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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

The HousA1oSIo Il. 4. TRAGEDY.-Ihc
Bridgeport Farmer gives the following ae-
count OF the d,srstor On che HOusatonie X.
r. on the 18th INST. whereby 9 or 10 persons
lost their lives and many were severely
wounded. Gross and criminal carelessness
led to the collision.
A terrible and fatal accident took place about
L O'Clock this morning on the housatonlc
Railroad. three miles and a half from the depot
IN this city, by which "A number Of lives were
lost, and large number OF persons injured,
sorre fiIriiy, and others sllghtly.
Fairly this morn ny an extra train gong up
started on its trip about 2 clock. men near
Trum bull the engine broke down, and as the
passenger train, which leaves this city NJ lo5
m., came M, the engine was htched on to the
rear II the freight train, and both trains we're
backing DOWN 70 this city, there being no iutn-
out short Of The depot When about midway
between the paper mill snd the Pequonuock
Mills, with no pr, cautions taken n prevent such
an accident, 10 flag or signal out, snt no man
in advance Of the backing tram, the rear car
was run into by "A single engine, the farne.i
proceeding north u high rate Of speed, on
ruIf Nl ifHAl Lfll- ne ti4- NAA lt 'A-'-
the car, tearing and reniiug all before 10, AMI
stopping almost At the extreme forward part OF
d. One man, unknown, was Impaled through
the bowels On some portion Of the machinery,
and weiged so tightly in his horrible situation
on the hot engine as 10 render il imp ssihie 90
remove him OF course he vas dead. The e.
Gaping stear1 s-all,i number Of the WOUNDED
passengers horribly.
The scene at the place Of slaughter is de.erib-
el as horrible The ear ana engine we're
complete wreck, from which the wounded and
diving were taken IN a helpless condition The
only house near hy WIS a small one belonging 90
a German The wounded who could help them
selves or be helred were taken into the shade
Of the woods close It h,nd Al about noon a
wrecking train Was dispatched 20 the scene o.
accident, conveying Drs Hubbard, Ntsh ami
Barrett, 10 attend 20 the injured. We hope
there will be a rigid examination INTO the causes
Of this murder, for IL is nothing eise' ami cu
the head 1t some person or persons rcsi- The
r,-ponS bility Of this fearful crime "-No'oeg %
hIiac" will not ausEer now. The accident u
the result of criminal and culpable carelessuess.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25
1nr WV ArlAsne cAsls-ls55.

Coudurtor copper strand consisting Of
wins tG laid round ons,) and 800 lbs. per nau-
tical mile. embedded for solidity in Chaiterou's
compound. Insulation gutia perchl, / layers
q which are laii on alternately with four thin
layers Of Cha'ierions compound. The weight
u the tire insulation, 400 lh-. per nautical
mile. Diameter of core. .i6i circumftreuee cf
core 500. External protection ten slid
wires. each wire SUR, uudsi separately with tve
stands ~ MANILA yarn, saturated with preser-
vative compound, and the whole laid spirally
around the core, which latter j. padded with
ordinary hemp. sl'ur1iei with preservatiye mix
ture, Weight ia air, So cwt Or. per naufi-
cal mile weight iu wafer, II cwt, per nautical
mile. or equal to eleven times it's weight n water
ner knot. thai is 20 say. it will bear iis own
we;eh, 10 eleven miies depth Of water. The
speed of working through the new cable. with
the present improved Instruments, is certified by
Thompson ard yarlev q he not less than eight,
words minute.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

Huyr FAuuRE.-Mr. p. r. Mumtord, 8
gold broker OF Wall street, New York, failed
on Monday, for large amount. the sum be-
ing v.riously stated at from $4,000 all the
way up to $500. 900. It's stated that be
gave checks for very large amounts on Satur-
day, which being duly presented at the banks
were all returned endorsed :" no effects. -
Mumford was arrested "Wednesday, charged
with hating defrauded Greenleaf, Morris Il
Co., by means Of q worthless check for S2s-
900 on the Mechanics Bank, and in default
of bail was sent TO the Tombs. a
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

The DEMOCRATS of Maine have nominated
Hon. james Howard Of Portland, for Gover-
nor. The convention went IN for cordial
support of Andrew johnson in the policy he
has taken towards placing the rebel States
in their proper situation, and harmOnizing
conflicting questions.
As usual with the democratic conventions,
they denounced the republicans as having
caused the war, and declared that their poll
cy can only be forced en- the country BY bay
onets.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

