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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

We do not believe there would be one-half the
insane opposition to political equality for al,
were it not that it involves an equality which to
many is Of much greater Importance than Il is
Political equality can not be granted to women
without their also obtaining sexual equality as
Legitimate sequence And just here is where all
the hulabaloo begins to show itself If the en-
franchised woman could still he compelled to re-
main the servile, docie. meekly- acquescent,
selfimmolatel, and self-abnegated wife. there
would be no difficulty about the voting =
Marriage as consummated by present Law re-
duces the previously free, single woman to
condition of virtual slavery, in which she can
not proceed beyond certain boundaries
without meeting the limitations of the con-
tract which custom has prescribed. Il is by
no means an equsl partnership.
What is marriage, Are unions -
between the males and females Of the
type Of animals below man marriages or are
they something else Are the unions - be-
tween the female and male species of plants, by
which they reproduce aud increase marriages, or
should they be designated by some other term
Where is the point before reaching
which is not marriage. and having passed, is
MARRIAGE Is it when two meet and realize for
the first time their other self? or is it when the
priest or the squire reads = soulless formula over
two who knew no outreaching Of souls and ming
ling of lifes wishes, hopes, and fears?
Will they Of the respectsblity persuasion give US
an analysis Of these things, so that we may be
able to decide just what marriage consists Of
according to their way to heaven" For our
part, we are free to confess that we believe that
any departure from natures marriage law must
be followed by disastrous consequences to sll in
volved. We reply to all such, "Ah,
horrid wretches who would compel Us to prosti-
tute ourselves by compelling Us, through your
marriage laws, to remain the legal wives of those
who have become detestable to u.s. We
tell you, would-be - Reformer," that this is
prostitution of the most damning kind, compared
to which that commonly thus denominated is as
white as snow-ss harmless as the dove. Sup
pose that all marriage laws were abolished, what
would be the RESULT 1t is extremely doubtful
if one-fourth Of the present married would think
Of separating at all, and fully one-hslf of all who
would separate would be extremely happy to re-
turn to their allegisnces wiser and Better within
short time.-lDec. IS, 1870.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

A dremau's celebration is to take place at
Troy, n. Y, Jsly 4ih-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

Owing to deep SHOWS in some parts Of the
West, and little or none in others, and particu
larry by the loss of the month Of March for lum-
bering operations, from the early breaking up of
winter and melting Of the snow, the amount Of
the log crop in Michigan, Wisconsin and Mime
sofa will be short Of an average by large per-
centsge, probably not less than IS per cent.
The same condition prevails in Pennsylvania,
and Canals has suffered TO the extent Of ever 10
per cent. from the same causes, and well-in-
formed lumbermen in the Saginaw Valley advise
the deficiency with them to be from one-quarter
to one-third, and reports of like character come
from the Muskegon, the Manistee, and other
points on the west SIDE Of Michigan, and also
from Wisconsin. In Pennsylvania it is conceded
that the amount of logs banked WAS cut short,
by the early break up, at least % or 80 millions
of feet. The streams fell early, with not over
one-hslf or two-thirds of the stock down, but
late rains are helping them out materially. The
stock Of SusQuehsnns Manufactured lumber st
all points, as inyentoried Jsn. l, 1871, wss short
so millions of feet, as against the inventory Of
Jan. 1870.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.


Fifty-f0ur bsptisms have been among the re-
suits Of the recent revival in the Baptist Societ7
Of this city Fifteen years ago the church was
sided by the Vt. Baptist Convention. 10 the
past SIX years it hiss spent SIS 900 in church
building and enlargement. aud Is now one Of the
largest and most prosperous churches Of any de-
nomination in this SJ4te.--Rev. \. J. Wilcox, CT
Hamilton, y. T., has been engaged By the Bsp-
fist S1clety Of Newport for one year----Ihe
sunual meeting of the Vermont Baptist Sabbath
School Convention is 70 be held al Chester, COM
mencing on Wednesday, June 7, and closing the
next dsy This convention was organized last
year St Rutland, and consists Of pastors, super
iutenients. AMI not more than three delegates
appointed to represent each Baptist Sabbath
Scho0, in the State
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

New York smokes " Bret Harte cigars
They would have taken well IN boston
the twelfth Of May"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

