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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

ISJUNCTIoN.-Ihe Supreme Court at Ns
dlebury january Doth granted an inian.- p
against the second mortgage Trustees iar.
session Of the Rutland q Burlington Rail-
upon petition Of the Trustees of the Fir.
Mortgage, forbidding the former To- Apply
funds Of the road in payment ofdiyide-.
preferred stock Of the new corporation.
The decision Of the Court, gran-ir,.
injunction, was given by Chief Justice
point, all the Judges c5ncurrinc, upon.
ground, g. that said property and the in
thereof is held under a decree of the Ca1-
Chancery made October 3, loj5, and --
70 be held by the Court, treating said l--
as binding for this purpose, until the 1a
decision Of this cause, unless paid over u--
the first mortgage debt in accordance e
the decree"
Il E. Stought0n, Of Bellows Falls
George W. Baldwin, Of Boston, appeared
the orators, and Levi Underwood ami &
J. Phelps, of Burlington. for the rer-
dents
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

The Troy AND BosroS RAILROAD AND THE
MAns.-Amicable arrangements have been
effected between the Post Office Department
and the Troy and Boston Railroad Companv
for carrying the mail over the Rutland and
Washington.R.R. The arrangement went
into effect on the 4th inst
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

The Middlebury Register says 1.-THE races
which were to have come off last week on the
ice at this place, were deferred(On account Of
the Supreme Court until Wednesday and
Thursday of this week" Did the judges want
to attend the races?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

THE TRoTTNG.-The only trot that cam.
off on the Bay Tuesday was that for Fl.
purse of $40, open to all horses that t,f
never won money. Mr.. Kirk entered -
/" Lady Hale" P. P. Wilkins entered B
IN. . Winooski Belle" Mr. NcAulv. p
Young America :" II. Sheldoub. d. KIT
patrick Five heats Were tr5t;ei ..
which Lady Hale won the two first and IN
patrick the two last. The last heat. which
was trotted after nishtall, wa, 5s.;4.i
dead"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

BASE BAIL.-The second annual meeting
of The Vermont State Association Of Base
Ball Players has been called for Wednes-
day, February 10Th, at Burlington Each
organized B. B. Club in the State has been
invited to send two delegates, and full at
tendance is expected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

Why NORA bill pending in the Massa-
chusetts Legislature provides that . Any city
or town may chose one or more women as
members of its school committee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

A Republican Union State Convention viii be
held AT RUTLAND, on WEDNESDAY THE
EIGHTEENTH DAY OF MARCH NEXT, at y
O'Clock, NJ for the purpose Of choosing four
Delegates at large, TO represent Vermont IN the
National Republican Union Convention, and four
Substitutes, in pursuance Of the following call Of
the National Committee
Ct. The National Committee designated by the Con-
vention held at Baltimore on the It'll day Of June,
1864 do appoint that National Convention OF the
Union Republican Party De held at the city Of Chlcl
20 Illinois on WEDNESDAY, the TWENTIETH
DAY OF MAY NENT, AZ u o'clock VI, for the puT-
pose Of nominating candldates the Offices Of lIesl-
dent and Vice President OF the United States. Each
state In the United States is authorized % be repre-
sented in said Convention by number Of delegates
equal to twice the number u senators ana hepTe-
sentatives 10 which such State entitled in the Ma
tional Congress We invite the cooperation Of all
citizens who rejoice that our civil war has happily
terminated in the discontinue Of rcbellioni who
yyouId hold fast the unity and integrity Of the Repub
Ii, and defend its paramount right 10 defend TO the
utmost its own existence whether lmperlled by Sc
cret conspiracy or armed force Of all friends of an
economical administration 81 the public expenditure
Of the complete cNtrpatou Of the principles and pol
lev Of slavery and Of the speedy Reorganization Of
those States whose governments were destroyed by
the rebellion. and their permanent restoration to
their proper practical relations with the United
States in accordance with the true principles OF re-
publican government"
The Republican Union voters Of this State are
invited to be represented in the Convention by
their delegates, to be chosen upon the basis Of
one delegate from each town, and an additional
delegate for every one hundred and fifty votes
cast for the Republican candiiate for Governor
at the last State election.
The Delegates, or their Substitutes, viii provide
themselves with proper credentials, signed BY
the Secretaries Of the respective primary meet
n Is.
GEO. ". GRANDEY |
c. W. WILLARD
REDTIELD PROCTOR
B. D. HARRIS Rep. Union
Roswell FARNHAM STATE
SAML L. PINGREE Committee
q. g. BENEDICT
W. ". CIRCUIT
D. r. BAILEY
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

