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REHABILITATION,
On this result the Atlas OF Saturday remarks,

On this result the Atlas Of Saturday remarks,
as follows
Surprising that the Locos have elected all
their men in the Senate, and that here has been
no choice in either Worcester or franklin, the
Senate will stand on its first organization. Ii
Locos to 10 Wings. 1t no changes are mad,
from our estimate ofthe result, this will give :,
the Destruclves majority of one upon i,iu
ballot. 1t will be seen, however, that this is
effected by an accidental prepondrance in the
senate, winch may not he 20 large as We hay,
stalled IL may ye' be ascertaIned, on c0un,u.
the Senatorial votes, that the Franklin Sena'or.
are chosen, or that the Norfo X Senators are no.
THIS would wholly change t..e aspect OF aft, ,
Besides this, there are a number of those VIII,
VIII take their seats upon the isse milling I'll III,
House, who are not entitled to their sc1;s.-A
such Wi! he looked into, ut course, bv the Com
nl'tec on elections. before The House will r..
mo convention, ct It cut where It NAV Ii III.
member from Dtr'inuu h IL shown 10 nave I've.
declared elected when he WAS nut II the mem
Der from Burlington is shown no. to have hae,
elected accord ny Ia the laws %. ~. /, ale d
the mAnIbcr from Franklin Is also shown to hav,
been Illegally elected. lei !! at least he s4,.yr
before their W;ggl vo'c. have gwen oar :, nc
over to the iron rule ot Lnroioru!>u. II iht>.
are emitted To their seats, let them he conlrine,
lnthem. There can no harm follow from thai
II they are not. let them no have the power /,
conslgn Us over to the rule OF those men trCu
whom no'hlng bat evil can be expected, and wh,
are opposed, by an overwhe mng majority U
the people of Massachusetts.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-09
RHODE ISLAND,

A Convention of Loco Focos was held at
Providence. Rhode Island, on Tuesday of
last week, at which sundry resolutions were
passed, relating to the affairs of the Sta,e.-
In regard to the new Constitution, lately
adopted by the People, they have not ye,
expressed an opinion. They adjourned 10
the Goth instant, when they propose to de-
eide upon the propricty ofsupporling tick
ct for State officers under the new Govern.
ment, question on which the party seem
to be divided. The Convention, however.
declared that Thomas w. DOR is the RIGHT.
fnl Governor Of the State, sound Demo-
erat. and an incorrup'ible patriot! We
wonder they did not also resolve that no was
a very brave man. They passed the fol-
lowing resolution, which indicates dispose
ton to support the new Constitution
Resolred,-T Committee for each town and
city in this Stale be appointed to submit to SAID towns
and city, IN such primary meetings as may be hold.
en- in all the month of December, the propriety of reg
iserlng their names land if the decision should be
IN favor OF registering TO take the necessary steps 10
cause the same 10 be done; and that the delegates
from the city Of Providence and the several towns TO
the Convention, he that commlttee
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-09
THE MADfSONIAN "

We would call the attention Of our Repvblcan read.
ers, to the Prospectus OF The Adisonian in anuthee
column. AS the official organ, and as processing to
advocate the principles Of old fashioned Republican.
ism IN then broadcast sense this journal will be found
interesting 10 those wishing journal from The seat 81
Tue FEDERAL "overnment.-S Sentinel
We begin 10 have hopes of our neighbor :
and il he will but live up to the republican,
ism Of the Madisonian, it will at all events,
be decided improvement. The Madisoni.
an has Of late taken decided and vigorous
st and against Benton and hi, hun,bu.s--,hs
Snb-treasury, and other exploded schemes Of
Van Buren, and the way i, uses up the
Globe must be truly gratifying to all those 70.
pubicans, who have witnessed the course OF
that mcndacious print for the pas, few years.
1t cannot be that sensible men will much
longer DO dcluded by these false lights.
Or Post-Mastcr, Mr.. Stacy, requests 10
TO say that he will receive and forward sub.
scriptions for the Majisonian, free Of sx-
pense to subscribers.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-09

