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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-03

\ Fowl FIGHT.-Rev. Mr. Pinkney O
Slawson bought game rooster from Dan
bury dealer on saturday. Mr.. Pinkney in
forms US that he was not aware the fowl wa;
Of the game species he bought it because
Of its shapely appearance. We believe thi,
statement, and are confident that the good
people Of Slawson will acquIt him ofall blame
in the unfortunate affair Of last Sunday
morning, the particulars Of which are 4,
follows;
At the time the trouble commenced Mr.
Pinkney was engaged in arranging his neck
tie preparatory to putting on his vest and
coat. Happening To look out the window he
saw his new rooster and rooster belonging
to the Widow Rathburn squaring off in the
street Tor a fight. Surprised and panied by
this display, he Immediately started out to
repel the disturbance, but was too late.
| When he got there n half dozen rufiians, with
| cigars in their mouth, and evil in their ewes,
had surrounded the birds which were already
in the afray. They would thrust their
| heads out at each other, and ruiile their
necks, and then dance around and strike out
with their spurs, and jump back and thrust
out their heads again. And when the boys
saw him they shouted out, - Hurry up, baldy
(Mr Pinkney is a little bald), or you'll miss
the fun Mr.. Pinkney was inexpressibly
shocked. |; was Sunday morning; the
homes Of two Of his deacons and several Of
his most prominent members were in sight,
and here were those ROSTERS carrying on like
mad, and parcel of wicked and profane
boys standing around, shouting their appro-
val and noiSily betting on the result. He
made an effort to secure his fowl, but it elud-
ed him. The perspirati0n streame1 down
his face, which burned like fire, his knees
trembled, and he felt, as he saw the neigh
bors gathering, that if the earth would only
open and swallow him he could never be
sufficiently grateful. Just as he attempted
10 catch his rooster, rough looking indiyi-
dual, with his pants in his boots, and a cap
with drawdown torcpiece, came up, and
taking n the scene alta glance. sided in with
the other rooster. 'F Fair play" shouted
the new conner for the benefit of the crowd.
and Don't step on birds, old codger," for
the particular benefit Of Mr.. Pinknev, who,
crazed beyond reason. was jumping abolt,
swinging his arms. and muttering incoherent
thing. To the great danger of stepping On
the combatant, -GoJj for old Pinkney's
rooster. screamed the boys in delight, as
that fowl knocked q handful Of feathers
from his opponents neck. 1.-The Tars1n
knows how to do it, said q onc-evel man
geefullv. Mr. Piukney could have swoon-
ell. IN 20 you five dollars on the wilder" ="
said tie rough man, earnestly wiuking at
the clergyman. Take him, Pinkney
take him, Pinkncv." choruScI the crowd Of
rlgmufhn- My friends" protested the
unfortunate minister in n voice of agony,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-03

lRisH WAHEs.-Undcr the head Of "
Mighty Bad Custom the Boston Pilot, a
Roman Catholic newspaper, tells its readers
that the Irish wake - Is in itself remnant
of paganism, but in It's usual circumstances
it IS worse than paganism ever was. A
short time ago, Archbishop Manning de-
nOunced the custom amongst the Irish in
London, and several Of the bishops of Ire
land have repeatedly warned their ilocks
against it. 1t is one Of the few things we
bring from Ireland that VIC ought to forget.
There is not 50 dangerous as here, for the
passions Of the people at home are not so
often strengthened by evil association as are
those of the poor in our large American
cities. But even in Ireland NJ good ever
came Of a wake, but nearly always evil.
They were ever the places where bad begin
nings were made, the recruiting ground of
the secret societies that have cursed Ireland
and the threshold Of sin and sorrow for
numberless young men and women They
are the same here, or worse. Respectable
Catholic girls and young men should avoid
wake houses. 1t is no mark Of respect for
a dead friend to 90 into danger beside his
coffin. 1t is no sign Of sympathy with liv-
ing relatives to swallow glass Of whiskey
IN presence of the dead. We advise our
readers to set their faces like flint against
the sin Of drinking at wakes, or anywhere
else. y
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-03

