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The Cairo evening bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1868-1870, 1870-02-23

The weather continues cloudy and ID
becoming colder. 1t was thawing since
last report, until nearly noon, but was
ofreesing s,ightly. as our report closes.
The river is still rising but more slow.
ly. 1t has risen twelve inches since last
S~fepvft. iik
,,,. The Mississippi is falling at ST. Louis,
and navigation is almost suspended on
account Of Ice. There is only five and q
half feet water to st. Louis, but an
abundance for all classes OF steamers
fully laden below Cairo.
The Ohio il falling, at Pittsburg and
navigation greatly impeded by ice from
the Allegheny. Weather very cold-the
the Thermometers being down to zero.
aATha fiyeris about stationary at Louis
Vile, with nearly thirteen feet water In
the chute over the falls. y,
The Cumberland lie falling at Nashville
with eleven, feet water on Harpeth
. Shoals. -. .,.a, 5.l
business here continues brisk. Four.
teen barges are loading for New Orleans
and one steamboat the Fanny Branders
loading entirely for Memphis.
The mammoth Thompson Dean, and
the almost ne mammoth w. r Arthur,
are due from st. Louis to-day, and will
I'LL out here II they can find the freight.
'tOH warehouses and whsrfboats are be-
coming emptied OF their contents, and
although freight IL still arriving In Inn.
mense quantities, II Is sent forward
promptly, and there Ia no danger of .
blockade. Shippers from other poInu
who have been sending their freight via
Cairo, vii please make Q note Of this.
Tho Wild Duck reshipped about 100
tons hersyestsrday for southern ports.
Tho Quckstep brought out 427 SKIS.
wheat for Chas. Gallagher Coiro, 95sheep
and several horses for Memphis, 20 mules
Scoops chickens and few tons sundries
for reshipment to New Orleans and
other points.
The Brandeis will probab ly finish her
lead and depart for Memphis this even.
ing.
The VIM. White Is the regular packet
Tor Padacah this evening.
Captain Charles T. HIpde is agent for
the above boats.
Captain Dezter's new steamer, City
Of Evansville, Is expected TO leave
PIttsburg to-day, with . trip for New
Orleans. 1t Is probable she will ieship
here, and at once enter the Cairo and |
Evansville trade, rs the Fayette has
retired, leaving . vacant day. The City
oil, Evans7ille has the same style Of |
engines rs the Great Republic, Quick
step, Carrie " K0untz and Flirt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

The Raleigh Standard, Governor Holden :
organ, admits the defeat Of the Republican
party in North Carolina at the late election.
This result, it says, was as unexpected by its
foes as by its friends. Referring to the
cause Of the defeat, the Standard saws I:
Not the Democrats, the Wings, the Con-
servatiyes, but the Constitutional Union
Guard, the White Brotherhood and the in-
vincible Empire have gained this victory
Their weapons have not been argument or
eloquenee, but the scourge, the knife, the
rope, have been the instruments with which
they have gained their triumph. Theyg gave,
It's true. Republicans choice. On the one
hand they offered them life, but life in slay-
cry worse than we before the war ever dream
ed of; on the other sudden and bloody
grave. And for the sake of their wives and
their little ones mary good and true men
took the first of thes two dreadful alterna-
tives, and the Ku-K lux are to-day victori-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19
- s5,s0S. JOSH s,o97,I55,475


There are several peculiaritics about these
results, To which we desire to attract notice.
OF course the reader viii at once be struck
with the fact that the receipts and expendi-
lures for the fiscal wear last given exhibit the
most striking contrast, a difference Of over
SIG, 900, coo in the former over the latter.
But this contras. has been increasing ever
since 1850, when it first occurred, and is now
very remarkable. The reduction Of the pub
lie expenditures is accountable for this. be-
ginning with the enormous aggregate Of ex-
penditures for the year 1863, which was fol-
lowed by 50 extraordinary fall in those Of
the next year, the retrenchment having gone
on steadily every year, under the resolute
action Of the national government and of
Congress.
The Republican party has been charged
with many things by its opponents, but with
none more persistently than extravaganza.
Yet these figures show just the contrary. If
the Republicans were profuse in their expen-
ditures for war purposes when the emergen-
cy came, and when meanness would have
been stupid, if not criminal, these figures
prove conciusiyely that they seized the first
opportunity afforded by the return Of peace
to retreneh with the sane vigorous hand.
But they have collected the revenues as they
never before were collected. They, in fact,
made the government strong and efficient by
their policy, so that its influence is felt every
where.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19
POLITICAL.

