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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

RIDING AN ELEPHAST-The New York Tri-
0uHe mus makes political application of recent
event in the West. 1t appears that on the occa-
zion oil recent exhibition by travelling me-
nagerie in the village of POtawatomie, Kansas,
some Of the braves in the darkness Of night, stole
the elephant, and undertook to ride the animal
about town. But Old Emperor resented such
treatment. In few minutes the air re.on,da5
with the crssh Of demolished wigwsms and the
shrieks of the terrified Indians Itwas not until
he had trsmpled large part of the village into
ruins and driven the inhabitants out into the
praIries that bis keeper appeared upon the scene,
ana the father Of all the animals was secured
"The Southern Democrats says the Tribune,
have Just been trying to ride an elephant with
similar results. Their Old Emperor. Mr.. Jeffer-
son Davis, was picturesque and profitable fea-
ture in the democratic menagerie SO long as he
was securely hobbled and kept quiet in his cor
ner. Once in while CAUTIOUS Snowman might
walk him around the tent, to the delight of the
gaping rustics and small boys, and occasionally
he raised bis trunk and emitted a mild roar, not
at sl alarming in ITSELF but suggestive of terri
ble possibilities In an evil hour some unau-
thorizel persons let the Old Emperor loose, and
what an uproar he has made? The new plat
form which the Vsllandigham democrats built
with 20 much pains have been knocked into
splnters. Organizations have been scattered,
and the northern leaders run about screaming in
the darkness, and breaking their necks trying
to get out of the animals way His path is
strewn with ruins, and before his rampage is
over he will probably have done the democracy
more mischief than they can repair in another
four years
Having succeeded 50 well with the application.
We venture to suggest to the Tribune that the
following anecdote may be made equally avais-
IN the same wsy
A genius 60 down SOUTH" having, it is pre-
sumed, the example Of the great showmen in his
minds eye, conceived the idea Of tanning and
then training an alligator, IT order that he
might exhibit the monster about the country to
wondering and delighted rustcs Accordingly
he caught one Of the largest specimens, and by
constant acts Of kindness snd familiarity con-
siierei himself thoroughly established 10 the |
reptile confidence and affections. He therefore /
Sc; forth on his travels a Ia Artemus Ward, ex-
hiblting his saurian companion in a variety Of /.
agreeable tricks, such as stretching open his |
pond9rous jaws and running an arm down his /
throat, and playing at see-saw on his muscular 4
csudsl appendAge. But alas, for the showmans I
anticipations and his confidence in the monsters /
amisbility At Wilmington, N. c., the alliga- |
tor e went back - on his master, and when the /
arm WAS thrust down his throat he snapped it of .
at the shoulder, and devoursd it without re-
morse, the moral Of sll Of which is Don't trust I
in an Aliigator's gratitude when his stomach il
empty. Under say circumstances he is an unsafe /
play-ielow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

War TIE NEW York TRIBUNE SAVE OF THE
ADNISIsTRATIoy.-Cer Certainly the administration
has not been 20 brilliant as many might desire :;
bat it has been better than we had right to ex-
pect. We took a man without civil experience.
OF course We expected him to make blunders in
many matters Of detail but in what great
questions has Gen. Grant disappointed the just
hopes Of the people He has made an economi-
cal administration, Over two hundred millions
Of the national debt have been extinguishei, and
the reduction s;il goes on. Over eighty mil
lions Of taxes have been cut off and the pay
ment Of debt relieves Us besides of an annual
burden Of twelve milii lns Of interest He has
made a peaceful administration. The Quaker
policy has kept US out Of serious contests with
the Indians. II We have not done all that the
case OF Cuba seemed to demand, We have ST least
bad no war about it, when war would have
been easy. and, with the baser sort, would
have been popular. If We have not had the
South thoroughly paciiei, We have 81 least
ayoiied the harsh measures 10 which soldier
must have been often provoked by the ex-
-NfN1 A- tAAf t'A4N AANA+ MAA---A We ANAAA
only have expected further postponement Of
the day Of perfect peace. We have kept the
peace on the Canadian border, even when the
temptation to the cheap popularity Of winkiug st
a Fenian invasion was the greatest And now
we have put the alabama question, with all its
terrible possibilities, behind US forever. He has
made law-abid'ug administration he has had
no will TO enforce against the will Of the people
Strongly sympaibizlng with the CubArs, he has
yet recognized sld respected the popular disin-
clination. especially at the West. to assume any
responsibility for their struggle. Fervently
anxious for the annexation Of san Domingo, be
has yet waived his policy, in Difference to the
opposition of sJus Of our oldest and ables, re-
puhicaus. sni has RENTED the whole question
to the decision of the country. And yet, this
economical sad peaceful and law sliding admin
istra-on is open TO such plausible attacks snd
isbls 70 such populsr prejuiices on petty but
ii-5oking points, that il is not clear that it has
added to the republican strength with which it
came into power. A fyw thousand votes, then,
in three States, would have changed the result
it Is by no means clear that We hsye any
greater security now In 1872, a. in 1865, we
msy still be found dependent on the follies Of the
enemy for success. But If the enemy should
abandon bis folly -!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

