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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-22

The Indian Peace Commissioners :, ivN',
they have concluded treaty WIZ u .sss all
Sioux, North Cheyennes and Aial~ FL ,e.tl'
of whom agree to keep the peace '"
upon the reservation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-22

One Of the revenue collectors IN
claims to have collected more tax than
assessed. The race Of such officers Is sl-'-
Enright and Allen, On trial in Br0oa ~,
for frauds ON the Internal Revenue VT"
found guilty Thursday.
The Grand Jury of Baltimore have =. 1I and
ed the lottery system, as - frenzy mi,
. the lowest degradation Of gamllolili.s III. tls
is the more noticeable, because bai'.n'
been sort Of headquarters for l'i'''''7
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-22

The RECONSTRUCTED SrATEs.-The H''$
on Thursday passed bill for the admi''
Of North and South Carolina, Georgia A-
bama and Louisiana to representation Id w.
grcss. An attempt was made to strike
Alabama, but it was defeated by yeas
NAYS -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-22

Us INTERNAL REVENUE TAzEs.-Co.la.
or Crane ad7erti-es that he viii receive IL
come, special and other annual taxes. 90 h.-
Office in Burlington until June lst.a-Ses,ar-
Hotel in Milton June u, and at Rll-as
Hotel in Richmond June Sd. Fiv percent
extra and costs viii he charged on al taxes
not paid within the above time. Taxes may
be sent by other persons AMI receipts will be
returned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-22

We are slow to believe the charges AMI IL
situations Of bribery and corruption 81 freely
made against some Of the Senate by lial-
pointed rartisans. 1t seems incredible tll.
any man who had been found Of character
enough to have a place in the unitei SAFE
Senate, should have been 50 shortsighted E
t. dare take a bride and of most we be-.57
it impossible The Impeachment Manage
seem to have thought it worth inyestga--
however, and already mysterious hints oil
dispatches speak Of startling deyelopmenl
soon to be made. That a good deal Of money
may have been spent to secure the acquitu-
We can very well believe; but it is more Likely
to have gone to buy the influence Of Others II
various ways upon the Senators than in any
way to their own pockets.
There are in session at Chicago this week,
besides the Methodist General Conference
which commenced some time since, the Ma
tional Convention of the Union Republican
party. the National Soldiers and Sailors
Convention, the Convention Of the HomGIa-
thists of the United States, and the National
Convention Of News Dealers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-22

Tie story is again put out, from Washing
ton. that a new party Is to be formed LOT 'iie
Presidential campaign.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18

the case Of the musical composition, the air is tho
invention Of the author. and piracy is committed IL
ton consists Is incorporated IN another work, without
any material alteration In sequence Of bars so In tho
Representations the series OF events directed I'm writing
by the author in any pattcuar scene - ms invention
merit of tho scene consists IS incorporated in another
work wi out pv material alteration in the constituent
rart OF the series of cyenta the sequence Of the
events IN tho series. Tic adaptation 0i huch series Of
events to different characters who different language
from the characters and language in tho nrt play Is IKE
tho adaptation OF the musical air 10 "a different
ins,rnnent or the addition to it OF variations
or OF au accompaniment. The original subject
Of iuveutOn--that which required genius 70
construct and set 1t In order-remalns inc aano ~ the
adaptation. 4 mere mechanic in dramatic composition
can make such adaptation and It Is piracy II the ap
propratcd series OF events when leT,secu on INC tilo
stagc, although performed by new aud dIeTeht chaIac
tors uslrg different language Is Recognized ny ne spec
tator through any OF TIC seh1es 10 Wn,cn I'M tnT o
ti0n Is addressed rs convey lng substantially h9 same
impressions to, aud exciting tho same eHot9hs III, tlo
principles, the railroad scene" In Bouccaulrs play IS
Undoubtedly. when acted performed or represented ON
stage or puDAc pace, az iHHtsIon slu i n'e I'M 20
the copyright Of the plaintH III the railroad scene
two scenes wOuld naturay eau 10 lno SoHcls'ol t' @
the latter had been adapted from the carrier one
made In the bill not denied. II Is hardly possible that
the rcscmblance3 accidental and that the Gelence5
merely colorado, with view to disguise tle p
garsn The true test ns whether there is piracy or
no ia TO ascertain whether there Isl ser'le Or cyasye
bona ME original composition made mp from common
materials and common sources with rescmblanees whch
subject Emerson agt Davies story, Cs 1882 Nothing
thar has adduced the part OF tho defendants
affects tho validity OF tho plalutlHs copyrHht on
the question OF fhc orginaty aud novelty Of ne raiL
scene" in his play The sale of Bouecaups pay 10
other persons with view to its public Representatives,
makes tho seller participant IN causing tho play 70 be
publicly represented: An injunction must therefore
ISSUE restraining the defendants from the public perform
ance or representation aud from the sale FOR puDc per
formanco or representation, Of the RAILROAD scene IN
the play of After Dark OF any scene in substance
the same as the railroad scene" IN either OF the t"O
plays as such scene Is herein defined.
Thomas s. Alexander William Tracy, and J. J. Daly for
the plaintiff; William d. Booth and j. W. Clarke OI Dos-
ton for the defendants.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
ROApD OF COUNCU.YIEN.

