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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-01
Vermont Items.

Warren Leslie Of plymouth las, week
killed a young bear cub weighing IS pounds
near Reading Pond.
! misplaced switch q, the Wcs. Rutland
station on the Rensselaer, and Sarl,oga ral-
road caused train to run If the track.
Monday morning, damaging cars and freight
to the amount Of $4,000.
Mr.. II. Kilburne, station agent g. I--
ford's Station, on the Rutland and Wash
ington Railroad characterization and Pll-'-
ney, was instantly killed last week Tuesill
while switching cars. Twenty cars pass.
over him. mutilating him IN a horrible mar-
ncr.
The only child of G. W Bradley, ofSar-
derland, 4 little by aged > years, was f.
tally sealded by falling INTO tub Of BIT
water On Monday Of last week.
Frederick R. Thomas Of Brattleb5sc,
while walking out last sunday, espiei
lynx which his dog had driven up tree; is
got his gun, and shot q rather f0rmiilis
brute measuring, when stretched out, feet
10 inches weigh; l9l pounds.
The safe in H. \. Sheldon's store, Nil
dlebury, was blown open the other night
and few dollars in money taken. \ SlM
seven-,hirty bond, left with Mr.. 5. tya
friend, was afterwards found under the nil
shed near by.
A dog killed thirteen blood sheep, belong
ing to Mr.. E. Green, of St Adams, a1l
eleven in an adjoining field, owned By H.
Maynard, last Thursday night
The probate and supreme courts have re-
ieeted the will Of William H. Williams Of
Newfane, who died in December, l''o-
aged so, leaving about $4,000 Of properly
to his chlldless widow, to whom be VS.
married in 1926, on the grouni Of men'--
incapaeity.
man named Lewis has leased the A1'l'-
quie Spnngs. near Bellows Falls oolSl'
I6 acres of land on the top Of Fall Noun
tain and proposes to build On this puTca17
large Hotel.
\ French youth of some fourteen SUE
mers, named Edward Pelky, who hls '''-
living with Benjamin Carey, in HaitiD.'
crept in about four O'Clock on Nsan',
day morning Of last week, set Mr. I'-H
shed attached to his house, on fire. and VIZ
back to bed. The flames were dlse2'.'
and by the well-direeted efforts Ct ;7'
", the boy aiding too, the fire VS. O."
guished without much damage. la' ~
night he set the barn on fire, when
consumed together with several tons oil -
Loss about : 1000 insured for $500 :.
boy was arrested and confessed the -
but could give no reason for bis eonl1.
only that he was taken with mama
. bir fire. He was sent to the h''O--
School to await the action of the '0u'
Court.
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Yours,
Editorial Notes on st. Croix.
NO XIV.

NO XIV.
The Labor act an obstacle 10 improvement.
At the close of my last article, in which |
spoke of existing obstacles to a recovery OF
the early material prosperity Of the island Of
St. Croix, alluded to the peculiar labor
system in force on the estates of the Island,
as having bearing on the subject. Though
| gave in an carly letter. written from the
Island, an account Of the main features of
that system, expressed no opinion as to its
merits. My observation Of its practical
working was too brief at that time to justify
me IN forming conclusions. | only remarked
that found two directly opposite opinions
prevailing among the planters; one, that the
." Labor Act" in force was most injurious to
the best interests of the Island; the other,
that without it Its prosperity would iau
rapidly into irretrievable ruin. Gradually
came to understand, believe, the main
grounds on which each Of those opinions
rests and a brief discussion Of them is I'M
portant.
must first recall to my readers the fact,
alluded to in my previous articles, that
distinction is made between the labOrers on
the estates-that is the plantations or farms,
as they would be called here-and those en-
gagged in hand or mechanical labor of all
sorts, in the two towns, Christiansted and
Fredericksted. Though in these places
the various employments usual in seapOrts,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-01

The BURDEN RAILRoAD.-Thc railroad CON-
mittees OF the Senate and House, accompan-
led by. Mr.. Park, Hon. Hartman Garfield,
and Hon. 4. l.. Miner, representing the
Lebanon railroad interest and by Messrs Bur
len and their counsel Hon. c. W. Willard
and Hon. L. B. EngIesby, spent Thursday
and Friday last in an examination Of the i'm
mense iron works Of the Messrs. Burden at
Troy, N. V, and their ore beds in East and
North Bennington, and South SALISBURY.
The committee had very interesting time,
were very handsomely entertained by Mr..
Henry Burden at Troy, and By Mr.. Park at
Bennington and returned to Montpelier on
Saturday evening. The results of their in
spectiou, and the conclusions reached by
them in reference to the necessity and expe-
diency of chartering the Walloomsac railroad
asked for by Messrs Burden. will, of course,
be made known in due season, in the report
OF the committees to their respective Houses.
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. A.
4 PROCLAMATION.

