Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-11-02

A fire in Nashville, Tenn. wednesday dcs-
troycd three or four whole streets and a
million dollars worth Of property.
Thanksgiving day in New York and New
Hampshire has been appointed for Nov.
29th
There is a band OF robbers committing
great outrages on the Rio Grande, composed
Of Americans who were enlisted on the Lib
eral Mexican side, but who deserted after
having several quarrels at Matam0ras
The robbers are well mounted and arc
making their way towards san Antonio, but
are pursued by companies Of rancheros and
United States cOlored troops, and five of
them have been killed.
Late advices from Montana say that q
z aTty @. mountain men who had encamped
at the mouth of Milk River were attacked
by band OF fifty Sioux Indians and after
five hours fighting the Indians were driven
off with loss Of q killed. The whites had
four killed and several wounded.
Seven buildings on Fulton and Front Le-
wee streets, in New Orleans, occupied mostly
by wholesale grOcers. were DESTROYED BY fire
on the 23d. Loss 100000, Of which about
one-tLird is covered by insurance -Four
persons were severely injured By falling
walls.
The hears in New Hampshire have become
very bold this iall, and they plumber the
farmers orchards with impunity. One of
them was lately discovered IN tree shaking
of the apples, while two Of his COMPANIONS.
on the ground, were deliberately gathering
them up.
Gen. Sheridan has issued 20 Gen. Sedrwick
commanding at Brownsy lie, Texas. an or
der not to allow protection to any rlott.rs
against the government Of Juaroz. saving
"Ihese instructions viii be enforced against
the adherents Of the imperial buccaneers rc-
presenting the so called imperial government
OF Mexico, and also against the Or'c-a san
tanna aud other factions. President Juartz
Is the acknowledged head Of the liberal z5y-
eminent of Mexico
In the matter Of the Baltimore Police Com /
missioners the investigation commenced l1 /
Friday. The Governors LAWYER objected t9 10 /
lowing counsel for the commissioners to c,oss-
examine witness unless they withdrew Their
plea against the .juridicu0n of the Govern
or, but 1t was finally allowed The Governor
said he claimed jurisdict on TO try tie case
and pass judgment upon il, that he was re-
sponsIble TO no tribunal but the legislature
OF the state. that he would proceed with the
case without paying attention t. technical
ties. end that he intended 10 reach a oecr-
sion not later than Wednesday. The GOV
ernor also announced that if in the course or
the investigation the Innoccncy or guilt Of
the commissioners should appear, lie would
act instantly even in the midst OF the pro
ceedings
Since the Err AZ Portland on july 4. there
have been between six and seven handrcI
buildings erected. g
In case in United States Circuit Court
N New York city last week, jude Smal.ev
presiding, the decision was made DIV tie
'erdlet OF the jury, that an agreement 20 S
nay rash for cargo from Ceylon meant 10 D..
3ay Speole, not legal tender notes. 4
The Ilaying Of organs, barTs. and other L
musical instruments IN the streets If Pbila-
elphia Is to be stopped. Several Of the s
musicians have been arrested.
A nan named Bake purchased in ta- o.
tralia rough diamond from a dirc,r lr q.
%, and being subsequently offered Sl0n for p,
;. made careful inquiries as to the ie.I. la
nd found lie real value to be about So eco. H
Ihe Charleston Co1irir gives a hatt,lInr a.
eeount OF tie trade Of that city C.ttan
freely pouring in, Twelve or fifteen
Gamers are keeping up communication with
,e North, and come and 20 well iro..a,,d.
hile the doctors find the city remarkably
althy. D
The average weight Of the matter ese,, lie
y passing through the New York POI
thce. is about fhTtg-fre tons. &.