PAID UP.-All the soldiers now in the field
sir. the single exception of those in the nil
r.-ry division under Gen. Sheridan, have
Vtnn a few days. been paid Up to and IN
ding the 3Oth Of June last, and for Sheri
dans department, over ten million dollars
V.nf ,eni. Two weeks ago, To the psyInaster.
v.t' Which To settle all demands against the
~, rumcnt. So. too, IN and for
rhr wett, including California, have the re
g.i,irc funds been forwarded to pay the dues
81 the sUliieIs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

JUSTICE CouRr-Roswell Perham was on
Wed. fined IS and costs by Justice Hollen-
beck, for threatening to kill his wife while
drunk. He testified to having bought liquor
of James Kelley and John Hayes. on Water
street, who we're both arrested and fined SO
and costs each. for violating the liquor law.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

The CoxIsG FAIR of the Chittenden Coun-
ty Agricultural Society, will be held on the
old Fair Grounds-the new grounds purchas-
ed by the Society not being ready for oceu-
patton this fall. 1t will be the uOst inter-
esting Fair as yet held by the Society.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

TEE ExoRArIos or TIE REsxL SOLDIERS TO
MIxIoo.-The Mstamorss correspondent Of
the New York Herald writes As follows
81 am satisfied, sfter careful and somewhat
extended inquiry. that the of repeated state
rnent that Organized bands Of rebel soldiers. un-
dsr ssms general ofkesr or oficsr Of prominence
In the rsbel service. have crossed the Bio Grande
With the intention Of Offering their services to
The Impsrial gov9nmsut. b not correct. No
sueh bands hsvs Hssssd H. rive. and any
1unbsr Of ~ hts rshS so,diws have done %.
is - bssa without sny rEsnin1lse, and only
~ ~ 4 panishnot fbe ssnaGn sonnittsd
sssi.s q: ss.aas q u 'as' - 's-'.usa con-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

TAXING TnE OArH-HaH d''zcn pretty
women were keeping up a 'hesy chatter adj
Ia themselves IN an ire-c- cam saloon where
We s7r i.own tor a few moments. -'fm 90
Ing M th in few days. says one, ..ro buy
-1ne ciotlles.'' ..But, Liura. VOC nhsnt
ii tnat; yon'il have t., take tire oath % get
- pass; ard You knew y,d are jus, ~ aIueh
af rebel as ever you were '-Yes, of
course," with pretty shrug Of the aiore-
rald Laura's pretty shoulders, hut then one
msrr have clothes. you know "'EOf old it
v-r disss.y,d Mai - mons mighs bc found ia
running brooks. May not generals and high
sr authorities who believe IN hard swearing
d. As . means Of gracc, find a lesson in etates-
d mauship from the gossip of an ios-cresn sa-
. leea 2-C2Wkssss Lsfs~. = haa .-lck
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p o e ry;


THE KING OAK.
The forest svarj pa. his palaee floor.
And tie sky It's yaultej roof; -
And arouul his throne his giant court
Stood s0lemnly aloot
Young IL the past and lsvless days
When force Wss right divine,
And steel-clsi fingers griped the blades
Thst R.ads . monarch sign
lie hsd kpowD the stIll long summer heats
Tue Eood-.love sweet 10 hear.
The insect hGD, the fern that reached
The sntlers Of the deer. .....
He hsi kn0w3 grim winter frozen blasts
The rafting branches sound.
The cold beams of the far of sun, -
Tie woods in feiters bound.
He hsd loved the soft returning spring,
Under whose gentle spell
The grass sprsng up. the leaf came forth.
White blossom ard blPe he'll
With = kingly Joy. 10 winter drear,
With the storm he wres;led high;
But ever he welcomed the herald ray
That shOne when spring drew nigh.
Il touched the gloss Of velvet moss
Upon the Old oaks breast;
Il peeped into the SQUIRRELS hsuut,
And found the thrush's nest
II WOKE the sprites Of fe II aud flower.
Whose sleep had lasted long;
dispersed the cloud, let loose the brook,
Aud tillsd the wood with song.
Old oak long centuries Of time
Hast thou heheld depart;
Be they repeated, ere decay
Shall reach thy mighty heSst
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

! lady. hsthrng at Guilford, Conn, on
SATURDAY.. -ame near being droW ned. but was
,scned by her husband. On reaching the
ri,r.. her first exclamation wes-"Will the
1t water burt my waterfall -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

fhe Prize !or impulence at the Lpnjon
Drimatic Show, was Won by a Young lady,
who. after pcrsuading tie kindly manager of
Jle Ialace 10 get her some flowers. stuck one
IN o., huIton-hole, and charged hun TWO shil-
!rrds and slxpence for it.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

