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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

festive feelings Unpleasant poem, in which h
wittily alluded to the September visit o
Columbian Commandery, bringing in th'
names of the members ingenionsly anC
humorously.
Sir Kt VIM. 7. Bowman of,he Memphre
magog House, Newport, was the las
speaker, and he spoke with true mightly
sense and courtesy.
With Aud Lang Syno all separate,
before - low twelve" having enjoyed d
right fraternal evening
Correspondence Of the Tree Pres.
From New York.
AFTER THE ELEcTIoN.-o' BElEN's DEFEAr.-
HALLS PIGEON HOLES .'-THORoUOH RE-
FORM TO BE CARRIED OFT.
NEW York. Nov, H.
llessrs. Editors
Everybody seemed to draw a breath OF
relief when the elections were over. The
people are weary Of politics; all political
editorials in the newspapers look out Of
place, as il they had been part Of the cam
paign goods which had somehow been over
( looked, and were used now to prevent waste.
New York looks forward hopefully toat least
another year Of good and economical gov
eminent. Mr. Haycmeyer was not exactly
a partizan candidate. though nominal
ted by the Republicans, hi, political alhl-
iation- were democratic aud if he could be
said to represent any party distinctly, it
was the party of reform. His success every
body regards with satisfaction mingled
with some kindly regret, on the part of the
democrats, that it was purchased at the cost
of defeating S, excellent and promising
gentleman o., Mr. Lawrence Another sub
iert which gives even more satisfaction. IS
the thorough and overwhelming reverse
which the candidate Of the mob and tine
elum- received. 1t was an er .n munich
pal politics For the pas, tive months and
more. the city heard nothing u regard %
the o. flee Of its chief magistrate aucomect-
cd with the name Of jimmy" O'Brieu. HIS
banners absolutely ob,,ructcl thc street, on
the east side ne bad @ gily e3lorei trans
,.arar... ..,..- a...r,. ,,f.f-L-at. sham. rf.-.
was III organized gang '- % thousand men
VII. went round the city. getting up
O'Bria, Climb. and L,-.iin- ree.tin.--. rs-t-
affirmative. ......i-. .f.. -...,.
'"= was -''' '''i'-'' .''
outlay in t7rrh.isht professions, target com-
pao;e- ealri1ra ii-bt-. fireworks. banners.
and other pampherulIm of our election
...,lj s..,,,,fi.r' - r.-.. .,.i. ,,,.r, 40, ..,1.-
"' al,eA'' "Ai 80 well 'I' N' --''e''
that rs probably Dad exa--e ration o. say
two-thirl- VI the people iu Ill. ,i-y looked
..,...-,-.-..., ...--..-,. ...l ....-..-l
able calamity Zoe ht'tia- fraternity went
wild 900 bin, would give 90 prepa--er.a-ly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22
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Vermont :

Z, j., we believe, the concurrent opinion
0 al competent judges, that few if any
te.mont legislatures ever wasted the public
t..e more than the present one. The first
ee or four weeks Of the session Were
noaAle for steady " dswdling." And now,
in the seventh week ofthe session, when the
most important measures are, or should be.
up daily for discussion and action, We find
lie Senate losing almost an entire day for
want Of quorum; and the House spending
good part Of the day in endeavoring by a
clil 1ft'e House to secure the attendance Of
one hundred and twenty-five absent members,
or more than half its number, If the mem
bsrs were fully aware that the State had
adopted the " one term rule " and that
whether they did well or i'll, used or wasted
the public time and money, they would not
be sent to Montpelier again, they would
probably act much as they do now. And
We hope their constituents, who pay
thousand dollars a day, for the cost Of the
legislature, are suited
The SWEEP IN MTcHGAN.-A private letter
from Michigan says Il long ago wished
to congratulate you on two things-the new
dress of your paper, and the result Of the
September election in Vermont The first
can still do. The November tidal wave
has about buried the glories Of the Septem-
Der elections. though You may still claim
that they had an immense effect on the last
Was there ever such fiasco as the Greeley
movement? | was astonished by the result
in this State. In spite Of Gov. Blair'S la
bors and those of some other able men,
euery county in Michigan has gonefor Grant
There is not Democrat in the Senate, and
probably but four in the House. That Is
rather Nermontish. Blair's own town has
gone Republican for the first time in a dozen
years. His own county, which was conceded
TO him, went against him, and George vii
lard, native of Bolton, Vt. is elected to
Congress in that district by nearly s. 900
maiorityn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

