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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24

Tue Troy AND BosToN X. RoAD.-We no
tice that this corporation has recently re-elect-
ed Vail, Robinson, & Co. as its officers, about
two-thirds of the entire stock Of the compa-
ny voting. This shows that 90 Ephraim is
joined to his idols and the Troy Budget
shows how he is to be 'let alone, as follows
This cutoff to Troy might have been
avoided, and would have been but for the
50 stupid obstinacy of Daniel Robinson &
CO. Had the Budgets advice been follow
ed, the Lebanon Springs R. R. would not
have been built, the cars would have been run
ming to Vermont now via Troy and Boston
r. r., and Troy merchants and business
men would have had the benefit of about a
million dollars worth of trade which has
been driven off elsewhere. In March last
we warned the Troy K Boston railroad that
the Lebanon road would certainly be built
unless connections were restored.
The Troy & Boston r., r. thought it wise
''to bite their own nose off. They have
done so, and our predictions, which were ri
diculed and sneered at by the Times then,
have come true. Very well. Now we want
to put one or two more predictions on the re-
cord, and we ask the public to wait and see
whether they come true or not, and they are
these
Unless the Troy & Boston r. R. restores
the broken railroad connections to the State
Line, the following things will happen 80 in
due course of time :"
~ \ railroad will be built to connect
Albany via Stephentown with Bennington
and Southwestern Vermont SO as to give the
latter region direct connection with the Hud-
son River and the West. And work will be
commenced on this railroad before the lst of
September next. This will be another and
worse cut off than the Lebanon Springs
Railroad for Troy.
o. When the Lebanon Springs R. r. is
completed and the connection is made with
the Harlem r. r. there will be a direct
through line from New York TO Montreal
Then Cornelius Vanderbilt, who controls the
Central, the Hudson River, and the Harlem
Railroad, will put his great broad hand on
the Rensselaer, & Saratoga r. R. whose in
fluence has been like baleful shadow
throughout this unfortunate difficulty, and
that road will experience the full folly of the
policy of :" biting ones own nose off. The
Hudson River, Harlem and Central will
throw all obstacles they can in the .ssy or
ticketing to or connecting with the Renssei-
aer Il Saratoga r. X. The 4, rs. R.R.
won't have even the White Elephant 70 con-
pie itself With then. That will be the result
Of greed .overreaehing itself. That's what's
coming Wait and see
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24

CoySEcrIcUr.-The Connecticut Republi-
cans held their State Convention on the
18th, at Hartford, nominated a State ticket
and chose delegates to the National Conyen-
ton Hon Marshall Jewell, the nominee
for Governor, is said to be a strong and popu-
lar man, who will give Gov. English hard
run. Francis Wayland, the candidate for
Lieutenant Governor, is a young lawyer at
New Haven, and is a son Of the late Presi-
dent Wayland of Brown University. The can
didate for Secretary state, Col. Hiram AI-
pleman, is a disabled soldier. The resolutions
adopted endorse the reconstruction
policy of Congress favor the most rigid
economy in State and National matters
and strongly recommend the names Of Grant
and Buckingham for the Offices Of President
and Vice President The resolutions were
unanimously adopted and nine rousing cheers
were given for Grant, Buckingham, Jewell
and the State ticket The ticket is very
strong one, and viii unite the party, and the
leading men are confident of carrying the
State in April.
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4 Valuable Work.

