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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22

Observation-Disclosures Poland, OF the LIST
district. claims Bennington As the heayiest
manufacturing town in the State.-ET.
And if 40. as doubtless is the case, 1t is
owing not to great advantages in the way OF
location or water power. or natural sdvan-
tagee Of any kind; but to the enterprise of
the citizens and the public spirit Of the cap
tablets of Bennington. Bennington mas
crockery works Of wide rsnowp; it has
knitting factories which turn out thirteen
hundred dozen wooden shirts week: il has
paper mills which have psid for themselves
within the last eighteen months. il will
soon bave large shawl factory. erected by
one Of It's citizens. 1t has wealthy citizens,
like Messrs. Park and Hunt. who while thus
encouraging purely material interests. do
not lose sight Of the means Of moral and
educational prosperity Who have given
70 the town . free Library, IN handsome
hall, and with . settled income from the rents
Of stores below. securing it. saiekeeping and
steady increase; and who with their fellow
sowrsmen are arranging 4 careful system OF
graded schools for the main village No
wonder Bennington il Furnishing. % -r
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22

thousand bales, while the entire business for
the proceeding nine months was less than
the ordinary operations Of . eingle week in
former sessons, and very much Len than the
amount for the month OF August. The New
Orleans PieayIne, which give these hgures,
cunjectures that the crop for the coming
year will he one million too hundred and
FIFTY thousand balef. 1t adds that the
amounr Of the old crop stiIl left in the south
!. a v"xed question, bus the estimates vary
sson seven hundred thousand, to nine hua-
dred thousand, and even - high a. one
Eillion halsA
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22

John Ruskin, in speaking Of the fashionar
BILE passion for auburn lock-. ssys 81 IN IN
formed. TOP. and I cap add my persend tes-
timony TO the fact, the red haired girls who
have been - :,,e shelf until they arc no
longer young. are now going OF in the
matrimonial market like wild-hre.
Nicholas Van Vert. aged scventy-siI
Years and four months, lives on Lansing
burgh "green." n Y with well-beloved
wife aged sixty-four years and two and
half months. Doctor Hall was called IN IN
a hurry the other morning, and when be
lett the house of the Van Werts he LETT
them in possession Of twenty two pounds
and quarter weight Of twins. f ODD
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
news Of the week.
By Telegraph.
New YoRK, Sept. IA.

The Hsrad's dispatch says the troops are
to be entirely Withdrawn rom the south
The President says he i wiling 70 trust tho
people. Il4-<
The Times saws the stories abput the in.
fation OF the currency are groundicss- The-e
is no considerable increase present. or proa
peetive. 8, .r~Ha-
Horace Greeley publishes letter to the
colored people of North Carolina. who NEE,
in Convention at Raleigh, \. c., on the 10Th
inst. to ask for the rigat of suffrage in which
he advises them to be hopeful. be patient,
be peaceful, be diligeut, respect themselves,
and stav where they belong.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22

ard of no accident. Under the manage.

heard of no accident. Under the manage
ment Of Chief Marshal Muneon and his as-
sistants everything was going on successfully.
This afternoon. the display Of Equestrian
ism attracted great crowd. Three ladies
entered the rng, Miss Ellen Whitney Of
WiIliston, Mis-. Rood of Colchester, and girl
Of twelve years, Miss Williams of Burling-
ton whose riding elected universal praise
The prize was taken by Miss. Whitney.
There was no speaking the Managers hay
ing failed to secure Gen. Buffers presence,
though using ell eIertions.
There was great crowd of people pres-
ent this afternoon-one OF the largest ever
gathered here-but the utmost quiet and or
der prevailed.
In the trlal of speed between Geldings,
James A. Shedd's White Stocking took Il Q
first prize, in 81 and 3.07 :; NJ. X. Spql'-
ing, second prize, IN $40 and 800 r. C. J.
berth, third prize. Two other horses weIs
entered, but were withdrawn alter the 6r [
heat.
Stations, P. McCulley's horse took the
| first prize in BIT, and A. II. Danforth tn,
second, in 3 q. This race was well con
/ tested.
The account of Thursdays proceeding
and the list of premiums. We must rerery'
till next week.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
Chittenden County Fair.