TIE BOY W 10 PErrEEEn the No-TEIls OF
Two IHousANp PE0FLE.-Ihc spirit OF ma
licious mischief which has given no respite
TO the tortured spirit OF George Russ found
an aperture for wholesale exit in the uu-
merously attended party NJ the Harris works
on Friday night. After long and patient
watching, his cxpcctant vision took in the
grand opportunity to relieve himself at one
fell swO0p Of the Oycrburdcned desire 10 in
iiict his mischicvous ingenuity upon his lel-
low creatures and achieve that sudden dis
tinctiOn which comes to those who enter
with the true spirit Of energy upon the con-
summation OF well laid plans On Friday
afternoon George purchased a quarter of a
pound of cayenne pepper and placed itsafe-
ly in his outside pocket. That night he at
tended the party. lie had no Invitation,
but George stands not upon,thc convention
alities of that society which refuses him re-
cognition. He had business there and he
went. Cautiously he entered the crowded
room, threading his way here and there,
meandering to the right, % the left, for
wards, backwards, and as he pr0grcss ssed in
his travels the quarter Of 4 pound OF
cayenne pepper which he bought in theaf
ternOon, spread itself in sCrpcntinc shapes
upon the floor Of the room
Then George withdrew to retired corner
and enjoyed the sncezing and excited re-
marks Of his two thousand victims. lie
went home happy that night, and doubtless
would have been 50 still had not Marshal
Crotzenberg pulled him from under the side
walk on North Maine street last Saturday
afternoon and taken him to jail This
morning he was brought into the presence
of Justice Smith to answer to a criminal
charge, and the upshot Of the affair Is that
he Is sentenced to forty days in Jail and a
fine of Sli.90. This sentence is severe
one, but the offence. given perhaps more in
a spirit Of mischief than malice. was of an
aggravated nature, and George must fur
nish the example for scores Of other boys
who are ripe for just such fun.-Janesrilie
(Wis.) Gazette.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-03

Rev De- Little laIc, the blli and able
eoatroverSiali-, on the ritralst ~iLr, is
coming To this country and will lecture in
ouT principal cities. This may serve as Il
set of for the appearance in New York Of
the Very Rev. Payne Smith, d. d., Dean Of
Canterbury. aS delegate 90 The evangelical
elu ,.ran.-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-28
HYDROPHOBlA.

Case or Successful Cure In This City
Letter from the Pm ysician-The Renee
dies Employed.
The following communication, narratng re-
markable and successful cure of hydrophosia in
this CITY, and which seems to be fully authentica-
ted, has been sent to the HERALD by the physician
who attended the VICTIM and his account OF the
treatment used may be Of value and benefit to
others in the hot days that are approaching
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Permit me to contradict an item OF news which
appeared In morning paper of yesterday, which,
read as follows :-"Phlip LOTUS, aged nine years. Of
street few days ago, and has hydrOphsbia. He
cannot recover" l am physician and this case
nearly three weeks after the boy was bitten When
i arrived ut his home he was laboring
under most violent commissions and mani
tested all the symptoms Of the terrible
disease. The case appeared TO me 30 bad
that l felt reluctant to administer anything
without consulting other physicians. Accordingly
procured the attendance OF three brother DOCTORS
who pronounced the case to be one OF hydrOphobia,
and also felt reluctant to administer anything to
the patient. l considered however, that there
was still hope: having gwen this disease long
years OF study, though 1t Is generally considered
lncurable by the standard medical authorities. /
first administered a warm bath, after which used
cold applications to the spine; gave him hydrate
OF chl0ral and bromide ammonia with opium sup
positories administered every three hours.
After the first dose the paroXysms were par
tally relieved, and he fell into a sound
sleep, which lasted for few hours. When he
awOke the parOXysms again returned with their
usual severity the deglutitiOn became extremely
difficult, 80 much so that 1t was only by great
effort he was made to swallow another portion OF
the medicine. Again the symptoms became
Obedient to the remedy, with marked improve
ment In the general condition OF the patient. BY
almost in state OF cOnvalescence, and there is
every hope of his recovery. ID. Men,. M. ID.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-28
PORT OF NEW YORK, MARCH %, 1873.
CLEARED.

