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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-26
The New Railroad Arrangemen tS.

On and after Monday next, the Montreal
day express train goee to Troy over the
Harlem Extension Railroad via North
Bennington, Hoosiek junction and Eagle
Bridge, the palace car mining through via
this route from st. Adams to New York.
About the 18th of July it is expected all
things will be in readiness to run palace
cars through from Newport. Vt, via this
route Other changes are to be made in
running of trains over the Harlem Extension
road, and also changes on the Rutland and
Washington division of the Delaware and
Hudson Canal Company. The Montreal
and New York night express will continue
to run over the Rutland and Washington
Railroad Amicable arrangements now exist
between the Central Vermont, Delaware
and Hudson Canal Company. and Troy and
Boston Railroads, which Will be gratifying
to the business community of Bennington
and Rutland counties. Ii is expected that
a morning train will run direct from Rut
land to Troy pifhouf change of cars.
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which has received the signature of the
President and become law, fixes the maxi
mum limit of greenback currency at S3S3. =
0C0, 600 relieves the national banks from the
necessity Of holding a reserve on account of
circulation, except five per cent, which Is
to be held on deposit in the treasury Of the
United States for the purposes of rcdemp-
ton, and provides for the withdrawal of
So, 100000 OF bank note currency from
States having more than their quotas. and
It's distribution in States having less than
their quotas 1t does not provide for free
banking, or FOR coin redemption at any
time; those questions being left in abeyancc.
Under tins bill the banks Of New York will
lose about $4,000 .OGO Of circulation and
those of Baltimore about $1,000. 900. The
remaining $1,000, 900 will come mainly
from the New England States.
The strong majority by which tie measure
passed Congress shows that i; was not re-
garded as involving the question of imitation
or anti-inaation. The Redistribution of
the currency, which is leading feature Of
the law. is generally acceptable, bat that
part Of the law which repeats the require
ment Of bank reserves is indirectly a measure |
OF imitation, for while it would not add 10 |
the legal volume Of paper it would Increase
the amount actually in circulation, or capa-
bic OF being in circulation, unless the pru-
ience OF bank management should have the
practical effect Of the legal requirement.
The law is unquestionably a compromise
md Is likely to be repealed or materially al
cred At the next session OF Congress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-26


of the State Convention On Wednesday last
i % obvious that abe who runs" and a
good many who did not run, may read. 1t
j. that something more than desire for the
Office Is still necessary, in Vermont, to make
a man the choice Of tie Republican party
for Governor. The maj1rity Of that conycn-
ton, and it was portion Of it that need ask
no odds of the rest in point Of character and
standing. would have said, a. many did say ::
Not only do We consider Judge Peek the
best entitled t. this honor. but as between
two men Of equal claims and fitness for
the place, We would every time give it to
the man who did not ask for it, rather than
10 one who did"
Never was there candidate who came up
cleaner from any imputatiou Of seeking to
crowd himself upon the people. The
original suggestion Of his name was due
to no hint from him or any one connected
With lin. IL lognd immediate laycr with the
people ly Virtue solely Of Judge Peck's
high personal standing Mr.. Henry, Of
Chester. in the convention. who Of course
j. rot a politician. was troubled because the
politicians" had shaped tie canvass
and he complineutel over three
hundred intelligent and independent dele
gates, by telling them they were acting
against their own will, under the whip
aud spur Of the newspapers, We under
take to say hat there has not been a nominal
zion for Governor made in Il generation, less
due to political fnesse, or to the immediate
influence % the press. What is 1ore,
Jadge Peck not only asked no man or jour
nal to 90 for him he could not lie induced
to authorize statement that he was can
didate NJ friends OF hi, went through the
State to see men Of much or little infu-
encc in his behalf No letters were writ
ten for him here and there. There was no
drumming out Of "the boys or manipulating
Of caucuses for him. He came not near the
convention. This was not because he does
net appreciate the honor Of being selected /
FOR chief LA sistrate Of his State. lie doubt /
less appreciates the honor keenly, and |
values highly the mark Of confidence thus
reposed in him. But he has also tie high, |
'ld-iashioned delicacy, which forbids the
ccking OF an Office that has not sought him.
For this as well as for his integrity and his
'ub!ic services, the men Of Vermont honor
lin. And it is worth noting, that his
Hodcsty and self-respect did not stand at all
n the way of his nomination. The day has
Tot yet come, thank Heaven, in Vermont.
'hen it can be said that any man is too
God and too modest man, 20 be set up
1r public Office
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We are not in the slightest degree su