In conformity with a recent custom that may
now be regarded as established by national con
sent and approval, /, Andrew johnson, Presi-
dent Of tie United States, DO hereby recommend
to nv fellow citizens that THURSDAY, THE IwES-
rY-nGHrH DAY OF NOvEMBEB NEXT, be set
apart and observed, throughout the Republic,
as day of National Thanksgiving and Praise
to the Almighty Ruler of Nations, with whom
are dominion and power, and who makes peace
in His high places
Resting and RETAINING from secular labor on
that day, let US reverentially and devoutlY give
thanks to cur Heavenly Father for the mercies
and blessings with which lie has crowned the
now closing year. Especially let US remember
that He has covered cur land throughout all ITS
extent with the greatly needed and very abund-
sIt haryests that He has caused industry 10
prosper not only in our fields, butialso in our
forests that He has permitted Us 10 multiply
our ships upon cur lakes and rivers, and upon
the high seas, and, at the same time, to extend
our iron roads so far into the secluded places OF
the continent as to guaranty speedy overlsut
intercourse between the two oceans.
He has inclined our hearts 70 turn away from
domestic contentious and connections consequent
upon a dis;racting and desolating cruel var.
and 10 walk more and more in the ancient way
Of loyalty, CONCESSION and brotherly love.
He has blessed the peaceful efforts with
which we hsve established new and important
commercial treaties with foreign nations, while
We have AZ the same time Strengthened cur IA
ton borders.
While thus rendering the unanimous and
heartfelt tribute Of national praise and thanks
giving which is so justly due to Almighty God,
let Us not fail to imTiore Him that the same
divine protection and care, which We have hlth-
erto SO undeservedly AMI yet 80 constantly en-
| j5Ted, may be continued TO our country and
our people through all generations forever
In witness whereof / have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal Of the United States
70 be Affixed
Done at the City Of Washington, the lct-
day Of October, IN the Year Of cur Lord One
Thousand Light hundred and sixtY-SeYen
and ofthe Independence Of the United sta,ss;h'
Ninety-Sec. nd.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
| By order Of the President.
WILLIAM Il SEWARD, Secretary OF state.
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THE STATE REroRA School. - The Mont
pelier Argii, and Patriot, which opposes 50
many good things that it, abuse is commonly
priz1a facie evidence Of the excellence Of any
thing it attacks, finds fault with the man
agement Of the Reform School, and especially
with the worthy superintendent the School,
Rev. \. G Poase. and its basele=s charge
are rehashed by the Burlington T"nes.
That Mr.. Peaze Is not physically strong
man Is true but be as interchangeable IN his
labors, attentive to every detail, watchlul at
once for the interests OF the boys and to save
expense to the State, thoroughly devoted to
his work. and successful in 1t. It can be Of
very little consequence to any man to accept
SO harassing and responsible post at the
pittance $3.50 and board) paid by the state ;
but it Is of some consequence to the State to
secure for such a place a man of Mr.. Pease g
intelligence, zeal, and integrity.
The Argus has been compelled to retract
some Of its statements affecting Mr.. Pease's
competency for his duties.
We are glad, however, to find the following
in Tuesday mornings Times
II Is understood that the ommittoe OF the
House who have visited the Reform School,
of which believe Mr.. Van Sicklen Of you
city Is chairman. have returned with very
favorable impressions of that institution, anu
that they find no taul. with the aiministra-
ton of Mr.. Pease, the superintendent.
Good men and true, both residents of Wa
terbury and elsewhere. have complained Of
the management Of this school, and we are
therefore glad to hear that after a thorough
investigation the d" machine is found run
ming so well.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-01

