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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

The London Saturday Reriar says that
some of the champions Of women's rights
consider that, with the superior natural
abilities and her extreme docility. supple
mented by the right use of method. the
omancipated woman viii be able to perform
al that man now does, without giving up
any Of her present feminine occupations.
viii be able to attend board meetings with
out abandoning any Of her duties 10 her in
tant and ind time for interviews a well
a. Tor visiting will superintend the clerks
at her office while keeping due control over
her domestic servants and will conduct the
affairs OF her regenerated country without
neglecting her painting, her music. her
flowers, her pets, her drawing-rOOm. or her
dress. All tins may be possible. II may be
that woman viii contrive to economic her
time and her forces by a considerable devel-
opment OF what may he called household
mechanics. There l. perhaps no reason
why,as she already has the sewing-machine.
she should not have also the letter-writinr
machine and the dinner-ordering machine.
W can even imagine that. by the applica-
ton OF some kind Of power TO a continuance
combining the bottle and the baby-iumper.
she may be able TO hand over one of her
most natural, but most unmanly, duties to.
a nursing machine. And when machines
have been invented for all the different
household duties Of women. it Is Of course
perfectly conceivable that they may be all /
combined IN one great domestic engine. /
warranted to do the work Of an automaton /
or complete mechanical mistress I
and mother. Or perhaps it may be that |
will have such an effect upon /
woman that the glorious creature Will find |
herself able to do what, since the world be-
,an, both men and women have been vainlv
rying to do-namely, to get two days work
iut of one
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01
liz canadian scandal

The Montreal Gazette states on behalf Of
the memtsrs Of the government implicated
II the recent disclosures. that there had
never been any arrangement between Sir
hugh Allan and the ministry or any MEM
Der OF II that had any reference whatever IN
the Pacific Railroad contract. Three GEN.
tleineu IN letter published in the Gq-effe
aiSc declare that they have seen the lannon's
letter IRON Sir George Cartier to Sir Hugb
Aiian, aiio that it contained no referencet n
the Pacific Railroad at all. Finally Mr.
bryages'oi the Grand Trunk road writes 70
e''n'-aulel the statement in the published
letter oi Sir Hugh Allan, that he had ind
Gated N all what 81 he would -eopire to,
our railway project Mr.. Brydgas d.
that he ever gave any encouragement 70 &.
Hugh, and declares that the parties nsra-
proceeded - far as TO consider the opest;or
oil terms at all. He concludes BY s.v,n..
No amount of stock was ever Offered >
me or spoken Of at any of the interviews
which | refer to, or at any other time aid
when Sir Hugh Allan wrote 10 hi. sssoo;
htes, stating that my terms would be .,s-,
high and subsequently MENTIONED yurior.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

SIMS of stock to be allotted to me, he did so
solely upon his own responsibility, and
without the slightest authority from me,
either expressed or implied This is all
well a. far as it goes. Unfortunately for
the ministry it does not relieve them from
the charges made against them. The use OF
money in elections, supplied by Sir Hugh's
agent on the requisition Of ministers, Is ad-
mitted. And the settlement, one way or the
other, of the numerous questions Of veracity
between Sir Hugh Allan and prominent
Canadians will not wipe out that damnlng
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

1t has been discovered that the present
regulations regarding the inspection and
measurement of lumber imported on the
Canadian frontier, embarrass trade without
being of advantage to the revenue Secre-
tary Richardson has therefore determined
to issue new circular, in which. under GER
tain conditions, he will direct collectors to
permit sealed cargoes of lumber consigned
to inland cities to proceed to their destina-
ton without inspection.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

The Troy Press says great deal ofmoney
changed hands ut the recent international
wrestling match at Troy. John Mcmahon S
father, who residesat Bakersfield, Vermont,
wagered his farm and three horses against
S4 ,Oe5, put up by eight individuals at Rut-
land. The champions father won; but it
was long odds, about six to one.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

