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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-12-16

luegpgeoG of tna nifp' D. fr.r I.H4 ron
matter NJ the 5.gg,r tho pr,.,.s-, ,rb;.L tL.
Cabinet has sa.tl-I A. -r-ooll ,-.., .r -.
itv cf -21 Olq ra,.i.. No.. ~. - -
ton. ana the oulr ,,sv ort m me- jitH.,,lt,i "a
rov.I ordinance ,rbi.t WI er the s1.i.i ,-.;.,
ofrba ,,rl-g- -..,.,i. e.. . s.-;.- 60. -
" t'fT''p p'li-a'e 'i tie Springfield k-p1n-lcan
Some Of the Prominent New York
LAWYERS.
There are ..s.1. ,bi-fr-fr. b.,rs-.l I,zvsrs
ioin, trsirps. b. -b. N.v y-- ,,,,rts yyL- .,,,,
he liviI,i i,., -.-e. ,.r,s..- ,..,-i;,.- =, =
and .rr--.area r,rs- tbers are -ls ,s-s7.-s -
have --.-f.f .-r .1. t..7..,. al .s.s ,.s.;I.-.
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iinhe' gwen ny '-' "-'.t 'i'' le-'' Nls ls-''s-
-i.A-. carr q. t-'-y as H. .e. ne s--. F--
'a'-s ns equine ll-A i-'-.
Da'i- u D4i-7J I.'--' 'l. '-- =. ''5 ,,i s' i=-
10 "e cA.ei a veteran '' l-e t''e7' 'H-
yeFs .A ,t" .'A' am ut o.. -.e 'F-r' l-5
ue.. ms itee p.- rs ''-u-.. l.r '4- T. .i- r'l--
road company a.ole, are uriers'11i @ have ez-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-12-16

Na-riageatle girls in Paris are extremely di'-
satisfied With Gen. TrocHu .or ordering young
men in the Ns;ionE. Guard TO form part o. 'He
sAlIying regiments. A girl almost oqi oi Her
teens said 90 her father yesterday '' Uo'd gr'-
ciou@, father lf all the young mea az sem 10
the battlefield and are killed. whom snaI We
marry 80 He replied, My darling It i 'r'e.
TO sxp,se young men ,han oil married men
q 4 don't think 90 Oh maT'lsi men ~" w.
marriage Il they have ha1 enough oi u
900, r,s,'s turn to be married when they get
:, h. I'D r,ar-iel men ami there is war they vii
>, cont o., the f-ht.'' .' Would You send your
husband, if vou bal oae - '' To be SURF
sboull. "a. il I we're IN Oh married NVHsu
-P Paris Cor. y. !. 80 H.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-12-16

ish the school district system in tach town and
the selectmen Of each town shall insert an arii-
Gle for thst purpose in the warning for the an
nusl March meeting in 1871. and In the waru-
inr f,r any subseluent annual meeting. upon
tbe arniieation of three LEGAL voters in such
town
Src - A. any annual town mee,ing N which
the school districts shall be abolished. ms pr5vii
sl in section one If This act Tho voters Thereof
siam elect either three or sig school directors
citizens Of such town 10 be called the hoard
nj school d;re.tors ore-tbird Of whom, sh-H be
sla..a5 tor tho ra-r, o. one vear ono third f,-
.vo vsars and one tbiri f,r tbrse v,ars
r-o-, tbo crosa of the school vea- ss br
Law .stsbTsbel mi A. eve~v .7ruei
roy-r 7,sstir,- hereafter there eleu bo
sIe,+.i or. s,boo1 Jir,.t,r i, torpe b,,ir, ,
hoard If tb~es and two school directors in towns
h.vir,,.a hoard of siv and fine term -r office ,P
aU ecb9ol 5irec-ors ,o .IecrfT san be three
% ero,r tho 500 .f tho s,I.og1 vasr
So = T-s seisctr,an eb.u fJ' a1v v,.ene-
,.,,-rir, II, tho hoard 10 school jire.t.rs nv re-
g;,,t5-,5 5.,+L ~. c.bo- lissh;l,-r rr.I tb-
srr,,,i l,arI ,,.st;,. w.. ne .1g-, sl,
H., II. e,r ,io -s-,,..-le- ~ ,is ,,,
- .o.-. AL III r,o,,i.,-- of 49,. t,,rjo ~
- It,. .bs,l.e- ele,,.I tv the .ogT,, ~.
,--.i,..7 h., ftg ,s-a,.,1s- shall bor4 -be;r
~ Mn tts,r s,,c,s.s--s sb,1 ~ slo.-.f in
-. - to-a,-l -e,-. .,.--,-l.i
g., y-t,.,.-.- .- 80. SIAN vote ,...t.r
-, l;..-;.,s ,Ia-...- g., ,.-'-.rsr. - .o.
.,l ,e tl,;. 80 IN ne s,l,- lis
,r;--s IN .nob lawn .ts1 From g-,I leer The first
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sts te.i' 's' '' .a i. .'JNs.e'' --'" ''' '-''
yea iet"eea su'A l'si''.,- ny
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-12-16


