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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15

The London Times having in one Of its
articles said that in case Of a division Of the
Union, the Southern section would be the
superior one in wealth, the London Ne,g, Of
Jan. 9th remarks on that opinion a,
follows
re s'1angest notion Of all is Of the wealth
the south Is assumed 70 possess now and 10 have
the prospect Of hereafter The South has no wealth
but what Is pledged for the paymen Of debt.
"Iiow are the respective sections peopled In
the slave states, there were. ten years since sir
millions Of whites and in the free states thirteen
millions and quarter. The slaves have increased
10 four millions andin South Carolina the whites
have diminished in proportion TO the negroes. If
not IN positive amount. Where is the force which
is 70 oveTrun and annex territories, after having
put down the North
again, the population a square mile aver
ages p in the free states, and a fraction more
than l in the slave states; and, as nigh. be e-
peoted from this, the produce per acre is in the
more Populous section S., to 3 in the south
with fewer cultlvatOIs, the North raises s227,-
100000 more Of agricultural products than the
South; and the property exclusive Of slaves i,
four times as great Of the South.
But 1t viii be asked, why has the North al
lowed matters to come to this pass And can the
S-utl De so mad as 70 have challenged ruin in this
way We can only say that the South IL mad
mad IN the way that is caused by passion acting on
ignorance and self-wiu. The people there know
no better than 70 trust TO prophets WHO decIa-.
their prospects 10 be brilliant and the Nor,5
likely to be mere ruDp. There are wiser peoD1e
in the South; but they are silenced or thev 5rs
busy getting away 70 the free states. They mr.
nish the answer as to why the North has waited
thus long. six times many persons 20 iron
the slave states 10 live in the North as tie reverse.
but there ars enough Of Southern wives clergy
men and educators who are natives Of the Ssrth,
20 make il 4 serious thing-a most n -u-zf1l snl
dreadful prOceedUre-to resort 20 war.
At present the alarmed slave holders from the
North are Fastening to their native states at any
sacrifice while the immigrant ScuthsrneTs il ths
free states show 10 desire 70 move They desert
ed the sinking vessel long ago, and are not going
back TO il now.
II Is bad enough 70 witness the madness Of re-
bellion and treason from zfar. We cannot have il
here; and the proposition that barbaric slave
holding community has prospect Of splsndor and
wealth, in virtue OF its bsrbarisn, while free
and thriving psople will become a mere runp Of
the Republic, because il is free, is treason 70 Do
litical principle in any civilized country in tie
world
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15

Mr.. LINCoLN's FAREWELL TO HIS Nrrcu-
B9Rs;-Mr. Lincoln left Springfield, H., on
Monday morning at 81 O'Clock for the Fast
anu !" ashington. He was accompanied to
!he IePot oy over 1000 people. After shak-
lnS IandS with his intimate friends, he spoke
as ioiloWs My Friends-No one not in
my position can appreciate the sadness feel
AZ ,n1' parting; 10 this people l owe all
tnat l am: Here have lived more than a
quarter OF a century; here my children were
!, porn' ana mere one of them lies buried |
know not how soon shall see you all again.
n uuty devolves upon me which is perhaps
greater than that which has devolyed upon
any o'ner man since the days of Washing
son. lie never would have succeeded except
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15

The TnAw.-The most terrible torn and
cold snap of many years has been followed
by thaw OF unprecedented rapidity. We
have never known so much snow to dsap-
pear so soon. 1t has thawed both above and
below and sank away till the fields are in
many places bare. Alarge part of the water
50 made has sunk into the soil for there vros
but little frost In the ground-or a tremon
dous food would have been the certain
suit As 1t is, great deal of water runs in
the streets and has done some damage to the
road on Main Street and elsewhere. TIL
river has not broken up as yet but is I,kal.
to'and as the ice is very thick, 1T will we fa,r
make trouble for the mill-owners. The a.,
Is very mild with no sign of immed;o..
change.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15
-. 1,-, frse. is free, and uiU be free

