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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

CoRRrpT1os AT ALBAsY.-A reliable and
fair-minded correspondent at Albany %riies I
us concerning the bribery. gong on AZ sar .ne
capitol The Assembly is reeking with cor
ruption. Fair-minded Democrats confess IT,
There are many instances known, where Oh
fers Of $500 to 500 were made IN IN dlrect
terms for vote against the Erie bill Gienn
was offered $500 by fellow in the Wander
bilt interest who frequents the legislative
halls great deal, The debauchery Of the
Assembly is without any precedent in.the his
tory of the State. The man who is on the
ground. editor or not, and excuses or palli.
ates it, may be fairly suspected of being
nrivv TO the corruption. Now, look how tbs
investigating committee, upon the charges b,
Mr.. Glenn, is brought forth BY the Speaker
majority of them voted on the SIDE which which
votes. Can it be expected that there VIII 0
anything like thorough Investigation thr2ug pug
the instrumentality of such an organization !.
] tell YOU il is enough to make an honest eli
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

WHAT ALEcK SrErHENs LEARNED WHILE
NoRTH.-Mr. Stephens was profoundly i'm
pressed with the general quietude, not only
of Washington city, but the whole country
due north. The Radicals are serene in the
conscious possession of almost, if not quite,
absolute dominion. The Democrats passive
under Affections deemed inevitable for the
present, and only hopeful for the future
through the instrumentality of a peaceful
ballot in November Fighting is about the
last thing thought abont on either side the
one party TRANQUILITY usurping every depart
ment of Government, the other party tamely
submitting, and, like Micawber, complacent
ly hoping for something to turn up. This
astonishing condition of affairs is explained
by Mr.. Stephens as a popularity of the
American mind-a reverence for actual au-
thority however lawless, and a desire to sup
press it through every exhaustive process of
peace, and, failing in this, submission with
the best grace possible--Aug,lsta Constitu-
fionG2iSt:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

Hon. E. B. Washburne, the leader Of the
House, says that if the impeachment trial
concludes this month, and the President is
convicted, that Congress need not remain in
session after the middle of June Six weeks
he thinks, is enough to complete the neccs-
sary legislation. 1t is the general opinion
that Congress will not make sweeping change
in the tax and tariff laws this session.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

FAR-REAcHrNG LEGIsLATIoN-A Legislator a
Albany has introduced bill which provides
that s. Marriages between parents and child
ren, including grandparents and grandchid-
ren, of every degree, ascending and descend
ing, shall be ' absolutely null and void -
This legislator evidently fears a growing
inclination among young men to marry tLeir
grandmothers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

izen hang his head with shame, to witness
the goings-on in this infamous and traficking
Assembly, and well may the people ask the
question, - Is this the entertainment to
which we were invited last Fall ?''-Troy
Iimes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

~ ALARM Of fire was sounded Friday
about halCpast three One of the tenants Of
the row Of buildings on Church street, behind
the CITY Hall, had undertaken to build a
fire in stove without seeing where the pipe
went to, and as there happened to be nc
chimney. the partition through which the
pipe ran was speedily in flames. Little dam
age was done, however, the fire being prompt
ly extinguished.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

TIE WIDOW CABoCHARD.-It is well know
that at the Pere la Chaise Cemetery, near Pa
ris, stands in conspicuous position a splen
did monument to Pierre Cabochard, grocer
with pathetic inscription which closes thus
His inconsolable widow
dedlcates this monument to Lis memory,
and continues the same business at the
old stand, l67 Rue MoufIetard."
Now Partisan paper relates that short
time ago gentleman who had noticed the
above inscription was led by curiosity to call
at the address indicated. Having expressed
his desire to see the Widow Cabochard, he
was Immediately ushered into the presence Of
fashionably dressed and full bearded man,
who asked what was the object of his visit
" came TO see the widow of Cabochard
sir"
well, sir. here she is.
81 beg pardon, but wish to see the lady in
person.
''Sir, am the widow Cabochard"
Il don't exactly understand you. lallude
TO the relict of the late Pierre Cabochard
whose monument | saw yesterday at Pere Ia
Chaise"
Il see, | see, was the smiling reiomder
ALLOW me to inform you that Pierre Cabo-
chard is a myth, and therefore never had
wife. The tomb YOU admired cost me good
deal Of money, and although no one is buried
there, it proves frst-rate advertisement, and
I have had no cause to regret the expense
Now, sir, what can sell you in the way Of
groceries?'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

