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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17
VERMONT ITEMS.

Mrs. Bailey, wife of lawyer in HishSate'
was badly burned short time since, by
pouring burning fluid upon her kindlins
wood to make it burn better. vi course 'no
can exploded It is about as safe to use
cup-powder for kindling, as to use burning
fluid
Tbos. Cuts, u respectable armer OF Orwell
committed suicide by cutting his throat with
. nrupmc-knifr, on the morning Of the 81
inst He YVES dcranged at the time, undonbt-
edly.
II Hirhgate. last week Friday, mis-
cbievous boy undertook to scare some little
r;r,s With ? bideous mask One Of the girls,
5an,bter Of Mr.. John Hogaboom, in her
frir5t fcIl eff the edge Of bank, and broke
one of her legs
mason, named Peck, was badly bruised
last Saturday, by the fall Of scafold erected
On the inside Of the new Episcopal Church
at st. Adams
Barnard Hartshorn, ol Lunenbursh' mad
ga stolen a fcw days since, by some 'hiel
who entered his room at night
A correspondent Of the Iras5ursh Standard
s,vs several herds Of cattle IN that vicinity
have been visited by peculiar disease when
attacks two or thee, and seldom more than
two or three, in each herd. 1t commences
~, = weakness in the limbs. Soon the cattle
totter; some walk cross legged ana some On
their knees. They become very emaciated
and the skin, instead Of being hezloie'
becomes fixed and tight.
Gold has been found in Hardscrd55ie brook
/ in Springfield. Twenty-seven particles o.
gold were found in one pan Of dirt How
BIZ, the particles were, is not stated
The Brigade Muster Is to be at Montpe-
Ter. commencing Aug. 29th. The Age says
the citizens Of Montpelier have arranged
matters in most satisfactory manner, and
in accordance with their proyerbial generos-
ity. In addition to furnishing suitable
grounds for the parade. they furnish tents
for all the companies, ice, fuel, forage
board all the field officers horses, and O
groom with each horse.
4 little steamboat about forty feet long
called the "Orleans Belle, has been put on
| Gellewater Pond in Barton.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17
THE BRECKINRIDcE DEMOCRACY.

THE BREChINREDG L DEMOCRACY.
The substance of the resolutions reported
to the Breckinridse Democratic State Con
vention at White River junction, on the
9TH inst, was that las an unfortunate d.
vision has occurred IN the Democratic party.
which has resulted in the presentation Of
two tickets for the American Democracy. ."
the said convention recognizes John c.
Breckinndge as the only true and regular
candidate Of the National Democracy, up
holds the platform set up in ''the convention
held at the Maryland Institute, IN the city
Of Baltimore, June 23d, 1900" endorses
James Buchanan, and approves Of both his
foreign and domestic policy, and claims for
the impdradity Of his Administration the
gratitude Of all democrats, and everybody
else in the nation, and declares its purpose to
discountenance and stamp on all personal
abuse Of individual character, and to 10 all
it can to sustain p pers and circulate docu-
ments which go for its own particular demo
cratic faith
Henry r. Campbell. E-q, denied that
there had been a diriaon in the National
Democratic rarty-thore had been only a
sloughing off of a squatter-sovereignty fac
ton. The National Democracy was one and
indivisible. lie wanted to amend the preamble
accordingly, which was done witt great
enthusiasm. That strikes US as rich. \
declaration that the nine days quarrel at
Charleston,-the three days quarrel at
Baltlmore,-the splits at both places,-the
setting up of rival ticklts,--and running a
fierce opposition to each other, was nothing
but figure Of speech, is worthy Of the bold
engineer who made it, After all. there is
shadow of consistency about it. The
fundamental principle, so far as practice
goes, of the Democracy of these days is, that
the minority shall rule over the majority. Of
course, the smaller faction, after the split
took place, ought to claim precedence. and
to have the light 70 ezcJmmunicate tie
majority,-as it does
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

The Lone BRANCH MURDER, or supposed
murder, reported on the 9TH at Long Branch,
y. j., is surmised to have been that of a
SoutheTner, who had been spending the warm
months there, as he is missing 1t is said he
was in the way of frequently reminding a
negro waiter Of what be would fetch in a
southern market, &c.-that the walters were
heard murmuring about the insult, ard
threatening revenge,-and it was supposed
tly caught him outside of the hotel and
assaulted him,-that the pistol shots heard
were from discharge of his revolver, and
that they despatched him to save themselves.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

