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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

continually going on, and yet the land is full
to oyeraowing in the lower provinces. Win
difficulty life is sustained in many parts Of the
country, and the desolation is very mOurniul
when famine occurs as occasionally it does, for
the crops are so closely eaten up annually, that
scarcity Of rain any one season is sure to re-
suit III great deprivation to the people. The
poor-snd they are very po1r-elasses oinafiTes
are meier or very seldom stout and full Ihey
look like men half fed. They are lean and hnk'
hollow checked with ribs like our Frenchman's
horses among us We should say it was bless
ing to those who go, and to those who are left
behind, that scheme OF emigration has been
desired, did we not know the offsets.
We must not judge entirely by our experience
and view Of things in this country Of the Cooley
trade We must endeayOr to place ourselves
if possible in India, and look at a country so
swarming with life, as to be a burden to the
land. Can we ever expect India to be anything
but a charnel house, while its population Is SO
excessive Is not the whole world interested in
rslGciug if possible by Legitimate measures, the
immense mass Of humanity in the East Per-
haps also, as the system IS perfected by eHPer-
ience, less suffering occurs than formerly.
Many entire families and men Of the same
nei -hborhood and coast are now employed to-
rether. Government inspection is thorough,
AMI agents guilty Of fraud aud deception are
promptly removed. Still the entire scheme
seems to US in this land revolving substitute
for the slave trade.
The Cooley trade with the interior, as with
the province Of Assam, and other tea districts,
may perhaps seriously interfere in time with
foreign emigration. In these outlying provinces
where the population has been destroyed or
driven away by internal troubles, land can be
had cheap, AMI the Cooleyzbe;omes IN few
years comparatively independent. No one can
he more independent than native in India
with three or four acres Of rice land. One iacre
Is calculated to support one person. yielding
rice sufficient, besides immediate consump-
ton, % barter for tsh, oil and salt We
may therefore. not unreasonably, hope that
much Of the horror Of the Cooley trade will
cease in the future. Still every now and then
cruel acts will come to the surface. and expose
the cuuiiity and selishness Of mer in haste to
zet rich by the toll and exposures Of others.
The influence Of missions is having a healthy
check upon ungoily men, and unlike the west
Iniias or Jamaica in vlrtiouiar, the missionaries
as loly have tie confidence and tar Of the
/ Central Government. While therefore, We cannot
under present circumstances wholly condemn
the emigration scheme, We may sincerely wish
for something better to be devised for the relief
Of that over p5pulous land which stretches
south from the Hlmmelayahs to Cape Comorin.
S.M.w.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16
Correspondence of the Boston Advertiser.l
WAsuINcTOS. Feb. Q. 1866


The following is the substance Of con-
versation which took place yesterday morn
ing between the President and distinguish
ed Representative, concerning the Presidents
speech of Wednesday to the negro delegation
which called on him:
The Representative said some persons felt
and others would probably, fer personal or
faetious ends, endeayOr to show that the
President was taking sides against the col
ored people, or was at least less fayorably
disposed to them than he had been
The President responded that no one could
fairly and truthfully do that. He iras no,s
ichaf he had aiiCayS been, the friend OF the
poor and the ioirly. II thought. however,
that it was best to speak plainly, and he did
not belIeUe that the effort RoIg making jy some
lcho call themselves the negroes special friends
10 force uHiUerSai suffrage upon the SAFES
iras iciSe or judicious. He thought IL tended
10 enlJifier feelings, Iriile our e60rt should Be
10 eutiUGfe cdiHReSS and confidence. He
believed it would result IN great injury to
the prospects OF the colored people.
The Representative then said that some
persons might take or profess to take the
Presidents speech as an indication thar lie
was at variance with bis party friends, and
that some others might endeayOr u found
upon it the charge thar he was preparing to
20 over.
The President smiled, and answered that
If the party lUhieh opposed has election iHdu,y
cd m any great expectations on that score
they gere likely TO be disappointed lie might
/ differ with individuals Of what was called
the Union party as to the means 20 he used,
! but he considered himself in general accord
/ with that party, as d whole, n the ends 10
| be reached. lie traS not a party man. and
! n meant 10 SINK The partisan IN fhe patriot.
| But 50 far IS he understood the sentiments
Of the Union party, he WIS IN general accord
with H.
lie was the servant Of the whole people
but he could not entirely forget by what
party he had been placed in his present POSI-
ton, and supported in The administration Of
the duties entrusted TO iia. He proposed
to fight bic battles within the lines Of tie
party which elected him 10 Office He might
differ with some Of bis friends, and ht
should feel wholly at liberty to 20 differ
AMI To state the ground OF bis contrary bclIe
or opinion but he considered himself idcn-
tihcd with the great Union party, and had
no desire OF intention Of being iouud out-Id,
lie intended % exercise bis own judgment
but was ready to yield it when he found Il
was not sustained by the judgment Of The
people. lie had No sympathy with those
who opposed the war for the Union, aa.
while he hoped the whole country woul,
approve the enieayOr 20 restore the Union
lie could not forget that some men iay0rc,
and some men opposed the cause Of che
Union when 1t was in peril.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

