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| The WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE have formally
considered a proposition to abolish all laws
for the collection of debts. The mover of the
bill, Mr. Gilmore. is great wag, as is evil
dent blythe following extract from hisspeech
upon that subject
| The speaker then proceeded to review the pre-
sent system of collecting debts. 1t was all hum
| bug and cheat, a matter Of technicalities and
| legal shutting. Lawyers gave advice in order to
| obtain fee and encourage litigation. Judges
made bluuders and mistakes. He had had a little
in law but that experience rich. He would
| give history Of it. The speaker then related
| how he had purchased yoke of oxen about fifteen
| years ago-paid $50 for them; few days after,
| the son of the man of whom he bought the oxen,
came TO him and said the oxen belonged to him.
! He insisted on having pay over again. and COM
menced suit. Suit commenced before Justice.
| The Jury didn't agree Finally, through the
plumbers of the Eastwood Justice Of the Peace the
case went against him. lie appealed it to the
| Circuit Court in Milwaukee. There lost again,
| and finally said to my lawyer: will give you
| SO to go and quote Pennsylvania law to Judge
Miller and get trial ordered He took the
| $40 and performed the duty. new trial
then granted, and venue changed to Walrsth
county.
| ''When | went there, met you, Mr.. Speaker
tor the first time Judge Irwin was then the udSe
| Any who wanted to gain cause IN his court
had either to 20 hunting with him, and let the
Judge claim all the "a that was shot, or pat his
dog. Well, patted the dog; L fed the deg with
crackers. The case was decided in my favor. When
| heard the decision, thought to myself that dog
has followed me long enough; turned round and
gave him a kick. The yelp of the dog hal hardly
subsidized ere heard the Judge say; Mr.. Clerk
this judgment is set aside and new trial granted
Mr.. Speaker, that kick cost me $500. new trial
was granted before II. \. Wells. ! consented to
the admission of certain evidence in the case, at
which Wells offended, and jumped up saying:
Damn my soul and walked of, abandoning the
cause laughter Well, the Jury disagreed
this time, because one of them, who was member
of the Baptist church, heard me profane Ian
guage one day. Uninterrupted laughter.
90 You have, no doubt, suit in Justices
Court in the country There is the time spent by
jurors and hangers on, besides other costs Each
suit costs at least $50 besides all the i'll feelings
and disgust caused by it.. 1t is all cheat. The
litigante had better set down and play game Of
old sledge to decide the 1T would more
surely settle the cause justly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-04-13

The LONDON TINES on SENATOR SEWARD
The leading article in the London Times. upon
Mr. Seward S speech, referred to in the sum
mary of foreign news by the last steamer,
opens as follows
'-In a speech delivered by Mr.. Seward, in
the American Senate, on the question Of the
admission of Kansas, we think that the first
dawning of more friendly feeling may be
discerned Mr.. Seward is, we believe, now
taken as the representative of the Republic
can party. and their candidate for the Presi
dency HIS opinions on the great question
of the day have consequently an importance
which it is oasy to estimate. The speech on
the admission of Kansas is able, and even cl-
oQuent it has apparently been accepted by
the speaker 5 party as a true exposition OF
their ntiments, and has been replied to by
his opponents with an enc ~ which is COM
plimentary to his merits.
That it will tend to soften the asperity
which still prevails is highly probable bu!
this effect will not be produced by any want
Of iirmness in its tone or clearness in its
principles Mr. Seward is no trimmer
lie is stanch anti slavery man, and his
speech is the most furcblc attack on slavery
that has been made for long time. But it
will tend to concord, because it avoids pas
sion and acrimony. 1t may be read and as
scented TO by any enlightened slave owner
it will command the assent of political eco
nomists, as well as the sympathy of the
philanthropic and religious world.
The article closes thus
All who are interested in the deliverance
of the W ester Republic from the curse OF
negro slavery will see with pleasure the cause
of freedom transferred to the guardianship OF
a great and responsible party; the policy of
which will superscede the impotent and irri-
tating device of agitators. \ principal cause
of the continual success Of the Southerners
has been the dread felt by the Conservative
party of being thought to adopt the views of
the Abolitionists. Under the organization of
the Republicans, and with the moderate pro-
gramme sketched by Mr. Seward, the North
may be able, without plotting or buster, to
roll back the tide of slave-holding aggres-
SION
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-04-13

