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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22
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MONTPELIER, VI:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH %, 1871.

RHE President AND MR. SUANER.-There
IS no blinking the fact that the tone of the
leading Republican journals throughout the
country is condemnatory of the removal OF
Mr.. Sumner from the Craftsmanship of the
Committee on Foreign Relations, and whilst
as a general thing it is expressed g more in
sorrow than in anger, the President evil
IDENTIFY suffers from this act for which the
Senate are, or should be alone responsible
We cannot commence reprint of these ex-
pressions without extending them to columns
and it is hardly necessary to reiterate public
sentiment which is SO nearly all one way
This Of itself is sufficient to prevent any
serious dsrupture in the ranks of the RePub-
lctns, for whatever may be the mistakes OF
i1diyiduals, it is to be hoped thatIa great ma
5ronal party will not jeOpardize its future by
committing the greater blunder of quarreling
over those mistakes.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

Col, Geo. A. Merrill, late of the Rutland
railroad, yesterday assumed charge of the
New London and Northern r. R. with head
quarters at New London, Conn.
a bill was introduced in Congress on Mon
day by Judge Poland OF Vermont, to extend
the time in which persons committing per
jury, etc, in land or pension cases, NAV be
presented, limiting the time to four years.
Mary Francis Blunt, daughter of Gen. A
2. Blunt of the United States Army. died
suddenly Saturday morning of heart disease
March 18th. at Manchester n. III. She was
Il years of age. Her father is now absent
on duty IN one of the Western Territories.
Two additional men have been ASSIGNED 70
duty on the postal route between Newnort
Vt, and Springfield Mass, Geo. F. Merriam
of Fltcaburg, and Geo. F. Savage. formerlv
overseer in the prison at Windsor.
Mrs. Whistler, of Liberty, Ohio. was wbip-
ping child, when the rod broke, SMASHING
her spectacles, driving piece Of the glass
into her eye and running the sight. When
will these Ohio parents learn not to chastise
helpless infancy
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

RESURRECTION IN PARIs.-The condition of
Paris is more alarming than when besieged
by the Germans. An attempt to dispense the
Montmartre insurgents has proved unsuc-
| cessful, the government troops refusing to
fire on the people and surrendering their
arms. The city is practically in the hands
of the insurgents. Several Generals have
been killed by the mob, and others taken
prisoners. Emperor William has temporari-
ly suspended, by orders, the departure of
| German troops from France. The latest re-
ports are, that the rioters are flushed with
success in the city, and that Chassepots are
being distributed among the people, and the
cry of the mob is q on to Versailles" A
communers' election ordered by the central
republican committee was to be held to-day
wednesday,.
Napoleon arrived in London on the Goth
in excellent health He said:
My return to France is only a question of
time. Sooner or later she will summon me
to save her from the incapables who are now
displaying their folly and madness in shed
ding her blood. and plunging her into anar-
chy. My pretended deposition will never be
ratified by the people. There are only two
parties in France who possess real strength,
the Republicans and the Imperials, but an
Empire alone is able to conduct France to
true and permanent liberty. The Orientals
possess only an imaginary strength. They
dare not appeal to the popular will.
Minister Wsshburn sends the following
dispatch, dated Paris, March Goth:
The National Guards committee master
Paris. The departments of the Interior and
of Justice, and the Prefecture of Police, are
occupied by the insurgents. Gems Vnoy,
Thomas and LIE Conte have been murdered bv
the troops. There is an election for Com
munes tomorrow. (The other dispatch said
Wednesday, All the members of the Theirs
government have gone to Versailles. fol-
low with the whole diplomatic corps.
The Journal des De5ats says:
Yesterday will be considered as one Of the
glOOmiest hours in the history of France
The Revolution, under the banner of Pillage,
is the mistress of Paris. France will con-
denim these horrible assassinations and this
Odious instruction, which is without pre-
text or purpose. Will the Provinces come
to our aid, or must the Germans reenter the
Capital? This terrible day has wrought
more damage to the Republic than all the
Bonapartes.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

