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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26
Russian America--Ehe Growth of the
Country.

Russian America--The Growth of the
Country.
We stll consider, with what light we
have on the subject, NJ Stewards purchase
a foolish one, and there aIe circumstances
about the whole business, and especially
about the sudden conversion # majority
Of the Senate from orposerz 90 friends OF the
project. which need explanation. Bat since
the polar whistle J., bought, (fyr C5nsr. Sc
will never refuse appropriation necessary
to sustain the good faith Of the government,
which has been pledged by the action of tie
Senate we may us well make the best OF j.,
and persuade ourselves, if possible, that il,
was a good bargain. \ writer in the Boston
Post, who il acquainted with the country,
says that in the Southern part Of the region
acquired, the climate though humid is very
healthy; that tie tribes Of Indians ale nu-
merous, intelligent and waIlike; that tie
country is thickly wooded with pine; spruce,
hemlOck, birch and beech that the natives
have quantities Of virgin copper made in.
cooking utensils and ornaments. and report
large deposits Of it in the interior; that non
and coal are abundant; and that the wa,or-
swarm with fish and the woods with game,
and fur-bearing animals. Mr.. Fox, a,c ol
the United States Navy Department, -.l- III
q published letter
81 have not found an article advocating iAe
measure which exaggerates it. importance; nor
have read an argument opposing II on account
Of its being yalueless that does not equally apply
to Norway, in Europe, country whose geo
graphical position and features are the same,
with similar isoihermal lines. The population
Of Norway numbers ,433, 600 with ., 900 sea-
men, though there are but 81 square miles OF
arabic land IN l22,000 Liberty, intelligence.
industry. and happiness are characteristics OF
the people"
1t is interesting to note in this correction
the territorial expansion OF the United States.
Beginning at the peace Of 1888 with an area
of $50, ESQ square miles, We added $50, j79
by the purchase Of Louisiana, &C, 500 by the
acquisition of Florida, BIS 600 by the an
nexation Of Texas, 30S,Oj2 by the Oregon
treaty, and 5jO,4o5 by the Mexican treaties.
The Commissioner Of he General Land
Office in 1850 estimated the area Of the
States and Territories, including the Indian
Territory, at 3,Ol0.277 square miles. The
purchase OF Russian America viii swell tho
grand total of square miles to 3 ,49l ,jj3.
Uncle sam farm has thus increased IN
eighty years, to about four times its original
dimensions. Has not the old gentleman
about land enough?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26

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7,s- ffr,-b,r. ,..r. IL, g. b., -
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u, t''o '-1'H greater empire oil ms
n'n i1'uon = S4ntoh were nIe1 IN
H'lo' I'D '". 'l' 'H 'l SnAiIts LOUIS Napo-
i,'H' no" N'l .lr1n H. tlcy were tired m
almost every European country, from the
Atlantic o. the Nisiula, ana from the Baltic
% the Mediterranean. The child was but q
short distance from the greatest thrones.
| being Born DO tie purple. aui The r,iguiny
Emperor having NJ children. His nominal
/ father was Louis B1naua~te. King Of Uol-
/ land. ana his mother va A. .rf..-s. Esa,bsr
/ nais dsr-b-er az tho r-,--... t-s,,t5-.,
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'H'''ll1 WIS not ms iather' ana
1'u.4 nos nave oeen without the AID OF 4
III :, i, lnlous NiI'cie anu just then the
saints were Aol on Wlrkins terms with the
D'l'll w '''- vi al' DE- I-'heIs' every one is
now leal- except the Comic ce tllhaut De
"a BillaIleric, commonly called the COmte dc
fIahaut. who will be eiEhty-tN0 tomorrow,
but though the Count was PROFESSIONALLY
the father Ot the Emperor uterine brother.
the late Due Dc M0rny, Be is not quite certain
that be hegot the Emperor This much fr
a delicate subject. as an indicate Subjects
are called. The Prince Ind 10 wait fir ,
throne more than furry y...-s aud b,+ t,ll..,
from ms Iigb rs+,te who, De- ,r,s t,,. s',
tbourb. mike D,rirs er-a-- a-.5 ,-,.l D.. .
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26