A few well-meaning old gentlemen in Ten
nessee and adjacent States propose to re-organ-
ize the Wing party. They say that both the Re
publican and Democratic parties are too radi-
cal, - and that conservative men cannot COM
fortably stand on either of their platforms. The
idea that the democratic party is too radical, is
good.
The result Of the recent election in North
Carolina naturally excites much apprehension
in Republican circles at Washington, as an in
crease of four Democratic Congressman in one
State is not light matter.
Pomeroy, of the New York Democrat, reads
Montgomery Blair out of the Democratic party
for daring to suggest Mr.. Chase for the next
Presidency. L" Brick - says Mr.. Blair cannot
be elected to Congress in the Fifth Maryland dis
trict, and the Democracy will pay no attention
to his sdvice.
Tennessee Republicans say that the Democrats
know too much to nominate Andrew johnson for
Congress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

The mitraiHer, of which We have heard
so much lately, is simply multiple gun,
specimens Of which are to be found in most
collections Of ancient arms For the defence
Of narrow fixed positions it is doubtless ofad-
vantage, by saving the use of infantry. By
it small front can develop the fire Of large
front and with great deal less exposure Of
men. Where a hot infantry FIRE is required
it is a formidable instrument, but it is unable
to cope with field artillery, which is just the
arm that is most likely to be used against it.
Mitrailleurs are imperative at artillery range,
and if they were not the results would not
compare with those of field guns. They can
only operate as a fighting adjunct to force.
At short ranges, in fixed or narrow covered pO-
sitions, where well protected from artillery
fire, they may be used with good advantage,
and to this their usefulness is confined. But
if they are liable to get out of gear, they be-
come a serious encumbrance. Altogether, it
NAV be said that experience is decidedly
against the use in the field of machines
initiative of infantry fire, and their use in
siege operations is Of doubtful utility.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19
swedish Emigration 20 naine.

1t has been the good fortune of Gov. Cham
berlin Of Maine, to crown a term Of most
useful service to his state, by putting into
practical operation a scheme for filling up
the unoccuped northern portion Of Maine
by Swedish immigration. Some such plan
for populating the wild but attractive cOun-
try of the Aristook has long been advocated,
but the credit Of its practical inauguration
belongs jointly to Governor Chamberlain, Mr..
William ". Thomas ir., Of Portland, and
the legislature which passed the necessary
act. Mr. Thomas was some years ago ap-
pointed consul at Gottenburg, Sweden. and
on his return began the efforts for securing
a Swedish colony which, seconded by Gen.
Chamberlain. have re suited in the establish
ment of the first settlers.
The new corners number in all fifty persons.
They came direct from their old homes, IN
der the care Of Mr.. Thomas, who acted as in
terpreter, and reached their destination the
latter part Of last month. From the various
towns on their route a most cordial welcome
was extended to them The new settlement,
heretofore known as township No. -, range
3. west of the cast line Of the State, and now
by the appropriate name OF New Sweden, has
not a superior in the whole county of Aris-
took in its adaptability to farming purposes.
1t is covered with forest as yet, but is Of rich
soil, not at all swampy, free from rocks, and
Of gently undulatng surface The proprie-
torship of the land given them on easy terms,
and the Swcles express themselves delighted
with the country. Ofthe colonists Themselves it
may be said that they are all intelligent and
thrifty people Every adult person among
them Is able TO read and write. and they
have already entered heartily into the ac-
QUESTION of the English language. They
bring with them money, in gold, averaging
one hundred dollars to each person. They
bore individually all the expenses Of trans
portation. They are educated to trades, and
from some little incidents Of the trip which
have been mentioned they are evidently OF
exactly the proper material for pioneers IN
the new settlement. We regard this expert
meut as one Of great Importance to Maine
and New England. With SD auspieious
beginning i, requires no great effort of im-
a-iaatiln to zee Northern Maine filling up
with tie best cias- of European immigrants.
There is room Or tens Of thousands of them
and O welcome fox all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