The ramparts of Quebec, which constitute
the most picturesque features of that unique
American city, are to be destroyed Tour
lists will mourn over the lon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

The Albany Journal says: Though the
else OF the campaign brings crushing defeat
10 Gratz Brown, yet it must be welcome to
him in one particular. For with It the
me,cileSs sarcasm of the little card tied to
Girs.sys coat-tsil disappears, at lesat for
tie moment, and Graft experiences Nast's
charity to the extent of having his face repre-
ssnted and being permitted to appear as a
distinctive character. In the striking and
brilliant cartoon Of apollo amusing the
gods, " which is one of the finest productions
Of Nasts genius, Graft is aptly presented in
tie role Of Bacchus mounted on buttered
watermelon. This is severe enough, bat in
a double sense it is dedication compared
with what he has suffered throughout the
campaign. OF all the cutting things that
Nast has done, the little appendage to
Greeley's coat-tail, land Graft Brown"
has been the most caustic Contempt, it is
said, will pierce the shell Of the tortoise. and
why not that Of the soft shell crab?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

At Keene, y. H., John B. Fisher on
Thursday afternoon drew John A. Drummer
from Central square to the Fair Ground and
back, distance of four miles, in trotting
gig, in payment ofan election wager. The
Keene Brass Band led the procession and
two fire companies formed a part of the
escort. Nearly 1000 people witnessed the
foolish payment of foolish bet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

1t Is not often that a prediction Is so com
pletely fulfilled as the following The Spring
field, lNlass.,l Union Of August 10th last
said:
We know now, as well a. We shall
ten weeks hence, what will be the tone Of
the Republicans leader the morning after
election. Il viii be in sentiment. if not in
words, like the Irishman' regretful yet tri-
umphant remark over his dead pig. - He
don't weigh as much as expected, and l
nerer thought he rould'
And here is paragraph from the Spring
field Republican leader Of the morning after
election:
There was good deal Of philosophy in
the apparently absurd remark of the Irish
man about has pig, that lit did not weigh
as much A. he expected and he never
thought it would." 1t is not inapplicable
10 the state Of mind of the more sanguine
friends Of the reform cause over the result
Of the campaign. 1t has not done ~ well
as they expected in July; but it has achiey-
ed all they had the right to anticipate from
it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

We trust We DO not oyerestimate the good
sense and sound judgment of the Legisla-
ture, in assuming that it viii permit the
town system of schools to have a fair trial
in the towns which have adopted it. There
We're but few towns courageous enough to
make the experiment and the working Of
the system in them is watched with much
interest by other towns, who will govern
their own action by the results On their
account as well as for the sake Of the towns
which have adopted the system, it should
have a far tr.al, such as it cannot have in
one OF two years. fanny town. after four
or five years experience Of the town sys-
TEN, shall desire to 20 back TO the district
system, let il do 50. But let not the towns
in which the question has been settled, as
was supposed for good, and in which the
change Is commencing itself to intelligent
approval, be thrown into confusion and be
compelled to fight the battle over, before
the new system mas become fairly establish
ed That would be unjust to the towns,
and impolitic on every account.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

An extra session of the Legislature Of
Massachusetts, has been called by the Gov
ernor, of which the general purpose j., Of
course, to take such action as may seem ex-
pedient in view of the great calamity which
has befallen the city of Boston, and espec-
tally to afford to the Suffering city such re-
lief as may wisely be given by legislation.
Probably the giving sufficient authority to
the city officials to re-arrange the streets Of
the burnt district will be the most important
measure brought forward.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

mandery should visit Norwich, he knew
they would receive reception before which
anything they had received, would pale
Grand Recorder Whi;comb of the Grand
Commandery of Vermont next expressed his
festive feelings in pleasant poem.in which he
wittily allnded to the September visit of
Columbian Commandery, bringing in the
names of the members ingenionsly and
humorously.
Sir Kt VIM 7. Bowman the Memphre-
magog House, Newport. was the last
speaker, and he spoke with true knightly
sense and courtesy.
With Aud Lang Syne" all separated
before - low twelve" having enjoyed a
right fraternal evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22
The Late Election In Clinton County (which
Party owed It's Success to Money.