Miss Emma Richards. residing temporarily
III Reading, Penn. daughter OF John Rich
.a.d- Of BIrisbOrJ. while IN company with
-onIe OF Ter friends. on lust Thursday even
t.g. ate fourteen plates Of ice-cream. com
plain ID of feeling unweil 0n Friday morning,
..ud died in the afternoon
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

A. StonIngton servant girl was stirring
81 a coal FIRE recently, with AN IRON which
e found conveniently near, the iron burst
aud scattered things generally. On examin-
a,i d, i, was asceriained that tho gIrl had
.sed I'VE of Brands bomb lunces for poker.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

\ 'i'rmau paper is Of opinion that the
hanging OF Mrs. ourrhtt l. mrliinentary to
the -e,1, as it Is a recognition OF the respon-
r. 'ilitl # women. 81
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

grant favoring issue 70 the trial.
1t. Gov. Dillingham;, was next introduced as
the coming governor Of Vermont, and spoke
brisay and appropriately in much the same line
Of thought as that of Gov. Smith.
Amid Loud calls for Gen. Hooker, Fighting
Joe" was next introduced, and was greeted with
long and loud and hearty cheers. .- -
oEs. HooKER's SPEECH.
He said-lf you knew, my friends, what en-
barrassment you cause me By thus calling on
me for a speech. you would not do it. am no
talker. came here to-day, not to make speeches
but to Join with you in celebrating one OF the
most glorious anniversaries Of the Reyoiutioni
to meet in their homes some of my comrades in
this last war, and to compliment so far as l
could do 80 by my presence. this grand and glo-
rious State. Vermont has done her whole duty.
Your troops have nobly done their duty in the
field, and when We most needed support, you
who s,aid at home, did your full duty at the
ballot-box. From no other State did we re-
ceive such true and hearty backing, as from
Vermont. can only thank you for it, and for
this kind greeting-so kind that | would do any
thing-if were speechmaker, would even
talk TO YOUR hearts content to return it. That
is all can say to you to-day.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

PUBLIC DocuNENTs.-We are under renew
ed obligation to Hon. Solomon Foot, OF the
Senate for valuable public documents.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25
Gov. SNITH's SPEECH.

The Governor said it seemed like presumng
on their patience to follow with oa-band words
the eloquent orator who had delighted them;
but As with the soldiers, 20 with even 4 poor
Governor, ne does his duty best who does as he
is ordered II seemed 10 him as il he stood in
the presence OF S ark and Warner and the heroes
who shed their blood on these hillsides to give
us free government. They fought and bled
for Liberty and Equality, and now after four
score years have we their descendants been called
to vindicate the power and msjesty of the Gov
ment for which our forefither. struggled aud
suffered Our work is not yet ended. The
soldier now takes hn place as citizen Per-
haps severer trial than that OF the war still
ewairs us AZ people and as individuals our
meet earnest efforts will still be needed to secure
on irm basis the principles for which our
fatherv end our sons have fought, and may God
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25

Pop c"es the pistol, will be the tune for
wang laJies to play and young gentlemen to
'Anoe 10. now a-days.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-08-25
THE BENNINGTON CELEBRATION
Eighty Anniversary of the Battle.
SPECIAL MEETING oFTHE VERMONT HIS
TORCAL SOCIETY.
E..1 Brsxryoros. aug ~, 1868.


