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

STRANGE SUCH DIFFERENCE THERE SHOULD
BLY, some legal arrangement, not explain
ed, Myers. who was convicted at Carlisle.
Pa, of kidnapping free negros and selling
them into Maryland, has been released from
prison on his personal recoguizauce and hasre-
turned home. This form of release was pre-
ferred to a pardon, because it relieves him
from the costs of the prosecution. This
shows difference between the North and
South. If he had stolen slaves in Maryland
and set them free, he would have been hung
or shot but having kidnapped them and
carried them into slavery, he goes unpun-
ished.-Caoago Journal
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

FIGHTING AT BRowNsvrLLE.-The news
was received at New Orleans on the Goth,
from Brownsville 9th inst, that 300 L. 5.
troops and Rangers marched up the Rio
Grande and met a portion of COrtinas
band on the l4th After cannonade the
Americans charged but fell into an ambus-
cade, the check from which allowed the
Mexicans to save their artillery. On the
Goth, Cortinas, having concentrated his
whole force above Brownsville, was attacked
by the Americans, and after a severe action
defeated by them. He was retreatlng before
the Americans Col. Ford's rangers and
Sackbridge'S party from n. Orleans had
Joined the Americans before the action
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

FROZEN TO DEATH.-The Portland Argus
relates the death of Mr.. Alexander Cobb, of
Nestbrook, on Saturday last. He rode
homeward from Portl,nd with one of his
neighbors on an open sled and was set off about
s O'Clock in the evening, opposite his house,
about Il quarter of a mile from the main
road. The snow was deep, and he walked
through it to within about eight rods of his
house, when apparently he sat down to rest,
fell asleep and never awaked. His wife first
saw the dead body from her window the next
morning. lie was never known to be intox-
icated, and the neighbor with whom he rode
says he was perfectly sober at the time.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

The Washington Gloje announces the
death of the Hon. Samuel Casey, Treasurer
of the United States He died on the NOR
ming of the 22l ult., at CaSeyville, Ky.
where 1t appears he retired in the beginning
of November on account of sickness. His ace
was about II years, He was gentleman OF
unblemisned character, and was appointed to
the Office of Treasurer of the United States in
the early part of the administration of Mr..
Pierce.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06
Making sum required for 1850,


| An act of the last session of the Legislature
authorizes the Selectmen, on petition, to enlarge
your Fire District so as not to exceed two miles
square and a petition is now before the Select
men to make such enlargement, and the same will
doubtless be made within a few days.
We esteem the labors of your Firemen, in the
highest degree patriotic and noble ami worthy of
your regard. While we rest secure in their pro-
lection, and admire the celebrity with which they
fly to the protection of our homes and property,
in the hour of danger, and commend their zeal,
their great labors, and devotion, we should not
forget that those Iabors are voluntary and
prompted by generosity, and are rendered at no
slight cost to the individual Firemen. 1t seems,
therefore, to your Committee, that the District
should a slight acknowledgement of the SER
vices of their Firemen, provide an Annual Sup
per, and we recommend to the Districtand to our
successors in office, to institute and provide for
the same.
The noted efficiency of the department renders
comments upon apparatus and companies wholly
unnecessary. Some further provision should be
maze Tor cisternS or reservoirs. IN the opinion
of your committee, this should be done from year
to year, gradually, and with systematic care in
the location. We think one or two a yoar
sufficient
The expenses of the Department have been thus
far necessarily heavy, in providing apparatus,
engine rooms, &c; but the expenses ought now
to be brought within such moderate limits
that none can complain It is always well to
bear in mind that taxes bear the hardest upon
those who have the least to pay.
During the term that your Prudential Commit
tee, have by your partilIity and favor, held Office
your Fire Department has been thoroughly recon
structed and re-vivifed. We confess, that we look
upon the resuit with pride and satisfaction we
hope that you feel that the result has been TO add
to the security Of your homes and your property
a ainst the ravages Of Fire. Having inaugurated
the system, and witnessed thus far its triumphant
and successful workings, your Prudential Com
'''''~~ --~ aol, leave to lay down their Com
missions, but do not intend to secede from tho
L-7on.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06
DEDICATION

