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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10
From the s.. Alhan, Mes
Stale Board OF Agriculture.


The meeting of the State Board Of Agri-
culture for Grand Isle County, was held at
the Court House. North Hero, on Wednes-
day and Thursday, Oct. 1T and %. In the
absence of the Secretary of the Board, who
is now in Europe, DR.. lloskins of the Yer
mont Farmer. ondcayorcl 20 make arrange
ments for this meeting. ana thereupon en-
gagged two gentlemen Of South Hero TO adj
yertiSe the time, and attend to other neces-
sary details. but they failed to perform
their duty, and the result was that not one
in twenty OF the farmers of the county knew
that any meeting was 10 be held, The at
tendance on the first day was not much
over n dozen persons all told and on the
second dav did not exceed twenty.
OF the State Board there were present
GOV. Converse and Hon. \. 4. Halbert of
Essex. The brief sessions We're almost
wholly occupied in discussions on fruit
growing, and many interesting facts were
brought ont. Among the gentlemen pres
ent who are especially interested in the
subject of fruit growing, were Ar. PrIndle
of Charlotte. DR.. H0skins of Newport, Mr..
White Of Shelburn, o. c. Wait of Georgia
F.. K. Towle Of Franklin. Messrs Benja-
min Macomber. H. l.. Hurlbut, d. G.
sampson, ;. p. Gordon, c. I. llodgkins
and F. L. Griswold of Grand Isle, and
Messrs. E. Ilbbard. c. l.. Russell, \. X.
Hibbard, o. P. Knight, Judge Allen, and
others of North Hero. Alburgh. Isle LaMottc,
and South Hero seemed to be wholly unrop-
resented Many Of the gentlemen named
took prominent part in the discussions.
MeSSr~ Mqcomber. lIurlbut and Sampson
of Grand Isle, contributed 20 a display Of
choice varieties Of apples, pears and grapes,
and some time was pleasantly spent IN ex-
aiming and testing the different kinds.
Although the meeting was failure a. re-
CARDS attendance 1t was a success in other
respects; and 1t Is probable that another
will be held some time during the coming
winter
In the course Of the discussion on the
last day, Mr.. White, Of Shelburn, took oc-
casion 70 dcnounce the sale Of Crab stocks,
saying that they were a great humbug and
that thousands Of these trees had been sold
to farmers for double thepricc Of good ap-
pie stocks. and that the former were COM
paratively, if not entirely. worthless. All
present c0ncurred in this view. and were
united in the opinion that something should
be done at once to save the farmers from
being further yictimized by the ''erab apple
humbug." Mr.. llurlbuts method Of grow
ing apple trees was also discussed, and some
difference of opinion was developed in res
pect to his modes Of grating and pruning
Dr.. lloskins advised the formation of a
farmers club, bat we did not learn that any
steps were taken TO that end Mr.. W. IL.
McAllistcr. of Enosburgh. was present in
the interests of the Patrons of llusbandry /;
and it Is quite possible that every town IN
the county will have its Grange at no dis
taut day. The sentiment of the people i
very favorable to such cooperation and
farmers seem thoroughly alive 10 their in
tereSts in this connection.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10

To the Editor o. the Nation.
SIR Turning over some old letters the
other day, | came upon one from Mr. Gree
ley, which illustrates his relations to Mr..
Lincoln and his Administration. | simply
premise that Count Gasparin had sent to
my care an appeal for the denomination of
Mr.. Lincoln, on the ground of the moral
support which his reelection would give to
our cause in Europe. This plea | sent to
Mr.. Greeley, with the request that he would
publish it in the Tribune. and received the
following reply. The italics are Mr.. Gree
ley's: s.P.
NEW York, April g. 1861.
Nv DEAR SIR; / see that those who know least
about the way things managed at Washington
want Nj. Lincoln renon mated, and presume they
VIII have their way. 1 match their Judgment WITH
That o. Congress, whereof not oue-thrd Of the Union
lists desire Mr.. Lnc0ln's denomination and NOT hal IL
can lie constrained 20 seem 10 oppose it. even hy the
tcrrors 81 popular reprobation. Count Gasparin
S-'o miles away, Is naturally even more decided
and Jealous than Connecticut; were he 1000 miles
away, be would be skill more So
am not accustomed to allow majorities TO die
tate my opinions if were, | should be among
the converts 10 abolition and share their choice
for President But having seen and IN TOO rnueb
during the last three mourn al ears il seems BU
duty TO iaVor the nomination Of one who iriit
NOT 20 through Baltimore in disguise and darkness
when ne goes 70 be lnausurated, and who riH cause
the Mayor and Young Christ ans Of that city to he
kicked out oithe White House whenever they shall
dare propose that troops be forbidden TO cross the
territory Of Mary land % defend the Federal metre
polls; Had the three first Generals that proved
tTeaeherous or cowardly been shot on sight there
alef We should long since have the end Of the
he'eiIiuh' says yours, HORACE GREELEY"
IS. p says this letter illustrates Mr..
Greeley's relations to Mr.. Lincoln. For
relations read hatred, and the remark will
be correct.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10

