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Thanksgiving.

The first recorded Than ksgiving in oul
continent dates back to its discovery, wher
Columbus, on landing IN the New Wore
as it is related, "tbrew himself on his knee'
kissed the Garth, and returned ,banEs with
tears of joy
The second on record-which was the first
Ntt0-Engldnd neutrality-suspicious. was
that of the Pilgrims, who, after their lanN
ing from the May Flower, on Ply mouth
Rock, - fell upon their knees, with many
and hearty praises unto God, who had been
their assurance when they were aiar off up
on the sea-
The first National Thansgiving, We sup
pose, was that proclaimed by the Continent
al Congress, after the surrender of Cornwall
lie. in l7Sl, when the 18th Of December
was set as 81 day of general Thanksgiving
and PRAYER on account of this signal interpo-
siuon of Divine Providence " and Congress
resolved to 90 in solemn procession to the
Dutch Lutheran church - to return thanks
to Almighty God for GROWING our arms
with success.
President Washington proclaimed a second
National Thanksgiving in 1895, when the
10Th Of Febru airy was observed as a day OF
Thanksgiving and praise throughout the
United States.
Thanksgiving proper, ever,-the les
tival of home-the day Of gathering Of fami-
lies. Of roast turkey and pumpkin pie, Of
JOY and fcasting as well as Of praise Is
New England institution but now, happily,
extended till it has become national. The
President of the United States now regularly
Joins the Governors of many States in pro-
claiming and commenting its Observance.
The practice of joinIng in the selection Of a
common day for the several States has also
become general and tomorrow all the States
that pretend to observe Thanksgiving, sit
down together to the thanksgiving fcas..
Surely the people Of the Nation and Of the
States. have abundant cause this year for
giving Of thanks Our national troubles are
plsinlv tightening and there is assured pros
Tect of complete and speedy reconstruction
On the basls Of loyalty and impartial sui-
lrage. In this community, as in most 9th
ers. the great interests Of business, Of edu-
cation, Of philanthropy, and Of religion, have
been favored of God. There are households
among US on which the cloud Of SORROW rests,
and IN which the eyes that roam around the
circle tomorrow VIII dwell on the vacant
chair, and eli with the dew Of tender remcm-
brance; but even such can find cause Of
thankfulness In their sorrow. For most Of
our readers, health and prosperity, j'y and
content, have been the lot meted out by the
good hand of the Father Of Mercies. Letus
then, lift up grateful hearts to the Giver Of
good let Us remember those less favored
than ourselves, the poor and distressed,
and see that as far as our bounty can secure
It, they have cause for rejoicing with us in
the bounties Of this time Of fat things. So
shall our own enjoyment DO pure and
sweet, and our festival be to US indeed a
time Of good.
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Washington ~ Despatch to the y. Y. Herald
Romance in Real Life.

A BELGIAN BARON NARRIEs TREASURY CLERK.
Tho monotony Of social life in Washing
ton was relieved to-day by an event Of rath-
CT uncommon occurrence in these unpoetical
times In the Church Of the Epiphany, an
Episcopal place Of worship, Baron Henri
Van uayre, Secretary Of the Belgium Lega-
ton, was united in wedl0ck 10 Miss Camilla
Webb. The history Of this attachment.
which led TO this happy cJnsummation en-
braces a considerable degree of the romantic
element. The Baron, who Is connected with
one Of the most arist1crluc and wealthy fam
lies o. Belgium. came here Jew years ago
as Secretary Of legation. lie Is q gentle
man about thirty years Of age, tall and com
handing IN appearance, and an ardent lover
of poetry and music. About six months az
ter his arrival be happened 10 pay Z visit at
the Treasury Department and in the course
OF his inspection Of our financial machinery
he became interested with the beauty OF the
lady to whom be was married to-day. Miss
Camilla " obb was a clerk in the Office OF the
Comptroller Of the Currency. She was born
in the southern part OF Virginia, and clme
10 Washington about five years ago She
was accompanied by her widowed mother,
and, though IN comparatively poor circum-
stances, they were known TO some of the
most respectable society here. The Baron
effected an introduction 70 Miss Webb and
considerable intimacy followed.
About year ago, he returned to Europe,
and Travelled extensively over the continent
Alter spending about FIVE months there, he
resolved on coming back to this country, i'm
PEELED by desire 10 express his attachment
10 Mis- Webb, having failed to find abroad
any more attractive object. Three days ago,
the wealthy and aris;ocratic Baron, accom-
panied by bis intended bride, proceeded 10
the Catholic church of =. Aloyslua, and had
the nuptial ceremony performed The Bar
on is g Catholic, and bis wife an EpIscopa-
lian. To-day the Episcopal ceremony OF
marriage was completed IL the presence Of a
select and fashionable congregation The
bride, VINO is about twenty years of age, was
dressed IN q Icarl-colJred silk; and witt
her wealth OF golden trcssts, bright blonde
complexion, AMI delicately chisled features,
created no small degree OF admiration.
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From tie R.und Tablet
To the Festive Turkey,