Cas-. wv. f. SNTH.-Gon. Vim. F. Smith
is actively concerned in che New Internati1n-
Cd Ocean Telegraph Company, TO which his
distinguished engineering talents cannot fail
TO be Of great service Thu jacksonville
tt.1riiaj IIAes says.
Maj-r-Gen. VIM. F. Smith visited this State
90 procure from cur Legislature exclusive right
10 construct submarine telegraph from IS
shores to Cuba This was cLee.lalIy granted
by an almost urauiC-lus vote, AMI the act was
the arst one signed by Governor Walker The
General having secured his object left on Friday
for New York, whence he Will 20 10 Madrid to
negotiate terms with the company holding the
same exclusive right in Cuba Il "a confidently
expected that an arrangement viii be Immediate
j. consummated for a. International Telegraph
between this and Cuba We congratulate the
General on his success
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

L0SA-ION VISIT N NEsTEozD.-On the
afternoon and evening Of Feb. sth some %
persons from Essex, his former parish, and
I9j from Westiord, in all 90, met at the
house Of Rev. E. B. Chamberlain, Westlord
Centre, where the ladies provided an oyster
supper and other refreshments AZ abundance
and old and yo-ns mingled in a social and
friendly gathering Donations to the value Of
S20j were left, including $500 cash, large
cheeses, nice wood-pile and o,hsF things
better than money
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16
rur WEEKLY FREE PRESS.

THx FrE.IxoroS WEEKLY FEsE Pass is publish
a. every Friday morning. and contains the iaies'
news; reports of Boston Markets ane CAmorloEe
Cattle Market; full State County and localin
gence well selected Miscellany, &c, &c. No care
and outla, VIII be spared to make ira reliable m
t.resting and valuable family journal.
Tn. circulation Of the FREE Pass exceeds that
NJ, AMI, r..,r IN tbi. region, and it is therefore an
uuriyalied medium fer advertisers
We desire to give additional attention 70 tAe
local s,r, Of the various towns in this ana
Counties. in which our Weekly Las numerous c'l
eulation and shall esteem ita favor II our iF'ends
xin f,rward Us any items Of interest
r.Rvs or rHs WEEKLY FREE PFEss-Per year s.
81, ADVANCE and If not strictly in advance, s25e-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

OUR MARTYR PREsDENr-IHE MEMORIAL
CEREMONIES AT WAsHNGIox.-Olr limits
to-day allow us no space for sketch of the
imposing memorial ceremonies. in honor of
the late President Lincoln, on Tuesiay.-
The audience included the President, Of the
repablic, the members Of hi> Cabinet, the
Chief Justice and Ass,eilto justices e the
supreme Court, an the Senators aui Repre-
sentatiyes, leading army and navy officers,
among them Lieutenant General Grant and
Vice Admiral Far-asut, the foreign mia.--
ter, Governors OF States, and many others.
Mr. Blncroft'- address. which Va. preceded
by music and prayer. glanced 90 the birth.
gr.Eth and Vrogres- of our republic, and
the rise am elimination ei she slavery
troubles, ana then proceeded ID trace iu
graphic ami brilliant manner. from Obscure
boyhcod to q. tim, he fell beneath the shot
Of the assassin, the career OF the great nun
who formed IT, subject Of the iiscour-c.-
The Grafton occupied over two hour. and a
halt IN delivery, and many portions If it
were heartily aprhudci.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