The Liabilities of Pcake, Opdykc Co,
one of the largest dry goods houses on
Broadway, New York, who suspended OF
Saturday, are said to be Sa,5Oo,ocO. Much
excitement was caused in that trade, but no
serious consequences followed or are antie-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10
Special to the Free Press 4 Times.

SlltC4s4 70 tlt AANV 4-1 -
Internal Revenue Changes ia Vermont.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-An executive order
of the President makes the following inter-
nal revenue changes in Vermont: The eoHn-
tics of Bennington, Rutland, Addison and
Washington. Of the first collection district
will be attached to that portion Of the
third collection district, comprising the
counties Of Chittcndcn, Lamoille, Franklin,
and Grand Isle, to be known as the third
collection district. The counties Of Orleans
and Essex of the present third collection
district will be attached to the second coll
lection district. Charles 5. Dana and
Arson j. Crane Will be retained a. colloc-
tors Of the second and third collection dis
tricts respectively By the above order
Rollin \. Jones, collector Of the first dis
trict. Is dismissed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10

From an official examination it is aseer-
tanned that during the Modoc war just
four Of the tribe were killed at quarter
of \ million dollars each. An exchange.
looking at it from peeuniary point OF
view. deems it fortunate that the Modoe
bill of IA mortality was not larger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10

PosrorfIcE SAVINGS BANks.-A Washing
ton spectral says Postmaster General Cres-
well will renew in his forthcoming annual
report his recommendation Of two years ago
for the establishment of postoiice saving,
banks throughout the country in connection
with postoihces, to receive deposits and nav
per cent interest on them. lie PROMISES
to establish central bureau al WASHING
ton to which all moneys deposited in the
several banks shall be sent. to be invested
IN government securities. 1t is proposed IN
keep them separate and distinct fro,n ,yo
money order system. Mr.. Cresvoll l..
lieves that the establishment Of tboso b,nt--
in this country will be attended with -,
success to those now in operation tbron,-h
out Great Britain. where ACCORDING 70 -.
last report Of the British Office Denart,,o..
over eighty millions of d 'i,r. ara bsia r.
deposltora, upon which GUY two n.r Gov.
interest is paid.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10

The financial sky grows brighter every
dav. Private dispatches from New York
Yesterday, report that currency only com
mandcd a premium of 4 quarter per cent.
A few days since it was up to five per cent
premium and Thursday afternoon was held
at three per cent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10

Sprague, late city treasurer, and his dc
putty, NJ. 7. Rodman, were indicted Satur-
day by the grand jury at Brooklyn. The
latter was bailcd in $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10

