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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-03-19
3ar Northern Pacific Railroad.

Ia our issue Of Che 10th inst, We took occls-
ioa briefly TO allude 10 the climate along the
route If the Northern Pacf, Railroad, "a. COM
pared with that of the Union Pacific Route. The
whole subject is one of no ordinary interest The
Northern route is Of late attracting more and
more Of public thought, in proportion as its
merits are brought out It is not many years
ago since any were found bold enough to enter
tain the thought Of driving the steam car from
the valley Of tine Missouri to the Pacific The
general conclusion was that the intervening
Ricky Mountain ranges, with their immense al
tituie, ami steep inolina,ons would defy its pow
err; or even If practicable to overcome these diff
cultes. the iron horse would find in the severity
of the climate, with its vast Accommodations Of
snow, obstacles too great to be surmounted dur
ing large portion Of the year. 1t is in fact
scarcely twenty years since the attention Of our
people was much turned to the Pacific border;
We look back but twenty. one years to the date of
the organization Of California and Oregon as
Territories of the United States, and but sixteen
years 20 that Of Washington Territory The two
flrmer, now full fedged States, at present count
their population by the hundred thousand and
their wealth and commerce by the hundred mil
lion, and that most promising Territory Of Wash
ington is destined soon to become their equal
Those three States, which comprise the Pacific
border Of our Union, in population, wealth, and
extent Of commerce must soon bear most favor
able com farison with those of the Atlantic bor-
der. Possessing now all the elements which
contribute to Il prosperous advancement, they
seem likely at no distant day to realize from the
immense commercial wealth and resources Of
Asia vast additions to their wealth and power
The first line Of railroad connecting the Atlantic
States with those Of the Pacific coast, will
soon be an accomplished fact. But the success
Of the Union Pacific does not lessen, it only in
creases the prospects Of the other lines. 1t is
now more certain that there will be at least two
great lines Of road across the continent. than it
was ten years ago that it would be one The
earliest explorations, made in 1854 under the
direction of Jefferson Davis, then Secretary of
War, made it probable that the best of the over
land routes to the Pacific would prove to be the
one passing over the least elevated portion of the
mountain range, between the head waters of the
Missouri and the Columbia rivers, following very
nearly the latitude of AZ north The more
recent surveys only confirm this conclusion.
A mass of information has been recently
brought within reach of the public, on this sub
ject, in various reports and other documents
some of the interesting facts contained in which
we have already given to cur readers To
others we shall refer hereafter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-03-19

Is MNoRIN.-ou Tuesday evening, meet
ing Of the employees of the Vermont Central r.
r was held at the Railroad Library. St. Altau-
to take action expressive Of their sorrow for the
death Of Mr. Lacklin. Mr.. A. Tinker, Of the
Transportation Department, was called to the
chair. and Mr.. Z. Putnam was appointed secre-
tary. }ir. Geo. e. Hunt, Samuel Williams, and
hilton Sessions were appointed to prepare reso-
utions NJ. c. Elliot. 3 Tinker. and Milton
Sessions were appointed a committee 90 make ar
Engagements to attend the funeral Aeer which,
the meeting adjourned till Welueslay evening,
when the following resolutions were reported and
adopted:
BY the inserutlble providence Of Col, we are
called to mourn the death Of our late friend and
companion, Horace H. Locsliu, late Assistant
Superintendent of this road Ia token Of our
sorrow and as a testimonial Of oar respect for
his memory,
Resolrci, That We sadly bow ia humble sub
mission to the will Of Him who has taught us
that He does not willingly atiiict or grieye the
children Of men,
Resoired, That in the death of Mr.. L3cklin we
have lost an invaluable and faithful officer, one
who regardless Of self, devoted his whole time
and abilities to the service Of his employers and
who, finally struck down III the performance Of
his duties, became martyr to his fidelity; a
loved friend and companion, whose modest and
genuine worth, won for him the love and re
spect Of all with whom he was associated.
Resolrc{, That while in this hour Of sadness
AMI trial. we can offer to this widow little Of
earthly consolation, we tender her our heartfelt
sympathy, and commend her to the gracious care
and protection of Him who "healeth those that
are broken in heart"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-03-19

