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New-York tribune., 1867-08-22
.htrand.

Strand seven "i''' ----
In the st given will be obvious seveli oape9
ing wide rivers and other saliar ooues u ""'. y" I
I,po,con cont,nent are not included. cable was laid
on tha coast from La Gale in Algeria to Biserta, IN
1855 but the statements met with throw doubt upon It's
New-York tribune., 1867-08-22
THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2t.-'rhe bark Comet
hae arrived from the Sandwich Islands ana brings uaos
to July -. - ,,,na oo,ton
Eleven thousand pounds OF choice sea islau In
has been received from Honolulu The cultivation VI TIC
same has been very profitable, and is exiehd'hg
The volcano il quite active aKhh
New-York tribune., 1867-08-22
SOUTH CAROLINA.
REGISTRATION.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Aug. 2l.-The total number
OF persons registered to-day ST. Of whom 35 were
whites. aud ~ were cOlOred.
CHARLESTON, s. C., Aug. 2l.-The number OF persons
registered today 25, of whom lO were whites, ana
rs COlOred.
New-York tribune., 1867-08-22
TURKEY.
A NEW COUNCIL.

LONDON Aug. 21-Evening-A dispatch from Con-
stantinople states that the Sultan has resolved to
form a new Council composed in equal numbers Of
Greek and Turkish members.
New-York tribune., 1867-08-22
CANADA.

MONTREAL, Aug. 2l.-The second part OF
D,Arcv MoGees memorial has been published refers
TO the Hbsrnan Society dinner whore treason"o'o
speeches made and one MeGrath was ~ ,st
d~ocotc 20 the Philadelphia FoDian Convention VI lS'
New-York tribune., 1867-08-22

GEN. THOMAS EN- ROUTE FOR NEW-ORLEANs.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 2l.-Major-Gen. George I'll.
Thomas. having received official notification of his
assignment to the command of the Fifth Military
District, left for New0reans by the three o'clock
train this afternoon, accompanied by his staff.
New-York tribune., 1867-08-22
SPAIN.
TnE INSURRECTION.

LONDON. Aug .2l-It is to-day reported from
Madrid that the revolt in Catalonia has failed, and
that the authority of Her Majesty's Government IS
rapidly being reGstablished in the insulTectonary
districts.
New-York tribune., 1867-08-22
PRUSSIA.
FREE TRADE IN SALT

FREE TRADE IN SALT
BERLIN Aug. 2l-Noon-The Government Of Prus-
sia has decreed free trade in salt.
New-York tribune., 1867-08-22
TILE nA1rIMoRE scHuTzENFEsr.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 2l.--The Schutzenfest Fes-
tva has been numerousiy attended to-day Prize shoot
ing. bowling tightfG!c walking, music, oancing and
otbef amuscIeuts NerC the order 10 a late hour
New-York tribune., 1867-08-22
LONDON.

THE DEBATE IN THE COMMONS ON THE LORDS
AMENDMENTS - REPRESENTATION OF MI
NORITIES-MR. BRIGHT, MIR. GLADSTONE, AND
MR.. LOWE-TIlE REFORM BILL PASSED.
New-York tribune., 1867-08-22
THE CUBAN CABLE.
THE LINE GRAPPLED, SPLICED, AND in
WORKING ORDER.

WORKING ORDER.
TEIEeRAPH TRIBUNE
PUNrA Rosa, Florida, Aug 2l.-The submarine
telegraph cable between Key West and Havana was
successfully spced on Sunday last 18th inst, and is
working well. The movements of the teegraphic
party between this place and Key West are at present
unknown,
New-York tribune., 1867-08-22

EFFECT OF THE SroPPAGE OF THE RATIONs
ISsUE-THE APPORTIONMENT OF REPRE-
sENTATION-THE REMOVAL OF SHERIDAN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

pianO apply to A, W. POWERS or TO
STORY
GE). Il. WHEELER has q full supply Of
boys and girls skates some handsome sleds !;
nice cutlery with fires h, full & well select
ed stock Of hardware in general.
g, NJ. PETERsoS's is the headquarters for
meeTschaums and tobacco, and the Christ
mas and New Year dinner will not be COM
plete without some of bis nice oysters,
If you have music to bind, or books which
only need new outside to be presentable,
WILLIAM Sc5TT will bind them handsomely
and well, and at prices with which none can
find fault
We consider the Wheeler & Wilson sew
Ing machine-now sold with a buttOnhole
arrangement if desired-by all odds the best
machine, and there is no nicer present for
any housekeeper, who has not a machine
already. They are sold in Burlington at the
New York prices.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27
The 7 TiVate Letter from General Grant
20 President J OhnsOn.
HEADQUAErEEs. AR2uEs or THE Us,
NAsHISGT1S, b. c.. Aug. II, 1867.


