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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

rae majority Of the impeachment c.n-
mIttee are soundly bcrated 10 many quar-
tiers. for their report. Bl. though it is not
likely to he endorsed by the House. the ac-
ton Of the committee may not be without
service.
There is ard Iertinlncc in what the Albany
Js;TEa' says
If the report Of the judiciary committee,
drawn by Mr. Boutwell,, and recommending in
peachment. is intended SIMPLY as presentation
os the moral and political grounds upon which
Mr.. johnson deserves the execrati0n Of every
loyal man, II answers that purpose admirably.
No new crimes are stated. The President Is not
charged with offences OF which the public bad
been before uujnioEmed. But the history Of his
usurpatiCns Is 80 clearly drawn, his various
misieeds 60 sirikingy grouped, and the high
considerations involved II presentation Of Con-
stituu0nal principles stated with sIca clearness,
that the document gill not fail TO carry weight
and fix conviction upon every reflective mind
Generations 10 come viii wonder Al the patience
with which the American people bore such ia
grant aggression, and at the strength Of insti-
tatious which we're Ict even shaken by such
QUIT. n AGhAAAA-sA-
Viewed IN this light, il is not important
whether the point made by Mr.. Wilson-tha;
the President can only be impeached for high
crimes and MS iemesnors. Of which he might
be CONVICTED in Courts well established or
not. Unless two thirds Of the House can be Sc
cured. 10 present Mr. johnson upon Indictment
before the bar Of the Senate, that question viii
never be practically raiseL Meanwhile, the re
mort Of Air. Boutwell, will not be withou. its
Wholesome effect Il shows to what dangerous
results the measures Of the President were
tending. II involves hin in condemnation by
the popular Judgment And it yindic1tes the
policy OF Congress, in surrounding the EKscu
tive with hedges and provisions. and taking
upon itself a general direction Of the govern
ment.
The menace Of Impeachment may not be WIN
out beneficial influence upon the President hi'
Is mind which can only be ssayed by selhsi
sppeals. So long as he deemed himself safe II
the course he was pursuing, neither pstTiousn
n.r wise regard for general Cxpedeney, would
bsve restrained him. When he discovers thai
, there Is point beyond which tolerance will no
20 he may hesitate. Indeed, he has hesitatet
already. But for prosecution which hung
snsrended over him, Ike Damoeles' sword, vi
sbonld not have seen the work Of reconstruc
lion at the South proceeding so quietly; MOI
would the demagogus harangues. which used L
! be pronounced 50 often st the White House
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06
Religious Intelligence.

County Christian Conventions are to be
held in johnson Dee. llth in St. Johns
bury Dec. 10Th in Ludlow Dec. 3D., and in
Wilmington Dee. 81. Unusual religious
interest is reported in Highgate, Franklin,
Bristol, Tunbridge and johnson.
A statement in the historical address de-
livered recently by the pastor of church
in Hinesburgh, shows to what drainage the
New England churches are constantly sub
ject. It has sent out elsewhere six out of
ten Of all the mem bers it has received.
4 Convention of the Episcopal clergy Of
q, Diocese Of Vermont is to be held at
Windsor next week, beginning on Tuesday.
Rev. \. B. Dascomb, pastor elect of the
Congregational Church Of Woodstock, has
commenced his hboEs 10 that place.
Rev Augustus Chandler, recently pastor
Of the Congregational Church At STAFFORD,
Vt, has received and accepted cali to the
church in Dummerston. Salary, $3.50
Tie Catholic Bishops Of Ireland decline
reremp;orily to receive any aid from the
State. or to have any ond1wments from the
treasury for the Icucft cf the Church. and
the Pope sends them fathorly letter, com
meudiug this course, iest their religious in
fueuce over the people be impaired By an
apparent desire flr worldly emliuments. l.
is Pity the Pope cannot act upon such good
advice, in relinquishing the immense cs-
taies OF the Church The Bishops, in clos
IDs thciE letto., indulge ~ little quiet sar-
casru, which their Auglic'n brethren may
call imrcrtinent. They recommend that the
ayails Of all ecclesiastical property in Ire
land be applied to the benefit Of the poor,
and thus be made to conform to the original
Of it, donors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

