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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-10-25

Editor Free Press 4 Times
Your Montpelier correspondent, in speak
ing Of the proposition to refund eommuta-
tion money paid by drafted men, calls the
proposition = unjust and scnselcss''
Although the proposition may be deemed
impractical able. a moment reelection will show
that it is founded not only in good sense but
substantial justice.
When the first draft came in 1868 many
paid the communication TO the, Government
for the purpose Of securing others in their
place, bat when subsequent drafts were i'm
minent the very men who had been drafted
aad who commutel out oftheir own pockets
alone. were obliged to assist in paying much
larger amounts t. procure substitutes to
shield their fellow townsmen from being
drafted.
How then can il be said that simple JUS
tice upon the ground Of reciprocity and
equal taxation would not now require the
latter class to bear their proportion of tn
burden Of the former? EQuIrY
The case does not seem to Us altogether as
clear as to our correspondent We content
ourselves for to-day in giving the following
different view of the subject, gwen by "a
drafted man., - in the Rutland Herald
Edito' Rfiqnd Herald Il see by the pro-
ceedings Of the Legislature that some Of the
drafted men are still pressing their claims
against the State for the payment of the
commutation money. Why distinction Is
made between those who paid three hundred
dollars 70 the United States and those who
furnished substitutes AT much greater OK
pense, it Is difficult to understand. lfeither
party has any claim, it Is the party that fur
nished the substitute. Bat 1t seems to me
that a simple statement Of the case Is all that
is necessary to show that there Is not the
slightest foundation upon which to base a
claim
Every able bodied man between certain
ages Is required by all governments to per-
form military duty, and in case Of rebellion,
insurrecti0n or invasion, the government has
a right 70 insist upon their personal service
| think this principle will not be denied.
Now for q simple statement Of facts
During the late rebellion the government,
from time u time. called for volunteers, and
TO encourage recruiting. offered bounty and
increased pay, and tins State also paid seven
dollars per month in addition. Finally the
exigencieS Of the government made neces-
SarV resort % draft. Instead of insist
ing upon pars7u1i Serrics. by the drafted
man or his substitute the law permitted
him to pay three hundred dollars commuta-
ton money. This provision in the law was
intended a. q mitigation OF the hardshlps
imposed a. il saved drafted men from the
ex0rbitaut demands of substitute brokers'.
ANY man drafted had the choice of three al
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I1oroR Drinking IN NoRwAY.-Ihe Rev,
Gideon Draper writes to the New York
Methodist humorous account of his exper-
fences in Norway. He says: In accordance
with previous invitation, we repair to the
parsonage to partake of a formal dinner IN
honor Of the bishop. The Norwegian flag is
fixing from the flag staff, and regret Is e1-
nreesed by the host that he has not the beau
ff;ful American flag to unfurl by its side:
The eatechists and officers of the church, and
a few other guests, all of whom are gentle
men rather around the table, and good
Norwegian dinner is served, introduced by
6sh pndding, with the accompanying side
disbei. Many toasts are drank, among
which America and its representatives are
not forgotten. After which dinner, coffee
and mines. and subsequently bottles containing
divers kinds of beverages, among which was
surprised to find one Temperance drink:
Good. rure water abounds, it was true, but
had never vet seen Norwegian drinking 1t.
The preacher took his spirits in the vestry
after his labors, the bishop his, and wine,
beer and punch were in abundance. This
drinking Of everything but water is here
universal and incessant. The total absti-
nepce society has in Norway an open, but
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What sweet thing can wish for you, my pet,
Who sleep and who know not OF this beam 30 ttir,
Flung by the mellow moon, about to set,
. In through the dark room ON your golden hair
What sweet thing can wish That you may gain
Praise from the world for heauty's precious DOVER,
Yet keep your womanhoOd without stain,
Chaste as the white heart Of n lotus-aowsr'
Or that this baby hand, so careless now
Shall some day comfort many sisters pain,
Loved OF the sufferers pale and aching brow
As the dry daisy loves the summer rain
Or shall wish that from sad depths OF sin
Your voice may summon, pitiiul yet bold,
The many that lie desolate therein,
Colder themselves because the world IS eoid'
All, yes, these wishes would be well and yet,
somehow while lingering to watch you here,
The tyrannOus mother-Ove makes me forget
All else but that you are divinely dear
And | can merely wish, my gold haired eli,
That, though harsh cares assail you by-and-by,
You may have some wee darling Ike yourself
To watch and love as willingly as Il.
