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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-15
MISPLACED SWITCH.


A son of Erin, to the duty new,
And slightly tip-y, the wrong lever drew
Thirty were killed, and here. in sweet reTose,
They wait till Gabriel's warning whistle blows.
The Smash,own Railruad Company, With a
sigh.
Records their fAte-but ali we. al! must die;
And As LIES tracks al. end in Deaths abode
Much those escape who take the shortest road
OPEN DEAwBRIDGE-
- Drawbridge shut - the signal said.
'Iwasn't shut Ala-l how solemn
Such is life See lis, of dead
On the other side this column
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-10-15
autumn Thsn>gnin-.

The purple hills are golden at the top,
And rounded as a poets silver rhyme
The mellow days are ruby-1pe that drop
One after one iuyo the Zap vf Time.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
ItLeGRAPNlc NEWS lIsMS.

An earthquake occurred throughout Northern
Arizona on september 5th, but no damages are
reported.
Senator Sumner will preside at the Republican
State Convention In Worcester, Mass., on Wed.
nesday.
Thomas Mullin, q laborer OF Dover, N. H., was
killed yesterday at New Market station by jumping
IRON train while IN motion.
Ruth fIemphlll, the first female born in the town
OF Wennker, y. H., died there yesterday, aged one
hundred years, three months and thirteen days.
The excursion party Of California pioneers mum.
bering 200, lett Omaha yesterday afternoon for New
York, via Chicago, Pttsburg and Philadelphia.
Robert Prout died at South Adams, Mass, Satur.
day, from the eject OF wounds inflicted by George
Cummings, his rival in love affair.
About noon yesterday package OF the old bills Of
issue of the Bank OF Crawford county, Penn, was
a0stracted from the ONCE OF the assignee at Mead
ville VINO had received them for cancellation These
bills are uncurrent
Last Friday young lady named Jennie Comfy. OF
Des Arc, Ark, attacked IN her house by negro
named Jen Johnson, who beat her on the head until
sne became lnsensble, and then carried her 10 the
woods and outraged her.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
THE PACIFIC COAST.

Opening Session Of the Grand Lodge OF Odd
FelIOws-Shipment Of Treasure for New
York-The OchOtsk Fisheries.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, 1859.
The Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows Of the United
States opened Its session here to-day, R. W. Grand
Sire Farnsworth presiding Thirty grand lodges
and sixteen grand encampments are represented.
The address of welcome was delivered by the Grand
Master OF California, and was responded to by r.
W. Grand Sire Farnsworth. Invitations were
accepted from the Chamber Of Commerce ten.
dering reception this evening; from the Board
OF Supervisors 10 visit the public 0fices and
institutions from the Fire Commissioners to wit
ness the operation of the department, and from the
Mercantile Library, Offering the free use OF their
rooms ana library. visit will also be made TO the
Stock Exchange Board when 1t is in session. Vice
President Oofax visited the Grand Lodge this morn
ing.
overland was $630,000
Arrivals from the Ocnotsk Sea represent the cod
fish catch light compared with that OF last year.
The ship Baltic has completed loading her cargo Of
wheat for Liverpool 1t consists Of 3,400 short TONS
the largest ever loaded in San Francisco.
Flour unchanged. Wheat quiet at 81 q 81 60, the
extremes. Legal tenders. 1874.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
EUROPEAN MARKETS.

