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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-31

NIAGARA FAILS GoING-The Buffalo En-
press of Monday has a long article on the
prospective site of Niagara Falls. 1t says:
For more than year past, some watchtul
residents Of the vicinity have marked pecu-
liar motion Of the rapids at point less than
half mile above the apex Of the horseshoe.
in the channel in which the greatest body Of
water descends, and this motion has been Of
character to give rise To the supposition that
breach had been made by the current
through the soft shale strata underlying the
limestone that forms the present ledge Of the
Falls. Recently the appearance Of the rap
ids at the point indicated, has undergone
marked change, and 50 exactly in contirma-
ton of the theory stated that those watching
it do not doubt the speedy doom Of the IA
nous Horse Shoe cataract.-If the limestone
ledge, over which the river now falls, Is, as
is supposed, in course Of being undermined
bya subterranean stream breaking through
as far back as nearly half mile, Of course
the consequence, inevitable and liable TO en-
sue at any moment, must be an immense
breaking away of the face of the cataract.
changing its whole form and appearance
perhaps converting the perpendicular fall in
to a shooting rapid down a steep decline.
Some observers at the Falls anticipate this
grand catastrophe at an early day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-31

The LANonLE VALLEY r. R.-The follow
ing are the material statements of the report
of Engineer D. c. Linsley's survey for rail
road from point in West Danville, Vt,
down the valley of Lamoille River to Georgia
Station
The total length of the surveyed line is
62 S6-l00 miles, from which deduct amount
saved by substituting curves for angles, and
we have 62-l2 miles as the total distance
Mr.. Bailey, Mr.. Linsley's assistant, esti-
mates the cost of the road at S27 ,705 per
mile, but at the same time expressing the be
lief that a careful location will develope ma
terial deduction in the estimates.
Of this | have no doubt, and it is entirely
safe in my Judgment, to estimate the entire
cost of the road. exclusive of land damages, a
So, 900 per mile
am told that at some points in the valley
the citizens think more favorable ground can
he found for the construction of road. than
that over which the survey passed. In many
cases this is undoubtedly the fact But in
considering the route taken. and the resulting
estimates, it should be constantly borne in
lnlIu that tic mani yet VI lut survey was
not to ascertain the very best location for a
railroad through the valley, but to demon
strate that practicable and not too expen-
sive route could be obtained. True, in direc-
ting a survey, such ground is selected as ap-
pears TO the eye most favorable. But the
most practiced eye is often at fault, and the
| following instruments point out errors in al
most every mile. These errors locating
survey will correct.
In cost of construction, and in cheapnes'
and facility with which it can be operated
and kept in repair, few roads in New Eng
land will compare favorably with one bull
through the Lamoille Valley. At no pOin
will grade be required exceeding sixty fee
per mile, and no curve with less than on
thousand feet radius. Most of the curves viii
have a radius exceeding two thousand feet
More than sixty per cent of the line is straight
and for nearly fifty miles the average is les
than 20 feet per mile. Certainly, these con
ditions are much more favorable than are usu
ally obtained in this country in mountainOu
districts like New England.
Should the road be constructed its prospect
for business are certainly most fiattering.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-31

RENATKABLE WATcH.-George Third was
the fortunate recipient of the smallest watch
ever made, which was constructed by the fa-
nous chronometer maker, Arnold, and was
set in ring like jewel 1t contained one
hundred and twenty different parts, and
weighed just about as many grains, so that
the parts averaged one grain each, the fly
wheel and pinion actually weighing the sey-
enteenth part of a grain! of course, ordi-
nary tools were useless for such microscopic
work, and Arnold had first 10 make a special
set of implements for it. The King was 50
pleased with the wonder that he rewarded
the skilful donor with FIVE hundred gIineas.
The Emperor Of Russia wanted watch like
it, and offered Arnold one thousand guineas
for its counterpart hut in order that his
gift to the King might not be deprecated,
and at the same time to preserve Its unique
character, Arnold refused the offer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-31

VERMONT FARMERS IN TExAs.-A writer in
a Houston (Texas) Journal, speaking Of the
future which is before the vast and fertile
extent of Texas, is inclined to discourage the
exclusive or too extensive cultivation Of cot
ton. He states that six vessels recently
brought to that State, by way of the Gulf,
great number of German emigrants, who
purpose to become agriculturists and employ
themselves in farming and congratulates
the country on the number of men from
Vermont who have gone there with improved
specimens Of cattle, for the purpose Of rear
ing herds on the rich prairies and pasturages
of that region.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-31
Respect to the Memory of Prof. Torrey.
Resolutions Of the Uino0sLi Association OF
Congregational Ministers

