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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26
A TRAIN AT SEA ON A LOUISIANA
RAILROAD.

During the great storm week before last, a
train on the jackson (Louisiana) railroad
with 80 passengers, got stuck on the track,
surrounded by the flood, and remained there
thirty hours, in great peril and nearly
starved. One of the passengers gives the
following account
"The water was about seven feet deep, and COW
cred with large logs, which were driven by the
waves with such force against the track to
break and wash it off all around us. The water
was nearly up TO the bottom of tho cars and large
logs, two feet in diameter, were forced in between
the cars and the track. We were anchored by tho
locomotive, which held US fast, the weight Of the
train alone preserving that portion Of the track
on which we stood. In this dreadful position we
remained, contemplating scene of most awful
grandeur. Above and around US the tempest
roared with ceaseess fury, torrents OF rain contin
ually falling on the motionless train, with viO-
leuce increased by the force OF fierce wind. The
dreary sheet Of water surrounding us was COW
cred with fallen timber and pieces of wreck forced
up by the angry waves which came necessarily
from the lake, making the water rise higher and
higher around to imminent peril. Among this
floating timber we could sea the cattle struggling
to resist the waves and keep their heads above
water, thing thatmany Of the poor animals
could not succeed IN DONG anu were Ndsneu away.
We could see but without being able to go to her
| relief an old negro woman, nearly 20 years old,
! floating on the top of haystack. She disappear
! ed in the darkness, and it only next mo ming
! that we could ascertain her fate. She had got 10
| the old embankmcnt, and chung to a piece Of the
wreck. She was saved and remained with the
men at the camp. The scene on the cars was GER
tainly an exciting one. We were in what might
| be called a bad fx'-thirty miles from New Or
leans in the midst Of a cypress swamp, surround
| ed by brackish water, with nothing to eat, aDd
only about half a barrel Of water for ono hundred
and fifty persons.
At last that long night was over and morning
| came TO find US weary and hungry, and WIN no
prospect Of change in position. There hap
| pened TO be a coop Of chickens on board. some
Of the gentlemen succeeded in securing a large
piece of wreck-part of a roof, l belicve-and
built fire on top of it old frying pan was
discovered on board, and soon a huge pile u tired
chicken was passed around This was all our food
and the mode Ct cooking was rather primitive;
we had beside: no bread and condiments were
scarce. Later in the day, a relief train came
down from the piny woods, and succeeded IN get
ting within about three miles of us The water
had then receded considerably. \ number Of u.
got down and waded to a distance Of about half O
mile, where we had seen q hand car. This VT
brought back 20 our train, and placing three OIL
four ladies and children on it at time, Succcedt
after several trips, in getting them all safely q
the relief train
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

SHEEP KILLING.-Z. IL. 81 a. 5. Garfield
Of Arlington lost over twenty-five sheep last
week on W Wednesday, by dogs. The Ba77T
suggests that law be passed requiring every
owner ola dog within two miles Of auyplace
where sheep are killed, to prove an alb fox
his animal. OF be taxed for his share If dlu-
ages.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

Observation-Disclosures Mclaughlin Of Yer
gennes was knocked down, recently, by
his hands slipping, while turning a crank.
The handle struck him in the face, breakinc
his nose and knocking out two teeth
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

and that twenty-five hundred copies of the
Report be printed. =,
Voted That the Secretary furnish copy OF
proceedings to the papers in Montpelier, and
70 the Vermont Chronicle, for publication
Voted, To adjourn.
W. D. MALCOM. Rec. Secretary
MONTPELIER Oct. 18th, 1860.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

Do HEAR THEM RAVE The Georgia Ctroa-
ic1s grayely prints and the Washington Con
sti.ution solemnly copies the following raw
acknowledgements picture Of the Wide
Awakes
Throughout the North Iawlossucas isrile. Mots
grow by . breath-the rabble old torchstaIs IL
one hand, ballot in the other. Men gaze upon
and enjoy the spectacle OF tho 5emi-mIlltary or
ganization, the marching Wide-AwdkcT Ten
thousand of them do doubles make grand dis
play.
But what are they Rulers Whom o. hey
rule They rule the hour, AMI passion rules
them. A very little circumstance might drive
these ten thousand toTch-bearers 10 a general con-
fagration. They are ripe for anything except
self government. With proper appliances and
daring leader-some spawn Of the Points-they
might in three days erect the barbados in Broad
way, tear stone from stone Of every prison house,
uuchain a monster more terrible than thousand
pestilencec, and in blood ina gUrate revolt. Re
volt against what Against society against
law, against property, against all government.
What shall hinder them Reason Reason does
not reign. The law These make the law, and
elect the Judiciary. Public sentiment These
are the public sentiment, embodied and Incaruatc'
Let loose these fiends and what can control them.
There is nothing 70 control them save public VIZ
tue and intelligence, and these gone What
holds society together, then Nothing but the
more accident that these men have no. tasted
blood, aud have never tested their powers Fire
and uuchain this lawless rabuic once. and who
Shall know the end
"These demonstrativc Wide-Awakcs may yet,
should the signd be giving commence drunken
bachanal, 10 gage iuorgics Of blood, Of
carnage, lust and uapi1c, Let the North look
well to herself. Let her guard her own interests.
She is only nursing wrath and the time may
come much sooner than expected that these semi
military organizations the sport Of the hour, shall
erect the guilotinc tear down the temples OF jus
tice, sack the city and the plain, and overturu
society. We are free from all such dangers 1t
is the north that really is in peril if disuuion
come; let her reflect upon it, let her prepare for
it, let her avert il II she can while yet she may.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26
AFTERNOON