Steamship City of New York (Br), Jones, LIVERPOOL
via Queenstown-John q Dale.
Steamship Thuringia (NG), Meyer, Hamburg-Kunhardt
Steamship City OF Havana. Deaken, Havana-F Alex
andre 4 sons.
steamship Magnolia. Palmer, savannah-w r Garri-
steamship Georgia, Crowell, Charleston--H Morgan
steamship wyanoke, Couch Norfolk City Point and
Rchmond-Old Dominion Steamship Co.
steamship Glaucus, Bearse Rostor-t Dmock.
4 Co.
Bark Daphne (Nor), Olsen, London-Funch, Edge 4
Co.
Bark Estca, Lorng, Marseillcs-Brett. Son & Co.
Bark LavIna, Dyer Matanzas-Brett Son Co.
Brig wexford tBr), Bradshaw, Cork for orders-D r
Brig ~ westaway (Br), Murchison, Montevideo
Brig Prindsesse Alexandra DAM Higgins, st Croix via
Noriolk-Roche Bros 4 Co.
Brig Nellie Howard, White, Gaveston-M Nc Mahon
Brig ossIppee, Spragne. Galveston-C Mallory 4 Co
Schr Hattie HASKELL Young, Pernambuco-Jas Ward
4 Co.
...schr Phebc, Mcdcro, Maranham and market-B
Schr Martha Maria. veazie, Ba-bndos-H W Loud Co.
Schr Charles Mayo Morrison. Port de Paix-Isaac II
schr Mary Power. Wiley, Cardenas-snow 4 Bur.
CESS
schr Amelia Ann OBJ. vaques, Hassau-r Montel &
schr l. A Edwards Miller. Wilmington NC-A Abbott
Schr l. Wcdmore, Terry, Washington NC-Zophar
schr james veldren, Coulter City Point va-slaght
Petty.
schr G & Brooks scu Ncrfolk-slaght & Petty
Petty.
schr slaght wietts Philadelphia slaght 4
schr Hayden, Green, Fall River, Mass-Ferguson 4
Schr J VI Chanee, Buell., Provriencevan Brunt Bro.
Schr Brazos, Tryon, Observation-Disclosures Bro.
sloop Matapoisett Culver, Derby, Ct-H W Jackson 4
steamer Mayhower Fuits. Philadelphia.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-28

nd solitude and sickly air OF the Tombs about It.
In word, II ID apparently humane prison com
pared with the cateCombs OF Centre street. IL con-
tans 240 inmates forty OF whom are con-
victs Fral,ch is the only convicted murderer, and
Row. The very obliging snpcrintendents, Messrs.
Williams and Enger, accompanied me TO the cell
mo. i0) and Immediately let loose ts pitiabie IN
haDitant He looked WretChedly wild and stared
with terrific anxiety at his new visitor, az II some
unexpected message OF evil was about to be thun-
deied IN has ear, but soon became auieted after q
few words OIL assurance were spoken to him by the
Governor, He and the HERALD man were then LETT
alone IN conversation, sitting at table beneath
the iron balconies OF the cOnvicts' prison depart
ment
HIS HEARTRENDING STORY.
He there and then commenced 10 tell the story
OF ans crime with dreadful nervousness and obvi-
OHs reluctance. Arer stating the manner In which
ShaGer abused his wife anu children, and mention
iug the numerous epithets wrongly heaped upon
them, the poor emaciated fellow sand, In his own
ANGLO DUTCH vERNACULAR,
"When heard what was said nv blood boiled and
. l was very angry. so took q bayOnet In my left
hand ana a club in my right for the purpose OF de-
tending myself Il attacked and went out to the ga,
door Shatfer's wife, seeing what l had in my
hand, ran up to oppose me. 80 ! hit her
10 the ground Then Shafer faced me and
] put the Dayonet which held IN my left hand
against my left hip. so he put his hand around my
neck, and as he was much stronger man, threw
me on my back. held the bayonet in the same
position and he fell on IT, 1t pierced him in the
couldn't stab hun with my lett hand In
tnat place on account OF the way he held
me. SO l couldn't help killing him.
didn't get lair trial, for Dyer swore he saw me
stabbing him ana he wasn't in the house at all.
was a laborne man. My wife has four children
respite came The rubbed his hands and some deu-
sivc nope made MS pallid lace look COLDER.
'.Wil you say something good Ior me9' he con-
tinued.
II will tell your stsry as you have spoken it'
SAID the HERALD man; Good day"
''Go0d day sir.o lie ran to warm his bi0odless
limbs at the stove in the yard. Your reporter left
the precinct and returned to Syracuse, a sOitened
DlOnysius, broOding on his way back over the
misery Of that man, and feeling how appropriate
ID ms case were the words OF the Old Latin satir-
ist:-
lila dolet we're qu sine teste dolet
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-28

