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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

STREET SCENE AT THE CAPITAL.-An occa-
sional correspondent, in letter from Mont
pelier, mainly devoted to matters already
noticed by us. gives the following incident
of Election Day" at Montpelier
ELECTION Day" would have passed off pleas
antly enough but for some very striking"
demonstrations exhibited by Young America in
the street at evening.
When returning after the adjournment to our
rooms, crowd of boys on the sidewalk, evident
" some of them considerably stimulated by i'm
bibng too large quantities Of neio cider or some
thing else, were getting eager for 3 fight AZ
ter a few hurrid blows and falls, the combatants
were separated and marched off in different d.
rections, swearing big oaths, amid the encour-
aging congratulations of their comrades, only
to resssemble and commence anew the strife on
the pavement, just in front of the old bank, one
of the wlndow-shutters of winch was dislodged
by blow from the head Of a falling fighter
Another blow producing bloody nose, was the
signal for general engagement, and after sew
eral passes. they grappled and fell in the midst
of a very excited crowd of men and boys. some
rushing up, shouting and cursing on the very
tp-toe of intensest, eager expectation. The crowd
swayed to and fro, surging right and left, some
climbing on wagons to witness the scene, until,
at last, the parties more Immediately engaged
seemingly feeling that they were gratifying
too numerous party for small pay, separated
and were marched of. No enc seemed dispose
to take any more notice of this fragrant breach
Of the peace, than if parcel of cats and dog
had CHANGED to get by the ears.
So much for the police regulations of the Cap
1tal. Doubtless the good people of the tow
where the assembled wisdom sheds its lustrou
light, had an idea that the cause Of universe
liberty could not be better served, than BY pro
tecting every man in the glorious privilege @
getting drunk and fighting en- his own hook, &c
cording to his own sovereign will and pleasure
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20
RUTLAND AND BURLINGTON r. R,
SUMNER ARRANGEMENT.
Commencing June ~, ices, trains will run as f.
lows,


Commencing June ~, ices, trains will run fol-
lowst
LEAVE BURLINGTON:
s.oeA. NJ, MAIL TRAIN for Boston, Lowell, Wor-
cester. Pitchburgh, Bratteboro, Springfield, Hart
ford, New Haven, Troy, Albany and New YORK
arrive in Troy at AS P. N. New York lO25 P.
Boston 1902 III.
Through 10 Boston WITHOUT change Of Cars.
100 n. ACCOMMODATIONS TRAIN for Rutland
Bellows Falls and Brattleboro; arrive at Rutland
Sis P n, Bellows Falls e.45 p. NJ, Brattleeorr
1000 An
l.2sr H., EXPRESS TRAIN Tor Troy. Albany New
York and the West arrive at Troy 500 P. Nj
New York A. NJ, by HUDSON River Railroad
Sleeping Cars or Hudson River Steamers.
TAroyghfo Troy ,cifhout change Of Cars.
9 As p. H., NIGHT EXPRESS, with Sleeping Car, for
New YORK and Boston. Arrive in Troy at 500 A.
H.. New York 1870 A. NJ; Boston $40 A. N.
Through to Troy and Boston ritAOut change Of Co.'s
From the South and East Trains s,rir, at BuriingfS-
foHous.
40 ?. NJ, MAIL TRAIN from Boston, Lowell, wor
ceste- Springfield, Hartford, New Haven.
Leaves Boston z 30 A.n.
Cars, from New York and Boston. Leaves New
York at p. NJ, Boston 5.3OP.M.
s45 A.. N. ACCOMMODATION TRAIN leave Brat
tleboro 4iO P n Bellows Falls 5.45 p. NJ, Rut-
land 600 A.
75sp.p., EXPRESS TRAIN frOl4 Rutland, New
Yerk and Troy.
TICKETS sold for Saratoga Troy, Albany, New
York: Schenectady and All principal points on the
New York Central and Western Railroads, ant IN
W. 80 ' NV. CARPENTER,
No. !, American Hotel Block.
Baggage checked through.
HFtrS always as low as by any other line.
GEO. A. MERRILL, sup't
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

NEW EXPRESS CoNPAsY.-The National
Bankers express company starts off with a
strong array of names for trustees and Of
fcers The stock has been largely taken
by the banks, and the capital is ample,
The majority OF the trustees are from New
York and New England, but other sections
OF the country, as far south as Virginia and
as far west as Kansas and Minnesota, are
also represented. The trustees from \ W
England are, Henry Alexander, Jr., of
Springfield Mass John L. Bunce Of Hart
ford, James f. English, ex-member of
Congress, of New Haven Trenor W. Park
of North Bennington, VT, and William E.
Gould of Portland, Ne Thomas 0lcott,
the distinguished Albany fnancier, and
Simon Cameron of Pennsylvania, and many
other well known business men. also figure
as trustees.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