Ristori, the world renowned tIag., actress,
passed through Burlington Sunday morning.
IN rouf. to Montreal
Pre-. Anderson, Martin b. the newly
elected President of Brown University.
r. J., was a graduate Of Wotcryille C1llc-e
ia $50, and Of Newton Theological lusutu-
tlon, was subsequently for seven years pro-
f,=-or Of Rhetoric at Watcryillc, and aner-
wards tie able editor Of ID York
Recorder. the organ Of the Baptist Ienomin-
alton in the city Of New York. Ia 1853 be
Was called 20 the Presidency Of Rochester
University, and has discharged its duties
with marked yigor and energy. lie will be
greatly IN ,sed in Rochester: and the alum
nj ami friend o; Rochester University have
called a meeting to take measures to keep
him there.
Gen. John B. Mcintosh. in command OF
the po-t at Plattsburgh, is a West Pointer.
who served with great gallantry as a cavalry |
officer during the war and lost leg, while
leading his brigade Of cavalry in the battle |
Of oIequan, Sspi. l9.h, 1864.
The late Rev. Dr.. Field of Stockbridge.
Mass. died IN bis chair just after returning
fsom ride. lie had told his friend. that
Afternoon that he wanted to 20 home and
see bis father, imagining himself I.tle
child away from home. HIS wish was most
toueningly realized
Among the excellent nominations to the
New York constitutional convention is that
of Mathew Hale, Esq, of Elizabethtown. y.
Y.
Hon. William Warner Of Detroit, former
" Of Burlington, has been elected member
Of the Michigan Constitutional Convention.
He has been for several years member Of
the House or Senate Of that State, and is m
able and popular legislator.
General Dewitt c Clarke, Executive !
CLERK Of the Senate, viii sail for Europe In
a few weeks to visit the Paris Exposition.
John G. SAKE is also going abroad, and it :
Is said he has been engaged as e contributor
o the London P,1seA
EzGoy. jos. a. Gilmore, OF New Hamr. Vi
hire, died On the 18th. lie was Vermont IL
T by birth, his native place being Weston in 81
Windsor Co. lie earned money by chopplng al
Tood,at l5,tO go to Boston. and commenced til
lie for himself as boy in a grocery store RI
that city. a
Gen. Truman Seymour has been ordered he
report to General Pope for assignment to an an
lty. 81 81
The venerable Rev. DAVID ID. FIELD, DID pr
ed suddenly at his residence in Stockbridoe So '
ass, on Tuesday evening last He was the WI
Their Of C-yus and David Dudley field Be
d widely known and universally esteem. an an
and venerated Congregational clergyman ne,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26
NEWS OF THE WEEK
nv EERAPH
WASHINGTON. Anvil ]
BY TELEGRAPH


Ii is said that if the Attorney General
had made any objection to the filing Of the
Georgia injunction bill, the court would
have sustained him. This inference Is
drawn from the remarks OF one Of the
Judges.
The District Attorney Of Virginia, was
recently informed by Attorney General
StanbeTry that JEFF. Davis must be tried at
the term Of u $ Circuit Court at Rich
mOnd, May 9th.
An order has been issued by Gen. Sheridan
establishing a military commission at New
Orleans for trial Of a man named Walker for
murder. lie has once been tried by civil
court and discharged.
Probably some Of the UNPUBLISHED July
rioters will also be tried.
The Senate will probably adjourn on Sat
urday, whether the vacancies are filed or
not.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26

Affairs on the Plains arc assuming 90
teTesting phase. Gen. Sherman has
at LeavenwOrth. Gen. Augur is .tJ.
move westward from Fort Phil Kaarncy $50.
5000 men. Eleven thousand Indians
encamped between Forts kearncy and Sm-.
waiting until the grass comes up 20
mence hostilities, and Gen. Hancock se.
ditOn Is az Fort Laramie.
A council was held at Fort Laram-
the 18th inst, between Gen. Hancock
- Cheyenne Chiefs. The council amour.
to nothing as only part Of the chiefs
tribes were in attendance, and those r-s..
gave but an equivocal reply TO the G.rc
The next day Gen. Hancock moved -vs
the Cheyenne camp and when about
way was met by over 300 chiefs and
riors, who protested desire for peace 6lt -
the same night the whole tribe atlui5-
their village leaving the wIgwsms, fl- -s-
Ing everything Of value with them. 1
Clusters cavalry was sent in pursuit. .1-
cations point 70 q confederation between
Cheyennes and the Sioux for evil purr
Gen. Hancock intended 70 burn the Cheve.
village on the 18th inst.
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NV YoRK. Anil 10

