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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1869-07-21

Mr.. SEwARD's FOURTH OF July SPEECH IN
SAN FRANcIsco.-A the celebration Of the
anniversary of the Fourth of July in Califor-
mia Theatre, San Francisco, on Monday, the
5th inst, after the orator Of the day had re-
ferred in eloquent terms to the city's guest.
lion. VIM. H.. Seward, he was interrupted
by loud and continual applause. At the
close of the Grafton the President proposed
three cheers for the venerable statesman.
They were given with enthusiasm. This
called Mr.. Seward to his feet, who spoke as
follows:
- have prepared a Fourth of July ora
ton | have had it prepared for some time,
but the time for its delivery Is not yet come.
Ii will come when three Pacific Railroads in
stead Of one stretch their iron rails across
this continent it will come when I see these
alkali plains between you and the cornficlds
and p~rairics of Illinois. or - bhsund thsnH
more accurately, between the Sierras and the
Rocky mountains, covered with trees and
vegetation. a vast field for the support Of the
immense population which Is crowding t.
your shores it will be when the star Of en-
pire which has como this way, toward the
land of the setting sun, after the pioneers OF
California, shall shed its light, north to our
boundaries in the Arctic Ocean, and south
till its rays mingle with those Of the Southern
Cross in the tropics. This period | antici-
pate is not very far distant. hope all here
will live to see it. | hope | will live to see
it. / think it is only seven years away from
us now. I think it will have taken place BY
1S76-the year of the hundredth annirversa-
~ of American independence" Immense
applause.)
1t seems by this speech that Mr.. Seward
has not yet abandoned his real estate speeu-
lations,-or rather would be glad to have hi
successors 90 into the business as heavily al
he has done. 1t is all very fine TO talk abou'
extending our boundaries to the Arctic Ocear
and to the Southern Cross but we judge
farmer not so much by how many acres b.
owns, as by the way in which he cultivate
what he has and it will be much more t.
our credit to establish good government with
in our present boundaries, than to spend on
energies in annexing all creation.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1869-07-21

Mr. Young's remark about expelling Fed
eral officers from the Territory who do not
please him, and his declaration that Nor
mons would not obey the laws of Congress
against bigamy, created considerable sensa-
ton among the members of the party.
We are not at all surprised that Judge
TrumbulI's declaration that the laws against
~polygamy are to be enforced created a sensa-
ton. Thus far Brigham Young has had the
federal officers in Utah pretty much in his
own keeping, and it would be a novel sensa-
ton in that territory to have any other law
but his will supreme. Moreover, we sus-
pect that the laws against polygamy will not
be enforced at present. 1t would require an
army to enforce them and besides no jury
could be found in the territory who would
convict. The defiance of federal law is pref
ty bold, but we apprehend it will, for some
time to come, at least, be successful as Il has
been.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1869-07-21

A Mr.. Casanova, who says he is an Amer
can citizen, and who very likely is, although
he is a Cuban, has heard that a plantation
belonging to his father, who is a Cuban, and
a resident of Cuba, but yet, technically IS ar
American citizen also, has been entered by
Spanish authority, and considerable damage
done. Upon this news, Mr.. Casanova ask:
Mr.. Secretary Fish at once to interfere, which
Of course Mr.. Fish does not do, whereupon
Mr.. Cassanova's lawyer files the following
protest
"Mr. Casanova desires TO protest against
this renewed outrage upon an American cit
izen, and once more to ask the friendly offices
Of the government to procure from the Span
ish government indemnity for ssron@-r ~
Isao ~ hi.a ~ud is5 fnmly, ana security ior
the future. He begs our early attention to
the case he has already presented, and re-
spectfully asks for such action on the part OF
his government as shall secure to him the
reparation and protection he needs and he
respectfully urges that the prompt ectIon of
his government in enforcing the ! neutrality
laws at the request of the Spanish govern
ment, entities that government to demand of
the Spanish government equally prompt and
energetic action on behalf of American citi-
zens, whose persons and property have been,
and are, in danger
The impudence of these Cuban gentlemen
is wonderful. They make this country the
base of their war on Spain, and put our gov.
eminent to great expense to maintain our
neutrality laws, and then coolly ask US to 60
to Cuba and take up their q%uarrels and defend
their property there. 1t is fortunate for the
country that hot-hcaded annexationists do
not rule tie State department.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1869-07-21

