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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-06

4 TELLING HT.-The recent death Of Mr.
John c. Tucker calls to mind a speech which
he made in the house Of representatives some
years ago-a speech that was full of tingling
wit and delivered in the happiest manner.
General Banks had been elected governor
by combination between the free soilers
and the know nothings, and it was naturally
supposed that in his inaugural address there
would be some reference TO the issues of the
campaign. But the adroit governor omit
ted all mention Of the anti-slavery question
aS well as of the native American policy 4
member arose and moved to print 10000
copies of the address. when instantly Mr..
Tucker got the floor and spoke as follows -
rise. Misther SPEAKER, to second the mo-
ton of the honorable gintleman to print tin
thousand copies Of his excillency's speech.
Nou may wonder. Misther Spa-ker. why |,
who am nayther personal nor poleetical
friend OF his excillency, should do this. ltis
well known that his excillency has risen to
power by a coalition between the anti-Slavery
and the native American parties-or a. they
are some times called-free soilers and know
nothings. And this puts me in mind Of n
little story.
There was a bishop in Dublin who engaged
panther to make large picture for the
cathaydral The subject chosen was the
crossing of the Red Say by the lsraeliteS.
Afther a shuteable time the pictureSyas COM
playted and hung in the cathaydral, covered
with broad and heavy curtain. \ great
crowd of people assembled to see the picture
unveiled. The priests entered in procession,
the organ sounded and the singers sung. All
faces were turned in anxious expectation to
the great curtain When it was dhrwn
aside nothing could be seen buta vast ex-
panse of wather-reddish green wather The
bishop in great rage turned to the panther
and said II thought ! asked You to paint
picture Of the Israelities crossing the Red
say
'Thrue for you, that's jist it" said the
panther.
:. But where are the I~raelites ?'' asked the
indignant bishop.
They've gone orcr," said the panther.
"Well, but where are the pursuing Egyp-
tians2"
They've gone under." " said the panther,
With similar disappointment the friends
of his excillency stand now. If they ask
"What has become of the nayger?' the an
swer is Hes gone or0-, Misther SPEAKER.
If they ask, then. "What has become Of the
know nothings?' ?''-"why they've gone uHdr,
Misther SPEAKER"
The roars of laughter from all sides of the
house made the rest of the speech inaudible.
Boston Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-06

\ STARTLING CABRERA wretched wo-
man, who was murdered Friday night in
one Of the worst quarters Of New York
has been identified aS Miss Cad Gibson,
daughter Of a wealthy merchant Of Phila
delphia, who VIXEN a lovely and accom-
plished girl of sixteen years, became tho
plunged downward 50 rapidly that while
yet beautiful and only twenty-five her last
experience of life was a. one of three whito
companions of "A brutal negro, who at last,
in a drunken debauch, slew her
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-06

IEorrE WITH THE PosrL CEDs.-Thc
alacrity with which the American mind
scizcs upon the postal cards, wherever they
have penetrated. as cheap and safe method
Of rendiuE the peace OF happy families.
shows that there Is fun and misery ahead.
There was yoang man Of tica, q nice
Young fellow. just home from college for a
little vacation; his iather destined him ilr
the ministry. Well, postal card came To
him, the other day. on which was bill for
wine. gin and cigars. The father got hold
of il, OF course. and how much stock does
he take in his sons picty now \ Phila-
delphia gentleman. OF known pr0hiIy and
correct business habits. WIS pleasantly in
formed the other day, by postal card that :
settled, Mrs. Mulloney would bring suIt
him to the heart, for his clerks saw il. and
he feels like a sheep thief. Another Phila-
delphia man received this suggestive
epistlc;
Dear Gus. Twin he in at G p. IN. Pat bottle Of
R,edercr 0n Zee. Yours, }. O.. =.
- Gus" is a church deacon. man of stain
less reputation, and AN exemplary Chris
tian he doesn't know "Rmierer - from
fusel oil. But the poSt-oiiice clerks, the car
ricr and his family saw that card, and it is
a thorn in his side that they think he is ac-
customcd to drink iced ''Rmderer " with
-. T. W And a man is 80 helpless, too.
lie may get bu~hel Of cards every day,
each one containing vilianous libel. but
he has no redress. Apopulation that viii
stand tins sort Of thing is n good property
just now.-Syrn2fcH Republican.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-06

