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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

Tug BuudEENr CoyGREsNEy.-Th can
ing of ez Congressman Lincoln Of New York, by
Hon. Joseph gar. If Virginia, at Washington
on Thursday, grew out Of an alleged calumnious
statement male by Lincoln against Segar in re
ference to recharter of the Freiericksburgb
and Alexandria Railrosd Company Lincoln
had just arrived at the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road depot on the regular train from New ork,
little dreaming Of the reception in store for him.
and was walking nimbly through the building,
when Mr.. Segar, boiling over with rage and in
dignation, suddenly appeared and interrupted
his progress, saying " Now I've got YOU,
scoundrel. at last '' thereupon raising his cane
and bringing 1t down upon the wig Of Lincoln
with uncomfortable force Segar followed up
this hostile demonstration with sundry wbacss
upon the body Of Mr.. Lincoln, putting in one
rather severe upon the forehead and another
across the arm Of the sstonisbed New Yorker.
The latter promptly adopted the Fabian tactics.
finally retreating in very bad order, evidenciug
high state Of decentralization rs he ran. he
shouted cut " Hold him Hold him Secure
him He'll kill me if he's not stopped - And
thus he ran, followed closely by the irate Viz
ginian, until some people including a policeman,
overlook the assailznt and put an end to further
demonstrations Of striking character.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

President Grant is to spend the first week in
September at Lake George. He was in Chicago
Saturday. and Vice President Colfax also
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

PUBlc ScHo.L PlcSIc At BAERy-lhe third
annual picnic Of the public schools in Barre oc-
CURED on Thursday. the llth inst. The day
was tine; the rain Of Tueslay evening having
cooled the psrched earth and the sun beng par
italy covered with thin clouds At hslf-past
ten O'Clock the Montpelier Band left the Town
Hall in Barre village. and discoursiuy sweet
music was followed by large number Of the
children Of the public schools in carriages and
many citizens on foot On arriving Al the grove
the number was greatly increased by crowds Of
people coming from all directions, until as many
as 1900 or 500 had assembled After music by
the band and prayer by Rev. P. Merritt. short
addresses were made by Rev. P Merritt, Rev
L. Tenney, J. s. Spaulding, Superintendent Of
Schools, and NJ A. Boyce, Esq. The speakers
all attempted 70 impress on their hearers the
need Of still greater improvement Ia cur schools,
and the importance of moving forward IN the
great work Of education. Az the close of the
speaking one hundred and forty solid silver
stars were awarded by Mr.. Spaulding to those
scholars who, during the summer term Of school,
were not tardy or absent, unless sick. Happier
children no one ever saw; on their faces one
could see written, ne hare done lreH and tce
are nolr rewarded for our cForis, in the pres
ence Of iLis great assembly. Refreshments were
then served and all left the ground feeling that
they had had a good and profitable time, and
yet regretting that they were not gratifed by
seeing and hearing Secretary French, who was
detained by sickness. By universal consent an
other picnic for the public schools in Barre is
called QUIsQUIs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

Till recently, it seemed inevitable thct a hot
political contest would ensue in the 3El district
The two contestants for Mr.. Smith chair, quiet
" withdrew aud leave him assure and easy VIC
tory over nobody. The withdrawal Of Mr.. Hen
dee Is but the dc Cument Of 3 brilliant piece Of
strategy, worthy Of a Nesselrode or Bismarck.
Mr. Hendee was 10 be prominent canddate '1r
Governor To have a Director Of the Lsmoiile
Valley railroad in the gubernstorial chair did
not seem consistent with the dignity Of the Cen
tral Railroad, nor would such arrangement Re
likely to conserve the material interests Of that
CORPORATION So 10 was announced that My.
Smith would not consent 20 be canti.late
again. When this was well understood, the
Maid diuomatist Of Inc great corporation did Lot
ind Il difficult 10 fatter Mr.. Hendee into the be-
lief thst his chances FOR that office we're good,
and be was easily Induced TO Withdraw from the
yuherna,orla' contest SO We have now man
in the Interests Of the Vermont Central Railroad
for Governor. But how stands Gov. Hcn1ee
With reference % nomination 20 Congress Mr.
~. C.. Smith for some unsccouutable reason sees
h- to revise bis decision 20 decline 90 be clui,-
date, induced by his friends, who fear tle inter-
es,s Of the party will be put in jeopardy BY e
contest, il Is said. Governor Hendee finds his
chances more than doubtful, and declines The
rick Of defeat. a triangular fight being DO
longer possible. Gen. CIRCUITS chances are dim.--
islei. i5r Orleans and Essex counties, which ais
friends claim for him. even if he carried them
entire, would only give him the balance Of power
as between the other contestants. The with
draval Of Gov. Hsulee therefore compelled tal
withdrawal Of Gen. Grout.
So the question seems settled shat Ferloa; is
to De represented BY tie oil delegation in tae
next C-rcress This is on the whole perhaps as
well, for il VII. ialye the matter o. nominations
after the State is re-iistrictei under the new
census, in much less complicated condition.
Surely nothing is more uncertain than the result
NJ L u.--u.lL e-U-..--
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

