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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-07-03

The State Convention was a. large as could
have been reasonably exp, cted under the cir
eumstances, and was a body of earnest and
worthy republicans. 1t proceeded promptly
to business and substantially completed its
work before the customary recess at noon.
The denomination Of Governor Page. It.
Gov. Thomas and Treasurer Page. was
unanimous and hearty tribute to the faithful
moss and capacity with which they have per-
formed their duties the past year.
The nomination of the electors at large
would have been made about as promptly and
tremendously, but for the course taken by
Mr.. Carpenter of Mortified. The delegates
from the east side of the State had come pre-
pared almost to man, to support that
worthy and true Vermonter. Horace FAIR
BANKS of St. Johnsbury, but this did not suit
the gentleman from Mortified He began
by nominating a civilian who was ineligible
by reason Of his holding Government Office,
and then, suddenly struck by the importance
Of having one of the Electors .. military
man began nominating one after another
having a new name ready as fast as the last
one named declined, till it was suggested bv
humorous delegate that the gentleman bet
ter submit his entire list in alphabetical or
der.
But after a short passage at arms with
Hon. Hugh Henry closing with an arglHlea-
tum ad hoBunem which was certainly quite
effective in it's results. the delegate from
Mortified subsided, and allowed the conyen-
tion 10 go on with the business. and Mr..
Fairbanks was nominated unanimously and
nv acclamation. 1t is due TO Mr.. Carpen-
ter to say that he disclaimed any personal
ill-will towards Mr. Fairbanks, for whom he
pro!essed high respect and against whom
his only objection was that he had no; been
in the habit of meeting him at the - thirty
ains State Conventions at which he had
himself been present. At how many con-
yentcns he had met Major Rounds and Col.
Pingree, he did not say.
The ripple thus made soon passed, and
was the only exception to the even flow of
the business.
The resolutions are d" short, sharp and
effective" the speeches, reports Of which We
are obliged t. postpone till tomorrow, were
hearty and stirriug and the determination
to bring out the full republican vote of the
State at the State and National elections was
marked and general. 1T was a good con-
yention. and its work will commend itself to
the approval of the Republicans of Yer
mont.
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FOREIGN NEWS.

Cable dispatches Of the 9th have the fol
lowing The Pope declares in an allocu-
ton on the state of religion in Austria, that the
Concordat should have been regarded by Aus
trla as perpetual in effect. and be warns all
persons who approve Of the laws recently
passed by the Reichsrath concerning the
press, religious liberation, civil marriages
and public education, to beware Of the pains
and penalties attached to the violations Of the
sacred rights Of the Church On the occas-
ion OF the delivery Of this allocution. the
Pope announced that he had granted a gener-
al pardon and amnesty to those who invaded
the States Of the church last year, with few
specified exceptions.
The Reichsrath has adjourned until the
INST DAY OF November. Before the ADJOURN
ment the Prime Minister. Baron Won Beust
assured the members that threats Of the Bish-
ops would not hinder the rigid enforcement
by the Government Of The law IN regard b
the confessional.
Extensive preparations are being made IN
Worms for the forthcoming celebration OF
the Reformation and the ceremonies attending
the unveiling of the statue Of Martin Luther
The principal streets, squares and historic
places are TO be deco ated with flags and uf-
umphant arches. All the Protestant denSn-
nations unite in the celebration. Crowds OF
visitors from every part of Germany are pour
ing into the city.
In England Sunday next has been appoint
ed as day of thanksgiving f,r the success Of
the Abyssinian expedition.
TIE United States squadron, under CON-
mand of Admiral Farragut, has arrived on
Cowes. The United States steamer Canaan
daigua is hourly expected from Lisbon TO JOIN
the fleet. v.do.
A railroad train from Paris to Iendome
was recently brought TO a stand-stili by an
army of grasshoppers.
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THE FREE PRESS.

NEW VOLUME ENLARGED AND IMPROVED.
The FRrE Pass commences with this num-
her itr hrty.fhh volume with noticeable
changes and improvements. 1t has been on
larged by the lengthening of the columnsa and
addition of column to a page, Increasing its
capacity for reading matter by more than one
fourth, and enabling us To give variety and
fulness to it's contents never before attained.
and to add Improvements which viii speak
for themselves in weeks TO come.
The FREE Pass viii hereafter contain
fuller Geographic reports wider and more
valuable correspondence fresher and fuller
State and County News a carefully prepared
Agricultural department, with other new and
valuable features which We are confident viii
commend themselves to the favor of our
Readers
The subscription price viii not he changed
but viii remain a, heretofore Two DOLLARS
per wear in advance.
On Wednesday the 9Th inst We shall COM
mence Issuing
MORN ING EDITION
Of the DAILY FREE Pass, and hope thereby
to meet the frequently expressed wishes Of
many Of our friends. Terms Eight Dollars
per year. Two Dollars PEI quarter, in adj
vance
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Reconstruction. The First State 10 Re-
tnrn--Fun Admission of Arkansas.