COMPASSION OF A JupGE.-A very learned and
compassionate Judge in Texas, (says the National
InelligenceD passing sentence on one John Jones,
who hal been convicted of murder is said 10 have
concluded his remarks as follows - 1.-THE fact is
Jones, that the court did not intend to order you to
be executed before next spring but the weather is
very cold-our jail, unfortunately, is in very bad
ndltion-nuch Of the glass in the window is brok-
en-, the chlmnies are in such dapidaled state that
no fire can be made to render Your apartments COM
Portable; besides owing the number of pris-
oners, not more Than one blanket can he allowed TO
each Ito sleep sonnd,y and comfortably therefore,
will he ont of the question. In consequence of these
crcnnisances and wishing to lessen your suit lngs
az much possible the court, in the exercise Vi its
humanity and compassion, do hereby order YOU 10
ne executed Tomorrow mo- ming, soon after break
fast as NAV be convenient To the sheriff and agreea-
BILE 10 YOU"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-09

their guidance; or the folly of our day for Their
warning Where shall it be found not treasured
up IN oar highest institutions of learning And what
are they Tor except to gather up within themselves
all TIE learning of the past and all the wisdom of the
present. that they may distribute To the rising zen
erailon! Human lie begins IN weakness and in 10
nthncc, anu II is only 'y The presence Of the wisdom
OF past ages IN our civil, POLITICAL literary and ,er.
ious institutions Tint our children come forward as
civilized and cultivated beings. Were il not for these
ahey would be but young barbarans and savages
IS in our Universities and Colleges We affirm, as n
iict borne out byhistorv fact not TO he pairsayed
that the Universities Of England and of Europe have
been the home of free thoughts the successful oppo.
sers OF Arbitrary principles both in Church and State
Out them came our principles of liberty and Office
doT ana more than that, out of them came the con.
ceptlon and the plans for universal education II il
nor 70 De gafsayed that the common schools of New
England oIis"ated IN, and were planned by the best
educated men this any country ever an w. and where
there was the greatest number of these men, compsr-
ca with The whole population. Ignorance and vice
90 NOT educate thensel'.s; folly and guilt do not ask
Tor the light OF science; and therefore il is that wis
dom and virtue seek the greatest possible diffusion of
the highest and best education. ii then we would
perfect our system OF state education, If we would
ue'sIte up So mat we can get access TO the wisdom
on our fathers and The wisdom ofthe race we would
keep ut hand thcexp)stons If the PRINCIPLES of truth
ana justice, as applied to human existence hy the
greatest and best of men, we must cherish as of the
irs importance, our highest institutions of lcarnino
Let then, those fountains be kent ful and ove,fow
M nv IRE, AMI liberal aid and let those cit nv them
whose "el2h II snail he TO pour out of the living wa
ters 10 every thirsty youth thar shall approach
IN view OF these facts and considerations the Com.
inlssloners. would earnestly recommend that the
np'e' dne the Treasury of the State from certain ind
Vlduals, for the benefit Of the University hr given IN
SAMUEL. C.. CRAFTS,
NORMAN WILLIAMS,
Montpelier, Oct, 1872 LUCIUS B. PECK.
me unders nned Commissioners would nj 40 recon-.
,nehn, 70, me purpose OF rescning highest insu
Tons OF learning from parties of all and every kind
maj the law defining the residence of freenen be so
hended rs hat students residing a. 2s;,'., vo,;nn
los rnins' shall tLo-et, IpHt VI NotfX
in the town at public election.
SAMUEL c. CRAFTS,
Montpelier, Oct, 1912. LUCIUS y. PECK.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-09

BUNKER lIILL.-tn consequence Of The
completion of the Monument upon Bunker
Hill, the Government of the Bunker Hill
Monument Association have decided to col.
citrate the l7,h June, 1843, the next Ami.
versary Of the memorable Battle, BY an Ora
lion and other ceremonies. The Hon. DAN.
TEL WEBSTER has been appointed as The
Orator on that occasion-and, to letter Of
IA Committee of the Association, informing
him at this appointment, he has written the
following answer:
WASHING TON, Nov %, 1912.
Gentlemen,-f letter OF the 23i inst, has
excited III me very strong emotion. 1t reminds
me how great portion of human life has clips
ell, since JOIN ID with others, and performed my
part N laying the corner stone of the Bunker
ilill Monument; and | devoutly thank a kind
seen the completion of that work.
lowe you, gentlemen, great obligation for do
inJ me the honor of inviting me to address nv
'e!iow-c ,'zens a secund time, and on so nteres.
ing al occasion, from that renowned aud coz.
secratct spot; and cheerfully accept the duty
assigned me. With very true regard,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
This will be the third occasion upon which
the voice of this distinguished orator will have
been heard on this ever memorable Hill.
tie spoke there on The 18th June, 1925, the
time Of the laying Of the Corner Stone of the
Monu'nent-on the 10Th Of September, 1910.
when he presided over and addressed the
vas. concourse, the thousands upon thousands
of ardent and enthusiastic Wings who
crowded the entire Hill, and all the surround.
ing streets, on that d"y-and then again, no
will speak, in compliance with this new sp-
poinlment, to commemorate the comple,ioa
Of the noble structure which now adorns that
sacred spot.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-09

