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WASHINGTON, DC, May 22, 1865.

W WASHINGTON, d, May -'. louS.
To General Joseph R. Harlcg, President Of
the National Union Republican Courcatjon g..
In formally accepting the nomination Of the
National Union Republican Convention Of the
DIST of May inst, it seems proper that some
statement Of my views beyond the mere accept
ance Of the nomination should be expressed. The
proceedings Of the Convention We're marked with
wisdom. moderation and patriotism, and, be
lcye, express the feelings Of the great mass Of
those who sustained the country through its re
cent Trial. ! endorse their resolutions. If elect
81 to the Office Of President Of the United States,
it will be my endeayor to administer all the laws
In good faith, with economy and with the view
OF giving peace, quiet and protection everywhere
In times ike the present it /, impossible, Or at
least, emiueutly improper, 10 lay down policy
% be adhered 10 right or wrong through an adj
minstration Of four years. New political issues
not foreseen are constantly arising. The views
Of the public on Old ones are constantly changing,
snd purely administrative officer should al
Wavs be left free To execute the will Of the pe0-
pie. / always have respected that viii, and al
ways shall. Peace and universal prosperity, its
sequence, with economy of administration, will
Tighten the burden of taxation, while it constant
~ reduces the national debt Let us have peace.
With great respect, your obeiieut servant,
I. : GRANT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-06-05

Three Irishmen. one named VI Grgth and
the others Fox, got into quarrel Sunday
afternoon and Mr.. M'Grath gave one of his
opponents severe bruislng with a stone.
He was arrested by policeman Wight and
lodged in Jail. The three were partly intox-
icated MGrath was brought up before
Justice Iollenbeck for examination this af-
ternOon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-06-05

LECTURE BY Mr.. GREELEY.-Our readers
have of course noted the advertisement Of a
lecture by Mr.. Horace Greeley, in the City
Hall, on Wednesday erenng next. The an
nouncement will doubtless draw a crowd, for
Mr.. Greeley is one Of the notable men Of our
day. 4 writer in Packard Monthly" says
of him;
Horace Greeley has a hold on the hearts and
the intelligence Of the American people similar to
that which Benjamin Franklin maintains. Mr..
Greeley is Of the people and for the people, in a
sense and degree which can be claimed for few
other public men Of the times and when his
nature is deeply stirred by the advocacy Of some
great principle, and he goes at the foes Of liberty
as with red-hot poker Of patriotism, he writes
with a simplicity and fullness, with directness
and power, such as few other writers Of the day
exhibit
Mr.. Greeley's subject will be Self made
men, one on which he is certainly qualif-
ed to talk, for he is one of them. Many who
have heard him viii of course be glad to hear
him again, and we advise all who have not
seen and heard the philosopher Of the white
hat and coat, not to lose this opportunity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-06-05

Y. NJ. c. 1.-THE annual meeting Of the
Young Mems Christian Union was held al
their Hall Tuesday. Reports were receiy'
| ed from the several officers setting forth the
labors and success of the Union for the past
year. President Chamberlin's address was
quite full and interesting, reviewing as it did
the different branches of work carried on and
the benefcent results attending. He also
gave valuable statistics and suggestions bear
ing on future undertakings. The meeting
was spirited but decorous throughout. The
Union having heretofore observed the custom
of routine in office, the following new board
of officers was elected for the year to come.
Presideat-Prof. Louis Polens,
Wee PreSdent-F. G.. Coggin.
Recording Secretdry-W. E. Hazen.
Corresponding Secrefory-Georgc f. Da-
Wis.
Tredsurer-Truman Best.
D,rectors-T W. Gregory, n S. K
Miles, II G. Warner, w. j. Campbell
AT THE ANNUAL MEETING of the VT Cen
trail Railroad Co. at St. Adams last week the
following were chosen Directors for the en-
suing year
John Gregory Smith, st. Albans.
Joseph Clark, Milton.
Jo D. Hatch, Burlington
Lawrence Brainerd, Jr, st. Albans
Robert T. Taylor, Philadelphia.
James r. Langdon, Montpelier.
VIM. B. Stevens, Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-06-05

Inc kchiord Sentinel says that 81 head
Oh cattle, valued at S9,S05, and % horses,
nave been enter, at the Custom House at
hlchiord this season. One dealer, Hon. II.
D. Farrar, has paid over $1,000 in gold for
duties on cattle imported by him during the
last month.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-06-05

