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FROM MEXICO.
FRIGHTFUL HINTS.

HIS Proposal, Rejected.

AAtS fpr'a-.A IT. It.st@s
SAN Luis Par 70, May %.
Tomorrow Macmillan and biz principal
Generals may possibly be sentenced o. he
shot. On Tuesday the Emperor ant Prince
Salem-Salem had an interview w.tH Es,J5ed0
at his headquarters Tie meeting was
brought about by the Prince. Sliem-Sllem,
who has lust returned from ler mission to
the President at SIN LUIS. r. was charac-
terized by an incident whic1 waTe it related
would cause a thrill OF disgust m every civ
ilized community in the world bat at pres
emit my lrs are sealed for w,i-hty reasons.
Macmillan offered u abIiclte and 20 use
his influence to bring about the immediate
surrender of Mexico and Vera Cruz, the
former To be accomplished in the most re-
markablc manner. 10 return be asked the
lives and safe conduct OUT of the country Of
himself, his German officers and troops and
Gems. MeiIa and Clstello-Miramon, for rea-
sons which Will hereafter appear was lett
out-and for his private secretary
\ special messenger was despatched to
the President with these condIi9rs. lie
returned TO Qucretaro on the 18th inst,
with an unqualified rejection Of the pro-
pOsals On the same dag the Emperor,
Mnam0n and Mein were placed IN separate
cells and a court martial organized to try
them.
Since the days Of the Spanish luqlisition
no such tribunal has ever been framed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

" AsHlNGItN. J4i.c - 4NS'i
Gen. Grant has positively telegral hed
Gen Sheridan that be does not censure him
in the slightest for di-placing Wells
The Virginia papers show that the white
people intend to register IN that State as
tar as they will be allowed
The third day Of the Surratt trial Is over.
The Judge sustained the motion of the pro
secution and dismissed the panel of juryinen
and ordered new one. 1t Is a triumph
over the rebel element that l. showing a
rartisan as well Is a religious interest IN
Surratt's behalf. The new jury will be &c
turned tomorrow, to which time the Court
adjourned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21
CUBAN NEWS.

NV YORK, june Is.
Steamer Moro Castle from Havana, Sth,
brings the following. The A. NJ. Bark
clara had been fred into by a spanish gun
boat of Millas, Buenos Ayres. \ cargo Of
negroes it was reported had been landed
so@ewbere on the Coast Of Cuba, and the
Captain General has issued circular TO
District Commanders enjolning them to be
vigilant for the detection OF the parties
guilty OF the transactions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

The Union Republican Voters Of Charlotte
are requested to meet at the Town Hall ia said
town on Saturday the 22l Of June. at O'Clock
P. NJ. for the purpose of Electing Delegates to
the County Convention to be held in Burling-
ton, on Saturday June 29th. to nominate Can
didate for Senators and County oficers. and to
transact any other business deemed proper
when met.
b. W. HAZARD, n
A. II. BARKER.
II. c. LEAvESwORTH,
Charlotte, June 18th, 1867.
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Affairs at Mexico.

NEW YoRE, June T..
\ letter from the city Of Mckee dateI
May 18th. gives a doleful account Of the BIZ
tuation at the capital Famine va, Threat
eDing the poor inside the walls and 1t W.
only due to the JudiciOus measures of the
chief Of the municipality that panic ba-
not swept the populace into disorder ami
riot The imposition and collection Of tazes
continued un-remitting being carried 10
in a most tyrannical and exciting manner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21


The Cabinet had another meeting 10 day
on the reconstruction question, applying the
legal opinion and construction OF the Aitor-
ney General % the facts.
1t is understood that the President and
Cabinet are clearly decided upon reyoking
the military orders specially referred TO IN
the Attorney Generals opinion, and 1t Is
probable that such revocation will take place
within few days. Much Of this will ne
ccssarily be done by correspondence with the
military commanders, all Of whom have ask
ed ins tructions upon their acts, OF submitted
reports of them for approval OF disapproyal
By the Executive.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

MoSTrELER.-The report OF a majority Of
the Committee Of citizens of Montpelier,
on the question Of mortgaging that town in
the sum Of $4,000, for the construction
Of the Montpelier & St. Johnsbury Railroad,
Isl adverse to such mortgage which they
say Will require an annual tax Of 90 cents
on the dollar, to pay. the interest The com
mittoe favor instead, the raising Of $50
600, to be put into stock and given as a
bonus to any parties who will take the re-
naming 100000; but Walton Journal
SAYS an effort will be made at once to secure
the mortgage of $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

\ Child killed with a Brickbat.


t UILaUELI NM q 10
This P. VI. while some boys were drink
ing from hydrant in front Of some new
buildings in the western part OF the city.
one aged five years was instantly killed hy
brick thrown By one of the workmcn en-
gagged on the building.
The murderer has been arrested.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21
{ hoIera in south America.