Thinking that injustice has been done to
the la;e Chief Justice Chase by many who
believe him to have been willing to sacrifice
his lifelong professions to secure the Office
of President, Col William Brown Of Gin
einnati, has furnished the Commercial. of
that city, with some private letters received
from him in 1865, in which he states, in the
freedom of confidential friendship. his
wishes and intentions. In one Of these,
written in Washington, April 90. 1865, Mr..
Chase says:
Il have ceased, as told you, to have any
asplrati ms connected with the Presidency
1t once seemed to me 4 position highly de-
sirable ior the opportunities Of usefulness
it afforded nor was Indifferent to its dis
tincti0ns. But ! am almost surprised to
find now coatentedly have seen the prefer
ence Of the Republicans fall upon Gen
Grant and how little am troubled by aay
lingering desire for the place. You doubt
less notice the talk there is about uniting
all the opponents Of military ascendency
and military commission on one candidate.
and making me that candidate But
have no idea, with my known principles
and convictions in respect 70 restoration on
the basis Of universal suffrage as well As
universal amnesty, that there Will any such
unite upon me, and am very sure that
shall not seek any nomination from any
party. don't want any Office enough for
that, and, indeed, if I could now do 50 with
propriety, would prefer to resign the post
hold to being seeker for any other am
none the less grateful to you for your strong
friendship. Should what some paper calls
the miracle Of the suggested nomiation
take place under circumstances which
would make it my duty to accept it, and
should success, attend it-what succession
Of Unmatched chickens lit may be in my
power to prove better than can otherwise
how value it. Whether or no, it will
always be pleasant to me TO show my sense
Of it in any fitting way
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-06


TIE Moon AND THE WHTHER.-AlteI
testing the question again and again, modern
meteorol0gists have come to the conclusion
that the moon has no sort of influence over
the weather, agreeing with the Iron Duke
that it is nonsense to place any faith in hel
aS weather predictor. The time was when
she was thought absolute mistress of the sea
sons. Pliuy has the following lunar weather
wisdom Fine weather, wind, or rain may
be looked for according as the moon rises
with pure, white, red, or swarthy light.
If. at full moon, half the disc is clear, fine
weather is betokened fired, wind: if black
rain. If at the rising Of the new moon the
upper horn is obscured, there will be a pre-
valence Of wet when she Is on the wane il
the lower horn Is obscured, there viii be rain
before she attains her full if both horns ap-
pear obtuse, frightful tempest is near; il
they are sharp and erect, high winds may be
expected. Darwin declares it as a sure sign
of coming rain when the moons head is hid
des in haloes. \ correspondent of Notes
and Queries says 4 large circle round the
moon, with a north or northeast wind, pre-
dicates stormy weather; if the wind comes
from any other quarter there will still be
rain, but less of it. If, however, the moon
rise after sunset, the appearance of a ring
round her is not so significant as the Dutch
rhYme puts it
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-06

"Well. Father Brown. how did You like
my sermon yesterday?' asked a young
preacher You see, parS0n, was the reply.
Il haven fair chance at them sermons Of
youru. I'm an old man now, and have to
set putty well back by the stove and ther's
old Mis- Smith, n Wilder Taft. n Mrs.
Rylan's darters, and Nabhy Brit. n all the
rest, setting in front Of me. with their
mouths wide opeI-, Swallerm down ali the
best Of the sermon; n what gifts down to
me i putty poor stuff, parsnn, putty poor
stuff :"
\ St. Louis paper in giving the following.
doubtless intended 20 sly Chicago, for it Is
inconceivable that it would 80 SANDER itself
- st. Louis street cleaners are sometimes
slow in removing mud from the thorough
fares, but human heads. limbs and yisccra,
that have been hacked of in the night. are
always carted of before the hours for fash
iOnable promenading
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-06

GLAss-LINED WATER PIrEs.-The intro
duction Of slass-lined iron pipes, for the
conveyance of water, is strongly advocated
in some Of the foreign scientific journals,
the great advantage of their use consisting
in the simple fact that, As the water comes
in contact with nothing but glass, it cannot
become impregnated with any oxide, as in
metallic pipes The inner surface Of these
pipes being also perfectly smooth, the fric-
tion is small, and the flow of water is not
only greater, but can be carried out in
houses with less pressure than through
other pipes Of the same diameter. As the
lining between the iron pipe and the glass
tube inside consists of plaster Of Paris-a
non-conductor of heat-the water is thus
rendered cooler in summer. while freezing
and bursting are prevented in Writer. The
lining Is likewise protected against moist by a
layer of hydraulic cement, which, being put
on the end Of each length Of pipe, insures
the plaster from being affected The re
sisting power Of a glass-lined pipe Is esti-
mated to be FIVE times greater than one of
lead, and the difference in the expansion and
contraction between ircn and glass is over
come by the compressible plastic substance
between the two materials. For conveying
gas, it Is claimed that such pipes are not
only the most durable but the most eco
nomical, saving, as they do, the large per-
centage of gas that escapes through the
pores of iron
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-06

