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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

A Hoe IN HooPs.-A few days since
lady residing in her eastern part Of the
State, hearing noise on the back stoop-a
long and very narrow oDe,-stepped out 10
ascertain the cause. At the farther end she
discovered the intruder in the shape Of
good sized hog. She al once assumed bel
hgerent attitude and commenced screaming
4" Wbeei Whee ~ The hog took the alarm
and made for the door, and discovering the
largest space to be between the lady's two
feet pitched for that, and she instantly a.
pumed Horizontal position and movement
towards the door. But to prevent prrma-
ture elopement sbe caught bold of post
and his svIneship found himself at once in
carcerased in hoops. Then came the struc-
gle a. persistent as it was ludicrous. The
poiee brought the lsdy's good mother to the
scene, but what could she do? although the
ssucsling of the pig and The positive asser-
tion of the lady that she '.should be killed.
was bard for fond mother to bear without
lending assistance. a compromise was IN
svoidsble, and t. effect this the hoops were
unfastened and away went bis pigship, AZ
nyed in bis new attire, lacking only one
ding 70 mako him respectfully dressed, viz:
4 V~yssns H~monfw.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

CuASGAABLE. - Saturday afternoon tne
thermometer stood al So, with south Winu
and warm rain. During the latter part Oh
the night the wind shifted to a northwest
yale; the thermometer fell rapidly to lV-
att a. NJ. Sunday, and cOntinuedto iaii all
day Sunday standing at . below zero at
Ma fall of fifty degrees in "a hours
The wind then shifted again TO the south'
and the mercury Monday morning marked
lO9 above zero.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

ST. AIBASs.-A census lately taken OF the
VILLAGE Of ST. Adams shows the whole num-
Der of inhabitants of the Corporation $500
Number Of scholars in District No. l. De-
tween the ages Of 4 and 20 years l'oiS.
Number of deaths during the year ending
Dec. 81. 1866, A. Number OF births IN
the same time 100.
This, says the Messenger, shows the num-
her Of inhabitants in the corporation Is
much less than most people here have sup
posed. But still the population has increased
rapidly IN the last few years, 1t being only
1850 when the last {. :. census was taken'
that =. in 1860.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

SUsPioIoUs.-We learn that Hen! >
tyne, the mail carrier, who was lro'-
skating into an air hole IN the lse'
carrying the mail from Alburgh .
North Hero, Vt, on the 10th OIL - 80
vas known to have about 500 II - y .
$500 or $500 in L. S. Bonds WIZ :
the time or Just before going on = o., - 5.
skate across. Since then ootni1e b.
found Of the money or bonas' - =
thought they must have been taAsl =. =
body after recovery from the - -. =
before it was sent to his fathers a.- no
next morning. Five dollars VS. - 81
money fund. he was buried y al =
be wore at the time of bis ce.I. - .;
as.srtain the fact that the prope5H !. m
buried VIII IL him. bis friends naa - . .
opened about three Wc-4a '.s.s .ian Va Z
mination made but 10 sstlsis7----
;sInsd.-C1azclais ysEyrsL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

FREsHrr ice broke upin the " 1900
ski on Saturday and jammed near Jones'iiie
SO that on Sunday that place was Hood
ed; Morses Hotel and Sayies *
Eddy's store had several feet Of water IN
them. and Rankin's blacksmith shop was al
most covered. No; great deal of damage
was done however.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

i Harry FAHLY.-The Executive L.
mittee Of the Atlanta Relief Society PAS
the following resolution on the 22i inst,
Realized, unanimously, That the EIs,---
Committee invite Hon. Horace Greeley sd 5s'
Henry Ward Bescher. Of New York, an e.
c. L. Vallandighan, Of Ohio, each TO is.-s,i
lecture before the society.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

NORTHERN PAc1FIc RAILROAD In TIE NJ
York Assembly the Hon. D. e. Li:llsj9a.
Oswego obtained unanimous leave ..'
days since TO introduce some resolutions Q
vorIng the construction OF the Northern gs,
&c Railroad, which were promptly 81 Pc
They have since passed the senate Inc
request the y. Y. Senator's and Members p
Congress, 70 advocate the passage @. q g
granting such government aid 70 lie NJ
ern Pacific Railroad as viii ensure u ~
construction and completion
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

