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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

STRONG TEsTM0NV.-Dr. VIM. Carpenter
the eminent physician and Psychologist, states
that the following certificate, was signed by
Sc upwards Of tro thousand physicians Of all
grades and degrees in England-irom the
Court physicians and leading metropolitan
surgeons, who are coryersant with the
wants OF tie upper ranks Of society, to the
humble practitioner, who is familiar with
the requirements Of the artlzan in his work.
shop, and the hborcr in the field. g"
l. That very large portion Of human mis-
cry, including poverty. disease and crime, is
induced by the use Of alcoholic or fermentei
liquors as beverages
That the mos; perfect health is compati-
Die with total abstinence frcm all such intoxica-
ting beverages, whether in the form Of ardent
spirits, or as WINE, beer, ale, porter, cider, Se
8. That persons accustomed 10 such drinks
may, with perfect safety, discontinue them en-
urely, either at once or gradual y after short
time.
4. That total and universal abstinence from
alcoholic beverages Of all sorts, would greatly
contribute 10 the health, the prosperity. the
morality and the happiness Of the human race
DR.. Carpenter quotes this certificate in his
Is Prize Essay on the Use and Abuse Of Alec
holic Liquors in Health and Disease" and he
there endorses it as essentially the conclusion to
which he arrived after long and close ezamina-
hon OF the whole subject.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

SrIcIDE.-On Wednesday April 9th, the
body Of Mr.. George Stocker was found near
the residence Of Nathaniel Fairbanks, in
Springfield, Vt, in a somewhat decayed con-
dition. it having remained in that place
without doubt since the 9th Of November.
1850, when Stocker disappeared and was
supposed to have gone West. y wound was
discovered in the side of his neck, and the
knife with which it is supposed it was made
by his side. His money, Sj3, and papers,
were found undIsturbed in his pocket.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03
Vermont Items.

The Vermont and Canada railroad has De.
eiaTed dividend Of 4 per cent
\ Brattleboro gentleman the other DAY
paid s., 900 for PAIR Of horses belonging
in Barton.
The people of Bennington have raised a
fund of over $1,000, to be used in suppress.
ing the sale of intoxicating liquors in that
town.
In Craitsburg last week a daughter Of Ira
Davis, seven years old, in attempting to use
an old fashioned straw cutter, cut off three
fingers from her right hand.
Albert Lyon of Waterford was drowned
at West Concord on the 9th, while running
logs in Moose river.
VIM. Magee, young man of Is, hung
himself in Salem on the 22i inst. He in
tended to brighten little boy by pretending
to hang himself, but fell from the ladder he
was on with the moose round his neck; of
course the moose instantly frightened, and
though his feet touched the floor. he was
suioeated. The boy was too young to give
any alarm, and it was salf an hour before
the transaction was found out. Practical
Iokes of such kind are always dangerous,
and this one was fatal.
Mrs. Daniel Kent of E. Wallingford lost
her way, week ago Saturday, in going to
her husbands sugar bush, and was
found dead next morning, about twenty rods
from home; she had been afflicted with dis
ease Of the heart, and the fright and expo
sure no doubt combined with her disease to
cause speedy death. Her cries were repeat
edly heard during the night. but were
thought to be those of animals.
On Thursday of las; week at Duxburv.
the dwelling house, horse barn, two 30 by
10 feet barns, sheds, and other outbuildinrs.
Of Janus CrOsset, with all the contents of the
barns were burned The FIRE was set bv n
boy named Frank Beach. aged IL wears.
lie went to the barn after some hay, and aE
ter getting it lighted match, and threw If
into the haymow. lie was arrested and sent
to Jail; but gives no reason for setting the |
barn on fire.
Ihere are about five hundred persons who
are inmates Of the Asylum for the insane in
TINS State at present. The number Of males
IND females is nearly equal, and the Asylum
5 about full.
A. B. Prindle of Ryegate is said to have
ne largest twelve months old buck lamb in
he State, weighing at the present time
'O74 pounds.
The Fairbankses of St. Johnsbury are
ow melting over Is tons of IRON per dav
work up INTO scales.
A man named Brown was placed an the In
Inc Asylum at Brattleboro on SUNDAY b.r
g been brought from Concord, N. Hwb.r. !
was cutting up queer freaks. He had
IL West Burke in this state where his 70 a
Tues I've, with $1,000, but had lost itsome !
" before reaching Concord. He got 50 out h
seous on the cars that il was necessarv 10 g
nd-cuf him. Q
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