A Washington special says the Govern
ment has yet received no confirmation of the
reported raid of Col. Mckenzie across the
Rio Grande into Mexico, but even il it
should prove true, it is admitted by the
Mexican Minister and our own officials that
N can lead to no serious difficulties between
the two countries The former says that
if the pursuit was made of Indian outlaws
merely, he is confident that no complaint
will be made by Mexico. \ letter received
here to-day from San Antonio written, of
course, prior to to the raid, speaks of the
Kickapoo Indians, whom Mckenzie pur-
sued, ina light which may lead to compli-
cations. 1t says the Kickapoos serve in the
Mexican army, and perform many
duties of citizens. Their relations with the
Mexican authorities and people are friendly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-06

\ case came up in Hamilton, Ohio, re-
Gently, in which a man was prosecuted un
der what i commonly called the Sunday
law that i, for selling liquor on that day.
The defendant put his cause into the hands
of keen lawyers, and they undertook a Sc
ries of sharp devices 70 secure a dismissal.
After the usual and useless quisbling over
impericctiOn> in the seal. alterations Of the
date, lack of definitions and such small de-
lays. all of which We're Oyerruled. the eOun-
sci quoted the state law itself. which saws
nobody shall sell liquor ON the first day of
the week. commonly called Sunday. and
then the local ordinance which prohibits
selling liquor on the - sabbath" lie then
showed that the - sabbath Is a. Hebrew
designation Of the day now called Saturday,
and that there being this conflict of laws
between saturday and Sunday, his client
should not be held to account for violating
one of them, since by reason Of the cupidi-
ty of other less conscientious men. he could
not afford t. obey both laws and have but
five days Of trade in week The court,
however, overruled this plea also. maintain
ing that SUNDAY and the " Sabbath" are
synonymous. y regards the liquor seller,
the interest oi the st0ry here terminates,
but for people engaged in other work on the
disputed day there l. hint in the anecdote
The law, to be sure. says the Sabbath i
Sunday. and Sunday Is the Sabbath. bat it
Is manifest that some tranSrTesSOrs will
always he found to consider the original
distinction. Such being the case. and the
law sanctilniHg it, could not little super
iuouS cant be disposed of by the uniform
use Of the respectable English word Sun
day y?-hqrtford CourGHf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-06

RATHER PoRTLT.-On Sunday afternoon
a very good looking young lady entered
very crowded horse car. and looked in vain
for some gallant Young man to offer her a
seat. One very portly gentleman. with
nothing but his knees visible when he sits
down. called ont to her, here my girl. sit
down on my lap" With look of disgust
she glanced at his knees, and replied, Il
can't, sir, you haven't got a lap The
laugh was on the portly gentleman, who
decided to keep still.-Troy Taaes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-06
RELIGIOUS IyTELLIGENCE.


The Baptist Church of North Sunderland
has voted to discontinue the use of ferment-
ell wines at the communion seryice.-The
Missionary Maga-We Tor May has an excel
lent article by ). F. Brown, of Cayendish.
Vt, on the missionary responsibility of pas
tors. We commend the peruSal of 1t To our
readers generally. The Baptist Church,
Manchester, having been thoroughly re-
paired throughout. was rededicated. recent
ly, the following clersymen taking part
Invocation, Rev. james Anderson. Reading
of Scriptures, Rev. G.. II. Dunton and Rev
;. II. Archibald; Prayer before the sermon,
Rev. Dr. Cushman Sermon. Rev. Dr.
Bridseman. of Albany. y. Y: Presentation
of the house for dedication. Rev. ". ;.
Blai~dell; Dedicatory Prayer. Rev Dr.
Fletcher Closing Prayer, Rev Mr. Henry,
Benediction, Rev. Mr.. Wright
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-06
When'er in autumn OF in spring,
4 M st the moon doth with il bring,
At noon the sun will bright appear,
-L-a.L l----. -. NJ

The turning up of the horns g the new
moon Is another sign of fair weather; There's
no likelihood of drop now, an the moon
lies like boat there says somebody in
Adam Bede. Southey notices this notion in
one of his letters; Poor Littledale has this
day explained the cause of the rains which
have prevailed for the last five weeks, by
theory which will probably be as new to you
as it is 10 me. Il have Observed he says,
that Wien the moon is turned upward we
have fine weather after it, but when it is
turned Down, then we have wet season /;
and the reason think is, that when it is
turned down, it holds no water, like basin,
you know and down it eomes.'" 1t isaverS
common belief that the weather depends up
on the .hoon changing before or after mid
night belief absurd on the face of it, since,
as has been well observed, the moon may
change before II at Westminster, and after
II at St. Paul's. DR.. Adam Clarke was OBJ
livious of this fact when he put forth
weather prognosticator, through all the luna
tions of each year forever, showing the OBJ
server what kind Of weather will most prob
ably follow the entrance of the moon into
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-06

