davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-03
r, with the following result:
2T 19
Innings, l , 3 t 5 6 8 9
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FALLS VILLAGE.

- Umpire-Mr l.. N Jennings, Weantinaug E B [. Scorers4T. 4. Young H. H. Schroeder.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27

\ GREATER THAN DExTER.-A few weeks
since it was stated in one of the journals in
this country that a great trotting phenOme-
non had lust been brought out at Paris.
The statement gave the time Of the horse at
2.23, which Is said to have been made with
out any previous training. The report was
no. believed on this side of the water, and
wagers were freely offered that no such per-
f0rmauce had been made. From a gentle
man who had just returned from Paris,
where he witnessed the trial. and who is Of
unquestiOnable veraelty, VIC gather the fol-
lowing
On the visit Of the Gar to Paris, be
brought with him. among other objects
OF interest. a stallion which was a natural
tFOtter, and which, never having been trained
had developed an extraordinary degree Of
speed This was the horse BedOuin, an an
imal Of Arabian b.1od, crossed with Holland
stock. lie has been in the Emperor's sta
bles ever since iOaling. and began TO show
the qualities Of a trotter at seven years.
When the Car went to Paris he took tn
stallion with him. In June last trial was
made Of the speed Of the horsc in the Bois de
B0ulogne, IN the presence of large gather
ing Of English and American gentlemen, pat
rons Of the turf. The track was a rounded
rectangle, much the shape and size Of one Of
our ordinary half-mile courses. In heavy
Russian gig, weighing l2j pounds, the groom
Of the stallion, man weighing is pounds,
drove the horse, which was very feshy. and
not by any means in good speeding condition,
three times about the course in the umeo
~.
The track was measured by several gentle
men, curious TO know the exact time, and
was found TO measure nearly fye-eighths Of
mile. TIE stallion had therefore trotted a
mile and seycn-cighths, q. the rate Of 2,23l
TO the mile
The effort was at once made by a number
OF our Americans to purchase the horse, and
Elias Howe, jr. offered 100000 for him, il
Is said. The Car refused to part with him,
intending TO keep him for breeding purposes.
Bcloun : eleven years old, fifteen hands
three inches in height, an / weighed at the
time o. the above trial 2,l30 pounds. lie
had q beautiful head, limbs clean and very
strong, with a tail sweeping on the ground.
Ii was thought that, in good condition, the
stallion could trot a mile in oil at least.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27
The Situation at the south.

The Southern press give almost uniform
" one Interpretation to the Amnesty procla-
nation. They consider the President as
having decided upon outright war with
Congress, and read the proclamation as a
release from all the disabilities imposed by
law upon those who have been IN rebellion.
As says the Montgomery Mail 1T restores
such parties to the rights Of citizenship they
have heretofore enjoyed, and this includes
logically the right Of voting
The registrations IN the Southern States
are nearly completed, and DO not include
the names Of those Tardonod by the procla-
nation 1t is predicted by some that the dis
francbised classes will fock to the polls,
and insist upon their right to vote. If this
is accorded, there will be a violation of the
statute, and consequent failure IN nreorganiza-
ton II it's denied, the case may be brought
before the Supreme Court, and the National
InteHigcucer asserts that 1t the Court recog-
nizes the iull citizenship Of smnestied per
sons, its decision viii be maintained by the
President, If necessary, by force Of arms
This looks little as if the President had
ground to expect a decision in his faYor,-
As the elections in the Southern States are
to be held next month, the country viii not
have to wait long for the Development Of
this precious scheme.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27

| INTERESTING LITTER OF MAxNILIAN.-Th'
following letter, dated "Queretaro, Prison O
the Capuchins, June l7''--two days before
his executiOn-Was written by the untOrtu-
nate Maximilian to Baron Lago, the Aus
trian Minister TO Mexico:
al am done with. thii world ; my last wishes
are in regard only to my mortal remains, which
will soon be freed from all pain, and in regard
to those who must survive me. have ordered
that my body be transported without any pomp
or solemnity to Vera Cruz, and that on board
the vessel that is to bring it to Europe no unu-
sual ceremony take place l have awaited death
calmly, and | wish TO be left in the same still
ness while in my coffin. You will take meas
ures, my dear Baron, so that DR.. Basch and my
two servants, who take my body in care, may
accompany it to Europe on one Of the two war
vessels. Over there | wish to be buried beside
my poor wife. If the news Of my poor wife's
death should not prove true, my body should be
placed somewhere until the Empress reioins me
in death. Have the goodness to see that the
necessary orders be forwarded to Capt. Groeller.
Have also the goodness TO take measures so that
the widow Of my faithful companion in arms,
Miramon, can go to Europe on one Of the war
vessels. | reckon the more on the fulhllment Of
this request, as she is charged by me to remain
with my mother at Vienna. | again thank you
from my heart for the trouble which you take on
my account"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27

