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Massachusetts Politics.

simultaneously with three column article IN
the Newburyport Herald, nominating General
B. F. Butler as candidate for the next Governor
shin Of Massachusetts,, there appears in the New
York Herald the report Of an interview with
DR.. George B. Loring, in which DR.. Loring lie
represented as saying;
All claim to be is Massachusetts Republi-
can. as good as the rest ready to vote the ticket
with any good name on it, and ready TO toll ior
the triumph Of Republican principles Mssss-
chusetts is full Of good candidates, and 1t only
remains for the convention to make It's choice-
For myself, | court no such responsibility as has
been suggested, and have never courted H.
am now in the hands of my friends, whose en-
ergy can no longer check, and whose path
shall no longer obstruct.
The Boston correspondent Of the Springfield
RepuHicaa says that g Or. Loring has taksn
mains to have it understood within the last week
tbst he is a candidate, no matter who may ap-
near or who may withdraw he means business,
and will not take himself out Of the way either
for General Butler or Governor Clshin. He
considers thst both these gentlemen are under
obligations to him, especially General Butler ;
and if the General is mean enough, after sup
planting him for Congress in 1866, to trespass
upon his hopes of the Governorship, Dr. Lorlng
threatens war against him. The Republican
fayors the denomination Of Governor Clsfin,
which looks to US ike very sensible and proper
thing to be Done under all the circumstances.
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The Glorious Fourth.

Nipety-fye years have passed away since, IN
r,3soeBieaee Hall. the immortal declaration Of
the RIGHTS and liberties Of American freemen,
vas sent out TO the world The nation then
struggling in its infancy is now full grown,
and the hope Of all civilized mankind. Great
trials IT has experienced, both Of grim vissged
wsr aud fierce, political hate, yet the good old
Union which Washington Snl Jefferson and
their wise ana brave compeers founded, stands,
and Is at peace with all the world. The Sec
tionalities and bitteruesscs thst hsye agltated
the people for more than decade are gradually
fading away, and never before has Independence
Day teen 20 generally observed through the
land. The d" Glorious Fourth was celebrated
as periodically in Richmond as IN Abingdon
and the idea Of freedom was uppermost IN all
sections Of the country. Msny, many, are the
causes Of rejoicing, but none can be
greater than these two, that all the
rebellious States sre back in the Union
and have voice in its councils ; and that
bv the treaty of Washington, the two crest An
glo Saxon speaking nations Of the globe
have settled their differences, and are al peace
il is hoped forever The day Is full Of IN
tn;rstion. and the innumera5le Fourth Of July
orators improved the opportunity to draw
from it sentences of eloquence and loyalty.
The prophetic words Of the Statesman Seward,
in his speech on the army bill in ISIS, and
since so grandly realized, are peculiarly sppli-
cable now, when we nsier thst this great
country is within five years Of the completion Of
the first century Of its existence.
The people CT the United Ststes will have this
Union. There has been fouLi a. last II this
country government which Is Government Of
the people. and in which every man who exer-
cises the rights Of freeman exercises also the
powers Of a sovereign. That end having been
attained in this country for the first time, l be-
lieve that those who suppose the people eau be
induced TO overthrow it utterly miscaculate the
character of mankind in general, and especially
the character and the intelligence Of the people Of
this Union.
Sir, whatever may be the decision Of this
question. AN prepared to see the people Of that
region Of country in which | reside still uphold
ing the Union and believe that they are Of
the same race, the came kindred, and the same
education with the people Of the ether portions
of this Union, and that the Union will survive,
not only all threats and all alarms, but all fears
and will come out triumphantly. l believe Il
will come out & free nation in the highest and
proudest sense Of the term | expect to SET this
Union stand until there shSll not be the footttep
of a Slave impressed upon the soil that it pro-
tects, although that sell will be extended, for
ought know, from the North Pole to the Carlh-
bean Sea, as it has sresdy extended from the
Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
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mand of the recognized chief-continued 10 en-
camp, in full peace, in the heart Of the nation.
With these powers and agencies in bis nanus'
it was not difficult for Louis Napoleon, si'er nc
had in secrecy secured the chiefs Of the army
and the police, to seize, imprison and osni'h 'ne
men who were most influential agAlnft MIN :"
shoot down in the streets all who opposed n's
interests and considering that besides 'ne
army. there we're gathered throughout the ma
finn another FIVE hundred thousand men, civil
officers of various kinds. but all owing their po-
.;,;on. TO the central power at Paris and pre-
sumsbly ali in his interest, it was no wonder
th., tbe votes Of the ignorant peasants were
thrown in his favor
Thus. in the short space of eighty years
France has had three Republics proclaimed, two
Kings snd two Emperors all ruling with very
little difference in principle all holding fast to
the idea that Paris must govern France and
each on finding in its turn, the power to over
turn it ever present in the same city.
Of some Of the most efficient agencies IN THESE
repeated revolutions, we may speak hereafter
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Personal AND POLITICAL.

