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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-31

The return or the Bank Of France for the week ending
October II shows the following changes compared
with tho previous account:-Incrsase Bills discounted
Is 500 DOOR current accounts 10000 ooof notes. e.
sss ooof treasury balance 500 Door, advances. 2oo-
oo0k Decrease: Cash in hand. 400 ooof This
shows diminuon Of xlss 900 in the stock OF bullion,
which at cas- 1856 0oo reduction Of e.
o00 tho extraordinary total attained the 10th Of
September In the bills discounted there has been
Increase Of ff40,o0
There h no change In the value Of money the
Continent The following the latest bank and open
ottr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-31

WEDNESDAY,, Oct. 30-6 r. N.
consequence Of the unfsvoabe cable advices
the market depressed and decline OF c. &c. per
H. conceded. There better demand, however,
the sales footing mp 2O bales mainly for spinning and
export. We quote:--
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-31

The following b N exhibit q The eosdiaes =
Bank Il England a. Ossebss 10 end q ne corr ~
Ing psriod In each Of the last three ysss -
comparative view Of the bank rata o. discount ana '1'
price OF consols:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-31

Total resources Gas. 200 sl,<s5 .o3s, o2o
rns Bank Of England return for The week ending
October 10 Is - follows compared with 'hs statement Of
shs previous week
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-31

sss Sss unehaass4 ass sssds wss suiss as
Is.aAsus-ness vasa nodsraas busisess dess = Nm
iss Pes~ sasee wsrs reported q tAooo lbs . lt<e
eh.ass ~ = Ugh. sss prices without
- ips 0ty bhls The market steady q
80 ,or tstate and &c s6c. fur Western In bond
ssaes soout AW bbls. within the range.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27
Seizure OF st. Albans Coal Oil works

Seizure OF st. Adams Coal OIL works
We learn that the works and property Of
the e. St.4Albans Oil Company" at St.
Adams, were seized by United States
Collector Of internal Revenue Crane,
on Friday the 18th, on the charge OF making
fraudulent returns and other violations OF
the revenue laws. The Company, we IN
derstand. has carried on for some time, un-
der various owners, the business Of distilling
Kerosene oil from the crude petroleum
brought in bulk to s.. Albans Bay and the
ALLEGED frauds, which consist in the making
false returns Of the amount Of refined oil
uroduced in their works, extend back num-
ber of months, and amount to a considera-
bic sum.
The stir oeeasioned by the SEIZURE has been
increased in St. Albans by the arrest OF Mr..
II. IL Farnsworth, Assistant Assessor OF
Internal Revenue and Government Inspector
Of coal oil. on charge Of completely with the
frauds and receiving brides for making
fraudulent returns of oil inspected BY him.
Farnsworth was arrested on Tuesday bV
Officer Flanagan, brought to this City, and
on the 18th arralgned before Judge Small
lev. when be waved an examination, anC
was held for trial in $4,000 bonds. lie hai
many friends in St. Adams, and much ieei
ing has been caused by his arrest. many con
sideriug it g case Of persecution. We ven
ture to say, however, that Collector Gran
has simply done his duty in th'
matter. and We doubt not will be justified b
the facts whenever they are brought out.
The ST. Adams Messenger comments
follows on the seizure Of the works OF the >
Albans Coal Oil Company
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

CoNGREssIoSAL.-Gen Butler Of Massa-
ehusetts got a vote on admitting his resolu-
ton to redeem portion of the national debt
n paper, and it was rejected by a laEgc ma
ioritY.
In the House. on the 18th. Stevens
~absutute for Ashley's reconstruction bill
vas agreed to, and the bill passed, by l04
70 81, strict party vote.
The bill mOdi6es the reconstruction act 50
that simple majority Of votes cas-; for or
against tie Constitution, adopted by the
State Convention, may affirm or reject the
Constitution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27
Advices from Paraguay say the Paraguay

Advices from Paraguay say the Paraguay
an forces, under command Of Presiden. L.
poz, had assumed active offensive, opera
tion. Their first movement was complete
success. They attacked the Brazilian camp.
and carried 1, by storm. taking 1900 prison
ers and several pieces Of artillery. The
Brazilians defended their camp with great
otsiancy. and lost nearly 1000 men-in killed
wounded, and prisoners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

that reconstruction was progressing satis-
factorilY in bis department at the time of his
removal, and to the satisfaction of all the
people of his district except unrepentsnt re-
bsls and dishonest political tricksters whom
be had denounced. He says he has been as.
sailed by the highest officer under the gov
ernment as tyrant and partisan but
he declares that in his heart he feels the as
PERSON 10 be untruthful.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