At meeting Of the Winooski association held
in Burlington on the thirteenth day of January
1865, the following resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted.
UHereas God in his providence has taken
from us our beloved brother and fellow member,
the Rev. Joseph Torrey. DID, ex-President and
Professor Of Philosophy in the University Of Yer
mont, therefore
Resoired, That in the removal by death Of one
endeared to us by long intercourse, 50 wise and
safe in counsel, So kind and genial in heart, and
SO distinguished for talents and scholarly attain
ments We have sustained an irreparable loss.
RcsOirea, That a christian scholar we be
heye he had rare gift for approaching and put
ting the best construction upon the thoughts Of
other men; while his own Independent convic-
tons of truth secured him against losing himself
in the mazes OF speculation ; so that he could
range freely through the fields Of literature, sci
ence and philosophy, and yet hold in their IN
tegrity his belief in revelation, and his simple
childlike faith in Christ-could in the language
Of the apostle, prove all things, and hold fast
that which Is good.
ResoIref, That We tender our cordial svmpa-
thies his afflicted family in this their bereaye-
meut, and unite with them in the prayer that
this affection. rightly improved, may yield to
them and to Us the peaceahe fruits Of righteous
ness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-31

A Partisan actress recently appeared at the
Porte ST. Martin Theatre robed in halo Of
electric light, and so little else that even the
Frenchmen hissed her
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-31
REsoLuTIoNs.-Adopted by the Rector,
Nardens and Vestry of Trinity Church,
Plattsburgh, Jan l4lh, 1868

Nardens and Vestry of Trinity Church,
Plattsburgh, Jan l4lh, 1868
Whreas, 1t has pleased Almighty God in His
wise Providence to take to his rest and reward in
Christ Jesus, the Rt Rev JoHN HENRY IIoP-
KISs, b. D., &c, Bishop Of Vermont, and
Uhereas, at a most inclement season ofthe year,
and at an expense of much time and labor, he
kindly visited our parish, by the request of the
Bishop of New York, to administer the Holy
rite of Confirmation and
UheredS, He passed his last Lords day on
earth and performed his last public ministration
in our midst
ReSOiued, That we the Rector, Wardens, and
Nestry of Trinity Church, Plattsburgh desire
to express in this public way our high apprecia-
ton Of his worth, and the great loss the Church
suffers in his DEATH
ReS0ired, While we feel deep sorrow and re
gret that his last strength was spent in our ser
vice, We cannot be too thankful to Almighty God
for his visitation in our midst, which we are as
sured has been blessed in no ordinary way in
lengthening the cords and Strengthening the
stakes Of our spiritual lives. His bold and logi-
cal rebuke of infdeliy, his close analogical reas-
oning, his simple grace and eloquence, his earn
est searching Of hearts and probing the consci-
ences Of men, in order to convict all Of sin and
urge them to escape from the wrath to come
and not to neglect great a salvation, has left
an impression on the hearts of those who heard
him which will not soon fade away.
Resolred That we tender to his widow and
family our warmest sympathies in their present
distress, assured however that they will not
sorrow as those without hope for him who
sleeps in Jesus.
ResoIred That copy of these resolutions be
sent to his family, and to the several Church pa
pers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-31

Old THAD-Thaddeus Stevens. Is in his
seat at the opening of the House every morn
ing. and though rarely rising to speak, he Is
constantly surrounded by members, who con-
suit his judgment on current topics and du-
ties. He never was brighter or better tenn
pered. \ few days ago, while noisy Cop
perhead member was shouting his love Of the
white rebels South and his hate of the black
man, gentleman who was listening to the
TRADE said to Mr.. Stevens, q" wonder what
that angry democrat wants ?'' Why,
said the old man. with quiet smile, &c what
he wants most is-braus - Mr. Stevens can
not ascend the stairs leading to the Capitol.
50 two stout fellows are employed to carry
him up. The other day, as they were bear
ing along their not very heavy burden. he
turned to them and said .. Have You ever
thought, my friends, who will be kind
enough to take all this trouble for me when
YOU two invalids die ?'' The men laughed
heartily at the veterans philosophy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-31

Scribe Of the Win0oski Assoc u.
Burlington, Jan. %, 1865.

