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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-03-31
Our Washington Letter
WAsuryorox. D. C., March %

WAsuIyorox, D. C., March D
Editor Free Press and Times;
The advent Of three democratic Cons Tess0Asn
from New Hampshire was deemed an event OF
too much Importance to the party to be passe'
lightly over. 50 the Hon Fernando Wood OF New
York celebrated the event by grand banquet
in the p.rlors Os biz spacious mansion On I''h
street. The company included all the great
lights of the party in both Houses AMI the reJoi-
oinc was exceeding great Hon. Charles 4.
Elirdce Of Wisconsin, The Chesterfield Of the
House. did tue honors Of the evening and made
the guests all feel perfectly a; home They we're
unanimously regalei. Witty speeches AMI lively
tests At the expeuse Of what they are giad to be-
love Is the inevitable decline Of rsdcllsm, we're
induloel TO the fullest extent The feet that
they have not had a surfsit Of these r'Joioinss
for some years past sufficiently accounts Tor 'Ae
keepness Of their enjoyment On this occasion
Fernando was unusually urbane It Is sad ne
Is not without hope Of securing the Democratic
nomination for Vica-Presient His back, when
is remarkably straight and always suggests the
idea Of a crovbar doing duty for the sIinal col
ump. was during this entertainment supple IS
becomes an aspiring politician.
Tb,ss thee Granite stats Congressman are
not to be permitted 90 subsile into obseur-
itv At once. Arrangements have been made
=, sereusde tlem at tle National Hotel,
next TUESDAY evening. on vliei occasion, II
the vfa.her is fair, there viii be a grand
really of the uu,eriidsd. Aiirefses will
he made bg Ncssrs Kerr and voorhees, OF
Iniias,. who are rackoa5l smary their
hest so.akers in either House. The llte- Is eN-
re.tsa to preach from the text ''D5 you want TO
marry nigear,'' which has 4,r,aly been the
theme Of f. many Of LIS speeches.
The democrats ia tie Senate have become ez-
eeeiinely restless under The vigorous arraizu-
nept Of their party as abet'ors Of the Ku-kiuz
outrages. and can only oppose general d5nt4's ;
which. under the circumstance, are simply pre-
pos:erous to tAeo,erwhelaiuga r-a5 e, testimony
presea,ei ty senator Sa.rma1. Iae sIeeca OF
Senator SCOT, Of Pennsylvania, ou the question
was one Of The most e'oqau; ever delivered on
that floor.
The s.soas vote ty vLich 'ls Senate voted to
narrow its fell Of legislation TO Tire points re-
commended in the Presidents message, iadisstes
an early adjournment, whether rr-, the pro-
posed l.I passes. r. is 1oa an admin 'rat..n
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-03-31


Daring hearing before the committee on
elections, at Washington, on Saturday, Of
the contested seat Of the fourth South Caro-
lima district, between Mr.. Wallace repab-
lican, and Mr. McKissick, democrat, tic for
mer objected to a proposition to 90 back to the
distric; for further evidence, because, he said,
he did not dare to Do 50 at present and his
statement being doubted, he summoned his
opponent, the democrat, to testify on the
subject Mr. McKlssck said that he had ad-
rtsed Wallace to = to California, and not to
return to the district for some time. for the
roas = Stat bis life would be IL danger and
he further related two instances within his
pers,nal knowledge, Of twelve negroes hay
ing been murdered and in one OF two other
cases. he had himself, IN order to save the
lives OF negroes. who were threatened By the
hand,ti. had them arrested and brought be-
fore him As magistrate, and then afterward-
when the danger was past, quietly set the m
at liberty. This testimony coming from a
democratic candidate for Congress, ma & a
deep impression on those who heard it.
The out-and-out free traders are n>snuch
disgust,d as the Pennsylvania hiel tariff
men at the tariff measure which has passed
the House. though for diaerslS reason. \
remonstrance against the rs3aal Of the duty
On tea and coffee was presented 10 the Sen
ate, Thursday, from th-. american free trade
leagce, the docume2- being signed by Rob
ert b. Minturr anl Nm. c. Bryant, officers
Of the league. Tbe petitioners declare that
.ks sepoat Of the duty on these articles
gou!G deprive the government Of over thir-
zen millions Of revenue a year, and there
fore render difficult the repeal Of other more
6uTdcnsome cutie. which yiold but little
revenue % the government at much heay-
Ter cost to the people. They add that the .
object Of revenue reform Is not 10 repeal I.
duties which are levied for revenue. but I.
those which yield little revenue and tax the /
people heavily to support favored monopo- /.
lies. But there Is little prospect that the |
Senate will ioin the House in voting to take |
of the tax ON Tea and coffee at this session,
50 both the Tree traders and tariff men may
rest easy Cor the present There Is little I
prospect, even, that the duty on coal and .
sals will be removed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-03-31

