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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13
IOnpresS.

The chief matter Of interest the past week
has been the San Domingo business. The Sen
ate's resolution for the appointment Of commits
siUners to visit the island and report facts passed
the House on Monday, with an amendment,
providing that the measure shall net commit
Congress f5r-or against annexation. The Sen
ate corcurred in the amendment on Wednesday,
and the commissioners viii undoubtedly be ap-
pointed and despatched At once. 1t is not sup
posed they can report TO the present Congress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

York stoops to the task OF defending fraud,
and melting the lawless mob of the metro
polls to future resistance to the law, by de-
nouncing it as an act of tyranny and op-
preston. He of course tries to defend the
democratic canal policy, which bears so
hard on the tax payers of the State. lie
thinks the last Legislature did many noble
things. He does not men tion among them
the fraudulent tax levies, the dishonest rail-
road legislation, or his own surrender to
Jim Fisk and Jay Gould, by his signature of
their Infamous Erie Directors bill.
Gov. Hoffman, to give him his due, makes
some good suggestions. Among these 4
modification of the law of murder, making
first and second degrees in the crime SINH
lar to our Vermont law; the propriety of
short session; and the Importance of pass
ing the tax levies before the hurry and whirl
of the close of the session sets in. As a
whole, however, his message is a thoroughly
partisan document, and consequently weak
ono
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13


Many Of ou- readers WELL share the sorrow
with which we Learn q the death o. Lewis y.
Wheeler. Ess., Of Towsoatowu, Nd. Heha3 been
dangerously III With typhoid fever. and his
f-ieuis here were awaiting intelligence frou him
with painful apprehension, when, ca Saturday,
q despatch brought word Of his death. Mr..
Wheeler was the second AMI Oldest surviving son
Of tie late President Wheeler. Of this city. He
was a graduate Of the University Of Vt, Of the
class Of '53. lie established himself in due time
IN the practice Of LIS profession. the Law, At
Tovsor,own, the county scat Of Baltimore
county, Nd, where be hss since resided lie
married Mary, adopted daughter Of Hon. John
h. Pomaroy o; this city and niece Of Cass- F.
Warner, Esq, who, with three chiilTen-hersaf
jus. recovering from severe ilaess-mourrs his
loss. lie was a most estiaa5Is gentleman, who
won the strong attachment Of his more intimate
friends and the uuvarying respect Of sl who
knew him. Mrs DR.. Vhee,er and one Of his
listers len here on Friday, in hopes TO reach his
bedside before he died. The news Of ais death
probably reached them al New York
We find the following in late number Of The
san Francisco Chronicle.
Miss Nellie Holbroos is IS well known IL cur
community as most y-teachers-and better.
She is favorite with her fell0w-workers, with
her Scholars and, as her reception st her late
IS Poetical Readings" showed, a iavorite wl'h
the public also. There is one, however, who,
without liking her any better than others, has
made better use Of his opportunities-we a.
Jude to Mr. Charles Il. Biinn. who, on Ihurs-
day, " cut ont " all rivals by leading Miss Nellie
20 a certain altar IN a church on Mission street,
where the Rev. Dr. Scuddsr was in attendance
and securely tied the matrimonial knet The
church Was 6lled with spectators, who loudly
murmurei their praises Of the brides spperance.
She Was dressed in lavender rep-s.lk, trqile,
and cut square in tire neck, the elses trimmed
with white silk. Her hair was On chigH0n,
with the usual vail and orange blossoms.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

Washington specials say the fishery question
is believed to have been satisfactorily arranged
Sir Edward Thornton and Secretary Fish and
Joint commission will adjust existing claims for
DAMAGES sr;sirg from the unwarrantable seizures
made BY the Dominion cruisers-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

The annual sale Of peWs in Plymouth Church.
Brooklyn, took place Wednesday evening The
premiums paid for peWs in the body Of the
church ranged from $500 to $40, the average
rate being S315. 1t is estimated that the sales
will amour: to $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13
Personal.