NEW YORK, June a.
Dates from Rio JaneIro dated March 7th.
say the cholera his raging in the Brazilian
camp on the river Platte and had taken of
nearly 700 men in four days. Two thou
sand troops had been dispatched to Correin-
tas, to restrain the pOpulaee from destroying
the hospitals.
Buenos Ayrs letters give a doleful account
Of the cholera in that state.
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Died

In this city, June 18th, Is6r, Mr.. Harmon Bur
nit, in the ed year OF his age.
In WInOoski. June 18th. william, Oldest son Of
Francis Y. and Nancy Papineaa, aged 10 years and
months.
In Charlotte, June It'll, Laura 81. Humphrey,
wife Of Seymour Humphrey, aged IL years
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21
Flood in Kansas.
LEAyENwoRTH, June Is.

LEAYENwORTH, June Is.
The damage to the track Of the Union
Pacific r. r. by the recent flood has not ye.
been repaired at Fort Hayes on the llth
the water was 20 feet deep. The occupants
of the Fort were compelled to remove 70
the roofs. Six soldiers and citizens were
drowned.
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ST. LOUIS. June I.

\ special despatch from Wyandotte to tie
RepuJlcqn says the mob which killed che
negroes there last Friday was composed al
most entirely Of men not residents OF the
State and the citizens cannot be held r---
p0nslble for the deed. A very large meeting
last night condemned the action Of the mob
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

r. r. ExcuasroNs.-Railroad parties seem
to be the order OF the day at ST. Adams and
over the Vt. Central line. The trip Of Port
land gentlemen We have already noticed.
On Monday party o! about hundred of the
stock holders, directors, &c, Of the Ogdens-
burg road were;at st. Adams. And Wednes-
day a party Of Philadelphia capitalists and
holders Of the Vt. Central and W. K Canada
bonds (Which have been largely marketed in
that city, with their wives, the party num-
bering for'y-eight, went over the Vt. Cent
raj. The mana gers Of the Vt. Central Of
course do the handsome thing by all these
parties.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

y little boy, five years Of age, named Al
bert Friend, residing at Newport, L. l., on
Saturl last, while q train was about %
pass, t. 4. the body Of fowl and was bold
ing it upon the rail for the purpoie OF wit
Messing the effect Of the passage OF the tram
over il, when the forward step OF the for
ward passenger ear struck hl- head, threw
him into a ditch by the side Of the road,
whence be was taken up iusensible and died
during the night.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

''Club-st;lls'' are as common an expeIieut Tor
liquor drinkers in Vermont, as club-rooms IN
Boston. A man buys and sets up small still.
and then leases it 10 his neighbors to work
up their cider, currant juice. native grape wine.
maple sap, &c, into alcohol-Bosfon Trarel-
Ter.
We Doubt # such aIrang,mcnts are as
common as the Traueller thinks. There
may be such one-horse distilleries in opera
ton IN Vermont; but We never heard OF
them before.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

LlNUVNi Juut u 7 II
At this hour the rioters are IN full p
session Of the city Of Birmingham. Al e.-
forts to preserve peace and order proved
futile. Large bodies Of troop have been
sent to the scene Of disturbance With OE--E'
to put down the riot at all hazIrds and s'oi
further destruction OF property.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21
PHILADELPHIA. Jnnr IL.

