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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

Referring to the Meeting of the Temper
ance League on Friday evening last, the
Times Of Monday morning says:
The speeches of Messrs Adams and Hunting
ton are reported to as being exceedingly rich
and forcible, especially that of the former gen.
tleman, who urged that the members of the
League should be on hand early March Meeting
and that they must see that only those represent
ing the rielrs Of the League should be elected to
the Offices Of Selecfmen and 7Olca Grand Ju-
ToTs. In this connection Mr.. Adams named
Judge Bennett as a fit candidate for Grand Ju-
ror Both gentlemen gave Mr.. Eli Chittenden,
the present Town Agent, particular its'' repre-
senting that he sold "drink' illegally. Mr.
Chittenden, who is member of the League.
made mary response to these charges.
The speech of Mr.. Adams is the first public
intimation that we have had of the determination
of the Leaguers'' to attempt to control the
coming election of town officers 1t is but Justice
to say that we are informed that several earnest
prohibitionists, members of the League, do not
agree with Mr.. Adams in dragging the temper
ance question into politics. 0fcourse this move
ment cannot fail to lead to a counter one on the
part of independent citizens, and the coming
March Meeting will be apt to be 'musical af
fair
The tone of the Times remarks Indicate
plainly enough that the writer has no SYM
pathy with any earnest attempt to have the
prohihitory law faithfully enforced in this
town. There are several inaccuracies in the
statement of the Times, as to what was said
OF implied at the meeting of Friday evening
last; but We do not need to particularize
them We shall present the subject in only
one point of view.
Certain town officers have by law certain
positive duties epjoined on them with refer
snce to the enforcement of the prohibitory
aw. They may individually be wholly ne
zlectful OF their own duties In this respect,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

Average temperature Of the month p IS.
Greatest cold % below zero.
Range Of thermometer-207 to 427 equal to So
Average Of January 1853, 237 81.
for six years past, Do %.
Amount Of water for January 1864, las inches.
Fall Of snow, 10 inches.
Average height Of the Barometer, 2S.5s inches
Range Of Barometer, 3o.l44 TO .. $50
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

The SECRETARY Of War will this week issue
an order to raise the cavalry and infantry
regiments to 2400 men each by consolidation.
Further enlistments of cavalry will also be
stopped
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12
Meteorological Table, January 1864.

BY PROF. NC'K. PETTY
LocALrrY.-U University Of vermout-Lat. az p
Long. q ir Elevation above tide-wster 30 feet
above Lake Champaign 81 feet.
HoURs OF OBSERVATIONS A. VI, 2P. NJ. Q P. VI
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

A dispatch dated Washington, Monday,
says
Capt Rolla Gleason, Provost Marshal in the
I'd District Of Vermont, and Dr. J. l. Chandler,
Surgeon of the Board of Enrolment in the same
district, have been suspended from duty. and
are now awaiting examination. for enlisting into
the service of the United States men physically
disqualified for military duty.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The official report If the County Conven-
ton at williston Tuesday, has not yet come
to hand. From the report in Wednesday
Times we learn that the Convention was
called to order by A. B. Halbert. ESD, OF
the County Committee.
Hon. NJ L. Bennett Of Burlington was
chosen Chairman, and Rev J. W. Hough Of
Williston, Secretary.
Prayer was offered by Rev. J. D. Kings
bury, of Winooski.
Mr.. Darwin G. Walker of Burlington
nominated Hon. f. d. Mason of Richmond,
as a candidate for County Commissioner,
and wished the vote taken Immediately, riUa
rooe.
Remarks were made by Sam1 Hunting
ton, OF Burlington, f. d. Mason OF Rich
mond, A. r. Duncan of WinOoski, Commits
sioner Miller, James Mitchell of Burlington
and others
Judge Fay of WiIliston presented the
name of Edmund Whitney of W illlston, as II
candidate for County Commissioner.
The Convention then adjourned for dinner.
Re-assembling at 100 P. NJ, motion TO
. cd to ballot for candidate for Com
missioner was unanimously adopted.
After remarks by Mai Davis of Burling-
ton. and Rev. Ii. p. Cutting Of Williston,
Rev. Ii. f. Austin of Shelbune nominated
Ezra Mech Of Shelburne.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