The new Universalist Church in Williston is to
be dedicated on Wednesday the 18th inst.
Sermon by REV. WM. 5. BALcH. Services 10
commence at II o'clock, A. II.
Meetings will be continued through the eve
ming; also the following day.
DEDIcATIoN.-We learn that the new
Methodist Church in Westford will be dedi-
Gated Tuesday, January 18th. 1860.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

Listen to what a Western editor Saws
about this time: "Wood. chips, coax, coal.
corn cobs, feathers, rosin, sawdust, shayings
spl'nters. dry leaves, old rags, fence rails,
barn doors, fints, or anything that will burn
Office"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

In the village of South Wilbranam, Mass.
d spring from which several families We're
supplied with water, was cleaned ont one
day last week, and in the bottom were found
a hundred and seventy-fve frogs and half a
dozen snakes.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

Mr. SEW ARD AT UTICA.-Mr. Sewar pass
Ell through tea, Dec. 80. ON his " V
hol.,-. Al immense crowd met him &C tac
depot. There was much enthusiasm. fac
bells were rung, salutes were fired, and there
was great cheering by the people
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

We are requested to submit to the District in
behalf of the Allen Company a bill paid by that
Company for painting their Engine and Hose
Cart S25; and also bill for Rubber Coats
SI4,5 50, making the sum of $3.50, which they
ask to have the Dis riot refund to them.
We are also requested by the Boxer Company
to submit in their behalf to the District the fol-
lowing bills, paid by them
J. P. flanders bill for brass work
for hose cart and fitting ap-
pa1atus to stiffen brakes, S2O,4O
S. H. BusselPs bill for painting, l,25
H. vickery's bill for extra work
on hose cart, o,oo
D. NJ. Varney's bill for brass
work on hose cart, 1850
49, 80
And Hunnemans bill of irons,
eagle, fixtures &c, S25
J. P Flanders bill of brass work
on hubs of hose cart l8,47
Blanchard &Johonnett's bill ofoil
from June 20 to July 2, 1900
Making, which does not appear TO nave
been paid, $685. AT more and in all S97,2
ESTIMATE FOR 1860.
We submit the following estimate for 1860
Ordinary expenses for Companies, S2o2
Incidental expenses, So4
1886
Rents for Allen Engine House, SIS
Hall, S25
Water Sl07
SI57
For Cisterns, SZOO
Contingent Fund, S3OI
S5O7
Making sum required for 1850, $1,000
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06
NOTICE.

Those of our subscribers who find cross * }
dress-stamp or label this week, will please un-
derstand it to indicate that their subscriptions have
erpirei
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

COUNTERFEIT NoTEs.-Counterfei 3's on
the bank of Brattleboro, VT, were circulated
freely in New York city on Saturday night
last; and seven arrests were made of parties
implicated.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

All, said the old Hebrew, with nla,..,
twinkle of the eye and a grin. Isl %sz
thought OF that toO-but when God I'',
down upon 1T from ADORE, the will an. ,A'
to HIN like G. 'fp''1r
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

New YEAR 5 DAY was observed in BurlIng-
ton Monday, with rather more than Gus
tomary activity. The stores were generally
closed after noon. Many of the gentlemen
did a brisk business at New Years calls and
hilarity. good wishes and sunshine, actual
and metaphOrical, were the orjer of the day
Among the noticeable turnouts in the streets
We observed a long sleigh drawn by four hor-
ses and filled with the guests of the Lake
House, the reopening of which was further
celebrated by the burning Of tar barrels, in
front nf tn" house, and other festivities.
Isaac Blackford, presiding Justice of the U.
s. court of claims at Washington, died on
Sunday evening. He was formerly of Indi-
ana.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

We would call the attention of our readers to
the advertisement Of Samuel Cooper, Esq, So
lieitor Of Patents, Boston. Inventors are often
battle in their efforts to obtain patents either by
want of acquaintance with the rules, or the pecu-
liar notions Of the examiners of the Patent Office,
cr with the history Of previous inventors, or with
the delicate principles Of law applicable to their
respective cases. No inventor is safe in attempt.
ing to obtain patent nor can he feel secure as to
the validity Of his patent when obtained, unless
his invention has been properly described, the
real povelty alone, selected-tho claim settled
with great precision and acuteness Mr.. Cooper
has long enjoyed the confidence of the Patent
Office, (of which he was for several years one of
the chief examiners,) and of the community, in
when he is doing an extensive and valuable pro-
fes-ional business.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06
c. T. WARD,
CARoLUS MOVES. Prudential Com.
SELDING PATEE. )