GIN. BUTLER AND SAN DoNINCo. The
Washington Tribune correspondent, March
l6, sends the following rumor to that paper
1t is understood that Gen. Butler visited
the White House to-day, and had a long in
terview with the President, during which
the General advised that the report of the
Santo Domingo Commissioners, when they
arrived, be submitted substantially as to re
suits to the country, but that no attempt be
made TO press any action at this time, OF at
any called session. Gen. Buffers idea is TO
let the whole subject 20 over for public con.
sideration until December next, believing
that personal prejudices now aroused and
active, shown IN the case of New Hamp-
shire, will by that time have passed away,
and that the whole matter may then be dis.
cussed upon its merits. 1t is understood
that Gen. Butler suggested that Mr.. Sumner :
personal popularity is too great to be opposed
at least until there is in the country a better
understanding of the facts and merits of the
trouble
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

SAN DOMINGO SJLDIERs.-A correspondent
who is dancing attendance upon the San
Domingo Commissioners describes specimens
Of the native militia of that island as follow ::
" The soldiers Of Santo Domingo are a
curious lot of fellows. | imagine Falstah' ;
soldiers must have been dressed like princes
in comparison. Looking out from the piazza
we see the following assortment, part of them
guarding the palace doors, and part doing
duty at the tower across the way. Here is a
tall negro, very black and very thin, with a
white souch hat, shirt of uncertain color
and material, blue cotton pautaloOns, and
barefootei lie is armed with a musket.
Near him is a red-faced mulatt0, with red
whiskers and red h air, who wears a long
black frock coat and brown linen pantalOOns
rolled up to the knees, blrcfooted, and armed
with a sword Another one of very small
stature wears a back silk hat-probably
fifteen years of age (the hat not the many "a
blue coat faced with red, and indescrlbable
pantaloons, barefooted, ami armed with a
DIachete, or long knife. Another is in bis
shirt-sleeves, another has full suit of blue
cotton, another is ragged IN the extreme.
Nearly all in the city have cartridge boxes
and waist belts, marked with brass plates
containing the letters - L. s., the same
worn by our own soldiers during the war,
and similar to those now in use in our regu-
lar army. Many are armed with Springfield
rifles, and some with the superior Remington
breech-loaders or English Tower muskets
All these were bought from the United Statee
or received in part for rental of SANTANA Bay,
except the old Tower muskets.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

MoRE SPRING CHICKESs.-Before Santo
Domingo is disposed of, or the committee of
observation has handed in its report, there
comes a proposition for another and still
larger department in the national coop, for
a chicken of larger growth. The game
this time is nothing less than Cuba and Por-
to Rico, which the new Spanish government
proposes to sell to the United States for
Sl00, 900 900. It first came as a rumOr from
Washington, but soon assumed authentic
form, if we are to credit the dispatches. 1t
appears that some time ago Gen. Prim made
a proposition to the American Minister, Gen.
Sickles, offering the colonies to the United
States for 5000 600, 900. This was declined
at once on our part. Shortly after the cor
Onation of King Amadeus, Gen. Sickles was
again approached on the subject OF course
be listened and considered, and the result is
seen in the proposed sale as above stated.
1t is reported that President Grant said that
the Administration had no intention to con
slider it, believing that, even if desirable, the
Senate could not be induced to accept such
treaty, and it would be altogether useless to
ask Congress for appropriations to carry out
the provisions, in face of the fact that the
obtaining of the 81, 100000 needed for the
Santo Domingo purchase was in considerable
doubt. There may be hopes of a still better
offer if the Cubans keep pegging away
while longer, and so long as we are in the
g manifest destiny business, why not ogle
for the g" gem " as well as for it's less valua
be surroundings.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

RAIL RoADACCIDENTs.-T was a series
of railroad accidents on the 18th, common
cling with a collision on the y. Y Central,
in Center square, Rochester, between freight
train and a single locomotive. The demoli-
tion of two engines the complete destruction
of six freight cars, with damage to the freight
and the severe injury of brakeman, were
the results.
On the Camden and Amboy, near Camden,
train was thrown off the track and the To-
connective upset by misplaced switch, and
another train collided with the overturned
engine Three hundred feet of the track
were torn up, several cars demolished, and
many persons injured, but none seriously OK
cept brakeman, who had foot crushed.
On the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Min
nesota railroad, a construction train, having
a large force of laborers on board, was thrown
from the track and five of the men instantly
killed, and four others severely injured, tive
of whom cannot recover.
An express train on the Baltimore anl
Ohio Railroad ran over COW near Grafton
when the whole train was thrown from the
track, with the exception Of the engine. Nc
one was injured.
That will do for one day, aud St. Patrick
day at that, when accidents are more liable
to happen on constructing than on running
roads.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