The SECRETARY OF WAR.-The Senate on
Friday confirmed the nomination Of Gen.
Schofeld as Secretary of war, prcfacing the
record with their opinion that the removal of
Mr.. Stanton was unlawful and unocnstitu-
t,opo1
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-06-05

We are in receipt Of the first number of
the Good Tenplars Adroeate and FraferHal
Visitor, monthly paper, published at
Springfield, Vt, by G. ". Foggctt, devoted
to the cause Of temperance, especially the
order of Good Templars in Vermont. 1t is a
small sheet costing only 80 cents year but
has much information Of interest to the or
Iar
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-06-05
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

81 .4l5aaS-A. O. Adds, $1,000 Brad
ley Barlow, $1,000 Hiram Bellows, s., 500 !;
Lawrence Brainerd, $4,000; Catharine Dris-
coll, $4,000 J. W. Hobart, sl,0l6 George
A. Jacques, 81 900 Il. H. Lockiin, 81 1888 :;
Walter Mcdonald, 81 900 5. L. Mann, ST.
900; Giles Merrill, S3,s4S John W. Newton,
81 ,-23O; S. c. Noble, 81 900 E. F. Perkins,
$4,000 Richard Olmstead, 81 900 J. Gre
CORY Smith, $4,000 W. c. Smith, 81 ,44j ;
John L. STREET, S2,337.
Siranton-C W Rich, Sc, 000
Berkshire-Allen Harding, 81 800.
RichfOrd-Ira II. Farrar, 81 800.
Sheldon-D. D. Wead, 81 1866.
LAMOILLE COUNTY.
Johnson Stephen Dew,S POO L. NJ.
Knight, $1,000.
WdterrHIe-Henry Snider, 81, lS2.
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The Now secretary of Mnr.

General ions NJ. SCHoFIELD was born in
Chautauque County New York, Sept. %,
1871. but at the age of twelve wears remov-
ed with his fathers family to illinois. from
which State he was appointed as cadet at
the Military Academy at West Point. He
graduated in 1853. and subsequently filled
the position of instructor of Natural Philo-
sophy at West Point for five years. In 1860.
he was granted leave of absence to enable
him to occupy the chair of Natural Philoso-
ply in the University at st. Louis, where he
was engaged at the breaking out Of the re-
belli0n. He was among the first to enter the
field with the First Missouri Volunteers,
serving with the lamented Lyon and else
where in the West, with such gallantry and
success as to win frequent and well deserved
promotions. He was commissioned Briga-
der General Of Volunteers November p
1851 In November, 1862, he was made a
Major General Of Volunteers, and in 1864 a
Brigadier General of the regular army. In
1868 he was made a Breyet Major General in
the regular army, and soon after was eleva-
ted TO the full rank.
Upon the passage of the military recon-
struction act, May >, 1867, by which the
South was divided into military districts, he
was appointed to the command Of the First
District, comprising the State of Virginia.
This delicate and responsible position he has
filed with singular ability and discretion.
His administration in Virginia has been &C
ceptable to the loyal people of that State,
has been characterized by no mistakes, and
has met the entire approval of Congress.
Intimate with Gen. Grant and enjoying
his confidence, his administration of the War
Office viii be likely to exempiity the ideas OF
economy and good management which mark
ed Gen Grants al irtei'7 administration OF
the office, and if 70 viii doubtless he popular
and satisfactory.
POSTED CuA6sG-Julge Barrett deliy-
cred pointed charge 20 the jury, on the
opening of the Windsor County Court at
Woodstock, on Tuesday of la-t week, We
quote from the Standard
The Judge delivered to the jury a brief
charge impressing upon them the importance
of impartiality in arriving at yerdicts and the
great evil of men acting rs iurymen who are
not honest, who are knaves. who get upon
iuries for the very purpose Of giving yerdicts
to parties for whom they may feel an inter
est. Some persons. there Is reason 10 believe
hang about court for the purpose of clandes-
timely influencing the jury. and he said that
If any authentic cases of this kind should
come u the knowledge of the court the par
ties 30 offending would not find it very
profitable employment. The Judge said that
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-06-05

which threaten not only the L. S. Judiciary,
hitherto regarded as peculiarly independent,
but the executive officers of the l. 5. Courts.
on whom far more than on the Judges them
selves the efficiency of the Courts depends.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-06-05

A singular freak of nnture was feen in an
Arkansas town, recently, in the shape of Il
man with three ears one ON each side Of his
head, and third-whch belonged 10 annth-
er fellow between his teeth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-06-05
From tho n. Y. World
Greeiey,s Man CailicOtt.