Aso1uIK FIRE IN RuEIANp.-A IRE p'oAe
out Monday night lnRutland. in Richardson 5
block. adjoining the Herald Office, en'ireis
consuming it. The FIRE caught IN the fOoi
from defective el impey. The block was
occurred BY Shsttuck CAMPBELL sDOe
dealers, and Farr & 60 furnishing goods'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15
THE WEEKLY rREE PRESS

THE BuRLIsSToS WEKKLY FIRE PREs is pub
Ishsd every Friday morning, and contains the
latest news reports OF Boston markets and CAM
bridge Cattle Market full State, County and ocal
intelligence well selected Miscellany, &c, &c
>ocare az outlay will be spared to make it q re-
liable, Interesting ana valuable family Journal
The circulation CT the FACE PREss exceeds that
OF any paper in the region, and 1t is therefore az
unrivslea medium FOR advertisers.
We desire 10 give additional attention 10 the To-
cal Il the various towns in this and adjoining
Counties, in which our Weekly has s numerous cir
eulation and shall esteem Il favor If orr reader
viii forward u any items OF interest.
TERMS; Two DOLLARS per year, in advance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

The Detroit Post defines the Crosby Opera
House affair as & mutual insurance OF one
hundred and nine;y-nine thousand people
out Of two hundred thousand against grow
Ing wealthy al the turn Of wheel, and
united effort to be out Of pocket to the ez-
tent OF at least Eve dollars each.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

\ few years ago the district Of Ca--.-'-
and Washington Territory was 1als =
cult, and the Judge made 8 meuoa; ! :
Supreme Court. The measure vas =
sary and without reason, unless ne =
TO accommodate the man nominated s. =
be considered such, for it was Tsss-
personal favor to him. That JUS
holds the balance in the Suprens
and turns its decisions in favor Of -
interests. The repeal Of the az
made this district a circuit FreseDI !
readiest and a strictly constit1ii'a1-
proper method Of destroying the PIeS,.s
ance OF Johnsonisn on the Supreme -
Bro0klyH Union.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

COUNTY CoxxIssIoSKR.-The call FOR ,h
customary Convention to nominate County
Commissioner, will be found in cur columns.
Its to be a delegate convention, in the
CITY Hall. Feb. 27th.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

The Szca11s OF HEAL1H are SIX Frs.
Keep warm. Second, Eat regularly g.
slowly. Third. Maintain regular daily b.
dily habits. Fourth, Take early and Tz--
light suppers. tiith, Keep a clean SAL
Sixth, Get plenty Of sleep At night--Dr. +"
". Hail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

An ASSOCIATION Of twenty citizens has
been formed in ST. Albaus, to secure the en-
ioTceneDt Of the Liquor Law, by prosecution
of al Illegal sellers without malice and
without respect Of persons"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

RoUsE's PoNr-The citizens OF Rouse S
are endeavoring to raise $4,000 TO put up
mills Tor saving lumber, and have secured
half the amount. \ charter viii be applied
for, ior the Rouse's Point laundering and
Manufacturing Co.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

The " local man Of the New Alba-
(lnd.) Ledger, has an invention BY VIII
to tell whether a lady wears false calves
not. Ii Is a cane with fine needle u q
end, and if upon an application Of the e
strument the lady kicks up it Is a proof g.
it IS the real article.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

twill be seen from the weather table in
another column, that tie month Of January,
this year. wa not so cold as January 1865,
in this Place. South Of us, h0we7er, it Is
called tie ccliest month in many years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15
ACard.

Rev. L. B. Steele and wife, having rscsa-I
enjoyed very pleasant visit from Their PSI
ishi0uers and friends, would ;srlg- Be- ;as=
their NEST sincere thanks for their kind rsss-1
expressed By words ard deeds.
West Bolton. Vt, Feb. 9Th, 1857.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

VERMONT STATE FAIR.-At a meeting Of
Directors Of the Vermont State Agricultural
society. held at the American Hotel in this
city last week. It was vottd TO hold the
Annual Fair ct Brsttleborc on the 10Th,
llth. l2th and 18th Of September next
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

4 DIFFERECE.-Last year the Prcsl-=-
said tie annual cost Of the Freeiue-
Bureau would be So. 200, 900. For 6
mex; year Gen Howard asks only -, s-s-oUt
snd Of this large amount viii be e1pende
for the poor whites.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