"THE FAITHFUL Commons. when Queen
Victoria was taken as child to witness what
is called the opening of Parliament, she is
said to have exclaimed to her mother as - the
faithful Commons " entered, :. Why, NAM
ma, they come in like naughty boys :; " and
it seems, according to the following descrip-
ton in the Daily Nslos, chat whatever i'm
proyements the time which has since elapsed
may have worked in other respects, it has
not done much towards softening the man
ners and customs of the lower branch of the
British Legislature
1t was now that a faint rumble was
heard in the distance, and the bishops, peers
and Judges were seen to turn their faces with
meek amusement to the end of the chamber
opposite to the throne. Then the rumble
grew into a roar. Then it seemed as if some
wild animal had broken loose, and other wild
animals were hunting il. Then rumble and
roaring was succeeded by bellows and the
tramping of many feet. Then the Speaker
of the House of Commons, in wig and gown,
stood at the bar and Mr.. Gladstone was
shot as if by carapult, to his side. Then
came a turbulent mob of heated, struggling,
pushing men, who dug into each other s ribs,
and made toes of no account whatever, and
then door was slammed, and it was under
stood that no more of the Commons could be
admitted. Mr.. Gladstone's earnest and
panied face when he turned TO protest agains
being prodded by fists from behind and the
helpless position he was in until the unruly
mob behind him had settled into their places,
are things TO remember and it is clear that
every member of the lower house, wishing to
pre- sent himself before his sovereign at the
opening of Parliament, should first take les
sons from prize fighter, or in the wrestling
Of Cumberland. Mr.. Forster, Mr.. Otway
and Mr.. Bass struggled into good places !;
but there was striking lack of bald or gray
heads among the representatives of the Com
mons who found their way to the Lords.
That was feat only to be performed by the
young and strong, as many battied and
elderly senator found yesterday to his cost.
Now if an English writer had occt sion,
which we trust he may never have, to des-
cribe such bearishness on the part of Con-
gress, we should have been edited with a
lecture on the outrageousness of 9 Yankee -
manners from the English press all round. =
N Y. Post.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

FOREIGN NEws.-The situation at Mont
martre is unchanged, and is one of perfect
tranquility, though a detachment of the
National Guard still hold possession of a
number of cannon, and refuse to deliver
them up to the authorities.
The Radicals have posted placards urging
the army not to fight the people, but the APP
peal has been productive of no effect upon
the troops.
Versailles has been fixed on as the future
seat of government, and has been evacuated
by the Germans, and French garrison has
been installed in the city. The first public
sitting will be held on the Goth inst
Emperor William was quite i'll at Fer
rieres on the 18th, but was to leave the next
day for Berlin
There has been a Franco Prussian suit at
Zurich, the French officers and men attempt.
ing to rescue their friends from prison The
Swiss troops fred upon them, killing four
and wounding many others.
10 Spain there are serious troubles. The
opposition have been successful in the cleo
tons
The Lon don Conference on the Eastern
Question has decided upon a new treaty, in
lieu Of that of 1856, giving all men-of-war
the freedom of the Dardanelles and Helles-
pont.
The Supreme Court, at the March session
in Chelsea, decided that bankrupt's certif.
cate can be impeached in State court. The
same conclusion has been arrived at in Ohio
and other States
The trustees of the New England Agricul-
tural Society have confirmed the action of the
Society in selecting Lowell as the place for
the New England Fair in September About
$4,000 has been subscribed by Lowell PEG
pie to have the thing grand one.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