two fields, were now cutting the lng7 INTO
cordwOod lengths and piling them outside
Of the fences four invariable cust0m).
" Wa'a-l ~ muttered the Cracker
a-pilin' of EN- up for me Aa' yoall pay
fur the damage
" Certainly. III pay you now, If YOU Il
set price on it, said Y 81 Of course
if the price is reasonable.
" Cap'n, said the Cracker. dismouatlng.
'' you a man arter my own heart Give
us YOUR han, hoss Cash down, ell -
as Well, now" said y. after the hand
shaking had been duly performed. what
shoald You think the damage to YOUR crop
is worth 7''
So Dad " stroked his chin grayely. App-
rently an idea found It difficult to come
through the top-dressing Of dirt. byistles ard
tooaceo-julce On his unshayen checks, for be
transferred his attentions TO his head.
- Na'aL now, capn, sand he, reflect
/ lrely, a. you zee ther's pow 'ful heap o.
damage done Theirs hills o. co an rows
/ o taters-nO mean hills o. taters an rows
/ o co'n-c0mpletcly mommo1ed an not wuth
4 a durn. Theirs the trouble o. splitter all
( that thar wood. Wa'al, it's hard tu say
- Name your price, -aii y.
q" Wa'al, now hesitating, don't be
/ close-fsted about it, cap'n. Say now
should you Hini mn ants lras 100
"qil
y I4o IL 'l n9en any one ot tbe party except
% whom tins e4'IpiLant charge was
3i nl"lei "a roar OF laughter tnaJ wo1id have
III ,,,.,',,..;[..a1i-, -. I'm M.
e.tirate - " ~, ,l',o.aoiy d,ao Fo og S,''"sI - C-
b,IIa = al-r--.j ''1,i '.1 '''i
+h,+ be- la 80 - nv ny .' ..i U
l,.,'. H. ,r,-.,,.. - - ~ ~ iio
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v,u u.t t.r....is-.. ....l. .f...
5ou,- ,.a, .o, -, p.- -'''.A ,'-'
g.,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-12-16