LONDON MONBY MARKgT.-LONDON, Sept. 2O-t:a0
+. M-Consols closed at 92A for money and e2's for
the account. American securities closed at the fol-
lowing quotations. bonds, 1902 sSE;
1855, old, 82s; 1867, Slal: ten-forties ION. Erie
Railway shares, 27A; Illinois Ccutras, 04k; Atlantic
ana Great Western, 2Sk.
PARIS BOURsK.-PARi5, Sept. 90 y. M-Th0
BOurs0 nat; Rentes, 70f. 57c.
FRANKFORT BOURsE.--FRANKFORT, Sept D.--
United States hve.twenty bonds open quiet and
steady at SIX a S1as for 1s62s.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKEr--LIvERPOOI. Sept.
20-4:30 +. M.-Tho cotton market closed heavy
at the following quotations:-Mid uplands.
l2Ad. 12;sd.; middling orleans. l3d. l3kd. The
sales OF the day have been 5000 bales 1000 OF which
were taken for export ana speculation
uAvRE COTTON MARKEr.-HAvRE, Sept. 2O.--Cot.
ton opens declining at l54f on the spot, and l62f.
a1Oat.
LIVERPOOL BREApsTurFs MARKET.-LivERP00I
Sept. 2O--l:30 I. M-Whcat, los Id per GENITAL for
California white, and 9s. Cd. 0s Ia. for No. 2 red
Western.
LONDON MARKEr.--LONDON, Sept. 20 $3.50 r. NJ. =
Sugar 39s. od. a $685. Cd. per owt for No. IL Dutch
standard on the spot. Refined petroleum, Is. 6s4d.
q Is ID per gallon.
PETROLEUM MARKEr.-ANTwERP, Sept. POPE
troeum quiet and steady; quotations unchanged.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
SHOCKING RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

One Man Killed and Another Fatally Injured.
Shortly before eleven O'Clock yesterday morning
two Germans, named Andrew Mitchell and Oari
Kucnstler, while attempting to cross the Harlem
Railroad IN wagon at Seventh street. Morrtsania,
freight train by which the former lost his life and
the otner injured IN such q manner that his death
was hourly expected The wagon, It appears. was
q covered one, which circumstance may have pre-
vented Its occupants from seeing the approaching
train, the horse however had just stepped clear OF
the down track when the locomotive caught tho
received the cow-catcher throwing Mitchell some
twenty feet into the air, ana huring his companion
considerable distance from tho track. Such was
the speed OF the train that although the brakes were
being stopped, carrying with 1t the mutlated wagon.
Tho injured men were conveyed to the MOrrtsania
depot where Mitchell expired In about two hours
alter the accident occurred Coroner Bathgntc held
demonstrations on the part OF two Of the jury,
resulted IN a verdict OF accidental death, with
u recommendation ",hat the New York and
New Haven Railroad Company run their trains
through the village and also that the company
place a nagman at the several street crossings"
Deceased was twenty-thrce years old, and carried
on business as n baker IN Second avenue, near
Forty seventh street. New York. His relatives took
charge OF the body.
Knenstler. the second victim, in addition to other
serious injuries, sustained conclusion OF the BRAIN,
ana remained in u c0mat0S0 state throughout the
to have no friends as he was allowed to live NJ tho
depot surrounded by q crowd OF gaping rusticS,
until o late hour last evening, when Coroner bath
gate directed that he be cared FOR at the expense "
singular circumstance that the horse which was
attached to the wagon escaped unhurt.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
TAE OIL FIRE ON THE NOR rM RIVER.

BY the great IRE that occurred az Lombard Ayres
& Co.'s oil works and dock at the foot OF Sixtynfth
and sixy.sixth streets North river Sunday night
the loss turned out TO be larger than was stated IN
the HERALD OF yesterday, as.much damage was done
after the closing OF the forms The particulars, as
ascertalned yesterday, are these;-
The 6re originated IA the engine room by the
explosion OF a kerosene lamp, and the names spread
80 furiously that In very short time the
engine house. which was small frame shed
was totally destroyed. The names then communl-
Gated TO a tier of barrels led with crude pretro-
the whole tier was on rre. heavy sheet OF name,
accompanied by den 70 BLACK smoke, nlled the air,
lighting up the Ky for considerable distance the
heavy volume OF SMOKE drifting slowly eastward,
and hanging IKE a ya. over the upper extremity OF
the Island.
The hfemen we're promptly hand bu, expe.
rienced great dlffcuity In obtaining a sum.
cient supply OF water the nearest fre hydrant being
on Ninth avenue, q distance OF nearly half nile,
and requiring thirty four lengths Of hose to con-
duct the water to the steamer. on tue dock
nearly equi distant between the engine house and
the river was an Immense tank capable OF contain.
ing 900 barrels VI oil, which nearly full, and
this tank communicated with the engine room by
means OF four-inch iron pipe, fears OF al explosion
we're entertained, and 10 prevent this. District En
gneer sullivan ordered The relnen TO sever the con
Meeting pipe. This was done. and ~ II was found
impossible TO plug the pipe after twas cut the Oh
IAN waste and stream OF OIL running aong tue
dock empLed into the water aud noated On tue sur
face. The oil took fire and burned on the surface OF
the water Tor long time. Az ABOUT haltpis,
eleven O'Clock the fire was supposed 10 nave oeen
subdued but at midnight the names broke out win
renewed fury and burned steadily until I'VE O'Clock
this morning, destroying the tank ana AL the OIL on
the dock.
Between twelve and one O'Clock the Iiarbor Police
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
BELGIUM.