The ASTIETAW CEMETERY DEDICATIoN.-
The dedication of the Antietam National
Cemetery took place on Tuesday. President
johnson, his Cabinet, several foreign Minis
tiers, and numerous Governors Of States were
there. Notwithstanding drencbing Tain,np-
ward Of ten thousand persons. among whom
we're many ladies, assembled to witness the
ceremony Of laying the cornerstone of the
national monument, and there was process
SION Of military com Ianies and civilians.
Gov. Swami, of Maryland, presided and Tx
GOV. Bradford was the orator of the occa-
sion. An original poem, by Clarence F. Full
Ter. Of New York, was read, after which the
Cornerstone was laid with Masonic cere-
monies. Speeches were subsequently made
by the President, Cows. Geary, Fenton and
others.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27

The EDITOR OF HARPER's MACAzISE-The
editor OF a periodical may be compared to
the guard Of some palace gate which a crowd
Of courtiers seek vainly to enter. As such q
position has some unpleasant features. the
editor remains secret and impersOnal. He
Is an invisible cerberus who can only be
mollifed by the presence Of genius. As to
to that individual who controls the manage
ment of Harpers' we will describe him as a
middle-aged gentleman, Of medium stature,
and of good bodily proportions. His coun-
tenance is that OF student, and his fea
tures have that nervous expression which is
inevitable to close thinking. His brow
is Of intellectual size and shape, and is sur
rounded by profuslOn OF auburn hair,
which seems inclined to classic curl. This
man has been a part of the Harper concern
ever since be came to the great metropolis.
lie began as proof--ea1sr, and by dint Of
sheer talent and industry rose from one
station to another until he reached his
present important position. lie has been a
close student, and this habit, in addition to
his familiarity with authors, has given him
that mastery over literature which is neces-
sary to such an editOrship. He is particular.
ly at home in the minute and critical his
tory Of the recent civil war, and has furn
furnished several controversial articles O
great accuracy-One Of which, on the bat
tie of Chancellorsviile, We met IN the col
umns Of the Times Such is Doctor Guern
sey, the editor Of Harpers' Magazine
Rochester Democrat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27
z o etry
The Motto.


'sGive me a motto - said youth
To one whom years have rendered wise
''Some pleasant thought Of weighty truth
That briefest syllables comprise
Some word Of warning, or Of cheer
To grave upon my signet here.
And, reverend father said the boy,
Since life, they say, is ever made
4 mingled web Of grief and joy
Since cares may come and pleasures fade,
Pray, let the motto have range
or meaning, matching every change
"Scoth, - said the sire, ''methInks you ask
A labor something over nice,
That well finer BRAN might task
What think you, lad, Of this device?
COlder than Though am grsy),
'Tis simple--This will pass away -
When waited on 10y fortunes breeze,
In endless peace thou seem'st to glide,
Prepare betimes for rougher seas
And check the boast Of foolish pride
Though smiling JOY If thine to-day,
Remember, This viii pass away
when sll the sky IS drspei in black,
And beaten by tempestuous "a 'es.
Thy shuddering ship seems All a wreck,
Then Trim again Thy tatterei sails,
To grim despair be not prey
Bethiuk thee, This viii pass away .
'Thus Oh my son, be not o'er proud
Nor yet cast down judge thou Alright;
When skies are clear expect the cloud
In darkness wait the coming light
Whatever be thy fate to-day,
Remember, This will pass away .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27
y ews Items.

