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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-18

CoNCLvpED.-lle editor of the Rome IN
" SHtiqei settled the slavery question
while ha wa- at the Charleston Convention.
\ the lou-e where he stopped there was
bright mulatto female slave Of fifteen year,
oi axe, aud slrightly, intelligent, could read. .
write, sing aud pl.y the piano. lie pro-
posed to her that he w0uld buy her of her
mistress, (who Is wil0w) She said she
/ did want to g, and would not leave her
instr s.. as she knew her mistress wOuli not
part with her. The editor told her he would
give her mistress $4,000 ior her. and when
she was thus tempted with the above sum
spread out in gold before her vision, if she
would consent t. the trInSt.r, the ewes Of tie
IlJrrd gil grew wdtcry, and her lips quiv-
cred, but she declIrcd she would Mt be sep
ardtei ; she SAID shl would not 20 with him
from her mS,ress-that she loved her mis-
trrss. and her mistress lJved her, but if he
w1C!d take her mistress along, she would
follow. The editor subsequently, related the
conversation 20 the owner, whO smiled, and
shaking her head, SAID that no persuasion OF
any kind. nor money, could induce Grace
(JHe silve) % leave her, aud that that was
the feeling OF nineteen-twentieths Of the
slaves Of the South. This brings the whole
uhjtGt to d conclusion. The two fellows
who got On board the 5. r. SpIuldinG, how
ever. slightly mar the theory Of this astute
Roman-AHas and Bee.
Fudge Think Of an ed'tor pretending to
have had $500 in gold, anywhere-sayinS
nothing Of the absurdity of his carrying it
with him 70 the Charleston Convention -
Such an inducement too, as it must have been
to the girl to consent TO BE- sid to him. be-
cluse he was ready to pay the girls mistress
$4,000 fJr her
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-18

A COUPLE OF HUGE METEoRs ~ OHIo--ln
Morgan. Muskingham, Coshocton, Morrow
and Tuscarawas counties, the explosion was
distinctly heard. Near McConnellsville
several boys observed huge stone descend to
the earth, which they averred looked like
red ball leaving line Of smoke IN rs wake
! Gentleman walking in his field. near New
Concord. heard 4 terrific crash like thunder,
which lasted half 4 minute, and then plainly
saw large body descending through the ayr
in an angling direction. with velocity
much greater than it could have attained by
its own momentum. Going to the spot
where it touched the ground, he found rock
weighing over fifty pounds, embedded IN the
earth depth of two fest. The phenomenon
seems to be unprecedented. These stones
were found nearly fifty miles apart, although
the explosion was heard at all the places
mentioned, from the direction of New Con,
cord. Houses were shaken by the shock and
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-18

WE LEARN that handsome addition has
been made TO the Library of the High School,
recently, through the liberality of L. G..
BIeELow, ESQ. being set Of the Encyclope-
dia Americana. Is vols. The work is a val
uable one in itself. and will be much priced
by the scholars, as token Of the hearty aid
which Mr.. Bigelow is ever ready to give to
any such laudable enterprise as tho Union
School Library.
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Ulre 9ree 1rea8 81 1ra8
BURLINGTON:
FRIDAY MORNING. MY is, 1862.
BALTIMORE NOMINATIONS.

The Blltimore Convention, No. l, has
made quick work with its business, in which
it showed moro good sense than the Charles
ton Convention did. That spent eight days
in trying to make Platforms, and got no
Candidates ut all. The Baltimore Convention
determines to have no platform at all-prac-
ticaly speaking. Its candidates may be
represented as the Goddess Of Fortune was
blind folded and standing on a smooth round
stone,-indicating, plainly enough, that
She did not know herself what she
was going to DO, and that nobody could
tell which way her hvors were to fall. The
Constitution and the Laws for Platform
They might as well have taken Webster :
spelling book to indicate what policy they
had in view. As for their candidates-there
is quite a difference between them. Bll has
some positive elements in him; Everett has
nore at all, unless political timidty and car
pet rhetoric are to be ,reckoned such. The
ticket can only draw those voters who other
wise would not yote,at al, or Who'll they did,
would, while bewailin5 the evils o.. slavery,
be sure to vote so as to help the side Of those
who work directly for it as hard as they
can.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-18
CONGRESSIONAL.