Plim's Mission to NapOleOn-PubIic Opinion
OF Intervention in Cuba.
BRUSSELS, Sept 20 1862
The Independence Beige thinks 1t improbable that
General Prim would claim the good of1ces Of Eng
land and France to prevent the recognition Of the
Cuban insurgents as belligerents by the United
states II he should make such demand he certainly
would receive negative answer. But should the
answer OF either country be favorable, the interven
rlon Of third party would be sure to lessen the
chances of success for Spain. The Washington ad-
unstration will follow . policy, based on the
public opinion Of the country, with prudence and
consideration. Should that lead TO the recOg
nition OF the Cubans no suggestion from Europe
could have any effect.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21

Discount ON Japanese Curreucy-O Outbrcaks
Antiotpated-Consp Against the nIikado
Frustrated-Unsettled Condition Of Affairs.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal Sept. 20, 1852
Private advices from Japan. received BY the last
steamer, are as f0llows:-
The Japanese currency was in bad way aud
much spurious money was In circulation. The paper
currency was at q discount. trade was dull and bu-
slness almost at q stand still.
Tho Mikad0 was still at JeddO. Great jealousies
existed among the daimios and another outbreak
was expected before long.
conspiracy broke out at Kiota few weeks ago,
the object Of which was to set up another Mlkad0
there. The plan was ne6rly completed, when 1t was
discovered and put down. 1t was organized by
people opposed to the proposed return OF the Mkado
TO JeddO. Japan was by no means In settled
condition.
Consul General Seward was expected there.
Preparations to receive the Duke OF Edinburg were
being made. Extraordinary attention VIII be paid
him from all sides, and he will be shown as much OF
Japan as he can well see.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
iQUATIcs.
The AtaIauta and Guick Clubs-Exciiing
Rnce ON tho Hudson.


The AtaIauta and GuIick CIubs-Exci,ing
Race ON tho Hudson.
very spirited single scu race camo OF yester-
day afternoon on the course OF Hudson Amateur
Rowing Association, opposite HobOken, between
Richard Dealy, Of the Quick Club. and Edward
Smith, Of the Atalanta The race was with seven.
teen feet working boats three miles, for prize
sistinQ OF a gold watch and chain valued
at $500. The two contestants being well
known in boating circles no little interest
was manifested in the affair, and at half.
past three the steamers Virginia Seymour and p. Q.
Shulz took from the foot Of Christopher and Thirty
fourth streets large number or people III addition
to those who had previously assembled at the Elys
ian Fields to witness the race.
On arriving at the Elyslan Fields wharf Messrs. j.
waterston and Thomas Farran were appointed
Judges and Mr. p o. P. Trueaxe re,eree, and after
SOME delay in arranging the prehminaries Deay and
Smith appeared with their boats and were
Enthusiastically greeted from the steamers Aed
Shore Both aen looked In splendid con
dition but Deay was the favorite among
betting men, who offered 500 to 500 on Deay, w''h
four, leaving the perfectly calm, and at he
word "go" the two boats shot or In magnificent
length at the first spur and gradually increased the
distance, until before completing the FIRST mile he
left Smith several feet astern. Unfortunately for
smith the two boats ran too close upon the wharves
above the Elysian Fields, against which the Atalan-
tas boat fouled and threw Smith length aslern.
The latter, although pulling magnlhcentiy, was
Dealy swept on around the stakeboat far ahead OF
Smith, and led HIM by full length throughout the
homestretch, coming In at the starting point In
2lm. 481ss This Is the fastest time ever made On
the course Deay was at once seized by hts friends
sa tgF0s$ y%ih ~ @ sSy%s ys sya Ss 5n sHs s
Ms left hand appearing to have weakened though
his occasional unsteadness may have been occa.
stoned by chagrin and nervousness incident to his
fouling and loss Of time at the wharvcs. IL Was
reported that Withers, OF the Ataanta, VIII be
matched against Deay. but Witners' friends state
that he VIII not enter any contest,
The New York herald., 1869-09-21