nation. born free, is free. and u'0 be tree
forever.
Meanwhile we are hopeful and not fearful.
The "Peaoe Convention" is a. quiet in its
locked chambers and with seals on its mem
bers' lips, as conolave Of munmies would
be. Lincoln is officially declared by MI
Breckenridge, the President of the senate,
to have been elected President OF the ni''1
States by majority Of tho electoral 49,, 49,,
and Hamlin Vice President Gen -.
with his troop. keeps the Capitol qols' az ,s
Sumter is not attacked, and some % -. 50
oessioni.ts begin to think tha. perhaps they
p tore hsen too ha.ty. If the Republicans re-
a .in .sssdv and true, as we believe they will
nI ";T he well in the end, and disgraced as
-, country is by the past completely of its
-hi.f rulers with the basest Of treason, in
time its strength will be renewed and its hon
or restored to its early glory.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15
For the Free Press.l
HUNGARIAN GRASS.
Messrs. Editors j.;


I wrote you something last year
respecting Hungarian grass, and having more ex-
perienoe on it than I had then, I give some addi-
tienal facts. 1 have now tried it for two years.
The first year tried sowing at different times
but found the best time is when the soil is warm
and time to plant corn. 1 plowed some green
sward, which had cut half ton to the acre last
year; it was sowed to Hungarian, or honey blade
some call it, and it cut over two tons to the
acre. The soil was loan and clay. soviet some
acre, and on sandy loan which cut three tons and
some on poor, sandy soil, which cut one ton. On
one piece which was not worth moving the year
before, cut one and half tons last fall. Tha.
which vas cut early, the cattle, sheep ana horses
eat better than other hay, and they grow fat on
the hay after it Is thrashei. The cows give more
milk than they vcali on stalks or other hay. 1t
is very easy crop to raise. The seed will weigh
Fifty los. to the bushel; it takes half bushel to
the acre. Last spring sold FIVE bushels to one Of
my neighbors; he sowed it on ten acres and cut
twenty live tons; LIE cut double the hay that be
would if he had net soEn it to Hungarian or honey
blade. I sold one peek OF seed to a man who
ploWed green svard, syved in June, and raised &
large crop aud six and half bushels Of seed. II
our meadows not likely to cut much hay, and
if the land viii do to pillow, would do well to do
it, if we should ct till tho last Of June. One
| neighbor Of mine soasd his the 18th and l4th Of
July; but It'll eng 50 dry I think he did not cut
over one and a hs tons to the acre. Sow in May
or the first Of June, and cut early, and you will
find the hay better than the best Of clover or herds
grass.
H. griffin
Pain.e7ille, Vt, Feb. 3, 1861.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15
THE SOUTHERN CoNFEDEYAcY.

According to report, the Montgomery
Convention thinks no more Of making gov
ernment than boy does % casting bullet.
To meet, adopt constitution, and elect
President and Vice President is ell done Of
as quick as a tea party. 1T they could tram
mel up the consequence rs easy, i. would
be something to brag Of. But they viii find
there IS a good deal more 70 come after.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15
MEETING OF THE CHITTESDES
COUNTY BAR.

AT meeting Of the members of theChitten
den County Bar, held Wednesday afternoon
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
lfh,Te1S, 1t has pleased God TO call from ernor,
US our Oldest brother in the Bar, Hon. Charles
Adams, the largest 20 rtion Of whose life has
been spent IN the diligent study and honorable
and successful practice Of the law: And ,pbe,,o,
in discharge Of public duty as well as in obedi.
anoe to the dictates Of our private feelings. we
think it proper to mark this occasion by some
record of our estimate Of his abilities and high
character; Therefore
Resoired, That the public character and services
OF Mr.. Adams demand commendatiop: that thro,
his long life, whether as private person or in
public Office, he maintained wide and various
intercourse with public men, and cherished a con-
slant and deep interest in public affairs; and bv
ais wisdom and sagacity the fruit of large intel.
leotusi endowments, uatured thought, and extern
sise observation, and by the soundness of his iu
saii'.- opinions, he exerted at all times most
90. innnuenoe upon the sentiments and nro.
sress OF this community. Nuu FiO-
mat in his practice ASH cor,.o,,o-
sense ~ ~ ;..:. LIS Oar we would record on-
sense u MS integrity, prudence, learninc t oII
eoSe OF men and affairs, and power of pe2.n nnGwI-
Ana lnat rhen he died there was extinsni.Snii
one OF the few remaining lights Of the :.oI5 sue
mon law." 0iu COM
Re'oiued, That the States attorney be reouestsd
10 present these resolutions to the County Gu.
1t Its next term, and request the Court to order
hem to be placed upon its record.
Realized, That as adtaken of respect for II, ID.
ceased we Will attend his funeral in body, wear.
he appropriate badge Of mourning.
Resoir d, That the Secretary transmit to the
aniy Of Mr.. Adams copy of these resolutions, |
ogether with an expression Of tn sympathy Of /
ne members Of this Bar, appropriate to this mourn.
al occasion.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15
Pc RSOEAI.