Two or three votes taken in Congress on
the 10th inst, are quite significant. In the
Senate the Homestead bill was passed by a
llrge majority. Several of those who voted
for it expressed themselves opposed to some
of its provisions; but voted for it in the hope
that the House would amend it in those OBJ
iectionable points. "A votes were given for
the bill and only against it. An effort to
have its title altered so as to make it purport
to be graduation bill, as treallyis, instead
Of homestead bill, which properly speak
ing it is not, did not succeed.
In the House, Mr.. Bingham of Ohio,
(Rep.) from the Committee on the Judiciary,
reported bill to declare null and void oil
acts passed by the territorial Assembly of
New Mexico, which establish, protect and
legalizc involuntary servitude, except for
crime. He moved the previous question on
its passage. After considerable talk pro and
con, Mr. Bingham said he was willing to
postpone the consideration of the bill for
two weeks. Mr.. Vallandigham of Ohio,
(Dcm.) said, 9 let US vote on it now" Mr..
Bingham said if the Democratic side was
re4dy to vote on the bill, then he was. The
answer was agreed" " agreed" "vote,
vote" The main question was ordered.
The result was, the bill was passed, 81 to
90.
The House being in Committee Of the
Whole, on Mr.. Morrills Tariff bill, it was
agreed to with slight notifications not az
feetins its general principles. Ayes SO,
noes 81. 1t was then reported to the House
Some attempt at further amendment failed.
Mr.. Petit moved to table the bill. Dis
agreed to by 63 against l02. The bill was
th.n passed by a strong vote. Ayes los,
noes 81, an evidence of its general merit.
Its passage by the Senate is regarded as i'm
probable
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-18

ANOTHER FUGIrIvE By TIE 5. r. SPAUL-
DIyG.-It seems from further accounts IL the
Boston papers that Blocker was not the only
L" colored pusson' on board the steamer
which bore the Democratic delegates from
Charleston to Boston. Another, who said
his name was Norris, made through passage
without detection, left the ship after all was
quiet at Boston wharf, and took his way un-
hindered towards the Queens Canadian do
miniOns.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-18

Among the Anniversary Meetings Of Soci-
eties held in New York City during the week,
that of the American Tract Society, Of New
York, is specially noticeable. Foryears past,
that society has shown itself to be under the
control Of a set of men who were resolutely
bent on allowing no open and fair discussion
On its doings and peculiar policy. Last year
the meeting was disgracefully turbulent and
disordorly. The rulings of the president
were against established modes Of proceeding,
and long legal argument on the side
of the officers. was followed by demand
for the previous question, by the man who
had made it D Lord, Esq, 50 that all reply
was shut of. This year, there was more
orderly demcanor but the shutting oil OF
discussion was evidently part of the pro-
gramme and substantially it was carried out.
!
/ Rev. Mr. Eastman read a summary Of the
/ business for the year.
1t appears that the Society has received
within the year: in donations and legacles,
Sill, ,964 s.; sales $232, ,636 Sc; received
on insurance and expended before April |,
&32,7lS 81; making with the balance in
the treasury, $380,762 63. Expended
manufacturing and issuing S220,958 g.;
/ Colportage, 1856 20; colporteur agen
cies and repositories, S29, ,497 90; cash fol
foreign lands, 5l2, 600; all other expenses
$50 500 OF, making 380,762 80.
The Rev DR.. Riddle, of Jersey City, moved
and W. E. Dodge, Esq, OF New York see
onded the following resolution
ResolUed, That tie Annual Report, an abstrae
Of which has now been read, be siopted, and pub
ished under the direction Of the Executive Com
uittee; and that the Society unite IN expressing
thanks 10 God for the divine blessing which ha
attended its labors in thi country and in foreigi
lands during its whole history.
The resolution WAS adopted.
Mr.. Holden moved that the officers Of In
Society for the past year be reelected witt
the following exceptions Rev. DR.. b Sears
President of Brown University, Providence
r. l., be elected Vice President, instead 9
Rev. DR.. Wayland, who has declined re
election also, that Hon. E. Shepley,
Portland, Me-, Hon. Ira Haskins, of Albany
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-18

Calhoun Benham has been appointed
United States District Attorney for Cali
fornia, vice P Della Tore, resigned. Ben
ham was the second of Terry, who killed
Broderick. 1t is the custom of the duel for
the second to examine the person of his prin-
cipal's opponent to see that he wears no coat
of mail or similar obstruction to the bullet.
This is usually mere form. Broderick 8
second just touched Terry, bowed and with
drew But Benham examined Broderick
with offensive care and particularity-thus
prefacing the tragedy with singing insult
He has received his reward.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-18

