Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-07-25

NeSttTn terminus oil the Northern Pacific
railroad
CoFFINED ALIvE.-A man named MeIIub-
bard, of St. Johnsbury Centre, went to
Newport on the ith and become intoxicat-
ed. lie was found upon the depot plat
form dead drunk Some one took him up
and enclosed him in coffin, where he was
found by some friends, still breathing, and
soon became sober enough to realize his
situation.
Defence OF FREE MAsoNRY-A labored
defence of Free Masonry has been made by
Vlsconde de Rio Branco, President of the
Council of Ministers of Brazil. The institu-
ton Is compared with the Catholic church,
and it is contended that the Masonry con-
demned by the Pope is that of Europe in re-
mote times and not that of the present
neither does its condemnation relate 10 Bra
lillian Masonry
The PATENT AIR BRAKE.-Recentlv as a
freight train was run on to the switch at
South Royalton for the purpose of letting
an express pass. the switch from some care
lessness was not shifted back, and was not
noticed until the express train was about
taking the track occupied by the freight.
There was considerable excitement and had
it not been for the admirable working of
the Westinghouse patent air brake, now in
use on the Central Railroad, a serious Scci-
dent must have occurred.
LIQuoR SEIzuRE.-Sheriff Drew on Satur
day afternoon on complaint of members of
the Citizens Committee, visited the bar of
the American Hotel, and seized the follow
ing alcoholic property; One bottle of
brandy Gmported), one jug of Santa Cruz
rum, one jug of "Finc Old Bourbon one
Jug of wine variety not specifed). We
suppose the American will now be Obliged
to confine itselfto the sale of profuseness of
pop and slathcrs Of sarsaparilla, to meet the
calls off guests and the thirsty public.
The SOLDIERS ENcANPMENT At RUTLAND.
Gov. Converse, Gen. Joseph L. Hawley,
Rev II. Clay Trumbull, the gallant chaplain
of the old 10th Connecticut Volunteers,
Gen 5. c. Griffin. the commander of the
brigade in which the Eth Vermont served
and Mai General John &. Foster who com
manded in North Carolina while the 9th
Vermont was serving in that department,
have accepted invitations to be present and
make addresses at the cncampment of the
Reunion forces in Rutland, on the 9Th, eth
and sth of August.
The battalion commanders Of the Reunion
forces thus far appointed are as follows
Chittenden Co.-Sergt. Warren Gibbs,
Burlington.
Windsor Co.-Capt. L. f. Sherman, Lud-
low
Orange Cool. Roswell Farnham, Brad
ford.
Caledonia Co.-Capt. P D. Blodgett, St
Johnsbu.y.
Orleans Co.-Gen. VIM. W. Grout, Bar
ton.
Lamoille Cool. c. d. GATES, Cam
bridge.
Windham Cool Kittredge iaskins
bennington Cool. W. H. Cady, Ben
min ston.
Washington Gotten p. P. Ptkin
Mon -pelier.
The following pleasant detailed an
nounc ement Of the reunion is from the pei
Of Col. Albert Clarke Of the St. Alban
Messenger.
1t is proposed that the veterans in ever,
town in the State shall gather at conyenien
points and enlist in companies, and they b.
formed into batta lions by counties. The,
will re TO Rutland and back for fare On
way. 70, into camp on the fair ground. tent
and straw being furnished gratis and car
carry heir own rations or buy them there
as each shall choose. There are to be n
assessm ents and no expenses but just one
own pc rsonal expenses. which may be yer.
light under the above named Arrangement
There will be no duty to be performed, n
drill. nothing but TO eat, drink (water)
and be merry. Probably there will b
Guard mount and dress parade, just to sc
how it viii seem, and there will be speak
ing. singing of the old songs, telling O
tories and possibly little OF that lnnocen
musement which four men used to perforI
on a blanket when they lacked table. /
II ort it will be three days of iriendshl
wi tn the old friendS-three days OF recr'
Att on to men who have earned such rest Dot
du ring and since the war. NepredIct tina
the re will be a gathering OF sever
tho usand, and at an informal meeting
sold iers held in Burlington on the Atm
take preliminary measures to promote u
purp ose, there was much spirit and Ell
thusi .asm manifested.