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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

The AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE AD-
yANcExENr OF SCIENCE, will hold its sixteenth
annual meeting IN this city, commencing
Wednesday. Aug 2lst, and continuing prob
ably week. As ITS meeting will be largely
attended by cultivated and scientific gentle
uen, and Will be Of much interest, a short
sketch of the aims and object Of the Society
may not be uninteresting.
The Association was organized and held
its first meeting at Philadelphia in ISIS,
and yearly meetings are held. For five
years, during the war, meetings were
suspended but last August. the fifteenth
session took place at Buffalo, and was an
occasion Of renewed and increased interest.
The objects OF the Association, as set forth in
Its constltu ton, are TO promote intercourse
between those who are cultivating science IN
different parts Of the L. to give a strong
er impulse to scientific research and to pro
cure for the labors Of scientific men increas-
ed facilities and wider usefulness. At its
sessions are read papers upon different SUD-
Jects, and discussions had, the papers being
afterwards printed and distributed to the
members. The members now number 533.
On its roll are the most distinguished men
of science Of this country, such Agassiz
Bacbe, Pierce, Norton, Gibbs, LOOMS, and
many others. The following are the present
officers
Prof. j. 5. Newberry, President, prof.
Of Geology in Columbia College y Prof
Wolcott Gibbs, Wee President, prof Of
Chemistry at Harvard.) Prot Joseph Lover
ing, of Cambridge Permanent Secretary
Prof. C. S. Lyman, of New Haven General
Secretary; DR.. A. l. Elwyn, of Philadelphia,
Treasurer
The Local Committee appointed for this
meeting is as follows Hon. Torrey E.
Wales. Chairman Prof Edward Hun
gerford, Secretary James W. Hickok
Treasurer Albert L. Catlin, Edward W.
Peck. Lawrence Barnes, G. 6. Benedict,
d. d. Howard, Geo. F. Edmunds. Prof NJ. !
II. Buckham, Henry Loomis, D. e. Linsley,
George II. Bigelaw.
The Committee Of Arrangements Is Ed |
ward Peck, Albert l.. Catlin, James ".
Hckok.
The attendance upon this meeting it is
expected will be at least $50, and the citi-
zens of Burlington are invited to extend their
Inequalities to the members who come. All
who can accommodate visitors are requested
10 send their names at once to Mr.. Z. W.
Peek, stating the number they will take.
No. convention that has assembled
iere probably ever brought a finer body
# men together, and we are sure that our
ltizens will feel and find it pleasure to en-.
ertain them At the meeting last year, as
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

BUsTICATNG. - Montpelier eaau- b.
struck out a new way Of spending i1g-ll7.
not at Newport, Long Branch, or S4r4- I.
but in the forest on the banks of our ~
Vermont lakes. james R LangdOn and il-
" have been encamped on the shore OF Pc
am pond for month, and are to r5-
until september first, while Geo. Lar.
and family have pitched upon the bor-s
Greensboro pond. Both vncampments
been visited by great numbers Of NJntre
people this summer Berrying boating. g.
ing, and the social enjOyments OF the fan
IL and their intimate friends, make up O.
sort Of summer life. We commend o.
new Vermont style.-W a'tou's Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16
The Erening Post says

In refusing to resign his place IN the
Cabinet Mr.. Stanton nav cite the exam,Io
Of William j. Duane, Jackson's Secretarv
OF the Treasury, who in like manner refus.
ed 10 take the Presidents hints and insistns
that Jackson should dismiss him. jackson
asked Duane to resign as friendly act :
Duane refused; thereupOn jackson. after
some days Of hesitation wrote him, Il feel
myself constrained to notify you that your
further services as Secretary o; the Treasury
are no longer required and on the same
day appointed Roger B. fancy, Secretary.
As a precedent, Duane's story is not worth
much but it serves to make clear a dis
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