WANTED-WATER Tho crying need ..
reliable and sufficient supply Of water bias
Of late drawn the minds of many Of .a-
citizens to the subject afresh, and we are
glad to learn that measures are being taken
to bring the matter PJin.elly to the after
ton OF the city fathers. The demand e.
water, for family U.s.. for protection a,..l--
fire and for the use Of the manufacture. es-
Adjustments, now here, or coming, Is c,--
tainly one Of our most pressing ones, ar
present. And the supply can be had, if ou-
citizens viii only say they viii have it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

r. Z. AccIDEST.-A freight and passe1s--
train came suddenly together near Rouse
Point Saturday, on account Of the detention
Of one by the breaking Of a rail. Il is r.-
ported that lady passenger was somewl4.
injured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

AIuunt and Inspector General Wash
burn has furnished to the Woodstock Na.-
dard a very interesting table, exhibiting die
expense incurred for the support Of the
war by the Safe Of Vermont and by the
towns. being tie statistics recently c-'ti
for by the Select Committee Of Congress.
1t shows an aggr5s gate Of nearly nins millions
Of dollars, as the contribution Of the little
State Of Vermont, as such, g. the slIlor
u the Government, over and above the
amounts reimbursed by the General Gov
crnment. and of course iudepcudcut Of Inc
burdens assumed by our citizens as citizens
d the United States. We compile from the
table the expenses Of the towns in CLittcn-
den County. az follows
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

REAL ESTATE IN CoLcHEsrzR q
NhIienan, preparatory to removing to Wis
consin, has sold his house and lot for $1,000
to f. g. Babcoek, Of Mortified. Wood
Agent Of the Vermont Central.
Hon. W. V. Reynolds hayilg sold his farm
in Milton to D. L. Field, Esq, for s. 400
has purchased residence at winooski, of
Mrs. j. 5. Webster, for $4,000.
). L and W. V. Reynolds, formerly of
Milton have purchased of e. Lafountain his
brick store and goods, at WinOoski, for 49,.
900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

IMPORTANT L. r. ARRASGBiENT.-The Troy
Times announces an amieable adjustment Of
the difficulties between the Rensselaer, x
Saratoga and the Troy & Boston roads, and
the burial Of the Ratchet The arrange
ment for the future government Of these
railroads is as follows:
That two through express trains. one day
and one night, running 50 as 10 connect New
York and Montreal, rice rersr daily, are to be
run over the Troy s. Rost0n road between Troy
and Eagle Bridge, and over the Rutland *
Washington division Of the Saratoga railroad,
between Eagle Bridge and Rutland. and that
no trains IL competition 9Th these shall be run
either by Bennington or Saratoga This az
faugement does not interfere with the running
Of local passenger trains over the Western YER
mont or Rensselaer, s Saratoga railroads proper
With reference to freight, the arrangement Is
that all freight for Rutland and points North
shall be run exclusively by Eagle Bridge and
Salem, and all Eastern freight sent via Rutland
shall q by the Salem route.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16
c. H. Blum.

RSAL Estate AT AUcTIOS-SALz OF fHE
AMERICAN, AND Lowry FARX.-The auction
sale Of real estate at the auction store Of L.
AEdgell Wednesday morning was numerous
y attended and much interest shown. The
American Hotel was started at $4,000, and
soon ran up to $50, 900 at which it was struck
OF to Mr.. Z. F. Cook Of Rutland, proprie-
tor Of the Bardwell House The price covers
only the real estate and does not include the
furniture and fixtures, which are the pro-
perty of Charles Miller. We hear, however,
that Mr.. Cook has contract for the pur-
chase of these, and that he proposes to
keep" the American.
The Lowry Farm, loo acres, was bid
of by Mr.. D. W. Stone for s. 500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

Blu AR" Of whose Vaccinations we
some days ago gave a few specimens as indica-
tons ot the drift Of Southern sentiment, is
G.. u. smith, member Of the Georgia Le.is
lture. Chairman Of the Finance Committee
Of he Senate. The Burlington (Yt.l Free
Press says that be Il a native of Vermont,
ant graduate o. the University of Yer
mont. the Miilcjgeyille correspondent Of
che New York rslei organ. who is probably
90 least as well informed sals that be is a
-lu Q. Mas-a.hus-,ts father and a South
Carolina mother, and wa student. but
uot o graduate, u Franklin College
Brs','B Union.
The tslE PEs-s-beggins the Ugiou's
Iari'a-has s1id no such thing. We said
ID certain Georgia editor who treat. bls read
cl- % "Biil Arp In weekly installments,
was d Nermoutcr, and = graduate Of our
University, but Of The nativity aui history
Of 'he Arp himself We haze known nothing
I'LL now, and said nothing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

