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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

Tie Reelection OF Staatof tGA"haN'
The reelection of Senator Edmuuds was
completed W edn, lay by ,he formal announce
ment of the separate action of the tive
Houses. in the Joint Assembly. The Sena'
tor was tbereupon waited upon bya commit
tee. and invited into the Hall. and acknowl-
edged the honor in a neat and graceful
speech
We congratulate our State. and the
friends Of good government everywhere, on
the return of Mr. Edmunds to the Senate
for another term Of six years. Consider
ing the active effort to defeat him, on the
part Of a few personal enemies, and the
amount Of personal detraction which has
been circulated, wherever a member Of the
legislature could be found willing to listen
to it, his reelection was made with surpris-
ing unanimity. There was really never any
ground for doubt Of this result. There lras,
for a time, perhaps, some room for appre-
hension lest there might be Republican votes
enough secured against him, 10 seem to show
some falling of in his standiug in the party
here at home, or les-ening Of the confidence
reposed in him by the people of Vermont.
Fortunately tie main SANDER against
him, was permitted TO come 10 tle
surface, by its authors, when As they sup
posed, the Senator was in a distant state
and hi, friends might not have at hand the
means Of eeectaal contradiction. How it
was met our readers know and they know
the result. The Withholding from lin Of
the votes of half dozen c7otchety or PIE
JUDGED Republicans. under the c.rcam-
stances, can hardly be considered TO tlke
anything from the uuanimity Of his support.
The people viii heartily approve tie action
of their representatives,, and long may the
Senator be spared. in health and the full
strength Of hi-rowcrs. to worthily represent
Vermont and to render noble public service
in the highes. legislative body on the CONT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

We are glad to copy just and handsome
remark about Senator Edmunds from the
Springfield Republican, which has said man y
unjust and unhandsome things about him,
heretofore. In its Tuesday mornings issue
it says
Senator Edmunds has written long
letter to a Vermont editor, explaining his
action in the case of the alleged defaulting
internal revenue collector, Mr. Crane. We
gather from it that his action has been con-
spicuously blameless and honorable through
out. We have often had occasion to criti-
else what has seemed to us the ultra parti-
sanship of the Senator, and it is no secret
that we would be as much gratifed as sur
prised to see him succeeded, at the end Of
his present term, by Mr. Willard. But we
are glad Of this occasion to repeat that We
have the most entire confidence in his
personal integrity, that we believe him to
be incapable of dishonest action in the
ordinary sense of the words, and that we
heartily wish there were no worse men in
public life than George F. Edmunds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

The civil damages liquor law works well
in New York. \ father has just recovered
5000 damages from liquor firm in Brook
Ign for the intoxication and consequent
death of his son. Judge McCue instructed
the jury that in the assessment of damages
they were to consider the expense of funeral
and burial, the probable value of the young
mans services to his father up to the age Of
q, and such exemplary damages as they
might think proper. The New York law
is strict, and applies to those who give
away liquor as well as to sellers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

The SLATE INTEREsT.-Most of the slate
quarries in Fairhayen and vicinity have sus-
pended work on roofing slate, and those
that continue working say they must stop
work, as there is ne sale for their slate at
prices that will pay Tor production, at
points where they are Obliged TO compete
with Maine and Pennsylvania slate. A cor
respondent of the Rutland Globe says that
tie quarrymen will remove from this iocsii'
ty nd seek employment at a business that
will support them in other quarters, unless
the LegiA lature now in session grant hem
some relief in law that shall prevent the
transportation company from longer de-
pressing the business, and unless something
is done for relief, there will be very few, if
any. slate quarries mere in 1875.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

In the present Congress, the FIVE States
which held elections Tuesday, are represent
ed BY thirty-two Republicans and fourteen
Democrats. The Democrats now claim
twenty-one of these forty-six members. but
the best indications are that their true
strength twill turn out to be eighteen, a
gain Of four, leaving twenty-eight to the
Republicans, and settling the question of a
god Republican majority in the next Con-
1EEoD.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

The Democratic District Committee of
the Second district, have nominated for
Congressman, Alexander McLane of Fairlee
But this will lave no perceptible effect on
or against Nj. Denison's election.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

The Lawrence lMass) Auerieaa says :
Mr.. Homer Z. Marriott. graduate at the
last term of the High School in this city,
-, Ion appointed assistant principal of
.r-pn,;. a.. '.mv. Franklin, Vermont.
Mr.. Marriott is fine scholar, anu s'asaa'eo
with high honor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