Edgar Flrcsn.
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InE JOYS OF ScIEScE.-It is no secret TO
the world at large what JOYS fill the scientific
mind when it has discovered some microsco-
pic inset hitherto unknown, and to which it
at once proceeds to attach name out of all
due proportion to the size or the importance
Of the Rrctched little object But all the
joys of this kind hitherto experienced have
been thrown into the shade by the ecstacy
that filed the mind of the curator of the
Brighton (Eng.) aquarium, a short time ago.
He was watching cluster Of the grape-like
eggs Of the euttle-fsh, when young one
:" literally rushed into existence. 50 sudden
was its exist from the egg and, as if to
announce its safe delivernce, the babe cut
tie instantly fred sepia salute Well,
and then? The cutie has undoubtedly come
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AReminiscence of Troy.
FROM TEE scHoLiAST


II vas the ninth year Of the Trojan war
A tedious pull st best;
, lot Of us were sitting by the shore
Tvdides PhOcss, Castor, and the rest
so-ss whiting shingles and some stringing bows,
And cutting up friends, and cutting up foes.
n,wn from the tents above there came man.
Who took camp-stool by Tydidss' side.
ia ,oined our talk, and pointing to the pan
I@non the embers where our pork was fried,
Id he would eat the onions and the leeks,
mi the fried pork was food not fit for Greeks.
.1ool at the men Of Thebes" [" he said, ''and then
Tool At those towards in the plains below
1-sn see how ox-like are the ox-fed men;
Tau see how sheepish mutton-eaters grow.
s,irk 10 this vegetable food OF mine;
Men Who eat pork grunt root and sleep like swine'
Some Laughed, and some grew mad, and some grew
red
The pork was Kissing but his point was clear
stilI no one answered him, till Nester said,
cone inference that would draw Is here.
Won yegetarans who thus educate US,
mus far have turned out very small potatoes"
Old and Nstf.
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fear, discouraging field. The bishop toast
ed the young candidates who had just finish
ed their theological studies. 1t required
some stretch of Imagination to fancy Bishop
James taking his grog after his pulpit lnbors,
and then toasting in the wine cup those
whom he ordained to the sacred ministry
But customs differ in different countries.
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They were lettering alone
Meath the roof Of evergreen.
Dropping now and then a word.
With long pauses set between.
Here are violets - and She stopped
For the little purple flower;
oh. how many ! could pluck
Both my hands full in an hour %
lie held out his hands for one,
only asking with his eyes,
And She flushed to find her own
All too ready with replies.
She lightly turned aside;
~ Here is love entangled too ~
Well. Is that he gayly asked,
Something very rare and new -
lie Is trilinE - and the girl
Felt st once her heart IN thral.
He shall see / viii not come.
Fetch and carry at his call 3"
When he, pressing nearer, asked,
Were Nou ever tangled in Il 20
No. I think not. Wintergreen
] can get L in a minute
In ihai little minutes space
lie revoked his little plan;
-Tisn't me. ~ he sourly said,
Likely It's some other man 3"
Walking back n set of sun,
What was this had come between
Each one, sad and silent, thought
Of the joy that might have been.
When he went away she laid
The Young yiolets aside.
But the love entangied' threw
From the window, open wide.
Al the flower she would not keep
Vas the emblem Of the thing!
Love entansled mostly thriyes
Ia the lovers early spring
-Hoe4ri GiysfJi
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Two milliners, who hated each other as
only rival milliners can hate. started for
Europe, each fiattering herself that the 9TH
er was ignorant Of her intention, and found
themselves the occupants Of the same state
room on the steamer. The way they avoid
ed each other was study for philoso-
pher.
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She always stood upon the steps,
Just by the cottage door,
Waiting to kiss me, when | came
Each night home from the store.
