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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-02-26
Geiduin snl. m Vui,ersity Education.

At the opening meeting of the American Social
Science Convention at Albany on Thursday, the
distinguished Englishman Prof Goodwin Smith
read paper on University Education, which has
attracted attention both from the eminence of its
author. and from the breadth and good sense Of
its positions Prof smith maintained that though
not Of the same prime necessity as formerly, yet
the classics were still of great Importance in
| liberal course of education. The superiority Of
the Greek and Latin languages remains undi-
minished, that Of the Greek especially. He was
not sure that they had even yet fulfilled their
mission, and the Latin would not once more be
the language Of law and the Greek Of science
The only language that can compare with them
is the English. The writing Of Latin verses was
now deemed the most useless part of the English
University course, and yet an eminent London
journalist had told him that the best writers he
had met in point of form were those who had
distinguished themselves at College bv writing
Latin verses. With reference to the position
that physical science should occupy in the Uni
yersity course, he could only say that those
sciences alone should be adopted that could be
thoroughly matured by the student, and yet
leave room for literary education. The evils of
literary education without science were well
known in England. The evils of scientific edu-
cation without literary training, were beginning
to appear. A true University had a two-fo'd
duty to perform-that Of advancing learning a-ad
science as well a. teaching it. The Professors
should not be oyer-workei, but should have
leisure to pursue their own studies, increase their
knowledge and keep mp with the newly advanced
thought and discovery Of the age. What would
Newton have done for the advancement ofseience
Ii he had been compelled to hear four reeitations
day IN the rudiments Of science, and run about
the country delivering lectures TO exc out the
balance OF subsistence
Il there were to be SPECIAL departments, he
"ould plead Tor department Of Political Sci
en's' II could not IAN TO elevate the politician
'-'o tue statesman lie world was begin
H'is 10 discover that politics We're not merely a
'''''''' 'l passion ana defamation, and de
t''lnen' Of Political Science in our universities
"ouli 10 inuch TO improve and elevate the stan J
''Lu o' p'H''ll morals and intelligence
iNs Sly.'Aer 'nsA referred briefly to the sub
7e' Oh 'oiigse uis'lpIne' and expressed his ap-
'''a' o' me 7eH'-lniii'ary discipline adopted at
ne 'giie-' university as beng better than any
'e ''iI Se' SEEN ana me only elective discipline
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-02-26
ChsmplaiH liberal conference.

The Champaign Liberal Conference of Yer
mont held a quarterly convention at the Rutland
Opera House, Feb 18th The Herald gives tn,
following report Of proceedings;
The elergymen present were Rev. L. G. Ware
Burlington, Rev. c A. Allen, Montpelier, Rev
c. W. Emerson, Mortified, Rev E. $. Foster,
Chester, Rev. 4. n. Adams, Fairhaven, Rev. C.
A. Hayden, Of Boston.
Delegates were present from Burlington,
Mortified, Montpelier, Aliddlebury, Shoreham
Brandon, Pittsford, Castleton, Fairhaven, Ira,
Clarendon, Shrewsbury, Wallingford, Ludlow,
Mt. Holly, Chester and Rockingham.
The conference opened on Thursday evening
with sermon by Rev. O. B. rockingham, Of
the Third Unitarian church Of New York City.
The conference opened on Friday morning at
9 O'Clock a, m, with prayer by Rev l.. G. Ware.
The assembly was then addressed by Rev. o. B.
rockingham, Rev. Z. S. Foster, Rev. Charles A.
Alden and Mr.. Vim. \. Batchelder
At IL O'Clock a. IN service, with sermon by
Rev. c. W Emerson. In the afternoon confer
enoe from one to two O'Clock with discussion.
At three O'Clock a service, with sermon by
Rev. E. S. Foster.
After vote of thanks to Rev O. B. Froth-
ingham for his very able sermon, and to the
several railroads for the reduction in fare to the
delegates, the convention adjourned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-02-26