The GREAT Mass Meeting At SPaIycrIyLp
ILLINOIS. A friend and correspondent in
Illinois who attended the Republican rally at
the home of Lincoln, estimates the number
present on that occasion at from O,OOO to
$4,000. The procession Of wide-awakes,
music, teams &c, was SIR miles long, He
tells US furthermore to assure the People of
Vermont that Illinois is sure for Lincoln and
Hamlin. The People of Vermont, we can
tell him, believe it.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

FIRENEN' S IorRNAMEN1.-Tho civic au-
thOrities of Montreal, Canada, have arranged
grand fremen's tournament to take Mace
on the 9th Of August, on the occasion Of the
visit OF the Prince OF Wales to that city. On
the 2oth instant, grand trial of FIRE engines
will take place, when prizes to the value Of
$1,000 will be competed for by all corners.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

The " FASCINATED = CHILD.-Tbe Roeh-
ester Cnion says that Mr. Davis, whose littls
girl is alleged to have been fascinated hv a
snake on Monroe street, has moved to Centre
street, and the child which has pinned away
and lost flesh fearfully under the influence Of
the reptile, is recovering its health and
strength The truth of the matter is. that
Tor three months past the little girl has had
fever and aguc, and also summer complaint.
induced by teethlng, 60 that its pinint away
Is not very surprising. Probably a change
oil nelghoorhood may exert beneficial inil1-
ence' even 1t snake should appear ia tho
ViclnIty where Mr.. Davis now lives.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

The MANAGERS OF THE VERMONT STATI
Agricultural SOCIETY," have, doubtless, done
wisely in Withdrawing the premiums on
Cattle for the coming State Fair. The fear
of contagion would undoubtedly keep the
Finest cattle away, in any case, this year,
thus leaving the premiums to be taken, if
offered, by inferior specimens.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

4 SAD SPEcTAcLE.-A lad named James
Murphy, scarcely ten years of age, was
brought before the Police Court in New York
on Saturday having been found helpless in
the streets from the effects of liquor. The
youths eyes were bleared, his countenance
distorted and his general appearance that
of a confirmed sot. The police state that the
lad is habitual drunkard, and that on two
previous occasions he had been taken before
a justice IN the same condition, but had been
discharged in pity for his tender age.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

The innocence Of the ". !. World is re
freshing. Mr.. Douglas SAYS that the object
of has recent laborious stumping tour
through New England was simply recreation
and rest, and the World, good soul, believes
HIM. The World thinks "it cannot fail to
move kinder and better feelings than ar.
common to the political arena, to see this
indomltable man seeking rest for few DAYS
amid the mountains that overlook the cot
tage where he was born. " The way in which
Mr.. Douglas sought res. may be inferred
from the fact that in three days, one Of
which was Sunday, he made fee long
speeches, viz, one in Rutland, one in Bran
don, two in Burlington, and one in Montpe-
lier. These speeches, without an exception.
tun'ess the one at Brandon, Of which there
has been no tull report, was one) were poIiti-
cal stump speeches, the speaker intondir,r
oh OF concentrating not to introdYc.
politics but betrayed" every time into an
hour or two's exaltation Of his hobby OF
popular sovereignty" repeated in every
case with the same illustrations, sophistries
and jokes, in the same words. If that is
the way the World thinks Mr.. Douglas rests.
in the dogdays, we should be glad to see its
idea Of the way he icorks.
The World, by the way, in its article, from
which we have quoted, speaks of Mr. E. y.
Briggs, of Brandon, as chairman of the Vt.
Delegation at Chicago. This is an error.
Mr. Briggs was SIMPLY comparatively unir-
fuential member of the delegation, of which
MIR. Washburn, of Woodstock, was the
chairman
The most sensible-we were about to say
the only sensible, remark in the Worlds ar
tice. is the closing one
He tMr. Douglas at Brandonl also iestingly
repeated ms old saying-that Vermont is a good
pace 10 De born In, provided YOU migrate young
vermont we Will add, is good place to be born in
TO We In and 10 die in. But she has not MANY
oroad acres, and cannot keep all of her sons at
nome She Is the mother of heroes and statesmen:
ana not The less 50 because some Of them stray al
on1e from her borders and the simplicity of her
habits and teachings - -N'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

FOURTH NATIONAL HORSE SHow.-Tbe
managers Of the Springfield Horse Show
which is to take place on the 4th, 5th, 9th
and 9Th OF September, have completed their
arrangements and issued their programme.
Among the new classes, is one for good
walking horses, and many Of the premiums
have been increased in number and amount.
Added to this are facilities for sale of stock.
The arrangements are on liberal scale and
the exhibition will doubtless be successful,
like its predecessors.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

