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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

The Evening Post propouuis the view thsi
the public gains by the quarrels Of the tenton-
ties and Conklngtes through the Tunes AM
Tribune respectively, as each Of these pspers ez-
poses the rsscslities of their opponents, So thai
gradually the honest people are coming by then
own. This is, we think. very true; but it Is t'
be observed that the Times Is three rascals IN
arrears, the TrijlHs having exposed Murphy
Terwilliger, Wood, and CuIhman, while tn'
Times has not yet got beyond "Hauk'' smith
-.Nati0H.
The Nation seems to forget tina: the scalps Of
Tweed, sweeuy, Connolly, Hall, Carney, niger
sol, Underhin and otherr, hang fairly At the
Times belt. The Times is well ahead on expo
sures Of r.sosls. and seems likely TO keep 50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

Siailia similious curantur, which being
freely translated meaneth-thst the hair oil
dog il good for his bite, and that sulphur from
Vesuyius will cure eruptions
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

The water in the 81. Lawrence was never 50
low as now. The canals srolud the rapids be-
tween Ogien.brrg and Montreal will not be
nAvigable till there is considerable rise in the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08
The Iananese Embassy.

The selection Of two Americans, to superin-
tend agricultural and educational improvements
in the Empire Of Japan; ami the presence At
Washington Of an Embassy Of japanese mobiles,
numbering with their attendants sixty persons,
and headed uy an EmbSsssdor Of high rank,
second indeed. tits said, to none save the En-
peror Of japan, are notable events Of cur day.
This japanese Embassy, as Prince lTsSuTa
sai, in HE for1,l presentation to the President,
come q. to consult with our government on IL
teruzt.onA questions, to promote and develop
wider commercial relations and draw into closer
bonds the f-ieniship already existing between
the two people; Snd TO gain fresh Impulse ID
country Of progress" This il g remarkable
spssoh for the representative OF hesthen Ia
ton. TIE Is panese DO not propose 20 '' 81; IN
darkness - uor are they ashGmei TO come to
( this powerful aud cultivated republic FOR IL
st-uctiou. For their schools they are securing
American iustl uc.ors. Extensive agricultural
improvements re to be introduced throughout
the Empire, uu er the supervision Of General
Cspron; the Isl AL Of Yesso, until nov quite
unexplo-ei, is 20 be thoroughly examined by
American ce5losirts. anil an American attorney
has been engaged and sent to Japan, TO instruct
the gov, rnment n international law, and pre-
vent it from being At the mercy Of swiudhng
outsiders While lie aiming thus from Americans
st home, they nave sent hitler heretofore sey-
ers young japanese Of rank, to be educEiei IN
this country; sni now 1--WE Ja?Snese young IA
dies will soon he apply ing for admission at some
American seminary. These are important steps
towards a coming dsy when, as We may hope,
this far away Empire Of the East, will take =
Place among civilized, sa lightenel AMI Christian
nstiors
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

formal trial and the prisoner has the beneht oil
all the legal doubts.
The news Of the assault produced profound
impression in England, where it was st once
contrasted with the extraordinary manifestation
| Of LIST Tuesday
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

A keeper who was taking Two convicIs to the
State prison last weeE, when the train stopped at
Sing Sing, called out, Step out, gentlemen;
fifteen wears for refreshments "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

Montreal papers rejoice because of an Alum
dance of capital in that city seeking invest
men.. A still better thirg would he abundance
of paving business seeking capital,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

The tract-pedilers Of Philadelphia are just
now presenting the ladies Of that city with an
elaborate argument sgainst the sin Of swearing
and not = single one Of the recipients has yet
had the hardwood to reply to il. It il well to
remark, by the way, that things ought to be
conducted appropriately and in order. We can
not express the grief thst afflicted rs one d'y
when man with but one leg and the sane
amount of eye AMI arm hooblei at the hesd Of
temperance procession, bearing on his hat the
legend. See what the temperance cause has
done for me e..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

Mr. Welsh, playful Philadelphian, COM
mitted an assault and battery upon deaf mute
and is now in jail rejecting on the mut-aoiiity
Of all humsn ptstimes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08
On the Fence.

