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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Nearly seventeen years have passed since
Brooks assault on Sumner, Yet new facts
connected with it are every now and then
coming to light. 4 party Of gentlemen were
dining with Hon. James l. Orr. in Wash
ington, just prior TO his late departure to
his foreign mission, when he incidentally
spoke of the affair He said he had heard
Of the intended assault. and meant to have
prevented it by being in the Senate cham
Der and arresting the blow. On his way
thither he stopped in the library to see a
book. which, not being readily found, de-
tanned him fex minutes longer than he
purposed. and during the delay the assault
was made Brooks confessed TO him, before
his death, that be never meant TO have It 50
deadly as it Maintaining only to dis
grace the Senator with the South by
fagellation-and said he could not believe
at first that Sumner was really hurt He
said. further, that he was tired of life and
wanted to die. The notoriety he won was
killing him by inches-every bully and
BLACKBOARD in the South thrust his atten-
tons and acquaintance on him, and it was
too terrible a punishment 10 bear.
One characteristic Of President Grants
second inaugural which must strike every
one, Is it. homely frankness The President
evidently prepared his address without the
slightest idea Of satisfying critical taste
Had he been a master Of rhetoric, or con-
suited effect, he would have omitted some
portions Of it, as for instance his allusion
TO the abuse he has received from hostile
partisans. The President needed no such |
and could well, as he has here
tofore been won't to do, have let the |
" abuse pass by him 81 ike the idle wind. "
But the inaugural pleases " the plain PEG
pie, whose good opinion President Lincoln /
7alued 50 highly and enjoyed 50 thor
'ughly, Tor it lets them see what the Presi-
lent has at heart. The reform Of the civil
eryice, the restoration of friendly feeling !
between the different sections Of the coun- /
~, the revival Of trade and commerce. the
Of amicable relations with /
1reign powers. the removal Of everything
'hich trammels the Development Of Ameri-
an industrial interests, the improvement
the condition Of the colored men. the
acifcation Of the Indians, and the settle,
lent of the national finances on a sound
nd permanent basis-these are the wort Nv
easnreS he desires, and irtends, if po 81
e. to secure The candor of the addl ess
rgeiy disarms criticism. Even the TriJ af,le
rs IN it the utteraD ce Of nan Of the
st intentions proioU ndly DESTROYS to gov ;
n wisely and Justly" In all such good !
lrposes, who would not bid him God a
eed? Il endeavor to secure them all. is !
cut 1t work enough for one man. and
one administration; but we shall C
lbtless see an honest and perse 7ering 5
Tort to accomplish them. on the part Of n
resident Grant. Animated by such good t
Irposes, with increased experience of men b
ID things, and with an obvious conscious L
= of the responsibility resting on him. b
neral Grants second term NAV be ex- P
cted to be more successful e'fen than his L
St
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The failure Of the Agricultural College
Bill was owing largely, without doubt, to
the outcry set up by number ofnewspapers.
These were probably not altogether igno-
rant Of the public advantages Of education.
and have every one Of them, doubtless.
often applauded the wise liberality Of Estates
like Michigan, that have made large grants
Of public lands and set apart immense funds
Tor education. Bat that Congress should
appropriate portion of the proceeds Of the
public lands for a similar Observation-Disclosures
to be distributed among all the States and
scatter blessings through all the land. was
TO them horrible bugbear, Job
land grab, "swindle." The common
phrase 'in>ensate bowling" was never
better applied than to this outcry: but
frightened sore timid Congressman. and
answered Is purpose. This opposition
was aided, perhaps inspired, by the influence
ei some Of the older colleges. President
AeCosh. Of Princeton, and several other
presidents Of institutions which would not
be Immediately benefited By the act. made /
formal protest against it, This strikes Us as
particularly ungenerous. The true teacher
i supposed to be interested in all eduea-
ton, and t. be glad to see institutions o.
learning multiply and prosper, even thou Oh /
they may not bring grist to his parti.nie-
mill The Agricultural College. IS =.
called, established by national end ,wmsr,
have no such restricted scope as is of,e, ron
resented. They are schools Of scien,e -
engineering. Of military instrv elton n all
practical branches, agriculture ipelpde5
ihsy are connected, in many cases. and con-
Quoted in perfeSi harmony with older sea
Genie 2S@titations. To foster them ona
,hFoS their advantages open to all in d,e
VINE. see'Rs to Us a most worthy aim Of any
statesman; and We doubt not that the 5,y
= not distant when this bill. or one like II
will become law. with the hearty apnrorol
u all not blinded BY some selfish Interest
who believe that to promote education i - ,
promote good 60 oernment. intelligence in
se AnS'eS' and asa consequence intelligence t
our legislators, religion, civil order. and i
: shori every good object and interest. !
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Representatives Of the Kellogg govern
ment at Washington state that quiet is
fully restored in New Orleans, unless the
Republican press of the North throw fire
upop the smouldering embers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Fenianism has taken new lease of life
in Massachusetts,. A circle has been found
in South Boston with thirty-two members.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Of the 1903 members of the House who
voted for Buffers salary steal, 62-more
than one-half-had been elected by theiI
constituents to stay at home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Theinauguration ballroom in Washing
ton was 50 cold that the dancers pumps
We're frozen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Ny Dear Mr.. Colfax: Allow me to say
that l sgmpathize with you in the recent
Congressional Investigations that | have
watched them closely. and am as satisfied
now as | have ever been of your integrity,
patriotism and freedom from al charges as
If knew of my own knowledge Of yous in
nocenes. Our official relations have been
so pleasant that ] would like to keep up the
personal relations tdropgh life.
Afectionstely yours,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

