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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14

1--we were not satisfied before that everything
is done on q proiigious scale in this wonderful
country, the report that the invineioie soldiers
Of the Republic have carried by storm and des-
troved by FIRE an Indian village in Alaska has
removed the last doubt The Russians held that
conntrv a hundred years and never burned an
Indian village, which shows the weakness Of an
efete despOtism Of the Old World when compared
with the vigor Of freedom in the New.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14

7
RICHMOND MAEKET.-There were shipped from
Richmond on Monday 100 tubs of butter, the
priee paid being from 80 10 IS cents per pound :
also about 100 boxes Of cheese, q skinned arti-
Gle. which sold for form g TO 10 cents per pound
No new cheese has We, been offered
The first tow Of the season arrived III this port
last sunday night. 1t consisted Of the steamer
Whitehall. Capt J. NcNaughtou, and three
fs--es. from Ottawa, laden with about $4,000
feet Of lumber consigned 20 C. BolssJ- s. Sou.
Ano- or cow viii probably arrive to-day, and
in a- ir is expected ,hat from 100000 to g.
ouu0a feet Of lumber viii arrive during the
week
N,-auc-1t "a regular communication Of
Washington Lodge. No 8. F.. * A. N.. held az
Masonic Han. on Wednesday evening, the fol-
loving officers were elected for the ensuing year
Edward A Jewett, Master
Homer ST. Phelps. Senior Warden
Paiueas d. Bal0u. Junior Warden.
Daniel q Barber, Treasurer.
Gee. vs. Fisk. Secretary.
Theodore s PECK, Senior Deacon.
YIN. L. Harris, Junior Deacon
Vim Briusmaid. Senior Steward
james JrauhlrJ. Junior Steward.
Perley r. Uowuer Marshal
james Jrluhart, Tyler.
The biggest train yet Of Canadian imui-
grants, went over the Vermont Central road Oh
Tuesday night There were ten cars filed with
Cluldi4n-, and the train, with the passenger.
sleeping and baggage cars, numbered ssreais.i
cars. There were over five hmIrei Of the
Freucamen. bound for Nashua, Lowell. Boston
and other places IN Massachusetts,. and each man
hal his situation r- wo-E already secured The
train was drawn By cwo powerful engines, and
male o very suggestive reminder of the way ia
which We are auuezine Canada, u5v-a-iays
Another train Of the same kind was expected
last night
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14

England seem, hardly to be on the highroad TO
prosperity. Her pauper population, if We may
trust Lord HougIton-s statistics, is continually
on the incrase On the 1st July, 1855, that
part Of the population numbered nearly one
million. or + J. per cent Of all the inhabitants
of the country This was an increase Of 8 per
cent. as compared with the lst July 1867, as that
was like increase over the number one year be-
fore that OF this aggregate $4,000 are said to
be abe-ooiiei. and this class is SAID TO have been
continually on the gain of late years. Every
thirtieth person in IS 1nerrie England, it seems,
is pauper.
The annual accumulation Of property In Eng
land was estimated in recent parliamentary
debate. TO be Ill the vicinity OF $50, 0o0,000,-
an increase sufficient TO give every inhabitant Of
the island a comfortable maintenance, if only II
were properly distributed. As II is. the few roll
in afiiueuce, the majority struggle for bare
subsistence. and large minority Just manage to
save themselves from starvation And this is
the country in which Senator Sprague finds his
ideal Of national well-be.ng and progress. But
while the Senator looks admiringly toward the
mother country. the English people turn their
eyes with longing to America They evidently
regard emigration as the only available means
Of improving their condition. Between lst Jan.
and lst April of this year 25,S56 emigrants left
the kingdom. Of whom only 1854 went from
Ireland. Such an exodus Of Englishmen Is said
to be without precedent in the history Of emigra-
ton. and may well cause some anxiety in the
minds Of English statesmen, especially as II Is
said to comprise an unusual proportion Of skilled
artizans
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14

The Washington correspondent; bon Piatt has
recently been through the region trayersed by
Booth and Herold, the assassins of President
Lincoln. in their flight He says that after the
two fugitires left Dr.. Mudd's they hired a boy
for ten dollars to guide them through the maze OF
narrow crossroads to the Potomac at a point
where crossing could be made. The boy knew
nothing Of whom he was guiding. but he over
heard much Of their conversation. Booth CON
planned Of MS leg. but was generally taciturn.
Herold talking necessarily, and constantly
urged haste in the fight Booth more than
once cursed somebody for coward and traitor,
in not putting out the lights. g Had that been
done. he said, we might now be comfortable
in Washington" The theory of the CORES
pondent is that a conspirator yet IN
punished and perhaps unknown, but
probably John Surratt, was relied on to
turn off the gas in the theatre at the sound Of
the pistol shot. and for some reason failed to do
his part. This is possible but not probable
The circumstances Of the case showed pretty
plainly. that Booth crime was arranged by him
with an eve to its theatrical effect, much as it
was carried out His leap TO the stage and
fight across II with brandished dagger, and
shouting Sic semper tyrdaHis, to the rear
where his horse was waiting him (; his letter to
the National IAtelligeaesr Intended for publica-
ton the next day, and other similar circum-
stances, show that Booth courted and planned for
the notOriety he gained.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14