HERRICK' PATENT CARPET SWEEPER is a val
ulble acquisition to housekeepers. We have
seen one used daily for year or more and
giving great satisfaction. 1t entirely avoids al
raising Of dust when carpet is cleaned by
1t, taking up the dust ina close receptacle as
the work goes on, and doing the work much
more thoroughly than any broom can do it
and with much less wear of the c.rpet. -
Many Troublesome kinds Of litter, such as
small bits OF paper, pieces of thread &c.
which are removed only with great pains and
repeated touches when broom is used. are
taken up by Herrick's carpet sweeper with
the greatest neatness. Valuable improve
ments have been made in this instrument
lately. 1t Is simple in its work and is very
durable. With reasonable care one Of them
will last for many years. We have seen
some other kinds of carpet sweepers of irle-
rior character, which could not do the work
thoroughly but We have never heard a com
plant of HERRIoK's. 1t can be procured
at n. PARkER's furniture store, opposite
the Town Hall
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

fSANK CONFESSIONAL Douglas ;aper
IN the South says that '.all the cause Of ME-
Douglas wants to enable him TO succeed is
ne truth This is very grave lacking
or when a cause lacks truth It lacks every
1nlng, and we agree with our contemporary
.nat IL is very serious defect in Mr.. Doug
las cause.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

NE DOLLAR NUIsANCE.-Ihe New York
journal Of Commerce says there arc in New
lork nearly ten millions gold dollars,
"hich are perfect nuisance" Send few
hundred thousand of them up this way they
can easily be got rid Of in these parts.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

GAs.-The amount of capital invested in
gas companies IN this country is very large.
The American Gas LightJournal gives a sum
mary showing that there are in the United
STATES 00I companies with a capital of
S+,9lI, 225. There are eight companies
III Vermont with capital of s2l6 600
Inc Ince Of gas to consumers throughout
the Union ranges from 81, 80 to 81 a thou
sand feet.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

=. the last Commencement. 1t was Williams
College, if we mistake not, which cOmpli-
,non+ed sfessrs. Wilson and Banks with de-
orapE
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

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l...nr. IT,. .,.o,;n,, t.l,n.,n, his s,f;ac,
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17
County Nominations,

For Senator's.
J. H. WOODWARD, Of WcstfJrd.
ASAHEL PECK, Of Burlington,
E. BEECHER, Of Hinos5urgh.
For assistant JGdg,S.
L. n. WILLIAMS, Of Essex,
f. II. WHEELER, Of Charlotte.
For Judgc Of Projats
r. B. FAY, Of Willlston.
For States AHorney,
J. FRENCH, Of Burlington
For Shc7f
n. B. FLANAGAN, Of Burlington
For High BGlff
r. 6. BLODGETT. Of Jericho.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

General Houston writes to his friends at
\. I. that his nomination being an indie
pendent movement, he will in no event
decline
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

HINEsBURcH ACADEHY.-Mr. Hiram Carle.
ton ~ Il. succeeds Mr.. A. L. Leayonwortb
as principal of this popular Academy. Mr..
Carleton Is graduate Of the University of
Vermont where he was among the best
scholars in his class.
The Term commences Sept. 9Th.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

The item' started by the n. Y. Evening
Post, and now going the rounds STATING tho >
honorary degrees were conferred on Sero,o,.
Wilson and Gov. Banks of Mass, by the
University of Vt. is erroneous. The Univer-
sity of Vt. made Gov. Fairbanks an LII. ID.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

This story is denied by some, and seems to
rest on mere suspicion. 1t is said. too, that
be had very recently received large sum OF
money.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17
Mr.. MARsHALL's LECTURE. The Lecture by
Hon. Thos. Marshall of Kentucky, on Satur-

