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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09
THE STATE TREASURY.

The defalcation of the late State TREASURER
draws attention to the fact that no proper
safeguard is provided by law against sucn an
occurrence. A bond, to be sure, is requireu
of the Treasurer four impression IS to the
amount Of 100000; but the bondsmeh
may turn out to be poorer or less hones.
than they were supposed to be, and the bona
rrove to be of little value. Moreover
though the bonds be good, for its amount II
there is no check on the power of the Treas
urer to implicate the State for monies which
he NAV raise, and appropriate for his own
purpose instead of for the State, once grant
him to be dishonesty disposed, and there
is hardly any limit to what he might 40 IN
h at line: 90 tn at any bond, however good
might cover but q small portion of the pub
lie loss. There ought to be enacted law
which will disallow any validity to note or
bond given by the Treasurer of the State I'M
less first countcrsigned by another public Oh
fcor and also recorded IN the Secretary OF
States Office, the fact of such record being
vouched for on the obligation itself, ny
the official Signature and seal of the oecreta-
~. The cancelling of every such obligation
ought also to be recorded and IN annual
scrutiny Of these transactions be made under
the direct authority of the Legislature Bor-
rowing money for the State is matter
which never needs to be done in a hurry
There is always time enough to take full
precaution against carelessness or dishon-
est7. Vermont has had no previous expert
ence, to speak of, in losses of money through
her State officers 1t will be we'll fer TO pro-
fit by the lesson which Che present loss
LARGE or small, teaches her.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09

does when he is cool much wiser things
than those which he mcditates when he IS
hot. These menaces are made by the Poll-
t;cians in the name Of the people OF the
slave states. As have said, what else can
Won expect them to do? The other day. IN
fbe State of Michigan, a citizen asked me
what I thought of the State OF New YORK
7 said thought it certain for Lincoln. lie
told me that Mr. Douglas had just come from
the State of New York, and had said that he
was roinx to carry that State. (Derisive
Iauchter'1 well, said /, my good fellow,
boIS can help it if Mr.. Douglas does say
90 >, i want to know said he, whether
vou think that Mr.. Douglas thinks soT-
Taughter.) SaidI, Il certainly cannot
answer for what Mr. Douglas thinks !; but
will YOU allow me ask you one question? II
Mr.. Douglas is running as a candidate tor
the presidency, and is canvassing for himself
and if YOU ask him whether he thinks he Is
Going to carry the State Of New 1ork,Wh
2 necessary to his success, what else can ne
tell YOU except that he thinks go 90 l
do not doubt that these southern statesmen,
or politicians, think that they are going 10
dissolve this Union; but do not think they
are gong to do any such thing. (Applause,
And will tell you in few words why lie
who thinks that this governments be torn
down and this Union of States dissolved, mas
no faith in the Constitution, no faith IN the
Union, No faith in the people Of the states
no faith in the people of the Union, no faith
in loyalty, no faith in reason, no taith IN
Justice, no faith in truth, no faith in virtue
! am not unwilling to see tho number OF this
c'ussof American people brought out, SO
TINT we may see them all together. For my
part, I, on the contrary, have faith n 5. the
Con, tltution, faith in the people oIthe States
and be Union. faith in freedom, faith IN
Justice. faith in virtue, and faI-h IN human
7ity. Ire Constitution and the Union have
stood eig bty years, Only on foundations OF
such faith existing among the American
people. u viii stand and survive this pres
idential ele,tion, and forty presidential elec-
tions aCterit. Yes, I trust hundred and a
thousand. bee ause the people, since 1t was
established, have grown wiser, more just
more and more yirIuous than they were
when it was first established. ~
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09
CHIrrENDEN COUNTY.