BlsHor HoFEINs' SUcCEssoR.-A published
notice Of Bishop Smith, no Is now presiding
Bishop Of the Episcopal Church, mentions the
following facts
The Rigth Rev. Benjamin Bosworth Smith. b
D., Ii. D., Of the diocese Of Kentucky. was
cansecrated in the year 1892 Bishop Smith
and Bishop Mcllvaine Of Ohio, were cousecratet
at the same time with Bishop Hopkins, Oct. 81 g,
1892. but the conservation Of Bishop Smith was
second in the services Of the occasion, and he Is
consequently next in the order Of succession.
He resides at Frankfort, Ky. He Is a native Of
Rhode Island, having been born in Bristol in L.
q, and graduated at Brown University in the
class Of 1916 He studied theology with Bishop
Griswold, and was ordained deacon in 1878. and
preshyter in 1919 He was for some years set
tel in Middlchury, Vt, and afterward in Vir-
ginia, whence he moved TO Kentucky lie is a
man of great excellence of fcharacter, and belongs
TO the Evangelical or Low church party. Dur
ing the civil war he maintained the truest loyalty
TO the Union.
Mr.. Hoyt of the Sntincl, who was for
merly an Episcopal clergyman, says Of the
vacant Bishopric of the diocese Of Vermont;
We hear the names Of the Rev. Drs Balch, Of
Montreal, and Hawley, of Connecticut, men
toned as candidates for the Office Cannot the
clergy Of Vermont furnish fit man from their
own ranks for the place. It VIII he matter Of
some interest to Burlington to tknow where the
future Bishop is to reside Tie will be at liberty
to DO SO at anywhere in the State and as the
Rectorship Of St Paul's church in Burlington
has been recently and very acceptaby filled by
the installation Of the Rev Mr. Atwill. there is
no opening for the new Bishop here unless he
accepts the office without church of his own.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-31

GEN. SHERMAN won't suit the Democrats
as Presidential candidate. Witness his in
structions to Gen. Burbridge of Kentucky.
He instructed General Burbridge that under
the military rule, !" everybody can be made
to stay at home and mind his or her own
business, and if they won't do that, can be
sent away where they wont keep their hon
est neighbors in fear of danger, robbery and
insult Accordingly he added
- Your Military Commanders, Provost
Marshals, and other agents, may arrest all
males and females who have encouraged or
harhored guerrilas and robbers. and You may
cause them to be collected in Louisville
and when you have enough, say three or
four hundred, | viii cause them to be sent
down the Mississippi, through the guerilla
gauntlet, and by a sailing ship send them to
land where they may take their nggers
and make colony, with laws and future
of their own If they won't live in peace in
such garden as Kentucky, why, then we
will kindly send them to another, if not n
better land, and surely this would be kind
ness and Gods blessing to Kentucky.
The national Republican., 1868-12-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

AT Mr.. JOHN q. PARKEn's Post Once book
and stationery store, No. 45s Seventh street,
corner Of 7, may be found great number Of
holiday presents, including Jewel boxes, opera
glasses, gold pens, work boxes, writing desks,
books Of all sorts. religious and secular, al
mauscs, diaries, match safes, pocket books,
Russia satchells, and great variety OF artl.
cles too numerous to mention.
H. BAYLEY & Co., at the corner OF + and
Seventh streets, opposite the Post once, have
handsome holiday presents In the nature OF
French and English china, dinner, tes, and
toilet sets. vases, cutlery, tea sets for chill
dren, toys, 80. See their advertisement.
VIII. o. II. MORRISON, Nos. 43s and 4io
Pennsylvanis avenue, call attention to their
full and complete assortment Of books for tho
holidays, consisting of all the various publ.
cations Of the day, and the various editions of
standard works, bibles, and prayer. books in
fine bindings. Also, books for youths and
children, In great profusion.
J.J. GEoRoEs has removed his extensive
boot and shoe store from Nos. u and u, Penn
sylvania avenue, to No. 70 Pennsylvania ave-
nue., between Twenty first and Twenty second
streets, where he Ia prepared to supply ladies,
gentlemen and children with all they may re.
quire in the boot and shoe line.
U. H. RiDEsouR advertises Christmas cakes
just made, and for sale at reduced prices.
]. J.KARR, No. 3is Pcnnsylvania avenue, near
Seventh street, has watches, jewclry Of every
description, fancy articles, &C, suitable fol
the holidays.
IT is very importaot that gentlemen should
wear good hats, caps, and furnishing goods
These can be obtained at NJ. D. Frank 4 Co.'s
No. 39i Pennsylvania avenue, where may also
be obtained gloves, scarfs, and collars OF all
varieties. Their stock 10 extensive and their
nrlrea are lav
The national Republican., 1868-12-23
aatiaual gep,nblitaul,.
AMusEMENTs.