Nh. BRANCH AND Nh. GROW. Mr. Grow 5
letter, in reply to Mr.. Branch's note of in
quiry as TO where, outside Of the District of
Columbia, a note from him (Nlr Branch)
could reach Mr.. Grow, is most commenda-
bic both in language and sentiment. It was
as follows
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

GREAT EXCITEMENT AT THE FALLS WINoos-
60 Rest OF MANK1ND 49, DESPATCH FROM
THE MAYOR THE UNION SAVED : :
We are reconciled now to the failure of the
Atlantic Telegraph. What do we care about
lightning communication with London and
Paris, when we can have it with Winooski
city And we can have it any minute, now
A telegraph office of the American Line is
actually open in the leighboring metropo-
lis, and the other great cities OF the land are
now in direct connection with WinOOski.-
With its great centres, Winooski, New York,
Boston, Chicago, and N Orleans, linked by
an iron string, we do not see why the Union
is not safe, and why the last named villages
should not go right along and prosper. They
have got to 90 along, in fact, or Winooski
will tow them right into the winds eye,
until the wire breaks, when it will be saure
q1n peut, and Old Scratch take the hind
most, again.
We subjoin the first despatch, from
Mayor Weaver, which has, it will be OBJ
served, an important historical bearing on
the great smallpox question though it was
hardly necessary to contradict the report al
luded to, for the Mayor IF Winooski couldnt
have anything = small y by any possibility
y. B.-We have made arrangements for
regular news despatch from Winooski but
we shall sell our paper at the same price as
formerly.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06
ANNUAL MEETING OF FIRE
DISTRICT MOI.

Burlington Jany. I'd 1860.
The Annual Meeting Of Fire District No. l, as
sembled in the Town Hall in pursuance of pre'i-
Gus notice aud was called to order by The Clerk
and after the reaiing Of the Warning Hon Geo f.
Edmunds was appointed Chairman
The Report Of tho Prudential Committee vas
then read. Said Report was accepted and adOp-
ted.
The meeting then proceeded to the election of
officers for the year ensuing and the following
named gentleman were elected, viz,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

I -ingfeld republican says that DR..
Lewis S. Hopkins of Northampton, who is
now in Florida spending the g cold term
has been taken under the especial watch and
care of a vigilance committee down there, as
the people are suspicious that every northern
er who arrives contemplates g Brown inya-
sion.''
Tom Hood mentions the case of an old Jew,
who had let large sum of money, and
charged interest upon it at nine per cent, in
stood of six which was the legal rate. The
borrower demonstrated and at last asked
the usurer if he did not believe in God, and
where he expected to go when he died p
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06
Making total receipts.
DISBURSEMENTS

DISBURSEMENTS.
Paid sundry bills, &c. voted at last meet
ing, as follows
'' A. c. Spear and others, amt paid
by them towards Boxer, IS 90
Allen Company, amt paid
for Hose Cart, 80 90
" NJ. COLLABORATION for in
jury, Is 90
d" Repairs Of Uniforms, burnt
in Engine House, los
" J. P. Clark's bill for Aque-
duet, to Allen Engine House % O6
" 5. Wires bill for Gas for do. 2772
" :. & W. Pattee's bill fttingup
Allen Engine House. III II
g Bank Note-money borrowed
in Oct 1858, and int. 72l 90
-, 1ss 81
Paid for ordinary expenses such as wood,
lights, OIL care of Engines and Appa-
ratus, repairs of hose, horse hire &c;
For Ethan Allen Co., SlOs 81
" Boxer 1879 90
Hook and Ladder Co. 922
Paid for APPARATUS
" vickery for Hose Cart for
Boxer 500 90
J. p Clark Rope for Hose
art ter boAor, 121
B. Turk for Rubber Coat for
Boxer ) 90
g B. Turk for Rubber Cap and
Cane for Boxer 80
90 LA. EdgelI, 5 chairs for Hook
and Ladder Co. rs
LETTERS and Co, Joint Sue
tion for Allen, 25l2
Fairbanks 4 Co., Hammer to
Fire Bell 400
Paid Room and Water Rents. and In
cidentals,
% Water Rents to Aug. l, 80, 50 50
March l. 80. 50 50
" E. Lyman, Rent of Allen Hall
to March l. 80, % 90
" W. L. Strong Bal. of A. En-
CINE House to March l, 50. }, 90
" McWilliams, ringing Fire bell
year, 1900
81 NJ A. Everts Gas Fixtures
&C, for Boxer Room u 50
" S. d W. Pattee, Repairs of
Boxer and II. & L. Room. IS 81
" C. J. Alger, making Tax, 90
L. 5. Drews bill refreshments
to Co. II %
80 Carriage 10
Times advertising, : 50
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06
ANNUAL REPORT OF