EDMUND WHITNEY oil W lllistOn, was there
tore declared the nominee Of the Convention.
Mr. Whitney. IN response to a call, said
that he had the name among his friends Of
being temperance man and a man of some
backbone. and he was in favor Of having the
law fully carried out.
Judge Wheeler of Charlotte moved that
hereafter all conventions be called as dele
gate conventions.
This was discussed, and Mr.. Taft of Bur
iinct ufftred as d substitute for Mr.
" e, ler'o motion resolution instructing
..ut, Committee % call mass or dele
sot, conventions as they aeem most expedi-
ent. which was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Walker Of Burlington nominated as
a County Committee iur the ensuing year :;
Carolus Noyes Of Burlington, William
Harmon of Shelburne, and A. j. Crane of
Huntington.
Samuel Huntington of Burlington, Ezra
Mech of Shelburne, and E. B. Andrews of
Richmond, were also nominated.
4 motion was however adopted that the
chair appoint a committee of five to report
a County Committee
E. Ii. Wheeler OF Charlotte, Henry Rolfe
Of Burlington, C. A. L. Sprague Of Willis
ton. Rev. c. f. Ferrin Of Hinesburgh, and
A. r. Duncan Of Colchester, were appointed
such nominating committee. and they report
ed the names of Samuel Huntington of Bur
lington. Ezra Mcech of Shelburne and f. B.
Andrews of Richmond, who were elected.
\ series of resolutions was then read by
the Secretary, after which the convention
adjourned
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

The MAIDEN MURDER-The murder of
Frank E. Converse in the Bank at Maiden,
Mass. which excited 50 much attention scme-
time since, it has been ascertaiRed was com
mitted by the Postmaster Of the place, E.
W. Green. Detectives iiave been following his
movements for scne time, and be was arrest
ed on Sunday. He confessed the murder and
told where most of the stolen money was con-
ceeled
He stated that on the morning Of the murder
he made two visits to the Bank.
On his first visit he found conductor there,
who left pair Of skates. The second visi. was
at IL! o'clock. Upon entering the Bank this
time he passed into the Directors Room and
finding no one there drew .ix-barrelled Smith
* Wesson revolver, PLACED the muzzle whiting
about foot Of CoRvcrse's head and hred. Con-
verse was standing with his back to him at the
time, and the ball passed into his head back Of
the ear.
lie said Converse reeled and fell to the floor,
whereupon he discharged second barrel at him,
the shot taking effect in the temple.
ne says ne puftuAStu tue revolver NJ MT.
Reeds store in Boston. purchasing ammunition
at the same time He loaded it, and two days
before the murder put il in bis pocket and
carried it constantly about his person. After
committing the murder he loaded the two dis
charged barrels snd threw the remainder OF the
ammunition awsy.
Green WASH brought 10 Boston and placed
in the T0mhs. He Is a man Of small stature be-
ing about i've feet high, and is y years Of age.
lie has a wife and an infant child but three or
four months old. The agony Of his wife upon
becoming acquainted with the arrest Of her hus-
band for the murder, was OF the NOS, heart-reu-
ding description.
From the first, Green manifested the greatest
Indifference, and upon being locked up for the
night cOolly inquired the time Of officer Heath,
saying that his watch had run down He set
MS watch AMI was then locked up. His appear
ance does not exhibit any signs Of the cool vii
lain that ne mas been proved TO be. He was
held in much esteem in Maiden, as the response
Die position that he held viii testify
He had no suspicion whatever that the officers
were upon MS track-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12
WASHINGTON, Feb. Q

SESATE.-Mr. Sumner presented petitions Of
l7,776 ladies Of New York, 1880 Of Illinois,
and II ,64l of Mass. and duplicate number Of
males, praying for the entire adjustment of
slavery.
The introduction of the petition caused a spicy
and interesting debate between Messrs Sauls-
bury, Sumner, Wilson, johnson and Conness,
in which the action Of the Senate on the Critten-
den Compromise was discussed at length.
Mr.. Sherman introduced bill. which was
referred to the finance committee, prohibiting
speculations in gold, silver and foreign exchange,
and for other purposes.
Mr. Powell introduced bill amending the
Constitution so as to provide new method of
electing the President Of the United states.
Mr.. Wilson reported back the bill reviving
the grade Of Lieut.. General with amendments
striking out the clause making sand officer Com
mander-in-Chief, and :he clause Recommendation
ry Of Gen. Grant for the position.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration Of
the bill for the promotion Of eulistments, which
was discussed by Messrs. Doolittle and Richard
son.
IiousE.-Mr. Hotchkiss Of n Y. introluee,ila
bill granting lands to aid in the construction Of
the Lake Superior railroad, and providing for
its use by the United States free Of charge.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

