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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

RAG .MoSEr.-The N. Y. Epeninq Pos,
says; Tear Up this rag money, and give
US something that has a ring to it. Then
We shall have cause for a celebration in
1870, and, what is Of very much more i'm.
pcftsnce, We shall have some money to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

\ Man VINO lsN'T >uRRY--A great deal
Of sympathy has been wasted on Capt. Frye
OF the VirgiuiuS lie was once a Lieutenant
in the United STATES Navy. but threw up
his commission at the outbreak Of the
rebellion to take one in the rebel navy. In
June. 1852, he was in command Of fort on
White River, Arkansas, the United States
iron-ela3 Mound City, and one or two
other sun-b3ats. accompanied by trans
mort with the 46th Indiana on board went
up there and opened fire on them. 4 shot
from the rebel fort passed through the
steam drum Of the Mound CITY. totally dis
abling her .scalding 10 death a large number
of the officers and crew and driving the rest
into the river. \ the poor fellows were
struggling to reach shore and the small
boats that had put out from the rest of the
fleet 70 render them assistance. CAPT. FRYE
made a sortle from his fort and opened fire
on them in the water. Ii was one of the
most atrociou- acts Of inhumanity thar oc-
CURED during the war. and out of
the IoO of the Mound City's crew
only - escaped alive. Among them was
Mr.. Harmon Butler. now of Sheldon, super
intendent of the poor farm. who has an in
effaceable memory Of having heard Capt.
Frye give the order to shoot them. and
wasn't sorry that Frye was afterwards on
the same day wounded and captured
He says that the lapse OF nearly
twelve years has Soltened all his asper-
tiles towards the rebels who conducted
themselves according 20 the rules Of honor
able warfare. but he j. frank To confess that
when he heard that Capt. Frye had Il last
4 - 4 D.. ..
barbarOus Infringement Of military and hui
name law that he had practiced himself on
the scalded victims of the Mound City ex-
plosion. he wasn't sorry enough to shed
many tears out of the only eye the reb-
Ell. left him-N AHqns MesxeRntr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERs.-The St. Adams
Division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers will give ball their first an
nual) at the Weldon House. Thursday even
ing, Feb. 9th, and liough's Band, seven
pieces, Of Lebanon, will furnish the music.
Competent managers have it in hand. and
very large and widely spread committee of
invitation will, doubtless, secure full and
select attendance. Fare one way over the
railroads. No class of men better deserve
good time than the engineers, and when
these men, who constantly lace danger and
hold our lives and property in their hands.
assemble together for relaxation. the occa-
sion will be worthy the attendance of all
who may be honored with an invitation
s.. Albons MESSENGER.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

The WAY ONE IluNDEED DOLLARS DID
DOUBLE SERVICE! scene between two
brothers-in-l law at the stock yards near the
station in this place Time, Monday morn
ing, Just before one of the late failures.
Enter Jones and aeeosts his brothcr-in-law
Smith, who owes him $500
Jones-Can you pay me that money this
morning?
smith, can't, possibly; | have but
sl0O-take this, (handing him the money!
you must wait for the remainder
Jones-I want the other hundred to-day.
Can't have it?
Smith-Can't do r. Mr. Hastings Is
owing me 500, but he says he can't pay me
this morning.
Jones goes away with flea in bis ear
finds Mr.. Hastings and asks him if he owes
Smith 800. Mr.. Hastings says he does, but
has not the money this morning to pay
him Jones takes ont the hundred dollars
Smith has just paid him, and handing it to
Mr.. Hastings, tells him to take it and pay
Smith. Mr. Hastings takes the money and
starts off to find Smith: meanwhile Jones
doesn't let him get out of his sight; and
when the money reached Smiths hands
Jones hand was ready to take it and did
take it. A few days after Smith failed for
S25 900, but Jones didn't care. His debt
was against Lambert Hastings, perfectly
responsible man.-S. JOhnsJVry CaledoRian.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13
DOMINION NEWS.
TROUBLE AT VICTORIA.
WASHINGTON. FL

