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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-27

The Times makes precisely the rejoinder
that we expected, to our intimation that the
respectable advocates OF a repeal of the pro-
hibitory law, might do well to look around
them and see what sort OF company they are
in. Our neighbor thinks it excellent reason
ing to argue that the repeal of the prohibit
tory law must be desirable and right because
DIR. Bacon, Theodore Parker and DIR. Jewett,
the Boston Advertiser and the Springfield
Republican (whose circulation is SO large
that they can be mistaken) the copperhead
Boston Courier and ''its particular favorite'
the n. Y. Times, have opposed prohibition
but very pooI reasoning to infer that there
must be some virtue las temperance measure,
in law which secures the bitter opposition
Of all rum sellers. Our poInt-no new one
indeed seems TO us well taken, neyerthe-
less. The Times great argument against
the law has been Its iRe6foiency Now then
We say that the TACT that the classes who,e
interest and desire Is To have the irte
supply and use of intoxicating drinks, are
50 clamorous for the repeal of the law, is
yory significant irdication that there is some
reniessve virtue in it. and sincere temper
ance men may well look TO their position
wh,n they find themselves side by side with
all the liquor dealers, grog shop keepers and
whiskcy -oakers.
But. says the Times, increased intempe-
rance goes on, as well as the law. Yes,
and murders increase in spite of the law
against murder robberies increase in spite
of the laws against theft brothels and
gambling houses multiply in spite Of laws
prohIbltory OF them. Shall We therefore
throw down all restraint of law? No,rather
let all good men JON hands to strengthen all
good laws by the aid OF - moral suasIOn'
which has heen far too much neglected Of
late years, and by arousing public sentiment
and the public conscience strive 10 stay tie
flood OF drunkenness and crime.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-27

tilted with penalty SO as to be able to enforce
itself A remedy was sought in the bill INTRO
duced this week in amendment OF the act just
named by depriving the tax payer who is delin-
quent of the right of appeal from the judgment
of the listers guessing at his bill,-and yet this
came bill seems not to be free from the same
charge. The only appropriate remedy IS re-
peal Of the law of last year entirely. ard a new
bill clear enough and strong enough to be prac-
ticable in its plan, which we are now assured
shall be forthcoming.
Some tart reflections have appeared in the
newspapers on the action of the House creating
a chsplsincy from its own members So far as
know the House are of one mind on the ques-
ton.
1t seemed from the first happy thought that
the House so far as association is concerned
might be led to feel that the devotional exercises
no less than the civil duties are a part Of the
responsibility that rests upon them, that they
are in an important sense identified with the
praying as with the voting. and are not at liber-
ty to keep these sacred duties of at arms-length.
am well assured the conduct Of these exercises
has been eminently satisfactory to the house.
The anniversary of the VT. Bible Society oc-
CURED according to notice, the preacher expect
ed for the evening failed to reach here on ac-
count Of Ill health, and his colleague one Of the
secretaries of the parent society, came in his
place, and in few well directed extemporsneous
remarks occupied the time allotted to the ser
mon. lie was in Vermont for the first time, and
coming to Montpelier in the night awoke IN the
glores of this hill environed village and its noble
Capitol hope he will not fail to return by
daylight, through the West part of the Stately
The way Of the charming city Of Burlington,
that his first favorable impressions may be in
tensi6ed by the still increasing fascinatiOns Of
the Champlain Valley.
An interesting and exceedingly animated dis
cussion arose in joint assembly this P. NJ, for
election Of Reporter Of Decisions Of Supreme
Court. Mr.. Nicholson of the house firing up at
an innmation against the promptness Of Cen
Veazey, either in civil or military duties, and
declaring he would never be found waiting any
more than between. .Bulrun and Getty.burgh.Maj
Rounds caught the spirit, and in shower Of al
most defiant eloquence commanded the gallant
General to the undoubting suffrages Of the As
sembly.
Yours P..D. l.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-27
abr free press,
GEO. W. !. C. C. BENEDICT,
E4iiorr sss ProBriefors.
BURLINGTON
FRIDAY MORNING OCT. u, 1865.
The New York Registry Law.