We are not in the slightest degree sur
prised that the Springfield Republican and
Rutland Globe do not like Senator Edmunds
speech at the State Convention. Since the
Repajlioan,started two years ago in,the new
party business, anything looking towards
continuance of the present division of
parties has been NORWOOD and gall to its
uneasy lips. Mr.. Edmunds' speech was a
clear and able demonstration of the neces-
sity for the continued existence of the Re-
publican party. OF course it was distaste-
full to the Republican. As for the Globe.
since the result of the Rutland postofice
contest, nothing that Mr.. Edmunds could
say or do could be expected to please that
paper. If he had. instead of his own speech,
spoken that which the Globe now so kindly
blocks out for him as the proper thing to
say, the Globe would have found equal
faa 1t, for it does not intend to be suited.
The speech, however, was received with
hearty applause by q large Convention of
Vermont Republicans land as thoroughly
represe NATIVE of the party in this State) as
has assembled in twenty years. With such
approval, the captious and unjust criticisms
Of these two critics can probably be endur-
I'd by :he Senator, without serious disturb |
ance Of his equsnimity,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-26

The Rutland Herald, in an article on the
nomination of Judge Peck, asserts that he
Is resident of Washington county, and
that the result of the convention Is virtual
ly breaking over of the usage of aiternat-
ing candidates from the two sides of the
mountains
The Herald is entirely. We hope not will
fully, mistaken as to Judge Peck's present
residence. He has in years past resided in
Montpelier, a he did before that in Bur-
lington but his residence nolc is in Jericho,
in this county. There is his farm and his
home ; ;here his personal poll and personal
property is listed for taxes there he will
vote, if he votes at all, at the next election.
His name was presented in the convention
As "Asahel Peck, of Jericho As such he
was nominated for Governor and it will
take a good deal more than the Herdld's
pettIsh comments to persuade the members
of the convention, or the Republicans of
the State. that there has been any departure
from usage in the case.
The usage, We may add, though indeien-
sible in theory, works well in practice. 1t
lessons by half the number of candidates in
each canvass. 1t thus simplifes the situa-
ton. and condGces to harmony in the deter
mining and in the accepting the results of
the nominating conventions. And it has
been so long established, that it can not be
easily upset while our State maintains the
'steadtast' character which Senator Ed
munds alluded to in his speech.
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BOsTwIcK House, TUEsDA

My last letter closed in the middle of the
Railroad meeting at Underhill Mr. Barnes
followed the speakers previously reported.
He considered this railroad connection only
second in Importance to the Caughnawaga
Canal, for the interest of Burlington and
the towns on the line and the Portlan nd and
Ogdensburg Railroad. lie showed the
danger of letting slip the time for decisive
action, instancing the Rutland road, the
securities Of which have in two years past
suffered a depreciation equal to the entire
cost of the Caughnawaga Canal. Had the
owners of them put an amount equal to the
money thus lost into that enterprise, they
would not only have saved the loss on their
property but would have largely increased
Its value, besides securing prize ofimmense
pecuniary value in the canal itself
Gen. W. W. Henry said this movement
meant business. Burlington had shown her
interest in this connection by sending out
this large delegation of her business men,
and he believed the road was to be built.
{. 5. Palmer, Esq, of Jericho, said
jericho would stand firmly by all she had !
heretofore promised in aid of the road, and
would do more if necessary.
l.. b. Howe, of Jericho, was glad to see
Burlington moving. Those interested in
this enterprise in this quarter, had waited
long for such sight as this. Jericho had
lcted promptly when before called on, and
could be relied on to do her full duty
L. c. Dodge said Burlington moved slow
n this matter, perhaps from recollection of
he working of her former efforts at railroad
building, when she put large sums into roads
which only took business away from her.
But if slow, he believed Burlington would
move strong, this time.
The meeting then adjourned The feeling
Exhibited by the citizens of the towns along
he line, both in the speeches and in con-
ersation, was hearty and encouraging.
III feel that the enterprise is moving in
arrest, and look hopefully to the future. ,
The day opens to-day, with promise of -,
right and warm day and after six clock =
reakfast the party start for Hydepark, all
ell and in good spirits Yours, b. {
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-26

