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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

vision Tor supplying school registers. The
popular complaint against men who advocate
measures for improvement OF schools If that
they are mere theorists, and have not an ac-
curate knowledge of the facts from which
they argue The way 10 meet these COM
| plants is to secure reliable information
The easiest way to gain this information is
| To provide these school registers, at an ex-
| pense Of not more than three 70 five hundred
| dollars for all the districts in the STATE
Another complaint made by many Is
with reference 10 the incompetency Of
teachers The best method OF remedying
this evil, is that provided by the recent leg
islatiye enacuncnts,. (viz. that Of public cx-
animation Of teachers.
Another good point in the new law is, It's
encouragement 10 regular attendance at
schools. We are expending in the State
four hundred thousand dollars annually to
educate eighty-hve thousand children. of
these children, fifty-two and One-balf Der
cent. Is AN average attendance at school
Thus nearly one-half Of the expense of sus-
tanning our schools is lost by non-attcndancc
This 10 a fact for the consideration Of tax
payers. The new law apportions the one
hundred thousand dollars OF State funds dis
AAA1AAtu Il alaAlE Tut etNt4hl ulsLIANt0 III iAO-
portion e. the average attendance in such
districts, and not as did the old law, IN pro-
portion T. the number of scholars Thus
the new law presents a pccuniary encour-
agemcni to regular attendance at school.
4 very important feature Of the new law
is. that it organizes Board of Education,
who appoint Secretary and give HIM power
to hold the Institutes and public meetings
and take steps to awaken an interest in
schools The law thus recognizes the i'm
portance Of keeping gawaSf, and giving a right
direction to public sentiment In tins 1t does
we'll for the enforcement Of law depends up
on public sentiment, and not simply upon
its enactment. Decided improvements have
followed the recent enactments as the official
returns showed. The proportion Of female
teachers has been largely increased. thereby
ellecting great saving of expense without in
Jury t. the schools. \ much more satisiac-
tory attendance upon the annual school
meetings has been secured. The proportion
between the number Of private and public
schools has been changed very much in favor
of the latter The amount OF tardiucss has
been reduced twenty-five per cent. within
the Vast four years. Gases where corporal
punishment has been resOrted to as d disci-
uliuc. have decreased in about the same ratio,
indicating an elevation OF moral sentiment
in the schools \ steadily increasing ten
dency to employ permanent teachers j, man
ifest. and school buildings are year 10y year
improving.
Nr. Adams recommended legislative action
in reference 70 defining duties of prudential
committees also providing more perfectly
for securing statistical returns. lie urged
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30
Miscellaneous.


The oldest of English Statesmen, is dead, at
thc great age of nearly - years. lie was born
iu Boston, on the 2lst OF May. l772. and was
-,n Of Mr. Copley, painter Of eminencc, and
tIc frst American who ever rose to the high
at rank 10 hi, art lie b,rr his fathers
name. Mr. Copley Was i,yalist. and was
d'-cenicd on the maternal side from the
Wiuslow family, 50 renowned in our Colo
anal history. HIs politics being unpopular.
90, went "a England. where he resided until
lis death
Hs son went to England in hie third year
where hc was educated, studying at Trinity
College. Cambridge, where he was much dis
tncuished. Selecting the law for his pro
icssion be- was calle,l to the bar in lS04
lie entered the House of Commons in ISIS
as tory, and became Solicitor. General in
1919. In 1894 he was made Attorney Ten
eral. and in ls26 Master of the Rolls, and
,iecte,l onv of the members OF the House of
Commons for the University Of Cambridge,
Lord Palmerston being the other member.
The next year he accepted the ofive Of Lord
High Chancellor in the Canning Ministry,
and he held that exalted post through the
Ministries Jf Goderich and Wellington. He
vas made Baron Iyndhurst IN 1872. Lord
ivndhurst was - years old when be retired
IN 1886, but he continued to be a most ac
i've mcu,l.sr Of the House Of Lords down 10
% shcrt time before his last illness Some Of
he host speeches were made long after he
bad passed his SOth year.
A. he was an American by birth, more
than usual interest was felt in his career by
Americans. 1t was impossible not to be
proud Of a man who had. by the sheer force
Of talent. raised himself TO the highest places
IN the most aristocratically governed Of
countries. and who had never been found
unequal to the demands of those places. He
was the only man Of American birth who
ever achieved so high position in England:
The singularlv long life that was granted
him, unaccompanied by any decline OF mental
powers gave additional interest TO his history.
ID seemed as II he were 10 Outliye even sec
ond generation of eminent contemporaries /;
and there Is something impressive IN the
thought Of so great man having been born
leiore the American Revolution became an
appeal u arms, and vet living TO see the Sc
cesson war far advanced INTO its third year.
L0ri Lyndhurst was some months younger
than Mr. Josiah Quincy, Sen, who was born
IN February l772 We have heard that they
had the same nurse, and both have done
wonderful credit to their training.
His sister was the wife of the late Gardner
Greene, Esq. an eminent citizen Of Boston
She Is still living in that city. He had other
connections in Boston, Of the first social po-
Tti0n.
He was rather above common stature, o.
thin person, light blue eyes: and Of very
courteous manners.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