NEW hAuwAT--Ihe annual meeting Of
the shareholders of the Missi-quoi and BIack
Rivers Valley Railway was held at the
ONCE Of the Managing Director. IN Rich
mond, P. O.. on the eth inst.
The following gentlemen We're unani-
mously elected Directors for the ensuing
year g.
Hon. L. 5. Huntington. of Non-rca'
John II. Graham. '0f Richmond John Q
Drew, Of New York. james Manson Of
Potion John C.. Willard Of Bolton G-ic
nth W llliams, of Melbourne: Erastus Law
renee, OF North Stuekely: Rev. E. SDrinre-
OF South Ely, and John McManu-. 6f S5utL
Bolton.
At a meeting Of the Directors. held -ub-
sequently, the following officers were una
nimously elected
PRESIDENT, Hon. L. S Huntington Vice
PRESIDENT and Managing Director. John II
uraham Treasurer, John McNlanus SEE
reiary, II W McGOwan Executive Com
Iilil, Messrs. Huntington. Graham and
W Hard; Legal Counsel. Messrs Laflamme
and Drew
NJ. IN the evening, dinner was given to the
~ directors and Others from abroad. az Noel's
Hotel, by the citizens Of Richmond and Me-
bourne. IA III -'i'-
Negotiations have been entered into flr
'i early construction and equipment Of
lais important road, should the munlcipali-
tie companies, and Others so directly and
eeepiy interested promptly extend the aid
liirly expected Of them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

EXTRAORDINARY G0LD DISCOVERIES The
Buenos Ayres Daily Ners Of May l., re-
ports thata German explorer discovered in
the province Of Rioja, in the northern Sec
ton Of the Argentine Republic, tract Of
country exceedingly rich il gold deposits.
He bought four leagues of the land at a
nominal price from the Government, and
has now sold two leagues thereof for the
almost incredible sum of SI0O, 900 600 to
two capitalists of Buenos Ayres, who pay
one-quarter cash. The diseoverer guaran-
tees them a profit of So, 900 per day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

The latest estimates of the los by the
Baltimore fire greatly reduce The amount
first reported. The total loss is now placed
at not over 1895, Oo0, of which more than
one-half is covered by insurance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

Inc Vermont goyernorship Is expected t.
west OF the mountains, this year. and
bradley Barlow Of ST. Adams. andt I. ".
Park of Bennington, both able men and
noted railroad operators, are being rroomed
ior the race. The Woodstock Post avs /.
Alr. Park has almost the whole railroad
power in Vermont, and as that power has
repeatedly proved to be the stronger in such
matters than everything else in the State
put together, it l. certainly safe to say that
ne Is hard to beat, however it may be with
Mr. Barlow But the oranges" which
are getting numerous up in the Green
Mountain State, MAJ take a staying hand
IN tins years contest, and eonlnde that it
Is quite time to redeem the State from rail
road corporation rule.-Sprin9feld RepuJ-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01
NoRrH BENNINGTON. July 16.
Hon. H'nry Carl, Secretary efthe Vermont
SQft 4 q-irul'ural S9riefU-

Hon. Heary Carl, Secretary Of The Vermont
StGis agricultural Society,
Ny DEAR SIR Il am in receipt of your
letter oi the 18th inst. in which YOU say
you are Instructed by the Directors Of the
Vermont state Agricultural Society, TO in
vite me 10 deliver the annual address at the
Fair to be held at Rutland on the llth OF
september next.
! should be most happy to accept the in
vitation If ] could spare the time necessary
10 prepare the address. and FELT that could
meet the reasonable expectations Of the So
ciety.
You are aware that my time i wholly
occupied this summer IN business. in which
the public Is well a. myself Is interested.
and that ought not 10 be neglected And
| an satisfied the directors vii be able 10
find some one who can give the time, and
viii deliver a more satisfactory address than
| could hope to.
You viii be kind enough to convey to the
directors of your society my thanks for
their kind invitation and the high compli-
ment it implies. and also NY regret that |
am not able to respond.
With my hearty wishes for the success Of
your Society.
an, sincerely yours,
4 " psRK
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

Senator Sherman has reconsidered and
drawn his back pay Sixteen Senators in
all have returned their pay, making an ag-
gregate of S65, ss4.4O Representatives
Foster of Ohio and W. D. Foster of Michi-
gan have returned their back pay. making
thirty-six Congressman who have returned
it, aggregating $50, 76l.44.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

