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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

We find nothing in the aji.cs of the
French Senate to the Emperor that goes an
inch toward relieving him Of the responsible
ity of having forced var upon Prus-e, ra,
only withou necessity, bat vi,.out even the
shadow Of a decent fretext. As TO tAe re-
ported enthusiasm in France Chat was 90 be
expected. One may be sure that the teIe-
graph does not make it less than it actually
is. What dissensilns may be i5mentc3 By
the French manifastoes in the Vet unconso-
lidated New Germany. the course Of events
will soon show but We shall wonder if TIE
nation is not compacted AND unified by this
unproyoked and csuseiess attack. Indeed
Germany has seemed 10 need some such for
eign insult and aggression. to complete the
work of union begun in 1866. If the dash
and enthusiasm Of his soldiers DO not win
speedy and great victories for Napoleon. the
superior muscle and endurance and we should
add, the more thorough intellectual tra,nin Z
OF the Prussian citizen-s0ldery, will prove
his ruin in the end. We look to see the new
nation of Germany thoroughly cemented, and
her already formidable proportions become
colossal. The nephew Of his uncle NAV find
another Waterloo not far from the borders OF
the Rhine. Ard if he does, will the rest of
the world greatly lament the issue. either for
his sake or that OF bellicose France?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

CANABI,S LUNBER.-The 0ssego Pres, states
that Judge Churchill of that Congressional Dis
trict, succeeded in getting into the tax and tariff
bill provisions sbolishing the tonnage tax, ard
putting logs, round timber, ship timber and
hemlock timber, on the free list. These changes,
it is contenied by the Press, will benefit ship
builders on this side of the line. and also better
enable the lakes and the canals to compete with
the railroads in transportation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

Orr Canadian friends are getting needlessly
alarmed, or else they are using all available ar
gumepts for independence The Quebec -her-
m seems to spprehend immediate trouble from
this country 1t says -
While the great literary organ Of Eng and
threatens war with France unless she be dis
membered by Prussia, Immediately after approx
ing of the military evacuation of Canada and her
sister Provinces, General Grant orders the
American navy to prepare for war. What does
IT mean l. it not that if England intervene-
for Prussia, America will intervene for France
And is Canada to make her soil the sepulchre Of
her children for the mere name of connection
which has ceased 10 be a reality! Our soil
and our ships must be made neutral by whatever
means.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

A Berlin despatch Of the 2oth last. says that
it is reported there that the failure Of the in
trigue by the Empress Eugenie to marry her
niece. the Duchess Of Aba. to Prince Leopold Of
Holenzeucrn, Is the real source Of the present
t-.ub,, between France and Prussia. The father
Of lc Duchess is row in Madrid, drowned in
debt. snI generally dcs9isel
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

Within the last teventeen years there have
been four European wars, all involving immense
loss Of life and property, though of compare
lively short duration. The first Of these was the
Crimean war, between Russia and the allied
powers of Turkey, England and France the
battle of the Alma was fought September 10th,
1854 hostilities were suspended, February y,
1856 the war lasted two years, lacking one
month. heltalisn war, between Italy allied with
France, and Austria, which resulted in the ex-
pulsion Of the latter power from Piedmont, began
in April, 1859, and vas terminated by the peace
Of Villa-Francs, signed July II hostilities were
active but ten weeks. On the LIST Of February,
1864, the first hostile move was made in the
Schleswig IIOlstein war, the contest IN which
Denmark made SO courageous, though vain a
stand against her gigantic Prussian antagonist ;
the treaty Of peace was signed October Both /;
actual hosilities covered q space Of twenty-five
weeks The last war, that Of Austria on one
side, and Prussis and Italy on the other, was
one of the shortest and most decisive contests
ever known the actual lighting lasted only five
weeks
1t will be noticed that these waTs. with the tx
cep,ion Of the first, were fought out, and the i'm
portant issues they involved decided, within
very brief periods, as compared with the contests
Of q former age. The cause Of this appears to
lie in our modern facilities Of locomo,ion, which
enable the whole military strength Of nation
20 ne concentrated on any one or two desired
points within a few days, and in some cases
within . few A0uts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

As Governor Fsirchild and a friend were
riding by rail from Madison lately, two young
ladies with their beaux entered the crowded car :,
and the distinguished gentlemen surrendered
their seats to the fair ones But great was their
surprise to see the young men occupy their seats
and take their fair companions upon their laps.
d" By George" said the Governor, " we might
have done that
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