The select committee Of the City Council
passed resolutions Offering the Inequalities
OF the city to President johnson.
The Common Council did not act in the
matter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

The Mason & HANLIS CABINET ORGAys,-
The amount Of Musical power which these in-
struments possess, the purity and beauty Of
their tones, and the great variety Of effect
which can be produced upon them, are remark
able, especially when they are compared with
melodeons. which instruments they are rapidly
taking the place Of and must supercede entire
ly, as soon as they become known. Nearly all
artists Of note pronounce them superior TO all
others-the best instruments Of their class in
the world. ~. !. Day Book
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rnE EXTRA SESSION.
Gov. Throckmorton Of Texas to be re.
moved.

moved.
WAsHINGrOS, June u.
From letters and dispatches received from
Congressman there seems 10 be but little
doubt that session Of Congress will be held
on the 4th Of July. 1t IS stated that over
80 Senators will certainly be present, ami
undoubtedly a quorum Two States only,
entitled to representative, Will not be Tt
presented. Tennessee and California.
The Fourth IL 10 be celebrated in different
parts of the South. In portion Of Miss. the
whites and blacks will have d union cele5u
ton.
Gen. Grant attends the ceremonies at the
National Cemetery at Gettysburg.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

BlSGHAHPToN. n. Y, June II.
A IRE 10 Conklin last night destroyed
p'r'aale saw mill and the building covering
!. and $1,000 feet Of lumber. Less $780,
OVo no insurance owed by Wells. Law
renee i Whitney.
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FROM EUROPE.
by the Cable.I
LIVERPOOL. Ju

LIVERPOOL, June Is.
Lord Monck the Viceroy Of the Dominion
OF Canada, sailed to-day for Quebec in the
steamship 4" HISTORIAN"
DUBLIN, June l3-Eye.
Corydon. By whose testimony the prison
ers who were captured at Dungarven have
been identified, was to-day attacked By
mob OF his countrymen at Waterford and
barely escaped from their vengeance With
his life.
PARIS, July Is.
\ dispatch has been received by the Gov
eminent from COnstantinople announcing
that the Sultan of Turkey will leave for TIN,
city on Tuesday next. The arrival here Of
the King of Egypt is also daily expected
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

The Louisiana Legislature adjourned as.
de Yesterday Among the the rights le-
manded for the colored race Is an equal
share IN the. officers appointed and In Gle
nominations for those elected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

Several meetings Of the bar IN Montgom-
cry Ala, have been held recently, with
view to impeach Judge Busted before Con-
gress. but in anticipation of such action
sui Is have been brought In the State Circuit
Court against him on charges OF corruption
and C ,nspiracy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21
APrize Fight.

NEw YORK, June Is.
sam. Collyer whipped Aaron Barney this
morning in the prize fight below Washing
ton IN one hour and twenty minutes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21
FROM MEXICO
Max. and his Generals to be Tried.
GALVESTON, June l.

GALVESTON, June l..
Adyices from Quaretaro Of June u STATE
that the trial of MaxlmIlian, Miramon an
Marquee. was nominally postponed tili June
4th, but really until after the fall Of the
city OF Mexico. and Vera Cruz MaximI.Ilu
is in better health and hopeful.
The Galveston Bul'fin has advices from
New Orleans that Gov. Throckmort0ns al
ministrauon is drawing to a close his re-
moval Will soon take place. Mr.. BJul-r
Baker Will be his successor,
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itocks dull and low.r.


DOsION, JuHc II
Flour declining. Western superfne 9 W
80; common extra 10 90 II co. NJ
dunn IL 80 Is so; st. Louis Ii a IL d.
Corn firm Southern yellow 10 ~
Western mixed iOal Is.
Oats dull, IS a 93c.
Rye 81 S0a So.
Butter Is %.
Cheese a 10.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

The TRIAL OF The SOLDIERS for the uur-
der OF young Reed, in Plattsburgh, will take
place at special term of court, July IG.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

A GREAT SwINDLE-The whole community
are robbed Of their money by aiulteTatel
soaps. Those Who see that the grocer sup
plies Pyle's o K Soap will save money and
labor. Each pound will make three gallons Of
good soft soap, at five cents per gallon. No
other soap is wanted where the o K is used
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

RIAL ESTATE Mrs. D. D. Stone has sold
her place on Pine street TO Hiram Tracy for
$1,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21
The Attorney Generals opinion