Harr'- -.ya.zs gf 4 STATE ral,oy W,z-
H-s--ll s-saaa-s contains the ascouu, u tie
brutal uurIer Of Nr. Willard, Warden Of The
Connecticut State Prison. The murder was
committed 'y- --uv.e- uamei james Wilson.
ami the circumstances were as follows:
Atlu, -o'c.lek in The afternoon OF che 9Th.
wilson c-ici Willard fo his cell 20 see what he
,Nl-son) bad written upon his slate. Willard
was reading the slate, standing in front Of the
ctl. vixen Wilson reached his cane through the
bars ha'r previously ted the blade ri shoe
Auhc o. 'ae end ol his cane, aud stabbed him Ia
rae Abdomen, INJECTING g wound which caused
hi-s-t 1el'h "a few hours The wound sew
eroi the intestine, causing il 10 protruie from
the outside. Willard vs. able 90 reach his
room. but died from inflammation and loss NJ
tlQ.l- lt six O'Clock Wilson was sentenced
last October, TO prison for sixteen wears for
uurg-t7y IN dry Eools store in this ciiv. He
attempted TO escape from prison about six weeks
ago, but was detected and has since been close
ly connned- lie was cripple. having several
years ago escaped from a Michigan State PRS
on in cold weather. AMI frozen of both feet
lie WAS allowed a cane 70 walk with, which ac-
counts fur his having u Ia the cell ~ the time
oi the murder. How he obtained the knife is a
mystery. Nr. Willard had been Warden Of
the prison for about eight years. lie had ex
pressed fears Of his life from the hands Of WI
son. The latter has been stubborn and uelv
since his confinement, and Mr. willard had
informed his friends that Wilson was the only
msn be feared Wilson, on Saturday. told some
Of the attendants that there would he fun be-
fore another sun went down. M- Willard was
universally esteemed and respected wherever
known, and his death casts gloom over the
whole community. He was % years ofage.
The movement against Congressman Willard
in the irs: district Of Vermont has taken form
10 Rutland county, where back-kitchen caucus
has nominated Henry Clark Of the Rutland Her
0h Mr. Clark makes a very good member Of
the historical society, ant very efficient score
tary Of the State Senate but we doubt his capae-
itY 70 -epres II the people Of his district in the
House Of Representatives Beside. Mr..
Willard is eUphatcaly the man for the place.
even it he were not by courtesy entitled 10. as
having hsd 1t but one term. His private char /
setter is Of the highest integrity, his career AZ
the bar and as an editor has developed unusual
ability. and his services, both in the Legislature
and IN the FoFty-hrst Congress. give evidence of .
'uch capacity for public work as his constitu-
ants would wrong themselves in ignoring The
opposition TO h.n originates with certain sore
heads, who couldn all get the offices and will we
are confident, come to nothing when the free
men Of his district meet in convention Spring
feld Republican.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

LEaAL ANlNI-l rs q Troy HoL-Ca -oga--
A married lady Of most uud5lb.-l RESPECTABLE ..y
vas brought before a Troy magistrate DAY or
two since, for breach Of the peace. the
complainant being an unmarried lady Of
the same s-cial rank as the respondent.
Each bad a legal adviser, The complainant being
represented by counsellor e. and the lefenian,
by lawyer O'B. After the injured female had
made direct statement she was cr0ss-sxlmfnel
in this wise by the defendants c5lnse.
O'B.-Are you married.
Nitness.-Ihat's none Of your business
RI submit that this Is an issue a.t relevant
to the woman's marriage, but in regard TO me
behavior Of the prisoner.
Justice rule the question gu. as irrele-
want.
R.-lf this man wants to show character
can i'll the room with witnesses against his
client.
O'B.-Iake care Of your own woman and TIL
take care Of mine. To witness What is your
business.
RI object
O'B.-Shut up. III put hot fotatoe down
your throat. Your Honor, this msn don't
practice enough in this Court to know its
rules
r (to witness Was Nellie drunk
OB--He is always talking about drunk
R-John, that reflects more on yourself than
it does on any one else.
OBI don't get drunk as often as YOU do.
TO witness. What sort Of a house do ven live
in
RI object
O'B (to witness, who was Just going to an
swer his question Wait moment. This fellow
insists upon interfering and [ ask the Court to
commit him to Jail.
And much more Of the same Al the conclu-
sion OF the trial the Justice sent lawyer OBS
client to the penitentiary for three months.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