REPORT OF SOLDIERS AID SOCIETY. for the
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5


HoUsE-The consideration Of the joint reso-
luton explanatory Of the joint resolution Of July
Il, 1862, relating to the Confscation Act, WAS
resumed
After much debate the resolution WAS adopted
by vote Of s. against a; aud the House al
journed till Monday.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-02-12

Referring to the Meeting of the Temper
ance League on Friday evening last, the
Times Of Monday morning saws:
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-10

Those who are novices in the cultivation OF
plants in pots, are often troubled when they see
the directions to use some particular soil or
compost, given in the works on gardening. Va
rieus formulas for these composts are given,
and some of the ingredients are mentioned by
names which are little known in this country.
These minute directions are frequently sufhc-
lent to deter those who think they are essential
to success, from cutiVating many plants The
fact is, that most plants viii grow in any good
ground soil, by which ne mean light loan en-
riched with vegetable matter and well decayed
manure. Sods from an old pasture stacked up
aud allowed TO decay, will deconpose into com
post which will suit the great majority Of plants
and may be easily varied to suit particular one.
by the addition Of sand for those requiring q
poorer soil, and by the use Of some top sol
from the woods to suit those requiring more
vegetable mould. The sods aud surface soil o
a rich pasture, With about one-fourth of well de
cayed manure like that taken from an old hot
bed, mixed together aud lett in a heap for some
months, with an occasional forking over, vii
give compost which will answer for all ordna-
~ plants. Run it through a coarse screen tC
remove sticks and large Jumps, and preserve
under cover for use.-AmericGa AgricUituT-
Glist.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-10

A contributor to the Agricultural Depart
meht Of the Germantown Telegraph, writes:
alt is not generally known that scions or
gratis may be cut in the winter as wen as spring.
From the numerous inquiries of me relative to
the subject, will say for the benefit Of the TN
initiated, thar scions may be taken off during
the winter months, with as good a chance OF
success as az any other season; aud that if pre-
served in wet moss, or sand slightly moistened,
and kept in a cool place in the cellar till wanted,
they will remain uninjured, and may be set with
confidence a. to the result. have known sciOns
cut in December and January, and packed in
this way, transported hundreds Of miles in an
open vehicle, with the thermometer below zero,
and when set they came forward as vigorously
10 scions cut the following spring. When de
posted in cellars care should be taken that they
are not kept either too dry or too moist. Either
extreme, though it may not prove fatal, will
Greatly injure the vital energy Of the system,
md prevent the scions from putting forth with
that degree Of vigor they would otherwise OK
hibiL"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-10
VALUE Of EASTWOOD.

II many sections Of the country, Eastwood j:
very good and very abundant; and will make
excellent siding or ceiling for Outbudngs. We
know Of barns that are covered with Eastwood
boards, that were built more than thirty years
ago, and they are not half worn out, nor rot
ten.
The true way to prepare Eastwood boards for
boarding Up an outbuilding, il, to have them
sawed an inch thick, and not more than eight
inches wide. Let them be stuck up for few
months, and then put them on the building. and
iasten each board with only two nails. Let them
remain thus until the middle of summer, when
they will be so thoroughly Seasoned, that they
viii shrink no more. Now, take them down,
and joint them, or plane and match them, sud
our word for il, those boards viii last lifetime,
and render good service We speak from What
We know on this subject Eastwood siding, for
covering house, when il il well planed, vii
last more than fifty years.-Rural american
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-10

Produce Effects which must DC experienced OF witnessed
before they can DC fully appreciated In q Con
sttutiona NeaSucs IS. rTemstura Decay and debility
and DecrTtude arising fca Old Age, it exercises the
eases II operatesas delightfOl my igo-snt When the
powers Of natur are relaxed il operates O. reinforce
and re-astlhiish them.
Last. but not lsast. i; il IA Only SAFE Sirulaat
being manufactured from SQUAD sod innecgoUs rnsteri-
ais and entirely free from fha aci clements present
more or less IN al The oruarE toncs sni stomach-s
o. the day
- No family medicine has bcen 50 universally and il
nay Be truly ,iot. icservey popular wJh the intel
Sent portion ~ the comm unity. AS HOSTFTTER'S BIT
TERS.
Prepared by HoSTTTTER & SMTTH, Pittsburgh. Pa
sold by all Druggists. GTocers ant scrcksopers eve
ffrasFe' fTE4 14 r 44Syl
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-10