Hon. Gee. w. Grandey Of Fergeuu,s gave q
lecture on the '' Romance Of History 80 before
the Vincent Association, a. Bradford, w., ca
Friday evening Of las, week On Saturday even
ing lie gave az address Of Temperance and Good
Temrl.risu a. Chelsea, AID on sunday evening
be spoke TO the young men Of Chelsea. Tie aa-
dieness were large
Col A,iscs T. Wake. has been aiui.tel as
q member Of the thriving law firm Of Strong
Shepard, Of New York city. We congratulate
the fru on the accession.
Mr. Lucius 4. Fo5t, younger brother OF tn
late Senator Foot. died at bis residence IN Port
Henry. ". Y..Dee. u. He Las been a prominent
business nan in Port Henry for many years
He vas a native Of Cornwall, aai married the
daughter Of allen Smith, Esq, q Addison, vAo
with four children survive him.
Weare sorry to hear Lat Ex-Governor Page
has been quite i'll for zevsr4l days.
We learn that 3lr William S,oll,rl Of WI
Transport, Pa, Las purchased sr S25,Gol the
hanisome resiJeuce erected ami owned By IT, "
Ballard. south Of or city, AMI purposes TO occu-
py # for his own residence. Mr. St,dlari is an
extensive lumber merchant, having an establish
meut a. VillsusPort. Pa, anl one At Three Ri'-
e.s. Canals. whence be ships lu2bsr 90 -heStst
We e.n hardly be mistaken in surprising thai
his removal 70 this place augurs an accession
in some way 20 the erer-rovins lumt-- business
Of our city.
Some weeks since few gentlemen in this city
invited Hon. A. Cd. Adds, LATE Z. s Consul az
Nice, to deliver a lecture at the City Hall, on
some subject connected With his resent residence
in France AMI Italy, the egtir. proceeds Of which
were 20 be given TO The Home f1- Destitute Chill
iran. Unfortunately, Judge Adds was in san
Francisco, and could not comply, but with char
ac,eristic liberslity he enclosed draft fr So
for The Sc Home On presenting this draft %
th, Treasurer cf the Home, the gentlemen Who
hal invited the judge allci another -, thus
Carrying out In some degree their original iursu-
ton Of helping worthy chsr.,y, although tae
community are not 20 have the pleasure Of hear
ing Judge Adds. whom cur citizens would hsye
delighted To- welcome, AMI whose views on Euro
pesa affairs would rot sal to be Of high value
suI interest
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

b-o-t.- "eNAS --l1e 1ui1.1 hF+5fs
Of Uc. al.i. gives aa account lf the dispersion
-s-r-.. .-.-.-.,--.. -, .-,...-...- 90 NAV rr,-
---i F MOO OK t-'e,a u twenty
Lrsl aa11ess .a Gle ra'.--'t a-.- ty, having
lssr r-i-.,i e- -r.sfebicf By drinking rt ether
,...- --,t- n.-., .-.-.-
-'.
keeps p, determined 20 sr--iF some aHs--is-ei
-rui-l against The rro-tia;l-- 1.- Paul was
s--.ir.. l-iye, f-..-. -.,. t..e. --,t t,g, .5rr-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

The machine shops are not to be removed from
Rutland, 04- more viii be done IN those here
than ever. The men h5rs that are croakine
about Rutlani being injured BY the Rutland
Road going into other hands, are the sore heal
that sre to Be personally affected by the charge.
-Rul1ud Courier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

reverend gentleman Of Peterboro', \. H..
has devised a p-seticsl expedient for promoting
the cause Of temperance, BY buying out every
liquor dealer in the town and on the FIRST int
nation Of his plan, Sax new bar-ro0ns were io
medistsly opened
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

MAsoyIc.-The Montreal Dlily -Nfri con-
taius Communication touching the present ex-
listing troubles in the craft in Csnaia, addressed
by NJ. W. Bro. 7. D. Harrington, Grand let
rrin. q. Of the Grand Chspter Of Cauaia, to the
". ". the Grand Master Of the Grand Lodge Of
Quebec, J. H. Graham, Ii. D., in which he
says that having received official intelligence
OF the existence Of the Grand Lodge Of Quebec
with list Of its officers, he desires TO offer his
best wishes for It's future prosperity ; that no
effort on his part shsll be wanting to " secure
anl maintain the harmony and good will which
SHOULD ever exist between The two Grand Divis-
ions Of Antient Masonry, the symbolic and the
cspitular - that candidates hailing from the
Grand Lodge Of Quebec, will be received and
sctel upon as they are from other Grand DO
dies with which Grand Chapter is in commuH-
ion that he trusts before any distant date &c
eognition Of the Grand Lodge may become uni-
yerssl. snd that there viii net exist one single
im2ediment to the Canadian craft working hsr-
moniously together"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