The LATEST HoRRoR.-A terrible riiroad
accident occurred last wednesday night on
the Erie IN. y railroad, at a place called
Mast Hope, the mail train from New York
colliding with a freight train.
The express train which leaves NeriYork
at & 80 p. m. is due at that place q. ll.22
p. m, but was behind time. 4 freig tltrain
had been lying on the switch, and y en-
gineer, James Griffin, supposing thatIl was
right, pulled out on the main tracE + 20
ahead, when the express train, wh IL
cars, came laundering along at the ne of
80 miles the hour, striking the frei-hr en-
CINE on her boiler, hurting her from thstrack
and completely turning the express engine
around, and throwing the engineer, lharles
Coffee, to the ground, iniuring him about
the head, the fireman being thrown against
the boiler and scalded. The mai, bag
gage and smoking cars, with two day coach
es and one sleeping coach were thrown into
the promiscuous heap taking fire frln the
engine Of the express train, and were con-
sumed. The last three coaches (there being
ii cars in the train) were saved. All who
were burned to death were in the smoking
car, where the greatest danger existed. At
the time of collision the baggage car was
driven nearly through the entire length OF
the smoking car, pinning the passengers
between the seats and rendering then help
less, some being knocked senseless by the
flying fragments. There were about twenty
passengers in this car, and such as we're
able made their escape through the windows
while the unfortunates who were held fast
were beyond the aid of relief, and were
burned to death. In this car were man
his wife, and three small nId Hi
were burned to death but one child. There
were in this car a number of emigrants on
as many as four of these, and perhaps more,
were consumed by the fire. The accident
occurred nearly opposite the depot, which
was totally destroyed. There were in the
baggage car l57 pieces of baggage under
charge of Baggage Master Peter Perry, who
exerted his utmost to save all. but owing to
the ierceness of the fire, was able to save
but III pieces.
Rev. b. B. Hallock, a Universalist clergy
of New York was wedged in the wreck, and
though %uninjured by the collision. was
burned to death before aid could reach him.
Griffin, the engineer Of the freight train
that caused the recent terrible accident. now
under arrest, says that he was asleep at the
time of the accident, and pulled the throt
tie of his engine while in a dreamy and hall
unconscious state. He says he is extremely
sorry, but thinks he ought not to be uSnish-
ed severely. He ~confesses himself To blame
in allowing himself to go to sleep. but
thinks his fireman was asleep also and says
he depended on his fireman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1869-07-21
The MOrmOnS.

Judge Trumbull, of Illinois, has recently
had a conversation with Brigham Young,
which is thus reported
As Judge Trumbull was bidding adieu to
Mr.. Young, the latter remarked that, on re-
turning to Congress, he might hear of some
persons being put out of the Territory, and,
if done, he might be sure it would be for Just
and good reasons. If such Federal officials
should be sent here as sometimes have come,
they would be quietly and orderly put out of
Utah, for good cause.
Judge rrumbull. 50 Before YOU take anv
steps of that kind allow me to request YOU to
make known your grievances to President
Grant. lie is a just man. intending to do
justice to all, but he will not permit a viola
ton of law to go UNPUBLISHED. 1t will not he
safe to modest public officers in the discharge
Of their duties"
Brigham Young. "What more will he
do for US than johnson did? General Grant
has removed the only officer here who was a
Mormon, and for no reason save that he was
a Mormon. The United States Judges who
were here some time ago acted badly. |
told them what | thought of them, and they
left"
Judge Trumbull. "You will promise obe-
dience to the constitution and the laws of
the Union ?"
ASh" iOhiE AducTcuCc % Tic Union.
certainly. One enactment of Congress, how
ever. we shall not obey that is the one for
bidding polygamy. 1t is not right to inter
fere in that matter. 1t is much better for a
man to have several wives to support, honor.
and cherish, han it is for a man to de-
ceive one. and cast off, disown, and refuse to
support"
Judge Trumbull. That is a matter
about which we must differ. We think the
National Government and the States can
rightfully pass laws against bigamy, and
justly punish the %offense. All the States
make a plurality of wives a criminal Of
fense."
Brigham Young. Eyes, all the States
have laws on the subject, and Utah, when a
State, will have an equal right to make laws
protecting polygamy. Until we came here,
the subject of ~polygamy was not preached.
1t was noe until we had a revelation on the
subject. We think we ought not to be in
teriered with in this matter, as it is nobody's
business but our own. We have about TO-
OOO people. Congress thinks we are unable
10 take care of ourselves as a State. When
we number 300, 600, as we soon shall, / think
we VIII be admitted into the Union"
Judge Trumbull concluded the dialogue,
remarking that the law at all events must be
ooeyed and upheld that the Chicago party
were here on a commercial and not a politi-
cal errand,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1869-07-21

