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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29
Personal AND poLIrICAL.

That GOV. Buwulow of Tenn is serious
ly IN, Is denied.
Cen Stephen Thomas OF Vt. was one OF
the Vice Presidents of the Soldiers Conven-
ton at Chicago
The NadoH1l Tmperanr, Adroco, strong
ly fayors Gen Grant for President. avowing
It's belief in the rectimde of hi- habits. after
careful investigation
Tie Montgomery (Ala) Nail has taken
down the name Of Andrew johnson from the
head Of its columns as it, choice for the Pre-
sidcncy. The Pittsburg (Pa.) R,ptdHe still
keeps it flying at it's masthead. where it has
been for two years.
The Boston Post brings forward Hancock
for President and Chas T. Adams for Vice
President. saying ' 50 evenly run their
claims to a deserved distinction before their
countrymcn, it would make but triling dii-
ference whether the ticket was made to read
Hancock and Adams, or Adams and Ham
cock
The New York SIN enters into an clabor-
ate calculation of the vote in the next Demo
cratic National Convention. and figures out
I3S for Pendlcton and l04 for Mcclellan on
the first ballot
We regret TO learn that Mr. ) C.. MooRE is
soon TO leave Burlington to become a resi-
dent Of Sln Francisco Mr. Moore has been
long and iayorably known in this region as
thoroughly educated musician and courte-
Gus and genial man. and has multitude Of
friends who viii be sorry To have him leave
theState Mr.. Moore spent a winter in Cali
fornia two years since. and apparently has
not been able to overcome the favorable i'm
preston made on him thereby. He will sail
in June
9BURGrARY- The aour store Of c. p. Smith
& Co. in Leayenworth Block was entered
Thursday night, and few dollars in pennies
stolen from the drawer Anumber Of such rob
berries have been reported within few weeks
in neighboring towns. and apparently the
thieves have begun here.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29
Sophomore Exhibition.

The Annual Exhibition of the Sophomore
class OF the University Of Vermont took
place at the College chapel on the 2lst. In
spite of the unf;lyorable weather-fir after
lowering for some time it began to ram
about half past seven-the chapel was filed
with an attentive audience. The young men
acquitted themselves very well, both as to
matter nd manner, and We hear only enco-
miums on all sides
The following was the order Of exercises.
Music
/. The Political Career Of Milton.
George Alvin Barrett
>. Activity a. means Of Purity.
Carlo, Aureliu. Lyon
3. Crises Of Revolutions.
Elias Lyman, Jr
{. John Quincy Adams.
Charles Howard Dunton
MUSIC.
The Patriotism demanded Of Americans
James Hull Brinsmad
g. Personal Influence.
Daniel Kern, Jr
:. Effects of Ornamental Architecture.
Henry Homer Douglass.
=. Fame the result, not the object of great
ness.
David Sherwood Kellogg.
MUSIC.
o. Aristides aud Lincoln.
Albert Richard Dow.
10 The benefits of Nonasticism.
Chauncey Wells Brownel, Jr.
IL. The Uses of History.
Horace Edward Stevens.
u Lofty motives essential to the success Of
the Scholar
Edward Page Butler.
MUSIC.
13 Was Harold or William the rightful claim
ant to the throne of England
William Foote Marsh.
Il. Progress Of the Reformation in the Minds
Of the Reformers
Hamilton Sullivan Peek
Is vulgarity in Politics.
George William Winch.
MUSIC.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

A WARNING. - The Troy Wing says !;
Information has been received OF the depar-
ture from New York of several notorious
cracksmen and thieves to ''work' the cities
and towns on the various lines of railroad.
The police will do well to be on the alert for
suspicious looking strangers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

CURRENCY PLENTY.-The Chicago Tribune
saws The West is full of money now, and
ali business men have sense enough to see 1t
and deprecate the issue of more greenbaeks
to upset all present calculations as to prices
and business
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

A gentleman living in Roxbury, Mass,
raised his household from bed late on Satur-
day night, with an alarm OF fire. After
much confusion and excitement, smoke was
seen Issuing from the pockets of his panta-
looms, caused by lighted cigar which he had
abstractedly placed there.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

New School BUILDINGS Richmond Is do
ing something this year for public school
buildings. There is To be erected at the Cen
tire his summer, a building for high school
large enough to accommodate a hundred and
twenty five scholars a beautiful location
has been purchased between the two villages
of nearly an acre Of land for which
the association paid 5000.
There is also to be a large and commo-
dious high school building erected at Jones
vile the present summer to b. completed in
time for fall school, under the supervision Of
Judge Colby, Henry Gillet, A. Town and
Others
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