Fowl 10 all other fowls preferred
Except, perhaps, our public bird
OF mighty beak and p0ndr0us wing
Thee with q watering mouth | sing
Bird Of two meatE-the brown and white
Which ike the dual Niles unite
And in a single body run,
OF tints diverse, in substance one
Hail TO thy bosom broad and pulled
Plump as a maiden's cotton stuffed.
Hail to thy drumsucks, dainties fine
That served as devils" seem divine.
(And mind us Of bad frankish men
Drowned to good purpose in Cayenne).
Hail TO thy side bones rich moIceaux-
And thy ecclesiastic nose,
Which, to the laws Of order blind.
Nature has queerly placed behind
Yet sc0tIers vow they fitness see
In nose Of bishop following thee,
And hint that ever On a priest
The organ points towards Savoy feast,
And a. the shark as.ern, at sea
Tracks the doomed ship, still follows thee
Methinks I see a dish borne IN
O'ercanoped with shining tin
From meath that dome a vap0r rare
C1rls through the hospifable air.
Presto up goes the FURNISHED I'D,
And 10, the bird It's concaye hid
| see thee, Drowned from crest 70 tail,
Bird Of two meats, al hail all hail
Through thy round breast the keen steel ghdes
Rich ichor lrrigates thy sides
pressing" to give the slices z5st
Rolls from thy deep protuberaut chest
Then tunneling in search Of coates"
The spoon thy ''inGsris' excavates,
And forth, as from a darksone mine,
Brings treasures for which gods might pine
Bird Of the Banquet what 70 thee
Are all the birds Of melody
Thy merry thought far more love
Than merrest mutic Of the grove.
And in thy "gohbe.' deep and clear,
The gourmaRd's sh.hboleth I herr
OF all earth's dainties there is none
Like these to thank the Lord upon,
And 60 receive my v0iive Jay
Thou king bird Of Thanksgiving Day
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FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. %. 1867.
THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS.

TIE BURLINGTON WEEKLY FREE PREss Is pub
lished every Friday morning, and contains the
latest vs. reports Of Boston markets and Cam
bridge Cattle Market full State, County and local
intelligence wei selected Miscellany, &c, SC
No care ard outlay viii DO spared to make it a re-
liable, interesting and valuable family journal.
The circulation Of the FREE PRESS exceeds tina
Of any paper in the region. and Il is therefore, an
unrivalied medium for sivertisers.
We desire to give additional attention to tie 70
cal 1str. Of the various towns in this and adjoining
Counties, in which our Weekly has & numerous cir
culstion and shall esteem it favor II our friends
will forward Us any items Of interest
TEENS oF TIE SEEKLY FREE PREss-Per year -
in adyance. and II not strictly in advance s. ~.
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City of Burlington.