boat Metropolitan arrived at the scene OF the conna
grafton and at once t0wed the ship Paoihc, which
was lying at the dock with 10000 barrels OF oil on
her. into the stream aud thus saved valuable pro-
perty. The Harbor Police then returned 70 the
DOCK got streams OF water to bear upon the adjacent
pier, upon which stored large qauntty OF OIL,
and saved 1t from destruction There were also two
trains loaded with OIL on the track near the depot
but they were backed out OF danger, and the con-
tents OF the cars were saved.
portion OF the department were at work nearly
oil day yesterday applying water TO the smouderirg
RUNS. The loss OF the firm viii probably be-Buiid-
ing, SIS, 900; stock $40, 900; machinery, $4,000
Fire Marshal Brackett. who yesterday held All ex-
animation into the OF the llre reports the esti
mated loss made by the owners to he $25 900. upon
which they have but 5000 insurance, principally In
city companies.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
PENVS SYLvANIA.

Another Railroad laushter-CoilisIon ON the
Pennsylvania and New York Rn abroad
Three Passengers Killed.
WAvERLy. Sept 20, 1859.
At half past seven O'Clock this morning the ex-
press train on the Pennsylvania and New York Rail-
road. bound north, colided with the way train
standing on the track at Athens, Pa, four miles
nom this place. One person was killed outright
william Mabee, Of Towanda, Pa.-and another has
since died. Nelson w. Ackley, OF Dushore. Pa,
republican candidate for the Legislature from that
district was fatally injured and survived the
accident but few hours; and several Others
were more or less injured: Mrs. Zsanda Spalding.
of Milan. Pa, and George Beers, fireman OF the
express train. seriously. Others were slightly
wounded The way engine had stopped TO take
water and owing to dense fog the engineer OF the
express train was unable to the nag sent back TO
notify him OF the danger ahead. The 01cers OF the
road and many physicians were on the ground. and
the wounded were well cared for and will recover.
The coroner will hold an inquest on the bodies to-day
There Is much excitement at Athens. The road will
be cleared for the passage Of trains by noon.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
SOUTH AMERICA.

Important from Paraguay-Reportcd Victory
Of the Allies and Flight Of Lopez-Ascurra
Captursd-Public Rejoicinss-rhe United
Minister In Rio Janeiro.
LISBON, Sept. 20, 1859,
Via London and the Atlantic Gable same day. 4
The fortnightly mall steamer from Rio Janelro
has arrived and brings important intelligence.
Dispatches received al Rio from Asuncion, dated
August Is. report that the allies have captured As
curra and Piribebin.
President Lopez has ned, and the Paraguayans
can no longer continue the struggle.
The provincial government had been installed at
AsunoiOn.
The above news caused great rejoicings in Brazil
and the Argentine Confederation. The war was
considered at an end. and the cities OF Buenos
Ayres Montevldeo and Rio Janeiro were illuminated.
Henry T. Blow, Minister Of the United States to
Brazil, had arrived at Rio Janeiro.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
MAR YLANO.