The Republican State Convention at Rut-
land, next month, will be composed of $50
delegates, if all are present. Burlington will
be entitled to four delegates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

ALABAMA, by most accounts, has failed to
adopt the new constitution, the whites gen
orally refusing to vote upon it. fla MAORI
ty of the citizens of Alabama prefer to stay
unrepresented in Congress, and under Mill
tary rule, till after the Presidential election,
let them so stay. If they can stand it, the
rest of the country can.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

The Wisconsin Legislature has voted to re-
peal the law prohibiting dance-houses, ten
pin alleys, lager beer houses, &c, from open
ing their doors on Sunday. All the Demo
Gratis and most Ct the Republicans voted for
the repeal, the object of both parties being
TO secure the German vote.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

SABBATH School CONFERENCE.-THE Filth
Annual meeting of the Chittenden County D
S Union opened at the Baptist Church wed
nesday. f. 4. Fuller. President OF the Do
cietv, called the meeting to order. The Sec
rotary, Mr.. II. W. Prindle, presented his re-
port. embodying reports from 20 OF the 81
evangelical Sabbath Schools in the County.
The twenty schools heard from. report total
of 23O9 scholars, being gain of lis in the
year. OF these 7l9 are adults, showing
loss of AS in adult attendance. The average
attendance is 1926. Conversions reported
IOl. Number of books in the libraries 74O5,
"a gain of 22S6.
Mr.. R. G. Pardee, of New York, then ad-
dressed the Convention on the subject of the
general management ofschOols, duties of Su-
perintendents. Librarians and Teachers, en-
dorsing for the latter Mr. Fitch's rules LIST.
Do not try to teach what you do not under
stand. ID. Never tell child what the child
can answer for himself. Sd. Never give
piece of information without asking for 1t
| again. 4th. Never use q hard word when
an easy one will answer as we'll ). Never
begin a lesson without clear view Of its
end. 9th. Never give an unnecessary COM
mand. eth Never keep a child in class
without something to do, and motive for
doing it.
The following committees were appointed
On Nominations, A. c. Ballard, E. Martin
5. Bigwood. On Management, E. Hunger
ford, S. Huntington, NJ II. Buckham.
In the afternoon, the subjects of Teachers
meetings and Blackboard instructions were
Interestingly discussed by Mr.. Pardee, of New
York. \ discussion on 5. ;. Libraries BY
members of the Institute, followed, partiei-
pated in by Prof. Buckham, Rev. Mr.. Par
klnson of Milton, Prof. Pollens, Mr.. Abbey
Of Colchester, Rev Mr. Coon Of Essex, anC
others. \ difference Of opinion was express
ed. some maintaining that libraries should
contain only strictly religious books, other
thinking that children are slow to read such
and that biographies and works conycyin:
good moral lessons should be interspersed
Mr.. Pardee then called for questions on prac
teal points from the Institute, and a numbe
were sent up by various members, whici
were answered by Mr.. Pardee with remarka
BE readiness and general sound sense. Thi
was very interesting portion Of the exer
cises In the evening. the subjects of Mis-
sion schools and Model Class were developed
by Mr. Pardee
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

sisting of Mr.. Phillips, tenor; Mrs Nash, So
prano; Miss Dennison alto; Col Hindes, bass;
E. NJ. Read organist The church was well
filled.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14
SECOND DAY.

