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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17
canthe Governor Appoint a Senator /,

4 grave question arises whether the Gov
or or has power to appoint United States
Senator at this time, under the provision of
the Constitution relating 10 the subject. The
concluding paragraph Of the Sd section, Art.
l., which relates to the composition of the
Senate and election of Senators, is as fol-
lows:
And if vacancies happen by resignation or
otherwise. during the recess Of the Legislature
of any State. the Executive thereof may make
temporary appointments until the next meeting
Of the Legislature, which shall then fill such
vacancies
The point in this instance, is whether, Mr..
Collamer having deceased few hours before
the hour set for the final adjournment which
took place before the decease was known. or
could have been known by the Governor or
Legislature, that deceasc Is to be regarded
as having occurred during the recess" or
not If any ease ike it has occurred here
tofore, we DO not remember it. We see it
stated that tle Governor has requested the
opinion OF the Judges Of tie Supreme Court
as 10 LIS power in tire ease.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17
NV YoRK. Nov

A private telegram to the FTeednt' Z,
resu from a late prominent ONCE
army who il passing down the h.' =. \
and UP the White rivers, states ins. 81 \.
gro soldiers when discharged, are SUB
or turned hack into the country -e
During the entire war, the Nav! vs. RI
l4O6 men killed and 1855 wouno'G'
rs geo sailors and marines on the r'..'
The Whole expense Of the Nay! ~. -,
beginning Of the war, was les i'1i'
600. 600.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

Workmen have been busy erecting .
lows for Wirz. \ curious multitude -
tbronging for passes to see the eIecua
Wirz still maintains his sang-tr0d. b
wound is very painful. lie AYERS tl, e.
feels no resentment against the Prys.i,1,
the Court Martial
1t is impossible Tor him to repres, the .s
iny OF resentment against the wi,nesse,
The French minister states that there "a
never been any unpleasant telling IN AI.7
Iations with our government.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17
W,sgfyer5x. Nov. 10.

Wirz was executed at twenty MINUTES
fore eleven clock this mOrninz lie 2,
quietly and made no confession OF guilt
2i Dispatch-WIrz died with grea.
of pluck Not nerve trembled, and
before the cap was put over his tace
looked steady at the spectators with bal
smile upon his face. Ten minutes heiors
was hung, Mr. Schade, his counsel. W.
the White House imPortuning the Presi1.
to commute the sentence.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

DEIH OF A Observation-Disclosures has
been received Of the death of Rev. Samuel
A. Rhea, Of the HISTORIAN mission, who died
on the ID of September while on a journey
from Tabreez to Oroomiah. lie was con-
nected with the American Board.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

U. ). DISTRICT CoURT.-At the special
term which commenced Tuesda v, only one
jury case was tried, as follows
United States w. IS bis. of Fish, &c.
seized at Island Pend in Sept, 1868. James
Powers. claimant.
Hon. Dudley Z. Depison, District Attor-
ney, and d K Bailey of St. Adams. for the
United States Hon Geo. T. Edmunds OF
tins city. and NJ E Ingalls, of Boston, for
claimants. The co nsel for claimants OBJ
jcctcd to the allowance OF an amendment to
the information The amendment was al
lowed. for which cause a continuance OF the
Gaze WIS granted.
The court adjourned until Wednesday
morning alto O'Clock.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17
ASHINGTON,

\ despatch was read this mornr3 ~
Sec. OF the Treas. FROM ; W. Shelf y
cIal agent dated Galveston Nov T. aIl'.
ing the death of VIM johnson tls
brother Of the President and late coI''
Velascu. He died from effect OF an s''.--
al gunshot wound. 81, Cd.
The Jamaica Standard Of Oct. 10
the cfhcial report of the English Ten N..
at Morante Bay. lie says every in'-.-
will be hung as soon as captured a
ish gunboat opened fire on 500 Won.-
children dispensing then with 81 poea-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