Ever the right comes uppermost and ever
Is Justice done in Judge BENEDICT'S Court.
CALuooTT, GREELEY 5 ''triend and pitcher,
has been convicted of the whiskey frauds
whereof the honest Horace sought u clear
him by abolishing the court to which the
criminal was amenable. This is the same
CAIucoTT who, years a 20 elected az Demo
crat, sold himself for 81 POO to the Radicals
in the State Legislature the same Callicott
whom, lcprous with confessed corruption,
honest" Mr. Greeley advocated for re-eiee-
ton the same Callicott for whom, spewed
out by the people at the polls, 'honest' - Mr..
Greeley gave letter to the late Mr.. Lincoln
to get him an Office the same Callicott who,
confirmed by the Senate as Collector to ratiiy
a bargain Of Edwin d. Morgan, has always,
in and out of Office, com handed the support
and run in his own interest the paper Of
this "honest' oatmeal philosopher. VIII
this Pythias attachment 20 hostage for tins
precious Damon TO his cell?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-06-05

AccIDENr.-We learn that in returning
from the launch "Wednesday, a carriage
broke down near the junction of Union and
Shelburn streets, and Mrs. Henry Rolfe, one
of those in it, was badly hurt. The king
bolt broke, and all in the carriage were
pitched out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-06-05

NCoNEs.-The st. Adams Transcript pub
fishes list Of taxable incomes, in Franklin
Grand Isle and LAmoille counties, from which
we copy those that pay tax on $1,000 and
upwards.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-06-05

MlLLER's TRIAL POSTPONED trial of
Miller, the murderer, which was set for Tues.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-06-05
The Pres dency.
GEN. GRANTS REPLY.

Replies Of General Grant and Speaker Cg!taJ
10 the Chicago Nominations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-06-05

day at Woodstock, has on motion OF the
respondents counsel been postponed until
Tuesday, June.9th.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-06-05

RICHMOND Butter MARKEr.-The sales at
Richmond Butter market on Monday were
about 100 abs, at prices ranging from > to
80 cents, and 100 boxes of cheese. at five to
seven cents.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-07-04
C,ITY TAxEs-yIoN1HLY RETURNS
OFFICE OF The CITY ASSESSOR

OFFICE OF THE CITY ASSESSOR
CITY HALL, july 1st, 1868.
Notice Is hereby given to all concerned, thai the
monthly Returns for the nth Of June past in COM
pliance with the Tax Ordinance, ratified on the 18th
OF January, 1865 must be made on or before the 18th
instant.
TAXES OF THE FoLLowrSG ARE PAYABLE MONTHLY.
On all sales of Goods Wares and Merchandise, in
c!uding sales by Bakers, Butchers, Hucksters, and
by dealers in Rice, Lumber, hay, Grain and Naval
Stores
On all gross receipts Of all Street Railroads.
On all gross receipts of all Express Companies.
On all sales at Auction.
On oil Carriages and Bu9gtes.
On all income derived from the pursuit OF any
faculty, profession, occupation or emplo! ment.
On the gross receipts OF all Commercial Agencies.
On all commissions received by Factors, Commits
sion Merchants, Banlers, BroSers, and others.
On all premiums received for or by any Insurance
Com: any, or by agencies tor individuals or con2a-
MES.
On every Horse and Mule used o- kept within the
city, excepting ho;ses or mules used In any puonc
licensed carriage cart. dray, or otner Fenie'e
On all Retail Dealers IN all nruc!eS whatsoever.
On q Barber Shops.
On all gross receipts Of Hotels and Public Eating
aud Boarding HOUSES
on all receipts o. Livery Stable Keepers.
Or the gross receipts OF Cotton Presses:
On tie gross receipts of all Printing Othces, News
pap, IS and Publishing Houses.
On ali Goods sold In the city by persons not resl-
dent, by sample o. otherwise.
On all sales of Horses and Mules brought to the
city.
On the gross receipts Of Magnetic Telegraph Com
panies.
On the gross receipts Of all Tavern Keepers and
Liquor Dealers.
nance directs. W. IN. HUGHES,
July l Is City Assessor.
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Negro Votes.