The duties in addition TO the protection aflcrdedby
the charges Of importation will, in my opinion, be-
an ample protection against the low priced woods
from Buenos Ayres, or from any other quarter. The
question a. 10 shat pnia' can this foreign competition
reduce 'hr price of our wn0a what price per pound
can wool OF staple equal 10 ours be imported?
The items which compose the cost of importation are
|. the price per pound On these the
2 ? per cent commission, nd yo!oren
B. c,s. per pound for freight, and duties are
other charges GA the weight. assessed
T. l2 per cent insurance.
s. } per cent for SIX months interest on cost, from
the tim" OF the order of purchase the time of sale,
q ~ per cent. profit on cost charges and duties.
1has are stated as the average rates.
Another very Important fact is that the Buenos
Ayges wool is Imported in 80 foul that it takes
twopounds 10 equal one pound ofours, as washed on
the sheep. Our Wool looses, in cleansing, one third
of IT. weight Buenos Ayres wool loses two
lhlrds-n other words it takes | l-2 pounds Of
wool "a washed on the sheep To make pound of
cleansed wool while it takes 3 pounds Of Bnenos
Ayres wool, as imported, to make pound of cleans
ei wool. The question, them is at what price can
pounds oiths wool he imported The following is
the answer, foi wool costing from4 to 10 cents
charges duties. cost OF III. cost Of
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-09
Loco FOCoIsM IN MISSOURI,


Turning to our noble State, we see the Demoer,ey
IN full power, and ready for action base curien.
cy atcts the State, and il, is for the approaching
General Assembly 10 apply the relief Small notes,
deprecated paper, spurious banking unauthorized 10
sues of paper trash awess corporations and the 10.
PRODUCTION Of base paper from other States, have
been the curse Of Missouri for some time past and 10
the only curse that now affc,s her -Benton's Let.
ter.
No State in tho Union has been more
thoroughly stepped in lncofocosm than Mis-
souri,. We believe it has never had even
7" lucid interval" since Benton has been in
til" S""a'" Those who wish to sea the re-
suit, can find it fairly portrayed in the above
extract from letter lately written By tho
great advocate of metallic currency. lie,
those who conscien,ously doubt as 10 tho
tendency Of the measures of the two par
ties, compare the situation of Missouri a.
there described, and sachuse,,s which
has always been Wing State.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-09
Q&urlruatoa
FRIDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 9, 1912.
THE BALL OPENING.

The Charleston Mercury, the able and
frank chief advocate of Mr.. Calhoun's cleo
ton 10 the Presidency, in recent article on
the state and prospects Of the party, speaks
in the following strain:
"All righi!-'No Compromise Of principles for
the sake Of Harmony We wish not for a triumph
obtained by iog-rotiing Nth Protectionists. Let
there be no d0dgng--no sirring of nipo, t,nt aucs
IONS; lei the broad banner Of Free Trad, L,,o Du-
Ties, No Debt, Separation from Banks Economy
Retrenchmenl, and Strict Adherence To the Consli,i.
tom be kept fully, broadly spread, that he who runs
may read-and let whoever will not stan nv it in the
lace OF friend or foe. or who would yield a lot of the
principles it asows-or mask word of lis honest
Democratic avowal of the creed, the whole creed
and nothing but the creed Of the party--seek fratpr
nty among the mountebanks whj have no arocais
tor Inc public eye'--and be numbered henceiorth
among the Coons."
How is this, Mr.. VAN buren,? Have
you any" arowals for the public eye" with
regard to Protection7 or do you whisper
your sentiments in the ears Of Southrons
alones How with you, Mr.. SILAs WRlGmr7
Did you mask nothing Of" the whole crced.''
when you voted for the Tariff, mumbling
apologies to your Southern allies which were
Kept IN the background by "the party
here, while they ostenta,iously approved Of
your vote in favor, by resolution a, ther State
Convention How with YOU Mr. Speaker.
in-prospect, GEORGES r. DNvIs? You have
assured the Peonlc oi Rn".~~'-- .,.-. ,o".
party are in favor of a fair Protective Tariff
and your presses have re-echoed the story
accusing the Wings of falsehood in asserting
the contrary. How with you, most awl-ik,
OF officials, the ALBANY ARGus7 You hav.
said next 10 nothing pro or con on Protec.
ton, but of course have kept up preciou.
thinking all the time. What think you o
having your whole hobbling, shuflling. jug.
Cling cabaI, "who have made no avowaI,
Tor the public eye, numbered hencefortl
among the CooNs Tribune.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-09
NEW YORK.