A Paris despatch, dated TUESDAY, states that
there is an immense uprising of the people Of
France to repel the Prussian Invasion. 1t is
said officially that 100000 of men are ready
to march, and that the reserve corps will num-
Der 100000 men. The people are clamorous
for organization and a leader.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

A new motive power is about to be applied to
street cars in Mobile and New Orleans. A
long rubber band is attached to two drums. 1t
is then wound up by steam, tightly on one Of
the drums, being drawn cut ten times its origi-
nal length in the process. This, in unwinding,
gives impetus to the car, while at the same time,
it winds itself on the other drum. And so it
continues to unwind and wind up, until its
power is exhausted by the movement Of the car,
and fresh winding up by steam becomes Decss-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19
Republican state Nomination
THIRD CONVERSATIONAL DISTRICT.
Republican Union District Convention.

A R.puH.cla Ia .ou Convention u ;he Third Con
.re.-i-ua strict Of Vlrm1utwili be he'd az STOWE
on TH-R-oAY. che 18th GAY q AU'u-T inst at ID
o'clock me-, for the purpose Of ncminltns clndi-
date pr Representative toCon-ress % be supported
hy the Republican lreemon Of the District st the
election Oh the arst Tuesday Of September next.
The Republican Union voters Of this Consression-
Al istr,et arc invited to be represented In the Cen
ventioa hy Eei- dele ates o. be chosen upon the la
.s OF one delegate iron each town and additional
delegate fr every hundred and every fraction Of
one hundred larger than fifty votes cast f3r the Re
publican indicate cor Governor at the last state
Election
The delegates II the several towns ia the district
will be 7h sen at primary meetings to be called by
the r publican Union Committees Of the respective
town. and must be provided with proper credentials
n -nei by the secretaries Of said meetings.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

The Parisians are sn ezcitabe people and
apt to violent manifestations Of their emotions
hence the fury with which they recently at
tackled the B5urse, in which the well known
ruse of circulating falls, kilograms had been put
in operation 4 nation tina, has stAked glory,
reputation. existence almost, on one great
struggle, may very naturally object to having
its hopes and fears made the sport Of a gambling
ring e speculstar,. The temper Of the people at
this moment is TO- serious for laughter, and all
caricatures of war subjects have disappeared
from shop windows
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

FoREIGS PosTAL ARRANGEMENTS Under the
latest arrangements Of the postmaster general,
mails are now dispatched TO France from New
York on every Wednesday by the Great Western
line. The postage OF letters is ! cents. news
papers , cents, circulars cents each, each of
these rates paying only the American postage.
On every Thursday by Cunari line, regulations
as above. On every Saturday by the Inman
line same regulations There will he direct
mail per French steamer on every alternate Ss-
turdsy, commencing August sixth postage on
letters 10 cents ; newspapers cents, and circu-
lars > cents; on each prepayment is compulsory.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

HAVE va a LORD NoviSa ANoSa t-.-I-s
n. Y. Ere1iag Post speaks Of the anxiety .-.-
in England as TO the sherelaouts Of Lord A,s--
deem.
This young ao5leman, (says the eHo-.'
young man Of g, LEFT Euglsu about two vss--
ago without giving any clue to bis ,lsrs5. au...
and has not communicated with either hi. friend.
or his ilmily since. Information BIAS reached
the1' however, that he shipped as q common
sailor on board a merch4utreu. b5upf. /. IS be-
ieved, for this country, aud +, is further STATED
TO have been aseertainel tia, he has since plss5i
the examination for bis step as mate No salts
factory cause is assigned for his strange conduct
Lord Aberdeen is grandson Of Lord Aberdeen, who
was Premier Of England in lsji The family
Is remarkable fer taciturrity, AMI Hldl5. the
ancestral seat, was said in the Minister tine Co
be the most oppressiyely silent house IN England
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-12
OPERATE yICISsITUDEs.
The Gain and Loss of $3.50, ,O00-Ris-
tori VS.. OHenbach = The Mfsfor-
tunes of Grau.


