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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

nut to sea. After very rough passage. the
crew having all they could do to keep themselves
from being washed overheard, while the vessel
was stored wholly by dead reckoning, since
they had no instruments except a compass. the
schooner arrived at Gloucester. whose citizens
gave him public and very enthusiastic recep-
ton at the town hall, and purse OF Sl,VVo 10
defray some of the expenses he had incurred.
But the cheering and material aid Of his towns
men did not make legal transaction oil the
affair. There has been some attempt to make
ont that as the Canadian officials had placed no
keeper on board the schooner, anybody could
seize her with IMMUNITY. But it seems to oe
clear that this view Of the case will not hold
water. The Treasury Department has had the
m,tter under advisement, and it may turn ont
TO be serious matter for Captain knowlton'
At first it seemed likely that the vessel would DC
returned to the Dominion authorities on de-
mand from the British government, unless that
result was nrevented by a convenient hole in her
bottom. But abe also violated the United States
registration regulations by coming into port
without any sailing papers. A Washin gton dis-
match saws it wss at first Secretary Boutwehs
intention to suspend all proceedings for fines and
forfeitu-es on that account, but the fact that the
sehoouer's papers had been lost under extra
ordinary circumstances, which might involve
the nstion in unpleasant complications, induced
a different policy, and the case was referred to
the Solicitor of the Treasury to decide in regard
IN the duty Of the Collector of the Port al
Gloucester to take immediate steps for the en-
forcement of the penalty which attaches TO YES
SCI coming into port without her papers. Cap
tain Kuowlton's action, not only in running his
vessel cut Of the custody of the Canadian
Courts. but in breaking into an English Custom
House to repossess himself of his sails and spars'
thus. perhaps, Masking himself liable to extra
dition for burglary, are regarded in the Urea
sury Department as the worst features oil 'ne
case. and there il no doubt that legal steps Will
At once be taken to enforce the penalty. But
number Of conflicting questions present them
selves for the consideration Of the Solicitor 1t
is not safe proceeding to forfeit and sell the
vessel. because she is prize violently taken out
Of the jurisdiction of Canadian Court
Other knoity points are involved, and what tne
upsbot Of all will be, remains to be seer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE


Rev. james Caldwell, o. RoJ alton, his bscjra
acting pastor Of the Congssga.'olsl ohrrsl in
Bethel
Rev. Cyrus B. Drake. D. D., pra,b,du
Royalton last Sabbath, on tie 9flh asn.v.-srv
of his pastorate at Royslton.
The ladies of the Episcopal s'ciey in H.si-
gate are endeavoring to raise mans b. ;be I'D
Of oyster suppe-s and sewing societies to repair
their house Of worship.
Elder Miles Grant, the famous Ad,en. rs-
vivAlist. is holding 3 series o. mestugs 10 So.
Johnsbury.
Rev. H. F. Carpeatet Second Advcn. f--u
Springfield, Vt, supplies the vacancy oc.asoa-
ed b. the absence Of Rev. ". stesrns. Of t,e
Christian Church, in West Raniolgh.
The Methodist Church in Hgbgste haa en-
holding four days meeting, attended, with D.
siderable interest,
Rev. Mr.. De Wiz o. Cla.rdairus. n T., be
been holding meetings at The Baptist Church at
East Enosburgh 70. the last fortnight, va5s
very large attendance and it IS BELIEVED ,st
-s,,,l, haze to,,, t-,,-.,.i,. %, f,r-;....
his eforta
! At the tecen. sabbath Schoo, State g. 4..ur
O. si,r-Dsi;er- an ae,or.t ,yss ;vs5 NJ -i....,
| 49, -,
oesI '''Oui P''s'ieA ny 1'7ii
Rutland, Of quite moderate eaas. HdsI
| into a destitute Part q neishi1-e- ...-.
/ North Clarendon, We bale7e,) where ....-.
or religious privileges existed, an .- ,-st.
the hercest opposition bad succeeiel Do
ius furnishing sunday sohool AMI --..
na1 erected 8 chapel, at the cos- e'
slosc .Il .,.l, naI oeen ras1- i.t.
p-- ~ va '''
"'"
The A1doser conference Of 20
-.
The tHtrlra9tisi asserts mat t--
I OF IT'S denomination are m'Ans zrss'
/ 90 scotland
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

