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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
Farm Ciub--NOriCdU,

The Club met at Frost's Corner Jan
18th. j. A. Bolster, Esq, in the chair.
Question discussed: Resolved, that
farmers do not have that influence in
society that they ought.
By not being present, am unable to
give much of report; learned that the
discussion was carried on with much
animation. The testimony was quite
evenly balanced, although the vote on
the question was largely in favor OF the
affirmative.
Question for next meeting: Resolved,
That the uneducated wealthy man has
more influence. than the educated poor
man. Disputants, VIM. Perry, tor
Affirmative, Horace Burnham, for Neg.
ative.
j. A. Bolster. A. T. Noyes, A. Cross.
and Mr.. Fisk, wero chosen delegates to
attend the meeting of the State Beard OF
Agriculture. TO held at Paris, Jan. %.
Sec'y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
Hiram.

/ We commence the New Year with IN
dicatons of continued prosperity. In
the matter OF churches. school houses,
and education. the past year has been one
OF progress Gaze has been taken in the
selection oil teachers. and nearly every
district has made decided Improvement.
Rev. Henry +. Snow. OF Kczar Falls,
(recenly OF lliram) is teaching in the
village district in South Hiram, 9TH his
usual success His pupils number u In
point of discipline, and clear. thorough,
mcthodcal instruction, he has few equals
and no superiors in western Maine. -
Some naughty boys talked oi Juggling
the Reverend out, but iinIin. that SH0T
dIiil insurmounlahlc, they did not make
known their faith 10y their works The
ladies Il this district formed u Chcle
some time since. and raised money with
which they iucloscd with neat fence aud
otherwise improved the Cemetery. where
many OF them have loved ones resting.
Mr. George Stanley i, engaged in the
manufacture of Markclcl Kegs making
some 1900 a year.
Mr. JOHN Pierce. ST.. one OF our most
venerable and respected citizen. died
Dec. 10Th, at his residence at Hiram
Bridge, "f paralysis. heart disease, aud
lun fever, after an illness OF some nine
DAYS. He Was born in Woburn, Mass,
Feb. I'd. 1889, to John and Rebecca
Pierce. His parents removed to Bald
win, Me. about 50 years ago. thence
about 1865 u Hiram. where they lived
and died. The deceased WAS cousin to
the late Judge Pierce of Gorhanl, and
was also related TO the lato President
Pierce lie was IA man Of strong cOnsli.
tuition and athletic frame. and 0nly once
before in 50 years has he received modi
cal aid. He was accustomed To labor
daily on ltc farm during the past year,
not from necessity, but iIom habits OF in
dustry A few days before his death tho
writer II. him alone with horse and
sled SOM tour miles from home alter
timber. H. has been worthy member
OF the Methodist church !or many years.
He leaves widow, two sons, three
daughtcg,. nnd large circle OF iricnds.
The Hubbard Brothers At tho Bridge
have sold their store and goods 10 John
Pierce and \. 7. Sanborn who are carly
ing on the business at that place. j. p.
Hubbard, Esq, has sold hi. large house
and field adjoining to AK & T. b. Young.
At The Corner, SO called, Green x
Hatch have sold out their store and goods
to Clark & Derby, who ale carrying on II
large business in Dry Goods and Gro.
ceries. Greene goes into the store iGr-
merly occupied by Clark. making cloth
ing for Boston houses.
The Unversalist Church commenced
last fall, is compile ted except painting
which is in progress and will be dedicat-
cd at an early day. The Congregational
Church was commenced so late that they
have to stop work till the weather is
more favorable. LLEwELLYN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

Rev T. r. Merry. OF Norway, ex-
changed pulpits with Rev. Nj. Ford, OF
the FIRST Baptist Church in our village,
on Sunday last. He prciaced his dis
course by stating that in ministry oil
eight years he had became satisfied. that
while il was the duty of the minister OF
Christ to prepare his sermons by study.
with great care, and by writing them out.
they could be delivered with much great.
er force without notes He then proceed
ed TO speak from tho text Thy kingdom
come, and gave capital discourse, with
much abstract thought and earnest ex-
hortation, and furnishing good specimen
of extemporaneous preaching, or speak
ing TO he public, instead OF preaching
We understand it was his second effort OF
the kind 1t certainly promises well. 1t
is gi( which all ministers, perhaps.
cannot cultivate 10 advantage, but we
think many moro could do so. were they
TO make the effoll
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
iHdOreI'.

