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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-28
For the Free Press aud Times.
Appeal from the Freedmen.

Twenty-three hundred freedmen Of the bet
ter class have appealed to the American Coloni-
zaton Society for aid to 60 10 their own repub-
lie in Liberia, West Africa Among these are
several colorei preachers and pastors going out
with their churches. or with parts Of their
churches, to preach the gospel and to establish a
christian civilization among the natives. 4 large
portion Of the adult applicants are members Of
christian churches.
The openings for missionary work in Africa
are wider than ever before. Six hundred thous
and natives withinjthe bounds Of the republic are
ready and anxious for preachers and teachers.
They are measursbly civilized and speak the
English language imperfectly. These pious
freedmen SIRE anxious 10 20 to improve their own
condition, to aid in building up tropical negro
nationality, and to do for their ancestral land
Whist the Pilgrims have done this country.
This work has been successfully begun God
has greatly blessed it. He has chosen Africs's
own returning children as re fittest instruments
for Africs's eyangelization- They are of the
same blood andsympsthies with those whom they
90 to teach. Then, again, they are suited to
the climate which has proved fatal to white mis-
sionsries, whose average lie there has been less
than six years.
Shall not these waiting applicants lie aided to
90 to the home of their choice?
As District Secretary Of the American Coloni
zstion Society an attempting to raise this year
ten thousand dollars for sending oct pastors snd
churches.
One hundred and sxty-four individuals have
each engaged 70 assume the expense Of sending
one emigrant by paying $50 in one sum or SO
per year for three yesrs This makes the $50
which pays the passage Of emigrant and at
the same time makes the donor life member Of
the society and entities him Tor her) to receive
the monthly magazine Of the Society for life.
Almost any person of ordinary means can pay
ten dollars a year for three yesrs, without tran
scending the Ssvior's rule Of set-deniaL
Reader, friend of an injured and suffering
race, will you help the Society in its present
great need
Any sums enclosed to me at Burlington will
be most Thankfully received and faithfully ap-
piled for sending these waiting emigrants to the
home Of their choice
J. X Converse,
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BOSTON MARKE TS.
Wednesday. July q

FLOUR. The market has ruled dull during the
week and prices are hardly sustained JoDbsrs ana
exporters purchase only t. meet imme1ists wants.
We quote no change in prices, but II would be diff
cult TO purch more large lots without some con-
cesslon. Western superhne sold at sJdj ., common
extras a. s. 5Od6, and medium and choice extras at
50 5nG7 80 9 DBL. including Minnesota chO'ce bak
ers brands at g. A. IS. White Wheats range from
Sc s5n7 d. eluding Ohio Iudian4 snd Michigan,
ana s7as % for Illinois, 81 Louis uedium and cilae
are selling at s. HsH Dbl. the latter price for a
fancy brands Rye Flour ia quiet and shade low
er, selling at s5a6 Y hbl. a. % quality sales a
Corn Meal small at 81 "a p Dbl.
GRAIN. The market for Corn is dnll and prices
are lower for mixed Western with sales at 7fa-5c
and Yellow at SOC. Oats have been in fair de
mand at 6sn &C Tor common and good Western; and
I3115c for choice White at watch the market closes
is steady at 95c 81 2 bushel. Barley Is dull a,
AS 10 Z bush. Shorts and Fine Feed are scarce
and higher sales Of Shorts at s2I026 Fine Feed
at s27D3l and Mddlings s32G2i p ton, with veTy
PROVISIONS. The market flr Pork remains the
same. dull. and pricss unchanged. We quote prime
81 a. "a Mess SO az 10 50 and clear and extra
clear 81 81 N 10 e Dbl Beef il in moderate de-
mand at $l2 al II for Mess s5 % 81 for extra Mes
and 81 o. 10 for family. Demaod fair FIR Lard at
10; a lie y II for city, and ~ HE for steam and
kettle rendered Western. Smoked uaus continue
In fair demand at Y a 3e Tor city and d a l5c for
Western, TO quality. Dressed Hos at 81 a tlc 2
b, aud now firm at Gle.
PRODUCE. Choice Butter is IN coed demand
but for all grades under the best the tendency f
prices ia dosnward. Sales Of New York ard Yer
mont choice daires at &c q use. In round Cts. AMI
prime selections atl2S a BIC. common % good in
Guiding Western, 70 a pc aud inferior p n l4c Y
h. Cheese is dull and dropping. Sales Of fine fac
tory at 100 a lie, with very few nice lots AZ He
The best dairy will not command over itc. ranging
down 70 sc, according TO quality. White Beans are
held hrm at extreme prices and tic supply of extra
Pea and choice mediums il light The sales have
ranged from s. q 80 fr Neiteru and Eastern
extra pea. and s. a % for common AID choice me
dums. Market quiet for Canada Peas, with small
sales at 5 - a - for common, and 81 30 a - for
good and choice The supply Of Pu.atoes has in
creased. and prices have declined. Sales have been
made at 3 81 a 81 y Dbl and some lots al even low
prices. Eggs are In moderate demand aud prices
we'll maintained. sales G.: a. a 20 Eastern selling
at p a PC.
WOOL. The market Is still quite firm, although
the transactions are not quite large last week
the sales OF the week have hee1 l,euOll lbs Of Do
nestle, and include Ohio, Wisconsin and Michigan
neeces. from 500 ole; Delaine and COuoing o 81 c5-
from 62iH67cs and tub washed from ga 90 for
common and choice; pulle1 W lol from 55di5c. and
49, rs California at }s sac 2 D as To quality.
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The Case of Bartlett French.
MILToS, July %, Isl