Lt.-Gov. Talbot, OF Massachusetts has
again interposed his veto. to save the State
constabulary. The bill this time was one
to substitute small detective force for the
State police. In the veto message Gov
Talbot says:
am not aware that there is any general
demand for the abolition of the present Stare
police on the part of my fellow-eitizens who
respect the laws upon our statute books and
wish to see them enforced. So far as their
voice reaches me, it is for the elevation and
improvement of the force That there NAV
be inefficient or corrupt men in it, while n
thing to be deplored and rectified as fast as
possible, Is no more than can be said of
every police in the civilized world. Because
many kinds OF wee faunt unblushinely and
unpublished in our large cities, and Officers
are occasionally found derelict or CORRUPT
would 1t be considered wise to abolish mum,
cipal police altogether, and trust the safety
and security OF these communities To the
constabulary, annually elect
ed at the ballot-box? Because we cannot
enforce our criminal laws with omniscient
Importantly against all offenders, shall we
cease TO enforce them as best we can with
Inc agencies at our command?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-26
The Newspaper Postage ques,lo, In Congress

Inc Newspaper fostaxe Questi0h In O0nkress'
In the House, on Friday. the Senate
amendments to the postof6ce appropriation
bill were disposed of as follows: That limit
ing the letter-carrier system to towns or
cities having 30, 900 inhabitants or over was
concurred in that striking out the pro-
vlso allowing the agricultural report topass
free through the mails, non-concurred in.
The committee recommended concurrence
in the amendment relating to postage on
newspapers, with an amendment so as to
make the paragraph read as follows: ION
newspapers and periodical publications,
issued weekly and more frequently than
once week, one cent and five mills for
each pound or fraction thereof; and on those
issued less frequently than once week,
three cents for each pound or fraction
thereof" Mr. E. Ii. Roberts, of New York,
though: the rates too high and hoped
the House would not do anything against
the press of the country from mere spite.
They asked no favors at the hands OF tbs
House. Mr. G. F. IIoar favored low rate,
especially for weekly newspapers. On the
other hand, with the large dailies in cities
1t will not make SO much difference, be-
cause when paper has once been estab-
lished its owners generally make colossal
fortune. lie recognized the power and in
huence of the press, but no one could deny
that in many cases honest men had been I'M
Justly illuminated. Mr.. Hawley suggested
that the lowest rate be fixed now, and be in
creased hereafter. The amendments in re-
lation to the weighing of mail matter, per-
hitting free transmission in counties where
published, and allowing packages weighing
four pounds TO be sent through the mails,
were concurred in. The amendments rela-
tive to the salaries ofpostmasters and in re-
lation to mail routes were non-eoncurred in.
An amendment to make the postage on
each public document ten cents instead OF
twenty five cents was adopted. l2i to H.
Mr.. Burchard, of Illinois, moved to strike
out the amendment relating to the Congress
sionql Record and also the provlso making |
the section apply only to documents printed
by order of either House of Congress
adopted. The House then, by vote OF liz |
TO lis. non-concurred in the Senate amend |
ments as amended. \ Conference Commit |
tee was ordered. From the feeling in the |
House, newspaper postage will probably be
fixed at one and a-half cents per pound and
magazines and periodicals at two cents per
pound. This, it is understood, will be sat
lsfactory to the postofice department
There was a very general feeling that the
rate prescribed by Senator Sherman, of four
cents pound, was excessive, and that
any attempt to enforce it would drive the
business Of carrying printed matter from
the mails to the express companies, and that
in the end the postofiiee department would
De heavy loser.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-26