Unjust be that many medical Students
as well as young men who aspire to be scien-
tifc farmers, will ayah themselves oil suen
facilities, so cheaply offered, when once
thew come to know Of them. The professor
in charge of this branch has high rePu'a-
ton as a practical chemist. lie certainty
manifests large degree Of enthusiasm IN
his department There is still room IN the
Laboratory to add other tables for the use
of students, should they be needed"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-01

THE BURLINGTON PouCE CoURT.-In ,hs
Legislature Friday, the bill relating TO
the trial of criminal offences in the police
court of the city Of Burlington introduced by
Mr.. Hard, was reported by Senator Prout Of
the Judiciary committee, with the follow
ing proposals of amendment
lst. To amend the title so as to read as
follows -" An act relating to appeals from
the police court Of the city Of Burlington
%. To substitute the following for the
first section -
Section-Iu all criminal causes before the
police court of the city Of Burlington, there
shall be the same tight Of appeal to the county
court as is secured by law in criminal causes be-
fore Justice of the Peace; and such appeal
shall be taken in the came manner, and under
the same regulations, as in criminal causes be-
fore Justice of the Peace"
The amendments were agreed to and, on
motion of Senator Burt, the bill was ordered
to lie.
The amendments, it will be seen, strike
ONt lloNirivh " bt
IN every case but leave that securing the
same right of appeal to the county court as
ftom the decisions Of Justice of the Peace.
The act will, Ifpassed, be less Objectionable
in this shape; but, in doing entirely away
with the final character OF the decisions, it
still does away with an important character
istie Of police court. We are by no means
prepared to say that an appeal to the County
court from the Recorders court is never de-
sirable in the interests of justice; but it
strikes US that the granting Of such right of
appeal in every petty police case would be of
mucbimOre help to the business of the law
yer., than to the interests of law and order
in our community.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-01

TRIAL Or DAvIs.-It seems probable that
the head Of the rebellion viii be tried in
November, both the accused and the govern
men, being ready. It was thought, when
Days was bailed. that he would forfeit his
bonds but in the disposition Of the admins
trauon, and in the strengthened tone Of the
rebel sentiment at the south, he doubtless
sees sufficient indications of his safety. The
probability now Is thata jury cannot be
found that viii agree upon verdict.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-01

TIE LAST California ELECTUS.-The re-
turns received from California show that the
result Of the election there fortnight ago
for judge Of the supreme Court and Super
intenieut Of Education resulted in the de-
feat of the Republican eandiiates. THIS
was to baYe been expected after the State
election had been carried by the Democrats,
Tor tie Republicans were both divided and
dIspirited.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-01

The NV LABoRAToRY.-A correspondent
of the Vermont Chronicle says: g The new
Laboratory of the Vermont Agricultural Col
oge Is a decided success. visited it three
days since, and was surprised to sCethat every
table was occupied. Though opened only six
weeks ago, there are already eleren students
in this department The laboratory Of the
Scientific School at Yale has only fourteen
students, and that was started more than
dozen years ago. | was assured that every
facility is afforded at Burlington for quail
itative analysis, assaying, &c.-everythiug
that can be had at the older institutions
just named while the cost IL comparatively
triaing. The yearly expense for tuition, re-
agents &c. at Yale, is fixed now, | believe
at S225 at Burlington the same advantages
are afforded, at cost to the student Of one
fifth this SUN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-01

GENEROUS GIET.-Messrs. d. II. and J. p.
Howard of New York City. Y. P. Noycs,
Esq, and Mrs. Sion Howard, with some 9th
er members Of St. Paul's Episcopal Parish
of this city have purchased of Judge Ben
nett his residence and lot on the corner Of
ST. Paul and Bank streets for the sum Of
ffty-fve hundred dollars. and have donated
it to the Episcopal Society. OF the above
amount we learn that $500 was eontribu-
ted, with their accustomed liberality, by the
four persons named, and taken in connec-
ton with their other recent donations, the
Society may well be congratulated on poss-
essing such generous friends.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-01

Gravs Senator's will have their jokes upon
their friends. Said one Yesterday, to knot
of the " most noted for wisdom " Our
committee on Railroads, learn, Is making
speeches at Troy ''Ah oh but how
is that?'' Well, gentlemen, | have beard
OF only one speech, and that was: Here
to you - That was not a dry Joke Wal
tons Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-01

