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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19

The SrRRArr TRmL.-The counsel for defence
have tried to prove an ahbi for him showing
his name On a hotel register at Canandaigua,
April 18th, but the Judge refused to admit
such evidence, unless witnesses were pro
duced to swear that they saw Surratt write
it. The only other evidence for the defence
Of importance was the testimony of railroad
officials, showing that no trains left Balti-
more for Elmira, New York, during the day
of the 18Th, and that Surratt, therefore,
could not have reached Elmira that day from
Baltimore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19

The NECESSITY FOR MAxmLAN's Excel
TioN D. W. Seager writes from the City
Of Mexico, June -, to Senior Romero, the
Mexican Minister at Washington, regarding
the reasons for the execution Of Macmillan
as follows
The execution Of MaXimilisn though entire
" opposed to my ideas Of hIgh-toned ciYiliza-
ton, or Of truly profound policy. was yet a
measure Of urgent necessity. To his stupid
party he was Messiah. His fsnaticsm ap-
breaches that Of the Mussulmans. The effects
Of the compliance with this fatal necessity were
apparent on the instant, and | traced relic Of
that Moorish custom, that the instant the chief
is down all is given up as lost. The capital,
though protected by very respectable works Of
defence, tell and made no sign the same hour
this fact was known. lie was the last hope OF
the party, and it is urged with truth that. while
he existed, the hydra headed monster would per-
petually rear its front where padres, monas,
military adventures and idle employees might be
found. Judged 10y his own ssnguinary laws,
especially that Of the Sd of October, 1865, il
could not be otherwise. The horrible atrocities,
the Wholesale butcheries, the ng-sustained i'm
molstiOns for political causes were too fresh TO
be ignored, aud none we're more convinced Of
this terrible necessity than himself He died
like man Of courage, while Miramon qusiled
Ike cruel coward as he was. MARQUEE. Koran
and Lacuuzs are not yet caught, and we shall
that these will satisfy the vengeance for four
years Of unheard Of misiortun es.''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19

Assault on CYRUS W. FIELD.-Quite an
excitement was created on Broadway Tues
day, by an encounter between Cyrus W.
Field and Mr.. Jones Of the n. Y Times.
1t appears at a cable dinner to the Press last
week. Field called Mr.. Jones a liar. The
latter, meeting Mr.. Field on Broadway, and
having failed to obtain an apology from him,
pulled his nose, and the parties were then
separated by the crowd.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19

The Supreme Court of Michigan, on ap-
peal, has decided that telegraph companies
are not liable as common carriers. 1t has
always seemed to us absurd to consider the
service of telegraph companies as subject to
the same law as that Of common carriers,
who have property committed to their charge
and who exact pay for their risk according
to the value of the property put into their
hands
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19
NEWS OF THE VEEk
WASHINGTON. July II
BY TELEGRAPH.

WASHINGTON. july u.
The Butler conspiracy committee have hai
Mr.. Ould, formerly the rebel commissil1-
for the exchange Of prisoners of war, be..-
them 70 give testimony relative 70 the ras
possibility Of various federal officers. as
the exchange Of prisoners. Gen. Butler a
amined him closely as to the acts of G-nsa
Grant
Two petitions have been presented % t-
House from Maryland, by Represenaur
Stevens, one Of which is signed by 1000 %
the other by 5000 persons. asking Cousr-~
to pass law securing suffrage and esta5ls-
ing national military system with0u, -5
gard to race or color, and excluding Oh.
who took part IN the late rebellion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19

BASE BALL IN BoLToN.-A Base Ball Club
was organized in West Bolton last week,
under the name Of Green Mountain Base
Ball Club Of West Bolton. The Club
have adopted the rules and regulations
adopted by the National Convention of Base
Ball Clubs held in the city of New York.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
PreSideRt-J. Il. Morse.
Eoe President-E. Cunningham.
SecretarV-Henry A. Webster.
TreaSuTcT-J. b. Morse.
Direct0rs-J. b. Morse, H. p. Tomlinson.
e. Pease, P. c. locke, G. Tomlinson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19
Union Republican County Ticket

Union Republican County Ticket
For Senator's,
il. Barstow, of Shclburn.
Ell. Lane, Of Jericho.
Err. Hard, Of Burlington
For AsastGnt Judges
Stafford Colby. of Richmond.
K. j. Morse, Bolton.
For Judge Of Probate,
TIE. Wales, Of Burlington
For States Attorney.
jeremiah French, Of Burlington.
For Sheriff.
VIM. D. Munson, Of Burlington
For High BaiAB.
OF. futile. Of Essex.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19

HASDsoKE.-We hear that th Burlin gtOn
WoOlen Mill Company, throug their m. W.
ager, +. q. Kennedy, Esq., ave dopat, d
g. Ethan Allen No. 4 " $3.50, a i'd to " Boy.
er No. 3 $50, for their servi' ,es at the FIRE
at their mills in December last .-Tfm,s.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19

Inc financial situation of Portugal is so
desperate, eminent Portuguese are advising
the Government To sell the Island Of Madeira
to some foreign government.
Where's Mr.. Seward hercs another
chance for land trade.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19
Vermont Items.