A Tennessee paper favors the formation of
new state out of southwestern Kentucky,
western Tennessee and north Mississippi,
and that 1t be called jackson. The paper
says that the counties thus included have a
population of about zoo, 600, and - consti-
tute the center ofindustrial and Intellectual
life from which the great outgrowth Of civ
ilization must expand" Bah,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The Senate have admitted Mr.. Spencer Of
Alabama to seat in the Senate for six years
from the 4th inst.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

4 young woman died in New York. Wed
nesday afternoon, Of what the attendant
physician pronounced yellow fever, and lie
board OF health has ordered the premise,
thoroughly disinfects5
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

A majority of tibet Massachusetts, legisla-
tive committee on :he subject have reported
leave to withdraw, to the petitioners for
expunging the resolutions censuring Senator
Sumner
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Three-fourths of the horses in New York
are afflicted with the scratches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

An exchange says There are people
vino Go not see the Use Of such cold weather
as has been experienced this winter. But
it destroys unwholesome malarias in the at
mosphere and freezes out many no1ious
things neither disease nor anything else
can long uryive such temperature. The
coming .eason, if it ever comes, ought TO be
the health lest ever known.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Mr. Willard secured the passage, on the
last day of the session. Of a joint resolution
authorizing the International Statistical
Congress to hold its ninth session in the
United States. Eight of these sessions have
been held at the capitals of Belgium, Aus
tria, France, Greet Britain, Prussia, Italy,
Holland and Russia, to the great advance
ment of the science c f National and lnterna-
tional statistics in its various departments,
and to the uniformity of coinage, weights
and measures, and co numerical relations
and statistical publicat;o ns between the
different nations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Butterick, the New York mOulder of
fashion and shoulder padder, says gentle
mems overalls for parties will be cut more
biased this season, and short men will, when
Waiting, let out their suspenders couple
of inches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14
Town Omeers Elected March 4. t,-s
HUNTINGTON.

