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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

BRET HARrE--A portrait Of Bret Hsr;e ap-
pesred in a recent number of Ersry Saturday,
which represented him as a very handsome young
man. H. L. Reade writes 70 a New York paTer
There is scarcely any resemblance between the
man and this picture. spent portion Of two
days with him a short time since in San Fran
cisco. lie is a little below the medium stature,
well proportioned, has forehead more high
than broad thin brown hair fair complexion
originally, but his face is now badly pittel with
smallpox eyes remarkably soft and brilliant
and an indescribsble expression Of c0untenance
that indicates spirit in complete sympathy with
ell that is beautiful and all that is cool His
voice is peculiarly sweet and musical his pow
ers of endurance not over large he is firm in
his opinions, but in the expression of them mod
est shuns rather thsn seeks society never
courts, but avoids notoriety is delightful
companion does fsr more work than be ought;
understands what he can do, snd never attempts
what he can not and in general appearance
more nearly resembles that poet aud scholar and
gentleman, Donald G. Mitchell. than any person
with whom | an acquainted on this side Of the
continent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

An enterprising little boy at Shelbgrne Falls
Mass whose father has been away from home
for the past two years, recently went 10 the
family physician aud asked him for sight at
his little babies, as he wanted to select one for
his mother. He said he knew nothing would
nlease his father 50 well as to find nice little
bshy in the house when he got home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

FROZEN PLANTS Some still, clear night
Jack Frost will find his way into the lsdy's par
lor or chamber, where she keeps her house
plants, and, al me next morning her sweet
pets will be as rigid as the srtfcisl flowers on
her bonnet. Now what shall be dones Don't
hurry them into a warm room to thaw out by
the eide Of a stove, as you would a frost bitten
chicken. Let them remain where they were
frozen close the window shutters or drop the
curtains, so as TO make the room quite dark :;
then sprinkle the plants with cold water. direct
from the eistern, and wait for the result
Do not allow the room to become warmer than
forty-seven degrees for twenty-four hours. If
few drops of spirits of csmphor are thrown
into the.dish of water before sprinkling, it will
be all the better Plants treated in this way,
though frozen so badly that water will freeze in
drops on the leaves when sprinklei, yet by
keeping the room dark and cool for an entire
day, they will come out unharmed.-The House
hold.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

AMERICAN ARTISTS ABR08D n c1srespou-
dent of the Eew York Tiwcs gives the wherea-
abouts Of the American artists IN Europe as fol-
lows -
The American artists who we're residing in
Paris preyioas 70 the outbreak OF the war are
nearly all scattered Gi-uoux is ia Switzerland
with hs family +. r. Mayer, after a residence
Of nearly eight years in France has returned to
Baltimore lie and Helmick Jeff the French
captsl with other Americans, by permission Of
the Prussians, on the 9th of October. Hell
mick it painting in London. Henry Bacon, the
gcHre and historical painter, whose works are SO
much esteemed by the Paris cOnuoisseurs and
dealers, is in London, and viii leave shortly for
Boston TO make studies for an American histori-
cal picture. He has been absent from the
United States some seven or eight years,
and will return to Paris, where he has pros
porous professional career before him, as soon
IS the wsr il cver. }. J. Newcomhe
who was spending the summer near Deppe
with Mr. Bacon, when the war broke out, and
who drilled the national guard in the village
where he was stopping. is spending the winter
at Rome. Warner, the sculptor, is in Paris
He was connected with the military telegraph
department during the wsr Of secession. Poor
Mignot, as You know. was driven out Of Paris
by the siege, and died at Brighton Of smallpox
The only American artists in addition to the
above mentioned who have remained in Paris
are Edward May, the historical paint Moller,
the wood engrsver; Mira Norrell and Miss
Church. Miss Adams is at Geneva, bat ell her
pictures and studies are shut up in her studio
In the Rue de Lisbon. W. Moller Joined the
free corps called Les Enfans Perdus, and in a
recent sortie distinguished himself so highly that
General Trochu conferred upon him the military
medal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

