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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

VOLCANIC FIREwoRKs-ERUPTIoN OF MAU-
Ma LOA.-WoNDERTuL ScESE.-The eelebrat-
ed volcano of Mauna Loa on the island Of
Hawaii, burst into tremendous activity IN
January last. A writer in the Honolulu
Friend, was an eyewitness to the eruption.
and describes some of its astonishing fea-
lures. as follows
1t commenced near the summit and sent dow,
its burning foods along the northwestern slons
for two days and then suddenly ceased. Aftsr
thirty-s hours the lava burst ont vert;caJIv
about half way down the mountain. sendinr =
column OF glowing liquid FIRE one thousand feet
INTO the air. This jet was about one hundred
feet IN diameter, and continued for twenty DAYS
=, 70 rise INTO the air to q height varying from
oVV 70 iOoo feet. This terrific fusilade was ac-
companied with explosions which shook the hills
anu tne thunder Of its progress was heard at
tne distance Of forty miles. At its first issue
from the orihce il was at white heat; as il as
eended higher and higher it changed to deep
blood red, and finally fell almost black to the
IN lew days q cone nearly three hundred
ieet high was raised, a vast heap Of glowing
Goals hotter than all the fiery furnaces Of the
world, and swfully suggestive Of the destruc-
tive force Of the great~chemical laboratory Of
nature. From this molten fountain, q mile in
circumference, broad river Of fire went rush.
'as down the mountain side, filing up valleys.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

Two barns belonging to Warren Horton,
at Mt Holly, were burnt on the 18th inst,
together with one wing Of the house. Loss
$1,000; insurance Sl400.
An ovarian tumor weighing &c pounds
was removed from a woman at Glastonbury
on Saturday. She survived the operation,
but has since died.
Gen. S II. Kellogg, town clerk Of Pitts
ford, received his fortieth consecutive cleo
ton to that Office at the last March meeting.
The wife of Thomas Rogers, Of Brandon,
recently took from her ear. the remains of a
kernel Of corn which had been there thirty
hro years. 1t had nearly persisted, all but
the hull and chit. The attempt thus to
cultivate her ear" proved failure.
An unlurnished summer residence at
Guildhall, belonging to DIR. Kingsbury Of
Philadelphis. was burned on Monday. Loss
$1,000.
The broom handle shop Of Ella, Stone in
Halifax, was consumed by fire last Sunday
night, with all the tools and machinery ex-
cepting the water wheel. Loss about $500,
and no insurance.
A horse in West Randolph the other day
ran away with two young ladies, Miss Mary
and Susan Albin, threw them from the
wagon, broke leg and arm apiece for them
and finished by breaking his own leg, when
he was shot.
Frank Pufer, aged 10, jumped out Of bed
at midnight and ran fifty rods in his sleep
and shirt to a neighb0r's, and only awoke
after he was taken into the house. This was
in Dummerston last week
George Market Of Newport, was seriously
injured on Thursday last, while shoeing
horse. The horse frs, kicked him over,
then Suddenly turned, before Market could
recover himself, and trampled upon his face,
breaking one jaw in two places.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04
The Course Of the New York Times.

The Course of the New York Times.
Ever since Thurlow Weed became one Of
the editorial corps of the New York Times,
that paper has shown an extraordinary bit
ternoss of spirit towards those Of the Re
publican party, which it calls 'Radicals -
imputing to them all manner of political
folly and absurdity, and often to many of
them political guilt to degree little If any
lees than that Of the worst rebels of the
worst rebellion which the world ever saw.
We do not stop to speculate On the causes
OF this spirit and may be wrong IN connecting
it with Mr.. Weeds name. But we know
this, that for very long period Mr.. Weed
was a great power in the State OF New York
az q political manager. He was the Head
Centre Of one of the great factions into
which one OF the great political parties of
tha; great State, has long been divided.
Our impression is that it is New York State
fashion to have each large political party
within it. divide into two factions. which
usually fght against each other about men
and measures only with less fury-and not
always that-than they do with their openly
ayowed party antagonists. From some
cause Weed has lost large measure Of his
Consequence as an acknowledged leader In
State politics. Perhaps that has soured his
temfer and leads him to vent his spleen in
irritating attacks on all and sundry who, as
be surposcs, may he chargeable with his
diminished influence. Be that as it may.
be has shown himself ready TO strike and
sting those whom he is disposed to quarrel
with to remarka bic degree ever siuce the re-
hellion became reality. lie has shown that
for some YEAR,. in letters and other articles in
the Albany Evening Journal, of which he was
SO long time the chief editor, and in the n.
Y Times. to which he became openly at
Tackled some time last year. We felt sure
when We saw that announcement made, hat
large vein Of influence would SION show
itself m that paper, of sort tending more
to division than to unity among those who
had fought boldly and bravely to save the
Union from destruction by the rebel armies ;
and that So far it would asgravate the Diff
culties-rery great difficulties at best
winch would present themselves ~ soon -
che shock Of arms was over. of getting the
relations of the rebel States into harmonious
working with the loyal nation at large
Every reader OF the New York Times sees
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