W,sury.r3x. Dee. d. Ise annual repaI, Of
the Sc.retarv Of War shows the reyu.sr army 20
ts ..-,,.s..t 81 1 i-- .-sari 30 $50 enlisted
,,s- 81 1-- ~ whom eo,ar.se eter REGIMENTS
,fr,vaIrv the five rs,irl.lts f artillery IAN! the
.ir, re.-,-1fnt. of infantry. the remaining
q ...ls ave e,.,,sraer. tr.ors and others r.f emu
r7sra,aI ar.a-., -d. tr5ars Of the line. ILe ex-
,.,ss ,rs b.ir,. ra,i e,-fa-rI foq I;r,itfxeI
fra rsl,.sl ,.,.,. s.-sf,isfra8t The rsnart
-si-cti., ,1syr tho ev,,ar. .ttres f,- the
,,.,.~s /, 50 ID. If 1lc.s -Oa N Tharsis.. .ls-
g.,cr.,. 81 sf..,. ~ fe1 oU1. 81 ;ln 600 this
Ilti,ierc, is .c.asionel by the fact that in The
s...-,,+s rn.3o tv the War E.rqrfmart t.- fine
rs,~ e-.i-,-,. .I,na.1 l-+i r' e-r.unf vas i'm
ci,,isl f.- r.rr.io -.Brn.,rs hs..us.. Of ,be b3-
,,,,.s ~ = s,-,li,,iars nsfisv.l 10 he ,r-lisi
r., ,i.s ,..,,r.,.t N, .,rsrsss for .be current ve..,
,r..l5 r,,,,.ss we've ron Iar,.l ,,7,rs.ltr'le Inv
tho ,-f Of J5lr 18th. l--o: total estsrste Of
,,ii-,, ,r--,t.ri.ti1rs for the wear ending June
sgtb 1872. IS -2l.a-8.4 reduction below
fv,-ni.rrrts of the rreyiou. wear. -s.5ls. .S5l.-
g. ami l.llr- the last arprooristiaa II SS55.-
156a- Ofthis estimate FOR the next fiscal wear
the sum Of Il .Ga3 -1G is also neces,tltel by the
r-ebih,tian. a.. fba use OF unexpeuded balances of
farmer yesrs. TIL. Secretary saws recruiting
f.- ever arr. Of the service has been carried on
throughout the year, and suggests that Congress
charge both pay and allowance officers who may
appy therefor compliments the mana "a cement
- -, ,, ,i s,t;.f.,i- sr tbe r-orrsss made in
tb5 river and harhor surveys The records Of
N, psoa-fmeDt shows the burial IN national ard
o+ber gcr,e-sr;e, OF as30JJ persons In addi-
ti57 to those buried ia the teyert7-tbree
n,tionsl cemeteries. there are very many soldiers
interrei in private cemeteries near hospitals 10
which they died. Measures are in rapid pro-
,,rssa fo- ierryipg out the law which REQUIRES
cer7etsriss 10 be Iroperlv irclosei
IN reference TO the management for observa-
,io1 and repo-t Of storms by telegraph and
slrr.l rsn5rt. he eavs its execution thus far mas
tes, satisfactory. aad It Is confidently believed
-is s-sta,7atic means alopted 20 carry ont t5is
vs. i...I,ti,n of Congress will result in bere-
Sc g. s.-,r,arco which will a1pIv iustier an
.nr-o,r;sfi,n n ieouste 10 ;ts sctom1lisbmepts
~, S..ref,,, rsvs ., rsssip- tribute 10 The
1,,o Mi General CeorGe II 1bornas and con-
o',,les H. rarort Inv asking that Congress at its
80 s,,si,r x n so lsoislsfs that the se,retarv
80 v-a. ,,,s,, ,r,.ke nm annointneut of a CONNIE
ION, ,,-so7l for the purrose Of lreparn, for pub
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-12-16