The Patrons of Husbandry are said to be
forming an organization in New Hampshire.
The necessary papers were sent from the
West some weeks ago. Rumor connects
the Hon. Moses Humphrey of Concord. the
Hon. David NJ. Clough of Canterbury, and
the Hon. John II. Goodale of Nashua. with
the movement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

rapidly, and soon will be ready for the i'm
mense roof
Chlcago's taxation is OF course increased.
The appropriations recently made by the
city fathers for expenses the coming year,
are SIX millions Of dollars, against four mil
hons last year. Her parks and drives and
Doulevards are not neglected in her re
building, but are being rapidly enlarged
and extended. Lincoln Park Is soon TO be
greatly enlarged, and the celebrated Lake
Shore drive will be extended to Evanston,
an additional distance of eight miles.
The Chicago Tribune is quite severe in its
comments upon the Vermont Central
Credit Mobilier,r as it terms it, compares
the legislature with the Credit Mobilier
Congress, compares Hon. 10 d. Hatch to
Oakes Ames, SCOTS at the report of the
committee, and says 8 The legislators of
Vermont must have q poor opinion Of the
intelligence of the people Of Vermont, if
they expect that such report viii draw the
wool over their eyes. The case Is too
palpably one Of direct bargain and sale, TO
admit OF such treatment, and it is only
necessary TO cite its features to convince the
people that there was determination in
the Vermont Legislature to whitewash the
credit M0bilier of their State. Just as there
was determination in the United States
Congress TO whitewash the big Credit
Mobilier Of America" 1t adds The
ring of the trustees of the Car and Foundry
Companies were fully proved, and that the
trustees were rapidly making money while
the railroad was losing, yet this committee
found nothing unusual in this proceeding.
They declined TO look into the history and
use Of Mr.. }. Gregory Smith : secret service
fund, and Mr.. J. Gregory Smith declined
to tell what use he made Of it, and finally
closes thus: This report of the Vermont
Legislature on one Of the boldest railroad
frauds of the day, ought to teach the people
not TO look TO party legislatures for the
correction Of railway abuses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

Circulars that have just been issued of
the coming fall style of silk hat. describe
itas seven inches deep, or about three-fourtbs
of an inch higher than any recent sty,e
slightly bell crowned and with heavy rolled
brim- The style will be out punctuaIlv
August 18th.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

A New York letter in the Troy Times
says: Our murderers, with hardly an ex-
ception, are the demons of intoxication,
and Nalworth Is the only one at present
whose crime is not the effect Of strong
drink
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

After saying I'VE shall be quite content
to see Mr. Butler nominated" the n. Y.
Tribune adds
- 1t Is not strange that the respectable
people of Massachusetts should exhibit
something like resentment when those to
whom they would naturally look for sym
patty in their opposition to such man Is
Butler, say they would be quite content to
see him nominated. Their resentment is
natural, and we try to bear up under ii with
philosophic calmness.
To this the Worcester Spy replies THE
only cause of resentment, 50 far as we know
the respectable people Of Massachusetts, have
against the Tribune in connection with Mr.
Butler, is this ASSUMPTION that they would
naturally look for sympathy to the editor of
that journal. They are not so foolish as to
do that. and they are entirely satisfied with
the Trl5une's attitude on this question. Its
sympathy wOnld be heavy burden, and its
hostility is most welcome. The main ele-
ment of Buffers strength Is that he has been
heartily hated by the rebels and by the New
York Tribune and other papers Of its sort.
When they support his nomination, the
work of :" the respectable people of Massa-
not very difficult at the worst, is
made so much easier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

The citizens of Vermont outside Of rail-
road rings would not feel much eompli-
mented were they to hear the comments Of
our capitalists who have been cheated by
Green Mountain railroad cliques, sustained
BY the local courts and whitewashed by
committees Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