A letter 10 the Philsdephis Press gives a
very interesting speech th.t q clsmorous crowd
in that city got out Of Henry Clay. one evening,
81 years ago Persistent cries for " Clay "
fetched to window the eloquent Kentuckisn.
with these words d" Fellow citizens-You that
have wives had better 20 home to them you
that have sveethearts had better be enjoying
their society, and you that have neither had bet
ter go home TO your mothers. As for me, in
tend to spend the evening in the society Of these
ladies es"-pointing to the psrlor of the hotel.
The emotions in that crowd were decidedly
mixel
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

This made another row. Her uncle rushed to-
wards the door, and, tearing his ward away,
choked her till she ceased TO scream and faint
ed away. There were several interesting
episodes like this, but | haven't time 20 detail
them. The upshOt Of the whole matter is that
the Count has sailed for Europe to bring back
proofs ofhis respectablity, and, if successful,
the marriage is to take place in one year. That
is all there is about it.
1t is proper, though, to state that Prof.
Iyler's opposition to the match is prompted BY
alleged knowledge that the Count is an impostor
and devoid Of principle, and that Mrs Lester's
conduct is sctuated by similar motive.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

THF FERRY Boar NVIsiscE-A writer, who
evidently h. mad some experience of HudtOn
river ferry boats writes
l knew by the puddle5 all sprinkled around
The cabin for ladies' chewer was near;
And said If brute's In this world u be found
The said individual is certainly here.
OF delicate women there stood full score,
While the creature seated with others near bJ
or intruders perhaps there were thirty or more,
And around d tobacco juice oeaselessy fly.
And this, exclaimed, is the land Of the free
Yes here Is democracy taking its ease.
While ladies are standing at iuA liberty
On the floor to be seated As soon a. they ple1se
o my country Is all the old courtesy cead
That Cnce Of thy sons was the glory and pride
II De cent behaviour forever has fed,
Where now may thy daughters expect to abide
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

The following rules for the government of
children, which were first presented in one of
Mr.. Jacob Abbott's books, have been of great
service TO many successful teachers " When
you consent, consent cordially "when you
refuse, refuse finally when you punish.
punish gool-nsturediy." Commend often -
'' Never scold " If parents and teachers would
bear these simple directions in mind, children
would be better aud hsppier
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

CALIFoRNIA OBHuARY-The San Frsn-
cisco .Nsics Letter says Boddlepopster is
dead The bare announcement will plunge the
city into uuspeakable gloom. The death Of
Boddlepopster was most untimely he should
have died twenty years ago Probably no man
of the day has e1er;ed 50 peculiar an influence
upon society as the deceased. Ever foremost in
every good work out Of which anything could
be made, an unstinted dispenser Of every species
Of charity that paid a commission to the disbur-
ser, Mr.. Boidepopster was q model Of generos-
ity, and weighed at the time Of his death one
hundred and ninety odd pounds.
Originally born in Massachusetts,, but for ten
years resident Yf California and partially bald,
possessing cosmopolitan nature that loved q
York shilling as well, in proportion to its
vslue, as Mexican dollar, the subject
OF your memoir was one whom il was
en- honor 10 know, and whose close
friendship was luxury that only the stauent
could afford. 1t shall ever be the writer's
Woudest boast that he enjoyed it at lees than
half the usual rates. Mr.. B. WAS the founder Of
the now famous Boodlepopter Institute, and for
rome years preceding his death suffered severely
from soft corn, which has probably done as
much for agriculture as any similar concern in
the foothills Of our State.
In 1868 he Was elected honorary member
of the Society for the Prevention Of Humanity to
Mongolians. snd but for the loss Of an eye in
carrying out its principles, would have been one
Of the hsndsomest whites that ever resided
among us. There is little doubt that he might
have aspired to any Office in the gift of the
people. 30 universal was the esteem in which he
Hold -, ~ 4 Ill Il.
As be snufied out were characteristic OF the
man he remarked Fetch me that catnup
tea - The catnup consolation arrived too late
to be of any use he hal gone to the devil Fare
well, noble heart. pure soul bright intellect .
We shall meet again.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

Skinfint-who "gITes nothing to street beg
zsrs'-buttoned his pockets on being approach
ed BY soldier. and said: "My dear fellow,
never can repay the debt | owe you-the debt
we all owe you for your noble selfsscrihce
Money can't do it Il is Of no use trying :"
With this patriotic utterance he walked swsy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