At m. Yesterday, the Board Of Council
men organized with Councilman siaCom IN me chalr "a
the absence Of the President resolution was i over
directing the Controller 10 draw his warrant u ilFIrU
D. Golden Murray. Treasurer or the NeW- OK DF
pensary for $4,000 the amount to be expended ~ efec
Inc new building for said institution. and ~ IN ess
there Is no appropriation 20 meet this eXpend,nre iee
Controller authorized 10 Include the said amount IN inc
annual TaN.IeVy for 1863. resolution vas adopted 20
pave Fourtlst from the BOwery 10 SlXthave, Wth Ias
NcGonFgal Wooden Pavement. y icsui..0h vas
ndopted 10 pave Pittst between Grand ana liOlsoiF
SIS with Bel lglu Pavement ArCsOutiou was acoplttoF
recting the Controller TO draw his warrant IN favor las
j. Hodge Pastor OF the First Baptist Manners thn.sh
in Overst for the OF sJI4 20 IN O:uer 10 ehs.o
said church 20 pay esSmcnt (wiih httrtsU iOt
building "a In said street. between Ciathi Isdhs
and Madisuu-s Concurrence was lat WIN Tie Ai"st,
men in adopting resolution, increasn; ne sd"Ies "a
the women employed IN cleaning tie ohcts oi tss
various departments OF the City Cover wert iron - ~
20 8 per day BY resolution II was ordered lt NIsa
st. from SlNtl-aye 10 Broadway ana thal iut 'tu
ST. from Flfth-aye. TO Broadway BE- paved Mtl DtsEa
pavemcu Concurrence had WIZ tue ! de! i"Si ~
Increase the salary of the keeper Cf Tie Wy, ha !.
So 75A pcr aunuu. BY resolution &c was dc'Ita in Vso
with belgian pavement the following streets; Iiir!-
fourthst, from Ninth 10 Tenth1ye; toEtest2 "a lt0 -
Sixth NIuth-aye. and Seyeutltlhst, irvl" inu 40 ~
Fourthaye. A resolution WAS adopted oNttlHg o tIo
Clerk II the Common Council 10 procure Ger ilcl
Of the official cauVaSsps OF the November ana Dt,rHvN
elections aud that 5000 pies of the same lc p1%'s %
i'm pamphlet form BY resolution it decided t1ss
Astoru place from Fourth-aNe 10 BtOadNay' oc PnS,
with tie McGonegal pavement ArGsolutl1i ~, nas ~
adOped to pave IcNiugtOnayc., from 1Wcl
Thrty-fOurthst with Belgian pavement bS lesoe ssn
it was decided that Riyiugon, from the bo"clJ "a 81
gn.st be paved with the McGonega pavement hlsi h
siX;h.st. TO Harlem River, be paved win bes'" paw
ugf
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
THE HEIRS OF CoBwEB HALL

