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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

OSE House. STANDING AMID TIE DEs1LATIoS.
Hon. William Gray OF the Boston Relief Com
mi.tee thus telegraphs from Chicago to the Bcs-
ton Daily .firertiser;
Chicago is in three diyions-southern, west
ern and northern. Il the southern, fifteen thou
sand were made housee-E Ia the western ten
thousand. snl in the northern sevauty-dye
thousand One house Is now standing 10 thar
division This house is Of wood, IN the middle
Of a lot surrounded by streets. with wooden
stable on the corner and wooden fences about
the enclosure. Everything, fence included. was
untouched by the fire Mr.. Ogden toll me be
did not know wis, saved his house. Some
labor and some water, having fears, were usei,
and wet carpets we're hung from the Windows.
l had previously visited the southern division
where The great public buildings sui ware
houses aud many o. the finest Dwellings were
DESTROYED, but ! never realized the des1lation
until visiting The northern division today. lt
vas the o.d quarter where the 0rigius. settlers
built palaces ant churches, with vide avenues
and ample rounds. Beyond it is Lincoln Parz
with it, glorious outlook upon Lake Michigan.
The des5la.ion u cities l0ag since passed sway,
Of which Ne never knew except 10 history,
alone suggests a parallel That an American
city founded within forty years should present
such a spectacle Is p constant surprise az /
recall the scene. Whether this portion viii be
reoccuuisd By dEellings or usei for manufac-
turing purposes, is an Cpen question IL seems
TO me that il viii be used tJ- manufacturing
business. and that the res ie1css vii extend
20 the south and west. The hrst FIRE on SAT
uriav lail waste a broad belt on the river,
and this open place probably prevented the
destruction on Sunday night Wh-ch rcsclel
o
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27
The Moral Lesson of the Chicago Fire

The Moral Lesson of the Chicago Fire.
Chicago has long gloried in her wickeiness ;
is she now reaping the fruits ,--WoHtre1i
paper.
1t seems impossible for any great catastrophe,
involving loss Of life. to happen without the
improvement Of the event by certain class,
who hold up their hands in holy horror and
proclSim that it is Gods Judgment upon the
wickedness Of the victims To-day We hear this
cry, that the wrath Of an offended Deity has
been visited upon sinful Chicago, the '' Babylon
Of the West - that HIS swift and terrible ven
geance has dealt the blow thst has laid her low
in the athes Of her greatness and her pride
that it is a repetition Of the righteous retribu-
ton that befell the wicked " cities Of the
plain" These are the same people who, few
years ago, pronounced the assassination Of
Abraham Lincoln Judgment upon him for 60
ing to theatre. The reign Of superstition is
plainly rot over. Such doctrines as this can
only poison with harsh judgments the wealth Of
love, sympathy and charity, which hiss been
evoked by the misfortune Of our friends, who sit
destitute in the ruins of their fair city. ard cry
to US for help. short time ago, twenty-five
persons were killed by lightning, in Bologna,
while kneeling IN church. Would those who see
only Divine wrath in such " dispensations "
argue that this was Gods warning against at
tending church? The devout believer in a
experimenting Providence will recoguizs His
hand in cslamities like these but will do well
also to remember that He has recorded his re-
buke of those who declared that those upon
whom the tower of Kioam fell were sinners
above their fellows
TIE laws by which God governs the universe
are memorable. The frost will blight, the FIRE
will destroy, the storms will ravage. disease and
death will do their appointed work, though mar
row-mindedness ard bigotry misconsuue their
intent. All things are for good. If natural
laws are violated the known and inevitable re-
salt follows. And who can say that today the
whole and is not the better for this disaster ?
The slumbering sympathies Of the people, en-
crossed in worldly cares, that have been aEak-
ened, The mercy, tie commiseration Of noble
hearts. the grand outburst Of generosity and
christian charity, give US renewed faith in hG-
mainly, and fresh confidence in our fellow men.
We wish ths, all might read in the Chicago ds-
sster lesson Of love and charity instead of an
angry judgment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

AIR BEDS IN THE MoBSISG.-The wise house
keeper should see to it that all the beds should
be aired Immediately after being occupied. The
impurities which emanste from the human body
from iusensible PRECIPITATION are made up of mi
mute atoms. which, if allowed to remain long,
are absorbed by the bed, and will then. to q
greater or less extent, vitiste the air for con-
siderable time afteward Let the occupant throw
the bed open on rising, and, as soon as is conve-
nient, open the windows sud ventilate the sleep
ing room. One hours early ventilation is worth
two hours late airing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