A young lawyer in country town asked
some of his friends to game of cards in his
room, to be followed by little supper
Frogs were new species Of food in that
latitude, and dish of them was the feature
of the occasion. Supper time approached,
and during temporary lull in the CONVEX
aation, the door Suddenly opened. and 9
Milesian waiter, in loud voice. announced
Supper thus: "Mr. E.. them tuds is done.
and supper is ready"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

At the canal collectors Office at White
hall there was received for tolls on the
Champlain Canal for the year ending Octo-
Der LIST, $46. 225 IA; 3l4, 677 500 pounds
of iron ore were cleared, and l0l ,339, 500
cubic feet of Lumbar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

A minister, formerly of Fairhsven, has
been preaching against " the Tyndall doc
trine that Adam was the creator Of the
world"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

The PENNSYLVANIA Coal TRADE --Ihe
coal production marketed the past week i
something larger. and the tonnage of the
Reading Railroad the largest of any week
so far this year. Notwithstanding the coal
trade is thus over million of tons behind
what it was at this time last year, 1t is,
nevertheless. financially in a better condi-
ton than any other pursuit involving a
like amount of capital and industry and
this, it is believed, Is in a great measure due
to that control OF the business which has
kept always a full supply without any
very large overstOck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

CoNNENDABLE Sound SENsE.-The lem
perance Society of the Troy, \. Y. Annual
Conference of the Methodist Church, hold a
meeting at Fort Edward, last week lat which
distinctiyely Temperance party movement
was almost unanimously opposed, and the
following sensible preamble and resolution
passed
WGreGs, The spirit Of rebellion Is still
manifest at the South, and the wisdom and
resources OF the government will be fully
taxed to secure 10 all our citizens their
rights under the constitution and
Whereas, We believe 1t to b. unwlse to do
anything to hinder or discourage the gov
eminent in this work therefore
Resoired, That while firmly maintaining
the principles of temperance. nevertheless,
we deem ii inexpedient to support a separ-
ate party with temperance as It's basis.
The full returns show that Ohio elects the
Democratic State ticket by majority little
short of 10000, and the Democrats carry
thirteen Of the twenty districts for members
of Congress Indiana elects the Democratic
State ticket by about $1,000 majority. and
the Democrats carry eight of the thirteen
districts for members Of Congress. Iowa
elects the Republican ticket for State officers
and nine members of Congress by large ma
jorities. Nebraska has increased its Rcpub-
lican majority for State officers and returns
its present Republican members of Congress.
West Virginia elects two Democrats and one
Republican to Congress. Arkansas elects
the Democratic State ticket, but does not
vote for members Of Congress until Noyem-
her
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

MONTPELIER. OCT. 20, 1874.
The chief business of to-day has been the
election of United States Senator-the
most important piece cf business Of the
session. 1t created but little excitement for
the result was forcgouc conclusion. Yet,
there has been 50 much outside talk about
Willard movements" and combinations to
defeat Edmunds, and surprising events in
preparation, and uncertainty of political
prospects this year, that there was consider
able curiosity to see what the actual out
come of the business would prove to be.
You know the mode of electing t Senator.
The day when it must take place, is fixed
by United States statute passed in &c.
The hour-2 O'Clock p. m.-was set By 4
resolution of each branch Of the Legisia-
ture At the proper time, in the House.
the Speaker called IL attention Of the mem
bers to the business OF the hour.
Mr.. Munson. Of Manchester presented the
name of Senator Edmunds in the following
handsome speech;
MR.. MUNsON 5 SPEECH.
Nominate for the Office of United States
Senator for the term next ensuing. the
present incumbent. George +. Edmunds, Of
Burlington.
Mr.. Edmund- first entered the Senate to
serve out the un6xpired term OF Senator
Foot, and the term now about 10 close is
his first full term. 1t has become the set
tied policy of the State to make her repre-
sentative in the Senate, wh0 has served her
with ability and iiieify, his own successor.
1t would be difficult - suggest any reason
why Mr.. Edmunds snuuld be made an ex-
ception to this rule. His service thus tar
has fallen in times well calculated TO
try the ability and integrity of a
public servant, and those who have follow
ed his course in the Senate know how well
he has stood the test. lie has been called
upon to deal with great questions of recon
struetion and renovation, and has so dealt
with them as to gain a national reputation
as statesman and constitutional lawyer.
lie has been called upon to legislate for the
poor, the ignorant. and the oppressed, and
has therein approved himself a worthy rep
resentative of State whose devotion to
the equality of civil rights is her highest
honor. He is equally distinguished as
faithful and careful legislator, in mat
tiers of less public interest E; and he
has the honor of being quite IN
unpopular with gentlemen who are inter
ested in the quiet and speedy passage OF
suspicious bills. His Senatorial career has
embraced period of lax Legislation and
startling disclosures but no questionable
measure or unexpected revelation hasleft
stain on his record. 1t has not been the
custom Of our Commonwealth to dispense
with the services Of such men in the prime
-'.-ir manhood and usefulness. It's an
oil t..-- fact that Vermont. small in
acknowledge. and remote from
territory and numbe,., the country,
the great political centres o. --ae
has, nevertheless. exerted an innue--
upon national affairs equal to that OF
any other State. She has accomplished
this BY sending her best men to Con-
gress, and returning them again and again
with their strength increased BY the ex-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