Reconstruction. The First state 10 ke-
tuTn--Full Admission of Arkansas.
The first of the excluded Southern States
to return and be re-admitted to full represen-
tation in Congress is Arkansas. The bill for
the admission of the State having becolue a
law over the Presidents veto, bya two thirds
vote of both Houses Of Congress, the two
loyal Senators elect from the reconstructed
State of Arkansas, presented themselves at the
bar Of the Senate on Tuesday Garrett Davis
undertook to olstruct their admission by
offering the credentials of two gentlemen pro-
Tossing to have been elected ais Senators two
years ago under Johrton's provisional gov
eminent bat without effect. and he loyal
senators, Mcssrs. Alexander McDorald and
Benz. j. Rice, were sworn in and took their
seats. Both are residents Of Little Rock, one
being lawyer by profession, and the other
President Of a Bank
On Wednesday in the House the commit
tee on elections reported unanimously in ia
yor Of the admission OF the Arkansas mem
bers Mr.. Brooks entered a written protest,
signed by all the Democratic members.
against the admission. which was allowed to
be filed but was not read. The report Of
the election committee was adopted by a
strict party vote. and the new members ap-
pcared at the bar of the House and took the
oath Of Office. Among their members i col
Logan II. Root who va. am officer under
General sherman Mr. James Kinds. ma
tive OF Arkansas, a lawyer. who took part in
the war on the side of the Mon and Thomas
Boles, whoat the time Of his election was pre-
siding as Circuit Judgr The entire dclega-
ton is republican.
One Of the d" Maynard sister" has thus
returned to her place and privileges in the
Union, resisted only by the Democrats, who
have howled 80 persistently against the Re
publieans for keeping the Southern States
out of Congress. More are coming soon, and
il any remain out till after the presidential
election, it Will because they choose 50 to do.
W hen they accept the te ms which Arkansas
has accepted without reluctance or humilia-
ton, they too can come in, and the work of
will be complete.
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the same hearty and kind hearted commander.
The tide through the Lake is as delightful as
ever, and the views of Owls Head and Sugar loaf
mountain, with the distant outlines Of Jay Peak
and the Green Mountains-as grand.
notice some changes on the shores, however.
Among them two fine country seats, one erected
by Mr. Alexander Nelson, of Montreal, son of
the late Mr.. Nelson Of fragrant memory to Cana
dian lovers of malt and distilled beverages, and
the other by Mr.. Hugh Allan of Montreal. This
last gentleman has expended $4,000 in gold on
the houses and grounds of his residence, and has
a steam yacht, launched this spring, and Just
completed at cost of S16,O0o, in which to take
his airings on the lake.
was going to add something, familiarity, Of
the gathering of Vermont editors at Newport and
their excursion on the Lake but must close,
hoping in future summer days, to write more
letters from Lake Magog.
Nnur-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-07-03
VERMONT ITEMS

The nay crop in Vermont this year bids
fair to be unprecedenty heavy,
Paul NJ Burke of Bennington, who shot
his wife last winter, has been sentenced to
the state prison for life
Mr.. II. Woodruff of Berkshire lost a vain
able OK by lightning, Saturday, June 10Th.
Some roughs, in Shorebam a week 400
Sunday, tarred and feathered Mrs. Fisher
who was suspected of poisoning the Ducelle
family, broke in her windows, damaged
furniture to the amount of two or three humid
red dollars and threatened further violence To
her person if she did not leave town within
three days.
As VIM. Cahill was blasting rocks in
Burke, week ago he ran into barn for
safety, when he was knocked down BY a huge
piece of stone blown through the end of the
barn ! but be luckily escaped with only a
severe wound
At Brattleboro last week Friday Geo. S.
Cowles of Hatfield Mass, hung himself. He
was a man of &c years, partially insane from
fracture Of the skull some years ago and
travelling with a friend for his health.
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Washington SOciety--Its Rebel Ten
denotes.
WASHINGTON, June 80. 1865.