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-03-31

The bill IN relation - the re-ins; itement
oil such army officers a. were lately mustered
out Of the service by the retiring C ard, and
which 1t was rumored some weeks ago as in
course Of preparation, was intro5 .ueed in the
Senate last week by Mr.. Nye. 1t provides
for the reinstatement Of these ficers only as
vacancies shall occur in the army and j.
based upon memorial setti ny forth that
these officers We're mustered out under cir
eumstanc's which reflected lpon their fair
fame that the preudices of commanders
were consulted in so doing rather than the
interests Of the Amy, tina they had no
warning, and were Iermiro d no opporruni-
ty to present their claims fc retention: that
most of them having devot d their bes: wears
to the profession Of arms are unfit for any
mercantile pursuit and that their plea for
reinstatement, If granted would not increase
the number of officers M r add to the ex-
penses OF the service There may be some
truth In these allegatH ns, but IT would be
bard to CONCEIVE mss ure more pernicious
to the military service than this bill would
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-03-31

The elections in the Province Of Ontario took
place Tuesday The result, as far as heard from,
indicates loss to the Government party Of from
eight to ten votes. The opposition claim the
victory, but the Government organs contend that
they have good working majority. All mem
bers Of the ministry have been returned. The
elections throughout the Province were keenly
contested
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-03-31

Geo William Curtis says in H4rper's
U-eetly Ii cur political system really be one
which forbiis the government to protect its own
citizens when voting for its officers. and which
requires the country to look on passively while
mobs controlling various State authorities harrass
those voters, it will certainly be necessary to re-
consider some of our raptures over the infinite
superiority Of the American to all other possible
systems Of government
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-03-31

Nearly s24,OOOoOO has already been sub
scribei 70 the new five per cent. loan. These
are all home subscriptions. The foreign market
hss not yet been tested.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-03-31

The official journal of the Paris insurgents
in its issue of Wednesday, declares the atti-
tude OF the reyolutionists towards the Assem-
bly in cry decisive terms 1t asserts, as re-
ported / cable, that the Assembly is legal
" incoml olete, on the ground that the cleo
tons Of :, ,me of its members were vitlated
by foreign occupation and pressure, and des-
cribes the ,hamber as narrow minded, ex-
elusive and .-ural ." The article continues
On Paris deyolyes the duty Of compelling
respect for tie sovereignty of the people.
She must see 0 it that she Is not separated
from the PROVINCES and the provinces from
each other she must be the capital of
France The { FL trail Republican Commit
tee has taken wise and indispensable meas
ures to prepare for the establishment of COM
munal councils. and for the election of all
chief officers Of the national guard by the
members
Another paragraph. published as an ad-
vertlsement, stigmatis,s the resolutions
adopted at the meeting of the editors of the
Paris press, Tuesday, as direct proyocatiOn
to disobedience of the government. and an
encroachment on the sovereignty of the peo-
pie. warning is also given that while the
Central Republican Committee intend to
respect the liberty Of the press, it is deter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-03-31