The Connecticut State election occurs On the
first Monday in April, less t,aH four weeks from
now The Democratic organs there are striuiug
every nerve TO make the Constitutional Amend
aeat the issue in the canvass, and The Eepubi-
cans have not hesita-el 20 accept tie gauntlet.
Following the lead Of General Grant, they have
planted themselves fairly and ,quarely upon the
Constitutional Amendment. We suppose there
can be 10 doubt Of thair securing q Legislature
which viii ratify the amendment What the re-
suit Will be with the State and Congressional
ticket cannot be predicted When the question
of negro suffrage in the State was put to the
vote Of the people three years ago, they voted in
the negative Grants popularity enabled US TO
secure the State last November Whether that
same popularity viii be- able TO overcome the
hostility TO the amendment. remains to be seen.
We have strong faith that II VIII
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-03-19

The charmanships Of the House Committees
are allotted according 90 general expectation
Mr. Dawes Is chairman Of the Committee on
Appropriations, and Gen. schenek Of the Ways
and Means. Gen. Butler succeeds Mr.. Boutwell,
at the head of the Reconstruction Committee,
which viii soon, it is to be hoped, be one OF the
less important committees Logan is chairman
Of the Military Committee, and Mr.. Bingham of
the Judiciary. VIM. \. Wheeler Of Malone, is
chairman of the Committee on Pacific Railroads.
Mr. Poland is Chairman Of the Committee
en- revision Of the laws, and Is also a
member of the Reconstruction Commit
tee. Mr. Smith Of Vt, is on the Com
mittee on Banking, Post Office and ManuGc-
lures; End Mr. Willard of Vt, is or the Com
uittees on Foreign Affairs and Rayolutio nary
Pensions. These are all honorable and respon-
sbe positions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-03-19

WOMAN SUFFRAGE MArrERs.-The chief Speak
ers at the Woman Suffrage Convention in
Springfield, Mass. last week, were Lucy Stone,
who did the most effective talkings, Mr. Black
well, her husband, who it is said is remarka-
bly good speaker for a man whose wife speaks IN
rublic c. c. Burleigh Of Northampton
and Stephen S. Foster Of Worcester In the
course Of the discussions Stephen 5. Foster said
he should prefer to have his wife vote as he did,
but he would ten times rather she should vote
against him than not vote at all. Rev. Mr..
Stratton said that he meant to stay in the Or
thodox Church and help cleanse it from some Of
its errors, and not leave the church as Mr.. Eos
ter had done Neither should he stay away
from the polls because his wife could not vote.
but he meant to keep on voting until she could
20 and vote with him. The Convention voted by
an almost unanimous vote to protest against any
appropriation Of money by the State to aid any
college or other institution of learning which
does not admit both sexes as students upon equal
terms
Horace Greeley has lecture on the Woman
question He has profound respect for the
opinions of the sex, a whole, and he wants
first of all to see those opinions more fully de-
clared on this matter When, however, women
are engaged in the full blast of politics, he Is
confident that we shall be obliged to have two
sets of primary meetings. two sets Of town meet
incs and two General Assemblies, and in gen
eral, we presume, two machineries of government
in operation all the time. This will undoubted-
ly impart great vivacity to politics.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-03-19
Personal anu Political.