Tn the Surrogate's Court before SuTT0gats
Tucker, Yesterday the Patulo estate matter a'hs 49,,
hecu reached order the call or the
Surrogate said 81 have been served plth al ,ss
writ ~ mandlmus from the supreme Court Hd.u o ,s
relation OF the Public Administrator ana COZ .r
mo 10 decide the questions raised before lie .y us
plication according 10 "a certain construction ol Law
act which that Court has indicated IN rs WilL u 80
made NV return TO the writ, respectfully dehN ~ .
power of the Supreme Court 10 command 1e 1T .
10 const no statutes decide issues ifact ~ any ~,
lar manner or IN favor OF any lltigant party anu -,
further submitted that the Surrogate has te eA.Ss
jurisdiction TO decide all questions pondln Ceiolo ",
sulerl 10 the nc lion OF the Supreme Court only on ap
The argument upon my return has been had hei -
honorable Court and tho papers taken 'or not
Pointing that decision the action OF the surrogate "a
free and every judicial tribunal. how cyer hsmDir I
be lrce that ii may bo independents IN is aci.o r. ~
sire therefore not 10 try this case at this tte O. ~
ary ncton upOn the contested admiulstra ION He
plienton made by tile Public Aduini tater aiu u
trctions made 10 1t by the party a,us,ed IN ti5 49,
will therefore, stand adjourned TIL the January itI.n,
this Court unless the maudamus shall be sooner ~e'
by the Court above
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
THE rlEsr STEAM TRAM IN AMERICA.

Jn tho SupCrint5IGcnt's once at the Proyi-
dCuCc l;lOad station ia ts city ~ pCtnic oi lhc nist
steam railroad train in tMrIlcI, Iun from ArLy 10
schenectady, over tLc Mohawk and HUDSON Ram ia
1881 The Train consisted Uf locomotive tender ana
two cars. 1ne locomotive, LJrcd he John Huh,' ana
imported from England, was oi Nciy simple Vnd ucohth
sructOu and ngt DO mistaken In these days Tor
plc-lrver. Its cylinders were q ipcEes IN diameter
having inches stroke and the connecting rods worked
on double craks the front axle. II weighed four tuus
John Hampfcn, az Engiishman, was tho engineer me
teuder "a simple frame NltH platform, ulOh WIlch
placed ncap Ot wood used ir iael ana Two crates
filed with similar coubUstlbCs. This vehicle also had
psse IQcrDOx tho The cars were patti tuCd aier
tie old stage coaches, resembling somewhat the far"u
coaches still. used n Enriand, AMI we're coupled WIN
three links Instead OF one as at present Twelve pass
gers occupied the inside SEATS and tIrc were seated out
side Among them veic Mr., 1hurloT Weed ana cA'doV'
Yates Thc PORTRAITS aud ose o. their fclowpassen-
gers. wuch The picture gsc9 ia sobrc ana Sharply de-
lined silhouette, would hardly Oe .rcJSZrd by any ono
acQuaiut,d with them when tEey made the excursion
Tie picture is photographed by HcSsGs. j. L. Howard az
Co of Springfield from hc original ~ the possession OF
the Connecticut UisOI al Society. lBOstOu AdFertl5er
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
.nrrr yr.R crll,rER, rLNN8YIvAyIA.