The thirteen towns from which we have re-
turns, foot up. Lincoln 2079, Douglas olo'
breckenridge 6S, Bell %, Smith 2. Repuo-
lican majority 1869. The same towns IN
1856 gave Fremont 26l5, Buchanan 62o,
Fillmore 70, Smith u. Showing falling
off in tie total vote, as compared with 1856,
of 639, and of the Republican majority OF
4lq The sole and sufficient cause for
This was the storm, which was cold rain,
changing to snow in the Eastern towns, max
ing it the worst day of the season. With
fair weather Mr.. Lincoln's majority in the
County would have been not less than ~
900. As it is it will be about l6OO-which IN
a total vote Of about $500 is not so bad.
The Bell vote in the county is about one
third of the Fillmore vote of 1886, and pre-
serves the same Insignificant prOporhors
throughout the State.
The vote of Hinesburgh, in which town
not vote was given for anybody but Lin
coin, Is something remarkable
CHIrrEsDES COUNTY.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09
VOTE or BURLINGTON.

An awful rainy day has been upon Us in
this vicinity. The Eain began early in the
forenoon and fell increasingly till night If
it has been SO throughout the State, the total
vote must be iessened some thousands. NIanv
aged persons and others IN feeble health could
not 20 to the polls il such storm-espe-
cially when Tot man could be found in the
State to doubt the success Of the Republican
ticket BY majority of over 10000. In this
town, considering the weather, the vote is a
fair one for amount, and the Republican
majority is at least reasonable. We give be-
low the vote as cast in Burlington for the
last four Presidential elections:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09

TIE LITTLE OYEs.-Do you ever think how
much work Z child does, in : day How.
from sunrise to sunset. the dear little iss1
patter round-to us-so aimlassly. CAmo-
ingup here, kneslIng down there running
to another place. bur never still. Iwl;h3S
and turning, rolling and reaching and qoe ~
ling, as /: testing every bone and muscle 70.
future uses. lis very curious to wa';n =.
One who does 50 may well undeTss-na tn'
deem breathing Of the rosy little sleeper; a.,
wish ooe arm tossed oy5r itscurly head II
nrensrfs fr the next days gym i 9lsiit ti.,1
JT;riIsss through the day IN ', =, sisnf7y
iiI'l,'s ~ 9tsrnai love thar - p 80 -
ooul1s, -, =, itself. hour AFTER IoDi, g.,
a tS'.-a1J wants and c'prioes' i'''' " '-
ciad. 80, = , Etrle child. To De
y, ! o ,,I,n With awe as we'll as delight, as
- olsar Eve looks trustingy into taces tn&'
- G;oiand man have essayed to wear masA-
A sis down in its little chair TO pona5r,
rreraeiously, over tho white lie you though
!, ..,unuv . tostell it. As rising and leln-
me on YOUR knees, it says, thoughtiuliy,ln1
tore that should provoke tear not a smile .
III I don t believe 1t. \ lovely aHa !1'A
fearful thing IS that little child
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09

ALERT EDWARD AND FANEUIr HALL.-Tbe
Boston correspondent Of the Montreal Pic.
ellis the following anecdote Of the procession
through the streets of Boston, subsequent to
the review of the militia by. the Prince
{" | have 10 doubt Albert Edward was
pleased with the testimonials. OF. respect. and
the hearty ovation which our streets and peo-
pie presented as he passed among them but
probably not more SO than was my Yankee
heart at little incident which saw. When
the carriage containing the Prince reached
the cd Cradle of Liberty, Faneuil Hall.
Gov. Banks, whom nature made a nobleman'
and who sat by the side-of. England's King
expectant, spoke to him, evidently directing
bis atteaton to the historic eiifce tie
Primes instantly looked up to it and raised
his chapeau. suspect had George III been
present, he would have thought Albert Ed
ward deserved to have his ears boxed"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09
OGDENsBURGR, l A. NJ.

