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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08
EDUCATIONAL.
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Mr.. Editor As Secretary Rankin has ear
pe,tly recommended that Vermont should change
the old District system for supporting the
common school. 70 tne Tosn system, 1t il desir-
able that all facts bearir~ on the reasons for the
change should be known. Especisly may we
enquire whether the Oh c.nlitioa Il things
which made the Dis.fi,i = ,iem good one years
age. has SO i,usel p % ntse reeiiui tochauSe
the system. Though We mas honor the old H.
stitutious which cur fathers founded, surely vs
DO not honor the fathers by retaining their IN
stitutions when the conditions that moved them
to adopt them have pissed away. Most people
have made or heard The remark that there are
les children in our schools nov than formerly.
L this true And # &c.. how f4~ is IL true
have been looking up the figures and csu au-
swsr FOR this town. We have the same HuDhe-
Of district organizations a. there was fly year-
ago. During the last year the average tt.eul-
ance in one district was 9, in SIX districts i Wa,
less than 10. in nine districts, less tnsu -. il
twelve districts less than %, in one district %,
in the village district 70. From ISIS to ls-5
the average annual returns of children between
the ages Of 3 and Is was iJ6; compared with
the population. As by the census u l--0, th.-
gives 37f to 1000. From l-2j % SO the ay-
craze annual returns Of children between and
Is vas jo2; compared with the census Of 1887,
this gives $40 % 1000 From $50 20 loi9 tl-
annual returns oil children averaged 6t1, this
gives so 20 1000. rom 1896 90 so the So
erace returns Of children was $50, 30j 70 100
From lejt TO 1850 tle average returns %,
.hi.1-en ,ras ip- p4t 90. TtflD From -6f %
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08
Washington. March p.

With respect to the dogma of papil infal-
libility, the Latin church is divided into
three parties. One declares, that being true,
the doctrine ought to be promulgated by the
Ecumenical Council; the second, that al
though it is true, the PRONUNCIATION Of the
truth at the present time would be highly in
expedient for the interests Of the church
while the third declares it to be a monstrous
fiction, unknown to the early church, and
contrary to Apostolic and revealed truth
The first party Is represented by Archbishop
Manning. who in recent pastoral has We
hemently advocated an immediate decree Of
FORMULATION the second, by Bishop Dupan-
loup and other French prelates the third,
by the learned divines of Gcrmany,-such
a. the author Of " The Pope and the Cou-
Gil" and DR.. Doellinger,- have ex-
hausted all their erudition 10 show that the
doctrine is fiction. OF the three partica,
the first is the most numerous, and it has tic
support of the papal court and tie Italian
Jesuits. On the other hand, if the second
and third parties act together, they may he
50 powerful in numbers as to prevent the
proclamation of the dogma. How this Is.
will probably appear before long.
There is really, We suppose, little ground
to doubt that the Pope will carry his point,
and once carried, Plus TX. becomes indepen-
dent of the entire Roman Catholic Hierarchy.
and of the Roman Catholic body. The in
telligent correspondent of the y. Y. Tribune
at Rome in bis last letter SAYS
Men have spoken whose learning and AZ
tachment to the Church are undoub,ed Co.
ernments have underworld to iissuade. and bsvs
ended with menace and what is the answer Of
Plus TX to all? We have had il this vysst
You will remember the celebrated pos,nl7fg1n
which was sent in about month since ep,ras.
ing that the great dogma should be defined. II
was presented to the Council Of &c, which ,akss
oogniz&noe Of all new matter. and on the
7th inst. the members signihei their ad-
herion to it sud distributed copies Of the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08
yatioEai Education.

The House committee on education have re-
ported bill to establish a system OF nation
al education. 1t authorizes the President,
with the consent of the Senate, to upl0irt
a school superintendent for each State,
with inspectors and local superintendent,
and provides for the establishment and su-
pervision Of district schools. The machinery
of the bill is in the hands Of the Secretary of
the Interior and Commissioner of Education,
and an annual report is t. be laid before
Congress by the last named officer. Tie bill le-
yies direct tax, in accordance with the
provisions Of the Constitution, and declares
that the money raised in each State under
this act, shall be expended therein for pur-
Uoses of education The last section pro-
viies that the requirements Of all preceding
ections shall he considered satisfied with re
spect to any State, whenever it is proved TO
the satisfaction of the President that there Is
established in sand State system Of common
scAo-i- which provides reasonably for all
children therein, who dwell where the pop
ulati'r !, Sufficiently dense to enable schools
&, De maintained The bill cannot be held
a. applying to any Northern State, for the
reason that all of them have good common
school systems Consideration Of the hill Is
POSTPONED till next December. when the com
mitt5e viii pres, il to a yote. If Tennessee
and other Southern States 90 not ia-cy the
payment Of this direct tax and government
tai interference with educational matters,
their way of relief j. to lose no time IN estab-
fishing good common school system by
State action.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