The Troy coal dealers raisel the prizes Of e'a-
a dollar ton last week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

The New York H'o-A is astonisael at the
regularity with which the postal balloon system
Of Paris has bean made to work When il is re-
membered that tie balloons hsye no special les-
tination and that the forwarding Of their freight
depends upon the facility q transportation at
the places where they happen 70 alish'' tie SC
curacy and despatch with which the mails AZ
rive it thinks is marvellous. The Horit hss a
regular correspondent in tie 05segtd city, who
has made monthly drafts - balloon upon ihe
Office in New YORK ever since the opening O. the
siege. "aud not one Of them it says, '' has
failed to roach us
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

The problem Of Chinese immigration, lie
great many others which philosophers aai poll
tirraus hsye vainly yezei themselves a5oat,
seems likely to work itself ont without troubling
anybody. The mines of California no longer
hold cut inducements for the immigration, anil
the completion Of the Pacific Railroad has thrown
thousands Of the Celestial laborcrs cut 4 en-
rloymeat. so that the demand for these cheaper
vorkmen from other parts Of the country can he
really supplied, without further importa-ions.
The arrivals arc now comparatively few AMI FAR
between. and new immigrants are so scattered
over the country and so quietly occupied that
their presence is not generally feit The last
steamer from China at san Francisco brought
only about sixty Immigrants and the number
now resident in California is less than 1000,
OF SO per cent less thaa it was = year ago. I'M
employed immigrants have, many Of them re-
turned to their native country and Chinese
companies and agents, hitherto employed in
promoting immigration. have advised their
countrvmen 10 stsv u hone.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

Census returns compiled from the latest foot
ings in the Office Of Gen. Walker, hcsuperint'ui-
ent. only few districts being cstimated, give the
population Of the country as 5s.397,393- The
table from which this result so6tanei, srd which
is published by tie y. /. Pot, differs quite
widely from any published before, giving Iowa
5000. North Carolina "A, COO. Louisiana 9 0oo'
Pennsylvania $1,000 AID Kansas 5000, more
than have been previously reported while It is
shown that the fosmer es;'mates were too high
in Texas by $1,000, and 10 Minnesota 10y no.
600.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

The new King Of Spain is to have civil lis;
Of 81 ,2OO.O 900 per annum the heir apparent.
an infant, is to be allowed 100000 year, and
there be an allowance Of $500, 600 for the main
tenence Of the royal palaces. This makes total
Of 81 800, 900, which ought to be enough 90
keep a young man, wife, and infant Boy COM
Portable especially as it carries with the several
national palaces rent free, and exemption froa
ordinary taxation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

The M.ins Legislature assembled Wednesday-
The contest for United States Senator be
tween Hon. Lot N. Morrill, and Governor Cham
beriain is creating but little talk, 1t being gene
rally conceded that Senator Morrill, viii be
returned with scarcely any opposition
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

There is great complaint Of lack Of water all
over New England and Eastern New York.
Many mills are stopped, and aqaeduct com-
penies generally notify their customers to he
exceedingly economical in the use # water. The
supply of Croton for New York city is hardly s
bcgshead an hour in excess Of The demand.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

