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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-27
MIS- c ELLAN I .

THE BRDAL AND BrRIAL.-The circum-
stances attending the death of Mrs. Field, by
the collision of trans on the Hudson river
railroad, on Wednesday of last week, are
touching in the extreme. She was formerly
Miss Ann H. Tuthill, principal Of the female
department Of the Brooklyn high school and
had been married that "wednesday NOR
ming. at Kingston, where her sister resided,
10 Thomas W Field of Williamsburg. "a
member of the board of education 1t is
stated that while the bridal party were ON
their way to church 10 have the marriage
ceremony performed, four gentlemen. who
were unable to procure seats in the slelghs,
were proceeding along on foot, when Miss
Tuthil's niece called her attention 70 them.
and remarked that they looked more like
nall-bearers than wedding guests What
strange significance there was in those few
words. They were united at 10 clock, and
after the ceremony Mr.. Field and his happy
bride crossed the river on the ice, In order 10
take the express train There bad been some
doubts expressed regarding the >Itetv OF -he
ice. and when once fairly across, thev ''u-
graduated each ether upon t.air sliety.
When the accident occurred, Nr.. E.sii and
aer friends were sitting at the rear of the
last car, chatting and testing together, Mr..
Field being outside with several other gen
tlemen The engine of the approaching
train tore through tire car from behind. car
rving Mrs Field with it, breaking both her
legs, and mangling her body frightfully- Al
ter the first crash. her husband hastened to
her rescue, and removing a great quantity OF
rubbish. he found her on top of the boiler Of
the locomotive. held fast against the side OF
Il. 4 .aI.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-27
NUMBER THIRTY ONE

GREAT LITERARY ENTERPRISE. - Brown.
Taggard d Chase of Boston, are engaged in
literary enterprise that Will be hailed with
satisfaction IN all parts Of the country. They
have in press the complete works of Lord
Bacon, to be issued in superb style in twelve
crown octave volumes. They intend to make
this new edition of Bacon, for which a great
necessity exists in the market. the beginning
of series Of standard works Of the first class
Every effort viii be made to issue the vol
umes in style Of excellence and magnifi-
cence that shall surpass anything yet pro-
| duced by book makers at home or abroad.
Messrs. HOughton Il Co, of the noted River
side press at Cambridge, have these works in
hand. The books will he printed upon the
finest tinted paper, and bound IN a stvle
which for beauty and durability will com
mend itself to all tastes. Lord Bacon's
works viii be followed by complete edition
of the writings of Sir Walter Scott, includ-
ing his novels and poems, and MS life by
LOckhart We commend this enterprise to
the literary public, in the full assurance that
it will be In every respect worthy the most
liberal support.
During the past year the Smithsonian In
stituton, through its extended system of
meteorological observations, has been enabled
TO make some very curious investigations,
respecting the three memorable cold days of
January, 1859. 1t was found that the cold
of the three days above mentioned, swept
progressively over the count Ike a wave,
coming down from the Arctic regions and
first entering the Territory of the United |
States at the extreme Northwest among the |
Rocky Mountains. 1t was experienced at |
Utah some three days before it reached the /
banks Of the Northern Mississippi, and was
heralded by telegraph at Minnesota some |
two days before it reached Washington At /
Buffalo it was some hours in advance of /
Boston and was felt last on the Atlantic
Ocean. where it appears to have disappeared.
This cold wave also swept South in a most
manner, and progressively APP
peared in Florida and other Southern States,
and Mexico and the last puIsations, as il
He'd away in this direction, were experienced
in Central America, and among the West
India Islands Taken all in all. it was amost
remarkable meteorological phenomenon.
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The proprietor~ factiously attribute S3l %
Of this falling off to the John Brown excite
ment, and S3l 73 to the opening Of the Fifth
Avenue Hotel.
SVow CAKEs-The use of snow a. a sub
stitute for yeast, or other leavening substan-
ces, is not new. though it is not known to
all how to use it. The following recipe is
said TO be a GOOD one. 1t is e1sy to try 1t.
Should the snow prove % be the exact article
in place Of yeast perhaps our groeers would
keep a supply
=. Put corn meal into good sized wood or
other bowl, with sugar and salt to the taste
then add twice or three times it bulk Of snow,
and stir IL together with a spoon. When
we'll mixed it appears Ike so much dry meal
or snow. Fry q little On a hot griddle if it
cooks too dry to turn weI, add more snow
if too wet to be light, add more meal when
Just right, try on the griddlc in convenient
sized cakes. and they viii be as light can be
desired"
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water, which entered at the top, and there
being no outlet. the frost caused the explo-
sion.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-27