AEIEhNOON-
Special Order-H IS to enable the towns
therein named to aid in the construction Of the
Lamoile valley railroad
Mr.. Brigham of Hydebark offered an amend
ment, proposing that the towns must first vote
in open town meeting whether they will &C
cept the provisions Of the act and, if rejected
no further proceedings can be had.
The amendment was adopted.
Mr. Jones OF Mortified. moved to amend so
as TO require the assent Of ''two-thirds' Of the
persons paying taxes, both in number and
amount, instead Of "a majority"
Opposed by Mr.. Brigham Of Hydepark, Mr..
Ross Of St. Johnsbury, Mr.. Ballard of New
Haven, and Mr.. Ferrin Of Montpelier favored
by Mr.. Jones Of Mortified. Mr.. Proctor Of
Rutland stated that the amendment proposed
by Mr.. Brigham overcame his gresstest objec-
ton 10 the bin, and he should not oppose it fur
the-
The discussion Of this amendment took a
wide range, and embraced also the merits Of the
bill and Of ensbling acts generally.
The amendment Of Mr.. Jones was rejected
and the bill passed.
Mr.. kellogg Of Benson, called up the resolu-
ton limiting the time for the introduction Of
bills Ito Wednesday Nov 6th); and it was sd-
opted
Adjourned.
sFp p N-TA-C SESSTO y
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AFTERNOON.
SENATE.

Reports From Judiciary committee, bill .
relating TO appeals from the police court Of Bur
lngton. DEBATED by Nessrs Burr and Proui.
and on motion Of Mr.. Burt, ordered TO lie; o,
change Of venue in civil actions, third reading
ordered
From committee on land taxes, Il II in rela-
ton to grand lift, Il tax on the county Of Rut-
land; PASSED.
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Burlington n Vicinity.

The NoRTH WARD ELECTIoN.-The cleo
ion Of an alderman IN the North Ward
Saturday passed of quietly, and resulted in
the election Of Mr.. Huntington. The vote
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City OF Burlington.
RoARp OF AIDE RNES-
MONDAY, Oct. 18th

BOARD OF ALDERNEN-
MONDAY, Oct. 18th.
Present, Aldermen Appleton, Arthur Baliou
Blodgett, Dodge, and Peck.
On motion of Alderman Peck, it was ordered
that the compensation Of the city collector Of
taxes be Eve per cent.
On motion Of Alderman Peck, warrant on
the City Treasurer was approved, for the sum
Of $4,000. payable to the committee on water
works, for construction purposes.
A communication was received from the May
or to the effect thatt Messrs. Catlin and Gordon
have erected chimney on the Battery for
the use Of their new planning mill. without au-
thority. The Board referred the entire matter
to the Mayor, to take such action as may be
necessary. in his Judgment, for the interests Of
the city.
A system Of water-rates was submitted BY the
committee on water-vorks; and approved By
the Board
On motion Of Alderman Peek, the BOari i'd
ournel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-11-01

The BOARD OF EDUcATIoS.-G Governor
Page Friday re-nOminated, and the
senate confirmed the old Board Of Educa-
ton. 1t is composed as follows:
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FATAL ACADEMIA Frenchman named
Massaso, was killed Thursday night, on one
Of the Vermont Central sleeping-cars, be-
tween Manchester and Concord, y. II. He
had climbed up on top Of the car, probably
to pass over TO a forward car, that one
being locked, and was struck by bridge.
On arrival Of the train at Concord, his body
was discovered on the car-roof, with the neck
broken. and head badly bruised.
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I subscribe myself your obedient servant,
W. F. SMITH,
Late Colonel Third Vermont Volunteers
HOUSE