WAsHISGI1S. b. c.. Aug. Il, 1867.
HIS Ezcelisncy ANDREW JOHNSON, President Of
the United States
SIR take the liberty Of addressing you
privately on the subject Of the conversation We
had this morning, feeling. az I do. the great
danger % the welfare C. the country sho1ld
you carry out the designs then expressed.
First, on the subject Of the displacement Of
the Secretary His removal cannot be effected
agaiuEt hls vii without the consent Of the Sen
nate. Il was but q shor; time since the United
State Senate was lU session, and why not than
have asked for the removal IL it was desired
Il certainly WAS the intention Of the legislative
hranc- q the government % place Cabinet
Minister beyond the power Of the Executive re-
moval aui il If pretty vel understood thsi 90
fsr sE Cabile; Ministers are affected by the Ten
ure Of Ofce biIi,J was intended specially 10 pro
tect the Secretary Of War whom the country felt
great confidence 10. The meaning Of the Law
may be explained aWay ty an astute lawyer,
but common sense and the views Of loyal people
WILL give to 1t the effect intended by its trainers.
Second Oh the subject q the removal Of the
very able Ccmmsnier Of the Fifth Military
District, le, me ask you TO consider the effect
1t would have upon the public. He Is universal
and deserveily beloved by the people who
sustained this government through It's trials and
fesrei by those who would still be enemies Of
the government. Il fell 10 the 10; Of but few
men % DO as much against an Grmel enemy ~
General Sheridan did during the rebellion, snd
it's within the scope Of the ability Of but few in
this o. any other country 70 do what he has -
HE civil administration has gwen equal salts
faction. He has hsd difficulties to contend with
which no other District Commander has encount-
cred. Almost. II not quite, from the day he
was appointed District commander, 70 the PREF
ent time the press mas given out thst he was to
be removed. that the administration vas dis
satisfied with him. This has emboldened the
opponents Of the lsws Of Congress within his
command TO oppose him il every way IN their
power, and has rendered necessary measures
which otherwise might never have been necessary,
10 conclusion, allow to say as q friend. desiring
peace and quIet, the welfare Of the whole coun-
try, North and South, that il is in my opinion
more than the loyal people Of this country q
mean those who supported the government dur
ing the great rebellion) will quietly submit to.
10 see ihe very man, Of all others, in whom
they have expressed their confidence, removed.
l would not have taken the liberty Of address
ing the Executive OF the United States thus but
for the conversation on the subject alluded to IN
this letter, and from a sense Of duty, feeling
that know | am right IN this matter.
With great respsci, your obedient servant,
[. s. GRANT. General.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

The annual convention Of the Vermon;
State Temperance Society opened at Rutland
Oh Wednesday afternoon.
The convention was called 10 order by Rev
L. A. Dunn Of Fairfax, President Of the So
ciety, when prayer was offered by Rev. Al
dsce Walker, d. D.. Of Walllngford.
/ hon. +. d. Warner, Chairman Of the
state Executive Committee, submitted his
report.
The interesting points Of this report were
that the present committee, like the one Of
last year, have not accomplished much for
want Of fund, that the State Agent in ODE
dienoe TO Instructions, during the past year
has - directed his operations" against the
4" respectable places. where respectable men
are respectfully ruined, that, while the larg-
est success has been attained in ST, Adams.
Bellows Falls, Bennington and Manchester
have also been blessed by the labors Of the
State Agent.
Following this came the report of Rev.
W. W. Atwater, State Agent Of the Society.
an interesting document. giving an account
of his work as the Society's agent tor the
past year. 4 discussion Of the report fol-
lowed.
The evening session of the convention was
opened by voluntary from the choir in at
tendance, after which prayer was offered
by Rev. Wm. n. Bacon Of Shoreham. The
President introduced Rev. Harvey D. Kitch
el, D. D., President of MIddlebury College
who delivered an excellent address.
The convention was also addressed by I
Rev. Norman Seaver, Hon. c. NJ. Willard .
of Castleton, Hon. E. d. Warner of New
Haven, and Hon. DaYid z. Nicholson OF
Rutland.
Thursday morning Hon. c. NJ Willard Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