A GAR ruAr u,pz rae pzBu-yr -..s
UGlr.-At the close of the ceremonies over H
corner stone Of the Post Office, tie Pr-la.
(vho mus, have suffered terribly the pres as
two hours for a cigar entered bis cl-ril-a I'D
Wster Street This was she signal for a r-sl ..
the usual crowd Of hanj-s5skers. who cane
upon him with all the tsmpsstu1usuess at t-
talon Of otfce-seeksrs. Fora minute tls '..s.-
dent smiled grimiy. sni grSspel SIS many llai-
as was practicable in the moment Of ;iua s.F-
Ell before the starting Of his carriage. -s -.
novel away and the teltsculsr crowd rsr'a-.
the President vas observed as he looked over bio
left shoulder TO wea- an expression clupoua .ai
Of physical anguish and rage Il appeared that
sume one OF the multitu iious hani-shakers, u-'--
ing brutality with mus,l'srity, had assaulted the
President by an uumaricifJ. grip born o- Rl-
miration OF uslevo,eace The hero Of il'
Wilderness, as he looked over his shoulder and
compressed his lips, appeArel very much as If
be would ike 70 d" chA# up that hsulshaser-
whether he was friend or foe. he dii not tet-
the assault With the ii-uiiei s.oicisn 90 De eI-
pectei Of such man. Probably the bus-a-
Of A shell under his horses feet would have e''
iuterferel with his equauimi;y. As be- u.ei
away through the cheering, staring crowds -..
ming the street on both s,les, his tea'--s-
resumed their calm if not attractive ez
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

President Oakley, of New York insurance
company, stated at meeting in New York. that
he had just returned from Chicago, and consid-
ers that the losses of insurance companies have
been under estimated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

Mr. W ,. Bancksr has brought from Chiaa-
20 to New York. acurious memorial Of the great
FIRE. Among the ruins Of the Western News
Complny's establishment, where an immense
stock Of periodicals. and books vss reduced to
ashes. there wEs found a single leaf Of quarto
Bible chsrrei around the edges 1t contained
the first chapter Of the Lamentations Of Jere-
mish. which opens with the following words =;
d" How doth the city lit solitary that was full of
people how is she become as widow she
that was great among the nations and princess
among the provinces. how is she become tribu-
tary She weepeth sore ia the night, and her
tears are on her checks; among all her lovers
she hath none to comfort her" And thst was
the only fragment Of literature saved from the
News CompaDy's great depot
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

Grace Greenwood, c1rresp5niant . -
York Times writing from Deavc-. -..' e.-
corning the Indians says;
ioub, 20, that political critics hs-e pre- A
er IN their judgments on Governors, H'i
officers appointed By the President, -ls1
would he on men Of their own selection '1i
ton Even the Indians are critical l--
vOrite wss that general fav0ri;e IN t.
Gov. Hunt OF him. threwi Uie D-.
once said" Heap doT heap saag, -'
biscuit-Good i'' When asked his Drl
Gov MeCo0k, his dark brow lowered, as De- ..
Piled" HeY No how 2, no swap. u'
cut At the name Of Gov Evans l's -ii '.'-
lip curlei-his eye flashed scoru- %
heap how 10 swap, no biscuit, ia
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

Ar enterprisiug firm in Chicago advertsed-
as soon as the newspapers began to appear
agsin-' ten thousand watches, rescued unin-
iured from our vaults, and warranted to be Gd-
justef TO femperature.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

The Duke of Wellington, shrewd bus ness
man as well as General, is credited with the say
ing that high interest is but another name for
poor security.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

More than seven hundred thousand life poll
cies are now in force in this country, assuring
more than two thousand million dollars. One
hundred men are insured for nearly ten million
dollars
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27
FOUR DOLLARS WORTH for TWO.

The Engraving is an exceedingly pretty one, exc
cl,ei in the best style oftbe art from the peneI u
the SINE art St who drew tie we'll known picture
d. From shore to Shore All though in an entirety
different s. L. is no less pleasing and desirable 'l1n
that Itis printed or heavy plate pager measuring
% \ y inches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27
News Items.