GUS" In view Of this state Of facts the
Standard thinks 1t would be manifestly I'M
proper to disband the State troops, and with
tone of authority it says that the Ku-klux
will be pursued and lawlessness put down as
earnestly now as before the election. If the
Standard knows this, it is all well but
democratic victories have not been the ordi-
nary road to peace and quiet at the South.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

There are conflicting opinions concerning
the new French Ministry. One correspond
ent afiirms that the new appointments give
entire satisfaction, because the people have
the utmost confidence in the ability Of the
members of the new Cabinet Another cor
respondent says that the new Ministry is in
comparably worse than that of Olivier, and
that the people have no faith in it. Neither,
probably, tells the exact truth. Time will
eface the memory Of Ollivier's errors. and
will cause him to stand forth as a man of
much ambition and not little selfsuficien-
cy, but with true and earnest desire to
bring liberality and freedom to the govern
ment of France. The results may prove that
in the present condition of France it would
have been well if the Corps Legislatif had
been reminded of President Lincoln's story
about " swapping horses in the stream
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19
cpn,enl!en Of lhe seeond BI.lriti.

The Union Republican District Convention
assembled at White River Junction on Wednes-
day afternoon at two O'Clock, and organized by
the election of Gen. Stephen Thomas Of Fairlee'
as President.
A. N. Swain of Bellows Falls, and Col. L. X
StoughtOn Of Randolph, were elected secre-
tsries.
On motion Of Hon. George Howe Of Brattle-
boro, the Hon. Luke P Poland, was unanimous
ly nominated for reelection to Congress by ac-
clamatiou, and the announcement Of the nomins-
ton by the Chair was received with applause.
On motion Of Mr.. R. W. Clarke of Brattle-
boro, the present District Committee were re-
elected for the two years ensuing, as follows;
$. N.-Herrick of Brattleboro.
Charles ;. Dana Of St. Johnsbury.
4 l. Gilmore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

On being presented to the convention, Judge
Poland was received with very hearty applause,
and responded briefly, abiding to the fact that
he had received repeated elections as Judge and
to Congress He said that he had tried to serve
his constituents faithfully no more so, however
than the other members Of the Vermont delegS-
ton in Congress, to whom he paid high COM
plimeHt He then spoke of Grants admins
tration II had been a financial success. 1t had
constantly reduced the public debt, and was
bringing back the country to good old fashioned
economy. 1t had kept its promises to the people
The taxes had now been reduced, however. and
we shall not hereafter pay of the debt 80 rapidly.
Nor did be think the present generation ought
to bear the entire burden Of the debt Grant
vas DO politician sn1 lid his business in a COM
mon sense way. He closed by saying that in the
future in Congress be should eudeavor to carry
out the good ola fashioned Vermont ideas
The business q the convention was all trans
acted IN Jess than fen minutes. and Judge Pc
land spoke about twenty MINUTES and the con-
yeut'ou adjourned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

The Courier Des Fiat, TH5s. the French
Journal in New York, which mas hitherto
been very friendly TO Napol son. sensibly
throws him oveTsoarl, and thia AXIS the power
ought to be ensfasted To WHOM Iseycr shall be
willing to AXE it. 1t is TOW indiferen;
whether 4Ae form Of governu lent be monarch
al or republican, if only Vi Glory isas,urei To
France. What matters it, says the eii-
tor, " that there is a m an named Olivier. if
this man leaves Us to be beaten; or that there
is a man named Napoleon, if Napoleon is de
clining, and his hard too feeble to hold the
sword? We do not know anybody, when
there is a question o! the salvation oil the
honor and glosl VI France"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