Some of our readers doubtless noticed.
few days since, a letter to the y. Y. Times
about some reported remarks of Wendell
Phillips at Fergennes. It was copied into
the Brattleb0ro Phqnir and Burlington
TDles, and its authorship aseribed to Govern
or Hall, for no other apparent reason, than
that 1t was dated at Bennington county and
signed H The Bennington Banner says {:
We have made inquiry on that subject
and are informed, on good authority, that
Gov. Ii. never saw or heard of the letter un-
I'll 1t appeared in print
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For sale by Huntington

The St. Albans Messenger says of DR.. N.
G. Whites Pulmonary Elixir, which is ad
vertised in our columns
This medicine is prepared by DR.. Henry Baxter,
regular Physician; and graduate of one of our
first Medical Colleges. AS he has had large and
extensive practice in this County for the last Is
years,-he is too well known to need any recon-
mendation from u.s.
The DR.. doubt thoroughly understands the
diseases for which he recommends the Elixir
and their proper mode Of treatment; and would
not prepare a medicine not adapted to their cure.
We are informed that the Elixir is having large
and extensive sale.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-27

CURIOUS PHENOMENON. For the last two
or three months workmen have been engaged
n sinking an artesan well in the rear OF the
Bay State House, in this city, under the dl-
rsction Of Mr. j. II. Cove Of Providence
It has already reached the depth Of l23 feet,
Of which the last So feet are in solid rock.
Several water bearing veins have been struck,
but not sufficient to raise the water to the
surface The rock is conglomerate composed
of LAYERS of slate, quartz and other formations.
Since Saturday last, it has been ticed that
the water in the well rises and falls at nearly
uniform periods, the huctuatlon continuing
from day to day. At the highest, the water
rises us feet, or within five feet of the sur
face of the ground, and falls to lO6 l-2 feet
On Monday, it was highest at u O'Clock,
NJ. and on Tuesday at | II o clock, 2. NJ.
1t a phenomenon for which the gentlemen
acquainted with the subject have not been
able to find a satisfactory explanation. The
ground where the well is sunk was filed IN
to the depth of - feet when the house was
built; so the water, at the highest already
rises seven feet above the natural surface.
The work still progresses at the rate of about
one foot per day Worcester Spy, 1911.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-27

Sons OF VERMONT. The Sons of Vermont
in Boston and vicinity viii hold their festiv-
al at the Revere House on the Sd of February
next.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-27

The telegraph brings the news that Hon.
Clark B. Cochrane Of Albany, member of
Congress, became insane on Wednesday and
was taken to the asylum at Utica He had
been i'll, and it is supposed the excitement of
Congressional debate helped to the unfortun-
ate result.
MR. CoCHRAN- NOT INsANE.-Dr GRAY
Superintendent of the State at Utica, de-
clares that Hon. Clark B. COchrane is not
in the least insane. Overtasked by his Con-
gressiOnal and professional duties, he became
so PROSTATE and depressed in mind, that it
was feared insanity would superyene, and he
was brought to the Asylum as precaution-
ary measure.
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New Publications.

