davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26
HOW ~. SELLS DRY GOODS.

Clahin, Melleu e Co. are the heaviest
dealers In merchandise ~ New l0rk-thelr
yearly business exceeding that Of Stewart by
some three million dollars. Their aggregate
sales swell up to the enormous figure Of
eleven millions annually. The per centage
Of net profits on this amount Is, however,
quite small, but even at eight per cent, the
sum of eight hundred and eighty thousand
dollars must find its way into the private
bank accounts of the several partners
Next, IN amount of annual sales, comes the
establishment 0l A. T. Stewart 6 Co. They
sell eight millions a year, Of which two and
q lalf millions are disposed of at retail, and
the remainder at wholesale; 100000
worth II gloves alone are annually handled
by this house. No paltry per centage is as
seSsed upon the buyers at the Broadway mar
ble palace. The class of goods sold is such
as always bears a high price and large
profit ! happen to know Of an instance
whore a tlCsuhtth share netted one OF the
partners 100000 in single year, which
proves the profits Of that year to have been
$1,000 0N0 One million dollars year
vii be about the margin of excess over all
expenditure. Next in the same line comes
the houses Of Lord & Taylor, and Arnold,
Constable E Co, the former Of which does a
business, in several stores, of S6,OOO,OUO
annually, at profit of some $500 GOO 4;
while tie latter firm enjoys regular un
changing trade Of about four and a halt or
Eve millions, winch has yearly profit OF rot
far from six hundred thousand dollars. OF
houses 10 the dry goods trade, whose yearly
trade range from five TO seven millions there
are several, as for instance, {. ". il y. /.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26
~ Ezr&s
UlIe e1ee ate&a.SS
BU LINGTON:
FRIDAY OCTOBER %, 1863.

There WAS remsraa3io display OF that
" wisdom and virtue which IS "a constitu-
tional ingredieut IN a member Of the House
Of Representatives, IN The House Oct. 18th
Mr.. Seymour Of Vergennes made a motion
that Hon. JACOB CoLLANER, at present [. S.
Senator, and Senator elect for the six years
from March next, BE- invited to address the
General Assembly On Thursday evening.
Tie motion was eminendy d proper one.
One Of like tenor would have been proper,
whoever might have been elected to repre-
sent the State Of Vermont in the L. s. Sen
ate. IN the present instance, when almost
unanimously the General Assembly had re-
elected to that important place a man who
never speaks, either in Senate or to popu-
lar Assembly, but to the Instruction of those
who hear him, whose courtesy in speaking
Of political opponents ard canlor in the
treatment Of their arEumel are IrJver1ial,
a hearty support to SUCH @ motion ought to
have been given by every member present.
R,,. -. NJ. L.. ,,- r...,.. NJ .r,....
os os,-I.',a-l...a--.-.....-.--.'...-.l ,-I.' - -.l...-,
tbo -. -. .-.-.-..s.
- r-' 80 "', "''
~ ~ .'..''
,,, n.,,, ,'''''7 - - ''.' .''. SD 'i'-'
''''' ''',-'' "a ~ '''-' .''.''' N"-
''-' '''' All --' ",.U
q -. 80 '''- --'''-' w '''' WV '.' ..-' ' -
- .'' .
W. '''- ''''- ''-''-.--
.-,1-. -
=. - '--'''
'-'' 81 '.'' ,..' W '''-- .''--o ''.'H
''- '.'''.-''" -' '.'-'' .''' '., '' '-7 3'.'.''
N n.,..-,
-. -, ..I' '',-'- - -.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

AcorrTTEp.-We learn that the United
States Circuit Court for the District Of YER
mont. held by Judge Smalley, at Rutland,
,d;ouroel On Monday last. Among the
cases tried, were two indictments against
Rev. Isaiah Uuntley, of Essex, Vt, charging
him with knowingly transmitting to the
Commissioner Of Pensions, false papers, for
the purpose Of procuring Bounty Land War
rants, for certain volunteers, who served at
the invasion Of PIatts6lrgh, in September,
1911. On the trial Of the first Indictment,
the District Attorney, after Offering In evi-
dcnce tie papers alleged 10 be false, entered
a noHe proscqui, the papers having been OBJ
iected to By the respondents counsel on the
ground that they did not sustain tho allega-
tions in the Indictment. The second indict-
ment was tried ly Jury, who, after the
able clear, and i'm partial charge from Judge
Smallsv. soon returned a verdict Of "Not
Guilty..
That such verdict would BE rendered,
those who have known Elder Huntley for
many years have been quite confident, ever
aimee these indictments were found by the
Grani Jury, more than two years ago, as he
has ever been esteemed one of our purest and
hest men, in al the relations of life. 1t gives
us pleasure to notice his honorable acquittal'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

