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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22
House debate on the Military Govern
mcut Bill.


We are sorry that our spaoc permits US to
give bat brief abstract Of the debate proced-
ing the uon-concurrcnce OF tine House in the
Senate's amendments to the military recon-
struction bill. It was opened by Ihad.
Stevens. who moved that the House take up
the bill, non-concrr in the Senate amend
ments. and demand committee of confer
ence. 1t was well understood that this
woald so delay action on the bill as to insure
its defeat.
Mr.. Spaulding Of Ohio moved to concur in
the Senate amendments. and the question
was thus fairly before the House.
Mr.. Boutwell, of Mass. said he would not
oppose The bill sc It came from the senate,
if he did not believe it to be fraught with
danger to the Country. His objection to
the Senate substitute, was that 1t. IN effect,
provided for the reconstruction Of the South
ern State governments through the agency
OF disloyal men. lie believed that under the
bill, in spite Of the negro vote, and even
where the blacks and loyal whites were a
majority. the controlling rebel party would
organize the States, sooner or later, in their
own interest by means Of their control of the
militia and Of the polls, md that the only
way was to wholly exclude from the business
of reconstruction, oil those who participated
in the rebellion.
Col. Stokes OF Tennessee opposed the Sem
ate bill because it recognized universal am
nesty and universal suffrage. He said the
bill, as it passed the House, should be
insisted upon, for it disfrancbised the rebels.
lie (Mr. S. would see the present State
Governments recognized rather than pass
this bill The idea Of universal amnesty was
preposterous.
Mr.. Stevens said that the bill as it went
from the House to the Senate had but one
object-the protection Of loyal men from
anarchy and murder. 1t was simply a po-
lice regulation for the benefit of the people
OF the States. what sand he, "bas the
Senate done? 1t has proposed an amend
ment that gives everything else but protec-
ton to the loyal men, and raises all the
questions in dispute as to the best mode OF
reconstruction" He added
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

How Coffee Is MADE IN BRAzIL.-For
each cup Of the size Of our teacups, to be
made, the Brazilians measure teaspOOnlul
OF ground coffee parehed to the color of a
ripe chestnut. THIS is placed in a gauze bag
within the cofeepOt, and boiling hot water
is poured upon it. There are no grounds
in the deeoctiOn, and il is so strong that il;
always leaves a brown stain upon the white
china cup. The Brazilians never put milk
into their coffee, as they think that milk in
jures the properties of the deeoctiOn ami
it is never drank until the close of the meal
Usually 1t Is never brought to the table IN
til everything else is removed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

Ar TIE Tern OF SuPRENs CoURT for Ben
ninston County just closed, in the case oi
Pendolph-who was indicted for the mur-
dor Of David L. Kinsman at the June
Terms,-the exceptions Of respondent beng
oyerrnled, he was sentenced to be hung at
such time as the County Court at its next
term shall designate, and be imprisoned IN
solitary confinement at Windsor, until such
execution.
Five divorces were granted 10y the Corrtr
two for deser tion. two for iutclerablc severn
ty. aud for adultery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

les Lossrs by the last fire in Rutland, the
Herald says, will probably be all covered by
the Insurance which amounts to $50, 600.
The Herald building was many times IN
imminent danger Of destruction, and the
livery stable opposite the burning building
was only saved by hard work and wet blankets
The steam pump of the Railroad Go. kept a
supply of water in the village reservoir from
which the engines were playing, and which
IN consequence % leak in the main rcser'
yoir. must have become exhausted had 1t mol
been for this.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

The annual report of the Mass. Board OF
Education shows that there are now 1888
teachers regularly Employed in the pubiic
schools of the State, of which 1886 are males,
and 6502 are females. The number OF fe-
male teachers is increasing largely every
year, and the number of males is diminishing.
There were 5000 more scholars in the schools
last year than the year before.
In New Hampshire last year there were
1885 scholars in the common schools and
1854 teachers, Of whom only $50 were men.
The amount appropriated for schools was
1895 .OI9: of which S2I,7jO was for build
ing and repairs of schOol-houses. The
amount now invested in sohOOl-houses il
nearly 100000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