HUNTINGTON.
Nodsrator-Msj0r Il. VI. Jud-5n.
Clerk and Ireasurer-R. c. Bromley.
Se.ecimen-u- H. Ellis, Byron Brewster
Overseer of Poor-Harry Ross.
First C0nstable-Henry Brewster.
ListerS-A- p. White, y \. Carpenter.
Harry Ross.
Auditors-A. H. Chesmore, NJ. D.. CIV.
Sayles, II. H. Brewster.
Trustee Of Public Money-Harry Ross.
- Pence llewers-N. A. Carpenter, r. G..
/ G0rtOn. NJ. Ellis.
Agent TO prosecute and defend -aits-C
| D. Carpenter.
Inspector Of Lumber and Shingles-sid-
ney Gillett
Superintendent Of schools-Mrs. z. W.
Voted tax Of 80 cents on the dollar.
BRISTOL
Moderator, f. D. Vinton: Clerk. E. d.
Barnes; Selectmen, Thos. ; Drake. Alfred
Ferguson, J. A. Bixby Treasurer. J T.
Barlow Overseer Of Poor, Jesse 3. Farr
Constable, Alison c. Hill ; Listers. j. W.
lockwood, +. ID. VintOn, f. B. Patterson
Auditors. D. r Gaige, ". f. Dunshee.
Horace Farr Trustee Public Money. n. q
Munslu Town Agent, W. ". Rider
School Superintendent, Rev. I. II. Arcbi
bald. Town tax IS cents on grand list.
LEICESTER.
Moderator, Hiram Capron: Town Clerk
A. +; Stanley Selectmen, George Swining-
ton, Frank Rano, Leonard Jenney; Consts-
BE and Collector, II. u. Morse Listers.
II. Gapron, I. B. Jenney, George Sparks.
Auditors, ". j. Thomas, g. ". Paine.
+ nj .a~ To-
ton Superintendent Of Common Schools
Z. B. Jenney.
SALISBURY.
Moderator, Chester Kingsley Town
Clerk, Z. H. Weeks. Selectmen y 4
Gibbs, VIM. Deming and II. J HYDE I
Treasurer, Horace Thomas: Listers w "
Doui, George Merriam. W r. Ellis; Con |
stable and Collector, Jas Fits Su2erin- I
tendent Of common schools, K. I. Howard !
Trustee Of surplus Of money, y. A. Gibbs |
Town Agent, r. d. HeGden; Auditors. L. /
y. WaterhOuse, K. D. Hedden. After |
paying the expenses Of the town. there Wa
found IN the treasurers hands S37I.9O.
ALBuRGH.
Moderator, D. Marvin; Clerk, William
Brayton Selectmen, c. II. Clark, B Cor
don, ID. kinsley; Treasurer. B. Gordon
0verseer of Poor, John NIeGregor =,
Constable, j. ). Gordon % Constable q
P. Harvey Listers, Z. H. Landon. |. Nilss
G. ID. SOwles Auditors, Geo. Beardslev
John McGiregor, j c. Rabbit; Treasnrsr
Public Money, B. Gordon Fence Viewe-s
George Story, NJ. Ransom, B. II. Brown
Town Agent, B. W Reynolds.
The town voted tax Of -. 700. The
subject of extending aid to the Ianoiiie
Valley Extension Railroad was referred ~ q
Of FIVE to examine and report a.
'ubssquens meeting ts be called BY them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14
The Boston .IrGreier Of Thursday has the

The Boston .I'rareler Of Thursday has the
following -
The Boston. lowell & Nashua Railroad
Co. has been SCI yed with writ of attach
ment. prohibit ing the paying of any mon
eys now in their h nds, and due to the trus-
tees and managers of the Vermont Central
Railroad Co. The writ is understood to
have been drawn at the instance of the 0g-
densburgh & L axe Chan, plain Railroad Co.,
and was served yesterday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The New York Commercial says that very
few houses Of any sort are to let in that city
this spring that there is no reduction IN
rents. and that in the most eligible quarters
the landlords have even demanded an az
v,neA over last years rates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

A man who has been engaged in petty
thefts. from stores in Concord, y. t., went
round to them all, the other day, and made
ample..restitution, declaring, with tears in
his eyes, that he could neither eatnor sleep.
the matter laid 50 heavily on his conscience.
Re had not been suspected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14
EXECUTIVE MANSIOS.
WASHINGTON. March 4, 1873.

Nh. COLEAE sSD The PREsIDEST.-Presi-
dent Grant has authorized the publication
of the following letter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The Springfield Republican says that near
ly every conductor on the Connecticut River
railroad boughta new neck-tie and had a
clean shave and got his hair cut, Thursday
evening, merely because baggage-masters
from that city checked 300 trunks from
Mount Holyoke seminary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

