great city. OF his argument
last week. the Alb Eve Journal remarks as
follows
The large and intelligent audience at
tending the Court of Appeals for the last
two days, listening to the arguments in the
lennon Case, was unanimous in praise
of the mastery effort of Mr.. Evarts, the
counsel for New York A more finished ar
gument has seldom if ever been presented to
any Court. Every one who heard it remark
ed its complete refutation of Mr.. OConor's
points. Step by step, for four hours, the
learned counsel covered every inch OF ground
in his great argument. No possible point
was left exposed, until at the conclusion ev-
cry body felt that the case was already de-
cided Mr.. O'Conor seemed impressed with
the same feeling. for his closing speech was
marked with a bitterness and sarcasm unu-
sual and unbecoming in SO grave a case.
Mr.. Evarts has placed beyond doubt his
right to be ranked among the foremost law
yers Of our country.
The Court of Appeals will doubtless sus-
tain the decision of the Supreme Court of the
State, and the case will then be taken to the
Supreme Court of the United States
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03

The Hartford Times in publishing the
debate in the Senate on Monday, left out en-
tlrely that significant admission which Mr.
Fessenden extorted from Senator Mason of
Virginia, that ''they four fathersI did not
think it practicable or expedient to abolish
slavery, but thought by cutting off the slave
trade slavery would die out of ITSELF
The Times probably, could not bear the
thought of slavery's dying out, it is such a
blessed institution.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03

The WEATHER. which was uncommonly
mild all through the month of January
has taken a sudden turn. The thermometer
this morning (Wedn'y) indicated 9 II below
zero land the north wind is very keen The Lake
is nearly closed over, and if the wind does
not rise will be entirely shut before morning.
A slOop started from the dock this forenoon
for Port Kent, but lies now out in the lake
with fair prospect of being frozen in.
THURSDAY MoRNING-The Lake is frozen
yer. l
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03
DECLlNATION.
To z. II. WHEELER, 81
G. G. BENEDICT, and Connry
A. B. HALBERr, EsoRs., O0""fee' &C.

A. B. HALBERr, EsoRs., O0""'"'ee' ee'
Sirs:-Understanding
that complaint is made that my nomination to
the Office Of County Commissioner, by the Conven-
ton of the oath inst, was not fairly male, and
being DESTROYS to avoid all occasion for dissension
among the friends of Temperance, hereby re-
spectfully place in your hands my dtcination of
the said nomination.
OF the fairness unfairness of the action of the
nominating Committee, or the Convention, ex-
press no opinion but trust shall always be
permitted, as hope to be able, to vndcate my
official conduct, whenever it i. assailed.
deem it proper and due to myself, to add, in
reply to unjust rumors, and for your informant n,
that the remuneration have received for my SER
vices in the Office of County Commissioner, has in
no case exceeded the small amount allowed by the
law. Respectfully yours, &c,
JAMES MITCHELL.
Burlington, Jan. q, 1860.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03

VERMONT AND BosroS TELEGRAPH CoMPAST
The Annual Meeting of the Stakeholder,
of the Vermont and Boston Telegraph Com
pany was held at Montpelier Jan. 18th
The following Board of Directors was
elected
Joseph Lathrop, of Northampton, Mass
Benjamin P. Cheney, of Boston,
G. W. Benedict, of Burlington, Vt.
Wendell T. Davis, of Greenfield, Mass
Henry L. Knowles, of Potsdam, y. Y
Benjamin Brewster, of Montreal, c. E.
Mahlon Cottril, Montpelier, Vt.
l. II. Norris, Hartford.
n. B. SAford, "
At subsequent meeting Of the Direc OTIS.
JOSEPH LATHRoP was reelected President, and
G. W. BENEDICT, Secretary and Treasurer
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03

VIM II. Loomis of Winsted, Conn. late
~ made trip to Alabama. as book agent.
out the fire-eaters lit on him and raised such
hugo OF warm tar, coupled with sugges-
ton OF feathers, that be had to return with
out selling single book.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03

A FAMILY PoIsOSED.-The family Of Mr..
J. L. Pettingill of Rochester. n Y, was
poisoned on Sunday, with strychnine. Sus-
picion rests on the servant girl, who has been
arrested. 1t is thought that all the family
will rec yer, except Mrs. Lewis, the nurse.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03

MaRE BANisHMENT.-Eghteen citizens u
Muson aud Bracken counties, hentu'A''
have been expelled from the state Oh ac'o'"'
Of their opinions on slavery. Most Of 'H'N
arrived at Cincinnati on Monday.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03

WHAT THE BEAR SAID TO THE CHICKENS
''I'm Bruin, but you are IA BROOD
HANDY TO HAVE IN THE HoUsE.-Organi-
cation.
MARRY CONE Up We trust that the next
nominations will not include any Old Bach
elors. 70 be sure, "a Single man might be
expected always to regard the interests of the
country with a Single eye, but as Servant of
the People, the President unquestionably
holds Hi h Mental situation.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03

BARBARoUs.-Jt seems from the Times of
Thursday. that g a large portion of our citi-
zens, while on their way to the meeting of
the Historical Society, the other evening,
were way-laid and shot at with " bdrbed"
" Partiian drro,os." The appearance of the
miserable victims OF this inhuman sport, as
they made their appearance in the Town Hall,
stuck as full Of these barbed arrows as ever a
boiled ham was with cloves. and bleeding
from a thousand wounds, must have excited
the liveliest compassion. The Times is right
in calling attention to this remarkable occur
renee. Its editor was among the citizens
who attended the Historical meeting, and if
he got shot, in the neck or elsewhere, he can't
be expected to stand it. But the Times is
wrong in one thing. 'Twasn' the FREE Pass
that shot the people We wouldn't come for
to 60 for to up and do any thing of the kind.
Not we. We don't draw long bow. nor
shoot arrows (barbed or otherwise) into any
body never.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Freemen of Chirtenden County who
are friends of Temp rance and of the Prohi-
bitory Law, are requested to meet in Con-
venticn at the TOWN HALL, in Burling-
ton. on TUESDAY the l4th day of February
inst, at IL o'clock, A. NJ. to nominate
County Commissioner for the year ensuing.
f. II. WHEELER, } Cor,+r
G. c. BENEDICT, }c,o UoG4,y
A. B. HALBERT.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-02-03

We were prepared TO hear Of an organiza-
ton to-day, and received the following des-
patch about P. NJ, by the America Line
WASHINGTON, Feb /.
Pennington is elected Speaker Briggs
voted for him, which decided the contest.