WASHINGTON, June 80. 1865.
The rebel element prelominates in Washing
ton, socially, politically and financially. Any
one who knows anything about Washington can
tell you this. There Is not a Senator or Congress
man here unless he is a bitter copperhead, who
will not tell you so. Even the Departments are
filed with it When Stonewall jackson died
several Of the l1dy clerks ofthe Treasury Depart
ment wore Grape on their arm, openly mourning
for him. know Of three sisters from Georgia,
bitter rebels from first to last-neyer had a rela-
ton or friend in the Union army, aud now with
thaukless hearts and bitter hatred Of the Union
they pocket their SO per month each, and curse
Congress. In the Post Office Department know
a man who was through the whole war VIC
lent re 81 aud in the rebel army This man has
a high salary while many soldier who served
in the Union army has been dismissed for Repub-
lican IDEAS
The President has just sent To the Senate the
name Of ". l. Wells for Collector Of the 4th Dis
trict Of Virginia This Wells was a rebel soldier
and in charge Of Union prisoners, and was a bru-
tai wretch. lie is said to ne drunken low fel-
low and his only claim to the Office is the fact
that he is an enthusiastic supporter Of the Pref
dent and his policy.
know Of Union soldier vino had TO get a re-
bel Colonel to go for him to one of the Depart
ments anil recommend him 60 a place
These are but few Of the examples that could
be given The only hope for a change for the
better /. in the election Of GrvT * CoLr,z,
against whom the lending social influence is
thrown. Imagine the ari-tocrutir Parker>, the
McIaue-. the WaIlaehs, the Corcamns, the Calls,
aud the other oh families cutting the unari--
tocratic Gran, ami the plain matter of fact
Colax And Yet il is -o These families
utterly ignore the wives and families Of Re
publican Senator, and Cor,re--myu while the
family ola rebel Colonel or General Is at once
placed on their 81. list of calls
If these facts are uot-uihe.eut can give three
time, SIS much more with. '.nH PARTICULARS
HH. H.
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loss ~ua.oun.
W., ar,. ...-, o., ,,a, r.. ..,,r,,ist ..,..rr,..r
t''7
eli Co Destruction hN tie hre h0na. The fire
broke out at "a 4. VI. thi, morning in the
t,s.r,er+ IN, +b.. lo.t mart orr,r4,, R,+.y
hardware store anu ls SUPP '7ed % nave 'teh
the work of an iucendnry.
From an extra sheet Of the FINLAND mr.
,.. On
ma Oh "''if'''' WE '''''h '"' I''i'"l ing
particulars
The fire brokeout abaut3I5 NJ. ia the
hardware and -addlery store of Iandou a
Rates Merchants Row m. buiIIin, heinz,
owned bv l.. N. A. e.. Bate, and il
.preadinG north Ia the adjoining store AZ
baniol Ver.ler and ..,,tb f., h.. ENC If
Norcbant.- Pow, Thence .,.+ o.. a.. Hill
establishment the who'll. area or the -r,ca
,,cr+i,oo5 ,vos in tho .,.,.. .r .br.. T..
hours n ,nouI1arin mos ,c min.
WI, d;s.,r.,-oJ 7tLe e-, 49, nh. 49,
is.,,;-,,, u, d.,s- ,-,I,,,,. e., H. -,
81. - 49,. 80, - -
81 '' ''' '''', ~ va '''1 9loi' W
''''i,'-'. ~ 'li''' ~"5
si'i, tn' statements oi 'ne SH'li"yes 'la' no
Iic l'u 1e'n III cAi7.crcg 'ne[e I'r several
uays Ie"us To Tue oeIlei 'haJ TINS as other
COMM si'''''i'S' was 'ne "ofk oi the ihcenu-
iirS
Inc IRE "heh discovered was Wen un Ter
headway. ana Preciuded the possibility OF
saving much ol the stock contain Z IN the
building IN Which 1t originated hence Messrs
Landon d Bates arc heavy losers, their loss
on goods reaching about S20,O while their
insurance ON the same was but $1,000
The building owned by the Messrs. Bates,
was insured for $1,000. In this building al
50 resided Joseph Douglass and F. Myers,
with their families, the former of whom lost
nearly every article Of his household effects.
From here the fire communicated north to
the building owned and occupied as bakery
by Daniel Nerder. which was ALEC consumed,
with large portion of his stock. Running
thence to tie rear portion Of Mr.. VS. prem
Uses, two fine barns owned by that gentleman
were destroyed, with some live stock contain
ed therein. His loss cannot fall short OF
Sl2'oOO, while his insurance Is but little
over one-hali the amount
On the south side the devourin9 element
rapidly spread to the orlek front DOCK ad-
joining the store IN Wllch Ihe IRE 9TisinateI'
ana aiSo O"heu ~ ncsSrs Da'es' MISS NJ. >;
baich, VINO rehted Iiie lower hortnern storeoi
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VICE PRESIDENTS.