English sportsmen bewsil the fact that horse
racing is moi so much in vogue among the sris-
tocrscy as it used to be.
The neighborhood of Brunswick, Georgia, as
said to abound in bears, wild cats, foxes and
deer.
The official income Of the Vice-Oy Of Egypt
is $50 ,O0O,0O0
Wilson, the Connecticut murderer, when
hanged last Friday, had needle OF wire stick
ing in his heart, with which he had attempted
suicide. The doctors decided that If this wire
were TO be withdrawn, death would be instants-
neous without the aid Of the rope what
chastity farce was this tragedy Of hanging dead
mani
The largest salary paid to San Francisco
school teachers is $3.50 month, the next IL
SOS. and the third is SloO
The locomotives of this country hsve consumed
it is said, during the past twelve months, soo,-
900 900 worth o. wool and 1t is estimated that
$50 900 acres of the best timber land in the re-
public are cut down every year to supply the
demand for railway ties alone.
The Sophomore class Of Cornell University
lately expelled man for tale-bearing TO tne
faculty. The expelled member Immediately lei'
the University.
New York figures Births last week 555;
marriages 232; deaths 1856 fires IS; losses
from the same Sjl5; police arrests ,7O5.
Andrew Stephens, - years old, who was recently
arrested FOR breach OF promise Of marriage,
committed suicide by taking poison, s. New York
Monday.
A lady resilient st South Hollow, Onondsgs
county, New York. dreamed last Saturday night
that her father was very sick At Hastings, o.
wego county, and in a fl Of somnsmbulism
arose, dressed herself, and walkei TO Liverpool,
fifteen miles distant, for the purpose OF taxing
the cars To Hastings. She arrived at Liverpool
little after daylight. sound asleep, snd did not
awake until after she hsi been for some time
/ in the house Of Mr.. Fay, with whose family
| she was acquainted. When she swoke she said
/ she had been perfectly unconscious after her
| fathers illness. She WAS very weary ant foot
sore.
/ Miss Jennie Pixley, sgsd y years, student
/ At the Brockport Normal School, cJmmitted sui
eide At that plsce on Tuesday, BY taking sirich-
nine. The cause was the dislike Of her ff.euis
/ to the gentleman she loved.
The railway restaurant at Altoona, Pa, would
not give any dinner to a train Of penniless Chi
cage sufferers
Robert Deimau. toe prisoner who st the con
Wet outbreak from the Nevada Prison fought d
bravely on the side Of the authorities, and By hn
intrepidity and GOODNESS saved the life Of Lieut.
Gov. Denver, has been pariouej. He was sen
fenced in 1869 to imprisonment FOR life for muir
der in the second degree.
Americans in Paris have subscribed thirty
thousand dollars for the relief Of the Chlcag
s1terers.
an .t,,,o-.+;-es IN the Wausutta Mi, q
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

lis pretty hard to guess how rich jim Fisk
is On Saturday he appeared before Commis-
sioner Osborne in New York, to Of himself as
surety on bond to be given in an appeal case IN
admiralty. On being questioned in relation to
his property he stated thst he owned an interest
in the Fifth Avenue Theatre and the Grand
Opera House was part owner of eighteen or
nineteen houses On Tweuty-third and Twenty
fourth streets, and slso owned other property
amounting in the aggregate to 100000 while
bic liabilities we're only about $4,000 Furih-
er investigation by the Commissioner showed
hewever. that there are suits pending against
Fisk to recover in the aggregate abou, 500
O00 The question Of Fisk's acceptance Sss r6-
ferred to Judge Ba;chford for his decision
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

A New York despatch to the Boston Dug
-4frsrftser says that most Of the Chicsgo mer-
chants there are fndinding favorable terms for
purchasing new stocks Of goods, though the
msjority Of New York dealers require that Chi-
cago paper shall be endorsed by responsible
names before they accept it. They are not 50
literally inclined as they were ten years sgo
Some OF them ssy that while they want to be
generous, they cannot sell on credit to men
who have nothing to pay with unless they VIC
late all ordinary business rules They are
willing to give plenty Of time, but want good
names on any psper they accept Chicago
naper is freely handled among note-shsvers,
but large discounts are demanded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

The Briggs House, Chicago, Of which Frank
Wentworth is the senior proprietor, who Is also
well known throughout New England, hiss re-
established business on the corner Of West
Madison and Canal Streets
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

There was from three to four feet Of snow IN
Wyoming Territory, on Thursday last At
Raleigh Station on the Pacific Railroad, the cars
we're DELAYED ten hours.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27
AUTHOR OF THE CHIrrtNpEN Co. OHAfIEN'
Burlington Oct. s.h ISL

