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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-01

TnE PAST WNTER.-The past winter, by
common consent, is set down as the most Sc
we're enc that has occurred for the past fifty
years. Fifteen years ago was n very hard
winter. and twenty four years ago there was
-till a harder one. During the winter o..
thar year there was no kind Of thawing
lasted to the middle of April. In February
the mercury congealed three times teams
crossed Langdon's mill-pond the 18th of
April, and the ground froze from three to
six feet deep. This was the coldest winter
we remember, and the coolest, probably since
ISL, when there occurred the noted cold
Friday, on which many persons perished by
freezing to Montpelier Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-01

NEWSPAPER POSTAGE N CANADA. - The re
cent law passed by the Canadian Parliament,
and which went into operation on the first of
April, amounted to statute Of prohibition
on the circulation cf newspapers from the
United States The law exacted the pay
ment to the Canadian postolice Of two cents
per copy on every newspaper from the Unit
ed States, and it is little singular that such
law could have been passed without sin
Gle remark on this feature fit, as appears to
have been the case Mr. \. NJ Stewart,
proprietor Of the Sconisb-Amrican Journal.
Immediately proceeded to Ottawa, to ask that
this excessive rate of postage should be re
pealed and after a full canvass Of the sub
iect with the Postmaster-Generl there and
the Executive Committee, succeeded in oh
tanning an order restoring the former rate
of postage This order has not yet been
officially promulgated; but is now made pub
lie by express authority Of the officers of the
Canadian government. " y. EreHing
Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-01

NEw REMEDY FOR WHooPING CoUGH.-The
Springfield Republican says During the last
twelve months more than 800 cases of whoop-
ing-cough have visited the Hartford gas
house to inhale its odors, experiencing great
benefit and frequent cures.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-01
The House is to be open on the lst of May

4 FASHIONABLE WEDDING - The Y. Y
Home Journal describes at length the wedding
ofMr. Chester Griswold, of Troy, TO MissGrace,
daughter of Col. LeGrand B. Cannon, Of New
York, which took place on the l4th ult-, at the
Church of the Incarnation, in the latter City.
The church was crowded. Ladies stood all
along the aisles, on the pew doors and cush-
ions, and even on the window sills, in their
eagerness to get a glimpse of the bridal party.
1t was necessary to station policeman at the
altar, one at the head of the middle aisle, and
one at each of the side aisles-four policemen
in ALTO keep the crowds Of elegantly dressed
ladies in proper places and positions. Shortly
after eight O'Clock the bridal party arrived,
and, after the customary delay in the yesti-
bule, entered the church, and walked slowly
up the aisle, amid considerable futter and
commotion on the part of the vast audience.
There were four pretty bridesmaids, in white
tulle dresses, made with full train, skirt Orna-
mented with small hounces on the bottom,
trimmed with narrow white satin ribbon;
low corsage, short sleeves and hair arranged
high, with two long curls falling from under
the chignon The bride wore a white corded
silk, made with low corsage, long train and
tulle veil.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-01

John q. SAKE, who writes and says more
witty things than any other American poet,
is about to have the honor Of new and COM
plete edition of his poems published by Tick
nor 6 Fields something of the style Of the
Farringford Tcnnyson 1t will contain sever
al lyrics Of kind in which Mr.. SAKE excels !;
also certain serious pieces, exhibiting ifthat
be possible greater merit than isshown in his
humorous and satirical writings 1t is pleas
ing to know that Governor : is eniNing
capital health. He is spoken Of as possible
candidate for the vacant mission To
Russia. 1t is to be hoped he viii decline.
Ross Browne Is Going To China, and We
couldn't get along nicely with both away
HAucr's Ba-qr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-01
Misrfllanp.
From the Atlantic Monthly.
In the Twilight.
BY JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL.