Mr.. Y. :. Ferris Of SwaRton then moved that
the Convention resolve itself into separate county
conventions for the purpose of nominating Il COM
ntittee to nominate State officers. This was op-
posed by Hon J. W Stewart of NIidilebury
Hon. c. ". Willard Of Montpelier and Hon. He
man Carpenter Of Mortified, on the ground that
in delegate convention no such nominating
committee needed or customary, and tina, it
was due to the present incumbents of the State
Offices to be filled, having seryel faithfully and
aeoeptably for a single term, that they should he
re-nominated by accamation.
Hon. +. c Reldincton of St Johnsbury in
some spirited remarks said he claimed for him
self and his section thu State the title Of pstri
otic, loyal and unconditional Union men. lie had
seen in the morning paper since coming here, a
''rumor' to the contrary, and that the delegates
from his corner of the State were going to try to
make trouble. He denied any such thought or
purpose. The delegates from his section would
sink all minor issues, and forget all personal
considerations in their desire for the success of
the party. He hoped the nomination of the pres
ent incumbents would be made rira roce. and
unanimously His remarks were heartily an
plauded.
On motion Of the Hon. Heman Carpenter Of
Mortified it was voted that the present incum-
bents be re-nomnated by acclamation. Where
upon Hon. J. W. Stewart of Middlebury pre-
sented the name of BoN JOHN B. PAGE of Rut-
land, for denomination for the office of Governor
of the State.
Hon. C. W. Willard of Montpelier nominated
Gen. Stephen s. Thomas Of West Fairlee for the
Office Of Lieut. Governor, and Hon. S. NJ. Dorr Of
Rutland nominated the Hon. JoHS PAGE Of
Montpelier as the nominee of the Convention for
the office of Treasurer All of which nomina-
tons were unanimously carried.
Hon. B. D. Harris Of Brattleboro moved that
the Convention proceed to the nomination by bal
lot Of two electors at large.
Hon. J. v. Stewart of Middlebury proposed
for Eector on the west side Of the mountain
the name of Hon. GEO. ". GRAsDEY of YER /
cennes, with the remark that it was entirely un-
necessary in this convention to add any word n
to bis nsme, but simply to say
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The loss on the building IL $500; insured
for 1000. Mr.. Stearns loses about $500
in stock, upon which there is no insurance.
Rocks loss is 500; no insurance. Mr..
franklin loses $3.50, covered by insurance
The next building consumed was the meat
market of A. c. 4 II. C.. Hayward, the
bnilding being owned by Hayward & Hale.
The loss on the building is about 81 900, for
which amount it was insured the loss in
meats is trifling. In the upper portion of the
building resided Mr. John Cunningham and
family who were enabled to save most of their
effects
The next and last building destroyed
was Bakers block, the lower portion of
which was occupied as restaurant by Var
nun W. Whitcemb. and who loses s 900,
with insurance of 5000. In the second story
was the barber shop of Prince Denmark,
who saved considerable portion of his pro-
perty, and whose loss. probably S400, If
covered by insurance. In the third story
was the Photographic rooms and residence of
Sumner j. Haven, who also succeeded in saw
ing a good proportion of his property. He
was insured for $50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-07-03

LOUISIANA LEcIs1A1uRF. - The state Of
Louisiana is blessed with a Legislature, the
irst she has had for long time. \ colorcd
man presided, ar Lieutenant Governor. over
the Sesate. and another was elected temper
AIRY chairman of the House. The proceedings
in both houses commenced with a muddle
Gen Grant had suggested in an order, the
propriety Of requiring of members only the
oath prescribed by the new constitution of
the State. This suggestion was not followed
by the Lieut.. Governor. who announced that
the test oath prescribed by Congress would be
administered. A. this would leave many of
the democratic members ont, an appeal to all
was taken in the Senate, but the Lieutenant
Governor decided that until they took the test
oath they could take no appeals nor make any
motions. \ similar ruling prevailed in the
House. and the two branches We're finally or
glnized, the majority Of tire democratic mem
bers Withdrawing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-07-03