Well-a>certained facts show that the re
ports coming from almost every part OF the
South of the terrible state Of society in that
part of the country are no mere idle tales
invented and circulated for political effect.
In single State-Arkansas-the list OF
crimes is little less than appalling. In that
State a report Of outrages committed from
1866 to October lst, 1874, has been taken
from the official records, and this is the ter
rible sum-total Murders, Cog, attempted
murders. Do threats of murder to intlm-
midate, 50 whippings. o, total, CSC oi
these crimes, Republicans committed IS
while it is known that Democrats committed
GAL. In committing them were engaged
whites. 65G. colored, 3. OF those who
suffered there were Republicans, $50 Dem
ocrat-. 10. The report does not include
J. ont 9f the 3 counties of the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

Adiutant General Peek's report gives a
statement Of the condition of the militia and
contains a roster of the officers. The bulk
OF it is taken up with list Of sailors and
marines in the L. 5. service credited to
Vermont. There Is also a list from lately
published ''Rolls of Honor of Vermont
soldiers who are buried in the National
Cemetery at Andersonyille, Georgia
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23


o"r readers al MOT tpelier and elsewhere,
Will READ Win inter- st the extended descrip-
ton OF Julian Sc ,tt's great War Painting,
copied in ano'-he 7 column from the Aidme.
Ihey are a''are of course, that the AldiHe's
OPINIONS are be respected, in art matters.
Its art critic .sms are from careful and dis
crlminA'in' pens; and Vermonters generally
cannot o' t be pleased that it can commend
No unre ,eryellv, this picture, the work Of a
Nerm' mt boy and the property of our State
fiaV ing seen Rothermel's immense paint
inf, of the battle of Gettysburg, alluded to in
he Aidiae's article, for which the state Of
Pennsylvania paid the artist 100000. we
do not hesitate to pronounce this painting Of
SCOTS entirely superior to that The
State has reason to be proud of it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

RATHER FlsHY-The Sdratogian tells OF
two boys who, while fishing in Lake Dun
more, caught an immense pickerel which
broke the line and disappeared. Just at
this moment the younger Of the lads fell
into the water and sank to the bottom. His
brother grabbed him by the hair and held
him until boatman arrived and took him
out. Firmly elasped in the youngster' 5
arm WAS the lost nickerel-an immense ten
nnnnder
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

TIN SIZE or THE puuIr LANps.-ihe
records of the general land Office show that
Q .53o.s73 acres were disposed Of during the
last fiscal year, or 3.4t9,634 less than the
p-e,i,us year. The cash receipts were 50
46g.q9,. The falling off in the number Of
acre, is principally confined to lands cerii-
fed in aid of internal Improvements and
railroads. to swamp selections and lands GER
titled for the use Of agricultural colleges,
universities and common schools. the de
crease Of area certified for railroad com
panie- alone being 2,Sl2.222 acres The
number OF acres surveyed during the past
fiscal year wa~ 9,492, $50, which added
to the area previously surveyed. makes a
total of 6ip .393 ,O52 acres. Out of the total
area of public land in States and Territories,
being So. a9,, 400 acres, there yet remains
to be surveyed j,6o5.@4o acres.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

perienee and influence acquired in previous
terms. The wisdom of her policy has been
proved by the experience of many years and
will receive additional confirmation If Mr.
Edmunds is returned to the Senate. When
we consider his great ability and unques-
toned integrity, bis knowledge of public
measures and his wide influence, it seems a.
though we must all agree that at this june
ture of affairs the State of Vermont can do
the nation no better service, and herself no
higher honor. than - continue Senator
Edmunds in the seat be has filled so ac-
ceptably.
Mr.. Smalley, of Burlington, presented
the name of Hon. Edward J. Phelps. in the
following words:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