Horace Cspron, commissioner Of agriculture
has resigned. and it is understood he has accept
ed a commission from the government OF japan
to develop the agricultural resources of the
island Of Yesso. at a salary of $1,000 per
year.
The members of the civil service commission
visited the President and had long interview
with him on wednesday. Mr.. Curtis and Mr..
MedilI are represented as greatly pleased with
the views expressed by President Grant.
Gen. Forrest, in his testimony before the con-
gressicnal committee, professed great ignorance
of the Ku-Klux, but he admitted that he was 3
member of the secret order Of "white csmeliss, -
or sspale faces" which is one of the orders
that other people call Ku-KlIx. if Gen. Forrest
does not.
The proposition before the Nebraska conttitu-
tionsl convention, to confer suffrage upon
women, provides that the women, as well as the
men, may vote upon its adoption. Separate
boxes are to be provided for the women, who are
not to vote upon the adoption of any other
clause of the new constitution.
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ing hi. name. Remittance Of subscription loE an
other wear lust oefore the date comes round VIII De
a great convenience to the Publishers.
Letters on business should not be addressed to the
Editor, but always to
The FREE Press ASSOCIATION.
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We really reg -et the action of the California
republicans tow,rds the '' Heather Chinee." 1t
is wild, senseless contrary 10 the spirit of repub-
lican institutions. As well might We debar the
Iri.hm.n or the Gei man from seeking home in
America The dcmand which their platform
makes alike with the democracy of California,
from whom we could not expect anything DIFF
ferent, that the treaty with China should be alb
rogated, ia simply absurd, and not likely to be
considered by the general government. We are
afraid republicsnism OH the Pacific coast Is
bastard article, if this is a specimen Of their de-
vction to human rights Wisdom certainly finds
no place in the councils Of the party there Their
eastern brethren lock on their NEW departure
with surprise and disgust They had hoped for
better things
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

Killed. cOlored man named Morgan was
killed on the Vermont Valley railroad in West
minister on Saturday night Near his body was
found a bottle of liquor and dead chicken he
had stolen from some hen roost. He had been to
walpole, where it is supposed he got his liquor
and was probably intoxicated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

The Maine State democratic convention was
held at Augusta, Tuesday, and c. ?. Kimbal'
the wel-known carlisle maker of Portlsnd,
nominated for Governor almost UNANIMOUSLY on
the frs; ballot There WAS sharp struggle
over the new departure, but the young demoe-
racy carried the day, although "dencuucing the
means by which the constitution was amended
Kimball is moderate politician, and probably
as strong candidate as could have been selected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

TIE wALLooMsAc.-The Troy Times says that
/" the W.Iloomsac Railroad is as dead as a door
nail. The nurses are supposed to have fallen
asleep st the critical moment and neglected the
patient. Park wss monstrous fellow, Of course;
but he built his road-there is no rubbing out
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

