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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15

From all that we can learn, the move
NE Mt for the formation of a new State from
PAL Is of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Missis-
sippi is undertaken by certain aspiring
Democratic politicians as an enlarged edition
of that time-honored piece of rascality, the
g,srrymandering of political districts, the
object being to create a new State inhabited
hiefy by the faithful, and in which the
Republicans would find themselves in
hopeless minority. Delegates from differ
ent parts of the sections chiefly interested
met at jackson, Tenn, recently, and dis
closed part Of their plans for the division OF
the territory, from which it appears that
seven Kentucky counties, containing 2,34O
square miles of territory, are to be taken
nineteen Tennessee. containing Is, $40, and
thirty Mississippi, containing 1860, the
whole forming a State having an area of
% $40 square miles. and a population Of
nearly 100000 This district embraces fine
upland and valley country, abundantly sup
piled with nayigable streams and intersect-
ed by railroads, and is fully up to the aver
age in point of wealth.
The project, however, hardly requires
much discussion, for it has reused but
little public interest in the sections named,
delegates from but few of the counties were
present at the Jackson meeting. and the
press Is unanimous in opposition to the
scheme. Even if this was not the case it
would probably encounter insurmountable
difficulties. Under the Constitution, 80 20
new State shall be formed or erected with
in the jurisdicti on of any other State, nor
any State be formed by the junction of
two or moro States, or parts of States
without the Consent Of the Legislatures Of
the States concerned, as well as of Con-
gress. And it would be hard to convince
the legislatures of Mississippi, Kentucky
and Tennessee that it would be polite to
part-with some of their best territory: and
harder yet to induce Congress to give lis
consent to the creation of an additional
Southern State, and especially one opposed
to the dominant party. On the whole we
can see no eDcoura cement for those who
have taken the movement in hand.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15

The Rocky MOUNTAINS PEAKS. - The
HIcHH T MOUNTAIN IN NORTH AMERICA
W ashington special to the Advertiser.
say that Professor Hayden, reports on the
2 ID ult. from camp on the west slopes of
the Rocky Mountains, that his exploring
expedition had attained the summit of
Mount Lincoln and aseertained its eleva-
ton to be II, 300 feet. From this point at
least fifteen mountains were seen which are
Ii 600 feet above the sea level and two hun
dred and fifty having an altitude of 1900
feet above tide water, while from the sum
nit of Mount Lincoln distant peak was
revealed which bears the name of the Holy
Gross, and is computed tie be Il, 900 feet
high. On its eastern face are two deep ifs
sures, crossing each other at right angles,
making a perfect cross, and which at all
seasons of the year are filed with snow.
The mountain is believed to be the highest
in North America. The naturalists of the
expedition have been very successful. They
have captured a large number of ia illess
rabbits-only found high up--in nets, and
a number of specimens of ptarmigan, W hich
only abound in regions of perpetual SHOWS.
The health Of the party is excellent, and
most of the members expect to return by
the LIST of October.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15

A strange and disgraceful feature of the
workings of the criminal law in Massachu-
sets is told by some of the Boston papers.
which in brief is this; A countryman in
the city was enticed into saloon by one of
Bcston's sirens for the ostensible purpose
of getting glass of beer. While the par
ties were there together, the woman reliev-
ed the man of his pocket book, containing
some $50. He complained of her, and she
was tried before judge, who declared her
to be guilty of the larceny. From this
judgment she appealed, gave bonds in 500,
and left the court. Not so her victim He
is held as witness, and called on for bonds
that be cannot give. As a result he, the
party that is robbed. goes to jail where he
is deprived of his liberty and the county is
burdened with his support, while the crimi-
nal returns to her old haunts, and probably
to her old practices.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15