\ ludicrous incident occurred at the Park,
in Philadelphia, few days since. A gentle
man, accompanied by two ladies, came there
to skate They visited nearly every portion
Of the park with great apparent enjoyment
At last a lady was seen approaching the
trio. She caught the gentleman by the col
lar, gave him a good shaking. and standing
him aside bid hin stay till she returned
She then started after the ladies in a most
menacing manner, frightening them TO such
a degree that there was considerable tum-
bling down and many frantic efforts TO es-
cape. The chase continued for some time,
much 10 the amusement Of the spectators,
but was finally gwen up, and the lady re-
turned TO where the captured man stood,
took HIM bv the arm and marched him out
Of the enclosure. 1t turned out, on inquiry
that the gentleman was the lady's husband;
and she, not relishing the idea of his ''skat-
ing with other women, was determined to
spoil his afternoons sport.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

GAs.-A writer in the Elizlbethtown Pos
OF the 9TH instant, gives an account of a
singular phenomenon at Schroon Lake. lie
says an indammable gas arises from the
Lake, go strongly as to burn readily, and
narrates various experiments in which the
matter has been tested. Among others, is.
that burner has been SO arranged, in a
barrel placed over hole in the ice, as to
burn steadily. giving clear light.
II the matter is not all gas, it certainly IS
q singular circumstance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

GIRL LosT.-A correspondent of the
Time, says all Brandon Is out searching Tor
Miss Goodnow, a young lady of nineteen,
subject to fits of insanity, who has been
missing since Wednesday evening, when she
started to see her brothers, chopping wood
short distance of. Four hundred men were
in the woods and swsmps looking for her on
Saturday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22
On LocA1s.-Tne Lyndon Tqi0n says

- Whenever We approach a msn with the
question, q" What's the news up your way p
We get the inevitable answer, Oh, nothing
special; what DO you get p And it requires
good deal Of effort TO bring man to a full re
alizaton Of the fact that We are really anxious TO
get the news in his particular locality. When
he fully realizes the fact, We often find him full
Of little town items which are interesting for
our local columns We must repeat to our
friends the request that they think oftener Of
their local paper, and whatever is Of interest in
their respective towns. send US By mail. -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22
Ghe 6ree PRESS.
C. G. & ID. L. BENEDICT.
EDITORS AND PRoPRIEroRs.
FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY %. 1867.
THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS

The BURLISGToS WEEKLY FREE Pass is pub
lished every Friday morning, and contains tie
latest news reports Of Boston markets and Cam
bridge Cattle Market full State, County and ocal
Intelligence well selected Miscellany. &c, &c
Noeare an1 outlay will be spared to make it a re-
liable, interesting ana valuable family journal.
The circulation Of the FREE Press exceeds that
Of any paper in the region, and it is therefore,
unrivalled medium for advertisers
We desire to give additional attention to the To-
cal re1s Of the various towns in this and adjoining
Counties, in which our Weekly has a numerous cir
calation, and shall esteem it favor If our reader
viii forward Us any items Of interest.
TrRNs Two DOLLARS per year, in advance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

BUTTER.-We are informed by buyers
that the market prices Of butter and cheese
are much lower than we gave them yester-
day. The best butter went slow at thirty
cents on that day, in this market, among
professional butter buyers. Only Is and 10
cents per pound is paid for cheese, instead
OF 20, BY buyers.-St. Adams Messenger,
l3th.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