Men say the sulen instrument
That, from the Masters bow,
With pangs or joy or woe,
Feels music's soul through every fibre sent,
Whispers the ravished strings
More than he knew or meant
Old summers in its memory glow
The secret Of the wind it sings
1t hears the April-loosened springs,
And mixes with its mood
All it learned when it stood
In the murmurous pine-woOd
Long ago
The magical moonlight then
STEPPED every bough and cane
The roar Of the brook in the glen
Came dim from the distance blown
The wind through its glooms sang low,
And it swayed to and fro,
Full Of dreams as it stood
In the wonderful wood
Long ago
o, my life, have we not hadr easons
That only said live and rejoice?
That asked not for causes and reasons,
But made US all feeling and voice.
When we went with the winds in their blowing
When nature and we were peers,
And our day seemed to share in the flowing
OF the ineXhaustiblc years.
Have we not from the earth drawn juices
Too fine for Earth s sordid uses
Have | heard, have | seen,
All | feel and know
Doth NY heart oyerwccn?
Or could it have been
Long ago?
Sometimes breath floats hy me,
IN odor froSa dreamland sent,
That makes the ghost seem nigh me
OF a splendor that came and went
Ola life lived somewhere, | know not
In what diyiHer sphere
OF memories that stay not and go not
Like music heard once by an ear
That can not forget or reclaim it,
4 something so shy, it would shame it
To make il a show,
a something too vague, could | name 1t,
For others to know,
As f had lived it or dreamed it,
As if I had acted or schemed it,
Long ago.
And yet could live it over.
This life that stirs in my brain;
Could be Doth maiden and lover,
Moon and tide, bee and clover,
As | seem to have been, once again
Could but speak it and show it,
This pleasure, more sharp than pain,
That battles and lures me So
The world should not lack a poet
Such as it had in the ages glad,
Long ago
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-01

The PARAGUAYAN WAR.-South American
papers contain the official announcement Of
the successful passage fHumaita on the 10Th
ult The Brazilian Admiral goes into ecsta-
cies over the event, which, he says, - will
equalizc our marine with the most important
in the world The fire of the enemy was
terrible. | compute the shots they sent us
at 5000, answered by US with about 1000.
Humaita has been passed, the fire of the
squadron destroying hundreds Of obstacles
Hurrah for the Emperor - The losses Of
the Brazilians were l4S killed, 339 wounded
and - bruised, in all 500 That of the Par
aguayans was about 100 killed and few
prisoners, besides Is cannon, and quanti-
ty of arms, munitions and cattle. The action
endured three hours from the first shot to the
cessation Of resistance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-01

4 PLAIN AND NOBLE REsPoNsE.-A collec-
tor Of customs in this section Of the State,
who served in the volunteer army and lost a
leg in the service, some months since rcceiy-
ed a circular letter from Washington, call
ing upon him, as a federal ofhce-holder, to
contribute to the support Of the Andrew
johnson party. The brave captain at once
replied that he had no money to give, having
already paid for the place he held by the
contribution of a limb in the struggle for the
UnIon.-Ncr Bedford Mercury.
The Collector Of Customs for the District
Of Vermont, might make the same reply,
and would, we trust, if thus called on.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-01

MALLETTs BAY-THE NEW HoUsE.-Thcre
Is no loyelier spot of Its kind than Malletts
Bay. The purity of its waters; the compare
tive quiet of it's landlocked surface the beauty
Of It's numerous little isles Of rock, crowned
with cedars, and it's shores of beetling rock or
slopes Of green and woodland ; its seclusion,
and yet readiness of access, make it a most
attractive spot to every one who has an eye
for natural beauty, or knows how to enjoy
life off from the pavement. It's intrinscally
as much pleasanter than Saratoga Lake. as
Saratoga Lake is pleasanter than a common
millpond and since it is bound to be a place
of public resort, we are glad that the house
there has passed into hands that will DO
things as they should be. The new proprie-
tons of the Mallett's Bay house (Dr. W. Car
penter and Col. Wm. d. Munson) have been
busily reftting it throughout. A spacious
basement has been added, the Office remodel
ed, reading room provided; the rooms newly
papered and painted throughout and furnished
with some eye to comfort; a bowling alley
and new stables added, and the grounds i'm
proved. The supply of row boats and sail
boats has been increased, and a carriage is to
run regularly frem Burlington to the Bay and
back. Col. Munson is to keep the house,
and he will spare no pains to make it what it
should be, a quiet, comfortable and thorough
ly enjoyable place, for his guests and board
ers.
The House is 70 be open ON the LIST Of MAY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-01