Hon. s. l. Sphinx, delegate in Congress from
the territory Of Dacotah, is quoted as saying
that he does no, believe the Pacific railroad can
be made to pay even its running expenses, and
he thinks the Government will have to take the
road and assume its obligations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14
Cor. Of the Free Press and Time
Notes of 4 Journey south.
JACKSONVILLE, April %, 1869.
The 81. JOHNS RIvER.-No. V.

JACKSONVILLE, ApiI - iN'.'
The 81. JOHNS RIvER.-No v
The extent of the St. Johns river, and the
volume of water which it discharges, large as
both are to the view Of one who follows 1t from
its mouth to the upper lakes-cannOt be appreci-
atej till one looks over the map or traYerses us
principal tributaries. OF these, l advert to but
one the O,klawaba, which enters the St Johns
from tho west a few miles below Lake George.
It is navigable for steamboats, OF smaller class
than those chiefly used on the St Johns and Is
said to be, if possible, more crooked than the
& Johns Like the St. Johns, it is connected
with numerous lakes. and shows along its course
vast swamps and savannahs, interpreted among
and on the borders Of which, are extensive tracts
If hummock land, valuable for the cultivation OF
cotton. cane and oranges. From conversation
with an intelligent man, who was planting an
extensive orange grove, near Lake Griian'
am satisfied that the expectation Of oranges
alone from that region Of Florida. viii be i'm
nense before many years.
Valuable timber, to a vast extent, aoounds IN
Florida, saying nothing Of the growth Of pines
on the dry grounds. The quantity Of valuable
timber in the swamps, aud bordering the rivers
is almost beyond estimate But the problem
how TO get it to market-is not yet solved. The
swamps never become accessible for lahorers
.,,5 +es,,s t.,. f-..-;,,. mn as Ia Maine and
,aua'A- Ne'er'le'77'
uLoef winch grows i- ---
% lAe leAlnsl4A' ana 1--
railfoa1s'N very 2i'''
Der no" Gu. 10y steam
the lower o. o. nus
ny vel i.iei'e' eA-1I
io.t
Masking ID rough e7,.l
Of f1s Later maps oi fI.i'it' ''''ll' e-u'..'
The re'cn arAine' .y ,i. '..''s anu ,.
tributaries at les Than iIol 'si o. we've 'lou-
,itory +. n +. not over one 5f.b If the entire
State. How strange it seems that This great
state visited at lifereni points ny y1p y
INV 3,- va,-s AGO. and nv o-bar rgr-a. under the
auspices of European Governments in -l6se-
lgn, '''- .s. - ..s GO, .1,.,-j
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D.. 81. 1s7- -b.. Ntr-b p.i. a- :. b. f. oury fur
,ba r.-.I ar.- If E..u-ul.4l and white bears
The woods If Florida abound in -lme. Of
,Ftl,f .be rn..- valuable f.. food ARE the deer
and .t.s Wild turkey both If excellent quality
f--....-.- and .fr.r ra be- met with Oh the table.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14

The Richmond U1ig describes the political
situation in Virginia as follows. In the recent
Convention Of Conservatives there was minor
ity Of extreme gentlemen, who endeayored, IN
successfully. to shape the course of that body
to make opposition 10 negro suffrage and the Fiji
tenth Amendment an article Of faith; and to
retain in the field the ticket that was nominated
twelve months ago. The moderate men, by more
than two-thirds. were in favor Of accepting the
situation, Of pursuing reconstruction in strict
accordance with the Congressional plan, as mo-
dified by President Grants suggestions . of
Withdrawing the Conservative ticket, and Of Co
operating with those known as g the true Re
publicans . Is eiecting the election Of the ticket
nominated by them. There are two Republican
tickets in the field. and the one headed by Mr..
Walker Is preferred by the Wing
The NY Erening Post estimates the national
revenue from duties. paid in gold, for the year
which will end on the S0th Of June, 1869, at
500, 000, zoe and the internal revenue. in cur
rency, at 100000 Mr. Wells estimates
last summer were respectively SlsO,0OO,OO
and Sl55, 600, 900 and these, which many con-
sidered extrayagant, win be exceeded, in all pro
liability, to the amount of SD, 000. 900 Facts
like this do not show that the country Is grow
ing poorer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14

