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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01


A FAIR DEMOCRATIC OPINIoN-The New
York Sun has the following estimate OF the
Chicago nominations, which some OF its
Democratic brethren in this vicinity ought to
read and reflect upon
The first impression produced among our city
noIiti,ians that the rejection of Mr.. Seward and
The nomination Of Mr.. Lincoln by the Chicago
Convention was a bIunder, has been removed by
snbseduent reflection. 1t Is now admitted that
MIR. Lncoln's nomination is strong one, and
that he will receive the united and cordial sup
mort of the party. He is, emphatically, man of
the people, and owes his present proud position
to his own efforts and energy.
Born of poor but honest parents, he was early
thrown upon his own resources, and was obliged
at one time to work as common farm laborer to
earn livelihood. 1t is said that he received but
about six months of regular school education; (;
but if he had not the assistance Of schoomasters,
he had strong and clear mind, which ne indus
triousIy improved. His life is an example oil
what the poorest boy may attain to IN this Tree
country, by habits of industry and selt-culture.-
Mr. Lincoln is peculiarly self-made, self-eduea-
ted man, and is in all respects, sterling repre-
sentative of the "go-shead" American character
That he weuld, if elected, make good President,
we do not entertain a doubt.
His chances of an election certainly good
unless the democrats show more wisdom at BaltI-
more than they did at Charleston. The people
are tired of being ruled by professional politicians
and tn Y would rather vote for a like Mr.
Lincoln, who holds in a measure, an independent
position, than for m old party leader, who has
friends to reward and enemies to punish
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01

MoRE ADMINISTRATIONS CORRUPTIoNs.-lhe
Covode Investigation is unpleasant business,
but very useful to the country The COM
mittee has smoked out another important
fraud in the mail contracts. W. {. Barney
of New York testified before the committee
that he made proposals to carry the mails
between New York, New Orleans and San
Francisco, for S17S 200; David H. johnson
offered to do the service for Sl62, 900 and
obtained the contract, but two days before
the service was to have commenced johnson
notified the post master general that he
could not fulfil his contract. Barney then
stood the lowest bidder, but instead OF CIV
ing him the contract, the government gave
it to Vanderbilt for $262 800, an excess OF
S81, 800 over Barney's price. The law re-
quires that contracts shall be given to the
lowest bidder; in this case it was given to
the highest bidder. 1t appears also that
Johnson's bid was bogus, from the start, and
was only introduced as means OF making
the transfer to Vanderbilt. johnson recel-
we'd $50 900 for acting his part. The reason
for this heavy fraud upon the treasury was
that the administration wanted Vanderbilt
influence in Congress, and was Obliged to
buy it in this way. How affective these
revelations must be, indeed, to the ircorrup-
tible 81. B."
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01
FOREIGN.

The steamship Persia, from Liverpool on
the 18th, reached New York on the 23d. The
most interesting news from abroad Is the
descent on Sicily by Gar.baldi. with con-
siderable force, to take part in the insurrec-
ton there His force Is reported to be above
5000 strong, and well armed and provided
provisions for some months. The embarka-
ton was from near Genoa, on the night OF
the 5th Nearly 5000 persons, Of all ranks,
Agcked to the beach to bid them good speed
Tne enthusiasm oi the government troops at
Genoa was 50 great that it WIS neces ssary
to confne them to barracks to prevent their
deserting, to enroll themselves. \ second expo
dition with a much larger force. is reported to
be in PREPARATION, and 600 volunteers are
already enrolled for it. It p reported that
the vessels sailed under English colors, and
that English money furnished the means. A
Paris correspondent of the New York Com
nserciql. writes as follows:
The expedition Of Garibaldi has excited tee in
dignation Of all the European Courts. Certain Ot
the Paris journals who see with envy the increase
of Piedmont and fear the success Of Garlbaidi in
Sicily will add another proviace to the " Kingdom
# Upper Italy compare him to the great fill
buster Walker and rank the attempt upon Sicily
With those Of Nicaragua. But the comparison i
a gross outrage on the character Of NaTibuldi, AMI
the cause to which he has devoted his whole life
the unity Of Italy. Walker attempted to gain
possession Of country to which he a total
stranger, and which was in a state Of peace, for
mere selfish purposes. Sicily, on the contrary, -
a part Of the country TO which Glribaldi belongs
it is governed By a Bourbon foreign Prince II
is in a state of revolt against the Government;
and to this state of revolt Garibaldi was total
stranger; he goes there, therefore, from purely
patriotic motives to aid portion OF the nation to
which be belongs, to rid them Of a hateful and
insupportable despotism. Before taking this step,
be resigned his two positions Of trust under the
Piedmortese Government-those Of General in the
army and Member Of Parliament. 1t may, nc
doubt, with truth be said that this act of Garibad
will create new difficulties for Piedmont, whether
the revolution succeeds or not. But Garibaldi hear
only the voice Of suffering Sicilians and rushes tC
their aid.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01