The New York World now calls Tweed 90 a
public robber'' 1t adds:
1.-The srch-knsve, contriver and engineer Of
the frauds is in fair way to get his just deserts.
II Tweed is elected to the State Senate by his
ignorant constituency, he will never be permitted
to take his seat"
Does the Burlington Democrat still maintain
that the talk about Tsmm,ny frauds is &c all
bosh-too thin to go DOWN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

The DEATH OF McDEvIrr, THE BILLIARD ES-
PEKT.-Iniormation has been obtained from an
sttache of Foley's billiard establishment in Chi
cage which leaves no doubt about the testh OF
the renowned billiard player, John McDevitt.
He was up to late hour on Sunday night at
Foley's, which building was believed to be safe.
About day break on Monday, however, the sp-
prosch Of the fire warned the occupants to fly
for safety McDevitt was 10th to leave, but was
forced along Dearborn street for some distance,
but he became frantic with excitement and de-
liberately seated himself on the curbstone. An
effort was then made to ge. him into the Tri-
bune office near by but in vain, and, as an
avalanche of flame hurst upon him his friends
fed to save their own lives, and McDevitt WAS
seen no more. 1t is almost certain that he was
crushed beneath the falling walls.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

The Woodruff does not By any means con-
fine her attention to running for the Presi-
dency, and researches into embryology and strip
iculture. She is equal to any subject, human
and divine, and is settling every mooted question
in science, art. political economy, and theology,
as fast as she can get around to them. Her last
important if true announcement is that "Spirit-
ualism is the true, chief and best religion in
the world, and further this, it is " the
true Church" As of course Victoria C. must
know, that matter may be considered settled
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

G. A. R-General Burnside. Commander-in-
Chief Of the Grand Army Of the Republic. has
appointed Colonel W. G. VesSey, Of Rutland,
Assistant Inspector General on his staff for the
Department Of Vermont. Colonel Theo. S. Peck,
Of this city. has also been appointed an Aide on
General Burnsi1e's stall Both these appoint
ments will give general satisfaction to the CON-
rades Of the Grand Army throughout the State
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03
The Postal Service at Chicago.
OFFICE or Tag
-

OFFICE OF ras
ASST. eUPr. RAILWAY MAIL atAfItt'
(FHTH DEIIOSJ CHICAGo, H., Get. % la'i.'
Editor Free Press and Times;
The Postal Agent writing on Chicago postal
matters, as published il your paper Of the 18th
inst, must have been in fearfully denoralized
state. Ia the hurry and confusion Of saving at
least nineteeu-tTentieths Of the nails in the
second office in Size aud importance in the
United S,stes. matters became tomewhst mixed,
sni on thst fearful Monday very few thought or
cared for their letters. took possession Of the
largest and most available building standing,
and on the next morning CTuesiay), letters hsv-
ing been distributed in sll sorts Of improvised
cases, they were delivered not only to all call
ing for them, but also throughout the entire re
naming portion fthe city,by carriers as well as
to all parties who left their address st the Office
Orders we're issued to all Railway Pos'sl Clerks
and Route Agents, to make up sill matter for
connecting roads, thereby relieving this Office Of
a large amount usually sent here for distribu
ton In the emergency the Railway Mail Ser
vice has demonstrated its superiority and eff
cheney over the old system. Postal cars were
placed upol nearly every railroad running out Of
the city for the reception and distribution Of
mails
Acting upon the prompt order Of the Post
Master General, to spare no effort to re-establish
the Office, arrangements were At once made for
the occupancy Of Wabash Avenue Methodist
Church. 1t is now being rapidly fitted up for the
Post Office Mails are being regularly received
and delivered. OF the fearful calamity cannot
now write. notice the liberality with which
your people have responded, and this with great
pleasure, coming from home.
Very resDectfullv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

1t now turns or' ~ d. the story Of the ears3e4
COW spitefally k,sI ing kerosene lamp 70
flinders, and a. IS causing the Chicsgo con
aagraiiOn, Il all a myth. lac owner Of the
slardered CIV Indignantly denies the aspeFsioa
cast uPo,4 her bovine PEI, in a card to the ps-
psrs, so that the great calamity must De s.
;r'Juted to some more common place origin
Those who believe the city was burned by ennis
ssr;es If The defuuct couiederscy, will nov en-
brace the opportunity to veuiilate their srgu-
ments, while others will insist. WITH some show
of reason, that the fire was started By '7ie'ss'
for purposes Of plunder. Many sensible people
are inclined 10 the opinion, however, that ine
Ere vss the result OF accident. and il "a more
than probable that it was ignitei by spari,s from
the smonldeTing smbeTs OF the previous night
oonfagrAtion, the locality Of which was near
by In fact, the Saturday night fire was stiiI
furiously burning in places when the other
broke out--al5aRy ErsHing Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