The WAsHISGroy WEATHER REroR There
can be no question Of the value Of the weather
reports and forecasts, furnished daily from
Washington by telegraph, sni we are glad to
learn that the signal service, Of the War Depart
uent, which hAs charge of this work, is extend
ing its facilities by Increasing the number Of
stations for observations There will be, when
the arrangements are completed, over one hun
dred Of these, in various parts Of the country.
Our city Of Burlington mas been selected As one
Of these stations, and We have been VISITED on by
Sergeant Robert R. Martin, Of the storm signal
corps, who has been stationed here as the Oh
server at this point. Sergeant Martin has taken
an Office in the City Hotel building, on the west
side Of the Square, and he informs US that after
two or three days be will furnish US with regu-
lar daily tabulated reports Of the weather, for
the benefit Of our readers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

VEHGESyzs AND P0Rr HESRY The steamer
Curlew. Capt Norman Crane, is to run this
season between yergennes and Port Henry, touch
ing at Fort Cassin, Basin Harbor sni Wes'p3ri
as follows: Leave Yergennes daily Sundays
excepted At s. u. ,after the srrival Of the Kut-
land train. arriving at Westport in season 10
connect with the Lake steamer going South :
lea7e Westport at II a. n, arriving at Port
Henry at T. IL. Returning, lssye Port Henry
St 100 p. m, after the srriysl Of the Lake
steamer going North, arriving a Nergenaes
a. p. III. This mskss very pleasant trip, As
we know By personal experience.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

OVER TIE LARE.-Rouse's Point IS to have q
new depot. It is to be Of brick, and part Of
the material is already on the ground, ready fsr
the builders.
The St. John Baptis. Association Of Plaits-
burgh will celebrate ST. Johns Day, June 9th
L, Is anticipated that eight or ten societies from
abroad will be present Among the exercises
will be a procession, grand dinner on the Fair
ground, delivery Of disoousses, and playing of
national games
A FIRE broke out in the house Of Nj Ross in
Margaret street, Pittsburgh, on the morning Of
the llth. but though the wind vas blowing
heavily, the flames were soon subdued by means
Of the splendid water works aud the efforts Of
the new e Protection Hose Company"
Maj. Christy Doan Of Plattsburgh, has
changed his " base - from saloon keeping 50 to
a hotel Sc
Mr.. A. 5 Babbitt, Of Reesevile, WAS knocked
down in the street last Tuesday night and robbei
Of $1,000 in money. lie is badly hurt, though
it is hoped not dangerously
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

KNIGHTS TElpl,R.-At regular corcay'
Of lafayette Commandery No. 3, Knights Ten
plar, hell at Swsnton, May Eth, the following
officers were duly eleo.el for the ensuing year
George VI. Hall, En-. Com; Danford Mott,
Gen; Albert B Jewett, Capt Gen /; PARK Davis,
Prelate; Dana J. Morrill,, S W; John A. Fitch,
J v; Rigney d. Marvin, Recorder; Elgsr y.
Bulari, Treasure; Simeon r. Whitney, Sand
arl Bearer W. L. Saxby, Sword Bearer NJ.
T Mott, Warden; Edward L. Hibbard, Lucus
r. Parker. Asher r. Gray, Cap;s Of the Guards
Milton H. Bliss, Sentinel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

LAKE DuNMoRE.-The Lake DunmoEe pro-
perty has recently been purchased by the Hon.
John NJ Dyer, Of Salisbury, who hiss proceeded
to repair snd Ie6t the House and its surround
ings and put the place in a IT condition for
summer visitors. sparins no pains or expense to
render the place pleasant sui attractive, he has
put the House in complete order, aud given it IN
charge Of & popular man, one well fitted for the
place-Mr Wyman H. Merritt, Of Brandon,
formerly clerk At the American Hotel in this
city, and more recently At the Weldon House.
ST. Adams, and the Memphremagos House,
Newport The House will he oPeuel June lst.
Lake Dunmore is one Of the most romantic and
picturesque spots in the S.ste, AMI We are glad
to know that good hotel is again to be kept
there
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

Prior to the year 1863, the production Of lum-
Der had been stimulated for five years by the
large consumption, high prices, and consequent
profit to the manufacturer. The winter Of 1869
was favorable to numbering, and under the ex-
pectation Of large profits legitimate lumbermen
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

THE 81 GREAT RAILROAD CoNEiNAT'0S.
The following dispatch explains itself
PHILADELPHIA, Nay IT.
To Editors There is the best authority i''
saving that recent telegram, datsd san TAI
cisco, and purportipg to give details OF s'sa.-
tic railroad combination on the PAcihs coAs,'
has no foundation whatever in fact. No sai'
combination has been entered into, AMI no TAI
road from Portland up the Snake River to O5-
den is contemplated by responsible parties
W. W. FULroN,
Agent New York Associated Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26
White Pine.