Late Mexican adyiccs say that Juarez has
given orders TO all his officers to grant Max
Imllian an escort and honorable treatment to
any point on the coast which he shall select
as a point Of embarkation, provided he is
captured. Money was becoming scarce in
the Imperial Golfers and tie Finance Minis
ter had thrown up his portfolio in disgust.
Sklrmishes took place every day at the gates
OF Mexico city. The savage order Of Mira
mon indicting death upon all prisoners cap
tured was cOuntermanded by Macmillan.
The story Of Escobedo's defeat Is believed to
have been c0ncOcted IN the capital. The
Austrian garrison was looking out for the
earliest opportunity to leave the country.
The Mexican legation at Washington has
unofficial information that Macmillan was
on his way to Mexico city, having been
wounded in the arm at QueretarO.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26
The London Times saws

We retain cur hold upon Canada more d
please the Canadians than ourselves: and though
We certainly shall not initiate the example o.
Russia by selling II 10 the Americans, We shall
be happy 10 make il Independent az soon as il
pleascs, and leave t 10 choose its future destiny
for itselL
Even cur tenure Of British Columbia, which
has 20 lately voted for admission 70 the Coatel-
Grafton, Is lot preudiced by the cessiou Of these
wastes to the northward Its connection with
California was already much closer than with
any Of cur colonies, and a large proportion Of
its Inhabitants were already American. Ifthesa
Influences are destined TO overcome the spirit Of
loyalty and attract it into the Union, the sub
stItuuon OF the American Tor the Russian Gag
on the shores Of the North Pacific Will bu; hasten
their operation by year or two.
The Pail Mall Ga-afe, in an article uron
British relations with the United States, as
affected by the sale Of Russian America,
scouts the idea that tie United States want
fresh vantage ground for crogatious against
the British possessions On this continent.
1, says
"Ihe United States are strong enough. sud IA
all probability viii remain strong enough 70
overrun cur possessions il Canada and take
them whenever they Please"
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Vermont items.

Ar. Gravel, FFencAman, died in Bristol
last Tuesday, aged one hundred and Eve
years.
ASaid eagle seven fee, from tip to tip.
was caught last Saturday, in P,ttsford.
Austin II. Hall, formerly ediutant Of the
Sd VI regiment, has bcen appointed inspec-
tor in the custom bousc at Island Pood.
A government architect, -ent on from
Washington, has failed TO discover the need
OF a ne" custom houss at Islsud Pond and
probably one will NOT he bull, at present
Tic PAsumpsie rai-Io'.d Is now completed
to Canada Line, and viii be opencri for travel
May lst. The northern terminus is Derby
Edmund Hubert, iaborer On the VT. and
canada road, was run over while coupling
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26
NV YORK. April 70,

Correspondence from Rio Janciro, dated
March Il, and from Buenos Ayros, dated
Feb. ., has been received.
Marquis CaxIas, who was IN full COM
maud Of the allies on the river Platte and
LOPEZ, the Paraguayan President and Com
mlnder, were both busily engaged IN in
trenching and certifying. The Brazilian
officers were continually returning to Rio
JaneIrO perfectly disguised with the war
The enlistment Of slaves in Brazil contin-
cd. Numerous wealthy persons were max
Ing presents Of numbers Of them 10 the
government. \ fight took place at Curup-
atty on the 81 Of February, in which all tie
ir0n-clads but one, and the land forces all
around the line, were engaged. The results
70 the Paraguayans are supposed to have
been severe, although no lodsment was ef-
iected by the attacking party. The PROPOSE
ti0ns OF peace made by the American Minis
ter were being seriously considered, al
though they were not we'll received at first
The Brazilian navy on the La Plata consists
Of 50 vessels, I4S guns and 1000 men.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26