A correspondent of the Brooklyn Daily
Times thus notes our city in a sprightly
letter: " Burlington is village or city.
which promises to be one of the prettiest
places in the United States. 1t is full of
shade trees planted with care on almost
every street, and few more years will
literally turn it into a grove. A Fourth of
July celebration which had already COM
menced had filed the place to Overlooking
with people from the surround ing country.
1t looked rather dubious for OBJ tanning hotel
accommodations, but | found in the Van
Ness House, the largest and best hotel in
the place, comfortable rest for the weary
traveller. The proprietors deserve the
greatest praise for the skill with which
they manage TO accommodate their regular
travel, while apparently every nook and
corner was occupied by the ce lebrationists.
one would have never suspe cted that the
hotel was full to repletion. Such times
show plainly whether a man Knows how
TO keep hotel or not.r
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15

The "ashin ston Chronicle condemns the
present system of competitive examinations
Tor the evil service in the strongest terms. de
caring that they are unequal, unjust and a
failure. 1t says that the execution of the
rules will result in lowering the standard of
omciai ABILITY and excellence. Examina-
tons In many instances are conducted with
OUT any reference to the object to be attain
60 and In direct opposition to ordinary rules
that govern and control osiness rnan :,
their selection of assistants. Tbera mn IN u,
some good IN the system, but as vet no er;1
dences OF 1t have been shown. either IN r.
execution or in selections made nndar ;,s
rules, other than that which might have re- re-
suited had there been no civil service essn nj
nations whatever eAA'iii-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15

The Virginia Conservatives have nomina-
ted their State ticket, headed by james l..
Kemper as candidate for Governor. Robert
Z. Withers is nominated for Lieutenant
Governor, and r. I. Daniels for Attorney
General. 1t is said that the ticket Is well
received. and the work Of the convention,
shaped by prejudice against color and ami
mated by intense hatred of the federal
administration and the Republican party Of
the State, appears to give entire satisfaction
to the first and fossil families of Virginia
Both Kemper and Withers will take the
stump, and the canvass promises to be the
most active and exciting for years. While
Governor Walker was elected four years
ago by about $1,000 majority, at the last
Presidential election Grant carried the
State by between one and two thousand
majority hence the present contest will
probably be close and exciting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15

The item for the militia is about $4,000
more than viii hereafter be required, that
amount having been expended in the re-or-
ganization and uniforming of the militia the
past year. The courts of the State cost
about Sli0, 600 per year, including salaries,
part of W hieh sum Is paid on Auditors
orders. an part by acquisitions of county
clerks on the Treasurer. To Offset this there
Is paid back on settlement of the county
clerks with the Auditor, for fines, unex-
pended acquisitions, ETC., about $4,000 per
ann url.
On the whole. it must be admitted that
our State finances are in a healthy condi-
nor,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15
SCENE AT THE WASHINGTON wnAR

The scene at the Washington wharf this
morning is painful in the extreme. Hun
dreds Of people, white and black, were con-
gregated at the steamboat landing at early
dawn eager to learn from every passing yes
sci later and more positive news. The
bodies brought here by the National were
laid out in shed on one of the wharves,
and many who had friends on the Wawas
sett crowded to look upon the faces of the
dead. Two tugs started at an early hour
this morning for the wreck, and are expect
ed to return with the remainder of the sur
wing and dead
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15
The Potomac Disaster.
TIE CAPTAINS STATEMENT.
AsHINGrnN. Aug. {

" AShANhAbNs -AN=-
The Captain Of the Wawassett says the
flames were first discovered issuing from a
galley near the walking beam, and the boat
was Immediately headed for the shore. In
FIVE minutes the boat was living sheet of
flames from the keel up. The burning
away of the working beam prevented the
boat reaching the shore. He does not think
the number lost will exceed thirty, though
in the great confusion it was impossible to
ascertain correctly how many were lost by
the stern of one of the steamers boats being
broken by the heavy living mass that
Jumped into it.
The boat was very dry, and the fire ragged
only about twenty-five minutes before the
work of destruction was complete. One
lady who was seen hanging to the rudder
chain. was saved by small boat that came
from BoVd's hall to the wreck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15

=, AAr FEyER.-An En- glish physician states
that persons suferin g from "hay fever
can Be relieved by b:sthing the nostrils and
closed eyelids with spirits Of camphor and
warm water. @nu
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15

Captain Gregg of the steamer National,
states that upon receiving the news of the
disaster, he Immediately steamed to the
spot, arriving about 3 p. m. lie found the
Wawassett living mass of coal burned to
waters edge. The survivors and dead were
scattered along the river at Stewart wharf,
Childs, Liverpool, and other landings.
The wreck had burned SO low at six
O'Clock that water rushed in and sank it in
about ten feet of water all that is visible
now is the smoke stack. The bodies
brought up on the steamer National, were
all that had been recovered up to halfpast
nine O'Clock last evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15
sADDENING INCIDENTS.