Mr.. Stewart would have liked the Treasury
Secretaryship, but it was feared his free-trad'
principles would prevent his approval OF the
"duties''
New England has the Craftsmanship OF eight
important Senate committees. The assignments
1 give general satisfaction.
The Albany Journal speaks of John l. Hoil-
man as the man who occupies the chair Of the
| Hon. John \ Griswold in the Executive man,
| Der; which is a faithful saying.
Judge Hoar is the third Attorney General ap-
| pointed from Massachusetts,. Levi Lincoln
/ Gather Of the Goyernor) served in jefferson
cabinet during his first term, and Caleb Cushine
/ his Attorney General through the Presidency OF
| Franklin Pierce. Theophiius Parsons was IN
yited to the position by John Adams, but de-
/ olined.
The Senate Republican Caucus appointed a
| Committee consisting Of Messrs. Trumbull,
Sherman, Elmunds Pool, and Stewart to con-
slider now long Congress should sit. They have
agreed to recommend TO similar Committee OF
the House to remain thirty days, only such leyls-
ton to be taken up as is absolutely necessary.
The Louisiana Legislature adjourned on the
4th of March. Nine-tenths Of the members i'm
mediatelv left for Washington, with the intention
.
the Federal patronage in that State.
The Horld's arithmetic man is still alive.
The Republican majority in New Hampshire on
Tuesday was 800 larger than it was at the cor
responding election last year. Yet the WoTid
ciphers out Of it a great Democratic gain.
The Republican state Convention Of Virginia,
which opened with such a stormy time last week,
nominated, for Governor, Il. H. Wells; for
a. Ia f1..T !. y
for Attorney-General, Thomas R. Bowien; for
Congressman at large, 4. VI. Crane. The re-
solutions adopted g for restoration, equality Of
rights, universal suffrage, Grant AMI the Re
publican party.
President Grant intimated distinctly to visi-
tor last week that he had made up his mind 20
see that those who went into the army during
the war should receiye good Offices in preference
to politicians who remained at their homes.
Tie postmaster general has stated to two
members Of the House that the President would
consult Senators in regard 10 all Presidential ap-
po.utments, and that the representatives, would
be consulted in refereace to all appointments
made by the heads of departments. This is not
50 satisfactory to the Representatives as TO the
Senators.
The personnel Of the Presidents official house
hold for the present is as follows General Por-
ter will have charge of the matter Of making
out appointments General Bldeau will attend
to the opening Of the correspondence General
Bahcock viii have charge af all matters pertain
ing 90 appointments 90 0lhce-all such app,ica-
tons TO be- promptly referred to the several De
partmeut, General Dent viii have control %
arrangements for visiting the President
The pretext Of the seceliu- Indiana lerisA-
ta~s WIS rh4t tfav desired q. take the sense #
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-03-19

The meeting Of the legal voters Of the city Of
Burlington called to consider the adyisability Of
purchasing the Fair Ground property, so called,
now owned by Mr. l. S. Drew, for the purpose
Of a Public Park and for an agricultural Fair
Ground, was called to order at 10 o'cock Thursday
morning, by His Honor Mayor Ballou On mo-
ton Hon. R. s Taft was elected moderator.
Hon VIM. c. Shaw briefly stated for the infor-
nation Of the meeting what he understood to be
Mr.. Drew's proposition to the city. That he
Drew originally sold the property, which con-
ssts Of nearly twenty acres Of land, to the Coun-
ty Agricultural Society for SO 900; that $4,000
have been paid to him towards the purchase, but
| that large portion Of this amount viii proba-
/ bly, be taken up by the interest remaining IN
paid, so that doubtless there was yet due to Mr.
[ Drew some $1,000. That 5000 had been ex-
pended in the care Of the grounds and putting
up new and desirable buildings that there was
still an additional outstanding indebtedness for
this sud other expenses amounting to $500,
which Indebtedness Mr.. Drew had assumed.
Arainst this there was a fund Of unpaid subscrip-
tons among citizens and others to the amount OF
about 5000, which amount would be amply
sufficient to keep the grounds in good repair Tor
several years. So that the grounds would cost
the city about So, 900 That be considered the
land richly worth 100000 for building lots.
Judge Shaw then briefly spoke Of the aiyanta-
gas TO the city from the ownership Of such a
property for public purposes, and he offered the
following resolution
Res0lre4-As the sense Of this meetingt hat il
Is expeiieut for the city TO purchase the Asricul-
tural Fair Ground property, So callel, provided I.
the same can be done on advantageous terms 20 /
the city, and the -ute;; Of such purchase is here
by referred 20 the City Council, with power o. T
make such purchase ou such terms us they shall /
deem desirable, and said City Council are author
izei to impose such tax or borrow such funds GA
the credit Of the city for such purpose as m their
opinion shall be necessary
On motion Of Hon L. B. EueIcsby the resi-
luton was amended by adding the following
words, Sc and provided the City Council deem
such purchase conducive to the best interest Of
the city" 4 ballot having been calleI frbv
several persons, Oh. chairman ruled taa- twas
within tie power Of the meeting to decide in
what manner vote on q question Of this lee
sar.pti5n sboa,I be taken
On m9tiouof Mr. G.. II. Bieeiow it was voted
that the vote be taken by dividing the house.
Tie chair appointed as teuers Messr=. Z. b.
Ea-.esty aad Daniel Murray, and the vote being
taken by l.v.-iou the res luton was found 20 he
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-03-19
by our Agricultural Editor
Neat Cattle In Vermoni.-lO, ,.