ITALIAN ELECTION RETURNS The follow
ing is the vote for annexation to Sardinia -
The Romagna 2O2,659
The Duchy of Modena 1852
Parma SO, 5ll
Tuscany, with the exception of
80 communes not yet known 330,087
Total GIG .S7S
The votes the other way. viz, for separ-
ate Kingdom, do not amount to % 600 A
pretty strong majority
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-04-13

Thomas W Dawson, editor of the'Louis-
vile (Kentucky) Journal, has published his
valedictory, stating, in effect, that after Is
suing that paper for more than two years As
a moderate Douglas man. he can no longer
do so ''for conscience sake He proposes
to start a straight-out Republican paper in
Clay county, and says:
''To carry double face during the coming
great struggle between right and wrong. in
our opinion, would be highly criminal
therefore we were very glad to sell out al
the first opportunity, that we might have
our limbs free to fight on the side of right
at the next election as also that each nar-y
might have a paper to represent them
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-04-13

INTERESTING Discovery AT RONE.-A letter
from Lewis Cass, Jr., at Rome, states that
in the course of excavations on the Palatine,
where stood the House of Gold of the Cesars,
a room was exposed, on the walls Of which
was found a sketch, cut or engraved with
sharp pointed instrument, of a cruciix, to
gether with the figure of a man in the atti-
tude of prayer, standing near it. Upon the
cross was represented human figure bearing
the figure Of an ass. Beneath the individual
at PRAYER, was inscribed Alexander adores
God" Satisfactory evidence refers the date
of this representation to the reign Of Septim-
ius Ssverus, at whose Court were numerous
Christians 1t was no doubt intended as a
burlesque on their worship. 1t was a cur
rent belief at that period, that the Christians
worshipped a divinity whose head was similar
to that of an ass.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-04-13

SHERIDAN.-Sheridan was one dav much
annoyed by a fellow member eff the House Of
Commons, who kept crying out every few
minutes, "Hear hear 80 During the de-
bate he took occasion TO describe political
cotempOrary who wished to play the rogue,
but only had sense enough to act the fool
Where, exclaimed he, with great empha-
sis, where shall we find more foolish knave
or more knavish fool than he ?'' Hear
hear !" was shouted by the Troublesome
member. Sheridan turned round. AMI.
thanking him for the prompt reply, sat
down, amid a general roar Of laughter.
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New Music SToRE.-Our readers viii have
nsticed before this, the advertisement Of
Messrs. HoLNBERG & STORY, who have pur-
chased the Music Store of Mr. L. S Rust,
and propose to carry on the same business
Prof. Holmberg's well known taste and skill
in musical matters are sufficient guarantee
that the stock of music offered will be a 'rel
selected one, and that the musical instru-
ments will be of the best quality.
We understand that Mr.. Story Is also
practical musician, and every way qualified
tor the business. We are happy to welcome
Messrs. HoLHBERG & STORY to our ad7ertis-
ing columns, and TO wish them the success
which they merit.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-04-13

The Town Committees in this County, are
as follows, 50 far as We have their names.
TOWN COMMITTEES.
Bohon.-John Webster, John Whitcomb
Ii. F. Church.
Btrhngton-J A. Shedd, c. S Blodg-
EFT, 5 Huntington
Ch@loHe-Geo R. Pease, W. F. Holt, p
V. Higbee.
Colchester-A. A. Allen, c. F. Storrs.
Esser-Edward Andrews 7. W. r.
Nichols, II. n. Tracy.
Je,7cho-R S Blodgett, E. H. Lane, II.
c. Nash
ifinesbrgh.-E. Bissonnette, E. W Glib,
j. G. Bostwick.
Huntington.-Henry Judson, L. c. Sny-
der, G. l.. Williams.
Mlfon.-
Richmond
81. George.-Smith Wright, Tiras Isham.
Shel5wne-J. L. Barstow. H. A. Lyon,
R. j. White.
UnderhtH.-Edward Hanaford, Levi French,
SIN Mead
Weaford.-Gordon jackson, Proctor
Booth, Alma Stone.
NIHaon-Wm Miller, W. L. Gale, An
son Shaw.
GRAND ISLE COUNTY will be entitled to del
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-04-13

What goes most against a farmers grain?
His reaping-machine.
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BooT u SHOE MANUFACTURING.- Our rel-
ders Will observe that Mr. y PRoUrr mas
extended his thriving business Of the sale IF
boots and shoes to the manufacture of the
same. He has been fortunate in securing
the services of Mr.. W. W. HUBBARD. well
known as one Of the best b0otmakers in Yer
mont, and with his own careful management
and thorough business capacity, his enter
prise cannot but be mOney-making one
Success to it.
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VERMONT ITEMS.