eyes," said Joseph, "but I've paid for it.
l don't run in debt for anything"
Mr.. Wilder was too much astonished to
ask further questions.
Joseph Nelson made an excellent farmer,
and re- pectable man he was industrious,
and got rapidly beforehand, aud Mr.. Wilder
was always proud of his son-in-law. 1t was
some ten years after this, when Mr.. Wilder
was sitting one day and trotting his third
grandson on his knee, he said
"Debby, [ should like to know how Jo-
seph contrlved to purchase his farm at the
time you were married ?''
Debby stepped to the closet, brought out
the old saddle bags, and opening them
pointed to the inner pocket, saying, "the
money came from there, sir"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01

Thursdays New York Times contains
long and interesting letter from Mr. Raymond,
describing visits made by him, since the
Chicago Convention, 70 Mr.. Lincoln at
Springfield, ILL.,, and to Gov. Seward, at Au-
burn. Ny. He states that Mr.. Seward
will resume his seat in the Senate, probably
early next week, and will serve out his term;
but will not, - in any event or under any
circumstances, accept reelection that
he will not take place in the new Republi-
can Administration (if the next is such). or
be again a candidate for the Presidency and
that. 81 henceforth, the only sphere Of his
labors will be his home, and the society
which surrounds it, Mr.. Raymond attrib-
utes Gov. Stewards defeat at Chicago to MI
Greeley's efforts in opposition to him--a
matter to which we may refer again.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01

GoLD-A cubic inch OF gold is worth one
hundred and forty-sx dollars cubic foot,
two hundred and ffty-two thousand. two
hundred and eighty-eight dollars cubic
yard, six millions, eight hundred and eleven
thousand, seven hundred and seventy-slx dol
lars. The quantity of gold now in existence,
is estimated to be three thousand millions Of
dollars, which, welded into one mass, could
be contained in cube of twenty-three feet
The relative value of gold to silver, in the
days of the patriarch Abraham, was one to
eight at the period of B. G. 1000 1t was
one to twelve B. G. 400, it was one to
thirteen at the commencement OF the Chris
tian Era, it was one to nine A: d. 500, 1t
was one to eighteen A. D. HOO, it was one
to eight A. d. 1400 it was one to eleven ;
A. D. 1913, it was one to thirteen A. D.
1900, it was one to fifteen and half, which
rate, with slight variation is maintained to
the present day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01

One of the most cheering signs of the can
vas in New York state, where, as against
Seymour, (if nominated,) y the fight will be
hard one. is the prompt adoption of Lincoln
and Hamlin by the Bufa.o Commercial Ad-
vertiser, now as heretofore Mr. Fillmore's
especial mouth piece. The Advertiser has
up to this time acted against the republicans,
even to the extent Of the famous "hybrid
ticket" last fall. Being now attacked for
its change of position, it says: at the op-
position t. the republicans is one of a hun
dred by-goues when to-day, in the face of a
united opposition, with the sun of victory ri
sing Ger the land, are mere shadows of the
past"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01
rFrom the n. Y. Courier and Eaqaircr.I ]