eH-Trf ore flkbI OAf.
The Fair opens with the brightest pros
pecx. The storm-clouds which threatened
its success for while, rolled away Mon night,
leaving bright sky. pure cool air, earth
free from dust, and ''every thing lovely. I"
The exhibition promises to be one Of the I'm
est ever made in Vermont. At noon. Tues.
the entries in the various departments Al
ready numbered over Tires Axndred, includ-
ing l0l entries Of horses; 80 lots of sheep !;
| % of Cattle; 10 pens Of Swine; about 40
collections Of vegetahlss. and lares nunbers
LOT entries 10 Floral and Mechanics' Hall.
Ard this Is but the beginning, Exhibitors
sip shoalswes ssin qovdipg up 10 she clerks'
desks, 70 make their ertries,l aud the halls
swer. filing rapidly With articles Of interest
and merit. Tie rush Of exhibitors will b
over to-day, and tomorrow the show Win be
n il elsy.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22

YOUNG MES's AssocATIoS.-The reading
room OF the Young 'en's Association has
been removed from Strong's Hall to the
rooms lately occupied by John B. Wheeler,
E-q as law Office. The principal Journal,
of the country may be found there day and
evening Free Il the members of the
citation and strangers.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
city Council.
Hoard or ALDERMEN.

MONDAY, Sept. 18th.
Present Aldermen Appleton. Barnes. BlOds
ct, Dodge. and Tan.
The Join, resolution in relation 10 a Market
was received frota the Common Council with
propos.l Of amendment. fixing the sum to be
paid for location at maximum OF $1,000.
The amendment was concurred in.
A JOINT resolution to provide certain articles
for the Boxer Engine Co., was passed in con-
currence.
The Board adjourned to Saturday, the 2sd
inst, at P. NJ.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
MoN1GoxrRr. Ala. Sent. Il.

The newly elected State Convention OF
Alabama met here to-day, about 90 members
being present. Elk Gov. Fitzpatrick was
chosen President by reclamation. The del
egates comprise many OF the ables' and
best men in the State. 1t is supposed the
action of the body will pretty closely iJllow
that of the Mississippi Convention. Gov
Parsons believes and hopes that resolutions
permitting negro testimony in the Courts
will be passed. In any event the dolngs OF
the Convention will be of decidedly con-
servatIve tone.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
Vermont Items.

Geo. p. Conger of st. Adams has q Dur
ham cow, which during the last week IN
August, gave l62 quarts OF milk which
weighs 353 pounds, and from which Is
pounds Of butter were made.
The Franklin County Agricultural Society
has IT. annual Fair next week Wednesday at
EnosbuTgh talls.
Rev. +. II. Sayles. OF Eno>burgh, gives an
address. Thursday.
The Champlain Valley Horticultural Soci-
ETY. holds its Fair in Vergennes next week
Wednesday.
School District No. /. in PlaInheld sends
three representatives to the Legislature this
wear The District has included in its limits,
one family in East Montpelier and few
families in Marsnfeld, and the representa-
tnrs from Eas Montpelier, Plsinield and
Marshield all reside in the District.
The Elephants tusk lately unearthed near
Brattleboru, has been presented to the State
Geological Cabinet at Montpelier.
A log about thirty feet long. which a pair
of horses were drawing, got - set directly
acrts e. the railroad tack. three miles from
South Vernon, IN the Valley r K. Friday and
the passenger train coming up struck the
log and threw it entirely clear FROM the
track. The engineer had seen it, whistled
Tor the brakes and reversed his engine, sd
that the speed Of the train was reduced o.
about 10 miles par hour. No damage wac
done.
TIC family of the Late Eli Miller, OF West
BrattlcbOro. met on the 9th inst, composed
| Of MIS- Miller, her three sons and tw,
daughters with their respective husband:
and wives, thirty four grandchildren, anc
four great grand children.
McNamara's barn. on Canal street, IT
Bellows Fails, was burned last week, Wed
uesiay. with good deal OF hay, and as 4
-mall boy was found IN 1t crOuched away IT
me corner all in n trcmor OF fright with the
fames raFldly approaching him, 1t l. thought
ne might have been IN there playing witt
| matches.
\ BAN and fifteen tons Ut hay, belonging
t. Mr.. Churchill. ol Irashurgh, was burnet
u frw days ago. L'ss $500. insured fOI SIS
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
NV YoRx Sent. Is.