ARRIVAL OF TIE JAPANEsE.-The l. 5.
steam trigate, Roanoke, from Aspinwall, ar
rived at Sandy Hook Wednesday evening,
having on board the japanese embassy con-
sistjn1 in all OIL persons. Orders from the
Secretary oc the Navy were put on board the
Roanoke off Sandy Hook, ordering the ship
not to stop At y York, but to proceed at
once t, Noroik-the purpose being to have
.he Embassy received ly the government at
Washington. before It's members meet witn
other rcrs)ns. official or private. This or
DIR is -liI - have been quite acceptable to
the chiefs of the Embassy, as according best
with tc.,r notions Of official etiquette. The
officers and crew Of the vessel did not like the
order q. all, but could not help themselves.
The N4w York Times gives the following
as correct list Of the Embassy. We hope
our readers, before trying to pronounce the
names, viii be sure that surgeon is within
call in cas-, a di>Iocation of jaw should cnsue.
CORRECT list OF JAPANESE OFFICIALS.
]. NVE-hTJ-y-So-KAMI,C Chi Amoassldor.
.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS KANT, ASSISTANT
b,-sid,r.
,. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Chief Adviser to
he Am0assldo1s.
l. NoRrr, OcrAro, Officer Of the Treasury.
NARUsE GEvsiRo. Yice-G overn0r, belonging to
the Ambassad'rs
sHArEAEA JnraoRo, Officer belonging to the
Ambassadors
HtrAKA KAssAEURO, OsAKABE TETsTARO, two
Officers brIt0pi0r ID o the Adviser.
MEAsAKE. MCRAYMA, two Official Physicians to
tho Erpasssy-
MArsMoro SASxoJo. YosrDA SAGosApioS, two
Urder OEcers belong to the Embassy.
NAM Cr-EA GO-HAT-CHE-Ro, Ofticer-Chief In
tepretcr.
MAsrcHE SAyJUEo, CHuGE JosEGoRo. two I'M
der OF. GERS, belonging to the Treasury.
KURLsINA -HICCo-HATsIRo, ,SEwo-SAwA-SCoCERo,
two under officers, belonging to the Adviser.
FAr-fIScu ToKoJNEo, FAT-EIsCH ONoGERo, two
Interpreters.
CowAsAEl. Physician to the Embassy.
Tro Ambassadors, eighteen officers, ifty-two
servants; in all, s1veuty-two persons One Of the
servants a cook) was left sick in san francisco,
to return oy the Japanese steamer.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-18

A Hoax. A despatch received from
Easton Pa, Tuesday, stated that triple
murder had been committed near the place.
The New York papers of that evening.
however, contain despatch from the same
place pronouncing the story hoax. which
originated with a man laboring under
mania a potu,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-18
?
IRON the Atlantic Monthly.
TIE PLAYMATE.

~ JIM C. WHITTIER.
The pines were DARK on Rlmoth hin,
Their songs were soft and low;
Tho blossoms In tee swe May winl
W,re falling like the sngw.
The blossoms driftel at our fsot.
The orchard birds sang clear
The sweetest and the sadl,st Y
Il seemed OF al the year.
For, more 90 rIo thaa birds or fowe
Ny playmate lett hor home,
AMI took with her the laughing s7riug,
The music and tho bloom
She kissed the lips ofkith and kin.
She laid her hand in mine;
What IL re could ask the b3shful bog
Who tyd her fathers kline
She les; Us in tae bloom OF Nay
The constant years told Ger
Their seasons with as sweet May MONS,
But she cano blcz no more.
vats, vi hn9isel-ss feet, the round
u. uneveutful years.
stan o'er and o'-r I SOW lie spring
and cap the autumn cars.
She lives where an the golden year
Her summer roses blow,
The du Ky children Of the Sal
Ielare Ler come and 60.
There happy with herj.welled hands
Shs sm,oths ler silkeu eown,-
No more the homesfua lap wherein
sho9h tto Valuuts WI.
Tho wild grapes wait us by the brook
The brown nuts on the hill,
And stil the May-day e lovers make sweet
Tae wood # IOliymil.
The lilies blossom in the pond,
Tie bi builds in the tree,
The dark pines sing on Baugth bill
TIE slow song Of the sea.
7 wonder II she thinks Of them.
And how the cid time seems,
1fe'er the pines of Rauoth wood
are sounding in her dreams.
I see her face, I hear her voice
Does she remember mine
And what 10 her i7 now the boy
Who fed her father kline:
What cares she that the orioles build
Tor other eyes than ours,
That other tauis with nuts arc filled,
and other lnps with flowers?
@ playmate IN the gol5cn time
Our nossy sent is green,
It's frugius 1iolets blossom Yet.
The al1 trees Ger IL lean.
The winds SO sweet with birch and fern
a -weeter memory blow;
And there IN spring the veeries sing
The song OF long ego.
And s,ill the pines o. kamoth wood
Are moaning lise The sea-
Ths moaning ui tie sea Oi c1ange
Bttaeen myself AMI thee.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-18