SENATE. Bill ilfroduce{ AMI rete-fed.-Bv
Senator Woodbridge TO pay L q Mead Jr, $1,000
IN aIdltion % the sum already appropriated for
the statue Of Ethan Allen, 20 the committed On
claims.
JOINT Rcsolu,i9u.-Trom the House. granting
the use Ct the Representatives, Hall the Vermont
Homeopathic Medical Society, on Tuesday eve
ninS next. adopted nu5ncs.
HousE.-Rp.rs Of C5mmiftse-Ey Mr. Field Of
Newl1ne, from judiciary committee, against bill
relating to witnesses. This bill provides that in
prosecution within the jurisdiction Of Justice Of
the peace to try and determine the respondent. if
nc elect shall be competent witness, and his be-
ing the respondent shall simply 90 to his creji-
olllty.I Mr Vleed supported the bill stating the
advantages tnat are 20 accrue from its passage
ana replying to the objection that the respondent
was not competent witness because interested.
ana showing the Inconsistency Of allowing him to
testify IN civil cases but refusing 10 permit him
do so in criminal cause
Ar tle-d Of Newiane opposed the bill. lie felt
little Inclination 70 depart from a practice which
had existed Tor centuries unless gross abuses had
grown up from it. lie was not aware that these
exlstei IN the case under Consideration He could
not see the analogy that was attempted to be es
tablished between crinliualand civil cases lie
believed that none existed. The rule in civil
causes compelled both parties to testify but could
not be done IN the other class Of cases The limo
vdtion was like to be favorable to the rascal net
70 Ihe honest man, and therefore he was opposed
TO its passage.
MIR Child Of IIydepark defended The legal pro-
fession from the imputation Of hostility to die
bill which had been cast upon it by Mr. Gleed and
argued against tae bill on strictly legal points
He believed that there @as no parallel in sba
practice IN civil and criminal causes which ,vopId
require that the same rule be adopted In each
kind Of cases.
Mr. Allen Of Rutland demanded the previou.
question, and the House seconded the call, and |
10, nays 100. J'N'
Jo'Ht Re'oiaa'9n.-By Mr. Shepard Of Mont |
pelier' granting the use of the kepresentativss,
nan to the Vermont homeopathic Society for The
adopted '"'"s next;
Or Morgan OF johnson moved 10 reconsider the
vote referring the bill relating TO e,urtv ,.,,nJ
aIie ., to Tho judiciary committee; which, was
80 - anu tae 0l was referred 10 select com
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

SALE or PANo>.-Our readers wall pleas,
notice the advertisement Of Pianos for sale q,
auction. in another column.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

House. Petf7ns and RsH0Hsfr11ces Rsffre1
By Mr.. Stebins Of Brookliue, OF VIM. Adams an
- others for the extension Of charter Of the bank
Of Bellows Falls TO the committee on banks. By
Mr.. Pierce of Waltham, tho remOnstrauce Of
Richard Burroughs and others against the extrsv-
agance Of the legislature; to ths committee oC
ways and means. By Mr.. Closson Of Thetf0rd
petition Of J. Matson and % others for an amend
meut of the present liquor law; TO the select con-
mittee on that subject.
Mr.. Allen Of Rutland moved that when the
House adioarn it be till Mouisy next at 4 o'clock
III; which was agreed to.
g On motion Of Mr.. Scott Of Halifax, the House
adjourned.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