RUTLAND lows MEE1IxG.-The town moet-
ing last Saturday opened with a duet by John
Cain in the assumed character Of moderator,
and the town clerk IN his proper official
character. The warning Of the meeting was
impre-siyely gone through by both Imine-
diatcly thereafter John B. Page was nomin-
atei Is moderator, the nomination was sub
mittcd u vote by the town clerk and Mr.
Page was by him declared elected
Mr.. Page takes the stand, and then breaks
in a terrific chorus by several hundred Cor
less) "Finnegans.' Mr.. Page calls the
meeting to order Mr.. Cain calls the meet
ing 70 order. Mr.. Page declares himself
moderator Of the meeting under the decision
Of the town clerk Mr. Cain declares him
self moderator by virtue Of his cut-drawing
election at the March meeting Mr. Cain
says "hark bark - to the Finnegans, and
the Finnegans bark. Mr.. Cain crates. Ap-
plause by the Finnegans. Mr.. Page calls
Mr.. Cain and the Finnegans to order. Bed
lamitish yells by the Flnnegans This re-
peated whenever Mr.. Page. or any one else
but Mr.. Cain, attempts to be heard After
an hour, more or less, Mr.. Cain consents to
Mr.. Pages reading the law and "stating the
case in reply 10 bis Grafton. Finnegans
less demonstratiye, but occasionally irreures-
sibe. Mr.. Cain calls the attention Of the
meeting u the second article Of the warning
Mr.. Page calls the Sheriti7s attention to Mr..
Cain. Renewed, resounding, double burst
out Of the chorus. The Sheriff calls the at
tenti0n OF the chorus to the militia
Signs Of dissent on the part of
the chorus. Mr.. Cain tearfully besceches
the chorus not to attempt a rescue when
he goes to Jail lie is ready to be a martyr.
Groans among the chorus. Mr.. Page stands
unmOyed and expresses a willingness to do
so until the middle Of next week. Mr.. Cain
calls the meeting to order. Mr.. Page calls
on Mr.. Cain to address the moderator when
he has anything to say. Interminable yells
by the Finnegans. And so on and so forth
for two hours altogether. Finally Mr.. Cain
succumbs and calls for a compromise. IL is
proposed that both he and MIR. Page shall
retire, with the understanding that Moses
Hayward shall be nominated and elected
moderator. This is readily assented to. The
Finnegans are non-plussed, but have doubt
less discovered before this that Mr.. Cain is
not moderator Of all town meetings during
the year.
The meeting was then called to order by
Franklin Billings, LIST selectman, who read
the warning, and Mr.. Hayward was nomin-
ated and unanimously elected moderator.
On motion of Mr.. Page the vote of last
March meeting to raise tax Of twenty-five
cents on a dollar of the grand list was re.
and ON motion of j. l.. Billings
1t was voted that tax OF sixty-hye cents on
the dollar be raised, with discount of five
cents on a dollar to all who nav their taxes
to the treasurer on or before the 18th day of
July next. This is the largest sum that
WIS asked for at the March meeting and
was then opposed by Cain and voted down
by the tinnegans, with every other sum
proposed over twenty-five cents on the dollar. |
Rutland Herald 30fh.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