The Attorney OeneEdi = OP4iiO'4
Is published at length, and If acted On
will practically nullily the Military Recon
struetion law. The Attorney General say-
that tie power given to the commander oi
districts is merely - police power ihal
q" the act clearly enough forbids command
ers to remove governors or judges and al
point their SUCCESSORS; that the existing
civil government of a Southern State " is not
set aside not repealed or modified even
but is recognized by the act -; and that Il IS
the duty of the President TO " revoke the
military edicts 50 thus far issued at the
South.
OF course if the Attorney General is rigat,
Generals Sheridan. Sickles and Pope, are
all wrong. The act itself is wrong. Tor IT
says plainly that "no legal governments now
exist IN the rebel States - and that - all
interference under color of State authority
with the exercise Of military authority I'M
der this act shall be null aud void The
President was all wrong when in his his
veto message, drawn up, Of course, after
consultation with his Attorney General, he
objected to the bill because it placed the
Southern people " under the absolute do
mination of military rulers" And the
loyal majority of Congress and Of the people
are all wrong, for they intended the military
bill to have some force and vitality, and had
no thought Of making simple police officers
of Sheridan and the other generals.
The opinion is piece Of pettifoggiDg in
genuity. 1t will do harm, for it will en-
courage the Southerners in their belief that
they are oppressed, and that without legal
authority; but as 1t Is intimsted that the
President will not act on its suggestions, 1t
may not accomplish all the mischief it was
intended to. As to that We must wal; and
500
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

Patents have been recently issued to the
following yermonters
Virgil W. Blanchard Of Bridgeport, for
improvement in stone channeling machines.
R. ". Carpenter OF BrattlebOrO, for ire
molO attachment for melOdeOns, etc.
o. c. Barnes of Stowe, for improved mop
wringer.
D. A B. Bailey of St. Johnsbury, for i'm
proyement in combination squares.
George II. Cross of Montpelier, for i'm
proved rotary dough dresser.
William G. Perkins Of Walden, for i'm
proved rolling screen for doors, windows,
&c
Herman Z. Knapp of Benson, for improve
ment in sled brake.
Horses are higher in Northern Vermont
than they are in the city market, and a
gentleman in Caledonia county had work
horse come on the cars from Boston last week
because they were cheaper there than here.
The light OF the IRE when Merrill's fac
tory at Felchyille burned the other day, was
seen brightly at Bellows Falls IN Chester
and other places 1t was bright enough to
read the street signs by, and for miles close
around the fire newspapers could be read
easily.
10 Yves, Salisbury one day last week, a
woman bought Troy ticket of Mr.. johnson
the depot master, and paid for it IN silver and
copper coin. Mr.. johnson being in the ha-
bit of keeping all specie went to put this
money in his box with the rest and found
box and all had disappeared. No doubt it
was stolen by the woman, who had paid for
her ticket out Off. All trace OF her was
lost
\ daughter OF Mrs. Wealthy Merritt, of
West Cornwall. aged six years, was poisoned
by eating candy, causing her death in few
hours, two weeks since.
They raise much trout at Bellows
Falls, Mr.. Bridgman Of that place having a
large fish pond, and supplying stock ior
other ponds all over New England. There
is talk OF constructing a trout pond that will
cover l25 acres and make the town e the
great trout market Of the world"
Peter Mcguire and his wife were forbid
den to enter the Catholic Church IN Ben
nington week ago Sunday, by the pastor
Father Ryan, and on their insisting on then
right to 60 in, Mrs. Mcguire received blacl
eye and a cash upon her forehead from tn,
fist Of the pastor. Mcguire and his wife art
old people, and among the founders Of the
church.
Grub worms are doing much damage il
some parts Of Vermont ! recent vi-ito
saw acres of grass entirely destroyed b..
them. They devour the roots and the groun,
looks as if fire had passed over 1t.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

The body of one Of the U. S. soldiers
drowned in PIattsburgh Bay May II, John
Rigby, has been found.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

CRoPs or YERNoNT.-The following table
Of crops raised in this state in the year 1866
appears IN the report Of the Agricultural
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21
FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE p, 1867.
MUST THERE BE A JULY SESSION I!