STATE NORMAL School At JOHNSON
From the annual catalogue of the State
Normal School at johnson, We learn that
the entire number Of graduates Of that in
stitution has been l37, consisting Of eight
ladies and three gentlemen in the second
course, and one hundred and two ladies and
twenty-four gentleman in the first course.
The number Of students for the past year
has been, ladies seventy-seven, gentlemen
twenty eight. The school has done an OK
cellent work in the past, and It's friends
look forward to an increased sphere Of use
fu.nes- f0r il in the future.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

At the trial Of the Modes Captain Jack
made a long speech in his own defence. He
said that before the trouble he was living
near Yreka and was '' good Indian" 50
known TO all the whites, lived ike the
whites, subsisted upon what he could kill
and catch. and never begged. lie denied
any responsibility for the war, and declared
that he always wanted TO live at peace He
was finally driven TO the lava bed ny the at
tacks made by the soldiers on his people.
While in the lava bed be still desired peace
and, because he advocated it, the other
Indians would call him "squaw." He also
said that he knew the whites would hold
him responsible for what was done, a. be
was the chief
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

LETIER IRON non. 7. " TARk.
Mr. Park declines the invitation Of the
Directors of the Vermont State Agricultural
Society to deliver the annual address at the
State Fair, on Thursday, September llth,
for reasons mentioned in his letter below.
Mr Park has largeand practical interest in
agricultural affairs, and would give spirit
ed and valuable address, if he gave any.
But it must be admitted that he has 4 valid
excuse, in the charge Of the great interests
to which he is devoting himself this sum
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

Il Is announced in New York dispatches
that the directors Of the Brooklyn Trus;
Company have decided to resume business
a soon As the books andaccounis have been
balanced and ;he impaired capital Of the
company made good. The depositors are TO
be paid in full, and this can be done with
ont forcing the stocks upon the market at a
sacrifice. The directors say that O dividend
Of fifty per cent. viii be paid on the 18th Of
August. The surplus and a small amount
of the capital stock has been absorbed, but
the stockholders are unanimous in their
resolve to make the deficiency good and
place the company on a sound basis u soon
as possible It is added that this honorable
action Of the directors Of the Trust Com
pany has had the effect of adding greatly to
the general confidence IN saving institutions
in New York ana elsewhere
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

The following Is from an article in Mac
millan's (London) Magazine, entitled "An
Englishman in Vermont: -
The temperance laws of the State of Yer
mont are very stringent, and are therefore
universally evaded. The public sale of
liquor Is crime and the crime is COM
united everywhere. There is a bar, but
the public Is only in appearance barred out.
The liquor is frequently sold in private
room IN which he who drinks is locked in
oryou follow the landlord into his own
sanctum, and take your hasty gulp in a
half guilty fashion without word orr cues
ton. There is loud complaint about in
crease OF drunkenness all over the State.
1t will occur to most readers that it con-
not be much ofan encouragement to drink
ing, when the tippler must be locked into
private room. and take his "hasty gulp, in
a half guilty fashion" 1t is good sign,
TOO, that the increase of drunkenness oc-
casions loud conplaint"sll over the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

NEw ENGLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
The preparatory work has been commenced
upon Mystic Park. Boston. for the holding
Of the next New England Fair. September
ID to 18th, inclusive. The grounds are to be
enlarged 50 as TO cover an area Of eight
acres nearly, and are situated only three
miles from State street. SeatsfJr spectators
are TO be greatly increased, and grand
covered gallery built. capable Of seating FIVE
thousand people Several hundred horse
stables, cattle-sheds and sheep-pens are TO
be erected at once. and when the work Is
done, the arrangements for a fair at
Mystic Park will be fully equal if not
superior to any other before held by
the New England Society. General But
Ter il to deliver the annual address 1t
Is confidently expected by the executive Off
GERS that the tenth annual fair viii exceed
in interest any before held. We trust that
Vermont viii be well represented at this ex-
hibitiOn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

The Supreme Court of Illinois has rem
dered q decision against the right of an in
surance company to cancel its policy when
fire Is approaching the property insured,
or in the face Of threatening or impend-
ing danger. The company interested was
the Home of New York, which undertook
to cancel its policy on some cord wood,
while forest trees were burning in the neigh
borhood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