After all the attempt to get upa corner
on the American people in macaroni failed.
Thanks to the sober second thought Of the
House, as embodied in a conference commit
tee. the benevolent little game Of the ways
and means to cheer the heart Of the soli-
tarv manufacturer at M.5t Haven came to
naught. It j. sad
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Waitsfeld has refused to go back to the
district system of schools, by large ma
ioritv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Judge Poland has sent 70 r..
spinner a certified check for 1929 ~
Nobilier dividend wbioL ~ Credit
bed be paid to him, and with it 'esti-
stating that any fptn,e - II letter
accruinr on ,bs 81 -. dividends
ing ON Mr. AM -" J e 4 Ad by call
that he never own.a ~ - MT LEY insists
stock and tba, non. 60. eie lit Mobilier
70 him he ;n.ands -: p oceeds belong
to Ii. co,s,;.r.r,. -. ng an address
ibe his con-.. = ~ ig and defend
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

ltr curious fact that the money market
Is easier IN Boston than in any other Ameri-
can city, Notwithstanding the fact that the
FIRE eonSaa1n,f $50, OOO, 900. last November
Ihe INSURANCE money has done something
'awssd tins, bot more X due to the fact
We, Boston was creditor city, and its col
lec'lohS were more rapid than they would
nave been On account Of the fire. Ii Is eri-
Gent now that there will be no lack Of
money 10 rebuild the burnt district. and if
Is estimated that twill not cost 10 per cen,
would in 1872. IMAM 4
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The Board of Examiners for the United
States Treasury Department will hold a
series Of examinations, beginning on the
9th inst, for the purpose of filling about
forty vacancies in the elerkships Of class /.
Applications are received till the 18th inst.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

~, .n,,;,,.I - !. w nth Carolina has
''''As" SET Raleigh.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Stephan ReHfrew Of Craftsbury, has en-.
tirely lost his eye-sight from the effects OF
measles.
Canker rash is prevailing at Newport
Centre, and in several towns in the northern
part Of Vermont.
A son of Cutter Seaver Of Barton, aged
about IL years, while attending school
several months ago, was hit on the head
with snow ball, and has been an invalid
ever since. sad has now lost the use of his
limbs.
We have heard Of one remarkably Eealou.
man, in Glover, who on a recent Sabbath
started for church on foot, distance two
miles the encountered drifts Of such huge
dimensions hewas oblighed to crawl on his
hands and knees to surmOunt them.
The house and barn of Oliver Sabin. at
Craftsbury, were destroyed by fire on the
18th ult. Insured for 5000.
The court, at recent session at Iras-
burgh, set aside a verdict, which had been
secured by the jury's. drawing cuts
IS the hOstler at the Frontier House at
North Troy vas recently grooming one of
the stage horses belonging TO II. Bean, of
Newport, it broke away and instead of going
out doors, went carefully up steep and
difficult stairway into the hay loft The
task of getting it down was not so easy, but
removing the floor and building up pile
Ct straw from the lower floor, it was finally
accomplished.
The Good Tenpiars st Westfeld, of Aqua
Lodge, No. Is, havsdisbandsd and rs;urns
its charter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Mr. Douglas, Commissioner Of Internal
Reyenue held an interview with the Presi-
dent Friday morning, at which he submit
ted to him some thirty new appointments to
collection districts. The changes have
been made necessary by the passage Of the
law consolidating the collection districts.
These appointments Rave been made after
consultation with Congressman. The time
required for fling of bonds is the reason al
legged for present appointment it being
estimated that in many cases officers cannot
qualify before May Goth, the day when the
office Of Assessors WIN be closed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Western inhationists having failed to Sc
cure legislation increasing the volume OF
currency. intimate that the Comptroller OF
the Currency must be compelled to enforce
the existing law, which requires him to
withdraw S25, 900 900 from the East to be
distributed in the West and South.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The Presi1' ent signed the bin declaring
the real inten. and meaning Of the bank
rupt act Of ls7.'. and it j. now law. Not
withstanding he many circumstances
against it which were sent TO the White
House. the Attorn ey-General returned It to
the President with a favorable opinion,
upon which the Pre- ident affixed his sig
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The LAST mail from Berlin brings some
highly important papers to the State De-
partment, among which in the resignation
Of Minist er Bancroft, our representative to
Germany, who does not desire to further
continue in public life. The reason Mr..
Bancroft assigns i his age and failing
health. and he desires TO be relieved as soon
as possible. There Is no idea yet as to who
will slcceed him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The Boston GLOBE celebrated the first an
niversary ofits establishment Tuesday, by
appearing in double quarto form-si1teen
pages-which were filed with interesting
matter. and presented a very handsome ap-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The New York Tunes is nat prepared to
admit that the Republican party Is dead.
On the contrary, it declares that It will
yet perform great services for the country.
and live to infiet renewed disappointments
on the disorderly and famished faction
which calls itself by a new name, but
which is essentially the Democratic party of
1884
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The denomination of General Hawley,
Of Connecticut. by the Republicans Of hi
district, must give gensral satisfaction.
His plucky and independent course in the
House during his brief term has gained him
a host of friends, who would very much re-
gret to see him left out Of the next Con-
gress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Angus ellis, brakeman on the Grand
Trunk railroad, was knocked Of the train
between Lenu0xyille and Island Pond BY i
bridge, few. days since. and instantly
killed He was a resident Of Sherhro0ke.
4, Eugene Hutchins. of Eden. was at
work rolling logs on the 20th ult.. q huge
bank Of snow fell upon him from the pile
behind him. iniuring his back 50 thar he has
little use Of his limbs. and IL is feared he
Will be crippled some time. If not pe-ma-
nenfLN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The railroad company have built IN ice
house at Hydepark, and laid in large
stock Of ice for use on the butter cars an
other season.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Louis Wagner came q Port~-l .--
eighteen or twenty months ago from !.
ton. He was Sea-iaring man, has Hse
fishing for Mr.. H0ntvet, and 3oar1ei Wal
the murdered woman five months -a-t year
He was ugly when in liquor, Bat was
good terms with H0utvet $ family. l- B..
ear.v DAYS be was sent 10 Prussia t.r d.
cultv in the French waters. for trial. ".
elder ofthc two murdered women. kl-ea. .
j. said. had refused Louis Wagner. VIII. .-
sired % marry her She was hani-.1.
thirty-three wears old. and q general tls no.
lie. Ivan Christensen. husband Of Aue--
is nearly crazei b. the murder ot is wi.
Ills friends have kept him away from t-.
muti.ated body.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