Mr.. Editor While entirely approve.
! OF your remark, made some two or tlro,
months ago. that Dc seemed a little prema
tuFe 10 Ilon lgi'uto the question Cf wb,
| should le DIR next Governor, u seems 90 me
that the time ~ nor come when we max
Wit great Tlolrioty enter upon the Dis
cuss.on Of this SUBJECT At least have n
very decided testimony" a. our good
Quaker ~ nds say, which desire =, iiT.r
While - word or act Of mine STALL In
tie it'>i aeiraci from the merits OF other
gcn,'emeu Who have been named in c.n7ee-
non WIN t..is 'lhr', have nevertheless
heen b ghiy gniited 10 WI-nrs- the general
expressions Of favor. both on the mart If
the pres ard the people, in iehalf of the
Hon JoHN B. PAGE, Of Rutland. And
with sour leave, viii briefly give the fca
sons of this qualification. For several vasrs
l have aeen thrown IatJ relations. oiH4isI
ana personal, lurc or less intimate. Vi.b
Mr.. Page, and have thus heep mad ,rc..,,;,,
tcd WIN IL private merit and ual,ie yS.rfb
hiie Yet mere boy. ty the falling b,,ltt
ana ultimate death of hIs father. tfe F,,1-
cal labor # tue BaEk Of Rutland wss
throw upon hi' shoulders and so 6Ilv
did be prove himself equal 10 tie enerren-
ey' mat ~ remarkably arly age be was
made lts President, aud has ever si,ce bo1
the responsible control Of the hapk-ore ~
the largest and must succ, s-fully conducted
IA ali tie State. And :, eff, ctualiv has he
llhored 10 become master Of the science Of
banking, that Il has grarifed nv Safe
pride to notice the prominent uosi,iyn and
apparently controlling influence Of Mr..
Page. nor only in our organized National I
Banking ASSOCIATION but in all the Bank /
ing Conventions and discussions which al /
tended the radical changes in our financial ,
system OF the few years. In fsct, he has
become an authority upon this whole sub
Sct' not only in boston and New York, bat
llso at Washington
But not alone to his chosen profession has
fsge confined his labors. Early devel-
ping a remarkable aptBess and capacity for
general business, there Is scarcely an impor
am and extensive material interest in that
'no4e section OF the Siate-from which, by
omIncn custom our next Governor is to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26
New YORK. April %

RIO Janeiro dates to March Goth, and
Buenos Ayres to March 18th, have been re-
ceived. Don Pedro had issued decree
calling out his National Guard in which he
acknowledges the detection Of Argentine
troops. The Argentine revolt is still pro-
crossing. The hatred of the people towards
Brazil was intense and their disgust as great
at the continuance Of the Alliance with the
Empire, to carry on the war IN Paraguay.
Cholera had broken out IN Rio Grande in a
malignant form.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26


A cable despatch received 5y one ct :.
diplomatic corps says that the it,r.T
tween France and Prussia Is settled y ST.
agreement that the fortress Of LrZsn,l,
is to be dismantled.
The Journal Of st. Peter5ar., referring 3.
the sale Of Russian Americi 60 the Jai.
States says: We can only state that {,
transaction is mutually advantageous -7
that the ports OF Eastern Siberia VIII
granted certain privilege. and that the , u
mercial interests OF both countries Will
promoted.
Ii is again asserted that uegotn-11i e =
pending between lord Stanley, Ea=
Secretary Of Foreign Affairs, and Sc,7s.-.
seward, for eeding British Ameria " +.
United States. The Cabinet general ~.
not been favored with any reYela-i'' ~
the State Department relltiye 70 The l-''--'
but President johnson has been rcqtl
with the project from the f-t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26

DocToR's FEEs.-With respect to fees, 81
is generally charged in New York for each
visit by daylight, and from $40 to SIS for
those exacted by night. In addition to these
charges heavy fees are demanded for import
ant operations. DR.. Mott once performed
an operation which required, in point of
time, just five minutes. The patient was
rich and the bill was $3.50. More recently
young physician attended a millionaire.
and was successful in restoring him to
health. The attendance lasted few weeks,
and the bill was $1,000. For consultation
the regular charge is $50. The heaviest
fee on record is one of the proofs of London
pre-emInence. This was collected of
wealthy West India planter, who came un-
der the hands of Sir Ashley Cooper, and
who paid bill of Gl2,0OO. At present,
Bowman, the famous London oculist, has
an income equal to S65, 900 in gold, while
Critchet, another oculist, has a practice
nearly as valuable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26

The British symrathiz.r- with tie relel-
lion who took the rebel cotton bonds, sil
hold periodical meetings, to discuss the
methods OF getting back their money This
is fuunv, hut it has been egIalled.
\ Greek lawyer is slii recently to have
moved a re'orsal o.. tie decision Of tie court
that condemned Socrates TO death, and some
RIP Naa W.ukle Italians mas yet ie sgoing
some Of their northern s-al.r. f.r dana. ses
inflicted at the invasion of tLe Cloths and
Yanlal-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26

