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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21
Ghe 3ree press.
G. G. & b. l.. BENEDICT.
EDITORS AND PRoPRIEroRs.
FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE y. 1867.

This is the second or third time that the Free
port Of the State Convention. Considering that
most Of the Free Press account Of the Conves-
tion was published in the TINES the morning be-
fore, the above strikes US as moderately cool,
for this weather.-Daily Times.
The FREE Pass had not alluded at all be-
fore to Its report of the Convention, and the
other insinuations of the Times are equally
81 cool" and correct. The Times report Of
the ConyentIon with the exception OF the
horrid mangling of the resolutions, the omIs-
sion of Judge Poland's speech. and divers
inaccuracies,) was very good report. 4
portiln of 1t was set, We suppose, from the
mar Crypt Of the editor OF this paper, SO
used by agreement between the editors; and
OF course the list OF delegates. and COM
mittees, and some other matters Of mere
detail, would be substantially the same in
both. We are very willing to have the two
reports compared as to completeness, and
have only to cay that our own report would
have been just as " full ami elaborate If
no such paper as the Times had been in tx-
istence. And in general We shall be harder
up than we have been, when we take nearly
as much from the Times as the Times takes
from our columns.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

LITTLE JENNY NGELs.-Llttlc JENNY
was made the happy pJ-sesslr Of d paIr Oi
long boots, of which hc was immensely
proud, and took every pains % show their
heels 10 any one who inquired about them.
He is not three years old ye:. bat affects 10
be q man, and Is especially delighted if be
can get bit OF stick resembling cigar,
that be puts in his mouth and with his
thumbs beneath his arms struts round IN a
manner fitting adolescence rather than IN
fancy, smoking hIs piIe, as he says. HIS
father, few days since, tossed him up on a
carriage, much 70 his annoyance, and when
he got home be asked
Papa, what did you toss me up on the
scat for?"
IL wanted to help YOU" said Pater.
"Wcll, said the youngster, drawing him
self an inch taller, ''mans jump on their
teams.
But the angelic vision he saw Is what We
are coming at.
Mamma, said be, the morning after be
got his new boots, Il saw the angels last
night"
"Dld you - asked the mother. pleased
and SURPRISED.
.'Ycs and do angels sing, mamma ?''
She assured him that they did.
"Weli, they came and sung me 10 sic P
'.Dld they. dear? and bow We're they
dressed ?'
They had boots on, just like mine, and
pipes, SAID lie in tone of great satIsiac-
tiUn.
There was no doubt in the minds of the
parents as to the quality Of the visitants. as
angels in high-toppcd boots, smoking pIIcs,
are not according to any acknowledge celes-
tial formula
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21
NEW Publications.

The SMALL FRUIT CULTURIsT By Andrew
5 Fuller. New York Orange Judd & Co.
This Little volume treats particularly Of
the barbeuy, strawberry, raspberry. black
berry, dwarf cherry, currant, goOseberry,
cornelian cherry, cranberry, huckleberry
and shepherdia, and covers the whole ground
Of Propagation, Culture, Varieties, Packing
for Market, etc. 1t is written by practi-
cal hortieulturist, and embodies the results
of his personal experience and observation
for a number Of years and will be found a
valuable book by all who desire to engage
in the cultivation Of small fruits Ike book
viii be sent postpaid for Sl.5O by the pub
ishers.
DNoKEsr's MONTHLY Magazine for, July
is already out, enabling its readers to sup
ply themselves with the latest fashions in
dress and ornament, wear them out, and be
ready for more before July actually comes
in. The contents are no less varied and en-
tertaining and instructive than usual
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

4 RAILWAY NcIDENr.-There was a note
worthy incident On a rail ear out Of SPRING
field the other day. \ big, black, bat clean
aud well-dressed ''cJlored brother entered
and sat down by one Of the, a, least former
IL. "ruling race The white man looked
yensm at the black one, and Kissing out,
..Do you Suppose | am going to sit by a
- black Niger like you-let ne get out, -
squeezed by into the aisle, and took vacant
seat in front by the side Of small Yale
student lad. The latter looked at the new
conner, and saying, do you suppose can
sit by you, sir let me pass out, +" -. up,and
went back to the just vacated seat by the
black man. The party Of the first part
grew pale with addei feeling. and sand, do
you prefer to cit by nigger?'' Il prefer
to sit by gentleman. do you dare TO say
am not a gentleman?" "A gentleman
never swears, or insults man because OF
his color "You shall be taken care OF,
you impudcnt stripping" ?" When the black
brother. staIwart and suggestive. spoke in,
al will take care OF him, sir, there ensued
"a splendid passage Of silence "
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state Reform school.