Two colored women living in Washing
ton lost child each. Three other colored
women living in Westmoreland county,
Virginia, were badly burned while aiding
women to escape. John Reeds clothing
took fire and springing overheard he swan
safely to shore. About twenty children
were on board exclusive of the III registered
passengers. Several of the saved are badly
burned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15

great New England Temperance Mass
Meeting was held at Rocky Point, R. l., on
Tuesday of last week. About 1000 people
were present. Gov. Howard of Rhode Island
presided, and made adDir able address.
Among the vice-presidents of the day was
Gov- Converse of this State, who was un-
fortunately prevented from attending on
account Of his previous engagement at the
Rutland Reunion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15

CoNGRAuLAToRr. - The following letter
was received at Reunion Headquarters on
Thursday, from the old army boys of New
York. which is an evidence of the great
interest taken in the Soldiers Reunion by
their old soldier comrades in other States
throughout the Union
HEADQUARTERS, DEPr. NEw YoRE,)
GRAND Army OF THE REPUBLIC,
ALBANY, n. Y, Aug. 6, Is73.)
Col NEAzEY-DEAR SIR The soldiers OF
the Empire State extend their cJngratula-
tons to the Green Mountain Boys.
May they live long and prosper" and
may your gathering be fraught with joy
and gladness to all participants.
Yours in +. c. & L.,
STEPHEN p. CoRLIss,
Commander Dept. ofN. Y. G. A. K.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15

InIRD DAT-IuE lIElkTNG " OF M CAAf-
RUTLAND. Aug. ;.
The grand gathering Of veterans has
ended, the tents have been struck on the
camp ground, and the crowds Tho have
been assembled in Rutland have dispersed.
But all 90 to their homes saying. The re-
union has been a success. We have had
glorious time" Rutland with her citizens
AMI old soldiers have given the veterans Of
the State a hearty greeting, and have been
interested and enthusiastic in theaiair from
the start.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15

who came forward and spoke substantially
as follows: Gentlemen-I think the day be-
longs to the venerable, the patriotic men,
who barred their bosoms and received the
wounds of battle. cannot, therefore, oc-
cupy the time that belongs to you. | have
the honor of being your Governor, and God
knows never felt my inability to make a
speech as do at this present. Words are
inadequate. and should attempt to speak,
YOU would be ashamed of me. There is one
way in which you can be proud of your
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15
Correspondence o: the Free Press and Times.
ttarr r.. v.-sn.-. p.rydr R.Ilrosd

Crossing the Mssouri.-An ErctrsionP Party.
Return Of Gen. Rosser-Indian Com
missioner Smth.-Visit 10 Fort Abraham
LincOln.-TdK ,cith the Indians Grdnd
b0iU-irOlr or Var Dance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-15

the Burlington company Of Commanl--
Gibbs battalion, were prominent from the
beginning to the end Of the en-
Compliment. All the old, enlivening, patriotic
and even sadlening lyrics of the war, We're
chanted by them in superior style, and the.-
quarters were always crowded with eager
listeners. The following song was ai-
mirably sung, and became universally poPl-
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-10-02
German Efaii-oa.5z-
From the chiea-o rrtl.u,el