The Senate has begun the work OF limit
ing the power of the President in making
appointments to Office. There If not ques-
ton OF his power to nominate TO the Senate,
but there are indications that be means to
fill Offices independent of the Senate. The
intent Of the Constitution is clear enough.
1t never intended that he should have abso-
luto power over Offices except when a vacan-
CIV occurs when Congress is not IN session
But Cowan Of Pennsylvania intimated very
distinctly in the Senate debate land 90 did
johnson OF Maryland) that the President
could keep the same man in Office though he
be rejected by the Senate or not con-
firmed
The thing is done m this way as soon as
the Senate finally adjourns We will suppose
the President appoints George Lunt Post
master Of Boston Under the Constitution
he holds 1t till the expiration Of the next
session On the 81 of March the Senate re-
cciycs the nomination and It Is rejected or il
not confirmed According to Cowan and
johnson the President can consider this
vacancy occurring during the recess ana
appoint Mr.. Lunt over again. and 50 on to
tho end of his term. II this were 50 Of course
the intent of the Constitution in this re-
gard can be thwarted with impunity. As
there are indications that such i the pur-
pose Of the President it is proposed to enact
a law prohibiting the payment Of money to
any such persons. This viii be engrafted
upon one OF the more important Of the ap-
preparation bills, and u tie President sees
1T 10 defeat 1t let him take the rcsponsibili-
~. I; is probable that It could be passed
over the veto Wash Cor Boston Trdrel-
hr
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that such is the fact, whatever may have
been the cause-and sad TACT it is We do
not BY any means deny that like quarrel
some and injurious spirit has not appeared
in New York city papers whose sympathies
are with other factions than that to which
the Times belongs; but we cannot resist the
conviction that they have been less powerful
for evil for many months past than the Pc
culiar influences of which we speak. Ger
tain it is that the most malignant copper.
heads and rebels find, of late, a great deal
more that they like in the New York Times
editorials than they do in those Of other
Papers not avowedly in their own interest.
We wish it were otherwise, and shall wei
come the day when We shall see 10 occasion
TO say so.
The remarks of the Times on the Report
Of the Reconstruction Committee-which We
notice in another place-Illustrate the spirit
of which We SPEAK.
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PERSONAL.

We are glad to see back in Burlington
once more, our friend, s G. MOORE, in i'm
proved health, after year or more on the
Pacific Coast. His departure was univer-
sally regretted, and be finds warm and
general welcome on what we trust is a per-
manent return to his old home.
Rev. j. E. METcALF, Of the Methodist
church in Winooski, who has been assigned
to new field of labor in Pittsford. was
waited on by number of his friend. on
Friday. who through their spokesman. A. C.
BALLARD, Esq., expressed their regret at
losing him and presented him a token of
respect in purse of $50.
Lieut.. GEo. f. HuSrINc is now stationed
at PASSPORT, Me-, III command Of Co. NJ. Sd
U. ). Artillery, which forms portion of
the garrison Of Fort Sullivan.
LARKIS G. MAD, DR., now in New York
city, writes to the Phoenir that his statues.
which were forwarded to this country before
he left Italy. have arrived and are being
placed in the Tenth street Studio Building.
in New York city for exhibition. The pub
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

NOT TOO CoLD.-Yery cold drinks. and
especially iced water, weaken the. digestive
powers, and lay the drinkers open to the as
saults Of cholera and many forms Of illness.
As to the quenchIng Of thirst, which alone
justihes the drinking even Of water. every
body knows that iced water is not at all use
full, but that warm water Is. One cup Of
tea, taken as warm as you can swallow it,
will remove thirst, while pint Of iced
water increases it. The American habit Of
wallOwing quarts Of iced water daily is q
sort of dram-drinking, and ought not 10 be
kept up. Why should a rational being
make an ice-house Of his iusides, when ma
ture plainly indicates that they are to be
kept in warm-not to say a hot-state ?
But an American never denies himself any
thing, particular anything winch Is injurious
to him. We are all like Lord Muskerry,
who. on his dying bed, said he died perfectly
content, for he had never denied himself any
thing he could get.-B0sfo1 Trarellcr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

CHICKEN N HIS nAT.-Nat Is very poor.
rather light fingered, and it is said not 50
bright as his parents could wish. The other
day, while passing a neighbor's, Nat saw a
brood Of chickens and Immediately caught
one to carry home. He had not gone far,
however, before he saw the owner coming
up the road, and not knowing what to do
with the chicken to conceal it, at last sue
ceeded in crowdIng it inio his hat, which be
again placed upon his head. But the chick
en-, having long neck, and being also
pressed for air, managed to thrust Its head
through an opening IN Mats old straw hat.
Nat was presently accosted with
Nv hat have you got in your hat -
Nothing but my head, saIi Nat
"But see a chickens head sticking
through the top Of it.
Nat, taking of his hat and looking at i,
in feigned establishment, exclaimed
"Wal, how do you s'pOse that eritter
came in there? He must have crawled up
my trOwsers leg :"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