ADVANCE IN CoFrEE-Tbe recent rise IN the
price of coffee is attracting considerable attention
in mercantile circles SIS well as among mousse
keepers, who are now compelled to pay from nVe
to SIX cent? mere per pound than was ssRed
few aeeks $50. Thi, sudden rise is owing to
short crop in java, CeylOn and Brazll' the prin-
cipsl coffee producing countries. The estimated
deficit is 100, coo tons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

Mr.. Dan Isham, proprietor of the hotel a.
Euosburgh Falls, was thrown from bis carriage
on Wednesday, in crossing the railroad track
the wheel having caught between the rail anu
plank, and had leg broken below the Knee 10
badly that the bone protruded from the hesn
two inches
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

Several Of our Vermont exchanges second The
suggestion Of the FaEE Pass & TIMES, thst the
farmers should feel an especial call to help their
brother farmers who have been burned out IN
Michigan and Wisconsin. The Rutland c0a-
risr says:
The Burlington FREE PHrss has very candid,
iudicious, timely and truthful article headed
ITO the Farmers Of Vermont in which 1t esil-
mates that the contributions to Chicsgo Will
reach some ten million dollars, AMI that very lit
tie Of this large amount has come from the agri-
cultural districts or been contributed by the
farmers, but that nearly every dollar has been
contributed by the business and professional
men, the artisans. the mechanics and laborerl
of the large cities and towns. This will hold
good in our own Rutland TO- our personal know
ledge, and we join with the FREs Pass in ray
ing that there is s special field now FOR the far
mers 10 operate in.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

The unfortunate occurrence by which wei
known citizen lost his life last week at the hsnds
of a militi. patrol il doubly deplorable-de-
plorable because Of him who so carelessly threw
SWAY his life, and because Of him who go mis-
t.kenly took it. But in the midst Of the panic
like fear. anxiety snd suspicion that hlled the
city last week. if il Is true, as stated, that Cyi-
Grosyenor allowed himself 10 wander about the
streets at midnight in an intoxicated condition.
he died as the fool dieth, and his fate breaches
an impressive temperance sermon Ifeoly true
as il was al such time, II is also true that any
man, snywhere, who gets drunk, takes his lie
in his hand, and, alas too often the lives Of
other en.-ChicGgO AdrdHce.
A similar sermon was preached by the deAih
of Freeman last week. in this city. He was, by
all accounts, an industrious snd peaceable man,
except as changed by the demon OF drink
pail filed with An abominable mixture Of strong
beer aud whiskey, stood in the room ths' was
shattered with his blood and brains, anl was
explanation enough of the qusrrel, arising from
a trivial cause, which ended in his violent
death. Is it asking too much, ihat the proper
officers make diligent inquiry as to who sold the
Iiauor2 II there was ever 4 case IN which the
penalty Of the law should be enforced, this would
seem to be one and if the seller can be found,
we trust the mother Of Freemsn will bring suit
for damages sgainst him, under the law Of 1870
for the loss Of her means Of support.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

The President has appointed William NJ
Evarts and Benjamin R. Curtis counsel before
the tribunal of arbitration at Geneva, in addition
to Caleb Gushing. Mr.. Meredith declined 'he
aopOintment heretofore rendered him. Mr.. EVsrts
has accepted, and Judge Curtis is now on MS
KsY home from Europe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03
The President II anksGivinss Procla-
TnR tiOn.
TIE SOrH OF NOVEMBER APPOINTED.