The parties implicated, Messrs. j. r. Ar
mington and c. \. Bishop.-who compose
the - St. Albans Coal Oil Co."-and Mr..
Farnsworth, are well known in this commu-
I nifty, and the affair has been the occasion of
no little excitement and discussion. The
| disposition sometimes manifested to blame
| Collector Crane for over ofieiousness,
Seems entirely unwarranted. If the inform
ers charges were properly preferred and
accredited, as a faithful official be had no
alternative TO proceeding upon the infor-
nation. lie has simply done his duty
and the legal investigation will follow.
Until that shall have determined the
justice or the ialsIty of the charges pre-
ierred, the parties accused are sustained
at the bar of popular opinion by such rep
utation for honor and probity as they have
acquired during a long residence in this
community. The penalty for Fernsworth's
offence is Imprisonment not exceeding three
wears, and disqualification forever from hold
ing Office IN the United States. As q
matter Of course, upon his arrest Mr..
FarnswOrth was suspended from Office, and
A. j. Samson was appointed hi successor /
The Law N REFERENCET To MABRIAGE.-"A /
minister calls our affection TO the fact that /
the CLAUSE in the new Law in reference to .
marriage, passed at tie last session, which
in terms limits the right to perform the Ger
emony Of marriage to Justices in their own
County, and to ministers who - continue to
preach the Gospel and perform the other
functions Of their Office, was also in he old
law, as contained in the General Statutes.
He adds, 8. Now, as that clause has meyer
been 20 interpreted (namely to mean that
ministers who have eessed to preach and per-
form the other duties of their sacred Office,
are not authorized to perform ,he ceremony
by Grand Jurors or any other luncnonaries
of the law during the past SEVENTEEN years,
IS 1t to he so interpreted now"
To winch We have only to say, that on
second look, the object Of the amendment to
The law appears to be to authorize the per-
on officiating to put the parties intended to
1e married, under oath as to their age, rela-
ionship, e., and that We are not aware
het any new Interpretation is to be put on
he rest of the Statute. But the Statute be-
ng explicit, we do not see why It should not
1e interpreted IN accordance with Its terms,
which plainly do not authorize minister
yho performs no other function of his Office,
o perform the ceremony Of marriage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

RcsOirsi by the Senate dai House Of Repre-
rentGtipes Of the State Of Ysrmoni That in
the unhappy confict Of opinion between Con-
gress and the Executive Department OF the Ma
sionsl Government in relation 10 the policy to
be pursued in the reconstruction Of the States
lately in rebellion, we heartily endorse the SC
ton Of Congress. and believe that its measures
need only to be faithfully carried out by the
Executive to secure an early and satisfactory
restoration Of the country to quietness sod pros
perity on the broad basis Of equality and cons'i
tutionsl liberty.
J. W. STEWART,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
STEPHEN THOMAS.
PyssideHt Of tie Senate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

VERMONT IN CoNGREss-0n Monday, Mr.
Eimunds presented in the Senate a joint tt
solution of the Vermont Legislature 10 reg
ord N the establishment of line of steam
sbins to Liberia, which was referred. Also
a Joint resolution, requesting their Senator's
70 use their influence to procure a moditica-
ion of the National Banking laws. so as to
permit and regulate the taxation Of the stock
Of National Banks by the municipalities
where they are situated.
Senator Morrill, has taken prominent
n,rt IN The debate on the bill repeating the
tax on cotton, opposing the repeal, as un-
necessary and unjust to the North
q Hon. Lake Z. POLAND is chairman OF the
House committee on the Revision OF the
law, Of the United States. This is res
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

News from St. Thomas to the Ith INST.
says that 500 earthquake shocks bad been
felt up to that date. Many large buildings
must be taken down, being dangerously
shaken and cracked.
The ceremony of transferring the island
to the authorities of the United States will
probably take place or New Years day, al
though that day Is not as yet officially des-
igna ted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

HIGHWAY RoBBERY-Petcr McGowan. q
dry goods peidler, was robbed on the 9th
inst, while on the road from knOwlton TO
Sweetsburga' p. @, by three men in
sleigh. who seized his goods to the value Of
81 500, and a few dollars in silver 4 re-
ward Of $500 is offered for the apprehension
of the thieves and the recovery OF the goods
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27
srArE OF VERMONT.