MILLNER's BILLS IN PARIs.-Madame the
Duchess de Persigny having refused to pay
her millIner's bill as excessive, was sued by
NJ. Mangas and among the items in the ac-
count is a robe Of white and gold tafeta,
elegantly trimmed, with chemisette and
sleeves Of Valenciennes lace, the charge for
which vas Sl6O. A gorgeous robe de- bal
maroon and silver tulle, dotted all over with
blue and silver butterflies, is priced $40; a
satin cloak also studded with butterflies to
match, SO, and costume Of black silk,
trimmed with jet ornaments, Sl4e.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

The words TAun und Ta1is, which are so
common on the postage stamps Of many of
the German States, and which doubtless
many stamp collectors have found it difficult
to understand, are the name of German
Princes family which since 1916 has enjoyed
the monopoly of the postal service for nearly
the whole German empire. By recent
cable despatch We learn that this monopoly
lie ended, so far as Prussia is concerned. The
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

ers to be furnished with "suitable lodgings
and accommodation" for strangers ana
travellers. and penalty OF ten dollars hne
is attached to each violation of those terms.
And if lodgings which are locked up from
their guests are not suitable" 1t would
seem that the st. Adams hotel keepers are
liable not only to the revocation 81 their
licenses, but to fine Of ten dollars for
every refusal to open their houses to travel
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

The VIRTUE or TIE BALLor.-An English
shipbuilder recently had a contract offered
him which be found he could take provided
his workmen would submit to a small reduc-
ton from the Trades Uuion standard. He
called them together and stated the case. 1t
was perfectly fair one. lie could save
himself, and they could have work. "You
who are willing to 20 work at the proposed
rates. hold up your hands" The men look
cd at each other, but not d hand was held
up. al am afraid" said the master. ''that
you have not understood the qes:ion but
that there may be no mistake, let US vote by
ballot" Papers were distributed, every
man to write ''yes" or mo on his ballot,
and they were collected. On their being
examined, every man had voted "yes," and
the contract was taken. Thus it appears
that these bold Britons, who defy all the
rest of the world, are Just little afraid of
each other.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

EDucATIoSAL.-The census Of School Dis
trict No. 4, in St. Adams. which includes the
village, shows that the average attendance
at school of children under twenty Is less
than 500 out of 1913. The total population
of the District is 3703.
The winter term of Essex Academy, now
under charge of Mr. Asa SandersOn, closed
on the 9th inst, on which occasion an adj
dress was delivered by President Angel of
the University Of Vermont.
The Academy, we learn, is now very
aourishing, the attendance at the last two
terms being 1876. and the whole number of
pupils during the year being Isl. The
spring term opens next Monday, with pros
poets as good as heretofore.
The spring term in the Burlington Female
Seminary, (Rey. Mr.. Conversely will com
mence ON the 9th inst.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22
Comfy remnerance Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the Chittendsn Coun-
ty Temperance Society viii be holden st the
City Hall. Burlington, on Wednesday p NJ,
Feb. 27th,-on the adjournment Of the County
Convention-ior the purpose Of electiag oiicers
of the society for the year ensuing. Also to
take action upon the proceedings of the County
Convention. \ general atteudlr-e Of the mem
bers Of the society, and Of the friends Of the
cause Of Temperance in the County is desired
Ii. BuBp.cR. Vice President
\. c. BALLARD, Secretary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

From MExIco.-The n. Y. Herald has
letters from Mexico, M to Feb. 3d.-The
French troops serving with MiramOn and
Mejia had returned to Bazline under his re-
cent order DISTINGUISHING them if they took
service in in foreign corps. Macmillan
was expected in Vera Cruz By the 10th OF
February, when It was believed he would
sail for Miramar in the DandolJ or his own
yacht. Bazaine is said to be in full accord
with the liberal government Lew Wallace,
formerly MAJOR General Of volunteers in the
late civil war in the United States, has ae-
cepted command OF a division in Juarez
army. The organ Of Juarez publishes an
alleged decree from that parsonage, forbid
ding traffic between the republic Of Mexico
and the powers Of Europe which have reeog-
nized Macmillan. Matamoras dispatches Of
the eth inst. confirm the story of the oceu-
patton by Miramon of Zacatecas, and the
hurried flight OF Jnarez, whose whereabouts
are at present unknown, and fears Of ms
capture BY the imperIalsts are entertainer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