Tie anniversary Of the opening Of the
State Reform School at Waterbury took
place on Wednesday. The boys in the in
stitution are engaged IN making cane seated
chairs for the Rutland Manufacturing Com
pany, in which they are engaged G hours
Of the day, and / hours are devoted 20 study
in the school room. j, G. Simpson, E-q.,
Of Waterbury, and Hon. John Howe Of
Brandon, having authorized the Trustees of
the School to offer prizes, OF books, to De
awarded TO the first five 5.ys who would
each seat q chair quickest and best, and II
volumes to he awarded to those pupils who
stood highest in scholarship, AT 10 O'Clock
the visitors assembled at the workshop T.
witness the competition. The scene was one
81 interes. IN witnessing the strife and am
aItion manifested by tie lads in the accom-
IlIshEent Of their purpose. The prizes
were awarded as i5llows.
VIM. sexton. 81 minutes.
Charles Butler, Il
Burr Potter, 50
Nm. Il1isincton, ~ ''
Calvin Rice, 64
At - clock a large audience assem-
hled 10 witness the examination exercises,
under the supervision % tie faithful
and accomplished teacher, Miss Burnham.
This lady has shown superior qualifications
.a tie management and mental training Oi
J4cse youths, coming as majority Of them
have from tie streets Of our large towns,
and with some it has been their only home.
\ large proportion. when they came to the
institution were entirely ignorant. bu, the
examination showed that all OF them now
,an read. write, and are well ycrscd IN
arithmetic and geography. 1t is wonderful
work for one teacher % have accom- Vlished
80 much IN 50 little time. Miss Burnham Is
entitled TO great honor for her phi.antLro-
pie lalJrs. and the enthusiasm with which
She devote, herself 10 the noble work. The
pupils are all bright and intelligent, vary
ins in ages from eight to sixteen years OF
age.
The following is lis. O.! the pupils 20
whom the prizes were awarded, with the
length Of time each has been IN the school.
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He was the first person who was baptized in
that town three quarters Of a century ago :
Reporters were present from Boston and
Bellows Falls, but we are not to depend, We
are glad to believe, upon them wholly; for
the entire proceedings, including the histor-
ical discourses and Off-hand speeches viii,
probably, be prepared with care by the ex-
eellent committee who had charge Of this
celebration, and will be printed in pamphlet
form. The publication will be a valuable
contribution undoubtedly to cur local his
tory.
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Personal.