The Tribune propounds the following conun-
drum for parents "How shall children spend
the Fourth of July, so that they may not be
blown up by festive fireworks or killed by
excessive heat and injudcious alimentsry in
dulgeures ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

ACCIDENT To TIE DANIEL DREw.-The steamer
Daniel Drew, Of the Hudson River day ine,When
near Cstskill. on her way up, Friday, broke her
cross head. Her passengers, of which che had 8
large number, were landed at Cstskill and came
Nh BY railroad. The Armenia has taken the
,lace Of the Drew
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

COMMENCEMENT AT "Reminiscences
ment. exercises at Harvard College took place on
Wed oesdsy President Eliot presided, and the
plat orm was occupied by the usual official dig
nita RES of the commonwealth and college At
the close of the exercises the following honorary
degrees were conferred A. NJ. upon John Bart
lett, Edwin Lawrence Godkin and William Adol-
plus Wheeler LII. D. upon John Lowell, Hor-
ace Gray, Hamilton Fish, and George Frederick
Samuel, Marquis Of Ripon. The annual dinner
of the association of slumni took place in Mssss-
chusetts Hall, the tables being spread in both
lower aud upper halls for nine hundred persons
Among the speakers after dinner were VIM.
Gray, president of the association, Pres. Eliot,
Prof Noah Porter, II. II. Coolidge, Rev. DR..
Leonard Bacon, Judge Hoar and Ralph Waldo
EmersOn
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The potato bug has made its appearance in
Fletcher. There are two kinds, one a small
black bug the other resembles the cucumber
bug, only larger A private letter from Mr.. P
Bug likewise informs US that he has arrived IN
Niddlebury
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A few days before his death, Mr.. Vallsndig-
ham declined to take out policy Of life insu-
rance, on the ground that he came Of long
lived race, and inherited the longevity of his an
cestors Call at once on Secretary Gibbs and be
insured in the 3" Vermont Life
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

The Germans in Chicago, having succeeded IN
obtaining from the city government - free Sab
baths, - or the privilege Of doing as they please
on Sunday, the Chicago papers are someWhat
sstricsl The Times gives the latest dispatch
from Kaiser Wilhelm as follows:
- Belored AUGUSTA We have captured Chi-
cago. God be praised for His goodness
WILLIAM"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

KExo.-Judge Sawyer, of San Frsneisco,
having decided that 'Keno," not being "bank-
ing game can be played without violation OF
the criminal law, the smaller gamblers Of the
Pacific coast are correspOniingly jubilant. We
hardly think the decision ''correct."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

RAILRoAp D1sAsTER.-By collision between
n construction train and a hand car on the
Atlantic and Pacific railroad in Missouri, on
Tuesday morning. two men were killed, and
number of laborers seriously wounded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE OFFIcERs.-The New
Hampshire legislature Thursday elected David
Gilchrist, Of Franklin, railroad commissioner
John H. Goodsle, of Manchester, secretary oil
State L. W Cogswell, treasurer J. NJ. Camp
bell, State printer, and A. J. Bennett, commits
sarv-general The democrats and labor re-
formers hsd from three to ten msjority in every
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

FIRE IN SHARoE-0n Friday night Of last
week. the barn owned by Francis Hart, of
Sharon, wss burned. together with valuable
mare, and all the farming tools Of the farm, be-
longing to Royal II. Hart. who occupied the
premises with his father. The loss is some $500,
on which there was no insurance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

Connecticut is to have a new State House ;
$500, 600 has been appropriated towards build
ing it. and the city of Hartford has been
authorized to appropriate not exceeding ST.
900 600 for the same purpose. Governor
Jewell. Senator Buckingham, Hon. William
D. Bishop, Congressman Barnum, and Judge
shipman have been appointed commissioners to
superintend its erection.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