AhI 1NAu W NtNhAAbhh fAA AoANAhbs
The process of the seasons has again enabled
the husbandmen to garner the fruits Of success
ful toll, Industry has been generally well re-
Tarded. We SIRE at peace with all nations, and
tranquility, with few exceptions, prevails a;
home. Within the past year We have 10 the
main been free from ills which elsewhere have
sffected our kind. Ifsome Of US have had Gala
mites, there should be an occasion for sympa-
thy with the sufferers, Of resignation on their
part to the will of the Most High, snd, of rejoic-
ing to the many who have been more favored.
| therefore recommend that on Thursday, the
SO;h day Of November next. the people meet in
their respective places of worship. and there
make the usual Acknowledgements to Almighty
God for the blessings He has conferred upon
them, for their merciful exemption from evils,
and invoke His protection and kindness for their
less fortunate brethren, whom. in His wisdom,
He has deemed it best to ehastise.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

Gen. Robert Anderson, was, perhsps, not
great soldier, but his place in the history Of this
country is a prominent aud most honorable one
1t is recorded and will be remembered to his honor
that, Southern man, he was true to the flag
when many proved traitors. and that he met the
first great emergency Of the late war With
courage and fortitude. 1t is glory enough for
one man, to have been the author Of mis- report
of the fall Of Fort Sumter-the first report Of an
engagement by commanding officer, in the
war for the Union. How it thrilled the country
when it came
STEAMSHIP BALTIC, OFF SANDY HOOK, !
April 10, 1861.
To Hon. S. Cameron. Secretary Of Var:
SR,-Hasing defended Fort Sumter for "a
hours, urtil the quarters we're entirely burned,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

ABSTRACTS or Truss 10 REAL Estate SAv.D.
The Chicago Times OF Thursday, after de-
scr.bing the destruction Of the records in the
Court House, sad the anxiety caused among
business men 10 ressrl 70 their titles TO real
estate, says:
There was very general relief Of public snx-
ieiy ~ finding that Acssrs. Shorilll and Hoard
saved all their books AMI psQerf, sud Alessrs.
Chase. Bros o Co. and Gessrs. Jones s. Sellers
most Of theirs We have been informed thst the
vaults Of the latter firm we're found in perfect
condition, and thst they contained their books,
though some Of their papers were destroyed in
safe. Shortall y Hoard rescued their books and
papers on Sunday night Of the fire, beginning
their work about / O'Clock, and taking out the
4st of their valuable materials when their build
ing. on the corner Of Washington and Clark sts.
was actually on FIRE Among their papers we're
complete and perfect transfer copies Of all the
abstracts ever made by the frm-Smounting 10
something like 100. 900 psg-s-Which cover
very large territory, and, as far as they 20, are
very much more valuable than the indexes, a.
setting forth the details Of the transfers and liens
To make the power Of revesting titles still more
reliable, the information will be received with
universal joy that Mr.. Recs had kept and has
saved copies Of all the maps and plsis Of Chicago
property up to the very Saturday before the fire.
The result is that there is ample material for
vesting titles and showing the. condition Of sll
property, 50 that IL can be made available for
borrowing purposes Ii only remains for toe
Legislature 10 pass s comprehensive and well
digested law as 70 the manner in which this
shall be done, and this is one Of the things 10 be
done quickly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03
From the y. Y. Times Oct. 18Th
More Evidence.

The Committee On Armories and Drill-rooms
have shown that out Of an expenditure for - re-
pairs - on these premises amounting to -3.20O,-
600, the sum Of -, 600 represents money
stolen from the taxpayers. The Court-house
committee ird that between eleven and twelve
millions have been paid out for an unfinished
building, whose real cost IS about fourth Of
that amount The net steslings on this account
s-e therefore, about nine millions. This is 50
large sum that most people viii have some DIFF
fculty in fully realizing what it represents. The
mode Of It's accumulation will be elucidAtei by
the following table
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

Another blow at the hszing system has
been struck at the West Point Military Academy.
The Secretary Of War is,ued an order on Wednes-
day dsmissing outright from the institution
four cadets, and imposing minor penalties upon
two others. for treating with violence and
haressing other cadets" The names of the dis
missed are John W. Wilson, Dewitt Clinton
Frazier, Santiago F. Hubbell and John L. Stiles;
the other two offenders are Albert H. Miller and
Albert H. Harmon, the former Of whom will be
deprived of his next furlough and confined to
the limits of " the plain 3" unit, the commenc-
ment of the next scademicsl year, while Ham
mon gets of with the latter penalty alone This
vigorous treatment Of offenders, coming as it
does so soon after the dismissal Of FIVE midship-
men from the naval academy, shows that the
government is really in earnest in its war upon
hszing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

There is No duiler blunder, says a writer III
Harper's Weekly. than the suppOsition 'hA'
the schemers and tricksters and unfcrupui'us
men Of party are its shrewdest managers anu
tia. honor and decency are impracticahle in
notifies
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