The CASE OF REv. 5. NJ. MERRIL-The
official investigation Of the case OF Rev. 5.
NJ. Merrill took place in the First NJ. E.
Church, in Plattsburgh, n. Y, Aug. 9th ,
1867, j. T. Bowen, P. E., in the chair.
The committee were Rey5 A. Withers-
poon, J. NJ. Edgerton, c. L. Hagar, n B.
Wood, J. NJ Weaver.
Rev. o. Gregg and DR.. T. DeForris ap-
peared As counsel on behalf Of the church.
Rev. 5. NJ. Merrill, assisted by Kew. J. D.
White, appeared in defense.
The charges and Specifications were read
The accused responded in person, and plead
guilty to all the charges, and all the srccif-
cations, except three; affirming that he was
entirely unprepared for the investigation Of
these, and asked that his case 60 then to the
Committee and he surrender his credentials.
This was consented to by the prosecution,
provided that the depositions now taken,
and the testimony Of witnesses now present,
be pl aced IN the hends Of the Chairman, and
presented at the ensuing session Of the Con-
ference. This was consented to by the &c
cused
The case then vent to the Committee, who,
after consultation, unanimously suspended
Rev. 5. NJ. Merrill from ministerial service
and church privileges in the M. E Church,
until the ensuing session Of the Troy An
nual Conference.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

The last Washington rumor l. to the effect
that President johnson has been advised By
his friends to resign, on the ground that it
would lead to the disruption Of the Repu1-
hcan party" 1t strikes Us that possibly
the Republican party would be able to stand
even such an affective blow az that, without
utter collapse, But the idea that the crew
Of fatterers and toadies who alone have the
private ear Of the President, and who live
on the dispensations Of his presiiontial
bounty, should advise him to resign, is the
biggest joke Of the season
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

EFF.Rrs To EE A BELLE.-A young l..
who has been the reigning belle DO B---
for some years, and who Is now r x.-.
rather JGsse. and afraid Of losing beg l.
rols, l. sand to be using every means .. r-..
serve her beauty. She eats arsenic o. uai.
her eyes bright, and d obliged % iucr--
the quantity continually chews SLATE re
ellis 10 make her complexion white trl-.
vinegar and lemonade to make her v4t
small uses Email d. Pans and r5l-
pencils her eyebrows blackeus tue iowa
part Of her eyes; sleeps with Der hands e
gloves, and never, under any circumstance
goes cut in the sun. Besides this, she
SAID 90 own three hundred dollars worth
false barr, Iats, mice, curls, cushions, puff.
traiis, cascades and waterfalls incll-1 g.
Is 10 be hoped that after all these efforts o. F.
beautiful, she will eventually become a VII
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

Bennington will celebrat e the anniversary
OF the battle Of Bennington on the 10th inst,
in an appropriate manner. Speakers from
abroad have been engaged for the occasion,
among them Hon. Horace Greeley. T. is in
tended to make the celebration the finest ever
had there
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

\ New Orleans editor has had an a.g
ture IN a street car. \ lady passenger b..
dropped an important part Of her t3g.a-g
which he describes as ''ore Of those mag
bands Of caoutchouc and silk which hav.
caused more wars, heart burnings, treacher
and murder than all policies of state ir1-
time immem0rial." Il lay upon the fllr
the car, and the gallant editor, with
smile as if be were the father Of tws.r
manageable girls, picked it up and rest-,
cd 1t to the owner lie describes the q
noucment Her beautiful face Was slf-s..
with bushes as she timIdly thanked %.
stammering the h.lc. and hiding the brace
let IN the recess oil her criuoliue, she scene.
to suddenly come 10 the conclusion that %.
very next corner was Der destination, az.
ringing the bell hastily, lett the car, viii.
we noticed smOthered giggle among O.
rest of the feminine travellers, which maj
Us wish that they had whiskers, that 81
might punch their noses"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

STURGEON John G. SAKE in a ree,r.
ter from London to the Boston Pos, .s7.
On Sunday evening. heard the fan
Sturgeon preach IN his own Tabernacle b.
congregation Of not less than seven tb-....
souls. confess to having been greatly ~
pointed. His manner is not in the least
neyish-as he neither disembowels his s7r,. d
nor ex -aspirates his HIS. His elocution
markedly distinct and unaffected, AMI sg.-
that Of an earnest. conscientious preacher
was constantly reminded Of Beecher dur1.
sermon, though the Englishmsn resemble. I.
American only IN his abundant and fore.
Of SMILES drawn from every day life Fr.
rest, he struck me as having less Original -gl.
more reverence; while his voice far surpass-.
power and compass that Of any other o7l.-
ever listened to. Indeed, the most remlra
thing about the man is his ability e.
temptible Advantage be distinctly be5-
without bawling, for forty minutes t5cethsr r
4 number more than ten times larger than =
usual congregations Of a popular divine. i
audience, gathered mainly from the v1-z-.
classes, ike those Of Wesley and Wl,s5s
seemed thoroughly attentive. AMI II spite on
very great disiaste for much Of hrs thsloz7.
cannot doubt that this earnest, though s--
what eccentric preacher, is one Of the ms. De-.
ful men in England.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16
WAR DEPARTMENT,