COMMITTED 70 JAIL.-A man named Smith.
arrested last week as a suspicious character,
was brought up before Justice HoIIenbeck
Monday morning, and under the vagrant act
was sentenced to g months imprisonment in
the County Jail. He had no business. except
10 be spying round town generally, and has
been hard at work at that for some time. Ii
was first thought that he was concerned in
the burglary at Leavenworth Block, b.: no
facts clearly duplicating him were brought
out, at the examination.
Smith Is an active bright looking man.
aud has been a soldier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

Two CONCERTS next week, 1t will be seen
are advertised in another column. Mile Urso
is one Of the best yIolinists now living. and
Certainly has no equal in this country, unless
1t be Carl Rosa,-on that point critics are
divided. Mr.. Arbuckle, is the leading corne.
player Of the country and DR.. Guilmette' 5 re-
putation as a barytone singer is yerv
high. Of Miss granger we know
nothing, nor Of Mr.. Hannah: but it
is to be presumed that they are not inferior
artists, or they would not be engaged by
Mr.. Gilmore to appear with the others
named
We trust our musical friends, not only in
Burlington, but in all the surrounding
towns, will make arrangements to attend
one or both of these concerts, as it Is not too
much to expect that the music will be very
fine.
Reserved seats may be engaged at Story's
Music store. on and after Monday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

IMPROVED LADDEa.-A model Of Sla;or's
patent extension ladder has been shown us
by Messrs. E. p. x p Herriek of Milton.
who are the general agents for this State.
Two ladders Of equal length are go arranged
that BY means Of single pulley and two
spring dogs, one acts az an extension 10 the
other and is easily and readily brought to
bear If it proves to be as good in Practice
as IN theory, it will be found a valuable i'm
provement over the present way of splicing
ladders. The model will be on exhibition
for few days at Loomis 4 Co.'S leather
store on Church street, and is worth an ex-
animation by builders and any others inter-
ested
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03
THE WEEKLY rREE PRESS

TIE BuRLIseToS WEEKLY FREE Pass is pub
lished every Friday morning, and contains the
latest news reports Of Boston markets and Cam
bridge Cattle Market; full State, County and ocal
Intelligence well selected Miscellany, SC, &c
NOcare Anc outlay will be spared to make it re-
liable interesting ana valuable family Journal.
The circulation Of the FACE Press exceeds that
Of any paper in the region, and it is therefore, an
unrivalled medium for advertisers
We desire to give additional attention 10 the To-
cal Of the various towns in ths and adjoining
Counties, in which our Weekly has q numerous cir
eulatiOn, and shall esteem it favor if our reader
will forward US any items Of interest.
Terms Two DOLLARS per year. in advance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03
MAY DAY.
From Emersou's last !osm

From Emerson's last !osm.l
Where shall We keep the holiday,
And duly greet the entering May
Too STRAIT and low cur cottage doors,
And all uumect our carpet floors
No spacious court, nor moulrch's ball.
Suffice 20 hold the festival.
u and away where naughty woods
Front the liberated foods
We Will climb the hroai-backei hills,
Hear the uproar Of their joy
We Will mark the leaps and CLEANS
OF the neW-deliverei streams,
And the murmuring uyers Of sap
Mount in the pipes u the trees,
Giiiy with day, to the topmcst spire,
Which for a spike Of tender green
BATTERED its powlery cap;
And the colors Of joy in the bird.
And the love in the carol heard,
Frog AMI lizard in holiday coats,
And turtle brave in his golden spots
We viii hear the tiny roar
OF the insects eyerm0re,
While cheerful cries Of crag and plain
Reply to the thunder Of river and main.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

BOuND ovER.-JOseph Laplante, Jr., who
was arrested some time since on charge Of
robbing A. K. Coles store, on the night that
Shedd & Walkers store-houses were burned
was brought up before Justics, Hollenbeck
on Saturday afternoon for examination. and
was bound over in the sum of $500. N
await trial at County Court next September
on charge of robbiug the store, and Of steal.
ing horse to carry away the goods. Henry
Ballard and j. J. MOnahan appeared in bis
defence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

SuIoIDK.-Louis Dietrich, a German Is
years of age, having wife and several chill
dren living at West BrattlebOrO, killed him
self on Tuesday afternoon with pistol shot
He practised firing at mark for some time,
then went to his house, repaired to his cham
Der, undressed himself, lay down on his bed,
bolstered himself up and thin discharged his
pistol into his head and ended his earthly
existence. Disappointment in regard to bust
ness matters is assigned as the probable
,ause.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