The New York Supreme Court has reversed
Judge Brsdy's decision that mortgage on
burial plot in Greenwood Cemetery was not Wand
and contrary to the statute and public morals.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

SUICIDE AT ROCKINGHAM. -Lucius B. Phillips
Of Rockingham, living in the Leach neighbo7-
hood, committed suicide by hanging on Tuesday
afternoon of last week. Rum was probably the
cAure. as he has long been addicted to dissipa-
ton, and had been on 4 spree several days pre-
vious to the act. He was over so years Of age.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

One agent of the Massachusetts, State Temper
ance Alliance, who has recently csnva'sed eigh'
towns, had persuaded 1867 school children 10
sign the pledge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

ANOTHER CoUSTRrMAN TAKEN IN.-deorge
Wilson of Vermont, while on his way from New
York to Rutland, stopped over here yesterday
afternoon, and determined to go around the town
and see the sights. He found a guide in the
ner,on of joseph Sherlock, who piloted him to
several public resorts. Towards dusk Wilson,
who had imbibed qusntity Of liquor sufficient
to float small sized canal boat ,becsme obivious
Of Whist was going on aronnd, and laid himself
down to sleep on the sidewalk on Third street
What became of Sherlock he does MT know.
Shortly afterrard he was aroused by officer Fay
of the Second precinct, to whom. after sounding
his pockets, he complained that he had been
robbed of $50. Suspicion at once fell upon
Sherlock, who was arrested half an hour suose-
quently. This morning prisoner and accuser
were before Justice Conway. who held the case
omen until tomorrow, with the hope that stronger
and more positive evidence would at that time be
produced against Sherlock.-Troy Times 18Th.
kNN n
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The latest specimen Of word coinage Is
''reunei" 1t appears in the following news Item
in the Boston Trareller:
Twenty veterans of the war of 1872, the oldest
over 100 years old, reuned at Munroe,
Mich, the other day, and Gen Custsr and
Senator Morton addressed them.
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Revenue SEIzUREs Norman W h'l-1
special agent Of the Treasury. iniorns 'l1
partment Of two seizures made by BIN D.
ton on the 9th inst lie found couoet-'I
board the bark Emma G. Li,chie.i i4l
of silk and other go0ls, appraised a. = - -
The Captain Of the bark has deposited VAN . -
Collector at Boston, as penalty. 2 sun 90 ~
lent TO the value Of the goods On ba-'t ~
shin Elsinore, from Go,tenburg, Air. B.asat.'
found concealed in the lining Of the cabin PC
hind the mirrors, one roll Of black silk CONTAIN
ing thirty yards, and four cases Of h4uo' AZ
pupob. La the run SIT be found one hamper o'
chiuaware, and in the breai locker IN the pau-l9
two cases OF gin. None Of these articles YER
on the manifest. Their appraised value -
S2I2, 90, which was paid by the captain. WIN b
nsnalty Of the same amount.-B0st0n Ps'i-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

V,srr OF KNIGHTS TExPLAR TO SARATOGA -
A large delegation of Knights Templsr from the
New England States will make an excursion to
Saratoga on Tuesday. the 18th of July. They
will be entertained at the Grand Union Dil-
more's Band, of Boston, will accompany the
marty. While there they will be joined by Sir
Knights from different points of New York, and
there will be a banquet and grand ball.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

The Adelphi Theatre property, Boston, has
been purchased by Messrs. Jordsn' MARSH "
Co. who will extend their present premises
ovar II
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The Ogiensburgh Journal suggests that great
care should be taken with babies carriages,
when standing in the street, loaded with their
precious freight Three accidents are cited as
occurring in that city, by the running away Of
these carriages down bill willie left ungusrded
on the sidewalks The first baby was thrown
into the street By collision Of the carriage with
a post the second was preciptatei into a eel
lar. and the third fell under the feet Of horse.
These facts suggest the necessity Of a patent
brake for baby carriages in sidehill cities Ike
our own. Babies are not SO plenteous that the
public can afford to have them ratified around in
this promiscuous AID dangerous fashion, without
Offering q remonstrance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