The House bill allowing importation Of ma
ehinery for repairs only, carried through the
Senate by Air Norrill of Vermont, provides that
machinery may be introduced il the United
State, and repaired, the party giving bonds Ion
its re-exportation out Of the country again Mr..
Morrill, explained tina, soms sf BE compan-
les whose railroads connect this eoaHi.s rim
Canada find it convenient to have Canadian To-
copotiyes brought over on this side and repaired
and returned egain. The machines used in the
manufaoturs Of sEgas, that 60 to the West India
Islands are nearly all maze az lhie country, at
Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and eost,7l !
the bill gives the privilege to have these brought
back again 20 the places where they were origi-
nally manufactured to be repaired, :under bond;
of double their value, that they shar be re
turned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-02-26

For The Pr Press and Times.
GoLDES WEnDING.-Geo Small, Esq, and
wife of Morrstowu, who were among the early
settlers Of that town, celebrated the fftieth an
niversary Of their wedding on the llth inst
The sons, daughters, grandchildren, and broth
ers and sisters Of the aged couple were among
the guests, together with some Of the nearest
neighbors. The entertainment consisted Of a
general interchange of Thought upon events
pertaining to the early settlement of Mr.. and
Mrs Small in the then wilderness, contrasting
the present facilities for education, agriculture,
&c., compared with those of half a century ago
Singing some Of the old-fashioned tunes in
which old and young joined A.; reading letters
from absent members of the family making
presents, &c, &c, iconcluding with sumptu-
Gus supper. All seemed to enjoy the happy re-
union. and none more SO than the bride and
bridegroom. At a late hour the party broke up.
Come one enquired of the bridegroom if he
wasn't sitting up rather late, and asked him how
it was fifty years ago, to which he replied ''
was abed long before this time V.
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Political and Congressis9ai,

1t is understood that General Dix was tender
ed the privilege of remaining at Paris, and that
he declined reappointment for personal and bus
mess reasons in letter expressing the strongest
confidence in Gen Grants devotion to the best
interests of the country.
1t is stated that the President elect said on Sa-
turday, in conversation, that he should not be
confined in his appointments to the Congressi-
onal districts, to be made under the pressure OF
the Representatives of the same.
Collector Smythe has sent in list of some Az
odd Inspectors for removal, said Inspectors being
the proteges of Senators who were not as active
as they should have been in the matter Of his
confirmation as Minister to Russia.
The Washington correspondent Of the Philadel-
phia Press says that in recent conversation
between General Grant and 4 prominent politi-
clan, the General spoke very frankly Of the
efforts of certain of the Democratic papers to pro
duce breach between him and she Republican
party, and added that any man who would I'M
utAl4ht SNth q lt@h. AAltI Al'44Nh 1NLlAA1tAA :
attempt, would be a mailman indeed.
The written reply from Gen. Grant to the off,
cial notice Of his election was as follows:
''Gentemen Please notify the two Houses
Of Congress OF my acceptance Of the important
trust of which you have Just notified me,-of my
election As President Of the United Sates,-and
say to them that it viii be my endeavor that
IL Al I'LL I,v
cause to regre. their action
Mr.. Colflx replied as follows:
e Gentlemen: Please convey To the two Houses
of Congress my acceptance of the office 20 which
have been elected by the people Of the United
States. and assure them that I shall enIelvor TO
prove worthy Of thi, mark of conf ience hy fie-
lily to principle anl duty
The tatling Of . bin in the Kentucky Legs
iature authorizing the admission Of negro testi-
mony in the courts of that State. looks like
tabling hin to recognize the authority Of
United States statute. Perhaps the Kentuc' y
Legislature does not men TO submit to the Civil
Rights bin.
The number Of vacancies i'll the Forty-frst
Congress on the date Of its organization viii be
thirty. in case Georgia IS admitted, and thirty
seven in case she is not admitted The following
states entitled TO representation viii be uuiep-
resented New Hampshire, three Connecticut,
four Alabama, SIX, and one vacancy in Penn
sylyania. Mr.. Coyole's district, where no certi-
fclte has been given by the Governor. In
f..4-..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-02-26