HARPER S MAGAZINE for February is receiv-
ed. The Holidays in Costa Rica, by Meagh-
er, is continued with copious illustrations.
There is an interesting article on Coins and
Coinage, with representations of many coins
of ancient times and of the middle ages.
Thackeray begins new novel in this number
which will be continued through several of
the following numbers
For sale by Fuller
LIFE WITHOUT AND LIFE WITHIN, or Reviews.
Narratives, Essays. By Margaret Fuller
Ossoli. Boston Brown, Taggard & Chas..
This last volume of Margaret Fuller's
works is edited by her brother, Arthur B.
Fuller. Only one of the articles in it has
ever before appeared in a book form, and a
large portion of it has never appeared in print
at all. 1t will therefore be to most of those
acquainted with many of the writings of the
gifted authoress, and interested in former pub-
locations from her pen, a novelty and treat
There is great range of topics in the volume.
Some are treated of very briefly, and others
at considerable length-all showing the ac
tivity and force of the writer's mind, and her
with humanity.
For sale by Fuller.
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SOUTHERN PoLITIcs. Mr.. Memminger's
speech to the Virginia legislature, on Thurs
dav, as the ambassador of South Carolina,
occupied four hours in a full review OF
the steady encroachments of the North. He
counselled convention of southern states to
see what they would do about it.
The Louisiana legislature met on Wednes-
day, and the governor recommends in his
message a conference of all the southern
states, and retaliation upon the North by
discriminating tax on northern goods
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-27

RAIN IN EGYPT.-S Archibald Alison, in
his history of Europe, writes as follows: 1T
never rains in Egypt; centuries may elapse
without more than shower OF drizzling mist
moistening the surface of the soil. 1t is said
it has not raire ed in Egypt for 100 years.
A correspondent Of the Times writes from
Alexandria, Oct. 81, 1859, as follows
. Englishmen express their astonishment at
the heavy rains we have lately experienced,
having come with the erroneous impression
that it never rains in Egypt. Upon this,
it is asked whether the rain which Is referred
to by the above correspondent is the first
which has appeared in Egypt for 100 years.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-05
GOVERNMENT PRINTING.

As the House of Representatives appears to have
finished the work of electing its Printer-we truss
for the season-we hope the proper Committee viii
soon bring in bill providing for the award OF all
Public Printing hereafter to the lowest responsible
bidder Bear in mind that this system did not break
down-Congress deliberately broke it dorn by vot-
ing to pay political contractor $50, 600 more than
his contract price, and thus inviting sham bids
thereafter.
There are now in Congress not less than half a
dozen practical printers, at least editors and ex
editors whose pursuits have rendered them familiar
with the printing business. Among these, we recall
at this moment the names Of Gen. Cameron Of Pa,
Gov. Anthony of r. l., Gov Grimes Of Iowa,
Messrs. Walton Of VT, Colfa1 Of Ia, Pryor Of
Va, and there are Of course several others. Let
these be appointed Joint Committee to draw up
specifications and contracts which cannot be evaded
nOr INVITED out of shape, and then let Congress adj
lsrtiie for proposals for Printing, Binding, &C.,
requiring ample security that the work shall be
done promptly and faithfully, and let the low
est bidder or bidders have it without reserve. This
plan would cave the Treasury at leas: Half a NIL
lion per arnun, and prevent many poor fellow
wasting the last dollar he can borrow in frailess
journey to Washington. Why mott
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-05
LRGIsLATURE.

