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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14
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4 special correspondent Of the New York
Herald at New Orleans closes his last
despatch as follows &" And 80 ends the
Louisiana muddle for the present, with the
Kellogg government established by United
States bayonets, the state-house, armory,
station-houses. all strongly barricaded and
garrisoned with armed police the peace Of
the city left to take care Of Itself under the
surveillance Of cavalry patrol; two funer-
ais Of the victims Of civil strife vending
their way out Of the cemeteries a street
blood-stainei, torn and blotched with the
marks Of grape and canister hurled into the
ranks Of citizens; one party Of politicians
elated and exulting, another mad with de-
feat and Indignation, and the people iazed
and stolid'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

4 meeting Of the National Temperate,
Society was held in New York city Thurs
day, for the purpose Of devising some eff
fectual means Of preventing the spread Of
intemperance, and Of enlisting in the causs
the scientific men Of the country. After
much discussion, the plan which seemed u
be decided upon as meeting with most favor
was topetition Congress to appoint special
commission composed Of Well-known physl-
clans and scientists, who should thoroughly
investigate the matter and report to Con-
gress draft Of law regulating and as
nearly as possible prohibiting the sale Of in
toxicating liquors.
1t Is proposed to advocate regulations
whereby not only the sale but the manuhc
ture Of liquors shall be placed under re-
straint. Among those interested in the
movement i the Hon. William Z. Dodge
The more radical Of the gentlemen present
at the meeting desire that Congress pass a
general prohibitory law, and thus sweep in
from the country. Mr.. Dodge
advocated the extreme radical plan, and
announced that he was not in favor Of any
measures.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14
New Hampshire Election.

The result in New Hampshire is the re-
election of Gov. Straw by majority of 300
or 400 votes; Legislature Republican in
both branches and the reelection Of the
! three Democratic Congressman, Hibbard,
Bell and Parker. For several causes the
vote was a very light one. The snow isyery
deep in the back country roads and severe
storm prevailed on election day. Then the
complete victory won by the Republicans
last November, inspired oyer-confdence
and caused the leaders to rely upon quiet
campaign, though such course in past
years las proved invariably disastrous.
Added 10 this were the Credit Mobilisr
business and the passage Of the unpopular
salary bill, which disguised many Repub-
licans, though the Democrats were as re-
sponsible for it as the Republicans. The
Democratic party, on the other hand,
always gain by stormy weather and by a
campaign marked by mast erly inactivity. "
This year they also gained somewhat by the
union Of the insignificant forces of the Lib
eral Republicans and the Temperance party.
The former notably sold ont to them on
Congress smen, while the latter did all in its
power to give the control of the State to
men who despise its platform. The small
Republican majority and the Democratic
successes in the Congressional districts. are
owing, however, not to any increase of the
Democratic vote; but to the apathy and in
action of Republicans. There is whole
some lesson in the result, which We trust
the Republicans of the Grs mite State will
lay to heart.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The SENATE COMMITTEES. -The following
disposition of the vacant places on the sens-
torial committees has been agreed upon in
caucus acknowledgements,
Morrill, of Maine, vice Cole; Indian affairs,
Buckingham, vice Harlan territories,
Foreman, vice Nye; public lands, Sprague,
vice Pomeroy; District of Columbia, Lewis
vice Patterson education and labor,
Flanagan, vice Sawyer; revolutionary
claims, Brownlow, vice Pool. Howe, Of
Wisconsin, leaves the Craftsmanship of the
claims committee and becomes chairman of
the library committee Scott succeeds
Howe as chairman of the claims committee.
The committees on investigation and re-
trenchment, heretofore headed by Mr. Buck
ingham, and on political disabilities, head
ed by Foreman, are discontinued. Sargent
is made member fthe appropriation com
mittee. The foreign committee makes a
gain in strength by the addition of Messrs.
Frelinghuysen and Conkling in place
of Messrs. Harlan and Patterson, and
will probably retain Mr.. Schurz as
the representative of the minority.
No changes were made in the chairman
ships of other committees, Morton remain
ing chairman of elections; Cameron of
foreign relations; Sherman of Finance;
Chandler of commerce; Frelinghuysen of
agriculture Logan of military affairs
Cragin of naval affairs; Edmunds of the
judiciary; Ramsey of post-ofices and roads;
of private land claims; Stewart
of Pacific railroads; Hamlin of Maine of
mines and mining; Conkling of the revis-
ion Of the laws of the United States; Win
dom of transportation routes to the sea-
board; Pratt ofpensions; Perry of patents;
Morrill, of Vermsnt of public buildings and
grounds, and Anthony of printing. The
arrangement Of the committees gives gen.
'ral satisfaction at Washington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