The EXPRESS ROBBERY IL CHICAGO The
Chicago Tribiuae gives an account Of the de-
lection of the Express robbers whose robbery
Of $40 900 in money from an express wagon
was reported few days ago. Prout, the
driver Of the wagon, was suspected, and de-
tectiycs were set to work up the case. A
watch was set over his brother William 5
house in distant part OF the city.
Late in the evening light appeared in
the house. and by stealth the officers got a
position where they could see into the room.
There they beheld William and young wo-
man counting great piles OF grcenbacks.
Later a hack drove up and Ihos. MorrisseY
went into the house. Soon after, he and
William Prout came out OF the house and
got into the hack. The officers, who were
in the next doorway, sprang upon and hand
cufied them.
The officers entered the house and demand
ed of the Young woman the key of a trunk
that was in the room. She said she did not
have it. but the officer found the key under
the carpet, opened the trunk and there dis
covered some of the money. The rest of the
morey was also discovered. and complete
sets of burglars s tools taken from private
closet. Prout, the driver, has been recog-
nized as the man who committed the Bridge
port murder year ago, Morrissey as having
murdered a man in the - French Patch, >
some wears since under shocking circum-
stances, and VIM. Prout has long been sus-
pected TO be burglar.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

MOVEMENT OF TROoPs.-Si1ty Elk men of
the ID Regt of Hancock's corps, Capt. Rich
ardson commanding. arrived hereW ednesday
morning from Albany by the Rutland Road,
and are to be stationed in this city. This
is doubtless part of the distribution Of Han
cocks corps along the frontier to relieve the
Veteran Reserve. who are now soon TO be
mustered out Of service.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

The Great Darlington COurier publishes
long account Of the performances and detec-
ton of a spiritual medium Ia, Davenport
brothers, named Caldwell, in that place.
Marvellous feats Of untying ropes, ringing
bells, beating drosns &c, were performed (;
but upon repetition the mediums fingers
some way lett black marks upon everything
-whereupon the audience shouted and Cad
well got angry. His "me, ium" girl named
Ellis, forgot herself also, and spoke too loud
during some of her performances. The
whole exhibition was shown to be a hum
bug, mere tricks OF slight of hand.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17
NEW YoRK, Nov. 10

NV 1Ohh, N"f. 4V.
A Washington despatch says there ART ?.
mors that the Mexican minister had ass.
for his passports but they are not trace.
10 credible authority.
Tue rebel Gen. Lougstrcct was Al @
White House yesterday but failed TO o'n-
an interview with the President.
The reports relative to Cabinet meet-.
on the Adams-Russell correspondent 81
pronounced absurd as Mr.. Seward has "
ten in reply to Earl Russell SIX weeks &
IL Is understood that Mr.. Seward int0-
Earl Russell that we should not pres
question Of arbitration nor submit 10 t,'
casion of commission unless all the CHI
ut issue shall be submitted to the att 2
The mastering out order Of the Gsr.1
has been suspended for few day-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17
NV ORLEANS. Nov :

Gen. Fullerton has issued two circular.
one reminding the freedmen that the time b.
approaching u make contracts tor laal- @
another year and the other directiu.
officers and agents collecting a school az
to report TO HIM with the collections.
The planters have adopted plan o. ss
freedmen t. pick cotton which is ursa1.
with success. The cotton picked By eae
freedman is measured and he Is paid accord.
ing to the amount picked.
The total vote OF this city is two ti1.
that before the war. County parishes a. .'
as heard from give the Democratic ucS,,
predominancy.
The negroes have nine polls open 10 ID,
city.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17
JEFF. DAVIS.

All eyes are now turned upon JEFF. Davis.
Will he be tried for treason The whole subject
Is involved in difficulty aud doubt. The Presi-
dent asserts emphsticslly in the presence Of his
intimate friends that he is determined that Davis
shall be tried, but some of the most ssgscious
politicians in this city are confident that after a
little he will be released and pardoned Horace
Greeley, of the Tribune, was with the PresI-
dent for some time yesterday, and his views on
the subject are well known He favors the par
don of Davis, ahd if he said anything to the
President on that subject ne urged that view.
There is a dispo itioR to throw the response
bility OF the trial upon different persons. Some
blame Judge Chase severely for Directing TO try
jeff Davis in Richmond. Others, the friends Of
Mr.. Chase, assert that the President desires TO
shirk the responsibility and to throw 1t upon
some one else They say it IS not necessary to
try the great criminal in Richmond, and that it
is not necessary that the Chief Justice shall have
anything to do with it
Meantime JEFF. is taking his impr sonment
easily. He has warm clothing. good TODD, and
cigars at will, and is not concerned for his fate,
as the President has distinctly intimated that be
will pardon him if he has been brought in gull
ty by jury. Before this he has received his
6ue overcoat. and therefore mas the appearance
Of gentleman.-COT. Bos. TrGreller.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