SENATE, March "a bill was reported to repeal
certain sectors of the act enlargng the powers Of the
Contracting Board Several bills were passed. among
them the Troy Aory Bill and the bill TO amend the
acts relative to District Counts in NewYork. Ia Com
mittee the consideration of the Governors Message
was resumed, and speeches were made by Messrs.
Grant and Goss.
ASSEMBLY, March 3.-Bills were reported to amend
the charter of the Society for the Reformation OF
Juve1e Dehnquents, ard to authorize the collection
of tolls on railroads (lnade the special order for
Wednesday,. Reports were also made adverse to fe-
pealing the law exemptipg clergymen from taxation
snd adverse to amending the General Religious Society
Act. A number of local bills were noticed. Bills
were introduced to lay parks in Brooklyn to amend
the Albany Police Act to establish law library in the
Fourth Judicial District to incorporate the New-fork
Artists Fund Society," to annex part of Schuyler to
Steuben County, amend the act in relation to idle
and truant children, to authorize railroads in New
York. to forbid the giving Of railroad passes to State
officers to impose additional penalties for violation OF
election laws, to provide for redemption OF property
sold for taxes. A Committee of Nine to select bills
was proposed. A motion TO adjourn to Monday even
ing was adopted
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-05
DIPLOMATIC URBANITY.

When the late Mr. Abbott Lawrence was at ST
Jamess, bis very foibles did credit there; for his
slightly exaggerated manners, which here would
have been quite misunderstood, were appropriate
enough in the diplomatic circles of London, where
Mr.. Lawrence was always considered an exceed
ngly wel-bred man. He was something better
than this; for he was remarkably kind-hearted,
while he had an oldfashcned affection for his own
country aid his own countrymen, which made him
consider it nothing lees than official duty to be
Obligng. If Nicholas Lonworth had asked Mr..
Lawrence to introduce the Ohio wines to the notice
Of British merchants, not only Mr. Lawrence but
Mrs. Lawrence and Mr. BigelOw Lawrence, and all
attached to the Embassy would have been more
than happy to undertake the affair, which would
have been made quite family piece of business.
With delighted pride, Mr.. Lawrence would have
spoken of the Catawba TO the noblemen and gentle
men Of lis acquaintance, and would have ordered
supply of MIR. Longworth's beat yintages for the
cellars of the Legation. Mr. Lawrence was born
poor, and, all his life, was hard working man.
We do not suppose that he attended for single
Term at a dancing-schOol; while Mr.. George n.
Dallas was probably introduced to the mysteries of
pigeOn-wiDgs at a tender age. Andyet BIZ. George
M. Dallas is not a gentleman, and Mr.. Lawrence
was One-Mr. Dallas is capable Of illnatured rude
nets, and Mr.. Lawrence was not-Mr. Dallas sets
up for an American Chesterfield, end behaves like
a snob while Mr.. Lawrence would have walked
through Hyde Park in a pepper-and salt pea
jacket, ifby so doing he could have set sir Clio idle
spindle running at home.
It's known to everybody that Mr.. Lohgworth
makes American wines. They are said to be pure
and palatable, and those who take an interes. 10
tuch matters speak with appreciation Of Mr.. Long
worhs enterprise and success. In the pride of his
heart he sent few cases Of bis wine to London.
He asked Mr.. Dallas to accept Of one q them, and
to show the others TO some dealer in such commodi
ties. Upon the reception Of this request, Mr.. Dali
las appears 10 have lspsed into most tempestdOus
frame Of mind, aud to have labored under the de-
usion that he had, in some way or other been mis-.
taken for u shopkeeper-an indignty quite intoler-
able to one who breakfasted in his youth with Lord
byron, and who has, in his age, worn smal-clothes
in the presence Of Royalty Mr.. Dallas was as
sensitive as Boston Abolitionst after breakfast
with the Duchess Of Sutherland, and, after duly
damning Mr.. Longworth and his wines, both the
still aud the sparkling he called for sheet Of the
Legation paper, and fresh Legation pen, and the
blacklist Legation ink, and seating himself in
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coNNpCruCUT-nRwARR.