There was a rumor al the Capitol day or
two since. that a Well-known New LnglsDd Sen
ator had called to see General Grant, but Inst
he had not been asked TO sit down, nor had re-
mark been made to him. The Senator, it was
said, on being questioned, admitted that General
Grant had not addressed word to him, or gwen
invited him to take seat, bCt bad turned his
back on him. The reason why he could not in
agine, but al he regretted was that he had given
a fee to secure The aaiianee After while il
leaked out that the Grant the Senator had been
to see was the mammoth OK, General Grant, now
on exhibition in " Washington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-02-26

shc toHn.y Temperance Convention.
There was a f,ir attendance at the Convention
on Wednesday, seveuty-eight delegates Of the
rs composing the whole number being present.
/ A little jar at the very beginning Of the ses-
sion seemed probable, from the presence Of two
delegations from Essex, one elected On the 2Jth
and the other on the 23rd inst The Committee
on Credentials in their report decided that the
former delegate having been elected at caucus
which was according to the evidence taken pos
session Of and controlled by persons not in Glct
friends Of temperance and the prohibitory liqnor
law, but the contrary, wree not entitled to places
in the convention AMI that the latter deega-
ton was the proper one to be admitted, is mem
bers having been elected at caucus called by
the President Of the Town temperance Society
and others, and elected by known temperance
men AMI friends Of the law. There was no pro-
per town committee 10 call a meeting.
Mr. Roberts Of Burlington, moved the almis-
sion Of the proper delegation from Essex, and said
there could be 10 question as TO the improperly
Of admitting the other delegation, upon the
facts as presented.
When the preliminary business was disposed
0f, and nomination for candidates for Commis-
-i.uer called Tor, NJ f. Whitney Of WIliston
nominated P. H. C,rLN the present incumbent.
Mr.. Roberts of Burlington, seconded the uomin-
alton, -lying that while IL was true Mr.. Catin
was not the choice Of the Temperance party last
year, Aa had shown HIMSELF capable conaissi-
ouer, performing his duties TO the satisfaction Of
III, except those who wautci Sc free rum - and
more, an honest one, having refused offers Of
money from persons who wished TO be appointed
town agents. De.. E. 4 Fuller Of Burlington,
opposed The nomination, ~ the ground that Sir.
Catiil was elected by tine rummies last year,
ami It would be a lowering Of dignity and for
sinking o. principle for th= temperance men to I
take him up now ana lie nominated Dr. Z. C 7
Butler of Essex.
}Ir. Whitney spoke ia behalf Of his nominee,
-.y.ag that he hal proved himself a fit man
for the place, AMI as such was worthy Of nom
nation by the Temperance party Iial Davis,
Esq, If Burlington, supported the nomination .
Of Or. Butler, saying that he was informed Mr.. .
Cl.Lia was no, friend Of the Prohi5itory Law.
and as such was not worthy Of the support o.,
Temperance men. Hon. T. Z. Wales If Burliu--
ton, REPLIED saying that Mr. Cabin la1s friend .
of the law, and desired 20 secure its legal en- .
torcameu-. lie was run LIST year in order that F.
enough votes Of temperance men might be drawn .
Of from the regular candidate TO elect him and .
De believed Mr. Clt-in would honestly and faith
fully j. his duty as commissioner.
On the vote being taken there were - for
CstLin and 4 for Butler.
The County Committee was then elected.
'le=srs. S. Huntington Of this eity.G. r. Pease Of
Charlotte, and VIM. Miller Of WiIIiston: and
without doing any other business the Convention
liourrei
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-02-26

GROWTH OF WATERBURY.-A flying visit to
Waterbury the other day convinced US that this
village is still thriving and bound to thrive
New buildings were going up or being finished
off Teams from the Lamoile valley were busily
leading at the depot, and general indication OF
thrift peryadei the entire village. We were
somewhat amused at the assurance Of a couple Of
the older inhabitants who were complacenty
gloffying the growth of Waterbury for the past
twenty years. Twenty years ago, said one, such
and such houses were the only buildings here
Now we can hardly count the dwellings and
stores, they are so numerous True, replied his
ancient friend. and if we 90 on at this rate for
the next twenty years, Waterbury will be bigger
than Rutland or Burlington. We entreat our
friends Of the Queen City and the {" Railroad
Hub - to halt and stand at ease till this young
giant shall stretch up to them in the race for
material greatness-Freeman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-02-26

