Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-24
Vermont Items.

Solomon Wright, ESQ.,, Of Pownal, was
instantly killed by being thrown frota a
wagon last week Tuesday, his h5-se having
run away. He was so years old and one of
the most influential citizens OF the town.
At North Bennington, a week ago Thurs-
day, at the ore bed Of Messrs Burden, Cor
nehus Maher was instantly killed, by the
caving in of the hank he was working under.
When dug out. his body was found crushed
under huge stone.
An attempt was made on Wednesday night
to Durn Barre Academy. Fortunately the
fire was discovered in time to prevent serious
damage.
The steamer Mountain Maid" On Lake
Magog, it Is now said was NOT sunk, only
"csme near 1t.
There will be Union Exhibition at Fair
fax, at the close Of the rail- Term of New
Hampton Institute, on Friday
\ young man hired livery team in Bel
lows Falls, 10 go across the river, last week
Monday, and driving to Rg;iand tried to sell
it for SIS He was arrested there, the horse
being recognized and he is now in jail. He
gives HE name a. William Wright. and Is a
returned soldier from Lacrosse. Wis. where
bis parents reside.
\ yong man from Derby was lately en-
trusted with Sl00 to buy government bond
at Derby Line Bank put It into his poe
ket, and went into - corner grocery. at
Rock Island While there the bond WAS
stolen from bis pocket, nor has he been able
10 recover It.
\ man by the name of Wood, attempted
to rob a mIlliner store in Walpole, \. II.
on Wednesday night of last week, but was
surprised in the act, and suddenly disappear
ed, leaving his hat behind him IN his hurry
to get away. The hat BETRAYED the owner
The fellow came to the Brattleboro House in
Brattleboro, Thursday evening. sand he came
from South Vernon, was furnished with sup
per, and while cutting. the officer in search Of
him came in, identified and arrested him
Last week Thursday, about P. NJ, a
woman named Clayton. who had sand she
had money with her, was attacked near the
Huntoon tavern in Rutland. by two men,
thrown down and robbed. She was found
by the neighbors insensihlc from fright, and
had commissions for two or three DAYS. Next
day, two young men named HAYNES and Nash
were arrested on suspicion. and required to
give $3.50 hail each.
As Eugene Ashcroft OF Vernon, was hunt
ing IN the woods on Sunday, having bis gun
on his shoulder, 1t was caught by some bush
Is and thrown upon the ground in such
manner as TO discharge the contents into his
ankle. His foot was amputated in conse-
quencc.
Lake Champlain Is exceedingly low: "a
rely II ever was there less water at this sea
son of year.
The Governor has appointed as commits
sloners under the joint resolution relative to
the restoration of sea fish TO the Connection,
River and its tributaries. Hon Charles Bar
rett, of Grafton, and Albert D. Hager, Esq.
Of PrUctorsville
SIX members of the family Of Andrew
Chase OF Cambridge died of malignant dip
liberia within the short space of two weeks.
A mother and daughter were buried in one
grave.
Mr.. Eastman. an old man living at Peach
am Corners, on the Sth inst, had one of his
legs broken IN two places by it's striking the
post of gate through which he was driving.