AILiONs Juiy -, 10 1.
Editors Free Press and Times
On the 18th inst, Bartlett French of Georgi.
was arrested at West Bolton, charged with an
assault upon young girl, and on the same day
had his examination before Justice Stmson of
Jericho, who at the time WAS serving as arbi-
TRAITOR at West Bolton, and was by him dis
charged, but the prosecution rot being satisfied
had him Immediately arrested and brought be-
fore smother justice, who did not put him upon
trial, but kept the case open until Tuesday.
when another warrant was served upon him,
on complaint from States Attorney, Burnsp,
who arrived in Bolton on Wednesday, and after
a few minutes investigation Of the charge, En-
tered nOlle prOsequi. The Grand Juror on
the same day, after four days deliberation, came
o the same conclusion Of the States Attorney who
withdrew his complaint. send you the above
facts and ask you to publish them, in Justice to
Mr.. French, as | see the fact of his arrest and
the charge made against him, appear in three
issues Of your paper, one OF which is dsted two
days after his final discharge Mr. French is
well known in Milton and Georgia, where he
has sustained good character, snd all who
know him, think there has been a great mistake
made by some one in the treatment he received
at West Bolton. W.
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Gen. Sherman in Rnrlinrtnn

Cen. VIM I. Sherman arrived in town Friday
evening by the steamer Adirondack and tool
quarters at the Van Ness House remaining thert
until the departure Of the 1876 train for St
Adams, where he goes to join his wife, Who il
spending a few weeks there. The General was
accompanied by son and three daughters. He
took quiet walk about our city, and on his re-
turn to his hotel was called upon by Gen. STAN
nard, Gen. Foster, and number of citizens He
seems to be in fine health, and greeted his visit
oTs with his characteristic cordially. Flags
were hcisted On the Custom House, City Hall and
the hotels in respect to our distinguished visitor,
who, we are happy to hear. will pay our city an
other visit before be returns to Washington.
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A MEAN ScANP.-Just after the greet fire in
this village. las; year, an oily-tongued indiyid-
u4l named Homer Lewis, put in 81 appearance.
portion Of the time he has been employed on
the new buildings at good wages, boarding nearly
all the time at the Parsons House. lie also
brought with him young girl of his, be having
a wife in Manchester, who refuses, with good
reasons no doubt,) to live with him Soon after
Lewis came here he commenced to relate the
most pitiful tales of his bad luck, snd by so do
ing he enlisted the sympathies of many of the
people of this village. He ran up large board
bill at the Parsons House and in payment thereof
scld and delivered a chest Of carpenters tools to
the landlord. By the most sdroit cunning he
ran other small bills in various places in this
village, the whole amounting to $3.50, in about
SIS many days -neyer intending to pay single
dollar. On Saturday last this scamp made ar
rangemeuts to leave town, taking with him the
above mentioned chest of tools, which had been
loaned him. His place of destination is sup.
posed to be Milton or ST. Adams, VT, where, If
he stays six months, the people will have reason
TO pray for his departure, while regretting that
their loss is his gain ColeJrook, " H.,
Sentinel.
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| Connected with the Sixty-seventh Commencement
of the University ofVermont and State Agricul
tural College August. 1871
SUNDAY, july 30.
4P. NJ Baccllaureate Discourse, by Presiden
ANGELL.
* P. N.-AnniversIry of Society for Religious
Inquiry. Addressb by REV GEORGE N. W EBBKa
ID. ID, Professor in Miidlebury College.
MONDAY, July 81.
4. NJ, and P. NJ Examination of Candidates
Rooms.
P. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Concert at City Hall
TUESDAY, AUGUST, I-ALuxsI DAY.
9 A. M:-Annual Meeting of the Phi Beta Kappa
at Institute Hall I
10 A. ANNUAL Meeting Ct the Alumni, at Col
lege Chapel.
p. M.-celebration of Alumni. Grafton by z. X.
PANGBoRS, Of Jersey City.
P. H.-Junior Exhibition.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2-CoxxEScEMEsr DAY.Y
90 A. H.-PrOcession from College.