THE SHORT HORNS OF wINDHAM COUNTY.
Accompanied by two of the leading breeders of
the section We made tour of observation among
the breeders of Windham County last week.
The weather was not propitious and we did not
make 50 general survey of the field as we con-
templated when we set out
The first herd visited by US was that of NIessrs
A. NJ. Winslow & Sons of Putney. Messrs.
Winslow have been breeding short-horns about
twelve years, and it has been their endeavor
from the start to breed herd Of good mixers,
believing that whatever may be the object Of
short-horn breeders generally, in New England
at least, the milking feature must sbe ipre-
dominant They however hold to the theory
that it is not necessary to sacrifice anything Of
size, form or fattening qualities in order to Sc
cure the milking qualities
Theirs is mainly princess - herd, with
some few animals having strain of q Duchess -
blood. The Duke Of Putney, two-years old
Bull out Of Lady Sale, 9th, pure 50 Princess, -
by 9th Duke of Thorndale, pure Z" Duchess. -
the head Of the herd The yearling bull
4" Belyidere,'' by "2d Earl of Carlisle is
pure Princess. The COW g Lady Sale, 9TH y
years Old, winner Of the first price Of $50
at the first New England Fair held at Spring
field, Mass, in 1864, stands at the head of the
herd Of cows She has never been beaten at
any show, though often exhibited. There are
three others of the Lady Sales, the 9TH, 10th and
lth,-Lady Washington, Starlight, Rose. 3D.
most noble animals Nor are these all that are
worthy of especial mention, did our limits per-
nit But we must be content with naming
Topsy;" not Topsy who had neither father nor
mother, but Topsy the butter-maker, who has
a long pedigree, and whose daily production
has been two pounds of butter on grass alone.
This is believed to be the largest thoroughbred
herd in the State, and consists Of three stock
bulls and five bull calves, twenty-one cows, two
two year old heifers, six yearling heifers and six
calves. This herd has always been heavy
winner at the New England and Vermont Exhibi-
tons. We published few weeks since their ac-
count of sales for the year 1865, which, taken in
connection with the stock now on hand indicates
high degree ofprosperity, and yet we are assured
that when they begun the business it was with
but very little capital and their original purchase
was hut two animals.
The notion is quite too prevalent that it is ne
cesslry to start with full herd in order to sue
ea.i IN free.lir,r OF course -I,a more cauital
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-03-19

Darn or JUDGE DUNGEON s. ..--
the following notice Of the late Hon S.s.l.. as-
inston of Hinesburgh, from a bi5-r4l l..- ...
Of him which appears in the C5-9 a-
week, from the pen Of Rev. Mr.. Perrin u .-
burgh
Judge Byiugton was born in W--a,-s
Conn, sept. %, 1874 He rem.veIt Ha--
burgh with his father in lslf. where lsls-...
til his death Feb :, 1868. His early s.
tioual advantages were limited 20 ,l.-s
common schools Of the period But r..-a-.
mind Of great inquisitiveuess, and s--sl--.
ayailei himself of all practicable aids, ar ..
through life a constant and throu-b-fl-
often taking up some subject Of pllo-ar
religious, or literary nature. in7es-i-a.r-
very thoroughly. forming his own opinions
wis firm in adhering to his conclusions. --. a.-
seldom moved from them by any wi7e Of p
lar feeling, or by new and modern light -
the progress Of the age, so called
In politics be was a Wing. and decline.
Identify himself with any other party. after -
party name was dropped. He han Gle re-
and ,.,-=.1s,,.. - b.. OIL .-.-..-. .-. g.
e'1''i ''ol1 'i-i' To ulle 20 VARIOUS
trust and honor in the t5wu.-wss a me-l.-.
the Constitutional Convention sr +5, S.-.
1sqf..e .t., T.,...r,...-.;.. 100 =. ..-....
'-' 'H
the Assistant judges of ChittenIen County ls.-
In 1875 and o.
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.-.1.--l. ,..,.-..
SUM- "- was e'i'S lN1--l''' '."-.-'
trines OF the Congregational church, all
though De did not unit, with Tint l..
fin, fin III. his FORTY. .,..-.1 ,-,. ,-.-...-
''' '1l'''' VI inc DIo.e anu ie.t ---
claims of religion.
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interest and f,irbf,r,...- --r IN l..-..-
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rein. ,TJ in ,rl..-.l a.. t... n ..-... Interest,"
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-03-19
STATE OF VERMONT.
PROCLAMATION,