"HIrEHALL-Wood creek is entirely free from
ice, and the channel for about ten mile, down
the lake is open. The bOatmen are engaged pre-
pairing their crafts for the campaign Of 1870
The Whitehall lumbermen, who are carrying un-
usually large stocks. are anticipating lively
tmes--Prospects among the merchants are not
hattering. A well known grocer who has been
In business for years in Whitehall. slosed his
doors Thursday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08


The FREE Pass copies the resolution of the
Listers Of Windsor County, asking for State
convention to fix upon basis Of appraisal. and
saws:
If such s convention will meet and -resalv. 70 act
the property into the lists at its true value accord
ing TO iaE,the members will md the basis one eos
" 70 De txed and Will he able to make lists which
they can swear 10 when made. without wear and
teAr OF conscience. such convention and such ac-
ton we should hail As Of immense benefit to m.
state. ~ 'I0
The law says that property shall be nut in tie
Inst At Its true value, and undoubtedly any at
tempt on the part Of listers arbitrarily 10 fix
any other basis will end in trouble. Il would he
doing that which they have no authority for do
ing, and whi-h is directly contrary 10 the oath
they are required 10 suhscribs
But we are, nevertheless. in favor Of the con-
vention, believing that good will come Of it
reform IN this matter Of appra sci IS sadly need
ed IN the State; listers have come to entertain
very lax notions on the subject, and not only
listers but the people generally. Nowhere i
property put in al its real value. hu, instead
listers exercise their discretion ii. one rls,s
setting 1t at considerable per cent. of its trus
Falue and In another place at Inherent nor
cent Hence the injustice of our present nrae-
tlce. There is bat one Just and infallihle rule
Tor the assessment Of taxes. and that Is to execute
the law literally and put property in at il. true
value Ii the convention shall lead to this il viii
not have been held in vain.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

VI. CESrRAL-The Vermont Central f,rr-
ings for December showed gain Of s37. 900
over the same month Of the preceding year. In
January there was gaih Of 1000. The Feb
ruary returns are not yet complete, but the in
dications are that the February gain will be
quite as large as that Of the preceding months
Vt. Central and VI and Canada IS sold in Ros
ton on Saturday at l0l; Vt. Central 1st mort
gage IS, consolidated At So. aud ID mortva,s =
at ~ IL ogdensburgh R R. preferred stock
sold At io4 H. and common at 81 Psssuup-
sic R. R, preferred at SIS Il.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

RAILROAD FROM GLEN's FALLS TO WARHrss-
BuRGH.-A call is published for meeting to be
held st the Central House. Caldwell, next Friday.
to make arrangements for a survey, in view of
extending the Glen's Falls railroad to warreps-
burgh, and either connect with the Adirondack
road or run up the SchroOn Valley and join the
Lake Champlsin and Plsttsburg railroad.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

In the Executive session of the Senate, on
thursday, the San Domingo treaty was taken
up, Senator Casserly speaking for nearly three
hours in opposition TO it He was followed by
Senator Stewart in favor Of the treaty When
the subject is again taken up Senator Morrill,, of
Vermont, will have the floor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

PArENrs.-The following patents have recent
ly been issued to Vermonters:
Dennis Townsend of Felchyiile, for folding
card globe
Robert Ross Of Middlebury, sssignor to him
self, Wyatt W. Pierce and George Ros. Of YER
gennes, for casting metal.
E. B. Hays of Vergennes. FOR clamp.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

The date on the label with each subscribers nano
shows uA,n the subscription expires. Remittance
OF the proper amount just before the expiration Of
the time viii be great convenience to the Publish
ers and cannot much Inconvenience the subscriber.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

NJ. T. AProINrNENTs.-At tie recent session Of
the New England conference at Springfield Mass.
the following namei clergymen, well known in
vermont received appointments as follows .
Joseph H. Mansfield to Union street church.
Springfield he vas also elected President Of
the Tract society Of the conference. J. Or.nne
Peek the popular lecturer, to Trinity church.
Springfield R. H. Howard to Brookfeld 5. C..
Carey to South birmingham; c. ". Gushing
remains as Principal Of L7sen Seminary at
Auburndaie; Rev. David Sherman is Presiding
Elder Of the Lynn District Mark Tr.fton. the
former member Of Congress from Massachusetts.
to the Centenary church, Boston Z. Chap
man and J. Il. Gaylord were transferred to the
Vermont Conference, and K G. Adams to the
Troy Conference
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