4 hloodloss duel was fought near the city OF
Chester. on the line vi te Philadelphia, Wilmington ana
Baltimore Railroad, Iew days ago. The principals were
tao young men, with wounded Gigu.'y and cnIagcl
passiors one Phldclphiau. the other Princeton, y
j. snort Tie trouble Lich Ted them 90 engage l iho
outlawIy, was about beautiful, yCun-, ahd "ashIHS
brunette, worth i'm her naIuc close "u 20 quarter 81
q million with papa equally llCh and quito ihChfcht'
They bOth alted her, and concluded 90 dc Tor h'F'
Friends were Consulted and mUrdtICu, letters were *
changed cEallca cc The rsgit. and 10 agreed
10 sht 10 ont. Pistols WCrc chosen ns TIE weapons.
Seconds were selected tho fyot WAS picked
baciers were DI hand 10 the appointed hour. TIC dis
tauce was marked co. TIE pistols were loaded and handed
u Tie uouh.bs duest.. Tie word w4s and bang
bai'g went iie pisls Again and again tLty trcd hut
tley wcIc taJ neither ot L'm received tho
ia,rd. Tire lovers las,.uCl 90 Die boz 90 Tie pretty
brunette. Size had been aIpTsCd ~ thcr duiuc and like
e,usba young !ady gave tEea both 20 ur4crttsnd that
much better and wiser man than cttr ci tN. was 10
Lc her ccc lord aud at sr anticipcts tot Ay christ
I.ly sic would 40 longer b. :! ~ out Aii- ana
bride lpI4adtl l..4 Post.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
Tile RUSSIAN HARVEST.

The Northern Post gives some interesting in
formation regarding the results Of this years harvest In
Russia. IL appears that IN the provinces OF Llyonia
EsthOnia Courland. Lthuania Kalouga, Smoensk Nov
gOrOd, OlOnetz Zone OF tho largcs South POdOa, ana
POutava the drouh great that there Is some rea-
fear a renewal OF the famine OF last In 20
other districts the harvest was little better than was
expected but 1t has only been really satisfactory ia tho
north The crops In the Government OF Archangel which
suffered most from the famine, have this year been eX
ceptOnally good Large sums OF money have been for
warded by tho Government to the threatened Provinces
and COurland has bcen specially exempted from the i'm
port duty corn and meal
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
THE COURTS
THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD AMP ihn
CREDIT MOBIIIIR. :.

CREDIT MOBII.iLR ;,
In July last James Fisk instituted ~ I'ir sur
against the Union Pncnc Railroad the tfodit siDOi
aud various Directors of both Compares. Ar,,t.n pr
claims that lac fulfilled all the requisites az fsr
10 The stock OF tho Railroad Company ana tdl ~, IN.
fore is stockhoder, and the Company ~ Ouo ~ 'bI,
PEELED 10 give him a certificate Of stock Bul QcS' QcS a
relief he claims soekbOlder, that tlo i,,i.
tho Railroad beng-at least some OF thcm Ocu- ma
ors of the Credit Mobilier have made cotilt fer
building OF the road with the latter Company r "a
too favorable TO the latter Company Itilhs lily
them the whole assets or the road whti ,hnt tLs
ia n fraud on the general stOckhodcis, sn , ,'ysr
Tho Credit Moblier should be required 10 '.i" t ts
tha profs made under this CONTRACT -,
railroad The suit ia contested on all points IL ea Nv
YESTERDAY before Judge Barnard, ON mo tr'i,SI
states Circuit Court undera provision OF STATUTE iy ~
United states passed last July The kai,to"u ,lt of
have OF coulse, nled requisite pellue' oh 'N inne
tne lnllroad Company II was commended lh" tno g. ts
fling Of the petition Of itself removed the e"So =" w.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18

,, ,,uossibity Mr. Hubert says that he Is willing 10
cotIact 10 lay the suporstrucure OF wooden railway
OF his own proved construction at me rate OF si
GrIcriran currency, a mile, where maple and hcmlock
can be obtained at reasonable rates since my Nlslt
have become convinced of the extreme uselue ol
new country and acting a9 feeders 20 tbe tIuuK mes
maj I baye no hesitation In prOphc sying that bcorc
many wears We shall find them running IN al directions
through the Dominion.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-18
THB WOODEN RAILROAD OF THE ADIRONDACK.
A correspondent of The Montreal Gazette