CopYmGu7.-A new copyright law went into
effect on the sth Instant. The Clerks Of the DE
trict Courts can no longer receive applications :
they must he forwarded to the Librarian Of Con-
gress. at Washington, accompanied by printed
COPY Of the ;ite Of the book or other article, or
description Of the painting, drawing, etc. for
which the applicant desires g copyright and
within ten days from the Publication he must send
to the address Of the librarian two copies Of the
book or other article. and in case Of n painting,
drawing. etc, 3 photograph Of the same. The
books. etc. are to 60 by mail free cfpos'sge ifthe
words copyrigb, natter are written upon the
package. Tie fee for recording the copyright is
80 cents, ard for certificate fifty cents addition
al. The familiar notice Of the copyright is now
changed 50 as to read " Entered. &c, ia the
offse Of the Librarian Of Congress ct Washing
ton
In addition to the articles that could be copy
richtcI under the ola law, theuew Law embraces
negatives Of photographs, paintings, drawing,
chromos, statues. ststlary ana models, or designs
inteuded to be perfected as WORKS Of .le fine arts
The new law sceus 70 he the result Of the
growing tendency TO cear@uze our government
affairs. It was protested asains, by many pub
Usher. md authors interested "a Il, and seems 20
be of doubtful aivluuge The copyright re-
cords. we believe, are to be- transferred 70 the
Library Of Congress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29
PER SONAL.
The Yermonter also says that the Hon T. L
Woodbridge returned home on Tuesday ia'''

the New England Fair has appointed Mr. H. W.
Chase of St Adams, one of his assistant mar
shals
Rev Henry Fairbanks of St. Johns5ury' Is
one Of the five new trustees recently elected 10
fill vacancies in the Dartmouth College Board
Senator Elmunds.is in town for n day or two.
His family are spending the summer st Woods
Hole on the Massachusetts, sea coast.
From the vergennes Vermorier we learn that
c. c. Markham, Esq, the popul artist, former
" 4 Vermont. and now of Brooklyn, n Y, has
come to spend portion Of the summer in that
city.
George H. Scott, Esq, for four years past
member Of the Addison county bar and resi-
dent OF yergennes. has given up his increasing
law business. in order to carry out an intention
formed years ago. and subsequently, abandoned
by pressure Of circumstances 70 devote his lie
to the work Of ,lg ministry. Tie intends to enter
Audoyer Theolo-ic,l Seminary at tie begian'ng
Of the fall term.
werejoice to learn from the New York T'n@
that Mr. D1rman B. Faton, who W.s the object
Of a rutianly assault in New York Gig some
months since. is deriving much lcncft from his
visit 70 Europe. the blow which vas letlt him
by some cowarily aszlssin-still, ~: -.urt'e'y,
uudissovereI-seriously affected his entire ner-
GUS system, but under the influence of change OF
scene and perfect rest. he is gradually recovering
his strength lie intends to visit st. Petersburg
this fall, and hopes 10 resume tine practice Of bis
profession next spring.
The Hon. Edmund Weston, prominent cit'-
zen Of Orange County, died at bis residence in
Randolph on Tuesday morning, after a painful
and lingering ilIaess. lie was ablu, 30 years Of
age He graduated from the University Of YER
mont in the class Of ISL, Of which DR.. WIN. C..
Hickok Of this city is nov ths only surviving
member. For many years be ae.l q high rank
in the legal profession. lie hal represented
Randolph in the L-zislrlr, tnl Constitutional
Conventions, and had been member Of the
Senate from Orange County anil Judge Of the
Probate Court for the District Of Esui5,ph
Tie FreeHaa reprints VIVA, "s 7'-
dqv in regard to the absence Of -am-crs Il Con
100. I'D ,ber GOES ON f5 saw that the table IN
,-..... ...--,.
the IribE''' from WINCH We
was inaccurate IN some particulars a-i fe"y
,,-rsl.-s ss sr Indication If the attention pail
.., ,r., .....,- .
Og members '' '"'
We gave our readers creill ilr knowing b..
s'ne t4'e"'' .1' way I'D
sTess is i''e' '--s 'i' -''-' ....,
Ply 10 1e.AJ '' 1T ''''.-''
Ie'e-''y '' A7'l-
mi''e'' OF OK CUISINES VIZ
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