We have recently had an opportunity to e1-
anime the valuable work, entitled d" The Con-
PLErE ANALYSIS OF THE Holy BIBLE, or the Ho-
IL Bible and hour to understand It, COM
piled by Rev Nathaniel West, DID.
1t is a large imperial octave volume Of eleven
hundred pages, well printed in large type and
handsomely and substantially bound IN Iur-
kew Morocco, and cloth The book con-
tains the whole Bible arranged by subjects, and
divided, by appropriate titles, into books, chap
tiers, and sections Thus, under the book OF
" Miracles, . is arranged all that is contained IN
the Bible upon the subject of miracles, the sub
ordinate chapters and sections giving, in system
attic arrangement, the various subdivisions oil
the subject, under their appropriate titles 30
of other subjects. The volume contains, IN all,
30 books, 2S5 chapters, and Ala sections
Elaborate indexes enable the student who wishes
to see what the Bible teaches on any point, OF
turn at once to the page or pages which contain
all that is recorded in Scripture on the SUBJECT
Of conrse. the amount of toll expended IN the
work of analysis and compilation, must have been
immense : and We are not surprised to learn that
it has occupied Dr. West, assisted by other emil
nent Biblical scholars, for nearly fifteen years.
This work is published by A. J. JOHNSON, lib
Fulton Street. New York, the author and pub
Usher of Johnson e New Illustrated Family At
los of the world - who's agent viii soon can
vass this region for subscribers to the work.
That our readers may see the estimation In which
this work is held by eminent gentlemen who have
carefully examined it, We copy the following tes-
timonials -
From the President, and Professors Buckham,
Marsh, and Peity, Of the University ofPt
BURLINGTON, Dec. 10, 1867.
I have examined Vests Analysis Of the Holy
Bible. and am satisfied that it will be of great
service to Biblical students. 1t aims to do com
pletely what most Systematic minds ind 1t ad-
vantaceous to do for themselves partially. So
far as can Judge it is such topical arrange
ment of Scripture as will be thankfully welcomed
bv those who desire to know the teachings OF the
Bible on the great matters of which it speaks.
MATTHEW H. BUCKHAM.
fnllv concur in the opinion which Prof
Buckham has expressed, of Vests Analysis OF the
Bible, and am sure that the work VIII De oil es-
sentioI service. JAS. b. ANGEL.
cordially concur with the above
LEONARD MARSH.
concur with the above
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24

of Burlington, Estes of Jericho, Ferrin and
Donaldson of Hinesburgh.

of Burlington, Estes of Jericho, Ferrin and
Donaldson of Hinesburgh.
Prof. NJ. II. Buckham has been engaged
to supply the pulpit of the Congregational
Church in Montpelier during DR.. Lords abb
sence.
We are glad to learn that Rev. Dr. John
A. Hicks of this city, who has been seriously
i'll with erysipelas, is improving and out OF
danger.
The opening lecture of Lyccum just
started at jacksonville, Florida, was deliver
ed by j. S. Adams Esq.
1t is reported that E. F. Perkins, the
efficient Master Mechanic of the Vt. Central,
has resigned his connection with the Road
to take effect the LIST of February next.
Rev. L. o. Brastow of st. Johnsbury, who
will always be kindly remembered by the
men OF the 18th Vt. Volunteers as their
faithful and excellent chaplain, was surprised
on the seventh anniversary of his settlement
over the South church of st. Johnsbury, the
other evening, by receiving from his people
complete set of the Encyclopedia Britannica,
each volume having finely engraved "book-
mark sticking out from between the leaves
il the shape of new greenback.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24

Because Gen Grant declines to do Mr.
Johnson's dirty work, to be his creature and
catspaw, and cover the infamies Of the Adj
ministration with the lustre of his great
name, the President bowls with disappoint-
ed rage, and his followers foam with indig-
nation. We honor Gen Grant for what he
has done. We regard these attacks upon
his truthfulness as the baying of 50 many
hounds. In question of yeracity between
Ulysses 5. Grant and Andrew johnson, be-
tween a soldier whose honor is as untarn-
ished as the sun, and President who has
betrayed every friend, and broken every
promise, the country will not hesitate Let
this fight be open aud manly # Andrea
Johnson means to defy this Tcnre-ot OEo,
lar, and make a iodr upon the country, lei
him do 1t # he dare, and take the Consequence
ca. y Tribune, Jan. doth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24
United states Internal Revenue.
{ CoLLEcroRs OFFICE, 3rd DISTRICT, V
BURLINGTON, Jan. II, 1867.

BURLINGTON, Jan. Il, 1867.
Editors Of the Free Pres:
GenHemen,-I have read your article in the
daily FREE Pass" of the 18th inst, and con-
slider it in the main both timely and appropri-
ate
One might, however, infer from the tenor Of
the article that there was reason to believe that
an effort would be made by influential and re-
sponsible persons at St Adams, to " shield the
proprietors Of the St Adams coal oil works and
the alleged conniying assessor from the penal
ties that would attach provided they are guilty.
That the immediate family friends and coun-
sci Of the parties implicated will resort to the
usual methods to shield their friends and clients,
may of course beexpected ; but thatrespectable,
responsible, and influential parties there, are
going to use their position and influence to pro
tect the guilty, do not believe.
There is, at least, so far as l know, no evil
dence that would warrant charge of any such
intention upon the part Of the people Of St. Al
hams
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24

