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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

rnE SPIRIT OF CHRISTIAN UNloN.-Thc
Woodstock Age says THE ministers Of the
different denominations here are exercising
more of a christian spirit lately. The Rev.
Mr.. Howard of the Episcopal Church on
Christmas day, administered the Holy Com
munion To christians of other denominations
present, among them the Rev Mr.. Dascomh
OF the Congregational church, and the Rev.
Mr.. Merrill of the Methodist church This
is the first time, in our recollection, that such
a thing has hapPened,' y
Such things, we are glad to believe, though
not as common as they might be, are not as
rare as the -Age supposes. There is nothing,
We think, in the articles, forms, or customs Of
the Episcopal Church. that forbds, the inyit-
ing of christians of other denominations to
their communion, and we know that such IN
yitations are often extended.
In this connection we quote the following
very significant passage, from recent ''de-
claratiop. - rfgned by the Rev. Richard New
ia, y. u. Rev John Cotton Smith, ID,
and other prominent members of the Protes-
tant Episcopal Church in the United States,
in relation to the present dangers which men
ace the Church Sin the opesi and secret ten
dencies which exist IN it 70 conformity with
the Church uf Rome" The declaration says
,,We believe also that the present crisis OF
Professionalism demands higher degree OF
sympathy and co-operation among the various
evangelical bodies into which we are divided.
An exclusive position, in this respect
we hold to DO injurious TO our own
church, and inconsistent with our history and
standards, as well as with the spirit of the Cos
| pei. In case of those - chosen and called Il
the work of the ministry by those 81 who have
public authority given unto them in the con
| gregation," and are manifestly blessed in then
labOrs by the Holy Ghost, We believe that w
cannot Withhold our recognition of the valldi
ty of their ministry without imperilling tn
interests of evangelical religion, and "a despis
ing the brethren" In this matter also, we ex
press our earnest sympathy with the re
sistance which is made to those false inter
pretations of cauonical law by which this re
cognition and fellowship could be restrained.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

The DEAD OF lS67.-Among the distin-
guishe1 men who joined ''the long procession
during the year 1867. We're Ex-Gov John A.
Andrew of Massachusetts,; Ex-Gov. Hunt Of
New York, Hon. W c. Bradley of Vermont,
Ex-Gov. Joseph A. Gilmore of New Hamp-
shire; Rev. David Dudley Field, Rear Admi-
raj Ringgold Commodore Paulding. Mr.
Wright, t. s Minister to Berlin; Justice
Wayne, Of the United States Supreme Court Z;
General Thomas F. Meagher, Ex-Goy John
\. King Of New York, Senator McDougal,
Sir Frederick Bruce, Professor A. D. Bache,
Sup. ofthe L. ;. Coast Survey and Elias Howe,
the inventor ofthe sewing machine exChancel-
lor Walworth of New York Rear Admiral
Sloat. General Griffin. Admiral Palmer !;
Professor Chester Dewey
N.P. Willis FiH Greene Halieck, the poet.
Geo " Kendall, G.. F. Browne. (Artemas
Ward) are among thenoted writers, deceased,n
the wear To whom may be added Catherine Ma
ria Sedgwick While among the deaths ofemi-
nent men abroad were those of Professor Far
aday of England, the eminent chemist Earl
Ross. the astronomer; Alexander Smith, the
poet Victor Cousin, the author and philoso-
pher NJ Ingres, the eminent French paint
er: Sir Archibald Allison, the eminent his
torian DR.. Veron, the French journalist and
politician, and Achille Fould Minister of Fl
nance of France
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