AFFRAY-The Boston Journal has inform
alton Of a fight at Lancaster n. ii. on the
evening of the 18th as follows:
Capt. \. NJ. Beattie of Brunswick, Yer
mont, an ex-ofiicer Of late regiment from
that State, stepped up to George Hilliard,
keeper of the livery stable and a boarder at
the hotel, and demanded of him the key to
the liquor room Hilliard replied that he
had not got it, whereupon Beattie attempted
to knock him down. but Iiilliard warded off
the blows. Beattie then said-''I have q
knife eight inches long up stairs, and you
will get it in your heart before morning y
Hilliard tried to cool him down, but without
effect. Beattie procured the knife, went
back to the office, stepped up behind Hilliard
and struck with the weapon at the mans
throat. but succeeded in inflicting only a
slight wound on the back of his head. On
Hilliard's turning to defend himself Beattie
stabbed him in theleft hip, the point of the
knife piercing the bone and breaking off in
the wound, Realizing that his life was at
stake, Hilliard with great energy then sprang
uppon Beattie, fellcd him to the floor and
kicked him into insensibility. Both are
badly hurt but will recover.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

\ FALSE ALARg-An alarm of fire was
given at Richmond village on the 18th inst,
which had a somewhat ludicrous termination.
Two IGen were coming from Hinesburgh at
sunset; as they came in sight Of the river
valley and Richmond village, they saw the
dwelling house Of W. NJ. Freeman on fire,
the flames could be seen from every window
apparently. They put whip to their horse and
drove - like Jehu' through the village at the
same time giving the alarm of fire. The whole
village started at breakneck speed for Mr..
Freemans, who lives about half a mile
north and out Of sight Of the village; but
when they came in sight of the buildings nc
FIRE was to be seen-it was the reflection Of
the setting sun on the windows.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

THg SOLDIERS AND SAILORS CONTENTION at
Chicago Tuesday elected Gen. Logan chair
man but he declined to sreve, and Gen Fair
child Of Wis. was elected. The resolutions
adopted, urge the el ction of Gen. Grant to
the Presidency promise earnest support to
the Republican party as the only political
organization true to the principles
loyalty, liberty and equality before the law;
lndorse impeachment and denounce the
Senators who voted to acquit johnson as un-
worthy the confidence Of the brave and loyal
men Of the land demand Of the Government
protection for naturalized citizens abroad
and promise sympathy and support to the
loyal men of the South All the proceedings
and speeches were full of enthusiasm and
spirit, and interspersed with camp-song>. and
rounds Of cheers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29
DEPARTMENT OF SrArR.

WASHINGTON, 9th May, 1868.
To WHEELER * WILSON, Of -Neu York:
SIRs:
The Department has received One Gold
Me'lal, awarded to your firm on Sewing and But
ton-Hole Machines, at the Paris Universal Expo
sitOn Of 1867
Your obedient servnnt,
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

An analysis of the ballots for Vice Presi-
dent at the Chicago Convention shows that
Vermont cast her ten votes for Mr.. Colfax on
every ballot. Massachusetts and New Hamp-
shire voted solid for Wilson until the fifth
ballot, and Maine for Hamlin. Connecticut
and Rhode Island were divided from the
start between several candidates, and did not
consolidate until the fifth ballot. At that time
the changes for Coliax were sufficient to give
him plurality of 80, and before the vote
could be announced SC many states changed
their votes that as finally given Mr.. Colfax
had clear majority of over 200. New York
stuck by Gov. Fenton to the last but when
the result was announced Gen Sicklcs for the
New York delegation moved that the nomrp-
alton be made unanimous.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