colored Judge presided for the first
time on the bench Of the First District
Recorders Court in New Orleans on Wed
nesday.
The Treasury Department has commenced
to pay the immense cotton claims on which
the Court of Claims passed Judgment some
three months ago. The amount involved
reaches as high as two millions Of dollars.
The London Times, in city article, says
the Bank of England's account, Just pub
lished, exhibits feature without precedent,
except one occasion, fifteen years ago. The
amount of bullion held exceeds the amount
OF the note circulation in the hands of the
public.
A base ball club at Bangor, Me-, went
out last Sunday to have a game in the
suburbs, but the authorities arrested ten OF
them and they were imprisoned until Mon
day morning and fined one dollar each.
A decree of the King of Italy orders that
a medal shall be struck in bronze, SILVER and
gold, to be conferred on such persons as shall
haye rendered signal services during the
prevalence of cholera or any other grave
epidemic.
The loss by the burning of Spelman's dis
tillery. in Montreal, Monday night, was
100000. A fireman was killed and anoth-
er badly injured by the fall Of wall.
The boiler of the stem tug W. r. Muir
exploded at Detroit, Sept. 10Th, totally des-
troying her, instantly killing Capt. PidgcOn,
mate, engineer, fireman, cook, and injuring
five others, one probably mortally.
The majority of colored voters In Charles
ton. S. C., at the close of the registration.
was 1901.
A freight train lately passed over the Le-
high Valley Railroad consisting of two hun
dred and twenty-five cars. Each car was
fourteen feet long, and the total length Of
the train was 1885 feet-over two-thirds of
mile. The whole weight was about SIX
te, n hundred tons.
A man was run over and killed, on the
track of the Boston and Providence r. r.
on Monday, named McCOlgan, who had
walked all the way from Wisconsin on the
railroad tracks, going to visit his daughter
at New Bedford, as be told a gentleman a
few minutes before his death. lie mistook
which track the engine coming was ON, and
! was instantly killed. 4G sli q
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27

The SINKING OF TIE RIcHXoSD.-Tbe Troy
Times says, the collision was caused by the
Richmond's endeayoring to cross the bows
of the Vanderbilt, instead of keeping her
course, and paying no heed to any signals.
The yanderbilt's engine was reversed, but
she struck the Richmond on the for
ward quarter and cut into her nearly fOrtV
feet, so deep that the Vanderbilt held the
Richmond up from sinking. After all
the passengers had been got of the Wander
bill, backed of, and the Richmond sank IN
stsntly. The Richmond cost S75o,cUO ioul
years ago. The Vanderbilt was not muci
injured and finished her trip.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27
NUMBER THIRTEEN.

minister received by Mr.. johnson. Since
that time be has been constantly at his post
OF duty, and has rendered himself very agree
able to all with whom he has had official
connection DY his agreeable manners, rare
kindliness of nature and easy flow Of conver-
sation.
One OF the brothers of Sir Frederick Bruce
was the late Earl of Elgin, who was formerly
Governor General Of Canada, and died while
Governor General of India. Another broth
er was General Bruce, who was in this eoun.
try, few years ago as Governor of the
Prince Of Wales, and was much admired for
the manner in which he discharged his du-
ties in that delicate capacity. lie is also
dead, and 1t is singular fact that all three
Of the brothers died at about the same age,
and two Of them while occupying posts of
the greatest honor and responsibility under
the British GOvernment.-B B0s. Jour, l9fh.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27

Some one has said, alluding to Andrew
Johnson's election by a base ball club
"He is the heaviest and clumsiest old muff
who ever missed an easy catch and any
club that takes him on its shoulders Is sure
to be beaten -
The ". Y. World is apparently Of the
same opinion. Speaking for the Demo-
cracy it says;
'As he (JohnsOn) gave US no aid when he
might have aided US, why should We now,
when he has no longer anything valuable to
give, imperil our own cause by assuming the
burden Of his unpopulsri,y "a man might
as wisely think to improve his social stand
ing by living with somebody's repudiated wife,
as for the democratic party to expect any
advantage from adopting, in the last days o
his unsuccessful administration. fetteret
President elected by their enemies and populal
with nobody"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27
Miscellaneous.