The Albany Journal gives the official vote
at the late Election: Bouck POS, O7O, Brad
ish lS6,O38, Abolition 1902. In 1910, the
vote stood Bouck ZIG, sos, Seward 222 OH
Abolition 2,662-showing a falling of in
the Locofoco vote of 5000 and in the Wing
vote of 10000 1t is tins way that all the
recent Locoioco victories have been won.-
In no single case, where they have trum PHI
ed, has their vote equaled the Wing vote OF
1910.
The Journal comments upon the result
Here is the CONCLUSION and sun,mins up of the
whole matter. Cob Bouck, with 5000 votes less tha,,
he received in ls40 is elected by 81 900 minority i
Forty tho sand Wings who voted Tor Gov Seward
in 1910 aow withheld Their voIes. In effect therefor,
II was an election for hut one party, the other having
IN numbers sufficient To change the result abstaine
from voting. The Whips, moved and unmo, ed, by
various causes have allowed the Locofocos to TAX,
possession of the Government. Let them remen,,
her nevertheless, that they but "enants nj suf
fersnce" The power 10 reform and reclaim, resides
with the Wings, who unless locofocoism proves
less destructive and proi,igste than il has been. will
sssatsdly redeem ,hs State in le+<
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-09

ANOTHER VINO VIcroRY.-The annual
town meeting a: Hartford (C,.). has resulted
in the complete success of the Wing ticket.
The Courant of Tuesday says: Although
the Times called upon their party to attend,
the ticket got up at their Office received on
ly about 200 votes. The whole number OF
votes pol!ed was 1921, which Allen S. Still
man, the candidate for first select man on
the regular Wing ticket, received 40
The other regular Wing candidates for Se-
lectmen received majuriries of from 400 to
500. The Wings Of Hartford have well
maintained their ground, and we think have
won the title Of " GibraIter of Whiggcry "
from their brethren %! New iaven.
All the towns in Hartford county have
now held their meeting, and the result is
that the Wings have carried ii aud the Lo-
cos Z. Last fall the Times boosted of hav-
ing carried 10 Of the % towns. Something
of a change.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-09

tut the question may be asked, how does II happen
that the price Of Buenos Ayres wool is 50 low
1t is quoted in the Boston market at from to 10
cents. The answer is, that what remains for sale is
proba ly of the poor qnalies-was purchased during
the blockade, at low prles and was imported free Of
duty, and is sold thour n profit II not loss. The
same general causes which have depressed the price
of pur own wool have affected the price of all foreign
wool IN our market. The general causes may afford
the subject of another letter
have thus far restricted myself to the consdera-
m OF the iarlf protective against low priced for
elgn wools-and more particularly against those from
Buenos Ayres. will add further that ii is most prob
able under the present tariff, that none bet coarse
woo' will be imported from that place in the state
heretofore imported, but wi be first cleanscd. The
tirrc pounds of foul wool will be reduced to one
bound of ceansed-to avoid the 3 per cent duty
psvlnpit on one pound instead of paying it on three
ponnis.-The wool, however will never be equal in
w re 10 ours, or other foreign wool of the fine
n77e II is not suited to make broad-clohs, because
caoHnion account ofthe burrs with which it is filled
be 'iped cthrr before after they are picked
iic f1e wool ia imported from Eurone and Aus
train ntoour ports, entered in lS at from 80
70 81 cents per pound 'he hreces, however, ar.
Gle amer and closer tinm'i than ours. The p ICE,
compared with oar wool ne washed IN the sherp NAV
b" rated o ~ cents per pnnd, the ioreian val ,e
This, with ceats for charges of Importation and
profit and - cents for duties would make the price
here AZ cents, or, without profit 43 cents
SUCH IN my view, is the effect Of the tamil of the
last session. Yet II does not do all tina, IN udg-
mnu'. ought 10 be doae. This country produces wool
su irent for all its wants. wish to done, for
this interest, what is our true national policy for
every great agricultural interest and that is in rela-
lion every agricultural product. when we produce
an abundance an there be no danger ola monopoly
that duties should be laid, merely for protection
hut for prohibition, Wehave done this for cotton,
and why shoul it not be done for WOO!
In yew of the issue of Repeal now made, and oven
by northern men (see Senator Woodhury's late e,ter
N. question is presented TO our Farmers il the Tariff
worth the contest II must pass severe ordeal at
the next Congress. Ifit can survive that ordeal,
shall deem the question Of protection finally settled
Respectfully, So. HosAss EvxAsry
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-09