/ utactUres from their only source OF supply
. leaving them 70 ok 20 the foreign article
ilr the grades the most costly marbles
us-d m their business, or causing them %
work only the inferior qualities tlat sell i0r
scarcely enough 10 remunerate the quarry
man Tor his labor in predicting IL.
The question Of a continued supply Of
marble from the quarries at West Rutland,
VI, has late led q considerable lnvestiga-
sion, and it appears to be the opinion Of
tome of the most experienced quarrymen,
that the period when these quarrIcs will be
exhausted is rapidly approaching, and it is
sii1 tAat several Of these QuarTies cannot be
probably worked but few years longer un-
less other layers, IL the meantime, discover
al and developed The proprietors Of quar-
ric 20 West Rutland whose present territory
is OF bu- limited extent, are already looking
about them Tor future supply on some
oihcr deposits. Others who hold large and
untcreloped portions Of marble lands az
that place are quite easy, as they can, 80 far
as they themselves are concerned. put of the
period OF exhaustion 20 some distant day
This is all very well as 20 them. yet the de-
uaud Is TO be supplied from some source,
and TIE question Is, shall it be from Vermont
- li-lyz Tie solution Of this important
question must Depend, III greet measure,
upon thc skill anl enterprise 5- our own
people 10 developing tac hidden wealth thlt
ll.a buried il lle bosom of .ur Llls.-EHt-
i7ai HyaL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

CHE KEEsEymLE FIRE. Loss OVER S33 900,
INSURANCE 80, ,40O.-An extra from the
olh,e of the KeesRvile RepuJlcdH gives the
particulars Of the late FIRE. It broke out in
Br1mleys store, III aould's block, which
was soon IN ruIls. The building was owned
by Willis Mould, and was insured for 81 ,0OO.
Mr.. Mould also lost stock amounting to
about $40, 900 which was insured Tor s., 900.
X. y. Taylor's estate lost $1,000, fully in
sured. A. Rice lost about $500, insured
for $1,000. Z. '. Bromley, lost 81 800,
insured. George Adgate.loss 81 500 INSURED
$500. y. e. Boynton proprietor of the
RePubhedH lost everything but bic books :;
loss Sl,7OO, insured for 1900. DR.. F.
+. Howard, dentist. lost all his stock and
tools, no insurance. G. 5. Baum, clothing
merchant, and W B. Parkhill grocer, had
their stocks damaged by water. All the Post
Office and Express matter was saved. Tele-
graph Office was destroyed. The AdIrondac
hotel was On Ere several times, aud was
only saved by great exertions. it WAS dam-
aged about 81 900
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

PuEs1aiANl-v.- Poster Powell an Eng
li,lman, who died iu ] 1913. walked Zoo nile
IL 23t hours. Ila;W Wls iH l7~l. The next
year he walked ll2 miie- in - hours. BE
once made 10 miles il single hour, and 81
miles IN seYen hours. I'm 1913 De walked
900 miles iu I've days and A, hours. he once
attempted t1 run two miles 10 ter minutes.
bug be Lost Dry halt q minnie. Walter Brown
OF Portland, Iew days since. rlu five
mi..- in 81 m. i6 soc.. winning SlUo in she
race, with J. seconds % spare. That was
on the railroad track and not common
roai. lie offers 20 put up $1,000 that be
will run ll2 miles, on tue same track. IN 81
hours. That would hC making the same dis,
tanco with Powell, but the latter walked
while Brown would run. An Eng.isLmau
named Lewis some years ago performed
more Difficult. task. he walked 1000 miles
in 1000 consecutive hours That to.k him
Il days and ] B hours, in every hour OF which
he walked Q mile.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06
NUMBER TWENTY-FIVE

his hands Col has put healing snd wisdom and
strength. Time shows Us how much better it
was that the dear ones, los, to earth but gained
to Heaven, should have gone from us 1t shows
how apparent misfortunes we're blessings in dis
/ guise. Time has its revenges also. II Is the
minister Of Gods justice as well as Of his mer-
/ cy. But We would think Of Time to-day espe-
cially as the servant Of divine love. 1t dulls
our memory Of pain; but does better and finer
service when il not dulls but sanctihes the
ming This is Times diyinest ministry. At
how many tables will il be needed to-day.
May it so come to the circles which mourn those
whom it were better to have loved and lost than
never to have loved, and bring to them taste
Of the happiness, into which the loved ones
gone before have entered.
With such and other graceful words of cousc-
lation for the mourning hearts, and with the
final injunction to remember that Time, for US,
is lifetime here in which We should 10 earnestly
the work our hands fnl to ID, Mr Ware
closed bis discourse
The music hy the choir wfs Of noticeable eX-
eellence.
ST. rAUL's (EraoorAD CHURCH.
Services were held in the ChapcI-the
church b,irS s.ill closed for rcpaiIs-and
sermon was delivered By the Rector. Rev.
Mr.. AtwelL. Weregret that our report Of
his discourse has failed so come TO hand
in season.
METHODIST CHURCH.
At this church no formal sermon was
preached but remarks were made BY Rev
Mr.. MeAnn and Rev. Mr.. Ceughey with
appropriate devotional exercises.
ENrTisT CHURCH.
\ prayer and conference meeting was held
in the forenoon, Rev. Mr. Wilcox presiding.
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Mass was celebrated at st, Alary's Church
at Q O'Clock, Father Cloarec oficntns
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