The report Of the death of Townsend
Harris, L. S. consul general to Japan is
said to be entirely discredited by the gov
ernment. 1t originated, no doubt, in the
fact that Mr.. Harris was dangerously i'll at
Jeddo, two weeks before Commodore Tatnall
left Japan.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-18

Fyo,t FrRopr Tho steamship Nsil. from
girorr,,I the 2s.h ul-.. arrived at New York
,...t,r ..,, ,o.,rr;,..,
Oo ths o-th. in the House of Commons.
Lord John Russell stated that Government
wac d,in., all N their power 70 stop the
E., c.,i;,s b.+,ro., China o,d
save 'i'''' .I
Cuba, AMI had opened heg'1iall9h> win
Suain on tie subject.
rbo orro,-,s,,,,.7. that the Prince Of
"' anu -I.,--.l.,..',,.. 49,,
Wales WoHid sui ioi Can'-a a'ou' ''I0 emu
of April Is Incorrect He Wi.ItIst complete
b4s term M Oxford. and will not probably
.+f,r -,,,da bef,rs tbo frs wee), in
SET oo' ''i y '''.''''' -
July.
The London Times publishes letter from
c,hos+,rol s,o.;nr tbot tbo Fnqlisb graves
- - .l.t.,--u.9,a;--
there had Deeh 'o4'e0' anu liid' ''i' 0iii 'iia
Of Commander lammett were entirely ez-
bumed and lie bleacbinr in the sun. The
..-l..54 = ~ c.,,uo.
letter euIosl7's 'h9 coHoU'' u 'i' 0'"'ii
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-18

with the mower flleth not his scythe, nor he
that bindeth sheaves his bosom would to
/ heaven that humanity ike that nigh, with e
before it groweth NJ,
LIT me say, in conclusion, Mr.. President,
that the purpose ayowed, two years ago, by
a leading Opposer of your present policy and
/ which was made the theme Of much dcrisOn,
VI: that he would wage this battle to the
end, and if called away before 1t was decided,
would leave it as legacy to those who should
succeed him-t'at purpose IS strong to-day
and inextinguishable, in the breasts Of all
who are associated with him in this ''irrc-
| pres-ible conflict We are NOS enemies Of
/ the Tract Society. Heaven forbid
| To US, as to YOU, it is c1nsecrated by ten
| der and haIlowed memories. We know that
1t has done a great and good work Iii the
past, and we trust that it is destined to do Il
greater and better work in the future. Bat
we also believe that it now occupies ialse
| position, in which it is utterly shorn OF moral
power. And God helping us, we Will not
rest until it has been redeemed and recover
ed. These resolutions may be voted down.
this year, as similar resolutions were voted
down last year.
And your Seer tary. if hc can find no bet
ter use TOR sLcred funds, may send out his
official circulars. pron9uncng an oracular
Judgment on our motives, and athxing any
stigma which he pieases to our nam 8. 1t
shall not dlun. Us nor discourage us. The
present y Icy cannot last forever. it is das-
titute of NOR | viz r, and le,oming weaker,
year by yeir. Each anniversary b:ngs us
perceptb.y nearer to the attainment Of
our end. In the meantime we viii labor on
with patience, ana courage and hope, watch
ing as they that watch for the morning.
And to-day in this commercial city, this
centre and confluence Of a chilling cJnseryl-
t,m stand in the presence of an unSympd
thising majority, sustained and cheered by
the remem bere1 words of one of my early
teachers Have faith in truth, even
in uumbers The great surge Of
numbers rolls up noisIiy and imposiugly, but
fl ats out on the shore and slides back into
the sands Of oblivion. But true opinion IS
the ocea itself, calm ia It's rest, eternal IN
Its power. And though the night comes
down to veil it for time, it Is still there,
beating on with the same victorious pulse,
and waiting for the day @ c)ms.'
Several members, amid considerable con
fusion, sprans to their feet for the purpose Of
addressing the President, but the d,or was
awarded to Eey. Mr.. Lee, who sail.
Mr.. President: move AN ameu.men, 70
the resolutions that have just been offered.
Res.lpet, That in the opinion Of tis Society,
the opening ot German la5.r-1eer saloons upon
the 5bbatu is contrary o. t-e .aw au. the q .speI
f God, aaI tina, there ara many pr4st.e ia CIV
\ orh and Brooklyn, ali --auy parts % N-F Els-
lanj deserving ou- o.sa. a'a'd and Ae-'y c.u-
dt,uulti.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-18

in one or two instances the doors bursted
open. 1t occasioned great deal of constern-
alton in that section o. the country. as well
II mi sht.-Co Columbus Statesman.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-18