We print the above to oblige our friend the
writer although We thiak the subject is oecom-
iBg little thread5.re. A remark in IT, com
pels US to repeat that the FREE Pass never
sail that the soil Of Vermont before the adoption
Of her Constitution, Vas never troiden by
slave Before the declaration Of her indepen-
dence and adoption Of her Constitution the ter
rtory within the present limits Of the State was
not the =. soil Of Vermont" Il was claimed by
New York and by New Hampshire. 1t WAS
known As the New Hampshire Grants, TIL It's IN
babitsnts. in l777. by convention adopted the
name Of " New Connecticut sliss VERMONT
declared their independence and adopted
State Constitution, which prohibited slavery by
an express provision. not found in the "B'u oi
Rights Of the old eonfeierscy,' to the effect
that .. no male person, born IA this country
or 5rouylf from orer the sea, - should be held a'
A.. " Stare" We have never said anything IN
consistent with these well known facts
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

New Hampshire, it is rsid, possesses real
curiosity In the shape Of a democratic congress
man who refuses to frank bis wife's letters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

gallant Acr OF A YoUNG VERMoNTER-
At the Pensacola Navy Yard. late one night last
week. tipsy sailor attempted to get on board
the United States steamer Nipsic, but fell of the
gangwsy plank and was about drowning When
Midshipman Hanson R Tyler, an accomplished
young officer attached to the ship, sprang over
board and succeeded in saving him at the peri
of his own life Nllshipman Tyler is = Vernon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

Insurance Losses By The CHICAGO FRE
The New YORK C0mmei cial publishes on au-
thority that should be IL every respect trust
worthy" the sutj1inel list Of the losses Of ig-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27
Slavery in Vermont.

E,5;tor of Free Press and Times 1t hAs
been my purpose not to trouble you "i'n a ~,
further communication on this SUBJECT ss | wv
abundantly satisfied with the remarAs @"l
n,sn,tions YOU gave in reply to my former no'f'
published in your paper of the 2O'h Oi', DD,
in looking over your daily OF the 'In INST :
u.,;.,a an article written by General Phelps OF
Rr.+,lsboro. and over his signature which,
-, ..rs for word further from me.
The General says 4" The question as 10
,.bo,bsr there we're some sixteen persons heii o'
"a ;, Vermont in 1870, or in the ten years
-,.,..lipc that period, is of no consequence )
h,t the real question is, whether the Constitu-
zion If the State ever recognized slavery, e1-
cent to prohibit it by its very first article eIc
Now. thst my former communication may not be
misunderstood, | here for one and all, say that
have. and do now, fully concede to the remsrks
of General Phelps, and also Of the editor OF the
FRyE Pass AND TINES, that the constitution
II Vermopt did not, nor did any act OF her leg
stature. ever recognize slavery but on the
o.her hand, expressly provided against II. anu
| add. it is glory enough for vermont 10 OOA
hack upon her history and know that enc WIS
the FIRST section Of the Union to prohiDH sis'ery
within her borders and that no slave ever eA-
isted in the State, such State, by virtue oi
her government and laws This beng the pc
sition nov taken by the FREE PRESS anu arc
a.. C.reral Pbelps | am happy TO cay that
[ fully accord with them anu ~
.1Teration with them, shall ssy
WGN,
:, .ns,air thst position, because believe II to he
;,s, ami true. But that the soil of Vermont
as bi,bert5 claimed by the Tribune and Free
pre,, .. was never trod by = slave y before the
alortion Of her constitution, and before her ad-
,,,ssion into the Union, is not in accordance
with history and is quite another question
II il doubtless true as Gen. Phelps says, tha'
lsverv might have existed IN the state by fraud
even sitter the adoption Of her Constitution up 10
l-qO Ana we hsye authority for such sts'e
- things in the course pursued by the Zen
ersl Coyernment for the Bill Of Rights Of the
IA oonfederacv. as virtually as that OF vermont
s-l he nearly the sane words, declared the Tree
| 4o,, Of all within her borders in these emphauC
words That, all men are created eluAi'
that they are endowed by their Creator with GER
;ain upalnable rights ; that among these S'
life liberty, and the pursuit Of happiness
Yer strange as it may seem, the general govern
ment, in plain violation Of the import oil Tan
.anguage, sustained slavery within her borders
mil the great struggle for emancipation csme
and four millions of slayes we're set Tree oy
single dash of the pen Of our lamented resident
Abraham Lincoin-sni this not until the blood
and treasury Of the nation had been most pro
fusely expended. in civil war with the s'A''
power
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