The Home Journal is revealing feminine
secrets at great rate since Mr. Willis's
death, who, gallant man as he Was, wouldn't
Ego tell Of every little india rubber falsity
or invention Of vanity, when he found them
out. The last disclosure Is as follows:
We were ushered into pew on Good Friday.
IN one Of our uptown "high churches" and.
taking from the rack a book Of Common
Prayer, We opened it, and. to our great sur
PRISE, found inserted on the inner side OF the
cover, lookIng-glass This arrangement, we
presume, enables the fair owner to admire her
sells. and adjust her chignon, during the service
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

The MONTPELIER HOWCIDE.-Ihe Oh.
nation Of Witnesses in the Fitzgllil1
was closed on Monday afternoon. The
disputed facts are that the Irishml1
been drinking during the evening.
FitzgibbOn to a point Of uglincss. D.
sisted upon going into the Hall AM
there, both were rude, were rcmOnsu-
with BY Swasey "a stranger from Bl-.-
were angry at the remonstrance and I'll
TO fight. At this point Swasey and BIS "a
friends left the Hall and were followed
Fitzgibbon and Costello. At the top o..
steps in front, Swasey found char O..
came out, seized it and threw 1t back
ting one Of the pursuing lrishmen.
leaving the steps the three strangers -
down State street towards their hotel.
taking a different path-0ne crossing
street and going down on the North
another going down the centre Of the 4.
followed by Costello, and Swasey .l d.
sidewalk on the South side, FOLLOWED
Fitzgibb0n with the chair Near Dlv-
Co.'S store, Swasey fell over a stone
and Fitzgibbon passed over him, k..,-
him in the head as he did so. This b-..
Fitzgibbon ahead Of Swasey and in tie
ter's path to the hotel. At the left lr d
point is an open space from tie s.l
formed by Dewey Il Co.'S store on d.. ..-
q stOre-hOuse On the south, and the A-.-
can House on the West, and with ..-
narrow passage out except 70 State ---
In this area an alteration was heard.
here FitzgibbOn was killed instantly ar.
a single blow from q dirk, and his b5lv
found By the side Of the chair. The
affair occupied but very few u.a--.
Swasey's companions reached Gle
without difficulty, and Swasey not till --
minutes afterwards. The night was az..
ingly dark and none Of the parties could
seen or identified. The defence claim
proved that Swasey escaped, and that .- .
Costello who entered from state street
having lost his man and that Costello.
taking tItzglb00n for Swasey, stabbed D..
1t was proved that Costello, lu different
casI0ns, during the last two years. has De-
ried dirk. The defence claimed. fret
if Swasey killed FirzgI5b1n, 10 vas o. ..
Of justita5le homicide, In se.fle.e1c- -
ond, that the proof indicates that C.--
killed Fitzgibt0n and "a. It is uJ- suM
TO warrant the holding vi Swasey for
The last was the opinion Of the
Swasey was discharged, and CC-,e
for trial - ~ atoms Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

AID FOR THE SoUTH.-A collection was
taken up on last Lords Day morning at the
Episcopal church, ROuse's Point, Rev. Dr.
y. W. Camp, rector, for the relief Of the
Southern poor, which amounted TO seventy
dollars for that worthy object.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

CoUNrERrKIrs.-Thirty-One copper plates
counterfeits on various banks, were discover
ed in a vacant lot at Paterson. N. D., ieW
days ago. They are all on State and mostly
on New ENGLAND banks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

KEEsEvILLE-Ira j. Smith has been re-
appointed Postmaster OF Keeseyille, and the
Office has been designated as a Money Order
Office. to commence as such July LIST.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

LIQUOR LAW IN RuTAND.-B. Nalliquette
was fined 500 IN Rutland, last week, for
violation OF the Liquor Law. Second ohense.
Gershom Cheney was also fined $40. first
ofense Both cases were appealed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