PRoF ToRREY's FUSEzAL.-Ibe funeral Of
Professor TorTey wss attended from his late
residence, on Friday afternoon at three
D clock Rev. DR.. J. II. Worcester oficiated
The pail bearers were Pres. Angel, Profes-
sors Mar h, BuekLsm, Petty, and Haynes,
and Treasurer Hill Of the University, and
ex-Proi G. W. Benedict. A beautiful cross
and wreath OF white chrysanthemums and
ivy leaves lay upon the eoiin, which was
land in the grave in the Locust Street Gene
terry, by the eide OF tia, Of Mrs. TorreY, who
died over twenty years ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

SHIP CANAL BETWEEN LAKES ONTARIO AND
ERIE,-it will De- memaercd that Compress
made provisions il-. gear for testing the fcas-
ihility of buildin. ship canal between Like
The one passing lcil L1tSTprt appears to be
the most desirable Of tht five. Tie SupcTiu-
tsndent Of the work j. 90 make his report o.
Congress before the l-t u january, and,
should that body decide q have the canal
constructed, the work can be undertaken iu-
medIately.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

lEEHjS- MA9lLE Tho town Of Pitts
.15l n9w presents The -rt,st ares, and az
iarcntly the most cz-ou-.ye deposit Of white
marble ID the State Of Vermont. There are
several localities 10 tl.t toNn, where the
.1Ylis ai marble standing nearly vertical.
present. surface 1l nesr tAree hundred feet
% thickness, and extend more than three
thousand fee. north and south.
Marble IL now s-a; from the Rutland
--a5ries IL large ans Increasing q.anu,ils
% a- Iai-s Of Middle aud Western States.
'-,' .. -cRocky Mountains, and oriers are
z,--- .iues received from Oregon, CaliiOraia,
'--- Dli-.-- America. And Europe has al
- Ie1-y called 10 'ain Tor American marble.
~ 4'''- since heavy order was received
nom parties 10 L ui.n, Eag., by one OF the
liheii y marble dealers at west Rutland,
-iilhs lor tie Immediate shipment Of Smer-
IN statuaTy marble. .09 use and sale in
Sat country. This demand could not he
-Ipiled without catting of cur own man
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

\ PEEsEyEeNG WuE.-Len- Miller, re-
Gently executed for The murder Of les hus-
band 10 Pennsylvania, t1id how she did IL.
She first tri-d % 9 olson Linn with tea made
Of laurel Leaves and brass filings Thi aro-
matte dct0-loa failing, she seraped the
back Of a 'o1kins-ia-s and gave him that
Then she tried l4ulauum, then indigo
Then she caught O. green snake, which sh
boiled in his coffee. As all these ingenious
attempts failed. the poor woman was in dc
splir of ever p,i- ming her husband, until a
kind druggist lut fte idea OF arsenic into
her head. with which she succeeded. clC
SAID she K illed iIm because lie abused her
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

THASGsCIvINC LEvEE.- Among the pleas
ant incidents OF Thanksgiving time, was a
" Leyee " at the Union High School, gwen
by the girls and boys OF the school. TIE
Principal MIR. l. N.Camp, Mr. and Mrs. g. n.
Abbott, and the other teachers, and several
other ladies aud gentlemen interested 10 the
school, we've present as invited guests. y
bosntiiul supper, taslelullY spread in one Of
the loSsr school rooms, was one Of the main
features; .esd singing and social games
whiles ,I,Eay n pleasant evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

The following humorous piece Ofinlorma-
tion and advice appeared short time since
on the door of worthy and well known
physician in this city 80 THIS bell will not
ring knock on the door hard. If you can't
read, walk IN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06
UNITARIAN CHURCH.