Hon. Thos. Marsnall OF hehtucAy, ou Oa'ui
day evening attracted select and cultivated
audience; but a less numerous one than the
occasion deserved. Mr.. Marshall is man
Of ability, who was long in public life and
personally familiar with the scenes and
events of the times which form the subject OF
his lectures and he adds to these advantages
a peculiar play of cOuntenance and dramatic
power, running through the whole scale
from eloodence down to drollory, which makes
him a very striking and attractive speaker.
He spoke Of the life and times of Henry Clay,
dwelling particularly on some of the great
measures Of National importance with which
Mr.. CLAW was connected, such as the charter
# the I. 6. Blnk. the declaration OF war
with England in 1912. and the Missouri
Comnromise. Mr. Marshall's delineation Of
the causes which led to these great measures
and comparison Of the action of the
prominent men of that day in reference
to them. was exceedingly interesting
and instructive. OF course, the
Missouri Compromise could hardly be dis
cassed without some reference to the political
issues of this day. In this connection Mr..
| Marshall demonstrated unanswerably the
right Of Congressional control over the ter
ritories. and showed that, like the great
statesman, who was the subject Of his lecture,
though a Southern man he had no sympathy
with those who labor for the extension Of
! Sllyerv. IL claimcd that the ordinance Of
s. ard the Missouri Compromise were
/ S3afLc,a measures, and one Of the most e.
/ fectiy5 parts OF his discourse, was when with
biting irony he depicted the distressing con-
sequences Of those measures in surrcndering
the great northwest to the Generalization Of
free white labor, and drew IN contrast the
delightful picture they would now present il
the tobacco plantation and slave gang had
taken the place Of the wheat field and
the reaper. throughout the wide prairies OF
West
Mr. Marshall spoke over two hours, with
undlgging interest. and announced IN clos
Ing, continuation Of the subject tii' even
ing. at the same place. At the close, Mr.J.S.
Adams requested the audience to stop u mo-
ment, and calling Mr.. E. j. Phelps to the
chair, he offered a resolution thanking Mr..
Marshall for his truthful, bold, and eloquent
presentation eff the views Of Southern
man upon the political issues of the day
and inviting and advising our citizens gener
ally to avail themselves Of the opportunity
TO be afforded on Monday evening. Of hearing
him again.
After remarks highly complimentary,
to the lecturer, by Mr.. Weston, Dr.. Wheelei
and Mr.. Phelps the resolution was adopted
unanimously, and we trust that the advice
viii De taken
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-08-17

Mr.. LINCoLN'S FOREsICHT.-Onc OF Mr..
Lincoln's biographers relates an interesting
instance Of his political sagacity He had
triumphantly answered that set OF lnterro5a-
tories which Douglas had calculated would
crush him. and had made up his mind that
be should be presented with collection. His
plan was to compel him By public interroga-
ton to repudiate either the bred Scott
decision or the doctrine Of unfriendly legls-
lation in the Territories. Before the discuss
ion commenced at Frecport, Mr.. Lincoln
Informed his friends Of his intention They
unanimously counseled him to abandon his
purpose, " For " said they, - if you put that
question to him he will perceive that an
answer giving practical force and effect To
the bred Scott decision in the Territories,
inevitably loses him the battle, and he viii
therefore reply by affirming the decision as
an abstract principle but denying Its practi-
cal application.
90 Bat. said Mr. Lincoln, II he does
that be can never De President.
His friends replied '' That is not your
look out. YOU are after the scllaforShiD.''
90 No, gentleman. said-he, ~ am LiLl'Hg
hr4r qqUlt The battle q 1860 Is worth a
hundred of this
From the day Mr. Douglas promulgated
his doctrin. of untrendly legislation - t.
save himself in Illinois, be was doomed
man i'm all the South, and the % battle iu
1850 was won for the Republicans, though
Mr. Lincoln, of course, could not know that
ae was tl be their gallant leader.
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money.
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grees.
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Alabama Democratic oons,esnt;oa.

alabama Democratic COnccnti0n ~ I:
MONTGOMERY, June 6.-The National Democratic
Convention has elected the following delegates to
Delegdtes at Lrye-D. c. Humphrey, H. G., Peas,
ley, W. o. Winston, j. j. Seibels, R. A. Baker. j.
Forsyth, A. W, Williams and W. Garrett They
have also appointed 20 delegates from the several
districts - si;e -,
The Seceders' Convention have adjourned Being
in favor Of the Majority report in the Charleston
Convention they appointed delegates to the Rich
mond and Baltimore Conventions. Their delegates
for the State at large are S. Lyons. A. b Aeeks, D.
w. Payne, VIM. L. Yancey, W. n. Brooks, p. d.
Smith, L. P. Walker and L. Law-with 20 district
delegates. -. - = 80 = ~
81 [sEcoND DESPATCH. -
Mr.. Yancey had the floor this morning, and spoke
in favor Of the Majority Platform. Mr.. Gardner, Of
Richmond followed in favor of the Minority platform
and Mr.. Cobb Of Washington city, closed the de.
bate. All the speeches were able and many Of them
eloquent.
The vote on the adoption Of the Minority platform
(Charleston) stood yeas II; nay 800.
The Majority platform was adopted BY vote Of
29s to Al. 80 ggss ss1ss,.7 as!.gs 3
Mr. Gardner, of Richmond, entered his protest
against the action Of the Convention.
After some unimportant motions the Convention
(Secederso adjourned sine die. S. -
The supporters Of the Minority (Charleston) re-
port will hold meeting tonight to consult . to
what course TO pursue. si1.s4 s-.
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~ a. l..assA