Mr. Jonathan Bagley Of Har'land was
thrown from bis carriage On the 81 inst and
almost Immediately killed. lie Was an old
man, over eighty.
\ boy Of II years, son Of DR.. j. ). Morse
Of Royalton, was drowned in the river July
81, in attempting to swim across.
The surveyors OF the Portland ard Ogdons-
burg road are now at work in Danyille,
searching for tie best place Tor locating the
road through that town.
Collector Carpenter has commenced the
erection Of new Custom House building
upon the site OF the old one, at Richf0rd.
a Frcnchman named Landry, in Wal
than, took in 4 countryman who was i'll,
the other day, got doctor, nursed him
carefully till recovery, and got paid by hay
ing all his money ani A suit Of new clothes
stolen by the ungrateiul wretch.
\ yalise belonging to a droyer was rob
bed, in his wagon in Ferrisburgh a week ago
Saturday, of So. The thief, a young
Frcnchman, was caught in Yergennes sun
day and was let 20 without prosecution, on
returning the money.
Abel Stacy's dwelling-house in Concord
was struck by lightning July 4th, tearing
up the boards under Mrs. Stacy's chair, but
not hurting her.
\ house in Hartford was struck the same
day, and all the stOye-pipes in the house
knocked down, and the kitchen stove moved
some inches.
The rum-sellers of Lyndon were looked
after little, by States Attorney Willard,
a week ago Friday, and fined $50 each.
Patents were issued July 9th to W. Ii.
Baldwin and j. II. Blake of Brandon, for
improved railway chair; to B. o. Church
and Harvey Smith Of BrattlebOro, for octave
coupling for reed instruments to G. Simp-
son and W. H. Edmunds of Waterbury, for
improvement in lamp extinguisher; to
Franklin b. Gage Of St. Johnsbury, for pro-
cess for making positive and negative photo
graphs in the camera.
Martin Keith OF Troy, VI, was killed by
two year old bull, in his pasture, on the
18th. His body was found terribly mangled.
The bull had never shown signs OF vicious
ness, but was killed Immediately.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19
University of Vermont.
sIz1r-1uIRD CONFINEMENT.

SIKTF-IuIRD COMMENCEMENT.
The exercises of Commencement week
this year will vary somewhat from the usual
order heretofore, Wednesday being Alumni
day, and Thursday Commencement day.
The programme Will be as follows:
Sunday afternOon-Bacealaure address,
by President Angel.
Tuesday. s 4. DETERMINATIONS for ad-
mission, at the University.
l08 \. M.-Address before the Society Of
Religious Inquiry, by Rev. N. R. VINCENT,
Of Troy, Ny.
M.-Address before the Phi Beta
Kappa Society, by Rev. ANDREW P. PEABODY,
Of Cambridge, Mass.
Wednesday, lOi \. M.-Address before the
Associate Alumni, by DoRxAS B. EAToN,
Esq, of New York City. Poem by W. E.
MAINS, Esq, Of Chicago. Reunion and
collation. in the afternoon.
"a p. M.-Junior Exhibition.
Thursday, lOI \. M.-Commencement.
Music by the Seventh Regiment Band, of
New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19

NEW ORLEANS, JuiT ~.
Under the new order Of Gen. >-l--
the registration is proposing ieebly and VI.
no animation. More whites arc g.
ing registered in proportion TO the 5.A.A' b
present than heretofore.
An order will be promulgated t]-ul'' b
directing the Board OF Registration to p
coed to select suitable persons Tor cla-'
siOners OF election and make other l','
sions for the holding thereof.
Out OF lll,543 persons rcgIsiei.-.
Louisiana, there have been only a,''-
whites against "A, ll6 blacks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19
C. W B

FARM roR SALE.-We invite tho attention
of our readers to the advertisement under
this heading to be found in another col
umn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19
rurwEEkLY FREE PRESS.

