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

Louisiana. The close of the war found him in
| New Orleans, where he has since resiied. For
! some time he has been connected with the In
! ternal Revenue Department
! Lydia Thompson is credited with making
! $500 900 c'eir in this country.
Lieutenant D. D. Wheeler, United States Ar
tillery, is now stationed at Plattfburgh. The
! Lieutenant is from Cavendisb, and his military
career commenced with the 4th Regiment of
/ Vermont Volunteers. He won enyiable distinc-
/ ton for galantry on the field, was fsvorite in
camp circles and was selected by that brusque,
! but warm-hearted Old warrior, General Brooks
Of the Regular Army, as Aid de Camp. He was
af.erwari made Assistant Adjutaut General,
with the rank Of Captain. The Manchester
Journql tells the whole truth when it says Dan
is one Of these level headed young men tina, be
| lieye in thorough military discipline, without
that conceited swagger which frequently fastens
upon young officers after they get into the arts
tocratic realms Of the " Regulsrs.''
Hiram c. English Of Woodstock, formerly
Adiutsnt Of the Sixth Vermont Regiment, died
I a, Cairo LAST week Of pneumonia. He wss Al the
head of the schools at Cairo, which closed their
spring term last week, and as consequence Of
overwork was stricken down He is spoken Of
as a remarkably promising young man.
Tie New York Herald reports tina; General
Thomas H. Neil, who for two years has been the
Commandant Of Governors Island, has been
ordered to join his regiment The Herald
adds While in command Of the leland, be has
inside it a study to entertain the masses who Wis
tied it for recreation, and removed all restric-
tons On wednesday evening, the General and
the other officers Of the post gave hop TO
large number Of our best society, in honor Of his
neice. recently married to Lieutenant Wolf, Of
the Second Artillery General Nell, it is IN
derstood, will be relieved by Major General JEFF.
c. Davis, Superintendent Of the General Re
cruiting service.
A very faithful life-size portrait Of Col PATan
Stevens has been placed in tie High School
founded By him in ClAremon, y H.
Rev. DR.. Potter Of St. Paal's church, Troy,
and Professor Of Christian Evidences in the
Lehish University, received unexpectedly Tucs-
isy evening JUS, ten years from the Jay Of bis
eraduAuon-a notice Of his election 70 the Presi-
dency Of Union College. Dr.. Potter il a grand
son Of the late President Mott.
Miss Louisa N. Acott, the author Of Little
Women " and " Little Men" has returned FROM
Europe AMI is now 81 Ter home in Concord,
Mass
The Democrat says the speech Of Henry Bal
lsrd, Esq, at the celebration Of S. johns Day
at PlAttsburgh was well resolved and contained
many happy hits.
Among the graduates from Eimhail Union
Academy, Merilsn, y. H., this year, are Charles
I Il. Samson and J. R Maynard Of s.. Albaas.
Tw. Marshall, the artist, has his summer re
treat smong the Adrondscks
Ex-Gov. Israel wsshbarn Of Maine, Collector
Of Portland, is attending the Commencement Of
s, Lawrence University a; Canton, y. Y. anil
addressed the College Literary Society Wednesday
evening
William NJ. EyArt. msie Us one Of his flying
visits upon sat THURSDAY. Mr.. Evarts leaves
New York on the night train, appears in court
/ the next morning. argues an intricate case AZ a
length Of from three to FIVE hours, sits down to
dinner with few friends, keeps the table alive
with flashes Of Wit, takes the o'clock P. m.
train, and Astonishes New York court next
morning 10 the amount Of brain work done by
this gentleman, together with the ease be accom-
plishes il, Mr.. Evarts is one Of the most remark
sble men in the United States. His income from
his practice alone is said to be over $4,000 A
year, and the hat that he wears il positively
shocking. -Ths Capital
Vim. 7. Blodgett, Of New York, is President
of the Board Of Trustees Of Tilien Seminary, at
West Lebanon, y. H., Of which Prot. Hiram
circuit IS principal.
Mr.. Il. C. Eiiy, the young Montpelier or
gsnist, who is soon to leave for three years
study in Germany, hal benefit concert al
Montpelier, Wednesday evening, in which the
best talent Of the Capital took part
The degree of Doctor Of Divinity was con-
ferred at the recent commencement of Oiyet
College, Oiivet, Mich. upon Rev. Joseph W.
Healy, President Of Straight University. New
Orleans. Dr. Healy was graduated at the
University Of Vermont in 1852
The birthdly Of Miss Nellie Grant, daughter
Of the President, will be celebrated at Long
Branch on the 4th Of July. The young lady
will then have attained her sixteenth year.
slas II. witherbee snd family, Of Port Henry.
are visiting California An oakland correspon-
dent of the Plsttsburgh Seatiacl, says Mr. ".
is perfectly delighted with the country and
c!imate-so much so that he talks Of going there
to live We hope not. The Champlaiu Valley
can i'll spare 20 leading and public spirited a
man as Silas witherbee.
Lewis A. Douglas has been appointed a mem
her Of the Columbi, Territorial Council in place
Of his father. Frederick, who resigned.
George William Curtis is to be the orator, and
James Russell Lowell the poet, on the occasion
Of the Walter Scott centennial in New York
The North Western University of Chicago,
following in the wake of the University Of Yer
mont, have made Lieutenant General Philip II.
Sheridan Doctor of LAVE.
Daniel Drew is said to have made $4,000
10y the late stock market tempest
VIM G. Peck of Brstteboro, formerly Super
inteudent of the New London Northern Rail-
road, has been appointed Superintendent Of the
Vinelaud, N j, Railroad.
Geo. S. Henry, brother of Gen. Henry, of this
city, has taken up his residence in Wichita,
Kansas.
Hon. William A. Wheeler, VI. c., of Malone,
is sojourning at present in New York City for
his health He has not fully recovered from
over-work last winter.
Hon. Geo. W. Grsudey delivers the Fourth of
July grafton at Newport, and Lieut.-Gov. Dale
at Island Pond.
Hon. David E. Nicholson, of Rutland, has &C
cepted an invitation to deliver an GRAFTON at
Weston, Vt, at the celebration on the coming
Fourth.
ANOTHER CouNTRrMAN TAKEN IN.-George
Wilson Of Vermont, while on his way from New
York to Rutland, stopped over here yesterday
afternoon, and determined to go around the town
and see the sights He found a guide in the
person of Joseph Sherlock, who piloted him to
several public resorts. Towards dusk Wilson,
who had imbibed qusntity of liquor sufficient
to float small sized canal boat ,becsme oblivious
Of what was going on aronnd, and laid himself
down to sleep on the sidewalk on Third street
What became Of Sherlock he does MT know.
Shortly afterward he was aroused by officer Fay
of tho Second nrecinct to whom after sounding