A Washington despatch TO the Boston -iirsr-
iiser says the statement is wholly uuf9uuiel
which says that it is customary for the Prssi-
dent cleo. TO allow the Vice-Presileut elect 20
name one member Of the cabinet, and that Mr..
Colfix has accordingly selected Mr.. John D. De
frees, the congressional printer There never
has been such custom, the Vice-Presileut hav-
ingu0 voice whatever in cabinet making. The
relations between General Grant AMI Mr. CoiaN
are extremely cordial, and the general has prob
ably talked with his associate about cabinet mat
tiers, but Mr.. Colf.x is known go hold that the
selection of confidential advisers is peculiarly the
Presidents affair, and be has neither urged nor
asked the appointment; Of anybody"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-02-26

AaorHER U. :. REVENUE COLLECTOR MU1cIED.
The trial Of Collector Thorne Of New Jersey,
for couniyance in whisAey frauds, closed at Iren-
ton on Thursday, in verdict Of 100000 for
the Government. THIS does not by any means
cover tbs loss Of the Government, it having been
s,,ewa thai tie Government lost $4,000 of
taxes on a single 10; o, ,0Qo barrels Of whis-
KEY. which Tborue allowed to be removed on
spurious bonds; but 1t eas the amount Of his
own bonds as Collector, which thus forfeited.
The rare result Of the trial is explained by the
fact that New jersey hs< very honest and able
District Attorney.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-02-26

CmrrENDEN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
An adjourned meeting of this Society was held
at the Court House in this city on Saturday af-
ternoon, the President, L. s Drew, in the
chair.
The committee appointed at the previous meet
ing to solicit subscriptions to the stock Of the
Society reported that they had succeeded in dis
posing Of but twelve shares, that the general
feeling was that the grounds of the society should
be owned Or held in trust by the city Of Burling-
ton, to be deelei in such manner as to forever
prevent their use for any other than agricultural
purposes. After some considerable discussion,
on motion ofElmund Whitney Of Williston, the
meeting adjourned for three weeks in order to
afford the citizens Of Burlington an opportunity
to take action in the matter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-02-26

singular suicide occurred in Mankato, Min
nesota, on 10th inst. Fred A. Brandt, Ex-Sher-
if of Brown County, having made up his mind
that he had lived long enough in this world, de-
termined TO 60 out Of it like good fellow. he
inyitejhl his friends to grand jolliiication, and
then while singing a hilarious song he drank
off goblet of liquor, in which he had placed
strychnins. lie evidently cribbed the idea from
one of Dumas novels, where the hero blows his
brains out at dinner table in the midst of his in
vited guests.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-02-26

The last scene in the last act Of the country
against the heads Of the late rebellion was enact
Ell at Richmond last week, when the District At
torney formally entered his aoiie prosequi before
the United States Court in the cases Of Davis,
Lee Hampton, Brecknrilge, -Longstreet, Wise,
Pryor, Early, Malone Seldom and thirty more
Without any desire to continue the feeling that
once existed by the acts Of these very men, it is
well that those acts should be remembered when
their pardon Is announced The expediency Of
this generosity has passed discussion. The par
don certainly shows as high and full an exercise
Of mercy as history can parallel. 1t enables our
record to state that when the Republic had put
down rebellion and eztinguished slavery, at
vast outlay Of life and treasure, its only punish
ment, even to the ringeadzrs, was-a total par
don. The valor that rendered punishment pos
tible and the mercy that restrained it should
secure domestic peace to US forever.
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male re7or+ Of Iis If Ter7be-s rec,,-ls,5;,
.5e admission Of one If The two Jsla,,1tiorss
from Essex. ON motion Inc rer5r+ NJ tEs CON
m.ttee was accented and the Isl re,oDr,sr.le.i
was adortei.
The ron was ctlleI. and 70 .uuDIv vacancies
Isaac Chase. - Bl,Eel, agi q R,,Is- ~
I--og. n I-..lu 90 81 lig1r~p and r [au Si-l-
len.of South R1-Iin--a7 -.s7s M, r----',- 49,,
tell
L. Whitney Of Wirisrau nominated p IT Cs--
RGte-ts f. .s.,,,IsI m, ---,..a,;-
Fuller Of Burlington nominated L. c. Butler.
Of E.ssT Aha.'ot being called for, the chair
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-02-26