Yor passed chr Lizzie Ives from West Indies for New
wood S1F ,o ss DELLA p Peterson, Belize days with log
Ssys VIII sosss @ ss%%nssy Co Was days
c o Tss SS ME and NY a Mart
sn ap Ia e sdS NJ snd
sSnsR re- ssst.s
s %in a SS Had strong and winds. days
H sent, saIJ Or A - 'A
Nas e. spoke sssss ssS to Charles @sn
schr Kate Romme Adams Cedar Keys Is DAYS, with
cedar to the Eagle Pencil Coz vessel to Haw
Passed Through Hell Gate.
BOUND SOUTH.
s,tss%sp " Fish New Bedford for New York.
y hate church Andrews Georges Banks for New
schr Ida Ella Smith, Pembroke for New York, with
Schr r Mercer. Racket Providence for Phladel.
phia
schr mantle, PadSford, New Haven for New YSrs.
schr 2 Harris Church. New London for New York.
schr Archer Reeves, Smith, Brookhaven for Phila
schr maraeaibo Henley. Rockland for New York, with
schr Ocean Wave, Bryan, Providence for New York
sclr Merrill Hart, Rawley, Newport for New York.
schr Angler Besse wareham for New York with nails
Steamer dsiasca Gale, Providence New YORK. with
BOUND EAST
Brig Antilles. Thestrup, New York for Portland.
s$I s ss Das so ssr yGs
chT ssry Sa Eew York for Newport
sshr Annie donilin Conf iS New York for Nor
schr John ChafYee. Bearce, New York for Providence
ssSr MARY s'Sys Fellows rsnsssSia HSSsIown
IS chr Commodore kearney Metcalf, Georgetown for
schr Col EDDY, Mcvey New York for Fan River
schr worthington, Smith, New York for Prov-
schr Adela Hambln, Lewis, Por. johnson for New
schr Barkalew, Martin, New York for Providence.
sch h Nightingale Young New Yors for FAN River
schr Maria iearne Palmer; Hoeoken for stamford.
Schr Phcbe Elizabeth, Allen, New York for Norwich.
schr Burton, Johnson, hobokcn for Pawtacket
schr E ES Hart New YORK for New Haven
schr Francis Ellen, Warren, New York for Boston
schr @ Lawson Fitzpatrick, Haverstraw New Ha-
schr 8 Dcanc Cook. New York for Taunton.
schr Salmon washburne, Staples. New York for Taun-
schr Erie, Cantlin, New York for New London.
schr Hannah Backman, Arnold, New York for Prov
schr James Ponder, Townsend, New York for Provi-
Schr Alabama Smith, Philadelphia TOR Boston.
schr Sco, smith, hoboken for New haven.
schr Robert Byron, Clements New York for Provi.
scIrJ Monder Mainwaring, New York for New Lon.
don.
schr Barnes Wilcox, New York for Fan River.
Scnr Thomas + Cahill Allen, New York for Provi-
schr James H Bayles Arnold, New York for Provi.
schr Frances Ellen. New York for Lubec.
Schr A Williams MOrrell, York Stamford.
schr Q G Acken, Mead. New York for Stamford
schr Evelyn Burger. New York for STANFORD
Steamer Gaatea Gale New YORK for rrovdence
Steamer United States. DAVIS New York for Fall River.
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SHIPPING NEWS.