CELEBRATING ST. PATRIcK.-Too vigorous
an Observance of St Patrick's dag, and an
entire forgetlulnesS of Father Mathew,
brought to grief, late IN the afternoon, seve-
raj enthusiastic devotees of the patron saint,
who possessed :such power over toads and
snakes but who cannot always control the
- sons of Hibernia. The county jail had
two additional dodgers that night, in the
persons OF Timothy McAvorey ami Barney
Gordon, for assault and battery on Dennis
Gibbons. In the morning the former were
brought before Justice Robinson, together
with George Carter. who was arrested at the
same time for Drunkenness. McAv0rey and
Gordon were bound up for trial at the c5uu-
ty court under 5000 bonds each. Carter
was fined 50 and costs Whether the con
undrum = Where did they get their rum -
was propounded OF answered, We are unable
to say.
Carter, who was committed to Jail for be-
ing drunk on the 18th, told the justice he
got his rum at the Town Agents Squires,
the detective raid his fine and costs and he
was released.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

rived at before the meeting Of the LeGisla-
ture in June.
In about two weeks Connecticut holds her
election for State officers, legislature and
members of Congress, and any predictions as
to the result at this time, cannot carry with
them the sanguine hue of great expecta-
lions - unless the fate of New Hampshire
arouses the Republicans to increased exer-
tons
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

ENFORCING NEUrRALITY.-A report that
President Grant had ordered the navy to pro
tect the government of Baez against any
demonstration by Hayti, is confirmed by the
official correspondence, and the notification
of the Haytien government of this order, by
Admiral Poor and Minister Bassett. The
Tribune prints the official correspondence and
adds
= The remarkable tone Of this diplomacy
is, to say the least, almost as startling to us
as it must have been to Hayti.'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

NoRTHERN TRANSPORTATION CoNPANY.--The
transfer Of the steamers of the Northern
transportation Company to the Vermont
Central Railroad Company, was consummat-
ed on Monday last, when the necessary pa
pers were signed.
The transaction is reported to be something
in this shape Philo Chamberlain, the Pres
ident of the Company. transfers his stock in
the Northern transportation Company to Gov.
Smith. one Of the trustees of the Vt Central at
a valuation Of 5000 600, the entire stock of
the Company representing 81 600 600.
The terms are believed to be $50, 00J per
month until the amount IS paid up, and in
the meantime Mr.. Chamberlain viii remain
at the head of the company. The liabilities,
of course, 70 with the Company Os'cego
IirsN
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

MARRIAGE OF Princess LoUIsE.-The mar.
rage OF the Princess Louise to the Marqui.
of Lorne was celebrated yesterday. The
". Y. Worlds special despatch dated Wind
scr. March 2lst, gives the following details
The weather Is charming, and the marriage
OF the Princess Louise has been celebrated
with brilliancy. At eleven o'clock the min
listers, ambassadors, nobility and clergy and
the bridegroom's family were admitted to the
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

Col. Noel b. Howard, formerly ofFranklin
county, VT, and graduate of Norwich Uni
yersity, died at Pilatka, Florida, on the Dist
ult lie went into the war as first lieuten-
ant of company of the ID Iowa, and pro
motions followed until he attained the rank
of colonel. lie was wounded at COrinth, and
also at the battle of Jonesboro. After the war
be married and settled in Lyons, Iowa, and
was Clerk Of the District Court for four
years. Failing health compelled him to
seek a mildcr climate, but be sought relief in
vain
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22
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The President has appointed. as members
of the southern claims commission, provided
for by the amendment to the army appropri-
alton bill relative to the claims of southern
ioyalists, Hon. A. o. Adds of Vermont, ex-
Senator Howell of Iowa, and Hon. Orange
Ferriss of Glens Falls, New York. Judge
Adds and Mr.. Ferriss are both graduates of
the University of Vermont.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

terrific tornado passed over portion of
St. Clair County, Illinois, on the night OF the
18th instant The storm passed half mile
east of Lebanon, and did great damage. Some
20 farm houses were either blown from their
foundations or entirely demolished Out
buildings. fences. and trees were destroyed.
A Miss Wilson was instantly killed, and
Mr. Vermillion fatally injured.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

1t is related that on the trip of Drs. Howe
and Wheelright TO the interior OF SantO Do
mingo. the Alcade of little village called
on them, and seeing travelling flask in Dr..
Wheelright's pocket, invited them to come
and take a drink with him. Arrived at bis
house, he produced glasses and water, and
then tapping the doctor on the pocket, softly
murmured !" Rum, rum And so the par
ty took drink with the Alcade.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