The NORMAL Music School pupils will
give q concert at City Hall this evening"
assisted by Misses Loring and / clips, and
Mr.. & Mrs. Sabin. of Chicago. " have no
room to-day to partieularize.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16


The Essex Convention has : ven US no
reason to modify our previously expressed
opinion that a formidable bolt md sharp
three sided contest over portI Of the
County ticket was inevitable in Il Is County.
The Convention was composed Of staid and
earnest men, representing in considerable
numbers all parts OF the County. They
went into no personalities or denunciations :;
but in a quiet and business-like way select
ed nominees satisfactory to themselves Tor
third Senator and States Attorney, and VI
ganized the necessary machinery for an
earnest effort to elec. them. OF the new
nominees Mr.. Adams is too well known to
need a word from anybody. HIS severe and
valuable labors in the service Of the State
have entitled him to the gratitude and res
poet Of its citizens everywhere, and We arc
only sorry that if be is to run for an elective
Office, it cannot be as a regular nominee.
Mr.. Taleott is one Of the younger and rising
members Of the bar, known to many IN his
profession and as Secretary of the County
Agricultural Society for several years, and
respected for his integrity and Independence.
OF the probable success or failure Of the
new ticket, we express no opinion, but it is
safe to predict lively election.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

tinction which ought not to be lost
sight of. 1t may be quite right for sub
ordinate officer to refuse to resign his place,
and yet be may be ready, and even anxious,
to be dismissed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

EARr-SUAkE "A distinct and smart shock
of earthquake was experienced at MoOcrs,
Champlain and Rouses Point, about noon Of
the 30 inst. y heavy rumbling Of the earth,
Earring the dwellings to their foundations,
preceded and followed a shock ike the dis
charge Of heavy cannon Earthquake have
been felt in thar region every five years OF so,
for seventy years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

PORTLAND AND OGDENsBURG RAILROAD
An adjourned nesting Of the c0rp)ratCs
Of the Portland and Ogdensburg railroad wa
held at Portland Saturday. The Committee
on Survey and Subscription made a partial
report in favor Of a survey Of the route be-
tween Portland and Conway, to there meet
the New Hampshire section. Parties from
Boston and elsewhere are already looking
after contracts for building the road.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16
MoSKrOS. VI.

We are unable to offer any advice in the
matter. The "Home,'' IN this city, ia kes
children whose parents are willing entirely
to give up the charge of them but We sup
pose that just at present there is no room to
accommodate any more inmates at the
Home"
Cases like the above have to be reached by
private charity and aid, usually: but often
times 1t is true no such aid 8 offered, or
seems etiectual, if offered. to save the child.
from vagrancyren and ultimately the Jail.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16
Union Republican County Ticket.

Union Republican County Ticket
For Senator's,
J. L. Barstow, of Shelburn.
E. ii. Lane, of Jericho.
E. r. Hard, of Burlington.
For Ass,aGnt Judges
Stafford Colby. of Richmond.
K. j. Morse, Bolton.
For Judge Of Probate,
7. E. Wales, Of Burlington.
FOR States Attorney.
jeremiah French, of Burlington.
For Sheriff.
VIM. D. Munson, Of Burlington.
For High Baih6.
o. +. futile. Of Essex.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

The 80 Fat Contributor says that Z W..
asked TO write Sc take of on the Tl
Crook, but replied that be " could1tz
see anything to take off,"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