AcclDENT.-A painful accident occurred
at the Rutland Railroad wood-shed Fri
day afternoon, by which Cornelius Gany
had his hand severely mangled by the
wood-saw, losing three fingers, leaving only
the little finger and thumb upon the hand.
The mutilated member was dressed by DR.
Ihayer, and the unfortunate man is as COM
Portable as could be expected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

REWARD OF MERIr.-superintendent Geo.
A. Merrill, of the Rutland Road. has pre-
sented to Mr.. Moses Pratt, engineer, the
sum of $50, and AFRO Holcomb, fireman
$50, with highly complimentary letter for
their faithful discharge of duty in sticking
to their engene and bringing the train to a
stop on the occasion of the accident at Bran
don the other day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

School SIEIClRIDE.-The scholars Of Dis
triet School No. ., corner Of Main and Union
streets. were treated to a sleighride FRI
day. They filed three or four long sleighs.
with about twenty youngsters packed into
each sleigh, and enjoyed the ride hugely.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

ST. PAgRiCk's DAr.-Ihe coming So. Pas
rick's day promises to Be q big day Be lu ,-e
mornin' - and throughout. The HI-.ra-
Societies Of this city and WiuJozki propose
to celebrate with procession aai Other d..
monstrations. The Feniaus hold a STATE
Mass Convention and in the evening Gran.
Feuian Ball lie to take pllce at tie Is-.
House.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16
The Pre.ident on Record.

President johnson has late been obviously
disposed to put himself oil record. On divers
questions. To the colorcd delegation be
announced himself opposed to cOlored sui-
fragc at present, and in favor Of leaving all
questions Of suffrage to the States to settle
for themselves To the delegation from
Montana Territory he declared that he was
not a candidate for reelection and IN lis
reply to the Virginia delegation be an
nounced himself as in favor Of combining TO
strictly loyal men all places Of responsibility
and power at the Sjuth, ard that done he
was in favor Of admitting the SJutbern repre-
scn,atiYes to Congress. We quote from this
last significant speech IF :he Presidents. 1t
will BE- remembered that a delegation Of the
Virginia legislature had waited on him and
prc-eutcd an address and resolutions adopted
by the General Assembly Of Virginia. In
his reply Mr.. johnson said:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

CONCORD K. R.-RND on TIE CoNDucroRs.
The conductors on the Concord, " II Rail-
road have all been discharged, as it is 1e-
ported for stealing. Col. Ebeu French, Of
Manchester, for five years past Mail agent
over the Vt. Central route. is one Of she
men appointed in their places, and if all the
new conductors arc like him, the road may
he congratulated on possessing most hon
est. faithful and courteous set Of conductors
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

DEDICATION OF Tbs CoLLEGs Stsl-r
CHURcE.-The new College Stree. Coazre.a-
toual church will he dedicated on the 81.
inst. with appropriate exercises. of which
fuller announcement viii be given hereafter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

The following letter from one lately pupil
in the Commercial College here, speaks for
itself
ST. ALBASs. Feb 18th. 1896.
Prof j. s C0AaN,
Bryant s Siratton's college:
My Dear Sir make haste to improve the
opportunity Afforded for thanking you for your
kindness to me in assisting me to obtain my
present situation. an comfortably situated
and like my business very much. Ii there is
anything can do either for your personal in
terest or that Of the College, l will consider it
pleasure to 60 it. Trusting thst NAY hear Of
your continued success, An
Yours Truly,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

PUBLIC DocUNESTs.-We are indebted .
Senator Foot and Hon Mr. Baxter. AMI O.
Prof Erni Of the Agricultural Bureau, -
various public documents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

FESIAS ScAEE.-The Montreal Gq-ens is
informed that Fenian rail- is contemplated
into Canada via Rouse's Point and Nlis-is-
quoi Bay, to converge az Chambly, and ,len
march on Montreal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

Capt F. o. Sawyer announces the sale ..
the stoves, furniture and loose 6zin'- IF
Sloan Hospital at Montpelier, on sealed pro
Posals.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