Curious CAsE.-According to the Mime
apolis (Minn) Triiulo. Mrs. George Holt
and Mrs j. W Brigham, of that city, with
a brother residing at Chicopee, Mass, are
sole heirs to an estate of $50 600 left by a
brother who died in Detroit, Mich, twenty
xix years since. and which has been fraudu-
lentlv withheld from the heirs all that time.
1t appears that Jonas c. Brigham. son Of
DR.. Luther Brigham, of Chicopee, Mass,
went to Detroit in 1888 and engaged in bust
ness. Four years later an accident occurred
by which he was instantly killed. At this
time he was betrothed toa daughter Of Col.
Brooks. wealthy gentleman, who wrote to
Brigham's father, giving an account of his
death, and Offering to settle the deceased s
estate. which he represented to be trihing.
He was accordingly made administrator, and,
after a little time had passed, wrote to Mr..
Brigham that his son lett nothing but gold
watch and clothing. which the administrator
thought should be given him for his trouble.
This was accepted as a true statement, and
the matter slept quietly until about three
months since, when trifling circumstance
led the relatives to think that there had been
unfairness in the settlement. An inyestiga-
ton developed the fact that Mr.. Brigham
had died possessed of $50, 600 worth Of real
estate, the income from which had been en-
loved by the administrator and the Judge of
Probate for twenty-six years. \ general ov-
erhauling has taken place, and the property
will be delivered up to its rightful owners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-01

STEALING a LOCOMOTIVE kIDE.-On the
early morning of the 10th instant three boys
broke into the engine house of the Freehold
and JameSbuIgh Railroad at the former place
and stole one Of the engines. At midnight
they commenced operations by crawling
through a window in the engine house and
began to fire up. The engine was disconnect-
ed but they connected her, and having got
the large doors of the engine house open
they ran her out to the water tank. but fail
ed in the attempt to take in water. They
however started with what water they had in
the boiler for Jamcsburg blowing the whis-
tie at every crossing and ringing the bell all
the way. 10 warn people to clear the track,
and. a. Briggs SAYS. they went pretty fast
but people on the line of the road, aroused
bv the unusual sound of an engine on that
road at so late an hour, say they went by
like lightning. At Jamesburg they run out
of steam. and they had hauled her up by the
water tank a that place, when the engine
rot too hot To hold them and they were ohlIg
ed TO leave her. She was found at two
O'Clock in the morning, the tender in flames
and the engine nearly red hot and very much
damaged The leading depredator. a boy
named Briggs, fourteen years Of age, was
found fast asleep in the barn adjoining. with
a lantern beside him. He was arrested and
put in iail. bat prosecution was not insisted
on
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-01

prisonment of unofending citizens for the
sins of their government, is a relic of bar
barism.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-01

The Cole-Iliscock murder case was on trial
at Albany all last week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-01

the Presidents duty to execute, and which upon
his own answer, and by repeated official con-
fessons and admissions, he Intentionally, wilful-
ly, deliberately set aside and violated
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-01
The CGrate's Engagement.

THE MISCHIEF THAT ONE DOC CAN DO.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-01

The following paragraphs from the Phila-
delphia Anerican let little light into the
mystery of suddenly increased Democratic
maiorities
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-01-31
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SG5- This is truly the "age of progress
and the American people Ore, Beyond doubt,
far ahead Of all others, This Is clearly dem
Onstrated by the Sewing Machine which is,
strictly speaking, an American invention.
In this branch of Manufacture the, EMPIRE
SEWING MACHINE CO., Office GIG Broad
way, New York City, stands. pre-emiheut.
Their Improved Manufacturing Machinep
has no rival. tits built on sound mechdht
cal principles-iS simple in construction
easily understood, and not liable to get out
of. order.
ltssewing qualities, particularly on cloth
and leather, cannot be equaled and as such
we recommend it to our friends and the pub
lie generally. &. S. NJ, Co.
l968jan24t4 30.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-01-31
Our Representative Abroad,