The Wide Awakes in this town are Quit
full force in the streets in honor of the
election of Lincoln. While marching,
stones and bricks were thrown at them. Sew
eral were severely injured One of the
ruffians was seen at the door OF the Seymour
House, when the Wide Awakes madE rush
for the house. dragged him oat, and marched
him to ial with one other. Great indigna-
ton is felt. The rufians are condemned by
all parties.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09

18th. * reported IUlU fusion MAJ
The Fusion ma. in the City is 4 little ov-
or Is 900
Kings Co. nearly complete gives 3l62 Tor
fusion.
The town of Corning, steuben Co, gives
Lincoln 23S maj. Hornby Lincoln rs maj.
Ithaca, Tompkins Co, Lincoln 579, Fusion
S52, Fusion loss of 81.
Onondaga Co. Syracuse $50 Rep. maj.
Elbridge, Is Fusion maj. Morgan, Il mai.
Cortland CO. towns Lincoln 100 maj
indicating Rep. maj. of 1000 in the Co.
Oswego City gives Lincoln 263 maj. Mr..
Littlejohn is reelected to the assembly.
Returns from large number OF towns in
the State have been received and all show
heavy Republican gains.
In Rochester the Republicans gain 1000.
Onondaga Co., - towns give Rep. maj.
Of 1888, a Rep. gain Of $50.
Allegheny Co., Q towns give 1888 ma.
for Lincoln.
Whitehall \. /. gives GO Fusion maj
Malone, 253 maj. for Lincoln. White
hall, 20 for Fusion,
ST. LAWRENCE Co.
towns and 5 districts give Lincoln 226
maj Req. gain over last year, 500
New YoRK, 1915.
King CO. nearly complete, 3 ,462 ma.
for Fusion.
The y. Y. Express considers that New
York has gone for Lincoln and that he is
elected
The Fusion majority in this city is about
10000. The city is in great excitement
but there is no disturbance of the peace.
Horace Greeley has just made speech from
the Tribune Office stating that Lincoln has
carried New York by 10000 maj.
The On. 7. Herald) just puts out bull
etin foot and half long that Abe Lincoln
is elected President of the U. S. Of America.
NEw York.
A. ;. Dlven is elected TO Congress in 9th
Dist.
Erastus Corning is elected in the Albany
Dist. for Congress.
Albany gives Fusion ticket 1923 maj.
John COchrane is elected to Congress BIZ
90 plurality, and in other dsts. Democrats
by large majorities
NEW YORK CRY.
Kelly 53,l66, Morgan 32,O98, Brady,
4 ,064.
n. Y, "a. NJ.
Wide Awakes have been parading the last
two hours with torches, music, and great
The following Counties in n. Y. give Lin,
,oln maiorities
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09

The storm appears to have greatly reduced
the total vote of the State, with, however
n ~ an equally great decrease Of the Repub-
Lean majority, as compared with 1856
Lipcoln's majority in the State will be from
q. 600 to 10000.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09
FROM MONTPELIER.