The TREATY IN ESGLASD.-Thst fastidious,
literary English journal, the Saturday Rerielc,
heads the list Of British grumblers at the treaty
Of Washington. 1t thinks the commissioners
have opened the door to an endless series Of re-
Prospective claims upon the English government
for its mole Of exercising "benevolsni neutrali-
+. Under the new rule /, is feared that the
Germans will revive their grievance over the
sale Of arms to France, and claim damages
anew. 1t is sided, with regard tc the commits
sioners, that "their expressions Of regret for an
offence which they disclaim. and their submis-
sion to rule Of Law which they repudiate. ex-
ceed the bounds Of national humiliation
lugubrious wall over the triumph Of American
principles closes with the dismal consolation that
the conquered are not called upon Voluntarily
TO attend the procession as victims or captiyes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

The Cheney case in Chicago is as far from
settlement as ever Bishop Warehouses; sen
tence Of deposition il met By letter Of sym
pathy to Mr.. Cheney from large number Of
men Of high standing in the Epilc1psI church.
The depOsed pastor still occupies the pulpit Of
his church, in spite of formal deposition. But
the struggle between him snd the Bishop will
not cease, as it is claimed in Chicago that the
Bishop will take some legal action to continue
Christ church in the Episcopal diocese, and COM
pei Mr.. Cheney to abandon its pulpit The val
ue Of the property is $4,000. The majority Of
the church are in sympathy with Mr.. Cheney,
and support him in his position. But some of
them disapprove Of his conduct Of the church
services, and il he continues, steps are threaten
ed to be taken in the civil courts TO compel the
use Of the Protestant Episcopal service by min
lister in good standing. In the event Of the Bish-
Op obtaining possession Of the Christ church
property, and thus assuming control Of the pull
pit, Mr.. Cheney will preach in Chicsgo indepen-
denty Of any church organization. IL is under
stood, he has been offered the use Of many East
ern pulpits. Rev. 5. II. Tying, Jr., of New
York, preached on Sunday for Mr.. Cheney,
having previously received note from Bishop
WhitehOuse, notifying him Of Mr.. Cheney depO-
sition and reminding him Of the canon forbid
ding participation in the services with de
posed clergyman. Mr.. Tyng paid no heed to
the letter, but preached both sermons, Mr..
Cheney reading the morning and evening servi-
Gee for him, and the two gentlemen uniting and
administering the Eucharist. The congregation
was the largest ever assembled in Christ
Church.
In the matter Of this controversy would not
some Of the more earnest Episcopslians do well
20 bear in mind the law Of Interpretation IS laid
down by their excellent Bishop Griswold,-
that in cases Of apparent conflict the Prayer
Book must be explained into an agreement with
the Bible, and not the Bible into an agreement
with the Prayer Book
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

The Danbury, Conn, .Neios supplements that
story about the girl who caught husband by
writing her name snd address on the lining Of
hat she was trimming, with the following:
This is an old trick. played by several Of our
girls, one of whom in particular had an eventfu
experience. She stitched her name inside the
lining Of a hat beneath the statement: 81 am
thine wilt thou be mine " and sent it sdrift
After various vicissitudes it was purchased by a
gentleman, AMI took position on his head One
day the lining became loose, and in endeavoring
to fasten it his eye rested upon the sentiment
and name. When Martha returned to her home
that day, she was taken to retired part Of the
cottage and warmed up with strap. The gen
tleman who got the hat was her father
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