BrRIfu ALvE-A RElAEKtH-s E--,pE-A
correspondent Of the P.a,abrrs lN5) Register
some dayssgo told tais remarkable story. which
happened in GrunIy county
A Mr. John Andrews, "a popular all well
to-d0-fsrmer ia the ueghoorho3l, had dug =
well some forty feet deep. when itwas discovered
that the wal Wss about O. cave lu- Alr. An
drews gathered up an srmill Of shor; bosris,
aud went down pole ladder, fastened TO the
side Of the well, to lay them across the wall, 50
rs 10 preyeu, the diIt as j, fell from filling up
that psrt of the well walled up. He h4i not
more than reached the bottom IS it WAS thought.
before the well clvei in, filing up Go a ;ew feet
of the top The alarm vas given. snl the
ueighb0rs gathered, buj all believing him dead
they returned % their homes 90 make arrange
meuts Co come the next lsy and dig him out
Mrs. Andrews and Two grown daughters and
several smaller children refused o. leave the
spot, sni sat on a log near the wei, crying, un-
I'll late in the evening, when all AZ once they
saw Mr.. Andrews emerging from the well. COW
cred with clay and coming toward them. The
children all ran, screaming. 90 the hoIse. h1ltei
the doors and fastened the windows, believing IL
20 be their fathers ghost Bot Mrs Andrews
ran to meet him. screaming at the top Of he1
voice, " Oh. John OBJ, John is that you
Is that you:' When che reached him sbe fell
iaiuung al his feet
Il seems tha' when he got to the bottom fthe
well he looked up anl saw the top giving
way, aui believing be hal net time 20 make
his escSpe, he SLIPPED under the boards which be
hal laid across the well. when Oh wholeihiug fc'l
in upon him. An hope AZ first gsye way. ant he
was about to let himself drop into 'hc wAter be
l0y sul end AZ oure hfs .tisers hfp fnnIfr.r4 Hnf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

THE EX-CoSsUL AND THE LANDLADY.-Chirles
Robinson, American ex-Consul at Quebec. parti-
cpated in public dinner at the Memphrems-
gog Hotel one day last week Mr. Robinson is
a man who clearly understands that he is con-
nectei with the Dent family, anl belongs TO the
list Of Houorables No one has a higher esti-
nation Of the honorable consu's capacity snt
importance than he eutertaius himself. lie de-
lights in prominence. Fullness Of ASSURANCE,
and a fluent tongue, seldom fails to make him
conspicuous in any company. Al the dinner
mentioned, in his attempt to mouopoGze the con-
versation, he introduced the subject Of the din
ner, iuquiiing, with IN attempt at witticsm,
the age Of the goose. No one ventured a reply,
when he called out 10 the servant, - Mary, what
is the age Of this goose ?'' Mrs. Bowman, the
landlsdy, then remarked to him, ." Which goose
DO you mean. siry If You mean the one which
asked that question, you will find his age on
your family register Nh Robinson saw fit to
change the subject Of conversation, and " Wo-
man in the Married State was introduced
The Consul made several severe comments upon
the matrimonial relation. snd closed by saving
that married women were not hsppy at home
As Mrs Bowman arose from the table, she in
formed tle company that the - Honorable gen
tleman was only giving the experience of his
own wife" These hits must have convinced the
Consul that if women were not happy, they
we're, n least in point Of repar:ee. good match
for ordinary Corsals.-LyHi0n Union.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

Stocks Of old tea that find sloe sales here are
sent West and retsiled to the sborigines Wild
much Ingin-new-tss.-.N Y Horh.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

We fad in an exchange the following amusing
account Of the first meeting between Miss Elgar-
ton aui Anna Dickinson;
notable meeting took place 81 Ann Arbor,
Michigan, week OF Two age. when for the frst
time Miss Anna Dickinson and MiEs Lillian ).
Elgsrton laid eyes upon each other. They were
couuterrarts long sunierei. the former being As
the world knows, pretty. petulant, fiery little
brunette and the latter an imperial blonde. a
MASSIVE Alruna maiden who nigh, have sung 60
the wolves OF the G0ths" Ia search of AsgaTd.
Miss Dickinson is sa undinching advocate Of
womsn's rights TO vote, but Miss Ligarion
thinks women should not be eufrauchised. For
a long time they hsl vanly yearnct for each
other, bat III last they met at a hotel in Ann
Arb1r. sni each exc,aiming '''t.s she, they
rushed Ike torrents into e.cl others srns, or
rather, the superb blonde opened her arms aud
the smsl brunette nestled within them, purriug
Ike a little brown kitten. Heuceiorth they
would be as sisters, and the last that was seen Of
;hem was tab.eau cf the brunette sitting on
the blondes knee, while both slipped from the
same tumtler n liquid which the ingenious hotel
clerk called hot leuoude '' with fringe
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