| Committee on Printing-Dr Ii. F. Stevens
StAlbans; J. Perkins, Castleton; j. N. Stiles
! Windsor.
/ Business Com.-DrE. B. Bullard, StJohns-
bury { Russ, Pomfret j. c. Green, Char
| lOtte
Defegates 10 Burlington Med CoHege-Dr
II. 5. Brown, st Johnsbury; Chas Clark,
Montpelier.
Delegates 10 CaaIeton Md. CoHeqe-Dr f.
b. Bullard, st Johnsbury; i. y. ). Morgan.
POwnal, (which report WIS accented and
adopted.
On motion Of DR. Perkins, Drs Sapborn
Woodward and j. J.. Chandler, were annoin-
ted committee to revise the Fee Bill. as
previously reported.
DR. Clark presented a subscription. Tor erect
inc monument to John Hunter, in West
minister Abbey, and committee ofone from
each County was appointed to act in eouiunc-
tion with DR. Clark in procuring subscrib-
tions for said purpose.
The following gentlemen were appointed
delegates to the National Medical Association
Pr5fJ Perkins, C C;5slet3n, DR. Il. +. Morgan
Bennington. Prof {. L. Alien. CastIeton, E.K.
Slnborn, Rutland, DIR J. n Stiles, Windsor,
DR. E.A. Knights Springfield, Dr VIM NJ Hun
t''ti ih"slit>L1ls Abl ~ DiAtAlllu ANDiLtl-
field, DR. W L. Williams, Hartford, DR. c. VI.
Chandler, Montpelier, DIR c. NJ. Rublee,
Montpelier
Ga motion Of DR. Stiles. the President and
, -crctary were authorized to fill all vacancies
IN said Delegation.
Dr.. Miles then presented Dr. Goodyear, |
OF Hiuesburgh, who exhibited to the Society 1
q very interesting case of diseased hand in his
own person; after which, Prof. SanbOrn in
terested the Society 10y very valuable expo
sitlon Of his new method of treating nom
union Of fractured bone (by the silver wire)
exhibiting patient whom he had success
fully treated DR. Clark exhibited an en-
arged spleen taken from the body of lad
ot 10 years, and weighing u pounds.
DR.. Chandler, of st. Adams, read a very
lble essay upon medical ethics, and the rel-
alive relations Of the Public and the Physi-
3ian.
DR.. Morgan presented the following reso-
utIJn, which was adopted -
ResJled, That the thanks of the Society
'c rendered 10 Dr. Chandler, for his very in
eresting paper, and that he be requested to
urnish copy to be deposited in the Ar
hives Of the Society.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26
Yours Ia Ia ste,
For the Free Press.
LADIES' FAIR AT WILLISTOS.

WIusroy, Oct "A, 1850.
NEssES. EDITORS;
The Fair recently held by
the Ladies Of the Congregational Church and So
ciety Of Williston, was the occasion Of very
pleasant and successful gathering. The above So
ciety with commendable spirit and energy has ur-
dertakeu the work Of rehttng their church odiice.
It's entire interior is to be remodelcd and built
anew-and the whole structure repaired in the
most thorough manner. The contract IS in tie
hands Of Mr. EGgerton OF Charlotte whose known
skill and fidelity are abundant guarantees for tie
tasteful execution Of the work.
The Ladies Of the society, dcsirous to share in SO
goodly an enterprise, arranged Far-the pro-
ceeds of which should be appropriated to carpet
ing and furnishing the Church when it shall be
oompleted-and we are glad 70 be assured that
their zeal has not failed Of its reward. The hall,
neatly adorned for the occasion, was filed to over
flowing The tide Of enjoyment was at its height.
The articles for sale found ready purchasers, and
the amount realized from all sources, was somc-
thing upwards Of $3.50. We are sure that when
the Church shall again take possession Of their
sanctuary, they will appreciate the energy and
skill with which the ladies have carried through
this plan for its adornment and for tho conve-
nience and comfor, of its worshippers.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