4 few days ago, one Of the " bloo- p
New York was bowling out on Fifth A.
with magnificent siI-horse team s1i
G-bsEe, treighted with 4 dozen t----s-
arrayed ladies and gentlemen, and ;-''i-
very heavy swell through that tas1---A
quarter. On the curbstone stood 3 ~
little urchin. veritsbly gGuliE d 5'i-'
With legs astrlde and hands thrust q
eOpperless pockets, be surveyed TIE Ia
cent equipage, and as 1t flashed past %
sung out, with shril accents Of 3 ~
contempt; "PshGie, that's 19.sirG
MI / drais the Crosby Opera H9uss
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

New York City paid sS5,7oo, 600 Internal
Revenue for the year lS66, besides the sum
realized from revenue STAMPS. Tits Is about
q million srd a half Ices than the year pre-
viouE
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15
METEOROLOGICAL TABLE
For January, 1907
nv pRor. NIX. PETTY

LocAL,rr-uniyersity of vsrmOnti IA'i,uue'
aeZ; Longitude, 75e.Ioi Elevation aOo.e
Tide Water, So fee, above Lake ChsmpiAin,
fac. Hours Of observation, A NJ ? p NJ
BARoN- DIRECTION AsD ;
- ErER. FORCE or WHIPS. :
,a,vopN frucan) AN. pm. F.A'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

REAL EsrATE.-FredeTick Hadley OF South
Burlington has purchased Of L > Drew
the Delano'' place for Sll, 600.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

Carolus Noyes has rented bis interest IN
the winocski Lime Works 70 5. u. Weston
for Eve years, at $1,000 year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

Average Of Barometer for January 1867 g SO IN
No rain during the month. Snow fell on ten ah-
ferent days, in depth per storm, ranging IRON che
70 Eve inches. No thav during the month
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

Ann McGlcnnan, who had her nose Bit
ten of by negro on New Years Day, IL
New York. died on the 4th inst. under the
influence Of ehloroiorm while submitting TO
an operation to form new nose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15
HOUSE.

In the House on motion Of Mr. Wentworth the
Secy. OF the Urea was requested to communi-
cate the cost under the existing laws Of the
Central and the Union Pacific Railroads.
Mr. Darling offered resolution which Wss
adopted that the committee on Ways and Means
be Instructed to inquire INTO the e1pediency Of
amending the tariff act by provision TO the
effect that all goods imported in American bot
toms shall De entitled TO q rebate Of ten per
cent Of the duties imposed BY said act
The House resumed the consideration Of Mr.
Eilioi's bill for the reorganization Of the state
government Of Louisiana, the question being u
Mr. Finck's motion TO lay the bill on the table.
The vote ordering the main question was re-
considered.
On motion Of Mr. Eliot the bill Was amend
ed BY striking out the twelfth section which
provides for the elec ion Of delegates from
Louisiana to the House Of Representatives
A long discussion then followed, Aessrs.
LeBloni Boyer, Hayiing and others speaking
in opposition, and Mr.. Shellabsrger in favor Of
the bill The bin was ordered to be read the
third time; and passed, yeas lis, nays As.
The House then took up the bill 70 establish
military government in the seeded States,
which was debated during the rest Of the day
and evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

Nh. PEABoDY's new benefaction, which
was announced BY Telegraph the other day,
is one million dollars, to be held by Robert
c. Winthrop and other prominent men. in
trust, the income to be used and applied for
the promotion and encouragement of intel
lectual, moral and industrial education
among young men Of the more destitute
portions Of the south western States, the
benefits to be distributed among the entire
population without any other distinction
than need and opportunity of usefulness. In
addition bonds OF Mississippi issued to the
Planters Bank amounting to eleven hundred
thousand dollsrs, the amount realized On
them b added to and be used for this trust.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

Average temperature OF the month, l%7.Is'
Average Of January for ten year, past. Il
AIMING from 2se in 1853. to II = in 1876. The
record shows that the month Of January was '041si
At Burlington in 1865 than for the present ye4i'
This will be seen BY the comparison given II the
following table. 49,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