FRANkLN COUNTY CoURT.-Thc Gmou:
case Of Clark vs.. Burton, was at last decid-
ed Friday, having occupied FIVE weeks and
a half. The jury brought in verdict for
the defendant for S4G.3l9,O9.
Hosea Comstock pleaded guilty to larceny
and was sentenced to States prison for three
years.
Carlton Leonard and Seymour Jones, the
two lads arrested for thieving at Fairfax,
pleaded guilty and were sent for three years
TO the Reform school
TheMount Mansfield Hotelwas to be opened
on the 25th INST. A party from Brooklyn
tried to 20 up the Mountain week before last,
but found a great depth of snow on the top,
and returned
GRAIN CRors.-Advices from the great
wheat countries Of Europe report an exceed
ingly good prospect for = wheat crop this
year.
The West Is evidently hurrying forward
her grain to market, as returns from the
Lake ports show an enormous increase in the
gram movement over last year, and confirm
the supposition that there is an unusually
large surplus Of breadstuffs held in the West
With good crops in this country and Eu-
rope t,o, and large surplus from last year,
-four ought t. be cheap this year
\ suit has been brought in Philadelphia to
test the constitutionality Of the Income Tax,
and will be argued on the first Monday Of
June. The bill in equity AYERS that the act
is in violation Of article I, section 9, OF the
Constitution orthe United States, which says
NO capitation or other direct tax shall be
laid, unless in proportion to the census or
enumeration hcreinbefore directed 70 be
taken
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

Mrs. Mary Dewey Curtis of Stockbridge,
Mass, died, last week, from fall through
loose hay NOW floor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

In Rochester, n. Y, hay sellers swIndle by
covering man up in the hay wagon before
1t does on the scales, which makes about $50
pounds difference in the load.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

Excused.
The music for the occasion was furnished
by Holmberg's Quadrille band and was very
satisfactory. After the close of the Exhibi-
tion, the class adjourned TO the American
Hotel, and sat down to an excellent supper
after which an Grafton was delivered by II.
f. Stevens, and poem by G. W. Winch.
As this was a private affair, however we can
make no report Of it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

TIE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS NATIONAL Cox
vExrIoN assembled yesterday at Chicago.
The procession made splendid appearance
and was heartily cheered as it passed through
the streets, headed by the Wisconsin war
eagle 'Old Abe" 1t numbered 400, and
the attendance of delegates and others was
much larger, some even putting it as high as
5000 not half could be accommodated in
Turner Hall, where they assembled. As the
procession marched by the Illinois delegates
groaned in front of the Tribune Office. The
Vermont delegates wore sprigs Of evergreen
as when they went into battle. The Massa-
chusetts delegation Wore scarlet badges,
b airing the name of the State and marched
by fours. receiving much applause as they
passed along. As the New England delega-
tions entered they struck up rally Round
the Flag Boys" which was sung with will.
When Gen. Logan entered he was greeted
with volleys of cheers by delegations accom-
ranied by many of the familiar battle cries.
Then there were groans for Trumbull and
. Grimes and then the Iowa delegation sang,
"Old Grimes is Dead" At noon MAJOR W.
s Morse called the Convention to order, and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

THE CONNECTICUT SENAToRsHIP.-On Tues
day Ex-Governor VIM. A. Buckingham of
Norwich was elected by the Legislature
United States Senator from Connecticut, to
serve SIX years from March l. 1859 The
vote stood in the House-Buckingha l2l,
Dixon lO9 in the Senate Buckingham IL,
Dixon Q.
Mr., Buckingham, though not man of
the highest talent, is universally respected
for dishonesty and good sense lie was eight
times elected Governor of Connecticut, re-
tusing in 1865 a ninth election. lie will
well fill in the Senate the place of Mr.. Dix
on and more truly represent his State than
that distinguished friend of the President.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

The circulars of a New York gift enterprise
are sent through the mails under Congress
mans frank. The business advertisements of
the New York Express are circulated under
James Brooks frank, according to the "
y. Tribune, which has always been opposed
to the franking privilege.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

lie laid his cheek down on his little fiddle
you don't know how Tommy loved that
little fddle-and struck up gay, rollicking
tune
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

Before the Chair announced the final vote
he delegations from all the States, with the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29
Tommy Tucker and his Fiddle.

There were but three persons in the car a
merchant, deep in the income list ofthe news
paper, an old lady with two bandboxes, man
in the corner with his hat pulled over his
eyes.
Tommy opened the door, peeped in, hesi-
tated, looked into another car, came back,
gave his little fiddle shove on his shoulder,
and walked in.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-29

Carlton Leonard and Seymour Jones, the
two lads arrested for thieving at Fairfax,
pleaded guilty and were sent for three years
10 the Reform school
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-27
POSSIBILITY OF A SEPTEMBER SEES.