The License system IN MAssAcHUsETTs.-
We notice that public sentiment is wax
ing up in Massachusetts, against the license
law enacted last winter. The evil fruits of
it are coming into sight rapidly. The sub
ject came before the town meetings this week
in many places. Woburn, which for few
months has seen what free rum does, voted
against :" Ecense"-only two votes in favor.
The Boston Traveller says: The balloting
at the town-meeting at Melrose on Monday
evening, resulted in AS votes against is-uing
licenses for parties to sell liquor to be drunk
on the premises, and not one in favor. Mel
roee can certainly lay claim to being the
banner town in this respect, notwithstand-
ing P. L. L. representative was chosen last
fall.
In Beverly the vote was unanimous against
a license to sell any distilled or fermented
liquors to be drunk on: the premises, and
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son and because he would make a good Judge,
and not from any prejudice against Mr..
: Wright or desire to absorb Offices in this city
was Mr.. Parker's name suggested but Mr..
Wright was made the nominee by swinging
vote, and nobody feels had about it
The most animated canvass was over the
Sheriff. Mr.. Ashley has won good opinions
during his al interim occupancy of the Office !;
but a prevalent objection to having the choice
of the county made q matter of bargain and
sale-it being understood that he bad paid
money for the succession to Col. Munson-
worked against him Mr.. Griffin has had ex-
periencc as deputy, and will undoubtedly
make an excellent Sheriff.
For States Attorney Mr.. Roberts was
nominated by the highest number of votes
given to any nominee of the convention on the
first ballot, result which, however, had in
it no element of personal objection to Mr.
Shaw. No one doubts hut that he would
make an unusually able and excellent STATE
Attorney; nor can any one doubt that the
same is true of Mr. Roberts. The office of
States Attorney is an important one-of rap
idly growing importance, as crime increases
with the increasing population of Burlington
and the county-and it is matter for public
eongratulation that a lawyer of Mr. Roberts
high standing for capacity and integrity is
willing to undertake its duties
The Burlington Times, we perceive, thinks
that with single exception the" ticket is a
strong one ard will command the hearty sup
port Of the Republicans OF the County. The
Times also makes favorable mention of every
name on the ticket but those of Mr. Roberts
and of Mr.. Barton the nominee for high
bailiff. Which of those gentlemen is the sex
ception is thus left in doubt Perhaps it is
Of no great consequence which it may be /:
for the general opinion we are confident is
that the ticket is a strong one and will COM
mand the hearty support Of the Republicans
of the County, without exception.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-07-03

L0rIsI'NA.-General Grant has directed
General Buchanan, commanding the Fifth
District, TO remove the present Governor and
Lieutenant Governor Of Louisiana and put in
their places Messrs. Yarmouth and Dunn. tn.
candidates recently elected to the positions
by the radical PARTY. These changes were TO
take place on Monday, when the Legislature
convened. The Lieutenant Governor dunn,
Is a cOlorJ,l man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-07-03

The NATIONAL CURRENCY PRINTISG.-The
Joint Committee on Retrcnchment. after
patient investigation, running over several
months, have decided to recommend that Con
gress abolish the Printing Bureau of tho
Treasury Department and have the currency
printed in separate places, the faces in one
place and the backs of theuin another, and
the signatures put on at theTreasury to pre-
vent fraud and counterfeitine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-07-03

Deacon DYE'- LIE OF GRlNr.-Wc ha.-
received from Philadelphia a copy Of the Lii,
Of 1t. zen. Grant by Deacon Dye,-price D
cents We have not read beyond the fist
sentence. which is as follows To the ind.
yidual who estimates book by Its heft. ike
butchers DO beef, ours NAV seem Of l.-tra
value" This i certainly powerful open
inc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-07-03

SINGULAR FREiS.-Some days since hen
quietly entered the St. Adams Post office at
the front door, laid an egg on the floor. and
walked out. Not having been duly stamped.
and not bearing any address. the clerks could
do nothing but to send it to the Dead letter
Office or eat it which they did Is not stated
Il Is surmi>ei that the hen meant to deros-
It in the Bank. which i next door.
Commissioner or INTERNAL REyNuE.-Thc
President on Wednesday sent to the Senate
the name of Perry Fuller Of Kansas to SUE
coed Mr.. Rollins as Commissioner Of Inter
nalReyenue. Hisirieuds claim that the Dem
oeratic Senators and those Republicans inter
ested N Indian contract. Will secure his con-
frnaJi5n Others declare that he belongs o.
the Whisky Ring and is interested in all
sorts of job. and that be viii consequently
he rejected.