4 NOVEL PooR-Box.-A curious scene oe-
CURED recently during lecture on EthnolO-
", delivered by Professor Huxley, to an
audience which filed the theatre of the
London Mechanics Institute. The lecturer
said that he had received letter as be en-
tered the building which he would not take
the responsibility of declining to read, al
though it had no reference TO the subject
under consideration. He then read the let
ter, which was simply signed. "a Regular
Attendant at Your Lectures directing at
tention to tho appalling distress existing
among the population out of work IN the
East end, and suggested that all those
present at the lectures that night, should be
allowed the opportunity Of contributing Id
or ID each toward fund for their relief,
and that the Professor should become the
treasurer for the evening. The suggestion
was received by the audience with marks
approval The Professor said he would not
pat any pressure on any one he would only
place his own subscription in one Of the
skulls on the table. This he did. and all
the audience, coming on the platform, threw
in money in copper and silver until the novel
cash box was filed with coin, which
amounted 70 a large sum.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

kEISsrATED.-Alex. @. Noble, formerly
the popular route agent between Burlington
and Kouse's Point, who was figured out Of
his position on the ''my policy" slate, as i
was reported, has received bis credentIal.
from Washington, and will resume his OLD
route on Monday next. The Fright man
has got into the fright place" again .-hs'-
sengsr,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

The question whether cook stoves Will
hoat can be answered IN the negative by the
residents OF the Church street district in Bos-
ton where the water on Tuesday was Is
Inches deep in the Easements, and frozen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

The expense of the extension OF our
Breakwater, which the War Department
proposes 10 build here next summer, Il esti-
mated at $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

stone was thrown through windo" oil
a car on the evening train near "inoosAi
Monday. and narrowly missed the conductor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

Lecture At CoLcHEsTER.-A temperance
lecture will be given by \. C. Ballard, Esq
of Winooski, at Colche ter Centre, Cd tins
Friday evening
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

SECOND REGIMENT VERMONT MILITIA AT
4 meeting Wed. morning, at II o'eloeA' OF
officers Of the % Regiment Vermont Militia
at Pease's Hotel, Essex junction, Brig. ten.
W. d. MuNsoN presiding, Lleut-Col. ). ).
BoYNToN Of Stowe, was elected Colonel, rice
Nunson, promoted. AdJ't II. Il. WooDs Of
Milton was elected Licut.-Colonel, rice Blyn-
ton. promoted. After the meeting, the
officers sat down to an excellent dinner, Tor
which we learn Nj. Poase was praised high
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

Thun und Tdris stamps for that Kingdom
will therefore soon become rare end yaIuaoie
as curiOsitias.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

"A Bit OF Decent FIGHrNG- "A gentle
man who was an eyewitness, relates that
some IRISH peasants belonging to hostile fac
tioDs. met under peculiar circumstances
There were, however, two on one side, and
four on the other, and therefore, there was
likely to be no fight. But, in order to bal
ancc the number, one of the more numerous
party Joined the other side. ''bekase, boys. -
he said, lit would be burnin' shame, so it
would, for four to kick two and except
ioin them, by the powers. there's no chance
Of there being a bit Of sport or a row, at
all at all - The result was, that he and
bis new friends were victorious SO honestly
did be fight
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

The RlroRITD Massacre of fifty-nine per-
sons near Smoky Hill river by the Indians IS
now contradieted. \ large force Of militia
was cent out. but could find no foundation
tor tie story.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22
WASHINGTON, Feb. IS.
SENATE.

