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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08
the Presidents Message.

The portion Of the message which most
,leases Us. and one which viii be received with
strong qualification throughout the country,
i that relating u the reform of the Civil
Service The President declares that he has
tried to enforce honesty and efficiency in the
Service. and the country will believe him.
lie declares that every faithless public ser
want has been prosecuted with all the rigor
oftbe law. lie laws the fault of bad ap-
pointments where it belongs, 1.-THE Congress
men whose recommendations to public Office
lave become practically the same as appoint
ments. He sets forth the urgent need OF
reform which shall correct this abuse. lie
believes the Civil Service Commission VIII
succeed in deyising a plan which will secure
this end. will greatly relieve the executive
heads Of departments and Congressman ana
rebound to the trus interest Of the public. lie
declares-and he is a man Of his word-that
the experiment " shall hare far trial.
We believe him, and we doubt not that such
reform will be the highest glory OF his ad-
ministration.
The President also recommends general am
nesty. for all except some Of the great crimi-
mails engaged in the rebellion. For this
measure the Country is now probably ripe
and We doubt not it will be adopted by Con
gress.
lie recommends also a reduction of taxa
ton. though at the expense OF a less RAPID
reduction Of the public debt. lie recon-
mends protectory legislation for immigrants
lie recommends the postal telegraph system
He recommends, Of course, the necessary
legislation to carry into full effect the Treaty
of Washington. lie declares that Polygamy
shall be put down in Utah, while recon
nending measures which shall make the re
suits bear as lightly as possible on the untor
tunate victims Of the Mormon system H'
stands firmly by the ku klux law and The
action taken under it. The message II
concise. direct and readable, and It vii
strengthen the President with the people.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08

- HISTORY REPEATS IIsELF. -" THERE Is
NorHIsG New UNDER THIS suS."-Wo read
that at tie late election in the city Of New
York, Mrs. Victoria c. Woodhull presented her
self at the polling booth and rendered her vote
which was refused Ard We further resd that
the aforesaid LADY was, OF pretended TO be,
highly indignant ,herea, and that certain
divers other women proceeded in ike manner
Now this phase Of ." women's rights " is not
by any means a aep thing! Hear old Samuel
Duncan testify " He wac Poll-clerks in an
election for Knights Of Shire, for ye Countie Of
sufolke, st Ipswich, Ola England, which be-
game there upon Monday, October 70, this
present year $780," &c.
.Msaorardum -" Upon Tuesday morning
some women came to be sworn FOR the two fore
said Knigits, and Mr.. Robert Clerke did take
some Of them but a. soon as Mr.. High SHERIFF.
had intelligence Of it, wee had worde brought to
the table where Mr. Clerke and mysslfe wrot,
that Mr. Sheriffs would have US take no wo-
mems oath. And so We refused the rest OF the
women after that notice frcm Mr.. High SHERIFF..
And when Mr.. High SHERIFF. cast mp The books
he cast ont the ioomea ont Of The general
summe"
The foregoing is fragment from the ecOrds
| Of the elections which resulted in the " long
Punishment" Oliver Cromwell, etc. A. D
| 1910. - There ,rere lromen ia those days.''
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The Titusyiile Herald is giving new chapter
in natural history to the public 1t is on Loaf
ers. Of which the several species are defined as
drug store hotel a.; billiard room ; newspaper
Office clothing store post Office, and news
room osfers, and the peculiarities and habits Of
each are clearly explained.
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In c,,a of the death Of the Prince of Wales,
the next heir is the eldest son Of the Prince OF
Waller. Albert Viotor,s boy Of eight years OF sge'
Prince Alfred is very likely to be the regent IN
case Albert should die aud Queen Victoria should
resign. The regency might, however, fall upon
the Dakeof Cambridge, the cousin of Victoria
3 man Of about ffty-two years Of age. and the
c,-nmsnder-.n-chief Of the British army.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08

The funersl Of the late Judge Kellogg took
Mace in Benson on Wednesday. The services
were conducted by Rev. H. F. Austin Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. and Rev henry
NJ Holmes. Of the Congregational Church
Many prominent citizens from all parts OF Ru'-
land county we're in attendance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08