singular circumstance took place in Fishake
township, Me- short time since. he facts are CIV
en- by the Portland American ms follows A married
female, beyond the meridian of life, and whose name
ls Ann Wrath, he'd been i'll for some time, and on
Tnrsdny, the 4ih NJ her friends and family assem-,
hied around her, and took their last mournful farewell
She appeared 10 expire abou, five o'clock that after
noon. The ceremonies Of laying out <le dead were
duly performed the bandages were placed beneath her
chm to her head, and every preparation was made for
the solemn rites of the burial ground The s@yion
ioled his bell but At half past ei.ht she renred her
head IN aeton'shmcnt, and was amazed 10 find that
she was able 10 psr,sks Of lhs rsfsshnsn,s for hsr
isRsIal!
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-09

C The Locos take great delight in CALI
ing the Wing party" Coons." The humsr
of the thing they think too rich and then tho
strength Of the argument, who can with.
stand Mdt1 We would not deprive ,hem
Of it for the world. We cannot, however.
forget their old prediction, tina, the name Of
Wing, would soon be so di,gracefal, that
we should be compelled to change i, for
another. The good old name, however,
still holds up its head, and the loco focos
finding j, not quite so great a disgrace. ss
predicted, are trying - chance Il the mselvss!
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-12-09

Sheriff Hart, previous 10 the execution
Of Colt, received an anonymous letter 10
which was enclosed $1,000. The letter and
the money the Sheriff has sent to the Prssi-
dent of the Board Of Aldermen, Of that city.
The following is copy Of the letter -
"Shoud you do what is herein requested smother
sum exactly equal 10 that now enclosed, shs be sent
10 you on Friday, November 18th, 1912. The under
signed has no acqua ntance with Colt nor of sny Of
his relatives and friends. Pure beneyoence and hu.
manty have induced TO otfer you the enclosed cum
ndiIon that you decline and posirey refuss to
hang Colt. This you can conscientlously DO on the
Of humanity, and that we have M right 10 take
the lie OF fellow beng; on The that two Of
the lry who tried him of opinion that wssoa-
w for manslanghter; on the score that the Chancs
lor Teht 10 have granted viii Of to the Court
~ Ertors Che Senate y on the scoe OF an improper
bias; nay, violent prejudice having m me outset
been created by the arg and sinai. papers OF the
cty AGAINST him; the that me true repuoli-
can doctrine isnnt 10 hang but 10 npsoh ior hie IN
capital eases; on the score that N al human proha:
biltv the law enac ing hanging for any offence will
This winter he ranraed The score that Governor
Bonck will, as he has declared, pardon Cot-Govern-
or Bouck's opinons being we'll ascsi tanned on this
point There are many Ieasons wheh' IN the hssie
But sir come ont, and like General Jackson lake up
on Yourself the ponsblity-cons,rue The laws and
your duy as you understand them, and refuse 10
hang Colt You will thereby lay up for your self in
future life the pleasing rejection of having saved from
destruction human being unjuslly condemned, and
receiving the thanks and The blessings Of Colts rcla
tives and friends and meet the full spprohs ton and
entire approval Of the whole bsr-of the Vice Cksn-
celloI and the Judges, u You lake the step recon.
mended you will receive the applause Of the people
and OF the party, and OF the whole community. Pep.
xWv