ApDREss or SECRETARY ADANs.-We find
in the Freeman a report Of the Address Of
J. ;. ADAMS, ESQ, Secretary of the Board Of
Education, to an assembly in the Represen-
tatives Hall, on Wednesday evening Oct. Dist
lie first adverted to the great change for the
better which had taken place in this state IN
regard to Educational matters within few
wears and especially so far as relates to Le-
cislatlve interest in them
\ few wears ago it would have been
strange and surprising thing tor the Leglsla-
ture to have assembled to listen 10 an ad-
dress upon the subject Of education. 1t
would have been deemed method OF recog-
nizing the importance Of the subject wholly
uncaiied for and quite out of character.
This lack of Official recognition had been one
of the things from which the cause ot edu-
/ cation had suffered most in Vermont.
/ Shrewd and calculating business men had
/ learned 10 regard school matters as Of secon-
dary importance. If the Legislature deemed
them of little consequence, SO as matter OF
course would citizens generally. Since the
organization of the Board of Education and
tina enactment of the school law, this has
been changed. and now it is not surprising
that the leading men Of the State assemble
TO consider these interests as of the trst I'M
nortapce. Affairs have changed very much
since ten years ago. Then, although the
law provided for the election of State Su-
nerintendont of schools, the Office was allowed
10 remain vacant. Contempt was felt for
the law. because the Legislature treated
such matters with neglect.
II is undoubted that the Nermonter has
ALWAYS felt genuine respect for education
abstractly considered He does not pay res
meet so much to wealth or position as to IN
telectual ability and culture 1t was the
NEGLECT of leading men in regard to school IN
forests that controlled and instructed public
sentiment. Contrast with this the way such
matters are managed in Massachusetts, and
sec also the result. If in that State there
has been a man of towering strength anc
masterly ability, 1t mas been for such one
: especially to take part IN advancing tn'
canse of education. 1t is singular lac
that all the most renowned men oil una
, State have connected their names with IL
educational interests. Sumner, Wilson am
, Ranks are examples that illustrate I'M
statement. Just in proportion to man
. elevation there, has been the interest ne ha
shown in the public schools. In Vermont
J inst the reverse of this was formerly true
TTbo s,b;ect oF education vas considered
/ matter Tor a Joke
!, But great change has been made ior ~ ~
/ better, though there are dehciencles oi ol 90
= school law which ought to be suppliei' VI
iections have been made by some 10 'ne P''
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

