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De .lCATED To The MEMORY OF MRS. nExAs "

.lcAIED To The MEMORY or MRS. HExAS
ALLEN.
In my silent hours Of musiog.
Mid the busy scenes OF care.
OFT my heart this question asketb;-
shall We know eaca other there,
When we've crossed the swelling river,
Where the surges e'er shall roll,
Shall we feel a thrill OF rapture
When we meet a kindred soul,
Loved and lost ones gone before US.
Safe on yonder strand,
Will their kind Smiles bid us welcome
When we reach that happy land
will their faces be familiar
And their voices be as sweet
As when last we heard their music
VIII they know US when we meeti
Will they know how we have missed them
since we babe a last farewell.
And with hearts all torn with anguish,
Listeneu to the funeral kneil.
Will they know how long and dresry
Days have passed since last we met
will they 10 their homes 81 biisslul.
All their earthly joys forget,
Can they hear the sobs OF anguish
From these aching hearts Of ours
can they watch our faltering footsteps
F,o,n their fair celestial bowers,
Are they waiting for our coming,
will they sin. swceter song,
When our pilgrimage is ended
And we join the heavenly throng,
Oh. IL we could only see them
As they d we'll in worlds above,
IL would soothe our bitter weeping,
When we pass from those We love.
Tell us wandering ones from Eden,
Angel spirits. blight and lair.
say, when LIES last ties are riysn,
shall We know each other thereP
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

The sac of short horn cattle, now going
on at various points throughout the West,
Indicate anything but hard times among the
farmers. Fancy cows bring $1,000, $1,000.
1850 aud $4,000. according to pedigree and
appearance, and the poorest OF these fancy
cattle bring from Sl25 TO $50 each.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

WmLrSroN-A Fortunate ESCAPE. - As
Ira Stevens and Wait Bliss were returning
home from the village. few days since,
the bridge over the brook. near Geo. Reed 5
gave WY and precipitated them into the
water below, some fifteen feet. or more.
They were driving a span OF horses and a
double wagon, and how they could all have
received such fall without serious injury
j. mystery. The horses landed on their
backs in about three feet of water, and the
planks and debris OF the broken bride fell
on and around them. The bridge was new
ly planked by one of the street commission
ers but a short time since, and Was consider
ed perfectly safe.
Jason Clark has sold his farm and stock
to his brother, Hiram \. Clark.
Hon Smith Wright and wife are at St.
Leon Springs, P O., for their health.
They testify to the beneficial effects Of the
treatment there thus lar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

Calvin Harvey M. b. IN, Kitty Cook.
". NJ. Cameron Ms b. =, Ned Forrest.
Daniel jenkins ms. W. s., Joe Brown.
&. II. Tillotson ns. ch. =, Sam Page.
). VI. McCabe us. b. $, Gen. Sherman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

We hear offrost Sunday night in Shelburn,
and doubtless the pumpkin vines suffered in
some other towns in tho county. In this
city. the mercury went down within or
degrees OF freezing but the change Of
wind after midnight -lvei our gardens from
frost
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24
pecial Despatch to the Free Press and ime
Robbery at UuderhiIi.

UNDERHILL, Vt, Sept. 20--Between one
and two clock, last night. Peter Myte, a
man working on the railroad and boarding
at the house OF 5. NJ. Mead, in this village,
tole from William Tobin and two other
railroad men boarding at the same house an
overcoat, sack coat and vest, a wallet con-
tanning FIVE dollars, pair of pants and
six shooter revolver, the sum total of the
robbery amounting to about forty dollars.
There is as vet no trace of the robber.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