Mississippi is following the example of
South Carolina, and her colored people are
voting heavily on the side of the Southern
Democracy. This is already exciting un-
easiness, as the Radicals begin to feel that
even the negro may ultimately desert them
and find his home with the children of his
former master.
Nor is this surprising. With the excep-
tion of barren vote and the right to work,
what have the negroes received from the
North? They were told that there was
corn and bacon galore in store for them;
they were feased on descriptions of roast
pig; they were baited to the last with prom
ises of ga mule and forty acres of land"
Neither of the promised blessings has made
its appearance. The negro has paid for his
school, paid his lecturer, paid for the poor
privilege of being married twice, paid well
for every scrap Of comfort that came from
his Northern friends, and what has he been
granted in return? Nothing more than the
power to walk in procession, to FIRE rockets,
to serenade PIL1sDuRY or Randolph, 10 vote
his white colleagues into fat offices, and
take for himself positions to which no sal
ary is attached. This is all, and the freed
man is far from being happy.
Now, he begins TO believe that all the
white Southerners are not rebels and trait
ors. They have always treated him well,
nursed his child when it was sick, helped
him with money and credit to become q
rumbling drayman. Can they all be rogues,
thieves and swindlers, as the arch-devil of
the Loyal League courteously dubs them
This is the question being asked and an
swered in myriad minds, and the reply
will be oil that the quaking Radicals fear.
1t would be no more than fit retribution
if the Radicals should be ousted by negro
votes; and if the Southern whites continue
to be good and friendly to the blacks, it is
quite possible that the reconstruction ma
chine may prove, in the end, one of those
pits which the wicked dig and fall into
themselves.
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The Plethora of Money.

Aplethors Of money is sign OF COM
mercial uncertainty and want Of confidence
in the country in which it prevails. When,
as in England, money is vainly offered at
one per cent per annum, or, as in France,
at two per cent. per annum, it is because
business trust has been broken, and because
an era of fraud and panic, or Of riot and
warfare, has been succeeded by an era Of
timidity and distrust. Money accumulates
at the great financial centres whenever in
dustry is retarded and enterprise checked,
and it is this accumulation Of capital, which
the owners are afraid to use in ordinary
monetary affairs, that causes bank Golfers
to overflow and money to 90 begging for q
borrower.
New York is now in the same plight as
London and Paris. Loans can be had at
three per cent. on call, and the best COM
mercial paper is not worth more than FIVE
or elk per cent There has been no great
panic for more than ten years, no greater
disaster than q fratricidal. war, yet capital
lists are fearful of undertaking the simplest
business operation. And there is far more
reason why this feeling should prevail here
than in the oiiel and more stable commit
mites across the Atlantic Congress is
playing ducks and brakes with e1pendi-
lures and taxation. The country has been
three years at peace, and is now nearer q
war than it was two years ago. Our
finances are in confusion. The tariff and
revenue laws are controlled by legislators
who are as capable as they are disinterested.
A general election is at hand, and the
choice is to be made between agovernment
Of law and government Of force. In fact,
no capitalist or pauper knows what to-
morrow may bring forth, and the end Of it
all is that money is abundant, because no
use can be found for it secure enough to
satisfy the possessor.
Tven poor South Carolina is feeling the
financial plethora. Money is borrowed
daily at seven per cent, and paper has
fallen from three per cent. to one per cent.
per month. The banks are full, while
in the country districts money is hoard
ed in every direction. At one Court
house, there is lying for safekeeping in the
vaults of the defunct bank more money
than the same bank ever had on deposit in
it's palmiest days. This will be found to
be the case in more than one place, and
there is scarcely farmer or shopkeeper in
the State who has not contriyed to lay by
little something to keep the wolf from the
door. The money would be used in trade
and agriculture but for Radcalism and
negro suffrage; and if the people had only
reasonable confidence in the stability Of
things, we should soon cesse to miss the
fourteen millions Of bank capital that we
had before the war. All that we want, all
that the whole republic wants, is.a resto-
ration Of harmony and peace, settlement
Of the finances, q liberal regulation of the
tariff, tax and revenue laws, and the vic
tory of the Democracy in the Presidential
election. Gives us but these, and money
will rise in the market, trade will revive,
and the vast resources and wealth of our
State and our sister States would be speed
lily developed.
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