ELsGANr CAR,.-rhe Vermont central csr
works AZ $. Albums just now present a scene ot
busy life, which plainly indicates the growing
prosperity Of the roaI' forming The line. We
embraced an opp rtuni'y 70 visit them last week,
ami = ere pleased 20 observe evidence % unusual
activity il all departments Seven passenger
~LI three bt.-l-e cars s,e fast approaching
completion. ami will soon be turncl GU, TO make
room for m9tc new work one Of the former,
jas, from ths hands Of the painters, Is mas'er
piece Of railway architecture. B, ruas on
twelve wheels, has raised roof q new desisr,
and the inside Enish Of our native black walnut
and the . most snug-Eh.te Hungarian ash, beau
i.au7 wrought sni carysi, forms c0ntra't q
marvellous richness. '' Miles Pa'ert Plat
s.-n'' v..l hereafter be attached to passengr
c.,-s. I. embraces An Improvement for self
sl,acsliUy, snl holds the cars 50 closely together
While in mo.iou, as 20 9eldcr impossible sect
dents from .n. between them. Two haggsge
aad mail ears sar use on the Western Division
are receiving the finishing strokes, ard will he
out IN few davs. IN them the mail apartments
occupy the centre AMI are supplied with con
vsaienca- hereto ore unku0wa so agents On this
route. The managers Of the Central spare n'
pains or c1rcuse in proviiine elegant p.ssang'r
sc.lmalolat;cus and this isct has bad is natural
eiIs-, in placing theirs ia tine f-out rark OF the
popu'ar -oals Of the country tgt'as'urg
journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-12-16

q. 'r 4ftIer.
Tao baby5
...a..--...,,..-...
Upon the .aa % LIE.
-s5tlerssa. % saye
Aa-i '-3 iol and strife
r1a-. Little f,-t
o. walk tho dusty road
7i.s ,,,--' z, -e1o iel ~ ,,. pfta. i-,. meet
1-- 'N' '''A''
Tr. r9a-e ..,..e ,,.. s' ''..
Another It-f.c waL
..--5..-.-.,.-
R,cs.gia.. l54e ass.n.
aud .o the baby cane,
----- -i 10y ana p-'7'
From L.ppac5tt- Ma-aiil'.
sEscHEn~.
'''t''''''i
r. ...a ,..r.-.- 1880. was cn-.-ed in
........-..-.. t.--.....,...r,i..sI -lrvfv across
g.. -...-.-,. IT r-.r.l- R1-ilv g..uriej
.- T.. frr fam. h.f.-. ..,-.-i.e f4,b dav
~ .-r-.- q rL.,..l- If cI.,ne- if
-.--......,---. -, s.1rr. , man p, i--n-
.r--..7
. .-5 ,..+-.r I. to,- me- h.I'v sun
I'LL -. ...... D.. ,.-..g t., .ts..- ,,i..T f.
I.-. .-,,-...i ,..~--.i.,.. ,..il LIN,
.,I. ,'..r....i3 t..-s -sel-
. 'H" " ', -',- '''
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'- '.- ....-....' '.'- ..-..i..... .,,.., 49,
i..5 '''-...' .., " 80 ".'.-- vs. " -
i"at 81. '"- '..,'l
cents aH The a.Es ciaT--I' lh Tie
sa .- i1elia.-' about tA'ea cents
apiece l1 i--.7ii---. A- i.r tJ5Als- Moses
attended g. t.Ht lf nj -.n business with
uy >.arr5 rite. Ae never lad to g. more
-.an iait q ui.a -r.n camp without tniiae
and begging one A- N.Y. fe.-ar- may sup
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-12-16