The Windsor Journal, speaking Of the
recent term Of Orange County Court, Hon.
A. PICK Chief Judge, says "Of Judge
Peck, and the manner in which be has pre-
sided, we hear but one voice from those hav-
ing business before him that of unqualified
satisfaction. By bis marked ability, pa
thence and courtesy, he has gained himself
many friends, and we hope to meet him here
again n 6aHc as well as at nisi."
WILLIAM N. CAMPBELL, formerly of St.
Adams, and graduate of the University Of
Vermont, is volunteer in the Palmetto
army at Charleston.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Freenen of Chittenden County who are
friends Of Temperance, and Of the Prohibitory
Law, are requested to meet in Convention at the
TOWN HALL In Burlington, on Tuesday, the
18th day Of February, 1861, at IL o'clock A. NJ,
10 nominate County Commissioner for the year
ensuing.
z. a. WHEELER
G. 6. BENEDICT, County Committee
A. B. HALBERT, )
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15

Burli15t-n. I-ty, 1851.

IHE MeCoEWc REArER PA1E<r-The az
riculturc Of the entire nation is interested in
the non-ex:easion Of the McCormic reaper
patent, \ brief but tart debate took place
in the senate on Friday on a resolution d.
rec;ing the Commissioner Of Patents to al
low more time for evidence to be introduced
on the subject Of its extension. The resolu-
ton was passed, and the President announc-
ed on Saturday that he had signed the reso-
luton. 1t is supposed that the resolution will
prevent the extension.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15

i b the aid of Divine Providence, upon which
ne AT all times relied feel that | cannot
succeed without the same Divine aid which
9osNalngd MN, and on the same Almighty
i peIo9 | pace my reliance for support. I
nope you, my friends, will all nraT that
may receive that divine assistance w;tbou,
which cannot succeed, but with wb;rb s,,c.
cess is certain. bid YOU an afFsct;orat -
farewell. . Loud applause and cries Of
''We will pray for you followed the deliv-
cry. During the speech Mr. Lincoln be-
trayed much emotion, and the crowd was
affected to tears.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15

NARROW EscAFE.--0n the night of the 24th
of Jan, Mr., c. D. Carpenter of Huntington
was caught out in a driving snow storm and
completely blocked by an insurmountable
drift. In striving to extricate his horse and
sleigh he lost his hat and gloves, and found
he must leave his horse in the drift, or run
the risk of perishing himself; covering the
horse with buffalo robe he made his wav
to dwelling, and though the family were
absent lie succeeded in making a fire, and
spent the night in safety. His hands were
severely frozen in the previous exposure. The
horse was found alive and unframed, and
what was remarkable, she had cleared her.
self from the sleigh.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15

HE GREAT FLOYD swISDLK. The indict-
ment against Mr.. Floyd, says the Washing
ton correspondent of the Journal. charges
him with accepting drafts to the amount of
seven millions nine hundred thousand dollars
for Russell d Company, knowing that the
Government owed them nothing.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15

Gov, Fairbanks published note in the
Boston Journal last week warning persons
against a swindling lottery concern in North
Thotlord, purporting to be managed by S.B.
Hale & Co.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15