II is generally understood among the Democracy,
that desperate effort is to be made to carry Con-
necticut at the approaching election. 1t ia thought
by fem that the loss of that State to the Republi'
cans, this Spring would produce chilling effect
upon our cause through the country, while, at the
same time so unlocked for a result would cause q
corresponding elation among our opponents in all
parts of the Union. Thus much we kn0c.
We learn, On excellent and reliable authority,
hat the Sham Democracy are delyiDg in secret to
accomplish this object, and that one of the agencies
they are about to employ to secure this end ia the
cautious but liberal Of money in the close towns
The plan u.s. for trusty agents Of that party having
due supply of "material aid" to visit the towns
where the Republican majorties were small at the
last election, and there BY appropriate appeals to
the venal charge the msorties in as many OF those
towns as possible, by bringing some voters directly
over to the support Of the Democratic ticket, and
by inducing others to absent themselves from tho
polls by keeping away from the town meetings, or
leaving home on election day on some himsy pre-
text, and by influencing still others to resort to
one Of the many modes which desperation can
suggest, aud corruption reward, for doing service
in bad cause, and promoting the ambition of
pIohieate politicians.
The Republicans of Connecticut must not forget
that the Legislature soon to be chosen viii elect
United States Senator. The term of Mr.. Foster,
their able and faithful representative in the Senate
is about to expire. A change in some of the close
towns may, therefore, not only defeat their excel
lent State ticket, but will surely elect Legs
lature that will send to Washington, in the place of
Mr. Foster man who will reflect the sentiments
and wishes of Carolina and Virginia, rather than
those which are Indigenous to the laud of Sherman
and Ellsworth. Freemen of Connecticut Look
to your close towns Keep vglsnt eye upon the
yenal and desperate foe
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were allowed to carry freight ct al, 60 they did
while paying canal tolls to tho State Treasury.
They bad then half dozen sets of o6icers and
Offices to maintain where they now have bufone,
and the travel over their route was at best no
greater than now. What, then, is the reason that
they cannot pay lesser tolls now and carry freight
for our own citizens as cheapy as for those Of other
States1 We cannot imagine.
Others say, the Railroads in Pennsylvania and
other States will strip US Of business If we pass
Pro Rata bill DO you think PennsylvaniaDs like
better than we do to have the flour, &C. OF Ohio,
Indiana and Illinois carried their roads at hall
tie price they are charged for just such service
If you do, you are gdevously mistaken. Pitts
burgh feels to day just as Buffalo, Lockport
and Rochester do, and is pushing energetcally for
Pro Rata act. The Chamber of Commerce Of
Pittsburgh has Gin opposition to that of our City,
memorialized their Legislature to apply the Fro
Rata principle to their Railroads. Can there be
serious doubt that this principle will be adopted BY
other States if we have the courage to initiate it !
Ia not JUST Who denies that it is 2
win it not prove sALUTARY7 Take ready
illustration: The Harlem and Hudson River
Reads connect this City with Albany. The
Hudson is the more direct, of more nearly
uniform grade, and naturally takes nearly all
the through travel. 1t charges 50 per passage,
which is certainly moderate The Harlem
underworks it by carrying to Albany for So or a
little over one cent per mile, though it charges
three cents per mile 10 its way passengers. The
best business of the Harlem is its Milk business,
and it charges four cents per gallon for bringing
Milk TO this City, whether twenty miles or six times
that distance. The Hudson countervails its ~
through fare by putting down the price OF bringing
Milk to tco cents per gallon. How nuch further
this reciprocal injury is to be carried, we know not;
but it is not likely to stop just here. suppose
now an efficient Pro Rata bill were in operation,
which road would be injured by it 7 Is it not clear
that both would be benefited 7
So it will be elsewhere. Take of the restriction
of tie Central to two cents per mile fare and let 1t
charge whatever shall seem to be just, 80 that our
own people are charged no more than Others and
we are confident it could lose nothing by Pro Rata
and Tolling, unless its managers try to lose. Ii
they want an excuse for not paying dividends, we
pretume they can make one.
-infuence-money-th bulk OF
the City Press-are cOncededly adverse to Pro
Rata; but we think Reason and Justice are on
the other side, and we trust these will prevail.