writes this interesting account OF wooden railway
In operation ut Clifton, In Northern NewYork, tho
Canada llne and which immense quantities OF iron
ore arc transported from the Adirondack mines:
The grading the iron road, except that
sitter grades be assembled TIC ties aro OF the Ordi
nary description, but squar any side. and
the Clifton road placed at the usual distance Of three
apart except the trcstes where there three
ties 10 every two yards. In future however tho engi
proposes put the three ties to every two yards
he proposes running heavier engines The rails are Of
maple six inches by four but III future their shape Will
be altered little without increasing the quantity Of
timber making them three aud half inches top, by
seven inches deep 10 be better adapted 10 the in
are the round ties 10 such depth keep the bot
tom Of rail about inches from the ground after
the road Is baasted and the rail projects sufficiently
above nOtched tie allow the ange Of the wheel
oSs. The rails are fastened to tho ties by couple OF
PA wood wedges driven In opposite directions tho
eof the rail- within tho notch This has the effect
90 the whole supersructure one solid mass, with
", VI, ar on Of any spikes or pins In making tho
VI. ~, Itself Is bent To the required shape, that
pre GO p, NO arity whatever III the line OF rails The
@ 20 ao @ ~, simplest description. They consist OF
uSs ;nt "a scrs pf square timber Immediately under
th st ~ timhe, laid leDgthwise from one rcstle to
amotier ~" s iwmedIateH under tho lne OF rails, In
anDtheT, H r,irn,in Tlis is further supported by
e"Ih q Similar stick OF Nmber at each side frpm tho
bcah l'' nf ,he tres,le TO the base. In blanting
,, hGu o no s Shch Is let into squared log at
Icttoh' 'nu ~ Nnucoa Nil Is not new Invention, but
Mr. IInIbe,t tbo enginoeA has succeeded III making u
available without using ~ dcnonstrated that surb
structure aud has, nlOreON - djiJapce m un1erato
railways can be used for w. r'inrs an iro, lin, a.
cost AID this through a couk n np,rtcv am engiccr
ordinarily constructed, would w k'"N's'1 ~" @'A'F'
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-13
CURE OF DR.1EyvESS.
LETTER FROM
REV. A. BRIGGS,
OF ROCK ISLAND.

10 ia H.. June &c, lsts.
DR. LIonssuA Dear Sir-Gratitude to yos
and desire TO benefit Others has induced ne 70
make the following statement
For the last four or five years have ha .
partial deafness in my left ear, and this. during
the lest nine months has Increased 50 rapidly
and to such On extent ths, could scarcely hear
q al with il. and having that time used many
remedies with no essen,islor permanent benefit
soon began 10 think tha, should soon loose
the use OF that organ altogether.
But after seeing an announcement OF your
siicial Visit 20 this city. and converting with
one whose deafuefs of long standing you had.
a. he informed me. entirely removed. decided
TO consult you. and il. AFTER an examination you
thought you could restore nv hearing. to sub,
NIT to On operation. Accordingly ] called 81
your rooms yesterday. and am happy to ssy that
in less than half an hour. bv skillful and pain
less operation with suitable instruments. you
restored nv hsaring ple:ely, and trust per
manently.
Accept, nv dear sir. the assurance ofmy bes'
wishesfor your future usefulness and prosper
,ty.
A. BRIGGS.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-13
NOTICES.

OxB trial Is sufficient to couvince the
most scrupulous Of the invaluable and un-
failing efficacy Of MADAME ZADOC POR-
TBR'S CURATIVE BALSAM for the cure
Of Oosds. Coughs, Hoarseusss, Shostnsss Of
Breathing. Asthma. DiaRsaity Of Breathing.
Huskinss, Tickling b the the Threat.
fJghtnsss ~ ths Chest asd Csnsumpties.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-13