OFFICE or rHE SECRETARY or 5fAfE,l
Montpelier, Nov. q, 1857.
hereby certify that the foregoing mum
bers are true copies OF Acts passed BY the General
Assembly at IL Annual 6ession. A. d. 1857, and
design tied for publication in the nsvspapsrs, IA
purTuancs Of section krteen Of chapter 1--we Of ths
6ensral Statutes. 6EoneB ffcHo1s
ScWsfSy Of k1ss.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

An Act 10 amendment Of section one Of chapter
seventy-seven Of the General Statutes. fixing
the standard weight of Iniis wheat
II IS hereby enacted, &c.
SEC. /. Section one Of chapter seventy-sev-
en- Of the General Statutes is hereby amended
50 as to include in the list Of cereal products
therein named, the article Of India trhedt. the
standard weight Of which shall be forty-sir
pounds per bushel
SEC. .. This act shall take efec, from its
passage.
Approved Nov. Is, 1867.
An Ae, to prevent ball playing within certain
limits.
IT - asrsby enacted, Sc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27
Approved Nov. 70, 1867.
An Act altering the December term Of WinisO
county cnurf.

An Act sltering the December term Of Windsor
county court.
Il herejy eadc,ed, SC.
Sec. l. The December term Of the Windsor
county court and court Of chancery shall here
after commence on the first Tuesday Of December
in each year.
Sec. ,. All writs, suits. bills, petitions, pro-
cesses and issues now pending in said courts, or
which are or may be made returhable to said
courts respectively. on the second Tuesday Of
December next. shall be entered. prosecuted.
tried and disposed Of. at tbs term to be CON-
menced on the first Tuesday Of Decs mber next
Sec. 3. All laws conflicting with the provi-
sions ofthis act are hereby repealed.
SEc. E. This act shall take effect from its psss-
age.
Ar.-r.-ci Wv :. Ist-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27
Approved Nov. q, 1861

An Act changing the name Of the town Of Gosh
en- Gore to Stannari, and legaliEing the elec-
ton Of the town officers th Teof
Il lis herejyeaGci-{, Sc.
Sec J. The town in Caledonia county now
know by the name Of Goshen Gore shsll herest-
ter be known and c.llsi by the name Of Stan
nary.
Sec. ,. The officers elected By that town at
a meeting holden for its organization on the 6rst
Tuesday Of September, 1863. shall be the off,
GERS Of that town till others are chosea to fill
their places, agreeably to the statutes Of this
State and as such shall have all the powers,
perform all the duties, and be slbjec. to all the
liabilities which such officers have, perform aud
are liable to, when regularly chosen at the
March meeting in Al organized town.
SEC g. This act shall take effect from ID
passage.
Approved Nov. ~. 1861
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27
An Act to encourage manufactures
u 81. 3 ri--Is, .|..t-fsr e.

u rs heIfbB chdclc4, &c.
Sec. !. All manufacturing establishments
hereafter erected by any individual, company
or corporation. and all the machinery and capi-
tai used for operating the sane, together with
all such machinery hereafter put into buildings
already erected but not now occupied. and all
the capital used for operating the same. are ex-
emptel from taxation for a term not exceeding
five years provided. that towns and cities in
which such mlnufac uring Establishments may
be located, or in which it may be proposed u
establish the came, shall in legal manner give
their assent to such exemption, and such assent
shall have the force Of contract and be binding
for the full time specified and the listers in the
several towns are directed to leave ont OF the
grand list, such property as their respective
towns shall from time to time exempt from tax
alton under the provisions of this act.
SEC. >. This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Approved Nov 20, 1867,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

SIC. ,. ANY person violating the provisions
Of this act, shall be liable to the same fine and
penalties, to be recovered in the same manner
as IS provided in chapter one hundred and
three, section nine. Of the General Statutes
Approved Nov. 2l, 1867.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27
Laws of Vermont.