Gov. SEWARD AND The CHICAGO NOMINATION.
-Ifauybody doubts the devotion OF Gov.
Seward to the principles of the Republican
Party and his abnegation Of self it is only
necessary for them u read the following from
the AuJlHR Daily Advertiser Of Saturday.
Governor Seward himself, wrote the short
leader which announced the result at Chi
cago: and it is charact ristic of the man. We
speak adyisedly when We say that the follow
ing not only speaks the sentiments OF Gov.
Seward but that it was written by him.
[From the Auburn Daily Advertiser, of Saturday. J
1--WE place the names Of Lincoln and
"Hamhn the head Of our columns, with
pride and satisfaction. No truer exPosi-
.tlon of the Republican creed could be Civ
Zen, than the platform adopted by the Con
"vention contains No truer or frmer
"defenders Of the Republican faith could
"have been found in the Union, than the
"dIstinguished and esteemed citizens on
.'whom the honors Of the nomination have
"mllen. Their election, we trust, by ma
"ioritv, will restore the Government of the
unit d States to its constitutional and
"ancient course. Let the watchwori of the
Republican Party, then, be Union and
Liberty, and onward to Victory.
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For the Free Press.1

-ResSTs. Editors;
l have lately seen in your paper sew
eral articles relating to defects in the Union
High School. I beg leave to point out another:
the total want of a Debating Society. 1t is true
that t ere has been one, but for some unaccounta-
bic reason it was broken up. Why is it not of as
much Importance as the school itself? In no
other place, here at least, boy be trained so
well to speak in public; there he sees his friends
around him, and in the heat of debate, expresses
his thoughts with cearncss and perspicuity
which astonishes even himself. Especially the
lad who goes from the school to the workshop or
the counting room has no other resource. He has
none Of the advantages of the University, and in
the academy he speaks about once month; he
learns piece and speaks it without caring much
about it; all he cares for is to get it socn
as he can, right or wrong.
Can there be 10 help for this Must a scholar
make failure because he has no place to prac-
tice?
appeal to you citizens Of Burlington on the
part of my associates. We ask for your counsel
and aid.
MEMBER.
We do not see how the d" citizens Of Bur
lington' can do much to help our young
correspondent. If the lads of the High
School wish to debate, we presume there is
nothing to hinder them, and if they do not
wish to debate they need not and will not,
we suppose. For our own part we do not
think there is any need of forcing &" the gift
Of CAB" 1t comes along quite fast enough
in our country. Habits of accurate study,
perseverance in storing the mind with useful
knowledge Of all sorts. reading good books.
avoidance Of coarse and slang phrases Of all
sorts, pains IN writing of compositions, to
say what one thinks IN brief and clear Ian
guage " thout any strainng for effect, make
the best prepara ion for good speaking when
the time for speaking in earnest comes
The occasional defamation of suitable pieces,
the productions Of rlpe- minds, is also very
useful, If it is thoroughly and toeH done. The
worst thing about that practice is the un-
willingness Of young persons to be at the
pains to thoroughly master the language
and expression Of the pieces they speak. To
do this require labor, and study. Those who
are not willing to take the pains to speak
lreH, the able productions of others, are not
very likely to do much BETTER with their
own, be they young or old. As for the
awkwariness which almost always attends
first attempts at addressing mixed assembly,
that in practise will soon wear off, when the
previous discipline has been such as we have
recommended above.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01

In Cincinnati, says the New Orleans Delta,
they have large manufactures of old barrels,
to contain old, good old MADEIRA wine and
brandies that have made the circuit OF the
globe, or lain Tor many years among dust
and cobwebs, in some ancient cellar. A new
barrel, Just from the cooper's hands, is hoist
ed to the upper story in short time 1t is
returned to the lower floor, with the unmls-
taxable evidences of great age-all stained,
nasty, the veritable marks of the French and
Spanish custom houses, and the imperial
arms nearly worn of, and even cobwebs
drawn across the bung.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01

An INSTANCE oE LoNGEvIrY.-ltis is rarity
to meet with person who attains the re-
markable age of hundred years. Such an
instance occurs at this tina in the case OF
venerable old lady in the town of Richmond,
in this county.-Mrs. Squires, relict OF Ste
phen Squires, who was 100 years old last
March. She retains her faculties tolerably
well for woman 60 advanced in years. Her
husband was one of the early settlers OF this
town, though he subsequently, removed to
Richmond. -HmtingtOn Renarksr.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01