Almanac for New YOrk-Thfs Day.
sUN AND MOON. HIGH WATER
Sun rises. 50 Gov. Island. :. eve 80
sun sets. ......... 20 Sandy HOOK. eve 7 81
Moon rises... eve AZ He'll Gate. ...,eye 10 "a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-28

% e 20 H. @ :s VI sass' s y
g., "a, p, e " In who's pay Ss Ss En-
mails a S1s sHsaaSs nos 'c"
s q an ye Passssser desaaed az ssee By
~Sesaes a. our own rss from side .,.,ees ,., ,.,n.
isoa Other EsGs q ne ssasssst s,"d twenty
new vight car..t I'M III. ,s nuaetory TO market, on
com SSns,ssr he osr quite @ with The SER
And ss ~ ,ass . g. 0ar %S ,
perSrned IN bagEsro ears Il y probable MAJ we
.,rbe following Communication read in the OMITTED
and neither Congress the Post Office Department nj can
ected to give timely notice of the withdrawaoi postal
The Chief CLERK read Az follows
's,R-The undersigned railroad companies respectfully
THAT many ycsrs since they introduced railway post
IRON the Post Occ Department that they should. be paid
Tor their services that they have been induced to
ment that they have never PAID ior the use Of said
WARMING sap" S rnwa1 pos se eas
passenger trains AT high Speed while receiving
s's rSs S1 ,a
,.rhey ccnfdeniiy assert sa. Justice demands recoe
nton BY the Dspnrmsnt o. the, claims which arc sub
tor r s, e er,%E the malt g 5s.s post once ears a.
for railway post That they transport post oico
clerks tree Of charge claim should he made the
rnir<hd companies In 0f accidents and that post
Once agents rdlng IN passenger cars shouo two
cents per mile tor transportation Tho rate thus named
~ less Than that paid by tho public tor the tran
"uoniident that the Most Office Department and the
putc VIII recognize the ipstice and the mode OF
thesr GAINS, they respectfully notify the Depart
ment that only on tie terms named. terms equiya
lent thereto, can they consent 10 provide rail
way post ONCE after the lstday O April next
And failing TO obtain the terms aforesaid. they will be
prepared then and thonceiOrth TO transport the mails in
the mode which obtained before they induced by
the General Post Once Department 10 provide railway
post office cars
Very respectfully, your obedent servant,
-. EDGAR THOMPSON,
preside nj pennsy ivana Rairoad'
"A papcr corresponding with this alton has
been signed by the presidents Of the following railroad
companies, namely boston and Albany Railroad Com
pany Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Company Connecticut River railroad Company, Central
Hartford Railroad, New York Central Railroad Hudson
River Railroad New York and Erie Railroad.
''STRICK LAND KnEASS,
Assistant President Pennsylvania Railroad
"HOn. J. A. J. CREswKLL, Postmaster General Washing
ton, d. G."
House committees, and they were made fully aware OF
the views OF the railroad companies and Of the good
sufficient for the decided action OF the latter
Consequently the law was passed advi5edy, and with
the best reasons upon the part OF congressman Tor
knowing that they we're NOT providing for the cOntinu
ance OF postal car service Yours very respeetully,
president Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad Company.
"MARCH 70 i873.n
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OCEAN STEAMERS.
DATES OF DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK FOR THE
MONTHS OF MARCH AND APRIL
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Marine Disasters.

Wind at sunset NV, fresh.
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BELOW.
Brig Favorite. Woodward. from Port Spain.
SAILED.