Messrs Poland, Morgan and McDougall were
appointed committee Of conference on the
bankrupt bill.
Mr. Wilson from the military com. reported a
Joint resolution to facilitate the settlement OF
accounts Of disbursing officers. Passed
The bill for the election Of congressional prin-
ter was taken up; as amended by the Senate,
1t makes the printer an officer to be elected by
the Senate. and abolishes the present Office Of
superintendent of public printing. The salary
il fixed at $4,000. The bill was passed.
The Senate resumed the consideration Of the
bill in regard TO appeals and writs Of error to
the Supreme Court The bill was so amended
a. not to apply TO cases where they had expired
before the rebellion, and passed.
The consular and diplomatic appropriation
bill was taken up. Among the items is ST.
900 for the suppression of the African slave
trade.
The Finance committee recommended the res
toration Of the mission 10 Portugal
Mr. Grimes said he believed that Harvey had
been paid out of the contingent fund of the
State Department.
Mr. Sumner said it should be remembered
that it was provided by law that no money
should be paid to Harvey out Of any fund.
After further debate the amendment was
agreed to by 10 to II; and the Senate then
went into executive session.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

1t appears from other bills that have been
inspected in Mr.. Mangas' establishment that
his usual charge for dress is 8, 900 francs.
or 500; SO Nine. dc Persigny got hers
cheap. One OF Princess Dagmar's dresses,
made by the same court tailor. cost 1000
francs.
Worth. the Empress tailor, puts down
one naught less, and usually charges what
is considered reasonable. The Princess de
Metternich's robes vary, like those Of the
Empress, from 100 to l,S00.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

The SUCCESSION TO THE PREsIDENcV.-The
House ON Saturday passed the bill fixing the
order Of succession to the Presidency, in
case Of vacancy, as follows: After the
Vice President comes the President Of the
Senate; the Speaker Of tie House; the
Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court, and the
Associate Justice Oldest in commission.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

BRIDGE BuRxED.-About one hundred feet
Of the bridge over Missisquoi Bay on
the Vermont Central Railroad, was burned
Thursday night Trains were interrupted
bat for single day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

FuSNr MlsrAKE At a WEDDNG.-The
Rochester Union contains the following par
agraph
Ala wedding in this city few evenings since
q funny mistake was made by the officiating
clergyman. It vas double weiliug-two sis
tiers being the brides,-ore named, well call
her Jane s, and her sister Mary C., The par
ties were standing before the clergyman and he
first married Jane s. 90 her afhlucsd Mary :
turn came next and all proceeded properly until
the clergyman arrived at the point where the
question is asked, "Wll yol take this man, -
etc. when. instead Of saying Mary c., he said
Jane 5. and lid not discover the mistake until
the ceremony was completed, when he was in
formed Of il by some 81 the company present.
Amidst a general litter be then married pro-
pelly Mary c. 70 her chosen one, as was first
intended The question arises, was the ''tniri'
marriage s legal one Was not Jane ; mar
ri5i 90 both bridegroOms. the bargain being con-
summstei when She, ia response to the clergy
mans question, said she would take him, etc,
and the minister pr0n0uncing them husband
and wife
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

The St. Adams hotels have opened their
! doors again, except the Weldon House and
the St. Alhans people rejoice thereat.
The suit against the Weldon House at
tracted much attention, and the jury re-
turned a verdict OF guilty, against Messrs'
Cool and Mcdonald, of seven offences.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-02-22

Maj John Roberts Of Oxford, y H. while
Embarrassing his horse on the evening Of the
2i inst. was hurled s3mc distance by the
wind, thrown upon O ledge Of rocks, break
ing his leg above the knee in q frightiul
manner and otherwise b7uising him. lie
was unable to reach his house, the wind
blowing a hurricane, but crawled into the
barn, where he lay in this condition until
morning, when he was relieved by his neigh
bors HIS wife, the only occupant Of the
Louise at the time, is an invalid and was IN
able 10 ascertain the cause Of his absence.