ror tie fIst time within the last forty
..-s has there been any substantial pre-
.-,iaa to illegal voting in the city Of New
y-k Though there were laws TO punish
d. &. o-ence, it was 50 rare that one guilty
ID ;; was detected and punished, that the
-., ". run according to common belief, in
.,.-e5.. some times in thousands of cases,
, sr.ur there was any strong interest felt
.- ,r ,s,uon. A Registry law was put in
..- ri lng ago hut by carelessness or
.e1 On the part of officials. it could be
q, ism doubtless was in many instances.
- - stringent lGiC Is now in force; and
t..-sis gr,at howl raised about 1t by the
Nu To,k World and other Tarers like it,
y Cd are greatly exercised let some igno-
r-a. native OF ioroign horn citizrn who wants
q, ra,e tie democratic ticket. will not be
All, 20 do 80. because his nsme is not on the
register list The chances are that two to
'oar wealthy and intelligent citizens, oecu-
,,i with business cares, viii omit to have
bod. name enrolled, Gur one OF tie classes
fr iamed 4 rigid registry law is unob-
,-'ionalle arywheie. anu IN sUch places as
s.. York City 1t Is indispensable to fair
nd lust result.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-27

The first discussion. IN which any spirit or
feeling has been shown, IN this Legislature,
arose in the House over the election Of Fifth
Assistant Judge Of the Supreme Court, and
Of Reporter. The course of debate over the
Judgeshlp is briefly indicated in the report
of proceedings elsewhere. After Col. Veasey's
nomination for Reporter, Senator Read rose
and said he would like to see the last volume
OF the Reports before voting for the re-elect-
ION of the Reporter. He alluded to the delay
IN reporting the decisions, and said that, if
thought advisable, he would present another
nomination for the Office. Mr.. Hebard,
of Chelsea, moved a postponement Of the
election for one week, and went on to find
sharp fault with the want of promptness
shown of late years in giving the Reports 10
the public He said the latest published
decisions we're those made three years ago;
and that we could send ship to Japan and
get the decisions of the Japan judges, and
have them here long before We can get those
of our own Courts.
Mr. Nicholson of Wallingford, denied that
there had been unnecessary delay on the
part of the last reporter, and he would un-
dertake to say that Colonel Veazey would not
be too late in future, as he had never been
too late in any battle from Bull Run to Get
tysburgh
Mr.. Prour of Rutland, explained
that the work of the preceding Reporter was
much behindhand, when Colonel Veazey was
elected. His own reports bringing up the
decisions to very late date were printed,
and the volume would, in day or two,be in
the hands of members. Mr.. Rounds Of Ches-
ter. arose, when Mr.. Hcbard, seeing, perhaps
that it was becoming a little warmer than
he expected, withdrew his motion. but did
not 50 prevent the Major from freeing his
mind, with some hearty and well deserved
praise of his old Colonel. and warm denun-
citation Of attempts to feel the temper Of the
assembly, and to detract by insinuation from
the merit of competent. prompt and faith
ful public servant. The unanimous r'ra
uooe reelection of Colonel Veazey which fol-
lowed, made everything right.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-27

The ACCIDENT AND DEATH AT BRIsToL
FLArs-The Vergennes Vermonter gives
correct statement with regard to the melan-
chOly occurrence in that place. Mr.. Haw-
kins fell from an apple tree and broke sever
al ribs and his collar bone, and dislocated
his hip. Mrs. Hawkins, who was a very
fesny woman, weighing between Two and
three hundred, being assisted by Mrs. Han
nah kowell, aged rs, took the injured man
into the house. and then ran a quarter Of
mile for the doctor and back again. She
went up twice TO the chambers for bandages,
and while in act Of pinning bandage under
direction Of DIR. Warren, she tell back and
expired instantly. She died of apople1y,
probably, superinduced by the shock she bad
received and her great exertiOn. Mr.. Haw-
kins still hes IN very critical condition.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-27
sioSTPELiER, Oct. Is, 1865

The results OF the elections of State Officers
to-day were for the most part foregone con-
clusions, ana the elections consequently
passed off with little feeling, q
The question of the Secretary of State. in
reference to which there was probably, the
most interest, was greatly simpli6ed by the
withdrawal by his friends this morniug, in a
published card, of tue name of Gen. Geo, p.
Foster. This left DIR. Nichols. the present
incumbent, the only candidate, and be was
elected without opposition. He has thus
far proved an exceedingly acceptable officer,
and Will continue to make friends In il, the
longer and better he lie known. az srcn-a. eI
Adjntant General washburn and Qaar-
ternaster Gen. Pitkin were reelected by
uiua rooe vote and with entire unaninity -
in fitting recognition Of the fidelity and caTa-
city with which they have discharged their
responsible duties 'gl.-li % i..i s----T.Az1
For the Railroad Commissicnership. con-
siderable canvassing had been done by iear
o- 6v. .,t;es ..g1 90 - z3i4oa yilol1g o. =
. .-fpr re ssv .'s1s lziE8g f-oasl
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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-27
For the Free Press