George Jones. publisher Of the New York
Times, has been spending short vacation
in Poultney, his native place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

1t IS proposed to make Manchester, n H.,
the theatre for two grand temperance mass
meetings, sometime during the State Fair,
IN September next.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

The semi-annual encampment Of the
Grand Army of the Republic of New York
at Troy last week, was very entertaining
affair. i grand banquet was given on
Thursday evening TO the delegates in Har-
mony Hal By Post Willard and McConihe.
Among the speakers was Gen. Joshua I.
Owens, Of Philadelphia, who made an elo-
quent response TO the toast " Grant. Sher-
man and Sheridan. He stated that he
would endeavor not to detraet from the
glory Of any man, while he gave all honor
to this trio. He thought there were none
now who would not acknowledge that Gen.
Mcdowell did his duty as he knew it in the
early history Of the war, and that Gen.
Mcclellan performed efficient service in the
organization of the army of the Potomac.
When referring to Grant, he said.
" Look at him as be stood at the very
gate Of the South, and conquered that
stronghold of rebellion. VieLsburg. Then
he came TO the East, and organized the
army Of the Potomac Repulse, discom-
future, defeat, seemed TO have no effect on
him. His command simply was, :" By the
left flank, forward" In his terms of peace
to the conquered enemy, he is the type of
the American-great and magnanimous.
God bless him for his terms OF peace.
sherman was essentially different from him.
He was the friend of Grant 1t makes nv |
heart beat when | see them writing to each |
other with the sincerity and simplicity of |
sehool-boys, each endeavGring to Guido the |
other in according him his need of praise. |
Another name makes the trio complete. 1
We wanted fiery spirit, which should dash |
with lightning spirit into the heart of the /
enemy When that man was wanted. he
came forward, little bit of a fellow, with
big head on him and a bigger Irish heart
within him, and his name was Sheridan.
Neither of these has been spoiled. None
Is jealous of the other. Fortunate country
AMI people We are, that we have been gov
erned by men who have not been controlled
by mere selfish ambition. They will do
nothing to mar the harmony and peace
which now universally prevail in the land
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

every way probable that Mr.. Mills would
have been alive to-day, and the company
more prosperous than ever.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01


Postal DECISIONS The following are
among the recent decisions from the Post
Office Department
\ package containing q number Of postal
cards each with an address. will be sub
Ject 10 o letter postage.
W hen any matter Is attached % q postal
card. aside from what Is written or printed
directly on IL. the card shall be treated a. q
letter
Nhe two postal cards are attached. one
containing written matter and the other adj
dressed 70 be returned with reply. thcv are
subject To letter postage.
The insertion Of name or date In any
printed matter sent hy mail. aside from
postal cards. IN stencil or writing. suhier--
the package TO letter postage when deposit
ed for mailing
The enclosure Of postal card with an
address or other matter written thereon. i-
an envelope, sealed OF unSealed. In lis cr-
closure. viii subject the package to letter
postage.
The following provision Of the law Is al-
WAYS IN force, and very frequently vi5Ia--
ed
Any person who shall enclose or c1nee-r
any letter, Ir memorandum. or anv thir-
IN any mail matter not charged with Letter
postage, OF make any writing or memarar-
DUN thereon, and deposit or cause the .lue
TO be deposited for CONVEYANCE by mail ara
les rate than the letter postage. shall or
every such offence forfeit and pay five dol
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

The Chicago Tribune is always glad Of a
chance to scold, and there are few papers
whose representations oft case, or opinions
thereon, are less reliable.-ED. F.P.6T.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

Information of terrible tragedy Is re-
ceived through the Creek agency Of Indian
territory. a prominent and wealthy man
named Barrett hunted down an Indian
named Josiah Gray, with whom he had
qua rreled, and first dangerously wounded
him, and afterwards with others made an
attack upon him, killed him, and also
wounded his brother. Thereupon Barrett :
place was attacked by abou; hundred Of
the murdered mans friends. two Of his men
were killed, and he was tried, condemned,
and shot dcaa
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-01

A Boston paper complains that liquor Is
still sold in moro than two thousand places
In that city.