Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-20

Thar MErEoR FouND.-A Jay correspon-
dent OF the Newport Express and Standard,
who does not. however, give his name,
gives a sensational account Of the finding Of
that meteor, about which SO much has been
said. lie says:
Fast day, party started out on an ex-
cursion TO Jay peak. Setting in at the base
OF the mountain. they followed up the ridge
on the south bank of the south branch !;
following this stream they came to a valley
near the height of the land, valley lying
between Jay peak and the range of noun
tains running south. Suddenly the party
came Upon what they called an explosion
The snow had the appearance of blue vitriol,
with sulphurous smell and a soft substance
like soap or sugar covering it for a space of
four or i've rods. In the center there seem
ed to be an excavation in the snow and
earth. On examination they found embed
ded IN the earth about four feet below the
surface, something like a conglomerate rock,
having the appearance Of iron ore, lava,
and sOapstone, mixed with a substance SINH
lar to blue glass. The stone is supposed to
weigh about two tons, and will probably be
taken to Jay peak, for exhibition the CON-
ing season. The great wonder is where did
all this calamity come from?
CHARLOTTE - DISCOVERY OF STOLEN PRcP-
ERTY.-About five years since, man in
Charlotte, named 0viatt, was repairing a
house which he owned, and laid a gold
watch and gentleman's gold ring upon
table. but when he looked for them they
were not to be found. Much excitement
was raised at the time, but no clue by which
the thief could be detected was found. and
the things were given up for lost. 4 week
or two ago he discovered the ring upon the
finger OF young man living in town, and
asked where he obtained it. The young
man refused to tell, whereupon he was in
formed that it was stolen property and be-
longed to Mr.. 0viatt But be still refused
to tell. though he claimed to have come by
it honestly. lie was then told that he
might keep the ring until it should be
proved to be stolen property, but would DO
prosecuted if tie ring was disposed of.
The young man was soon to be married |
t. young lady who was living as hired
girl in the family of Rev. Mr.. Torrey, of
Charlotte, and who was considered perfect
ly respectable. The same girl was work
ing for Mr.. Oviatt when the watch and
ring were stolen. All these facts led to
the suspicion that the girl could tell what
had become of the watch, though she was
not suspected five years ago. The night
OF Saturday, the last day Of March the
couple were to have been married, but
during that day the girl was arrested on
charge OF theft, and was in the hands Of
an officer when the nuptial hour arrived.
Oi course the wedding was postponed, but
she was not sent to jail. being held in the
custody Of the officer, she stoutly DENYING
aoy knowledge Of the crime
Monday. April ID, was the Gav set for
the examination, but on Sunday she con-
i',ssed to having stolen the property. and
81 fsrtd to produce the watch if Mr.. Oyiatt
would 20 with her TO the place where il
WAS couctaled, which ne did, and the watch
was restored to its owner. Mr.. 0yiatt said
that he dad not wish TO prosecute the girl.
aud 1t The property was restored lie would
he satisfied. and It was expected he would
rot appear against her. of course the
Dung couple lelt very badly. The Young
nan believed IN the girls innocence up 10
he tImc oi her c 'ntession. Rev Mr.. Torrey
-peak- highly Of the girl since she has been
N his employ The case caused a deal of
,xcItemeIt al Charlotte and Ferrishurg
Argus.