What We said the other day Ct the relation Of
tie two parties Of independence aud snncxiti, n
in the Dominion Of Caua.la is well borne ou, y
the following which We clip from The Yarmouth
He-aII, a Blue Nose paper which We may PIE
sume to speak for respectable section + tie
Nova Scotisrs.
the Independence party appear TO beIapiiy
gaining ground ia all the Y A Provinces
Several influential journals in Canada, hitherto
fore opposed TO separation from England. have
within a short time commenced 20 sivooaie il.
and the sentiments recently expressed in the
Imperial Parliament aGd by the leading English
journals have given strong Impulse to the
cause We care nothing for Independence only
Is 1t may bring about annexation, result which
We deem inevitable. The severance Of the Do
mlnion from England would he speedily followed
by another declaration Of independence and the
release Of Nova Scotia from Canadian rule That
Is the ground on which W. would advocate indie
pendence, and the one which We are confident
would gain for it the greatest amount Of support
among the mass of our population. We are glad
to perceive 50 many Of the political leaders and
journals OF all parties on the track 10 manifest
destiny"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

s Congress besi,atel for thr,e years about CIV
ing Mrs., Liacoln pension Of $4,000 Is soon
IS ihe Emperor Of China heard of the death Of
Mr. Barjiugame, he sent his widow eo'o'' TO
cover his funera. expenses, and $1,000 for the
beucf, o. his family And vet the Chinese are
not ranked within the inner circle Of civilization
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

Frederick Smith, the son Of John D. Smith,
ESQ.,, Of vergennes, Is years old, was drowned
while bathing in Otter Greek, last Friday. This
was the last son of Mr.. Smith, he having lost
two others very suddenly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

NV DoCToRs OF DIvINITY.-At the recent
commencement Of Yale College the honorary
degree Of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon
Rev. James 7. Hyde, formerly pastor Of the
Congregational church at NIiidlebury, now Pro
fessor in the Chicago Theological Seminary; also
upon Rev. George Leon Walker, pastor Of the
Center Church, New Haven, and a son of Rev.
DR.. Charles Walker, Of Pittsford 1t is re-
msrkable fact that three members virtually Of
the same family should be Doctors of Divinity st
the same time, also father and son, viz Charles
Walker, George L. (his SOM and Aldace Walker
This brother), Of Wallingf0rd.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

Their were three attempts At suicide in Boston
between Saturday aud Sunday. all happily iaii-
urc.. Can this tendency to self-desiructon be
chstgeabl- to the excessive HEATH
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

SUICIDE OF TIE FREScu MINIsIlR.-Three
days since We received the painful intelligence O:
the death Of N. Psrll5l, the new French Minis
ter From information since r,ciyei it seems
that th; event had been in ZONE sort anticipated
by HIN oa landing here he had found she
aynpa'h.es Of cur people almost wholly on the
side Of Prussia. His position was rew to him,
and Il is said that, though fluent speaker Of
English. he had made some blunlers which an
noyei iim. He had also been to some extent
mis-epre,sutei by the newspaper men. who per-
sisted u interviewing him. The pistol used had
been bought the previous day, or Tuesday.
Ca Monday he wrote a note for NJ. de Jardin,
the French Counselor, dated On the DIST but
Le requested him not to break it open unless
some -ca.lent should happen to him. This note,
Translated, reads as follows
Ifauv accident should happen, | pray VI. de
J.r,lin 10 attend with VI. Blggs and the consul
general at New York, NJ. de la Place, to see that
my family aud servants are sent hone. | hope
that the measures to be taken will be facilitated
by the friends that l may have in the United
States. PREvosT-PARADoL.
Another note, left On the table for " de Jar
din, reads thus:
Kin myself Berthemy, came back and stay
p. PARADOL-
NJ. lie Jsrlin, in answer to a question by the
coroner AZ 70 the mental condi ton of NJ. Para
iol, said the latter's mind appeared much
affected by the heat. 1t has come out that the
first signs Of insanity in his talk and manner
we-e observed on Saturday, but matters did not
take serious turn till Monday morning. His
friends determined on Tuesday that they would
ask melcal advice on the following day, not
one of them imagining he would take his own
life. He spoke at various times on Monday and
/ Tuesday Of what he wanted done in case any
thing happened to him, but gave no one an idea
that he contemplated suicide. The deceased
I leaves two children, both at Newport, during
the pas, week. His death is loss to France moi
/ only, but to this country, with which he sym
ps:hized s. largely, and the republic Of letters
| which be WAS conspicuous ornar lent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