MAAuFAcruEE on STEAM FIRE ENGINES.
What promises to be a very important
addition to the manufacturing interests of
Burlington has been inaugurated by B. 5.
Nichoi> * Co. in the Introduction here Of
the business Of manufacturing steam fire
engines. The enterprizing firm above
named have lately purchased Of l. J.
Gould, Of Newark, y. j., patentee and man
uhcturer OF the famous "G3rld" steamers.
his entire business, patents, patterns, tools.
&c, nave already rem0veI the business to
this city, and are now. with much enlarged
facilities, prepared TO 20 into the manuiac-
ture OF steam fire engines Of this patent. on
a larger scale than has rs yet been attempt
ed. The Gould steamer Is "a crane neck
engine, with direct reciprocating pump,
steel boiler, combines comparative lightness
with great strength and durability. and in
various competitive trials has beaten the
world. The great throw Of 55i feet. with
an inch ana half nozzle, made by a Gould
steamer, built for Fame Hose Co.. of VIII
mington, Delaware. August u, Is7i. has
never been equalled, aad has never been
approached except by other Gould engines.
The numerous triumphs o. steamers Of this
pattern have. given it wide fame all over
this country, and have even attracted the
attention OF foreign cities, inquiries in re-
gard to the performance of The Gould steam
er having been recently received from Frank
fort-on-the-Nlain.
Mcssrs. Nichols a. Co. will make Eve sizes
Of steamers. varying from , eco lbs to e 800
lb-. in weight, and corre<poadingly in pow
er. The ilb and 9Th sizes are intended to
take the place Of hand fire engines. and are
doing 50 in many places. In fact, the steam
ers are FAST superceling hand engines. in
all place. Of any SIZE which are not proyid-
ed with powerful water work. In many
places, even, where they have water works,
the steamers are employed to advantage,
"a PROFESSIONALLY one lAight be in thu. city.
for the protection OF the large amount Of
property on aad above Prospect street.
where the head oc water is not Sufficient to
throw q stream to the second story of any
house. 3. :. Nichols * Go. have now ION
the stocks, steamer, OF the lst, u and 18th
sizes. They have brought here, to super
intend the manufacture, Mr. Schwankert.
who has been for several years the foreman
Of M Gould 5 factory at Newark, ami has
large experience in the making Of these en-
gincs. They will put into them more
thorough and handsome workmanship than
ever. We trust they will have one Of their
steamers On exhibition at the Philadelphia
Centennial and we doubt not they Will
DO q large share Of the business of building
steam ire engines, which has already be
come 50 extensive branch OF manufactures
in this country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

RICHMOND MARKET, Sept. 2O-Batter sold
at 20 to pc for fair IS to 3Oc for choice :;
few tubs gilt edge a. a higher price.
cheese, farm diaries, S to lOe: no factory
offered. Potatoes p to Boo.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

WNoosKI.-On Sunday, the l2.h inst,
the Methodist Episcopal Sabbath->chool
unanimously voted to petition the select
men Of the town Of Colchester, the trustees
of the village Of Winooski. and the town
grand Jurors. to enforce the prohibitory
laws of this State against the sale of intox-
icating liquors, especially on the 2ith day
of September, the day Of the fremcn's mus
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

ST. Adams BUTTER MARKET. September
2l.-The market was rather dull. Common
tn lair. ID to 20 cents fair to good, % to
% cents; selections IS to 30 cents; gilt edge,
p cents Several choice lots were sold at
% cents.
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Teqal Hotifes.
ABRAHAM sTORr,s EsrArE,


STATE OF VERMONT, To all persons con-
DISTRICT OF sTnsd IN the sstst: q
Of Underhil, In said District. deceased.
GREETING.
At Probate Court holden at Burlington, within
ana Tor the District Of Chittenden, the 18th day
OF September, A. ID. 1875, an Instrument pur-
porting 10 be the last VIII and Testament Of
Abraham story, late Of Underhill, in said Dis
triet, deceased was presented to the Court afore-
said for Probate and il Is ordered by said Court that
the 18th day Of October, A. d. 1876 at the Probate
Court Rooms, in said burlington, be assigned fer
proving said Instruments and that notice Thereof
De given to all persons concerned, by publishing
TINS order three weeks successfully in the BurlinS
ION Free Press, newspaper printed at said Bur
AnSton, previous TO the time appointed
Therefore, you hereby notified to appear
before said Court at the time and place Aforesaid.
and contest the probate Of said will IL you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington, in said Dis
trict, this 18th day Of September A. ID. 1875.
l5w5w X. 5. TAFT, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

Only the $50 race was trot.ed, Wednes-
day The track was in good condition, the
weather fine. and fair-szed audience was
in attendance. The entries in this race were
a. follows
J. A.Williams, Burlington, mus. :. N Llura WI
liams.
:. Sears, Putnam. INNS. s. IN, Fanny.
J J. Henry, Providence, Lns. :. z, Gray Bill.
III. flanerv, Bolton, INNS. b. m, Kitty.
Y. 1ieiuey St. Albars, nms. b. =, st. Lawrence
Boy.
The race was won by Laura Williams in
three straight heats. The following is the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24
HANNAH BUELL,s EsTATE,