By the President
HAMILTON Fish, Secretary Of State.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-02

time in hunting for an antidote, the
afflicted part will be swollen and less
easily cured, Hartshorn is recommend
ed. also kerosene oil, moist earth or clay,
honey, soap, vinegar, bruised onions,
salt and water, saleratus and water. Any
Of these remedies which may be ut hand
should be Immediately applied.
FArrrSNu Hoes.-Hogs that are in
tended for pork this year should now
commence iattcning. They should be
put by themselves in a grain or clover
stubble, where they will have exercise
sufficient to keep them healthy and IN
good appetite, and be fed so rs to keep
them ginning rapidly. They will mike
healthy growth during August and
September, aud, put up in November
will be ready for the butcher on one
half the feed they would require if de-
layed one month Inter. In cold weather
a great portion of the food is used up 10
maintain the animal heat, all OF which
is saved by commencing so Ms to fore
stall the cold, stormy weather Of Decem-
Der. Plenty OF fresh drinking water,
and a trough in which to roll and battle,
will be needed, and should be supplied.
Pork, Mt the best. is not the most whole
some food, and the filthy manner in
which some are fatteued, is far irou
making it less disagreeable. 4 proper
attention IN cleanliness to which hog
is not naturally disincliucd, will mot on
" improve the quality OF the pork, bnt
will prevent absolutely poisonous condi'
tions Of the meat.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-02
The lIarper Murder.

A NEST brutal and cold-bloodcd muir
der wus committed near Lexington, Ky
The old and feeble brother of john liar
per. the owner Of the horse LongGcllow,
was murdered in his bed, aud his scarce
~ less inlirm aud nged sister was cut
and hacked with lntchet until there is
no hope Uf her recovery. The two
brothers, John and jacob, aud the sis
ter. Elizabeth, have lived in the same
house together since infancy. They arc
nll between 10 and 50 years of nge, aud
as none Of them ever married or formed
lasting friendships, or cultivated their
less thrifty kinlOlk in their youth, they
have been consigned to sort Of social
ISOLATION in their old age, and chung ten.
derry md nilectiOnntcy to each other
for that reason. Their home is about
four miles from Lexington. Here they
have nn estate Of some fourteen or If
teen hundred acres OF the richest
land in Kentucky, enjoy the rcputa-
ton Of being worth over $500, 900, aud
live in .hc plaincst and most economical
manner in an old wcathcr.bcntcn house,
that can not he said to he much more
than a shelter. Here It wis that the
murder was committed, a bloody sight
met the que Of those who first discov-
cred the murder. In one room lay the
body Of the old man, flung dingonally
across the bed, begnoared with dark,
coapllated blood, his head beaten to =
Jelly. His right hand was clenched, MS
if he had made struggle for life, mud
one foot nearly touching the floor show.
ed that he was trying to rise when he
was lung back to die. The bed clothes
were saturated with blood md on the
pillow that bud hardly been pressed,
was the crimson outlines OF hatchot
The sister was found by the terrified
colorcd people lying straight in bed
covered with blood, and still bleeding
from horrible wounds in the hcn1
These wounds had evidently been made
with the same instrument that Ind boon
used upon Mr.. Jacob but in his Gaze,
however, only the butend Of the
hntchot WIS used. On Miss Eliznboth's
unprotected head the sharp edge Of the
hltchct dc.ccudcd several times, The
Old lady was cold mud unconscious Int
fhowcd sim Of remaining vitality. It
WIS shown that robbery WINS tho cause Of
the murder, and arrests have been made
Of the pnrtios implicated.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-02
4 Long Rrnnch Romance.

Even the periidIous ocean has its ad-
Mntages, A young man Of good family
and position, but without income wor-
thy Of mention, went to Long Branch
some weeks since with the intention Of
marrying girl having wealthy father
not with the intention OF living upon
her, but rs precautionary measure
against possible poverty. He found
such o girl, one Of two children, and
she wns sensible, amiable, and mode
mtcly good-looking, he proposed to her
after q courtship Of ten days.
She thought his wooing rather brief,
and frankly told him she believed he
wanted to we'd her fathers money rather
than herself.
With equal candor h. admitted that
the pecuuiary part had its influence, but
declared that ii he 'ere rich and she
poor, he would be most happy TO make
her his vile. Sine wavered for half II
day, slept over the matter, aud the next
morning felt constrained to decline.
The Young man performed the PHI
losophir role, rcmarking that he was
sorry, but that he had too much to do
to occupy himself i'll breaking his heart.
I've may do better than marry, Bella, "
he added. 1--WE might have quarrelcd
MS man and wife, but we wont quarrel rs
friends and, after all, who knows bnt
that cclibacy is the greatest of blessings2
Still, he did not surrender hope.
He proposed the same afternoon to
teach her to swim, and they went to-
gcthcr in the surf much further than
prudence would have dictated. He
wanted to brighten her,aud he succeeded.
The undertow carried her out until she
thought she was really drowning. He
plunged after her, and brought her safe
Is to the shore. When she had recoy-
cred from her terror, she said to her
companion, "You have preserved my
life, Charles, aud it would he ungrateiIl
for me longer to withhold my hand
Charles, us may be supposed, accepted
the hand.
Papa is delighted with his prospective
son-in-law for his heroic achievement,
and ia the early autumn the torch Of
Hymen will kinde the fire upon this
new domestic hearth.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-02