Steamships Thnringia for Hamburg; Arragon Bristol
City Of New York, Liverpool; City OF Havana, Havana
Richmond &C; ship Khersonese Liverpool; barks Ca
John Griffin Havana; brigs Parana, st Johns, PR;
Patterson. Laguayra and Porto Cabello; Christine HAM
burg.
Wind sunset NV. fresh
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1873-10-11

out on the grass. Well, he hadn't been
there long when sure enuff the 'skeeters
pitched their tents fur camp-meetin
right on him. He couldn't stand It,
so he had been bilin' cider ia a large iron
pot, and he goes and takes the pot and
turns it bottom upward over him. Well,
he hadn't more than got to sleep when he
heard them 'skeeters a BORN through that
pot Thinks he, "I'll be up TO you, my
friends. He got up and got hammer
out Of his porch. and went back and got
under the pot. Pretty soon the skeeters
began to bore away, and at last the bills
come through. Bang went Smiths ham
mer, and he clinched the bills. Well, he
kept on at that all night, till the old pot
WAS pretty nigh kivered. Bout day them
'skeeters riz up and hew Of, iron pot and
and all, across the river. and left Smith a
layin' fiat o has back, perfectly gin out a
clinchin ther bills"
Maud had crammed her handkerchief
into her mouth to prevent laughing long
before Joe concluded his 'skeeter story,
but, catching Georges eye, she could keep
from it no longer.
George made no effort to smother his
merriment.
.WeIl, Joe, said he, " | shuuld say
they were very terrible. What dId Mrs.
Smith say when she found the IRON not
gone III
.Oh, she kicked up dredfu row said
she wished it had been Smith they flew of
with Mrs Smith she's woman, ! tell
you-maLes Smith walk. She come IN the
store one day, when Smith was tellin his
skeeter story, and told him if ever she
heard him at that lie agin, what sic was a
goin to do. But l don't believe twas a
lie. know what them 'gkeeters Is. do. W
(Tp BE CuNTINUEp.)
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The experience of all people among
whom it has existed in Egypt, China, the
Sandwich Islands and elsewhere. has re-
suited in the unqualified affirmation that II
is A few physicians, and still more un-
professional persons in this country, pro-
test that it is not, except under peculiar
circumstances. The argument is a com
mon one we have had the leprosy here
in California ever since we have had the
Chinese why if it is contagious, has it
not spread among the white people 4
There is a primary error here in the as
sumption that it has not. The fact is that
il has. A man named EIkridge died here
few months since from this disease.
Another died of it not long since in the
Alameda county hospital A man who
held the highest place in the esteem Of the
people Of San Francisco, died but few
weeks since, and it has been affirmed to me
that this horrid pest was the cause Of his
demise. | know of one case now in pro-
gress here, white man, who is suffering
with leprosy and | only refrain from Civ
ing his name by request Of the physician
who has him in charge Could the truth
be known about the spread Of leprosy
among the white population it would be
appalling
CHINESE CAUTION.
''The Chinese do not quite strictly shun
the lepers, yet even they avoId touching
them Ii is their belief that the leprosy
is only communicated by actual contact
with the minute scales that fall from the
leper's livid tumors. Hence the leper finds
home in a separate pen, has tub ali to
his own use in their wash house, a table
by himself in their cigar factories, a bench
where he may work alone at slipper max
king
This is the graphic description Of our
filthy population by personal observer /;
the truth Of which our citizens may learn
in the same way if they wish to look for
themselves
CIGARS AND SLIPPERS.
II is not very pleasant for us TO reflect
that men stick their feet into slippers made
by a leper, and it is less so, when we see
the diseased lips produced by smoking oi-
gars made by leprous hands No man who
smokes cigars made by Cinnamon can tell
which one is the product Of the leper.
With liberated hands they wrap the fallen
leper scales with the tobacco, and the
smoker sucks it into his system, which may
break out III one year, OF in ten years, and
children may inherit the disease from the
careless father