A week ago the country had no desire for,
and little expectation Of a July Session OF
Congress. But the rev declaration Of war
against the Reconstruction policy OF Con
gress, in the PRONUNCIATION Of the nulliiying
opinion Of the Attorney General, has uut
new phase on the matter. Il seems to DC
assumed on all hands that the opinion would
not have been published al present unless
the President intended to act on its advice.
su.h action. IN the reinstatement Of the
rebel state officials and the removal OF resig-
nation Of the generals commanding the
S,u,hern districts. would create . state OF
feeling throughout the country which could
be apl ,ased only by the assembling oi Con
gress, and the prompt Inauguration OF
measures which Will put it beyond the power
al the President to longer resist the vii and
purposc Of the people. Ii is even announced
that Gen. Schcnck, Chairman Of TIE National
Union Congressional Committee has already
summoned the membeIs Of Ccngress. 70 as
seInble IN July.
The y. Y. Times, Thurlow Weed IN the
Commeroal Adrernser. and other friends OF
the President. are earnest in their adTice to
Mr.. johnson, Tot to begin again '' kicking
a,ainst the pricks, and We are not without
a little hope that be may yet soe the FOLLY
and useiessness Of tie operation and decline
to act at all on the advice Of his legal adyi-
ser. But he Is an obstinate, wiliul and IN
reliable man. and the chances are more tLan
even that We shall see him taking the worst
possible course. II so, be vii be respon-i-
bic for the consequences Of fresh agitation
renewal Of slumbcring animosities, new le-
rl.lation. harder lines TOR the south, To-t-
ponement OF reconstruction, and disturbance
OF the business interests OF the whole c1un-
try, which will be likely to follow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

FIRMEN's EXCURsIoN.-l than Allen En-
CINE Co. No. 1, lett Tucsda y evening, on the
steamer UH,fed States. Tor the excursion to
Troy which they have been planning for
some time past. The Boxers and Hooks
turned out in uniform, and with torches.
and fife and drum, escorted the " Ethans
to the boat The company is commanded
on the occasion by Fn-st Assistant Jcwett,
Capt. Brinsmaii having not sufficiently
recovered from his ia 5e long sickness to I'M
dertake the trip. Second Assistant Sayles
Nichols takes Mr.. eFett's place as lst As
sistant, and Theo. 5 Peek acts as Second
Assistant The Ethans left. forty strong,
and IN high spirits. They had received PER
mission 10 ;ake their =. fine machine to
Troy with them, and v Guild gladly haye done
50 but very properly concluded, after the
recent inccndiary fires that they would not
remove so efficient a PORTION Of our fire ap-
paTatus, even tor a day, and accordingly left
their cub behind. much TO the satisfaction
of our citizens. ey are accompanied by
Chief En- ginoCr Ballou, who received from
tic company present Of an elegant FIRE
mar S hat and belt, for the occasion, and by
Ii on. L. B. Englesby, ana several other citi-
zens.
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CHANGES AND lErRoy EENTs.-S. Beach
has commenced the work Of enlarsiug and
reftting the store on College street, owned
by him and now occupied by Wheeler IS
Ripley, for his bakery and bread store. He
Is digging the foundations Tor an enlargement
of twenty feet in depth to the rear, with a
wing to contain the ovens, and for store
houses and barns in the rear, which will
give him ample aud CONN odi5us quarters for
his Furnishing business.
Messrs. Wheeler & Ripley are preparing
the store next to the Ere Pros building on
the South side Of College street, lately occu-
pied by Jane. Mitchell, for their own occu-
pancy. with their hardware and agricultural
tool business. It is to be On arsod by two
story extension in the rear, increasing It's
depth some fifteen feet and viii be thorough
" reftted for the purpose.
Samuel Huntington has annexed the
store adjoining his bookstore, on College
street, and Is about to throw the two To-
gether, thus nearly doubling the area of hIs
store, which VIII Re much improved by the
changes. The bIndeTY Of VIM. Scott, above,
is also corrcsIondiugiy enlarged
The workmon are clearing away the ruins
of the late Howard House FIRE, and We notice
that Mr.. Peterson has the frame Of a new
barn up, to replace the one which was CON-
pleted by him just IN time t. be burned with
the rest.
Mr. L. D. Turrill, proprietor Of the Cen
raj House in this city, has made numerous
noticeable Improvements IN the internal az
rangement of his popular hotel, and newly
furnished it throughout.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

FORT RILEY, KANSAS, june T.
Senator Wade's party spent last night at
Manhattan City. Speeches were made to
the people who turned out en H7dsse.