We direct attention to communicate
from Mr. Edmund Jussen, describing the
liability of railroads for damages to Der-
son or property under the laws of the
German Empire. The law makes the
railroad liable for all damages accruing
in case of death or bodily injury, unless
it can show afhrmatively that the ecci-
dent happened by the act of God or
through the negligence Of the killed Or
injured person" The construction of
the law is rendered very strict by the
explanatory preamble with accompanies
1t. Even if accident is occasioned by the
act OF God, the railroad is responsible to
the extent OF having all necessary .ad-
Iunets to meet the catastrophe, Contrary
to the custom of this country, there is no
limit to the damages which may be re-
covered either for death or injury. The
excellent plan of life-pension prevails
which is fixed ~ the courts according to
the extent of injury and the eircum-
stances OF the Sarty injured. and which
ais' Se changed by the court with any
material change in the circumstances
affecting the case. Mr.. Jassen testifies
that. as direct result of this lw there
is not railroad in the Empire without
double track, gates are found at every
crossing with an attendant official, the
whole line of the road is constantly pat
rolled, and the arrival and departure of
every train telegraphed from station to
station. There is little wonder that we
have no railroad accidents reported from
GERMANY
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-10-02

The Resolutions adopted by the Re.
publican State convention in Massachu-
sets. showed that the Republicans of
Massachusetts,, are ready and villa
d. A'ohSo ioouOo Oi tHO
-. and to lead forward IN every work
Of reform and national progress.
The first resolution condemns in plain
language the action of the salary grab
bers.'
The second is opposed to improper in-
fuences brought to bear by officials up
on their subordinates by fear of ren,oyal,
and calls for the removal from Office of
all who have improperly ipterefered With
the Independent action for the Republi
cans of Massachusetts, in their local con
eerns
The third touches the issues between
the producer and transporter and favors
the adoption OF Suoh a policy as shall re-
duce rates OF railroad frciehts, and de
elares that The power rests in Congress
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-10-02
The Farmers. Movements And Manu-
featuring.

We have repeatedly urged upon our
readers the Importance of building up
more manufactures in the West, and the
present organization movement is just
the motive power to stimulate and bring
about this result Not that the farmers
should go into the manufacturing busl-
ness themselves, for they have enough
to dc to attend to their farms, but thev
can encourage and assist the establishing
of manufactures that will bring us more
operatives to consume our products
ana give US the manufactured articles at
our oWu door, and thus dispense with the
large amount of railroad freights The
following sensible and practical sugges-
tions we give from the ''Bulletin of the
National Association Of Wool Manu-
fdctming, on the Farmers Question. :"
says: Suppose the only competitors in
the market to buy corn, -four or meats,
were foreign buyers. where would the
price be and what worid be left to the
farmer. after the railroad was paid?
Relief is only to be had by bringing
eonsumersto the farmers door. Make
Chicago, perverse as it is, manufac-
turing city, build, in hundred interior
towns, duplicates of the factories the
workshops of the East; and emulate
the fixed and triumphantly successful
policy which has made the eastern cities
great. Aid the enterprising man who
proposes to establish manufacturer ? by
every means in your power. Organize
for sensible and practical business
purpose, and by such organization you
can remove exactions that are now one
rous and annoying. if any such exist, on
the party of the railroads, but do not
permit yourselves to be handed over to
political schemers, or to Free Trade
theorists
The railroad will confer a service on
the West, if they incite home develop
ment Magnificent Industries In wool,
cotton, iron, and copper may as easily be
started in Illinois as in Philadelphia.
Here these industries make four hundred
millions worth Of exchangeable products
yearly +; and as a consequences, ali classe.
are prosperous, and all markets are
good.
The railroads are badly managed. il is
quite likely but will not the farmers
manage better than AM body has yet sug
gested to them, by creating markets an
their own doors, and by exchanging PFC
duets at the lowest minimum of cost? II
shey will. they need never regret the
movement now made Westera yIor;,c,.1
tarat. Qsaacy, IU,aois, :"
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-10-02
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER,
WAsHINGToN. D. O., September l6, 1877