NArIoSALTurArnE.-Th spectacular drama
ofthe "Black Crook" !" with the great Pafisian
ballet, attracted another large and fashionable
audience at the National Theatre last night,
and IL is needless to say that every one was
highly delighted. II will be presented again
this evening, and with the same admirable
cast that has made It SO popular hitherto.
WALLIS orEnA HousE.-The new play, "a
Flash Of Lightning" will be presented here
this evening with an admirable cast. rrl
wHIPrLE's LxoruRB tonight at Metzerott
Han will be treat we'll worth enjoying. The
subject 10 an interesting one, even to a lazy
man, and judging from its success In other
cities It will no doubt attract a large audience,
Mr.. whipple 10 an eloquent speaker, a fine
writer, and is very popular as a lecturer. As
the proceeds OF the lecture will be devoted to
the repef Of INDECENT and wounded soldiers and
sailors, we hope that a generous support will
be extended by our readers.
MASQUERADE AND CITIZENS DRESS BALL
Magnolia Grove, No. ., U. A. o. D., will give
their irst masquerade and cltizens' dress ball
At Odd Fellows Hall this evening. Chasc's
national string band 10 engaged for the occa-
sion,
The national Republican., 1868-12-23
DRoPosALs FOR FRESH BEEF.

FoRr HAMILTON. NEw YQRx HAh9oH.}
Proposals In duplicate, with copy Of this ad yer.
.sass Sn. q nd ON ss
1885, for supplying FRESH BEEF
TSs FSs ssS RSss mus. Ss sh Of good
quarters, tneek. shanEs and kidney tailow. to be
cost, in such qusntity as may be from time to time
oSiesr shall designate not exceeding four lines
The necks Of the cattle slaughtered for beef 70 be
deliyered under this Agreement shall DO cut % a
dow1' The sSsnfs fi u fore % auartsrs shall be cut
of from three to four inches above the knee jQnt.
and Of htnd quarters from six to eight inches above
separate proposals In duplicate will also be re.
oeiyed by the undersigned, up 70 me same hout
and date above msntioned for supplying SonIaIf: Az
beef as they may from time to time require, such
as srloin and pOrter.house steak, standing rbs,or
These contracts to be in force six months, or
such less time as the Gonna ssary General shall
is6S' and subject TO the approval Of the Command:
Ing General OF the Department Of the East.
In case Of failure or deficiency In ,quAlity or
nvered, then the Comnissary at Fort Hamilton.
New York Hsrbor. shall have the power 10 supply
,ho X ssd Gs wi"
Tho contractor will be required to enter into
bonds for the sum Of Ave thousand dollars, signed
a,sS s, sScnspd 1wS 6pPnish in re bIa, bsIS' whose names
day, 6sesnbeT 9, at chs OSsS Of ihs COnmis;Sa,ry
sPd sdars;soa POst EGEt RHHsRRNiltOn'
do23 I'd First Lieutenant LIST Artillery,
The national Republican., 1868-12-23
ARRIVALS AT THE HUTsL,.

SEATON HOUSE-J. II. SEMMEr.
J ] jenkins, Md; IL W Flandreau, N VI L
Esston,. Philadclphiai A ssks. Gity; a \
Reese, J II Hance, Jos Warner, N j. B q will
liams, T J Gardner, Weodyille, MIDI Charles
Bowie, 7 II Osborn, Geo Mccullough, Prince
Geo CO, Md; Frank RiLbett, W p White. Phil.
sdelphia; James Belger, N Y; Gen J W Me-
MILAN, Mai Slower, Kansas, W r Hud.
son, i, g Judson, EImirS, y Hon F Msr. sr
CLARK. J O Gardner, Upper Marlboro, Md; Il
piggs, Charles co, Nd; II D Heese and wife,
Cherokee Nation.
METROPOLlTAN-SH q PoTTs.
A Rufus Gill, George W Howard, Baltimore;
II A Miller, David B Guildersleve, W Da.
land, II 5 George Ofutt, Mrs Weaver and
child, Miss Mary Weaver, II + Bigler, l. U
Gillespie and wife, New York; David B Par
ker, W 7 Muse. J II Painter, Richmond, Va;
TT Ycabes, PHILADELPHIA Gen James McDon'
aid, O ID Coleman, W II Pritchall, st Louisj
James 7 Barthalan, Raleigh, N o. ] Mills,
Md; Miss Rhodes, Providencej NJ Maty and
wife; II Gore, II Z Walker.Va.
ST. JAMES HOTELs-E. W. BusKER Co.
A ] Bellows, Pa; l. Marcellus, Brooklyni
W P Hammond, Me; ] A Smith, Omaha; d +
Kemp, N vi S T Clsain, Massj Steward,
VI; J ID Mcdaniel, Msssj J J Jones, Me, W
w Brown, Md; W o osgood, Chicagoi Henry
Jones, Pa; ] II Painter, Vas 5 II Jessup, Paj
q @ Riley, Del; W Mex Heath o.
The national Republican., 1868-12-23
Proposals.
FOR rREsH BEEF.