CATTLE IN STREETs-I see that in many
places farmers are still in favor of cattle
running in streets, and one of the speakers
here quoted thinks they might get some
thing in villages. \ plea is made IN favor
of the latter, as village residents, unlike
farmers, have not land for pasturage. am
sorry this slipshod practice should meet with
anv favor | have known a village where
about twenty COWS were turned into the
streets. Many of them were skillful in OPP
ening gates, and all were ready to make Il
plunge into any yard or garden where the
gate was accidentally left unlatched. Wom-
en-. whose husbands were absent, had to get
up in the night and drive street cattle out Of
gardens. Poor tenants who could not own
a cow frequently lost their cabbages and
other vegetables by these highway robbers.
The sidewalks were spattered with manure,
and no well dressed lady could easily traverse
the tagging without getting her dress more
or less smeared about the bottom. Children
were frequently terrified by fear Of assaults
from the cattle. An examination was made
to see if the advantages of the practice were
equal to all these evils. But little grass grew
in the streets between the tagging and car
riage track and although there were in the
aggregate several miles of street, yet the
whole amount Of pasturage afforded was not
greater than that growing on two acres o.
good grass-just enough for the support oi
two animals, the remaining eighteen living
on plunder The pasturage of the two cows
was deemed insufficient to compensate for the
mischief done by the twenty, and they wert
excluded from the streets. There was anoth
er reason in favor of excluding them-seyera
hundred shade trees had been set out, and /
was thought to be cheaper to pay the keepln:
of two cows than to construct several hun
dred cribs around these trees to save them
As for farmers allowing their cattle t.
run at large, | never yet saw the man wh'
on being questioned did not admit that the
time spent in frequent searches for them ,an(
the deterioration of the animals from IRE
gularity in milking, and the occassiona
omission of milking when they could not b
found, far overbalanced any profit OF tn
practice. know of nothing in favor OF !
but laziness and slipshod habit, usual.
masked under the plea of necessity
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01

GONG II STRoHG.-The Chicago Counsel,
of May u, says: "The election of JOHN
BELL is as certain as that we shall have a
President, and probably that OF EDWARD
EVERETT also"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01

Ixpnov1so.-A Texas paper says that Rev.
r P. Thompson, native missionary in that
State, is "breaking himself of swearing, and
reals the Scriptures quite Ausntly-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01

The CATTLE MURRAIN IN MAss.-An ex-
ira Session OF the Massachusetts Legislature
has been called by Gov. Banks, to meet on
the 3Oth of May. The purpose for which 1t
il called is to take such measures as may be
necessary in view of the dangerous prevalence
Of the cattle disease which is making such
destructive work in some parts of that State.
The subject causes great solicitude in Massa-
chusetts. Some fears are expressed in Maine
that the disease may be introduced into that
State by the importation of cattle from Mass.
Mr.. Goodale, Secretary of the Maine Board
of Agriculture has issued an address in which
he says it is s. scarcely possible to exaggerate
the paralyzing effect of such introduction
upon the agriculture of Maine-an interest
of greater magnitude than all the other pc
cuniary interests of the State combined. " The
only security. he believes, is the non-import-
alton of cattle from the direction where the
disease prevails. In conclusion he says
'rLet me urge every citizen Of Maine, whether
he be a producer or consumer, drover, vender oil
carrier, to do all which lies in his power, to pre-
serve our present exemption from this pest: and
| recommend not only that no cattle be brought
in from abroad, but also, that for some months tc
come there be no driving from place to place, oil
| exchange, or circulation in any way, of those
within our borders. which can be dispensed with y
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01

An Irish corporal, who now and then IN
dulged in noggin of right poteen, was thus
accosted by his captain while standing at
ease-''What makes your nose so red?"
"Plase, yer honor" said Pat, 81 always
blush when spakes to an officer"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01
Tbe 11ee pteas
BURLiNGTONi
FRIDAY MORNING. JUNE l, 1860.
THE NOHINATION
[From the Newark IN. j. Advertiser