Public .iefs designated By the Secretary Of
State for publication in the HeirspGpers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27
Approved Nov. 20, 1867,

IN Act authorizing the establishment and main
tensnce Of town, city AMI village libraries.
n IS hardly enacted. Sc.
Sec. |. Each town, city or incorporated VII
lsge in lhis State, may establish and maintain
, public library therein. with or without branch
es, for the use Of Inhabitants thereof and pre-
vide suitable rooms therefor. and make such
regulations f5E its Management as may from
time TO time be deemed necessary by such town.
city or incorporated village
Sec. . Any town, city or incorporated yl-
lage may appropriate for suitable buildings or
rooms, and for the foundation Of such library a
sum rot exceeding dollar for each Of its rata
bic polls in the year next preceding that in
which such appropriation Is made ; and may
also appropriate annually, for the maintenance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27
~
Approved Nov. /. 1867.

An Act to change the time of holding the cous-
tY court in the county Of Essex.
II IS hereby enacted, SC.
Sec. l. So much Of section txenty-six Of
chapter thirty Of the General Statutes as re-
Iates to the time of holding the county court in
the county Of Este1, is so amended as to read as
follows
- In the county Of Essex, on the third Tues-
day in september and the second Tuesday in
March"
term Of sail court on the third Tuesday Of
March, shall be returned to said term to be
holden on the second Tuesday Of March, the
same as though made returnable at said last
mentioned time.
Sec, s. This act shall take effect from its pas
sage
Annrnvai NnT 10 1Sh-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

We hear tha: movements are on foot TO
organize a Y u. c. Ascension at Montpel-
ier; and a meeting has been held in Middle
bury for the same purpose.
The pulpit Of the Congregational church
at Barre is now supplied by Rev. Leonard
Tenny of Hartford. Rev. Mr. Carpenter,
formerly Of Barre, is now preaching in Bar-
I'm.
The Church and Society Of which Rev.
Lewis Frances is pastor, at Cas'le;on, have
increased his salary to $500
There Is quite an extensive revival in the
Methodist church at Poultney, drawing in
both young and old
The First Presbyterian Society IN Platts-
burgh are about to rebuild their Church,
burned in the late fire, next spring. on the
same lot, at an expense Of $4,000, size,
100 feet by co; tower and spire. l72 feet
high style, pointed gothic material, blue
limestone.
The Evangelical Alliance invite all Chris
tians to observe a week Of prayer, cJmmene-
ing Sunday, Jan. 5, with sermons on the
person, work and kingdom OF Christ. Mon
day, 9th, thanksgiving for personal, church,
and national blessings ; coniessing sin Iue--
day, 7th, prayer for nations, all in authority
for the observaucy Of the Sabbath, and ~
ternational peace. Wednesday, Ssh, prayer
for families, schools, colleges. and friends
abroad. Thursday, 9th, prayer for Christian
ministers and teachers. Friday, lOth, prayer
for the sick. afflicted, prosecuted, widows'
and orphans. Saturday, llth, prayer for
the Church and the increase Of holiness.
Sunday, l2th, sermons on Christian charity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

r, lTHQUAKEs.-One Of the writer's who
have given most attention to earthquakes
defines their eficitnt cause to be "A wave
of elastic compressi,n produced either by
the Sudden fexure and CONSTANT Of the
elastic materials forming portion Of the
earth's crust, or bs the sudden relief Of
this constraint by withdrawal of the force, or
by their giving away aui becoming iractur
3D."
Which we suppose m.aas ta7i s7me-
thing shakes the earth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