SHOCKING Domestic TRAGEDY IN ST. Al
BANs.-ATTMPTED WIFE MURDER, AND SUI
CIDE.-One of those startling domestic TRACE
dies, of jealousy, murder and suicide, which
have become SO common in the larger cities,
occurred on Saturday in one of our quieter
Vermont communities, throwing the village
of st. Albums into an excitement, hardly
equalled since the famous raid. The circum-
stances appear to have been as follows:
John Bishop, good-looking young English
man of 2S years, has been for , years past in
the employ of the st. Adams Foundry Co.,
as night watchman. In May last he married
an Irish girl, named Mary Jane Roman, OF
whom he seemed very fond, az his wife,
treating her with great kindness but show
ing at times great jealousy of her, keeping
her from society, and showing suspicious of
her fidelity to him, for which she gave him
no apparent cause. lie has lived with her
and sick sister in law in the upper part Of
a house on Thomas street, owned and occu-
pied in the lower story by Mr.. Peter Ward
Bishop has been commonly supposed to be
man of temperate habits but since Christ
mas had been indulging in the use of liquor
and on Thursday, left or was discharged from
the employ of the Foundry Co. Saturday
forenoon he left his rooms as usual, called
several places in the village, at the Office o
the Foundry Co., where he was paid fiv
dollars on account, and lat the Messenger of
Zee where he left an advertisement announc
ing an auction sale of his furniture, and re
turned home at noon. His wife-who ha,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

NEw YEARS 1" EssEx.-The evening of the
first of JAM 1865, was an occasion Of much in
terest to the Congregational Sabbath School in
Essex Centre. The exercise called ''The Tribute
to Jesus under the direction Of Mr.. A. NJ
Butler, although prepared in haste and perform
ed under some disadvantages, reflected great
credit upon all engaged in it. The impression
made by it upon the large audience assembled
was pleasant and decidedly religious. The dis
tribution of presents from the ''Tree, which,
by the way, had been selected and adorned with
more than usual skill and taste,-was satisfac-
torily made by DIR. Butler, who was ably assisted
by Messrs. Gates, Halbert, Buttolph and Kel-
logg, and Masters Whitten and Gates. The
minister, together with his wife and children,
were frequently remembered, one article present.
ell being a package which contained $50 in
greenbacks, scrip and silver. Mr.. Asa Sander
son, also,-who evidently enjoys not little
popularity in the Academy of which he is the
Principal,-and many others who were presen.
ON this occasion, we had abundant reason to re-
member it for long time with great pleasure
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

The HINEsBURG p. o. RoBBERY.-Since the
flight of Norman Davis, son of the Hinesburg
Postmaster, whose arrest for mail robbery and
escape to Canada We recently mentioned,
Dep. L. s. Marshal, n. B. Flanagan, has
been active in measures TO secure his recap
ture, and on the 3lst ult, succeeded in effect
ing the arrest of the young man in Franklin,
close upon the Canada line. Davis was
brought to this city, and taken befure T. S
Commissioner B. B. Smalley Friday, when
he waived examination and was held in So
600 bail to appear for trial at the next term
of the U. S. Circuit Court at Windsor in Ju-
" next In default of bail he was committed
to Jail. His father E. W Davis and brother
Amindus Davis are also under bonds, to an
swer for the part taken by them as accom-
plices in his escape.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10
Personal.

Among those mentioned as present at the
Presidents reception at the White House. on
New Years day, were Senator Morrill,, and
representatives Poland and Woodbridge The
Presidents daughters occupied position in
the Reception Room, and also received their
friends.
The Freeman says of Pres. Angell's lecture
at Montpelier 1T was most admirable in
thought, expression, and delivery President
Angel has few, if any, superiors, as an easy,
graceful platform speaker. His audience
greatly enjoyed and warmly applaudei the
lecture
Henry L. Lamb, Esq, for the greater part
of the past two years managing editor of the
Utica Herald, has been obliged by the state
of his health to relinquish that position for
one less exhausting, and he now occupies
desk in the Canal Appraisers office at Al
bany, which is one of the places not affected
by the recent political change in that state.
DIR. II. A. Cakes, the travelling doctor who
has been lying in Bennington Jail for over six
months, on charge Of committing an outrage
on a female patient, has been discharged. the
States Attorney entering uoLe prosegH
The Home Journal says that the differences
between Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sumner, which
have caused 50 much unpleasant gossip and
scandal, have been finally settled by a per
manent separation, with the mutual consent
and desire Of both parties and their best
friends and that the direct cause Of this sep
aration is simply the certainly discovered
only too late-that there exists between the
parties an ineompatibility of temperament
and opinion upon certain social questions.
which precludes the possibility of their living
happily together as man and wife
\ ''solemn high mass Of requiem for the
repose of the soul of the late Archbishop
Hughes, was to be celebrated at the cathedral
in New York to-day, Friday, Jan. Sd, it being
the fourth anniversary of his death.
THE First Congregational church of this city,
has unanimously voted to extend call to Rev
f. W. GRIFFIN, to become it, pastor. Mr.
Griffin is son Of Prof Griffin Of Williams
College, a graduate Of Union Theological
Seminary, and young gentlemen Of fine
abilities and genial character. The Society
has vet to act upon the subject
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