A process for coating iron and steel
with molten iron has been patented by
two Chicago mechanics, which is de-
scrbcd as follows: The iron TO he mp.
piled is melted in n crucihle and mixed
with borlx, or other GlN. The plate
Of wrought iron or steel should he coy.
cred with thin layer OF pulverized
borx, previously burned, and then
placed in close furnace or oven, heated
to a white or welding heat. 1t is then
placed upon the surface Of the heated
plate, which has been previously sur.
rounded by IN iron.irImed form to pre-.
vent the melted iron flowing of the sur.
face to be coated. When II sufficient
quantity OF molten iron hnS been poured
on. plate OF steel or hard smooth iron
of sufficient size TO cover nearly the
whole Of the melted iron, is brought
down upon the upper surface sufficiently
to reduce the iron 10 Il proper thickness,
and to repel all the mir or gases which
would otherwise render the cOnting pO.
rous and Of no yalu. The amount Of
pressure required depends upon The lie.
gree Of heat to which the molten iron
has been brought, and mus he applied
while the iron is melted. Any Of the
mechanical contrivanccs for pressure
may he used, hut must he near the fur
mace that the welding heat may be pre-.
served, aud the surface OF the article or
plate to be coated must I've perfectly free
and clean from scale. The advantages
claimed are, II more perfect union be-
tween wrought iron or steel ind the
melted iron by The air or gases being
expelled, giving amorc perfect weld and
a smoother coating Of iron. The process
simply claims the coating Of the surface
plates, or other articles of wrought iron,
by the use or application Of the process
Of pressure. While the process Is in.
gcnious. there would seem to be manifold
obstacles to its successful introduction
into practical use.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-02
An Exciting Flint win Wildcats.

For three or four months past farmers
living in Bfownstown and Huron town.
ships have been very much annoyed by
two wildcats, which inhabited swamp
in the latter township. ...
Three men mounted their horses and
rode TO the swamp, taking three dogs
along. For several hours they beat
about the place without discovering any
signs Of the animals but ut length one
Of the dogs, which was prospecting IN
the swamp on his own account, set up n
fearful howl, and came to. the men with
his back well scratched The OtlICrdogs
then drove the eat ont of the swamp and
up tree, and she was despatched by II
rifle shot. The farmers had no idea Of
the presence OF another. They were
seated under tree, eating cold bite,
when male cat, considerably largcrt Than
the one shin, came out Of the swamp,
and attacked dog which was Just then
tapping water at small pond ; the other
dogs joined in, aud while the men were
picking UP their guns and running to
lie spot, one was disabled, and the other
two refused to close in again, running
around in q circle. As the men came mp
the cat leaped for one Of the men, faSten-
ing to his leg, and throwing him down.
He tried 10 shoot but could not. At
length one OF his friends knocked the
beast over, and shot him as he was IT.
turning to the attack. This only dis.
abled ne animal, aud he wits Still a
match for both dogs until shot through
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The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-02
Lntest Fashion Notes.