pe.oyred. First. that next to being preeminehLIy
born f6od, it is OF paramount I'm ppt h.o a., edu-
Gated ministry, and that IL is tho ;sSnS5
OF the churches not only TO seek out plol a,ls.
young men and recommend .neh, as s,stemstic and
dates for the ministry, but by sysesn,,,io1 ~
liberal aid to eneOurag them IN the ~ ~ no
thorough course Of study. Seeonn; ,ii - tf,ne
duty Ofthe pastors 10 bring TINS sulec' ,taf tbev
10 rims IN the notice Of their churches, that .,e5
may be more heartily enlisted in th'S 'Hi
work.
Rev. G. W. Lasher. of the New YORK
Educational Society, made NlSoiou9
speech upon the merits OF the resoius'1 ~,
and in favor Of the better education u NV
Baptist clergy. rt.11-
ing the next session, and the following 'P-
pOintments were made:
Preacher-Rev. NJ. G.. Smith.
Alternate-Rev. +. Mills.
Committee on benevolent foreign mis-
sions-Rev. Il. NJ. Luther.
Home misSiOn-Rev. j. ;. GOOdall.
Bible and Publication SOciety-Rey j. =
Weber.
Convention work Rev. L. j. Mattison.
On arrangements-Re j. 2. Farrar, ,
F. Brown and Charles Hibbard.
AFTERNOON.
The following delegates to other religious
bodies were appointed Rev. NJ. L. smith,
to the Free viii Baptist yearly meeting
Rev. n. n. Glazier, to the annual conyen-
tion of Congregationalists Rev. \. Nor
cross. to the Vermont Methodist Confer
encc Rev. c. Ilibbard, to the Baptist Con
yention of Canada, with power to appoint
substitutes.
After the business Of the Convention was
finished the concluding sermon was preaGiheu
by Rev. Isaac Sawyer, d. D., OF Manhat-
tan. Kansas, who preiaced his able and IN
teresting discourse by saying that 1t gave
him great pleasure to meet the members OIL
the Baptist State Association in the land OF
The living, for it was in this State that he
received his first license to preach, and ioI
many years was a laborer with them, ana
while many of his CONDUCTORS had gone De
fore he was still spared and thankful Ior
the opportunity given to address them.
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las. Hours of the sIodocs.
ALL MAKE sPEEcHEs-cAPT-- JACK BEGs II
rr.nrNc OF TIE SENTENCE.


LrE-READrNC OF TIE SENTENCE
New York, Oct. 4.-Gen- Wheaton on
Thursday assembled the condemned Mo-
docs for the purpose OF readins them
their sentence Of death. The party were
very fidecty, and although they had
learned from outside sources that SIX of
them were going to hanged, they had re
ceived no official notification OF their ap-
preaching doom. After the general had
taken hi. seat the post chaplain walked
into the middle of the circle and delivered
an address to the condemned, which closed
a. follows:
have to tell you all that the great father
in Washington has decided that tomorrow
YOU must all die for your sins, and the
treat Spirit also tells you that If you re
nent and show sorrow for the crimes You
have committed you will go to the happy
land.
lie then stepped up and shook hands with
them all. adding " hope to meet You all
in the happy land above
now THE MoDocs RECEIVED THEIR doom.
When these remarks were translated the
captivcs evinced considerable interest, and
they were evidently striving hard TO main
tain composure, and they had very Stolid
appearance. but the nervous twitchins of
their hands and the restless wandering Of
their ewes showed that the blow struck hard
Boston Charley kept steadily chewing To-
bacco while the sentence was beng spoken.
and squirted Juice about the floor in a non
chalant stvle, as if nothing of any implr-
lance was taking place. Sconchin ex
pressed his contempt for the whole matter
By laying back on the bunk and having iu
a most expressive manner, rs II the entire
proceedings were rather farce. Jack ap-
peared to take the news very coolly, b1t bis
bright and sparkling eyes appeared uu-
usually brilliant and gazcd around tac
circle in a quick and restless manner. The
Interpreter then informed them, ly o-lerof
the President, that their wives and lmi,ia-
would be taken good care Of, also that Gen.
Wheaton was now prepared 10 hear any re-
marks they had TO make. Capt. Jack Chen
spoke a- follows
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10

The Stokes CAsE.-The new trial Of
Edward 5. Stokes promises to be fought
with as much persistency as has marked the
conduct of the defence heretofore. There
the same difficulty in obtaining jury,
and with the new evidence to be produced
the counsel for the prisoner are quite con-
fident Of success. 1t is said that the rela-
tiyes of Stokes held conference on Satur-
day, at which it was resolved to appropriate
an additional large amount of money to
defray expenses of defence. Stokes himself
in an interview with Commercial Adrerfi-
ser reporter, expressed great hope as to a
result favorable to himself in the trial.
A New York despatch to the Boston
Journal says that the alleged illness of
Stokes was used as pretext Monday for the
adjournment of his trial, but it is rumorc0
that the real reason the defence asked for a
postponement was that they were not fully
prepared to conduct their side of the case,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10

RErusixG TIE INCREASED Pay. Wash
ington specials say Il number of letters have
been received of late at the Office Of the ser
geant-at-arms Of the House of Representa-
tives from members, directing that in fu-
ture monthly drafts for their pay be com
puted at the old rates Some who began
By receiving the new rate have ordered the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10
Dedication OF The Chapman Monument at In
rnnnIh.