We learn that Mr.. Ozias Seymour, law.
yer of Middlebury, was found frozen to death
on the track at that place, on the 9Th, his
head lying on the rail. We are told that be
was of Incorporate habits.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15
SOUTHERN ELECrIoNsIy FER

Feb. 5. Tennessee, election for Convention.
Is. Virginia, Convention meets.
Is. Arkansas, election for Convention.
Il. Missouri, election for Convention.
% Tennessee, Convention meets.
North Carolina, election for Convention.
IS. Missouri, Convention meets.
The Arkansas Convention, Il called by the neo-
pie, will meet March 4tb, AID theNorth Carolina
convention on the succeeding Monday, March II.
In Tennessee, Arkansas, and North Carolina
the people will vote for delegates and at the sane
time designate whethe; or not it is their will that
a Convention shall be holden.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15

Much excitement was eau sed on TUESDAY. in
very credulous circles, by report that Fort Sum
Ter mad oeeu reinforced We do not believe il but
our readers can judge for themselves.
we nave had conversation with citizen wbo
lett Fort Sumter on Sunday, ard had
been engaged there (and at Fort Moultrie s;ncs
November as workman.
he reports forty-four laborers and ninetv-s;r
soIdiers (othcers included) remaining in the fort.
with large supply of provisions or these be
specifies, according to knowledge, fifty-eicht bar
rels Of pork and beef, FIVE hogsheads of moIasses.
Two casks OF vinegar, with large supplies of flour
ana potatoes The supply Of fuel, which was good,
mad been lately increased by drifting raft which
was secured.
AS to the arms, cur informant reports five Co.
lum olads, 10 inches, in the yard, mounted on
granite, two ranging toward the city, one toward
Suliivan's Island, and one toward Fort johnson.
I mere are also four Columbiads, eight inches
oearing Fort Morris, three of the sane csIibre on
cummings Point, and four that can be brought TO
pear on Mount Pleasant or Sullivan's Island at
'noice. No reinforcements in men have been re-
'eived.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15

RUNAwAr.-A young horse belonging 70
Mr. g. " Benedict Of this place, took fright
Wednesday by the dropping Of the shafts,
(Which accidentally became detached from
the sleigh against her heels, and ran VIC
lenty down Church street, taking the side
walk at the corner Of Bank street, following
it to College street, AID finally bringing up
IN SINNERS Lane. \ lady and a man had
narrow escapes from being run down; but
fortunately no one was injured. The break
ins Of window in c. O.French's Bookstore,
by the swinging shafts, and some injury to a
sleigh which stood in the way Of the fright
ened animal, comprise the damage done TO
property On the way.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15

Old Ben Wade of Ohio has offered a com.
promise. He thinks that at least two bun-
ared OF the secession leaders should he bnnr
out he is willing to compromise and hang
only hundred and fifty, if the South will
stay in the Union. VIII
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15

OUTRAGE AND MuRDER.-Th Paterson,
Is. J..) Guardian has an account Of the muir
der Of two men named Alderman and Bar
tolf, from the vicinity Of Paterson. They
were murdered in South Caroliul The
Guardian says
They had gone down south 70 work a: their
trade (as carpenters) and when the secession broke
out all business stopped, AMI they concluded u
was best for them % come home. Thev had sc-
coriingly completed their arrangements for re-
turning 70 the North. bu. had TO wait several
days for their money and II was during this time
that they were arrested as spies an d hung. their
arrest, trial and execution having all taken place
within one hour They were Northern men but
we believe, with all their families Democrats Of
the Bergen county stamp, and possessing 10 SYM
psthies with tie Republican party.
The first iutimsti0u that was received rorca---
Ing their fate, came from the ruaa for whom thew
had worked, in the vicinity Of Charleston rfo
Ending out what had been done and where Bar
tolt 5 father lived, wrote a statement Of the cir
eums;ances, rsSretting the affair and saving that
had he been informed, or tine been allowed the
suspected persons, their innocence might have
been established and theiI.lives saved
An agent has been dispatched by the friends Of
the deceased and II Is supposed the remains Of the
unfortunate young men viii be brought on for il
teTuent. Both were clever and industrious me-
cha1lcs, and were unmarried men Concerning
another young man who was with them At the time
and formed one Of the party, nothing is known.
and Il Is believed be too was in some wsv or other
disposed Of by the traitors iwho hold high rsveI
now il the city Of Charleston
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15
HARpINE ON uCoERCIoN.o