LoUIslANA.-The constitutional convention
in Louisiana has adopted two articles of a
constitution, which are as follows:
/. All men are created free and equal.
and have certain inalienablc rights among
these are life, liberty, and the pursuit Of
happiness, 10 secure these rights govern.
ments are instituted among men, deriving
their just powers from the consent Of the
governed
.. All persons, without regard to race,
color or previous condition, born, or natural,
lied, in the United States, and residents Of
this state one year, are citizens Of this state
They shall enjoy the same civil, political
and public rights and privileges, and he
subject to the same pains and penalties.
Theconvention has only to keep on as it has
begun and Louisiana will have a good con
stitution which for man or State is a
great blessing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

TIE PANTHER, OR AMERICAN MoN.-Ghe
carca-e Of the panther killed at johnson the
other day is on exhibition in Montpelier
Walton's Journal saws that on dissection to
prepare the skin for stufing, the taxidermist
discovered that the animal was very poor,
and its body literally supplied with porcu-
pine quills, piercing flesh and muscles in
every direction In Thompson's Vermont
will be found Il description, and good por-
trait, of this animal 1t is known in the
South and West as the Cougar, Painter, or
American Lion. in the North as the Cata-
mount and in Europe as the Puma. In
agility it has no equal among animals of its
size, except in the tiger and leopard, and in
strength no superior but the lion, which
is about one-third larger DR.. Williams, in
his history of Vermont, relates that cata-
mount seized a large calf in A farm-yard in
Bennington, jumped fence four feet high
and ascended ledge of rocks where one Of
his leaps was fifteen feet in height, all the
while hearing the calf on his back. The men
who killed the johnson specimen declare that
after he was wounded by the first shot, the
animal made leap Of 80 feet to a tree, and
struck the tree 2l feet from the ground. In
December, 1921, an animal of the same kind
was killed in Roxbury its length proving to
be seven feet and its weight lis pounds.
The skin of another, of equal or larger size, is
in the cabinet Of Natural History Of the Uni
versity of Vermont. This last specimen We
have heard was killed across the Lake, by a
lad, who climbed into tree alongside of the
one in which the beast had been freed by 4
dog, and at greater risk of his life than he
was aware of, killed the animal with a shot
gun, the wad and all penetrating the body
of the panther
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

AsSAULT.-The Vergennes Verm0Hter says
thata seemingly quiet, sober gentlemanly man
named J. A. Smith, of Westport, NY, was
pitched upon, he afhrms, at Burlington, last
week Monday evening, by four Irishmen,
between the Post Office and Times office,
about halfpast eleven and most horribly
beaten and bruised His jaw was badly hurt,
one tooth broken, face and eyes badly swol-
len so that he could scarcely see. Nr. Smith
seems to have gone to Vergennes to get his
wounds dressed He might have obtained
medical attendance, and probably legal re-
dress. if his account is true, in Burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

NV YxAs'. poP.-New Years eve was
,he occasion of delightful social party at
the - American Hotel" Some thirty couple
of our citizens, old and young, enjoyed an
old fashioned dance after the excellent and
agreeable music of the I" Burlington Quad.
rifle Band J. B. Holmberg, leader. 1he
dining hall of the d" Aiaerican" was tasteful
" trimed with e.ergreens and flags, while
the supper is remarked to us as the choicest
ever served up in Burlington. Messrs ii. II
Howe & Co. did themselves infinite credit in
eheir arrangements for the entertainment
Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10
TnE FREE Pass At FaE Wssr.--one Of our
W estcln snh-rrthers writes us