The conversion of an entire congregation
OfGerman Roman Catholics. Is reported,
who have a. body requested the Episcopal
oversight of the Bishop of Central New
York. Mr.. Rumpi-, a German priest of the
Episcopal Church has been sent to them.
The Church Journal thinks the in
creasing observance among u of the high
Festival of Ascension Day. must be mat
ter Of rejoicing 10 all sound Churchmen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-06
A ring around the moon
May pass away soon
But a ring round the sun
Gives water in the tun.

An old Spanish proverb says the circle Of
the moon never filed pond, but the circle
of the sun vets a shepherd; while an Eng
lish rhyme pronounces -
II round the moon a circles seen
Of white- and all the sky's serene,
The iohuvsng day, you may divine,
VIII surely prove exceeding fine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-06

The Pope contempiates matchmaking
the members of the Italian Cabinet, and all
parties engaged in secularizing the mOnas-
teries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-06-06

The Rev Mr.. Forbes, from the Theolog-
ical School at Canton, Y. Y, has accepted
a call from the UniverSali>t societies at
Plainfield and MarshiielI. VI.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-17
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The Board OF Education met yesterday afternoon
at their hall, Elm and Grand streets; William H.
Nelson, President in the char. A communica-
ton rom the Comptroller showed that the appro-
priation Tor salaries, &C., was $2,5190OO; for sup
plies and mlscelanies, $78l.000, and Tor the College
OF the City OF New York, sl6O,0O0 The payments
amounted to sol, 5S5 81 for salaries and supplies
and $63,232 Is Tor the College of the City OF New
York. The sum OF 81, 500 was appropriated by the
Board, on the recommendation OF the Committee
on COl0red Schools, Tor repairs on the cOored
school buildings. The Presluent vi the Board
announced that Mr.. Lawrence u. Herman, the
clerk, requested leave OF absence, and consent was
unanimously gwen to allow him TOUR weeks vaca-
nate a term OF vacation ior Gil the other employees
under the Board. Applications for the appoint
Ment Of Vice lrinc1pal for Primary school No.
and Tor Grammar school No. were denied. The
Committee on Teachers acknowledged the ability
OF the applicants, put did not deem 1t advisable to
make the office IN either OF these schools. George
II. Moore was appointed assls ant teacher In
Grammar School No. y. The dIfllcuty among the
Principal, Vice principal ana teachers in the pri-
mary department OF Grammar School No. n was
Vice Principal shall be separated, each going to
q different school. James Harrison was appointed
Trustee in the Sixteenth ard In place OF James H.
Whittem0re, resigned. The President announced
o. the Twenty -second ward, who had been present
even at the previous meeting OF the Board. Com
missioner jenkins then read q preamble ana res0-
lutlons setting forth the virtues Of the deceased,
ana resolving that the hall be draped In mourning
ana tue members wear the usual mourning badges
Tor. thirty days, and that copies OF the preamble
ana resolutions be sent to the members OF de-
ceaseds family. The Board adjourned out OF re-
spect 10 the memory OF the deceasedi without
going into session ~ trustees OF the Normal Col
lege. .I',' ~ m. ~.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-17
DOMESTIC Mknnn1n