TIE WEsTERN VERMONT RAILROAD QUARREL
1t having been intlmatcd that all Difficult
tie might be settled by referees, Mr.. Park
on the 5th Of December, made written
proposition TO refer all matters in dispute,
including terms Of future connection, to
three disinterested men, TO be appointed by
the Supreme Court; or to one sele cited by
each road. with a third selected by the
court; or to the Court-the decision to be
according to either law or equity, as the
Troy q Boston company should elect. The
Troy & Boston company declined, as fol-
lows, from the Mauoeaer Journal
Mr.. Robinson said they could agree to nc
reference which included the terms of con
nection, claiming that they were bound by
contracts with the Rensselaer, & Saratoga
K. r. Company not to connect with the
Bennington 4 Rutland -ailroad, except one
train a day, and that solely for local bus
mess, and at the old local rate. ANYTHING
more than such connection they could
not submit 10 the determination of referees,
and they would not agree to submit the
question of connection, even with that linn
itatiOn. Having no authority, and no in.
terest, to procure an arbitration Of Mr.
Parks lawsuits, unless the matter of con-
nectIon was included, Mr.. Clark and Mr.
0ryis came home
There the matter rests. Mr. Park is will |
ing now, as be always has been, to submit
III differences to ;be determination Of disin-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

! COMPLETION or THE CRY WATEKw0REs.-
We are glad to announce that the new pump
ing machinery Of the City water works Is
completed and that, at SIX o clock ?. N. We'd
nesday, the first water from the lake was
thrown into the new reservoir. 1t was not
considered worth while to make any public
stir over this " trial trip Of the pumps, and
the operation was witnessed only BY the City
Engineer and assistants. the Water Com
mittee Of the Board Of Aldermen. the Agent
of the Messrs. Worthington (thc makers Of
the pumping engine, who has been superin-
tending its erection) and one or two Others.
The engine and machinery worked beautiful
ly, and the guages indicated no appreciable
leak in the lines Of mains We understand
that as the water entered the reservoir In a
full and strong stream Of nine inches diane
ter, the gentlemen present joined in nine
cheers, not as loud as if there had been a
thousand voices, but as hearty as any nun
Der could make them, for the completion Of
the works. They had a RICH, to cheer for
they have carried the new works through on
the plan deemed the best and most economi-
cal by them against much strong and sincere
opposition and they entertain not a parti-
Gle Of doubt that the success Of the works, IN
every respect, will fally justify their action.
The Water Committee Of the Board Of Al
dermen have made a contract with y. G. |
Linsley, chief engineer OF the City water
works, to run the pumping machinery for
the ensuing year for $4,000. Mr.. Linsley
is to pay all expenses, make all repairs Of the
pumping machinery, and pump what water
is required, up to 300,0 900 gallons day, run
ming the pumps daily, Sundays excepted, in
,rder to keep the machinery in its best or
Ter, and to furnish supply of fresh water
rom the lake daily. 1t is supposed that
rom $4,000 to 100, 900 gallons daily will be
equired to supply the City and keep the
full. As the lowest offer for the
ervice was Mr.. Linsley's own bid of $500,
nd as compared with the cost Of pumping :
nder the old arrangement, or with some Of 4.
be estimates for the new works, this ap- c
ears to be g very favorable arrangement for ..
be City. b
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

HuSTISGToS.-Joseph Rounds has sold
the Camels Hump House in Huntington
Centre TO Alexander MeGee Of Bristol for
$500
Mr.. Rounds paid $3.50 for It. in the
Spring of 1867. Since then a road has been
bull: from Huntington Centre TO the top Of
Camels Hump. This is probably the reason
why it was sold at 50 good price
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

RAILROAD DETENTION. - The Burlington
train ran off the track at Essex Junction
about nine O'Clock Saturday evening, through
a broken switch. Conductor Oscar Phipps
at once hired team. came back to this
City. and returned with an engine and train.
which brought the passengers here about
one AN Sunday morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

terested persons. The only thing which
prevents connection is the refusal Of the
Troy Bost N company to agree to such a
submission The Troy Budget well says.
that this fixes upon the Troy & Boston Rail-
road managers, - beyond all denial, the
stigma of the continued break at the state
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