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Feb. s.
The ministry tried to force an alteration in
the terms Of confederation through the
house, last night. The people demanded
the submission of the question to them
The ministry refused The people. .OO0
strong, proceeded to the house and broke
up the sitting. Intense excitement prevails
and secession Is threatened At , o'clock
Tomorrow the people will march 10 the a.
sembiy and demand the dissolution Of the
house
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

ANOTHER KELSEY Casa counterpart
of the Kelsey tragedy has occurred in Cliff
ton. Indiana. George Leggett, a school
teacher. aroused the Indignation OF the town
by his offensive attentions to one of the
girls who attended his school. She com
planned to her parents and to her male
friends, who do not seem to have been of the
most reputable sort. Leggett was threaten
ed with rough usage, and in compliance
with the advice OF some of the best citizens
he gave up the school and moved into an
adjoining town. Still he persisted in call
ing upon the girl, who professed to have
given him no encouragement. 1t is believed,
however, that she did lead him on and meet
him secretly. One night masked mob,
supposed to have been made up of her
friends, lay in wait for Leggett, and caught
him on the way to her house. They took
him to a lonely field, tarred and feathered
him, and tortured him so that he died the
next day. Having done their work they
went away. leaving their dying victim on
the ground. where he was found the next
morning The murderers are suspected but
no arrests have been made, as their own in
fuence and that of their relatives is very
potent.
The house of Dr. Russ at South Pomfret,
was partially destroyed by fire on the LIST
inst. Loss $500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

THE vERCENNEs NEEIlNG-
The State Board Of Agriculture held
meeting at Vergennes on TUESDAY anu
Wednesday of this week. A very large
number of farmers were present "'n
Grandey was elected chairman.
DR. Virgil W. Blanchard, of Middlebury'
read valuable paper, on "Mechanicai Ap
nlianees. in which he considered at length
the condition of the farmer before and alter
the introduction of labor-saving machinery
The speaker suggested several things when
would naturally follow in the line oil as
coyeries which the farmer had opened, anu
prophesied for the future educated farmer
the supremacy of the earth. as the result oi
preponderance of numbers and superior III
tellectual advantages.
Z.E. jameson of irasburg, spoke oil lhe
duty of parents to allow their children 10
become familiar in youth with every
minute of the farm.
Prof. Collier mentioned the defects OF our
educational facilities, and of the necessity
and benefit of cultivating the power anu
practice of observation in children.
DIR. Hoskins of St. Johnsbury. wanted
the farmers present to take hold and run the
meetings.
After some minor discussion, Mr.. Goodale
of Bridport, inquired for advice as to the
kind of crop best to pillow under.
DR.. Hoskins answered at some length,
recommending clover, as furnishing the
most plant food from mineral sources and
the most ammonia from the air
EVENING SESSION.
Col. E. 5. Stowell, of Cornwall, read a
paper on "Sheep Raising" He alluded to
the earliest history of the sheep, covering
the Arab method OF herding and milking
their focks, and spinning and weaving then
| Aeeres. He gave history of breeding in
Spain. in Saxony and in France, coming
down through the entire history OF the
American sheep fever and giving history
of of all the importations into this country
and closing with description OF the model
sheen of the future, such as is bred in Yer,
mont. The paper was very valuable and
statistical one.
Prof. Collier read a very useful and Timely
paper on Waste Products of the Farm.
Ii abounded in valuable hints to the farmer
and was fully appreciated by the audience
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

Dom Piatt gives the new chiei-justice the
highest kind of character. IF the Presi-
dent of the United States, he says in the
Washington Capital, " had inquired of the
writer of this who, among all the lawyers
of any renown, would best fill the place Of
chiefjustice of the supreme court, he would
have answered. unhesitatingly, Morrison
r. Waite of Ohio. This after an intimate
acquaintance with him during a period
longer than is usually allotted to genera
ton and it goes far to condone the errors
committed by the President in his previous
nominations that he at length was able to
hit upon a man whose character Is guar
antee that his services will be as creditable
to the appointing power as they will be use
full to the county"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