Mr. TrumbulI improved the opportunity yes
terisy to balance his political accounts. Like
the slrewd man that lie il, be trimmed his sails
to suit al winds-trade winds included. He Is
waiting for something to turn up. He endorsed
the platform upon which the Cincinnati Conyen-
;ior is called. and 90 made q strong bid for the
nomination. At the same time he s1roitly ad-
jastei h;mtelf TO uaaaimity with the Republican
party, and can therefore remain where he lie il
his horoscope shogld finally convince him thst he
is now on the winning side. A more noncom-
initial and az the ZANE time wholly committal
speech vas never made / think that Trumbul
Is resliy undecided, with strong leaning
towards the party he helped to found.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08
TO ORR sUBSCRiBERs.

10 every us,g subscriber Tor the WEEKLY FREE
?rEss. paying 500 for year in advance We VAL
presen. copy OF stqarts large and beautiful steel
Line Engraving, entitled
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

That al cur subscribers nay have opportunity
70 get this beautiful engraving FREE. We will
.-isea copy to any Old suts-i5sr who reneWs his
subscription for year in advance, and
send u or. usls ul5,eribsr,hat is for one rcH,trai
and one net- u4ue with 81 We will furnish two
comics Of the FREE Pass Tor year anu two pic
tu7es. or
EIGHT DOLLARS WORTH FOR FoJ z.
= letter FER 20 subscribers vas never made. and
We arc induced 70 make il oaly by the expectation
OF thereby large Increasing our subscription list
order tlc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

The New York correspondent Of the Chicsgo
Tribune says " the prospect now is that John
Graham will succeed in sending to State prison
every member Of that jury who voted for the
indictment Of Stokes. As for Stokes, he is to be
At once released. 30 th.t he can shoot Jay Gould
and some other Erie officers who are objection
sble to him. Mrs Mansfield is to run for Vice
President on the Woodruff ticket, and, when
elected, will appoint John Graham Chief Jus
too
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

The Engraving is an exceedingly pretty one, exc
,nte in the best style of the art, from the pencil Of
the s4ue art who drew the well known picture
Prom Shore to Shore" aat though in an entirely
different sty e Is 10 less pleasing and desirable than
that It's printed on heavy plats-paper, measuring
20x2i inches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

Even Ny. Sumner voted TO strike out his Owl
preamble to the French arms resolution. The
resolution then parsed with only Eve d-s'enti-
snts, Eve Republicans who hold that nothing Is
left TO Investigate A committee OF tie House
has already commenced thorough inve' ga
ton Of The transactions involved in this Inquiry
The supporters u General Grant being unques-
tionably in the msjority il both Houses Of Con
gress, and both Houses having voted to investi-
gate the sale Of the superauous arms what be-
comes Of The assertion. OF ihe ias.nuation' that
the Administration % is ay0wei supporters are
sfrsid Of investigation, and viii rot consent taai
It shall be made
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

IHE AssACIr on THz QUEEN The attempt
to brighten tn Queen of England recently by the
pTesentsti IN Of an unlosded and antique pistol
Wss nj seraole failure. 1, wss to all sppasr-
sncct an At sck on her life, sni as such finds
place 10 the catalogue Of like of nces with which
her reign has been studded in 1870, Edward
Oxfo': fired 4 pistol twice the Queen. He
wss tried and sentenced to de lth, bu, the Queen
conrnuted tie sentence 10 per petusl confinement
II lunatic asylum Ia I $40, John Francis
shot At Ia Queen. He was sentenced to death,
and this sentence WAS conn uted to Transporting
ton Tor life The same ~ az, j. W. Bean wss
arrested for similar It, smpt But it Was
thought he was only sky lar ling, and Bean was
kept IN elose pod 70 Ell ;hteen months. In
1851 crazy man nam j Pat struck the Queen
with stick. This last .spir, nj for place in
the let Of youths Ike him who fred the
hphesAn dome, isa young enian, O'ConnOr
oy nAme' and very lame and Abortive effort he
made of it Heis, undoubtedly, like many of his
order, crazy; and, unlike some O. them now in
prison. be will undoubtedly Ell ;perience the
queen elemer 4cy. These asssult on royalty
NeAr grave spect in England. 10 compass,
magine' ors tempt the life Of the { Oyereign is
nign treason 4, and in the good oil / times "
many ne I'D has been taken of OIL proof or
'u'P'''0h Of such designs. Now Il ere 10 .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

FOUR DOLLARS WORTH for TWO.