The house Of Ezra Sias, in Newport, was
burned last week with most Of its contents
There was S40O insurance, which will not
quite cover the loss.
Joel B. Slack Of Plymouth, lost by fire his
sugarhouse with quantity of sugar, hog
pen with two hogs, and some farm tools, on
the lst inst.
A correspondence Of the Woodstock Standard
says that in Mt Holly, recently, a woman,
partly intoxicated, fell down stairs with a
pail of water Her brother, who was also
drunk, thinking she was killed, started for
her husband, drove ms horse a mile and a
hllfon the wrong road, upset, and was
thrown out, breaking his collar bone and
dislocating his shoulder His brother, on be
ing told Of these mislortunes, coolly remarked
that if they would drink rum they might
take care of themselves, he should not lose
time in running after them The woman
was not much hurt.
Two boys were arrested for stealing letters
from the postofiee at Cambridgeport ana
gave bonds for their appearance at County
Court. Their names are Geo. Osgood OF
Bellows Falls, and Newton Porter Of Towns
hcnd and their age is about l6. The Bel
lows Falls T0ncs says they took certain
package Of letters at the post Office at Cam
bridgeport, and in one of these letters was a
draft on;Exchange Bank Of Springfield, which
they took there and got the money on it, by
forging the name Of Mr.. Sherwin Of Grafton,
in whose favor the check was made.
Hon Edward Everett, is to deliver his
lecture on the Early days Of franklin. 90 be-
fore the Rutland Young Mems Association,
ON the evening of Monday, April 10th.
II. W Mum, of Corinth, had twenty
three dollars in gold stolen on the night Of
March Doth. The thief took his pantaloon>
too, but lett them little ways off.
Nj Shubel Russ, for some time past post
master at Quechec village, has been removed,
and Mr.. j K Edgarton appointed in his
place. The Woodstock Standard says Mr
Russ has been a faithful officer, and his re-
moyal is regretted by hls many friends.
The firm of c. y E. Prchard, of Bradford
has failed They were doing very heavy
business, having occupied the same stand COR
more than 30 years. The Telegraph says
they viii probably be able to resume bus
ness in a few weeks, as their assets are am
pie.
The Irasbureh Standard says that on the
night of March 9th, Mr.. R. 5. Orne was
called cut of bed about y o'clock by four
persons, who seized him as soon as he came
out, dragged him out doors, threw a rope
round his neck in spite Of his struggles, and
dragged him into an open lot near by, where
they tried to gouge out his eyes, and other
wise iniure him. He identified two Of them,
named Scribner, who were next day arrested.
There had been i'll feeling between them for
some time.
On trial one Of the Scribners proved an
aFJi, and there was not sufficient evidence to
hold the other
The authorities Of St Adams have seized
some bitters kept by L.. L. butcher & Son,
druggists. which are made of Bourbon whis-
key, and the question is to be tried whether
they are contraband or not.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-04-13

BANK FAILURE.-A private despatch from
Ogdensburgh, April 5th, to a person Of
this place, announces the failure Of the Bank
of Upper Canada
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AFTERNOON

The Indictment was read by the Clerk.
The Jury were then addressed by j. French
Esq, for the State, who briefly recounted the
facts which the prosecution expected to show.
Mr.. Chittenden followed with a similar
recountal of the facts expected to be shown
for the defense.
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Mr.. Barksdale-Ihe meaneSt negro IN the South
is your superior
Cries of Order y from the Republican side.
Mr.. Lovejoy, in speaking of John Brown said
he would not curse him. He would pour no
crations upon old job Brown. lie condemned
what he (Brown) did. He disapproved of his act.
He believed, however, that his purpose good
one, and his motives honest and truthful. John
Brown stood head and shoulders above any
here until he strangled Any law to enslave
man was as an arrangement among pirates to dis
tribute the spois. By what right do you of the
South get together and enact laws that l or my
child should be your slave? Every slave has
right to away in spite of your laws, and to fight
himself away. Were he (LOvejoy) a slave, and
were it necessary to achieve his freedom, he would
not hesitate to fill up the chasm and bridge it over
with the carcasses Of the slain. He loved the
South.
A Voce-We don't love you.
Mr.. Lovejoy-So it was with the Saviour; they
didn't love him. [Laughter.] Gentlemen who
talked of dissolving the Union could more do it
than they could stop the shining of the sun. Vir-
gina, instead of clothing herself in sleeps gray,
should clothe herself in sackcloth and ashes, on
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Nr. JOhnSOnS TcsfimOnU.