The Chicago Tunes j. for abolishing the
presidency and vice-presidency out of hand,
and trying government by premier for a
spell 1t would have this premier appoint
ed by the president of the Senate from
among the members of the House; would
let him form a ministry to suit himself; and,
in case of vote of want of confidence
passing the House, it would give him his
choice between resigning and dissolying
the House If he chose the latter course,
the country would at once be called upon
to elect new House, the complexion OF
which would determine whether ne was to
retain or Law down Office.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

The CONNECTICUT pMoCRAcr.-The Dem
ocratic State Convention, at New Haven,
Conn, Tuesday, i described as being one
of the tamest political gatherings ever held
in the State, possessing very little genuine
enthusiasm. The Attendance was not 50
large as usual. There were no notable in
cidents. the only striking thing about it be-
ing the completion Of business before hear
ing the reports of thecommittee on creden-
tlal,, in order to avoid a row over the New
Haven contested delegates. Both delega-
tons were admitted, but neither was salts
fed, and the row in the Elm City promises
to 20 on with threatening results. The
entire State ticket of last year, with GOV
ernor lngersoll at it, head. was nominated
unanimously.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

Delicate French tinted writing paper will
take the place of the pure white stationery
hitherto in vogue.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

SAFETY SwITCH.-The Connecticut River
Railroad Company is testing safety switch
which positively prohibits train taking
the wrong track 1t is the invention OF a
workman 10 the Boston and Albany black
smith shop, who. it is SAID, has refused Sl0,-
900 for his patent. The switch Is arranged
50 that in case the tracks are not right the
flange of the engine wheels, striking a curved
frame imbedded between the rails, inva-
riably turns the switch 50 as to present
continuous track. The continuance has
been tested by trains going fast and slow.
and has never failed to set itself right IN
time to prevent an accident.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

c. J. Bridges, Managing Director Of the
Grand Trunk Railroad, was, on the lst
inst, arrested for manslalghter on a
verdict rendered by a Qaebec jury On the
recent death of Pierre Conchon. who was
run over and instantly killed by Grind
Trunk train on the 2i;h. Of last month.
Bridges was admitted to bail. and is - be
tried at the next sessions of the Court Of
Queen Bench.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

n1l met n d. ll,l .u7lI D .l-f-1.l Dl7c,'
after which he eyicted the tipSy COLONEL
from thepresence and resumed " tired na-
lures" etc, e;c.-Harper'S Hoe.L.
Hon. Trenor W. Park with his charac-
teristic generosity has given $500 for the
relief of the Bennington sufferers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

There are 965 natives ofNermont residing
in Worcester, Mass, and they were to have
a grand reunion last evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

Senator Thurman of Ohio. received a
home thrust last week, while speak
ing of a petition asking that Joseph
Seglr Of Virginia, be paid for time
spent in claiming seat in the Senate. lie
called the paper a thing" and when
asked if it was respectful to thus eharac-
terize q petition, he replied " Yes. \
petition j. a thing. You are a thing. |
am a thing We are all things" And
here Senator Edmunds added To all
men," The Senate roarei
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

The Quebec Parliament, at it, session
which adjourned last week, granted a sub
sidy Of 3 500 mile to the Montreal,
Chambiy and Slrel Railroad. which in
cludes the Missisquoi Junction road, and
runs from Montreal and Sorel on the north
to the Vermont line near Franklin Centre
or East franklin, and which i to run 10
Sheldon and connect with the Portland
and Oc1ensburg road.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

4 bill for the compulsory education OF the
children Of Illinois has passed the Legisla-
ture Of that State. Children between nine
and fourteen must be sent to school for three
months Of the year, and six weeks Of this
schooling must be continuous Poverty
cannot be pleaded a an excuse for failure
to comply with TIE law. as all the books
necessary will be supplied by the State, and
clothes will be given to destitute children.
Parents and guardians neglecting to obey
the law Will subject themselves TO prosecu-
ton and fnes for thirteen weeks rising from
81 to s. for each week Of such neglect.
Attorney General Williams has written
long letter to the senate Judiciary commit
tee reviewing it. investigation made after
his nomination a. Chicf-Justice. Mr..
Williams complains with some warmth of
that inquiry. Of it, secret character and the
disadvantages under which he labored in
meeting the charges made against him. 50
far as much Of the testimony taken by the
committee is concerned, Mr.. Williams
proceeds to show It's worthlessness, and
claims that nothing was developed that
compromised his personal or Official stand
Ing. Justice to Mr.. Williams viii probably
move the committee to publish his letter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