Redfeld Proctor from the celebrated light
mourning vein of the Sutherland Falls
Marble Company, and is Of the very finest
quality. 1t is fine looking piece of stone,
both in design and finish, and is located on
a high knoll near the highway, and com
mands grand view Of the surrounding
hills and valleys.
The inscriptions on the monument are as
follows
NORTH SIDE
State Of Vermont,
Nathaniel Chapman,
Born in Salisbury, Conn.
Nov. Il, l753.
Died in Tinmouth, VI,
February 18th, 1873.
While on the base in raised letters, is the
word " Chipman."
EAST SIDE.
principal founder of the civil Institutions Of this
State, and iramer Of its fundamental laws
SOUTH SIDE.
Eminent Lawyer Judge, LEGISLATOR and
Statesman. FOR his ability. learning anu
fidelity, and 4 citizen for ms
purity Of life.
WEST SIDE.
Graduated at Yale College Ia.
An Officer in the war Of the Revolution.
Came to Tinmouth April TO- l779
a member Of the Rutland County Bar.
iSi s u bis1i C J9 9t@of two S yef T'
o.. I. 5. Senator six years yea ao.,,,,,o,
the admission Of vermont into the
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lne u'di'"'ofy sew ices were ''N''''''
according 10 .Hc 'oI''"I'' l''"=i ,'ll'i,'
!. Prayer, by kcv- Aldacc walker, H.
d., OF Nalhnglord.
=. Statement OF Hon. Garnc7 frlspic' OIL
POultncy, IN behalf OF the committee anu
unyclling OF monument.
81. Acceptance OF monument 30 Dcha.l ~
the State 10y Judge hocler.
/. Address, hy Hon. l.. J.. Walton oil
Montpelier.
3. Music. by the East NailnEiurd band.
Is. Speech OF Hon. {. W. Willard, Keep
rcsentatiye in Congress.
Mr. Walton's adIre.s was mainly his
.-..,..il....-..i;..r ..l .,.. 5.r...l
'o''1"' anu anu
Judce Cbipman and was full of valuable
information in reference to the carly history
orVe,mopt We hone to Give j, entire.
when We can find space for it.
Hon. c. ". Willard then made some per-
tincnt and eloquent remarks, and was fol-
lowed By Hon. d .E.Nicholson in speech re-
rlctc Will, rc,nioi.eencrs and anccI,te, of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10

The article On railroads reported to the
Michigan Constitutional Convention pre-
vides that the Legislature shall establish
reasonable maximum rates for transporta-
ton of passengers and freight, and shall
prohibit contracts between such railways
and companies in favor of either as against
other companies owning connecting or in
tersccting lines ;salso that no railway cor
poratIon shall issue any stock, bonds, or
other evidence of indebtedness except for
money. OF labor, or property actually re-
ceiyed and applied to the purpose for
which the corporation was created
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10

Olive brown, olive green and navy blue.
particularly the last, are the popular colors
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10
The Increase OF Salaries.
NUIE nun NM
MONTPELIER, Oct. /, 1873.