tunes of Grau.
A New York paper informs us that the
other day few unhappy-looking gentle
men assembled in front of the French
theater, in Fourteenth street. Among
them were Mr.. William Butler Duncan,
Mr.. s. Solomon and Mr.. Frederick Pull
man-the first, principal stockholder of
the French theater; the second, charge
dafaires for Mr.. Grau; and the last,
present lessee of the theater. Mr.. Grau
being in Europe, of course he was ply
sically incapacitated from attending. To
give the reason of this meeting it is ne
cessary to go some way back in the his
tory of the theater. In the spring Of
1869 the French theater was without a
lessee. Mr.. Bateman and Mr.. Grau both
endeavored 20 get it. Mr.. Grau offered
the most and the theater was handed
over to him for five years al a yearly rent
of S20,000, comprising the house on
Fifteenth street. AT that time Mr..
Grau was quite wealthy, having made
some Sl35. 900 on the Ristori engagement.
Mr.. Grau paid down $4,000 deposit,
and commenced Immediately TO improve
aud enlarge the theater at a cost Of some
sac 600 TO himself. This was at his own
risk and be was supposed to get the ben
eft of the enlargement. Immediately
after this Mr.. GraE opera boute COM
ns nv came over from france, and is gen
eraii,,v very well known to have lost great
deal of money for its manager. ~ fact
en- much that little by little he lost all ne
had and ,xEA9ually got behindhand IN
his rent. When the opera bouife broke
up Mr.. Grau was some $1,000 behind
hand. and during the sunme., the inca
ter being untenanted the matter got
worse and worse, until Mr.. Grau, In ae-
spair. vouchsafed some property be pos
sessed to meet the demands of the stock
holders. who were rather hard on him,
that he had made such pofa-
BILE improvements and been 70 such eK-
psnse for their theater.
Again, lately, Mr.. Grau got in debit
rent. and, when owing some $4,000
here. he suddenly left for Europe, leav-
ing his affairs in very bad state of col
lapse. Immediately Mr.. Duncan, tha
banker. commenced 4 suit in the Su-
preme Court against 0rau, 10 dispossess
him on account Of non-payment Of rent.
]. was on this decision that the sale took
place yesterday. The lease was hrst put
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-12

with Roop upon his extravagant decision
and implored him to walk the floor anc
think for half an hour, and see if h'
could not figure out some sort of modif
cation of the verdict. Roop yielded al
last, and got up to walk He walked two
hours and half and at last his face lit uI
happily, and he told Buncombe it had
occurred to him that the rancho under
meath the new Morgan rancho still be
longs to Sides, and his title to the ground
itself was just as good as it had ever
been, and therefore he was Of opinion
that Sides had right to dig it out from
under there, and H.U
The General never waited TO hear the
end of it. He was always an impatient
and irascible man that way. At the end
of two weeks he got it through his under
standing that he had been played upon
with joke. m
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-12

up for sale for the three years aud q
half unexpired term, and. after some de-
sultory bidding, was knocked down to
Maurice Friend for 5000. 1t was an
nounced then that anybody who sought
Grau's unexpired lease would have to
pay Grau's arrearages of rent, amount
ing to $l2, 900, besides the $20, ,000a year.
But Mr.. Friend paid his deposit like a
man. Then the costumes, scenery and
properties of Mr.. Grau were put up. AS
they were not exhibited, though the list
seemed very long, no one knew what
they were. The highest bid was Jas. Ii.
Taylor's stage manager Of the Grand
Opera House, to whom they were
Knocked down for 5000
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-12
LOVES MISSION.