orTier cHIkr CoxnssARr OF sun,,isrE.sSE.}
Sealed proposals, which must be In triplieate,
with copy o. this ADVERT sement attached 70 each
are invited till the Ath day Of December, lse8. at
FREsH BEEF
For all persons supplied with ratlons nj the mill.
Ary stations at and IN the vicinity OF New Orleans
Forts Jackson and 81, Philip, New Orleans Bar.
racks, Greenville, and othor camps aud stations
drawing rations from the aboye-named places
The Beef 70 be delivered at the stations Of the
Tie stations al Ports Msoomb and Pike, ship
Island, Fort Livingston and Brashear City are not
included In the above,
The Beef 10 be equal 10 tho bcst which tbs mark ct
affords, and In equal proportions Of fore and hind
quarters, with necks, shanks aud kidney tallow
excluded. and TO be furnished as often as Goyern.
The Deliveries 10 be secured by contract, with
good and sufficient bond. aud 10 continue in force
for such time as the Commissary General Of Sub.
sistenee or the Comman General OF the District
Of Louis siana may direct. ,
In order TO prevent the Of inferior cattle. the
Government reserves 70 itself the right g Inspect
time, and 10 cause the same 10 be rejected.
Payments will be made monthly, or as soon
thereafter as funds may be received therefor.
No bids will be entertai ned from parties who
have hitherto failed 10 comply with their enRhge.
ments with any branch OF the Government. .
Indorse envelopes proposals for Fresh Beof.
and address the Same TO the underslgned
Published by direction Of Gen. Rousseau, Com
manding Districtof Louisiana, ,r,
deelo.td Bvt Major Gen. and c. 8. .U.s.A.
The national Republican., 1868-12-23
pRoPosALs FOR ARMY TRANSPORTATION,
OFFICE CHIER QuARrERMAsrER,

OFllcB CHIBr QuARrERhAsrER, \
Sealed proposals will be received q. this Office
Hs % ei SS's SS ms % eS SOP 81 ff
aSSs% Mach e @ s. @Csad E'S 5 2% 81 tSs iSSI
s: 5Sfs % line In T. 'ssa pS' n now o. nay be
pSron ~ baEota Tcif,ory yiSs ssss ~ iss
Missouri river and bounded By 1t, and from Iors
Sr q 70 p1s ss .
may DO established east or north q that river. in
IA ,an;BS,s:d B tn TIL. y. RoSs AZ N No.
BassIs will state The Tsss per hundred ao
Inc pes pes one ssnaSs S oi sSr % sash %Sps
Bidder: should give their name. in full, as we'll
should be accompanied BY bond In the sum Of ton
awarded ior the route mentioned in the proposal
sSriy ,urn,,hsd sy sait party in accordance with
the sum OF one hundred thousand dollars (slO0.-
ss.sfaet9Ty evidence Of the loyalty and .0lyeney
be TequiTed And before an % award 70 any biadsfis
%sSs' d Ge Ps 20 giys sstsiAS,Sry eyi
Proposals. must be lndoTsed .'Proposalsfor Army
Transportation on Route No 4, ~ and none will be
entertalDed unless they fully comply with the re-
| quirements Of this advertisement,
prepared 70 execute the contract and 10 give
The required bonds for the faithful performance Of
| Tse right TO reject any and all bids that may be
| offered is reserved.
The must be In readiness for service by
the lst day of APRIL 1859. and will be required to
have place Of business or agency at which he may
be communicated with promptly and readily for
Route No. 4, at 81. Paul, MINI. Fort Stevenson,
Dakota Territory, or at such point as may be indi
Gated as starting point Of this route
Blank forms. showing the conditions Of the con-
tract to be entered into, be had application
at this otce, or at the Office Of the QuarteTmAster
at New York, Chicago, st. Louis. Fort Leayen-
worth and Omaha. and must ACCOMPANY and be a
part Of the proposals. S. b. HOLABlRD,
1t Col. Deputy q NJ. Gen. /, Byt. Brig Gen, U.
| s. A, Chief q. Nj, Dep't OF Dakota. del6-td