1t is not strange, perhaps, tina. Horatio Sey-
mour appears in the character of the most pros
criptive and irrational opponent of Chinese i'm
migration. But when we remember the vehe-
mence with which he has denounced this same
spirit in the past it does seem rather odd to see
hin become the chief Know Nothing of the
time
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

\ very interesting tabular statement, show
Ing the receipt. and expenses of the national
government, has been prepared in the Treas-
ury department by order Of Secretary Bout
well, covering the period from the 5oth of
June. 1850. to the close Of the last fiscal
wear. We give it below
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

LANo1LE VALLEY RR STOCKHOLDERS MEET
1SG.-The annual meeting Of this corporation
was held in Hyde Park on Tuesday President
Brigham made general statement Of what had
been done during the past year, and read the
report Of Treasurer Wead, showing that less
than 1000 have been expended in construc-
ton Mr.. Brigham said that not dollar had
been expended for directors salaries or expenses,
and but about $1,000 for land damages The
right Of way had been obtained from West Dan
vile to East Hardwick of the land owners with
two e1ceptions) some of whom have given it out
right, others take stock in payment, and the
others agree to wait until the road is running
for their pay. The engineers in their est
mates Of the cost of the road had reckoned the
the cost Of land damages at $500 per mile So
far (about 40 miles) the average is less than
$3.50 per mile. The engineers estimates had
been very literally made, and the cost of the
work had fallen below their estimates.
Mr.. Brigham expressed great confidence in the
and ssid if the subscribers promptly
paid their subscriptions the road would surely
be built and as cheaply as any road in Vermont.
He thought that the directors had made good
trade in letting the contract. The directors
elected, ss we learn from the .Nelrsdealer, were
the same as last year with the exception Of J. II
George vice A. E. Judevine, and Orange Buck
vice L. NJ. Knight At subsequent meeting
Of the directors Mr.. Brigham was chosen presi-
lent, D. D. Wead Treasurer. and J. II. George
Cln-k
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

SHERIDAS's JOURNEY The European exue-
dition Of " Fighting Phil was one of the sub
jects Of conversation yesterday between Presi-
dent Grant and General Hillyer. This conversa-
ton developed the fact that the Emperor Napo-
leon, on learning, as he did through cable
kilograms, Of the intended visit Of Lieutenant
General Sheridan to the scene Of the European
war, aud his purpose to go with the French
army, sent a telegram here that, as he had pub
lished an order interdicting any person going
with the French srmy excepting those belonging
to the army, he could not make an exception in
General Sheridan's case. and at the same time
expressed regret that this order should exclude
from the French camps an officer of General
Sheridan's high rank and brilliant achievements
as a soldier. This telegram was not responsive
to any telegram Of inquiry, but was sent of the
Emperor s own accord. 1t was settled, there
fore, before General Sheridan's departure, that
he would make the scene Of his observations and
studies Of the movements of this war, the army
of Prussia, and that he will present himself as
soon as he can after his arrival to King William
Of Prussia. The story of his offering his ser
vices to the Emperor Napoleon is therefore hum
bug, as is conclusive from the above statement.
W ]. Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

His Holiness the Pope seemed to take his
desertion by Napoleon very coally- The
Minister at Rome, the Marquis de Bonnie
vile. when he had received the Duke Of
Gramont's dispatch directing the removal
of the French troops from the city, calle 4
on Cardinal Antonelli and informed him Of
the order. The Cardinal replied with ON
posure, d" viii mention it to the Holy Faith
er." \ meeting was appointed for to same
evening. when Antonelh informed De Bonnie
vile that his Holiness on beinr, informed
that the French troops would be Withdrawn.
replied, So God will provide for me. May /
never see French troops agaI-A
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