RorsKS POINT, n. Y, Nov Is, 1872.
To the Editor Of the Free Press
Hon, Smith NJ. Weed, the Democratic
Liberal candidate for Member of the Assem-
bly,, was elected by small majority in
Clinton county. The Republicans of this
county elected their entire ticket with the
exception of Member Of the Assembly. and
prominent Democrat here has stated public
ly since election that the Republicans would
have carried this town and the county en-
tire, if it had not been for the money paid
out to buy votes, and that he could not as
certain as any money had been used to pur-
chase votes by the Republicans 1t is well
known here, and subject of general con-
yersation, that from 81 to 800
apiece were paid for votes and that
. number Of Democrats who intend
ed voting the straight ticket, finding
that money was being freely used scratched
out the name of Mr.. Weed and would re-
place it only to the tune of ten dollars each.
party of seven men coming into the vii
lage to vote, were met by Democrat and
paid 500 to vote that ticket 1t should be
matter Of pride to Yermonters that their
State Is free from such corruption.
].
The correspondent who -snds the above
adds in a private note, that so much
has been said in the Tribune about the
immense amount of money used by the
Grant party to buy votes, that he thinks
some facts should be published show
ing which party bought votes in that quar-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

Administering an affray on the Brew
er bridge, at Bangor, Me-, Saturday night,
a young man named Downs, was stabbed in
five places, by another young man named
Clark, " no Is eighteen years old. II IS feaF-
ed that the injuries will prove fatal,
James WhalOn, aged was stabbed
and instantly killed, at Williamsburgh, n.
l., in liquor saloon. Another boy, named
0'Brien, who escaped, is suspected of the
murder.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

PRoF. JAMES HADLEY. Professor Of Greek
in Yale College. died in New Haven. Thurs
day, Of typhoid fever, aged ffty-one He
was born in Fairfield, Herkimer county Y.
Y, March Both, 1921 He was the son Of
james Hadley, Professor Of chemistry in
Geneva College In 1872. he graduated
at Yale. was tutor Of Middlebury College,
Vt, in lsii, and became tutor in mathe-
MATES in 1915 at Yale From ls4s to
1851 he was assistant professor of Greek
Since the latter date be has been fall profes-
sor. A. Greek scholar he was among the
first in thi, country His Greek grammar
published in 1850. and founded on the Ger
man work Of C. Curtiu-. has become a stan
dard text book In 1868 he published "Ele-
ments of the creek Language" In his
death Yale loses one Of her ablest instruc-
tors and the county one Of its ripe-t
scholars. Prof Hadley was well-known to
all connected with education in this State.
and had many friends here
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

Of the States which voted for Grant New
York, New Jersey, Delaware and Oregon
voted for Horatio Seymour in 1868, while
Missouri is the only one which voted for
Grant at that time and fails to endorse him
now. This great victory Is not confined to
Presidential candidates, but extendsto Cub
ernatorial, Congressional and Legislative
representatives. The Republican strength
in the next House Of Representatives will
exceed two-thirds Of all It's members.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22
WASHINGTON, Nov.

\ delegation of prominent Philadelphia
politicians, headed by Senator Cameron and
Gov. Hartranit, waited upon the president
this morning, to ask the appointment of
George Truman as postmaster of Phila-
delphia. Mayor Stakely, in behalf of
the delegation, presented the claims of Mr.
Truman, saying that he had been very
effective in keeping the republican party
together in Philadel phia, which resulted in
such 4 magnificent victory in that city, No
vember 5th The president said in reply
that he had committed himself to the policy
ofcivil service reform, and that the republi-
can party in its national platform had de-
clared in its favor, and that, whenever i
was possible to secure good appointment
under the civil service rules, be felt it
public duty to make the selection accord
ingly. As rule he would endeayer to re-
ward efficiency on the part of Subordi
mates in positions Of public trust. but when
it should appear that he could secure a
better appointment by going outside of the
civil service, then he should not hesitate to
do 50. In the present case Mr. Fairman, the
deputy postmaster, was highly recommend
ed as in every way qualified for the position,
and it was not denied that by his appoint
ment the government would secure an eff
ficient and trusty officer Under these cir
cumstances he felt constrained to appoint
Mr. Fairman to the place to be made vacant
by the resignation of Gen. Bingham.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