THE VERMONT SCHOOL Journal for Octo
ber. This is the 7th number of the second
volume, and it seems to us very good one.
There is a brief bat good article on studying
History, by William C. Winslow. Several
articles follow on topics connected with the
late meeting of the Teachers Association at
ST. Johnsbury such as the opening address
at the social gathering, by Gov. Fairbanks,
and the discussions On the question, ''what
additional facilities for improving the quail
ifcations of common school teachers, arc
needed and are practicable in Vermont, by
Messrs. Conant, Worcester and Orcutt. An
article On the Duties Of School Districts
towards their teachers 8, (like the
articles Of the series, numbers l and 2, IN
preceding numbers of the journal,l shows
excellent practical sense. The signature, -
\. c., indicates, we suppose, our townsman,
Mr.. G. A. Castle, an experienced and yalua-
bic teacher, as the author of this series. We
hope he will continue his articles in succeed
ing numbers of the journal. Tho selected
articles in this number are well chosen.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

HOUSE WARNING. The occupants Of Aliens
new building on Church Street had "houss
warming" Oct. 18th, very pleasant affair.
The whole house wes thrown open for the
reception Of guests and brilliantly lighted.
OF the handsome leather store Of LOOMS &
ALLEN on the first floor we have already spok-
en-. The store Of c. L. WARNER is on the
north side of the lower floor, not so well
adapted indeed for levee as the rooms above,
but for its special purpose exceedingly convent
ent and well arranged. On the floor above
is Chas Miller's Photographic room, where
he received guests. 1t is large parlor, ,beauti-
fully fitted up; the walls, Of adelicate neutral
tint, hung with specimens Of Mr.. Miller's
skill in the various branches Of his art. Ad-
Joining Is withdrawing room for aides.
The entrance to Mr. Aliller's Parlor is Of
stained glass, as also the entrance to the
rooms Of DR.. James Lewis, opposite DR..
LEWIS Parlor, over LJomis 6 Aliens store,
IS an elegant room with the incest Of furui-
ture, best OF carpets, delicate lace curtains,
&c. Dr.. Lewis and his lady received the
guests in this room; back Of it is the operat-
ing room. with chair combining all mod
ern impr0vements,-alm tempting every
observer to sit down and have a row Of teeth
drawn, for the fun Of it. StiIl further back
IS Dr. Lewis laboratory, fitted up with all
appliances of lathcs, tools, furnaces sc. In
the rear of Dr. Lewis rooms, Mr. B. S.
M1Lzs has a room for the manufacture Of
uppers for CATERS &c.
On the third floor, Mr. Miller's operating
room, reaching nearly across the building,was
cleared for dancing, not cleared Of people ; it
was full all the evening Of young men and
maideus wLirling in graceful measures to the
music Of the QuadrlIle Band and of observers
enjoying their enjoyment. Mr.. WoOlcott's
gas LAMPS, generously furnished for the even
iug. lighted the hall brilliantly. Mrs.
Bigelow'5 studio is on this floor also, very
pleasant and comfortable room. We are
very glad to see this artist in more spacious
rooms, and to learn that she will now be
able to crafty the desires Of many who ha7e
wished to profit by her Instructions in oil
painting.
\ crowd of our citizens eddyed through
al these rooms during the evening if the
weather had been prOpitiOus the building
would hardly have contained the throng,and
the afrlir was pronounced a decided success.
We believe the public owe yesterdays pleas
ant entertainment to Mr.. Chas. Miller, who
first suggested Levee to which all the
other tenants of the block OF once agreed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

\ GOOD BIIL.-We notice that Mr. NOy os
Of Burlington, has introduced into the Gen
eral Assembly, bill blouse bill, 3D pro
viding that the Assistant Judges of the
County Courts shall keep an exact and de-
scriptive record Of all orders drawn by them
on the County Treasurer-the book Of record
to be kept on file in the Office of the County
Clerk also that the County Treasurer shall
report annually to the Assistant Judges an
account of all orders paid by him, and
statement of his treasury account for the
year previous and that the judges shall
cause to be published in each County clear
statement Of their orders drawn, and of tho
statements of the Treasurer aforesaid.
We have often wondered that the people
of the State were content to let all the Coun-
ty pccuniary transactions lie in the dark, as
the practice has been. The bill is very
important one. We do not see how an OBJ
lection can be raised to il.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