THE BURDELL MURDER.-The Newburv-
port Herald says that a young man about
thirty years old, calling himself Charles II.
Golden, who is in Jail in that city awaiting
trial for various crimes, confesses that he
was connected with the celebrated murder
of DR.. Burdell, in New York. ten years
since. lie says the murder was planned by
Mrs. Cunningham. The circumstances of
the murder as related by him are 50 far
correct that the officers believe that he was
not only party to the tragedy, but (vhat
he does not coufess) the murderer himself.
Golden says he was the lover of Augusta
Cunningham.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

ANNUAL AssEssNENIs.-Much has been
said in the newspapers respecting tie post
pOnement for a period OF two months II the
time 70 make the annual assessments on
licenses. incomes, carriages, watches, bill
lard tables, silver plate, &c This rum7r
has produced general misrepresentation which
will, doubtless, cause some annoyance by
preventing due preparation on the part OF
the taxpayers. 1t sprang from the consider
alton that Congress would perhaps material
ly modify existing laws on the Subject before
the Annual List could be completed and .
lectiOns begun. An effort was made m CON
Gress to effect such a plstponement by joint
resolution, but failed There is no i0unda-
tiOn whatever for supposIng that any Of the
annual assessments are TO be delayed on the
supposition that Congress may possibly
make some changes in the law All per
sons are, therefore, advised % De prepared
to render their lists promptly IN accordance
with the requirements Of the law, which
will be more rigidly enforced than IN any
previous year. 1; is made the duty Of As
sistant Assessors thoroughly to canvass their
districts, AMI complete and hand their lists
to the Assessor by the 30th Of May, and
they will be justified in assessing the penal-
ties prescribed by law IN default Of tax-paY
ers promptly rendering their returns Of in
come and making applications for license.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

lie exhibition is preceded by a "Privste
view" which was to take place this evening,
the committee Of invitation to which en-
braces the names Of II. &. Brown, VIM. Gull
len Bryant and Rev Henry Ward Beecher.
Hon. EPHRAn CHANBERLIS, late OF ST.
Johnsbury, died at Lincoln, ILL.,, April 18th,
aged 81. He was twice Senator from Gale
donia County, was President of the Pas
sumpsic Bank for several years, was the IA
Their of Col. Geo. E. Chamberln Of the llth
W., and father-in-law of Major E. d. Red
iugton, and was widely respected and es
teemed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

BoNRARDHEST OF FALPARAIsO.-Late ad
vices from Chill say that Valparaiso has
been bOmbarded by the Spaniards The city
and twenty millions of dollars worth Of
property is destroyed. Great blame is at
tached to the British and American Al =
mirals for not interfering with their ships to
prevent such Wholesale destruction instead
of leaving the harbOr. All commercial
parts Of the town, custom houses, Govern
ment buildings, ETC., are ruined, most of it
belonging to British. American and other
foreign residents
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04
THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS.

TIE BrsLIsGroN WEEKLY FREE PRIss ia pup
lished every Friday morning, and contains the
latest news reports Of Boston markets and Cam
bridge Cattle Market; full State County and local
intelligence well selected Miscellany, &c, &c.
No care and outlay will be spared 20 make it re-
Liable, interesting and valuable family Journal.
Tho circulation Of the Pre- Pass exceeds that
ofanv paper ia the region, and it Is, therefore, an
unrivallcd medium for advertisers
We ce-lre to give additional attention to the To-
OF the various towns in this and adjoining
Counties, In which our Weekly has a numerous cir
culAtion and .hall esteem il favor II our readers
viii arwsrd.u, any items Of interest
TxEss OF IHs WEEKLY PREs PREss-per year s.
IN advance. and II rot strictly in advance, $3.50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