BRIGHT OFERATIoS.-Harper's Weekly
quite often makes keen stroke in SIS carica-
lures. social, religious and political Its last
representing Pope Plus TX. as cutting himself
free of the nineteenth century, is very good.
With abundant self graduation in his look the
Pope sits astrile on A large limb Of the tree Of
the nineteenth century. With wood saw Ia
belled ecumencal council he is saving off the
limb on which he is sitting, leaving Rome at
tsched to the tree, while the Jesuits, the ultra
montanists and himself are about to fall on the
rough places of the dark ages.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

TINS BI-uOrs N THE House. o. LoRDs-The
attemp, TO get the Bishops out of the House Of
Lords will be renewed mex, season, and 50 on
With British perseverance The bishops are
not, /; Is TIE, greatly incouveuienced by their
Parliamentary duties, Int that is the case Of
most Of the lori, temporal. 4 writer on this
subject says
There is an official in the House Of Lords who
mas nothing to do but to look after the bishops
robes Every afternoon he comes down to the
House, opens the presses, and lays out the Epis-
coPsl millinery in proper order. Punctuality
at dinner time, unety-nine times out ola hun
drei, he is able 10 fold up the said millinery,
pack it away aglin, and go home Never hard
ly except when there are very great party de-
bates, or when there i some clerical bin before
the House, do the Bishops interfere. All the
great questions Of the day pass before them IN
heedei-on pauperlsm, emigration, land, they
have no word to say. Only when their votes
are very precious, or when the deceased wiie's
sister, or a chausble, or something Of the kind
turns up, do they allow the country to become
aware Of their existance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

The London Times hes long been "a partisan
.- Napoleon. Its sympathy with the imperial
ruler BIAS never been concealed. When, there
lore. journal Of such autecedeats declares that
" France, without shadow u excuse or just
d.lti5n, 7lanses Europe in war Of which no
Lgilr person may see the end, it furnishes q
striking Indication If the impression which Aa-
rollaa's course cr64tes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

lis rumoroi dlat james Fisk. Jr., is about
to star. 8. line If steamers TO Europe. The tine
j. o.a,nly orpu,une and there is no doubt
t.at lie r.n-c Of Erie is equal to the enter
prise Should he engage in it, he will deserve
greater 5cuor than aay of his previous ventures
have ever brought MIN. lie viii be the deus tr
ae-iiac. Congress having decided 20 let cur
shipping interest vigorously slore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

A gentleman who has Just returned to London
from a trip up the Rhine tells his experiences to
the Times this wednesday, morning. lie
SAYS the German army IS quiet, grave, an1ioas
and resolute. On the other hand, the French
are yelling, drinking, staggering and literally
spelling for fight" lie says further inst
for every German soldier he saw a hundred
French
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29


fo' j ''l'-,'.'
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Chueadcn GO. Republican Nominations.
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crn GRFvvULF ELNFuIcT. E4rinz,ca.
F. C. KENNEDY. Colchester
CHAUNOLl W Di' " y ILL.,
F % ~ T1,-r.l~ Mn
NATHANIEL PARKER, Burlington.
For states araqeg
For ss,r.4.
LUNAN A. DREW. Blr.ug,,a.
For Hy' E4a4E
JAMES W. Mills, b1Tln='-'-
For Jaet' o. t''.i''-
IoN"Ei L. "-Ai.---.' -'1'
Horace Greeley doe, NOS Ike the la.c 8cve-
n,e Commissioner. One reason we suspect
IN he. tbatM- Wells al.lirvas a s,sti-ticiau
WAS little too much f,, the philosopher of
the Trl5lus. 1t was found to be a work 5s
s,ue 5iFcnlt- 10 refl.s OF my.tifv the u-act-
cal dedu.tians which tie commissioner drew
from his array OF figures That the p Utica,
economist Of Printing House Square has lc-
onr r, drsnajr Of GETTING the better of lis
a,+..,,ri.+ !, q fair f-b- i. sufficiently
o,i,oo5 p, the fact tiat rr la. .r.r-cI IN.
,1o- IF v,rr,rs and taken q, calling. names.
What can logic or science Do against such
c,i.be-s As :. Fxhau.tel Wells" T.. Empty
Wells?' Perhaps Il. Il. viii utterly ez',7-
inmate the fTee-lFaler' 10y abusive ans
The J-;5,,., - tbq- a few member. o.
co,--oss ave o,;to fine reverse Of pleased
,.;,b il. record or their d my. and ui-l5-
mos They don't see how thew could have
missed So MANY roII-c,ll.. They cannot f,-
Eeve thew bay, been absent 90 many la,-
Tb.i- quarrel however the Jr.ul ayers.
+. ,ror,a-lv with the official record. o.. tae
u,rso r. rr,roses IN continue tfe trirt.r.
or n. ~e,,rt "a 500 # members cannot De
forced bv it +, attend in their ,aees. %.
tbiDks fbe-e will he f,0er MEANINGLESS rtl-
calls fewer bune3mbs spceshas. eus prompt
or transaction of the public bu,ire--. We
second the REGULAR publication # tde record
n, one can object % it who really a.lU-
that fine representative is amea4fle - ll-
constituents. Z. occurs % us cha, the r.7n
,ro,l5 ,r,rl, ,rall in the Vermont f..-'-'.ru-s-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