Mrs. Louisa, widow of the late Rev. DIR
Hawes, died in Hartford, Conn, Tuesday
at the age of seyenty-six years, from illness
brought on in taking care Of her husband
during his last sickness.
The death of Mr. ,. Howard, editor and
proprietor OF the Champlain (N.I.) Jour.
nal, formerly of Hydepark, VT, is announc-
cd. lie has been in Ill health for some time
past.
Rev. Eli Ballou, for many years editor Of
the Christian Repository at Montpelier, has
resigned the editorship, and will be succeed
ed by the Rev. Joseph o. Skinner, formerly
Of St. Adams and more recently Of Malone,
NY.
DR.. BallOu will devote himself to the fin
ancial affairs Of the new Uniyersalist Insti-
tute to be located az Barre.
President johnson has sent letter to the
Masons Of Boston accepting their invitation
to participate in the masonic ceremonies in
that city June 9th. 1t is net improbable
tia, he will visit Springfield and New Haven
before e returns to Washington.
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cipal firms have stalls Of goodly size, and
many Of their exhibits are extremely rich
4 and elegant. The well known names of
Hunt & Roskell Ellington X Co., Hancock,
Harry Emanual, the Court ieweller, and
others, are all represented, and while pass
ing through their section one can easily i'm
agine himself on Regent or Albemarle streets.
There Is always a multitude before the show
case OF the last mentioned Jeweller, who
throng TO see that ancient piece Of intricate
mechanism, the silver swan. The origin of
this curious machine dates back more than
a century, and it has since that time been
well known in Europe, like the automaton
chess-player, or Louis NIY's coach, and
many other ingenious cOntrivances, which,
ii they do not shoS profitable application
OF talent, yet display wonderful ability, or
even genius, IN a peculiar domain Of the
human intellect. This swan is of the size
Of lie, and appears to float upon small
pool, which Is really a surface Of glass. His
plumage is Of silver delicately carved to
initiate nature. The small feathers of the
neck are especially minute and play upon
and over each other with gi,s- beauty and
finish. This work has All been lately re-
modelled by Mr.. Emanuel. and the whole re-
paired, so that 1t Is now in as perfect state
as at first. Every hall hour the internal
machinery is wound up and the bird goes
through his various motions in regular order
and with the most perfect resemblance of
life. lie stretches forward bis long neck,
raises It high in air, lowers it, scizes upon
one Of several golden fish below him, and
seems to swallow it. He then rests his head
upon his back and performs several other
mos; entertaining man@ayres. He does
everything, IN short, tina; a well-bred swan
generally does, except to sing before ladies. |
These last about five minutes in all. when |
his digestion ceases to operate, and his neck |
returns to its original position, as if be bad |
suddenly stincncd from ossifcation Of the |
heart. All the curiosity mongers throng
around him, AID never tire of gazing and /
talking long after the show Is really over,
and the swan has been reduced to his fret |
condition. In spite, however. Of the motor !
iety which this display c5nicrs upon Mr.. |
stand, | think 1t hardly adds to |
the sale OF his jewelry.-Paris CJr. Boston |
Post
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The readers # Vermont history uay be
aware. that lit,ll more than one hundred
wears after Calmp.ail alselF---I tie Lake
which bears BIS name, tie larl uu i-- shore
was I4Ic,l!cd out Ly tie King Ol Er-u-c g.
his ay1ritls. 0u the OLD Fc1lal condition e
doing Tcllty and Homage lor tal same. AID
Welding 90 lis Majesty the rights o. tim 1cr,
mines. h.rhJrs, e cGE0, res -rTCs usually
made in concessions If this kind. These
grants were called SgiEu0riCs, and tl-ic T-3-
rrictJrs were not only empowered 60 IN
prove. lease. and sell the lands 70 settlers
but 10y a Royal Ordinance, IG=5 N III.
they were positively required 20 o. So, With
in a limited time, or forfeit taeir ci-lms' O.
be reunited 20 the royal domain. in l1o2,
the same orliuauc9 was q second ums pro
CLAIMED. and when about = Le pas INTO exc
cutiln. the grantees plead Iu excuse Tor
their DELAY. that IJ had been impossible i1r
them T. End larmJrs willing % settle on
those remote lands SD near the Mohawk Iro-
ouois: that although they were themselves
ready TO furnish money, tools, and give the
use OF the lands rcnt-lrce, sill, settlers
could not be obtained. Some Of tLc pro-
urie,ors were thus compelled - give Mp their
tltlcs ID the Crown. Owing 10 the pTotcc-
tion afforded by forts erected on tie river
Sorelle. the northern shores Of the Lake
were first settled. Taking advantage Of the
long reace which followed tie treaty Of
Utrecht. French settlements were pushed up
the lake as far a. Crown Paiut, On whicl,
in l73I. a fort was erec-cd. ills point seems
TO have been the southern liu..- oi the French
scIgnorIes at that time for, IN ls32, the
whole region from ChamblY 70 Fort Frcdcr-
lex Grown Point.) was surveyed BY u.
Anger, Kings surveyor and subsequently
/ a chart was 10y him published at Quebec,
| which exhibits the eastern AMI western
shores Of Lake Champlain, mapped out into
( selgnories With the names Of the pr0prietOrs
alhxed thereto. The grants were generally
TWO or three leagues in extent, fronting the
Lake, ard running back about three leagues
in depth. Some were a little larger. Sieur
| COntTccoeur Jun, received grant living On
! both sides Of the mouth Of Otter Creek, in
size as above stated, together with the ada
cent islands. Sieur de Ia Pierre had q grant
extending one league above, and one league
below the mouth oil the river WinoOski run
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Scraps.