Tie Vicaroy Of Egyp, has lately twice escaped
assassination. The first time was at The theatre,
when q quantity of powder. balls, glass, Sc-,
had been slowed IL an ap5,hacary' mortar. and
placed under the platform on which stands the
chair Of his highuess. Had the plot succeeded
his principal ministers would probably have
persisted with him. This was Oh the ii Of April
On the 18th April another attempt was made
on the life Of the same officials. A pilot engine,
moving in advance of the royal train, was stop
ped by the explosion Of a fog signal, about a
hundred rods from turning that completely
hid from sight that portion Of the line on which
the Viceroy' train was moving. The engineer,
however. bethoucht himself that the day was
TOO clear to call for the use of Jog signals. and
SO started again at full speed but none toe
soon to avoid a disastrous collision.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14
GENERAL NEW ;.

Health, says that every oil that can DC ns
with match is unsafe for use
Cranberries are likely 70 become an import
ant article Of culture in Wisconsin -
The famous yatcht Maria is to become a lfu'
trader between New York and the Vest indies
Iueea. the prima donna, is to receive eighty
thousand francs for a few performances In caro-
Rsron Rotbsebield's estate which has just been
settled up, amounted to $40, O0o,OU' IN goiu-
There are over $50 German papers published
in the United States-50 Of them dailies
The spectacle Of a colored man cowhidng his
white wife. was seen on Wednesday, at Newport
Rhode Island
Creosote oil is used for fuel for steam boilers In
Fnglisb manufactures. and it Is said to be very
cheap and efficient.
A fortnight ago a young couple were married
seated in a buggy, before the pastor resliene'
IN Upton, Iowa
The season is very late in Wisconsin. But
little planting has been done and short crops are
feared.
For. r,,,7-sb is 10 be abandoned and all the
government property viii be shipped TO the forts
on the upper Missouri
Two ladies have travelled from San Francisco
overland, accom- panied AL the way by bull dog
as o protector
The Irisbmen 81, Cincinnati. o., are going TO
start 90 weekly political and literary paper called
The Irish-W
Tie Crawford County plan Of primary cleo
ton. h.. been introduced lu C4-itlrull,and works
well
THE Secretary Of the Navy says if Congress
wants d. plv tulI wages for eight hours labor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14

Po1rIcAl r avIylscE cE-Nr VAmiuS-
ham, in the Dayton Lsigsr, Indignantly denies
the charge that be prevented the nomination Of
Chase. and caused the overthrow of the Demo
cratic party ia the late election. lie says
The facts are exactly the reverse Within
much les than one hour had '' Nalianiuc-
ham not done anything, another man than
Chase would have been nominated. There may
have heen-no doubt was-an unfortunate error
Of necessity; but there was no Sc mistake in ui--
meut'' Certainly, Seymour declined the nom
uatiou in good faith; be was sincerely for Chase;
and had he possessed the presence of mind and
b0lduess 10 have anticipated " Val.auIiuchom'
furious declarations, So called (ot which We had
lust had previous notice. by concluding his
speech with the suggesting Of Chase, Nalandi1g-
ham would have been silent; similar scene would
have followed, Chase have been nominated, and
President to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14

Average temperature, 42--l'-
Barometer-mean height, <s.3s3 inchea'
Fall Of water, - inches.
Fall Of snow, inches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14

Died lis --s--euts il Winston, on Thurs
4ay --e 9TH i1---. SAMUEL AARON bEowSELL.
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married 1,lr 70 Zs-usH Forbes Of rsnaaB ,,to
..si some twenty wear. since
With The execution Of q few years after his
rl.--..-e l,l-,r- which De lived a st.-, .i.-a-..
Yves. ~ his Inst residence. he b.. resided r7-,.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14

ESSEX AcADENY.-The closing exercises Of
the spring term Of this Academy occurred on
Wednesday and Thursday last. The examina-
ton commenced Wednesday afternoon and con-
tinued during the forenoon of Thursday. The
examination in all the various branches taught
Is spoken Of as one Of the most thorough and
satisfactory that has taken place since the or
ganization Of the institution, and as showing
that the teachers had succeeded admirably in
infusing into their classes a large modicum of
their own scholarly enthusiasm and energy.
Especially was this noticeable in the classical
department, under the supervision Of Mr.. At
wood, who has had the charge Of the school as
Principal, during the last half Of the term. The
thoroughness of drill in Latin and Greek, Is IN
surpassed by any Academy in the State, and
will doubtless be specially noticed when the class
preparing for college in this institution shall
present themselves for admission. The rhetorical
exercises were excellent. The orations, recita-
tons and essays all exhibited the high moral and
religious tone which has ever characterized this
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14

FmE.-The house Of Peter Carpeuter- ja-'
north of Muddy Brook in South Burlington
was consumed by fire Tuesday afternoon, catch
ing from spark from the chimney. The house
was worth about $1,000 and insured ior $500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14
La, Delegation in the N. Z. Church.