Joseph II. Barrett, chief pension commits
sl0ner, was presented with an elegant service
of place, 100 pieces, at Philadelphia last
week.
General j. ID. Webster, Chief of staff to
General Sherman. is expecting to be imme-
diately mustered out. lie has bought an
interest IN the somewhat noted Cahawha
Iron Works. at Irondale, Jefferson county,
Alabama, and intends settling there perma-
nently with his family. General Webster is
a valuable acquisition to any community,
and will carry with him the warm regard of
all who know him.
Oliver 6. Dyer of Brandon, Vt, has been
appointed Examining Surgeon of the Pen
sion Bureau.
JEFF Thompson tells the editor of the
Louisville Journal that the only persons IN
the South who wish to do any more fighting
are those who didn't do any when they had
a chance. same here.
Gen. Slocum said at Syracuse Il have
returned TO my home with the expectation
of remaining here permanently" The peo-
pie will see to it that be is not disappointed.
SlOw-come, long-stay.
At AIx-la Chapelle in France a woman
servant who had completed the fftieth year
of her service in one family, was presented
on the occasion with handsome gift from
the magistrates Of the town.
The Prince de Joinville, who ought to
know, says that the French navy is inferior
to the navies of England and America, mas
much as it has no guns that are equal to the
Armstrong and the Rodmsn.
In Richmond, Va, last Saturday night a
Mr.. Perkins, hearing a noise in another
room, went there armed with a revolver, and
in the feeble light seeing a person whom be
mistook for burglar, he fired and killed
his wife, who had gone into the room I'M
known to him.
In the Tennessee legislature, Just assem-
bled, James R. Hood from Chattanooga, and
FIVE other members, are preparing articles of
impeachment against Gov. Brownlow, upon
the ground that he has illegally appointed
justices of the peace and other officers con-
trary 70 the laws of the State.
An enormous Macedonian cry for Web
ster's spelling books has come up from the
South. The stock in the trade sale was not
sufficient to satisfy this demand, Messrs. Ap-
pletcns are five hundred thousand copies be-
hind their orders for it, and could sell at
once three million copies of the book if they
had them.
Three murders were committed in Phila-
delphia on the 9th inst. Bernard F. Kane,
aged 10 years was shot by Ed. Simons in the
southern part of the city. A member of
the colored regiment killed another IN the
cars. Burglars were secreted in Whites
Dental Depot, Arch street. When the store
was opened by boy, the burglars seized
him and strangled him to death, and escaped
with their plumber.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20
Important Executive Order.
Alexander II. stephens Released on
Parole.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE following was


w AoniNoIONs OCt. was
issued to-day.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, Oct IL, 1865.
Whereas, The following name persons, to
wit: John A. Campbell, of Alabama,
John II. Reagan. OF Texas, Alexander
III. Stephens, of Georgia, George A,
Trenholm, of South Carolina, and Charles
Clark, of Mississippi, lately engaged in re-
bellion against the United States Govern
ment, who are now in close custody, have
made their submission to the authority of
the United States, and applied to the Presi-
dent for pardon under bis proclamation
And, whereas. the authority Of the Federal
Government is sufficiently restored in the
aforesaid States to admit Of the enlargement
of the said persons from close custody, it is
ordered that they be released on giving their
respective paroles to appear at such time and
place as the President may designate,
to answer to any charge that he may d.
rect TO be brought aginst them, and that
they also will respectively abide until further
orders In the places herein designated and not
depart from them John A. Campbell, in
the State OF Alabama: John H. Reagan, in
the State of Texas; Alexander ii. Stephens,
in the State of Georgia George II. Tren-
holm, in the State of South Carolina and
Charles Clark, in the State of Mississippi.
And If the President should grant his pardon
to any of said persons, such persons parole
will thereby be discharged.
(Signed) ANDREW JOHNSON. President.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20
LIFE, FIRE & MARINE INsURANCEs