IHE Peaceful CRUsADE-ThCre is something
interesting IN the long journey Of Knights Tenn
plAr Of Plt;shurg 10 the Holy Sepulchre Free
masonry Is claimed to date back At least 20
l0li B. c., some fifty years before the building
Of the Temple Of solomon, and twenty centuries
later the CrusAies called for tho hrs. u-
vssi0n Of Syris by the Christians 20 recover
the tomb Of Christ and to regain the Holy
Holy Land from the Infiels For nearly two
hundred years these crussies lasted. and distn-
guished among their brsvest participants were
the religious orders whose names are nov found
in the catalogue Of Masonry. The centuries hsye
again rolled away, an1 now from lands IN
dreamed OF by the widest visionary Of the Crus-
aies, there proceeds delegation to look IN upon
the sacred places connected with the history Of
the Order They will land at Malta and inspect
the remains of the celebrated Knights there, and
the tomb Of the Grand Master who refused
Cardinals hat. They will visit Rhodes. where
81. John and St. George presided over the Order,
and then will 60 to the Holy Land sul pay their
devotion to the central shrine What strange
emotions must fill the minds Of the people Of
Jerusalem when this formal delegation from
far of land appears, and how profound the re-
Elections Of those who have left the banks Of the
Allegheny for the valley Of the Kedron. The
journey is long one, bat its mission is peace,
and the worthy Knights will encounter on their
way no hostile Saracens, but NEE; only the or
dinary experiences Of modern travel. Their
travel will be attended With the interest and
sympathy Of their brethren IN this land, AMI on
their return, they will be received with vel
come as hearty as that which greeted the Red
Gross Knights when they came back broken
and worn to Europe, seven or ght centuries
ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

II were woman, l should despise the
bearded imbeciles who, in utter despair over the
prevalent political corruption, are piieously beg
giag me to quit my wide and onerous round of
duties in government, and come to the rescue Of
the solemn trusts they are shsmefully mismsn-
aging All intelligent women ought to treat
such fellows with the contempt they deserve
Dr. Culyer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

A curious mode Of bringing to the surface a
drowned corpse was successfully tried in a New
Jersey creek by two Canadians, last week. A
number of bottles were filled with quick-lime,
tightly corked, and thrown into the creek, and in
about an hour one of the bottles burst with a
great noise, soon after which the body rose. The
Canadians could not explain the theory further
than by saying that, when a bottle ioats directly
over a corpse, it will explode, and the body will
rise.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

Mr.. Tiualtrigeng Fediglsylangelagomgrye
distinguished citizen Of northern Michigan,
has been again obliged to postpone his nuptials,
which were TO have come off the coming week
An engrAver. who had been engaged for six
weeks On the wedding-c.Tds, committed suicide
before ne got half though the name, and his sue
cessor took lodgings in lunstic asylum after
wrestling for forty-eight hours with the ante
penultimate syllable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

THE WARE MEDAL PRlzE.-The Editor Of the
Register says We have had the pleasure Of
seeing the Ware Prize Med.l'' which is to be
awarded, at commencement, to that member Of
the graduating class whose Grafton is aijudgei,
BY the committee Of award, to be the bert writ
ten and spoken. 1t is gold beautifully inscribed
to indicate its design, on one side J-irfus ct
Ncientta, Ware Prize fer Orstory-on the re-
verse, Midliebury College, Vt, 1871. This
suuuAl prize was established by George W
Wsre, Esq. Of Boston, in 1870, when the first
medal WAS awarded
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