TuE BURLINGTON WEEKLY FREa Press is pub
ii,hed every Friday morning, and lcontains the
latest ,ws reports OF Boston markets and IAN
bridge Cattle Market full State, County and lo'al
intelligence; well selected Miscellany &e'' &c
Nc care and outlay will 10 SPACED to make II re-
liable. interesting aud valuable family journal
Tn. articulation Of the FREE Press exceeds tia
:, n.rs- in the region. ard it is therefore, an
unrivalled medium FOR advertisers
We desire to give additional attention to tse To-
,,y r,,s, Of the various towns in this ard aaoinIs
counties, in which our Weekly has a numerous ei'-
cnla.ion and shall esteem it favor If our irenas
will forward Us any items Of interest
TsEys OF 1HE WEEKLY FREE PREss-per year =
IN advance, and if not strictly in advance . -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19

FOREIGN NEws.-An important diplomatic
note from the Russian Cabinet, in regard to
Ireland, has just been published Ii is ad-
dressed to the Ambassadors of Russia at
Washington, London and Paris. They are
requested to call the attention of the govern
ments to which they are respectively accred-
tied to the existing state of affairs in Ire
land, and are instructed to represent. that,
IN the opinion Of the Russian Cabinet, the
condition of Ireland invites joint inquiry
on the part Of the governments OF Russia,
France and the United States, in conjunction
with that Of Great Britain.
In the House of Lords, Tuesday evening
Earl Derby strongly denounced the action OF
the Mexican Government in putting Maxi
milan to death, but be made no disclosures
as to what measures the Government intend
to adopt in regard to Mexico.
The Sultan Of Turkey has accepted the in
yltatlon of the Emperor OF Austria to visit
him IN Vienna. Ii is accordingly announced
that the Sultan will return to COnstantinople
BY the way Of Vienna, where he will remain
one week the guest Of the Emperor Francis
Joseph.
His Majesty the Emperor has finally de-
eided to visit Paris, and has fixed the period
OF his visit during the month of September.
Arrangements nave been perfected for
conference between the King of Prussia and
the Sovereigns Of the South German States
which will take place at an early day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19

Two of the Vermont State Normal Schools
have been established but that for the LIST
Cong. District is not yet located.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19
Tuesday, July
SENATE.

After the presentation and reference n ls.
tionsMr.W ilson from the Military Committee r..
scented a substitute for the House bill for ias p.
lief Of certain soldiers and sailors charged =
desertion- The substitute provides tha, 20 BE
der or sailor shall be held 10 be leserter
faithfully served until after the 18th Of A--
and then went home without leave from the g.
per authorities but nothing herein couts-.
shall operate as the remission Of any for .--
Of any bounty. back pay or pension incurr.
desertion.
Mr. Hendricks moved to amend BY inter
a section repeating IS much Of the act Of Ma
1868, as disfranchised deserters snd l.s4ua.-
them from holding Office.
After some debate the amendment was So
greed to BY : to %.
The bill IS reported was then passed
The Chair laid before the Senate a COMM
cation from the President transmitting --
Of the treaty with Russia, and calling the lt.--
ton Of Congress 10 the necessity Of spprC.-l.
ing : 100000 10 carry the same into s-s--
HOUSE.
Mr.. Seelye offered a resolution express1s-
opinion Of Congress that future issues O. -.1-
not already provided for should be made 81
ject TO taxation, the same as other prrr5--
referred 10 the committee on Ways anu Ala4-.
A bill TO re-estahlish 8 system Of putt
schools in the District Of Columbia, WAS rsi, -..
10 a select committee Of five.
Mr.. Benton introduced a bill 10 remove tam.
Of the Circuit Court from Exeter to C0nc.rl.
II. referred to the judiciary Committee
Mr.. Ellridge moved when the House 81 --
it be till Thursday.
The Speaker informed the House in come
ton with the motion that the President il o.
expect 10 he able TO communicate With Oh
House on the subject Of reconstruction ~.
Thursday forenoon. Rejected by a to 3d.
Mr.. briggs offered a preamble and resollti--
in reference TO the " Washington monumeu, a.
the collections which continue to be mais "a q
patent office and elsewhere for il, and direct.
the Secretary Of the Interior to nfo---
House what became Of money so CO llecysl
present condition Of the association, SC. a.
81
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19