Her eyes were like the glorious stars,
Dancing in heavens own blue
Papa she'd call, like q wee bird,
rs lO0tin' out for YOU
Alas how sadly do our lives
Change as we onward roam
For now, no birdie voice calls out
To bid me welcome home.
No little arms stretch out to me,
No blue eyes, dancing bright,
Are peeping from the Gotta &c door,
When I come home az night
And yet, it comforts me u think
That when I'm called away
From scenes below. TO those Cf bright
And everlasting day,
A little angel at the gate,
With eyes divinely blue,
VIII call with birdie voice. Papa.
l's loofiu' ont for Won -
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o, vet we trust that somehow good
WIN he the final goal ofill,
To pangs Of nature, sins OF viii,
Defect Of doubt, and taints Of blood.
That nothing walks with almless feet
That not one life shall be destroyed,
Or cast qs rubbish TO the void,
When God hath made the pile complete
That not 4 worm was cloYen in vain,
That not a moth Of vain desire
l. shriveled in a fruitless fire,
Or but subserves another's gain.
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WHERE Is GENERAL BANKS When Gen.
Banks first bobbed over to Greeleyism it was
stated that be would address the merchants
Of New York upon the financial condition
of the country, including probably some
hints regarding the value of Cuban bonds
The time for delivering the address was post
poned, and as vet the day has not been fixed
upon for its delivery. 1t is pity that Mr.
Banks should not have an opportunity to
enlighten the country upon 50 important
subject. Boston Journal.
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\ lady, who asserts that her opinion is
based upon close observance, says that
men. as rule, regard their wives as angels
for Just two months, namelv-a month be-
fore marrying her, and month after bury
ing her
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Aaellna Patti has signed an engagement
with Maurice and Max Strakosch for the
season OF 1894 in America, and will ar
riVe IN New York in September, 1873. She
Is slster-in-law Of Maurice Strakosch
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-10-25

VINO Losr ?-Several gentlemen who made
bets that Indiana would 90 republican de-
sire to know whether they have lost or won,
as two republican Congressmen at large
have been elected, and probably a demo-
cratic Governor, all on a general ticket.
As the wager is equivalent 10 betting upon
the nominal strength Of the two parties, We
should say that if the aggregate vote Of
either Congressman exceeded the total vote
of Hendricks the State went republican, and
rice rersa The question is open for debate.
Boston Journal.
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The GROUND BURNING UP.-FoRT Pn.-
LOWS BLUFF BANKS BURSINc-A SUgTERRA
NEoUs CoSFLAcRATioS One of the strangest
Of phenomena of the times Is reported to us
from the sight of old Fort Pillow, sixty miles
above this city. 1t is no more nor less than
that the bluff bank of the river, which rises
fifty or sixty feet above the water level, is on
FIRE, and for the past several weeks has been
steadily burning like volcano for distance
Of several hundred yards along the east side
Of the river on line ten or twelve ieet above
the water level. At night lurid flame or
blaze of fire rises from the side Of the bluff
to height of two or three feet, which then
spreads into smoke and passes on over the
summit Of the hill, distributing itself with
the atmosphere and floating away skyward;;
The steamer Celeste, on her last trip, passed
by the place in broad daylight and at time
when light wind blew from the shore, car
rying the smoke towards the Arkansas shore
and covering the river with thick haze
almost like fog. What strange eombustible
formation composes the river bluff Of the old
fort, or what first Sc; it on fire, to burn after
the fashion described, is one OF the most
marvellous events of the times, and puzzles
the people of the vicinity no little. We
shall seek to be farther informed upon this
wonderful phenomenon with nolittle eurlosi-
ty.-Memphis, (Tenn.) Aralaneae, Sfpf.
81
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The Tribune says General Banks sees no
cause for discouragement in the recent cleo
tions. We believe the General still insists
that the Red River expedition wasa success
--Irareiisr.