JUsTICE TO a RUN-SELLER.-HA Morey.
proprietor of the Brattleboro House, Brat
tleboro, was brought before Justice New
ton, Saturday last, on charge of selling
liquor to q one-armed soldier, and then
cruelty turning him into the streets, late at
night, in state Of intoxication, where he
must have frozen to death, had not friend
found and cared for him He was fined $50
and costs, the whole amounting to not less
than 500.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-07-21
News and Other Items.

The number of deaths in Boston last week
was 1911, of which 43 were from cholera infan-
tum and 80 of consumption. The parentage is
as follows: American "a; foreign 1874; colored
The Central Pacific ring is the subject of SEN
sational articles in the New York Sun, where
in a committee is accused of gobbling up the
modest sum of two hundred and eleven million
of dollars.
The New York journal of Commerce makes
the assertion that ''the whole business of the
college regatta is forced, abnormal, unhealthy
and depressing upon the moral and intellectual
tone of the student.
H. r. Wells of New York has received a
commission from the Secretary of the Interior
with instructions to proceed forthwith to Wis
consin to investigate the alleged frauds upon
the Indians in that State.
Essex county, Va, reports a ghost that
throws stoles and other articles at inconven-
lent times and makes, under the very noses of
the would be Investigators, foot-tracks which
are Of peculiar appearance, and of a width
entirely disproportionate to the length.
Joseph Fitzgerald of Central Falls, r. l., at
tempted to murder his late brothers widow
with butcher knife, because she refused to
marry him. After a severe struggle the man
was arrested, having inflicted but slight wounds
upon the woman
Thir cen Rhode Island regiments held re-
union at Rocky Point Friday. Almost 5000
persons were present. among whom were Gen.
Burnside, Gen. Howard nd>staff, and other dis
tinguished guests. The thirteen regiments
each organizeda regimental association.
Fridays South American mails contain cop
les of the Buenos Ayres News of May 18th,
confirming the announcement of great
discoveries of gold, and the payment of one
hundred millions of dollars for single proper
ty. 1t is believed these mines will prove to be
the richest in the world. Engineers have al
ready gone up to survey the property and re-
port upon it. The adjoining government land
will not at present be offered in the market.