We find in the last number o. the Real
Estate Record Of New York city, an inter
esting summary Of facts and figures relating
to the immense trade in White Pine lumber
furnished by gentleman of New York, who
has been studying the subject for years, and
who has large opportunities for obtaining in
formation upon it. The Importance of the
subject to the country at large, as well as to
our community. viii justify US in extracting
freely from it, for tie instruction Of cur
readers.
The writer goes back in his history to the
pine land mania, which broke out in Maine
in 1888. The pine forests Of Maine were
then considered incxLaustible. But the
trade grew with the opening of the supply.
New markets were sought cut in South Am
erica. Auseralia, the West indies and Eu-
rope, and in twenty years the lumber men
were seeking new fields Of pine from which
to draw supplies.
Maine is now practically exhausted Of
merchantabIo white pine, ami So is all New
England Very little remains in New York
State. In Pennsylvania but one field, that
on the west branch of the susquehanna, re-
mains. This i, the only field of any account
remaining east of the Allegheny mountains,
and If cut at present rates, Its timber will be
.,,-I,,--+,1 ~ Ia,-+ .-v ,-aarz
Michigan is now the great pine produc-
ing State, anu is highly favored for lumber
ing by its numerous rivers and the great
lakes. Wisconsin and Minnesota also pos
sess riacrics of considerable extent, the tim
Der from which g3qf mainly to the ,dissis-
-iPpi river. The annual production Of pine
lumber is estimated as follows:
FEET.
Michigan Average ofleds, led3,
and 1870, from the annual re-
ports made with great Gaze. III, 100000.
Wisconsin ami Minnesota ..-... $50, o00, 900
q %
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26


The Methodist Preachers Association IL New
York has given It's unqualified opinion that the
General Conference possesses absolute power
over the bishops in that denomination, and can
only deprive them Of their Offices. but at its
pleasure abolish the bishopric entirely
lions Herald says Of the Vermont NJ Z. Con-
ference This conference has men Of ability
among it, elders and juniors The senior IN
years snd h0nors is Rev. A. Billiard, one Of the
strong minded sort, who las done good service
for forty years. He talks Of retiring. and going
west He viii be missed much by his brethren.
Bros. Merrill, Hitchcock, Kiiier and Ray. keep
fullthe front RANK Of years and influence. Bros.
Malc0m, Morgan. Dickinson, Cooper, McAuu,
and such, follow close behind while Cox, Ste
yens, Beeman, AMI many others, young in years.
are filing up that which remsineth behind Of
the fathers in their fresh strength The Mout-
pelier school, under Prof Wilder, IS furnishing.
Twenty-seven thousand dollars have been lately
left II by gentleman in or near Brattleboro,
and under Bro. Buttons fna1ciering, it promi-
ses to take rsnk with the best Of seminaries.
The hills Of Vermont still breed horses and men,
the best in the market May its future Me.ho-
dist history far exceed its past
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

Rev. J " McIlyaine has resigned the Rec
t5rship Of s.. Stephens church in Miiilebury,
and accepted a call 20 the Episcopal church in
Whitehall, \ I The change will take plscs
the LEI Of June.-The conservation Of the new
s.. Luke's church st Chester, will take place On
Thursday, May 18th, at 10 o'clock, a. N. The
conservation sermon will he preached hy the
Rev Thomas VI. Clark, b. D., Bishop Of Rhode
Islani-A correspondent Of the Church
Journal asks lis not the true argument
against bowling in the Gloris Patri to be found
in the fact that there Is no precept Of the
Church Of England, OF Of America, 70 warrant
il, Bowing at the name Of Jesus has the Eng
lish canon TO justify IT,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

In New FORK on the 10Th inst, Bishop Loueh-
lin administered the rite Of confirmation TO 400
children in the Church Of St. Peter snd Paul. Of
which Rev. Father Malone IS pastor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