Prot. 4. c. IIerrick has bccu engaged
t. deliver his course OF lecture on ms
years travel in Europe. Egypt, nnd the
HOLY Land Tho first lecture on Rome,
Naples. Mount VcsuNiu>. Pompeii and
lIcrculancum, will he given ut ToNr
Hall. Tuesday evening. Jan 3oih
CORRECTION In the nmic, ot a tion"-
ton ,i,i; cor the benefit OF Rev. m, o.
Sprague. Published last week. please
read II the nous, ut Samu,' Il. Chap
man, in Andovcr, Me. "u IhUr,d19
afternoon md crcHiNy, Jan 2jIh. 49,,
instead ct Wcdnr ,iay t. pre- iou~iy a.
Dictated NrEo. JE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

\ CORE 'pondent ri the LswisioH .i'"r-
nal writes that so per ton has teen rc.
fused Tor good hay in Eat BuckIi'id.
The Shedding i, excellent aud wo"d Is
being brought into market rs last a. pos
sible. aud is sold at 81 cord. y .rrgc
quantity al ash Tor shovel handles and
poplar for slaves j. being lnnIcd. The
ice houses are being filled with extra ice /;
it i u Zoo, thick. harl and blue. Trains
have not been run or the OXlur! Cca
trail Railroad tor iJur weeks. a daily
stage coach carries passengers and the
mails from Mechanic Falls to Buckiield
and = single team tom Bucklield 10 Can
ton. Hay i very scarce. and high
price demanded Tor the little offered Tor
sale The merchants are selling goods
vclY low. and are paving - per bu>hcl
tor The best quality OF beans aud = cents
pound ioI dried apple Prices oi 1cci
have advanced but ,ilIio il any since
last Fall Very tew Ca. are brought IN
to market. and it is doubtful il there
were rs many rdscd in town u were
,uwcd last Spring
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
hummer.

A correspondent of the Le"'sfon "o"'-
nal writes: Elizabeth, vile oi pei''
Stephen Ellis of Sumner, died Jan. lZ'i'
aged 81 years. Death has 'arried long
but has at length severed the domestic
ties that bound the deceased ana her
husband in happy union for 50 many
years. This respected aged couple have
lived together - years. and in the same
place nearly y years. They moved
from Plympton. Mass, to Sumner IN
May, 1900. Twelve children were all
dcd To the domestic circle, but five only
live. Dca. Ellis and wife have been
worthy. consistent members of the Blp'
,isl church Tor 90 yoars. The former
in his day was uaelul, prominent man
in church and town, aud beloved and re-
speclcd still Although nearly "a years
old. his mental faculties are quite good
S,Xty four grand children aud II great
grand children survive. Oh nine boys,
TWO only survive The three daughters
still survive
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

The Norway Dramatic Club, gave
one OF their Interesting entertainments.
TO a crowded house. ut Concert Hall, Nor
way. on Thursday evening last. The
Comedietta Cousin Tom" and the Comic
Drama ''Old Honesty" were played
The characters were admirably sustained
by ladies and gentlemen resident in the
village. AS an amateur performance, it
could not be cxcelled in any point. A
party OF twenty or thirty pretty girls
with their fellows" took \ leap year
ride from Mechanic Falls to Norway, and
remained to witness the plays. They
we've delighted with the acting. and
praised all the performers, but were
partial to the gentleman who took the
principal character in "Od Honesty"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

Mr.. Romans, OF the Maine Farmer, the
President, took the chair. The various
Committees were appointed and made
their reports. The officers elected for
the ensuing year, were as follows:
F.E. Shaw, President; Alden Sprague,
VIM. S. Noyes. Fred'k ROBBIE. Vico Pres
dsnts; Joseph Wood, Recording Secre'
tary Enoch Knight, Corresponding Sec
retar, NJ. n. Rich, Treasurer; F. (.
Shaw, n. Dingley, Jr., VIM. s. Noyes
add n. X. Sawyer, Executive Committee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
U0ierjOrd.