The regular pri,e Of tsis beautiful picture is two
dollars, and it cannot be obtained Of the print
..Il.-. IN. M less SUN. We sAus give
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

ST. ALBAEs.-The article which appeared in
the Free Press Of Saturday under the head CT
St Adams, was copied in the Messenger with
the following comments:
The mischief Of the foregoing article is thar il
tells only half the truth. The chairman Of the
Board of Auditors informs Us that the over-pAv-
ment represented by the above figures (Which, by
the way, are wrong,) was Immediately rectifei
when discovered. lie Gays there is no spuesr-
snce Or suspicion OF fraud on the part of any
one, sad the worst that csn be SAID IS that the
business was done in bungling way Fur
thermore, the very selectman above abused was
the hrst one to discover and make known the
discrepancy, and no sooner was it done than the
Missisquoi Railroad Company came forward
and refunded the money As for its
ooking very much as though we should
be obliged TO psy interest upon double
the amount bonded for" Selectman Boynton
who is not the one above referred TO, assures US
that he kHors the first issue Of bonds hss been
destroyed and can Eerer come up again for
either principal or interest. Now shall we &C
cept and believe these statements Of two Of our
most unimpeschable men, boih OF whom sre in
= situation to know whereof they affirm, and
neither Of whom are aimed at by toe forego-
ing slAnder, or shall we take the statement of
newspaper, published out Of town and informed
by man who ls more noted for his prejudice
than for his credibilityl The very fact that
the Auditors did not deem the matter Of ,uff-
cient consequence to mention it in their report
is sufficient answer to the falsity and baseness
Of the charge.
1t is untrue that the very Selectman who had
charge Of the bonding matter vas the fret to
discover and make kaowa the discrepancy
Undoubtedly he was the first to diseorer, but he
Was the last to admit the discrepancy 1t is IN
true that mo sooner was the fact discovered
than the Missitquoi Railroad Company came
forward and refunded the money" for that was
not done until after many long discussions, snd
absolute proof that more money had been sd-
ysnced to aid the Missisquoi Railroad Company,
than the town had voted.
1t is untrue th.t the first issue Of bonds has
been destroyed, as Mr. J. D. Soule, Henry E
Seymour and others at present hold some Of the
first issue of bonds.
1t is true that the figures referred to in our
article, to wit S617, are incorrect, but it wss
correct at the time it was written, something
over 500 Of the illegal coupons having been
received ioto the town treasury since the
refanding.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

While The Senate continues its bsttle Of D0rE
irr, Il think that good name for a quarrel
over acts which never occurred the House plois
on through tine appropriation bills, and the con
scqueat m1uotonous reyaupiur Of speeches
which SIRE de- cred every year IA almost the
Identical language. |, mas had little tussle
over the ciyl service Ibis week. The subject has
finally been assigned 70 q two days discussion
four weeks hence. the vote to be taken On the
lstter day The bin under consideration s that
Of Mr. Willard. Of Vermont, which maaes It
penal offence for member Of Congress 20 30
LETT, alyise Or recommend the appointment Of
any person to Office, unless his opinion shall
have been askei. when il shall be reduced TO
writing and filed Il is good bill, and strikes
81 the marr5x # the civil service evil. Il de-
s.rorea patronage, which is % once the power
AMI the curse Of the Congressman.
The bill will net pass this Congress- II con
templates 20 sweeping revolution that the Re
pubIicsus will never bring themselves SO sud
denly to us enactment They lack the moral
courage. ! shsu have nevsr-fsiiug respect
for those who 20 support IT, To Mr.. Willard
especially .scori no bayr1ising honor
H4si. Cor Tr5y Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