The Peoples County Convention
met IN Pease's Hall ct Essex Junction, on Tues
day, August 18th, 1867, and Esscalled to order
by J. W Hickok Of Burlington, at 1890 AN
who read the call and nominated Hon. Martin
Wires, Of Underhill, for temporary chairman,
who was elected
Il. H. TalcOtt Of burlington was elected TEN
pOrary Secretary Of the Convention.
On motion of J. W Hickok, the chair sp-
pointed J. ", Hickok, Burlington; c. Z. Fer
rim, Hinesburgh; Alney Stone, WestfOrd; Ezra
Mech, shelburn, and Augustus Kimbal, Of
South Burlington, as committee to nominate
permanent officers Of the Convention, and the
committee reported az follows
For Presiaent-Hon. Martin Wires, Of In
derhiT.
For T-ice Prcalezt,-Rev. c. E. Ferrin,
Hinesburgh; Pierpoint E. Smith, South Bur
lington.
Secretarics-H. II. Tscott, Burlington; A.
Leavenwortb, Hinesburgb.
The report Of the committee was accepted. and
the gentlemen were made the permanent officers
of the Convention.
On motion Of E. A Fuller Of Burlington, a
committee Of two from each town in the county,
was elected by the members Of the Convention
from the respective towns for the purpose Of
nominating county ticket: and the convention
took q recess Of ten min ties for making such
election, after which the several towns reported
the following named gentlemc as such commit
tee
Bolion-Harmon Hall, Samuel Deavitt
Burlingtoa-Misl Davis, E. A. Fuller.
ChorIotte-D. W Hazard, John Sherman
Colciesfer-Edward Hungerford, John Chase
Esser-Elias Brownell. NJ L Snyder.
HinesJurgh H NJ Baldwin, Clark.
Huniingioa--George Nutting.
Jericho--JOhn T. Clapp, R NJ Galusha.
.Wilton--GeOrge W Crown. Charles Osgooi
RichmoH4-J G Bostwick
ST Gsorge-Henry Lawrence. Russell Tilley.
Sbcl5urR--Ezra Mech, Ira a Collsmore.
South Burlington Hubbard Chittenden,
Miner Bradley.
Uaderhll--E Birge. Alfred Bicknell
UesrOrd-E Chamberlin, VIM. Allen.
Uiinsioa-J CIley, CA L Sprague
The report Of the committee vas adopted ty
the Convention
On motion Of Mr.. Hureerford the chair ap
pointed as a committee IN resolutions
Edward Hungerford. Colchester.
Rev. E B Chamberlin, JTesifori.
5 Clley, HIllistoa.
f \ Fuller. Burlington.
Ezra Mech, Shcl5urn.
On molten Of J. " Hickck IT was resolved
that the committee appointed to nominate
County ticket he directed to rs;@ I to the Con-
veution one from each town IL the county as
town committee and a cousiy committee of
three.
Hon. D. J. Nicholson. Of Wallingforl then
addressed the Convention. sitter which, on mo-
tiOn, the Convention adjourned till O'Clock
P. NJ.
AFTERNOON.
Tho Ccuyen ion re-asstmbled in the Hall at
, p. NJ
The committee On resolutions reported and
their report was accepted. On motion of Rev.
c. E. Perrin their resolutions were separately. f.
read, and unsn imously adopted. The resolu- (
ions we're as 70 lloVs:
RESOLUTIONS.
Rcs0irs&, That this convention recognizes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

\ SURE PsizE.-Whoever gets A package 4
Pyle's Saleratus draws q prize, and no z.s.4.
There is nothing Ike it for strength, P1--
usefulness, and economy Sold by .-5-
everywhere, in pound packages.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

4 NEw CoUNTERFEIT.-LoOk out for
well executed $40 counterfeit on the Third
National Bank of Philadelphia. The green
ground on the back Of the note has blLe
tinge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16
Ghe 6ree Rress.
G. G. b. l.. BENEDICT.
EDITORS AND PRnPRIEroRs-
FRIDAY MORNING, AUG. 1G, 1867.
THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS.

The BURLINGTON WEEKLY FREE Pass il pub
ll,hed every Friday morning, and CONTAINS the
latest wsreports Of Boston markets and cam
bridge Cattle Market full State, County and local
intelligence well selected MISCELLANY &e'' &c
No care and outlay will 10 spared to make II a re-
liable, interesting and valuable family Journal
The circulation Of the FREE Press exceeds tina
m anv paper in the region, and il is, therefore, an
unrivalled medium for advertisers
W. 5..ire 20 give additional attention to the 10
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culation, and shall esteem it favor our iriends
will forward Us any items of interest
TERMS OF The WETKLr FREE PREss-peT year -
In advance, and if not strictly in advanc s. 20.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