The Annual address before the Vermont
Bible Society will be delivered at the Ami
yersary, at Montpelier, Oct. l6, by Pres
ANCELL. Of the University Of Vermont.
The annual address before the Vermont
Historical Society, viii be delivered by Hon.
c. ". " Hard, Of Montpelier
\ eulogy upon the life and services Of
Hon. Jacob Collamer will be pronounced
by Hon. James Barrett, Of Woodstock.
Rev. VIM. s Smart. OF Albany, n. Y,
Chaplain Of the 18th Vermont Regiment,
will deliver the annual address at the Sold
ier's Reunion at Montpelier
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27

TIE ANTIETAN DEDIcATIoN.-Ihe New
York Heralds account of the dedication of
the National Cemetery at Antietam, does
not make it out to be very well managed
affair. 1t says there were not carriages
enough provided tor the invited guests at
the R. r. station, and what there were, were
at once filed by the crowd without refer
enee TO cards Of invitation. 1t was found
necessary to turn out some OF the occupants
to make room for the Diplomatic Corps, who
had IN the meantime. in common with the
rest, become thoroughly drenehed. Arrived
at the Cemetery it was found that staging
to hold 900 persons had been erected, of
course open to the rain. The seats were
covered with wet white cloth, and the cloth
well pasted with yellow mud. The design
was evidently to steam and bake all who
had dared tc accept card of invitation
The sun poured INTO the three sides OF the
hollow square, and the speaker was the only
person whose head was covered. lie only
had an American flag over him, propped up
by four sticks"
At the laying of the corner stone OF the
monument all appeared to be confusion
the programme was not carried out. The
Grand Master was half hour behind time,
and kept everybody waiting. The ceremony
was rudely hurried and the few people who
witnessed it, returned to the stand to heal
the speeches. Ex-Gov. Bradford was here
introduced to deliver the Grafton. This wa;
very long, very tedious, and fell rather heav
lly upon the assembly.
The poem was read, the author not be
ing present. The crowd shouted for Gov
Geary. who promised to address them afte
the President had spoken. The accoun
closes as follows;
Scarcely had Mr.. johnson stepped asid
wben a benediction was pronounced IN
fash. while the crowd were again shouting
for Gov Geary. Geary took the stand an
commenced speaking. The President, 10,
lowed by his Cabinet, Immediately deseeno
ed from the platform and walked out ot ID
cemetery, leaving Governors Geary, fento
and others behind The hot blood rose I
Geary's face as he warmly opened bis speech
"W hen you: u:come to Pennsylvania we ie
everybody speak. We want to hear thani
TO Almighty God for his preservation an
care of the country. We have no gag "
have no programmes for this occasion W
have no gag on our programmed" J" III
crowd was loud in its applause of this opel
ING 1t was evident that Gov. Geary hi
taken the hurried method OF the closing
y the ceremonies as deep insult. From Il
manner in which it took place 1T was e'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27
WHITEHALL AND P1ArrsBuRou RAILROAD.

WHITEHALL AND PIATTsBuRCH RAILROAD
The contract for the grading of this Road
from Plattsburgh to the Ausable River has
been made, and work will commence in the
course Of next week. The first ten miles are
to be completed by the first day of February
next, and the balance of the work by Octo-
Der l, 1868.
The contractors are Messrs. Geo. f. Harris
Il Co., of New York, Of the Union Pacific
Railroad, and John S, Hicks, and their
high character for efficiency is considered
an ample guarantee for the thorough and
prompt execution of the work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27

PIcNIc.-The Sabbath School connected
with the congregation at West Milton, held
picnic last Saturday, marked by some pc
culiar features. The gathering about two
hundred, and all ages were represented from
infancy to over four score. There were
present three octogenarians. the sum Of
whose ages is 254 years. The oldest Of these
Mr.. Isaac Blake-now 81 years old, has
been Sabbath School teacher most OF the
time for more than fifty years, and is still
mos. efficient teacher Though he resides
nearly four miles from church and has to
try hilly road. no teacher is more con-
stan in attendance or more devoted to the
good work.
The services of the first hour were held in
the Church. Prayer was offered, and sew
eral stirring pieces were sung; then, after
a short address from Rev. Mr.. Cooper, the
company marched TO a beautiful pine grove
on the hill, in the rear Of the church, where
tables bad been fitted up and adorned with
admirable taste, richly laden with substan-
tials and luxuries, by the ladies Of the con-
gregatiOn.
After the repast the audience was address
ed in short speeches by Rev. j. X. Converse
and Mr.. A. c. Ballard, superintendent Of
the Sabbath School in the Congregational .
church at Winooski Then, after a social I
hour, which all seemed greatly to enjoy, all .
joined in making the grove vocal with the
Doxology,
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow
The company then dispersed to their sew
eral homes, the old and the young alike
cherishing more intelligent love for the
Institution of Sabbath Schools.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27