Efna Insurance Company,
OF HARTFORD, Conn,-Cash Assets. .-.$ .674, 1852
Home Insurance Company,
OF NEW YoRK.-Cash Assets. 1861 COZ
Phqnir Insurance Company,
OF HARTFORD, Conn.-Cash Assets. Sec. .ssoe,73s
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company,
OF HARTFORD, COnn.-Cash Assets. .$eso,cOo
North Western Insurance Company,
OF oswE6O,N. Y.-Cash Assets. s225, 600
Western Massachusetts, Insurance Co.
OF PITTSfIELD, Mass-Cash Assets. ...-.$ 10
International Fire Insurance Company,
OF NEW YORK. Assets. .lsspoo
North American Fire insvreHce Co.,
OF NEW Y0RK.-Cash Assete. SOS, 40
LoriHard FIRE Insurance Company,
OF NEW YoRK.-Cash Assets. ,3l2, ls5
Nao York Life Insurance Company,
OF NEW YORK--Cash Assets. 81 e53, 500
Charter Oak Llfe Insurance Company,
OF HARTFORD, Conn. Cash ct ....sl 10000
TrareAers Insurance Company.
OF HARTFORD, Conn.-Cash Assets. 80. .s5oo,Oc.
Fire and Inland Insurance taken in the above
named first class companies to the amount OF fls,
0c0 in one risk.
Dwelling houses and their contents and farm pro-
peity generally will be insured for one or term
Of years allowing the insured TO receive back year
ly three foarths the profits, at rates low as to
make it an object 10 all having such property to
insure. TO try these Companies.
r Premium notes are not required and the insured
incurs no liability to assessments the large cash
assets Of these Companies furnish perfect indemni-
| ty for all losses
On first class dwelling houses and contents policies
for five years will be given for per cent premium
for the whole term, aud the insured allowed re-
/ turn of threeloerths the profits annually.
THETRAvELER'S INSURANCE. CO., insures
against accidents Of all kinds.
FIVE DOLLARS ANNUAL PREMIUM.
will insure 5000 against accidental los o! life
/ while travelling by any public conveyance.
TEN DOLLARS PREMIUM
ACQUIRES policy for $500, and also SIS per week
compenss tiOn for Personal injury anactating the
assured from his ordinary business
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS PREMIUM
secures a full policy for s. OOO and SIS per week
compensation for all and every description OF acci-
dent, travelling otherwise.
Policies for 500, with SO per week compensation,
/ can be had for 81 annum, any other sur be-
| tween $50 and 5000 at proportlOnate rsccs
| Special and hazardous risks tskea al special and
4 hazardous rates.
| Apply in person Q. by mail to
| S. WIRES, Agent.
Feb. I5--dawly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

One of the boldest burglaries on record
was perpetrated In Georgetown, Va, early
last Friday morning. The Office of Adams
Express Company was entered by profession
al burglars, the door of the safe drilled into
and then blow off Its hinges and into dozen
pieces, the concussion SCATTERING the glass of
the three large front windows into thous-
and fragments. and waking up the people of
the neighborhood but before people or
police got on the ground the burglars were
of with booty of four thousand dollars.
During all these operations the gas was
feet from the window, which could be looked
INTO by any passer-by.. The young man
whose business it was to sleep IN the Office
was absent in the country, and tho only
occupants of the room were one big and five
little dogs, whom the thieves put in the
cellar.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

SHEEP IN GERxANY.-The report from the
United States Commissioner to the great ex
hibition at Stettin, Prussia, published in the
Report of the Bureau OF Agriculture for
September, says
One of the most distinguished sheep breeders
told us that if we wished to purchase sheep, we
should not pay over 200 thalers (Sl50) for the
best buck on the grounds; that there were none
here or in Europe really worth more than that
He said of course some would ask 1000 to g.
900 thalers, but they were purely fancy prices,
and bucks equally as good in every respect could
be purchased for 200 thslers
Another breeder remarked to us that the Ne
grettis were SO much improved that the wool was
entirely too fine, and that they were now doing
all they could to introduce the Rambouillets. or
French MerinOs, not because they believed the
Rambouilets were better, not even as good az
the Negrettls, but that the cross between the
two would, in the course Of time produce the
right kind of wool. Whatever may be the cause,
the Rsmbouillets are rapidly gaining favor in
Germany.
There were very few Eectorsls on exhibition.
The Electoras, as far as | can learn here, are
about equivalent TO our Saxonys, they have a
short but very fine fleece. Many Of the Negret-
tbs, so cslled, which were on exhibition, had
more OF less Of the Electoral blood IN them No
breeder here seems to know much about the
Paulans, or Infantados. thoroughbred Ne
gretti is a singular looking animal; there is no
portion Of the body free from folds, wool down
the forehead and over the face, wool down the
legs to the hoof Those on exhibition were fine
and compactly built animals.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