VERMoxrERs or tbs HOUSE COMMITTEES er-
mont has certsinly no reason to complain Of neg
lect Of her representatives in the allotment Of
the House Committees As the places on the
committees fall over hundred short Of enough
to 20 twice around, not every member can be
placed on two committees. Yet each Of ouT
Vermont men have places on two important com
mittees, and Judge POLAND is on three. Two
chsirmanships also fell to Vermont.
Mr.. Smith retains his place on tae committee
on Banking and the Currency, and is also On
the committee on Mnef.
Mr.. Willard is third on the important com
mittee on Foreign Affairs, and is chairman Of
the Committee on Revolutionary snd 1872 Pen
sions. Mr.. Willsrd was complimented by being
among the number whose names were cAnysssei
in connection with the committee Of Ways snd
Means
Judge Poland succeeds Mr.. SaellAbargeT. SIS
chairman ofthe Selec, Committee on the enforce
men; Of the laws in the insarrectionary States.
He il also on the committee On the Revision Of
the Laws. and On tn. committee on the District
Of Columbia.
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Dramatic and Musical Note.

Edwin Forrest is IN Nes Urlssa-
Mr. Charles Mathews Is p'syias 81 a-
diences IN Cincinnati.
" Poverty Fiat" l. ,hs tide a. N-
sensational drama.
Mrr. Mou,,1a ssag in Toledo oa l-.- .si, BIB
At indi2nspois on THURSDAY
Kate S4ntley, said 70 De the ht-l-a-. B.
tress living, has s1ilei irom Eag,,ri f.- --
ca.
No theatrical manager need ever m Use ID
win Booths terms for they are very PIE D.
comprehensive One half the gr
By strict economy he contryes TO et-r
ricus subsistence on abouseSJsOO0 wee
The oil saying that wsnrE, never c5u-i --.-.
among them& ives hss proved true il ,1e PED
the Vienna Female Orchestra. n11
the fair ones VINO iidcd IA this co11;rg ''
left the organization. much TO the disg % .
the proprietor.
Pauline MaIkhsm. she Of fhs uaica.ess -i-4.
and wealth of golden tstore) hair IS 10 apis.
in the legitimate dr4ns, unier me manager
Of b. F. lowell Mr.. Frank 81. Norton p %.
author who furnishes Miss MARKHAM WIZ '--
pla7 in which she Is to MAKE her if3ui' sal '''
nzme Is " Aglae.
Schneider. the famous opera bCuia singer ?
nsrfe.,lv wild with rage and mort h2auon- 81
sn,s,r,t HAT soue time ago she signed an GO
g,sanent with /. Russian manage TO appear %
& Petersburg at $500 a night bu. now as
rsars that The shresd proprietor is only ni1-
Ger Of a secoli-rste concert haiL
Miss Aldie H. Ballou, the " man ri4 g..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08

The heroes of the Army of the Cumberland
have been fighting their battles over sgsin at
Detroit Sheridan was there, and Meade, and
many other good men and true. The boys love
to keep the memory Of their marching days
fresh IN mind.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08

TIA GRAND DUKE ALENIs-He lie hne
specimen Of physical manhood over six feet in
height, very broad shouldered, deep chested.
erect. supple and elastic Of movement. He re-
seubles his father, Alexander. :hsugh his nose
is not aouil;ne. and his features are somewhat
heavier. HIS hair, short side whiskeTs and
slight moustsche are light brown, and his gen.
ersl appearance is quite German, naturally
enough, for be is BY blood at less: three quar-
tiers Teutonic. Only twenty-five, he might
readily be mistaken for man Of twenty
or twenty-eight, owing, probably, to certain
seriousness. if not sternness Of expression char
acteristic Of his family. Alexis can hardly be
called handsome, and there is nothing princely,
as the adjective is ideally understood, IN his
face, form or bearing. Still, he is well enough,
and his appearance, on the whole, preposaess-
ing. The impression he conveys-we are all
conscious or unconscious physiognomists-is
/ that he is = Young man Of strong will, earnest
purpose, positive nature and frank disposition,
wanting, perhaps, in some OF the sympsthies
/ and sensibilites which round and give grace to
well-balanced character In addition to English,
which he uses with remarkable purity and
/ Auency, he speaks, l understand, German,
French, Polish, Bohemian, Hungarian, ltslisn
and Spanish. He draws well, (he certainly
drew well today paints tolersbly; is
| clever musician, 4 good shot and cspital
swordsman Being his fathers fsvorite child,
unusual pains have been taken with his educa-
ton, and he is said to have employed his oP-
portunities TO the best advantage
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08