BOARD or ALDERNLS-
MoyrAr. nov IL.
Praat-AE1uUa, BAlLou, Bl51Glr1. Ery
rNGToS, PEcS and Tart.
On motion Of Aliermlr TAFT. .hs o-iil-
auce relating TO the Water Department, s.s or-
dcsel 20 be recolsiisrel AMI WIS referred 90 the
l.4nling committee on the Water Department
On motion Of Alderman TAFr,i vas order
ei that 10 uo-e lguor. be supplied TO toe City
+ Agent until he shall have gwen bonds 20 the
satisfaction Of the Bslri Of Aldermen f.r ,ha
faithful discharge Of the duties ami until his
salary Is fixed
On motion Of Alderman Peek. the compeusa-
ton of the agent Cor tie sale Of liquors was
fixed a, eight hundred dollars (sso0) per Az
nun.
William NeNiel was confirmed as special
policeman.
Warrants on the treasury were approved hr
j. 3. Hollenbeck, costs in criminal prosecutions
$500, and Vim. McNIel. lighting street lamps
for the month ending Nov. 10th, S33.5s
MONDAY. Nov. %,
Prcsent-Aliermen APPLETON, BALIor.
BIoDGETr, DoDGE, HuSIISGroS and TAFT.
Alderman Taft offered a rss1lut Ion appro-
priating portion of the market lot, on the
corner Of Main street and the extension Of
White street soutlerly, for a site for q build
ing to be used By the fire companies for engine
rooms, company halls. &c. The resolution vas
referred to a special o,mmit,ee, consisting Of
Aldermen Ballou. Peek, Appleton and Hunting
ton.
Alderman Tan offered the following rcsolu-
ton, which was adopted
Uhreas, The Baptist Society IN this city
are DESTROYS Of erecting a religious mission
house upon the tract Of land on the west side Of
W alter street, formerly occupied By the Vt
Central Railroad Company, containing about
one eighth Of an acre Of land therefore
Resoired, That the Mayor is hereby author |
lied by deed TO quit claim to said society, |
or the persons holding the deed for said society,
without farther consideration, all the interest # .
the city in said land.
On motion Of Alderman TAFT, the City At
torney was requested to inform the Board
Ehether tney can legally require bonds Of the
agent for the sale Of liquors, and if so to what
amount.
Ga motion Of Alderman Taft, the Board
adjourned.
Y. NJ c. by request Of the PrssiIsn
there will be a special meeting Of the 90 Young
Mems Christian Union to morrow. wednesday
Evening at sLo'clcck, instead Of the regular
prayer meeting.
1t is desired that all the members represent.
as 1t is hoped this meeting will prove yalua-
able auxiliary to the opening Of Association
work for the winter. VIII each member assist in
extending this notice
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E. L. RIPLEY, Secretary.

The legislature, We believe, adopted all Of
the recommendations Of Governor Page.
presented in his message. with one ezeep-
ton His sensible recommendation in refer
enee to the collection of taxes, to the effect
that TIE proper officers be required to in
clude in one rate bill all the State. county.
town and other taxes, as is done IN Mlssa
chusett' and other States, was duly iucor-
porated in bill but met the opposition OF
every man in the House who was. or had
ever been tax collee,or-Ne Suppose be-
cause 1t would be likely to diminish the com
missions allowed to-eollectors, and failed.
But the other important Suggestions of the
Governor were adopted; and Of the resulting
legislation, that for abe developemsut Of
manufactures in the State and for the refor-
nation Of the attachment law. will IN. kc his
hfst term Of Office memorable, ii no,hino
else does.
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the WITNESSES. or to make any further state
ments Of his own, except to say he conceded
that the facts testified to by Mr.. Kennedy
and Others was true that he made his state
ments to the committee at their first meeting
as hearsay-that Is that lie had been so in
formed. But your committee say that,
what was set forth rs facts IN relation to the
WinoOski mill, with slight exceptions, was
upon the strength Of his direct and positive
statements.
Your committee are now OF the opinion
that no legislation is necessary upon the
subject Of tile bill. and therefore do not rec
ommend its passage.
d. MARVIN,
for Committee.
The third reading Of the bill was accord
ipgly refused.
We have heard that Mr.. McGregor's re-
ply, when asked by the committee what he
had to cay to Superintendent KennedY's
statement, was that q" there was nobody he
would believe sooner than Mr. Kennedy. 8"
And that is true for the community general
ly. lie is q hish-minded, courteous and
kind hearted gentleman, as well as a most
efficient manager, and We presume that there
Is moi a mill in the country run with less
ground for complaint of oppression and ex-
tortion, than that under bis charge.
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DEArH OF DR. JONI 7. MYERs.-We learn
with regret, from the Plattsburgh Repu5F-
can, Of the death Of John I. Myers.
third son Vi John Myers Of Roases Poin.
formerly Of Burlington, which sad event,
occurred at Key West on the 2S.h ult-
Young Myers went out as assistant surgeon
of the 9lst New York Volunteers, and va
afterwards surgeon OF the 59th n Y Vols.
At The close OF the war he returned 70 New
York and continued in the practice Of his
profession. about year, wh,n i'll health IN .
dueed han to seek a miller climate. He WIS
appointed contract surgeon Tor To-, Govern
ment, at Key West, Florida was seized
there, on 'he 2Oth Of October. just after his
return from visit hume. with virulept erv-
siPeias, and surviyed the attack only eight
d -. lie was young man of marked abil-
ity IN his profession 4 and the idol Of his
home and friends.
Arrangements have been made for the re-
nVv'l OF the remains to this city. bis native
place, for interment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-29
FORTIETm CONGRESS.
SENATE.