Tha. all our subscribers may have opportunity
n yet this beautiful engrayin- FREE. we viii
give copy to any Cd sHbserissT who rene"s ms
subs,-ptlon for year before January lst' and
sonds ma os, esg ssseriBer-that is for one rensirat
and one ,,,- name wish S. We will furnish two
,on,.s I'm. FagE PRESS Tor year and two pic
tu7es, O.
EIGHT, DuLLsRS WORTH FoE -FOUR
\ better offer to subscribers IVES never made a2o
We are Induced to make it only by the expectation
Of thereby Iargey Increasing Our subscription isl
nrl.- 90
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

An agricultural writer declares that the oi'-
repes:ed truth remains unmoved and immoVa-
bic. that fence post get top end down VIII
generally last twice as lorg as If get the other
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

A Washington special says there is the high
est authority for the statement that President
Grant does not now intend to recommend in his
forthcoming message further measures for the
annexation of San Domingo, sni will not do so
unless events occur which are not anticipated.
The President simply adheres to the position Of
his last message to Congress upon the subject Of
Dominican annexation, sni while his personal
views upon the matter are unchanged, will not
depart from the policy there laid down, nor as
sumo responsibility which he then transferred to
Congress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

Tue New YORK Dry GOODS MARKET.-Ihe
New York Commercial says the Chicago shock
has partly gone over, and the dry goods market
Is easier this week Business is increasing, anu
priees are firm. The local demand for foreign
dress goods is active, and large demand from
the West is expected. The fashionable styles Of
w,oleu shaSls are in great demand, and prices
are steady. The market for aannels becomes
more active as the cold weather approaches. The
clothiers are buying very sparingly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03
President Grant has made extremely juaiciO'

President Grant has made extremely Judicions
appointments under the Washington Treaty.
The choice of 50 eminent a s;steman as Charles
Francis Adams as arbitrator, met with the uni
versal approval of the people, without distine-
ton of party. He has likewise sought Tor coun-
sci the best legal talent in the country without
regard to political antecedents, and has taken
also rren especially distinguished for their con-
servatism. What sn array Of strong snd clear
headed men will be found at Geneva on the Ane-
can sile of the conference Caleb Cushing, VIII
lism NJ. Evsrts and Benjamin r. Curtis (tTo
ex-Attorney- Generals and an ex Judge Of the
Supreme Ccurt) will be quite likely to match the
Ablest legal sbility thst England can produce.
Our claims will be veil cared for in their
hands
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

4 religious exchange, the Cnirersalisf, says
not upaptly Of Ben Butler : "While remsin-
ing in the party he will agiste for its resener-
alton and publication; which, being inter
pre,ed. means that he will do his utmost to make
his chances better next time For in Mr.. But
ler's scbere of redemption the atonement is
made by the sacrifice Of his rivals"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

the EagrAyin. is an exceedingly pretty one exc
,,e, in the hest st, lie Of the art from the pencil Of
the slme artist who drew tie well Known Pio'ui0
From Shore to Shore aad though IN an entirety
different sly e is no less pleasing and aesirspie ''H
that It's pIinted On heavy plate pa CT neisu
20 q inches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

BIG CoapoaA1ioSs.-Th New York Central
and Hudson. with 7S5 miles o: track, has
c.pit.l Of $50 ASS, $3.50; the Erie, Sl5 miles and
ss8. 5gG. go capital; Harlem, 1873 miles aud
IS. O0O, 900 capital; Resliug. S34 miles and
$50. 4Ol 600 capital; Lake Shore, '2sS miles
and s8j, 100000 capital; Rock lsland' 3'l
miles and $1,000, 900 capital; Chicago *
Alton. 4G6 miles and sll ,S50,972 capital; Chi
c,qo & Northwestern, pa miles and 500
1876. 778 capital; Union Pacific, l,OS9 miles and
S86, 745. 600 capital
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-11-03

A Foolish FELLow.-Last Saturday evening
youth nineteen years old, giving his name as
Alfred O. Mcclellan, a native of Bradford, Vt,
but at prereut residing in Boston, while under
the influence of intoxicating liquor, made his sp-
pesrence At the First Police Station and desirei
to surrepder himself as the murderer Of Kate
Leeh.n Instead # gratifying his crazy WhIm
or desire Of notorietY, the officers held HIM TO
answer to complaint for drunkenness.