ILN>srLyANIA ELE,TIoN.-The Official
statement complete Of Pennsylvania ole...ar
gives CURTIN majority 80, 092.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

svv.,g ri, Friday, Oct 10.
L', A q. HHls Rsfsrsd.-In amendment Of an
tor ~ 'le salaries Of Judes nni Regis
ihaohlne and one musical instruneit from attach
nlSht anu execution in addition to chap G5. o. S.
leia'hs 70 the homestead seyeraly referred to
mittee on the judiciary In amendment Of an act
'e"sihg 70 Common SCHOOLS; ia relation to COM
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

rCondensed from Wslton's Daily Journnl.I
ru,--s,.v Dat II.

rCondensed from Waltons Daily Journal
WEDNESDAY, Oct. II.
SENATE Resolutions - By Senator hoooins,
that the two Houses meet in Joint Assembly, On
Wednesday the oath inst, at ? IL o'clock r ~,
IN elect Judges Of the Supreme Court, &C; lIi
the year ensuing; adopted. BY Senator h !l:
inoniring into the effect of the late decision Oh
the Secretary Of the Board Of Education relatiVs
70 the use Of the bible in our common schools'anu
whether any legislation is necessary in the prem
ises; adopted. ,,,. .bo
Geological report. so much Of the Governor mes
s,ce as relates to the report Of the state GeoIo-
"a and SO much as relates to Schools;-all to
Committee on education.
A message was received from the Governor nom
mating for the consideration OF the senate 'OaIVln
Pease. J. D. Bradley and I. ?. Redheld as mem-
hers Of the Board Of Education tor the ensuing
year. .,,o,,rcsd
the following nominations for officers OK tue 0oN'
Door-Keeper, NJ. W. Davis, Athens; Assistant
Door-keeper. J. Hicks, Rutland.
HOUSEHOLDS introduced and ysterTed--By VI
Gardner Of Bennington, to authorize the II0y e
Greenfield Z. h. Co, to purchase ana hgiu M w
UorsF-BlLy iatr7dEced and rsferred.-Dy Nj
Gardner Of Bennington, TO authorize the Troy q
Greenfield r. L. Co., to purchase ana noIu tno
franchise. railroad, and property Of the southern
r. R. Co.. to the Committee on roads
Bv Mr. Nioulton Of st. Jahnsbury. appropTlaI-
ing s. 500 to build chapel and workshop lor
the state prison; to the Com. on ways and means
By Mr. Waite Of Braintree, to constitute lawn
Ellis Brew ter her-at-law Of stewart howe anu
Abigail Howe; to the Gen. COM
Jo1yr AssEuuLY The ballot f'r Commissioner
Of the Insane was as follows 90
| Whole number of votes, 30
! Necessary for choice, -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

The several topics or the Governor Message
were referred by the fIesi'eu' % 'H- 'll-1t'-
P,ol- j,tyo},.-e,{ and ,rtrref.-By Senator Rob
bin= i'm amendment of an act establishing the sal
aries Of judges and Registers OF Probate Courts;
Cnrovidin- that Registers ol PROBATE sIaH oo en-
t+lel To the same fees as now provided by law for
all copies Of a reclrd;) 10 Judiciary com.
Senator Wilkins, for the committee On luls1,
re,lrtrj recommending the adoption u the rules
of the last session with amendments Of bules 10
~ and Al. rratjJir- that the St3pdlng committees
OF the Senate shall hereafter be nominated oy lhe
President instead of by the Senate ana
that the Secretary OF the senate sHa-4
in future APPOINT two boys To attend IN the senate
Chamber instead Il one. The report was adopted
and q motion TO reconsider was lost
Horsr-C9u % ce1lqs Grand Lst-IEe House
chose the following committee t1 average anu
e4u9llz1 the grand list.
ADDISON Csar.g Marshall Smith Of BridFoTt.
Eruul,sq Can'g-Giles Bacon Of Sunder-
Cl.s-- Ca,r,y-Garoa Naulton. St Johns
Ct-.q9er Copq,g-Chaz W rrowueu Of VIII
liston .,-.-,,
ESQ C-rrt.-Geo n Dale Of Guildaall
F-,r5.r Cs,ptq-RoJert J SAKE Of sheldon
Grt~F Lle trr~'y-" I'D II tletcIer Oh -'ou'-
Hero.
Lou-..l- ra,u,g-Ihomas Gleed Of Norristown.
Or4,9e C5l4tv-John Lyndc Of ~ illigmstown.
Orleans County A Ii gray 81 O. eSs,
~. nd tor7'}-iiolace At'eH yl ~ u p 49,
lNa-77g.l7 L9'His-L anu 80 u -,
J, 'H-"aH a'"5 I 49,, NV yy.a,be-s-
W '1fsar county i- Va 4 l-5'! va
he.a. ,..-,.,, .---- .-i;,.+,-
Ile reference Oh .-o pm ~ .,. aIj.7teJ
NE '-'-e "H .' I-'---.-7 ,'t - i,, b. 70
--'ale. 'iI -l---e'l --.' gu s-.I. ---- --'
t1lte' ,' T. sense, J.'--- W. W ''-- +1,
tf '-l '.o' VI nv, ~ ~ ,I, -
i--r. Of he. hinton E5rr-y. On The one hand it
was claimed thar it was local question, which
specially interested the members Of tae County
who were supposed O. be most familiar with the
facts On the other siIe it was claimed that from
the fact that the members of the County were so
interested, they were already committed in their
convictions as 90 this matter, and before them II
was not likely that o fair and impartial hearing
could be Lad. Hence 70 get at the facts and ar
ri,e NJ a i.ra-sfo1ate decision the bill ought 10
he referred n n select eammitteeoy disjnterested
ue-ller-
The motion 10 almond was lost. yeas "a. ravs
49, The him was ,. rerorred 10 n select com
r,i-+-e ~ trr,o
~ESATF-Bjl.7 rrfrotu-st-By Senator Wheeler
In amendment of an act relating 20 common
schools approved Nov. 3, ISIS; by Senator
o1dJriiSe, exemptiur one sewing machine and
one lcal instrument from attachment and cx-
ecUti1u- by senator Allen, in relation 10 common
schools. by Senator Wheeler, in amendment Of
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