the state from pledging or loaning its aid to,
or becoming a stakeholder in, any corpora.
ton or association.
The election in Texas is ordered for the
same day, and as the proposed constitution
of that state contains no Acknowledgement
clauses, it will be voted upon, and doubtless
adopted entire.
1t is said that the % Conservatives" of both
states are disappointed hat the elections are
not ordered for an earlier day.-and are be-
sides disturbed that Secretary Boutwell, has
intimated to them that he shall use the pat
ronage at his disposal to aid the Radicals in
these States.
Judge Dent, brother-in-law of the Presi-
dent, is the Conservative candidate for Gov
ernor of Mississippi, and ex-Provisional
Gov. Hamilton is the candidate of that party :,
for Governor of Texas. Both claim to be
cordial supporters of the administration, and
to be in favor of a reconstruction of their
states, upon the basis Of impartial suffrage,
and the adoption of the Fifteenth Amend
ment.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1869-07-21

CUBA.-A Washington telegram is as fol-
lows
Il is understood that a new proposition
for the settlement of the Cuban question has
been suggested for the consideration of the
administration. Ii is that our government
shall, through Minister Sickies, negotiate
with Spain to allow the Cubans to purchase
the island themselves, the bonds for the pur-
chase money to be endorsed by the United
States, OF that the latter shall otherwise aid
the Cubansi in raising funds for that purpose
1t is proposed further that a &c alton Of hos
tilities between Spain and the insurgents
shall be agreed to for the purpose of holding
an election on tho -. "nicn Ine P1o-
pie shall express their Desires regarding the
subject of separation and independence.
There can be no objection to the Cubans
buying Cuba of Spain, if they can trade for
it and this certainly would be a much more
creditable way of getting it than the way
they are now taking. But the modest pro-
posal tina our government Will be the en-
dorser for these specializing Cuban gentle
men is decidedly cool for this weather, con-
sidering the condition of our finances. Yet
there are many gentlemen who occupy prom
inent public positions in this country, who
do not seem to be easy unless they arc get
ting us mixed up with some foreign trouble
through the in~strumentality of Fenian raids,
or Cuban j%untas, or can still further bleed
the people, already overtaxed, by purchasing
or endorsing for all creation. Why cannot
this government, for awhile at least, attend
strictly to its own business, pay its debts as
rapidly as practicable and establish peace
and order at home, before it engages in the
costly enterprises Of righting the wrongs Of
C~hristendOm2
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1869-07-21