Michigan University has freshman class
of lis members. Eighteen young ladies
have entered the class With admissions to
the advanced classes. the additions number
I2i. The students suspended for "hazing
have returned to the University, without
single exception, and all have been required
to sign a pledge to abstain from hazing and
from any interference with the government
of the institution. The class Of IS has on
its list the University's first colorcd student.
The new medical class now numbers $50,
and the l4w class go. and each will be con-
siderably larger than those figures.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

We give belowithe memorial the iroquois
and s.. Regis Indians, which was transmit
ted to the General Assembly by GOV. Peck
on the 18th. /; sprintad reTjafin o; Etcra.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

\ measure Of reform is now @n loot,
whirh. if Thoroughly carried out, viii remove
one cause Of some Of the difficulties in the
southern States. 1t is the removal of unfit
men among the Federal offce-holder~ in that
part Of the country. Secretary Bristow and
Postmaster General Jewell have found that
the rule Of the Senate which virtually places
the whole patronage Of those States in the
hand, Of the Republican senators, by ALLOW
ing them the sole decision in regard TO all
combinations. had resulted, IN some Of the
States. in foi>ting many unfit men
uron the public service. The Presi-
dent agreed with these officials that prompt
and vigorous measures must be taken to
remedy the evil, and it was decided that
searching Investigation should be made, and
that changes should follow wherever 1t was
found that they were demanded. and that
hereafter the responsibility Of rejecting fit
men should be thrown upon the Senate.
The first Of these Investigations has Just
been completed. The State selected for ex-
animation was Texas, where it was found
that postmasters had been giving certificates
Of performance of mail service on routes
where little if any had been performed, and
giving certificates as to the standing Of par
ties in the straw bids ring and
both the revenue and postal services were
found in a terrible condition. Similar in
vestigations viii take place at once in sew
eral other Southern States, and wherever 1t
Is found that persons whose nominations
have been insisted upon by Senators are I'M
fit, their prompt removal will take place.
The officers implicated in the frauds are not
only to be removed, but Immediately prose
cuted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

RPorfs-From committee on Judiciary
IN favor of Il 10, in relation to service OF
extent- against delinquent collectors third
reading ordered.
On motion Of Mr.. Shurtlif. adjourned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

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GEORGE F. EDNJNu-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-01-05
Report the Auditor of Virginia.

We have looked over Auditor Taylor's full
and valuable annual report, and have abstract
ed such items as we think will prove of interest
to the public.
''rhc amount of interest in arrears and to fall
due the lst Of January and the lst of July,
1874, as stated in the report of the Second
Auditor, is g., ~, 0S3. 90; to which must be
added for expenses of government, 81 100, 900;
making an aggregate Of So 342 0S3 9S-to be
raised by taxation or otherwise.
The Auditor goes on to suggest how this rev.
enue may be raised since the present laws will
not bring it into the treasury, by a large sum.
First, some property now exempt may be taxed.
Secondly, ardent spirits, &c, may be made to
contribute their share Thirdly, oysters ought
to bring in $4,000. Failing these lands and
other property must be taxed higher. Licenses
are taxed as high as it is expedent to tax them
The Auditor thinks it unwise to tax Capital
too much.
The panic should not be taken into account
when leyislating for the future. The Auditor
hss bright hopes. We quote some weigh:y sem
fences:
"a settled policy is the great and pressing need
Of the State at this time"
TAXES AND COUPONS.
Allow me to state in this connection that by
the decision of the Court of Appeals, rs is well
known, coupons must be received in payment of
taxes: This being the case, it is obvious to re-
mark that unless the tax imposed upon property
and other subjects will yield an amount of rev.
enue sufficient to absorb the coupons, pay the
interest on the registered debt, and defray the
expenses of the Government, there must Of ne.
cessity be such an accumulation of coupons in
your treasury as will prove embarrassing in the
management Of your finances. This view is
strengthened when it i, remembered that one
fifth Of the revenue derived from the tax upon
land, property. and . few other subjects is ap-
propristed by law to the support of the public
free schools Of the State; and that although it
may all have been collected in coupons it is
nevertheless required by law to be turned
owe: to the Boa-d of Education in cur
rcncy. 1t is clear, therefore. that sound policy
requires such an increase in our revenues as will
provide Tor interest, whether in the shape of cou-
pons or otherwise, and for necessary expenses
Recurring to the matter of revenue appropriated
10 schools to which have incidentally referred
wou Id recommend that specific tax in some
form be imposed for their support, and that the
moneys 20 be applied to school purposes should
not be blended upon the books of this office with
those to be otherwise used, as ,hey are ut pre-
sent, and that the expenseincurred in the assess
ment and collection Of the tax should be charge