The NoRTHFIELD SLAUCHTER.-The tesii-
mony of Willard S Taft. Of Huntington, on
the Nortbheld slaughter, is the most i'm
portant we have seen. lie was on the en-
CINE with Maj Tenney, the engineer FIRE
man, and one other man. lie swears that
Tenney was in a hurry and urged Abbott to
hasten that Abbott ran the tram a third
faster than usual; in his opinion " Tenneys
hurryIng IN that way rather threw Abbott
off his guard that when 20 to 25 rods
from the chasm he told the fireman they
would run of, and himself put on the brake :
that the fireman iold Abbott to shut of
steam, and Abbott reversed the engine, and
looked and the passenger Car was going
into the chasm Think train was going
about three miles an hour when / came Of :;
came on to my knee, but coon got up and
saw the tender 60 over; passenger car had
dropped down out Of my sight before got
up. Abbott had done nothing to shot OF.
give signals TO break up. or to reverse the
engine, till alter had seized hold Of the
brake, that know of. When took hold
of the brake, We were running - or %
miles an hour. jumped OF Do no, think
that if a good buntcr had tccn put up q
feet from the ebasm. the speed Of the train
was such that i, would have killed any. bu:
would have been likely to have hurt a good
many. After the tender broke off, the en-
gine started the other way, very slowly. The
chasm is in plain view OF tie track NORTH
for 60 or so rods. Think | remarked t,
Abbott on Tuesday" what place 1t woul'
be if his engine should get the advantage o.
him and dump US of there, lie said % /
never did" In the opinion OF this witnts
..tbere was carelessness all round. "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

Itis understood ,ha,tw ty Of the n K.
Committee fa7or Gen Grant for ,he nominee;
one Is for Chase. and two for scattering
among the pr9minent-Tersou mentioned for
Wee President, the representatives Of each
State had their choice. 81 l.s than four
names were mentioned .ram PelrsyIyania
alone.
The Albany Journo. ,avs Nv York viii
Ire-ent the name Of Governor Fen,9n for
Wee President at the National Convention.
Osher New York papers say ez-Gov. Nor
gan will be New Yo1k's caoicc loT that po-
Htion.
Secretary Sianton's friends are actively
urging his being relns;atcd as Secretary OF
War, and it is said they pledge themselves
that. if reinstated, he will at once resign.
When " swinging round the circle Mr..
Johnson said he =. didn't Gaze continental, -
lor something equally SIS emphatIe) for his
dignity" Now be give as one Of his rea-
s5ns loT suspending M Stanton, that the
Secretary, by refusing to surrender his port
folio, failed to display proper regard i0r
the dignity Of bis superior. Cream
sances alter cases.
4 few weeks ago. the Louisville Comis'
came cut strong for Sherman for President
1t now repudIstes him because he speaks
disTosIec;iully Of the .' doe. cause
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

ponsible and high position. The commit
tee is composed Of tho-c who are considered
the ablest lawyers in the house.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

TnE NoRTHTiELD SLAuCuTER.-But We
think those most responsible must stand. NJ
on the balance Of the testimony, suh-tan-
italy as this statement leaves them. No
bunter to stop the tram, DO bell rope for
signal to apply brakes. no warning whistle
from the engine, no effective signal or COM
mond from any body seen IN time. Tenney
holds Llcklin responsible for the tsain, Lock
lin Loids Abbott, and Abbott puts the re-
sp1nsibli'y upon Tenney.- WatoH's JourH-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

SHEUDAN's REPoRT.-The official report
o. MAJOR General Sheridan, Of operations in
tie Fifth Military Distrio; up to the time
o. bic removal, has bcen received at the
headquarters 0! the army IL Washington
since the completion OF General Grants re-
port. lie says that tie persons whom he
found holding civil Offices in Louisiana and
Texas were nearly all e1-re5el soldiers or
s5mpa'hizars with the rebellion. and that
while they held office 1t was impossible to ex-
''l'e the military reconstruction bills. lie
'eienis his action 10 removing many Of
'-'7- o--'ials, and says they were suffered to
remain IN ofhcs until il became absolutely
necessary from tier disloyal acts to ousi
'hem. lie adds that be stIoye to perform
lis duty faithfully aud impartlslly, taking
'' his guide what he sincerely believed 10 b'
ae spirit and meaning Of the Law which b
- appointed to execute. lie further sag
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27
An Act providing FOR giving notice to absent
trustees.

III ~ EEV'Ell-- u sIFlIA IIVlI-G " a'E-UN
trustees
II Is hereby enacted, Sc.
SIC, !. In all cases when notice is required
to be given under the provisions Of section seven
Of chapter ffty-nine Of the General Statutes,
and the party upon whom notice is to be served
is absent from the State, such notice may be
giyea in the manner provided by section forty
eight, chapter thirty three, Of the General Sta
tu,es, in relation to absent Defendants, the las,
Of the publications to be at least three weeks pre-
yious to the time set for hearing
SEC. ?. This act shall take effect iro its
passage.
Approved Nov. 10, 1861