SENATE. On motion Of Senator Robbins, the
Senate adjourned
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26
AFTERNOON

Hr. RoWsil was declared TO be duly eIsc-eI.
Joint Assembly was adjourned 10 IueS1'y next
a. LII r-,-t trrn -. .In.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-06-27

WE regret to see, so early in the campaign,
such melancholy expression on Mr.. Doug
lass countenance, as is given in the portraits
carried in professions in this city. Such
picture of despair is depressing. We have
seen nothing so expressive of misery since
the Cosmopolitan Art Union Magazine, pub
lication intended to elevate the national taste
for high art, published its picture of the
American Eagle watching over the spirit of
Washington. Such bilious countenanee
was never seen on an eagle, outside of high
art Something should be done for those
portraits.
We would suggest also that "Hail Colum-
bia" is very melancholy tune for political
professions. A band-wagon, draped with
Douglas portraits, like that which attempted
to raise spirits yesterday for the ratification,
and playing "Hail Columbia" appears more
like going to bury Douglas, than to praise
him. The present condition of Democracy is
sad enough without such scenes. We would
suggest that "our national anthem" which
we borrowed sfrom the Dutch, be assigned
exclusively for dirges and executions, and
something cheerful, like "The Low Back
Car" or "Jonny has gone for a Soldier
be substituted for patriotic and political oc-
casions
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-06-27
Fitzpntrick,. II esignntlon.


Ii is announced in the Enquirer that Fitz-
patrick having declined the nomination for
vice-President on the Douglas ticket Her
schel V. johnson, of Georgia, was "unani-
mously nominated in his place. This was
done at Washington on Monday. How he
could be unanimously nominated at Wash
ington, at time when most of the delegates
to the Convention had probably reached the
bosom of their families, is explained by the
qualifying statement that il was done at the
unanimous instance of Southern Delegates.
As the number of the Southern Delegates was
not multitudinous at the close of the Balti-
more Convention, they might easily be unani-
nous 1t seems that it was not thought nee
essary to consult the Northern Delegates,
although they formed considerable portion
of those who were Gin at the DEATH"
However, it will not do to be particular in
these days Of splits. If half a Convention
can do thing, why not any appreciable
fraction2 1t is but little matter how the
thing was done, II II were well done. Doug
las and Fitzpatrick constituted national
ticket, one of them representing squatter
sovereignty and the other the slave code, and
both standing on the Cincinnati Platform
What could be better calculated to quiet sec
tional strife, than TO combine both in one
national ticket q. ~.rrf.re,ae x
This was the sentiment of the Baltimore
Convention; bat, unfortunately, Mr.. Fitzpat-
rick declined the honor thrust upon him, and
the national character Of the ticket has been
destroyed by putting another sqnatter
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-06-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