n
anu ms 'nO'suSn method IN the ou'igs 'l-is
: MN ,',1ao-' III 'ne o'''s once Du' '"'
'''O"s''' .5, a'''' a. IL ''ia' u P'''0--'
AiH' anu 'OI' ''OU' "O'uS, anu ''us'Ie'
a'e ueeu'' anu remembers MIN as d rue
gen'ieinsn' "hiie 'H07e VINO we're pr''Hegeu 10
snare Ills iH''ni''y H'Ou'H ''' HI" "S 'O' q"
u oro'ne''
e From an extended ana interesting notice oil
him in the Rutland Hsrai'' We copy the follow
e ing paragraphs, touching upon some points Of
D his character and services overlooked IN o1r
hasty sketch
e The military claims Of the State against the
UeherAl 'o'spi'ie,, a,.ai oJ' slifii, w..
: sented for adjustment and he has been enabled
5 to secure "A large proportion Of them, AMI had
I life been spared, would eventually have made a
nnl set,ls" La s J" IvI 49, ge9 f.; , of
The State in the preparation Of these claims, and
his long tarryings at Washington have been Of
invauAOle 5s " ~ ''','',-'i %. go. I'm
! Who VIII, fuIlv upde,s.o5i tbese claims as no other
individuals DO or can, is q remarkable instance
There is another relation he sustained to the
Puug ' 'uo'.', l,o- e. 'o ' r a-ftr. o
auditor in tho adjustment Of lsgsl controversies.
or TO find the facts and report in hw cases, than
Mr.. H'e""5 80 great was me conn is. . oil the
paI'y7 ''1i g.li,5 III N
his decisions and 6ndirr Of facts. suI si. sef-
vices were constantly in demand, FAR beyond BIS
ability To perform. No -'i ever ..S'',lei M
teer axe to 81 aliniica,s ba-o,e'r man and MAN
As not to have gained the eami-y OF one on the
other CT the paI'ies. he eomnAndad jle ua'-
verssl respec; Of all with whom he came 'n con-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

County CLERK.-Rufus wainwright, ESQ, Of
Middlebury. has been appointed Clerk Of Addi-
son county, in place of Dugsld Stewart, deceas-
ed. Mr.. Wainwright has been Deputy Clerk for
several years
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08
Comae!;..Ke Examinations.

We hail anything which looks towards
the civil service bill-anything which intro
duces into the public service the principle OF
appointments upon established merit. rather
than upon personal favor. or less worthy con-
siderations. Weare Consequently very glad to
see Vermont Congressman announcing, a.
Hon. LP. Poland has done that be will recon-
mend for the cadetsA Ups which are practi-
cally in his gift, only upon the result Of
competitive examination of the candidates,
conducted by four gentlemen Of high culture
and character whom he names. This we
are confident will be most acceptable to
Judge Poland's constituents, will secure ap-
pointees of the highest character, and gen
orally commend itself as the true method Of
settling such appointments. Judge Poland's
letter is as follows
To the people Of my District
In June next there will be a vacancy in the
Naval Academy at Annapolis and in June,
1871, there viii be vacancy in the Military
Academy st West Point, to be filed by appoint
ments from the Second District have
been desired by the respective departments to
nominate candidates for both prior to the first of
June next. desire to make the bes; selections
possible from the district, and in ny judgment
a competitive examination is the best possible
mode 10 enable me to do SO.
| have therefore selected Hon B. II. Steele Of
Caledonia county. Gen J. W. Phelps Of Wind
ham county. Hon. Roswell Farnham Of Orange
county and Col. s l. Pingree Of Windsor couu-
ty, as committee to examine all applicants
for appointment
ask those gentlemen to meet at White River
Junction On the irst Tuesday in May next, to
examine all the applicants for appointment to
either plsce. Appointees to the Naval Academy
must not be less that Is years nor over Is years
of age. Appointees to the Military Academy
mus; be between / and - years Of age, though
those who served at least one year in the late
war, and were honorably discharged. are
eligible up to the age Of - years. | will |
furnish to any one who desires TO apply, more /
particular information Of the physical and e1u- |
cstionsl requirements for admission.
| shall nominate the persons vino shall on |
examination by the above NAMED gentlemen be
by them as the most suitable.
ask sll the newspapers in the district to in
'ert this notice, that it may be generally under
stood.
Luxe ?. POLAND.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

Before the ink of the Fifteenth Amendment
proclamation was dry, Gen. Grsnt received a
note from a member of the press asking for the
pen 1t was sent Immediately, and before the
messenger left the ante-room he was offered $50
for il
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

George Francis Train has a dangerous rival
for the presidency Mrs Victoria C. Woodruff,
one of the New York female brokers, says in
published note -" have deliberately and of my
own accord placed myself before the people as
candidate COR the Presidency Of the United
States
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