TIE FREE Press At TUE Wssr.--one Of our
Western subscribers writes us
II have taken the FREE Pass either daily or
weekly, nearly the whole time since its first es-
tablishment, and il has become such fixture IN
my dwelling that | hardly attcTd TO do
without it. Six years ago whom left Vermont
to reside in Michigan, / thought l should take
it a year or two and then should probably be
willing te discontinue it. But here am going
i'll TOR the seventh year in Michigan, and my in
clination Tor taking the "Free Press" is the
same a it Was when left Vermont
We trust that our friend will not lose his
inclination for the FREE Press while We pub
lish it. We have many such old and esteem
ed subscribers, and it is the good opinion of
such that we value, and shall strive to meri,
still better in time to come
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

OGDENsBuRG AND LAKE CHAxPLAIN RAIL
ROAD. The injunction against the corporation
of this road, prayed for by the so called
" Northern Railroad Co" to which the pres
ent company is the successor, has been denied
by Judge Ingraham, of New York, with costs
against the petitioners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10
MlisrGllancO
Daisies in Heaven.

Out IN tie meadow, close by the lane,
Tvin her hands in daisy-chain.
Srle little Jessie kissed mothers face.
rrnestly asking with childish grace.
Mamma, are there daisies in heaven -
Fondly. but sadly, the mother smiled.
Tenderly pressed to her heart her child,
Thinking Of two of her darlings dead.
Flowers in the Garden above, and said
Yes, love, there are daisies in heaven -
Spring bloomed again, and the daisies smilel
Over the grave of the gentle child
Over the daisies the mother wept,
Under the daisies sweet Jessie slept,
To wake as daisy in Heaven.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

FRANKLIN Co. CRoPs.-A farmer contribu-
tor to the ST. Adams Messenger sums up the
last seasons crops in that region, as follows;
The crops, in general. were quite good, d,
much better than could be expected from the
unfayorableness Of the spring The Weld Of
hay, which is the leading crop in this County.
was large. about the same as last wear. Of
good quality and secured in fine condition.
Corn, the next crop Of importance was
good, indeed, rcry good 1t had 10 come for
ward ON the quick however, as much of
it wac planted quite late but the fall was
favorable for its maturity, and | think there
will be less demand for the western article,
than for the past year. Where wheat could
be soWn early, which was rare in TINS local.
ty, it yielded well, late sown generally light
Oats an average crop.
Potatoes good, in size, quantity and quail
". Have heard but little Of the rot. either
in the field or cellar
Fruit good, considerable quantity Of ber-
ries. plums and apples
1t Is thought there has not been 50 large
quantity Of butter and cheese manufactured
as usual, owing to a deficiency IN pasturage
The prices Of these products was quite low
the first half Of the SEASON, but assumed It
more respectable figure afterwards
The prices Of farm products generally, are
pretty well up, and are likely to continue 50.
as there is a deficiency in the grain crop at
the west, and also in England.
The prices Of meats, on the contrary, are
low. Hogs. live and dressed. have been sold
at a small figure There is a terrible re-ac-
ton in the sheep line. The high prices of a
few years since, have been receding gradual
y, until now they are at a very low ebb, and
many are becoming disgusted with keeping
this kind of stock, and are changing as fast as
possible to cows. Especially is this the case
in Ohio, where they are slaughtering them
the morinos-by the tens of thousands for
the wool and tallow, feeding the residue to
the hogs. What the effect of this move NAV
be, if it becomes general, is not difficult to
forc-ee, and farmer, who has flock of qood
sheep, may as well keep them, as he will be
full as likely to come out right in the end, as
the others who change for something else.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

A little girl m one of the Sunday SCHOOLS
Of this city last Sunday reeited the verse
i, Blessed are the dsess-makers" thus inno-
Gently, no doubt, peryerting the Scrip
turos. - Bangor Jehersonian
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

'iho New York Herald does not deal much
in original poetry, but when it does it is
some thing ''pand, gloomy and peculiar, as
witness the following specimen, which is the
tail piece II a recent leader on Mr.. SeNar,h
new purchases,
Oh, csrry me 10 Alaska,
Where 1t SHOWS and rains always:
Or take me to St. Thomas,
Where the lovely earthquake plays,
And where the hurricane is lighted up
With the sweet volcanoes blaze,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

Why is a cat sitting on the top # a ohinne
like an orange? Be, ausc she looks round. =
IN. Y. News
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