10 A. M.-0ratioDs OF Graduating Class Masters
Grafton Comforting Of Degrees; Inauguration
OF Prof. Nj. Ii. BUcKHAH as President of the
University.
CORPORATION DINNER.
5 P. N Commencement Levss at Presidents
House.
Music to 10 furnished by GiImore's Band, of
Poston.
The annual Commencement boat ride, on Lake
Champlain, will take place Thursday evening, On
the Steamer Cakes Ames
The Railroad and Steamboat Company, will garry
all persons attending the commencement Exercises
for fare one way. Return passes must be procured
Of Charles E. Allen, Secretary of the Alumni.
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signed by 164 members of the Assembly, de-
handing the dissolution Of the National Guard
has been presented to the government Gen.
Douay has been presented with the cross Of the
legion Of honOr.-Iu the Assembly on Friday
minister Lembre,ht explained that the state Of
the seige was S i'll maintained in Paris because
the Reorganization Of the police had not yet
been COMPLETED
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. II NWa7 ' EII'Ts
Dist. see'y Of American Col. Society
Letter of the Secretary OF the TT easu
~, Addressed to all the Con-
suls in Canada.
TREASURY DEPABTHENT,
WASHINGTON, June 6, 1871

SIR
Referri NJ to Article l07, Revenue Reguls-
lions. "a, t Ill. Foreign and Domestic Commerce.
and to S oecisl Regulations Of May Z, 1870.
have to in form you that the American sesl-lock
and sesl b ave been adopted for use upon cars or
other vehi lies containing merchandise consular
seals are n cessary 70 avoid the unloading inspec-
tiou and q, ,prsisemeht Of such merchandise at the
first mort Q arrival in the United States. You
are, thereto &c, hereby directed to use only the
seal of the American Seal Lock Company for
sueh purp se, snd to sih< photograph of the
seals used pr such car or vehicle to each copy
Of the mani kst of the goods contained therein.
You are further advised that on and after
the Is; pro dmo none other thsn the American
Seal Lock Smpany's lock and seal will be Ie-
cognizsd by the Customs officers at the frontier
ports Of the United States on this class of mpor-
tations. You wild please inform parties III in
terest Of th ruling of the department, that they
may, thro lgh Customs officers, provide them
selves with nee ssary locks and seals, and there
by avoid detent on and delay st the ports OF first
ARR sal.
am. We r. respectfully,
Gro. s. boutwell,,
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We are in receipt Of 8 Communication from
IAN indignant tsx-plyer," who is a respected
citizen Of Burlington, finding serious fault with
tlc Board of Aldermen, for allowing the claim
against the city. Of B. s Nichols for over 81, 200
sad that Of c. Biodgett & Son for some 500
both for filing up with shayings) White
Street ard the Market lot, in 1865. "Tsx-pay-
er says there is evidence in this city to
prove thai Messrs. Blolgett & Son, were notified
in the Allermen's room, AMI B. s. Nichols in
the Street, by both the Commissioner Of Streets
aai the Mayor, inst neither neel expect cent,
for dumping shayings They went on and
cartel their shavings. es they had no where else
90 cart them, and At thus lste day bring in their
claim for over $4,000, and it is allowed by our
economical city fathers " The dissatisfaction
which thus finds expression. prevails to con-
siderable extent smong our citizens We have
had no opportunity to investigate the subject;
but we understand that the claims alluded to,
have no; ben recently presented, hut we're pre-
scented long since. Snd we're in fact passed upon
last gear by the Board Of Aldermen, which voted
then that they should be paid in July, 1871;
and thSt the recent action Of the Board a.- zen
Tue carrying into effect Of the previous -.
We suppose it to be true that the filling in
y -''''0a was not ordered or approved by the
0'ee' commissioners. That the work done. was
o. some service to the city, nobody denies; and
n0''dy who kHoEs them, we take it. would
elArse citizens OF the high character of Messrs.
Nichols and Bioisett with deliberately swind.
ing Tue CITY There seem to be some things
about the matter, hoEeyer, which need explans-
uon' and our columns are open to any one. who
will - rise to explain
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-28