The Gazette published at Delaware Ohio,
speaks in the following terms Of deserved
commentator OF our stauuch and uhyield-
ing Representative In the lower Honse of the
GeneralAssombly Hon. Newton Hacker;
owe have been favored with avislt by our
friend Hon. Newton Hacker, a member Of the
present Legislature Of Tennessee, who is now
visiting some friends in this place. Mr..
Hacker is an enlightened Southern GENTLE
man, born and raised in that section, and
is a Jealous advocate of the Republican
principles of equal loyal suffrage and na-
tiOnal sovereignty, which he believes to be
the only safe basis of reconstructIon. We
are glad to learn from him that by means of
Radical o%verhauling Tennessee has been
made a peaceable, loyal and prosperous State.
Northern capital Is being invested in the
loyal sections, and the secession element has
generally Rcquiesced in the 'back seat hfCh
it unquestiunably deserves and shonld retain
until it has brought forth works Of repent
ance and Unionism sufficient TO merit an in
%vitation forward. gTennesses and Missouri
are standing examples Of the success of gov
eminent by loyal men only, the rebels being
at the same time DISTINGUISHED. Iii indeed,
one of the maryelS of the age that it should
be deemed necessary at all to call upon un-
repenteGt traitors to hep US govern this
country or any part of it, When there are
not loyal men enough in the country to gov
ern it. re may as well despair of the Re-
public.
We can say to the People of Washington
County that they have a representative of
whom they may be justly proud. From our
" observation at the Capitol last week we
know he has made hosts Of warm friends,
and has acquired a great Influence with his
co-members.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-01-31
Our Progress.

With every premonitory symptom Of a
crushing money denrth, with hard times Nc-
tuNlly grasping the door-knocker, our town
is "blOwing of" ard straining its moOringS
TO take its place "a a competitor with sur
rounding towns in progress and improvement.
The handsome brick store house on Main ST..
Is rapidly approaching completion, md at an
early day we hope its enterprising proprietor
may be rewarded by the Hocking multitude
who come to buy and sell and get gain. Our
street lamps-So far as they go-are without
dispute the best thing o: TIE season. We
hope soon to see Main street lined with them;
then will all be light headed and every man
shall hug his " lamp post, Tor words to
that efsck.O
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-01-31
From Washington,

w ASHlNGrON, Jan, H.
Secretary Seward states he don't
expect this Congress will pay for
Walrussia, but that the next one will.
A special says Washburne is per-
focting his bill to secure telegraphic
postal communication throughout the
United States.
General Howard says a large por-
ton Of tho Congressman from Penn
ossec, and the delegations from Ken
lucky aud Maryland, have personally
and in writing deprecated the pro
posed changes, which they say will
work injuriousIy against the educa,
tional and other interests Of the freed
men.
Tho Secretary of War, ina com.
munication to the House, says no in.
formation has reached the army head
quarters that Il troops are suffer-
ing from hunger or cold in Alaska.
7. II. Harmon, who absconded from
Lake Providence, Louisiana, with
$4,000 deposited in-hls hands as agent
of the Freedmen's Bureau, by the
freedmen, has been arrested at Charles
ton and nearly all the money recover
cd. He has been sent TO New Or
leans for trial.
Senator DoolittIe, owing to public
engagement, declined to address the
meeting held in New York, Thursday
night to sustain the Presi dent.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-01-31
DIR. MANLY

Has consented after The most urgent
solicitations to resume practice in East
Tennessee, and win make his thirty
second monthly visit at JouesborOugh on
Saturday January 18th, and will c%ontinuo
these visits on the S aturdaY following the first
Monday Of each month, one day only at the
Hotel where he may be consulted free Of charge
by those who are. suffering with cAronic or
long standing diseases.
l967dec20m3
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-01-31
Washington County Republican
Central Committee.

J. NJ. Scu6der, President ], F. Grishanl,
Vice President; n. B. Owens, Secretary S.
A. Bowel, Corresponding Secretary H. A.
Kelly, Treasurer ! S. T.. Griffith, ELS. Cox, Jas,
Deakins and DR.. c.. Wheeler, The organ
of this Committee willcontinue until
the Presidential election, and all commuuica-
should be addressed to S. A. Bowel, Cor
rnsnonding Secretary.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-01-31
Mutlny on ShiDbOard.

PoRTLALD Jan. 25,-The bark Ella
ard Anna G. Blair, Captain Randall,
bound hence for Savannah, returned
to-day, the crew having mutinied to
seize the vessel. The officers quelled
the mutiny, after the captain had been
stabbed in the head and neck. Two
of the m~utineers were shot in the arm
and leg. John Sullivan, Thomas b.
Evenport and William Mccarthy,
m~utineers, were committed for trial
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-01-31
Godau,a T.ndu,s Book.