SAMUEL JOHNSON This witness was sub
| pGnaed as a witness on the former trial, but
rs the officer was not able to find him, he
was not examined; but instead, his testimony
| given at the Coroner 5 Inquest was introduced
| Engagement betwee ncounsel. SwornI went
to Faith Saloon about 10 clock on the even
| ing of the homicide Saw Mcdonnell Balm
and Kelly there was there about an hour
and half; went into Il stall with three other
men, stall was about II feet from respondent
and his companions, who We're buying CT
CARS. heard Mcdonnell say i" suppose we 20
over and see what that fellow has to say, or
DO for himself" Balm said ''no, let it 90. ="
| When we left Saloon we went out into
Church Street, when we met Mr.. Flanagan,
who told us of the killing and asked if we
had seen three persons come out. Mcdonnell
did not call any ones name don t recollect
very well what he said. Night was not very
dark, no moon that know of. Can't tell
what time left the saloon, thought at the
time it was about half past eleven.
Cross Examined, Heard the remark of
Mcdonnell when we first went into the sa-
loon The stall was back from the rest of
the room, don't know whether it was in an
other room or not thiuk it is in another
room now; don't know of any change of par
ttions since the occurrence. We played
cards. Tom Waters and Billy Brompton
came down street with me, and played cards
In the saloon with Ed. Walton and me-
Saw six or eight other persons in the
Saloon, including Mcdonnell, BAN and Kel-
ly. Was examined before the COroner's
Jury Don't know as swore then il was
90 or Is minutes past II when we went out
think it might have been as late as that.
HENRY NJ. WIGHT, sworn. Mr.. Wights testi-
mony a statement of circumstances attending
the homicide, which he witnessed, and did not diff
fer materially from his testimony on the previous
trial We then published it at length, and need
not 60 over it again. The only new facts elected
those contained in the following portion of the
cross-examination.
Cross-eranined Saw soma
liquor in the store that evening-called it whis-
key. 1t in pint bottle. 1t was drank there
while we were playing cards. Saw McKeen drink
once while we were playing. Did not mention
this on former examnatiOn-did not consider it
material No questions were asked that point
First saw the whiskey about the time we were
shutting up.
The testimony of this witness occupied the af-
ternoon.
LEONARD W. BLISS, examined. Mr.. Bliss tes-
timony was substantially the same as that given
by him on the former trial. 1t occupied the en-
tire forenoon.
Mr.. Logan has been on the stand during the
afternoon for about two hours, and testified to the
same facts substantially, in regard to the liquor,
as Mr.. Wight did.
Dr. S. W. Thayer was then placed upon the
stand.
The TRIAL does not make rapid progress. The
evidence thus far is mainly repetition of
that given on the former trial and our full
report on that occasion precludes the neces-
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THE TRIAL does not make rapid progress. The
evidence thus far is mainly repetition of
that given on the former trial and our full
report on that occasion precludes the neces-
sity of giving much space to it now. We
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and three days were occupied in the trial before
an as intelligent and upright jury as was ever
sworn i'll court. The was carefully prepared
on the part of the prosecution. as was clearly in.
dicated by the witnesses speaking their pieces"
with diStinctnesS and f1uency, but when they
came to cross-eAamination they became ''thirs-
ty.' Their throats parched. and there were fire.
quent calls for water" and some enc had
to sit by them with pitcher in hand to keep their
threats moist.
Our counsel offered no excuse or justification
but rested our defense solely upon the plea not
guilty. inasmuch as we had done no act requiring
an excuse. and after all the arts that are usually
rcsorted to- to say nothing of the pous efforts of
the Deacon i'll private to prejudice and influence
the minds of the jury against us, and labored ar
guments in behalf of the the state, the jury found
US not guilty, that we were not guilty of disturb
ing the school.
Now which jury, the Grand or the Jury that
tried US had view Of the whole case on both
sides. heard the evidence on both sides, was free
from sworn enemies empanneled upon it, and had
'''N " 'ii,"i vi Ut me uutu
If the latter. then thei: judgment and verdict is
entitled to far more respect and confidence than
the "opinion" Of the former.
But how can have hearing upon this "opin-
ion, before what tribunal : Is there not some
mode Of trial known to the law : some appeal or
some remedy Or mu st rest under this ''opin-
ion which is certified to be Of record !: Record
cd where IN what Office Is it in the Office of
the Grand Inquest :" and where is that kept
and by whom Or is it in the Office of the Clerk
of the Court : presume not, for the court new
CT asks for the "opnions" of the Grand Inquest
relative to the character conduct of any man,
na>much as the court has no jurisdiction of that
kind. And inasmuch as the Grand Jury have
given their opinion. feel at liberty to express
mine : that they gave opinion in matter that
had been adjudicated, and that did not concern
them : and that If the action of my prosecutors
had been sustained it would enable any evil
minded person in the district, who loves mischief
to destroy the school against law ard public poll
~. THEOPHILUS DREW.
North Dlnvillc. Aug. 81. 1860.
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THE. CALIFORNIAN.
(For The Calcdonian J
To the Public.

