Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-14


By the President Of the United States Of -4me-
RIGA:
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas the treaty between the United States
Of America and Her Majesty, Queen OF the United
Kingdom Of Great Britain and ireland, con-
corning the settlement of all cases Of differences
between the two countries, Was concluded and
signed al Washington by the high commissioners
and plenipotentisries Of the respective govern
ments, on the Sth Of May last, which treaty Is
word for word as follows - Here follows the
treaty.
And whereas said treaty has been duly ratihed
on both parts and the respective rstincsuons OF
the same we're exchanged in the city OF London
on the 18th day Of June, ISL, by Robert {.
Schenck, envoy extraordinary and minister plen-
ipotentiary Of the United States. and Earl
Granville, Her Majesty, principal Secretary Of
State for Foreign affairs, on the part Of their
respective governments
.holv, therefore, be ii kHoioE, That l, Ulysses
S. Grant, President of the United States OF
America, have caused said treaty to be made
public, to the end that the same and every clause
and article thereof may be observed and ful-
filled with good faith by the United States and
citizens thereof
Ia witness whereof have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal Of the United States to be
affixed.
Done in the city Of Washington this the fourth
dav Of July, one thousand eight hundred and
seventy one and Of the independence Of the
United States the ninety-sixth.
I. S. GRANT.
By the President.
HAMILTON Fish. Sec'y Of State.
The MIRAGE IN MAssAcHUsETTs.-The Boston
TraueIer says that on the evening Of June 18th
q great exhibition, which extended along the
south shore and far eastwsrdly, embracing
view Of Boston lighthouse. hotels, houses, trees,
ships brigs schOoners ami sloops. sailing IN
various directions, WAS enjoyed by number Of
spectators upon the hills Of Gloucester, Mass
The spectacle was grand and continually chang
ing as the moving jects changed their posi-
tons and the straits Of air became more dense or
rsrihed. All the buildings and trees were du-
plicsted, and some of the vessels were even
ousdruplicsted in the immense mirror. The
entertainment closed by actual dancing las
the optical illusion and the undulatlng Atmo-
sphere combIned) Of the magical figures traced
out upon the screen. Being part Of nature,
the people enjoyed the exercises, even the dane
ing, though it Sunday.
The annual report Of the New York Society
for the Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals shows
that the society obtained 312 convictions for
violations of the law during the past fiscal yesr.
In the six years since the organization Of this
benhcent charity, it has secured ll6S convic-
tious, Of which 2l5 were for cruelty besting
xnimsls. $50 for driving disabled horses, and IS
for starving or abandoning animals. The report
show, that dog and cock-dghts are becoming
SCARCE sWill milk establishments are being
sbated, and the cruel " needlepad - on horses
hits is baing driven out Of use.
A MOTHERS ISFLUEScE.-A man finds be
cannot MAKE his wsy in the world without homes
~ and industry that, although his fathers
example may do much, he has to depend upon
hin own exeriions be must work, he must be
honest, or be cannot attain 10 any enyisble rank
But the tender soothings Of = mother, her sym
patty, her devotednesE, Der forgiving temper
all this sinks deep in a childs heart; and let
him wander ever so wide. let him err. or let him
lead life Of virtue. the remembrance Of ali this
comes like holy cain over his heart, and he
weeps that he has offended her, or be rejoices
that he has listened to her disinterested, gentle
sdmoniiion.
The VOLUNTEER HosE CoNPAST OF BuRLISG-
ToN.-Among the fnest appearing bands Of FIRE
men present on Tuesday was the Volunteer Hose |
Company Of Burlington, composed Of the fore
most young men Of that city. Their neat uni |
form and splendid appearance attracted wide |
attention. Their bearing and conduct was that /
Of gentlemen, and courteous in al placer, and in
vide contrast with some others, and they were
greeted with pleasure on all sides. 1t is highly |
gratifying TO find in a community company |
composed Of such material, who have self-respect
well usefulness as among the standards |
that should mark the conduct of fremen, and
this organization If one Of that character. They
dined at the Bates House, and several Of our
citizens were their guests The Queen City is 1
fortunate in having such q splendid organization |
in their midst-RutlGRd Herald
ST. ALBANs ITEMs.-A. o. Smith, Of Lake /
vile, Mich, was found lying in the depot, |
Wednesday morning, in a 1T Of epilepsy. He |
was carried to the ST. Adams House and properly |
cared for.
Uncle Sam dOwn-east farmer known far and /
wide by this patriotic title-hsd neighbor who |
was in the habit Of working on Sunday, but I
after while this Sabbath breaker joined the |
church tine day our friend met the minister to |
whose church be belonged
swell Uncle Sam said be, " do you see any
difference in Mr.. P since he joined the |
church 80
Oh yes SAID Uncle sam, a srest oinerence !
Before, when be went out to mend his fences on /
Sunday be carried his AZ on bis shoulder, but /
now he carries it under his costi''
May sing, MAJ asked young lady of
four, who had been taken to church by her |
mother, and whose bump of music was doubt |
less excited by the performance to which she
was listening. Ma, whose eye was upon the |
panniers IN the next pew, of course said.
Yes, az all indulgent mothers do; and little |
topetul, with strong voice. commenced |
Up in a balloon Hush hush : said ma.
'don't sing that = Pausing moment, the
young vocalist struck up Not for Joe.' and
was immediately hustled out of the sanctua-
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