MONTPELIER, Nov. :, [s5o.
D,lr Fyes P-,ss
Tee sad startling intelligence
CON ia uuiclted to the House Of Representatives,
this morning, in connection with the resolution
providing foi IA Investigation into the affairs Of
| thel late tate Treasurer, Mr.. Batss,j of
Mortified, is still the chief theme Of conversation
throughout the community. Tho brisk, almost
wild excitement OF the frs: announcement is in
deed past hut the feeling Of sad surprise and as
tonishmer; is stronger than ever.
Nr. Page. the present Treasurer, who vent to
Mortified last evening, has just returned. The
officers were able to find no property belonging to
Mr.. Bates. One of his bondsmen is worth about
$4,000, which IS secured t. the State. The prop
orty Of the resrofh his bondsmen is very much en-
cumb,red, and though something nay IN the end
be saved for the State, it il very uncertain how
much. The $1,000 mentioned, and about $4,000,
whioh5was fognd in the Bank Of Northheld is
pretty much all that can be counted on don't
exactly understand in what shape the $1,000 in
the Bank was, but some way SO that it is to be
reekoned as so much saved towards the. deficit
The amount Of the deficit already ascertained, is
upwards Of OD00. Mr. Bates left Mortified
sometime between dark-last night, and dwight
tAis morning, md a: the last account, had not
been arrested.
or course nobody feels like speoulaung or NOR
alizing very much upon this affair at present.
The feeling irrather Of profound and dumb as
constituent.
Mr.. Bates, of cour.e, is 4 man generally and IN
timateIy known in this part Of the State, and to
his friends here, this affair comes like thunder
clap. 1t seems impossible. Indeed 10 enc thinks,
believe, that he is naturally vicious or di,hon-
est man, but his habits have been extravagant,
and late it has been understood, generally, tn
he was getting to be quite Incorporate, and so
by one thing and another, he been led along till
he is where he is-a fallen man.
Ofcourse nothing Ct Importance has been done
in the Legislature to-day, the Houses have been
so thin, and still cons .derably many private and
unim portant matters have been disposed Of Mr
Field made quite speech in favor Of dismissin,
tie bill to publish the Geological Report, but no
vote was had, and think there is no prospect of
its being dismissed ;and particularly if Mr. p can
be persuaded to make another such speech in favor
Of Diminishing, as he did to-day.
Yonrs, G.
We heardMonday morning that aboutS4 900
was found in the Bank, to the credit of the
State; and though person claimed that it
was assigned to him, the Cashier paid it
5ver to the State Treasurer. The report is,
.lso, that larger part of the defalcation will |
2e secured for the State than was at first
thought probable, and that the estimated
oss to the State may not Overgo 10000
We fear that news is too good to be true.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09

The Danyille North Star Of the Sd says
I'VE all expect that Vermont viii 90 fo-
lincoln. and that the Democrats are this
year somewhat divided" We hope that
startling announcement has not caused a1y
great uneasiness in the north eastern part q
tha state, and that the peoples minds wiz
have become calm, before the Star annourcss
that its anticipations have been realizej
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09
I.ATEE.

NEW YORK, Nov. Z, 1875 !. b.
Returns indicate Republican victories as
follows Maine, % 900 New Hampshire,
10000 Massachusetts,, 10000 Connecti-
cut, GOO : New York, $4,000 Penney
vania. $4,000 Ohio, 10000; Indiana, o.
GEO; Illinois, over 1900 Michigan, 25,-
GOO Wisconsin, Is, 000 New jersey, Iowa,
and Minnesota, Rep, majorities not yet as
certained
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09

which VIII ca LOO Of the 503 votes Of the
Electoral College. To these in al' human
probability, the v,;ss Of Oregon will have
u &c added, making 10. which viii Je
majority Of Il Electoral woes.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09
MAINE.

MAINE.
Portland, Lincoln, 1851. Douglas, ,O27.
Brock. 100 Bell, l28' Rep. net gain over
Sept. election $50
Other towns shows like results. Repub-
lean have everything their own way. Is
towns give Rep. gain of 2.O44 over SEPT.
election.
Results in 20 towns, Lincoln, 1913.
Douglas, 1908. Breck. Ais. Bell, 743.
Maine, IS towns give rep. maj. S,345.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09

ARREsTgD.-Charles Shaekhart. German
tailor, was arrested on Saturday, charger
with stealing a trunk belonging 10 Geo.
Moore, of Winooski, from the Vt. Central
passenger depot; and, in default Of bail, was
committed to prison to await trial
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09
VERMONT ELECTORAL VOTE,

The following table Of the Electoral votes
gwen by Vermont will interest many at this
time. At the time Of the first Presidential
Election, in l7S8, Vermont was not in the
Union, and therefore had no electoral vote to
give. Previous to 1904, the Electors voted
each for two persons, without any d ;snation
who should be President or who Vice Presi-
don't
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09