That famous tavern, the old City Hotel
of Boston. j. to be torn down and Mr.. Joel
GRAY. who has been connected with it for
twenty-five years, has assumed the pro-
prietorship of the New England House on
a lease often wears at SD, 900 year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

In the suit Of the widow Of Avery d.
Putnam. Fosters victim, in New York.
against the railroad company on one Of
whose cars the murder occurred, the court
ofappeals has reversed the Judgment in her
favor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

The house of Dr. Russ at South Pomfret,
was partially destroyed by fire on the LIST
inst. Loss $500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

The Boston Commonwealth says the
Christian JnioR and ITdepeRdent are doing
far more for the theology of UniverSaiism
than the Lsqder and JnirersGlit. and they
exert more influence in the direction Of
CongregatiOnalism Of the Unitarian type.
than the Llberal Christian and Register
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

JUDGE POLAND Returns us EAcK PAY AN
WRITES A LETTER

JUDGE POLAND Returns us BACK PAY AND
WRITES a LETTER
Judge Poland. with sommendable good
sense. has, in Obedience to that decision
which was the sober second thought Of
Congress, restored to the treasury Of the
UniteI States hi, "baek pay" lie accom-
panic- tine act with the following letter to
Treasurer SPINNER, reviewing the whole
question ofs1ngre-,ional pay We beSpeak
for it the careful perusal of oar readers.
The judges example may Wei be followed
by a number of hi~ associates in the House
of Representatives, who have detained
ataiu~, the increase of pay. Yet who keep
the black pay in their pockets.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-13

The State Board Of Agriculture held
meeting at Vergennes on Iuesoay anu
Wednesday of this week. A very large
number of farmers were present oen'
Grandev was elected chairman.
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-21
Baaget Of SclSS0rings.
Deception.
MARX Twain

You may remember that | lectured
lately for The Young gentlemen OF the
Clayonian society: During the after
noon OF that day was talking with one
of the Young geRuemen referred TO, and
he said he had an uncle who, from some
cause or other, seemed to have grown
permanently bereft of all emotion, and,
with tears ia his eyes, this young man
said: Ola. if could only see him laugh
once more, Ga, if could only ace him
weepi| | was touched | could never
withstand distress ! said Bring him
to my lecture I'll start him for you
"Oh, il you could but do it. If YOU
could but do ii all our family would bless
you forever more. for he is very dear to
us On, my benetactor, can you make
him laugh? Can you bring soothing
tears to those parched orbs z
was profoundly moved, | said My
son, bring the old party around. have
got some good jokes in my lecture that
will make him laugh, ifthere is any laugh
in him; aud, if they miss fire, | have got
some others that viii make him cry or
kill him, one or the other.
Then the young man wePt on my neck,
and presently spread both his bands on
my head and looked up toward Heaven.
mumblng something reverently; and
then went after his uncle. He placed
benches, that night, and began on him
] tried him on the mild jokes-then viii,
the severe ones; i; dosed him with bad
Jokes, and riddIed him with good ones ;
| fired old, stale jokes into him. and pep
pcred him fore aud aft with red hot new
ones. warmed up to my work, and As
sauted him on the right and lcit, IN front
and behind fumed and charged and
ranted till | was hoarse and sick, aud
frantic and furious; but never moved
him oDce-l never STATED smile nor
tear Never "A ghost of smile and never
suspicion of moisture. | was astound-
e | closed the lecture at last with one
wild burst Of humer--and hurled joke
of supernatural atrocity full at him Then
] sat down bewildered and exhausted
The president of the society came up
and bathed my head with cold water, and
said: "What made you carry on so to-
wards the lastS'
said, q was trying to make that
eonfouuded old idiot laugh in the second
row"
And he said: "Well, you were vast,
ing your time, because he is deaf and
dumb and blind as a badger,
Now, wac that any way for that old
mans nephew to impose on d stranger
aal an orphan like me?
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-21
how a Salary Grabber Was Flanked.

