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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

The SWITZERLAND OF AMERICA AND TIE
SWITZERLAND OF Carleton writes
from Zurich to the Boston Journal, as fol-
lows:
By the census Of 1850 Vermont and New
Hampshire contained six hundred and thirty
thousand inhabitants, while Switzerland con-
tsined two million Eve hundred and thirty
thousand. OF these about five hundred thou
sand are in the Alpine section, leaving two
millions for territory about as large as the
western half Of Vermont. How do they live,
What is their occupation, Are they progress
sive or stationary, Is it possible for New Eng
land to maintain population equally dense -
These are practical questions, deserving atten-
ton, for it has been said that New England has
exceeded the limit Of agricultural production;
that she can only exist by importing bread from
the West, and giving manufactured articles in
return. The question of climate comes first.
New England has hot, short summers and cold
winters. with from three to five months Of snow
on her hills. Switzerland has longer. cooler
summers and warmer winters. Here, a. I write.
on this second day of October, can look from
my window upon the roses in bloom in the gar
den, and upon the Alps white with snov. No
frost as yet has touched with cold fingers the
vines upon the surrounding hills; but II "a not
climate alone which enables the svies to pro
duce two crops Of grass yearly on their moving
lands. but . husbsndry such as New England
farmers know nothing Of. In climate, Ssitxer-
land has the advantage, but. the hills Of Yer /
mont are naturally Is fertile q thoss OF this |
Republic; they are Of the zane geologic fYms-
cray limestone.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26


There has been stsrIIug ], ports III circu
lation Tor a day OF two which are 70 the
effect that the domestic policy OF the Gov
eminent will not be changed, but that tte
President and Cabinet Will inaugurate
new scheme to operate on the elections next
November The new plan was agreed upon
at the last meeting Of the Cabinet wher 8.
vas resolved to make a demand Upon o..
British Government for payment in full Oh.
the acts committed by those rebel Tri,ltee--
which were equirred and fitted out IN En-
gllsh ports
The same individuals are the authority Ton
statements that Minister Adams has already
been notified that the United States Govern
ment intends to ad'pl tins policy, aud It tae
British Government proposes % leave the
settlement OF This matter % Commission
that the nirUd States will not consent.
Another report Is, that az an lnter'ie"
IA on Wednesday last between the Prtsl-
dent, Secretary Seward and Gen. Grant,
that It was agreed TO recommend the Pay
meuJ Of the trcnch-NleZican claims, DO tx
change for which our Government viii re-
ccivc territory near Guayamas, alsl thIt
none other han The Juariz government viii
b. re slzei by the United States.
Gen Lew Campbell will soon leave tr
Mckee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26
NEWS OF THE yzEEx
RvrF,y,r = = a.

bALIIN-AE. Oct Is
The Union men Of tins ci,y b.u,gs .-..
there Is a conspiracy Of which Gov. Swim y.
Maryland is the leader, to remove The pills.
commissioners on account Of their r.ia-ir,
- appoint judges to receive the votes OF rs5-
els 70 the coming election, who have been
registered in violation Of the Constitution.
and lass OF Maryland.
The conspiracy viii he most streuuJuslr
resisted by the unIlni-ts. COS. Swan IN
daun'cdly expects this, an when it Is made
Il Is believed that by agreement with Prs.
johnson portion Of tie regular army vii
be sent 10 Baltimore g assist Gov swain 90
carrying cut his peculiar ideas.
The President however may previously be-
come convinced that the loyal people OF the
Moth who crushed the rebellion M Maryland
FIVE years ago will not submit to this but y III
resolve again to protect her people in their
rights by the c Institution and laws, and the
difficulty thus be avoided.
Il be does not come u this conclusion and
endeayoIs forcibly 10 curry out Gov. Swaine'-
conspiracy, a conflict will be inevitable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

Ms: Cunningham, of New Yo,L -.
ngured 50 conspicuOusly in connection WEI
the murder Of DR.. Bardel. In tba, ~ ~,
Few lev, years ago, was among the ra..er ~ !
Evening Star. " '"' steamer
moriD Vim i, ,Sa storm which swept the Atlantic
nosins Tue waters to their erea,esr re,.,li'
and throwing the surf upon our our .b' =, p'ls
NOT before seen Tor fifty years, w1oucb, !
change at the mouth Of the Nh - a
=" here before was the deepest water. a and
passage.
lho Po-t Office at Cleveland has SWIM,
around the circle In 1851, pre.idcn, I.177
Gun J alPlin'ei Edward CoNies. editor of r5e
i ISL Ihe Radical organ. Postmaster. IN
ioO' D.. johnson appointed Benedict. editor n
s.e C'e, etlnl Herald, the Conservative Or
gan !; !; ana dag 1r TWO slnce he amounted
W. ". Armstrong. editor If the Bla, 1''.',I
er, Copperhead organ. To the nm. -.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