.siessrs Editors:
What is the trouble with your
neghbor Of the Times, He proposes to repael
the proihibitory law because it canEO OF be enforc-
ed butalways lAbOrs to nominate and electprOsecut
ing officers that will not enforce it, ard then usfs
that fact as an argument TO secure his object.
In this mornings issue, he charges upon the
friends of the Law that they dare not enforce
it,in many cases. for fear ''that their pet autom-
atic temperance machine would be suddenly and
incontinently smashed" As that is what he
wants, why does he not 60 IN for rigid enforce
nent and smash it If the officers will 60 ahead
and do their duty. we will risk the machine.
LEAGUE.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-27

IN order to defend Mr.. SINNERS bill, to which
there may be grave objections, or indeed to
defend our Vermont prohihitory law. That
law ''goes right on" after ten years trial,
and it must be very different legislature
from any that has recently assembled in Yer
mont, that will even seriously consider the
question of its repeal. The temperate and
temperance loving citizens of Vermont, as
body, are not likely to disturb law, for
whose repeal every grog-shop keeper. liquor
dealer and drunkard, are clamoring and
DIR. Bacon and their other respectable CO.
sdJutors in the work of breaking down the
law, will do well to look around them and
see what sort of company they are in.
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P.D. l.
VERMONT LEGISLATURE.
TUESDAY, Oct. l..

TUESDAY, Oct. l..
AFTERNOON.
SzNArE.-Nothing Of interest was done,
except to receive the report Of the Board Of
Education.
HousE-The report Of the Committee on
Joint Rules was adopted, recommending the
JOINT rules of last year.
\ bull was introduced by Mr. Colby Of
llariland, reducing the number Of Supreme
Court Judges from tve TO four; referred to
Judiciary Committee.
By Mr.. Park of Bennington, to Incorporate
the Bennington Manufacturing Co.; to Com.
on Manufactures.
BY Mr.. Skinner Of Derby, to more fully
define the duties OF Grand Jurors in respect
to infractions Of the liquor law; 10 Judiciary
Committee.
The chair announced as the Committee tn
whom was referred go much of the annual
executive message as relates TO home for
juvenile offenders:
Messrs. Pease Of Norwich. WOOdman Of
Wheelock, Bemis Of Stamford, Hopkins Of
Vergennes, Lane Of Jericho, Stevens of
GuIldhall, Dunn Of Fairfax, Hazen of North
Hero. Wires of Cambridge. Brock Of New
bury, Macomber of Worcester, Hamblet of
Morgan, Phillips of Castleton. GoOdhue of
Westminster.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-27
THURSDAY, Oct 10, 1865.

THURSDAY, Oct ~, 1900.
Much has of late been said on the subject Of
hasty legislation and doubtless with very much
propriety. and yet am inclined to believe this
same hasty legislation more than all other things,
operates to lengthen the session by the necessity
imposed on each succeeding session to make up
and make over the mistakes and omissions Of its
predecessor The act of 1854 amending Chap.
ss Of existing statutes relating to Grand List is
as it seems to me a case in point.
In its general provisions it quite overlOoks the
fact patent to US all, tha; the board Of listers Of
any town can never assess the property justly
aud weil without themselves personally visiting
and examining it, and in the matter Of United
States Stock Bonds and Securities, which by the
way are likely to become quite disturbing ele-
ment in the deliberations of the Legislature, it
was len so loosely that anything like a frll
return Of them to the Com. to make up the
Grsbd fd.ist. has not been, and for want
of any enforcing provision in the act itself can
| not bs Obtained. Such provision should be for
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-27
W EDSRDAY, Oct. is.
FORENOON.