The Democrats of Pennsylvania have nomi-
mated Asa Packer for Governor. He is
worth twenty millions. and viii be elected
if money will do it.
Ii is said that quite a feeling has sprung
upH in Canada in favor of annexation to the
United States. That Dominion will doubt
less be ready 20 come quite as soon as we
shall be ready for it.
The coming Freshmen class in Dartmouth
College promises TO be larger than any class
now in College, and larger than any FRESH
men class for many years at Dartmouth.
BoNDED.-The taxpayers of Rutland, at
a special town meeting held at the west vii
lage on Friday afternoon, voted to bond the
town for the sum of $500, 600, to aid in the
construction of the Rutland and WoOdstock
railroad. The vote was 39S yeas TO 257 nays.
DR.. Lord, formerly President of Dart
mouth College, was injured while riding one
day last week, and temporary paralysis en-
sued. At last accounts, however, he wal
much better, and his physicians anticipated
his entire recovery from the effects of the
injury.
Thu Pu blishers, Editors and Printers As
ISOLATION of New Hampshire, held their an
nual gathering at the Pemigewassett House
Plymouth, on Thursday the 18th inst. Sew
eral Vermont editors and publishers were
guests of the Association.
MIR. George Peabody is i'll at the residence
of his nephew in Salem, Mass. He spent
few days at Newport, R. l., but the sea air
was more damaging than beneficial to hi
system, and by advice of his physicians hi
will shortly visit the White Sulphur Springs
in Virginia.
Chief Justice Chase and Gen. Sherman
are at Hanover this week attending the Cen
tennial of Dartmouth College.
The New York Citizen says: 1t is clea
that the Ohio Democracy believe the delug
is still raining. For heavens sake let ther
come out of the ark, the shower is over lon
ago"
The next State elections will be in Ken
lucky, August 2 Alabama, August 3 Ter
ncsses, August 5.
The CRoPs.-A late Minnesota paper thu
speaks of the prospects of the wheat crop il
that state
We learn from gentlemen who have trav
eled extensively throughout the state in a
directions, that the wheat crop is in splendi
condition, and bids fair, Notwithstanding th
superintendent rains. to produce an unusual
ly heavy yield.
A Georgia letter says that a large whea
crop was harvested last month all over th
State, of a very superior quality; and tn
condition of the Indian corn. so importan
to Southern people and Southern stock, j
such as to make every planter hopeful,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1869-07-21
TO M -

DR.. FRED'K MORRILL,, Physician and Surgeon,
gives exclusive ate niisn to Diseases of Women. He
has made diseases of women his study for the last
twenty years. HIS practice has bsen very extensive
both IN hospi tai aud private practice. His reputation
has vouchers il AL the city paper, his patients. and the
medical Profession, both here and abroad, As bsing the
most skiIlfnl specialist F%re, and a thorough master o.
all sexual Diseases
D. MORRILL,, is admitted by the best medical
talent Of the country to have no eqTal in the treatment
of Female Complaints, and u Is no unusual occurrence
for physicians in regular practice tn ecOmme nd patients
to hun for treatment when afflicted with diseases in
his speciality
Ladies will receive the most scientific attention, Roth
medically and surgicsliy, with private apartments dur
ing sickness, aud with Old and experienced nurses, il
they wish.
The poor advised free of charge. Physicians or
patients wishing his opinion or advice, by letter, and
| saeIOsinK the usual fee. will be answered by return
mail. Medicines sent II all parts Of the country.
Office, No. AZ HOWARD STREET Boston, Mass.
kDS20vI
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1869-07-21

The Democrats of Rutland County, under
the leadership of John Cain, Esq, of the
Courier, have nominated, as one of their
candidates for Senator, Mr.. Enoch Smith OF
Clarendon, a Republican. They hope by
this game to defeat Col. Merrill, one of the Re
publican candidates. Col. Merrill is under
stood to be opposed to the railroad route
favored by Mr.. Cain and by many Republi-
cans, while Mr. Smith favors it. OF this
little dodge the Free Press very JUSTLY says I:
Mr. Smith is a Republican, and the only
reason for his receiving this favor at the
hands of the Democracy, is that he is a pop
ular man and favors the construction of the
Rutland and Woodstock Railroad, by the
Chittenden route. On the particular local
questions at issue, we have, of course, no
opinion TO express but as the regular Re
publican nominee, fairly nominated, and
thoroughly qualified, by high personal char
acter, Intelligence, and acquaintance with
public affairs, we hope to see Col. Merrill
elected, and we dc not doubt that he will be
by a very large majority.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1869-07-21
A Washington telegram is as follows