The Times Washington despatch says Prot.
Lieber is busilyengaged classifying documents
with view to putting the history OF the
rebellion properly before the world
A dozen more southern Post Offices were
open. d TO-DAY. .sbfa
Additional reports from Arkansas and
Mississippi concerning freedmen. represent
these people as thriving handsomely under
the management of the Freedmen's Bureau
The Tr,bune's correspondents says: The
President and Secretary Seward look upon
the recognition OF Mexico as sn act perfectly
legitimate in itself which must evidently
take place. '-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
HALIFAX, Sept. IA.

The steamship Asia from Liverpool ID.
VIA Queenstown ID, has arrived.
Political news unImpprtant.
The Court which m de official inquiry in
to the burning Of the steamship glasgow
has made report TO the Boari oi Trade,
that the ship wac set on Ere by accident, and
that such acciden, wa rendered possible by
the objectionable manner IN which the cargo
was stored IN the steerage.
The Great Etstern has been engaged for
Gable for FIVE years. The Manufacture Of the
NV cable has commenced.
The French fleet has left Portsmouth sf-
ter a very successful round Of ietes
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
The Confederate Loan in England.


The late arrivals from England give an
amusing account of a meeting of bondholders
of the rebel cotton loan, who assembled on
the 4th INST, to ask each other what was to
he done, now that the bottom of the rebel
lion had fallen out and there was nobody to
administer and nothing to be administered
on of the entire concern. A Mr. Chamber
lain, who took care to state that he (lucky
fellow) WAS not bondholder, hut only q go
licitor for several who were, set forth the
business to the uneasy assembly before him.
Whether these bonds were - to be OF not TO
be- worth any thing more than the paper
they were written on, he SAID, was the ques-
ton. Having no positive information to give
on this interesting point he venturcd to sug-
gest sundry topics of inquiry: l. Had the
contractors for the loan, Messrs. Emile Err
LANCER Co., of Paris, or their agent in
England, any cash on hand to pay coupons
with-and if they had, was there any way
to ge. at it? 2 Did the confejeratcs who
got the bondholders' money make any ar.
rangemcnt with the contractors aforesaid tc
protect the interest of the subscribers? 3
Had the Confederate States any property OF
which the bondholders could have lien a
against the United States Government which
had 20 suddenly and uncereDoniously pu
its grab On everything which the now de
funct Confederate government oncs elaine,
TO own? 1. Was there any liability whicl
could attach to the individual States once II
the Confederacy--whereby each could
held Liable for its share of the Confederat
loan7 S Could not the United States Gov
ernmen, be holden TO pay the Confederat
debts. having squelched gu, the Conl-ierac
itself7 H. believed one OF size Queens cur
eel. vino had been looking =, ;he Unite
States Constitution. was quite surs that tn
sevrral Siates were sovereign and Indcpenc
cnt, and had never been IN such state
rebellion 10 would make the loan void an
moreorrI believed that the United Stat,
Government, was morally and in an intern,
tional point Of view legally bound To tai
.
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
LfIN 7 HcttI Nv NHt
Church Nv the Moo Dispensashur

A SAD MISSIONER Webster thus defines
Democrat in his unabridged :" Demo
crat-0ne who adheres 10 Government By
the People, or farors the extension Of the
night Of suffrage 10 all people"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
Recorders Court

Joseph LaPlant and Thomas Butler were
brought before the Recorder, yesterday, on a
charge Of Indecent assault upon female,
and Acre fined SOS and costs. each.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22

MURDER N CLAREzoNT. y. H.-The Bel
lows Falls Tunes says the dead body Of a
man named George Dusham, was discovered
IN a well at Claremont. week ago sunday
morning last, by woman who went there
for water. The body was Immediately taken
from the well and found to b. terribly multi
ated-a deep cash across the forehead the
face. nose and cheek-bJnes broken in and
covered with clotted blood. A round. heavy
piece of iron, covered with bloOd was found
near the well, leaving no doubt that the man
was deliberately murdered. silver watch
which had stopped at ~ minutes pact 10,
was found on the body, and the murder was,
doubtless, committed at that hour on Satur-
doy night A brother in law who has not
been on good terms with the deceased, Is sus-
pected and has been arrested.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22

