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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

The position Of the Republican press oil
the State, on the Governor question appears
to be as follows: The Rutland Herald is
for some Rutland county man, its prefer
ence being understood to be Hon. N. l.
Sprague, Jr., of Brandon. 1t has, however,
praised Judge Peck more highly than any
other paper, and it is fair to infer, would &C.
cept him as its second choice. The Man.
chester Journal is for Hon. A. L. Miner.
The Morrisville Citizen declares itself still
for Hon. E. p. Walton, though 1t says
Judge Peck is to be the nominee. The Bel
lows Falls Times does not, on the whole,
favor Judge Peck, but has no candidate OF
its own. Three or four papers, as the Mid
dlebury Register. the Bennington banner
the Vergennes Vermonter and the Newport
| Express. are not distinctly committed, for
or against anybody. The rest of the Re-
publican papers, including both the St. Al
bans papers, both the Montpelier papers,
both the Brattleboro papers, both the
Woodstock papers, the Rutland Globe. the
Vermont Farmer and others whose opinions
we have quoted, are for Judge Peck. No
more than one paper is for any other one
candidate. For Judge Peck at least a
dozen of the most influential papers
have already pronounced. We have
seen remarks implying that this agree
ment Of 50 large and important portion of
the State press was due TO some concerted
movement We know of no ground for any
such impression, and we greatly doubt if
any two editors in the State had any con-
sultation, by word or letter, in regard to
the suggestion Of Judge Peck's name. The
agreement of the press is simply the natural
result of fan agreement among the people.
Judge Peck is well and widely known in the
State, and as universally respected and it
needed bat the suggestion of his name. with
the announcement tina; he had determined
to leave the bench, to make great many
voters clear in the opinion that he was the
man they wanted to vote for. for Governor;
and there is nothing surprising or artificial
about this
Yet it is not to be supposed that the con-
vcntion viii be unanimous. Lieutenant
Governor Taft's friends will carry his
name to the convention and make the
strongest fight they can on it: and they ez-
pect to carry this city and county for him.
by his friends" are meant, of course,
those who favor has nomination. There
are, As is well known here, personal friends
of his, in this city and elsewhere, who have
supported HIM heretofore, but who do not
favor his nomination for Governor at this
time. And there is prospect of lively
canvass and spirited contest in the caucus,
over the choice Of delegates from this city.
Mr.. Sprague has carried his town and
expects to carry Rutland county-that is a
majority of it, How well grounded this
expectation is, We cannot say. No one, we
suppose, expects that anything more than
what Is called complimentary vote" of |
some town delegation will be given to Mr. |
Miner or Mr.. Walton. excellent men as
they are.
This is the outlook on the Governor ques-
ton, a. it appears to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

The anti-monopOly movement started by
the Western grangers is widening consider.
ably. An Indiana journal contains long
advertisement headed Farmers, atten-
ton - in which the advertiser calls atten-
ton to the cxtortionate prices demanded by
town undertakerS for collins, and gives fig
urcs to prove they are " getting rich by
taking advantage of farmers in distress -
lie makes the actual cost of black walnut
coffin, lined and decorated, that is sold for
sixty-iive dollars, to be but seven dollars,
and offers to supply collins of equal style
and finish for from ten to eighteen dollars
Another Western Journal, under the head of
Down with Monopolies All Around, -"
publishes a call for a convention the
9Th day of Jurc, 1874, 4" for the pur-
pose Of considering the school teachers
salaries and reducing them to a maximum
with other labor
The school teachers monopoly must be
severe affair. The next step in the move
ment will probably be for the reduction of
the salaries of country ministers 1t is to be
hoped that when it is inaugurated it Will
be, like the above, to reduce them "to
maximum" They are pretty generally re-
dured To a minimum. already
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

Union Republican Convention OF the 1hir'
Congressional District of Vermont, will be held a
Hyde Park, on Wednesday. June TO- ls74, at twelve
O'Clock m, for the purpose Of nominating a candl
date for Representative to Congress to be supported
by the Republican Freemen of the District, at The
election, Tuesday, September !, 1874.
The Republican voters OF this Congressional Dis
,rct are invited to be represented in the Convention
By their delegates upon the basis Of one delegate
from each city or town. and one additional delegate
for every hundred and every fraction Of one hun.
dred larger than fifty votes east for the Republican
candidate for Governor at the last election.
The Delegates to the Convention will be chosen
at primary meetings called by the Republican Com
mittee Of each city and town in the District.
Delegates to the Convention must be provided
with proper credentials signed by the Secretaries
o. aid meetngs
u. d. WEAD.
ELL BARNUn
?. h. GLEED, District
J. w. HARTsHORS, Committee.
ASA REYNOLDS,
u. II. AUSTIN,
ST. Adams May II, 1874.
Under the call for the District Convention, to he
held at HYDE Park, Wednesday June 10, 1874, the
several towns in the District will be entitled to
Delegates a. follows.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