FRANKLIN CorSTr CoUzr-Frankliu County
Court adjourned Friday moruing. There were
sixteen verdicts rendered curing the term, and
there was no case Of failure to agree. Twelve
divorce cases came on for hearing, and uiat
bills were granted Iha .Hsae1gsr says;
judge Royc, began the term before having
fully recovered from the severe AMI dangerous
attack Of erysipelas, which suddenly prostrated
him but a short time before but neither in MS
labor uor in his learning did he show any signs
either Of illness or Of his several years retire
mcnt from active practice. His familiarity even
with recent law rather surprised the bar, while
his charges were models Of that broad learning,
through research ami sound sense, characteristics
Of his distinguished uncle The only fault We
have heard found against him is that the law
yers can't get any " exceptions " which are good
for anything. good fault
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

The Grand Lodge Of Connecticut, +. and
A. NJ, has recognized the Grand Lodge Of
Quebec. 4 new lodge was formally opened st
Actonyale, P. O. On the l7th inst, Rev. Bro
Nye As ". NJ
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

Hereafter the examination for graduation AZ
the Normal School, in Randolph. will occur AZ
the end Of the spring and fall terms. instead Of
OF the middle Of the terms, as formerly. The
school year will consist Of two terms of twenty
weeks each. beginning the fourth Wednesday in
August and the second Wednesday in February.
In accordance with.s recently adopted rule Of the
Board OF Education, no person can graduate
until they have been members Of the school for =
year or more.
The -NdtioRGl Opinion is hereafter to be is
sued by the Bradford Publishing Company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

Montreal talks Of = railroad from that city up
to the Ottawa River, and north Of Lake Nipis-
sing aad Georgian Bay to sault Ste. Marie there
to ioin A railroad from Duluth eastward through
the upper peninsula Of Michigan These would
form an outlet for the Northern Pacific without
the detour south Of the lakes and the line TO
Halifax, soon to be completed, would give IT an
outlet a. the ess,ernmcst Atlantic hsrbor Mon
treal, by this route. would be only about 900
miles from Duluth, or as near SIS Chicago is to
New York and Halifax, by way Of Montreal
would be abou; IS far as New York il by way Of
Chicago. With the Northern Pacific completed
there would then be railroad line about 300
miles long, extending from Halifax to Puget
Sound, and connecting with Europe snd Asia by
the short sea route.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26
The Lumber Trade Of Burlington

IMPORTATION OF LUMBER AT THIS PORT TOR
TWO WEEKS PAST.
We are Indebted to Capt Fisher, Of the Gus
toms Department, for the following statement Of
the importations Of lumber from the Dominion
Of Canada, entered at the port Of Burlington
since the 9Th Of Nay. It will be seen that the
lumber is coming in at Lively rate
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

The next General Convention Of Congregation
81 Ministers 2ud Churches in Vermont is TO be
held in Springfield, June 10Th, sni Tot a; New
port, as announced. This change Is made On SC
count Of the dismssiln Of the Pastor al Newport,
and the consequent Inconvenience Of making the
arrangeme Rev. Beza'eel Smith, OF Han
over Centre. las removed TO West Hartford, Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

Suppose for the moment there were
on such institution As marriage, and that the
world we're repeuished by other means, would
the life Of man be materially different from what
tbs? Would there be fewer cities built.
less grand progress madet Scarcely
It's true that women can and do exert great in
iuence over men. after swaying them into
courses they would not otherwise pursue but it
will be found this influence rarely proceeds from
the wife. The influence Of the wife as
such, forms no part Of the power Of society -
May Is, 1870.
"FREEnoN FOR WOMAN IS WE'LL AS F0E NAN"
One Of the first needs Of society is to be able
to 20 openly what it already does scarcity
with the full assurances and approval Of
their own consciences every body should become
their own iaw-giveTs. None OF the
acts that may be suggested by a genuine love
can be held TO be the prostitution of the power
or capacity exhibited It is unfortunate that
terms should have such sweeping application,
and in reality such little meaning M the nat
ural attractions nature has uihia hersllf arc
representatives. Of The principle Of free l0ce
and Il is quite time iie buqaboo that connects il
self Nth This term should he erploici-[
Is. 1870.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