duets hi, four Der cent. after dsinctiHg the co.,
Ieefor's fees, which Is al as it should be- Now
does the collector obtain his fees from 'ne s'O's
fifty per cent. this year raised on the grsnd is'
do then come GU. Of the tares pr Goes ~
get them from some ether source I've DO 'Hue'1
nav the constable his fees at the same uiae ina
We nav him wha. the State is to receive, the Ill
dcallv we animadverted upon two days
ago. does iahere IN the law. If only the "A"
"sllowed taxpayers per cent on tareS ps'n
before February we quote from the IFea-
sure-'s eommunicstion-it would be all right
Perhaps there IS come bubble in the WoFu
lakes or the words ''tazes paid Ne
mean By taxes, the sums &c; opposite eacA taA-
rayer's name in the tax books, the actual levy
the epBaresf tax. Il be means the amounts
actually paid in by such as settle their tax DIS
before the lst February--amounts which can oe
exaetly ascartainel only by an announcement
operation, then he and we are talking OF two
diae7sot things. We had no thought Of hndins
fault with the officers Of the Law it is The taY
that Is wrong, and ve trust its phrasing Will be
changed by the next Legislature. This IS long
note on short paragraph. We hope j, cles.s
up it's antiquities, + there were such. Aud
now we ask agsin for short and easy ami cor
rect method for constables 10 use in computing
the amounts which each taxpayer, paying before
the Is. Of next month, Is bound BY law 70 pay.
G.
It's impossible to refuse oar elimination to the
unainchiug courage with which the Pl7isisHs
hold out against she armies Of Prussia. The
wants and priystians which abesiegei poPul'-
ton is called on 20 suder ia a city SO closely
invested as Paris Las been since the ljth Of las;
se7teuber, are COW thicten.ag 90 them their
horrcr1 aggravated by the extraordinary severity
Of the weather. and The immense numbers Of the
sufferers. To winter unusually cold, We hear
that little or no coal Is to be obtained list the
wood stored for fac. :. nearly all consumed aHd
that the shade trees Of the streets are beng cut
down 20 supply She public uecessities. The
mortality among tie population Il course rises
weekly, under the constant dimiauion Of the
necesslrils o. life the weas, ,le aged, and the
sick would be the first TO oe taken Of, but the
mos. ap7allius loss oflie Is among the children,
WHO require the u1ur.sl.Hg hoi suited to their
tender years, and without which existence can
not he sustained. Mix is sa.l 20 De absolutely
unstta.nablc. AMI beyond bread AL saltel
e.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

An Albany corrcspoadsu; writes that one OF
the Democratic members Of the New York As
sembly, in caucus Monday night, tried to
make speech, but was unable to preserve his
psrpendisularity on account of " tight boots. "
Something was tight, undoubtedly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

4 New York paper says there was 'iiscTei-t-
able profusiou Of arden; drinks 80 lispl'yei
for callers or the tab .ls in hat city New ear 8
day. Rum punch, rye ami bourbon whiskey'
brandy, and all descriptions Of wine were fur
nished in quantities surdc.en. 20 intozi'ate four
times the number which actually Partook Of
them. It is considered sor' CT solemn DUTY
with large minority of the generous youth Of
that city On New Years lay TO get about three
sheets in the wind, and ladies' ase not yet ei1-
Gated up to the point OF Offering an organized
resistance 20 this ambition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-01-13

\ decision was made last week by the acting
Commissioner Of Patents, refusing the spFics-
ton Of John B. Read for at extension Of bis pA-
tent for projectiles which, VIII " make Rome
howl again, beyond doubt. The renewal Of
the patent was refused because, on the breaking
out Of the war, he joined the confederate service,
and under that government took out letters pa
tent. His documents actually bore the seal Of
the {. 5. \. when be brought them to the Com
missioner. There Will be chorus from the
Southern rebel papers, like ,hst which greeted
the refusal Of the Senate 80 listen TO N'Cretry
resolution.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-07
ORMSBY HOUSE,
Corner of Carson and Second Streets,
CARSON CITY. NEVADA
GEO D. FRYER. --- Proprietor

u,uE ABOVE NAMED PROPRIETOR HAVING
leased the Orm by House would interm his
friends and the travelling public that this House
has been thoroughly refitted throughout and put
in complete order for the comfort and pleasure OF
all who may please to give him call.
The TABLE will, at all times, be supplied with
all the substantiaIs well as the luxuries that
the market affords. No pains will be spared to
ulesse guests and every attention will be paid to
their respective wants at all times
The BAR is we'll stocked with Fine Liquors,
Wines, &c. . - -.
Attached to the House is BILLIARD ROOM
containing Three Tables of the latest improved
STYLES with good cues, balls and fine light.
Also GENERAL STAGE OFFICE for the Stage
cnnpecIipp with all the diernt lines of Stage
and Railroads running through this state ana
California and any information in relation TO the
same Will he cheeriully given at all times
~ Particular attention paid to booking fas
sengers calliug them, &c. Nov. 3O-tl
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-07

One square 10 lines first insertion~..-S3 n
Each subsequent in>crtiOn......-........... %
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-07
100000 Tic cts of Admission.
$40 Each In urrency; Half Tickets,
S.; Quarter Tickets, $3.50.

Tickets will be sent by registered letter; the
money fr them may be seut by Postottice money
order. greenbtcks. or draft.
Each ticket co sists OF four quarters; value,
= 80 each The huld-ri is Untitled to admission To
the Concert and to the value of the gift awarded
to it OF lis fraction.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-07
STATE ELECTIONS.