BosToS, 9Th. A M
Lincoln lO4 467
Bell 22,0l7
Douglas 54,0O7
Breck. 6,072
Burlin-ame defeated in 5;h district by
2Ss
CONNECTICUT.
Lincoln 80 .2ll
Douglas 1891
Brick. 1880
Bell 1,34O
Delaware claimed i,r Breckenridge. Mary
land has probably gone for Bell and Virginia
also. North Carolina Breck. Louisiana
8reck. III Kentucky Belle mai. 10000 70
IS, 200.
The Democrats in New York gain six
members Of Congress.
The Democrats viii have l9 maj in tho
House Of representatives,, and s in the Senate.
a despatch just received from New Jersey
snys that the State has gone for the Union
Ticket by 5000 maj, and that Speaker
Pennington is defeated.
ILLINOIS.
CHICAGO, Nov. :.
TIE Republicans claim to have carried the
State b. 1900 maj. The Southern part Of
the State has ~; been heard from I. Rep.
C0agrcssaen ale elected FROM the Northern
districts.
WISCONSIN.
Milwaukee Nov. :.
L.ucolns ain this State.wili reach TO-
00o Al the Republican ccngressnen are
pTo..-5iy elected.
NEW YORK, : P u.
Putnam Co. complete gives 90 maj. for
the Union Electoral ticket. Nelson. Pep.
for Congress has majority.
NEW JERSEY.
New York, Nov. :.
Reports iron New Jersey indicate a close
vote, bot there is preponderance Of opinion
that ;ae Republicans have carried the State.
NEWARK, Y. j., Nov. I.
This State has probably gone for the fusion
ticket by 100 MAJ. Returns from the
Western part Of the Stat. are meagre. The
straight Douglas ticket was run there and
may elect the / Rep. Electors Nixon and
otratton, Rep, ale elected to Congress from
lSt AM : district and Steele and Cobb, Dem,
from the 81 aad 4th. In the 18th district Essex |
Co., gives Pennington 600 mai. and Union
c.. gives Perry 200 maj. Hudson Co ;s
reported to have given from 500 to 500 for
Perry. Srne say 500. If the latter, Pen
nington +, elected. If the former, he is
defeated The State Senate is Republican,
and tie Hluse Democratic.
IOWA.
DUBUoUE, Nov. I,
The returns come in slowly. Douglas /
majority in this city is Sc. a Republican
gain Of 500 The Republican ticket is IN
elected.
MISSOURI.
Later returns received from Missouri con-
irm the previous reports that Douglas has
,arried that State
Arkansas has gone for Breckenridge.
LOUISIANA.
New ORLEANS, Nov. 6.
The State has probably gone for Bell.
NEW YoKK. "WEDNESDAY, Pm.
Returns received thus far, indicate that
lincoln will have 10000 majority in New
FORK. Ali the New England States have
zone Tor Lincoln by increased msiorities.-
Ne" Jersey is in doubt, but has probably
s0n' against Lincoln. Peunsylvanis viii
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09

,a,ai I,t.s.
1872. for George Washington, Va, (
and John Adams, Mass, +
1895, for John Adams, Mass, +
and Thomas Pinckuey, sc. :
$500. for John Adams. Mass, +
and Charles c. Pinckney, 5. c. +
1904. for Thomas Jefferson, Va, for Pres. 6
" George Clinton, Ny. for F.Pres. g
lsoS, for james Madison, Va, for Pres 8
John Lansl5n. MI. for Y. Pres. G
1912, for James Madison, Va. for Pres 5
" Elbridro Gerry. Mas. i5rV Pres. S
1915. for James Monroe, Va, for Pres. S
ID. D. Tompkins, Ny, for Pr. 5
1920, lor James Monroe, Va, for Pres.
D. D. TomIkins, Ny, for N.Pr.. ?
1S-4, for John @. Adams, Mass. for Pres. :
Johp c. Calhoun, Sc, for V.P. :
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09
PENNSYLVANIA.