The LAHoILLE VALLEY RAmRoAD.-Greens-
boro, Hardwick and Walden have wheeled
into line with their appropriations for this
project, and the Ne1csdeaier thinks its pros
pects brighten daily. 1t adds
Our R R. project stands well in Portland
never better and the road is certain to be
carried through to completion, provided the peo-
pie in Lamoill. Valley work up their end Of the
line =
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

NEv MrI-T The foundations for the exten-
siye new steam planning mills Of Lawrence
8arnes AZ Co., at the foot Of College street,
ar l~ii and the big chimney has begun to
ri-s. TIE mill will be pushed to speedy COM
ple,ion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

The frat tram over the Troy and Benning-
ton road WIS run from Troy to the State Line
Wednesday morning No train from Rutland
was there to connect. but Supt. White tele-
graphed that connection would be made in
the evening. Only one train day, each
way leaving Troy at P NJ, is advertised.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

PRAYING. There Is difference between
Catholics and Protestants in this matter
Of praying. When a Protestant prays in
public, he Is apt to hide his face, and bend
low in an awkward. uncomfortable attitude ,
and when he would pray in private, he re-
tires into some secret place, where, if any
one should catch him at it, he would blush
like guilty thing. 1t Ii not so with our
Roman Catholic brethren. They kneel, it is
true, but the body above the knees is bolt
upright, and the face is never hidden ; and,
as if this were not enough, they make Ger
tain movement, Of the hand which distinctly
announce their purpose to every beholder.
The same freedom and boldness are obserya-
bic in Catholic children when they say their
nightly PRAYERS Your little Protestant
buries its face in the bed, and whispers its
prayer TO the counterpane but our small
Catholic brethren and sisters kneel upright.
the least a,'amef0r disturbed il any one
sees them Another thing strikes Protes-
tant spectator of Catholic worship the whole
congregation, without exception, observe the
etiquette of tie occasion. When kneeling Is
in order, all kneel when it is the etiquette
to stand. all stand when the prayer book
says bow, every head Is low. These two pc
culiarities are cause and effect \ Pr1tes-
tant child often has some reason to doubt
whether saying It's prayers is, after all. " the
thing, since it is aware that some of its
most valued friends and relations do not say
theirs.-Afl0nfic Monthly for 4Pri.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

ST ALBASs.-Mr. II. l. Proctor is prepar-
ing to givetw Chamber Concerts, - assisted
by some Of his pupils on the piano, and ANA
teur singers.
Some special religious interest is prevailing
in the Methodist Church in St. Adams.
Seven or eight persons have already publicly
professed their faith, and as many more will
do 50 at an early day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

PoIIcE-James Rhone and James Madden
We're brought up before Justice Hollenbeck
Friday, the two, in company with a couple
Of females, having got into quarrel, near the
Stacy Place, corner North Avenue. in which
Madden stabbed Rhone in the neck They
were each fined so and costs, and the girls
sent to the Jail for one month.
Edward Willet, for theft. was sent to the
Vermont reform school.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

GoyEg>oR FNToN's YEro of the White
hall & Fat,shurgh r. r. aid bill was sus-
tanned by the \. Y. Senate On Friday last.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