The Crescent Dramatic Club, o
South Waterford. viii give an entertain
ncnt at that village, on Friday evening
Jan 10Th. when they will Pc>cut the
drama at 'Ro.ira Meadow, Ftrd f.
Dudley will make III, first appearance
since til, return hom California in til,
character ol Irlhru Baxter. AZ tn,
per will bee served
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
Edi,oriat and Selected Items.
Beautiful winter weather.

Beautiful winter weather
Tender moonlight evenings inspir.
Ing aud lovely.
The next Stale Convention of lhc
Republican party will be at Lewiston.
--IIorace Greeley is growing 'indc-
pendent
The smallpox is 50 prevalent, all
should be vacciua;cd, even in our country
towns
See advertisement OF Oxrord Norma
Institute. Nh. STasry bas provided for
every want. and afford. The highest AL
vantage to his patrons He must ha'r
Il large School
hathaway. Davis u c.. havo open
ed Warerooms tor the sale u their man
ulacturcs At south Paris. See advertise
ment
The trustees Of Hebron Academy
have engaged Mr. J +. Moody 10 laAr
charge oi thai Institution in he SPing
and lhcy feel confident that The past pros
perily of the school viii bc sustained in
the future Fr particulars SEQ advertise.
meHt
We understand that here was a spicy
debate a, the Lyccnm At the Whiuemorr
Scho house, hast Saturday evening, on
tho Supervisor question. Those who had
attended the Institutes held The old logies
pretty good play. and GOT decision in
their favor.
We had two Slight snow ~iurr- tho
pa,t week-thc latler. on Friday night.
aiIording nearly , lnpr on % .rvcl. We
have been remark rhu cNsmpl lIom drill-
ing shows lhu- tan hu' then Nc need not
look for them for couple ui mouths yet
Cold, AMI sore ,hral- aic almost
epidemic ell over The rourtQ \ good
reniody lor the laircri- cnnphorued oil
applied externally 90 'h throat
- maidcn Iad, al Twenty Xix -um-
mrr.. nclor"iug 8" p gooi Grni., - Gm-
+ pie incau>, living near - Louis. g.. in
.n,uat,d with lhc idea ihf' -l,r Is lhe dos.
tined wiz rr ,br Grand Dut, Nr>i..aud
+, l,lipsre han hcnyr ,hr c1p Al
lat arc"uil, ~hr va, at omaha. Hpi.iig
his return hom The buffalo hufr
We ccord, ,hi- "cok. the death Of
lour c,'ipHblv women ol oar town. all
ovcr 20 years Of a2c aHd 'wo OYER 50.
Simon \ Lo,eill ct Portland, was
tried last week lor manslau2htcr The
jury disagreed Mr. Virgin, with 4 \
Strout. defended
-Prc,idcnt Grant. utcrng q lrni.m.
made a very respectful" pan 90 OBJ, mes
sagr ia the statement lhlt ".gricuiturc
i the gIouadwork OF our prosperity ~
He might have adlrd that i'ra.ror', 100
which ever, f.rmcr oughl to have "a
share. Ia wit--t plousa,lmre
4 drove OF oxen. neatly 30 head
owned D., Mr,>r- h., Johnson ut Nor
way. + MrIuljir auI Ca. Young of
Waterford. passed ,hrou-n HriIS.ou,
unc,lu l.>i week or The 90, 10 Brgh
ton
\ p..n in 80 fashionable church 100
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

We re-publish. this week. the order
OF exercises OF the Board of Agriculture.
which meet. here this week. We expect
to see a good attendance sl the farmers.
throughout the County. Our townspeo-
pie will find the lectures and discussions
highly profitable, and we hope The ladies,
especially, will come in to the evening
lectures. Let us show liberal hospital.
ity, also. TO guests; for the fair reputa-
ton OF the shire town should he kept up.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

-Sixty-live couple from Dixheld and
Mexico, hada grand sleigh ride to Can
ton, last Friday. Old folks and young
joined in tho excursion, and the gray
headed sires proved that they could trip
the light fantastic Toe with the Youngest.
The supper and dance came off ut Bar.
rows new hotel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

c;.,v Of The kind wish Tor the services oil
speaker, they will do well to secure
him.
The small pox prevails in this tow"
and Conway there have been three OF
four cases here and one death from Tue
disease. a Miss Dcvine; there is however
bnt one case now. and he is doing well.
SIMON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
FARMERS CONVENTION.