VT. Mutual FIRE Insurance Co.-Ihe
annual meeting Of tins Company was held
at their Office Oct. l.. The Directors for
the ensuing year are Messrs d. Baldwin. I.
p Redfeld, z. 5. Camp, j. T. Thurston,
Charles Dewey, Washington County Cal
WIN 6. TiIden. Addison; John V. Hall. Ben
nington , George Cowles, Caledonia A. W.
Allen, Chittenden; Henry Judevine, Essex I;
Victor Atwood, Franklin; Henry q. Hill,
Grand Isle ". IL. Il Bingham, LsmOille /;
3. W. Bartholomew, Orange J. F. Skinner,
Orleans. Henry W. Porter, Rutland c.
Chaplin. Windhsm; L. c. White, Windsor.
The experienced and capable officers Of
the Board, Daniel Baldwin, President, t.
P. Redfeld, Wee President, Charles Dewey,
Secretary, James 7. Thurstou, Treasurer,
were Of course reelected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26
BALrru RE, Ocf. %.

The proclamation issued ~ GOV. Swami IS
believed BY the union men to have been IN
tended for the "Boys IN blue association,
and the Loyal Leagues.
On Saturday there was serious rot al
Hagerstown caused BY the "my policy men
making an attack upon Union meeting IN
that town. During the riot one man whose
sympathIes were with the rebels WIS killed,
two men were mortally and two men and
three women slightly wounded. The Union
men were fred on from house by the rebel
sympathizers which was Immediately torn 70
pieces and in it were found guns and equip
ments.
The Mayor and police of Hagerstown sre
in sympathy with ''my policy men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26
The Senatorial Elections.

MJSTPELIEE, Oct. %.
The Senatorial elections took place this
afternoon as follows
10 she House, for the uHexUired remain
der Of Mr.. Collamer term, the vote stood
Hon. L. P. Poland, oil: Henry Kcyes,
Democratic eandidate) Is.
For the remainder Of the unezpired term
of Mr. Foot, Hon. Geo. F. F ,uunLs had
2l3. Il. B. Smith Is, II. G. Smith /,
For the full term as Mr. Collamer's sue
eessor, Hon. j. 5. Morrill, bad 2I3. T. ?.
Redfeld l6
In the Senate the elections Of Messr.
Poland, Eimunds and Merrill were uuani-
nous, each receiving % votes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26
HOUSE

The bill fer the preservation Of shad aud
white fish IN Lake Champlan was passed.
Mr.. Carpenter, of Pawlet, introduced a oil
10 amend section 50, chapter -, Of the General
Statutes. This bill provides that the division
Of school monies shall be made upon the aggre-
gate ATTENDANCE.
The resolution providing for an adjournment
Of the House from Friday next to Mondsy 2.
NJ, Vas passed.
Mr.. Miner, of Manchester introduced an act
to preserve the records of the var Of 1861 for
the preservation OF the Union; 20 Committee on
Military Affairs
Mr. Ross, Of ST. Johusbury. introduced bill
in relation TO highways and bridges, and amend
ing section IS. chapter % Of the General Stat
utes. This bill provides that the several towns
Of the State may raise money on the grand list
to maintain their highways and bridges, at Their
annual meetings, in addition to what IS assessed
by the selectmen.
Mr. WEIGH, Of Williston, in troiucei bill to
protect the fish in Hinesburgh pond to the
general CON.
Thursday, Oct. Is.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26


Messls. Ginies and Woods OF the Board Of
Police Commissioners have bad an interview
with counsel and by advice Will decline 20
visit Annapolis 70 meet Governor Swami. l-
Is thought that Gov Swami wall back dIwn
from the position be has taken and dismiss
tho matter, but the Commissioners and the
Mayor OF the City have made ample preplr-
otilus - any emergency. A report IS %
circulation that 40 tnc iu,cryiow on Sttur-
day between the Governor ami President
johnson the former tII 10. receive any as
sGrluce chat lr would lave assistance il be
enieayOrti % carry od, lis scheme.
The committee who made tie charge
agaius, the police commissioner has been
ordered TO appear az Annapolis.
Another meeting OF tlc Boys 10 Blue,
was held Saturday night, when It was stated
that upwards OF coo members Of the organ
izati0n were in readiness @, assist the police
commissioners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, Oct. q.