Ash IMMENSE RAFr-On Sunday, July oh,
the steamboat Oliver Bascom passed through the
entered Lake Champlain with a raft Of timber of
enormous dimensions in toS. This monstrous
appendage contained 100 900 cubic feet Of tim
Der, and vas 22O0 feet in length. the boat with
the tow line and raft stretching along the water
full half mile. This timber came from Ottawa
anl was on its way TO New York city.
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The Young Women and the University
of Vermont.

The question Is often asked, whether the I'M
versity Of Vermont cannot be, whether it will not
be, opened to young women
The question might very properly be asked on
the part of the officers of the University,
whether there are at this present any young
women who desire admission to its halls. In the
absence Of all applications from the sup
pressed sex, no one could reasonably expect
that the corporation would take any sction
whatever in the premises That many Of the
young ladies of this region desire advanced edu-
cstiOnsl facilities is well known. That such ia
ciliiies are not now adequately provided, sare
At the Unirersiiy, is also clear enough Even
from this city, young women go to Vsssar and
other distant schools
Now, without denying the cool that often
comes from sending boys and girls away from
home TO be instructed in distant schools, one
may say that this schooling at distant, and
especially in city ike New York, is connected
with certain Disadvantages, prominent among
which, in the view of many parents, is the large
increase Of expense. The young people may
be helped, may be harmed, by the indie
pendence Of life away from the parental roof;
but not few will be forced to forego the supe-
rior training obiainable sbrcad, because Of its
high cost. In truth, We can no more afford 10
educate cur daughters in distant schools, than
our sons. The University could not possibly DO
all that is needed, without transceniing its
proper province But it could do much
towards meeting ihe demands of the tine in re-
gard to the advanced education of women
Who knows that the corporation would
not look with favor on female applicants for
admission. Who has reason to suppose that
any member Of the Faculty would object to
lecturing to mixed classes The present writer
has ZONE information on these points, and ven
lures to recommend The yOuag sr0meg 10 apply.
They can ask to 90 upon the Academic
or the Scientific course, TO take the
full or 4 partial (electiye) course, sub
hitting, OF course, as their brothers do, 10
the preliminary test Of an examination. We
would really Ike to see what answer the cura-
tors would make to a solid dozen, or even a half
dozen qualified young women, who should ask
to enjoy the privileges, aud compete for the hon
ors, Of the University.
LET THEM APPLY, we say and let not any
young lady who would seek admission, be afraid
les she should find herself alone at the College
gates. 1t ought not to be expected that the door
will be opened before any one knocks at it.
ALUNNUs
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GREEN MOUNTAIN SouyARY.-The anuiver-
sary OF the Green Mountain Seminary at Water
bury Centre, commenced with a sermon before
the students, Sunday evening, July 9TH, by Rev.
q. IT, Adams. On Tuesday evening, an able
aai scholarly lecture was delivered before the
united literary societies by Rev. E. C. Bsss. The
examination Of the several classes on Wednesday
wSs fair snd impartial and shovel thorough
training en- the part Of the telehers, and COM
menaable proficiency on the part Of the students.
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ST ALDiSs Butter MARKT.-July %, the
msrkei was not very active No change from
last week. Fair grades, Il to - cents good,
- cents; pine, % cents; extra, p cents.
The ruling price was . cents Cheese. y to
IS cents.
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The Prettiest Woman in New York society
last winter, a rOugh-skinued, freckled- facec
lady In Dayton, o., but one year ago She used Ha
CANS Magnolia Balm upon her face and hands viii
such persstency, that her complexion became hel
greatest attraction It will do the same for any one
Il will obiiterate SailoFaess, MOth-patches, Ring
marks, Sunhurn, &c, give marole-like complex
ion, and perpetuate the bloom Of youth for years
What the Magnolia Balm ia TO the complexion
Lyons Celebrated kathairon ls TO the hair. II mo-
only beauties the hair, but stimulates its growth
and preve nts il from falling out or turning gray
All Drugg SIS keep these articles.
lu1El--WTW
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FEatg- or LI5uryISG. Daring the thunder
storm on Friday afternoon last, the lightning
struck ths Baptist church at Colchester Center.
The electric daii rsa down the chimney to the
stoys-Tipe and thence to the floor, tearing up
The carpets. s house near by, occupied by a
French family, was also struck. None Of the
iuma-ss were injured, but blood Of chickens
v.- aIa st instantly killed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-28