FoRADAY OF fasting. HUMILIATION AND PRAYER
DFvorrIY recognizing our dependence upon
God and in accordance with yeneratel custom
| do hereby appoint THURSDAY, THE EIGHTH
DAY OF APRIL, next, as day of FASTING
HUMILIATION AND PRAYER
Let Us, on that day, as people, turn asil,
from our ordinary pursuits, and in humble con
triton for our sins, seek the favor Of Almighty
God, that all our abors may be blessed witt
the plenteous fruits Of His providence.
Let us come unitedly unto the throne Of grace
seeking for the light, as revealed in our LORD
Jesus Christ.
Let Us invoke the Divine favor upon our be-
loved country, and upon all called TO administer
the government thereof, thst they may have IN,
e. spirit Of wisdom and UNDERSTANDING the spirit
Of coluse and might, the spirit Of knowle ise
and the fear Of the Lord
Given under my hand and the seal Of the State
ia the Executive Chamber at Rutland, this
sixteenth day Of March. in the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty
nine, and of the Independence Of the United
States the niuety-thrl.
JOHN B. PAGE
Bg the GOrerHor,
: f. BURNHAV.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-03-19

RAILROAD AccIDENT.-The up train over the
Rutland * Washington Railroad early Sunday
morning, came upon broken rail near Poult-
ney Station, which threw a passenger and
sleeping car from the track and down an en-
bankment Of some - or 20 feet, both cars max
ing half a revolution, and resting on their roofs
Some % passengers were on the train at the
time o. the accident, six or eight Of whom sus
tanned painful, but no one serious injuries. The
train arrived in Rutland about two hours be-
hind time
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-03-19

We have received from Washington, and pub
llsh below, the petition upon which our Repre-
sentatves in the Senate and House acted, and
which was the sole basis Of their G,fi0H, in the
matter Of the new term of the U. ;. Circuit and
District Courts established by act OF the last Con-
gress. 1t sets forth simply the facts OF the case
and declares the new term to he greatly need
ed for the discharge Of the business Of the Courts
and the saving Of public and private expense
and the gentlemen making this declaration are
the U. S. District Judge, the U. $ Collector, T.
S. Marshal, L. S District Attorney, and the
most eminent and leading lawyers Of the State,
residing in all parts thereof \ stronger paper
for the purpose certainly coull hardly have been
presented VIII the Rutland Herald and Wind
sor Journal, which have seemed to suppose that
the passage Of the act was due to local consider
ations and influence, please to copy the petition,
which is as follows
To the Honorable Senate and House of Repre-
seHAtives of the United States.
The undersigned members Of the Bar Of the
State Of Vermont. respectfully represent that the
business Of the United State Circuit and District
Courts for the State of Vermont has Of late years
greatly increased, and is now large and impor
tant
That much Of it, especially under the Revenue
laws, arises on the Northern frontier Of the
State, and on or near the water Of Lake Cham
plain That there are now but two terms Of
said Court at said State in the year, the one
holden at Windsor in the South Eastern part Of
the State on the 4th Monday Of July: the other
at Rutland, in the southwestern part Of the
state, on the Sd day of October, leaving an in
teryal Of nearly ten months without any term;
and both Of said terms, especially the one held
at Windsor, being extremely incouyenent for
the trial of northern causes, and very expensive
both TO the Government and the parties con-
cerued.
And they further represent that third term
If the said Courts, to be held intermediate be-
tween the other terms and at Burlington, is
greatly needed for the discharge of the business
of the Courts and the saving Of public and pri-
ynte expense, especially as under the existing
law there is no power in the Courts to appoint
eXir. or special terms Of the Circuit Courts
And they therefore pray that such term may
be established by law, to be holden at Burling-
ton on the ith Tuesday Of February in each
year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-03-19

At the late term of the Supreme Court for
Windsor County, twenty-four divorces were
granted to in assorted couples, anil the Wood
stock Standard thinks it is not IA large but
small number, being but one divorce in a town.
1t looks like good many to US. 1t is a divorce
to every 500 families for but a single term Of
court. Windsor county is one Of the counties
in which divorces are most frequent, the ratio
being, according to the last registration report,
one divorce to eighteen marriages.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1869-03-19

The Sultan Of Turkey has issued decree
throwing open to Christians of every denomina-
ton the mosques and temples Of the Faithful.
upon the simple conditions that they will not
scott or disturb the worshipers in their prayers.
Unfortunately it cannot be said that the imposi-
ton Of these conditions is superfuous.