The Winter Session of the Maine Board
of Agriculture, embracing a Farmers
Convention. will be held at the Court
House. Paris Hill. commencing on Tues
day. Jan. 23d, and continuing Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday. All interested in
the progress of Agriculture are invited to
attend
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

The ST. Louis Democrat has invented
"a very happy name Tor the advocate.
OF The passive poicy"--that j., Demo.
Gratis who would make no nomination Tor
the Presidency. hut wait for disafl,ected
Republicans - make one In opposition
TO Gen. Grant and then fall In. Ii calls
them "Possumites
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

The Paris Farmers Club met on The
Hill on Friday evening last. The at
tendance was small and IN informal meet
ing had, with some discussion of the
question what substitute shall be adopted
instead of horse races, at our Fairs. The
Club concluded TO adjourn sine die, the
winter was so far advanced
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

The Mayor OF Macon, Georgia, offers 4
premium ofS50 10 the prettiest girls under
seventeen, who shall appear in a home
spun dress at the State fair
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

Mta, person. suffer unh -:ck headache
AMI rrr,,ai, headache. usually induced.
.hy ci.iucnc>,. indigestion. &c. Sucr
l''' .'' " '' W." .''''' " l'"' cur VI"
k''rI"! 'he 'n"''' "l''n WfA 'h''l' '"-'-
ct 'F"r-"'> F"'s"ii'' Il'...
~, ,,r, i,f,n,,..,or, ...r. fh,,...
IN ;,.,,. ,,.,..n.,n.... G,.,,. ..r, .....
,.,,t,,,,5 u,yc ,+ou.,,ii,.,r.r.f.
-, nm. ~ any .,,, 81 ,L,. I,l, p rs.
n.t ,J,bn. on. lnnA,uc Imminent Our
word for il. f; +, the D.-t rain hi.lri m
ti'~ country
Fellows CoMrouNp SNRCP OF lllro.
rnosruIrps. Clergyman who were
Obliged to- Withdraw from The pulpit ou
account OF Cirr2lmcn's Sore 'ihrual.
have reco,rrcd hl u>ins t,j, invaluable
81 cpartinn. .,nd a,r nrN preaching
again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
Peruvian syrup.-rhis valuabI,
Rose Cold. HAY Fever,
Bethel Retail Market.
JANUARY 20TII, lS72.

FANl MI
Corrected Heektg By II. A. CHAPMAN q 90.
Apples T. Dbl, s3(0gtoi.
dried To- Toe i5c
Beans T. bushcl. 250a3.l0.
Butter y H., 25c. g35c.
Cheese y lb., ne. use
Coffee h., pc. d3Dc.
Corn Bushel, 55c. ~.
Flour = hhi. s00Ha@
Eggs doz 800.
Chickens u ID, l0c sl2e-
Turkeys v H., he GLE.
Beef z cwt., 50eal o..
Pork cwt., Ground hog G.o0a13
Salt = bush, 60c. rT5c.
Molasses y gal, 4Sc aC5c
HAY v ton, y O0130.n0.
Oats v bush, 6ec.
Wood v cord, dry 2.756lo0.
Ho ps (crop Of ~ soc. dyoc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

The new Masonic Lodge room OF
Tyrian Lodge, at Mechanic Falls, will be
dedicated on Thursday, Feb, lst
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
Tuesday. Jan. 23d, lsS2.

o A. VI. Organization of Board and
transaction of business by the same.
2P. NJ. Opening Address of Welcome
to the Convention by His Excellency Gov.
perham.
3P.M. Address by President Allen,
on the Aims and Methods of the Maine
State College OF Agriculture and the
Mechanic Arts
7P.M. Lecture by Prof. {. r. Brack'
EFT of Bowdoin College. on the Origin
of Soils"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
Stems have already |