SCRANTON MOI. sNKIgG.-A letter from seran-
ton dated on the oath, shows that the reported
sinking of that town, caused BY the working
of coal mine under it, has been greatly ex-
sggersted. These are declared to be the facts
Year. ago & large plot on the outskirts of the
city wa. purposey robbed of all its pillars and
supports with view Of sinking the entire sur
fsce. Acres Of this ground have fallen during 10
years past and become quite solid. The re-
msinder of this plot must fall in time There
are not half 1ozen buildings in the whole
tract, and these are cheap frame tensments,
built with the knowledge that the land was ex-
pected to cave. The main portion of Scranton
is not undermined and never will be.
The game writer says that the damage by the
sinking Of the Oxford mine at Hyde Park has
likewise been greatly exaggerated
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08

A, a meeting Of the New York Board Of
Health Wednesday, DR.. Carnochan stated that
cholera had entirely disappearet from the port
Reports also showed that small pox WIS dimin-
ishirg in the city.
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Co-.orthe Wee Pica and Time
From Washington

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. nov. - II D.
THE Arrn5AcHlsG SESSION oF coSGazss.
From wear to year the range Of Congressional
Legislation has increased in extent AMI import
anee. It's found that as the country becomes
older its interests are more diversified, aud that
the ola policy Of allowing everything TO DRIFT
with the tide aul take c>re Of itsefesn no longer
be maiutaiscl
Among the new measures which will come be
fore Congress and upon which the press and the
people ough, 20 be posted 7s0 and con aye
The organ .ltion Of Post Office Savings Banks,
which viii enable the people to have Savings
Bank that can never break. at each county seat
OF other place Of Commercial Importance The
government will psy for The use Of money srom
Ave dollars upwards 3.o5-lo0 per cent or one
cent per day per hundred dollars, and transfer
the deposits by means q. post ofi;e orders to any
locality within the Uaitel S,ates free Of charge
The abolition Of the telegraph monopoly and
,he establishment Of postal telegraph system''o
that messages can be sea; everywhere at a uni
form rate, No; exceeding twenty cents for ten
words and one cent To- every additional word
the establishment of Bureau Of Immigration
to take charge Of the interests Of newly srrTed
immigrants who are nov subject to very great
Aad unnecessary bardshiTs BY which means IN
migration, especially Of the better sort, is found
10 be impeiei and the immigrants demorslzsd.
Inc project Of establishing Government In
surauoe Company, which will insure all the real
estates in the country at greatly reduced rate
Of premium. aud nc; be affected disastrously by
such conaagrstion as that at Of Chicago may
also receive attention, it is now in successful
operation in Germany.
Measures for the better protection Of The ballot
box will be devised, &c thst the purchase and in
timidaticn OF yo,ers, the repeating and cheating
going on in New York City sni in the South
may be checked, if not prevented.
The tariff will also be revised and tsxAtion
diminished, and preliminary iegi,laton looking
toward the resumption Of rpecie Payme-t will
undoubtedly be enacted Senator Sumner and
other leaders are already moving in the INST
ter of specie payments.
Measures for the revivsl Of cur foreign CON-
merce and for the reorganization Of the Civil
Servi will be up for discussion, and it being
Presidential year, all the political questions Of
the day. will be thoroughly considered.
Under the circumstances the Capital will be
the political centre Of unusual interest
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08
rorR DOLLARS WORTH for TWO.

The Engraving is an exceedingly pretty one exc
,. IN the best style Of the art, from the pencil OF
the same AIT st who drew the well known Pis'1i'
d" From shore to Shore" ana though In an en'lleS
different sly le is no less pleasing and desrahie 'An
that. It's printed on heavy plate paper measuring
- q inches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08
TIE CAPITOL.

Visitors will dni more than the usual change
for the better in the Capitol. The widening Of
tn, south entrance to the rotunda, and the re-
movsl of the grand bronze doors from that
corridor to the east front the remodelling Of
the old Representative Chamber the paint
ing, inside AMI cut. Of variOus portions of the
edifee the eurbiug and seidiDg Of the sur
sounding entrance aud plateau, all add Rs;eTi-
.lly to tie nesiness and finish Of this grandest
of architectural structures. Professor Gardiner,
the electrician, who for come years past has been
lighting the Capitol gas by electricity. has been
busy for month past, with fosce Of farbish-
ers, making his splendid apparatus shine. One
CT the most interesting sights here is to see him
light several Thousand turner's il the twinkling
of an eye, By simply turning crank and press-
ing key The exploit resembles the glory Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08