..THr English Press AND THE American
W,R. Under this title Fraser's Magazine mas
an article which speaks with fairness on our
American affairs which has been very uneom-
mon in English Journals Take the following
extracts for example
=. It must be admitted, in the first place thsi
the press Of this country has done great anu
even cruel injustice to the North, and mas just
fed good deal Of the feeling with when 'hey
regard US This has been the case IN se'era'
particulars.
.. In the first place, it must be owned that
great many of our comments on American al
fair have been pervaded by VindicuNe COM
nlaceucv which was altogether unworthy ol Us
and naturally most offensive to them As soon
=. tbc soutbern states seeded We all began 10
e,ult You have got a bite Of your;own crust
was the burden Of our song. Rebels ana traitors
as YOU are, how do you like treason and rehel-
lion We could sympathlze with iesitilla'e
Government in its resistance 10 insurrccuoh--
We had a right to hold India against the Sepoys :
We would reduce Ireland to desert before we
gave way to Irish rebels; but that Is because We
60 one If the ancient nations Of the world; our
.,.-r,ort holds its mower by a better title than
tbe rirbts of man and the declaration OF inde-
a,,daIcs. vou. on the other hand, are not a
/ io,;,;mate mower; YOU arc bound by principles
,r5icb We repudiate. and those principles would
! s,r,o vou 10 concede to others the Independence
.b;cb vour successful wickedness wrested from
l us =, -. .l;f
:. This sentiment thrown into all sorts OF dii-
/ ssron, forms but for the most part insnuatei IN
,he shane of more or les ingenious banter, per
vadcd the greater part of what was sslld OF WIN
! ton about the Americans in several OF our lead
INC napers. especially the Times 1t was IN,
,.nselv Irritating, both because It had an ar oil
,I.usibility. and was well fitted 10 catch atten
I a., and also because it involved the retractloi
~ the admission long since made by all elucate'
/ Fnglishmen that in our great controversy the,
rere r;rht. and were justified by the very prln
,;,,le. on which all our own liberties were iouhu
al Indeed. this way of writing could DE Jusu
| 6,-l only on principles from which nothing ou
universal anarchy would follow. 1t tacitly iin
.,,.I % the Am,r;cans that the founders OF tn
/ Er;,ed states had laid down the principles tina
whenever any considerable BODY oil men onSs
IN withdraw themselves from the cohtrol VI
,yiyep Government they ought To oe allo"eu
d. "a. Such principle was probably ne!e
held by any sane man. 1t would not only g'f
the south a right to repudiate the North: ou'
would give New York city right to secede iiCH
the state Of New FORK Nay, Il "culd give 70
r,ty Of Wesfmin;ster = right - soc'de H''n IN IN
rit, ul LonIol, ana set ~ iOt Is, H. WIN '.
high bailii for a king. The principle oil amer,
can Independence was, that when a cohs'ueiao'
BODY of men are badly governed and oPpresse
by a government under which they hNe' ue
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

October.

N hill and field October'- glories fade;
Der haI and field the blackbirds southwark Ay;
The brown leaves rustic down the forest glade.
Wtere nakel branches make a ftful shade
lud the last blooms If Autumn withered IL.
The @crrges IN the hedegrow ripen we'll
l,lly and cedar. burning bush and hrier
Ihe partridge drums in some half hidden dell
berv all the ground is gemmed with leaves
thar fell
Lust storm from the tall maple crown offre.
The chirp Of crickets and the hum Of bees
Come family up from marsh and meadow land,
Where reeds and rushes whisper in the breeze,
Aud sunbeans slant between the NOES grown
trees,
Green on the grass, and golden on the sand.
Fran many tree whose tangled houghs are
bare
Lean the rich clusters OF the clambcring vine
U-tobers mellow hazes dim the air
,Iong the upands aud the valley, where
The distant stceples ofthe villlge shine
Aiown the brook the dead leaves whirling 20 :;
Above the brook the scarlet sumacs burn
The lonely heron sounds his note Of woe
10 gloomy forest swnmps, where rankly grow
The crimson cardinal and feathery fern.
AUTUMN j. sad a cold blue horizon
Darkly -ncircles checkered fields and farms.
here hate the gold Of ripening harvests shown.
Bat bearded grain ami fragrant hay are gone,
And Autumn mourns the loss Of Summers
charms.
let, though our summers change and pass
away
Though dies the beauty Of the hill and plain
Though warmth and color fade with every day
Hope passes not, and something seems to say
That all our brightest, ,ioys shall come again.
aud Z the flowers We nurture with such care
Must wither, though bedewed with tears
1Ley shall arise in some diviner air.
To hloom agsIn, more fragrant and more fair,
and glad len Us through all the coming years.
The sun sinks slowly toward the far-oA west
The hrecze j. freshening from the far-off shore.
So come, fair eve, ahd bring each weary brest
That sense Of tranquil joy, of gentle rest
Fs IN the happy Autumns gone before,
IHarPers Monthly.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

THE EXCHANGE OF PRIsoSERs.-Thers
seems to be no probability OF . renewal Of
exchange at present. The rebels claim TO
have balance in their favor on the exchanges
50 far, while the most favorable calculation
for them, supported by rolls and receipts for
prisoners delivered, which can be made,
leaves them i've thousand in arrears up to
september |. Their claim is not supported
by any evidence, and rests on mere assertion.
They have sent down TO City Point since that
date only about 1900 of our prisoners
altogether, and now the delivery Of prisoners
upon rarU.e is almost entirely suspended.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30
President LincOIn's Reply to the Mis-
sour Delegation.