Col. Orzo j. Dodds, late member OF
congress fron the first district of Ohio
t'lls good story about a call he recent
|, received at his Office from n man who
claimed to be an editor from Arkansas
He was very seedy looking clap, and
appeared as though he had but recently
came off from about six weeks spree.
Bowing profoundly. then striking an at
titude, with one hand on his heart and
the other extending a badly-uscd plug
hat. he exclaimed with a dramatic air
"Ilave the honor of addressing the
Hon. Orzo J. Dodds?'
My name is Dodds, but am no
longer an honorable, " said the colonel
Not an honorable? DodGs not an
honorableY Now by ST. Paul, when l
can sean that hodest face, on which all
the gods do seem 10 set their seal +"
("Green seal, murmured Dodds to him
self I" ] read nothing dishonorable. i"
That's right said Dodds; never read
anything dishonorablc. But to business ="
Yes, as You say, to business | am
printer i might say, with no unbecom
ing blush, an editor. | am from the no.
the way, able and willing to support two
governments at the same time But
h We been unfortunate Much have
be tossed through tue ire ofcruel Juno,
and
Juno how it is YOURSELF" broke ia
the colonel.
Buhttcd by the worlds rude storms,
you see me here stranded wreck
Scarce three moons past left my odice
in charge of my worthy foreman, aHd
sought the peaceful wales and calm re-
treats Of the Muskingum valley, where
my childhood sportcd. Returning.
stopped in Cincinnati l fell into evil
company, and-but why dwell on &c
tails /? Enough that | am--that am --
disheartened, ruined, broke 4 mark
for scorn to point her slow meyTidz
finger at, AS was about to give up in
despair. having given up everything else
had. thought of you. Sir am here
You have not sent for me. but | have
come, Your name, sir, is known and
honored from one end Of t.ls great Re
pubic to the other. 1t
CLOVIS in the stars,
Refreshes in the breeze.
Warns In the sun.
Aid blossoms on the fees.
When the national treasury was threat,
ened by horde of greedy congressman,
you stood like a wall Of adamant be-
tween the people and those infamous
salary grabbers. Lend me dollarw
My dear sir" the colonel FASTENED
to to explain, "you mistake the case en-
tirelv ! was one of the Prabbers. -
I" You were" (Grasping the coonel's
hand warmly so mucn the better /!
Let me congratulate yon that pars.
monions public could not frighten you
out of what was fair remuneration for
your invaluable services. | am glad that
yuur pecuniary circumstances are so
much better than | supposed. Make il
two dollars"
And the colonel did 1t was the only
clean thing lett for him to do
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-21

EE- A father whose morals were not
OF the best grade was once reprosiog his
lit'le son for playing marbles on the
sabbath, and said Willie, my son, !
fear you are going down the broad road
to destruction y Yes, father" said
the apt little fellow, IL know | am, but
you're driving the team
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-21

r. A witty woralist says that many
q man thinks it's vlrtue that keeps him
from turning a rascal, when it's only n
full stomach. One should hc careful.
and not mistake potatoes for principles. "
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-21
Private School.

NTISS LEILA GARDNER takes this meth.
Nl cd to give notice. she will open private
school. during the vacation Of the public
Schools, at the Seminary Buildings,
Commencing May. 25th.
Hours from o'clock TO IL, a. m.
Tuition, for term Of six weeks, 20 90.
The Van Buren press., 1874-07-21

ES- A beautiful lady was kissing and
caressiug her beautiful little lap.dog
'Ah Mariah" exclaimed her foppish al
mIrer, why not grant me the favor you
are wasting on Fidoi' Il don't kiss
every puppy, replied the pouting fair
one.