Pur.1o1oGIcAI Erffcrs Or Alcohol An i'm
por,aut memoir upon The effects Of alcohol upon
the human body, was lately read before the
Royal S3ci.ty Of London, giving the result Of
experiments prosecuted by two eminent army
surgeons upon an intelligent British solder
This man was perfectly healthy. sud entirely
uuaccus,0mcj 10 the use Of spirits or tobacco
ia any form 50 that the effects produced on
bis appetite were direct, and could be readily
appreciated. Ii was Gscerts.aed that small
quantities of absolute acohoi-ssy one or two
huid ouuces-lessenei il considerably, snd
larger quantities almost destroyed II. While
this particular effect may have been the result
OF peculisrities Of constitution In the individual
experimental upon, IL is also possible that IA
case Of disease, much smaller quantities Of al
cohol might affect the appetite The number
Of beats in the heart I'm twenty four hours was
increased very largely 20 IN average Of at least
thirteen per ceut.-Iui the actual work done by
the heart, in excess Of the normal task, was
found to be equal TO that Of lifting fifteen tons
one foot and indeed, during the last two days
Of the experiment the extra work amounted 70
tweuty-four tons. The general conclusion, from
this experience aud others which we have not
time TO mention, are very decided that iu case
Of ordinary health. the use Of alcohol, even IN
small doses is very much % be Ieprehenied :
hut that, when the system is run down and
enfeehlei, il may be given As stimulant, and
for the purpose Of causing the organs Of the
body to act with greater vig0r- HaTpcr's Ma
qG-ile.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24


conduct is sctuated by similar motive.
MARRIAGE OF TIE DAUGHTER OF Ex-MISrs-
TER MoILEY.-On the 18th January the Mot
ley-Sheridan wedding, which has been SO long
talked Of, took place at Frsmpton, in Dorset
shire, England. The London Morning Post Of
the 18th gives the following account of the
event;
Yesterday was solemnizei at Frampton, in
Dorseishire, the marriage between Mr.. Algernon
Sheridan, second son Of Mr. Richard Brlnsley
Sheridan, and Miss Mary Lo;hrop Motley,
second daughter of the distinguished author and
historian, late Minister Plenipoentiary from the
United States Of America The celebration of
the event was appointed to take place in the vii
lage church, which was decorated for the occas-
sion with eyergreens and floEeIt, while arches
similarly ornamented were erected from distance
to distance along the road by which the bridsl
PARTY were to pass from the Park Of Frampton
to the sacrel building
The little church is not without historic in
terest, independent Of lis intrinsic beauty 1t is
said 10 have been erected in the reign Of Ed
ward Ill, and the nave, which is compsss-roof-
ed, is adorned with square panels, showing the
device Of the rose and sun belonging to King
Edward ", the said panels painted alternately
gold and azure. The pulpit, which is Of carved
stone, Is of great antiquity, as are many Of the
monuments and brasses contained within the
walls, perpetustinc the memory Of the ancient
family Of the Brownies, from which Mrs. Sheri-
dan is descended. \ curious efhgy Of Sir John
Browne. in complete armor, with his wife. Jane
Portmsn, A b. 1927. Is among the tomts.
,e.h, .
sister, the Duchess OF Somerset, stanis near the
south door and from time to time during
long series Of years Mr. Sheridan has repaired
and besutifei this ancient structure, termiEa,-
ing his labor Of love with the recent entire res
torstiou Of the south aisle, and an exact repe;i-
ZION Of the old oak roof with its gold and azure
roses Windows Of stained glass add TO the
rich sni solemn appearance Of the church 1t
has also s reredos u: colorei and inlaid marble
in the best possible stvle
Through these scenes the bridsl party cf YES
terlsy weniei is way TO tie altar. Five
bridesmaids in pink silk dresses, with oveTskirts
Of white silk greusdine, trimmed with white silk
fringe. and tiny bouuets Of white tulle. with
pink roses sul tulle walls, attended the bride
Miss Helen Sheridan sister Of the bridegroom.
Miss Susan Motley. sister Of the bride; Miss
Russell Sturgis, together with very juvenile
bridesmaid, the Hon. Marcia BSupfylle, grand
child Of Mrs. Sheridan, and the daughter Of
Lord aud Lady Polumre, and Miss Csrlotts
Norton, Srauliaushter ol Hon blrs. Norton.
The briie..wAs sttiIei ia white satin, with uuus-
ualy rich Brussels lace vsilaui double f1uuces.
orauee-d1wer wres'h. and diamond earrings
and ueck.e; The group of relatives and friends
seemed TO set winter at defiance, to judge hy the
beauty q the shimzeriug light silks and sbAwls
.fr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