,r..- E......,.- .- AIMS T-Vrrr- ~r.rr- In
l-.ss r..o,,+l,, delivered before tbe Nor
~,r-ii. rir.r,~r 4ss,.i,+i,, or New York.
v-;If;.-. c'.uc, U-,or- b,,r,.ror.-Iy aIluIe5
-. I.. ,....' ,...., Noy Nors s6,U have
.l.- e-t.;....+.,.-., -,.-{ I.,...,o.. .l...-
-. - ,r,-e .rI ~if., or ,s
l......t .r.I7. An l.vs l,.,vei Tx.
,.....-.l,., Xe-i.. .r Como, In modern
r,,.... a. t.e, r,;r.te5 og- tbe different
f.... de-, Which -r. r-..rorisr of those ciues
,..s- t..,iI- r., rl.r .-, which New York stands.
". NJ t5c-, cities said Mr.. BRYANT. had
,f., s..---, t..,, and 4,r,fIs basis IF CONNER
,.;sl ,.-,srcri-r ms o,- New York Il was
tI.,- .rt.-,ri.o n a,.er.in., channel, of trade.
:. ,,,s +t.,- carona--s and colonies which
-, +1.,,r tl.oir +er,r.-,rv ,.r,.r.ri-v. They
Iod ~, L-o,d reIi-re5rlcI rcri5n around
-, .i,',, ,-le- III, si,ae government with
,l..,,,,I,.s ,b.se s1rs-abundanre it was
tIc;- oii;co to EXCHANGE with other countries.
n r.-os,.sri+7 ,.,s briIt IN narrow f1un-
5atin,s and II r.T. Our Circumstances are
-. H. Is a rs7,flic of vast extent.
s,ro,,l' ;,, f-,n the sea which hathe- the
-, g,.,s+ ar F1r,ue 90 that which wash
~ -r,, o,s+..-r .f,,re of 3-.8-a re,i.u 9f fer
-, ,.l,;-s rich valleys ID noble forests.
,-,..,I+,i-s Ii, with mines. watcrcourses
,,it''','.' - mn, c,ii pi,btv rivers railways
w. w, r'-,,, f-1-, o9r gre,t cities +, every
Eo,-5 on5 lf ~ n The c,ora., and covering an in
i''.'- - ,.; NH hon ,rterscc+i,ns and
me- t;-j-snco ~ commerce between citv
10y - i.,-,-,.,,, .rs and sea or on our
'.-i.' 80 -. ~ nm tho b1r4ers off the State,
-, ,,r confederation. This mighty re-
gion' 9'ye WIN ~, r,.'' ,.,,ib ,rJir5 The
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-12-16

which perLans, under other circumstances,
might have been both desirable and profitable
We give below what the FREE PREss-whose
editor was most useful senator this session
the next morning after the adjournment, said
Of the tLiucs done aud left undone by the Legis-
lstUre
The press generally Of the State have Io, spo-
ken Of The recent Legislature and their acts with
the respect sud reverence which Is always desr-
able TO have entertained towards a legislative OF
hw-making body. IL is perhaps true that the
late session has not fully answered public expec-
t7-.on, and It VIII be vel indeed if each indiyi-
duel member has that quiet Consciousness Of du-
ties well and faithfully performed that is said 10
make amends for all lack Of popular commenia-
ton AMI praise.
Ia slnp .,spa,,s tle House OF Representatives
was sileu 4rIy constituted. 1t vas NOT, 90 to
sp-as a LouoToucaus body. It's members held
diverse AMI alrsrluisfic views AMI it seemed 20
outsiders tls- certain members delighted to
make the breach as wide a. possible between
ta,use ve- ana brother members, unless their
pe, mt1-arts were - once accepted /, almost
aype1rti Du necessary for certain ones % 10
troi iura or favor acts Of legislation 90 insure =
general p.Clciur upon and ruthless Slaughter,
If possible, fsll measures. The House vas
,-',---r1,i . -'i
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e.. -, .,
-..-.l.. .,..-.,.,..l IA -,
~. 49,. r.-.-.....-5. s.. - Co.
l...-. -. ...--- 49,
- - -.
Sens. ~ members thst 90 iae rings fIni could
not boz frightened -r uul.et INTO scquiesceuce TO
their tea,-'.. Hur ius pluse o. the ,stC House
a..
$50
20
~, go,
"-.- ', ~.
-.''
l't a'"ils
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.ar.s, t.i.-s--, Res...rI
r.. r-.t ...- fss-r.i, session artte Isris-
-,..-. .. r-.. .-. -s-.-I , E rasr-t. &. male
r- T.....-I..- ~ tho r.s--,l.. Il. tia. tbo.e -e-
...-t. s-. ...... ....-r ..e. --a - ies- term
,aH.s
The r. ..r.a #ra ra .-. w.-s-i ami iuu0rtaut
f.,7 -.a s-......-t. The LISTING t,I ,.bi.b
,...... .... r..-s -.r.4 In the S-oe,s to ri.
'.s..-.- -.---...-- All --,-t.s.,-i,n n The
-r.
-'ea --rrl -- through 90 ll'.lc
..- -i ue-irl 'e-.' anon Dc s
-oi- "f Hat.H- ile e1'r- l. -i.-e
-e A.aA-".. lse- s',--
ia' Do .---.' Jas. NtrtAih- 0. ,--7
i-a A-, q 81 -s'. ..', '7!s
LlF .''5 ..- "lrs' iA ne
yi.i-i 7.-.'- ,,T't.n.s t e.u.l d.. ne maze
A '....i' ,.e exercise o' ieA' %
ti.e7' 1l-
MI. 20 p.-.-5 -.
H.. r....-i- .-t-r ..t.s.i hi. .-.,,..- ~ ,l.
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JOURNALISTIC FAxiLIAsITS. - The London
Telegraph refers to Gsribsldi . " oid Joe,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-12-16