A bold robbery was made at Deposit, N
Y, on Wednesday. A man named Wilson
went into the house of Mr.. Pendle, and
asked bis little daughter where her fathers
money was kept; she told him when Wilson
coolly collected it together in all about $3.50,
and walked of. he was tracked and the
money recovered.
Two individuals from Alabama recently
fouobt a b.vonet duel in New Orleans. Al
ter a few passes one thrust his weapon into
the left shoulder of the other, and lifted him
from the ground as a farmer lifts fork full
of hay. This put an end to the affair.
The dead body of woman was found on
the Buffalo & Niagara railroad, a mile from
Tonawanda, Wednesday, perfectly cold.
with her throat cut from ear to ear. The
guilty parties no doubt, placed the body up
on the track to convey the impression to
those who might find it. that che victim had
been killed by the cars
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

learned the facts, and found that Yancey
had he'd to him, he returned to Greenyille in
search ol him, Iancey knowing the pluck
OF DR.. Earle, and that he would be detected
in the lalsehood, prepared himself for fight.
DR.. Earle found Yancey on Or. Crittcndcn's
porch, and N marching upon him was shot
down ~ lancey with Il pistol. These are
The facts rs we have .hcm from those born and
reared in that vicinity The fact that h.
was convicted upon trial and imprisoned and
afterwards became the subject Of Executive
clemency, corroborates the truth Of this YER
sion This is the man who procured the
disruption Of the Democratic Party. and the
onminqtlon Of MIR. Brcckinridse.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26
YANCEY's NURDERor,t,s,xc,o

Tie Knoxville (Tcnn.) Why gives +bo
following incident in the life Of wm I
Yancey
The fact that Wm. L. Yancey killed his
uncle, DR.. Earle. Of South Carolina, has
been stated in general terms, but the details
have not been given. Or. Earle lived one
mile and half west Of Greenyille. where his
widow still resides f alive A few hundred
yards distant is an old field, sometimes used
tor practicing on horseback, but more fire.
qGently resorted to US a muster-groand d.
This was the occasion Of d drill muster. when
Dr.. Earle's son, about ten year. old, went
to the ground, as all boys seek to do. and
during their wheeling aud turning, the bow
Set IN the way. Earcey ordered him to yet
cut OF the way, but the boy in his confusion
got more and more in the way, whereupon
Yancey lashed him most numerically with
horse-whIp. DR.. Earle was not at home.
but on returning home through town a
friend told him how Yancey had treated his
son Yancey told him that the boy had been
very insolent, and that he had slapped his
jaws. DR.. Earle replied that be served him
night. When DR.. Eaerl reached home and
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26
MONTPELIER, Oct. Is, 1850.

Dear Fee Press
The wheels of legis alton are
revolving quite rapidly, and thus far with litu
friction, in the House The Senate has done little
as yet; but is dying low, waiting to see what the
House is up to. By next week the House bills
will begin to pour in on them, and they will find
work on their hands.
The Board Of Education met on Tuesday, and
reelected, as matter Of course, the Secretary Of
the Board, J :. ADAMS Esq. I omit on purpose,
aud solely for the sake of afording your readers
and that gentleman himself if he should happen
to see this paragraph, little refreshing variety,
the adiectives of praise universally inserted
between the definite article and the word "Sccret-
ary Of the Board" On Wednesday Gov. Fairbanks
sent into the Senate for its confirmation his reap
pointmcEt Of the members Of the Board Of Educa-
tion. The appointments have not been acted on,
the Senate awaiting the report Of the Judiciary
Committee upon a resolution introduced by Senator
Hubbard Of Windsor County, requesting that
Committee to report whether any legislation is ne
cesslTy concerning the decision Of the Secretary in
reference to the use of the Bible in common schools
The Committee are taking their time on the mat
ter and will doubtless make satisfactory report.
Some are anticipating somewhat warm debate
on the subject; but really there does not appear
to be room for much discussion on the question,
and it will probably be disposed of with little de-
bate or feeling.
Some Of the peculiar characteristics Of Sen.Hub-
baIds mind may be inferred from the fact that he al
so introduced resolution aboishing the bronze
statues which fill the inches on each side of the door
Of the Representatives Hall; on the ground, as l
understand that they had nothing to do with leg
Islation
Speaking Of statues, two Of the works of Mr..
Mead, the talented Vt. SCULPTOR, are here, in one
of the committee rooms One is his bust of Hon.
Wm. c. Bradley, pronounced very admirable
likeness; and statuette entitled the Green Noun
tain gitl-a dslicately wrought aud very pleasing
figure of lassie with satcheI in hand, on her
way TO school in winter time. These End many
admirers.
Wednesday, the Gath, Is set Tor the election OF
Judges aud Reporter. The claims Of different
candidates for the vacant quietly but
strongly pressed and the result is wholly in doubt
as yet. The Senate has adjourned till Tuesday,
and the House will doubtless follow suit tomorrow
cary.
Senator COllamer spoke last night for nearly
| two hours to a crowded audience. 1t was not
labored speech, but was clear, strong, instruct
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

striking one also. behold how good and
pheasant it is for brethren to dwell together in
unity. Instead of English cannon roaring
up the Potomac, we have the next English
hing at our guest. Instead of horrid War,
gentle Peace. A few years ago and our ma
tional capital was ablazs, set on fire by Brit
Ism torches, and Washington was full of
nc ho''lis British troops. All this is changed
Inc new order Of things is moro consonant
with Christianity. England and America
VIII never again war with each other
ID w
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26
Poetry.
THE NAN LIKE.