A FLORIDA RALsoAD "A Northampton lady
who recently went to St Augustine tlo'lia'
writes back that the hardest part Of her journey
wac the lsst fifteen miles before reaching ~
Augustine. They cut the wood as they went
through the woods. sni w8tered the engine by
dipping up the water in buckets on the road
side; when they got up tteam enough TO get off,
the same handsrrn or before TO sprinkle ssnd 81
The wooden rails. ia order to travel the distance
Of fifteen miles in four and onc-half hours. She
saws she was thoroughly provoked as the road
wa. built by Connecticut Ysnsse and run by
him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08

TaE MESSAGE IN WAsHISGroY. w sshington
specials say Toe Presidents message seems to
have given satisfaction to all republicans, il
GLIDING those who are regarded as snti-ldminis-
tration. Even the Democrats speak Of it as s
document full Of good points, and 80 far do not
find much fanli, except with the clause referring
to the Ku-Klux operations
The allusion to the Mormon difficulties and
the determination expressed to execute the laws,
meets with great approval. Mr.. Hooper, the
Utah delegate, Gays the Presidents handling of
the Mormon question is not as severe as he ex-
pecte1 and he finds no fault with the President &
Recommendation. Mr.. Hooper will introduce in
the House, and AJAX its immediate passage, a
bill allowing an appeal to the Supreme Court in
all criminal cases in Utah Territory. With the
passage Of such bill Mr.. Hooper is confident
that the Mormons already convicted will be
cleared.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08

The New York Tines says " Mr.. Edmunds
did a sensible thing on the opening day Of the
session, in introducing to the Senate The bill for
the civil lervice reform, originally presented by
Mr.. Jeuckes, OF Rhode leland. This bill, al
though it twice failed in the House, WAS each
time reported by special committee, after eAre-
full Investigation, which disclosed the most glar-
ing and shameful evils in our civil service. Ia
now sgain bringing it before Congress MT.
Edmunds stated distinctly that it was done with
the expectation that tie President would, FOR his
own term, iuaugurste thorough system OF re-
form but that he considered it necessary to
place it on, Of power Of any proceeding Ad-
niuistrat;on to overthrow it The bill Of Mr.
Eimunds provides for a Civil Service Commit
sion, with the Vice President at its head, whore
duty it is 90 provide for competitive exam'ns-
tions. by which all admissions to, and promo
tioas il, the civil service shall be determined
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08

YALE CoLLEaE-The annual catalogue OF this
institution, Just issued, makes very eneoursg
;,., exbibit There are IN attendance upon the
University, in all its departments So' s'uiens
-soademical, 527 ; philosophical, ia medi-
cal. % law. y ; theological, 3d. u the
sesdenical undergraduates there are lSo
seniors. 1874 juniors. l35 tophomores snd 10
freshmen. The theological and philosophical
depar.meuts have increased most rapidly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08

Mrs. woodruff says g." 1t seems to us that
the people do not yet reslrs that the form of our
government is completely changed by the few
words which constitute the beginning Of the
Fourteenth Amendment" So 1t seems to us.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08

James Johns. editor of the -duiograpA ana
Bsus,Ler, desires Us to say that he has been
enormously quoted as having said that tue Old
I-,ruo7f Gq-eHe was started in lIso. lie
wants it understood that he has simply coPieu
Tbonp,on's statement that the Gazette vi"
star,el in177s It's to be hoped that papers
that have COPIED this erroneous date will hasten
to take of ten Yeas theref'On' and will also use
all diligence to relieve the autograph from
the suspicion Of hlying mlie tyPogFaph'cs'
or Chronological error Of that amount
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08