THAT NV FLAG. That new 1lg for the
republican flag pole On Court House square,
of which we spoke not long since. came to
hand last week, and under charge of G.
81 d5ett Esq, Of the Town Committee, it
was s. read to the breeze for few minutes
Friday morning. It was not hoisted in
honor of the nomination Of Bell and Everett,
at Baltimore, but to make sure that every
thing was in order to hoist it when the
Chicago nomination comes along. The flag
is fine piece of bunting, fifty feet by
thirty. well worthy the handsome pole that
supports it,aud a credit to the maker MIR. r.
N. YALE, a well known flag maker, Of Bost-
on, Mass.
L. S. SENAroR.-The Legislature Of Con-
necticut reelected, ON the 10th inst, Hon.
LAFAYETTE S. FOSTER as L. 5. Senator from
that State Mr. Foster is Republican of
Acknowledged ability. The democratic
candidate was Hon. W. W Eaton of Hart
ford
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-05-18
SABBATH SCHOOL CONVENTION

A Sabbath School County Conveation will be
held at the Con gregationaI Church in Burlington,
commencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ. Tuesday, June
5th and to continue two days.
Teachers and fren IS Of Sabbath Schools of all
denominations, from all parts of the County. are
earnestly invited to attend and to join in the dis
cussion Of practical questions connected with the
management and instruction Of such schools.
Programme Of exercises will soon be published.
Arrangements will be made to entertain stran-
GERS from rut Of TOWN
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-13
POISONOUS PAPER-HANGINGs.

The following reliable particulars are CLEAN
ed from tho last Edinburgh Revielo
There is kind of beautiful room paper, Of
an apple green color, which is often selected for
its cool appearance and some one, tempted
by its look, had his library hung with it.
Strange to say, vioient cold seemed to seize
upon every one, even in the middle OF sum
mer, who stopped long in the room, especially
if they came much in contact with the walls.
The papor-hanger was questioned and he re-
piled that " he never worked at hanging such
paper without getting bad sore throat and a
running Of the eyes Further enquiry resulted
in discovering that this beautiful. cool, cheer
full, green color was composed of an arsenical
preparation, an irritant, poison Of he 0ora
class what is known as the "ilock Of the
paper is liable to be detached in the ordinary
dust, which, mixing with the ordinary dust of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-13

pleasant sight-pleasant like tho trinity raked
field Of autumn, the spcckless, trim, white
neckclothed, well-dressed, old man Fra
zcrs Maqazine.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-13

~ ENTLEMEN
~ THE CAMPAIGN HAS OPENED
AT MONTPELIER.
The richest and most desirable assortment Of TAI
LORlNG GOODS offered IN Vermont, have lust
been received from Ncw York. consisting of erey rGrie
~ Of Orcrroatiuqs, BToadci0tbs, Itsf3gs and Pant
NfQs all offered very low prices, in any quantity
will be manufactured into Garments in any style desired
in a superior manner.
Also, from Of the best Clothing Houses in New
York, an elegant stock Of Fashionable and Seasunablo
Ready-made Olol HING, expressly for ue retail trade
Examination gratis
S. C. WOdISON
l3 Hubbard Bioek State Street.
GTAgent for tho sale of Williams Celebrated Monthly
aud Semi-Annua BpstH qf ta'hioos the only true re-
port for this county.
NJ w q O o ID 5 .--R. r.. II X Err,
~ DRAPER q TAILOR, has just returned from
New York with good assortment Of
bkoAOUlOTHS, CASSlMEHES AND NESTINGS,
ncr
Naunens cut for others to make, and warranted TO H.
Needles failors Measures, Crayons shirt Bosoms,
Collars, and scou's Reports Of New York Fashions for
sale.
Montpelier, Ma, r. 1879.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-13

How ghastly they looked--poor babes, they
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f r b A N X s.

SO a l. IL :. OF every Variety,
for sale 90 muaacturcrs prices by
Montpelier, Sept 1850. 62I8
CARRIAGES AND SLEIGHS, BY THE
" HIST WoRKMEN ~ rnE CouNrRY
Carriage and Sleigh Manufacturing Will be carried an
pelier Vermont
Those in want Of raTrqnted Carriages and S!ciqhs
WI perhaps do well to call and what being done al
the old stand of GILMAN q CAMP.
All orders promptly attended 10.
JOHN W CLARKE