Official information has been received that the
British Government intend to place Capt. Eyre
on trial before a regular court martial, in which
case it is believed that he will be sure to be
found guilty of the charges made against him,
and severely nnnishel
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

VERMONT HIsroRIcAL SooIErr.-At the an
nusl meeting Of the Vermont Historical Society
held in October last, at Montpelier, it was voted
to p15lish' within the present year, a volume Of
the Society's proceedings and papers with
complete list Of its members. For this purpose
the Society is in need Of sl arrears due from its
members and viii be glad to receive the amount
at once. ltis generously proposed to furnish the
forthcoming volume gratis to all members who
are psid up TO the end Of the current year. We
learn that members are to he advised OF the
amount Of their Indebtedness by circular
issued from the Treasurer Of the Society All
who have at heart the interests Of the Society
will fnd pleasure, no doubt. in early renting
the amounts which they owe Members Of the
press, willing to do it a favor, can do so by in
sorting in their papers the substance Of this par
agraph.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

/ Is stated tina, on the Seaneb,c rirr sl..s.
me pact winter. 300. $50 have iee- luye'.i
In the ice bus,le ss.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

The severity Of the gale on the North River on
Sunday is shown by the fact that fourteen YES
sells we're sunk in Hayerstraw Bay during the
storm. One schooner, the Honoria Butler, was
Of Grassy Point, and ma, with horses and
ploughs, have been At work since digging her
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

At'ornry General Hoar appeared lsa,-- -.
oiPIeiar Cour;. on IAurs5,y. iu. -a.,... .e.....
mem "a 'AVor Of reJpening be l.e...-;,- .---.-
UPON ,he ground that they we're le. i-I ...
n'Hior.'y OF only one when t.e supreme .-...
lacked two Of being fuI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1870-04-08

It is said shat Senator ReyeIs, Fred. Douglass,
aud other prominent colorei men, sire arranging
to stump the North, aezt fall, in the interest Of
the Republicans It /, rumorel tha. the Union
League OF America proposes establishing secret
leagues Of the colored men to prepare them for
voting next fall With their aid it is thought
that it may be possible TO reclaim Delaware,
Maryland and New Jersey
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: "ediinS oi"ye o!d f>lk,' took place
i7 Greene county last weei--the groom be
ing eisaty twc aud The bride siStyGve.
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\ bride who lad Leea entrg1ped i1to
marrying a worthless fellow, alld had been
taken 10 his cabin. hgrated bin for lying TO
her on tWo different occasions about bis
t.rec story house. But. you soc, my dear
Yes, &ud only one" ~ ell. tbsn The two
;lia house is one Story, i.u't is?" ln asked
stokes told You maG. thIcr, doa't they"
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s,-csai notrs go ceafs Per l'uc, "srb iua-r.;on.
Z llyseti,e,,uls d payable qgaslS-iy iG.cG;t-ce
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Getting Married Essays for Young Men,
on Social Evils, and the propriety or impro..
priety OF getting Married, with sanitary help
Tor those who feel unified for matrimonial
happiness. Sent free, in sealed envelopes.
Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION, Box P,
Philadelphia, Pa. Sept II 3mo
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tagging. Rope, TWina and Cotton ries.
FULL! SUPPLY constantly on hand and
"A fof sale low, by =. b T. R.AGNEW.l
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DANIEL @. PE1xorro, Secretary: " ss";a :. Oct /

Survivors Associate Notice.
NlHE annual convention Of sssrhe Surryiy0ra,
Il 4 ASSOCIATION Of the State Of South Caro-
THURSDAY OF November next, during the
State Fair. iSs5l:g - 20
Preston. Sisi3s IL sss sssses:: =.
This Association is organised sfor fha mn. 5li
pose OF collecting and preserving the records
relating to the late war, and the mntarfnlS, foft
it's history, and also for Che purpose oei issafst-
ing our comrades who are unable to labor. .Ey
reason Of wounds received OF diseaua sSsosi..
tracted in the service, and the widows snId
orphans Of those who fell in the diaohnraa;of
their duty. .ille- 5s.:e1Ssss 80 !, AZ 4.
The 'state .Association"i is composed OF lthe
District ASSOCIATIONS" Each Distfict Aaso-
ttasion th is entitled to send FIVE deleg 70
The object in. view appeals to the hearts OF
our people, and 1t Is hoped that ieyefy Dis
trlct will organize an association and send its
representatives. ofiftk -s. -
e lsi56nfad;s s. aissru1 TSapH'M4MpToN assa
a6- All papers in the State will pies Be ci,oy.
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Special Notices.


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