SINGULAR FATAL AocIDEST.-In Malone
last week Monday boy Of Is, named Hast
ings, who was sitting on fence watching a
freight train pass, lost bis balance and fell
of. be struck face down on the snow and
slid head forward down the embankment,
under the wheels Of the train, and was
instantly crushed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

TEE WILSON EsIATE.-There is to be an
adjourned meenrg Of members Of the Wilson
family, at Essex Junction on the 20th inst,
to hear the report Of their gent, Mr. Fisher,
II England, with reference to the immense
estate in that country to which they are
said to be legal heirs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

SUIoDE.-George Pearce, an American
formerly of Reading, in this State, commit
ted suicide, on Monday, in Rutland, in the
cellar Of Mr. LaPlante, in whose employ he
had been as a carpenter. lie was man OF
about forty years Of age and Of steady habits.
though subject to occasional fits Of insanity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

The Rutland Herald says rhubarb had
nothing to do with the late case Of poisoning
in that village, Mr.. Clark not having had
particle Of rhubarb in his house for SIX
months. The food on the table has been an
alyzed but 10 trace OF arsenic or mineEa
poison Was discovered.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

HEAVY FIRES IN RUILASD.-Despatche
from Rutland Sunday announced the des-
truction BY FIRE of the steam saw mill and
buildings connected with the marble works
Of Sheldon & Slason in West Rutland. Loss
$4,000. Insured for SIS 900.
The Gas Works of the Rutland Gas Light
Company were also destroyed by FIRE Sunday
morning, for the second time recently. Loss
5000. covered BY insurance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

Il is understood that Carlos Baxter, Esq,
Collector of Internal revenue for this dis
trict, desires to be relieved Of the labors and
responsibilities Of that Office, and that his
successor in the Office will shortly be an
nounced. We suppose that Hon 4. j.
CRANE Of Huntington is likely to receive the
annnintment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

New ELEVATOR The Ogdensburgh r R.
Co. Is preparing to put UP new grain ele-
vator, at Ogdensbursh, on the site of the
ore destroyed by FIRE in 1865. The new one
will be Of brick, FIRE proof, with capacity to
store 565, goo bushels, and will stand on
1861 piles, which have been driven in the
river. The machinery will elevate the grain
from two vessels at once. The receipts Of
grain at 0gdensburgh last season were near
ly 200 900 bushels.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

Hon. Prosper Merrill Of Felcbyills, has
subscribed one thousand dollars for the e.
tsblisbmeni Of Home for orphan children
IN this State.
We have such &" Home" already e-tab-
lished, in this city, which would be very
glad OF Mr. Merrill's money
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15
SENATE
WASHINGTON, Feb. y.

Mr. Ramsey offered resolution to authorize
the construction of bridge across the Mississip-
ri ST Is Crosse.
Mr. Poland offered 8 resolution looking to the
adjustment of the Office Of Vice President and
limiting the Presidents service TO enc term only
The bankrupt bill was then taken up, and
the vote by which it was rejected was recon
tidered.
The Chair decided that the bill was Amends-
bic, unless the vote ordering it to 8 third read
ing was reconsdered
Mr. Sumner said one Of the amendments be
proposed to offer excluded the late rebels from
the benefit Of the bill.
After further debate q vote Was taken on the
bill, and it passed. Yeas % Nays 20-and now
goes to the House for concurrence and amend
nentE.
The bill to authorize the acceptance Of League
Island as 8 naval depot WAS taken up.
Mr. Sumner offered substitute providing for
the appointment Of 8 commission consisting Of
Admiral FSrrsgut, Gen. Sherman, and c
Hillyard. TO examine and select the best site,
providing il shall be given as q free gift to the
government.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

TEE SHT CANAL.-A meeting Of the
friends Of the Cbamplaip Canal improve
ment was held at Stanwix Hall IN Albany
on Wednesday. Resolutions IN favor Of Sc
curing ship navigation between the Hudson
River, Lake Champlain and the River St.
Lawrence, we've adopted, and COMMITTEES
appointed to urge forward the project.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

I.O.or 6. T-Chiteuden Lodge, No
"a. independent Order Of Good GemplaIs, at
Williston, was organized Saturday February
9th, 1867, and the following officers elected
ord Installed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