GRAND LopGE or NEW Iorg.-The Grand
Masonic Lodge Of the State of New ! ork began
its annual session in that city, Tuesisy Grand
Master Anthem 10 his address said that lie bal
recalled the commission Of the representative 10
France, and that frstsTnAi relations were i'm
possible with the French Masonry aai other
bodies sharing its errors. The receipts Of the
Grand Lodge for the past year were S63 ,s63.
Total receipts + the Hall and Asylum fund 70
date, Sll5,o73. Number Of members admitted
TO the order in the State last yesr, $50. Lodges
are authorized hereafter 10 erase from the rolls
the names Of members in srrear OF lues,
Brother Anthem IS one Of the youngest men
who has ever attained the high position Of Grand
Masters and his acts since his elevation hsve
been such as IA show that be is well fitted for
the Office sni is fully capable Of governing the
craft in this great State lie viii undoubtedly
he reelected. ST. Cece Lodge opened the Grand
Lolge. with music. Nearly all its members are
musicians. The instrumental portion rss under
the direction Of Worshipful Brother Downing,
leader Of the seyenty-frst regiment band. The
vocal music wls conducted by Brother J. r.
Thomas. the celebrated musical composer sud
baritone
The Grand Chapter Of Sisters of the Eastern
Star opened Wednesday. This is a body con-
tisiing Of the mothers. wives. sisters. daughters
and widows OF Freemss1ns. lr IS governor by
a Grand Patron, Grand Alstron and other Off
GERS, male snl female. The Grani Patron is the
VI W. I. o. jenkins, the Grand Matron is Mrs.
F. l. johnson, who has taken a great Interest in
the O-der ever since its revival in the United
States. aud the r. " Robert Mac1y, 70 whose
pen the Sisters are indebted for the beautiful
ritual Of the Order. is the Grand Secretary
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

Charleston Is. c. has had only three post
masters since the foundation of the government
The first, 7, W. Bacot, was appointed by George
Washington the second. Andrew Huger, ap-
pointed By President Jackson, held office until
the rebels surrendered Charleston when the pre-
sent incumbent took hold.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

\ good American girl, who is pssssbly skill
ful in housework, can obtain a situation through
the State Labor Exchange in San Francisco,
within forty eight hours of her arrival, even
in such dull times SIS they are now passing
through. The wages range from $50 to $50 gold
Per month, land if the girl goes into the country
to s hotel or private fsmily-she can get S35
to 80 Even the most worthless Of Irish ser
wants earn $50 per month in the city, and the
Chinese S25 to $50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

LET Us PLAY FOSTER" - Charles Conner
and about twenty attendant roughs attempted,
the other day, to frighten free ride out of
New York horse car conductor, but falling to do
this, Conner reached for the car hook, saying,
:" Boys, let US play Foster with him." The
driver, however, succeeded in keeping the hook
from hin until he was arrested by policeman
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

TIE NEW CH PSI CATALoGUE.-We have
been shown the advance sheets of the new Cata-
logue of the Chi Psi Fraternity, issued under
the auspices Of the Alpha Epsilon. Michigan
University. Oar old friends, Messr. Keunard
& Hay, whose reputation for fue work is well
known throughout the city. are really exceling
themselves in the exquisite taste displayed in the
selection of the type, the paper. both as regards
quality and tint, and in the careful execution Of
the press-work. The cover is rich, royal pur-
pie, the distinctive color Of the fraternity. It
was made expressly for this Society after several
experiments TO produce precisely the tint desired
The allegorical engraving preceding the list of
the hOnOred dead adds greatly to the beauty Of
the work, and is Mr.. Lambert's design Many
Of the monograms are Of peculiar beauty also and
were engraved by Gavit & Co, Albany, recog-
nized everywhere in this country as the best of
engravers. The Catalogue will be ready for dis
tribution in few days-Coilege Revielc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