r rom our positive information to the effect
That members of Congress generally have ex-
pressed themselves adverse to coming -
washington IN September, in cOnseq uence of
their pressing home engagements during the
canvass. we have believed, up to this time,
that there would be no September session
Within the last week, however, the appeal of
RePublicans-leading RePublicans-ot the
South, have been so urgent upon the party lead
ers of the North for a speedy meeting of Con-
gTess that the expediency of holding such a
session Is now being seriously discussed. The
representations from the South to the National
Republican Committee are to the effect that
the white population is almost a unit in oppo-
sItiOn 20 the laws of Congress- and makes every
eXerlOn by threat or promise 10 win over the
black vote. The Presidents instructions I,
the Southern military commanders, lust pub.
lIShed, are regarded as placing the loyal popu-
laiion more completely al the mercy of tn,
secession majority element. 1t is claimed thai
the only course for Congress Is either TO repeal
the law of Congress authorizing the recon
structed States to vote for President, or else to
confer the choice OF Presidential electors upon
the respective State Legislatures.
1t II urged further. that If the 21st of Sep-
tember goes by, without a meeting of Con-
gTesS, that even more violent measures will be
taken by the rebel element, TO get political con-
tIol, and that a system of terrorism will
be instituted in every Southern State, making
1t impossible for Republican white or black
10 cast vote, OF even to hold lite OF PROB
erty in security.
Those opposed to the September session,
maintain that IT will lose more votes to the
Republican party in the North, than it vii
gain them in the South; that II Is doubtful if
Congress can do anything more than IT has
done, TO remedy the condition of affairs in the
South; and that as q mere matter of ex-
pIdien"y- the Republican party will gain ten
votes al the North, TO every one they will lose
at the SCuth, by the revolutionary course and
COunsels Of the FORESTS, Cobbs, and Hamp.
tons. The question Of the necessity for calling
Congress together, was left to the discretion of
General Sehenek, OF Ohio. and Senator Nor
gan. of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-27

DIR. SEYNOUR's NOMINATIoN.-Colonel VIM.
Brown, of NieholasvIlle, Ky, made a speech
at Grant meeting IN Frankfort on the goth, in
which he gave an extraordinary exposition of
the secret history OF Seymour's nomination.
Col Brown is a personal friend OF MIR. Chase.
and was hard az work in bis interests at the
New York Convention. According to his
story large portion Of the delegates had fig
ured cut programme for the nomination of
Nh Chase, ard Nh Seymour strongly favored
Al; but the reactionary Democrats of the Vallan.
bingham and Hampton school executed the
manPuvre Of nominating him before the others
were ready.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-27

The WORKING PEoPLE.-In New York the
German JOurneymen TaIiors have formed an
organization for the purpose of obtaining ar
increase OF compensation The persons engag-
ed IL this movement are principally those en-
plOyed in the merchant tailors' esIablis hments
These men say that the wholesale clothing
estabiis hrnents pay such wretched prices to
their employees that they are enabled to sell
ready made clothing at largely reduced rates.
IDJuring the business of merchant tallors to a
considerable extent. II the wholesale houses
BE- compelled to pay higher wages some degree
OF equality would be introduced in the two
trades, and while less cause OF complaint
would be given, the men working for the cloth
ing man uiacturers would themselves be large
Iy benefitted. At a meeting held on Monday
evening there We're present from eight hun
dred to one thousand German tailors from
New York Brooklyn and Williamsburg Res.
oluuoGs Were adopted. the last one of which
stated that though, from principle, opposed to
strikes, the tailors would, nevertheless adopt
that means, If argument and persuasion should
fail, TO accomplish their purpose. In New
York, the iron moulders at Bent's foundry,
who have been for three months on a strike
have gone TO work in other shops. A commit
tee OF three, however, have been appointed 20
watch" Mr.. Bent's shop, and warn all non.
so-cIety meI and others against working there
They were paid SO week each for this
service. Dir. Bent is still short-handed, but is
getting IN men every day. HIS full compile
meHt is thirty three. Many of the mouiders
IN Singers machine establishment have also
found work elsewhere. The Superintendent.
Elr- Mckenzie hes received eotimates for one
third OF the work from other machine shops
but none Of them at a figure low enough to en-.
courage him 10 give his work Out. He Will
therefore advertise for men in few days. The
strike OF the New York briekIayers is now in
ITS ninth week, and II is stated thai all save 200
are either working eight hours in the city or
len hours outside
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-27

