Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-18
PERSONAL.

The new Third Assistant Postmaster-Gen
eral, Hon. Ed W. Barber of Charlotte,
Mich, is a native of Benson in this State.
He removed to Michigan in 1887, where he
is well esteemed. Undoubtedly the govern
ment have secured competent and faithful
officer in Mr.. Barber.
We are glad to Fsee again the familiar
face of our friend J. Reed Pember of Ran
dolph. He is discharging the duties of
court reporter at this term OF the County
Court. position he has filled most ac
eept 1ly for the past year.
Annie Louise Carey is to have a compli-
mentary concert at Portland on Tuesday
evening next. 1t is rendered by several
prominent citizens in appreciation of the
high artistic position which her rare energy,
splendid talents and commendable perse-
yerance have given her at home and abroad,
and especially in view of her substantial
efforts in behalf Of the Maine General Hospi-
tai.
Gen. Pardon 7. Kimball, well-known
citizen of Windham County, died at his
residence at Fayetteville on Saturday, aged
70. He served two terms with credit in the
State Senate.
Alderman Peter Gilsey of New York,
| proprietor Of the Gilsey House, died Tues
day morning. lie was worth two millions
Of dollars.
Hon. Frank II. Oryis, of Manchester, is
winning much popular favor by the capital
manner in which he keeps the st. James
Hotel at jacksonville, Florida. \ North
ern tourist in the savannah RcpU5ficdt
says:
We had an unpleasant trip down to Jack
sonyille in crowded boat, and on arriving
drove to the st. James hotel, where we Sc
cured good accommodation. This is, with
out exception, one of the very best hotels
we have found in the Southern country.
The walters (who are white) do not wait
upon you as if they were wandering in their
sleep, or as if they were comforting favor
upon you. In fact, we found ourselves 50
comfortable at the st. James that we
stopped a day longer than We had intended.
There Is music every evening, and hops
twice a week; just like a Northern water
ing place. Many travellers have passed the
| season at jacksonville. in consequence of
the comfort Of this hotel, for the town itself
has no attractions.
Orion Clemens, now on tine editorial staff
Of the Hartford Comm Post. brother Of
"Mark Twain" viii be the editor of the
Rutland daily Giojc. Henry Clark, former
" of the Rutland H.rqld, viii be his asso-
ciate. The first number will be issued
Thursday, May l-t.
We learn from the Illinois State Journal
Of the death of Rev. Nehemiah Pierce. which
took place at Springfield, H.. on the 2jth
Of March, in the thirty-ffth year of his age.
Mr.. Pierce was native of Londonderry,
Vt, and graduated at the University of YER
mont in the class Of ls6j. lie studied for
the ministry, was ordained at Bellows Falls
and became the pastor of the Baptist church
in that place In November. 1859. he was
called thence TO the First Baptist church in
Springfield. III. Last summer he was COM
] misSi0ned by Gov. Palmer Of Illinois to
represent that State in the Prison Reform
| Congress in London, England. His health
was then impaired. and though benefited
by the voyage, he continued 70 decline, and
died As above stated, of consumption, uni
ve~sally beloved and lamentel. The dis
course at his funeral was preached 10y Pre-i
dent Bulkley, Of Shurtlef College. and -ix
Of hi, brother c,crgymcn assisted in the
services.
The late Mrs Judge Allen, of Ferris
burgh, the notice of whose decease may be
found elsewhere. was a woman Of many
Christian graces and noble qualities. She
had a large circle of kindred and ac-
quaintances. by whom she will be deeply
m0urned. She leaves two sons, the eldest
being Martin f. Allen. the weii-known
postal clerk between here and Boston. and
one daughter. The funeral will take place
tomorrow from Judge Alien residence, at
North Ferri,burgh.
Col. Allen Tenny. Of Norwich, is one of
the Republican members elect 1t the Con-
necticut Senate. The Colonel is q lawyer of
fine ability, and will be apt % make as
strong a mark politically in the Nutmeg
State as he did in New Hampshire. where.
when quite a young man. be was made
Secretary of state. lie is brother of DR..
George II. Ienny, late of this city. but now
practising his profession at Fall River,
Mass.
Secretary French has been rendered, with
q large salary. the pr.ncipai~hip Of the
State Normal School at Mansfield, Tiosa
County, Pennsylvania.
Judge llebard Is still confined to his bed
at West Randolph, in consequence of hisrc-
cent injury. lie Is slowly recovering.
\. y. Swain, editor Of the Below, Falls
ImeS. when elected town representative
last fall. sent in his resignation as postma~-
ter, bat it has not yet been accepted. lie
has held the office during the last three
presidential terms.
We regret to hear that Judge Steele is af-
Aictcd with pulmonary complaint and has
gone to New York for treatment.
Levi X. Fuller Of Bratlleboro. who is one
of the commission of mechanics, which the
President has designated to attend the
Vienna Exhibition, has been appointed
Colonel and additional aid-de-camp. upon
the staff Of Governor Converse.
We learn that james Mcdonald. Esq. of
Will~boro, y. Y. has been awarded the
contract for the construction of the new
city water works al Rochester. y Y. for
the sum of - 500 900. Mr.. Mcdonald
who l. personally well known t0 many of
our citizens, has had thirty years experience
as a contractor for the building of public
works in almost all the large cities in the
Union. lie commenced his professional
career with the construction of the Crot0n
Aqueduct. and his last contract has been
that of furnishing the stone for the founda-
tion Of the magnificent new Capitol building
at Albany, y. Y. He has uniformly been sue
cesslul in his contracts. and we are graft
fed to know that his last grand venture is
not only likely to prove a profitable one,
but will enhance his reputation a an intel
ligent and high-minded contractor. We
congratulate the people of Rochester on
being 50 fortunate as to secure the services
of Mr.. Mcdonald. They may be certain
that their works will he constructed in a
thorough and permanent manner.
Henry 4. Norton died at Benson on
Thursday last at the age of 81 years Mr..
Norton was well known here, having been
an express messenger for several years be-
tween here and Ogdensburs, and also for
year on the Lake Champlain steamers. lie
was an active business man, and was u gem
eral iavorite with his associates and the
public Latterly he has been in trade at
Benson, of which village he was postmaster
for some years Deceased was brother-n-
law of Charles p. Geer, of Ogiensburg, and
the late Capt. j. q. Dickinson. who was 80
cruelty assassinated IN Florida lie had
been in failing health for some time, and
his death was not unexpected.
Death from smoking.
The New York correspondent Of the
Buffalo Commercial AdreffiSer writes ~
case in my own intimate acquaintance has
this very week appalled, a large circle Of
frieAds in this city. The victim was exactly
Of my oNxn wears and n communion from