The undersigned composed the jury for the tri-
al of the prosecution against TheophiluS Drew
and his son in March last. for disturbing the Dis
trct School and feeling that the Grand Jury at
their last session i'll this county. volunteered an
'OpinlOn" relative to the matter, which in no
way concerned them. and pass JGdg ncnt over our
heads. carving with i: a censure and tiSapprOval
of our verdict We wish to state that notwith-
standing said "opinion.' we still adhere to the
correctness of our verdict: and that we have no
more confidence il, volunteered. unsOught "Opu-
ions" given without knowledge than before.
We have at heart desire to promote Tie use
fulness of our common schools much as any
other men and regard these little republics as
the great basis Of our whole educational system,
but when men are prosecuted as violatorS OF the
criminal law we think that our love of law and
order should not be so ardent to forget anoth-
or great TRUTH that there mus; be proof Of guilt
to authorize conviction.
1t would perhaps be unbecomins in us to say
that our verdict was right but re "iU state that
we have no mlsElvlngs.
And it is our opinion that if the Grand Jury
had seen and heard the whole proof On both sides
or if the leading. NOV ing. restless spirit of the
prosecution. appeared one
sided. ridiculous and disgusting as he did before
us in either event, they never would have given
publicity to such an 'Opnion.'
IAN opinion" that only furnishes another H.
lustration of the truth of the proposition that
when men give puck opinions in matters not
within their province. they usually wrong.
When public body assume to exercise func-
tions that do not belong to them ccn>uring ano-
Their body when in the exercise of legal and right
full power. conscientiou>ly exercised. We think we
have right to give our opinion, though not Of
record.
DAVID BROWN, Foreman
OLIVER MORSE.
MOSES WESSON
j. :. PORTER.
WIN II. MOORE.
MARK c. WEBSTER.
Danville, Aug -, 1860.
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.STiTE or IER.NONT.

F>>tN Ul>trct.
At Probate Court holden the Probate Orce in Iu-
nenburs. within ami Tor said district the 18th day Of
Aug. 4. ID. lSju
Instrument purp"rfinc 10 Ice the last i'll and te>ra-
mct "i Abigail! ii Boy late ,Iuildha said dis
tCt. deceased hcli. presented I" the court here lv
David W M""lI the executor therein named Pro-
tar Ii l. VrIci 10y said court. that all cr>,.> C.l,.r
co therein be notfed 10 appear III session o said
I" be holden n the Probate oilicr in LunrIihlrc ,
the 18th day v Sept. l> and show ca>c il any they
nIay have, against the Probate said will ur which
purpose il Is further ordered that copy of the record
o This order be putl>l. three slccr>>vey in the
CALIFORNIAN, printed 81. Johii>bury, previous 10 said
time appointed Tor hearing.
\ true COP. record
,-i All BROOKS IuS,o
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U PHOLS Terry
j. II, CASINO.

81. N'-fINS n u.
UPHOLSTERER, AL
lJLEN'S NEW BLOCK. RAILROAD ST.
is prepared to make and put down carpets. to
make and hang window shades. repair furniture
and refill mattresses of every kind in superior
manner. Mattresses and pew cushions made to
order. Drapery arranged according to the latest
Paris and New York styles. Every variety of up
holstery goods, trimmings and ornaments fur
ni>hed to order at short notice. Window shades.
wire screens, Venitian b nds made to order to fit
the windows. am also prepared to contract for
the fitting up of Hotels. Churches. &c.
IT. CASINO. Rail Road st.
St. Johnsbury, Oct. Is. 1859 COLL