"How my eyes ache 9" said lady while reading
Harper's edition Of nickn's Pickwick) Nov Il
that lady had been using Lazarus 4 Morris Per
fected Spectacles, she could have read the same
size Type from four six consecutive hours without
the slightest Inconvenience. J. Z. Brinsmaid our
lavOrite Jeweler is the only Agent In this town for
Lazarus Morris Perfected Spectacles.
july 2j-d&wfg
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The steam tug L. \. Senechal, Of Montreal.
va. seized on Wednesday last, by Gen. Foster,
q. S Marshal, on an attachment in favor Of B.
s Nichols * Co. She wss released after de-
tentian u a teF hours, her owners having salts
f,c,o-i,F arranged the matter.
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B.iEaSG SCHOOL, FOR YouSG LADIEs.-We
d. a'or to parents who have daughters they
wish TO send 70 a city boarding school, by call
ing taeir attention to the advertisement Of the
school e Mrs. J. T. Benedict, Of NeS York. in
smother column. We know enough of the school
% De able TO say that it offers rery superior al
v.atsges l0 pupils
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William kirkpatrick, who was killed al st..
Albans, Friday evening, was assistant foreman
Of the painting department Of the railroai COM
psny. The deceased vas 81 years Of age and a
native Of Troy, \. Y. He served during the
late war with distinction in the Troy u regi-
ment, Co. L., and re-enlissed into the It'll Heavy
Artillery. At the time Of his death he was
Treasurer Of Frontier Engine Company No. . Of
St Adams
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The old fair ground has been thrown open to
,io public the fences we're taken down some
time since and the buildings have been removed
A large lot Of agricultural implements which
found shelter under the elevated seats. are out in
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RIcHNoSD BUTTEF MARKET.-On Monday, at
the market, about 100 tubs of butter we're sold
at zoe. to Dc. for good; choice 23c. to 25s. and
300 boxes Of cheese, farm diaries, sold from &C.
TO Dc factory, loc to be; sage cheese Toe. 10
u,
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DIR. JOSEPH II SCHENCKs SIMPLE
TREATMENT

and awaited themselves OF his wonderfully eiicacoGs
medicines, they would not have fallen
ur. Schenck has in Dis own case proven that where
eyer sufficient vitality remains, that vitality hy bis med
cnes and bis directions for their is quickencd into
healthful vig0r
In this statement there IS nothing presumpiu0us.
To fhe faith of the invalid is made representation
that is not thousand times substantated by living and
visible works. The theory OF the cure by Or schenck
medicines is simple it is unaing It's philosophy
requires DO argument II is self assuring, selfcon-
yiucing.
The seawecd Tonic and Mandrake Pills the first two
weapons with which the citadel OF the malady is assaed
Iwo-hirs Of the cases OF consumption originate In d
pcpsia and a fuuctonaliy dis0rdered liver With this
condition the bronchial tubes sympathize with the
stomach. They respond TO the morbc action Of Tie
liver Here then the eliminating result, and Tie
setting in with all its distressing symptoms Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-28

At meeting Of the spiritqalsts at Saginaw,
Mich. on Sunday evening, Moses Hall, one Of
the speakers, ssid thai, when little boy, he
could see IA ces around bis bed every night, and
knew they were faces Of those in the spirit land.
His EmOther reproved him by telling him "a to 20
to sleep, for nothing allied him but worms The
Enterprise profanely adds ''We guess moth
err was right
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a sturgeon who had attained to the dignity Of
.sing six footcr, aud an avoiriupoids of 40
pounds. foolishly suffered himselfto be caught in
s. seine at Grand Isle, few days ago
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The English journals and periodicals. are par
ticulArly strong on geography. During the
wsr BlGckc05d's .uaga=ine announced that
the division line between the Coufederacy and
the United States would be " that range of
mountains which rises near Hsrper's Ferry, in
Virginia, and runs to near Memphis, in Tennes-
seq Now the Leeds Mercury speaks of the
Corean difficulty as likely to lead to war be-
tween the United States and Japan!