Wednesday forenoon, Infant Glasses, Adult
Glasses and how TO enlist and benefit parents,
were discussed by Mr.. Pariee and Institute.
The closing session Of the Sabbath School
Union and Teachers Institute was held Wed
nesday afternoon The church was crowded,
the children Of the Sabbath schools, and Of
the Home for Destitute, children being out in
force, with a numerous assemblage Of adults.
The exercises consisted Of brief addresses by
Messrs. Ward of Jericho, Benedict Of Bur
lington, Hopkins of Montpelier, Mai Davis
and Rev. Z. II. Griffin of Burlington. inter
spersed with singing followed by Black
board instruction and Model Sunday School
Conc ert by Mr.. Pariee Of New York. \
vote Of thanks to Mr. Pardee was taken at
the close, the whole assemblage rising in a
body, to express their sense Of the very &C
ceptable and valuable services Of that gentle
man. To his presence and instructions, en-
bodying the experience Of many years in the
service of the Sabbath Schools, enforced with
sound sense and practical tact, was largely
due the success Of the Convention. The
Convention was also under especial obliga-
tons to Mr.. II. D. Hopkins Of Montpelier,
who met the Sabbath Schoolson Monday
evening and on Tuesday afternoonto drill
them in singing, and who conducted the
musical portion Of the exercises, with his
customary efficiency and skill.
The Convention and Institute has unques-
tionably been of great service to the cause it
was intended to aid, and viii be productive,
we doubt not, of lasting good results.
The officers ofthe Chittenden Co. S. 5. In
ion for the year ensuing reported by the COM
mittee on nominations, and unanimously
elected, are as follows:
President-E A. FULLER.
Pice Prssidents-Aug. Kimban, South Bur-
lington; Z. B. Green, Richmond Ambrose
Drew, Burlington ; II. W. Prindle, Charlotte
A. NJ. Butler, Essex D. Y Huntress, Colches-
ter ; o. B. Church, W. Bolton A. E. Leaven-
worth, Hinesburgh H. W. Judson, Hunting
ton n. I. Lee, Jericho Phineas Herrick, Mil
ton W. II. Holabird, Shelburn Geo French,
Underhill Albert Partridge, Westford J. S.
Cilley, Williston
Corresponding Secretdry-Edwari Hunger
ford, Burlington
Recording Secretary and Treasurer-S. Big
wood, Winooski
Erecufire Committee-E. A. Fuller, NJ. II.
Buckham, Mial Davis, E. Hungerford, S Hun
tington.
The Vice Presidents are instructed to visit and
obt ain the statistics of the Sabbath Schools in
their respective towns
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

COUNTY COSvEYTroN.-The call for Con-
ventlon to nominate county commissioner
will be found in our columns to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

RICHMOND has Grammatical club, which
gives :. theatricals " on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings next, at the Round
Church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

BARRE GRAxrrE.-New York Is to have
new State House, covering a space OF about
six hundred feet by three hundred-almost
as large as the National Capitol. The build
ing is to be of granite, and J. P. Harrington
Esq, is to offer Barre granite for the mater
ial. Probably no better can be found.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

NV YORK STATE CoNyENTIoN-The Re
publican State Convention, at Syracuse on
on the 18th, was fully attended, every assem-
by district being represented. The delegates
numbered 3s4 Hon. c. II. Van Wyck was
president, with sixteen vice presidents, head
ed by Horace Greeley, and fourteen Secreta-
ries The delegates at large to the Chicago
Convention nominated, were Major General
Daniel f. Sickles, Of New York Lyman
Tremain, Of Albany; Charles Andrews, Of
Onondaga; D. D. Brown, Of Monroe, editor
of the Rochester Democrat. Among the dis
trict delegates to Chicago, we find the names
of Moses H. Grinnell, f. d. Culver, Chas. 5.
Spencer, Gen. John Cochrane, Hamilton Har-
ris, and other prominent republicans. The
resolutions declare the choice of New Y ork
to be Grant for President, and Gov Fenton
for Vice President; " instruct the delegates
to vote as a unit in the Chicago Convention,
and to employ all honorable and proper
means to secure the nomination of Grant and
Fenton.
The radical ' delegation from New York
city was of course admitted and the con-
testing delegation Of conservative Republic
ans, was also invited to occupy seats on the
floor. Hon. Lyman Tremain and Horace
Greeley made speeches, and the Convention
adjourned in confident expectation of a Re
publican triumph in November.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

The STRUGGLE now GOING oN.-On the 9th
day of December, 1860, Senator Hammond,
of South Carolina, wrote to a Northern friend
as follows:
You see what | have often told Won, that
slavery is stronger than the Union. | do not
think that there Is the least chance Of reconstruct
ing the confederation on the former basis. We
will have no other Union than one in which the
slave power shall be largely and permanently
predominant.
This letter reTeals the spirit Of Slavery
long exacting, aggressive, and defiant, and at
last eliminating in Rebellion
Senator Hammond was not considered an
extreme man, and Yet he demanded a Gov
eminent and Union in which Slavery should
be largely predominant. The rebellion
having tried its worst and failed, is it now
toe much to ask for Union, in all parts Of
which freedom and loyalty shall he " largely
Predominant p
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