AN0IHE BRIuGE BUENED-Ihe Vermont
Central i= uuiortuuat, about IT. bri .s- The
season. The bridge ever ,he Wma3-ki be-
tween tiis city end Wi.15-E village was
burned Monday evening. I, was disc ve-ei
on fire, when the train lr1m E=sez Junction
came " az half past nine. Conductor
PaiTT- stopped biz tram ara eHiea,lrli %
put out the flames put finding ilem gain
ing in spite Yf every effort, be came IN to the
depot with bis train, blew ;le whistle lJr an
alarm, and gathering I'D RE Lelp possible
went back TO make another ea.-t 10 save she
bridge. Tie ire had however gained such
Roadway that nothing could t- done t-t sec
/; barn, = general alarm E-s so-l..i at
ten O'Clock. and she FIRE department ta-nli
ont but. &c they could 3D. nothing. taey
were NOS called INTO action. I'll. bridge was
in two stretches % 100 fees ea. and SD
Get ab9ve the water twas 41l-t sey-1-
teen year, aIi. but skill god and g. rlF,-es
Will cost 6-1n seven O. ei-h, tail-lli.
dollars. 7, vlsiiusu1e1 ro- 5000 vita f.
;. W-es, IL the Panaiz. Narrag-1sctt
and international companies.
va may mention IL this connection that
the INSURANCE la.ui-ilol b7 the Company
on its bridges rolling stock and buildings
amounts TO a total of S-50,0o0.
TIL trestlew5rk car be built, wliea VIII
be done at once, Passengers and baggage
will be carried over on the Ico, which Is very
trong.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

Mayor McMiehael Of Philadelphia mar
rled couple the other day. and in reply 10
the question what was the price of the cere-
mony. said there was no regular, charge.
- Gosh Mr., Mayor, give US your hand, :"
exclaimed the groom. - your just the
kind of Teller like to meet, and shaking
the worthy chief magistrate violently by the
hand, bowed himself to the door.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

Y. NJ. c. a. At WNOosEI- "A Young
Mems Christian Association has recently
been formed at WinOoski and holds weekly
prayer II Getting every Sunday afternoon at 3
O'Clock IN the basement Of the Methodist
Church The following are the ofice-s.-
President, \ c. Ballard Vice President,
$. Z. Weston Rec. Secy., Rev. L. Il.
Elliot treasurer, SamL Bigwood ; Di-cc-
tors, L. 4. Cooper. VIM V. Reynolds, I.
y. Merrill, !. Jones ana the board Of eff
Gers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27
The Amendment Adopted.

The voting passed of very quietly to-day.
The box was turned at ? P. NJ, and We have
time barely to announce. as we do with
sincere pleasure, the adoption of the amend
ment to the charter. establishing the new
school system. by the following vote
Whole numher of votes A5q
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

THE oman y. Y. TRAGzDT.-Th,
Albany Argus gives the following addition
al details of the horrible child murder a,
Canaan. y. y
Detective Kelley took 20 Hudson on
Saturday Josephine Brown, the woman
charged with completely ia the chili-turn-
Ing affair at Canaan. Her husband was
held over in this city, but viii probably
be taken down today. Mrs Brown Is a
woman Of fine personal appearance. about
81 years Of age, and quite communicative.
She Is closely Eusrded 10 private cell
until the legal investigation can De held
Dr.. Carmel, OF the Accidental Insurance
Company. states that from bis investigation.
there is NJ posi- bic doubt Of foul play. Tor
when the body Of the child was found in
( IN the closet, after the FIRE, the closet
door was found 20 be locked. and II was
discovered that the child had been wrappeL
IN c0mbustible materials, IN order that
there might be no chance Of her escarinr
death. provided that death had not already
taken place from the influence OF some
poison. The child was about - years Of
age, and went by the name Of An-elinc
Brown. She was remarkably bright and
intelligent, and spoke French and German.
a. well as the English llusuagc SIZE had
been quite Tiet among those who knew her
al canaan. Il seems that on the l3-h OF
this month, while she vas residing with
her pretended parents. and while they we're
both temporarily absent, "a short distance
only,) the house in which thew lived was
discovered 70 be on Ere. This was about
= 10 Cd 'nInalr ~ fla avor..r-
On breaking open the house. the FIRE was
found to be confined TO a small pantry, and
the child was apparently fastened N and
burned 70 death. The body was found in q
forced or constrained position, and was Gov
cred by quantity Of comoustible material
and rubbish, which bad evidently been
brought to the place and beaped on the BODY.
The sides, floor and eeiling Of the narrow
pantry were but slightly burnt, or not
enough so, az least, to account for the terri
bic burning which the child received Tor
tons OF the child's clothing, now in the
hands Of the Police, appear to have been
highly saturated with turpentine, instead o. I
kerosene, and the kerosene lamp. or portions /
OF 1t found, show cOnelusively that there I
was no explosion Of that instrument OF Of tbe /
kerosene can IN the pantry.
The secret Of the crime was that Brown
lad taken out an accident insurance policy
N the ehild's life, in the Hartford Company
or the sum of $4,000. a jury of inquest,
however, found that the death was accIder-
al, the supposition being that the child
aught fire while in the act of filling kero-
enc lamp. The insurance company resolv-
to make a thorough invesh CATION, and
hey have done so
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