Congress, AZ its last session, passed. an acl
proviiiug for repairing Pennsylvania Avenue.
sll the work is now in progress. Lumber Of
eyery description is lying in heaps on the
completed portions and in every other
available spot, while fumes from the
cs.u-d-oas Of boiling pitch pervsde the
stm0sphe-. This u1st be exceedingly gra-
teful TO he lungs Of cousunptiyes, if there
Is aay curative virtue in the concentrated es-
sense Of pine. Most people, however. prefer TO
inhsle j; "a 8 simpler ami milder form, in the for
ests- There has been more or less change in the
grade Of the avenue throughout the entire dis
tsn-e f-om the se-; Capitol gate to the Treasu-
rl- lc-essitstir- general re-setting O. curb
stones .ut reisyiu- OF sidewalks This seems
TO have been very airoitly timed 50 as to be al
ii- he -ht yesterday. Perhaps It was the Eisest
possible arrangement Certainly nothing would
ccnt-.lu-e more towards spiking the guns Of the
Capital movers, than such displays Of energy
On the part OF the citizens Of Washington. II i
really refreshing after fi-y yesrs ofcompsrstive-
lg sound slGm5er, snl 90 eatel are the people
over tais latest achievement THAI 1t Is seriously
pr1fosei 20 cele5rlte the completion Of the work
0y a grsul carnival
This justly ezciJes considerable ril,ule from
the press e: Le.cLblrinr cities
Your,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-12-16

A NOVEL FEAuRE IN THE WEDDISG Line
An unusual Wedding occurred the other day al
Trinity Church, New York Mr.. William sum
ner Barton, widower of Worcester, Mass, was
married to Miss Ellery One of the groons-
men was his own son, and the other was broth
cr Of the bride. The two bridetmsi3s were his
OVID daughters. II has not been customary in
the Episcopal church for widowers or widows to
be accompanied to 8 second hymen BY grooms-
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Correspondents Free Press and Tines.
Our Washington Letter.
WAsHISGTos, b. C., Dec 6