ADDISON Co. SUPREME COURT-At the late
term of the Supreme Court in Addison Co.
the case of the Administrator of the Estate
OF Sally Austin vs. Gustavus Austin, now of
this city, reached final conclusion. The
case has been a long time in Court and en-
listed the sevices of some Of tho ablest law
yers in Vermont. The main question was
whether the defendant was liable to account
b the Estate of his mother, for the use of her
large property for some twenty years Of her
life, during which he was the agent and man.
ager of her affairs. Hon. c. F. Edmunds
and E. j. Phelps, Esq, have been the chief
counsel for the Administrator. and Jacob
Mack Esq has had chief charge of the de-
PENDANTS case, with some assistance from
Judge Poland (who argued the ease at the
last General Term Of the Supreme Court)
and j. W. Stewart Esq. The final decis-
sion, which ends the litigation, was delivered
by Judge Wilson, in favor of the defendant.
dismissing the Orators bill with Gusts, on the
ground that the defendant was the agent of
Mrs. Sally Austin, during her life, and not
the trus ee of her property.
Nine bills of divorce were granted BY the
Court, three for adultery on application ofthe
wife, one for the same cause on application
of the husband, and four on application of
the wife for desertion and intolerabe severi-
ty
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

CHITTENDEN COUNTY AGRIcULrURAL SocIE
TY.-The sixteenth annual meeting of the
Chittenden County Agricultural Society took
place in this city last week Wednesday p NJ
The Treasurer report showed balance in
the Treasury Of about twentythree dollars.
The report Of the committee appointed by
the board Of managers to distribute the surplus
funds Of the society for the relief Of those in
jured at the fair in September last showed that
they had expended over one thousand dollars,
and the balance in the Treasury was placed in
their hands for further distribution where
needed
The societyis bankrupt, and it was therefore
thought best by all present to throw up the
old organization and start afresh. After
considerable discussion, it was unanimously
voted to dissolve the organization. We under
stand that meeting will be called to take
measures TO form a new Society.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

RIGHTs Oh AMERICAN CIrlzENs.-Mr. Jencks
of Rhode Island, presented bill in the
House, ON Monday. Of which We have the
following abstract
It declares the right, Of ezpatriation and na-
turaliation as part Of the public law Of the
United States, and requires the Executive De
partment to afford such protection as may be
within It's power TO all american citizens tran
sacting lawful business in all parts Of the world
and to report at once 10 Congress any case where
such right may be interfered with or denied in
any foreign country, in order that government
may intervene with effect. 1t also provides that
American citizenship may be lost by naturaliza-
tion in any foreign country, taking service IN
der foreign governments, or leaving the country
without the intent TO return. Il excerpts from
protection Of the government persons who e1pa-
triate themselves, who commit crimes in foreign
countries, who have been abroad FIVE years
without paving taxes annually IN the United
States, who enter into the service Of any beiger-
eut contrary to the neutrality laws, who return
10 their native countries with the intent 10 re-
sumo domicile there who shall have deserted
from actual service in the army or navy in for
eign states, or who have emigrated to avoid a
CONSUMPTION actually ordered.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

I. b. ANDREWS,
a. Q. HrNPHREr, County Committee.
;. HUNTINGTON,
Feb llth, 1865
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

The STATE CONVENTION. - Chitrea5-
County is entitled ta nraa-,igl, ielr-a,
in the State Convention. arlsrJi,ueJ aus
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

The WElTHER.-The mercury Monday morn
ing at half past seven stood at 80 below
zero, on the Hill. Saturday morning it
marked l3 : below by Prof Petty's Their
mometer. Saturday night the gale from the
South and South east, was tremendous.
Sunday evening it was thawing slightly and
there was dash Of rain at nine O'Clock but
at ten the wind whipped round to the North,
and there was fall of thirty-fye degrees
during the night.
Saturday was probably the coolest morn
ing of the season throughout New England
the mercury going down to its freezing point,
40 : below, at Laconia, n H., which is par
excellence the "cold hole of the country. At
Montpelier it was 80 below; at Woodstock
80 below at St. Johnsbury % below; at
many places in New Hampshire, Maine and
Massachusetts,, from 20 to 26 below.
At Troy N. Y. Saturday morning the
thermometer marked twenty-one below zero.
and at Salem n. Y. thirty-four below.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