Ex-Gov. Pierce Of Texas, an i ~ =.
friend Of Gov Hamilton. saws HaiDl''-,
hardly call a convention before 'l' -
of January. .. bs-.
Civilians fear that Texas VIII W.
presented in Congress 5g--.
The debt contracted by the "a"
the wur is S9.O0O,0C L.1
Breckenridge, who Is IN CaIiua, T,lt
pressed his determination torsmo'' N, s.
should the President pardon hlm. III,
cribes the hate turning point ni INC ' ,,,B b
tunes 10 the removal OF Johns'o"
command OF the army at Atlanta D.. ne 3
All the Federal troops have i'''
Grande.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17
Scraps.

An Eastern exchange says, " Poultry is
cheap" Something more substantial than
echo shouts, Where
A man recently died in Maryland aged
ninety-eIght, who bad never heard OF the
rebellion. He was 20 deaf that be Lad TO be
talked to through a trumr ct, and his friends
never thought it worth while to tell him the
news Of the day, fearing he would get excit-
ed over it and weary them with questions.
A Wsg out West describes working for
bare life" hs making clothes for a new baby.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

Mexican dates Of the 18th ult.. have b.,
received. News unimportaRt.
The general inability Of the Juaris,s
compete against the Emperor MaximIlian
daily becoming more apparent. The Frrr
troops were az Mlzt.an on the 10Th Of e..
tObcr.
GOV Humphrey Of Mississippi, calls ".
the people OF thar State 10 organize comp
MES 10 aid the civil authorities in malnta o.
ing law and order. and cautions them again.
expressing the negroes in anv way.
The trade between Texas and Mexico
increasing
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17
THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS

THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS
Is published every Friday morning, containing
. ne news Of the week from all parts, interesting
correspondence from the army, and local and
enersl intelligence
TERMS.
Two DOLLARS per year if paid absolutely in
dvanoe, otherwise $3.50 per year. Single CO.
pies 6 cents.
For rates of Advertising, &C., inquire at the
Rec Pass OFFICE, No. 6 College St. Burling-
on, VT.
GEO. W. & G. G. BENEDICT,
Editors Projectors
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17
WASHINGTON. Nov %

Horace Greeley had a lengthy in,,r7='
with the President this morning. and co
graduated him upon the recent vlctoris'
AdvIces from the South show thst r1r 3,
cent congressional elections have gensa
resultec in defeat OF Union candidates l-
will postpone tor long time their admi-'.
TO seats.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17
News OF the week.
BY Telegraph.
MONTPELIER, Nov Q

The College bill has passed both Hau,..
amended substantially in nothing bq, 3,
manner Of filling vacancies in agricui,ur,r
part of the Board Of Trustees
The Senate have passed the House mi
tary bill requiring one company drill oul7
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

Charles VI. Lee, the agent of the Wheeler &
Wilson Sewing Machine in this city. says ne has
sold more machines during the past two months
than during the whole year previous. which
speaks well for the increased wealth and industry
Of this part of the eounuy-SPriHGield Re
pu5lieGn-
1t speaks well for the good Judgment of
the people also 4: for the WHEELER < WILSON
machines are universally admitted to he by
far the best. Call and see them at the FREE
Pass building.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17
City Council.
SATURDAY, Nov. II.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