Connecticut has " stringent license
law. which superseded the prohibitory law,
and was expected by many people to be an
improvement on it. But it seems to give
quite as much dissatisfaction as the prohib-
itory law did, and if anything little more.
The law gives a good deal Of liberty to
towns in regulating the traffic, and 1t is no
uncommon thing for a town to have several
meetings in one year to pass upon the ques-
ton of license or no license. And then there
is the chronic complaint of non-enforce-
ment which 50 continually and almost inev-
itably arises. under all liquor laws We
see that 400 women of Middletown. Conn.
have petitioned the Legislature that the law
be enforced, or that a new one be made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05
Ex- GOV. JOHN GREGORY SMITH

arrived on the ten o'clock express from St
Adams. and was met at the depot by Post
Commander Warren Gibbs. and Comrade G
G. Benedict of Post Stannard, Comrade 0. b
Ferguson of the staff of Gen. Thomas COM
manding the Department of Vermont. and
Hon. Calvin IL. Blodgett, Mayor of the city,
and escorted to quarters at the Van Ness
House. where he received during the fore
noon large number Of comrades and citi-
zens, who called to pay the distinguished
War Governor their personal congratula-
tons and respects.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

The fogging outrage upon Mr.. Magee,
the British consul at San Jose de Guate-
mala, was the chief topic of public atten-
ton up to the date of the latest advices
from Guatemala. The government offered
every satisfaction for the indignity of its
official, expressed its desire and purpose to
render the person and property of all for
eigners safe, and promised that all engaged
in the act shall be punished with all the
rigor of the law. Gonzales. the fierce COM
mandante who inflicted the outrage, was
not killed, 1t turns out. 1t Is said that he
will be sentenced to receive more lashes
than he intended to infict on Mage, and
will finally be shot Mr. John Halves, of
St. Johnsbury, was on the steamer Arizona
when Gonzales was shot, and informs the
CaiedoniGn that it was passenger named
Coggin that shot Gonzales.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05
Decoration Day.
MIDnIERURY

The procession formed in front of the
postoffice at 10 o'clock a. m, escorted by
the new cornet band. and consisted of Post
Warner, G. A. R.. the Military Company,
Old Soldiers, the Fire Company, citizens on
foot and in carriages. who proceeded to
the cemetery. where the graves were pro-
perly marked by small flags. After the
ritualistic exercises of the G. A. R., a
prayer by Prof Clark of the College fol-
lowed; then dirge by the band and sing
ing by the choir, an address by Prof. E. II.
Higley, a poem by Mrs. W. W. Thomas,
read by Prof. Higley, singing by the choir,
and benediction by Rev. 5. W. Bidwcll.
The exercises were closed by the distribu-
ton of flowers on the graves of the hon
orelldead
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

The day was fttingly observed and bust
ness generally suspended Col. Aldace F..
Walker, formerly of the Eleventh Vermont
Volunteers delivered an able and lengthy
address on Ten Years Ago." from which
we hope to copy interesting extracts in due
season. Comrade and Judge Dunton also
made at Evergreen Cemetery brief and ap-
propriate address. The Bristol Cornet
Band gave good satisfaction with their
music, and in the evening they made SER
enading tour, visiting the newspaper Offices
and the residences of several prominent citi-
zens of Rutland and at the Centre.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

was displayed for the first time large and
splendidly painted sign badge of Post Stan
nard, presented by Comrades LOOMS j.
Smith and Eugene A. Smith. 1t is quite
unique in its way. and attracted general
admiration.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05
EAST MIDDLEBURY.

Many from different parts of the town and
vicinity assembled at the appointed hour in
front of the |. o. G.. L. Hall at O'Clock p.
IN. The procession consisted of Post Warner,
G. A. R., the old soldiers, the military com
pany. Lodge of Good Templars, the children
of the Union School" and vicinity, and
citizens on foot and in carriages. The exer-
cises at the cemetery were those of the u.
A. Il. first. followed with prayer BY Rev.
Mr.. Merrill; singing by the choir; his
tory of their soldiers buried there and on
distant fields. read by Rev. 5. W. Bidwell !;
dirge by the band address by Rev. W. IL.
Utley. of Crown Point, n. Y, and benedic-
ton by Rev. Mr.. Bdwell. The distribution
of flowers upon the graves closed most ap-
propriately the memorial services of the
dav
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05
Decoration Dag In Burlington.
HoNoRs TO TIE SOLDIER DEAD.