We observe that the Democratic State
Conventions which meet about these days,
all denounce Coercion - and advocate
" Compromise" They do not dare to say
openly treason must not be put dot0n; and
all that the Southern OIgdrehy demand must
be giyen 10 then.-cren # ii be the kfe-JlOod Of
free Institutions for were they to do 50, the
people Of the Free States who every where
abhouch sentiments, would denounce the
men who should utter them; 50 they cover
them up under the specious phrases Of " No
Coercion and - Compromise"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15

We copy the following significant para
graphs from the Charleston Courier of
Wednesday last
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-02-15

Wednesday was The set day for formally
counting at Washington the Electoral votes
for President and Vice President Of the
United States.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04

At her residence, near Hillsboro, Union county, Ark, on the 5th of June, 1861, Mrs. LAMANrHA AGNES HuDsoN, aged 3I years, consort Of John K. Hudson. She was the daughter of James and Martha Davis, who emigrated to this country from Georgia in e40
 We would speak of our departed friend, that her distant friends and relatives may know she dled happy, and also, to add another proof of the reality of Heaven and how reli zion can light the pathway to the tomb. Mrs. Hudson made public proles- sion of religion at the age of l9 and attached her self to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, III which she lived pious and consistent member until death. Possessed of all the christian virtue to an extent rarely equaled-she was universally loved and leaves d large circle of friends to mour their loss. A devoted wife and mother, she gave atfecsionate and religious counsel to her husband and children, bringing the latter up in the nurture and admoniti0n of the Lord She sought not the vOtarieS of the world, but was content in the re. tired duties of life. Religion her chel de light her help in life in death her precious conso- iation. She often spoke to her weeping friends ot her delight ln thinking of her heavenly home, urS- ing them to salvation and follow her. Often she said she was reconced to Gods will, and that she hoped to meet them and her departed friends Tn heaven, proving to every heart that her hope was sure and steadiast. Though her family and friends must ever mourn her death, yet they tondly remember, tis her eternal gain. But few hours before She died, as if by inspiration, her strength returned and she sang audIbly, "Jesus can make a dying bed soft,' etc.
 May the consolation of the Savior that sustained her in her atictions, and filled her helrt with joy and peace in the hour of death, be sufficient to sustain the brokenhearted husband and children in this hour of deep afictions, and direct their thoughts, hopes and affections to that rest their Savior has prepared for his people in his fathers house.
 Husband, forget not her dying words, :" Grieve not my husband, over thee and my children will l hover every mght." Children forget not the ad- mentions, examples and prayers of your sainted mother Meet her in heaven. A FRIEND.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-07-04
Trilautalof Respect.

At meeting of the bar of Little Rock, held al the supreme court room on the 29th of June, 1851 P. Jqrdan, esq.,, was appointed chairman and John D. Kimbel, secretary.
 ,fThe object of the meeting being understood, W. M. Randolph, esq. offered the following resolu- 1tions expressive of the feeling thereof which animousy adopted, to-wit:
 Resolred, l. That we deeply deplore the death of our friend and brother, JAMES W. FINLEY who died in this city the morning of the 24th ult, after short but painful sickness which he had contracted while at his post of duty in the military service of the State.
 3d. That by this sad event, one who promised superior eminence at matured age has been taken from us in the morning of his professional life. 3d. That we hereby bear testimony to the many good qualities of our deceased friend and brother in all the walks and relations of life.
 4th. That we condole with his widowed mother, and his other relatives, who feel So keenly their irreparable loss.
 5th. That testimony of regard for the de- ceased, we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
 9th. That copy of these resolutions be furnish ed the mother of the deceased, and a copy to each of the city papers for publication, and that the chairman present them to the supreme court at its next session with request that they be placed upon it's record
 F. JORDAN, C.r'n. JOuy ID. kINREII. Eec'u