J
''We rejoice with everybody around us at The
auspicous nom nation of Abram Lincoln, of Hi
nois, whose name since this CaH,ought 10 longer
to be spelt Abram. but with the addition of anoth-
syllable, like that of the great founder of the
Hebrew nationality. He enters into the contest
for the Presidency with manifest advantages over
those which Mr. Seward would have possessed.
Mr.. Lincoln has strong claims to the support,
not only of the Republicans, but Americans, In
ion men, and moderate Democrats evcrywhere.-
His personal history and rise are so extraordinary
and even romantic as must touch the hearts OF the
great mass of the people. They must lcve the
manliness that has thus won its way amid dlscour-
agements want of early advantages, and want Of
patronage. They, indeed, are the lot Of thousands
but who like him have overcome their bll5hting
power
The nomination Of this eloquent ald popular
man has taken politicians by surprise. 1t crossed
the wishes and efforts and contradcted the predic-
tons of some Of the most managing and slIilltul In
such things. The people may be said to have IL ade
it themselves and will therefore take care to make
bic oil
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01
rFrom the Pittsburg (Pa.) Journal.I

"Nr. Lincoln will be elected by the people bv
a very decided vote lie Is the idol Of the North
west and will nowhere encounter any prejudice.
He has more good points and few,r objeetlonahie
ones than any of the prominent candidates. This
was, no doubt, the secret OF his success over the
other more prominent candidates
Since writing the above, We learn by telegraphlc
dispatch that the old Republican war horse Haunl-
bal Hamlin Of Maine, is the nominee for Wee
President. He is the VINO ha a majority Of
1900 votes for Governor Of that state in 1886.
The ticket will do well, friends. We are bound TO
elect it
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01

TIE CORRUPTION AT WAsmyGToN.-
The Philadelphia Inquirer contains state
ment of the disclosure made by Wendell
before the Coyode inyestis .ting Committee.
The President will need to Let out another
protest, if matters are to be ripped up IN
this style. These developments are scltLing
comments upon the hyPocr.tical sentiments
of the Fort Duquesne letter We quote
as follows:
"WAsurxG1ov, May I3-Wendcll has been
again before the Covode Committee within day
er two. and given some important evidence lie
testified at the last meeting II the Committee tnat
he had spent for the Pennsylvania electioA and
the Lecompton measure Si31.oJo. Thirty thou
sand dollars was spent to influence votes for Le-
compton. He stated that the President and him-
self differed as t. the number Of votes, over a
certain number, it wou be necessary to obtain
to pass the bill. The Pra5iie,nt 'h""s''' '""' g.
were necessary and wendell though tu1t with
three they could succeed.
The money was paid out by Wendell with the
understanding that lac was % retain the pubic
printing, but Immediately on the re-asseub.lnE Of
Congress it was taken away from him. le 'estl-
fed that he believed the President must be aware
tat the S3O,O 600 which he (WendclD paid out
was to 20 for influence for Lccompton. That was
the implied understanding
Wendell cyades the questions pot to him as TO
the members of Congress wro received the brides,
and adds that the moment the thing was over, he
endeavored To oblterate every recollection Of it,
His books were before the Committee. but were in
such careless and blind manner that nothing
could be made out Of them.
In one place two hundred and fifty dollars was
marked down somewhat siugularly, AMI the Com
mittee asked him to explain it. lie replied that
it was paid to one man in doubtful Democratic
district in Pennsylvania. some of the checks
made payable for the Pennsy iyauia election were
drawn in favor q ladies, whose naaos appeared IN
the body Of them. All the committee II would
seem, can desire now, is to obtain the names Of
tbosa members whom Wendell and the President
selected to pay the necessary funds. Things are
coming to definite state, and the lecomPton
business will appear with all its corruPt0ns.'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01

EXCITEMENT IN RUILAND.-The citizens of
Rutland are in a state of excitement caused
by the discovery ofwhat some deem d double
murder in that place, Five months since
the wife of DR.. Allen, now a physician of
Rutland, formerly Baptist minister, died,
as was then supposed, of a tumoT in the
stomach DR.. A. had been suspected of an
intimacy with a Mrs Weeden. Last week
Tuesday, Mr.. Weeden died-Dr. Allen
attending him On Saturday both the bodies
were dlsinterred. The same night DR.. Allen
and Mrs. Weeden were arrested and lodged
in iaIl. The stomachs of the two deceased
persons are now IN New York for chemical
Investigation.