Dear Free Prs,s:
Yesterday WIS a great DAY for
Bennington. Il was agreed By the patriotic cit
i1ens Of this goolly town, that IN this year OF
celebrations, the anniversary Of the Battle Of
Bennington. should not 90 un-celebratHi. Ar
rangemsnts were accordingly made for due
commcmoration Of the day by the citizens, in
connection With the Vermont lIi-tori al Society,
whose houored president. E1-Gov. H.land Hall.
as all yermontrrs know, resides here. The GEL
ebratou Of the Eishty-eighth anniversary has
accordingly taken plsce with due eeiai and DIS
tinsuishod suc'e-s.
The d.y opened with salute Of 100 guns
not at sunrise TO murder sleep for uuofeniinS
thousands. but at the sensible hour Of eight
O'Clock. At eleven O'Clock, the grand process
sion v.siarmed; the main features Of which
we're 4 rredi,ahle turnout of the Militia Of the
Comfy, long succession Of carriages contain
ing the Distinguished guests and members Of the
Historical Society, and the Fire Department Of
Remington. in neat unifirms. with their appa-
r,,us. Thee with tine citizens I'D several
brass bands. made long array, and marched
N fine grove Of tall NAPLES and oaks near the
v1l,se. where stand had been erected, sur
ro,ndsd bv rows Of seats, which we're filled with
people, while thousands stood around, or listen
ell to the speeches from carriages on the out
skirts of tine crowd. The total assembiage was
yariously estimated at from five thousand to
seven thousand people
Seated on the stand with the members Of the
Historical Society were cur present and next
governors. and brilliant array Of generals
Fighting Joe Hooker. red faced, and stern Of
mouth; Gen. Truman Seymour. OF Fort Sumter
fame, increased by many haId-fought fields
Bvt M.j-Gen. Stannsrd; Bvt Maj,-Gen. Carr
of Troy; Gen. John W. Phelps and Bvt. Brig
Gen. George P. Foster Of Vermont, were al
there, and all had to cay something before TIM
speaking ended.
Gov Hall presided, and after prayer by Rev
Isaac Jenkins. introduced the Orator Of the Day
Rev. E. II. CHAPLIN, Of New York. | mus
leave the task of reporting Mr. ChaPin $ oraiiOi
to the city reporters, of whom halt a dozen wer
present. 1t was finished and eloquent pro
duction Commencing with consideration 9th
bearing and importance Of the battle OF Ben
nington, which he styled ''the Gettysburgh q
the Revolution. be proceeded to discuss IN
pr ncipes of Liberty and Equality which lie
the foundation Of the Government estsblishe
by the Revolution and now re-established bT tn
great war for the Union, and to draw from ther
the duties Of the hour II was hne discourse
animated. interesting and effective.
Governor Smith was next called on by th
President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-11

CRIMINAL COURT, Judge Olin.-Yesterday
afternoon, Mr.. Bradley, one OF the counsel for
Miss Merry Harris, who is indicted for the
murder OF A. Judson Burroughs, in the Treas
nry Department on the 3Oth of January last,
moved that the trial be continued to the next
term OF the court. Mr.. b. stated that it would
be impossible 10 try the case in less than two
weeks, on account OF an important witness,
who he thought it was impossible to get here
at present This witness was connected with
the Quartermaster's Department, and was in
Mississippi. The War Department had or
dered the witness to report here, and it was
expected he would soon arrive Judge Mason
and Judge Hughes, two OF the counsel asso-
ciated for Miss Harris, were at work in the
case. Mr.. b. stated that they were anxious to
try the case, as the health of the prisoner was
very bad.
District Attorney Darlington said it was
necessary TO try the case at early day, and
he hoped the counsel would use diligence to
have the case tried.
Mr.. Bradley remarked that if the witness
could be got here in time, that he would have
the continuance stricken out, and the case
tried.
The case was continued.
The case of Thomas Story, indicted for lar
ceny, was given to the jury, who this morning
returned verdict Of not guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-11
CITY ITEMS.

TIE NEW MOURNING SToRE-We wouId
advise our friends who are in want of mourn
ing dress goods, such as bombazine, tamartine
grenadine, byzantine, horen tine, Grape marltZ'
challey, barge, alpaca, tamese, parissinne'
herr ami, English grapes, shawls, Kid and sir
gloves, wells, and other mourning reouisites
TO call at the Depot for Mourning Goods, y
Jos. J. May & Co, 30S Pa. ay., bet. 9th and 10th
sts. This house is now making a speciality OF
black goods, and they are prepared to exhibit
the largest and best selected stock OF really
choice goods, in all the old and new fabrics,
lower than the same articles can be purchased
elsewhere
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-11
THIS AFTERN0ON AND T0.k0RR0M:
RYyAs, Q. MCGUIRE d co., Alstionssrs.
CHAECERY sALH OF 4 yALUABLl BgsI-
NESS R11C1 OF PROPERTY ON RkNNA.
AVENUE. Opposite THE METROPOLITAN