COERUTTIoS N THE y. L LEGIsLArURE.-
Several days since Mr. Glenn, Of Wayne,
venerable member Of the New York L.gisla-
ture, rose in his seat and stated that an at
tempt had been made to bribe him in refer
ence to the Erie Railway bill He stated
that he had been offered $500 for his vote.
He knew one man who had been offered Sl,-
200 for his vote. He knew another man
who had been offered $500. He knew that
members Of this House were engaged in buy
ing votes against the Erie railroad
4 committee of investigation was thereupon
appointed, to the composition Of which Mr.
Glenn objected, on the ground that one Of
the men who tried to bribe him was on the
committee. The man named, Mr.. Froar,
accordingly requested 10 be relieved from
serving on the committee but the Assembly
refused to excuse him, and adopted resolu-
ton that Mr.. Glenn be publicly eensured for
his course by the Speaker So that with the
New York Assembly it Is misdemeanor,
not 70 be corrupt, but to charge cOrruptionl
| The UNIVERSITY We understand that the
larger part Of the apparatus of the late Bur
lington Gymnasium, which was purchased by
our townsman Henry LOomis at the recent
auction sale of the same, has been by him
presented to the University This was =
thoughtful and liberal act on the part of Mr.
| Loomis, and it would not be a bad idea if
others of our citizens who purchased small
portions of the apparatus at the sale, should
follow his example. The college gymnasium
will he fitted up in connection with the drill
room, and viii be a valuable addition to the
facilities for physical training in the Univer-
sity.
The erection of new house for the Presi-
dent has been commenced by the corporation,
on the upper side of College Green, north Of
Prof. Petty's house. 1t is a fine site The
Presidents house will be of brick, and viii
be spacious, convenient and tasteful struc-
ture. 1t is to be completed the present sea
son.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

THERMOMETER, Monday morning, 90 : stiff
norra wind ground frozen hard mountains
white as in January; snow on the ground
and cold and snowy twang in the air, in
spi.e OF the bright sunshine. N.B.-No par
ticular sign April showers in this region
The Troy and Boston railroad directors re
fused to confer with the citizens committee
of Bennington county, but commenced on the
Sth running one train day to the State line
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

4" No vernal blooms their torpid rocks array,
But winter lingering chills the lap Of May
How it is going to be with May, this year,
we do not know but the lap of April must
be pretty well chilled, SO far.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

Ar THE ANNUAL EASTER MEETNG Of the
members ofSt. Paul's church, Episcopal the
following persons were elected vestrymen ?
the ensuing year:
William Ii Wilkins, Artemas Prouty,
Vernon P. Noyes, Amos c. Spear. Albert L.
Catlin, Daniel c. Linsley, William L. Strong.
Subsequently, at meeting of the vestry,
VIM. II. Wilkins was elected Senior Warden;
Artemas Prouty, Junior Warden Vernon P.
Noyes, Treasurer Wm. L. Strong, Clerk
The BURSrNG or THE Sc, Bird. - Anoth-
CT survivor, Mr.. J. II. Leonard, of this
terrible disaster on Lake Michigan, has ap-
peared. He escaped to land on a piece Of
the wreck, reaching the shore some Is miles
distant after having been over twelve hours
in the water. He thinks there were not
more than thirty passengers on board, many
having landed at Milwaukee.
Mr.. Leonard saw twenty passengers jump
into the water; some swan around for some
time and others seemed to sink almost imme
diately. He saw no women jump overload
and did not see any woman in the water.
He believed that there We're about ten wo-
men On board, his wife among them, all Of
whom must have persisted in the flames
An attempt was made to launch the
steamers boats but the rapidity with which
the flames spread rendered it impossible
The sea was not very high, and the boats
could have easily weathered it if they could
have been launched
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

DIR. Goldsmith wrote two lines that have
been quoted at least one hundred thousand
times,-and murdered at almost every quo
tation. Said the Doctor, speaking of the
SxriSO
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17
NUMBER FORTY-TWO.

NEw FrKS.-Thos. W. Gregory has asso-
ciated with him in the coffee and spice mills
in this city, Mr.. CHARLES f. MINER, who
is favorably known in this vicinity as an
energetic and capable business manager. The
new firm will be styled Thos. W. Gregory
& Company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

The following epitaph. stronger than that
of Keats, has been proposed for topper :
- Here lies one whose name was writ IN
whisky
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

The Schleswig Holstein affair is again the
subject of negotiation. Lord John Russell 5
only brilliant saying was 80 Only
two men ever did understand this question
another gentleman and I. The other gentle
man is dead iIe explained it to me, but
have forgotten all about il.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