Dominion day was kept as close holiday
throughout the Dominion on Saturday. Races
picnics and excursions we're held in all the prin-
cinal cities
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

The Legislature of New Hampshire and Con-
neciicut have refused to repeal their usury
laws
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

New HAMPSHIRE PoLIrICs At meeting Of
the sachems Of the democratic psrty. at Con-
cord, Wednesday afternoon, it was informally
decided to bring charges Of bribery, duTess and
undue influence against Senator Smith before the
Senate, which charges will suspend him until
action is taken. Meanwhile. to push party
measures, one of the charges will be thst son
Of the Senator has been promised Washington
clerkship of g, 900 as a consideration Of his
fathers position. Mr. Bingham thinks this
will make him MISTER Of the situation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

The Portland and Ogdensburg railroad reach
ed Conway Centre, N. H., on Saturday night
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

The Bellows Falls Times nominates VIM. NJ.
Eysrts for President.
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For the benefit Of the boys who are boarding
their money for fireworks. we will state that
there lie new style Of torpedo, which promises
to be very popular. Il is Of the size, shape and
color Of a sugar plum, and big boy can readily
pass it of on a little boy for one When the
little boy tries to chew it, it explOdes and blows
all the teeth out OF his mouth. 1t is sure to have
a great sale.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-07

The third annual reunion Of the Society Of the
Army and Navy Of the Gulf will be held at
Newport, R. l., July :. Lieutensnt-Generai
Sheridan will preside. The literary exercises
are an grafton by Colonel Granville P. HAYES of
New York poem by II. Il. Brownell, Esq Of
Rhode Island memorial address on the life Of
the late Admiral Fsrrsgut, by Rev. Dr., Il. L
Montgomery Of New York. Banquet at the
Ocean House st Q P. IN. 1t is expected that
nearly all the officers, both Of the army snd
navy, who served in the department Of the
Gulf during the war, will be present
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THE FIGHr WITH THE commodore
Rodgers dispatch. detailing his capture Of the
Coresn forts, is as follows;
CoRrA, June %. 1871.
To the Secretary Of the Nary The Corears
not apologiziug for their trescherous sttacs, on
the 10Th we landed on Kong Hos, took and de-
stroyed the lower fort and the munitions. On
the llth we took smother fort and then siormed
the stronghold. Five forts have been taken.
The troops which defended them are reported as
numbering eleven thousand. There was des-
perste hand-to-hand fighting in the citadel
The ordnance vas destroyed. Four hundred
and eighty-one pieces, principally brass pieces
very many small arms, snd fifty days were
taken. We counted two hundred and forty-three
dead Coreans around the citadel. We had three
killed. They were the gallant Lieut.. Mckee,
who was the first inside the citadel, killed with
bullet and spear, marine Dennis Hsurahsn, and
landsmsn Seth Allen. Our nine wounded are
all out of danger and doing well.
JONI RODGERS, Commodore U. s y.
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examination, and we infer from his action that
Bishop Ames is of the same opinion.
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SAD CASE or DRowNrSG.-The Rev. Char.es
Z. Sawyer, Uniyersalist clergyman Of Clare
mont, n. H., his wife and her father, 5. Gushing
Of Abingdon, Mass, we're drowned in the Con-
necticut River just before noon, Wednesday At
Ashley ferry, between Claremont snd WeatheFs-
field, Vt. The bodies we're recovered about four
O'Clock. Mr. Sawyer commenced to preach at
Clsremont the first Sunday il Msy, and was
married the sixteenth Of May. They had been
out for ride, and were returning by wsy Of the
ferry. 1t is generally supposed they mistook 1t
for ford. and attempted 10 drive across Ihe
horse was also drowned.