The Albany Argus, the leading Democrat
ic paper Of the Empire State. is in contro-
versy with a portion of its own party, in
the course of which it has informed the
public that the Democratic party at Albany
has for years been controlled, for the very
worst Of purposes, by a secret organization
within its ranks-a select band of political
mercenaries and desperadOes, and criminals
of every grade, bound by oath to stand
by one another in the use of every
means, even the most nefarious. to cor
rupt the ballot box and defraud the fran
chise. According to the Argus, its oath
bound Democratic conspirators have sworn
to thwart the law by secretly invading the
jury box in behalf of their own members.
and they do not stop short of assassination
in order to get rid of obnoxious political
candidates in case they cannot control the
nominations
This is all quite credible. But some of the
New York papers are asking how the Arqus.
knowing all about this secret political vii
lainy, has been able to support nominations
procured by such monstrous means? 1t
must have some more revelations to make. |
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-26

The GROWING Crops IN THE WEsT.-The
Chicago Inter Ocean of the 18th contains
brief reports concerning the crops from
seven counties in Illinois, four in Iowa and
two in Indiana, with reports from Nebras-
ka, he nsas, Missouri and Michigan. The
tenor ofall is encouraging the crops noticed
being wheat, corn, other grains. vegetables.
grass and fruits. In some localities while
the fruit crop looks well. the apples are
droI ping badly. The general complaint
con corning wheat is that the straw will be
she TT, but otherwise the crop promises well.
H' avy rains have caused some damage in
places, but appear to have done as much
&c cd in other places. destroying bugs, etc.
ne fruit crops lock well in all the localities
IA card from
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The sundry civil appropriation bill, which

The sundry civil appropriation bill, which
has recently passed the House, is nine mil
lion less than it was last year. And the ap-
preparations generally have been pruned in
both the Senate and in the House until their
grand aggregate is reduced to $40, GIL 900.
The reduction in these reaches the sum of
twelve millions. The spirit of retrenchment
shown by Congress in the session now
closing will effect a total saving of about
thirty millions. Not only so, but Congress
has commenced series of reforms and in
augurated retrenchments that will tell
fayorably upon the next session and upon
subsequent Congresses 30 long as the affairs
Of the nation are in the hands Of the Repub-
lican party.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-26

NATIONAL GUARD OF VERMoNT.-Company
A, Rutland, was recognized Friday even
ing. Charles c. Kinsman was elected Cap
tain NJ. Edgerton First Lieutenant, and
George 2. Day Second Lieutenant. The
meeting was well attended by the members
of the company, and all the officers were
elected by unanimous votes. The best of
spirit prevailed, and there seemed to be
determination to at once take hold and
make the company credit to the town and
to its members. Drills will be at once COM
meneed The officers elect are fully compe-
tent for the place. and will secure the sue
cess of the company.
Julius j. Estey. of the firm of j. Estey K
Co., of Brattleboro. has been chosen Cap
tain of Co. |, and accepts the Office.
Col. Theodore S. Peck is slowly recover
ing from his severe attack of infammatory
rheumatism, and hopes to be out soon to
make arrangements for the annual encamp-
ment of his crack regiment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-26

Friends Of license law complain that
the prohibitory law stimulates perjury
Without any laws or any requirement of tes-
timony under oath, doubtless there would be
less perjury in the world. But it is an
open question, 50 far, whether there is not
as much perjury under the license laws, as
under the prohibitory law. Here Is the case
of Mary Ann Mclaughlin. who was tried in
Whitehall. last Tuesday, for violation of
the excise law. The witnesses all. with one
exception, swore that they had not drank
any liquor in her saloon. One witness
swore that she drank there with several
of the others, and that the other witnesses
had perjured themselves. An effort on the
part of the defence to impeach this testi-
mony failed, and Mary Ann was fined 5000
and costs. 1t is now rumored that the pros
ecuting committee will try next the cases
for perjury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-26