STATE OF VERMONT, } To all persons con-
DISTRICT OF oHirrEsDEs' SIS Of asnpah Buell..
Of Essex, in said District deceased,
GREETING.
AT a Probate Court holden al Burlington. within
and for the District OF Chttenden on the 18th day of
September, AID. l>15. an Instrument purportng 70
be the last " i'll and Testament, o. Hannah Buell.,
late OF Essex, in said District. deceased, WAS
presented TO the Court Aforesaid for Probate and
II Is ordered by said Court that the 18th day o. Sep
TENDER, A ID. ISIS. at the Probate Court Rooms In
sad burlington, be assigned for proving said
instruments and that notice thereof be given 10 all
persons concerned. by publishing this order three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Burlin gton Free Press .
newspaper printed at said Burlington, previous to
the time appointed.
Therefore You are hereby notified 20 appear beiUre
said Court, at the time and place aforesaid and
contest the probate of said will If YOU have cause
Given under my hand. at Burlington. in said Dis
triet. this 18th day Of September A. ID. 1875.
l,w5w K. 5. TAFT, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

HoPKIHs.-In San Francisco, California, on Mon
day the 18th inst. Almira BURNETT. wife OF Caspar
T. Hopkins, Esq formerly Of this city. in the 4sth
year Of her age.
GRAvEs.-At Greenfield, Mass, Sept. 18th, OF
hemorrhaSe OF the kidneys. Curtis ID. Graves. for
merry OF Boscawen, n H., and Jericho Centre, VT,
aged "a years.
AvERr.-In Hinesburgh. Sept. ID. Mr.. Gideon
Avery, aged 90 years.
BoYSroS.-In Hinesburgh. Sept. 18th, infant son
weeks.
ALLES.-At Centreville, St. Mary's Parish, La.
Sept I'd, OF consumption, Dr. Shakespeare Allen. in
the q tn year Of his age, formerly Of keeseville
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24
BURLINGTON AND VICINITY.

Burlington has been designated by the
Post 0fhce Department an International
Money Order Office. for the sale of money
orders payable in Canada.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

The Industrial Works at Springfield.
Vermont, owned and operated On the CO.
operative plan, which have been in exist
ence only little more than twelve months,
have succeeded wonderfully well, though in
that time, sufering some loss by fire. They
now have a working force of forty-fye,
manufacturing toy drums, lap boards. table
mats, etc, and arc month behind their
orders. \ Young man, of steady and in
dustrious habits. with small capital.
might 90 some ways before finding better
opening than is there offered. They are
constantly receiving new applications for
admission from all parts Of New England.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

An exchange says the Oldest man in the
United States lived and died in Whitehall.
n. y. His name was Mr. Francisco. and
he was 80 years old when he died. The
year before he died he held pillow drawn
by 10 yoke of oxen, and plowed iurrow
at the fair in Castlcton, Vi.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

At the conclusion Of the firemen : parade.
Tuesday, the Young Ethans. with the
Sherman Band, serenalel the FREE Pass,
and the other newspaper Offices, very ae-
eePnbly. This company ls a very promis-
my organization it made an excellent ap-
pearauce in the parade, and in the future
will certainly win it, laurel-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24
ORANGE DYKES ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, } To all persons con-
DISTRICT NJ cHrr-yvDrx g icerned in the Estate
''s-i'-.' O' s. )of Orange Dyke, late
0: Westiord, in said District. deceased,
GREETING.
at Probate Court holden at Burlington within
aud for the District Of Chittenden on the 10th day Of
September, AID. i-sj, an Instrument. purporting
be the last VIII and Testament. Of Orange Dyke,
late Of ~estiord, in said District, deceased WAS
presented TO the Court aforesaid for Probate and it
is ordered by said Court that the "a day OF October
4. ID. ISIS, at the Probate Court Rooms in said
Burlington, be assigned for proving said lpstru-
inent AMI that notice thereof be given 10 all pes
sons concerned by publishing this order three weeks
successfully in the Burlington Free Press. news
paper printed at said Burlington, previous to Tho
time appointed
Therefore, You are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court at the time and place Aforesaid and
contest the probate OF said will Il you have cause
Given under my hand at Burlington, in said
District, this 10Th day Of September. A. -. ISIS.
l<w3w R. 5. TAFT, Regist
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24
The Providence ODD Fellows Excursion.