MUuLArzD CURREScY.-The Secretary Of The
Treasury Is engaged with General Spinner IN
consideration Of some more satisfactory method
than the present for the redemption Of multi
sted currency The plan which seems likely
to be agreed upon will provide that where more
than one-hsl: Of the original note IS presented
in single piece, the government will redeem
it. At the value Of the whole, but where less
then one-half is offered The government will
decline to afford relief This method is tavora-
by regarded by both the Secretary and the
Treasurer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

The FAMINE IL PERsIA.-Later accounts
from Persia represent the devsststions from the
famine to be more widely spread and destructive
than ever. At Mesched a town Of 10000 in
hsbitants, 50 600 have persisted, 10000 have
fed for their lives and the feeble remainder have
been carried into captivity by Afghan banditti.
Meanwhile the Shah, after the fashion Of East
ern rulers, has wholly dsregarled the sufferings
of his subjects, aud ruthlessly left them to the
wretcbedness ard death which his own incspa-
city has brought npon them. While his people
have been dying by thousands under pestilence
and famine, his royal Majesty has taken his
usual hunting expeditions, and lived as richly
and recklessly as ever. 4 mob of several thou
sand starving men and women, who assembled
before his palace gates, conducting themselves in
a very riotous manner, and coupling his Males
tvs name with oprrobrious and disrespectful
epithets, swoke that worthy magistrate to a
realizing sense of his situstion. lie therefore is
sued an eiict that bread should be sold at a GER
tain fixed price, but as there was no bread to be
bought at any price this WAS not wholly satisfac-
tory. After this he imprisoned the vizer Of the
town and baked the bakers in their own ovens.
And still the people are not happy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

We hope it is true that the million OF green
backs burned up in the government vaults at
Chicago cannot legally be replaced ard that by
50 much is our plethoric currency to be con-
tracted. Nobody has lost, but everybody has
gained by this feature Of the destruction Could
not Gov. Boutwell, be persuaded to put some
more Of his paper money in the way Of being
burut up2
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

HIsroRIc SroSEs.-By the roadside. aa.i 5
nile from Felchville, Vt, and near A.sna.l or''A'
are two historic stones, one Of which bears tbs
inscription
This is near the ,p1, that iudilas er,iu Ps1 ~.
night 81 er they took Mrs. Johns ,I q ii-A , a.
araoee and FarnsForth. Aug 20 ll't, ana .i-,
johnson was delivered ofher chih Pa ia''' -i
this brook.
When trouble ucsr the L1ft is Niiit
10 hears the captive cry.
lie can suhdgo Tho savage inina'
And learns its sympathy
Aud the ether -
.. an the AIT August. 1851 Cspt. James johnson
had q d,nrhtsr horn on hi spot OF ground, nelu-
-. ,-,-,-ef WIN his whole family by the Indians -
The child born under these circumstances NAs
r,-,s1 =. Captive" ard there are cd per'ons
still living who remember her.
The spplicaiicns for relief in Chicagl rave
d;minisbei from 10000 to 5000. thirteen
bundred requisitions have been filled b. the Fe-
lief committee for lumber 10 build small HOUSES
for their homeless. The demand for rsnsro ~
ton to leave the city is small.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

Robert Fleming, graduate of the University
Of Vermont and Hell-knoEn in this city, and
who has been doing a handsome commission
business, on Lasslle street. Chicago,wss entirely
burned out in the late confagration.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-10-27

SMuGGLED WOOL FROM CANADA-IREAsURY
DECISION The Collector Of Customs at Ogiens-
burgh, has written = letter to the Secretary Of
the Treasury. stating that duties amounting to
ss87 have been paid on certain wool seized and
libelled for having been smugglel from Canada
and released by the Court on the claimant Civ
ing bonds for the payment Of the appraised value
in csse.of condemnation Referring to the ques-
ton whether if merchandise be condemned du-
ties received should be refunded, the Secretary
replies. quoting the decision Of the Supreme
Court in the case of Hoyt vs. United States, that
moneys collected under the circumstances above
mentioned do not enter into the question Of con-
demnation, and that other csses decide that they
accrue to the United States as duties. The regu-
lations Of the department accord with these de-
citions.