'How sleep the brave, who sink to rest"
The memorial day now universally st
apart throughout. the nation, to cove. over
with beautiful flowers the graves OF the
martyrs OF the late war, was observed in our
city Saturday with marked decorum, and
the people turned out on all sides to honor
the dead heroes. The day, though quite
warm, was beautiful, and the marching did
no: seem as fatiguing as on former occa-
sions, as the heat was somewhat anchor
ated at times by a mild and refreshing
breeze. The streets, however, were intoler-
ably dusty aud should have been well
sprinkled previous to the starting Of the
procession.
THE FLAGS
on the public buildings were all at half
mast, and we do not remember ever having
seen so profusea display of bunting from
stores, Offices and private residences. The
FLOWERS,
contrary to expectation. came In abundance,
both wild and from the garden, and never
in more beautiful variety Besides what came
from the woods about, and from the city it
self, splendid contributions were kindly fur
nished by Ezra Mech. of Shelburn, and
Capt. Eugene Viele. of Rouses Point, so the
floral display was truly magnificent. Com
rades, friends and loved ones Of the dead,
who were out to honor the day, without ex-
ception seemed to wear sprigs Of green and
sweet flower tokens. Upon the outer walls
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05
wEATHERSFIELD.

The Ascutney Grange of the Patrons of
Husbandry decorated the graves of the SOL
diers. Alter placing flowers upon the
graves, prayer was offered by Rev. Mr..
Rugg, and an eloquent address was made by
Justus Dart. Esq, lecturer Of Springfield
grange. Mr.. Dart paid an eloquent tribute
10 the brave dead. and spoke we'll of the
contest in which they sacrificed their lives.
lie said that the three great causes of the
overthrow Of nations were slavery, intern
perance, and power concentrated in the
hands of a few. Slavery is overthrow, in
temperance is attacked, and as the great
railroad power in this State has control of
the State, and no laws be passed or officers
elected opposed to its interests. be exhorted
his hearers to look after the elections. He
thought it very important that thsy should
attend tho copye.sion to b held in fsw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

The following IS the appurtionment Of Delegates
by counties and towns as established by the call
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05
ST. ALBANS.

Business was generally suspended and the
attendance upon the exercises was much
larger than last year. The Sabbath Schools
with their floral offerings made a beautiful
and interesting feature of the procession and
the Brigade Band added much to the dis
play by their new and elegant uniform.
The Grafton was delivered in Taylor Park by
Comrade Willard Harrington, and the Mes
senger and Advertiser unite in esteeming it
very meritorious production. Rev. ID. L.
Taylor, of Rouses Point, read poem, de-
scriptiye of the part taken by Vermont
soldiers in the war of the rebellion, which
he prefaced with some statistics of the mill
tary record of this State in that conflict.
The poem was well written and well rem
dered, and is to be printed in Miss Hemen-
WAYS Historical GQ>efeer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

Apparently his name is Peck. There is
no opposition to him vet developed of any
consequence and the idea of his candidacy
has gained so much strength that it is not
easy to see how he can be beaten. The
general feeling seems to be that while his
leaving the bench will be an irreparable
loss to the Judiciary of the State he is by
all odds the best man who has been brought
forward for the Governorship. Which is
true.-And remarks of that purport are
becoming so many and Judge Peck really
has so much personal popularity that, in
the absence of unusual interpostion of
Providence, ne has only to hold his course
and receive the nomination by reclamation.
There is no opposition to him so consider
able as to be visible to the naked eye.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

ORLEANS CoUSrY-ii Delegates.


RUTLAND CoUSrr-7i Delegates.
Benson Pawlet
brandon Pittsdeld
Castlet"n 1 Pitisford
Chittenden Poultney
Clarendon Rutland
Danny Sherburno
Fair maven 3 Shrewsbury
llubblrdton sudbury
Ira , 'rinno,1,b
Mendon > W,llinrs,,d
Middleton Wells
Mount Holly 3 Nest Haven
Mount Tabor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05
BRATTLEBORO.