THa Nav YORK Custom HOUSE IgvEsTIoA-
rIoS.-The Senate Committee Of Investigation
me- on Monday, st Washington, Senator Buck
ingham presiding.
Gen. Horace Parker WAS the fret witness lie
gave an so,ount Of Col Leet's retirement from
the army and engaging in bus'ness. Aproposi-
ton vss made to Leet % take the management
Of Csmeroa's Iron Works At salary Of $500
per sunum. but ne preferred going to New York
and hayiags connection with the Custom House
although the Pref ident dil not approve it
Col Porter re Vi copy Of letter which lie
had written TO Col Leet, expressing tie dissp-
prevail Of the Pres dent in strong language on
tie ground that i. would give rise TO stories
about the compiled t. Of the Administration with
tie reported jobs in the New York Custom
House Col Leet, when he next came to Wash
ingt N, complained Ct this, Saying thAt his hsv-
ing served f4ithfu ny on the Presidents STAFF
dur ing the war. iould not prevent his obtain
ing a civil position which any citizen hsd right
to apply for He ut in bid for the labor con-
trsct at the New AK Custom House, but not be
il the loves, bid, er, failed to receive it. He
then spilled for tn General Order business but
neither solicited OF obtIined any assistance from
the President or uyone At the White House.
Indeed, he had been engaged in it for several
EelEs before it Was known to the White iouse.
General Porter was subjected to rigorous
crose-e1smination By Senators Bayard and Cas-
sary His isstim Jzy completely ezonerAted the
President, but pla ,e1 Col. Leet in an unpleasant
lisht.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

The Providence journal thinks JUICE DAVIS
is mistaken in saying tbs; the " Chief Aagi'-
tracy Of the Republic should not be sought nor
declined by an American citizen % There is
one American citizen who should decline it-a
Judge Of the Supreme Cour; of the Uni'eI
States. surely nothing could more thoroughly
Justify this belief than the spectacle which the
Chef Justice Of that Court hiss 81 oftea inflicted
rnan The c.untrg.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

Taking Of hens. reminds correspondent that
while come people keep fowls for show, snd
pay great attention to purity Of breed and fine
feathers, others. who are plain, practical people
keen them for the eggs they lay, believing thAt
the very best employment, in which hens can be
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

The Public DEBT ststemeat for the hrst Of
March shows decrease of the debt during the
short month Of February, Of Sl2,0sl, 45l 81
Decrease for the year, so ,s05,3is.94 decreate
during the three years administration Of Pfesi-
dent Grant, S239,649, 76203!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

The public debt Of Canaia is rapidly increaf-
ing. snd after ceItsia Improvements now pro-
iected hxve been csrriei cut, viii amount, 1t Is
SAID. to s45a heal. The debt Of the United
States il only s56 head, and is rapidly dinir-
ilbing Our debt il the result Of a prolonged
and terrible rebellion, bu; it leisult TO find an
explanation for ths, Of Canada.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

We have lad ten speeches 60 far on this sub
iect, AMI are liable TO hsve ten more. Nye will
deluce us with witty wisdom on Monday. Car
peuter has Slso been connecting jokes, together
with some international law, which he need not
have Manufactured 10 fit this case. II is too
simple to need any elaborate explanation. You
abou. Troy kuow Judge Rober, s. H.l1 Of Essex
county, counsel for the United States before the
British aui American Joint Claims Commission,
now sitting in this city. There is no man here,
az vou know, or should know. who is more thor
ou.hly versei in the principles Of international
lSw. or with clearer and s0uaier ideas Of the du-
ties su1 requirements Of ueutra! nations in time
Of war. Judge Hsle has watched this French
aims debate closely, anu has seen no scrap Of
evidence TO show inst our Government went be-
yond the limits Of is neutrality obligation. The
law is clear and decisive 10 the effect that var
between friendly powers shsn not prohibit the
continuance Of it's ordinary AID legitimate trade
by a neutral power. Mr trelinghuyseD, as
clear-headel Senator as We have, will, if the
opportunity presents itself, sweep away some Of
the rubbish which has been piled up around this
question Mr. Conkling is likely 10 speak
sgain, sul Mr. Eimuuds is spelling for the
fray lie is the only msn in the Senate who is
match for S,hurz in ret9rt lie delivers
broaisie qlietly, ami with no flourish Of
truupets and ringing Of belle. But il strikes
home
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

A big Pie Of coal was burning last week ia
LAnesborougA Mass. S.eImeTs Sud hsad en-
gines worked for two days on it with no effect
The owner, Mr.. Colby, seeing no prospect OF the
fire being extinguithoi by water tina iy decided
to cover the immense pile Of coal with dirt He
frst hal to buy strip Of lsnd, and then bring
from his mountain GRE beit 81 the men, horses
and olrts to assis; in TIE work The same ih'og
hsi to be done some years ago a; Cheshire
when huge pile Of cal there was ared
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08
TIE T-UR PHILOSOPHERS