Sad Case Of Dsstiimtion-A whole Family
Starving.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 20. 1859.
party OF eight persons, consisting OF Y. 9. T.
Charee, wife and wfe's sister and FIVE children, the
youngest twelve weeks old, we're founa on the road
near this city on saturday In most destitute con-
dliion. Ihey were without money, starving and
alInost naked Chanee stated that they left their
home In I.eavenworth county, Kansas, IN February
last, for Philadelphia where they have friends and
have travelled the entire distance on foot living by
charity on the way. They were provided for here
and liberal subscription IN money was raised for
them. Yesterday they resumed their 'ourney 70
Philadelphia nv boat.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21

The Presidential Party Still In Washington,
Pa.-Reception Of Citizens.
WASHINGTON, Pa, Sept. 20, 1850.
The President and family and General Porter took
tea this evening with John II. Ewing member OF
Congress from this district. At eight O'Clock mum
Der Of the leading citizens OF the place called to pay
their respects. Among those present were Rev.
College: William McKennan and w. W. smith. The
President leaves here by carriage for wheeling
tomorrow morning at haipast nine O'CLOCK. IL is
understood a suitable reception Will be given upon
his arrival at Wheeling,
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
MANILA.

Exemption Of Vessels from Tonnage Dues.
SAN FRANCISCO Sept. 20 1859.
The following intelligence has been received from
Manila, dated september H.
BY q decree recently published vessels under the
United States, English. French Dutch, Danish and
North German iags seeking freight are exempt
from tonnage dues and subject to the same charges
az Spanish vessels.
Exchange on London, 4s. Cd. Freights to the
United States. $1l,
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
The Albany and susauehanna Railroads.&c..
ceivers Appointed.

CORNING, Sept. 20, 1869.
The motion to appoint new receivers Of the Albany
and Susquehanna Railroad Company was made by
the Attorney General before Judge T. n. johnson to.
day. Messrs. John X. Porter and A. J. vanderpoe
appeared as counsel for the Ramsey directors and
Messrs. David Dudley Field aud Thomas @. Shear.
man for the Church directors while A. A. Redned
OF New York, and Hon. w. r. Allen, OF Albany, each
claimed the exclusive right to represent the CON-
pany the former being recognized by the Attorney
General. Robert L. Banks and James kcQusde were
appointed JOINT receivers by general consent, and al.
further litigation directed to be had In this pro
ceeding IN which the validity OF the late election aud
OF the alleged fraudulent issue OF stock Is to be de-
termined. Further proceedings were adjourned to
October !, at this place.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
THE NEW DOMINION.


Movements Of Prince Arthur Mt Quebec
Banquet by Governor BeIIeau-Departure
for Montreal.
QUEBEC, Sept. 20. 1869.
Prince Arthur made short tour around the mar
Dor on Saturday. reception was given to his
Royal Highness by the Governor and Lady Belleau.
In the evening select banquet was given at the
Stadacona Club by Governor Belleau. On Sunday
ne went to church at the English Cathedral, which
was crowded with people. To-day at ten O'Clock the
Prince left Point Levi on special train Tor Mon
treal. Salutes were fired and the officers and men,
bers of the government assembled at the depot to
bid the Prince farewell.
Enthusiastic Reception Of Prince Arthur at
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Of the Prince for Lon.
don, Ontario.
MONTREAL. Sept. 20, 186o
Prince Arthur arrived here at 1--WE O'Clock and was
received by General Wyndham, who drove him to
Rosemount, his future quarters, where the Prince
dined privately, and left at Ralpast seven O'Clock
for London, ontario. There was great enthusiasm
on the route, and he made stop OF an hour at Rich
mond, whore an address was delivered, to which the
Prince made reply.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
GERMANY

An English Fling at Prussian Aristocracy.
L0ND ON, sept. 90 1869.
The London Times regards the celebration OF the
Humboldt anniversary IN Berlin as shabber than
that held IN any city OF the Old or New World.
The total absence OF the upper classes because they
regarded the festival q liberal demonstration, s
not balanced by the congratulations OF princes and
princesses
The New York herald., 1869-09-21

Fnmiiy DissentiOns Of the BOnapartes.
LONDON, Sept. 20, 1859.
The Paris correspondence OF the London Times
says the EmperOr's recovery has caused ul In the
fiery debate which mad begun between the party OF
the Empress Eugene and the friends of Prince
Napoleon. The rivalry already displayed by each
faction gives it says foreaste Of what is in store
for France when the death Of the Emperor let's his
family loose and gives up the State to their
ly discOr,s
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
ENNES SEE.