ISsTALLATIoN.-The services at the recent
9. Recognition Of Rev. l. c. Burwell, as
pastor of the Baptist Church in Hinesburgh,
was as follows Reading of Scriptures and
PRAYER, Rev. c. f Perrin Sermon, Rev
n. P. Foster, Montpelier; Prayer Of Reeog
milton. Rev. Mr.. Dean, Charlotte Hand of
Fellowship, Rev. NJ. Wilcox, Burlington
Address to Church, Rev 5. NJ. Whiting,
Colchester Prayer, Rev. Mr.. Donelson
(Methodist) Benediction by Pastor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

FREE FIGnr.-A man named Leslie Myers,
Of Waterbury, having been forcibly elected
from grocery while tirsy, collected band
ofhis friends returned with the intention ofand
cleaning it out They pitched into the groce-
ryman. and a general fight ensued, at the close
of which Myers was nearly killed and his
comrades severely injured by coming in contact
with the stove, over which the bar keeper
sent them promiscuously.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

YOUNG MEN's AssoDArIoN.-We are glad
to learn that the next lecture before the
So Young Mems Association viii be given
by DR.. Isaac l. Hayes. the d" Arctic Explor
err IfDr. Hayes lectures are equal in in
terest to his books, as We suppose they fully
are, this will be one Of the most interesting
lectures of the course. 1t will be delivered
on Wednesday evening, Eel. 26th.
The VERMONT TRANscRur, st. Altar-)
now in its fourth volume, appears in enlarged
form, on new type, and is very handsome
sheet. We are glad t, see this proof that
Mr. Davis is meeting with deserved success.
He may well be proud Of his paper; but he
is not quite correct in saying that it i the
only paper Of it. size, that Is sold f5rle than
g 50. The Weekly FREE Pass Is quite as
large. and its price is two dollars in advance.
FRozES 10 DEATu.-A boy about Il wears
Of age, named Burns, was frozen to death
last Friday night, in a barn near North Ben
nington, where he had gone to spend the
night. The Rutland Herald, in which we
find the item, adds to the statement Of fact,
we suppose as an expression of private orin-
ion, that it was 1.-THE extreme cold weather.
that produced his death"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

The delegates viii be carried over N
land sc Burlington Railroad for fare
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-02-14

Rep. Union
STATE
Com Hittce.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-10-05

bred and fifty new appointments made OF
the class above mentioned. -.
When such characters as Eugene Du-
Pratt and Lucien Adams are appointed as
successors of honorably discharged United
States officers and soldiers, and other good
loyal men, we may we'll pause and reflect
on the present issue. .4f lro
In conclusion, we would most respect
fully urge upon all good Republicans the
necessity of considering loeR what would
be their fate were the Democrats able to
rule the Government under Seymour and
Blair for the ensuing four years.
GEO. W. DEARING, JR. /!
JAMES CRISWELL,
E. B. MENTZ,
ABSALOM FINCH.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-10-05

Parish Executive Communicative are
furnished with the following list of the officers and
members of the Parish Executive Committee;
PREsIDENT-Hon. SETH W. LEWIS.
VICE PREsIDESTs-J. B. NOBLE.
TREAsuRER-J. M. BURCHARD.
SEcRETARY-J. A. CRAIG.
ASSISTANT SEcRETARY-A. RELF.
SERGEANr-Ar-ARMs-ALEX WILLIAMS.
FIRST WARD-Delegates-C. B. Young, s. ".
Lewis Nelson Woody, G. H. Hughes.
SECOND WARD-Delegates-H O. Dibble, j. B.
Noble Andrew j. Whittier, David Wilson. Benja
min Gaddis, e. Clifford.
THIRD WARD-Fabius Dunn, W. @. Mcconnell,
Thomas Lynne, r, ID. Isabelle, S. Jones, j. H. Bur
chard. W. Milford, S R. Moses.
@fouRrH WARD-T. A Martin, N. W. Green, R.
NJ. Kenner. r. O. Howard, VIM Vigers.
FIFTH WARD-N. Villery, Eug Staes, Z. Davis.
SIXTH WARD-P. Benedict, Captain W. George
SEVENTH WARD-J. j. Meldrick, W. H Green,
NJ. Leblanc. E. Perault.
EIGHTH WARD-W. j. Douglass. o. r. Biandon.
NINTH WARD-Joseph Kline. W. o. Kinsella
Douglas Brown. Thomas Curry.
TENTH WARD-W. B. Gray. DR.. D. Maekey L. O.
Scriven, Battle Payne.
ELEVENTH WARD-Pster Landry, Robert Ray
ALGERs-W. Pease.