bpAHb VI ALbEA-lEN-
The Board met pursuant TO adjournment. Al
derman Taft, presiding.
Present-Aldermen Appleton, Barnes. Blod
gett. Flanagan and Taft.
Licenses to keep victualling saloons were gran
ted to Vim. Tonga and G. b. Williams.
Alderman Appleton, for the committee Oh
street lamps, to whom was referred the claim.
of Lawrence Barnes, of S2s5.32, for street lamp.
and pipes furnished by him and erected in til,
Centre Ward, reported favorably. and said claim
was ordered to be paid.
The claim of J. b. Wood for horse killed upon
the Williston turnpike, within the city limits,
through the dangerous condition Of the high
way, in February last, was referred to special
committee, consisting Of Alderman Flanagan.
A resolution from the Common Council rela-
tive to the health of the city. was passed in con-
currence, with amendment, and Alderman
Blodgett was appointed a member on the part Of
the Board Of Aldermen, of the joint committee.
COMMON COUNCIL.
The Council met pursuant to adjournment,
the President in the chair.
Present-Coucilmen Beckwith, LOOMS, Nil
Ter and Wires.
The Council refused passage of an ordinance
from the Board OF Aldermen, relating to publ
cation of bylaws and ordinances; and the vote
being reconsidered, the ordinance was recon-
mitted TO Committee on Ordinances for amend
ment. The committee reported the resolution
amended so as to read as follows
Bylaws and ordinances of the City Council
shall be published by the City Clerk in the daily
paper published in this city, designated by the
joint committee on printing, who shall request
the publishers of all daily papers so published,
to make proposals in writing, for publishing the
same, and shall award such publishing to the
party whose proposal shall be the most advanta-
geous, and inform the City Clerk of their
award.
The report of the committee was adopted, and
the joint resolutions as amended, were con-
Cured in.
A communication was made by Dr. Thayer,
gard to the sanitary condition of the city.
The following joint resolution in relation to
the health of the city, was introduced by Coun-
Gilman Beckwith. and adopted
Resolred, That joint committee be appoint
ed to take into consideration the communication
from Samuel W. Thayer, NJ. D., in regard to
the health of the city, and report by ordinance
OF otherwise.
The chair appointed COuncilmen Wires and
Beckwith, on the part Of the Common Council,
as members of the joint committee IN relation to
the health of the city.
The joint resolution relative to joint committee
the health ofthe city, was received
from the Board of Aldermen, with proposal Of |
amendment, and the amendment was considered |
and concurred in.
The amendment provides that the joint CON-
m;,tee shall consist OF one Alderman and two
Common Councilmen. appointed by each Ward
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

Singular DEATH.-Joseph Trip, a pas
senger on brig Marshall, from Africa, and
belonging to New Bedford, died October Both,
from twelve days attack of hiccoughs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

Several leading citizens of Chicago have
been arrested, charged with participation in
the recent diabolical attempt to blow up a
house of doubtful repute in that city
Among the number was a Mr.. Rosenthal, a
wealthy owner of property in the vicinity.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

reached, but no iron safe. Mack sand h.
thought the safe was about ten feet turtle,
down. Whatever may have been the on.
vusf marsbal's opinion on the subject \,
concluded ne bad not time to prosecute M
search further, and withdraw his nres.
having Mack in possession Of thurourtl,
cleaned well and at liberty to hunt 10 n.
safe il he wanted to Mack d,dn' ~.
to
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17
BALTINORE. NV. !

Later returns from the 18th juticia. q
trict show the defeat Of Spencer and .
election of Franklin (iem.) It Il ref
that in some districts the registration
was entirely disregaried and the votes
taken.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17
WASHINGTON. Nov. II.
HE ExEcrr1oN OF WIZ

NE EXECUTION OF VIM
satihes the sentiment Of justice in the country,
and it Was upon this ground that the President
steadily refused to commute the -eutence. Wirz
exhibited more manhood in dying than he did
in lif,. In fact the only part Of his existence
that excited the admiration ofanybody was his
last. There are some people here, and pre-
sumo IN other parts ofthe country, who admire
his pluck. He was a very bad man, even IN his
general character, and his attendants for the
last few months say that bis daily conduct has
been disgusting \ villain has met his deserts,
and his villaDy was 50 great that he could not
excite sympathy anywhere-not even IN the
South.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

Governor Wells of Louisiana has issued
a proclamation calling a special session of
the legislature ON the 23d inst, on the
ground that the grayest interest OF the state
demand the presence ofsenators to act in her
behalf IN Congress
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

ST. LOUIS, Nov "
lie Democrats letter from MI.
Kansas. says the Indians are
troublesome again on the Piains' 49,. ubs
On Mopday last they attacked 'h' and 81
at the ERIK ,ud captured the na' a, bOrss
hul.n, &. u.uus sLd sumo sO'efnlh'' reespif
cen Heath IS reported to have have, "a ~
had Eight with them and kilie " the or
kim The late and locality OIL WV
fiict are not given.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17
Say FRANcIs

SAN FRANCISlJ, NuT. g
The State election in Neysa took 7
on the 9th inst, DR.. Ashley thc kelu9.la
Candidate for Congress has about lyv' e
jority.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