IN AL NEFUNI Of
THE RUDENTIAL COMMIT EE.
The Prudential Committee ask leave to submit
tue fvi'~~--7 -. g. tho wear ending Deem
Der 81, 1893.
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand January /, 1859, 5 80 50
of W L. Strong amt reed Of Vt.
Mutual. for damage to Allen En-
CINE House . 65
of II. Yiokery for old pole. 3 30
of Collector ON tax voted Jan
1859, 81 ,9l4 81
" Collectors fees IS - ~ - i'0'' "
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06
THE DESPATCH.
(BY THE AMERICAN Line
WrNOOSKI CRY.

! Jan. ith, y o CLOCK A VI
The Mayor of Winooski city presents his
congratulations TO the Editors of the Free
Press upon the opening of a Telegraph
communication from the city Of WinOOski
to the village of Burlington, and hopes that
it may be the means of saving the Union
The Aldermen and common council wish to
contradict report that is In circulation
that the Mayor was violently attacked with
the SMALLPOX, and to state that although of
ten in Burlington there appears as yet, no signs
of that dreadful disease upon him, and no
cases have been reported to us of its prevail
ing in any part of the city.
SECOND DEsPArCH.-Ten minutes past nine
A. NJ No signs of a steamer below,
yet.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

1t was then moved by q. q. Benedict, Esq,
that the Prudential Committee be authorized
and requested to make arrangements for the
Annual supper for the Fire Department in
accordance with the recommen iation contained in
thereport of the Prudential Committee for the last
year. And said motion prevailed and the Pruden-
tial Committee were so authorized and requested
John B. Wheeler then introduced the following
amendment or addition TO the Bye-Laws Of the
District.
1T shall be the duty Of the Prudential Com
mittee, at least once in each year. TO prov de the
active Fire Department A Supper at the expense
Of the District -
which Bye-Law was accepted and adopted.
There being no further business. the meeting
on motion, adjourned sine dit.
Attest. CHAs J. hLGER, Clerk.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

The Springfield Republican, begins the year
with new type and new two-cylinder Hoe S
press, and is once more the picture of typo
graphical neatness as it is the embodiment
of newspaper enterprise and activity. The
Republican now circulates 5000 to 5000 Dali
ly, 1900 Weekly, and has just commenced
Il tri-weekly edition. notable example of
deserved success.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06


Sir Your note of the 2sth inst. was placed in
nv hands, by your friend Gov. Wnslow, ut u
o'clock to-day. l know Of nothing that makes it
necessary for me to name time and place outside
the District Of Columbia to receive from you a
communication in writing. Your note was,
doubtless as nothing else has occurred between us
based upon remarks made by me in debate in the
House of Representatives, in reply 10 your speech
impugning my motives and the integrity of my
acts legislator. On that occasion used no
language in violation Of parliamentary law, and
none not warranted by your remarks thus i'm
pugning my conduct. If your note is to be con-
sidered of hostile character, then | have this to
reply Regarding dueling as at variance with the
precepts Of the Christian religion and the senti-
ments Of a Christian people and it being prohibited
and declared a cri me by the laws enacted by the
body of which members, | cannot recognize
IT as ustifable mode of settling difficulties among
men, even in case eff unwarrantable provoeation.
But my personal rights and the freedom Of debate
guaranteed by the constitution l shall defend
whenever they are assailed. Respectfully yours,
GALUSHA A GROW.
To Hon L. 0. B. Branch.
Mr.. Branch on Saturday morning publish
a card detailing the conversation on the floor
of the House and his letter to MIR. Grow and
Mr. Crows answer and adds
by those who are acquainted with the
penal code of this district, to which my
attention is drawn by Mr. Grow in his let
ter, it will be readily understood that no 9TH
er course is left me than to publish this
narrative. and leave the whole matter to the
impartial Judgment of honorable men Of all
sections OF the country. l.. o. B. Branch.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