Bills introduced and reftrrsd-By Mr..
BarsioW, 10 constitute the towns Of Ludlow.
Wethersfeld, Weston, Andovsr, Chester, Bslti-
more and Springfield in the county Of Windsor,
and the towns Of londonderry, Windham,
Grafton, Rockingham, Westminster and Athens
in the county Of Winiham, a county by The
name of Union. and providing for com to des-
ignate the place for the erection Of county
bridges to a special com Of three.
By Mr. Taft authorizing towns TO vote any
sum Of money proper 10 be paid TO men who
were drafted and paid communication money.
By Mr. Taft, to pay VIM D MunsOn the sum Of
S-ior expenses incurred and services IN the
capture Of VIM Hurley and Thos 0'Brien pris-
oners who escaped from Chittenden County Jail
in Sept 1865 TO com on claims.
Joint rcsOlUii0a-By Mr. Smith, that the two
houses meet in joint assembly on Friday next,
at 3 O'Clock P m. to hear the report OF the com
and TO canvass the votes for county officers, snd
If necessary to complete the election Of the same
adopted
By Mr. Root, that the President Of the House
and Speaker Of the Senate adjourn their respec-
tive houses without day on Friday, Nov at s
O'Clock, m laid upon the table.
The senate considered ! relative to divorce,
making hsbitusl drunkenness 8 cause for divorce,
after discussion it was again laid on the table.
Bills iatroduced-By Mr. Howe, relative to
ailors that they shall, for the year ensuing, re-
ceive the same fees that they are now entitled
to receive.
By Mr. DOrr. regulating the pay of Grand
and petit jurors at 50 per dsy, and eight cents
per mile for travel.
By Mr. Hendoe, relating to the appointment Of
guardians over insane persons and lunatics,
providing that the Probate court shall give at
least twelve days notice by service on insane
persons or lunstics, before granting application
for appointment Of guardians, if the lunatic or
insane person reside in the State, and if ut OF
this State notice in the same manner as wris OF
summons
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26
FOR MEMBER OF CONGRESS,
ORTHIN TON C. SHIT II
Of 81. -9l5Gas.
Tine Nomination al Hydepark

The Convention at Hydepark yesterday
nominated Hon. W. c. SIXTH of St. Adams
for Member of Congress from the Third Dis
trict. We have yet no particulars of the
action Of the Convention further than given
IN brief tclegraphic dispatch.
This choice We think, under the Circum-
stanccs, was wise one, and it will We hope
be well supported by the vote at the Polls
on the 9th Of November, so that those who
have desired harm for and have sought to
promote division in the Republican party Of
the District may be fully convinced that
whatever discussions may have sprung up
have IN no way affected the soundness at
bottom, of the party. Mr.. Smith will, We
trust. receive large majority.
The Freeman says:
Mr.. Smith is gentleman with clear and
active brain, and well-bslsnced Judgment
man who thinks before he acts. and YET acts
promptly and energetically ard positively He
| has been a member Of both branches Of the
State Legislature, and attracted attention as a
sound ressoner. a logical debater, comprehensive
| in his style of thinking, and eminently judicial
/ in his mental characteristics. He Is, perhaps,
outside Of Burlington, the most Dc msn 70 re-
present the District in Congress
The n. Y. Tunes urges Alexander ii.
Stephens,-a member elect Of the United
States Senate from the State OF Georgia, but
prohibited from taking the position by the
third section Of the Constitutional Amend
ment,-" to 60 to work and use the ure-
qualed influence which he possesses in the
South to get, first the State Of Georgia, and
then the other States of the South, to rstiiy
the Constitutional Amendment.
We fear that Mr.. Stephens will not heed
this exhortation. His position is. az We un
derstand it, as taken at Washington last
winter before the Reconstruction Commit
tee, that the South committed no offence II
rebelling, and is still entitled to ell hel
former rights in the Union. This view o
the case, thanks mainly to President John
son, has become the popular one at th'
South. 1t Is plainly stated BY Gen. "ad'
Hampton of South CarOlins, in a recent
speech, thus };
WAS the South ever disloysl to the COnsti
tuition Of the United States deny that thI
ever Was, and challenge her most bitter enemy
to sdduce one single instance in which she hal
been Had the North been but bslf as loyal 81
the South has ever been, no war would hsv,
desolated or country. and the Union would be
what its founders intended-one Of equal anC
sovereign States, bound together by the strong
ties Of frsternsl affection, instead Of what it nov
is, consolidated despotsm Of the stronger
States. ruling with rcd Of iron the weskel
ones The South is, and ever has been, loya
in the proper sense Of the word"
1t is but logical sequence from this view
Of the case. that the National debt ought tt
be repudisted and the rebel debt assumed
and that these men would gladly accom-
plish if they had the power. They hav'
lost the very idea OF loyalty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