The case of Walker .. Crane, for assault,
which was tried at the L. S Circuit Court
in Rutland last week, resulted in a verdict
by the jury of 81 600 for the plaintiff On
the case and its result the Rutland Herald
remarks as follows:
The facts of the case are well known to all our
readers in this vicinity, and Set forth in the
testimony, would be quite too voluminous to be
here given in detail. We will only remark that
the Plaintiff, Mr.. Hiram Walker Of Burlington,
brought action against Capt. Crane, Provost
Marshal of this District, for assault and false
imprisonment on the Sd day of August 1864.
One Of the important points set up in the
defence was that the defendant, in the exer-
else of his own discretion, had full power to act
as he did, under an of act Congress, approx
ed March 8, 1858, entitled "An Act relating
to habeas corpus, and regulating Judicial pro-
ceedings in certain cases. Sec. Of this at
reads as follows:
"And be it further enacted, That any order
of the President. or under his authority, made
at any time during the existence Of this rebellion,
shall be defence in all Courts TO any action or
prosecution, civil or criminal. pending or to be
commenced for any search, seizure, arrest or
imprisonment, made, done, or committed, or
acts omitted to be done, under and by virtue Of,
such order, under color of any act of Congress,
and such defence may be made by special plea.
or under the general issue"
The Court Judge Smalley) in charging the
Jury pronounced this clause unconstitutional,
being in the opinion of the Court, pslpsble
violation Of the fth Article of the Amendments
which provides that no person shall be deprived
of life liberty and property without due process
Of law. Consequently the ples that the defen-
dant was acting in pursuance Of orders from
the general government in accordance with this
law of Congress could not be sustained. II will
be seen at once that this decision affects not
only Captain Crane, but every officer in the
military service, who has acted under the law
in question. The counsel for the defence took
exceptions to the ruling of the Court and We
understand that the United States, having as
sumed this case, will direct Captain Crane to
take it before the Supreme Court, to obtain
final decision upon the constitutionalty Of the
act. What influence, ii any, this decision had
on the minds of the jury, we know not Con-
siderable surprise has been expressed at the
large amount of damages awarded and
we understand that there was very great dis
parity in the first estimates of the different
jurors
The case was conducted. as hss been before
stated, by Messrs Tracy and Phelps for the
Plaintiff, and Messrs Prout and Roberts for the
Defendant. The mere mention of these names
conducted with eminent ability.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

The trial of certain persons at Montreal
on charge of attempting to violently alb
duct 6. n. Sanders from the peaceable abodes
OF Her Britannia Majesty's domains in Can
ada, resulted in a disagreement and dis
charge of the jury. The strong suspicious,
which obtained on both sides of the line.
that the violent seizure and attempted alb
duction of Sanders, was "put-up concern"
OF Sanders own cOntriving. to awaken Ca
madam sympathy IN his favor. will not be
weakened by this result. Nobody on this
side of the line wants to have anything to
do with his worthless and dirty carcase.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

GEN. SLocux AND his FORMER PARTr.-ln
1861 Gen. Slocum wrote letter, Of which
the following is an extract:
IfIwere at home, should most cordially
Join with you in support of the Republican
State and county tickets, for IhGre yet TO learn
trhat good reason any Republican can hare for
deserving either his principle, or his party.
Now, with no reason save desire for 1.-THE
loaves and fishes Gen. ). has deserted his
principles and bis party, and will find that
ne has sold himself for nausht.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

b POLICE CouRr.-Before Recorder Read
Fri. morning, Michael Dougherty was fined
IS and costs for intoxication he averred
that he had had no liquor, but three glasses
of beer at Middlebury yesterday afternoon.
John Donaldson was also fined IS and
costs for the same offence, and disclosed where
he got his liquor
Edward Sheridan, boy, was fined SO and
costs for stealing grapes.
Maggie Carl and Mary E. Davis, were fin
ed SIS each, and Mary Barber 81 and costs,
for prostitution
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

Hon. ROBERT 5 HALE OF Elizabethtown.
n. Y, was nominated at convention held
at Port Henry on the 10th inst, for member
of Congress from the 10th District of n. Y.
in place of Orlando Kellogg. deceased. The
opposing candidate was Judge Ferris of
Warren County. Mr.. Hale's nomination is
equivalent to an election, and we are glad to
know that so able man is to represent that
district in Congress.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

The NV STEAM SAW AND planning MILL
erecting BY the Messrs. Linsley, will consist
Of main building 80 by 100 ieet, story
high an engine house 10 by 80 feet; and
wing for planning mill 20 by so feet. The
saw-logs will be drawn directly from the
lake on to the saw-carriage. An elevator
will bring the shayings, chips, &C., from the
planning room and deliver them to the boiler
furnace for fuel. The whole is to be built
and finished this fall.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