President Iincoln's reply concludes as fol-
lows
do not feel justified to enter upon the
broad field You present in regard to the po-
Iitir.,I difference between the radicals and
conservatives. From time TO time have
done and said what appeared TO me proper
to do and say. 1t obllges nobody to follow
me and trust it obliges me 10 follow no
body. The radicals and conservatives each
arrcc with me in some things, and disagree
in others. could wish both to agree with
me in all things then they would agree with
each other. and would be too strong for any
foe from any quarter. They, however,
,hoose IN do otherwise | don't question
their right. |, too, shall do what seems to be
nv duty. hold that whoever commands
in Missouri is responsible to me and not to
either radicals or conservatives. 1t Is my
dutv to hear all but at least within my
snbere iudre what to do and what to forbear
70 do
The Presidents letter to General Schofeld
advises him 10 make efficient the militia es-
tablishment of Missouri, and so Tar as prsc-
ticable 10 compel the excited people To lel
one another alone. He directs the General
10 only arrest individuals, and suppress Assem-
/ blies or newspapers when they are working
nalnable injury 10 the military, and IN M
/ aatber case is he to interfere with the ex
pression of opinion in any form, or allow
10 be interfered with violently by others
He leaves TO the Generals discretion al
matters relating to the removal OF the IN
babitants er, masse from certain counties IN
removal of certain individuals deemed ms
cbieyous. and restrictions upon trade and In
tercourse. Fugitive slaves are not either
he returned nor are they to be forced entire
lv from their homes by the military: y
one is TO enlist colored troops except by OF
der of the General No one is to contscat
property except upon orders from Washing wash p
ION and none but clearly qualified voters al
- ba allowed 70 vote. Guerillss marsuc
or. and murderers are 10 be held, and a
who are known to hsrbor, aid or abet then
and all assumptions Of unauthorized indlvl, @
uals to perform such service arc to he P"i
ished.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

RICHMOND "A lot of about one thousand
blankets. for tho use of the Union prisoners
in Richmond. has been already forwarded by
the government. with instructions 10 distri
butte them TO those most IN want IF these
get through safely to the parties for whom
intended, it is designed 10 forward sufficient
clothes. shoes. blankets, &c, to make the
prisoners as comfortable as possible in the
approaching cold weLther.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

Michael Lorraine, late a soldier in the 10th
regiment y. Y. ;. Volunteers, was seriously
injured by the premature discharge Of ?
cannon at Plattsburgh On Thursday Inst
while assisting at the t-ing OF salute IN
honor Of the Republican triumph In Penn
sylvania and Ohio. His injuries are of
very severe character, and it is supposed will
prove fatal. .-r..
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

FRENCH BAPTIST MIssIoS.-We hear that
French Regular Baptist Missionary Society has
just been formed in Montreal, whose object is to
labor among the French in the States as well as
in Canada. The Rev. y. Cyr, converted
French Canadian and formerly student in the
University of Vermont, is the Secretary as well
as missionary of this Society. We are told that
quite large field of usefulness opens before
them
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

\ GENEROUS FoRrlGNEK.-Among the most
literal of those who have freely contributed
to supply the wants Of the army. and cheer
the soldiers in camp and hospital, is Count
Schwabe, a German nobleman, now stopping
at Waltham Mass Within the past year OF two
he has resided at Amcsbury, HaverhIll,
bingham, Quincy and Arlington, in each
of which places he has devoted himself TO the
same important work, and giving with no
stinted hand He purchases goods apd hires
them made up INTO clothing. packs 1t into
boxes, and sends it of by express, at his own
expense, to such companies or regiments as
he NAV select, asking no return but an ac-
acknowledgement OF it, receipt At times he
has had large number Of women thus en-
poyed.
he has also sent Of an immense quantity
Of preserved fruits, .iellies. &c., 70 the
-iliiers some idea OF the extent OF his con
trioutions may be gained from the fact that
be- now has at Waltham several thousand
pounds Of grapes packed ready to be sent to
the Army Of the Potomac. This is IN addI-
non U the other articles of which he Is con-
s'antly receiving and sending of supplies
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