NAsHVILLE, Sept. 70, I5B5,
The well known foundry OF Andrew Anderson
was set on fire last night in the pattern room. All
the patterns were burned. They cost originally
about $4,000, but cannot be replaced for double
that amount. Part OF the building was destroyed,
but the lower story, containing the machinery, was
saved. There was no insurance. The foundry was
occupied BY J. b. Romans, lessee.
similar attempt was made on saturday to burn
the foundry Of stewart Yerger
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
NEW YORK.
Large Fire in Medina-L0ss $4,000.
RNCuEsT Sent 90 IRG

ROCHESTER,, Sept 20 1869.
Two large blocks in Medina were destroyed by
fire yesterday morning The following are the
names OF the losers:-James Skinner, boot and shoe
store, ST. $40; insured for $1,000; John Parson, TIN
shop, 81, ,500 Fuller Il Cooley. hardware store,
store, $12,O00 insured for $6,000 Mrs. Smith, loss
on building $4,000; no insurance; Sias Smith, loss
on building, $4,000; insured; John Alcorn, grocery
X. W. F. Smith, jeweller loss, 5000; no insurance.
william NJ. smith h Co., loss, 50, 900; Z. II. REM
wig 4 Steifel, clothing. loss, 81, 600; insured; En-
pire Hotel loss furniture ana building, SIC, ,000
There were also other minor losses
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
MAILS FOR EUROPE.

The Cunard mail steamship Java will leave thts
port on Wednesday for Liverpool.
The mails for Europe will close at the Post On,ce
at twelve O'Clock NJ.
The NEW YORK HRRALD-Editon for Europc-wttl
be ready at hafpast ten O'Clock IN the morning.
Single copies In wrappera for mailing, ak oents.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
PROBABLE rarlL KEROSENE ACCIDENT.

At nine O'Clock last evening slight fire was
caused IN the basement OF No ls3 Ludlow street by
ths explosion OF q Kerosene lamp. No damage was
sustained. but an occupant--AIary Fisher-was so
badly burned about the body that she was aent 70
BellsyuS HOSPITAL IN critical c9n1luon,
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
IRELAND.
A Now s,stem of PoIitical Tnctics.

New System Of Political Tactics.
DUBLIN, Sept 20, 1869.
very prominent radical newspaper Of this oity
to-day says terms for Ireland Will be acceptable
without release Of the Fenians. II lis the verdict
of the Irish people that England must set these men
free or avow that her promise of a better govern.
ment for Ireland Is a lie
John Martin, VINO has dg red considerably in poll
tics has gone visit TO the United states.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
NapOleon's Advice to the Spaniards and
Britain'S Approval Of the
Sickles Notes.
Reported Defeat Of Lopez and End
Of the Paraguayan War.
RAILROAD COLL At ATHENS. PA.
Another Destructive Fire in
Richmond.
FRANCE.

Tho Policy Towards Caba-Its Tendency and
Result.
PARIS Sept. 20, 1869.
The Journal des Debdts believes France and Eng
land are disposed to support Spain with their
sell but the menacing character OF affairs has con-
siderably diminished, and there is reason to hope
that the mi understanding with the United States
has been brought TO a satisfactory termination.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21
CUBA.

volwnteers En- Route to the Seat Of War;
HAVANA, Sept 90, 1859.
More companies OF the new battalion OF volunteers
have gone TO the seat Of war.
The New York herald., 1869-09-21

Thirty YcRrs' Practicc-by n Regular Physt.
can establish the durability of Epilepsy AMI other ner
vous Diseases Please cal send Tor references 80 "rew
Jones street
The New York herald., 1869-09-21

Royal Havana i.1ffery.-Prikcs Paid In Gold
furnished tbs highest paid for Douooous
saasII nds ol COLL and silver
TAYLOR Co. B,nsers, l6 Wa ils,reet, NY