FROM To DEATH.-Mrs. Thomas Conner
was frozen to death on the Lake between
Point Trembleau and Port Kent, week ago
Wednesday. She and her husband were
gong to Schuyler Island on foot, found the
ice unsafe, and had to return. Mrs. Conner
became exhausted, and her husband wrap
ping her Up, left her on the ice but before
be could reach tie shore and return with
help. she had persisted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

The thAw and rain OF last week made
quite fresbet il many places. In Mont
Keller the &" branch rose 20 q 10 hood State
street up to the Episcopal church, and the
freeze Of Saturday night imprisoned some
people-they couldn't get their doors open.
There was q bad freshei on White River,
sweeping away the covered bridge at West
Hartford, and seventeen houses. Miss VII
hanson was drowned, having fallen Into tie
food while attempting to escape from her
fathers hotel, the lower story Of which was
flooded. Col. Pingree who was assisting her
also fell in. tut saved himself, while Miss
W illiamson was struck by cake Of ice and
swept Of out Of reach. Much stock was
also drowned BY the flood.
In Rhode Island the fre=het was greater
than any since 1887. Many dams and
bridges were swept away. and mills and
railroad tracks damaged. The loss If esti-
mated at over two hundred thousand dol
lars. Much damage was also done on the
mill streams in Connecticut. The destruction
in the vicinity Of Norwich alone reaching
$4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

Hon. JUSTIN 5. MORRILL,, Of Vermont, on
the 9th inst, made q speech 10 the House
Of Representatives On the National finances,
which is really memorable, for it was one OF
the cleaIest, ablest, and most conclusive
speeches ever delivered in the Congress Of
the United States on the financial question.
Mr.. Morrill, had previously earned a distin-
guished reputation for himself as states
man Of sound and comprehensive views upon
now the mightiest Of our domestic questions,
that of the management Of cur domestic I'm
Ances, but this speech will add largely TO his
reputation .-Daily HI5oonsian, Miilroukee
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

SOUTHERN LOYALTY. The Montgomery
tAla.) Nal thus naively defines the loyalty
Of the Southern people
" They are in favor Of the Constitution, the
Union, and the enforcement Of the laws e-cepf
those Te!GfiaC 10 TREASON"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

We have given several specimens Of the
Zine writing" excited by the meie0rs in
England, but nothing equallIng the follow
ing specimen, taken from a report OF the
meteoric shower in 4 London paper:
There Is cosnicAl grandeur in this idea s
baby star, cold 10 the heart, with the silence
and frost Of the empYrean, suddenly heated in
frenzy Of FIRE by the coarse sir Of earth, till the
chilly heart and the glowing skin split asunier,
and the baby star perishes in dust and glory
perishes Of MS ieeihing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

HARD CASE.-The Troy Tunes Of the 9Th
inst. Gays tina, lady who resides in Schen-
ec:ady recently went to her parents
home, in Bennington, Vt, to have her
mothers care in her confinement. Owing
to i'll feeling Of her father toward her hus-
tand she was driven awav almost with
curses. She was passing through Troy on
her way back, when on the evening Of the
Alb, she gave biith to q child in the street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-15

They then discuss the condition OF affairs
in Louisiana aud the legislative measures re-
CURED. They cay the oppression Of loyalists
both white and colored is fully proved. and
Congress ought to suspcnd the present evil
Government of Louisiana and establish
provisional military government until such
time as the State Is controlled by loyal meo-
For such legislation they say ''there is I'm.
perative necessity" and Congress has the
right to make such legislation
THR MINORITY KkPlRT
The report Of Mr.. Boyer reviews the
testimony taken before the Committee; holds
the convention to have been illegal claims
that their defiant acts and intentions brought
on the disturbanee-which was purely local,
in bis opInion-defends the conduct u
Mayor Monroe and Lieut.. Governor VOORHEES,,
and censures Gen. Baird can see in the
Presidents acts only sincere desire to pre-
s.ryc the public peace and 70 uphold the
law; saws in regard to the fact that none oil
the rioters have ever been arrested, that
..bo,h sides have Jared alike - declares the
riot was no outbreak Of tie REBELLION and
none Of the State officials are responsible for
it. but Mr.. Howell the President Of the con-
yention and Gov. Wells who aided AMI
abe,ted him and that if any members Of the
Federal Government are indirectly response
BE. It Is those members Of Congress who
eucoura go5 Ho veil and Wells