says the Missouri Dcmocraf =. Honor Il
whom honor Is due Graft Brown carried
his own state by decided majority. which
IS much better than Greeley did. 1t must
be remembered, as set off To this. how
ever, that Gratz made speeches in Conneeti-
cut, Illinois and Indiana, all of which went
overwhelmingly for Grant; and that he in
hicted none of his oratory upon Missouri. -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

The Gaze Of Capt ColyocoreS-es, t. SN..
who was found dead in a street ia Bridge
port. Conn. shot through the body, some
time since, i, to come up in the civil courts.
The life insurance companie, refuse to pay
the policies on his life on the ground that he
committed suicide, and suit ha, been brought
against the Phoenix company Of Hartford to
recover $50, goo. The executors propose 10
prove that the Captain was murdered. while
it is the interest ofthe company to show that
he committed suicide. 50 it is quite proba-
bic that the case will be thoroughly ,ifted
and the truth reached
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

1t suited one of the Liberal" papers, to
head its returns Of the late tremendous cleo
ton, "Simon Cameron's victory" The
heading was of course, intended as an in
suit to the four millions of voters who had 50
thoroughly crushed the liberal coalition.
1t was also huge falsehood in three words.
Mr.. Cameron had sharp contest in his own
state with Col, Forney 1t was his last
political fight. He did not mean to
be beaten, and he was not. Our own
sympathies in that quarrel, were with Mr.
Cameron; for we believe him to be altogeth-
er the most honest and honorable man of the
two. But the relation of Mr.. Cameron to
the regular republican nominations, in his
State and to the National ticket, did more
to help Mr.. Cameron, than he did to help
either. How much control Mr.. Cameron
has over the administration of President
Grant may be seen from the result of the
contest over the Philadelphia Post Office.
The meaning of the despatch announcing
this was wholly lost, as given in our
columns day or two since by a confound-
ing of the names of the two applicants Tru-
man and Fairman. We reprint it below
and point with qualification to the proof it
gives that the President is in practical earn
est in the matter of civil service reform
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22
Connecticut aud Vermont Knights rempIar Fra


special Conclave of Burlington Com
mandery No.2, was heldW ednesday p m. and
after being called to order By E. C. Ormond
Cole, Sir VIM. II. Hovey, of Columbian
CommanderyNo 4, Norwich, Ct, addressed
Burlington Commandery as follows:
SIR KIT. WIN. II. HovEY's REMARKS.
Eminent Commander, Sir Knights and
dear friends:-lt has beel my fortune to meet
| you on two preyiou occasions, once in cem-
pany with Columbian Commandery No. 4,
of Norwich, Conn, and now il is with
| great pleasure to myself and friends that we
find ourselves again in your beautiful
city, where we have been received with such
unbOunded hospitality and true knightly
courtesy, and find ourselves in the presence
| OF part, If not all, of those whom we met on
that pleasant occasion; and now it gives me
pleasure to introduce to you Past Eminent
Commander, Sir Chas W, Carter.
PAST EMINENT CON. CARRIERS REMARKS.
Eminent Commander, Officers and SIR
Knights Of Burlington COmmandery No. :.
We appear before you a. a committee
from Columbian Commandery, No. a, Nor
wlch, Conn to express the thanks of that
body, for the unbounded hospitality and
knightly courtesy 50 freely extended on
the occasion Of their visit, to your beaut
full city, in September last.
1t was not my good fortune to accompany
them at that time. yet from the unanimous
testimony Of the Sir Knights. | am free to
inform you, that the princely manner, in
which you received and entertained them on
that glorious pilgrimage, is unprecedented,
IN the history of their travels, and the re-
collections thereof, will continue 10 in
spire them with greater confidence in man
kind, and more ardent zeal, for the support
of our beloved order, which brings men of
every sect, party, ands condition in liie
upon the level a. friends. and brothers
They had heard of your fame as true and
courteous Knights, and expected kind treat
ment at your hands But sir, they found
themselves in very much the same situa-
ton that the Queen of SAe1a was, when
she had viewed the Temple Of solomon,
she exclaimed - Behold the half was not
told me- 50 with them, the halt was not
told. And rs words were inadequate TO ex-
press the full measure of that enjoyment
which they We're TO receive. 50 | am unable
to convey 10 You but faint echo, Of their
praise and gratitude And now Sir permit
me in behalfof Columbian C0mmandery No.
1, to present 10 yOu this case Of Jewels. a. q
>llght token OF their appreciation 81 Your
friendship and brotnerly love, and as often
a you shall wear these jewels, may you be
reminded Of the everlasting gratitude Of
the Sir Knight, of Norwich. Conn. And
finally, Whenever true charity and hospital
ity are duly appreciated, there may Your
example, and the deeds Of Knight, Temp
lars, be held up for high and honorable e--
timation, and may generations Vet unborn.
swell the triumph Of their fame and outside
prejudice stand blinded in tine eifaigrnce Of
their glory.
&c. Colo responded briefly, being taken
entirely 10y surprise, and in closing intro
duced Sir Knight L. B. Enslesby, Of Bur
lington C1mmandcry. who spoke follows .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