1t seems to he now the general exnecta.
ton that the reprieye Of Foyter. the "ca1
hook murderer, - viii be fob owed Iby COM
mutation to imprisonme' 1t for life BY
Governor Dix. The petit ion for such com
mutation from the fat ler of young Foster
Is certainly most ST ongly backed. Ac-
companying it wa a letter from Mrs.
Putnam, the wife OF his victim. to the gov
ernor adding "e' .rnestly'' her PRAYER for
such exercise Of 'elemency; and a certificate
signed by half o fthe jury, that having dis
agreed for % hours. and understanding
themselves TO be shut out by the ruling of
'ne court iro' finding q verdict of murder
IN the Secon' degree, they finally brought
III d 'eruie' Of murder in the first degree,
-PPosins that their recommendation to
'-'y ould necessarily result in 4 com
~ u.allo' Of the sentence to Imprisonment
io' me- They state positively that they
we're 7 ever agred that Foster designed to
Ail 'utnam, and that but for the definite
uhue rstanding that Poster would be saved
'ion the extreme penalty by the recon-
" C adation to mercy they could never have
eI idered the verdict under which he now
he : sentenced. To this are appended legal
Opinions by Mr.. Evarts, Judge Davies.
Judge Leonard, Abraham R. Lawrence.
and about twenty other prominent lawyers.
to the effect that the case lacks proof of
generalization, and is one recurring the
exercise Of Executive elemency and also
letters from Ex-Mayor Gunther. Senator
Lainasesr, Robert Bonner. the Rev. DR..
Tying, and other leading citizens. who saw
they have known Foster from childhood.
and who declare that he was sober. in
dustrious, amiable, and orderly man. They
explain the cruel and brutal killing of Put.
nam on the ground that Foster was on that
occasion drunk, and that, in sudden anger.
he struck blow which, without intention |
to kill, resulted in death. Medical test.
mony is added, that the blow would ouite
possibly not have proved fatal. had Mr.
Putnam had suitable surgical Treatment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

CHEEsE.-The Commercial Bulletin says
OF the report of the Milton Falls Cheese
Factory, whose sales amounted to $500
last year:
= They can't chalk down such profits for
milk In Vermont as they do in the Bay
State: The amount of tactical fuid above
mentioned, properly diluted and well
SKINNED, would have yielded So, 900 II
sold in Boston"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The Legislature of Kan sas adjourned Oh
friday. Senator York adj lressed the Senate
before adjournment on hi connection with
the Pomeroy affair. AT .er his speech the
following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
Resotred, Thot the Senate has full faith
ana confidence in the statements made by
senator York before The Joint Convention
for the election of Vi iited States Senator .
that Samuel c. Pomer oy did offer 10 bribe
him by the payment f 81 900 for bis vote.
and IN behalf of the PEOPLE of the State Of
Kansas We thank him for unmasking Samuel
I. Pomeroy, who has by corrupt practices
50 long held his pc sition in the United
States Senate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Hon. George F. Hoar, of Massachusetts,
on his return from Congress, offered 1850,
the extra pay due to him under the salary
swindle, to the Worcester County Free
Institute of Industrial Science, the annual
income, as far as necessary, to be applied
to the payment of tuition for pupils from
Norfolk county who may need such as
sistance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