The subject of lay representation began 10 De
agitated among the Methodists fifty years ago
In 1926, the Rev. D. B. Dorsey was e1PeNed
from the Baltimore annual Conference for circu-
lating pamphlet advocating the introduction Oh
laymen into the councils Of the church and his
expulsion was confirmed by the General Confer
ence Of 1928. The General Conference OF lo4O
declared e We should prove recreant to the
trust committed to Us, were we in the slightest
degree to yield to the spirit Of innovation
Petitions for a change were presented to the
General Conference of 1852, and the reply was
that there was " a strong opposition II the great
mass of the membership TO the proposed change,
and that. therefore, they deemed it 50 inexpedient
to alter the economy Of the church. - But the
advocates Of a change in this respect were slow
" gaining ground, and in the Conference OF
1860. after long discussion, the following resolu-
ton was adopted " That we, the delegates OF
the Annual Conferences of the Methodist Epls-
copal Church. in General Conference assembled
hereby approve the introduction Of lay represent
ton into this body, when ii shall be aseertalned
that the church desires it. The question was
mt 10 vote in the wears 1861 and 1862, and the
result. as reported at the General Conference Of
1864. was Of ministers, ,S3s votes for, and
q .O69 against Of lay voters. 2s,oo4 for and
1850 against, lay delegation.
Before the session Of the General Conference
in May. 1865, resolutions favoring some action
bv that BODY Oh the subject were adopted by
many of iii, Annual Conferences, and petitions
for and against "a change of church polity, were
circulated among the members. These petitions
were presented 70 the Conference, and after dill
gent eHor; TO reconcile conflicting views, plan
for the submission Of the question again to the
lairy and clergy, was adopted by a vote Of 81
to g. 1t provides that during the month Of
June. lsdt. on any day except the Sabbath, the
time TO Doe determined by the pastor and two
laymeu appointed by the Quarterly Conference,
there shall be held general election in the sew
eral places Of worship Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. at which all members III full c1nnec-
ton. and not less than p years Of age, shall he
invited TO vote by ballot "For Lay Delegation
or Against Lay Delegation The election
shall be held under the direction Of the preacher
in charge and two laymen appointed for the pu--
pose by the Quarterly Conference should a
majority OF votes cast by the people be IN favor
oflay delegation, and should three-fourths Of all
t-. g .l- s,.-,,,r Conferences rra-art
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14

BEAR RuLED.-A bear vas killed IN hamlet
in the town If S,arksboro. known as jerusalem.
on wednesday last. Bruiu came down from
the mountains the previous night and made
raids on the sheepfoiis Of several farmers, killing
three belonging to one man, and seven in all
In the morning some forty ueighbors started in
pursuit Of him, and by means Of fresh-fllleu
snow tracked him to a small piece Of woods.
where well-directed shots from the guns Of John
Orvis and Seneca Brown, put an end to his
career. bis carcass, weighing over 300 pounds,
was dressed. and grand barbecue and dance
INDUCED in at Browne hotel. in honor of the
success Of the hunters. The skin and bounty for
the scalp ofhis bearship were donated 10 the par
y who had suffered most from his nocturnal visits
He is believed to be the animal who last fall de-
strOyed p or 80 sheep in the same nei-hborhood.
IMPORTANT BANEEUrTcT BULE-The follow
ing Rule in Bankruptcy has been adopted by
Judge snalley. U. 5 District Judge for this
District
Rule 2s-Hereafter, in cases Of orders to show
cause on petitions Of bankrupts for discharge
from their debts. no meeting Of creditors. except
the first. shall be ordered or had unless some as
sets have come to the hands Of the assignee for
distribution; but where in any such case any
assets have come TO the hands Of the assignee
for distribution, then the order 10 show cause
shall contain provision under order No. %, for
the holding Of the second and third meetings of
creditors AMI for notices thereof
NORTH FERRIsBURGH.-B. I Needham sold his
house and lot in this village last Saturday. to NJ
F. Allen for the sun Of $4,000.
John Sears has purchased the gravel Dit form
erly owned by Stephen Ball, for $3.50.
The Vermont State Eclectic Medical Society
will hold its fourth annual meeting at the State
House, Montpelier. on Wednesday the I'd day
of June. 1869, commencing at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14

BUrlEH.-The market at St Adams on Tues
day was the most active of the season, the ship
ments being esi tubs. The prices paid ranged
from so to 90 cents per pound, So being con-
siierei the ruling price
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-05-14
BURLINGTON.
Reported for the Free Press
NeteorojogIcaI Record.

yater az feet above Lake Champlain ~ feet
MAY-FRsT WEEK-ls6a.