Bears SuSk.-Two boats OF tow which
the Ethan Allen was taking to Whitehall,
sunk on Monday afternoon during squall,
about mile north of Por, Kent. They
we're loaded with timber and grain. Nine
boats Of the tow of l6 broke loose, and one
went ashore with woman and Two children
On board. They were unable to get Of the
wreck till next morning, and were nearly
chilled to death.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
WORCESTER, Mass, Sept. II

The Republican State Convention to 70.
inmate State oficers met in this city to-day.
The attendance was very large, over 400
delegates beng present Hon. Chas- Sum-
ner presided. and delivered a very elegant
address. Hon A. Ii. Bullock was nominal
ed for Governor, and Hon Wm. ChAin for
Lieut. Governor, by reclamation.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22

Fionr steady, sales of Western superhne
at : .25 a ! so, Common extra S.25 500,
mrdIum Q 90 A To- Choice 81 Louis OPS
Is.
Corn quiet, sales Of Western mixed 9S a
LOO per bushel. Oats in fair demand.
Butter, 80 a 3Se per ii.
Cheese IL a l6c as to quality.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
san FRANCISCO, Sept. 9

All the principal counHes in the State
elected Union members to the Legislature.
Two OF three small Counties have gone dem
ocrat but as whole the union party has not
lost anything.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22

HALIFAX, n. S, Sept IS.
The fre at Liverpool, n. 5, yesterday.
destroyed II houses, and the Baptist and
Methodist churcnes. Loss about $40, 600.
Heavy fires are raging in the woods near
this city. 1t is very dry.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22

EscAPED.-Tues.night ss Mr.. w. q. Mum
son, father Of Sheriff Munson. was going the
rounds of the Jail, locking up. fosr prsone's
attacked him, choked him severely and sue
eeeded IN making their escape.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22

SoxE FRos1.-The copious rain of the
previous days brought with it change Of
temperature, and considerable frost appear
ed Tuesday morning in sundry places in this
vicinity. We believe it was not severe
enough 10 do much damsge
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
Nrw Yosk, Sept. II

NV 1ORk, sept 10
The Herald's Washington telegram says
Senator Wilson had an interview with the
President yesterday, in relation to recon-
structiou. The Senator acknowledges they
do not agree but says the President is sim
strong 10 his belief that the Reconstruction
will he fully couciliatofy to the South
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22

4 INV AND DANGEROUS COUNTEKFEIT.-
The Troy Times of Wednesday of last week
says
"By far the most dangerous counterteiis that
have come before the public IN a long time, made
their appearance in the city to-day. They are
admirably executed limitations OF United States
one hundred dollar three years compound in-
terest notes. Two were offered and taken at the
Gas off e; one at the Internal Revenue Office
When the fraud Was discovered, one Of our lead
ing Cashiers would not believe it until he made
n long and rigid comparison between the genu-
inc and the counterfeit notes. The distinctive
features of the original-the gilt letters on the
face. the red stamp, date, &c, are well ca Gu
lated to deceive all except good JUDGES Of money.
The backs. however. are coar.er than the gen
nine
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
LIyEAPooL. Sept. .

Cotton sales to-day. $4,000 bales inciud-
ing 1000 to Spectators and exporters The
market il firm with az upward tendency but
quotations are unchanged.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22

The receipts of the fair, thu, far. amount
over to $1,000. The numbor f pop on .
grounds yesterday must have eSceeded 5000
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
NEw York, Sept. l

The Herald's Brownsville correspondents
says Gen Sheridan's display OF force aloI
the Rio Grande Is making Maximillian'c on
GERS very nervous. and by balls and enter
tainments they cndsavor 70 coneiliste the
dreaded North men.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
ST. LOUIS, Sept. II

Gen. Grant and family spent the day at
the homestead of his farher-in-law. Gen.
Dent, nine miles from this city.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22

The TRIAL OF WRz has been suspended
for several days in consequence Of the illness
Of the prisoner but was resumed Tuesday.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22
NEW YORK, Sept. II.