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We understand that the creditors of the
Vermont Central railroad are subscribing
literally to the new loan. A large number
Of them came forward yesterday and set
down their names in sums varying from
5000 to S25, 900. The confidence of the
community in the road and in its ability to
pay in the future evidently is on the in
crease, from the large orders for the pur-
chase of stocks and bonds in the hands of
brokers and from the advance in prices to-
day The first mortgage Is closed at 56 to
60, the eds at II TO 10, the Vermont and
Canada stock at 65 (bid), and the Ogdens-
burg at 70 to 75.-BostoR Adrerfiser. Oct.
~.
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The GIRLS THAT MEN LovE.-Eh
Perkins being sworn to preach the gos
pei at Saratoga, spoke as follows, and if he
knows anything, knows that he produced as
much effect as if he had not uttered word
g No, my hearers. men admire style; but
they fall in love with beauty. A beautiful
arm. or sweet mouth filed with pearls will
catch mans heart quicker than all eein
style in the world. (Voice-hear, hear.
No man ever fell in love with false hair and
rannier, even if it were twenty feet high
and made out of six hundred newspapers.
The girls original back was good enough
for Phidias and Canoyn. A pannier would
not improve the Venus di Milo or Florentine
Venus de Mediei. So much hair disgusts a
neat man. II is not sweet, and sweetness
and neatness about woman catch a man
quicker than anything else. Cheer by the
fellows.) Why bear down the he'd, like
Atlas, with a ponderous globe? The fellows
discount all this humbuggery. (Voics-you
bet.) They get through the pannizrs, false
hair. gewgaws, and fall in love Fith the
girl herself, or they don't fall in lors at all "
1Voiee-Just SOL
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The LAW or TRADE MARKs.-MAsONLc
SY,HoLsCANNoT BE UsED.-Upona recent sp-
peal from the decision Of the Examiner of
Trademarks, the following highly interest
ing decision was given by the acting COM
missioner, Capt J. NJ. Thacher, in case
involving the use Of Masonic symbols as
trademark
In the matter of the application of John
f. Tolle for the registration Of trademarks
Applicant Is manufacturer and vender OF
-four in the city of 81. Louis, Mo. He has
two establishments upon streets. and he
seeks to register as trademarks, TO be used
upon the barrels containing his toIr, the
words. CHERRY Street Mills, in one case,
and Market Street Mills in the other,
combined respectively with well known
Masonic emblem. the square and compass
The Acting Commissioner decides that in
view Of the universally Of Masonry, the
mystic tie that binds all nations in one COM
mon fraternity. and the unchangeable
characteristics Of emblems appeal
ing with the same force to the
brotherhood il all parts of the
earth il is impossible to diveSt these sym
bols, OF at least this particular symbol, per-
haps the best known Of all, Of its ordinary
signifcatiol wherever displayed, either as
an abitrary characteror otherwise. 1t will
be universally understood or misunderstood
a having q Masonic significance. therefore
as a Trademark must constantly work de-
ceptlOu.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-10-25

Party leaders have become cheap COM
modify in the public estimation. The time
va when in the bolt of such conspicuous
party men as Sumner, Trumbull, Greeley
and Brown, Schurz, Fenton, Curtin, Me
Clure and Forney, from their regular party
nominations, they would have overthrown
the ticket; but now the party leader in
bolting may whistle for his followers, but
ne will whistle in vain. We have in this
and other cities numerous politicians, each
with his band of followers, more or less; but
he is as much their servant as they ara his
elaquers, and they all signify nothing in
great national campaign. 1t is one Of the
lessons of these late elections that our most
conspicuous party leaders are greatly mis-
taken in undertaking a new departure upon
the presumption that the world will follow
them that they are the masters and
not the servants of the people. As it was
with Webster so it is with Summer in Mas
saehusetts in attempting a political reyolu-
tion upon his own account. As 1t was with
Others before them 50 it is now in Penn
sylyania with Curtin, Mcclure and Forney,
in assuming to make their personal griev-
anees or disliKes superior to the leading pub
lie questions of the day.-N Y. Herald.
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REPUBLicAx RALLY At CHATEAUGAY.-
Last evening the people Of Chateaugay, y.