Nine States hold elections on 1ueS-
dav to-day. the 7th instant. They
are New York. New Jersey, Massa-
chusctts. Maryland, Illinois, Mime
sofa. Mississippi, Wisconsin and
Virginia.
New York elects State officers and
Legislature. but not a Governor,
and the Republicans have a majority
of 81. .U0p TO overcome. There are
but two tickets on State officers III
the field
Massachusetts, elects a Governor,
State officers and Legislature, and
there are four tickets in the field:
Republican. with w. B. Washhurn
for Governor; Dem ,cratic, with
John 9. Adams: Labor Reform, with
L. NJ. Chamberlain. and Prohibition,
with Robert c. Pitman. Last year
the Republicans had 1909 majority
over all. and nearly 81 900 over the
Democrats.
Illinois elects a Congressman in
the Sixth District in place of Cook,
resigned. and Congressman for the
State at large in place of General
Logan. now in the Senate. For
Congressman at large Beverldge Is
the Republican and Hayes the
Democratic candidate. The Repnb-
lican majority last year was 4."oo.
MarN land elects Governor, State
officers and Legislature. The can
didates tor Governor are Lowe
lRep.J and Whyte Dem. The
Democratic majority IN Maryland
last wear was Is 800.
Minnesota votes for Governor,
State otfi .ers and Legislature, and
two amendments to the Constitution.
One forbId~ the Legislature from re
lieviu- railway companies from
taxes on their earnings; the other
authoriz, an increase of the State
debt by 800, 900. The gubernatorlal
candidates are Austin Rep and
Young DEM. The Republican
majority in Minnesota last year was
: 300 and odd.
New Jersey elects Governor and
Legislature. The candidates are
Walsh lRep.) and Parker Dem. J..
Last wear the Republicans had a ma
jority of , in the Senate and 5 in the
House. and 4, 100 in the State vote.
Virginia and Mississippi elect
Legislatures only. The last Legis-
lature of Virginia had Conservative
majority of II in the Senate and 80
in the House. In Mississippi there
was Republican majority of - IN
the Senate and 81 in line House.
Wisconsin elects Governor, full
State ticket and Legislature. The
gubernatOrial candidates are c. C..
Washbnrn Rep and James l..
Doolittle Dem. J. In 1863 the Re
publicans mad majority of $500
and odd on the gubernatorial vote,
with a majority of l member in the
Senate and 10 in the House. Sac.
IToIpO
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-07
S55O.OOO in tIr
Public Library Of AentuCk.
The Citizens Bank of Ken
tuclly is TreaSurer.

tuCKV Is 7 fed-uftT.
And the Cnrpprators and Supervisors are the Hon
Tho. f. Br4u.lette late Governor of Kentucky.
ami twenty-<-v-n # the most distinguished and
RESPECTABLE citizens of the state
iilc undersigned, late principal Ru-ine>s Man
a.rr Of the very successful GIFT Concert for the
benefit Of the Mercantile Library Of San Fran
cisco. has been appointed Agent AMI Ianager OF
TIM Grand Gift Cpuc-In.
The drawing ami di,trihuti' n Will take place in
public and cverythiI vii be dome To- satisfy the
trlvrr- # tickets that their interests viii be a.
we'll projected n if they were personally present
To- >uperInteui rhr emf affair
Enough tickets have been >uli to insure draw
H.. already The uffite in Louisville viii ci''-e
November 30. To clean up. Thu dlawlng viii ia he
place December II. and paymeIt Of gifts con-
iil-nce December p. ISL.
Chas R. Peters. Manager, louisville. Ky.
ONCE l2O Main Street, Johnsuu's Block.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-07

Nothing is so disgusting to all re-
sDectable auditors as to see bony
old maid with a concave stomach
and a neck like a chicken get up in
a suffrage meeting and preach free
love,
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-07

"There are two ways ov doing it, .
said Pat to himself. as he stood
musing and waiting for a job on the
street corner. IF | save me 81, 600
[ must lay me up 5000 a year for
twinty years, or can put away so
a wear for two hundred years. Now,
which way will | do it?'
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-07

Miss Kane. of Baltimore, set ont
10 write a list of the wrongs OF
women. but found so many of them
that she was driven to the conclusion
that women suffer wrong in being
born at all This disposes of the
whole question in a nut shell.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-07
II IL f. VI Z L VI :

Constitute the most Liberal Inducements ever
offered the pubic.