h - WASHINGTON, June 26.
SENATE.-The Senate was called 70 order
nt noon to-day. The Presidents proclama-
ton concerning an extraordinary session
was read.
Mr.. Hale offered resolution, 10 which Mr..
Mason objected, fixing the daily hour of
meeting at 10 o'clock.
On motion of Mr.. Bigler, committee was
appointed to wait on the President, and in
form him that the Senate had assembled and
was ready TO receive any communication he
may be pleased to mahe.p q EfT. ~
Mr.. Hale offered resolution that the Post
master General be directed to ascertain, and
report to the Senate at an early day next
session, the number and names of all the
postoffices where letters were delivered by
carriers, for the year ending 30th of June,
and the number of persons employed as car
riers and their respective compensations also
the number and names of all pOstofiices
where box rent is collected, the aggregate
amount Of rent thus collected, and the
rate per box charged at each Office respect
lively; also, whether any, and if so, wha-
extra charge is made at the postofiice for det
posting in the same box letters for more than
one person, and the maximum rate thus col
lected for single box; that 1t also be ascer-
tanned and reported whether the practice ex-
lists ut any postofiice in delivering letters to
box holders prior in point of time to the dis
tribution and delivery of letters to non-box
holders, and whether the practice exists OF
neglecting to deliver letters to the persons
whose care they are directed, and if it does,
the cause Of such practice.
Mr.. Yulee obiecting the resolution lies
over.
Mr.. Mason offered resolution, looking to
the dispatch of business, which was adopted
reappointing the old Standing Committees
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-06-27
DIED..

TRUAX.-On the 26th inst, at 9 O'Clock A. Nj.
Henry Storrs, infant Of Edmund A. and Lucretia
NJ Truax, aged months and rs days. 4
SOLOM0N.--0n the 25th inst, Magdalene Solo
mon, wife Of O. Solomon in the 4lst year Of her age
MUSSEY. On the morning Of the path, with dys-
eutery, Emmie Lindsey, only child of DR.. W. H. and
Carrie l.. Mussey aged l316 months. ~ u
SARULT-June %, 1860, at o'clock, Saie, infant
daughter of Geo. W. and Maggie Sarult
MATHERS-on Tuesday, June 26, at IL O'Clock
A. NJ, George Mathers, sr., in the seventy -fftl
year Of his age.
The funeral Will take place on THURSDAY morning,
Walnut Hills. His friends and those Of the family
are respectfully invited to attend. Carriages will
leave Eppys, on the corner of Ninth and Plum -sts
at O'Clock A. M, to convey those who wish to at
tend =. .'I lrf N' lch ENQUIRER.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-06-27
Additional Overland Mail News.

ST.. Louis, June 28.-The Overland Mail
furnishes dispatch dated San Francisco, on
the 9th inst, by telegraph to Vezalia, which
states that the regulars and volunteers under
Hays and Stewart attacked five hundred In
dians on the afternoon of the I'd, near Pyra-
mid Lake. The Indians were defeated with
the loss of seventy killed and several wound
ed. The battle was not decisive, and another
was soon expected. The battle-ground
where Major 0rmsby's party was defeated
has been visited, and twenty bodies inferred
with military honors. A company of twenty
five men is TO start from Carson Valley to
reopen the Pony Express route.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-06-27

NEW ORLEANS, June 25.-Several small
dwellings were burnt on Apollo-street to-
day. Loss $4,000; mostly insured.
The United States District Court has de-
cided that the Mexican steamers are not law
full prizes. % I-
The steamer Austin has arrived here, with
Brazos dates of the 10th inst, and $50, 900 in
specie. al i-
Nine thousand liberals we're concentrated
at Guadalajaro.
Miramon, with six thousand men, was at
Queretaro, and battle was expected to take
place near Celega.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-06-27
Rirn nr Nenr YnrII.

NEW YoRK, June 26-The fve-story build
ing, No. ll9 Fulton-street, and l42 Ann
street, was almost entirely destroyed by FIRE
this morning. 1t was occupied by Lewis
x Co., clothiers, and Whiteborn Co., print
ers. A policeman was badly injured, and
several hremen narrowly escaped being
crushed by the falling Of the walls. Loss
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-06-27
Agray M Hnrrodsburs, XIV.

LEXINGTON, KY, June 26.-A fracas oc-
Cured yesterday at the Poteet House, in Har-
rodsburg, in which ayoung man named Miller
was shot through the body by clerk Of the
die. Several shots were fred by other
parties, but no further damage was done.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-06-27
Arrival OF the sante Fe Mail.

INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, June 26.-The Santa
Fe Mail, from Pawnee Fork, arrived to-day.
The soldiers in pursuit of Indians from that
post had not returned, and there was no
news from them.
No through mail has arrived here since the
7th inst
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-06-27
The stenmer Rem Lewis.

ST. LOUIS, June 26.-Several of the crew.
including Mr.. McGinnis, the first engineer, Of
the ill-fated steamer Ben LeVis, arrived here
this morning. The number lost is about
twenty including three who died of their
ini,1rins