GONE TO WINDSOR The six prisoners SEN
fenced to State prison by the County Court,
viz, Stephen Billings, Mary Ann Gearing,
VIM Hurley, Martin Flanagan, Thomas o.
Brien and Mary Soragan. were taken to
Windsor on Wednesday last by Sheriff Nun
son and deputy jackson.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

Since his visit to Louisiana Chief Justice
Chase has written letter in which he says :
al shall ever regret my opposition to Gen
Banks. | am convinced now that he was the
only man who could make Louisiana free
State
The Chief Justice is not the only man who
misunderstood and did not appreciate the
policy of Gen. Banks IN Louisiana.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

VERMONT COLONIZATION SOCIETY. - The
Forty-Sixth Annual Meeting of the Vermont
Colonization Society will be holden at the
Brick Church, Montpelier, on the 10Th of
October at half past six p NJ.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

VT. HISTORICAL SocIETY.-The Annual
Meeting will be held at Montpelier Tuesday,
Oct. Il, at 2 P. NJ. Half fare only will be
charged on the Railroads, to persons attend
ing.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

VERMONT MEDICAL SocIETr.-The FIfty-frst
Annual Meeting of the Vermont Medical So
ciety will be held at Montpelier, on wednes-
day and Thursday. the 18th and 18th days
Of October, 1865.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20
News Items.

An actor playing in the 81 Mothers Dying
Child,' In Norfolk, Va, broke bis leg IN a
burst of grief
English 0mnibuses have been established
in Palestine. which run from Jerusalem and
Bethlehem to places in the neighborhood.
The negroes of Alexandria, Va. have
formed Coal Protective Association, and
now buy whole cargoes at great saving from
monopolist prices. Some prominent white
citizens have gladly purchased from the As
ISOLATION.
The Pennsylvania Courts have decided that
a man who ran away to avoid draft cannot
be excluded from the polls by an act of Con-
gress, each State having a right to say who
shall be voters in its own limits
Gov Andrew of Massachusetts,, has &C.
cepted the Presidency of a company designed
to aid in recognizing the South by bringing
together those who have plantations and
farms for which they desire improvement.
and those who possess the capital and skill
required for that work.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20


Leave Burlington at 400 A. NJ, p ~ P. NJ, i.2O
p. NJ, and 5.55 p.
Day Express leaves Boston via Lowell A. o. A.
N. for Burlington, ST. Alhans, Montreal, Ogiens-
burgh and West, arriving Montreal at 800 P II.
0gdenshu-gh at II. 50 A. ".
Mai frsin leaves Boston via Lowell at s.0h AN.
via Lawrence at7.30 A. NJ, for Burlington, Rouses
Point, &c.
Leaves Boston via Ftchhurg at 7.31 M.Spring
held at 40 A. NJ, connecting at White River juno
tion with Day Express for Burlington, Montreal
OEdensburgh and the West.
Accommodation Train leaves Mortified az 10 10
A. NJ. Burlingtol 81 u. ~ r. NJ for Rouses' Point
Night EInrrss leaves Bellows Falls at 1000 2. NJ.
resolving passengers from Vermont Valley z K
eaying New YORK. at 2.i5 P. NJ, and from Cheshire
X. r leaving Boston at so ?. " connecting st
White River Junction with train leaving Boston at
SD 2. NJ, for Burlington, R0use's Point. Montreal
and Osdensburs, with Grand Truns trains for the
West.
Sleeping attached 20 both the y ght *
p-ess trains running between 81. Albans and
lston. and St. Adams and Sprn gfield.
tickets 70 Detroit. Chicago and al points v est
by II. n. DRURY, Agent, No , American Ho-
Burlington Nt.-BaSgage checked through
u. MERRILL. Sug't-
l. Adams Oct. 3. 1865.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

Mount Hood, Oregon, has been in state
of eruption since September 23d, which it is
supposed had some connection with the re-
cent earthquake in California.
A fire consumed nearly the entire business
portion OF Belfast, Me-, Oct Is. Over 100
buildings were destroyed. and the loss is at
least $500, 900.
One of the rich men IN New York keeps
his daughters, married and and single, busy
cutting of coupons for whole afternoon and
evening before interest day. W
James A. Dix, Esq, who Vas long Editor
in-Chief of the Boston Daily Journal, died
on Wednesday last, Of consumption, in that
city. Mr.. Dix was one of the Oldest and
most successful of American journalists.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-20

President johnson will not make South.
ern tour for the present. The Boston TIo-
reller says, +" We are glad oft, as it seemed
that be had been going South for some time
past.''