We were never able to find in Fosters crime
the malice aforsthought which constitutes
murder in the first degree, and we do not
see how any one can read the petition and
the accompanying papers without at least
a willingness that the prayer be granted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The Illinois Legislature has passed
through its first stages bill to punish in
toIication on the part of any State official
by fine of $40 for the first offence, $40 for
the second, and expulsion from Office for the
third
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The Delaware peach growers honestly
admit that the prospect for good crop this
year is as favorable as last year, when an
immense crop was harvested. The eyes
of the world are on little Delaware ;" 50
far as early peaches 90, at any rate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

So Mr.. Boutwell, is the new Senator from
Massachusetts, and new Secretary of the
Treasury is to be appointed. We should
have been well content if Mr. Boutwell, had
concluded to retain his Cabinet Office, for he
has been IN honest and Successful, if not a
brilliant Secretary of the Treasury, and the
country would have known what TO rely
on, in that most important department, for
the four years TO come. We should have
better liked the result OF the Senatorial
election in Massachusetts,, also, ifless of the
credit for securing it " ere given to Ben.
Butler. But it does not surprise Us. Mr..
Boutwell, is a careful worker, and thorough
ly clear-headed as regards his own interests
He knew exactly what he vas about, when
he decided to exchange his Cabinet Office
for seat in the Senate. if lie could and he
believed he could, or he would not. have
tired. The change viii relieve him from
heavy responsibility; and it settles his
future for six years, life and health being
spared, and probably for a much longer
time, for Massachusetts, has a noteworthy
way Of re-electing her Senators. 1t Is
high honor which has ia len on him, that of
representing the Old Ba State in the SEN
ate, and we trust and b elieve that she will
have no reason TO regret. her choice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Michigan, which admits young women
to equal privileges with young men in its
State University, is not yet ready for woman
sufrage,-in the view OF legislative com
rniftne
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

President Grant is the seventh President
who has been honored with a reelection.
His predecessors were Washington, Jefer-
son, Madison, Monroe, jackson and Lin
coln-all honored names in the political
annals of our country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Robert Morris disc0ursei ~ Malone las,
week. upon his Masonic researches in the
Holy Land and gave n recitation Of four o..
bis Masonic poems.
\ Masonic excursion is in course of PIE
pararion 1T Columbia, Pennsylvania. for o
trip TO Europe, visiting the great Inferno
fioECl Er5I5Ifl0n at Tiunq. They START
about the first of June next. and will make
an extended tour through Great Britain as
well as on the Continent. 4 contract has
already been entered into for carving a
limited number-0cean passage. railroad
fare, hotel bills and all other expenses Incl
dent to the trip, aIpaid. \ fine opportuni-
" here presents itselft0 our Masonic friends
and others, for making a cheap and pleas
ant tour 20 the Old World. Persons de-ir-
ing further information ON the subject
should address 4. VI Romho. editor of the
CoUrGHt, Columbia, Pa.
The late Gov. Geary organized the frs,
Masonic lodge in California.
\ lodge Of Hindo0 Free Mas1n- mas been
established in Bombay.
The Free Masons Of Keene gave q concert
and ball in Cheshire Hall, Kesne. on FRIDAY
evening lsst- Browns Brigade Band. If
Boston, furnished the music.
The Masonic order has a large member
ship and considerable influence in Persia.
Nearly all the members 0fthe Persian court
belong TO IT,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

THB PLANET MKRcuRY.-This planet, gen
orally too near the sun to be seen, will be
dnring the next fortnight in a favorable
position for observing it in the evening. It
will appear a. a reddish star Of the first
magnitude, low in the west, from 6 to :
O'Clock, and nearly in line with the planet
Venus, now 50 brilliant but many degrees
higher. After the oath Mercury will rapid
" approach the sun, and on April 18th will
again be on a line with it, and no longer
visible.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Our readers will remember the case Of
Captain Colyocoresses, Of the navy, who
was killed or committed suicide at Bridge
port, Conn, after his life had been insured
for the sum of $500, 900. 1t has been be-
lieved that the insurance companies would
resist the payment of the policies, but the
New York Life Company has paid the heirs
one policy of $4,000, on the ground that
the policy contained a clause providing that
death by suicide should not constitute bar
TO the payment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