On the 10Th. there were received at AMI
shipped from tho St. Albans station one
thousand oue hundred and three tubs Of hut
ter. and nine hundred aud thirty-six boxer
OF chcc.c. Butter j, selling at from twenty
seven to twenty-eiGht cents pr pound but
butter dealer have little expectation Of Its re-
naming there aud are ordering their agents
to huy no more at sucn prices.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

Less surprise will be felt at the number OF
exe:lrt.o-.s @: ar1.,,,i li,a nom physical ais
ability. when the fact 5 stated that % Fer
cent. OF rec. site 60 the briush Amy are re
iected iToA rhe sausc cause and these are oil
course, of incn WIN exreet 10 be able to pass
surgical examination.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

\ BEAUTIFUL THNG.-Our readers will
many Of them remember that the gallant ser
vices of our Firemcn at thefre which threat
encd the entire destruction Of the large
Winooski Woolen Mills, last winter, were
acknowledged On the part of the Insurance
Companies and the Mill Co, by very hand
some donation of money to the Fire Com
rauies. Ethan Allen Co. No. /, decided 10
put their share of the money into perma-
nent memorial. and accordingly placed it in
tine hands of a committee Of one, consisting
of Mr.. VIM Brinsmaid. to expend in the
purchase OF Il silver speaking trumpet. The
committee reported last week, at meeting
of the company, and passed the trumpet
over 10 the company. 1t is beautiful affair,
of solid silver. 2i inches long, and ten inches
across the broad mouth, richly wrought with
embossed medallion and scroll work, inter
mingled with hose, pipes. ladders, and other
insignia Of the frenan's vocation. One
side of the large bell mouth bears an exquis-
itelv engraved likeness of the d" mersheen,
an accurate portrait of Ethan No 1, from
a photograph ON the other side is the hose
cart, engraved with equal skill, and above
ON the barrel Of the trumpet is the engraved
inscription Ethan Allen Engine Co. No. 1 ,
Burlington Vt. organized april 24, 1857. -
We have seen more expensive, but never
/ a more beautiful article of the kind Mr..
Brinsmaid, as well as the makers. Messrs.
Gorham Il Co. of Providence r. l.. are en-
titled to credit for excellent taste and iudg-
mcnt. \ suitable case Of black walnut lined
with green velvet, accompanies the trumpet.
The cost Of the whole was $50. 1t is to be
borne by the foreman Of the company on
parades, and to be kept among the treasure;
Of the company, as memorial of time
when with FIVE hours incessant contest with
the flames, our fremen saved an immens'
property. and earned the thanks of the whole
community
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

A convention of hotel keepers has been IN
sessionat Montpelier, understood 10 be for
the purpose Of securing the repeal Of the
Prohibitory Law OF course the law Is o
5" zone coon"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

The quota OF New York under the late call
for 800, 900 volunteers Is 35 900 men; that
of Massachusetts, Is, 100; that Of Vermont
accordingly viii be about $500.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

\ man in Washington went to slecp on
Saturday wrapped up in a tent cloth, there
being dead body near him similarly wrap
ped up. The undertaken men took him uP
bv mistake, and would nave buried him At
had not entered an emphatic protest against
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

Gov. Curtin's majority is figured up at
lS,43s. The full official returns may reduce
it a little. The vote of the State is 10000
larger than ever before
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

THE REBEL PRISONERS at Camp Chase,
near Columbus Ohio, held a poll on election
dav. and cast their votes-ior Nallandig-
ham of course l0s5 against ,. Why
shouldn't the rebels and copporhead- vote
alike
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

In the Army Of the Petoniac the infantry
are maintaining long picket lines, and cavai.
~ brigades are msklng daily reccnnoisances
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-10-30

WITNESSES Three. Shortly before he died
he ,ai
Here i. book worth more than all
'lhers' yet Is my misfortune never to nave
Fe41 1t until lately, with proper attention.
p, "lih voice and gesture pertinent John
Randolph said
4 terrible proof Of our deep depravity
j. that We can relish and remember anything
letter than the Book"
hen the shadows Of death were gather
idg around Sir Walter Scott. he said to the
watcher
Bring the Book"
~ hat book ," asked lJckhart. his son
lu-law.
There i but oNE Book, said the dying
hau.