FIRE IN RUTLAND.-A fire in Rutland on
Sunday partly destroyed the wooden block,
corner of Merchant 5 row and West street,
occupied by Walter c. Landon, grocer; Ma
son Il Marshall, grocer Sadler & Sweet
boot and shoe makers Smith Il Williams,
machinists L. T. 4 c. O. Lawton, dentists,
and a couple of families named Frees and Ben
nett. All saved their goods, though some
what damaged. Loss fully covered by insur
ance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

LIABILITY OF R. R. REcEIvERs.-Th
Montpelier Freeman comments as follows OF
the statement made by correspondent of the
Times, in reference to a recent decision in
Massachusetts,
We trust this correspondent is right
/ In his apparent confidence that the
courts in this State will not follow this Mass
achusetts decision, although we do not quite
share that confidence. Very likely the courts
will hold that the receivers are common carri-
ers as they did in the case reported in the 3Sth
Vermont Reports but it by no means follows
that they will not, on application, enjoin
any suit at law against those receivers,
turning the plaintiff, as we said last week
over to the court of chancery for relief.
In fact, as we are informed, this as has been
done in a case in Washington county, on the
express ground that the receivers were Off
ers or agents of the court of chancery, and
all claims against them should be adjudicated
in that court. In uhat order claims will be
paid, if allowed, in that court is a subsc
quent question.
We are quite sure it will be an important
aid to the court in its efforts to protect proper
ly the rights of all parties. if the Legislature,
at its next session, shall pass a law clearly
defining and fixing the liability of persons
operating railroads, also providing that the
rolling stock and other property of the road
shall be holden upon all judgments which
may be rendered against those operating the
road, whether as receivers, OF in any other
capacity.
To this % f." rejoins, in Fridays Times:
In reference to the first paragraph of the
above | would say, that in a case at law pend |
ing in this county, against the Receivers and |
Managers Of the Central and Canada Roads,
to recover for damages 10 property intrusted to
them as common carriers, an application was
made by the defendants to Judge Wilson, in
September last, for an injunction, on the
ground that they being Receivers of the
Court of Chancery, claims against them
arising out the running of said Roads, could
,nly he enforced in that Court. a full hear
ng was had upon such application, the de
endants being represented by the Hon. Geo.
2 Edmunds and Judge Wilson, after re-
aiming the case for consideration and advise
nent, de,lied the injunction on the authori-
Y Of the cases cited in my former communi-
ion Chief Justice Pierpoint has likewise 80
ecided, in at least two instances, where sim =
ar applications have been made to him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10
JOHN GREGORY, President.
HENRY CLARK, Secretary.

The meeting was well attended, and its
proceedings harmonious. There are indica-
tons that there will be strong competition
between Burlington, Montpelier and Yer
gennes for the location of the next State
Fair, which promises to be the largest and
most successful Of any that has vet been held,
as it is proposed To enlarge the field of oper-
ations and introduce several new features
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

PREsENTATToN.-Mr.A. X. Ballard, pro
prietor eff the Burlington Pottery, was agree
ably surprised, on New Years day, by receiv-
ing through the hands of a committee of his
workmen, handsome silver plated Ice pitch
er, bearing the inscription . To \. X. Bal
lard from his employees, Jan. l, 1865" 1t
is pleasant to chronicle such Indications of
pleasant relations and good feeling between
employers and employed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-10

MALLETT' S BAY.-We are glad to learn that
/ Col. Wm. D. Munson and Dr. W. Carpen-
ter Of this city have purchased the Mallett's
Bay Hotel, the island, R. Newton's farm of
go acres, and Miles NewtOn's house and lot,
paying for the whole property SIS, 900 1t
is their purpose To enlarge and reGt
the Hotel, and to make other improve
ments which will make 1.-The Bay''a still more
attractive place Of resort. Mallett's Bay is
certainly one of the most delightful spots in
the world, in summer. and it has only needed
a little capital, tact, and enterprise, to add
thousands to the number of its visitors, and
make it the iavorite place of all this region,
not only for parties and picnics, but for sum
mer boarders The new owners are the men to
do " the right thing, there, in the right way
and, in future, we shall expect TO see Nal
lett's Bay riyaling Saratoga Lake, (Which has
not half its natural attractions) in attrac-
tveness and popularity.