BrilliAut-oolored gloves sre seen again on the
street
Enameled, and even studded buckles, are
worn upon ladies' morning slippers.
Nearly al the linen and batiste suits are made
with the dress poloraise, which Stimulates the
upper skirt.
Long-wristed kid gloves without ornamental
stitching are the hrst choice with the ladies Of
taste and fashion.
Some Of the new sun-umbrellas are boriered
with several hair-lines Of white, or one broad
bar, more conspicuous, but scarcely in as good
taste. n
The istest "sgony" in shoes oontists
walking boots Of Russ,a leather and the lad
edict Of style is that broai-soed shoes large and
easy, will be De Tigueur.
The harp sfter being for years discarded from
the haunts OF fashion, and vulgsrized by street
musicisns, is once more becoming the instrument
for young ladies'.
Cashmere dresses, colored and black, are worn
this spring over silk dresses, and are elabOrately
embroidered or braided and edged with lace
The silk is cut up at the sides and back, and
very long sleeves, also trimmed with lace.
A gorgeous garment which will be popular on
watering place piazzas Is the Oriental jacket, in
purple. scarlet, and black velvet, sleeveless, and
embroidered in gold and silver
Pretty shswls Of Berlin make are for the
breskfast-room, or for chilly mornings in the
country. and are Of black cashmere. embroider-
ed with white or blsck as preferred Lace or
crimped fringe Is the finish
The latest novelty IS bretelles with position
basque. made of Swiss muslin embroidery and
Nalenciennes, TO wear with Swiss upper skirts
over colored silk dresses for evening The bre-
telles are wide on the shoulders, sloping mar
rover toEsrds the Wsist, are crossed in front
like hchu, snd are finished behind with
pretty square pOsiihon-basque.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

A disguised amateur fruit raiser Gays: 81
have no more admiration to waste on the father
Of George Washington for forgiving the destruc-
tion Of his cherry tree. A cherry tree is only .
curculio nursery, and the day my young George
Washington is six years old I'll give him .
hstchet and tell him to down with every cherry
tree on the place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

The sScriiizious ou'rages Of the PARIS revo-
lutonists, accounts Of which now comes to hand
through correspondence are shocking, in their
details When the mob Of Nationsl usrls oc-
cupiel the church OF Notre Dame ies VICTORIES
their drst act VAS to expel with insults snd foul
abuse, the number Of people who were saying
their prayers then they arrested the clergy
The doors were shut, snd the prisoners were
informed by an oficer, in ponpous speech, that
the object Of the visit was to seek for corpses
in the name Of high morality" The stone
pavement was pulled up the treasure Of he
church, which wss very considerable, including
gifts Of precious objects and votive offerings
worth more than $4,000, WAS coon discovered
in a cellar Daring the night the Guards got
drunk in the intervals Of their work they put
on the vestments Of the clergy. and executed
dances and sang obscene songs before their
prisoners. The orgie went on sll the next day,
the church being despoilei Of everything, the
Guards paid ont Of the votiye offerings OF money
in the cash-box. the old monastic vaults opened
and the bones used as drum-sticks snd the
skulls stacked like cannon-balls The consecratcd
waters were dispensed in mockery to crowds
Of gaping gami1s, snd every sacrilege which
foul minds could conceive wss perpetrsted At
the new church Of the Trinity, the Guards
brought out the marble statue Of the Virgin,
blscked It's eyes with charcoal. made holeiu its
mouth, into which they stuck dirty short pipe,
ald finally dressed up the statue in the costume
Of cGriiliere who disrobed herself in purpose
They wound up this exploit by dancing around
the statue and drinking obscene toasts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

\ capital story used to be told Of David Rob
erts. An art-critc who was his personal friend
published a sharp sttsck upon certain pictures
Of his, just xhibited. "My dear Roberts,
wrote the critic in private letter, ''you may have
seen my remarks on your pictures. hope they
will make no difference in cur friendship. Yours,
etc" MY dear wrote the painter in
reply, 1.-The next time | meet you l shall pull
your nose. l hope it will make 10 difference
IN our friendship.-Yours, etc, D. Roberts
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

Survey or LAKE CHANPLAIS. Lieut.
McGuire ofthe United States Coast Survey is in
town Masking this point his headquarters, with q
corp Of engineers, for the purpose Of making
surveys on Lake ChsmPlAin from Whitehall
North as far as Ticouderogs The United States,
We understand, have never made survey Of this
position Of our lake. the map and chart now in
use being one prepared by Great Britain. Ii is
thought tina: it will prove Of great value to the
present as well as future navigation Of the lake.
-UbHsbaH Times
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-06-16

wealthy old farmer was Ahsalom Lee,
Ie ha1 but one daughter, the NJ schievous Kitty;
fair and go good. an1 SD gentle vas she,
fH9t lovers came wo0u- from country and city
iH0 first and the h0ldest 10 ask for her hand
Was triml y-drosled dandy who worshipped her
tins
piled. with smile he could well understand
That s1e't marry no ape for the sake OF his