We omit certain questions and structures which
form the close of the above communication, as
likely only to arouse unpleasant feeling, with ne
profitable result The writer, who is a worthy
clergyman Of an adjoining county, shares pre-
Yllent but erroueou. opinion as to the capacity
Of the College s.. Church The fsct. as ascer-
tanned By the officers Of the University before
accepting the tender Of the Church for Common
cement. is that with the extra settles. The Church
holds as many people as any at which Com
msucement has ever been held in this city. l.
is also an admirable room to speak and hear in,
and the rooms in the basement are found ex-
ceedingly convenient by the speakers Side gal
leries would doubtless add TO the convenience
hut without them, the Church accommodates a.
large an audience as the former place Of hold
ing Commencement. And wherever held, the
houses have commonly been crowded to over
flowing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

The New York HeraH Is undoubtedly right
in thinking that the fall in gold Is not 70 be
entirely explained by the Prussiln successes.
The reaction had set in before the news of
these successes was received. Gold had be-
gun to decline in New Y orkand nited States
bonds were approaching in London. The
crisis had already passed, and our credit was
asserting itself, when the news from the
Rhine Provinces came to give the natural
movement fresh impetus
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

The Notifications Of Paris are very extern
sive and formidable. They were mainly con-
structed in the reign of Louis Phillirc. all
though many millions have been expended
upon them by Napoleon. They consist Of a
terraccd stone wall, heavily Fashioned, with a
continuous ditch surrounding the whole,
twenty-five miles in circuit. Besides these
there are seventeen separate forts designed to
prevent the enemy from reaching the wall or
approaching sufficiently near to shell the city.
Inside the line Of wall, there is a splendid
road for the speedy transit of troops or artil-
lery from one point to another. The line of
defeace is thus very strong but il the Prus-
SLAMS should be successful at Metz, it is
doubtful whether the Notifications Of Paris
would stand before them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

Th.SFsnish government informs Mr. Fish
;A..s the Cuban insurgents have exhausted its
patience, and that i is now going to pgt
them down in short metre. SPAN, says the
Minister Of Foreign Affairs, has always been
ready and ANXIOUS to listen to all just COM
plants, TO d away with abuses, and assimi-
late the government Of Cuba to that of the
rest of the Empire. But its profers have
been spurned, aad now selfrespect demands
the use Of the most vigorous measures to as
sert its just authority. The troops now on
the island are to be reinforced BY 1900
men the property X the rebels is TO be con-
fiscated their 7lnglc aders are to be brought
to condign punishment. 1t will be news to
the Cubans that the home government has
hitherto been leaient and gentle with them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

SURVEY OF LAKE CHAxPLiIN.-We ind on
reference to the miscellaneous appropriation bill
Of July 18th, 1870, that provision IS made for
survey Of our lake in connection with the sur
vey of the Atlantic coast
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Mr. SURGEONS WAY OF SETTLING NAIIoxAL
DIsPUTEs.-Mr. Spurgeon made remarks at the
laying of corner stone Of Baptist chapel a
week or two since, in which he said
1t makes me sick at heart to End out the great
seers who have been telling US We are getting
near the millennium. 1t seems to me they are
something like the Irishman who could foresee
backwards | wish these kings Of the earth
would sometimes do their own fighting. instead
of getting their soldiers to fight for them. Il
would not be bad idea if Napoleon aud the
King Of Prussia would come over 10 EnclsnJ
and fight it out. | am quite sure the police
would wink at the matter, and for nv own mart
would be quite willing to hold their coats. and
| would cheer each one on, and say, ..Hit bim
hard | think he deserves it ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-08-19

STRUCK BY LIGnTSIsG.-We learn from
Plattsburgh correspondent that the station agent
at Woods Falls, n. Y, was struck and seriously
injured by lightning on Friday last. The light
ming struck the left leg. (he had but one Leg
and tore the muscles from the knee to the foot
so badly. that amputation will probably have to
be resorted to save his life.