ST. AIBANs--4he largest amount Of lumber
ever Used in any ere month, at the Vermont
Central Car Shops, vas used in The month Of
April, il being -52'8-' feet or more than a
quarter Of Million comprising fourteen d'i-
feren' varieties in the following quantities :;
l02,9l5 fee; pine 5a,'J4 feet spruce, o5'oJO
feet oak, l6,14i feet black walnut, v,5JO ieet
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

The Uuiyersalist Central Association meets at
Roxbury, the last wednesday in May.-The
unitsrians Of Eastern New York have been de-
batting the question whether they would not be
better of il they were more like the Methodists
During the discussion one reverend gentleman
said that be would have church that combiu-
ed the feryor Of the Methodists, the pie;y Of the
Catholic, the order AMI aesthetic worship Of the
Episcopal, with the intellectual breath anl free
dom OF the Unitarian
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

By compiling the statistics of divorce it is
found that in Vermont during seven years there
were $50 divorces to Is, 10 marriages, or a "a
ito Of to y. In Massachusetts,, for period Of
four years, there vas a total Of OPP divorces to
IS, 972 marriages, ratio Of l to Al. In Ohio
in 1866, the divorces were l,l69; marriages
3O,479, or ratio of to y In Connecticut in
period Of eight years, the divorces foot up >
go, marriages, SO, 227 ratio Of to H.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

The Star Base Ball Club of North Pawlet an
nounce that it is in possession Of the silver bat
OF the First Congressional District Of Vermont
and that it holds itself in readiness to compete
with any in the District for its possession in the
future.
John Rice skirmished with family OF black
bears on the east side Of Bald Mountain. 1--WE
miles from Rutland on Sunday last. Mr. and
Mrs. Bruin escaped but two little Bruins,
we're captured and will be on exhibition in Rnt-
land.
monument has been erected in Pittsford over
the remains OF ?. P. Stewart, the inventor Of the
celebrated - Stewart cooking stove"
WINDSOR COUNTY
Windsor county court commenced ON TuesIav
OF this week, Judge Barrett presiding.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26
SHEPARD. DAVIS a CO., con IayEEs

Barge Weir. 9O.sl5 fee; Eddy, 1862 ;
Mayo, $500; Jones, 1889; Dan, l24,-
236 Davis, l56, ll9 Carleton, l63, s6i Erie,
1876, 9l3; Bryson. l5s,305; Huron, l6s,-
81 F; Michigan, l70,lSl Jones, 1899 ;
No. %, 124,390; Shamrock, rs, 800 ;
Cook. l2f,0i6 Skillings, 1891 42; Els,
l3i,sj Elizabeth. Ill, 954 Carrie, 3D.
S94; Minnie, 140,964 ; Caven, l27,-
Si3I; Cecels, 1882 toilette, l06,372 ;
Lester, l2S,l23 Waters, l55, 766 No. &c.,
IL, O3S No IS, 1lG.731 Burlington, 1885,
2O4 August, 1864 Caroline, 99,sls /;
Superior. lGl ,943.
RoLFE, TYLER CO., coSsIGSEEs.
Barge Tom. 10, O4s feet Rideau, l22,s7l +;
Courier, 1909; Capitol 10000 Cumber-
land, 100,l2S.
c. BLoDGETT & son, CoNsIGSEEs.
Barge George, III 1897 feet Jack, lis, 2ll /;
Haero, lbs, 464; McRae, 10, 1903; Weir, 81 GIL +;
Brush, l05,854 Clara, 129,71 Aaude,
1870, 1856; Barnes, 1872 ,032.
". & D. C. CRANE, coNsIGyEEs.
Barge Hunterstown, 161 900 feet; Queen,
III 1888; Minniehaha, l70,S00; No. %,
l26, 6l3 July, 1l4,9Ss ; May, 13S,O3S.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

Look out these days for the currant worms.
They come without shy notice in advance, and
make quick work when they come. White mel
lebore will 4" FIX them Carboiate Of lime Is
recommended as quite as efeciaal as he'leoore'
and safer, and it is stated that spriakliag the
bushes, till drenched with a solution made by
dissolying one pound Of copPeras in sixteen gal
Ions Of water, answers every purpose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-05-26

The New York Globe nominatss Henry Ward
Beecher for the Viee-Presidenoy.