"VO4slVchf ' Z. FeD. 81.
Gov. P. T. washburn died Feb. :, 1870.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

Over CATERS for ladies are becoming fash
ionsble
White grenaiine is much affected by brides
maids this winter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-02-24

JOHN D. NCURATH.
- Renwick street, New York, Feb. II, 1871.
Mr. McGrath will fEd plenty Of sympsthizers
with the spirit Of bis protest. among men of al
denominations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-06

The Congregationalist of Boston reviews
the performances Of the New York Legisla-
ture during its last session, and closes its ar
ticle with the following comments -
Such outrageous abuses ofplace and power
demand notice of others beside those who i'm
mediately suffer from them. The entire coun-
try is concerned in the discovery of some rem
edy for this disgraceful state of things. Such
violence of political iniquity is infectious.
Unless it be stamped out, it will contaminate
the whole body polite, and turn lawmakers
into law breakers everywhere. Not the South
under the heel of the ku-Klux, not Paris
ruled by mob, is so completely at the mercy
of unprincipled scoundrels as New York is to-
| day. The worst of it is that nothing moves
them. The next worst thing is that the gen.
eral mind outside of the community affected
is so little moved also. Is the public con
science to become entirely debauched? 1
will become so unless this abominable license
and unblushing turpitude is rebuked and il
some way checked. And if no way of effect
ing that end is now known, it becomes the frs
duty of patriotism and religion to discover one
1t only remains to note the fact that this is
Democratic record, and to ask our reader:
whether they think it well to commit the af
fairs of the country to the same hands? 1t is
easy to foresee the result were Tweed
Sweeny, Hall&Co. installed at Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-06

is what especially want. should be yer,
sorry to see community like dairy, wher'
the cream is taken off and separated from ths
milk. don't believe in any such manner O.
dealing with community. If you destroy
your common schools it will be done
under the direction of sectarienism, and
the moment you do SO the the Roman Catho-
lie children of the city Of New York are ex-
pected to go to their schools, the High Church
Episcopal children are expected to go to their
parochial schools, and next, all the rigidly
Calvanistic children are expected to go to
their schools The maintenance Of these sec
tartan schools will have a tendency to un-
dermine the common schools, and where will
the residue of the population receive their
education? I protest against it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-06

The President has issued his proclamation
concerning the Enforcement act. Exhorting
the people of the States where the Ku-Klux
carry sway to stop their proceeding he adds:
Fully sensible of the responsibility imposed
upon the Executive by the act OF Congress to
which public attention is now called, and re-
luctant to call into exercise any of the ex-
traodinary powers thereby conferred upon
me, except in such cases of imperative neces-
sity, do nevertheless deem it my duty to
make known that will not hesitate to ex-
haust the power thus vested in the Executive,
whenever and wherever it shall become nee
essary to do so for the purpose of securing to
all citizens of the United States the peaceful
enjoyment of the rights guaranteed to them
by the Constitution and laws.
1t is my earnest wish that peace and q
cheerful obedience to the law may prevail
throughout the land, and that all traces of our
late unhappy civil strife may be speedily re.
moved. These ends can be easily reached by
acquiescence in the results of the conflict
now written in our Constitution and by the
due and proper enforcement of equal just
and impartial laws in every part of our coun
try. The failure of local communities to fur
nish such means for the attainment of the re
suits SO earnestly desired will impose upor
the National Government the duty of putting
forth all its energies for the protection of it
citizens of every race and color, and for thu
restoration of peace and order throughout thu
entire country.