WV IVhhf = P II
L. : COUPONS 6s Of 81. 1917, sos old
1871, I0,4Os -! y. Y. Central 93l, Erie
S75
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22

The amount OF the internal revenue col
lected since the lst of July is almoet $780,
900 900.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22


The Horses were out on the track this
morning, and VIC could not obtain the names
of their exhibitors. The cavalcade passed
round the track twice and was fine sight,
comprising dozen or more spans. over
fifty fine animals in wagon or sulkey, eight
or ten saddle horses and some forty led hors-
o. and mares with colts. u -
To-day has been reasonably fair weather
more comfortably even than hot sunny
dsy-and the attendance on the Fair has
been very large. The grounds are full of
horses and teams and people passing in every
direction through the Halls q steady
stream oil people presses. only checked by
some of the more prominent objects. Around
the Musical instruments and Sewing mach
ines crowd constantly eddies: while the
beautiful displays of flowers elicit frequent
ordinations. ~ s.S
The usual number Of outside shows are on
on band, Snakes, Animals, Stereoscoplc
Views. &c, &C., and seem largely patronised.
The Jericho Band fuinishes music for the
oscasiop. lis-l 20 r. To- sa'ls - s.-sl1rQ r
All seem to be enjoying themselves; and
up 10 tie tins Of having ths grounds We had
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-09-22

\ barn and fifteen tons Ut hay, belonging
to Mr. Churchill, ol lrtshurgh, was burned
y frw DAYS ago. L'ss $500 insured tJf Sl75.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1865-02-22

b. f. TAYLOR's LECTURE. The lectnr. am
wednesday evening was not quite as full,
attended as some others on account of the
prevailing snow storm. The subjects were
OF much popular interest the Army of the
Cumberland, and the stOrmng OF Missiona-
ry Ridge. Mr.. Taylor looks at things i'm a
different way from a plOddng farmer or \
mathematical surveyor Evervthin,s IN
him has poetical side to il; and he SEXES
on this side as the prominent one for pre-
sentation to the nearer, thus making his
lecture into prose poem His description
OF the soldier IN camp, and IS he is i'm bat
tie, and m the hospital were very vivid and
hie-like and touched many hearts. and
caused many eyes % mOisten He paid a
Just tribute of praise Ia those women whose
laoors and libcrality have provided SO large-
" for the suffering soldier; and he assured
the audience from his personal knowledge.
That the supplies sent forward by them
We're not only available. hut were most ef-
fectual in relieving the most PRESSING
wants when no other relief could be procu-
red The lecture. we believe gave very
general satisfaction; and no improvement
occurred to us rs practicable. except that
IN describing places. little less poetry and
little more common place would have
made the relative position of locations more 4
distinctly understood.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1865-02-22

OALLiOPEAN CONCERT The Concert river
al representative Hall, on Friday evening
III oenali of the soldiers, was well attended
ana We believe came fully up To public ex-
pee'alion. We lay claim 10 no special
Ano"ledSe OF musical exhibitions; hut I'm
Tue literary department we were well
Pleased, and thought il superior IN any
''lnS Oh The KIND which has been previously
presented 10y the Society. The reading Of
MISS Turner and OF Mary Segar was M rood
'Asle' and could be distinctly heard and
understood in every part Of the hall These
may DC regarded 10y some Is very common
aUu ordinary accomplishments. But the
--''Oef even OF professional speakers who
sc Ps'Jscf IN these respects is not larre.
" should be an object with every public
speaker 10 have every nearer within the
'OupasS Of his voice distinctly understand
"s.l Word How few succeed perfectly
u 'Als and how is the hearer 10 sympatbise
: thought and feeling with the sneaker
= --'ess ne understands the words spoken.
"e manner Of ordinary conversation will
40 answer in large assembly. and m
s'OPOruon As the audience is large. mus,
~ speaker be more slow, precise and en-
$50 $50 IN sending out his words. When
w seward addressed 10. 600 people in the
49, ~" ar at Lansing, he spoke. as it were.
a. - sSiaole by ITSELF and if he had not
sO0e So he could not have been understood
- "4u The audience. In this respect We
o.sn' the recitation OF Miss Lettie Touslev
60. 'I'S occasion was not surpassed nv any
$50 - speaker or reader whom We have
nm an Ae4fd' To be able to read. speak. and
o. :" Tue best manner. Is an acquisition
'.-'n value, and brings large advanta-
~ !" Tue course Of a life time: and We have
M. ~ preston that in the Female College
49, care Is taken in making the Young
M. s' IN these respects. as perfect a. moss
az. 49,. We will also add that the s,yle OF the
zee, ~s.a read was an improvement on thar
~ - usually found in the composition
no. lung ladies' there being propornonatelv
-. @''ehtlon paid to the thoughts and
n s. - TIE mere forms of expression used
'"n'eying them.