The annual CoNvLSTIos ". the Western
Vermont Musical Association, at Rutland
last week, was very successful, indeed the
Herald report says it "was the most brilliant
musical gathering, as regards numbers, tai
ent, and pecuniarv success, ever convened IN
Western Vermont" The receipts were over
$500. The officers elected are az follows
President, II. A Lyon of Shelb urn Vice
Presidents, L. H. Toby, Hinesburg Wm.
- Burnett, Rutland y. p. Barbour, Mid
dlcbury j. NJ. Peck, Cornwall j. Jay
Joslin, Pouliney George Fasset, Enos-
burgh r. Z. Wilcox, Orwell Seymour
Merrill, Bennington Z. P. Phillips, St.
Adams |. y. Camp, Burlington j. B..
billiard, Wallingiord Truman Crane,
Bristol G. D. Winelow, Pittsford ; W. F..
Leaynt Brandon IL. H. Kimball, Sa1ton's
River Secretary and Treasurer, |. NJ. Trip.
New Haven Assistant DO, Charles E.
Miner. Shelburn.
Among the resolutions adopted was the
following:
Resolred, That we hail the publication Of a
mus cal Journal as proof Of growing interest
in musical culture, and as hsrbinger Of a
brighter day and that We commend the Yer
mont Musical Journal 10 the patronage Of al
persons interested in music.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

END OF The FENIAS PRosEcUTioSs.-In the
United States District Court of New York
on the 18th before Judge Smalley, HOAe
PrOsequi was entered by District Attorney
Courtney, in the case of the Feniau 90 Pres
ident' William II. Roberts, who was arrest
ed some time ago, and held TO bail to an
swer for an alleged violation of the neutral
ity laws.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26
WAsHrXcrnN. Oct o.

1t Is now stated that the President pro-
posed making the new foreign P-.li@s T.h..l
last evening that Seward purpose kept the
Indignant that they have stoleI a march on
him.
There is considerable talk Lc,c over the
new Mexican policy.
Gen. Crawford and others known as
American Mexican flibusters, who are great
ly interested in Mexican bonds have reached
Washington since the new scheme was made
public
Ii is reported that Gen. Joseph Geiger OF
0aio will be Sec. Of Legation for Minister
Campbell and that both ore making preTa-
ratlons for their departure for Mexico.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

MORMON Outrage II Recent dispatches
from Salt Lake City announced the moooins
of Mr.. Weston, editor of the Salt Lake
Vedette. His assailants, twelve IN num-
Der, dragged him to a remote part OF the
city, and, with four revolvers pointed at his
head. obliged him to promise that be would
Immediately leave the territory, and take
with him Capt Brown and DIR. Williamson
two prominent Gentiles. the former oil whom
WAS some time before taken from his house
and threatened with drowning if he did not
leave the city.
The Vedsffe has been fearless and out
spoken opponent of MormOnism and the
government of which Brigham Young is the
selEconstitrted head and front, and its editor
WAS long ago warned to leave the Territory
under the penalty of personal violence If be
remained. Other anti-MormOns have been
similarly treated lately, and there Is no
room for doubt that the Mormons mean to
see ii they can sustain their present hold
uron Utah and Salt Lake City by violence
and the force Of arms.
Mr.. Weston declares he will not leave the
Territory, and appeals to tn l. 5. officers
for protection. but what action they are
taking is not yet reported.
We recommend our readers who have not
already stopped to look at Heyde's painting
Of "Rcck Point. in LOOMS x Coz. window
IN Church Street, to d. 90. The point Of
view is taken from the sand cliff at the X. X.
Tunnel north Of the city, from whence, as
all Who have been out on that road have
observed, the landscape Is very fine. 1t shows
the graceful sweep Of the northern shore Of
the lay, and the beautiful green Point, with
glimpse OF the broad lake beyond and is
to our notion, a very pretty picture.
We understand that if not presently s1ld,
the painting with others will be disposed OF
by rattle, which will give some a chance to
own it who have not the means to equal their
desire Of purchase.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