\ shaved poodle is described as a conglo-
merate animal-half dog and half bare.
Question in Zoology-What amount Of
cats does it require to make large cata-
mount
A great many of our soundest financial
men went to smash yesterday, but 1t was
mostly brandy smash. boston Post.
The London TomahGlCk says that many
married ladies say that Mr. Mills interfer-
ence on their behalf ID unnecessary. They
can clam the franchise under the bill, and
intend to do so. They are qualified by per
sonal rating"
4 smart storekeeper on Broadway, the
other day, was asked by lady what she
could do with Jouyin's gloves when they got
old. Re-juven-ate them, madam" he re-
plied.-N Y. Gaz.
Coming suddenly upon his friend, tn
doctor saluted him with
"Iow comes 1t, my friend, that neyerI
get to see you Of late-that you try to keep
out of my way?"
"Why, the fact is," be replied, /"
haven't been sick for so long, that am
ashamed to meet you doctor :"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-06-21

The WESTMINSTER CENTENNIAL JUBlLEE.- -
The centennial celebration at Westminster
June llth, is reported to have been a pleas
ant one and the exercises uncommonly inter-
esting. The occasion drew together quite
conc0urse Of people from Westminster and
the adjacent towns on both sides Of the Con-
nectlcut river.
The discourse by the Rev. Pliny ii. White
OF Coventry, was a valuable historical ac-
count OF the progress of the Congregational
Church in East Westminster from its organ
ization one hundred years ago. Sketches Of
the thirteen pastors and acting pastors who
have ofhciated there were composed with the
usual care and full detail which distinguish
the historical discourses Of the Rev. Mr..
White.
The Rev. Alfred Stevens Of West West
minister read an able and interesting paper
on the church Of that parish. in which he
gave full statistics with "reminiscences Of its
carry pastors.
The exercises closed with a capital free
collation. in the basement Of the old meeting
house, which was built nearly one hundred
years ago, and toasts and short speeches
added zest to the occasion. After these ex-
crcises the Holy Communion was ministered
TO those who were religiously and devout-
ly disposed
The day was remarkably fine the music
/ composed OF anthems and old familiar tunes,
was uncommonly good; and the attendance
from far and near of early pastors and friends
was larger than was anticipated.
The Hon Austin Fuller, late OF knos
burgh, VT, and now Of Saratoga, was present
in old Westminster but sudden hlnes'
prevented his attendance on the exercises
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FIRE IN MoRRIsyILLE.-The barn of w
II. Stone. IN Morrisyille, was burned ssme
two weeks since with all Its contents of tools,
sleigh, buffalo robes, &c, and a quantity OF
spruce lumber. Mr.. Stones dwelling house
was saved with great exertion. Loss $500.
As he had no insurance this was 4 severe loss
to Mr. Stone but 1t has been partially made
up to him by donation from his neighbors.
Of about S7j in money and lumber.
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New England Branch Freedmen's Union
Commission
BosrON, June II, 1867.

BosroS. June IL, 1867.
Editors Free Pres, Burlington, ~:
In your very excellent report of my re-
marks, on Wednesday evening last, in reference
to the Freedmen's Schools, you seem to have
misunderstood me on one or two points.
First the Freedmen's Union Commission en-
plOys IN the aggregate about 600 teachers; the
lSO mentioned, being the proportion Of the
-Ne'r England Branch Of said Commission.
Again, while the schools of the American
Missionary Association are probably equal, they
are IN no sense superior as schools, to those Of
the Commission; and so far as regards efficient
organization, the difference, if any, is in favor
OF the latter; for while the Mis-, ionary Associa-
tion depends largely upon voluntary collections
IN the churches, the Commission depends upon
the stipulated contributions of its auxiliary
societies, which are scattered throughout the
Northern States
would not institute any invidious eompari-
sons. but only wish to state the simple facts in
the case
As before stated, the practical conduct Of the
schools Of the two organizations is the same, ami
the casual visitor would not be able to distip-
guish between them
In behalf Of the cause Of human freedom
and enlightment,
am, respectfully, yours,
j. II. CHAPLIN,
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See. N. E. Branch F. U. Com