This beautifully illustrated aHd handsome
ly gotten up Magazine for February has made
its appearance. As a standard work of Lit
crature it's unsurpassed by any work of the
kind in the United States. We would say to
our lady friends who wish to subscribe for a
first class Magazine, that they will find it one
among the best now published. Address
L. A. Cooley,
N. E, Cor. Sixth and Chestnut Streets,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-01-31

The Rev. EDwARDA. WILSON win s,nd Gree Of
charge to all who desire it, the prescription with the
directions for making and using the simple remedy by
which he was cured Of a lung affection and that dread
disease Consumption. His only object is to benefit the
afflicted and he hopes every sufferer will try this pre-
%ScriptiOn, asst will cost them nothing, and may prove
q blessing. Please address
REV. EDWARD A., WILSON,
No. tB5 South Second St., Williamsburg, N Y.
ls6Tmsyl0ylS.M Pa Co,
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$lOO TO $3.50 A Month.

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w out the United States, to Introduce the only
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This Machine makes the etastiG lock stitch, decided at
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Hour authorized agents all others are spurious and
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The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-01-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS

tCP We are authorized and requested to
announce the name of A. W. HOWARD as a
candidate for Judge of the Criminal Circuit,
composed Of johnson, Carter, Washington
Sullivan, Greene and Hancock Counties
Election takes place the lst Thursday in Feb
ruary, 1868.
iE We are authorized and requested to
announce that THOMAS S. SMYTH is a can
didate for Judge OF the Criminal C%ircuit, COM
posed of johnson, Carter, Sullivan, Washing
ton, Greene and Hancock counties Election
takes place the LIST Thursday in February,
1868.
lP We are authorized aud requested TO
announce the name of WALTER X. EVANS,
of Claiborne. County, as n candidate for
Judge of the LIST Criminal Circuit of Tenn.
k6sN We are authorized and requested to
announce the name of NJ. P. B0REING as n
candidate for Sheriff of Washington County,
at the e%nseing March elections
TIP We are authorized and requsted to
announce the name of s. e. GRIFFITH as a
candidate for Sheriff of Washington County
at the ensuing March election, subject to a
general Convention of the Radical party.
Up We are authorized and requested to
announce the LSme of Capt. GEORGE Nc
PETERSON as 9 candidate for Trustee Of
Washington County at the ensuing March
election.
Up We are authorized and requested to
announce the name of W. ]. CHASE as a
candidate for Trustee of Washington County
at the ensuing March election.
DCP We are authorized and requested to
ar nounce the name Ct Dr.. NJ. s. MAHONEY
as a candidate for Register Of Washington
County at the ensueiDg March election.
Up We nre authorized and requested TO
announce the name Of WIN. F. PAYNE, as a
candidate for the Office of Register for Wash
ington County at the ensuing March e%lection.
B6y- We are authorized and requested to
announce the name of j. j.. YEAGER for
re election to the office of Revenue Collector,
for Washington County at the ensuing March
election.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-01-31
THE UNION FLAG.
JoncSbOrO' Tenn, Jan, 81, 1868,
LOCAL ITEMS.
no. Subscribers indtbfedtO US for the U"io

nA. Subscribers indebtedto us for the U"io'
Eag arc requested 70 come forward and set
lie their accounts Immediately.
We will take Grcenbacks, Flour, Corn
meal, Bacon, Wheat, Corn, Pork, Beef, Buck.
wheat Flour, Butter Eggs, Chickens, Hay,
Oats, &C., for which We willallow the mar
ket price.
In our absence Mr., A. B. CUMMINGS, Fore
man of the Union E2Gg ONCE; will receipt for
all monies paid in Cor subscriptions aud
other Indebtedness. We trust all will come
forward and pay up Immediately.
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XPLO

The public are respectfully invited
to call and acc this oil. Mr., II. X. La
thin, my Agent, will take pleasure in
exhibiting the same to all those who
may favor him with q call. Sales
Room on Main Street In the house
formerly occupied by I. Siesfcld,
WIN. H. SHEPHERD.
JoSEsBoRo', Tenn, Jan. 10th, 1868.
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