Rev. L. G. Ware preached in the Unitarian
Church, from the 103rd Psalm, 2lst verse,
90 Bless the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers
Of His that do ms pleasure" The subject Of
the discourse was - Time Gods .MiniSteT."
After abiding to the ancient piety embodied in
this Psalm Of an unknown singer, which through
60 many generations has kept its uplifting pow
er. Mr.. Ware proce eded to develop the thought
that God is continu ally opening new ways Of
service. and finding new ministers to eerve Him.
knowledge and experience are Faiths servants
to bring Us to God As the habitation Of His
goodness touches earth at every point. so his
ministers that do his pleasure are not few or far
Of. Among these. strong and hithful ser
want Of the benehe ence Of God rs Time Into
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

One Of the Washington correspondents
says the President II left TO himself, would
carry impeachment through both houses By
his crazy conduct. His friends are trying
to restrain him, so that by passionate con-
duet he viii not damage MS own cause.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

have given place to temperate, brief and cour-
teous written speeches, as is now the case MT
johnson, with all his hurting, clustering show
of courage, is al heart a coward and he re-
coils from the possible Consequences Of his own
policy. Therefore. as a strategic movement
the impeachment report may he defensioie.
Further than this. proceedings are not likely
10 %
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

OF the Congressional Committee, Mr., PO-
land on Elections, Mr.. Woodbridge on Ju-
dietary, and Mr.. Smith on Manufactures.
In the Senate, Mr.. Edmunds is on the Ju-
dietary, Mr.. Morrill, on Finance, and both
on other Committees also.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

re-appointmtnt to the work, in the same school,
for another year. Ifit is the good pleasure Of
your Society to continue me as your adopted
Teacher, another year, | shall feel highly hon
ored.
Very truly, your humble servant.
JUsrUs X. JILLsON.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

DIGEST or VI. REPoRTs.-Reid ID. Pal.
Esq, of this city is engaged upon, and vii
shortly issue, '' A Digest Of the Vermont
Law Reports from volume % to 80 inelu-
siye
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

QUEsR REsENcE.-A singular case of mat
umoui4l inLeliciry occurred 10 Hartford two
or three evenings ago A couple. both
slightly under the Influence of beverages.
had Do cheerful discussion. which cuimi-
mated 10 o re.u!,r quarrel. after thcy bad
retired % their couch ior thc night. At
last, rendered Ganuc ly the --nging words
ot hi- wife, a1d 10 order % revenge himself
upon her. tlo man -Tran- from the b-i and
seated himself uFou thl bot cIlEug-sto
" ace1utered as he was. ID very limited
line OF Wearing apparel.
The stove being very ho- the man G.-h
burncd On, and he was unable % release
himself His screams g.. help were treated
with cool inliti-r,ncc 5y his wife, and Dc was
only when his cGie- had called in two men
from another room. thaJ be was ext7icatl1
from his une3mi1l liable POSITION, by being
pulled of the stove h7 main strength. OF
course ms burns were terrible, and the phys
Iciau who attended him predicts that thc7
viii rcsll; ln permanent lamencss-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

The Boston Posts Washington correspond
ent says the Retreuchment Committee are
strongly impressed with the idea that
the L. $. Treasury department has been
very loosely conducted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

ANOTHER FIRE IN PLATTsBURCH We hear
that the house Of f. L. Nichols, of the firm
Of Nichols * Lynde, in Plattsburgh, was
burned Saturday, causing loss of four or
five thousand dollars. The FIRE caught in
The kitchen, IN some way. The L" HOey
Block reported burned, escaped with loss
Of the roof. 1t was two story brick build
in. on Academy street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