Steps have already been taken in the
Legislature for the establishment OF free
high schools in this State. In the Senate
Mr.. Morris of Cumberland, presented
bill IN act 10 provide State aid for free
High Schools. Laid over 10 he printed.
This allows any city or town which will
raise and expend at least $1,000 and not
over 5000 for tree High Schools. twice
that amount of Stale bonds under GER
tain restriction and regulations.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
w ednes,iay, 2tth.

"a. VI. Business Meeting.
10 4. VI. Observation-Disclosures aud
Fruit Culture.
pm Lecture by Hon. John STAN
ton Gould, OF Hudson, y. Y, on the
Management of Meadows and Pastures.
followed by discussion.
pm. Lecture by Prof NJ. {. Fer
nald. of State College, on Pr election
from Lightning"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

The new Methodist meeting house
in Bridgton was Dedicated ON Wednes
day last. The sermon WAS preached by
Rev. George Webbcr. d. D, Presiding
Elder of Gardiner District The pastor
of the church, Rev L. GroYennr.
Rev. e. +. Cobb OF Eliot. Rev.
X. Atkinson OF Oxford, Rev. 4 Hatch ot
South Paris, Rev \ Il. Lo,ewclI of
Bolsler'S Mills, Rev f.. y. Wilson at the
lst Congregational church in Bridgton,
and Rev. H. Kendall OF Waterford, took
part in the exercises.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23

Argus says that last week Tree
light took place in the school house OF
the BacA district. ia Porter The y ).
committee had been called in Ia "scllIc
the hash" OF two nnrub YOUTH. which
they did 10y eXprliing the lads. Most OF
The male portion oI The district we're
present, AID -, soon ~ the decision VA
made known. those present took sides
for or against the boys \ tree fight was
the immediate consequence, which re
suited in copous flow of blood and An
almost complete demolition Of the school
room The committee and the teacher
were silent looker,-on
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
Thursday, 10Th.

"a. NJ. Business Meeting.
l0A.M. Lecture by l.. l.. Lucas, on
Common Errors In Rearing and Feeding
Farm stock" to DE followed by discus
sion.
2P. NJ. Lecture by Seth S''ammon. on
Farm Labor" to be followed by dis
clt>sion.
pm. Lecture or Discussion, subject
not yet determined.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-01-23
Friday, 2Gfh.

"a. NJ. Business Meeting.
lOA. NJ. Report of Delegates rom
Farmers Clubs.
ppm. Lecture or Discussion, subject
not set determined.
Arrangements are in progress by which
it l. expected to secure the attendance and
assistance OF distinguished Agricullurists
from abroad
Farmer, throughout the state are in
yitrl 20 attend
Special invitation is extended TO all the
Farmers Clubs a. the State TO be present
by their delegates and members.
\ reduction from the usual rates Of
hotel charges. TO those who attend has
been promised.
Propositions presented in regard to the
place Of holding the coming Autumn or
Winter Session should embrace Is definite
statements as possible OF the inducements
Offered.
South Paris is or the line of the Grand
Trunk Railway from Portland to Canada.
Free conveyance will be fonnd at So.
Paris station, for members OF the Board
attending the Convention AZ Paris Hill
three miles distant.
Passengers from the east connect at
Danville Junction.
Free return tickets will be- furnished to
those who come over the principal rail-
roads Of the State for the purpose OF at
tending. :. l.. GooDALE'
Secretary Name Board 81 agriculture.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-07-26