Said conscientious auctioneer, " Ladies
and gentlemen, there is no sham about the
carpets they are genuine tapestry carpets.
bought them of old Tapestry himself.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

There is to be new edition of the Scrip
lures, termed the Chicago Bible, suited to
the growing wants Of the West. In addi-
ton to the pages in the Family Record ordi-
narilv devoted to births, marriages, and
deaths. several leaves will be devoted to di-
YOrces.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

The old lady who used To dry her clothes
on the equinoctial line has gone 10 Green
land to e; the North Pole to draw cistern
water with.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

\ very nervous gentleman once announced
a steamboat explosion to the Connecticut
Legislature as follows % Spister Meeker
and lodges of the memberislature. The
Eliver ellsworth has billed her buster -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

The other day an old sailor, at the South
ern end Of the New York City Hall Park,
caused great commotion by yelling out
:. Halloa. there, | say! Murder Fire
Watch Gridirons Birthstone Ilalloa-oa -
:. What's the NATTER" asked the crowd.
.. Why. I'm out of terbaker-got any, any
of ve{'' was the cool reply.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

\ lady near Boston, a granddaughter Of
Mrs Malaprop, boasts of the possession of a
pair Of ear-drops made from - liver brought
from Mount - Yociierous during the recent
d" disruption"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-04-17

John Phoenix once said that when, from
the deck of an outgoing steamer, he shouted
to friend, " Good-by, Colonel, two-thirds
of the crowd on the wharf raised their hats,
and said, q Good by, old fel. Tekkar yer
! self"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-27

two miles OF river shore suitable FOR oyster beds,
was recently sold for $3.50.
Among the sage items OF an exchange IL the Ioi-
lowing:-t IN well known IN Washington that Mr.
seward Is anxious to purchase Cuba ana the STATE
out OF the fact that Mr. seward had been talking
Cuba strongly and even expressed the opinion tnat
the present Is fitting opportunity TO oner hegota-
tons.
In Kansas $4,000 acres OF land have been pur-
chased for colony OF Swedes who are coming over
New York Is not much behind the age in municipal
jobbery, but the following account OF how tney
manage these things in Chicago-taken rom FRO
violence paper-c0ntains q lesson Tor even our Oom-
mon Councilmen:-A municipal Investigation u now
In progress In Chicago into remarkable series OF
city. From what has been discovered it appears
actually been stolen to the amount o. AZ
OF thefts-for the transactions have been
MISUNDERSTANDING been accomplished by means Oh
sagcs oeeds ana Sat tract Of eighty acres or
land belonging to the city Is covered by forged OF
fraudulent deed to Mr. David stark, Q man I'M
known and not to be found and OF whose existence
Mt any time In this mundane sphere doubts are enter
tanned. The mysterious Stark, possibly connection
taxes the land was sold and the otensibe purchaser
having In turn neglected to pay his taxes ~ was
again sold, and so on, again and agaln, until tne
property il now covered by tax titles standing IN va
rious Names the worth OF which somebody Is sup
posed to know The last transfer OF this property Is
uormerly in the service OF the cty) to Isaac Cook
the consideration being one dollar.
The design OF the operators appears to have
been to take property out OF the hands OF the city
by means OF forged deeds from the city, and then
to allow title to be forfeited by frequent tax sales
and the right OF possession The original fraudulent
transfers, however, will upset the movements. One
OF the transfers IL that OF tract now having on II
thirty-eght houses, the land having been conveyed
by forged deed, to Ira Judd an individual
quite as mysterious as David Stark. Several estima
BILE citizens. 1t is said. who purchased lots in the
tract in good faith will probably be sufferers, among
them Mr.. Robert Lincoln How much has been done
In this line Is not yet known.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-27
the windows consequently prescnt very handsome