II is said that the Cabinet is q unit IL
holding that the Austrian Mission is vacant.
aud that Mr.. Seward is determined that Mr.
Motley shall leave, and has ordered him to
hand over the records Of the embassy to tie
Secretary Of Legation.
Should tie President carry out his plan
Of filling the place, Congress VIII probably
refuse to Pay the new app9intoe's salary.
and we shall have in time another Harvey
muddle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26

FARMS AT THE SOUTH.-Many from the
Northern States will now be on the look out
for favorable opportunities to locate them
selves in the Southern States, as land there
Is very cheap, and the returns usually quite
large Any such, in this neighbOrhood'
will do well to address Mr.. PLATT, at Peters
burg, Va, whose advertisement may be
found in another column. lie is Vermont
er, who has settled in Virginia, and no doubt
Is able to offer some good chances to his
brother VermOnters.
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THE WEEKLY FIRE. PRESS

The BURLINGTON WEEKLY FREE Pass Is pub
lished every Friday morning, and contains the
lates: news; reports Of Boston markets snd Can-
bridge Cattle Market full State, County AID ocal
Intelligence we'll selected Miscellany, Sc, &c
care outlay will be spared to make il q re-
fable, interesting cna valuable family journsi.
The circulation q the FREE Pass exceeds that
Of any paper in the region, and j; s. therefore an
unrivalled medium for advertisers
We desire to give additional attention 10 tie io-
ca Of the various towns in tins and adj joining
Counties, in which our Weekly has numerous cir-
eulation, and shall esteem it favor II our reader
will forward Us any items OF interest.
TERMS; Two DOLLARS Per year. In advance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26
LONDON, April - E

Peace between France and Pus-i
most despaired Of. The Prussians are gl
" arming and preparing for the czI.
shock Of arms
The warlike aspect Of things caused
siderable alarm on the London stock
change and the tendency Of affairs Is tow1-
a financial panic.
Mr.. Gladstone il much censured Dr.
members Of the Liberal party and the lrie-
Of the Liberal cause for what they term
management Of the reform movement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26

HoxE PAPERs.-Not a tenth part oil the
local news which transpires in any country
town finds its way into the columns Oh
city newspaper, and he who takes the latter
to the exclusion Of his own town or county
paper, does not fulfil his duty as citizen.
Such man is unworthy to ill town othee
for he certainly lacks local pride.-BO'foH
Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26
PtrNorrn. MAss.. Anril ]

\ coal-laden schooner, name and destina-
ton not known, went ashore at MenOmet
below here during the gale about p. NJ.
Yesterday. The life boat in attempting to
save the crew was upset. and four Of her
crew were drowned.
They were all from Plymouth. The boat
drifted ashore, was again manned and sue
cceded 10 saving the vessels crew early this
morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26

\ despatch from Paris says it IS rep...
on good authority here that the Elu5.
Napoleon in bis preparations for war en-
ed in an eudeavOr TO purchase arms ia b..
U.s. The chances are apparently TO g.. .
Of a war on the Luxembourg question
The neutral powers have it Is said Pr
posed compromise Of the difficulty
Prussia disapprOyes it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26

The Postmaster General has written
the deputies acting in the several oF
where no postmasters were confirmed by B.
Senate, asking information looking 60 b.
closing OF the Offices. He may finally s
elude to take the risk Of putting these OIL
in charge Of special agents, though he 81.
doubts OF his power.
Mr.. KassOn Of Iowa. who has sailed
Europe to improve our postage arraneeu.a.
was compelled to 20 without his Iap...
the President refused TO sign his COMM
lt Is probable however that he will Civ. ISL.
aud the commission viii be forward.
him.
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wv YoEk. Ami -

The ultra rebel papers Of Richmond
yerely denounce Senator " ils1u as -
handed polticel missionary.
The Irl5iEe estimates the majority o A.
Republican ticket for the Constitl-
Convention in the state at 10000. -r1-
that party large majority Of the lda -.
to the Convention.
\ small boat clps.ze1 near G. fremont. ..
the James River, Monday, By which TX D.
dies and one gentlemen wore drowned. 81
names are given.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-04-26

TuE LIST or FEMININE SLAMS Lengthens.-
False ears of flesh color-india rubber-haye
been invented for the use Of ladies with large
cars. They are used in front Of the real
ears, which are drawn back and concealed
under the hair