y
Collector Crane is probably aware that
those who blamed him so freely, in St. Al
bans, for what they considered his uncalled
for course in reference to this coal oil bust
ness, were by no means confined to a class
withoutrespectability or influence; and he may
have heard a rumor that the assistant assess
orwas relying on the help of influential friends
in his trouble. Beyond such indications 1ce
certainly know Of nothing on which to base
such charge as he alludes 20, and conse-
quently we madeno such ''charge.' Wehayea
much better opinion of our respectable, re-
sponsible and influential St Adams friends,
as class, than to suppose for an in
slant that they would be found shielding the
obviously guilty. We simply said-and the
facts seemed to warrant the surmise-that it
"would not be strange if the assistant asses
sor had influential friends, and if wealth and
social influence should be brought to bear in
favor of the respectable parties implicated.
If there is to be nothing Of the sort, 50 much
the better for the cause of Justice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24

TIE SUPREME Court BILL will not be hur-
ried through the Senate but is tolerably GER
tain of a favorable report from the Senate
Judiciary Committee, and if 50 it will become
a law. Among some of the ablest Republican
lawyers of both houses it is regarded as con-
stitutional. 1t is reported that Senator Trum-
bull has no doubt of the power of Congress TO
pass the bill, and that there is good reason
for believing that the Court itself will not de
clare it unconstitutional
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24

FANCY SnEEP.-Mr. j. VI. Clark of St. Al
bans, takes up in tie Messenger the statement
that Mr.. Hammond would not have taken
SIS 900 for his buck - Green Mountain
which died the other day. He says the
sleeps life was only insured for $4,000, and
that there are a large number o. stock bucks
in the State that would put - Green Noun
tain quite in the shade, to lie found in the
hocks Of Mr. Geo Campbell of Westminis-
ter, Col Stowell, Merrill Brigham and ;. ;.
Rockwell of Cornwall Giles Sanford Of Or
well c. R Cook. Capt l. C. Chapman and
Henry Thorp of Charlotte, Daniel Cutting Of
Cuttings7ile; Messrs. Gushing and Boynton
of Woodstock; H. ;. Morse, Lemuel Drew
and Mr.. Newell of Shelburn. D. R. Potter
and George Thorp Of St. Adams Haskell
Lewis, Henry Giddings and Lyman Hunt of
Fairfax, - and many other hocks not neces-
sary to mention"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24

BIsHop HoPKINs' SUccEssoR.-lti Is announc-
ed that call will soon be issued for special
Diocesan Convention to elect Bishop Tor the
Diocese of Vermont, to be held at st. Paul 5
Church, Burlington, on Wednesday, March
18th. By canon it is provided that major
ity of the clergy present and two-thirds OF
the lay delegates present must unite in order
IN secure an election.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24

ESSEX JuNcTIoN-Mr. L. A. Hill has pur-
chased the entire stock of goods and tinman's
tools Of the Place Brothers, at Essex juno
ton, and will hereafter carry on the business
in the same place, hoping by care and atten-
ton to business, to secure his share of Gus
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24

THE SUPREME CoURT BIL.-By requiring
two thirds vote on constitutional questions,
partizan decision will be impossible there
must be, as the Court is now constituted, a
concurrence of judges who differ in politics,
and the tendency Of this act will be to re-
store to the Court somewhat, if not all, the
confidence reposed in it previous to the part
ian decision of the bred Scott case. In
this view of the matter, true conservatives
ought TO commend the action Of Congress
HaltOn's Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24

RIcHNoND.-Ed Barber of Richmond was
tried the 18th instant before Justice Burr, for
an assault and battery committed on Farm
ham Thompson, and was fined two dollars
and costs. and put under $50 bonds to
keen the peace for six months. The cause of
the assault was bad whiskey.
There is to be a masonic and civic Levee at
Ransom's Hotel, Richmond, the 23d of Jan
uarv 1868.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24
From Rer. o. B. rockingham, DID.