OaAronls % rRs LAR OF 70 BslL."-
This grand competition BY Schiller, win b
presented to the citizsps Of Davenport On
Tuesday svsaing 18th iost a the Burtis
Opera House By the students Of The Iowa
Normal Academy Of music. under the d.
rsctien Of the Faculty, Prcfs Fargo, Coo
/ Parksf accompanied BY full Orchestral
PARTS with Jacob Strssssr as their director.
The Academy never before possssssd - e.
tensivs facilities for the senditioa Of the
higher class Of music. There 10 eoncsntra.
ted 10 che Asalsny from abroad, quite .
nuubss II ussieians Of high order Of
merit, ansng them ws viii usntios, urs-
Kate J. Brainasd Of st. Louis. . hdy PEE
ssssise rars qualifications aud 10 oss Of the
best sxpoasnts II "Ontssiss'' il ~ west =
whom ssas ofths nsst pssninsst parts
are assigned, alse eur swn Averitss Aiss
Maggie Rouse. Mr.. Fssts ssd sthsrs
whose rsputatisns ore alrsady, fnliy sstae-
lished, and will take prsninsnt parts in the
concert.
Miss Alice Duttoa ths accsmplishsd pian.
lot will assist at this concert BY executing
s~e celebrated compositions. The grand
transcript Of the Ssx,ils from ..Lueia," by
4 List, and "Homs. Sweet Hsus ,"by Thai
berg. All tegsshss the attractions Of th,
evening bids fair y b the best entertain
men, ever presented to the Davsnpsrt pub
lie.
In order that all may obtain seats a thi
esncsrt, The price Of admission has bee
axsd At 50 cents sash to oil parts Of th
house. rsssrvsA ssats wishssS sstss shasl
may bs sbeAissd q Luso . 0slgU ~
steee slise : e'slsGk oaAuf1ay 0snise.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-13
CURE OF cATARRH.


DuBrors, Oct g, 1aes
d.. 4. r. LssAsi4. C1iesso:
Mas sra - am elsl U bsar thss yes ~
thiakias Of mskins professional visit v D~
buoue. The remedies aad treatment you hsvs
prsscr;bed for nv dauehteS's Ca,arrh. have a.
rsslv pros ueed gress bsss6t. and | have no
doubt viii effect m entire scurs In due time.
Mrs. Blanchard considers hersslf psrnansatly
cured Of Catarrh Of twenty years annoyance.
bv n. means Of your invaluable treatment.
Your sppsrssus for appiying your remedies
..e~ 20 me novel, simple. and elective. and
,ou, msdicines % generally sueeessfui that
49, ~ be said to be speeifes.
I.ho.,d certainly adviss my friends susssiag
a. - ef the Diseases treated = spsciAlsiss
bv you. 70 pu. shense',ss sPsn ysur yrefss-
ao,ipr shss yo1 may meet With GOD ssssss'
Isn Wy tsslS yssra.
.0n0. \. DlAuORA1O.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-13
Fren J.s. Williker, sf this City.

This NAV certify that Dr. Ligh,hill operated
upon me for the cure of deafness, with the best
of success. was deaf in my len ear for ssv
eral years. can now hear whispering. dis
,inotIy. The operation Was entirely painless.
j. =. WILLlkER.
Corner or Third and Cedar streets,
West Davenport.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-13

Dubuque will leave Port Byfec for st.
Paul to -mssrsw morning, On The arrival ef
the 6:46 train from Rock Island.
Canada 10 the regular boat from the same
place On Saturday.
New Boston il the regular packet isr
Fort Madison te.merrew merning At Z
o'elosk.
Psmbina will leave tomorrow afternoon
for nsntrose, Ksekuk and st. Leuis.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-13

LrnBsa.-vsry few rats are semisg
svss The rspids as present. The water bsisg
TOO low TO admit 10 admit Of their passage
Crib and lss RATS Of two or three feet dralt
can barely pass; anything heavier thsn
that sticks fast.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-08-13

Uxl,ks Ill others, the pill ef D.. Wilson
pesssesss in happy esnbisstioa valu6bls
Tonic and Cstharie roperties. which rem.
der them peculiarly valuable in fanilies.
Every druggist il the United Ststss cell
them.