Rev. II. W. Rugg, Of Providence. in a
pleasant letter from this city to the Provi-
dence Press writes rs follows in regard to
the reception here of the Rhode Island
Odd Fellows:
Arriving here at 2 p. M. street parade
of over an hour gave the visitors an appe-
tite for their dinners, after which car
riages were furnished to all who desired
for the purpose of visiting various points
this queen city of Vermont can hard
ly be surpassed. 1t might well be call
ed a city of naples, as New Haven is
designated lefty of elms." Ascending the
heights back of the University. where Pres
ident Angel has left the stamp of his genius.
we could see the waters of Lake Champlain
dotted with many islands, the wild Adiron-
dacks beyond, while villages and mountains
ill up the view as far as the eye can reach.
The monument of Ethan Allen stands in
beautiful cemetery on commanding site.
and was one of the chief places of interest
visited.
In the evening came the invariab,e ban
quet" the exercises of which were prolonged
to late hour. Many dignitaries Of Bur-
lington were present and wit and sentiment
flowed forth in unstinted tides Of eloquence.
just as | close this letter the cornet of Mr..
Reeves sounds, and the Patriarchs are mus
tered in line by Chief Captain Jenckes for
the march to the depot. where the train is
to be taken for Providence. All are in good
spirits; the one or two inyalids OF the party
are able to 90 homeward. and there is an
increase to the party in the person of a lad
some twelve or thirteen years of age, who
has been taken under the protection of the
excursionists. This boy was in Mon
treal without friends or means. lie had
come from Indiana to seek his uncle, of
whom he could learn no tidings when he
reached Montreal. Wanting to go back to
his Western home he knew not how to eff
feet his purpose. \ generous Odd Fellow
said to the boy: Come with US we will
care for you and send you home" The boy
did so. a collection from the brethren was
taken up. and the lads heart was made
glad. This was indeed practical exempli-
ication of an institution signiiied by the
''open heart and hand
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

The new fire hydrant, invented By L. 5.
Woodbury. 4 F. g. Coggin. and manuiae-
tured by B. $ Nichols 4 Co. was tried
during the drill 0fthe Fire department Tues
day. AMI proved an entire success. The
hyirant lets the water on for one stream or
for two. and shuts off the water from either
or both outlets, at will. without touching
the main cutoff Of the bydrant. 1t is
grea; improvement on the common hydrant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

Vermont At The NEW ENGLAND FAIR -
In the list Of premiums awarded at the New
England Fair.we note the following to Yer
monters i. q. Hill, of E.more. took most
of the premiums on Long-w0ol buck and
eve lambs Frederick Billings. Woodstock
on Midile-wooled sheep. A. E. Perkins and
A. +. Fuller. If Pomiret and f. 5. Hill, of
Randolph. each took several premiums on
Merino sheep. H. W Vail and {. Miller
a Son, OF the same place. were awarded
premiums for Jer-ey cattle. c. p Whit
ney, of Westminster lst premium or 2year
old working steers. Smith, Brown 4 Nash,
Richlord. a bronze medal for milk pan.
Worcester * keser. Of Rochester. ploughs.
George Crane, Brookfelt, 81 premium for
home made cheese W 5 Cheney, Morris
vile, bronze medal for washing machine. \
medal to e. &. Ho!sey. of Weston, Tor ever
lasting flowers and ornamental grasses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

The grand jury o. Clinton county. n. y,
a. its recent session, heard go complaints,
examined $50 witnesses and found IS indict-
ment- That Will do.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

ECONOMICAL NEW POOP twenty-five cents will
buy package Of Sea Moss Farine made from pure
Irish moss, which will make - kinds Of dishes such
as cakes, pies, puddings, &C.. l6 quarts O.
tards, ielles, creams, Charlotte Russo. blanc
mango, &c. sold by all Druggists and Grocers.
Aurii 3}-deo,iiwiy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

The Middlebury college students talk Of
getting up a rifle team, and the project u
looked upon iavorably By President Hubert.
who thinks it would aforl exercise enough
and cost less and leave better influence
than boating.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

Geo. Sudbury, of West Concord. looked
down the barrel of pistol TO see if it was
loaded Just in season to see the ball coming
out. 1t glanced around the socket of his
eye and came out, but it is not certain
whether sight is destroyed or not.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