These amounts, which sre maialy lJr
lounties, it will be Observed, vary widely O,
compared with population, according as their
Position or good management On thc par.
Ut their ,.lesFnen enabled s5as town 10 I'll
thar quotss with les expense than Others.
Thus Burlington, owing mainly to the
shTevd policy Of securing Lsr recruits at
tinss when there was no great rush tor men
and thus keeping surplus b her credit in
advance Of each call, paid less than num-
Der Of towns in the State, Of less than half
her size
We subjoin the figures of some of the
other towns
Bennington. SOS. 323.63 Mortified. s32,66lsi
Brandon, 2j.G64.50 Poultney, 55,4s2ls
Brattleboro, 5i,sis.0O Randolph, 6O,52s90
Ferrisburgh, 23,0ll.90 Rockingh'm 81 ,iS0.72
Hartland, g., 325 20 Rutland, l7,6-66i
Montpelier, 2i,5s5.65 st. Albans, 60, 1887
Stowe, 29.425.0O StJohusb'y 43, 1855
Yergennes, l3,Sl0.00 Woodstock, j9,9S2 80
Rutland, which led OF in the policy of
paying high bouRties, it will be seen rolls
up over 100000, Of War expenses, more
than double the figures Of any other town.
The town Of East Haven Population 1867,
Salem (pop. 6O3), and waterville (pop.
40, report no war expenses; while Elmoro
reports sos 90 Tor her share, and Woodbury.
with a population Of 1000 got along with a
war expense of hoenfy-t,eO dollars
The total of town expenditures is
s5,2lO, S97 45. To which are to be added
the following, by the State:
l. Aggregate amount Of State
bounty Of seven dollars ger
month paid, 1886, 1860 |
Q State bounty Of seven dollars
per month accrued and now
due not yet drawn, 70,40G.4I |
g. Paid from the State Treasury,
for aid to the families of SOL
diers. 76,566I2
l. Amount paid by the State
since March 81, 1868, for ex-
penses incurred in raising
troops, 55, Isl. 60
3. Paid BY the State of Vermont
for expenses Of Military Com
missioners at New York, Phila-
delphia and Washington, for
the care of Vermont soldiers, 0,66s. %
:. Paid by the State Of Vermont
for expenses Of defence Of From
tier against invasion from
Canada, I3.2II 40
!. Extra compensation paid to
Adjutant and Inspector Gen.
eral,-beipg difference between
salary at commencement Of
war and salary actually paid, 10000
!. Ou standing accounts against
the State of Vermont, present.
ed for allowance, but not ad-
justed. 6456s ,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16
Q. Extra. expenses in u e depart
ment of the Qus rtermaster
Separ, ment, estimated at 100000
Total expenses incurred by the
State II Vermont. S3,bOO.Io2-0Z
Grand total, Se,oll ,bi9.''
100000
s3,6OO.752.52
SS,S1i,64Q97

In a. .di,ion TO this there Is a monthly &C
cruing Indebtedness against the State of
s3,l22. for State pay to tie Seventh Regl-
ment.
March 81, 1865, accounts to the amount Of
So, 3i5.0i, in favor Of the State Of Vermont,
we're presented to the War Department for
allowance and settlement, none Of which have
been paid.
Of the accounts which accrued in 1851, and
which were presented for settlement IN the
Spring Of 1852, portion, amounting to
1924 ,O9365. vas suspended, and has not been
paid.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

sIRucS OIL is reported that oil has
has been struck in tie town Of Naeomb. ST.
Lawrence Co., n. y, by company which
has been boring there. At last accounts the
oil was flowing, with prospects of large
Weld.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

IHE Horse MARKET.-It is said that Can
adam horses are coming across the line in
droves in anticipation OF the % per cent.
duty that gees into effect again next month.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

MI. MANSFIELD r. R.-The Commission
ers announce the opening of tie stock books,
for subscriptions, at Norrisville, Feb. Goth,
at Hydepark 9th, and at Stowe the 18th.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

IT PAYs.-A farmer writes to Wslton's
Journal, 81 e1pend twenty dollars per year
for newspapers, and IknoW 1t pays"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

The Organ Concert AZ the College S...t
church, heretofore spoken Of, viii be give.
next week Friday
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

A poor darkcy who was sent to jan IOr
marrying two wives, excused himself BY say
ing that when he had but one she iousIs
him, but when he had two they fought eaSn
other.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

SSow.-S5methIng over foos OF heavy
snow fell Monday and Monday nisLt-.t.
deepest snow Of the season IL this quarter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

). NJ. SAKE, p. NJ. at Cambridge, has re-
signed, and Il. F. wetherby has been ap-
pointed as his successor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-02-16

Tue ST. ALRANs MESSENGER appears in
new dress of handsome type, and promises
an enlargement before long. We congratu-
late the Me''enger on its improved appear
ance and signs of prosperity.