FArAL AcCmESr.-On Tuesday as W-.aa.
son Of Geo. Feuwick Of South Burlington, a IS
Of eight years, was engaged ia MOVING ----"
under shed, the roof fell in consequence .t de
weight Of snow upon It, killing him almost be-
stantlr
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Essen AcADEdY.-The Spring term Of Essex
Academy will commence March ist- We are
glad to learn tina, active measures are on foot
for erecting a new Academy building, in place
Of the one burned week ago it viii probably
be put on the same site, and viii be nice build
ing costing some $1,000. Meantime arrange
ments have been made for temporary aecommo-
dation of the school and the pupils, and the ex-
ercises will not be at all suspended.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-02-26

HNEHrRGH-A IT, Post h, sod bis tavern
in Hinesburgh 70 Reuben w;ckware Of Nonkt-n'
for 5000.
y. L. Boynton, has sold his hous' and .ot near
the factory village for $1,000 He has also sold
thirteen acres Of land 90 Z Murray for S-o'"
Leseno Gorham has sold his flrn TO james
Miner for $500.
James Miner has soil Il acres Of meadow
land near the village. to y. L. Plrtch for SID
Geo. Alser has sllI the James NcEwen iATsa tc.
Jeremiah O'Brien for 5000
J. W. Miles has sold his farm % Edward Nc
Nelly for $1,000
Tilley Burritt Of Hinesbursh, in bis '4ti-
year, fell some weeks since and broke his hip
He is yet unable to walk but he is hale, hearty.
and as jovial as ever.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-02-26

i remarkable iut no: a singular Instance o.
the free trade gle prevalent on both sides Of til,
Atlantic may be found IN an article in a recent
number off the Carnhiu Ma gazine. The British
writer gives long and Interesting account Of
The Introduction and growth " the six manu-.
ficture in France, and SHOW how. by extr.or.
binary measures of COVER nment iuterfsren &C.
tins branch Of industry " is first established al
Lyons, reared and uphel AZ the national tx
pense, and shielded aeai a-t its foreign riy. !.
by every device Of hing ly or imperial DOW sl
through sue ee>>iye -euer ltiors Louis XIV sent
public agents into Itlly. there to buy macbinsr y
and persuade the skilled Italian viewers 10 lsay
their country auI establish tlem.slye. In
France. Their -a--s in milking the change.
their expenses and q a.e of their families I'm
jousueyug in Lyons houses and Substances
There fire.. Of ehlr-e w I'll ther industry could he
made productive e.e.nnti Oh from taxes. with
many other phi y,.s,. and ronors. were literally
conferred upon ma, Thus. from wear 10 wear.
through all chang FRI, Louis XIV 10 Lou-.
Napoleon, vls 2 -.,,., l.,,,,.r. If r,sr,t
industry kept 7-.-..,,.,..l until -l.o ..-,.,,.i
value Of the l.,.. st LYONS reached fifty mil
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-02-26

ACCIDNr-We regret to learn that Res. lr
Parmalee Of Westtori, while walking TO a--zl-a
funeral recently slipped upon the lee anl fell
receiveiinc a serious injury in hi. Ter sas-.
which confines him TO his house and vii prevent
his resuming his pastoral labors or some sine
to come. Father Parmalee Is s., year, II a-e-