BEEcnER AND TILTOS The New York
Sun says it is believed that the District
Attorney will enter nolle prosequi in the
Moulton libel suit, in spite of Mr. Moulton's
objections, and be ! criticised for not doing
80 without consultation with Mr.. Beecher.
inasmuch as the people are the prosecutors,
and Mr.. Beecher only a witness. Gen.
Tracy, in an interview, said he thought
M0uit0n could be convicted Of erjury and
conspiracy If the District Attorney devoted
enough time and work to the case. As the
testimony Of Mrs. MoultOn would be exclud
ed in the criminal suit, he considered that
the defence would be greatly weakened, "a
1t was her testimony that to q grea; de-
gree caused the disagreement in the civil
suit. The civil suit OF Tilton against
Beecher Is on the calendar of the City Court
and Is 10 be called next Monday by Judge
Reynolds. There Is no intention TO bring
it actually to trial. Mr.. Tilton has all the
work he can do for wear and is opposed to
being further Impoverished by protracted
law suit. The suit for S25 600 against the
Brooklyn Eagle for accusing Tilton OF in
sanity : 10 be set down for trial.
Tilton lectured at Port Jervis, y J.,
sept. Is, to an audience of 800 or 4o0
persons. many seas in the hall being
vacant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

CAUTION to purchasers Of the Peruvian Syrup "a
protected solution OF the protoxide OF rcr) Beware
o. being deceived by any Of the preparations OF Pc
ruviaa Bark, Bark and Iron, which may be
offered to you. Every bottle Of the genuine has the
name PERUVIAN SYRUP" mot Peruvian Bark upon
1t. Examine carefully before purchasing.
Sept 81 sd3,aw&wlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

To tie Editor O: the Fres Press and Times
Your correspondent finds it pleasant
part Of his daily life to glance over the daily
FREE Pass AND TINES. not only to keep in
Termed upon the current events of the world,
but also to learn of what is going on 10 the
narrower region roundabout He enjoys
and, in a sort, is profted by the items from
other towns in the county. and in the State.
81 be presumes that other readers would be
interested in items from this town. if there
were any lie feels some duty to you and
your readers 10 this regard. But not hav-
Ing tried his faculty to manufacture items
weekly. and to fill stated space, and not
knowing how well he might succeed, If be
tried, his communications have, recently at
least. been few and far between This town
must be very unproductIve soil for newspa-
per makers, or readers. or the writer Is
much at fault. We have no railroads
running whose quarrels or accidents need
reporting No railroads or other great works
building of which we care to boast We
have no fair ground or race course to call
together crowds whose exploits need chron-
icing. Even the great lions Paws and
Barnum. that don't travel by rail, some
how, don { come to US. and nobody would
be interested or think the more of u If We
should tell you how We go to them. Our pop
ulatiOn. or business, or building is not in
creaslng in way to speak Of, and our peO-
pie are 50 quietly industrious. so peaceful
and yirtuOus, and the Judge and sheriff have
50 little to DO that there are no arrests or
trials and sentences to report. Neither can
We send you condensed statement of some
eloquent plea or speech of a rising lawyer
or politician on some occasion gotten up
for the purpose. 1t is even doubtful wheth-
er there be such person in town. la fact,
your correspondent, though on the lookout
Tor them, finds no materials for startling
and attractive items. such As you like.
and make your paper sell. The facts and
incidents Of our life are OF the most quiet
and common place albeit iUe like them.
Oar mechanical industries are few. and are
all busilv AMI prottably running. Our
iabOrers find employment. fair pay. and live
lust about as well as their employers, some
times better. Our farmers are held closely
to their morning and evening milking and
other work, by which they have filed well
their barns with well-grOwn and well-ripen-
ed crops, and they are showing fair returns,
rs our nelghbOring towns report to you,
weekly or monthly for their butter and
cheese. our primary SCHOOLS arc running
thirty weeks in a year with remarkable
smOothness and efficiency under the town
system and the old academy is run. under
the same system, with lOurishing high
school, for two terms this year. Our
churches hold the regular Sabbath services,
and some other services. but all so quiet as
to give no work to q reporter. ltyou desire
any brilliant items from here you must send
somebody to make them. What is not can
not be found by your CHRoNIcLER-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

Recent cegcl opments prove the existence
OF tae richie metals in greater or smaller
auantitie- throughout the State, and lately
some or e has been discovering pearls in the
"ntJ-ki river. the last gem measuring
-.-.tr--iehths Of an inch in circumference.