An lsPRoVINENT N HoRsE SHoEs-We no.
dced the other day, at the blacksmith shop Of
Geo. Custer, on Monroe street, in this CITY, q
recent improvement; devised by him, in the man.
ufactrre Of horse shoes, which will prove G.
great utility. In the improved shoe, no crease
is made around the outer edge, and all break
age resulting thereirOm e obviated. The full
strength Of the iron is retained, and shoes 50
made will lsst an average of one third lorrer.
with no additional expense. Farmers and 9th.
ers Who keep horses, viii do well TO examine
them.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-10
1T COMBINES ALL THE GOOI

1T COMBINES ALL THE GOOD
Qualities Of other rst class Machines and possessed
many advantages over any and all ~ them.
Is the most Simple aud Perfect its Mechanical Con
siruction, Of any Sowing Machine yet offered to tbs
public, ami the only capable Of making moro thar
one kind Of stitch.
The feed may be reversed at any point desired with
out stopping the Machine
Changes for tbs various stitches may be made whils
the machine Is IN motion.
Its stitches are the wonder Of all.
The beauty Of its stitch IS unsurpassed
No other covers so large range Of work.
Sers light and heavy fabrics with equal facility
The WORK viii feed either t. the right or left.
Runs quietly; scws rapidly.
No difficulty experienced IN sewing across thick seams
Needle more readily adjusted than In any other ma
chine.
Taiors cannot afford to do without one.
Every family should have a - Florence %
Its motions are all positive
VIII last a lifetime.
No springs 20 get out Of order
Is thoroughly practical
The hemmer the most practical Ia
Turns wide and narrow hens and viii frll beautifully
u braas neatly and handsomely without the slightss
alteration.
The most inexperienced fud no difhcuiy in using Il
Oils no dresses, all its machinery being the top
the table
Evey machine warranted.
II will subs tantate all W. claim for It,
A J vIELE, Agent.
Lansing, Michigan 43lyl
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-10

The weak stomach Is rapidly ms so-ated AMI the ai-
petite restored Pr ths agreeable l0lic and hence ].
works wonders n cases oi lysqel s and IN less confirm
ea forms OF lntirestior aching rs gentle and pain
less appersn.. Wei 1s upon the liver 10 also invsria
bly, relieves tine Constipation srpariuLuccd by irregular
action of the digestive ana s-cro tive organs
Persons Of feeble habit, liable 20 Nsrrosls Tracks
LovHess Of Spirits and Fits Of LanglsOr,
Find prompt aud permanent relief from the B.tters
The testimony on tls point is moet conclusive and from
both seNCs
The agony or Bilious Collie is Immediately assuaEct by
n single dose Of the stiuueut. AMI BY occasionally
resortng to 1t, Tncf the comp sft uas pc pre-
vented 4.
A. = a. Ta~r
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-10

Nothing that Is mot wholesome gs--l and restorative
N rs nature enters into Tho composition Of HOSTEL
TIERS STOMACH EIIEaS- Ibis popular prepa ratiOn
contains mineral Of any kind, no deadly botanical
element; fsfy excitant but combination Of the
extracts Of rare basamic herbs and plants with the
purest and mildest OF all diflsive stimusuts
Il Is wei 20 be orearmed against disease and go far
the human system be Protected by human means
against maades engeniered by an unwholesOme atnOs
phere impure water and other external causes HOS
letters BITTERS may &c relied a safeguard
In districts infested with Frer aud dgLr Il has been
found infalhie as a preventive and irresistible ~ q
remedy and thousands who % 10 under apprehen
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who neglect O. avail themselves of IFS protective quail
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marvellous medicine. lever and Ague patients after
beng piled With qunue FOR months IN vain until fairly
saturated with that dangerous alsaoid are not rnfre
Quenily restored 10 health within few DAYS by the
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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-10
AYERS
CHERRY PECTORAL,