like che maa ia any sphere,
Fe l,s possessions what they may,
who o-Hs the password "rcrseyerc
All struggles LGnfuliy away.
Trrs-I ol the d1wny lap Of ease,
or tossed upon the sea Of fate.
like the man whom trifes please,
whose mighty love stiI conquers hate.
7 Ike The man who never broke
promise 20 the heart or ear;
! ike the man who never spoke
4 word uukiud or insincere:
Ike the man whose cautious skill
In channels Of good works doth run,
l,Sc tae msR whose iron viii
teits rot tl r1cb good works are done
Ike tuc man who never PAUSED
i low or siauder5us tale 20 hear
like the man who ne'er caused
A Y.rgi1's blush, a virgin tear
llko The man who never belonged
To any vain " foolish creed;
like the man who never wrglgel
N brother. even il thought cr deed
= ''-1 t4e man whose thoughts are pure,
ho eafs within a noble breast,
4 noble heart, trained % endure,
FEd aye ia sorrow hopes the best;
l9 promptly, heartily forCivcs.
Even as he hopes % be f3rgi~cn.
Az earnest, holy life who lives.
At peace with man az peace witb Losven.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26

The Bellows Falls Argus says the 80
electoral votes of New York will undoubtedly
be cast against Lincoln"-that "there is a
cordial union of Breckenridge, Douglas and
Bell men in New York, and that must carry
the State" Bright child,-that of the
Argus.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-10-26
THE DISCOVERY OF LAKE CHAM
PLAIN.

We need not ask a perusal for the address
Of Prof Torrey before the Historical Society,
which we promised to our readers, and which
we give them in our Supplement to-day. Nor
have we space to remark upon the fact shown
by Prof. Torrey, that the question whether
this whole northern region should be English
or French, whether il should be New Eng
land or New Franc, was decided on Lake
Champaign !,et hitherto untouched or
but slightly t,ached in American History
and one the interest and importance Of which
con hardly b. over-stated. The interest and
value Of tt' paper viii command d reading,
and W. leave it 70 speak for itself.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-11
Missing Corn

A neighbor of mine missed corn from
his garner, and his suspicious rested up
on a reckless fellow whom everybody
called "Sam." The corn was kept in a
chamber over the kitchen. adjoining the
woodhouse, toward which the chamber
was left open and accessible by ladder.
The victim of this midnight +" thefiery, I"
as another calls it, determined to satisfy
himself concerning the identity of the
thief, made temporary bed upon the
kitchen floor and lay down TO watch
About the hour when g church yards
yawn," lie was aroused from partial
slumber by the rafting of the ears OF
corn overhead, when he suddenly called
out at the top of his voice
"Sam ~
Hello !" responded the thief, taken
entirely off of his guard by this sudden
call.
Don't take more than bushel -
Then | shall have to pour it out, for
I've got two In the bag already -
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-11
SiEERIEF,S SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION IS
ID sued out of and under the seal of the Dis
trct Court of Buchanan County, Iowa, in favor
of David Shearer, and against the goods and
chattels lands and tenements of =. S. l.. Hast
ings and James Brown, have levied upon
the following described property, viz:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of Lot
One, in Block Two, in Scarclf's Addition to
the village of Independence, Buchanan county,
Iowa, thence West Nineteen feet, thence South
One Hundred and Fifty three feet, thence East
Nineteen feet, thence North to place of begin
ming
Which property, as above described, | will
offer for sale at Public Auction, at the door of
the Sheriff S Office, in the village of Indepen-
dence, on SATURDAY, the 25th day of April,
A. d., 1860, between the hours of Nine o'clock
A. NJ and -Four O'Clock p. NJ. of said day, to
the highest bidder, TO satisfy said execution and
costs. BYRON G.. HALE, Sheriff.
Sheriff S Office, Independence, Iowa,l
March Doth, 1860. 2-4t