appearance.
= THs INTERIOR.
rhe nrst story Will he occupied by the bank En-.
tering .nrougn the handsome portico the visitor
enters the bank proper and finds himself in 4 mag
ncent room forty feet wide by sixty feet deem The
room Il divided lateialy into three comma by
two rows OF pillars, which have been painted
IN mutation OF bronze. The centre OF the bank IL
occupied by the counters, which are arranged
in square. The furniture is very handsome.
being made Of black walnut maple svca-
more and zebra woods. The walls are very
Hastily frescoed, being panelled and colored with
very beautiful hints. The ceiling In supported at the
rafters by bronzed brackets and also frescoed in
panel The centre panels are most deliberately
colored and ornamented by artistic devices repre-
senting various mythical SUBJECTS and also by the
monogram TX. G. =. B.n The whole appearance OF
seems to have been spared In its finish. The trustees
room IL In the reara very comfortable room about
sixteen Feet square-provided with all necessary
accommodations. The walls are very tastefniy
Hescoeu ana over the fireplace splendid pier glass
nas Deen nxed. The vault which rs also in the rear
ABOUT the centre of the building Is OF the most
secure ever built Is twelve feet wide by eighteen
aeep ana has height OF twelve feet. II is built up
from the foundation OF solid granite blocks two feet
thick, and - provided with double doors OF case
burglars.
The second story consists OF fine room, about
twenty Ieet Nigh which has been rented by the East
ern District Young Mems Christian Association, and
VIII De used BY them lecture and entertainment
nan. Inc tnlrd Story has height OF twenty feet,
anu VIII De occupied by lodge of Free Masons as
meettny room. Each OF these stories Is fitted up
with all necessary accommodations.
from tniS condensed sketch of the building it win
De seen That II Is very elegant and convenient one
anu also one OF which Williamsburgers may well be
proud On Monday the business OF the bank VIII be
removed into the new building and formal open
ing viii be had.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-27

Auction Snles Of Real Estate During the
Past Week.

Auction snles Of Real Estate During the
Past Week.
The winding up OF the real estate business for the
year 1865 has presented an elegant tapering on in
the number and extent Of the transactions with oc-
casional exhibitions Of activity equal to the most
busy period Of the year. The week just closed has
presented both these conditions, the whole number
OF auction sales during that period being but ave,
and these only on two days OF the week. only two of
the sales being OF any special importance while
one Of them was fully OF as much interest as
any held during the year. This latter was the
sale of the Morris estate, In westchester county,
on Tuesday last particulars Of which have already
appeared giving such full details Of the property its
location, history, surroundings, and manner Of
onering that further concerning 1t is unnecessary
here. The entire sum realized from the sale OF this
property was $148, 682 On the same day Messrs. A.
j. Bleecker, Son Co. disposed Of over two hundred
lots at kearneyville, East Newark, N. j., from the
sale OF which the sum OF $14 900 realized. Two
pieces OF improved city property were also sold at
auction this day. which brought sos OO0 the total OF
the four sales amounting to 1921, $685. On Wednesday
piece OF New York improved property was sold
for $S,900 since which no public sales have been
held, the whole amount Of real estate in and the
city thus disposed Of during the week amounting
10 $50, .jS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-27
EXCITEMENT AND MURDER IN ILLINOIS.
The Hanging of the Culprit by Citizc

The Hanging OF the Culprit by Citizens.
[Jonesboro, ILL.,, dec. 24) correspondence OF the St.
Louis Republican,
On Saturday last three men on horseback stopped
at the house OF Captain b. Franklin, some fifteen
miles east OF this place, and one OF them proposed
to swap horses. The captain had valuable horse
and refused to swap and went into the field to
gather corn. AS soon az he had gone the man who
proposed to trade came back and took the captains
horse out OF the barn and left his. The alarm was
given and the captain followed after his horse
came up with the thief and demanded his property
The thief drew revolver and fired at the captain
three times, one OF the balls striking him in the
breast and killing him almost instantly. The coun-
try was aroused, the thief pursued and captured.
He was placed under guard ut the house Of magls-
trGte on Saturday evening. During the night the
house was surrounded by a large company OF armed
men, the prisoner taken from the guard and hanged
on q tree. The other two hOrsemen were also ar
rested but after pro wing that they had only road
acquaintance with the thief they were discharged
Captain Franklin was an esteemed citizen. His
murderer was desperate from Texas.