Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-05-06

81 Ila The Beiegaic- be ln,iruVCd
Wear in receipt Of communication from
Mr. Jon r. Forest Of winoossi, in which he
argues at some length that it is improper for the
voters to instruct their egates to the Cous;ita-
tional Convention how to vote on the proposed
amendments, and derogstory to the indepeud-
ence and dignity Of delegates TO be instructed
If Mr.. Forest will turn to the last clause Of Sec
as Of the Constitution, providing for the Consti-
tutional Convention, he will find it to read as
follows " But the articles 70 Be amended aud
the amendments proposed shall he promulgated
at least six months before the day appointed for
the election Of such convention, for the previous
consideration Of the people, that they may hare
an opportunity Of NsrEucrNG their delegates on
The subject and be will, we think, as a sensible
man, come TO the conclusion that the delegates
are not exactly On the footing of ordinary legsla-
tors. and Furthermore that it would be a waste
Of space to prin; his communication.
The military display at Gov. Euglish's inaug-
uraJion will be the finest ever seen in Counecti-
cut
Bishop Simpson lately stated at Cleveland.
Ohio, that the Metholists throughout the coun-
try have Dedicated, on an average, two churches
day for Inc last three years.
We are glad the House has passed the bin Civ
ing Mrs. Lincoln the moderate pension Of $1,000,
for life, We do not suppose she is actually des-
ti;ute but We would not have the widow Of
Abraham Lincoln asking assistance in vain from
the people for whom he diei, and We hope the
Senate viii concu, with the House
Sadly We ueel such restriction Of the Con
gressioual power Of appropriation as shall require
the concurrence Of tSo-thirds of all the members
elected 10 either House to appropriate a dollar
which power, CD We may say, was the one put in
the original draft Of the Federal Constitution,
and was afterwards made the rule in the consti-
tuition Of The confederate States, and Is now
found in the State constitutions Of Texas and
Vermont.
We take the above from leader in the New
FORK Horld. The World will be puzzled
to find IN the Constitution Of Vermont, any
such provision or restriction as it describes.
THE LAST EIGHT Horn LAw.-Ihe Legislature
Of New York adopted, and Gov Hoffman has ap-
proved. law declaring that eight hours shall
constitute a legal days work for all classes of
mechanics, workingmen and laborers, excepting
those engaged in farm and domestic labor The
act is made to sppiy to all mechanics, working
men and lsborers employed in the public works
of the State. Strong penalties are affixed for the
violation Of the law, and the Governor enjoins
upon all hearty compliance, i'll order, among
other things, " that full aud fair opportunity
may be afforded of testing its practical work
ings."
Some of the members Of the Ecumenical Coun-
ell have suggested to the Pope the desirability
of issuing an invitation TO the Jews, exhorting
them to abandon "their vain expectation Of a
Messiah, and acknowledge Christ as the true
Savior promised by Abraham and announced
by Moses This po,tulafum has been signed
by 40 Italian, Y American, II French, SS
Spanish, and 81 British bishops The Pope has
agreed to this request, but the invitation has not
yet been formally issued. What is the most sin
gulsr regarding it is that it originated with two /
brothers, NM. Lehman, now priests of the |
Diocese of Lyons, but formerly believers 10 the
ancient dispensstion.