SESATE-BiLLs introduced and referred-By
Mr.. Crane, for the support of the poor in the
unorganizd towns and cores OF the State; to
com. on printing.
CThis bill provides for overseers of the
poor in the unOrganired towns and CORES,
who shall bear the same relation to the State
as those in organized towns do to the
towns.)
BY Mr. Read, IN relation to the rate Of in
terest: to com. on printing.
This bill provides that the rate Of inter
est NAV be for one year $40 per cent?
By Mr. Chapman, repeating the act Great
ing and establishing the Offices Of railroad
commissioner to com on printing.
HousE-The speaker announced the fol-
lowing committees
To enquire as 10 the po,rer Of the State TO
tar United States Bonds and Nofio1dl Bank
Noek-Mcssrs Waite of Brattleboro, Prout
OF Rutland, Hebsrd of Chelsea, Colby Of
Hartland, Miner Of Manchester, Barlow Of
St Albaus, Skinner OF Derby, Ross of St.
Johnsbury, Page of Hydepark, Thomas Of
Orwell, Ford of CRANKY. Graves of Dux-
bury, Weston Of Colchester, McGowan of
Grand Isle.
On so much of the Governors Message as
relates TO the Geftysburg Cemetery-Messrs
Hebard of Chelsea, Houston of Shoreham,
Webster of Charleston, Hamilton of FAIR
haven, Paul of Pomfret. ll1 @ ban
General Communicable place Of Mr..
Buttcrfeld of Grafton, excused /; Mr.. Wy
man Of Athens.
The epeaker announced the following
IObp Rardap af Wplls
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-27
HOUSE

Reports-By Mr. Robinson Of Highgate, for
general com. favorably to the resolution author
ling the Governor to appointtwo commissioners
10 cooperate with like commissioners Of 1iassa-
chusetts and New Hampshire. in regard to re-
storing sea fish to the Connecticut river; resolu-
tion adopted on the part Of the House
By Mr.. Miner, for the judiciary com. against
bill reducing the number Of judges Of supreme
court; third reading refused.
The chair announced as the select committee
on the bill increasing the rate Of legal interest
from six to seven and three-tenths per cent:
Messrs. Park of Bennington, Parmalee Of
Bristol, Aiken Of Hardwick, Barnes Of Burling-
ton. Houston Of Victory, Robinson Of Franklin,
Mott Of Alburgh, Belding of johnson, Corllss
of Corinth, McClary of Newport, Bull Of DAN
by, Martin Of Marshfeld, Brown Of Vernon,
Forbush of Springfield.
A communication was received from the Gov
ernor, transmitting certain papers relative to
the Asiatic cholera, viz
First. letter from Hon. William II. Seward,
United States Secretary Of State, to the Cover
nor of this State, dated Sept. l, 1865, with sc-
companying documents.
Second, letter from the Governor to Samual
w. Thayer, Surgeon General
Third. report Of Surgeon General Of Vermont;
five hundred copies ordered printed on motion Of
Mr.. Hebsrd Of Chelsea ....-. --
joint .Assembly-The chair announced a. first
in order, the election Of chief Justice Of the
Supreme Court.
| Mr.. Hebard Of Chelsea, nominated Hon. L. P.
| Poland, and he has unanimously elected BY rfrd
! voee vote lu n-i.l
! For first assistant justice, Mr.. Miner Of Man
! chester nominated Hon. John Pierpoint, and be
was unanimously elected by rira voce vote.
For second assistant justice, Senator Chap
man nominated Hon. James Barret, and he Wal
unanimously elected by pira poee vote
For third assistant justice, Mr.. Prout Of kut-
land nominated Hon. Loyal c. kellogg, Hnd b
was unanimously elected by rira roce vote.
! For fourth assistant Justice, Mr Stewart o
Mmdlebury, nominated Hon. Asahel Peck. An
! he was unanimously elected by vira roee vote
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-27