The report OF the Secretary Of the Interior
shows that the grants of lands for the develop
ment Of our railway system have added efsen-
tially TO the prosperity Of the couotry. At the
close Of last year there were 1900 miles Of
railroad. completed, projected, or In process Of
construction. under an impetus given by the
government grants About 500, 100000 worth
of government lands have been given to COM
panies in constructing these railroads Accord
ing to the usual estimates of the increased value
of property by the Introduction Of rah'oSis'
these lines have sddei 81 ,500,0oo,0oO TO the
wealth Of the nation. The new regions opened
to settlement by these railroads hsye at'rsetel
upwards Of million Of immigrants- This new
population have, by their industry created lie"
wealth Doubtless railroads have in come IN
stances infused the gifts of l,ni granted them
but as a whole, the people and the sections
trayersei By the new roads have reaped sub
stsn,ial benefits that far outweigh the Losses by
irregularities or the abuses Of trust.
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The &c. sometimes gives up the treasure j. has
swallowed up but it usually costs taore 20 ger it
hack than # is worth. Some CaliioruIsHs have
according to the Sacramento Rsportsr, struck s.
rich SPOT in the deep, deep sea
The American expedition 10 the Neaez1e-su
COST in search Of the treasure lost BY the sink
ing Of the Spanish war ship San Pedro Alctnta-
"a, half $ century sgo, has been hesri from.
The wreck has been found in ten tathoms OF
wster. This is tantsm0uut TO saying that sue
cess has rewarded the Efforts q the treasure
seekers for having found the ship, they Will
make short work Of bringing it, precious freight
20 the surface AZ least II IS reasonable 70 be-
l.eve e.. as they are provided with every posi-
BE appliance TO eaable them TO accomplish Their
purpose They have discovered mine which
will not require much time or toll 70 unlock It's
secret vaults
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their views, and extend the ssGe freelcm Of ez-
preston and ballo, to those entertaining aiTa-
ent political convictions.
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their views, and extend the ssGe freelcm Of ez-
preston and ballot to those entertaining tiT.-
eut political convictions.
DISTRICT o. COLUMBIA
Under the provisions Of the Act Of C5az.e. .
approved February Dist, 1871, = territorial
government has been organized ir the Distrirtof
Columbia. Itsresults have TINS far fully realized
the expectations Of its advocates. Uriec the l..
Ieciion Of the territorial ofi:erS, system Of ir
provements has been iniaeura,ed Washing'oa
is already becoming city worthy Of the NATION.
capital The citizens Of the District having.
themselves. Voluntarily paid large an 0uat t.r
the purpose Of contributing 10 the ai0Jnmau- OF
the seat Of government, l recommend ..la-@. sr-
preparations On the part Of Congress 81, illt tae
government may bear its share Of the expense o.
carrying cut judicilGs system o. Improvement
n. ?. BUILDINGS IN CHICAGO.
By the crest ERE in Chicago. The m1st i-.-
portsn, Of the government buildings in thar city
we're consumed. Tbose burned hsi already %
come iaaiegulte TO the want Of she -57ernmsn.
in thst growing city, and, looking o. t1e ues-
future. were totally inaieluste. auI recon.
mend, therefore, that IN appropriation be made
Immediately TO purchase The rem+ictsr % t.r
square on which the burned bui diass stood 1-.
vIted 10 can be purchased e. fair valuation. err
provided thst the legislature Of ilia1 <i rl..
4 law authorizing he condemnation for govern
menJ purposes, AMI also an appropriation o' o.
much mouey IS can properly BE- ezps-isl
towards the erection o. rev buildings iurr- Tie
present year.
PROTECTION oF t'u..gRAsT-
The number O. immigrants icaa--a. ..
lave ant hab.-s, coming 90 ois c.lr'-. 1.
oily, hiss become So great, ant ine .aa.st.-
pr.stssd upon them so numerous -Hi ....
tdat suggest cou-ressioul, action Err t...rr-
lection. it seems 90 ne q fair sui e.. f--...
ti0n by Congress. cannot TOW sra'a- .ar
desire, the nature of the complain .s r.
c-i-rsuts, o. the treatment tLeT
will eadsayor 90 DO co during the sees Che.
eress. particularly if t-e subject -1
vcu- attention.
CIVIL SERVICES lEroc'-
it has been tas airl Of the aiuin.s-ri.
force honesty sui efficiency In a.l gl
Every publ, servant who hss 7io.tili
PLACED In him. has been proceeded sa-s
Ell tte rig1r II tle Law. III tll men a-7. s....
place E. has been ta- flu.t Cd. rle s5.-...
Ashei BIS law and cIsr1l .o- making ar-
me1ts. OF the tsgl,of tl.se vl7 ra-.ar.r-
govcr1meu, r1s t.c--. pe--ors r.f sgr
wel-suowa % tlrl personally. rr who
letters eni1.s.ug t1a character. OF ..f.e-a-
without q proper sense .f,ae grave -esrars
tvWuich such D course dew ives upon them.
a civil service reform. s..s. .,. CORRECT rH.
abuse. is much jasireI .r r.-.... saa--l.t-
the business -ll who cees ..-e- .- -..r-
mau lati0u 90 tre-t. p. H-.. .a FL.
credit from s. Stranger, is -,-.-..H -.
resp usilla for bic .rieuls INTEGRITY
ability o. r-ee- bic OBJ Iglu.Ee. a..-