Nr. Cooper, Of Canaan, moved reconsidera-
ton Of the act passed yesterday to enable certain
towns to aid in constructing the Lamoille Val
ley Railroad (Bill recalled from the Senate on
motion Of Mr.. Wood, of Fsirhsven.)
RepoTts.-From committee on Corporations,
in favor Of act to incorporate the St. Adams
Brigade Band to Incorporate the Vermont and
Canada Marble Company reading ordered.
To establish the Champlsin transportation
Company passed in concurrence.
From committee on Education. to incorporate
the Norwich English Classical Boarding School /;
81 reading ordered.
From General committee, adversely to the
petition Tor an act protecting fish in all the
waters Of the State.
Bills introduced and refeTrel.-By Ball, Of
Granville, IN addition to chapter 2s, of Gen.
ersl Statutes, in relation to railroads commit
tee on Railroads,
! number Of private bills were also intro
ducel and referred, Adjourned.
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a bill doing away with the Office Of County
Commissioner under the liquor law, and
providing that the duties of the Office shall
be performed by the selectmen of the towns,
has been introduced in the Senate by Mr..
HenGes Of Lamoille County. What is the
matter with the County Commissioners?
Don't they do their duties or do they do
them too we'll
Is this the first gun of the threatened on
slaught on the prOhibitory law?
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AFTERNOON
SENATE.

The President appointed as special committee
on bill 40 relating to NeWbury Seminary,
Messrs. Martin, Kellogg and Orcutt.
RcDOrt-From committee on railroads, II
bill 81 to incorporate the Addison county rail-
road company passed
Mr. Dewey called up II bill 70 authorizing
the establishment Of town, city and village
libraries, and on his motion submitted to a sen
ator for amendment, which proposed amend
ment wss adopted, and the bill passed.
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AFTERNOON
HOUSE
SsrrsDAY. Oct. &c

SATURDAY, Oct DC
Resoluii5a-By Nlr Kellozg of Benson. that
no bills shall be introduced after Wednesday
Of week after next. except such as may be re-
ported from committees, vi heut the assent Of
two-thiris Of the members present ordered 70
lie
By Mr. Wheaton of PaNlet, that the com on
manufactures be introduced 20 inquire into the
expe1iency Of exemDting from taxation the real
and personal property Of mauufacturing estsb-
lshments hereafter organize IN this state, for
the space Of three years adopted.
Bils iHtroluce9-By Mr.. Perrin Of Mont
Pelier, to enable the towns therein named TO aid
in the instruction Of the Montpelier and Wells
River Railroad (thls bill provides for obtain
ing the assent Of the towns named, at a public
town meeting called by the selectuien, instead
Of in the manner provided IN previous bills Of
the kInd); 70 com on railroads.
MONDAY, Oct. %.
Bis and Pefittons-By Mr. Park Of Ben
nington, to incorporate the Vermont and Cana
ds Marble company T; to com on corporations.
by Mr.. Park Of Bennington, IN relation to
altering school districts (al sing these dissatis
he'd with alterations OF districts 10 make AZ
phcauon to the county court FOR commiGSir
to bear. and examine and appeal in the ,s-
lses)i 10 corn on judiciary. ,-orn
By Mr. Herriek Of Brst,leb5ro. P''U'
Of David Goodsll and 2lf e.tssr ..,;.;,,
ers Of the town Of ST. Johnbur .AS P pun.
peal Of the act 70 enable e. -; -, - - =
the eoRstructen q y -. ;. ~, "a :,
Johnsbury rs.avs' Ho-,rei;s- 80 :,
By Mr.. Nile 10 com On rI,;lra.,5e
u. burrh s Of Hinesburgh, petition Of T
cation IA - o,bers nraving f,- = -;
I" of the listing laws in regard to poll tax
tempting frOm poll tax all over 20 years c
sTeS: 10 con- of ways and means. lIhe oldes
II these petitioners n 81, the youngest 20
p1 AIR. Wheeler Of Jamaica, suthorizin
towns TO aid in building railroads "a gener'
law); to com on railroads
Resolufions-By Mr.. Hancock OF morceste
ipstructing the com on railroads to inquire m
the expectancy of the passage OF genera "a
10 enable towns to aid in the CONSTRUCTOR
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MlLIrIA BuL.-In the Senate cn Saturday
Gen. Henry introduced d ue~ militia bill,
p-oyiIing that a.! male c..-.n- between the
ages Of q and IS shall be enrolled and
made 20 perform military duty, ezemIting
in addition 90 those now cz npt ministers
Of The gospel and those who have held office
in the militia, also proviiiug for company
drills in June snd resiucn;1i musters in
Serteuilr.