Our neighbor of the Times still hammers
away at the Prohibitory Law with perse-
verance worthy of better cause. The spe-
cisl occasion of bis last blast is the introduc-
tion in the House. by Mr.. Skinner OF Derby,
of a bill increasing the powers OF 0rand
.Jur:es in the investigation of liquor cases,
restoring the old plan of paying the States
Attorneys by fees, and making Grand Jurors
and States Attorneys liable to fine for neglect
10 examine, indIct and prosecute offenders
agaipst the Liquor Law. On this the Times
comments at length IN style of which the
following parag. apis are fair samples
The friends of the law begin by staying it up
with crowd of special watchers aud informers,
and now they propose TO make the community
he special watchers and informers upon the
officer f the law. The result Of the matter will
be that the people will be disguised with law
which REQUIRES such constant nursing IN order
To- keep the breath Of life in it, and the law viii
be cast aside a. a worthless. troublesome and
expensive experiment.
The real friends of temperance, before tney
persist in this foolish scheme of prohioitory ieg-
isla,ion, would do well to reflect that Its prseti-
cal working must he excessively bad to make 80
ardent, able and lifelong an agitator OF temper
ance as the Rev. DIR. Bacon, of Connecticut, 70
( declare in putlc lately that 1.-THE Temperance
cause was wrecked on the rock Of the Maine
law-that the qusckery of such legislation has
been the ruin of the canse, from which II can
not be rescued until We cut ourselves clear o
the whole scheme Of legislsting alcohol out O
the creation Of God.'
We copy so much to show the spirit wh'cl
snimatcs these assaults on the law, and no
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-27
MONTPELIER, Oct. Is.
Dear Free Pres :

Dear Free Pres:
At the meeting of the Yer |
mont Historical Society in the Representatives
Hall last evening, there WAS more than the usu-
al smount of good sense and spice commlngled.
We had first an address from Judge Cults of
Brattl.bOro, setting forth the true object of the
Society. He wandered little from the subject
at first, apparently, by eulogizing the early his
tory of this State, and the character Of its early
settlers. As be proceeded, however, be came
round to the point and made clear the design OF
this depression. To trace the events and gather
up memorials of this early history. was affirmed
to be one of the leading objects of the Society
he was addressing. In defining with more par
ticularity the objects which true historical sp'r-
il will prompt the Society to pursue, he maze
the gathering up of memoirs very prominent
He mentioned Ira Allen, as one OF whom no
sufficient memoir has vet been prepared. Pass
ing from this portion of his subject. he glanced
a, the field open for historical research in such
-.l;cs as can be found Of Indian tribes once in
babi,ing the State. He also alluded to the field
a, enquiry which Geology and kindred sciences
afford. paying very appropriate compliment to
Albert Hagar, State GeslOgist In closing he
alluded to the flags borne by Vermont troops IN
many battle, which now decorate the walls OF
the Assembly Chamber. These suggested
hro.d spd rich field Of inquiry. So much as
shall be treasured up now Of the history Of Yer
mont patriotism and valor, will be OF incaicul-
able value in the future
Mr.. Cheney, Professor Of vocsl music, next
,ook the stand, and discoursed Of the music and
tunes and songs of Vermont in the olden time
His remarks were very spicy and entertaining
He began by offering some general statements
and sentiments upon the subject Of music. AZ
,s- A.. sublime and impressive passage thst had
,sduoed the audience to Stiffness, he remarked
that about everything that had ears. loved mu-
=. The executions were swine, the stupid ass,
and the devil,-of course this style OF oratory
xas entertaining, mingled as it was with sensible
..n,rks. and some dramatic recitations OF old
time hymns and sacred songs. Mr Cheney did
No, consne himself entirely to oratory or con-
xersation, but INDUCED in occasional musical In
,erludes. that helped to illustrate his idea O
xb., vocal music wss. in the Revolutionary
days.
He dvelt with the enthusiasm Of tru'
,ovsr Of his art. upon the richDess OF melody
found IN those grand old Scotch tunes, Martyrs
, Dundee, aud others of like celebrity, that wer
} favorites in New England before the fugue tune
: came into vogue With the Revolution the fu
T que music came into fashion, and the old soh'
tunes wen, out Then began the discomfort an
D dish.rmony among singers and ehOirs that hs
I l,sted to the present day. While the deacon Q
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-27

The Sentinel has the cheek to tell its
readers, that .'in Pennsylvania the Repub-
lican majority is only 5000 against 22,oOo
in 1 ls64, falling Of of l4.0oo."-The re-
turns show Union maiprity in Pennsylvania
Of upward of % 900 with handsome gains on
the Onion majority Of, 1884, in almost every
County, and the ,Sutinsl must know it. q.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-10-27

The Board of Aldermen Mon. morning pass
ed resolution ordering the use of steam in
Mr. Psttee's planning mill opposite the Post
Office to be suspended on and after the lst of
June ls66 - This il in answer to thepetition
of parties interested. who considered such an
establishment dangerous thing in that
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