INC WOT1Q OItdl hCLlCQy III
Coughs, Colds, Incipient Con-
sumption, and for the relief
ofConsumptive patients
in advanced stages
of the disease.
This has been so long used and So uni
versally known, that we need do DO more
than assure the public that its quality Is kept
up 20 the best il ever has been, and that Il
may be relied on to do all il has ever done.
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Practical and Analyfieoi Chemist,
Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all druggists every where.
r. Thayer 4 son. Ford Wells Nevbf0 4 Bro sni
81 Druggists IN Lansing J ". Phelps Co, Nlfo1
and all Druggists everywhere
whOlesals By Farra6d ,slaeIey a Co. Detroa
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-10

FKScE POsTs.-On pleasant DAYS. let fepc,
posts be split out, aud one side Of then, hswad
ready to be set in the ground; and let the low.
er ends be shaved smooth, and a wood coat Of
coal tar spphed TO that portion that viii be lust
above and just below the surface Of the ground
alter tse posts are set. If post viii last 20
years without coat Of tar, it will LAST forty
years when it has been tarred.-R,sral AVER
scGr.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-10
CTATE OF MICHIGAN. - Fourth
CHANCERY SALE. = In pursuan,

.CHANCERY SALE. - In pursuance
~ and by virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Court for
the county OF Inghan, IN Chancsry made On the llth
day Of November, 1868, IN therein pending
wherein Horace Perrin Il complainant, aud Henry
Inrmer, William n Horton, Erastus J. Horton and Jacob
T Hawkes. are defendants shall sell at public auction
70 the highest bidder al the front door q tho Court
House In the village q Mason, said county on the
eth day Of March ls04 al one O'Clock the afternoon
the lands and premises described in said decree 10 vii
all that certain piece parcel % land IN the county OF
InghSm and state Of Michigan known and described ~
The north east quarter Of section eleven township
three north OF range two cast containing hunCrod
and sixty acres OF land according t. tbs United state
survey.
Dated January 18th, 1864.
HORAlIO PRATT.
Circuit Court Commissioner for Ing. Co Mich.
L0SGYEAR BUTCH, Sol'rs for Comp't 45Cw6
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-10
TIE PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION!
Valuable City Property for Sale.

/ OTIS l, . and 3, Block 243. and Lots
~ 3, As 6. : and : Block elS comprising over Is
acres, with - rods frontage Iarch Street eSibiy
situates Tor residences OF the prelass are never fail
Tag springs nsxhsustibie vel 50 ck1e fruit trees
AMI = handsome arbor and garden.
Aso. Tor sale. Lot :. Block S.
For terms and further particulars iug-i-s = ;hs
ssr Der, at the Auditor Generals Ofacs-
BA6LFY
kaa.iBg Oct q 1855. Asst
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-10
A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE-In the

4 DMINISTRATOR'S SALE.-Tn the
N matter Of the estate Of VIM r. Hamilton, deceas
Cd Notice Is hereby gwen. that by virtue az license
and authority for that purpose granted 10 by the
Judge o. Probate IL aud for tie county 81 lngha and
state Of Michigan will sell 20 the highest bidder, at
public auction, 70 be held at the house Of r. Williams
IN the village ol OkemOs saturday the sixth dav Of
February next at 10 O'Clock ", an the right tit.C
aRd interest said deceased had to- or in the aoWius
described lands wit: the fraction OF the south
east fractional quarter OF section number twenty
III also the north west quarter Of the south wes
quarter Of section number fifteen O5) in township
number four az north OF range "a west county Of
InghAm and state Of Michigan, containing together
nnety-s six acres.
December 49, 1868.
452w6 CIIAS. II DARROW Administrator
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-02-10

"A UNlINIOI hAIUh . sale. = NO
n tice is hereby given that in pursuance 81 license
10 granted by VIM PiuckEey Judge OF Probate for
the county OF ngham, the y day Of December s63
shall sell public auction the premises on Saturday
the 18th day Of February, 1864, at o'clock F. " the
following piece parcel Of land, subject ali liens
against the same. viz the undivided = tn Of all that
certain piece parcel Of land situate Ia the county Of
Ingham and State Of Michigan known AMI described as
follows commencing az stake standing in the section
line six rods west Of the south corner Of section
fifteen 10 town two north cf range one east thence
running north parable. with tho line Of said section
25 rods and and Is links. thence west pa. rois
thence south 26 and and sinks TO IT, soath line
u said sectcn thence cast 23 rods 70 the pscs OF be-
ginning. containing acres. Terms cash
HEEL PHELPS,
453w6 Aiin'r estate OF Chalncoy Iessup deceased