'fN7hAlNAt-st - - GNN u
Ediior Free Press s Times:
The opening Of the third session Of the forty
first Congress yesterday, attracted to the Capt.
tol a crowd of cage spectators. though the oe-
cssion promised nothing out Of the ordinary
routine, beyond swearing in a fea newly elected
members and the reading Of the Presidents
Message. Nothing could have been more charm
ing than the day The skies were at their
brightest, and the temperature was just at that
point one would wish it to remain always.
Byeleven O'Clock, the galleries of bOt1 the Re-
presentstives Hall aud the Senate Chamber we're
comfortably filed, and before noon densely
psekel. The ladies' usually assert their claim to
the portion Of the galleries set apart for their
especial accommodation, and yesterlay was no
exception TO this rule 4 large numher of Am
efican citizens Of African descent were present
IN expectation Of the swearing in Of sIr. Rainy,
the colored member elected 10 fill the vacancy
occasioned by the enforced resignation of B. F.
Nhlt'snore Of South Carolins. Ia this, how
ever, they were doomed to disappointment, ss be
failed TO make his appearance
In the diplomatic gallery Of the Senate sat
MIS-. Grant, Mrs. Co.fax, and Mrs Senstsr
fomeroy Mr.. Thornton, the British minis
ter, with Ex-Secretary Bore, occupied the next
seat in front
The LAST hour Of the forenoon Was occupisd
with friendly greetings among the members and
the hoor Of either House presented an animated
scene. The Democratic faces are vislbly short
enet IN view Of their recent successes. We NAV
look for the utmost gjoi nature on their part
now that they perceive 4 faint prospect Of VIC
tory in the future. Their rallying cry is evi-
Ierily TO be q" free trade" and it may proyea a
more potent one than We protectonists care to
contemplate. At y O'Clock both bodies were
promptly called to order
The House Of Representatives was becomiuzly
decorous during the opening prayer, but imme-
iiately upon it conclusion resolved itself into
hrs. Glass Babel, by way Of reasserting its claim
70 be the noisIest legislative body in existence
The credentials of three new members we're
presented, two ct whom after some little opposi-
ton, were sworn ia by he Speaker and admitted
70 seats. Opposition was made to the admission Of
Mr.. Duke, the newly elected democratic member
from Virginia, but after some debate wss with
drawn, aul be vas declared entitled TO the seat,
bat vas. not present 20 be sworn.
About halt past one O'Clock, the Presidents
Message was received and real It appeared {,
give very general satisfaction to the Rspublicsn
r-a~1 I.r.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-12-16

MAX MULLER's LATEST " CHR One Of
the essays which Professor Max Muller has Just
printed as the third volume Of his - Chips from
German Workshop treats of German liters-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-12-16

ICoaaaoed}

From L.pp.asau'- Ma-alll'.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-12-16
lhe Late Legislature.
oPvIoss OF THE vEIMoyr PRESS.

1PIVI0.s on THE vuM0Nr PRESS.
From the Montpelier Fieame1.
For certain reasons not Necessary to enumer-
ate, We caur0. now comment upon the acts Of
the late Legislature, or speak of the members
composing 10 with that fullness and freedom
which perhaps under other circumstances,
might have been both desirable and profitable
We give below what the FREE PREss-whose
editor was most useful senator this session
the next morning after the adjournment, said
Of the things done aud left uadoue by the Legis-
lstUre
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-12-16
Laws of Vermont,
Passsi at the first Bicnaiai Session. L u. 1879

An Act in addition TO chapter twenty-five Of the
General Statutes, relating to Schools
II is hereby enacted By he Gcnrr0l .4sseaTy
.r o.. Sf.,fs of I-s--,ouf.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-04-21

The Morehouse Conservative, in discussing
the recent assassination Of Sheriff Wisner
of Ouachits parish, and the tragedy at Mon
roe, expresses manly sentiments:
We know a fearful deed of murder has
been committed; an innocent man has been
shot down-assassnated in cold blood--for
simply being an officer Of the law, and
brave ndfeariess to q fault.
John H. Wisner was Northern man by
birth, but man as true to his principles as
the needle to the pole It is agreed oy al
parties that he was one OF the best Sheri ifs
Ouachita ever had. He did his duty with
cut fear, favor or partiality; arrested men
of his own politics as promptly as those op-
posed. He knew but one thing, and that
was duty. He magnifed his office.
We stand APPALLED, in the presence Of such
deed of horror. An officer of the law
murdered in his Office! A man charged
with murder released by force from prison.
A witness in the hands of the law, and held
in Jail for ssfe-keeping, shot down in his
cell! No deed of crime committed, of the
many fearful ones since the close of the war,
equals tbis. To what end are we coming.
Who is safe in such times as these? Is the
law powerless? Has the end conner 1t be-
hooyes all good citizens to come at once to
the full support of the laws strong arm,
and help crush out such violence.