New YORK, Nov. 5, 1887.
An examination of DR.. Vests Analysis OF the
Bible satisfies me that it is work of great val
ne. Cruden's list of the words of the Bible,Wlth
references to the passage in which they occur. Is
useful for some purposes, but is Of little service
in telling what the Bible teaches on
special subjects. The Analysis gives the ideas
of the Bible, and all it has to say about them.
This is what the people require. The three dif-
ferent tables of contents, the general index OF
subjects, and the Scripture index of texts, ofer
every facility for finding what the inquirer is IN
search of; and the excellent map of Palestine puts
the sacred country fairly under the eye With
all these aids there need be no more cropping
about in the Old and New Testament.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24

AccEPTED.-We learn that Rev. Il. IL.
Griffin has accepted the call of the First Cal
whistle Congregational Church of this city,
and proposes to enter on the duties OF his
charge early next month.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24

SERVED THEN RIGHT.-Orange Centre, Vt
is called famous for unruly boys. A young
man, teaching district school there was as
saulted, beaten, and forcibly put cut Of the
school house the other day, by four rowdies
of the school, brothers named Curtis. The
teacher went to Montpelier, procured counsel,
and returned with an officer, arrested the
bows on behalf of the State, had trial for
the assault, which resulted in ining them
from 50 to 500 each, then arrested them
again for private damages, and they put
under heavy bonds TO appear for trial at Ben
nington County Court By the time they
are through with the matter, it is probable
they will discover that they have made
losing game of the matter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24
Editorial Notes on 81. CrOix.
No. XVII.

DECREASE or PoPULATIoN-ITs CAUSES.
The population Of the Danish West India Is
lands is considerably less than it once was In
1885 the population Of St Croix was 26,GS1
That of St. Thomas, l4,O22
That ofSt. John, 2,475
Making total Of 43,I7S
1t was greater than that at yet earlier period
In the next twenty years, viz from 1885 to
1865, the population lessened, with slight yaria-
tons, in the different islands and at different
times, so that by the census of 1855, the popula-
ton Of St Croix was %, S62
That Of St. Thomas was 1860
That Of st. John was LIB
Making a total of 37,137
4 loss in twenty years Of 6,04l, or almost Il
per cent.
The census Of 1860 showed small increase
during the preceding five years, the entire popu-
lation Of the three islands at that date being S.
231, an increase from that of 1855 Of ! ,094
Both St. Croix and St. Thomas gained, while
St. John lost during that period; but the entire
population was yet below that of 1885 by no less
than ,9i7, showing loss of over eleven per
cent in the twenty-five years.
This loss Of population, as 4 whole, took place
in the country districts of the islands The towns,
taken as a whole, gained little, though not in
equal degrees In st. Croix, Christiansted did
not hold its own by nearly 500, and Frederick
sted gained nearly 100. In St Thomas, Oh az
lotte Amalie (Which is the true name of the ont,
though popularity called St ThoIaas) ga ined
above 800. In st. John, CruxSay, the only
town, can be no more than landisg place or lit
tie village of from 100 to $50 inhabitants, and
has no importance. The island as whole, lost
in the twenty-five years about 800 inhabitants,
above thirty-six per cent of its population in
1885.
The population of St Croix, from ", 6S1 in
1886 steadily ran down till, according to the
census of 1866, it was but %, S62-showing a
loss in twenty years of 1919. But in 1860 the
population was 1884, showing a gain during
the FIVE years of 332. This gain was not how
ever natural increase of births over deaths. for
there was a special importation of aborers during
the five years in number exceeding the apparent
increase; so that on the whole those who have
died or gone away have been more than those
who were born on the island or have come to it,
the special importation of laborers excepted.
In the several censuses the population of the /
towns is kept distinct from that of the country /
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24
From Reu. Leonard Bacon, ID. D., -ading
Prof Of Reuealed Theology
YALE COLLEGE, Nov. 14th, 1867.

/ can not doubt that g The Complete Analy-
sis of the HeIy Bible, by the Rev. Nathaniel
West. d. D., will be found exceedingly conve-
nient as book of reference, and at the same
time useful as book to be systematically studied
Not only clergy men and theological students
but teachers in s unday-schools, and all persons
who desire to cxpl ore the diversified riches Of the
Holy Book, may u, this volume and find it an
efficient lelp in thei r studies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24
NIX. PETTY.
From the Pres. and Professors Of .uiddle1nry
College.

MIDDLEBUKE NOLItHt, VOV' ., 1OV''
| have carefully examined 1.-The Complete
Analysis of the Holy Bible" by the Rev. Ma
thaniel West DID, and cordially commend 1t as.
a great help in the study of the scriptures
Those who have at hand concordances ana DOCKS
of reference will still find this more conven-
lent means of research; but it will be an inyalu-
able aid to those who have not these helps at
command | sincerely hope that this work will
lind its way into the hands Of all who are studi-
GUS of Gods Word; and that it may serve to
awaken more widely the desire to understand the
whole counsel of God, as He has revealed 1t in His
Holy Word.
Signed by Rev H. D. Kitchel, DID, LID,
Pres, and concurred in by Professors Robbins,
Parker, Weber, Kellogg, Porter, and Albee, OF
AIiddlebury College.
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gueal afairs.