President GRANTS VIslT TO CALIFoRNIA.-
\ meeting of the citizens of San Francisco
was holden on the 18th inst - make ar
engagements for the proper reception of Gen
eral Grant on his proposed visit to Califor-
MIA. 4 resolution formally inviting him was
adopted aud a committee of arrangements
appointed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

The Lamojlle County Agricultural and
Mechanical Society h5ld their next far on
the Doth aud 9th Of September, ISL. rhe
following are the main officers of the society
President, Hon c. 5. Parker Of Elmore
Vice Presidents, Il. X. Small, Esq, of Nor
ristown, Ors N Il ,Iey Of Hydeplrk; S.ere-
tarv, n. LcBarron Of Morristown Assist
ant Secretary, Henry Harms of Stowe
Treasurer. Z. W Fitch o' Morrist1wn
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

Fllkins, the Albany express robber, has
been sentenced to twenty years Imprisonment.
and passed through Burlington, Friday. in
care of an officer, on his way to Dannemora
prison.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

A tea-captain, invited to meet the commit
tee of q society for the evangelization of At
RIGA, when asked - Do the subjects of King
Dahomey keep Sunday? = replied :" Yes and
everything else they can lay their hlnds on. "
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

A thoughtful father in Essex aske / a shoe
dealer to leave the pegs in pair of shoes
he was purchasing for his boy, otherwise
the urchin would run all over town and
wear them out in three weeks.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

Senator Edmunds has gone to Charleston,
South Carolina, the occasion of his visit, we
regret to learn, being the i'll health of Mrs.
Edmunds, which it is hoped may be benefited
by visit to a warmer climate.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

REMARKs.-In consequence of the low prices that
have ruled for several weeks past. the supply has
SO FAR fallen OF that an Improvement IN demand Is
perCepube tins week, and ratehr better prices are
demanded. \ few choice pairs have been sold at
n l3cIper h. and probably the market Il LIE better
than last week. The drOverS, however, do not
think tins improvement one that will be safe to
on, a. a larger supply viii be likely change the
aspect. There were - cattle at McdfoTd 100 at
WATERFOWL. and 5G3 at Brighton e. W Jones sold
Is oxen, averaging about $3.50 lbs. at 10 l2c; one
pair Zoe; ear-old steers to dress about 1000
lbs, =. Buck At IL lie; at 10 l2C, and steers
at lie. Lambert Hastings sold oxen at II l-2Cs
II dress 1000 lbs, and about 500 lbs for o.
r. Taylor sold pair of oxen 10 J. =. Allison 10
dress 100 each, at lie, and al II I-2c; 10 :
Leonard, 1900 lbs at lie; three old steers at l0C
The supply OF sheep As well as cattle Is rather
short, and though prices may not be materially diff
ferent the market favOrs the seller, l. MetCaif of
Northfield Farms, Mass, had ll2 Nj chigan fine
wool sheep in his barn the Path of Nov. averaging
s lbs, they average to-day lo5 lbs, gam that
shows good feeding and judicIOus management
they were sold at l. J. L. Banks of same town
sold 80 sheep. s. lbs. AT 1-4c. e. w Jones sold
sheep, lO5 lbs. Sic and 3 of.0 lbs 81.
= lbs. at &c. T. f. Aldrich los sheep
-I.0 lbs gross, at Sic
Though it has rained all day the new yards at
Union Market II not dry were entirely free of mud.
and the cow enienCes Of the buildings for sheep
were fully appreciated
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

Speaker Blaine dined the Joint High Com
mission at his residence Friday evening.
There were present, besides the English aud
American Commissioners, Senator Morrill, of
Vermont. Gen. sherman and Miss Abigail
Dodge Gail Hamilton.)
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

The wife of Hon. Vim. F. Chandler of New
Hampshire died in Washington on the Doth
inst, following her twin children, who died
few days before. Mr.. Chandler was late
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, and his
wife was daughter of the late Gov. Gilman
Of New Hampshire.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22

FNANCIAL.-It is reported that Secretary
Boutwell, is maturing arrangements for call
ing in large amount Of the Five Twenty
loan. The Secretary is cheerful over the
success of the new bonds, which are being
lavorably received both in this country and
in Europe