during the Summer and into the carly Au-
tumn. | rccollect the time and circumstan-
ces as distinctly as any event Of yesterday.
The school was got up with decided zeal
and enthusiasm on the part Of those ladies
and gentlemen who took a share in it, and
engaged as teachers some Of the sons and
daughters Of several Of the most inlucnt,s!
citizc1s Of the town The school was a
motley collection Of ignorant, uneducated
men and women, besides many children who
did not know the alphabet; and in ny own
class remember full grown man who some
tine before had piece Of his nose bitten OF
10 street fight with his antagonist. The
POOR fellow had probably como to the con-
ciusi0n that getting the rudimonts Of oduea-
ton was better than to continue the rough
and-tumhlo life he had before pursued.
There was 60 distinction Of color made
among the scholars. b0;h black and white
being admitted on equal terms. Leaving
the town soon afterward, for the East, l
know nothing O., the progress Of the school
from that time forward, but have supposed
&c 20 he continued under tie auspices Of Mr..
S1ceie's congregation, and So perhaps TO the
present time, together with the various
other Sunday schools which have been i1sti-
tuted bv the churches ut large. ] only men
tian tho above facts that the origin Of sun
day schools may ie properly recorded ia
t4eir history in the United States. 40 no.
know that tie Pittsburgh sunday school
was tlc first Of the kind in the country but
what have stated il the fact. and there
may be some among the still living people
Jl thar city who may also rcc3lcct It.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-07-26
AGRICULTURAL.


On the farm Of Mr.. Alvin Adams, Water
town, Mass.. a large field Of spring rye was
cut about tic middle of june lor fodder.
The rye lad headed out perfectly. twas
supposed that the grass would Immediately
follow, but within ten days the rye grew NJ,
headed out, and is now the finest boxing
fed Of rye in the county.
The St. Joseph Hreld, Speaking i51 tie
Michigan fruit region, states that experience
Of last year fully demonstrated that even
plums may be saved from the carauio y the
Ransom plan, tie ja'riUs process, and care
fully gathering all thcsYecimeas tl-- f--ua-
tarcly fall 30 the ground
What the Ransom plan is ac DO not
know but jlrring the trees and burning IA
fallen fruit, arc certainly very eEcc,iFc.
The Georgia wheat crop was reported last
month as better than was anticipated and
corn and cotton both promise abeai.a.
hary--.s
1t is os:ima.-l tia; ;i.5 year She vintage
ofCllii5rnis viii undoubtedly exceed .to3-
00o gallons d wine, exclusive Of brandy.
The Osiea-buIgh Jou7sq' complies from
tie census returns some interesting statistics
showing that 81. Lawrence county stands
first IN the State Of New York in the nun
Der Of improved acre., value Of farming III
plements, total value Of farm productions
value Of home manufactures, value Of live
stock, number Of horses, number Of miich
cows and other animals, bushels OF spring
wheat, pounds Of butter, tons Of hay, maple
sugar, gallons Of mJlasscs. Size produce
more butter than tho whole State Of Ccnncc-
ticgt or Massachusetts,, or New Hampshire
or any one Of . other states ana territories
named
The journal appears TO tako some p-ile.
after summing up tic long tables Of fsarcs,
ia declaring tina. St. Lawrence County has
contributed mo,o than any other county 70
make New York the FIRST S.ato in the Union
While Of tho hundred millions Of dol
lars paid the State 70 dcyclgpe it's resources
BY providing canals and railroads, not a dol
lar has been expended ia S.. Lawimee
county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-07-26

The Burlington Free Press urges the voters
Of Chittenden County TO take unufusl care to
send strong men to the Legislature this fall. II
says,that very important question, Involving 50
large amount Of money to this county,is to come
before the next Legislature Let Republicans
in the towns remember this, and not throw awsy
their cha5ces, BY returning delegation Of per
fec;ly inexperienced nen." The Free Press
doubtless relerf TO q movement which will be at
tempted to refund Chttenden county
portion Of the tsx &sseseei ca
the hssis Of the alleged unjust Spprsis-
81 Of 1870. No doubt determined Ell
fo-t in this direction viii be mSde and it viii be
supporte! by Franklin ami Grand Isle counties
which also complain Of the injustice Of the ap
prassl. We always looked upon the spprais.l
as unjust, not only thst but petty piece Of
punishment inflicted uponthe, Chit;cnden people,
who made an honcst LET for themselves in the
hope Of bringing the whole State to the same
basis Of taxation. The Legislature held them to
their own figures and then refused to equslze
other counties up 70 them Woofsiock Sian
frri