IcE.-The ice cutters are at work IN the
Bay and are getting out ice of fourteen o.
fifteen inches thickness, Of beautiful clearness
and solidity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24

WEsrFoRD.-A C. Hill has sold his farm
and stock to Geo. and Truman Beach Tor
50. 300.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24

Seventeen teams crossed the Lake Tues
day, from the Ausable iron works OF Mr.
Rogers on the other side, each drawing 5OoO
lbs. of nails, over fcrty-tpo tons in all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-01-24

1t may not be generally known that the Rut-
land & Burlington Railroad is soon to be changed
in the vicinity of Vergennes, so that the road
will run into and through that city. There is
also a arst-class steamer being built in Shelburne
Harbor, that may soon be conveying passengers
and freight between Vergennes and Plattsburgh
This arrangement would give the Rutland
Burlington Railroad a direct communication with
Canada.-RnIand Courier.
Our impression is that the navigation oil
the crooked channel of the creek from YER
gennes to the lake, would not be very easy
for boat of the size of the one building IN
Shelburn Bay. But however that may be- II
is absurd to suppose that the Rutland Road
would tranship passengers and freight at a
noint seven miles from the Lake by narrow
and tortuous passage, when it can bring them
to the terminus of the road at Burlington and
tranship them at a saving of several hours II
time, and with infinitely superior aecommo
dations of docks. &c.
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THE WEEKLY FREE PRESS

4, published erery FTiday morning contains J'"' ~
STATE, County AND LOCAL INTELLIGENCE ''p'''N
Of CAMBRIDGE CATTLE uARkEr and Of BosToN and
BrRriSeroy GENERAL xARSETs GENERAL NEWS
,,,y ,,,,,,,5 MISCELLANY. &c, Il, and eucrythiHg
calculated 10 render # roi1abe FAMILY 'ou"NNLi
The circulation Of me FREE Pass eTcosas mat Of
anu paper in This region. and IT Is th"Jore a" H"T'-
,alsi zaesiurn for airsrfisers.
TERMS.
THO dollars a year N ADVANCE. Siagif ooP'''fr'
cents.
For qarerti,ing rates Apply al the office.
Information upon matters Of interest IN aug offh'
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be thankfully receircd.
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manner aud on reasonable terms.
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FIRE IN RrrIAND.-Rutland has been VI
sited with another destructive fire, on Sun
day morning. 1t broke out about 2-5o A
NJ. in a building used as workshop by l.
S. Gilson,& Co., upholsterers, from which 1t
spread to Cramton's block, in Merchant
Row, which together with an adjacent build
inc owned bv b. NJ. Bailey was wholly des-
troyed. Bailey's building was occupied BY
Bailey & Parker, jewellers, Mrs. Mower, mi
liner. DR.. Lawton, dentist, and Chas. j. ,.
Randall. Cramton's Block was occupied by l.
$. ellison & Co., upholsterers, Benk. Chase,
ieweller. \. b. Brooks, music and stationery,
w. D. Goodnow & Co, boot and shoe manu-
facturers. PAYNE Co., clothing, hats, caps
and furs. Geo. H. Palmer, dry goods, W. W.
Mccall. merchant tailor, Smith Williams,
machinists, and various law and other offices
saloons and residences. \ dispatch to the
Times puts the loss on buildings at about
$4,000 insured for SO 600. The loss on
goods Is unknown insured for between
$4,000 and $4,000, which more than
covers the loss.
The fro was the most destructive one
ever known in that town, the tota
loss probably exceeding 100000. The To-
tai insurance on buildings and contents APP
pears from a classified statement in the Her
aid to have been S9O,75O, divided as follows
Ktna Of Hartford $4,000, Home of New
York, S, 800 Hartford $4,000, Home o
New Haven $4,000, security Of New Yorl
! $1,000, INSURANCE. Co. Of North America, o
Philadelphia, Sl3 200, Springfield Fire an'
Marine 5000 Niagara Of n. Y. s. 600
Yonkers $1,000, North America $1,000
Phoenix of Hartford $4,000, Glens Falls 50,
COO, Norwich, Ct. Co. $500, LoriIlard of y
Y. s. 600, National Of Boston. $1,000, Put
nam of Hartford 81 $50, Vt. Mutual 8,
500.