Tony PASTORS Combination Troupe are
advertised to make their appearance in this
city on Thursday and Friday. bringing with
them some of the most talented artists in
their profession, and giving new songs, bur-
lesques, pantomimes, dances, &c.
This company were here last spring We
believe their performances at that time gave
excellent satisfaction, and 1t is more than
probable that they viii be even better than
before.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

Five years ago traitor sat in the White
House. He said he was public functiOnary
He has been ever since trying to tell the people
why but he did not succeed Do your duty
To-day there is a traitor in the White House
who calls himself humble individual. Do your
duty. and in 1869 this came humble individual
will be trying to explain to the people why he
did not succeed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

Non Fir TO BE MADE.-Speaking Of the
nomination of John Morrissey to Congress
by the Democrats Of New York, the Tribune
says 1.-The fact is but an ordinary result Of
the corruption Of New York politics. Though
there have been worse men sent to Congress,
yet public decency and the dignity Of the
National Legislature have seldom been so
boldly outraged. To selec; an ex-prize6ght-
er as a legislator is disgraceful enough, but
Morrissey, should he 90 TO Congress, will
owo his nomination to the faro bank"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

DIR. Carpenter the well known and skillful
oeulist and surIst, lesves Augusta this morning
for Burlington. Vermont, for months prsc-
tice. DR.. Carpenter has performed many sur
prsing cures Of the diseases he ueats, in this
vicinity, as our columns will attest. We COM
mend him TO whatever community be may visit,
assuring them that they viii find him all he
processes to be. and none will be humbuggei or
disappointed by him.-HenHe5ec Journal
DR.. W. II. Carpenter, the gentleman named
above, has arrived in this city, AMI is prepared
to receive patients, as advertised. lie brings
many and strong testimonials.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

\ dcspatch from New Orleans SAYS that
when GOV. Wells returns TO the city he Will
proceed % remove the Sheriff VINO refuse .l
perform their duties under bis proclamation
Tor election of DEL gites % the Convention
Threats are made 70 resist the removal
and arrests, by secret rebel societies, and
Gen. Sheridan has been appealed 70 for
troops lie Is concentrating trugIs 90 sls-
tain tht Governor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

PoLITIcAL.-The Republicans in New
York city have nominated for Congress in
the 9Th District, Col. Legrand B. Cannon.
A Democratic Club has ratified Horace
Greeley's nomination for Congress, in "view
OF the corruption and double dealing of
Tammany Hall"
The Official returns Of the Ohio election
gave Radical majority of 1896. Total
number Of votes cast 469 ,9Os.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

The New York Tribune makes the peril
nent inquiry: docs the right to make
laws for the people Of the United States re-
side in Congress elected by the ballot, or
in President elected by bullet?"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

NV IIHa, 10 =
From Paris, Z me and Brussels We have
the melancholy intelligence that the mind Of
the Empress Of Mexico, overland hy tte
importance OF her mission and intensely de-
pressed by her bitter failure, has given way,
and that Hes Majesty Became insane after
her Interview with the Pope, and was taken
from Rome 90 Brussels m this afflicted CON
diuon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26
S,S ERANcrsco. Oci. =.

Private ad7lces from Kanagawa Of 't sj
10 cav Il was rumored that tho Lyon nav
died az Jeddo. A son OF Prince NM "@'
mentioned az tho most probable saeees'1 VI,
The American ships which gi. NE r SsooO
had returned 70 Eansgswa. All the french
shins had been ordered TO Cores 20 'eek re-
drvsSp for cutYsges eommif9sd'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

An old Scotchman, who had just arrived
from Quebec. offered his grand daughter, a
little girl six years old, for sale at the Bou-
secours Market, in Montreal, the other day,
asking 500 for her. He was arrested, and
the little girl sent to the ST. Andrews Home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

Vermont paid $4,000, 900 to suppress re-
bellion - Boston Post.
DO you suppose that the sturdy Green
Mountain Boys will suffer themselves to be
beguiled OF the fruits OF this investment by
political gamblers or policy dealers ?-Er.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

lNrASrIoipE.-A dead infant has lately
been found in the outbuiIdings connected
with school in South Shaitesbury. How
it came there has not yet been shown.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

How THIs?-The n. Y. Herald of yesteI-
day has despatch from Washington saying
that W. II. Hoyt is appointed Deputy poet
master, at burlington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-10-26

Heavy FINEs.-rhe proprietor Of hotel
in Londonderry has recently paid fines and
costs amounting to $500 for selling liquor.
He still continues IN the trade.