DECISIONS, GENERAL rERN, >ov 1867
Wm. Adams apt. IS. Il c N. b. Flan-
agan-Nlth the Court
David 4. Smalley vs. G.. A. Richard and
0thers-disc1nunaed without costs.
Henry Oakes and wife ys Cyrus NJ Spald-
ing-judgmen, of County Court affirmed.
state vs.. james Blttey-with the Court.
Thos McD4uiels apt; We Adm Of James
Menani,is-jadsment Of County Court ar-
FIR J.
H.naibal Hodges ys. Daniel \ Eddy -
Judgment Of County Court affirmed.
Samuel I. swift y. Joseph L Patch and
oihers-cyntinucd conditioned that II clerk s
fees are not paid at next regular term OF
Court for Rutland County, judgman, Of
County Court Will be affirmed.
Exr. of Jas. McDaniels W. Thos. McDan-
iels, apt.-exceptions oyerrulsd and case re-
mandcd
Miller S Knapp ". Rut ,S Wash. K r
Co. decree Of Chancellor reversed, and case
remanded with instructions
Troy N Boston R. R Co. vs. j. NJ. Potter
-iudsmen, Of County Court reversed and
case reminded
Charles Whitney rs. Town OF Athers-
with the Court.
Bank Of Bellows Falls y-. Ru,!lnd County
Blnk-judgment Of County Court reversed
pro forna and case remanded.
. I'm G5dell V. Aaron Pike ami wife and
town Of searsburgh-decree of Chancellor
affirmed and case remanded.
Rogers S Morgan V. Pettcngill-ilsc5n-
tiuu-d without cost to either party.
Washington Ford VS. Augustus Flint and
Wit judgment OF County Court affirmed.
i,aury Leet, by next friend, vs. R. NJ.
Shcdd and others-wi,h Court.
John $ Hunnewell Us. F. N. I. Powell
and othcrs-eonunued to regular term.
Mann * Wheeler vs. Birchard S Page
judgment Of County Court reversed and case
remaudcd.
Almr u sally Austin " Gustavus A.
Ausun-wi,h the Court
Richard rorrey t Co. Us. Samuel Morgan
Judgment Of Court affirmed.
Town Of Coventry vs.. Stewart Masoon-
continued to regular term.
Stewart Harvey ys. town Of Pcacham-
with the Court.
Wm. d. Hooker IS. Franklin Kidder-
win the Court.
Geo W. Staples and wife vs. town OF
Acknowledgement of Comfy Court affirmed.
Mary \. Eastman vs.. George Eastman
v the Court.
Ia the matter OF Obod Lagrangc-ha5eas
oorpus-relator discharged.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

CoHuJN PLACE LvES.-lIeury Vincent, the
English lecturer, now in this country says
The great multitude Of men and women
must live commonplace lives. But the
common place life i. one Of true nobility. 1t
may be enliyened with love aud full of VIZ
tue rejoIce to see that in America, you
cannot grow as large crop Of dandies as We
DO in England. In America no man is afraid
Of work, and this is one of your greatest
safeguaris.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

The Washington correspondents differ as
to the fate OF the impeachment resolves in the
House. One says '' there appears to be a
decided majority Of Republicans against tie
proposed impeachment, while another is very
positive that the House will vote IN favor Of
the measure. Another says, :. leading im
peachment members claim from ten to twen-
'y-ive majority, and leading Republicans on
the other side claim still greater majority
tie other way.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

Ii Is stated that Mr. Jenckes's CiYil Ser
vice bill is likely to be adopted during this
session OF Congress, men OF all parties being
desirous Of putting an end to the present
system OF appointments. by making eligibili-
ty to public Offices dependent upon stringent
tests and competitive examination as guar
antees for fitness. Senator Patterson Of New
Hampshire is preparing bill to do for the
foreign service what that Of Mr.. Jenckes pro-
poses to DO FOR the home civil service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

The Providence J0araq' thinks the Oh
tanning Of Gen. Grants views, on Nationa-
questions, is about all that Is worth much
in the resu IS Of the vast labors Of the I'm
peachment committee. OF the Generals
testimony it says very justly ''The answers
which he has thus placed on record to the
very wide range Of questions asked him by
the Committee are certainly most creditable
to his character. They show that he is no
mere fighter Of battles or military com
mander alone. They reveal great knowledge
OF the condition Of the country, profound
reelection on the best method Of -eeonstruc-
tion, and a craftsmanship Of singular
breadth and wisdom and in addition to
these, they illustrate temper remarkable
or l;s moderation, its kindlincss and its gen.
croslty"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-06

SOUTH CARoLINA.-Resurns from 81 Of the
81 Election Districts in South Carolina, en-
braelng three-fourths Of the registered voters
So, ,I30 whites and G3,l92 colored-show
that $40 whites voted for and 4OS against the
Convention 23,O5I color'd voted for, and
only four against; total vote so far, 1892,
OF only little more than one-half the pro-
portion required to carry the Convention.
\ GREAT RELIGIOUS BODY CHANGES MS
NAnE.-The General Synod of the Reform
ed Dutch Church in session at Albany, on
Thursday evening, by vote of Il2 ayes to
rays confirmed the acton of the classIs,
emitting the word " Dutch, in the title Of
the church The name will therefore here
after be - The Reformed Church in Ameri-
ca