Love said one day 7" 1 WOO you to bower
Between the tropics and far colder cline; Z;
Where sits lady fresh as dainty flower,
With voice as sweet as bells of silver chime. !"
l went, and stood before lady wondrous fair.
Whose eyes were as the tints ethereal blue
And face Of blonde, and sun-dyed, wavy hair,
And said: IT love you, woman, none but
you."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-12

HXpLANATION; SI2 MAKES YOU A
~ member of the Association-i. e. $40 for
nolicy 81 medical examination fee, ana 81
contingent fee, said 81 payable yearly IN ad-
vance for Office expenses. On the death OF a
member an assessment of 81 is levied on every
.. surviving member, which is the amount paid
/ = 10 the widow or Beneficiary of the deceased
member thirty days being given to pay in the
assessment of So after due notification; when
the Association numbers several thousand
they will be elassed according 70 ages, VIZ: All
between the ages of 10 and p years in one
class. and all between 25 and 80 years IN an
other and so on up to s. years. which Is the
limit: and every class to be carried to 5,OOO
members, then each policy will be worth
$4,000. Until that time each policy VIII be
worth double the number of dollars as there
are members of the class and &C the death OF
= member the surviving members oil MS class
mn are assessed the So. The policy fee Of $40.
or IN, greater portion Of II, Is made SINKING
S,nd n provide for the delinquencies Of mem
tunu s "a on said fund is loaned on interest the
interest A. rcruing therefrom, after denaying
the aSnar sa,, coming back TO the poiiey-hold-
ns ene Ga ga rS;vidends. The advantages over or
Jinsrv life insurance Companies are: No
nanics can break Is; the fees are SO small, and
reouired 10 be paid AZ such long tntervals, inat
~ and every man caf secure ~ ~ ~ ms r.y ,aaliy
npetency upon his death. rms company
co ~ restricted 10 members of the Masonic
IS n -n;tv &c. TRADER, Pres't.
frate. '''' H. M. RAGAN, Sec'y.
H, G. TRADER, Treas.
p or DrgFcrORs,--Hon 2 Seruges' ot
unssrs e., uErs a DuncaHy a N9cearo. Esq, OF
Wessrs y secare A Cos sgtantonip ip,i.6S 2, 5ss1
ifn as.Sbsit ae9Is Ed Picket r. attorney at law 50
Union = s'rfes; HaDa. !, MD. Medical ExaniEsr.
Onson No g0 Mad. eOn kt - -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-12

We mused awhile upon the strand of life.
And saw the white sea-gulls go out to sea;
We heard the deep murmur of the waves at
strife, "a
And voice said sweetly: 80 let it be-"
$50 let it bel" came from the deep surging
sea,
And the sea-bird sang it out on the wave,
And voice in the wind said: 80 let it be
Until you gently sleep in the silent grave. "
EDWARD CossACK.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-12

In Eureka, Humboldt county, Califor
MIA, pew has been reserved for Presi
dent Grant, once a resident Of the place
and an inscription posted TO that effect
There is no money in it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-12

The physicians upon whose report the
English convict Rutherford was reprieyed
from the gallows because his neck was
deformed by a bura gave the following
inoomprehensible opinion: He cannot
be hanged BY the. ordinary means, for to
secure against the risk of failure and
prolongation Of suffering, it will be nee
essary to use very considerable and
unusual amount of construction force
before the rope can be adjusted in such
a manner as to sustain the weight Of the
prisoners body" Which perhaps means
that he would have TO be ehoked TO
death before be could be hanged
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-12
PUBLIC LEDGER.
THE PUBLIC LEDGER IS PUBLISHED
i every afternoon Except Sunday by
e. HITM RE.

At Ne. IL Madison. street.
The PUBLIC LEDGER is served to city subscri-
bers by faithful carriers at FIFTEEN CENTS
PER WEEK, payable weekly TO the carriers.
By mail lin adyance): One year. So; six
months, "a; three months, 50; one month.
rs cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-12
,,udge OF Fifteen tn judicial Circuit.
I,,.,ve Of supreme Court.

The friends of Hon. JOHN L. 7; SNEED,
of Fayette county, are authorized by him to
present his name to the people of Tennessee as
a candidate for Judge of the Supreme Court for
the Western Division. Election. August 4th,
loTn te
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-12
DIREcToRs:
MANuFAcToRV.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON


rs NOW MANUFACTURING SPRING
Wagons and Burgies: he l. ai=S doing =
General repairing business. All work gaar-
anteed
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-12
INSURANCE.
MASONIC MUTUAL
Life Assurance Association,
.af.rtrH an ntrnrptrrc TrNN
OF MEMPHIS, TENN.

CONSERVATIVE and Purely Mutual : Charter
perpetual-Foreyer Exempt from all
Taxes by the Laws of the State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-12
The Mississippi Valley
INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF MEMPHIS.
CAPITAL.

f. DAVIS. President.
J.R. sTEDBINs. Vice President.
cHAs. W. SCHULTZ. Secretary.