POISONED BEEE.-Great alarm is prevailing
among the beer drinkers IN London over thu
discovery that deadly poisons have been de.
tected IN the beer extensively in use in that
city and its surroundings. The ingredients
found consist of cream of tartar, alum, green
yItriol, small quantities of copper, sometimes
lead, pierre acid, cocculus indicus, grams of
paradise eoloring matters of various descrip-
lions, qusssia wood, and other cheaper and
more hurtful buffers, together WI tn The harm.
less but still needless compounds, liauorice.
moiasses, coriander, capsicum, caraway seeds,
ginger, salt, matted horse-beans, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-27

COUNTRY NEwsPAPERs.-Four or five wears
ago, Dir. kellogg, of Chicago, commenced 10
print the inside of country newspapers in that
CITY, The plan seemed to take and he now
prin,s one hundred and three, located in all the
states OF the Northwest. So that Democratic
papers Republican papers, and all sorts of
papers 90 10 their readers with the same mat
Ter on TWO OF their pages OF course they are
necessarily ali Of a size, and the matter thex
cOntaIn OF 3 neutral Character
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-27

HOUSEHOLD MANUALS.
HOW TO COOK APPLES SHOWN IN A HuN-
DRED DIFFERENT WAYS of Dressing that
Fruit. By Georglana Hill. 32mo o., limp cover
20cents. -'. .--.-
HOW TO COOK AND SERVE BQ0S IN A
HUNDRED DIFFERENT WAYS. By Georei
ana Hill. 32mo., limp coyer.....-........20 cents
HOW TO PRESERVE FRUIT IN A HUN
DRED DIFFERNT WAYS. By Gcorgiana Hill
emo imp cover .......2O cents
HOW TO COOK VEGETABLES IN A HUN
nRED DIFFERENT WAYS. By Georgisna
Hill, S2mo. limp cents
HOW TO MAKE CAKES IN A HUNDRED
DIFFERENT WAYS. By Georsiana Hill
5mo imp cover ........--..2o cents
HOW TO MAKE AND DRESS SALAD IN A
HUNDRED DIFFERENT WAYS. By Georgi-
ana Hill. 32mo., limp cover cents
HOW TO MAKE SOUPS INA HUNDRED DIFF
FERBNT WAYS. By Georgiana Hill. 32mo =,
HOW TO DRESS AND SERVE ONIONS IN A
HUNDRED DIFFERENT WAYS By Georgi
ana Hill. 32mo., limp cover cents
BOW TO COOK FISH IN A HUNDRED DIFF
FERENT WAYS. By Georgiana Hill. 32mo.,
imp cover cents
- Amy Of the above works will be sent by mail,
postpaid, on receipt Of price by
FRENCH RICHARDSON,
BOOKSELLERS. &C.,
an 25tf 334 Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-27

The social condition of the workingmen of
Edinburgh Is said TO have been greatly i'm
proved IN consequence OF the erection Of dwell.
ing houses on the cooperative plan. The ten.
eu.ent houses OF Edinburgh used to be the most
wTetched in the world. Now the working
classes, as rule, are comfortably housed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-27
~ 1 y p e II G E Mt
. GOLD BONDS.

We have for sale few of the
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS
Ea OF THE
PACIFIC RAILROAD OF MISSOURI,
INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL PAYABLE IN
GOLD COIN.
These Bonds are issued to pay the State OF Mis-
souri, for advances in aid of constructing the Road
as we'll as all other liens.
Over Three Millions Of these Bonds having been
sold since the First instant, with probability Of
large shipments to Europe, the price has been
advanced to par. and interest in currency.
LEwIS JOHNSON 4 CO.,
(BANKERsD
au 26 lw 292 Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-27

The 81. Louis Republican emphatically de-
MES many OF the assertions made by the Dem
OcTat OF that ciry in relation the secret organ
ration alleged To exist IN Missouri and other
State by the latter paper and expresses the
opinion that no such organization exists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-27

The immense increase of the corn crops all
over the Southern and Western States is the
subject Of general remark. In Missouri this
year there were 1924 more acres put under
cultivation thar in the previous year; in Kan
sas, 50, 10 acres. The yield of cotton In Tex
is heavy. One-third more land is under
growth than the past year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-27

Boat RACE-A boat race came off at Sing
Sing on Tuesday between JOHNNY Nickel and
Jared Raymon, for $3.50 a side, over q course
OF about two and three-quarter miles. Nickel
won by over three lengths in 81 minutes and 30
seconds.