Pour srea. Philosophers
Come every year
Teach II the 1pen a--i
Then c4sappes-.
Winters the stole
So chill AID heroic $780,.
s.its ia tic mountain breeze. Biting ed P1rs
And when, To bring fear anu DOUBT
Damp lightly winds are OUT
wrap an o.. e.1aE aoou Tie ,a1 endure
sp-.ns At dull hearts T. mock
Comes IN a farming trocz,
Win rarIa-.s and pLcw share O .ess- q t1t1 : Sc.
lie SING through the uelcs aFA--ef
Turns ~ the soaking soil
Al haste and laughing t0il-o -.szy 1ia --'e'
Summer, with mantle free.
Lois in a cooling shade, Ike a ,.soi bog.
While blazing suns, unEinif
Leave the stout mower bind
When fsiuts the mountain v----to car e. 'y.
Autumn whc1 ell are done,
Hes the good Christian one,
Fills vel the granarles. where seeds nay -c
New coming years 20 bless
TLe1 IN bis russell dress
Al hopes and Quictness-sTec--y cen -i'-
These graceful lines are SttriPGt,d By Vi.
sauborn to Hon Vim. C. Bradley, .ni they are
preaoed by a biographical sketch Of that dig
tingui.hed Vermonter. But they are not by
the eminent lawyer, judge, senLtor and states
man. hut by his grandson, Of the same lame,
the Oldest son q the lste Dorr Bradley, Of Brat
tleboro. The younger Vim. c. Bradley vas 3
young mrn Of ine nstive powers Of mind which
we're ruined by mental disease He graduated At
Harvard College in 1851. and contributed the
above lines to = sho-t-livei literary pspsr, called
"To-Isy," which vas published in Boston ~
Charles Hale in 1852 Mr.. Bradley Vas class-
rnste Of Prof. Henry " Haynes, Of the Univer-
city OF Vermont. to whom We are indebted for
a copy Of " To-day" containing the -Four
Philosophers
Several Biographical notioes are psedxsI to
the selections. We take the following extract
from one Of the lste Hon. Stoidari B Colby:
eve recollect the beautiful morning when We
wenisd our wsy to the Treasury building, and
saw Mr.. Colby t.ke the oath Of office. His toilet
had been carefully adjusted sni with bis bsAuti-
ful features sud sparkling eyes, he seemed more
beautiful thSn ever before. During his stay IN
Washington his health became impaired by bill
Gus arrangement and diArThoel, and he del al
Hsverhill, y. H.. Sept. y, ISL
The transition here seems somehow little
sudden from 50 much beauty ani brillisucy to
bilious disrrbRl; but on the whole, this must
be allowed to be very effective sketch.
We cannot quote farther, Of poetry or prose,
from this collection, nor need We. Mr.. SAnborn
unquestionAblY thinks he has done good thing
in bringing out this volume but his apparent
Inability to distinguish between the very CON-
mon and worthless power to string rhymes to-
gether, and the true poetic faculty. was serious
disqualification for his task. We write not a.
all unkindly and with 10 desire to unds=yalue
his book, or to make it the subject Of sharp re-
view but it is our candid opinion that it is no
credit to him or to Vermont and hist it ia
plain duty to discourage the putting on. Of such
books upon much enduring public.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-03-08

I rsBuRG, Pa, March ,, 1872.
Some days az there landed at Akrons, by
way Of the Fri, h silrosi, party Of six males
and two female e, a I'd At the depo; they we're met
by two men, e siier ty Of the same party. Car
risges were 'iuickl provided, and the party
with their ba gage, mytteriously moved for some
point in the country in southwark direction.
They proved to be 81 orts from New York city,
and are engs ged in aiming the two young ladies
for genuine prize / yht for : 900 a side, and
which will shortly a Ie place. The women are
Of some foreign n n, nality, having arrived in
this country at an es 'ly age, and are noted for
their clearing out pro pensities, having thrsshed
everything in thei il mediate neighborhood for
years past. The em, lie pugilists are in good
trim. One has b en- reduced from 200 to y
pounds, the other rom lS5 to l56 pounds. Their
ages are respective ly nineteen and twenty-five.
This seems inc. edible II there is any law
,and order in that part of Penusylysnis, it i, to
be hoped that such shocking exhibition will he
prevented Male pugilism is bad enough but
women prize fgh' ers The bare idea is horri-
bic