There are outstanding ojii- to e c. LOOMS for
cash paid By him Tor repairs OF Volunteer $3.50
of hose OF Volunteer. SIT, making S23 76, which
are proper and should be paid. There may be
other small bills, mo. presented, which may amount
to or 10 dollars.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-01-06

Paid for ordinary expenses such as wood,
lights, oil, care of Engines and Appa-
ratus, repairs of hose, horse hire, &c:
For Ethan Allen Co., Sl08 81
Boxer " 1879 90
" Hook and Ladder Co. 9 %
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-06-13
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, June l.
As there are two Capt. Henrys in this city,
it 10 proper TO state that the one identified
10 the Sumner affair, is Jas. Henry OF Ken.
tuckv, an examiner in the Patent 0fhce, and
not Patrick l.. Henry, an attorney, late OF
Virginia
The Pacific Railroad Committee had a
meeting this morning and the majority de-
termined to report bin embracing. the GEN.
trail and southern routes.
1t 10 the general opinion that Congress
osnnot adjourn on the 18th. MIR. Sherman
says the appropriation bills cannot he passed
by that time. The issue 10 new owned be.
tween the two Houses, tue Republicans hav-
ing In caucus, resolved TO stand by the tariff
and refused to authorize any faniing OF the
treasury notes into tho bonded debt, or to
authorize further loans, unless means to pay
them be provided. The probability il tina,
il any modification of The tariff be effected,
it vii be through joint committee Of con,
ferAngA.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-06-13

LATER FROM EUROPE.

The North Briton, with.lEnglish dates TO
the 3lst, arrived on the l0th. The kilograms
are confused and contradictory. We give
soms specimens:
The Official Roman Zeitung publishes the
following, dated Naples 9th: The bands OF
Garbaldi been totally routed. Carl
baldi s ., loring himself to embark. The
rebels acdl j each other of treachery.
NAPLEs, May 30.-The bombar imens OF
Palermo lasted several hours. Garibaldi
entered the town on the Goth. The head.
quarters of Garibaldi are in the center Of the
town. The number of killed is large.
Accounts state that at Messina, order was
maintained, but everything was ready for
an outbreak in case Garibaldi succeeds in
entering Palermo, OF which there 10 little
doubt. HE force was there estimated at
Is 900 but is said to have been subsequently
swelled TO 10000.
The Paris Patrie says the insurrsssion ia
being organised to such an extent that it's
definite result 10 no longer doubtful. The
fall Of Palermo was unavoidable, being only
= question of time. As soon as the insur.
gents become masters OF Palermo, 6-ribaldi
viii declare Sicily annexed 20 Italy.
TURxEY.-The Paris correspondent Of the
Daily News gives a report that France and
Russia had agreed TO the partition Of Tur.
key; England was TO DO offered a share and
il she refused they would 20 in without her.
The mail from Calcutta II April 23d, aud
Hong Kong l4th, had reached England.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-06-13

lead Of Douglas and the banner of popular
sovereignty.
Such 10 our view oil the matter, and We
thina II we'll for the Republicans to begin 10
look that aspect of the case full n the face.
We are not to have 81 easy victory in tbs
Northwest. We will have TO fight for it,
Summer patriotism and sunshine soldiery
will answer II the Baltimore nomination falls
upon a man acceptable to Buehanan's ADJ
minisuation; but if Douglas should be the
Democratic leader, something far other and
better than these must animate the hearts
and nerve the arms Of the Republican hosts.
Our State itself will be hotiy contested, and
the first Congressional District viii only be
carried after the fercest struggle ever known
in the campaigns Of Iowa.
Let us prepare, in time, to meet the foe.