Since the passage..of the temperance bill
by the Indiana Legislature, the liquor deal
ers of indianapolis have been holding a
meeting and decided to take.the question
into the courts. The temperance people
also held meeting and passed resolutions
of thanks to the Governor and Legislature.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The New York Nation says, with toe
much truth Moral courage seems to be
rapidly becoming the peculiar possession Of
people who have no morality. Honest men
hang their heads in the presence of a rascal.
They try him with great reluctance, pass
sentence on him with sobs and groans, and
then beg of him for Gods sake to run away
and leave them to their business and when
he refuses to run. and proceeds to slap their
faces, they are profoundly impressed by his
oluck-think he must have good in him af-
ter all, and, remembering his mother and
sist US, and his early attendance on the
sumo ay-school, weep on his breast and sub
scribe to set him up in business. The re-
suit is hat criminals begin to have a hearty
contemp.t for US, and, far from repenting
them Of their crimes, are daily cursing
their mode, alton in rot stripping US more
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

| NORTHERN NV YoaE. -Gelrre S-anli--
nas been appointed Postmaster q, R1us--
/ Point
Nathan C..h.i-inore, Of Fort Coyingtou. was
instantly killed on SATURDAY, Of last vya.-
by the 0verturuing ola load 9f ms ~,
"I4ch ne was riding, while going 90 2 ,.-t,
70 his brOther-in-law
The dwelling house Of smith LYMAN. a,
~ DieAins1n centre, was destroyed hy FIRE ou
Monday night Of last week
An intoxicated woman named China
was frozen to death in Redfard last week
John Thompson, or Saranac. AGED I'D
leaT-, was killed wednesday by an arrl-
anehe of logs
/. James Donneily, Of Trout River. wa
6lled at Ile0nderoga. Monday week. by q
Jump cart turning over on him.
PotS'iam Is to have a new town hall. Co
ne DuHt Of stone. and capable of seatirg
1000 persons
= young fellow Of about twenty year.
named Henry Harrica, on Monday las
stole from his step-iather, In Chateauray.
aoouta hundred dollars.
\ hen belonging 20 " T. Short. Of Ma
lone, the other day produced an err. en-
Dedded IN the shell Of which was a common
pea, with fresh, live sprout. one-fourth
OF an inch long. With the exception Of the
carry vegetable, the egg was a. other erys
[. W. Rich, Of s. Adams. and T
Palmer, Of Malone. have shipped from tn
Malone depot within the past few months
lour hunlrad tons u pressed hay 10 Boston
ana New York, and expect before tn new
crop / in 20 ship az least two hundre tons
additional
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The House Of Representatives instead of
being enlarged will be fitted with new seats,
with an increased capacity of 50. In the
Senate. all the best located seats have been
gobbed by old members. Ames, of Missis-
sippi, secured Wilson as long ago as the
Philadelphia convention. Nye's seat, next
to Summers has been taken by Caldwell +;
Patterson's by Buckingham and Backing
ham by Ferry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

The defeat of the English Ministry, in
the House of Commons. on the Irish Uni
yersity bill, has been followed by the tender
Of his resignation by Mr.. Gladstone Mr.
Disraeli, or Earl Granville, it IS thought.
may attempt the formation Of new Min
istrV
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

A Washington despatch states that
Joseph B. Stewart. the recently discharged
witness, has sued Speaker Blaine for false
imprisonment, laying the damages at
500 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-03-14

1t is said tina, the President fayors the re-
newal of the Canadian reciprocity treaty.
We notice that Senator Morton, who is IN
derstood to be one Of the main spokesmen
Of the administration. has introduced a
resolution in the Senate calling upon Sec
rotary Boutwell, for a comparative statement
of our trade with Canada during the last
two years and during the two years imme-
diately preceding the repeal Of the recipro-
city treaty.