DECLINE IN FLoUR.-Fl0ur is about a dol
lar lower than on the LIST Of July. Receipts
Of new wheat and flour at New York are
heavy, and a further decline is looked for
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

mentioned by the President in his closing
speech, the citizens of Buffalo freely threw
open their houses. admitted the members to
inspect their great mills and manufactures,
entertained them at assemblies. levees and
excursion parties, and allowed no moment OF
their time not to be filed up with assiduous
kindness and fattering attentions. The vote
of thanks passed by the association speaks IN
high terms of the treatment given them In
that city. We have little fear that Burling
ton will fal behind Buffalo IN hospitality.
The sessions of the Association, in two
sections, will be held at City Hall and the
Court House, will be free. and the public
generally are invited to attend and listen to
the papers and discussions.
The BASE BALL ToURNAMEST.-The follow
ing prizes will be contended for at the Base
Ball Tournament in this city on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 10th, llth
and 18th.
First Pri=e-Silver Ball and Bat, valued
at 800.
Second Pri=e-Silyer Ball, valued at SO.
Third Pri=e-Silver Bat, valued at $50,
besides number Of special prizes to best
runners, throwers, and other players who
excel at different points of the game.
First Prize open to all clubs Of the coun
try.
The committee of award are as follows
C. II. futile. Home Club, Burlington
Stewart Stranahan, Crescent Club, st. Al
bans; j. II. Rogers, St. Lawrence Club,
Canton, y. y; Geo. ". Wing. Capitol
Club, Montpelier Albert Smith. Clipper
Club, CastletOn.
Prizes will be awarded by the Committee
IN the City Hall, on the evening IF the last
day of the tournament, at O'Clock. Clubs
and players from all parts Of New England
and New York, are expected to be present.
Games will commence at O'Clock y. NJ,
and continue until P. NJ, without inter
ruItion.
An admission fee Of % cents will be charg-
ed to the grounds, to all but members Of the
first nine of clubs. One dollar for ticket ad-
hitting at any and all times Of the Tourna-
ment. The railroads and steamboats, will
carry those attending the Tournament fol
fare one wav.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

W. Ii. Newcomb, has been appointed
post master at Derby. in the place of q. A.
Harris, resigned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

GIN. GRANTS 0PNIoSs.-The Wasbin,,.-
correspondent of the Springfield Rep,5F,.-
writes
"Just before the adjournment Of Co,,..
three or four Of the oldest Republican. T.
called upon Gen. Grant and had a lon, g. = u
sstion upon current political events. H.
well enough what their object was-tba, =.
desired to know If he was sound enough - -!
for President. They found out two verv my. "a
tsnt facts, firstly, that he is with Congre,. 4
scheme Of reconstruction, and couseor-...
against the President, and secondly, tia. :.
for manhood suffrage. On this heal b..
msde RAPID progress Last winter he u,.-'.
talk after this fashion Impartial sufrl,.
coming, but the preiudices Of the ue5rs :
strong. and | would humor them, AMI r..
it does seem a little hard that We sbourj -
equal suffrage upon the South while We h.s..
moral courage to enforce it at home He
almost exactly this language last winter
be talks in a different strain now. lie ssv.
that manhood suffrage has been estab.I.ssl'
the South, and the North must follow AMI ~
il universal He believes it impossible d. !.
now IN the manhood suffrage moyem-B-
the part Of wisdom is 10 make it uniy.-,.-
quickly as can be. But he does MT -
Congress has the constitutional power 70 ~.
the States must take the necessary actin me-
the subject. that is, the loyal States
Grant does not question the power Of Con-.
to establish impartial suffrage at the sour.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

TuF Mason AsD HsrLry CABINET OEGty,-
The Cabinet organ bears the same relation 10
the e'.ielu, s5raphiue sui lcc1rlsOn, as does
the modern grant pilE--t.r,e 90 tL5 ancient spin
net AMI harTs'chori, and the immense strides
made by Mason * hlmlu IN the invention Of
this instr -meut are within the kuow ledge and
comparison oi al Cf us We NAV now emphlti-
csly ADJ 90 the LIST { notions, 10 the mauutac-
ture Of which America has cZcelle1 the world,
tn best reel organ, rs the most eminent musi-
Clans have, with singular unl1imity, pro-
nCuuced the Cabinet Organ superior 20 any
other, whether Of home or foreign make.-Cii-
COCO Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-08-16

IMPORTANT ARREsT.-O. B. Clark, with
several aliases, who swindled the Rutland
County Bank, Bank Of Bellows Falls, and
the Banks in Middlebury, Vergennes and Or
well few days since, by means Of forged
drafts. and pretending to be a heavy sheep
dealer, was arrested at Madison, " is, few
day5 since, and On Tequisition IRON Gov.
Dillingham; upon the Governor Of Wisconsin,
was turned over to charge Of Sheriff Field of
Rutland County, and brought east for trial.