ARREsrED.-Three men were arrested at
81 Adams Friday and lodged IN Jail
here that night, charged with robbing the
house of Baptist FOrOnt. on Champlain ST..
Of clothing and other articles valued at 800.
They had been boarding at the house. and
left Friday morning, the robbery being de
covered after they had gone.
The three whose names are Eubece Ham
er, Pierre Lapointe and Elhart Ployin were
examined before Justice Hollenbcek next
morning, two charges OF grand larceny, for
the money taken and for the clothes, teing
made against each they were bound over
in the sum Of 800 on each charge to await
trial at County Court.
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ming back three leagues, together with the
1 islands and shoals adjacent. The seignory
OF Hocquart was the most ample of all the
French seignories east of Lake Champlain, B.,
and on account Of its historic associations,
was the most important. 1t was granted at
two several concessions; the one by a deed
from the King dated at Versailles, in l7i3,
the other by deed dated at Paris, in l745.
The preamble TO the deed states That the
King Of France being desirous to treat Sieur
nocquart, lntendln. of New France,
sraciously, and bestow on him a mark Of the
satisfaction he enter,ains of his services, has
granted him a tract about one league in
front. by five leagues in depth, situated on
lake Champlain, opposite Fort St. Freder-
lex In l745, an additional grant was
made TO SIeur Hocquart Of tract adjoining
the above mentioned, and lying north Of it,
extending N front three leagues on the LAKE,
Eni In depth FIVE leagues from east to west
These two grants embraced the present towns
ol Addison. Panton, Wcybridge, and por-
ti0n Of New Haven and Middlebury. In
1880, some French families came up the
lake from Canada. and settled on the lands
subsequently included in the first grants
made 90 Sicur HlcQuart. At Chimney Point
10 tie town Of Addison, they built a block
house and windmill. This settlement ap
pears 20 have increased from year to year, IN
extent, and iu improvements, until in l74g,
10 was said @ be 'eneljscd By an cmbank-
mclt,witlir which were n neat little church,
O. store, windmill. and a fort, on which
were several mounted cannons' This set
Element ws vel supplied with gardens and
fruit trees; some remains Of which, as well
a- thC foundations Of their dwellings, may
san Ac seen.
rh. grant Of these seigniories, and their
settlement. form an interesting circumstance !
iu Vermont history. As far as the plan !
lc.,..-j, it changed the wilderness into 4 !
-l..-. G-ld. The neat little cottages and |
garden a. ,ae French hajiGns in Canada. |
-.- admired ly travellers, and they are spcei. |
--cu. .- what nigh, have been found in the |
s-igr1-i,-. But in the midst Of prosperity, |
D. W-r-e. -i arose in tn, south, and the ter 1
ridcd hG.r7as fed away before the victorious
O. p of General amherst when on bis way
tH- conquest Of Canada. leaving their
pleasant homes 20 Pc devastated by the fero-
c.als lrqIois. Finally, the subjugatIon Of
Sow France b7 Great Britain, annulled all
-t- tI the French sciguOries south Of
tai -s line: AMI after the peace established
DID 1903. the British Government, disregard
Iu- French claims. meted cut the seigniories
tl ul .grs .ui llieTs who had served in the
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Masonic DEDICATION AT WNOosKI. -
- Webster Lodge are making extensive ar
rangements for the dedication services of
their new Lodge room. Thursday next. The
address by Rev. Mr.. WheelOek at the church
will be public. Tickets to the Levee and
Supper can be obtained of the Secretary, j
5. Gill. The Hinesburgh Band has been en-
gagged for the occasion.
The VI. Central Railroad will carry par
ties attending the Dedication for fare one
tray, only on presentation of certificates fur
nished by the Secretary.-IImes I7th.
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! Scorcn QuEsTIoN.-Thc Scotch preach
or, Ersklne, once proposed poser to
recrcant brother. blacksmith. Erskine
determined to silence HIM. The convcrsa-
tion proceeded as follows:
"Waltcr Simpson -
Here, sir, says Walter. Are ye want
iug me?'
aAttention, sir Now, Walter, can you
tell me how long Adam stood IN state OF
innocence ~
"Aye-till be got a wiie, instantly re,
nlIed the anvil hammerer. But can you tell
me how long he stood after =
..Sit down, Walter" said the discounted
divine.