VERMONT Prizes AT The PARIs EXPOSITION.
Mr.. a. D. Hager writes to the Rutland
Herald:
Notwithstanding the comparatively small
number Of medals and honorable mentions to
be given, Vermont has, in the few contributions
she has made, had awarded TO her q full proper
ton Of prizes.
The weighing scales contributed from Vermont
were brought into competition with those from
England France. Germany, Russia, Prussia,
Austria and Switzerland. The Com
mittee awarded medal to the Howe Scale
Company, for Scales. The award to the Fair
banks Co, was for Scales and Balances They
could but see that the Fairbanks balance was
the best on exhibition
contribution Of paints from the Brandon
Kaolin Paint Comp any was inside. Il consisted
of about dozen bottles Of different kinds of
Paints and kaohn manufactured by that CON-
panY.
When one saw the immense Quantities Of
paints contributed by England, France and
Prussia, to say nothing Of the smaller contribu-
tons from other countries, he could hardly hope
that this small contribution from Vermont would
be noticed by the jury.
But the jury did notice it, mixed specimens
Of it with oil, tried it and ava rded TO the CON-
psny medal
A sample Of Winooski Marble was sent, but
there was mistake in the catalo que so that the
Committee to examine that, failed to have it
pointed out to them.
The same was true Of the samples Of marble
from Rutland.
The specimens Of marble from Brandon never
came to hand; nor did the camp les Of slate from
Mortified.
The tide of feeling seems tuInC toward the
United States department and I notwithstanding
an apparent effort was made to snu5 US and
humble our pride, yet we bid fl ar to come out
81 this contest as we always have, with colors
lying, and feeling as well as people from any
,ther nation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19
HOUSE.

After recess the supplementary Rec1ns.-..
ton bill, as correctly enrolled, was prassu-
and signed
The Senate amendment reducing the ar--
priation for carrying out the Reconstruct a..
10 : ] ,OOO, 900 was concurred in.
Mr.. Window introduced bin 10 repeal.
law Of the last session prohibiting the mak.1s
treaties with Indian tribes
A debate ensued and the bill Was passed.
Mr.. Schofeld moved to adjourn.
Mr.. Stevens appealed to him to Withdrss
motion till he could introduce a resolut-
test the sense Of the House on the quss;-
giving mileage to members for this session.
Mr.. Schoheld declined TO withdraw bis g..
ton to adjourn and appealed to those who W..
opposed TO taking mileage for the present -t
sion to sustain the motion to adjourn,
The motion to adjourn prevailed BY q vote
- to Sc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19

WARRINGTON. Jul! =
The following interesting intelliEe1o
Mexico has been received in this CT!
CITY or MExIco, Jra-
This is the 18th day of the seis. q. Z
capitol, and what Marquee ami hs ~.
ling subOrdinates have not done 70 mas.
population suffer, hunger and famine :
1t is hoped the city Will surrender al-!
the morning. For the past l. Jay. o.
has been a perfect exodus Of people. u.
1000 inhabitants occupying the 9s
not more than 1900 remain here iJ---=-
There has been no bread. h0ur. cjrn .. -
except horse meat in the city lJT 'l'
fourteen days.
CRY CT Mexico, June :.
At day break GunrOls Sobera QlIls' b.
their aids made their appearance aool.
rods from the city limits. \ cOuriai ~ ~
nag Of truce was sent forward with -. -
those who had come to Join IN the c-l'', ~
The armistIce was over at / 80 7. NJ p.
wards, the United States Consul 20 II =.
was seen to pass the lines At D r..
republican banner was uniurled On -.
Chatultapec and in FIVE minutes a O!- 70
ment OF the city was opened, whitI y ..,--
parallel IN the Siege Of the city. - I'd
sands OF citizens who had gone 70 Il' 81.
rushed panic stricken into the capi''-, Il
tell in all parts OF the city. and b'I.i
over the stricken population by hal.-' me
Gen. 1aberO immediately sent o1'
lies in all directions for his genli'.l. ,1t
council of war was called at tis ho.s- -
it was decided within ten minutes ne
surrender the capital at disereii9a, Az.
hero OF Oaxaca and Puebla. " lll.+,,.,5l
were again raised and the hoin'1-'
ceased after about an hours dura'ion' a, Oh.
This was the 10Th and last ' %. lie
seige Of the City ol Mexico. iD'
drama Of the Empire is ended.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19
FortIeth Congress.
JULY SESSION.
WAsHISGToS, July Is
SENATE.