sss - 55Ass 1k12 ~ lnnI1aFd
v. n Hosdxs, Haxsk9 81
DsAR Sra: dessse y "a: ae2 9 -
I;,|ss :ss s.p s. ss ~ 4: 81
in ths National Dsm0e e
tan. Nov am no ~ ~ Is enC1oaGli.
ments Of fanaticism, and q heeds be, will Aght 70
the death in defence Of Southern righta and inst.
buttons; yet am heart and soul tor the C0nstitu.
ton and Onion. and non-iatsrrntian on the sn6ect
Of slavert. Why, his potion d Ious Democratic
friends run rnad Are they for ignoring the very
doctrine for which ne have been SO long and ar
ddously contendi1e, AZ party
Non-interventon is certainly the true conservative
policy of our government IN regard to slavery in the
territories; and those that disfasof this doctrine
canuottbe true friends to the Union no matter in
what locality they may be found ;t "a Y Fasas
], though an humble individual feel that am 2
very small part Of the government and claim the
right to be heard 4 have been an 0nfatering Dem.
ocrat from the days of Andrew Jackson until the
present time, and through the medium of this com.
mpnication express my DESIRE that the Democratic
National Convention which is to meet in Baltimore
on the 18th inst, will adopt the Cincinnati plat.
FORM without erasure, amendment or alteration, and
put some goOd, conservative Democrat upon il, and
then with q long pull strong pull and . pull alto
gether, we can put him through.
Let not our Northern Democratic friends be
weighted down with superfluous matter that 's:ay
cause them to be defeated in every free State.
feel without their aid We are gone. .jla1...5
DAVIDSON.
June 4th 1860 - ~
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o -5sp FL y IttitGtNs - ~ 3'E For the Standard.
TO THE NORTH.CAROLINA DELEGATION
This is the day for the meeting at Richmond Of
the Charleston Seceders for the purpose, presume
Of receiving further orders from Washington to
crafty the revenge of Mr. Buchanan and the politi
cal aspirations Of Slidel Davis & Co. Whilst
trust you will go to Baltimore prepared to act in
spirit of reason, moderation, and compromise, at
the same time give Judge Douglas fair and honest
trial and if twothirds vote of the States actual
ly represented shall be found for him. then nominate
him. If not then give us . national conservative
Democrat no matter where from, and you have no
thing to fear. As to the platform, about which we
have heard SO much, you have only to declare re-
spect for the Constitution, obedience to the laws,
uncompromising hostility tothe black Republicans
pledge to support in good faith the rights and
equality of the States-and faithful opposition to
all laws, whether by Congress or Territorial Legis
latures, passed in derogation Of those rights and
that equality. With this declaration and this
pledge the people will be content Do this and let
North Carolina sleep on, she has been sneerngly
charged by Hotspurs, rather than wake to Treason
and Disunion. a. 10 1a-
nza9s %. I.s-R MS.
June H. 1860 81 A1-t" t.f
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SALE 81 LAND.

STATE OF NORTH.CAROLlNA-w.rp
81 b.. CoGkIYncourt # Equity Spring Term, ss1
others. - "p""y shd
Pursuant to an order made at Spring Term 1854 n a..
Court Of Equity for the county Of Wake in the shs I've
tied cause The unde,sgned CLERK and Master will n1"
Leigh the Sd day of July next the Lands in Es u
ines ment.ned and described To wit fourth n.' u
abent Pive Thousand Nine Hundred and FiyS. . s
Land situate and lying in Wake Guilty and laier ~.
possession Of ibe Heron Mining Company the same b.ns
the interest purchased Of Richard Smith, deed bv m
Hepburn. Sfs6 deed " '''s'
TrRns or SAfs:-A credit Of six months will he ,,,
to purchaser on bis entering nto bond with apnro,S
surety, bearing interest from day Of sale ff'''A
7sss rs ED GRAHaM HAYWOOD. CAME
Nay q. 1850. IS OR. say. ~ ss-wSsutd.s