MONTPELIER, Oct. /, 1873.
Editor Free Press l. Times:
Three editorials have been printed IN your
paper commenting upon an article which
contributed to the Freeman of Sept. II, res
peeting the increase of the salary OF the
President and that of other officials and
Members Of Congress. lyon have copied,
however. more than brief extracts from the
article in question, it has escaped my notice.
As | think your readers may have some MIS-
apprehension ofwhat did write on thatsnb-
iect. trust YOU will not think me unrea-
sonable in asking you to print the whole OF
that article, which You will find enclosed :
and you will also oblige me by publishing
the following resolution of the Massaehu'
sets Republican Convention, which was
the cause of my writing anything for publ
cation on the subject OF salaries
Res,i,sd. That the Republicans Of Massachusetts
emphatically disapprove Of and condemn the @eilon
Of the members OF the last Congress, kep9plleAhs
and Democrats, who ayalled thcnset'es % p silo
sion o. an increase Of the salary Of the fIes eelt
and OF the Judges Of the Supreme Court ana q lhe
members O. the Cabinet, supposed TO be Just anu ne
eessary for the future, 10 secure 10 thehse!Nes !
disproportionate and eXtrayagant compensation lpi
past as well as future service
Sincerely yours,
{. ". WHL4RD.
Oar copy Of the Freeman containing MI
Wizards article was lost, soon after 1t mr.
rived in our Office. and We have been re-
stricted in our extracts from it, to the por-
ton. Of which we have found copied IN
other journals. We are glad to receive 1t
and to print it entire, as We do below. We
need only add that We see nothing IN It
which calls upon us to modify our com
ment- upon such points Of it as we have Ia
ken up. We remain Of the opinion that It
viii be difficult to make the President the
scapc-roat for the increase Of salaries. be-
fore the country. And We still think that
ST. 900 is not as much for the country TO
nav. and no more certainly for the Presi-
dent to receive, than S25 goo was for George
WASHINGTON ninety years ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10

The public debt statement for October
gives the national debt as s., lbs, 1913 SIS
the reduction for September as Sl,9Ol, i67
and the coin in the treasury at sO,2l6, 43I-
Under the unfavorable circumstances Of the
time this is a much better exhibit than
could have been expected, and speaks well
for the financial management Of the ad-
ministration.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10

1t is popular belief that the decline in
railroad stocks isa natural result Of Specu-
lative ycnturcrs, bat the Philadelphia Pr.ss
has a different opinion, as viii be seen by
the following paragraph
How much shall it profit the farmers Of
the West if, by their organized movement 70
reduce the supposed excessive profits of OK
isting railroads, they have put an end to
railroad Building. and thus prevented any
further competition for years 70 come =
They doubles frightened the transporting
companies to some extent by the arbitrary
and impracticabic legislation which they
forced upon Illinois and have been threaten
ing in other States but ut the same time
they frightened far worse the money kings
who were best able 20 afford them relief
The Washington Ciropisl considers ball
loon asccnsions pubiic nui~anccs, and wants
a law made to prevent them.
The latest deaultcr, Mr.. Lovett. cashier
Of the bingham. Mas, Bank. who has
stolen $1,000 OF the funds in his charge, is
not mice Young man; but is described
as a quiet, oli-iashioncl gentleman, Of
Puritan look and bearing, between sixty
and Seventy years old, and has been cashier
Of the bank about forty years. It Is said
that he lost all he possessed some years ago
in speculation, and since that time he has
been trying to retrieve his fortunes hy fresh
ventures with ombezzlcd funds
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10

The New York Democracy did not have a
harmonious time at their State Convention
The Apollo Hall Democracy of New York
city, who represent a vote Of 33,7li, were
excluded from the convention and Mr..
KinSella of Brooklyn, a black pay Con-
gresham, was turned Off the State commit
tee. The apollo Hail. folks are filled
with wrath and threaten to show their
strength at the polls. This Democratic
detection is 50 strong that the State, of
which there has never been little question:
is now positively sure for the Republicans
in November Evidently the New York
York Democracy simply organize this year
FOR defeat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10
Boston, September p, 1873.

While many temperance men are anxious
to secure Congressional action to prohibit
the sale of intoxicating drinks throughout
the country, the anti-prohibitory people
are at work to procure the enactment by
Congress of law, or, if necessary, an
amendment of the Federal Constitution,
providing that no law in any State shall be
valid which declares criminal any business
that the Federal Government considers
legal, leyies special taxes upon, or imposes
import duties upon. The liquor organiza-
ton in Massachusetts, demands s. as an
admission fee from liquor dealers, and 81
monthly from other citizens, besides solicit
ing other contributions. Itannounces that
liquor dealers fined only so are expected
to pay that amount; but if the fine is
greater, they are expected to appeal the
case, and the association viii engage a
LAWYER for the defence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-10-10

The New York Tribune wants the PreSl-
dent to all an extra session OF Congress
with the sole object, distinctly stated in
the call. of lcgislating for the immediate re
sumption of specie payments" 1t is doubt
ful. however, if even Whitelaw Reid $ pow
erful call will induce our Republican Pre7i-
dent to make any such practical demonstra-
ton Of C:esarism, as undertaking the arbi-
trary control of the action Of Congress
would be.