fOPPobiTE TH1 MATnVFVh11AN
By authority Of the Supreme court ofths Dis
trict Of Columbia, passed in Equity No. As, Laurs
Stettinfus and Jno. B. Gray, Andtkose, his wifes
aEsinst VIM B. Todd and Alexander s. She Eherds
We shall expose to sale on THCR6DAY AHTkk.
NOON, the nth day of May. on the premises, At
o'clock, to the highest bidder, the following valg-
able real estate TO wit Part Of Lot in the suedivi:
sion Of original Lot No. lin Square iol descr, BED
avenue, q feet southeastwardly from ne north.
western corner Of said original Lat l. ado tnencs
southheastwardiy along said avenue x Ieesi tnenes
sontnwestwardly, and Ut right angles wlth ssid
srssn9e 90 feet inches, thence southeastwsrdiy
ana t At right angles with the line last Aforesaid
point on the line of north street, a feet inches
eastward from the southwestern corner of said
original Lot !. thence west nlqp said street z
feet inches thence north aad At ht ngles with
drawn from the point OF besipnina and At right
In. 70 saa save sTsnHs o
The inprovemsnts ~ q tree story Brick Build
ing fronting Penn u Nepeefsnd now in the occu-
JSan sSSsso1 T., ss, .sH1y f ssss
house fronting on Canal street. the whole under
rent of Sl6Se pef ahnufh. At the same time and
place win be ohsted fOr sale LotNo. 10. in ssusrs
Terms: One third cash; the residue in 6. IL. IS
Bs5s ssa q lien re-
If the terms be not complied with within Eve
days from the day efsale the Trustees reserve ths
tight to resell on sstep sds gSuSse f 9sSs to
ap2s j. O. MCGUIRE CO.. Aucts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-11

The ATTENTION OF persons in search of q
permanent and good location for business
purposes, is invited to the sale of the property
opposite the Metropolitan Hotel, to take place
Tomorrow afternoon, at O'Clock, en- the
premises. See advertisement of Todd i Shep-
herd, trustees, Jas. @. Mcclure & Co., auc.
Sioneers. This is an opportunity rarely offered
70 get so favorable location for business on
Pennsylvania avenue. u
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BOARDING.

TWO LADIES CAN BE ACCOMMODATED
i with Room and Be ard in a private family,
$50 10th st., bet. M and N north. Terms S25 per
nth. Apply before So O'Clock q, m. or after
ROAkD.c-2s TABLE BoAnDEno can ind
~ cellent aCcemm0d atoms at corner of and
10Th streets, Island; also three FURNISHED
Rooms for rent With BOARD. Gentlemen pre-
ferred. my9 ee3t-
Ii pleasant ROOMS for the summer, with first
class BOARD, should call at IL Sth St, bst. g
and d. Two large communicating Rooms, singly
or in suite. my 5-9ts
EOUR OR FIVE GENTLEMEN CAN BE WELL
Il accommodated with BOARD and LODGING on
Z street, south corner of 25th mar 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-11

MEETING OF COMMITTEE OF CONSULTATION,
The committee appointed a. the meeting on
tuesday night to present its proceedings to
the proper authorities, and to consult with
them In relation to the most feasible plan of
action, VIII meet at League Hall on SATURDAY,
evening, at half-past seven o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-11

now, Now, Now is the time to arrest the
would-be ravages OF these pests to house.
Keepers Moths. Cedar Camphor in your
Clothes presses this mon tn, and you are saved
deal Of trouble and loss. Cedar Camphor is
faetured by Harris SC Chapman, of Boston, and
sold by all druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-11

ATTENTION is called to the advertisement of
Benz Newman, ALB 9TH street, near G. street
assortment OF ladies' dress. goods, linens, do
mestics, parasols, &c, &c, at exceedingly low
rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-11

CIRCUIT CoUET, CHIEF Justice Cdrtter-The
evidence in the case of Wiley against Brown
was closed this morning, and Mr.. Brent, for
the plaintiff, conn. enced the argument before
the Jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-05-11
GEORGETOWN ADYER'MTs

VA SPECIAL NOTICE.
w Open this day a fine assortment OF HOUSE
PCRNlsHING GOODS. cheap for cash. such SIS
CHILDREN's CARRIAGES, DOLLS. GIGS,
SUMNER STOVES, RANGES. PRESERVING
KETTLES; TIN WARE, &c &C., &C.. cheaper
than elseW here. PALMER 81 BRO,
Housefurnishing and Stove Store.
m 9eo3t 80 Bridge St, Georgetown, d. G.
ID GEORGETOWN. MAY 8, 1855.
Il ROPOsALS will be received by the undersigned
until Z ESDAY, May is, for curbing, gutterirg
and paving the west side of High street, from
Sixth street to the intersection of Market street.
also, two flag footways 81 feet wide. The above
work to be done in the best manner; the gattar to
have i've courses of brick 60 ge in the center
the curb to be IS inches wide, with good square
face, 3a inches wide the paving to be Of the best
hard brick. on a gOt bed of sharp sand. Bidders
will state the price IF curb per running foot gut
teripg, tagging and brick paving BY the superb
cial yard. Said work to be done su beet to the
inspection and approval Of the undo gned.
JOHN 81. NEWMAN,
my6 Street Com mi ssioner