SENATE.
In the Senate on Monday, resolution was
offered by Senator Elmunis, calling for in
mediate paymen, Of all money received from
the sale of abandoned OF c5nfscatei proper
ty, into the treasury,
Or motion Of Mr.. Eimunde, an order WIS
passed for the arrest Of Edward J. Dun ar
Of New York, for contempt in refusing to
testify before the Re,renchmsnt Committee.
! resolution, offered Ly Mr.. Morrill, OF
Maine, Instruc,ing the Committee on Militia
~ AElirs to inquire into the expediency Of
an immediate reduction OF the military
forces Of the United States, was adopted.
This proposes thst the military peace es.ab-
lishmcnt be at once reduced from sixty to
thirty regiments
The resolution previously introduced by
Mr.. Elmunds, in reference TO the payment
Of the public debt, is as fol.ows
Whereas, the public debt Of The United
States Except where specially 0therwize pro
vidcd) was contracted and incurred upon the
faith and credit of the Unitei Stl.es, that the
sane would be paid or redeemed in coin or
its equivalent therefore,
Resolred. By the senate and House Il
RepresentatIYgs Of rhe United States in Con-
gress assembled, that the public deb; Of the
United States, except IN the cases where in
the law authorizing the same other VrJvis-
ion was expressly made, is owing in coin, OF
It's equivalent I'D the laith cd the United
States is hereby pl,--si L. paymen, accord
ingly.
HOUSE
On the 2j.h tie Speaker announced the
Commit, Of the Fortieth Congress The
Judiciary Committee submitted maiouty and
minority reports on the Impeachment, ques-
ton, The discussion Of which was assigned
for Wednesday OF mex, week. Dec 9Th
Bills to amend the national currency ac.;
pledsirg the faith OF the country 10 ply the
five tweniios in coin. to repeal the tax Oh coz
ton to fix The value OF legal tender note,
and one introduced BY Gen. B1tie) pro-
yiding that so much Of the national debt az
was contracted 10 be paid 10 gold. De So paid
and an no: so contracted he paid in lawful
mouey-were referred.
\ resolution was aiop.ei, declaring hat,
II Is unnecessary to proceed further wish tle
building Of ship Of war.
Und-r a suspension Of the rules. rcsolu-
uJn was adopted. declaring tlar aay further
purchases Of territory are inexIedieu-, and
that this House viii hold itself under DO
Obligation to vote money TO pay llr any such
purchases. This is intended 90 rrcyent the
purchase of the Island Of It. Thomas.
On Tuesday bJih Houses voted % adjourn
to Monday mex.
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Man MIssING.-There was general turn
out Of the citizens Of Williston Monday to
make search for VIM. Reynolds, who has
been missing for some time. lie left home
four weeks ago Yesterday, to 90, as his
friends supposed, to church, but did not re-
turn. No alarm was felt, as he was frequent
ly in the habit Of spending some days with
friends and relatives in different parts of the
town. But when time went on and he did
not come hack, and inquiry showed that he
had not been at any Of his usual stopping
places. his family took alarm, ard summon
cd the neishbors to search for Inn. Heis
man of some 70 years Of age. and subiec,
1t Is thought to disease Of the heart {; and his
sudden death in some path in the woods Is
feared.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-29

HrRRicANEs Of great violence occurred
In the China Sea, Aug. 3lst and Sept. llth,
the latter the most violent for many years.
The crews Of many small crafts IN the har-
Dor Of Hong Kong were drowned. The
American schooner Eagle aud thirteen other
vessels were sunk or GriYen ashore, and sew
eral vessels came back to harb5r next day,
badly sed. Seven United States ships
Of war were in the harb1r which. received no
damage.
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ARREST OF CoUNTERFEITEEs-A man nam
ed Spencer, and his wife. who reside in
Pauls5oro, y. j., and are worth it Is said,
over 5000, 900, were arrested in New York on
Friday, on charges, supported by atiiavits
and evidence, of being the chiefs Of a gang Of
c1un,ericitcrs who have recently put the
spurious seven-thirty bonds on the marke;
Mrs. Spencer paid, cash down, $4,000 as
bail for herself and husband on the examin-
alton at Newark. Several persons are sup
posed to be engaged with them, and they
are all reported 20 be very wealthy.
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News of the Week
BY TELEGRAPH.