The chignon's reign is ended.
Turbah hats are more in vogue than
ever.
Trimming on the front OF dresses is
revived.
Bounets strings are wider and very
much longer
Chatelaine brlids will not be worn
much longer
Sack overcoats with capes will he the
style for boys
The plated GOribaldi waists continue
to grow in invor.
Double and single round capes are to be
worn for early fall.
Short curls and frizettes on the fore.
bead are still in vogue.
The hair on the temples continues TO
be worn high and smooth.
Plated and twisted coronets Of hair
are to superede and Pompadour roll
Shoulder seams are still high and
short, following the line of the shoulder.
Not much change in bonnets, but
they are largernnl more cottage shaped.
Felt hornets are to be worn for wealth
er suits by those who do not like hats.
The short skirt for walking costume
is stillto he retained by sensible women,
Many ladies' have become really Grip
pied by wearing the French high heels,
Aprons to oyersiirts are much wider,
and the side looping are drawn very fan
back.
Camel's hair sclrfs will be worn neSI
season for the neck instead Of fur tippcts
or boas.
Very long coat.shaped positions are
to be worn with demi-train skirts for i'll
door toilets.
The general effect in the new style OF
hair dressing is Grecian, but rs rough
and frOwsy rs ever.
Satin and velvet striped silks will be
very much worn neat season, with plain
silk or cashmere Ovcrdresses.
Large jet or tortoise shell butterflies,
with gilt edges, are worn in the center
Of a large bow OIL the topOf the head.
Demi-trains are to be adjusted for
street wear by means of tapes to loop
them up to the waist ut the back seams,
Deep flounces are more in favor than
narrow ones When both arc used III
combination, the narrow one is under
meath.
The double cape Of bright Scotch paid
is very fashionable and stylish street
garment for young girls of from ten to
fifteen.
A polonaise, or close cut paletot, with
pclcrino cape or large collar, will be the
fashionable garment for girls for earlS
fall wear.
Gray and light brown Melton cloth is
the most approved material for boys
suits, comprising incket, vest, ant
trousers.
The style of arranging the back HAN
for the next season will be French
twist surrounded by a twisted coil OIL
heavy braid.
The new style Of wedding cards are
marked with one letter only, instead ol
q monogram, aud are plainly engraved
on thick white paper.
large silk and velvet clOaks reaching
nearly to the bottom Of the dress,
with long circular capc', are to be very
fashionable next Winter.
Low.necked dresses are now entirely
q thing of the past, all evening dresses
being cut ala Pompadour, heart-shaped,
or square over the shoulders.
Indoor dresses are made mp muall
palmer than last season. Ovcrsliirts are
frequently omitted the PLAIN dcmi-tmin
and stylish basque being deemed snfll'
cieut.
Solid colorcd silks and rich poplins
will be most fashionable for street eos.
tunes darl; green, brown, black, ma
room and navy blue will he the most
fashionable colOrs.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-02

They always seem to win, and how do
they do It? asks correspondent,
speaking Of some noted sporting men.
THE Rhsweris simply this. In racing and
gambling, us in politics, they always
stake heavy on odds II they eau get
odd on beth sides they are sure to win,
and il they take odds the other side can
never win; so they are always on the
safe side. To illustrate: In the race
between " LongfellOw," and Helm
bold Il great excitement was got up in
favor Of '"LongfelloW. f" Morrissey and
the knowing ones bet heavily on both
sides, and take all odds Morrissey puts
On So 900 against SO, OOnon Hclmbold,
and $1,000 against 5000 on LONG
fellow" Now, il "Lonlfellow" wins,
he simply loses $1,000 and makes So.
900, so ho is Just even. But il "Helm.
bold" wins, he loses 5000 and makes
$4,000 go he clears $1,000. In this
way old turfmen arc always eagcr to bet,
aud nre to win. Usually they take all
odds on both sides, keeping their bets
as evenly balanced Us possible, and then,
in any event they are sure to win.
l A closely contested and exciting race
comes OF; the reputation Of some celc-
brlted horse is to be made or lost, and
great odds are offered by its friends
The friends Of the contestant being
equally enthusiastic nre also offering
odds; our experts take the odds on hotll
sides; on As horse he bets $4,000
against $4,000 and on BIS horse does
tho same. Now let either horse lose,
he innlics $4,000 clear, This is the rca.
son why some always win, while Others
lose.