Mr. Sherman appeared and took his seat
The chair presented letter Of invitati,,,
the Senate to attend the dedication ceram-.
Of the American national cemetery On the -
inst, and at 1915 the Senate went into pa
tive Session.
MIR Wilson called up the House bill NAL
appropriations for carrying into effect the So,
al reconstruction acts.
Mr. Buckalew moved to reduce the appr5r.
ton to one million Of dollars.
Mr.. Wilson accepted the Amendment s,-
if not sufficient Congress would be session r..
in few weeks and could then supply m.
fciencY. The resolution as amended va
ed N'
The chair laid before the Senate a Comm,
cation from the President transmitting all Il.
ders, opinions, &c, sent to district c5mm.rI. b..
and estimating the amount necessary 10 ,,,-
out the work of reconstruction.
HOUSE.
The Speaker informed the House that tt-...
an error in the enrolment Of the recon.trg..
bill some words had been omitted.
The President was willing that the bin .-.
be informally Withdrawn and correction .,.
but in view Of the importance Of the me-.
the Speaker submitted to the House vls-t..
that should be done or the bill formally III
drawn, be re-enrolled and signed BY prs..I..
officers Of each House
Mr. Banks moved that the President b. -
ques;ed 10 return the bill which was agrs-I
" .aurN-ro,r III
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-07-19

A few days ago, gentleman residing in
New York celebrated his ''Golden Wedding"
his eldest daughters =" Silver Wedding"
and, at the same time, the wedding Of his
youngest daughter. Such triple celebra-
tion is remarkable.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-04-25

Charley Pennington is wood -owist.
and stands high in hi, professions. lie
can walk through the little sticks in
a cord OF beech OF hickory as cNpe-
ditioU~ly - creased cat would slide
through new joint of stove pipe
Charley has gool reasons for disIikinS
Bill Hines, and, the other day, Oh
learning OF Bill's arrest, Charley's joy
reached very gratifying elevation.
But, when todd shortly aflcrwar,l, that
Bill had escaped Gom the officer and
"lit out" Charley's oiation collapsed
~ suddenly Is an inflated bladder with
the wind lei cut
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-04-25

MORE AEEi:STS.-O Monday last
Bill Hines, a shoemaker who formerly
worked in this place, and fellow
named Campbell were arrested at
Farmland, and brought here,
charged with breaking into the dru.
store of Judge Miller, ut Farmland,
and carrying of lot Of liquors.
Campbell was committed to Jail; but
for some, as yet. unexplained reason,
constable SpillcrS, the officer who
brought the prisoners here, took Hines
under his own special charge, and in-
stead of locking him mp i'm Jail as was
hi~ duty. hc conveyed him to Esquire
Eltzroth's Office and remained with
him there during the night. The next
morning this brilliant and vigilant Of
ficcr calamity escorted his prisoner to
the franklin House i'm order that they
might together partal>c oi rcpast
worthy two such illu~triou~ pcr-onog-
-. shortly after seating themselves
at The table. however, Hines rose again
and leaving the courteous ami attcH-
tive officer busy at his "fcc,i, dclibcr-
ately walked into the Office of the no.
tel, thence 10 the pavement outside,
thence 10 the stable belonging e. the
house, thence through rear window
i'm said stable, thence Ia the woods on
double suick. All this time the aiorc-
said dutiful Spilar- continued supply
ing the wants OF his inncr-mnn at the
beautifully furnished table before him.
NcldN Spilur, i trump.
j.. :. Hines is still 40 largo.
Randolph journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1865-186?, 1867-04-25

AHnRsT OF BUEGLARs.-On the
morning after the late destructive fire
at Farmland, Il brief account of which
we published last week, su>piciou, cir
cum-tanccs led to tie arrest of Den
MS Fletcher, ancgro boy, IL OF rs Years
old, who, ola being charged with conf
plicity in the several burgIarics pcrpc-
+ tratc,i in ana near that place lately,
concluded To make Il clean breast OF
all he knew about the transactions, du-
ring which he implicated several 9TH
cr suspicious characters, among whom
were BiIl Ray, Joe. AcEeesc and ~.
j. Hester, all of whom were immc,i,-
gtcly arrested, and are now, with their
youthful colorcd accomrlicc, safely
cnSconecd within the walls Of the Jail
ina this place.
IL but one half the story told by tie
boy Fletcher hc true, Il more lawlcS>,
vilainou> scheme, concoctcd for the
purpose 81 robbery and wauton de-
struction OF property, Is seldom reror,
died. i'm the annals of crime. Their
operations, ii seems, were confined
principally to stores, which they would
enter and, after selecting all the more
valuable articles t!.oy could convent
emily carry away, would set fire to the
balance and burn them, together with
The building, for the purpose Of rcmov-
inc all traces OF the robbery.
Upon the arrest of these men. an
intense excitement was created
among the citizens of Farmland, and
we arc Informed that il was with much
difficulty that the officers having the
accused in charge. prevented the Justly
curaScd people from lynchinS them
ON the ~pOt.
Various ulmors are rife Respecting
the intended future operations % this
elan; bat ~ some OF them, ut least,
are now i'm the hands of the law, we
are willing for the present to leave
the matter there, without venturing
an opinion H. TO the correctness or falls
ity of these rumors.