THE BURLINGTON WEEKLY FREE Pass is pub
lishsd every Friday morning, and contains the
latest We reports OF Boston markets and Cam
bridge Cattle Market full State, County and local
intelligence; well selected MISCELLANY, &c, &c
No care aid outlay VIII 10 spared to make j; s re-
liable, interesting and valuable family journal.
The circulation Of the PRE- Press exceeds tina
Of any paper in the region and il is, therefore, an
un-ivalled medium for advertisers.
We desire to give additional attention to tie 10
.i MRS Of the various towns in tins AID adjoining
Counties, in which ou- Weekly has q numerous cir-
culation, AID shall esteem it fayo- Il or friends
will forward q any items Of interest
TERxs OF TuE v EEkLT FREE PKEss-per year e
in advance. and II Let strictly il advance s. 81
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

TEE EAE-Eg,.-T, aTteA1= 10 have III ad
q strong impression a. 0Elens5ursa. The
Osden=5urg journal says. Very many fer
emily rious people Supposed that the
Jul-- q; Day " had actually arrived.
and remained II q state Of almost suspended
animation for several seconds. expecting to
hear tie Jas, trump sound" IN the Third
Ware dancing party suddenly broke W
and departed for home and places 70 pray
a knot Of gamblers in the lower pars Of Oh
village dropped ,a,ir cards, looked each
other IN the lace. ana -keiliiiei i.r
refuge. Very fsw 10 booking over thc rec
or5s Of tL..s 5-a-- and m.-I1,1s. which
always pas e. rapidly in uaaea,- Of such
fearful Suspense. were satisfied VITA CHE
balance sheet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

PERs1SAL-In Prot Buckham's discourse.
commemorate Of Geo. 5. benson, late COL
lector Of customs at New Orleans, who died
and wac burielar sea about q year ago IL Is
stated that be iii his work with an abili-
IT and integrity which aye extremely rare
IN those who hold public Offices" 4 proof
that this assertion was true % the letter is
now furnished by the cEai4l announcement
that Mr. Deui-1n's accounts with the Gov
ernmens e-e adjusted. and shat @ balance is
due his estate from the -verumcutof S2,7.-
p.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

Some person in North Wllis:on writes
to Us. under date Of the 23rd, to order the
FREE Pass. but boes not give any name.
How can we know 70 whom 70 send IT,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

II will, We believe, be two or three oAys
We. before the work Of filing the new resef-
voir begins.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

Zacheus Greeley, father Of Horace Greeley
died at Wayne, Erie Co. on Wednesday
last.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

bOsIONl Dec T.
The mail train from Souihbridge on the
Boston Hartford and Erie R. r. was thrown
from the track near WalpOle about half past
nine this A. NJ. The accident is surprised
to have been caused BY breaking Of a rail.
The train consisted Of 4 passenger cars in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

NW i,RE, Dee -
D. n. Miller. lately sentenced to '.I
years imprisonment for stealing Letter IL =
the Post Office, was yesterday paraoneD .
the President
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

NEW lohhs Dte- -
\ special says it appears the DANISH con-
mIss'oners came here 70 see about the details
OF the treaty but having no precise ooncep-
ton OF the way in which such things are
managed here they seemed to entertain
very little doubt but that the treaty would
be accepted and ratified without trouble.
In this respect however they have been con-
siderably deceived and the spirit in which
the Russian treaty has been accepted by the
blouse makes them nervous about the ratis
cation OF the purchase Of 81. thomas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

NV IUEh. DEC II.
\ Hong Kong letter gives accounts Of the
damage BY the Typhoon there. Several YES
sels sank but not many lives were lost. The
American schooner Eagle was sunk but the
crew saved. Nearly dozen English ships
were seriously injured several houses we're
also DESTROYED on the shore. n the Pro
vince OF hohow 10000 East Indians are re-
ported to have been drowned by a rise OF the
sea
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-12-27

A bank, which vas bs.l- undermined at
Il. Burden s Sns' o5e bsd al South
Salisbury, cavei iu this afternoon, fall
ing about forty feet, and bur7inga mum
Der Of men and Two horses. At last ac-
counts three dead bodies had been taken
out, as wei as one nan with l=g broken,
II two places, ani Others with otner IL
lurlts