4 mail agent on the route between Island
Pond and Montreal, named Currier, wa
arrested last week on a charge Of robbing
the mails. For two years he has been in tn,
habit of opening letters directed to partie-
in the Dominion from friends in the States
and appropriating the contents, keeping
lists Of the same, with the intention of re-
funding the money if he should be success
ful in hi, speculations These lists he gave
up, and made full confession. The pen
atty for the crime j. thirty years impri>3n-
ment. Currier i, s. Frenchman. about 81
years Of age
Uncle Horace" may a. well prepare him
self for a good many slurs from his late COM
panions in sorrow, many Of whom are will
ing enoughnow to pin TO hi broad back the
consequences of their joint folly. We doubt
if he was expecting such heartle,S slap as
this, 50 SOON, from the Springfield Rcpu5l-
can:
The Boston fire has pu, out politics 3 great
deal more slmmarily than the iremen did
that, and the presidential election seems al
ready year-oli affair. Was his name Gree
ley, or what?
y very important question ha. been de-
cided by the Attorney General in relation
to money orders Itappears that the contro-
'ersy which made up the ease was, that the
pavee Of money order demanded payment
of the same. and the remiitor forbade its
being paid. The Attorney General decided
that after a remitter ofau order ha, deliy-
cred or sent it TO the payee, he cannot stop
payment Of it; but the latter is entitled 10
have the amount paid to him on proper de-
mand The decision j. based upon the pecu-
liar provisions Of the act Of Congre>,'e,tab-
fishing the money order system
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

l-bbht4te- az tine recent contest IN u leUt-
raj way. there appears much 20 be pleased
with. 1t has been prominently a hcqhbg
election. There was no fraud practiced
indeed scarcely any attempted the vote
was fair the day passed peacefully and
all classes of citizens came 10 the poil. The
respectable class ofpeople have now learned
that they. and not set of rascaliy politi-
clans, can decide the day, aal the rising
representative of the deposad Tweed was
irremediably smashed by them \ con~e-
quence of this must he that no political
party here will, for ten years az least. nomi-
nate any but its best men. And another
minor, but not less satisfactory result. will
be that hereafter there viii be les of ham
ner and transparency work, brass bands and
calcium lights, in the conduct Of elections
There was not a llavemeyer banner in g
whole city; the Tammany nominee hal
only one Jimmy 'Brien had them in hum
dreds: " Banner candidates are no good. -
was the remark Of an individual who had
bet heavily on " Jimmy S" success.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

AFTER THE ELEcTIoN.-o' BEIEN's DEFEAT
HALLS PIGEON HOLES. '-THORorCH RE-
FORM TO BE CARRIED OFT
NEW York. Nov, H.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-11-22

The communication below. is from
gentleman in another county, whose opinions
on all subjects we have long learned to value
for their honesty and strong common sense.
1t is an unsolicited and unbiased opinion on
the subject, and undoubtedly expresses the
judgment of plenty of clear headed and in
dependent men, on the matter at issue;