Y, had large and enthusiastic meeting in
Cantwell Hall, which was packed to its ut
most capacity. Many ladies were present,
and considerable number of Democrats
Chateaugay is a Democratic town, but only
two Republicans have gone over TO Greeley
while 40 many Democrats have shown an in
terest in Republicanism that there is hope
this year of redeeming the town. \ special
train ran up from Malone, and delegations
were in from some of the surrounding
towns. Fireworks and illuminations testi-
fed the wide awakespirit of the Republicans.
Stirring campaign songs were sung by glee
clubs from Malone and Burke, and the ad-
dresses Of the evening were by Col. W. 6.
Veazey of Rutland, and Albert Clarke OF st.
Adams. Col. Veazey'- address was, We be-
lieye, at once the iairest, most logical, stir
ring and eloquent speech to which we have
listened during the campaign, and it was re
ceIved with an attention and growing in
terest which amounted to enthusiasm before
the close. A vote Of thanks was given to
the speakers and rousing cheers for Grant
and Wilson and General Dix. Chateaugay
is the battle field of Franklin county. Other
meetings are to be held there by both par
ties. We expect to hear favorable account
in Noyember.-N. Ai5nas Messenger, Oct.
1914
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am clearly Of the opinion, therefore,
that the proposed combinations cannot prop
erly subserye the ends Of trademark
Among Mascns. with whom this token has
a moral significance, its use in that eapaei-
ty would undoubtedly be regarded as a base
prostitution Of il to merceBary purposes,
while with others its mystic force would often
diSsipate its virtues as a trade mark
and, perhaps, in some instances place the
article it appeared upon under ban.
Then. If these trademarks could be sane
toned they would tend to defeat the frnda-
mental object Of the Trademark law. which
is an ofshoot of theaneient law merchant,
and like that designed to advance trade and
manufactures.
The decision Of the Examiner Of Trade
marks must be "a 'frmed.
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WONDERFUL. REANNATIoS.-A most won
derful instance Of termination is just now
exciting the attention of the people of Que
bee city The Mercury, to which We are in
debted for the particulars, says A young
lady of this city, Mile. BE, aged l6, and
who was on the point of being married, was
lately seized with severe attack of typhoid
fever. and on Tuesday evening sank 50 low
as to have been considered dead According
to custom the room was put in funeral order,
and the undertaken sent for, when, 10 just
as he was drawing his measure from his
pocket to calculate the length of the coffin,
to his utter amazement the supposed dead
girl sat up erect in her bed. With great
presence of mind he threw handkerchief
over her eyes to prevent her seeing the
change her bedroom had undergone, till the
parents removed the extra lights and hang
ings around soon afterwards the girl asked
for food, of which she partook more heartily
than before, and she is since doing well.
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THE GANG.

The burglars were well trained in their
calling. Every man had his part to do, and
did it perfectly. Some of them wore
white masks, made like skull caps,
with openings for the ears, eyes and
mouth. One of the men who were with
the women, occupied part of his time
in making gags, which he did in the most
skillfull manner, and hung them in regular
order over the towel rack The other watch
er recklessly passed to and fro in the
room and kept watch from the window. The
leader seems to have been recognized By
all the members Of the family. After he had
robbed the safe, he returned up stairs and
gave his personal attention to securing and
gagging the family. lie is described BY one
Of the girls Us large, ugly man. When she
was asked why she Judged he was ugly, she
said that his manner was disagreeable and
his voice was harsh. No names were spoken,
and each was referred to by number. "Num-
her nine was called, and from this it was
inferred that there were about that number
of men engaged Some of them were appa-
rently men OF considerable education and Of
gentlemanly manners. When they were
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The first heard was load knock al my
room door. | did not know what 10 make
Of 1t. In another minute the room was full
of mea. One Of them came to the bedside
and took hold Of my husband and hauled
him out. begged them to Spare his lie.
They said they would not harm him but we
mnst keep still After they took him out
OF tue room they went looking around the
room. One Of them asked me wheremy dia-
monds were. | said did not have any that
We were all poor in the house. lie said he
did not believe i. He took up my watch
from the dressing table and looked at it, |
asked him what time it was. lie replied one
O'Clock. lie said he would not take the
witch that