The exercises were very impressive and
witnessed by large concourse of people.
Col. Neazey's eulogy on Gen. Meade was
listened to with pleasure. The procession
was probably never excelled in the State,
except on the occasion of the dedication of
the Ethan Allen statue in this city on the
It'll of July last. 1t included besides the
Grand Army Post and the militia, Beauseant
Commaniery of Knights Templar and Oasis
Eneampment of Odd Fellows, both in full
uniform.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

was as follows

/. Prayer by Rev. J. Z. Goodrich.
?. Hymn-"My Country It's Of thee" by the
Quartette Club, consisting OF the following gen
tlemen A. j. Philips, ;. d. hopkins, LIST tenors :
ID. F. Hatch. II. II. LangdOn, A. r. Dow, 2nd
tenors; Charles F. Wheeler, VI. d. Fuller. LIST
bassos, L. H. Toby, Geo. W. Hindes. 2nd bassos,
congregation and Queen City Band.
2 Adhrnss hr Rn,. L q Prastnu
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

was as follows:
/. IIymn-"Rest, Soldier Rest" by the Quar- tette
Club, which was a grand production and ma -ni-
sently sung.
2. Address by cx-Gov. John Gregory Smith OF ST.
Adams.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

| VIM bOiC AoWtlS tDTOuOf
the cemetery, leaving these offerings at each
grave, twenty-five in number. c. 5. Mason
Of Ludlow, read fine original poem. after
which Col. j. H. Goulding Of Rutland
delivered an able and eloquent address,
The speaker said that well worn words
were at times more fitting than others. In
the days before the rebellion We could not
believe what war was. The resolution was
seen through the mist of time. and other
wars were so remote that We in New Eng
land homes knew them not except in story.
We cherish the memory of Vcrmonters who
fell in the struggle, but the soldiers ofevery
State are buried among the valleys and hill
sides, in every part OF our land Here. to-
day, We show our love to the brave bows of
the West, and Vermonters to-day. with
floral tribute, are monrned who lie buried
beside the Father of Waters. Thus. as n
united nation. we remember all who gave
their lives for us. Not only life was offered
on the altar, but posssi Utilities of happiness
in the future years-the hopes which am
bition gives, the love with which the
dear ones of the home circle surround the
pathway Of life. The Grand Army of the
Republic would build union in brotherly
love, upon a foundation of friendship char
ity and loyalty. 1t seeks the sympathy of
the people. As comrades We should seek
nobility in life for ourselves. The contest
of those whose graves we decorate is ended
Ours continues, and is fought against
meanness and sin in every form. An elo-
quent and beautiful word picture of the
rebellion from Bull Run to the surrender at
Appomattox. noticing in particular Gettys-
burgh, New Orleans, and Sherman's march
to the sea. concluded the address.
ExGoy. Fletcher then addressed the au-
dience. referring to Jaly 4th, 1886, when
he addressed the people of this valley near
this same place. Then, the Revolution was
the theme; now, We remember the preser
varion Of the nation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

As soon as it became known that Judge
Peck had decided to retire to his farm in
Jericho, and would decline reelection as
Judge. there seemed to be a simultaneous
decree from all parts of the State that he
must close his public labors in another
sphere, and be placed in the catalogue of
Governors, among those worthy men whom
Vermont has delighted thus to honor. We
know of no valid objection which will arise
from any source to his nomination and
election. This might not De said of all the
others whose names have been mentioned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05
MONKTOS.

On Decoration Day quite a gathering of
people were assembled at the school house
near the cemetery at East MOnktOn, where
interesting exercises were held before visit
ing the cemetery, viz. :
|. Prayer offered by Rev. l. P. Kellogg
of the Baptist Church.
,. Poem written by Mrs. Rev. B. Cox of
Weybridge.
3. Remarks by Rev. j. j. Austin of the
Methodist Church
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-09-07
EASTERN & MAINE CEN.
TRIAL RAILROAD,
COMMENCING AUG. 3, 1874.