AD5ANrsGEs AND nI-suvASrAG1, OF NilI-
rrr GoyuNNENT.-No;l long ago three sailors
escaped from their ship-wreosed vessels on one
of th SO blrren isles SD common in the caribbean
Sens The only thing saved was s. loaded musket,
Of which oueof them lad possession. Sittia- en-
more elevated part Of the barren sol, oi;h the
mu-Sat, that emblem os power ia one hand, be
said Vow jim, O. along and hunt up some
wood AMI e, up . fire AMI you JACK 60 along
shore in search Of shell fish. and see about get
ting them cooked And what are you 20 DO ,
&c Ne why am President 80 with p psuto-
mimic nod 70 the musSet in his possession Pc
Sisiance was ont OF the question, there vas moth
ing for it bu- 90 obey. while going along the
one observed 90 the other. .' Well. Joe has the
upper. hand Of Us bat he can't 10 withou;
sleep, and then and so il happened. Joe con-
tiuued his armed vigilance as long as he could ;
but AZ last was caught mapping, and the gun
taken from him. The lucky possessor ofcourse
was commander-in-chief next day And so
from time 70 time the musSet changed haud-,
until passing ship relieved them from their
primitive mode Of lie ana government. S-dier
yet wiser men from the experience they had bal
As to the theory and practice Of a military gov
eminent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-07-29

PRoy1sioNs OF tbs Army BILL.-IAe army
bill. as it finally went through Congress from
the conference commi;t-e, provides for &c large
reduction in the number Of officers curing tie
next SIX months. The grades Of general and
lieutenant general are TO expire with Sherman
and Sheridan. The number Of maj0r-g generals
is fixed at three. and Of brgadicr-generas at Fix,
and 10 appointments to these gTales are to be
made until, by death. retirement or resignation,
the number is reduced below these figures. The
re:irsl list is fixed at three hundred, and uLill
thu, lumber IL reached officers OF thirty years
sery zee may be retired on their own application
and at the Presidents discretion. ouiiers who
desire may be h0norably discharged prior TO reXt
January with one years pay and allowances
Worthless CT incompetent officers dtsignatei ny
The General Of the Army are to be sent as soon
As possible before an examining board Of five, to
be appointed By the Secretary Of Var; and, on
its Recommendation, are 10 be mustered out with
one years pay, and all such officers are TO be
n4urt ia their own behalf before the board.
Vacancies in either arm Of the service
are 10 be filed until next January by appoint
meuts from the list Of supcrnumeraries. having
reference to the present rank and seniority, and
At that time al supernumeraries are 10 select be
tween gong lDtO int = aus hl t'tuuA lltAttAlaAA
or being houorably mustered out, with one year
pay and allowances Retired officers have
seventy-fye per cent. Of the pay Of officers on
the active list and are not prohibited from hold
ing civil Office. though those on active duty are
thus prohil tied, on pain Of yacating their COM
MISSIONS Breyet officers are to be addressed
only by their actual title, ard can wear nothing
but the uniform Of their actusl rank.
Hereafter all officers Of the army and navy
have fixed salaries according to the bills passed
last week Some Of these for the corresponding
grades are AZ follows General, 81, 500 ; Al
mirsl, Sl9 600 Lieutenant-Geueral, SlI 900 ;
riee-Admiral, -, 500 MsJoy-Gener4l, : 800;
Rear-Admiral, $1,000; Brigadier-General, So
500; Commodore, 5000; Colonel. 50, 800 ;
Naval Captain, 81, 900; Lieutenant oouei,
$1,000; Commander, s 500, and 50 on through
both lists. Army officers get fuel and forage in
kind when on duty. The lower grades OF naval
! officers generally get rather more pay than the
lower grades Of army officers Daily -Airerti-
/ ser, lSh.