" AsHINGT1N, -ls- 81
Long hsfoIc 70 O'Clock the H0us .
I'd an Interesting appearance, o tlsg
roar gGvadcd the door, where the Mt-.--
were hand stalking. &c. The gal-ssie=
packed early.
Tic SVeGSer's hammer announced l-at 80
O'clock lad arrived when the floor arl a.
ieries became perfectly still, and else -t-
ton WIS gwen 90 prayer bY Cil-
B1yntJn. Thli. Stevens Looked il- --.
changed and members crowded ataur O.. .--
graduate him on his return.
New members elected from Pan. --5
Ohio 20 I'll vacancies were then -r.-u .r.
but when the new members from l.-u 4--
poarcG 70 take the cath, Nr. Elu &.
Dem OF Wisconsin arose and s=.c-.- g,
". 3 Stokes being sworn and 5lI be
case be referred to the committee ou citl.--
tiais Mr. Brooks Of y. 1. then 0reue5 tle
debate 4 similar scene was wtuc--,t be-
the S-ua:e. The Senate was calle5 90 .-5.-
az y. After prayer by the chaE4-
cali u the roll and some other Vrll1--
ries, the Senate adjourned.
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The Kansas Legislator is after the usual
pattern, heavily Republican. Returns near
y complete show for negro suffrage, 1921,
against lG,ll4; foI woman suffrage, 600,
against I6 ,362 for DISTINGUISHING disloyal-
isis, II 800, against lO,2SS
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APpoININEST.-Capt. Romeo Il. Start has
been appointed Deputy Collector Of Gus
toms, vice Capt. Frank o. Sawyer, resign
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CINclxSArr, Nv. D.

TOLEDO. Ono. y 81. -.
Weston arrived here last night AM Hi-
remain until this afternoon when be VII
make DIS last trial to walk 100 miles % -
hours. lie viii probably leave IOitdo a-o1'
i've p Nj. lie is in excellent spirit t'-
morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-29

IHE LAKE Tie mid weather hes PER
mit,ed JLe rc-oTcnus of navigation through
the Lake, much TO The j.y Of for yarters.
The Cagaoa went South. on saturday after
noon, reached Whitehall, who're there IS "a
heavy accumulation of freight, and By .ught
out large load. !er tie ports on The West
side Of she Lake. See was to return from
Phitsbursh TO whitehall Wednesday night.
and doubtless did 80 unless detained hy the fog.
The lake is also cIeu again a, Rouse- Point,
and heavy tow was expected OF, from the
river below there wednesday.
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BCTrER.-Buttcr sold at ST Al5,a-, Tues
day, at IS to 40 cents Ter pound, sui Extra
lots at+I. The Messenger says tha, butter
lis evidently inclined 70 come down q
notch"
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BOsTON, Nov =
Gov. Holden to-day reports that N'l.'
Carolina has voted to call a contention ~H
der the reconstruction act
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NEW IoaE, Nov. -
\ bill was introduced Yesterday t. leFli
the Law Glowing the SECRETARY OF the lrea'
ury 10 contract tie currency at the raie
four millions per month.
WashiHgtol specials s-',e thu 90 ~
gan l. Of the opinion thar Gen Graut ''
disposed to ace, ~ the nomination TO q
Presidency on the rcyub zen ticket. o. o-.
ed TO HIM The leadIIg rppuhncit- ','.
freely menti on their det, ,urnation o. l'.'
him at the Lead OF their ticket.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-29

THE WATER WoREs The pumping engine
arrived on Saturday. It will take about
three weeks, We are told, 10 set it up and
complete the connections 60 as to Ell the new
reservoir
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Knoxville, Tenn. Nov =
A FIRE is raging IN the mountain i1fe''s
this vicinity filling the country viii sai'''
and doing immense injury to property