THE CONFERENCE OF EuRoPEAN POWERS
announced by the cable, will delay the out
break of war but it will not be surprising
fat fails TO prevent it. There was Con
ference talked Of last year, to prevent war
between Austria and Prussia, but it came to
nothing. The Luxembourg question is not
the question at issue, and its settlement,
supposing it should be settled. will not Sc
cure the peace of Europe. Luxembourg is
merely the occasion of the dispute that ex-
lists between Prussia and France each of
which would be at the head Of Europe.
There are those, however, who profess to
believe that the whole complication Is I'M
derstandingly managed by Louis Napoleon
and Count Bismark with a view to Interior
aims Those who incline TO this solution OF
the problem, give these reasons: Neither
France nor Prussia is in a condition to g 10 |
war Just now. The French Emperor has the /
Exposition on his hands, isarmy Is not sup /
piled with weapons fit to cope with the
needle-gun; ami peace must he lOr years the
general interest of his dynasty. Bismlrk,
on the other hand is yet in the very midst
of his colossal task Of recognizing Northern
Germany He wants, also, Baden, Wur-
temburg and Bavaria. 1t is affirmed that,
personally, he would in an instant allow
Luxem' urg to join France. if he could
thereby purchase the Emperor acquieseence
in his plans OF German consolidation.
How fast ideas travel in revolutions A
few months since the South refused to ac-
cept the Constitutional Amendment now
the public men in South Carolina, with Gen.
Hampton at their head, have determined to
run q mixed tcket-s0me white and some
colored-for the Convention and Legislature. ,
This is certainly getting along fast {
The RUSSIAN TREAIY.-The Detroit Adj
pertiser proposes to call Mr. Stewards pur- i
chase {" Walrussia." a
A scrIptural student says Uncle Sam r
is like the prodigal son, because he is vast t
ing his substance in fur country.
A PrrHY SPEEcH.-The following Is an ex- :
tract from a colored mans speech at Jack
sonville, Fla:
"Be de man nebah so poOah, if him hab no
coat, no shoes, no bread, he must not sell hls
yote-pot for Eve dollsh, nor five hundred doll Ii
Al. nor fifty tousand. II he do, We will spurn =;
him from Us foreber aud for foreber. for wild
grest price obtsined we dis freedom" q
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

ANOTHER ineen1iary fire occurred IN
Whitehall on Sunday night. 1t broke out
in an unoccupied building which was des-
troyed, together with the residence of Mrs.
Gully, adjoining.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

OF 9.2i7 places where intoxicating liquors
and beer were sold in New York city and
Brooklyn, in 1865, only 754 took out licenses.
s ,493 evaded the law.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

HOMICIDE, OR WoRsE.-At abou, midri.,s
OF wednesday, April 24tb Patrick Gibb17.
a young lrishman of about 80 yeals. ~
killed by a stab. There had been a dane, 7.
Village Hall, at which Gibbons and NJ.
lrishmen were present looking on. n,
Irishmen living here, and three vour,
from abroad, left the Hall about mIj,....
when Gibbons seized a chair and ION
them down State street 20 the space be.,
the American House and ID. Dewey d. ~.
store, where, within perhaps five MIN.
after leaving the Hall, Gibbons was ki...
An investigation is now being made. ...-
refrain from giving the rumors of tLe..-...
except one well authenticated one, o. H..
that the lrishmen had drank euog,-
make them ugly. This is the thru b
by violence in Montpelier since the ,-
ment Of the town, and liquor was The s.-.
in each instance. The first person w..
negro at the old tavern stand, long sirea 3D.
moved, known as the Eaton tavern. D.
other two victims were Irishmen, Com
and Gibbons. Mr.. Gibbons left lm.--
WaLtOR'S Journal, Thursday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

SHELBuRN.-A. j. Burritt has sold his
farm to Norris Miller of Lawrence, n. u,
tor eleven thousand and eight hundred dol
lars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

Russia has sold us the North Pole. which
is no great sacrifice to nation that has SO
many Poles remaining.
Seward has got possession Of the North
Pole. We shall soon find out what Axis he
has got to grind Chicago Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

The Washington correspondent of the N
Y. Times says it is not certain that the
Tenure of Office Act affects Post Offices.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

A Patent was issued April 23d to Gus
tavus Perkins of this city. TOR improved ma
chine for rolling dough. crushing sugar, &c.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

VALUABLE SHEEP PURCHAsE.-A. Ii. Dan
forth of this city, has purchased from Henry
E. Seymour, of St. Adams, yearling buck
lamb for $500 and two Spanish Merino
Ewes for $500, all from the celebrated
George Campbell flock Of West Westminster
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