- NNH5
At a meeting Of the Typographical Union
Of this city last evening, it was resolved that
the constitution of the Union be amended 80
that the number of apprentices at the govern
ment Office can be increased to twenty, in ac-
cordance with a decree Of the Congressional
printer. Further consideration of the case
Of the colOred compositor Douglass. was al
most unanimously postponed until the next
stated meeting in January next.
We wonder if it has ever occurred 10 this
typographical Union that the government
Offices at Washington should be open TO all
Industrious, competent w~orkmen, whether
they have the ear-mark Of the Union or not
The body seems, however, to have a glimmer-
Ing Of sense left, inasmuch as it has conclud-
ed not t. . strike. When it finds Superin-
tendent Clapp firm it adjourns and postpones.
aud discusses, and does various other things,
but it sticks to its bread and butter, and de-
clines to strike. The members of the Union
may thus, before they are aware Of it, find,
after all, that it is best u give everybody a
rair chance in ali trades as we'll as in politic--
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1869-07-21
The University of Vermont.

Elsewhere in our columns will be found
an advertisement of the University Of YER
mont, and this gives US occasion, of which
we gladly avail ourselves, to call attention
to this Institution. The college not only
now furnishes rs good training in the regu-
lar classical course as that obtained at any
other similar institution, but it also imparts
that education in the physical sciences which
opens 50 many avenues to positions of use
fuluess and influence aud wealth in our
time.
Young men who do not wish to spend their
intellectual energies in making themselves
familiar with the literature and religions
which have come down to US in dead Ian
guages, can, after such preliminary study of
the Common English branches and the
Mathematics as Is usual at any of our acad-
emies. enter upon the scientific course at
Burlington, and study the modern languages,
and the applications Of science to aSricul-
ture, civil engineering, mining, and assaying
ores, and can stay a few months, or finish
long courses and take degrees, thus fitting
themselves for useful and remunerative en-
~ployment. The development of our mines,
building railroads, and other works of in
ternal improvement connected with the best
employment of the magnificent natural re-
sources Of this continent, are now making
large demands for men with practical scien-
tifc training, and the University furnishes
the training such men need.
We are glad to learn that the endowments
of the University have recently been largely
increased, the number of its instructors en-
larged, and it's facilities for the work of in
struction improved, while the cost to a stu
dent of Obtaining an education there is much
less than at many other institutions to which
our boys are sent. President Angel is a
gentleman of rare culture, and most engag-
ing in personal intercourse, and is doing
much by his zeal, his judicious methods, and
his popular qualities to give the college a
wider reputation than it has before enjoyed.
We wish he may have abundant success in
putting the institution on a sure foundation
and giving it a strength that will not only
perpetuate, but largely increase its useful
ness.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1869-07-21

The aides may lie glad-or perhaps they
know it already-that the Grecian Bend has
appeared again in New York. This is the
way it is lone
High-heeled shoes dispose the wearer to
incline forward, and high-heeled CATERS are
therefore, adopted. She (the belle of the
season } is thus the more readily enabled to
elevate her hips un~naturally behind. enhanc-
ing the aspect of the panier to contract the
stomach and TO form an S-like curvature of
the upper shape by thrusting out the chest,
drawing back the shoulders, and bending
forward the head, the latter crowned by a
hideous chignon. To secure this posture,
to which nature is unequal, it is said that a
belt is fastened about the waist, from which
belt Down either side descend two straps
furnished with buckles, and these are at
tachedito strong bands made fast around the
lower thighs. The tightening of these buck
les draws up the hips and holds them in
place. Thus. by the aid of the Panier,
hustle, contracted stomach, expanded chest,
Out-thrust head, enormous chignOn and the
apparatus just described, the whole super
structure standing upon two CATERS, we have
the Grecian Bend.