Lancaster Co. 5000 maj. for Lincoln.
Huntington, Co. 800 maj, for Lincoln.
Allegheny Co. 10000 maj for Lincoln
Large Republican gains in the interior.
Lancaster City sc Rep. maj. gain Of 366
since Oct. election.
Columbia, Republican by rs maj. Us
Rep. gain.
Hoidaysburg. Republican by - waj. 70
Rep. gain.
Returns from Pennsylvania show that the
State has gone for Lincoln by at least 50, 0OO
majority. The majority in Philadelphia is
estimated at 10000.
Pennsylvania makes large gains over State
election.
Allegheny Co. goes republican BY 10, GOO
mai. Lancaster Co. 5000 maj Pittsburgh
city gives Lincoln 2,457 maj. Allegheny
City, 1873 maj. Bell is ahead in Maryland
and Virginia.
Lincoln has 10000 maj in PHILADELPHIA,
and carries the State by $4,000
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09

Chenango over 1000 majority in 10
towns.
Brooklyn, gives Union maj. 5000; Buff
falo. gives Lincoln 1914 mai The county of
Erie gives him 1000maj.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09

probably give Lincoln majority OF $4,000,
an immense gain over the vote for Governor,
in October. Indiana will probably give 25,-
600 for Lincoln, great gain over last cleo
tiou. Michigan do. Maryland will probably
20 Breckenridge, Virginia for Bell. Delaware
for Breckenridge, North Carolina do. Illinois
has gone for Lincoln. In word, Lincoln is
elected President by large majority of
Electoral votes. The Republicans gain Con-
gressmen in some localities and lost in others.
making net loss in aggregate Speaker
Pennington it is feared is defeated in New
jersey for Congress, South Carolina Legis-
lature yesterday voted for Breckenridge and
Lane, and agreed to await further develope-
ments touching Lincolns election before tax
ing its first step in secession. Inc adverse
result of Virginia rather desconcerts their
plans.
New Orleans gone for Bell
OHIO.
CLEVELAND, Nov. !.
The Republican gains are general all over
Ohio Their maj. will probably exceed
1000.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09
NEN HAMPSHIRE.

NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Il3 towns give Lincoln 24,l40
Doug. 1856
Breck 1882
Bell 267
e. towns in y. II. L. 1851, D. 1860
Breck. 765, Bell, I57.
50 towns heard from give Lincoln n,ll4,
Douglas Ills, Bgeck. 475, Bell 12l.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09
VIRGINIA.

Scattering returns from Western and
Southern Virginia shows lArsa cams for Bell
indicating that he has carried the State.
Richmond Va gives Douglas 400, Brock
enriige S24, Bell l74T.
1ynchburg Va. Douglas So, Breckenridge
$50, Bell eco.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-11-09

Bailey is elected to Congress in the 9th

Bailey is elected to Congress in the 9th
district by 1900 majority over Eli Thayer.
BosToN. Q P NJ.
50 towns heard from give Lincoln, 24,ooo
Bell, S ,5s7 Douglass, JAG; Breckenridge
l,l88. % n
So towns give Lincoln 32,5O3
Bell 1905
Doug. 9639
Breck. 1904
80 towns gave Lincoln, 1855. Bell,
55S7. Douglass, SAC. Breckenridge,
l,lS8.
Andrews, 1916. Lawrence, 4,631
Beach, 1892. Batter, l,Oo6.
lO30P.M
Vote in 9Th District, is Barlipgame,7 ,723.
Appleton, 1898. Appleton 5 maj. is l75.
All members Of Congress in Mass. are
elected with the exception Of Burlingame.
His friends say they shall contest Appleton
seat. 4 large number Of fraudulent votes
were thrown in Ward l.
Vote ofBoston foots up for Lincoln 1928.
Bell 5.l66. Douglas, 1906. Breckenridge,
SIC. Lincoln's plurality, 1850.