POLICE CovRT.-Belore Recorder Read r..
day morning, Orrin Wheeler was fined :
and costs for intOxIcatiOn.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

The death by suicide OF Hon. Psnros
frSu, if Il has occurred as related by tele-
graph, is one of the startling events OF this
eventful year. The position Of the Collector
Of the great port of New York. is one OF great
responsibility, and for care and PerPleIi'y
Involved in the disposal " the Official patro-
nlge ATTACHED to it, is second perhaps to no
other place below that Of President. The
care and pressure upon him, have weighed
heavily on Mr.. King, of late, and doubt
less threw his mind of from its
balance. He was an intimate personal
friend of President johnson. who as it is well
known, gave great weight to his oounsels.
As such true and wise adviser Of the Presi-
dent, and as Il valuable, patriotic and honest
public servant, the country snstains in his
death great loss.
HkYDE's VIEW OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN.-Wc
have the pleasure to draw the attention OF
our fellow citizens to Mr.. Heyde's painting
now to be seen in the window of the store OF
of Loomis & Co., on Church street The
picture gives view of the southern part oi
Burlington bay and the islands, OF Shell
burn bay and the stretch Of lake south
westerly, with the opposite shores and the
Adirondack chain OF mountains in the dis
lance. The point of view is from Willard
street, not far from the residence of +. j.
Phelps, Esq, and the time when the trees
and heritage in the foreground are clothed
in then brightest and freshest green. The
artist, Mr.. c. L. HErDE, merits the approx
al and patronage of our community tor tho
many charming representations which he
has made of the scenery OF our beautiful
and picturesque region We are sure thai
an inspection of this last work Of his accurate
and artistic brush, will crafty all who give
I it their attention.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17


An Act providing for taxing Bank Stock in the
several Banking Associations in this State.
formed under the act Of Congress approved
June 8, 1864, entitled &" An act to provide a
National Currency"
II is hereby enacted, &c,
SIC. |. Ii shall be the duty Of the cashiers Of
the several banking associations in this State,
formed under the act Of Congress approved June
8, 1854, entitled {" An act to provide a national
currency" and the cashiers Of all other banks
in this State 10 transmit. 10 the clerks of the sew
eral towns in this State, in which any stock or
shareholder Of such banking association shall
reside, true list Of the names Of such stock or
shareholders, with tue number Of shares stand
against the name Of each stock or shareholder
on the books Of such banking association, to-
geiher with the amount Of money actually paid
in on each share, on the lst day OF April in each
year hereafter, on or before the 10th day Of
April in each year.
SEC. .. The stock and shares of all such
banking associations, shall be set in the Inst and
taxed in the same manner that the stock in the
several banks in this state, which are chartered
under the authority Of thus State, are liable to
be taxed by the existing laws thereof.
SEC. 8. If any Of the stock Of such banking
associations is owned by, or stands in the name
of. any person residing out ofthis State il shall
be the duty Of the cashiers Of such banking asso-
Citations to transmit TO the clerk Of the town in
which such banking association is situated
the names Of all such nonresident stock or share
holder, with the number Of shares standing
against the name Of each Of such stock or share
holder on the books Of such banking association,
together with the amount OF money actually paid
in on each share, on Or before the 10th day Of
April in each year.
SEc. I. Whenever the collector in any town
in which any such banking association i situst-
ed, shall have 4 tax against any stock OF share
holder in such banking ASSOCIATION who not a
resident of this State it shall be the duty Of tn,
cashier Of such banking association, upon pre-
sentstiOn Of such tax 10 him bv such collector &c
pay the same, and charge the same 20 such
stock OF shareholder, on the books Of such bank
ing association, and the stock Of such stock OF
shareholder. and all dividends due and becon.
| ing due upon the same, shall be holden 10 such
banking association for the payment cf such tax
SEC. 3. lfany cashiers shall neglect or refus,
/ 70 make returns 10 any town in this State a.
provided in this act, be shall forfeit and pay I,
the treasurer Of such town, for the benefit o
such town, the sum Of Eve hundred dollars to b,
recovered by an action on the case IN the nam,
Of such treasurer, founded on this statute.
SIC. 6. All acts and parts Of acts iuconsist
ent with the provisions Of this act are hereb!
repealed.
Approved Nov. Q, 1865.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-11-17

A patent was issued Nov. It'll, to Thomas
B. Way of Bennington, W., for improved
bottle stopper.