GALvEsroN July rs. Is7S
Cottou-Demani light rexa, oriin try, lie: GOOD
ordinary &c. 1876. Net receipts ~ ba saes 50.
Stock, Is ga
NEw ORLxANs July is, I71
Cotton unchanged; midaiinss Ii1lc Net receipts s1
baes gross oy Exports TO Great hri ain 03o TO the
ointment l. As ssieS 3U last evening lOl stuck
3.91
MosLK July IT, 1874
Cotton dull middIngs 1s<c. Net receipes ID bales.
Exports coastwi Q. as sales. 100 stock, LIED
SAVANNAH, July l6, l671
CottonMarket bare OF offerings; midiInys. 1870 Net
re .a ~ bsses Imports eoastwise. 4 ssieh IL
CHARLESTON. July 49, 1873.
90 ton quiet; mddIings Isc Net receipts. 42 bales;
gross. oiS Gales ~ stock, L J0l.
CHICAGO, July 10. 1873.
Flour quiet and unchanged Wheat active and higher.
tlzsaNa No ado 81 lS5s spot. 81 TX 81 10 seller
ynly 4 BID seller August u Ooa seller septemter;
No do rejected. &C. sc. Corn opened firm, but
e.pssd auii and steady sales OF mixed At sac
oc spot or seller July; S;sc., seller August; 39,ec
oy,sc. seller sept moer; rejected, Sc. high mixed
on canal at Sssc oats steady; sales Of No. 81
.S.e, spot 70 seller .Ausut; rejected, zs!sc:
and nominal Provisions quiet and unch inged nothing
DONG III any aru To- fOrk uoaoic at SIS % 30 62X
7esc. buikmeais Quoled ut TIC. Tor shoud rs sac .
Sac for short mddies Bacon ales shoulders 81
&c. clear rb side $40 clear sid lOc Whekey steady
q Wc Freigh.s-wheat to Bu1aio SIC. Corn, do. &C.
About 90 wv bushels corn in Central Elevator Il. aud
a. hot heceipus4,VO bbs flour. ~ OO0 bushels wheat
lOU do. corn. .v0J do oats anu V0 do. rye, sh
ments-6OO0 bbs nOur, 81 40 bushels wheat lol DO
corn, ll6UO0 do oats and II ,OOJ do rye.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-17
CLOSING PROCESS O'CLOCK P. N.
COMMERCIAL REPORT.

Cotton Irregular for spot and Firmer
for Future-Flour Steady-Wheat Ac-
tive and Irregular-COrn Lower-Oats
teady-Groceries changed-POrk =
Shade Essior--Lard Easier-Freigh hts
Firm-Petrolcum Unchanged-Naval
stores . Shade Firmcr-Whiskey
Easier.
WEDNESDAY, July JOHN
The merchandise markets were irregular, and
quite a number OF important changes may be
found chronicled IN the commercial review. The
cotton market was rather more active, but irregu-
lar. Flour was less active but steady. Wheat
was rather lower, but decidedly more active, and
the sales for export were considerable, both for
immediate and future delivery, those for future de-
livery being at full previous prices. Corn was less
active and lower whiskey was easier Pork was
the turn easier, and lard was easier. There was a
little more movement in dry goods, hardware, DC,
but the markers were without important change
Groceries were rather quiet but prices were not
quotably changed Petroleum ruled steady, with mod
crate inquiry for refined Naval stores met with mod
cratcly fair demand, and were somewhat hrmer both
for spirits and resin.
BurrEB-The market was quiet with prices the turn
easier all grades fine, which commanded former
prices The arrivals from the West considerably
somewhat accumulated We quote State half hrkin,
prime to choice, Csc. ,oc good to prime, Mc 2sc
fair 10 good, c 2Ac. State Welsh tubs, good 70 prime
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-17
FINANCIAL And COMMERCIAL.
A Lively Day in the Stock
Market.
The BULLS RAMPANT.
Large Advance in Speculative
Securities.
Outside Business Showing Its
Hand.
G o L ID - II H o N G.
HEAVY SHIPMENTS PREDICTED.
MON e Y EA-S Y
EVERYTHING CHEEKY.
WALL STREET,

WALL STREET,
WEDNESDAY July 1916 L. NJ.
On 'Change to-day cotton was in better demand,
but some what IRREGULAR or "spot," while futures
were &c. q 7-l6c. per pound higher. Flour ruled
steady. Wheat was irregular and rather easier
and corn was lower.
FOREIGN MARKET.
London advices reported American securities
weaker and lower. The following are the general
quotations :-Consols Tor money, 923S 92h; con-
soils Tor the account. 92h q S2S fve-tweniy bonds
OF 1865, DID, 93H a 93A; hve-twenty bonds OF 1867,
93h q 934; ten-iorty bonds. e0H; new fves S91S,
ex-coupon Erie Railway SHARES, 45x; Illinois Gen.
tral Runway shares, So, ex-dividend; new French
loan s6k q OK per cent premium. French rentes
We're quoted at SOL. 25c.
THE MONEY MARKET.
The bulk OF the business to-day on call was done
at per cent. Time loans, in currency, were quoted
at 5H 63s or sixty days, per cent for ninety
days, aud 7 per cent to gold interest fr all the
year. Dulness prevailed IN foreign exchange, the
asking rate still being 1O9H, with actual business
At lOs3t a 10sK. Sight bills were firm, with an ad-
GOLD 11Bh 1854
The gold market continues to manifest nrmness,
the greater part OF the transactions to-day being
based on the prices above named. These are
obedent to natural d.tions, and are not likely
to yield Immediately to any known cause. The
rates paid for carrying to-day were 81, and 4
per cent. Annexed are the fluctuations OF the