REMovAL.-Messrs S. & r. WIRES, Gener-
al Insurance Agents, have moved to their new
and elegant Office IN the First National Bank
Building, corner Church and College streets
The new Office has been fitted up expressly Tor
this firm, and in point of elegance, cOnven-
iepce and about everything to be desired IN
fact, it will rival many of the first class oihces
of the larger cities. The apartments are finish
ed with marble tiling for floors, hard finished
walls. heated by steam, and are tastefully fur
nished with solid black walnut furniture
throughout. Such improved facilities may be
regarded as evidence of successful and grow
ing business.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27

1t is stated that fity-fvc thousand copies
of the recent proclamation Of the President,
exhorting the people to respect the Consti-
tion and obey the laws made in pursuance
thereof, have been printed and the distribu-
tion of them commenced The clerks Of the
Internal Revenue Department were furnish
ed with copies on Tuesday. \ good many
think that it Is virtual notice to support
the administration, and q general fear pre-
walls that it precedes the removal of such as
are opposed to the President.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27

FLNIAN RIoT.-The cable reports a serious
Fenan rio. in Manchester, England. on
Thursday last, when two Fenian prisoners,
Kelly and Deasy, while being removed for
tri.l. were rescued from the officers by mob
armed with clubs and firearms. One police
IN o. was killed, and several others injured.
May Of the rioters were also badly injured +;
the rescued prisoners are still at large \
great many rioters were arrested.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27

DUIHsH.-Ties were piled upon the track
of the Vermont Central Railroad. near Al
burgh, four times on Tuesday, the 18th,
for the purpose Of throwing Of the trains.
rhe first tram discovered the ties in time 80
prevent the accident, and notified the next
passing train, which found the outrage had
been repeated The third tram found the
ties had been replaced upon the track and
put of two men 10 watch for the villains
Alter the train had got out Of sight, an old
man and woman came out of the woods and
made an inspection, and seeing nobody, gave
a signal, and youth came out and replaced
the distractions upon the track. The vii
lains were arrested, though the boy fought
desperately TO escape.-Messenger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27

Confession OF RECONSTRUCTED REBEL.-
The Atlanta, (Ga,) New Era says A
pack Of fools (Of whom we were One), got
the South into war, and now a pack of like
fools are resolved to keep her in hot water
till the end Of the time, if the people per-
NIT them to do so. We care nothing for
General Sickles. Our only care Is to restore
the South to peace, plenty and quiet, and
We pray God that every new born fool in
land may be confined at the public expense,
till, by judiciOus treatment, they are re-
stored to that saneness Of mind necessary to
to good citizenship, and to serve on a jury.
We have had enough Of war, and our voice
is for peace.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27

ST. ALBANs had a narrow escape yester-
day, be Foundry building being discover
ed on fire, at O'Clock in the morning. The
fire was put out by Mr.. Hiram Pierce of the
American, with HOwes Fire extlngulsher,
and the Messenger says "but for the prompt
presence of Mr.. Pierce, equipped with his
exiinguisher-his private property ST.
Albans had stood ''right smart chaace" Of
becoming an ash-heap."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27

REcoRDER's CouRT. Before Recorder
Read, on Wednesday, John RObear and The
odOre Candy were brought up and fined $50
each and costs for assault and battery, on
Monday night last, on Lewis Muir and Ce-
leste Muir. Robcar was also fined S. and
costs for intoxication.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-27

YELLOW FEVER At NEW ORLEASs.-Thc
New Orleans papers to the 18th come freight
cd with tie sad accounts Of the rayascs Of
the yellow fever in that city. The first ca
ses were tive reported on the l2;h OF August.
From that date to the 18th Of September
there had been steady increase up to G'
cases, the highest number reported. The
number Of cases Of yellow fever IN tie DIST
was q. The PioayuHe says the disease Is
wider spread and the number OF cases Is
much larger than during the epidemic Of
1853, but owing to the milder type OF the
disease mortality is comparatively small.