WAsHINGToN, D. O., September l6, 1873.
All the hotels are again opened and are
now arranging for the next session of
Congress. The arrivals have increased
two-fold from week ago Both the
North and the South are well represented
here, the Southern people are tarrying
here on their way home from their sum
mer resorts North. Everything bids fair
ior a very active session of Congress
The numerous bills and measures laid
over from the past succeeding Congress
which will be resuscitated next winter,
will bring thousands of lobbyists here,
and when they are around, it is always
lively. The bills providing for refunding
the cotton tax, collected in 1867 and 6S,
and the postal telegraph bill, which pro
vides for the reduction of telegraphine
about one-third its present cost, will be
the most important of the session. The
Western Union. anticipating fight over
the latter, has already commenced oper-
alton against it aud to that end are anx-
ious topurchase all independent telegraph
lines in the country.
/ Our Criminal Court resumed its session
yesterday with a docket full of cases.
Judge Macarthur the Judge presiding,
will convene the court each day at 10 a.
m. percisely instead of IL. There are
N
at any one session before j. the District.
Oae would suppose that the four execu-
'ons IN the last year would have lessened
the number of these crimes,
j The Offices OF the next Congress are
being eagerly sought after. There seems,
as get, bat little use of making an effort
to prevent Speaker Blaine from fa-
election. The Southern members who
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-10-02
and the State Legislatures to regulate

and the State Legislatures to regulate
railroad fares and freights
The fourth and sixth eulogise the Re-
publican party as the party to which is
due every great achievement for personal
liberty. for the preservation of the Union
and for the advancement, elevation and
emil ieitenment of all classes. for genera
ton as the party OF temperance, order
and law; and commends il still to the
confidence OF the people.
The fifth demands the ten hour sys
tenn of Ia DOR for women and minors en-
ployed in the factories of Massachusetts,.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-10-02
Their Candidate for Lieutenant Gov.
ernOr.

The Hudson Star and Times, referring
to the nomination of G. D. Parker for
Lieut.. Governor on the ticket of the
nameless party, says
People here are greatly surprised at the nomina-
ton, Mr.. Parker has affiliated with that par
ty He of the committee 10 call the late Re-
publican Senatorial Convention, which nominated
Judge Barron and when talked to about the call Mr..
Parker authorized his name signed to it if It was
straight Republican call. Mr. Parker is himself our
authority for this statement.
This looks very much as if DR.. Wright
had inveigled the Bourbon Democracy
into nominating Republican. It is safe
to say, that had the majority of the
Democratic convention known that Par
ker had so lately acted with the straight
Republicans, he would not have been
nominated. Democrats can tolerate Re
publicans only when their Republican
ism is of the Liberal type.-Erentno
Wisconsin,
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pended payment over their counters, the
leading business men of the city give
notice that they will receive the ce~ti-
ficates OF deposit of either OF the banks
at their par value, with accrued interest
added, IN payment for merchandise or
accounts.
Lynch 4 Farrels slaughter-house at
Janesville was again fired, early Sunday
morning, and destroyed. It had just
been rebuilt having been burned month
or two ago by an incendiary.
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EEsTsF. FEHRS.

NETAEGks 7zAEkEEe and 5EyyELER. Of
w fers his services for repairing all kinds OF
Clocks and watches. Has fine and well selected
assortmsnt of the latest and best styles of Clocks
American English and Swiss Watches. also of Gold
and Plated Jewelry. at his Brick Store Sth
street South side door south of kremers. Mani
ely
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X Ug gE.EEW

JEwEE.Ef and ESis0tGSr raplier. All
- kinds cf work in the line of my business prompt
ly attended to, and warranted TO give satisfaction.
have just received a Wing Crnsbeys Multiplying
CAMERA 0BSCURA, with which l can take small
pictures of the hRest ORDER for dollar per Dozen
Photographs taken of all sizes. Albums aad Frames
onstantly hand. York Street. 13-4tf
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~. III ER.Y.

WORK Street Mani tGwOc- Wis Dealers
] in Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Fancy Goods
Glass ware, Boots and Shoes Ready made Clothing,
Paper hangngs. Hats and Caps, Toy, Children Caps
Live Geese Feathers, Bird Cages, Kerosene Oil aud
Lamps &c, &C. share of public patl onage is soli
tod