Passenger trains leave Portland dali
for portsmouth and Boston, Sun
:sa-=aa.sdays excepted at 800 A. M 1910 A.
NJ, 1918 and 800 p. M.
Leave Portland for Portsmouth and Dover daily,
Sundays excepted, at 9lo a; m. and 3.15 p M.
Leave Bangor a for Portland Portsmouth and Bos-
Leave Boston for Portsmouth and Portland at 73O
and 1915 A. M. 1920, 1920 P. M
Leave Boston for Portsmouth Portland Bangor,
Houlton, Calais and St. John at 1920 P. M.
Leave Boston for Portsmouth, Portland, Bangor
and ST. John at 80 and 1878 A. M.
Leave Dover for Portsmouth and Portland at c, 30,
1880 and 500 p. m.
Leave Portsmouth for Portland at 1000 and 1920
A. M. 1905 L. M, 1928 P. M.
Leave Portsmouth for Portland, Bangor, Houlton,
Calais and st. John at 1928 P. M.
Leave Portland for Lewiston, Bath, Rockland, Au-
usta, Waterville and Skowhegan, at 100 A. M.
Leave Portland via Danvllle) for Lewiston, Far
mington, Waterville and Skowhegan at II .O5 r. M.
Leave Portland for Bath, Lewiston, Rockland, Au-
gusta. SkoIhegan, Belfast, Dexter and Bangor at
Leave Portland for Bangor, via Augusta, pull
man Palace Sleeping Cars,) at 10.45 p. m.
For Lewiston via DanVille az fs45 p NJ NJ
Leave Biddeford Tor Portland at 1900 A. M, re-
turning at 500 p. NJ
Portland, and the 800 A. M. train from Bangor
make close connections to New York by one or
other Of the routes from Boston, Passengers ticket
ed through by either route.
The $40 A. M. train arrives in Boston at 200
P. NJ. in season to connect with the train for
New OH, all rail-. also Win the $50 Il. MI,
(steamboat) trains for New York via Fall River.
Stonington and Norwich Lines. The 3.15 P. M. train
arrives in Boston in season to connect with trains
for New YORK via Springfield at 9 p
The 9.10 A. M and 315 p. M. trains from Portland
connect at Conway junction with theGreat Falls and
Conway Railroad.
The 815 A. M. train from Boston arrives In Port
land in season for passengers to take the of the
P. q o. Railroad.
The s.15 A. M. train from Boston connects with
the Grand Trunk Railway for Montreal, Quebec and
all parts of Canada East
Through tickets are sold in Portland and Baggage
checked through to Houlton, Calais, st. john Hal-
ifax, Dover, Foxcroft, kockland, &c.
A freight train will leave Portsmouth for Dover,
and Dover for Portsmouth, daily.
*Pullman sleeping car express train. N. B. This
train runs Sunday Morning, does not run Monday
morning.
Accommodation train
Fast Express
CHARLES F. HATCH,
General Manager.
GEO. BACHELOR,
General Agent Eastern Railroad. Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-09-07
HOTELS.

Alfred Kouse, IL. HI. Goding, Proprietor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-09-07
PORTLAND & OGDENSBURG R.R
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT
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INV WHSs" WnI

On and after Monday, July 49, 1874, and until fur
tner notice, trains will run as follows:
Leave Portland for Upper Bartlett and intermedi-
ate stations at $40 a. M, LEO and p. m,
Leave Upper Bartlett for Portland at g. and
IL 30 a. m. and Ais D. IN.
Leave North Conway for Portland at Is a. M, u
The 8: 40 m. from Portland connects with steam
ere leaving Boston the previous evening. Also con-
nects az Boston a Maine Transfer Station with
ing trains from lewiston Augusta and the East via
Maine Central Railroad, !,
LHcuIson steamer to Naples, Brdgton, &C., con-
hegu Ia steamer to Naples Bridgton &c. connects
stages at South Windham for Windham, RAYMOND,
Casco, Naples and Bridgton
stages at Se6ago Lake for Standish Corner.
and Freedom, N. H.
Stages Stages at BroWnield for Denmark and Brdgton.
stages at Eryeburg tor Lowell and North Lowell
Stages at Glen Station for Glen House (twce daily
Stages at Upper Bartlett for Crawford and Fabyan
Houses twice daily) ~
by 5.l5 and 11.30 a. m, from Upper Bartlett close
connection is made with trains for Boston leaving
Portland at $40 a. m. and 315 D. m and passengers
va rortland arrive In Boston as early by any
otner route from the mountains or North Conway.
BY the 4l5 p. m. from Upper Bartlett passengers
make connections with steamers for Boston leaving
Portland at p and arriving in Boston early next
morning IN season for all trains South and West.
Passenger station in Portland with Eastern and
Maine Central Railroads,
J. HAMILTON, Superintendent.
Portland, July II, 1874,
Freight trains for all stations leaves Portland daily
at p. M. =
Freight from Upper Bartlett at SIS a. H. daily, ar
riy ;h1g l2's p. m