ACCIDENT FROM BLAsT.-At 10 u. IN.
Monday, two laborers named Thomas
Agan and Michael Carr, in the employ
of Thomas Connolly, sub-contractor on
the New York and Canada Railroad, sou tn
of Port Kent. we're badly injured by the
premature explosion Of q blast. Cars in
juries are very severe, and it is feared be
will lose his sight. Agan was also badly
injured. but his eyes were not as badly in
jured ss Cans.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-26

Aman who gave his name as Charles ii.
Clark, claiming to be carpenter by trade
and to have $4,000 or 81 900 few weeks
ago, took rooms at the Glen House, at
Nottingham, and soon became acquainted
with and engaged to be married to a young
well to do widow Of the to IN: but, Just
before the day appointed for the marriage,
he died very suddenly, and investigation
proved him to be a penniless rascal, with
several wives now living in different parts
of the country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-26

Hon. c. ". Willard, NJ c., the other
day. doubted the propriety of appropriating
money from the Treasury for the National
Fish Commission, and as reporteG-we have
not seen his words-oxpressed the opinion
that it was A. Yet a question whether fish
culture was "a success in this country. But
ii the accounts coming from all quarters are
t. be relied on, the experiments in propa-
eating fish have very decidedly passed the
point Of doubt. There i Cayuga Lake,
which was in former Yeas iavorite resort
for fishermen on account Of the abundance
and excellence of its lake trout. Finally
the fish gave out. Four years ago, Seth
Green deposited in the lake $50, 900 young
trout ard 4 quantity of spawn. This season
the trout fishing in Cayuga Lake is report
a. remarkably good Similar results have been
accomplished in other lakes and streams.
The experiment Of propagating shad in the
tributaries Of Lake Ontario continues to
promise well. \ good many Of the young
fry planted in the Gene-ee river, below the
falls, several years ago, have made their APP
pearance in that and Other localities every
season since.
We take the following from the Rochester
Jlon of Saturday last:
Seth Green this morning receired from
Cape Vincent fall grocH Shad loeiqhing
four and firee-quartcr pounds. which was
caught in the lake at that point. 1t will
be remembered that some time ago Mr..
Green offered prize Of S25 to the first per-
son who should catch shad in Lake Onta-
rio wcighisg over three pounds This Is
the first one caught that comes up to that
standard. and this not only reaches it but
goes far beyond. The fact seems, now to be |
July established that shad can be success
fully proragatcd in Lake Ontario, and it |
viii be buJ few years before an abundance |
OF these fish can Ice caught at our very /
doors.
1t is oar decided opinion that the public
money is seldom spent TO any better adyan-
tase than it ha- been, through the Fish
Commissioners, in restocking the streams
and lakes Of tne country with FISH
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-26

OGDENsBuRG AND LAKE CHAPLAIN RAIL
RoAD.-The annual meeting of the Ogdens-
burg and Lake Champlain Railroad: Com
pany for the election of directors was held
on the 18th. The following are the names
of the gentlemen elected j. c. Pratt. j. S.
Farlow, Geo. NJ. Barnard, E. 7. Earring
ton, Thomas Upham, j. d. Farnsworth,
Theo. A. Neal, S. N. FELTON,. Geo. Lewis,
Francis Cox, W. j. Averell, c. T. Hulburd.
A. Andrus.
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Organization Of the Burlington and LamoilIe
Railroad Company.
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING.

Special despatch to the Free Press and Times.
ST. JoHNsBURY, VT, June 25.
At the meeting last evening it was decided
to organize the Burlington and Lamoille
Railroad Company, under the general rail-
road law, at once. The committee reported
articles of association and list of direc-
tors. The enthusiasm ran high at the
meetings, and the excursion was a grand
success. The party left for home at S this
morning. B.