WATER WoREs.-The committee % the
water works Tuesday, purchased for $4,000,
Of George Francis, four acres on the VIII
liston road, on the ridge, south east Of the
College, upon which it is proposed to build
the new reservoir. The lot i about 300
feet above the lake
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

violation OF the Liquor LAW StOohu ON~''7N'
Gershom Cheney was also fined $40. first
ofense Both cases were appealed.
AID FOR THE SoUTH.-A collection was
taken up on last Lords Day morning at the
Episcopal church, Rouse's Point, Rev. DR..
y. W. Camp, rector, for the relief of the
Southern poor, which amounted to seventy
dollars for that worthy object.
VALUABLE SHEEP PuRuAsE.-A. II. Dan
forth of this city, has purchased from Henry
E. Seymour, of St. Adams, yearling buck
lamb for $500 and two Spanish Merino
Ewes for $500, all from the celebrated
George Campbell flock Of West Westminster
WATER WoRKs.-The committee % the
water works Tuesday, purchased for $4,000,
Of George Francis, four acres on the Viii
liston road, on the ridge, south east Of the
College, upon which it is proposed to build
the new reservoir. The lot i about 300
feet above the Lake.
HANDSOME PREsESr.--Road Master Z. ".
Homer Of the northern division Of the Eut-
land end Burlington Railroad, received a
prescu. last week, Of a massive gold watch
and chain, costing $50, from the men en-
ployed under his charge on that division, as
A testimonial Of their regard.
RHODE ISLAND has already contracted 70
marble statutes Of Roger Williams and Gen.
Nathaniel Green, as her contribution to the
National Hall Of Statuary at Washington.
The statues are SIX feet high and VIII cost
$4,000 This Is the first contract for stat
ues for the national gallery.
PArENrs.-A machine on which patent
is desired has to pass through l. hands be
lore the papers applied for can be issued,
and the patent right costs the inventor TWEEN
ty dollars, with fifteen additional for an ez-
animation, whether he obtains patent lr
not. Patent rights used to run II years,
with the subsequent right of extension for
seven years longer. They now run l. years,
with no right Of subsequent extension.
greatest TElFcRArmr Far oN RlcoED.
\ despatch from san Francisco, saturday
says
b. The Treasurer Of the southern fund to-
day telcgrarhed 400 dollars in gold to New
York.
We shall not be surprised now to hear
that the government has telesrurhed that
fleet Of irou-clad frisate- to Russia, to pay
for our last land purchase.
NV IoRE CONSTITUTIONAL CoNyENroy
ELEcTIoN.-In New York State, last week,
about third Of the usual vote was polled.
In New York city, 10 Democrats were chos-
en- to / Republican, and the total vote was
10000.
In Brooklyn the entire Democratic ticket
was elected. Rev. H. W Beecher was bad
y defeated The Republicans carried the
State, and viii control the Convention.
\ co!ored man named Broadwel, died i
Rutland at the residence Of Mr.. Taylor, on /
Monday, at the advanced age Of %. lie /
was a private in the 10Th Ohio through the
war, and participated in the battles Gin and /
around Chattanooga, including the memora-
bic fight above the clouds at Lookout Noun
tain, and Sherman's occupation Of Atlanta.
His dying request was that he should be in
tered in the uniform Of the Republic,
which was complied with
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

HANDSOME PREsESr.--Road Master Z. ".
Homer Of the northern division Of the Rut-
land eud Burlington Railroad, received
prescu. last week, Of a massive gold watch
and cham, costing $3.50, from the men en-
ployed under his charge on that division, as
a testimonial Of their regard.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

TIE ExoDUs OF EMIGRASTs PROM EUROPE
There is unusual desti;ution, distress and
alarm in Ireland, and rumors of war on the
continent, which have greatly stimulated
emigration to this country. A correspon-
dent Of the " Y Herald, in Ireland. says
that nine steamers filed with emigrants had
left Cork within few days Of the date of
the letter, and that several hundreds of
passengers still remained behind awaiting
transportation. An equally active emigra-
ton was going on by way Of Liverpool,
Londonderry. Southampton and the German
ports. On Saturday last the steamer Min
nesota arrived at Castle Garden with over
one thousand passengers. The Kangaroo
also arrived the same day from Liverpool
with six hundred emigrants, and the America,
Of the German mail steamship line, with
several hundred more
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-05-03

RHODE Island has already contracted 70
marble statutes Of Roger Williams and Gen.
Nathaniel Green, as her contribution TO the
National Hall Of Statuary at Washington.
The statues are SIX feet high and VIII cost
$4,000. This is the first contract for stat
ues for the national gallery.