GRANTS MoDEsTr.-General Grant, IN a
recent conversation with Rev. George Hep
worth, Of Boston, said of General Sherman
sherman Is man to be proud of. He
is impetuous, he is faulty. but he knows his
own fault as soon as any man" And Of
Sheridan, he said ''He is the best man
in America. lie is pure hearted, simple
hammered and truly noble man." And Of
himself he sand "There were a thousand
others who could have done the thing as
well as |. am thankful to God that He
helped me to do the work, but had not
been living, or had the Government passed
over me, there are other men who would
have won the victory for you
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

A SIGNIFICANT THREAT.-lt will be remem-
bered that GarrulOus Davis of Kentucky,
recently declared that if the Southern men,
bers were to get together here with enough
members from the present Congress to con-
stitute majority, the President should re-
cognize them as the true Congress.
Senator DAVIS repeated the same statement
on Monday, saying d" That is my principle
still" To which Senator Howard replied
4" l am sorry to hear it, and characterize it
as ry-uneonstitutional and reyo-
lutionary." On which the Senate adj
jOurned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04
NAY.

Then came May, the fyrest mayd on gsound,
Deckt with dainties Of her seasons pride,
And throwing flowers out Of her lap around;
Upon two brethren's shoulders she did ride.
The twiunes Of Leda, which on either side
Support her, like to their soyraine queene.
Lord ! how an creatures Taught when her they
spide,
And leapt and danced. as they had ravished
beene
And Cupid's self about her hutteTed all IN
greene.
[SPsassI.
May comes IN this year shiyering and with
obviously bad cold in her head and Gu
pid If he is around in these Parts, We trust
is provided with a thick Iea-jaeket. The
ground froze pretty sharply hereabouts Mon
day night, and will again if this north wind
holds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

NEu PArISTs.-Among the patents Is
sued April 24th, were the following to Yer
mOnters
7. J. Wrsngham Of Benson, Vt. for improve
ment in well Winjls,s
Charles E. Billings OF Windsor, Vt, for i'm
provement in breech loading fre-arm.
James F. Sargent Of South STAFFORD. VT, for
improved chair.
Langdon Sawyer Of Springfield. VT, sssignor
10 Benjamin F. Sawyer. FOR improvement IN
mosquito bar.
D. K. HickOk Of Worthwhile. VT, for imprOv-
oil Journal box.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

POLICE ITTNs.-Before Recorder Read to-
day, Theodore CRANKY and David S. Barker
were fined IS and cost each for intoxication.
Joseph Bacon was fined $40 and cost for
selling liquor, April s0th
Frank Prince. of South Burlington was
brought before Justice Hollenbeck on Mon
day, charged with assault and battery on
Louis RObear, of this city, and fined IS
and costs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

Johnny Bull is determined to get back
some of his money invested in rebel cotton
loans if he can. But his chance is very
mail.
The President sent message to the House
Tuesday, enclosing letter from Secretary
Seward. giving his examination Of various
propositions from British holders of the
rebel debt, for adjustment to the satisfaction
of the United States. Secretary Seward
says none of them are entitled to considera-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

SOCIETY IN CoLoRADo.-As the Gill for the
admission of Colorado will probably pass the
House, thus adding the 37th State to the
Union, our readers will be glad of informa-
ton as to the kind of people it is composed
Of, and will consequently be interested in
the following letter from the Colorado cor
respondent of the Providence Journal
CrxrnAL CIrr. March 10, 1896.
The earliest settlers of Colorado were men of
muscle, grit and discrimination They were &C.
customed to frontier life and its attendant hard
shipssit priva.ions, and they naturally look
down upon all recent corners. il not with scorn,
at least with pity. Most of this class date their
advent from the fall Of '59 or the winter Of GO,
and have met but one man up to this time,
who claimed to have come here in SO. At frst
the early settlers endured . world Of suffering.
They had literally settled in the Wilderness
Around them were bleak and sterile hills, and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

RuTLASD.-The Trustees Of Rutland wers-
instructed in village meeting, on motion of
Mr.. Page, to set out five hundred shade trees
yearly for the establishment of streets, and
to erect and maintain lamp posts in the
principal streets at their discretion. The
meeting voted a tax of 30 cents
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-05-04

CURIOU- HORsT AcCIDESr.-In Bellows
Falls last week. horse which was led be-
hind wagon, being Little antic, got his
foot in between the sp0kes OF the hind wheel,
which carried him up to a point from which
he fell, striking his head on the ground and
killing him instantly. The animal belong
ed to DIR. Whitman and was a valuable one.