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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13
The Reform School.

No hesitation should be felt in passing an
amendment to the law governing the school
| now before the General Assembly, which
/ will leave the time for which candidates
/ shall be committed to the discretion of the
courts. Under the existing law the court
must sentence the offender, no matter what
his ofense may be, to confinement there
until be reaches his majority. And this re-
quirement prevents the courts from sending
many there who would, no doubt, be greatly
improved by such discipline. One instance
will illustrate the point. A boy eleven years
Of age, was brought before the court in the
city of Burlington, a few days since, for
stealing a brass box, worth from hity to
seventy cents, from planIng machine. The
boy was proper subject for the Reform
School. If the court had possessed the power
to commit the boy for two or three years
il would have done so. But a sentence of ten
years confinement. the only one the court
could impose, was severity of punishment
altogether out of proportion TO the ofense.
The court therefore imposed light line and
let the boy 90. In all cases, for this Is an
extreme one, the court should have dlscre-
ton to send boys to this school for any
length of time over two years, not. OF
course. to exceed their minority Rutland
Herald.
The Herald seems to forget that the Re-
form School is a school, and not a prison. 1t
forsets, too, perhaps, that the original
statute permitted short sentences; but it
Was changed in 1870, on the earnest repre-
sensations and request Of the Trustees, who
found that boys sent to the school for short
periods were continually looking forward to
tie end Of their terms, were less willing to
be on their good behavior, and were less
benefited bv the school, than those whose
stay was determined by their conduct. The
boys are now all sentenced till their major
ity: but it BY no means follows that they
will be confined till then. As soon as the
boy is reformed, as shown by his conduct,
he i. returned to his own home, if it is a
suitable one if not, the trustees provide a
suitable one for him, and act as his guar
dians. As to care Of his earnings and charac-
ter, till he Is Of age. Tie National Congress
IF Penitentiary Reform for 1870 declared in
reference to just sch cases: =" 1t is the
Judgment Of thi- Congress that repealed
hort sentences for minor criminals stimulate
-ather than repress transgression. The
.fange adyise ed by the Hrald would be a
tep backwards.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13
i" REDPATH LYcEUX ByREAU

The eighth annual convention Of the
Young Mems Christian Associations Of Yer
mon, will be held in Norwich, Nov 18th
and Goth, 1874. Each Association Is inyii-
ed to send four delegates, and each Evan
gelical Church, the pastor and one delegate
R. X Remington, NJ. B. Critchett. c. j.
Littlefeld, II. NJ. Moore and others, are ex-
pected. r. c. Merse, Of the International
Executive Committee, Will also be in atten-
dance. The exercises Of the Convention will
be held in the Congregational Church. The
opening service, prayer and conference
meeting. to commence at 10 clock, Ia
At > O'Clock p. M, will be a prayer and prom
Use meeting. At p, organization. follow
Ell by three minute reports from Association,
and Churches REPRESENTED.
While the Inequalities Of Norwich are
cordially extended to this Convention, it j.
necessary for the proper completion Of AZ
range nent> that all delegates de.iring en-
rtaiument should make application to J.
L. Sewall, on or before Nov. 18th. Hotel
charges per day, one dollar, for fail day
Delegates upon arrival will report to the
committee Of reception. at the rooms of the
Association.
Return cheeks over the Central Vermont.
Montpelier and Wells River and Passump-
sic Railroads, will be given to all who in
coming, have paid full fare.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13
SwAy1oy.-A new meat market has bee


would like to speak, through your col
umns, of the annual meeting of this organi-
zation. This year, We gladly welcome it to
Norwich. 1t will be Cd. W Thursday and
Friday, 18th and 2Oth inst. instead of the
sth. as already announced Those in this
place who love our Lord Jesus Christ in
sincerity. ask all who are likeminded to be
much in prayer for this meeting, to which
we look forward with deep and hopeful in
terest. Although called under tine auspices
of the Y. VI. {. A, its purpose aud scope
embrace the whole brotherhood of Christ
in our State. The name that is above every
name Is the only password, and the sole
object of the meeting is the promoting of
His glory. in the quIckening and strength
version Of souls. Earnest, cody men from
other States have promised to be with US,
God willing, and as the spirit shall give
them utteranee, they will stir, our hearts
and minds, by testifying of the gospel of
" the grace Of God"
Brethren. we shall cordially welcome YOU
10 our homes and to ou- hearts Come to
Us, " in the fullness of the blessing of the
gospel of Christ"
Without interfering with any arrange
ment of the executive committee about the
hymns for the occasion, it is respectfully
requested that all who have the book.
" Songs Of Devotion" (edited by ". Ii.
DOane) now more or less widely used,
will please bring it to the meeting.
Norwich, VT, Nov. 2d, 1874.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

JULIAN ScOTT's BATTLE OF CEDAR CREEK.
Taken as whole, the picture is great
and pleasurable surprise. The design and
Its development are harmonious and uni
form ; the drawing and prospective are
true; the colorIng is careful and effective,
with brilliant riffs of light across the field
as the sun breaks through the dispensing
clouds :; the action is energetic, but not ex-
aggerated, and suggests the soldier as well
as the artist while the stirring scene is
one well adapted to fire the patriot heart
and to excite proud recollections of the
past. The picture, doubtless, has il faults ::
II Is the first work of Importance which
Mr.. Scott has attempted in fact the
number OF battle pieces of this grade and
klnd which have so far been produced
IN cur country can be soon counted. But
this is at least the peer Of any of them,
though the Others have commanded such
prices as twenty, twenty-five and thirty
thousand dollars. The verdict of those COM
petent to Judge in such matters has been
uniformly in its favor, while some unfayor-
able criticisms of which we have heard were
evidently the result of a failure to under
stand the intention of the picture or the
controlling facts involved. We can, there
fore, heartily congratulate our citizens upon
the acquisition of 50 important work of
art, which must grow in value as the years
pass ov and the events nov 30 fresh and
VIVID fade away and grow dim in the memo
i1ee q the more distant past.-Rxtland
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

the Senate was the third reading and pass
age of bill returning Senator Morrlll's
back pay" now in the hands Of the State
Treasurer. to the United States Treasury.
1t was agreed by all that Senator Morrill's
motives in relation to this matter we're
commendable and there was not dissent
ing vote on the passage of the bill. The
only difficulty seemed to be the best way to
get at the subject.
The Third House is quite full at this
date. Yours,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

DEDIcATIoS.-rhe new and beautiful
church eitce just completed by the NJ. E.
church in Brandon. fronting the park op-
posite to the Brandon House, was dedica-
ted Yesterday by Bishop Foster. The ser
mon by the Bishop. at , p m, was an elo-
quent and foreible exposition of the words.
=" great Is the mystery Of godliness. ="
closing with a mastery description Of the
ascension of Christ a. he was " received up
into glory" Rev Mr. Ives, the " remark
able man, was present and drew from the
people in attendance the $4,000 lacking to
make up the amount necessary to complete
the payment Of the cost of the building.
which, with the site, amounted to sol 200.
The building is an ornament to the village.
and an honor to the society owning it. Mr.
Ives preached in the evening The house
was crowded during the seryice, quite a
number Of ministers and people from other
towns were present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

B. F. Van Yiiet, Of Shelburn. has shipped
from this port to New York city and Phila-
delphla. this season, FIVE boat-loads of Early
Rose potatoes and Cornwall onions,
amounting to 10000 bushels ofthe tubers
and l,65O barrels of the tear-producing
esculents. The purchase price was about
SI3 600
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13
Mr.. smalIey's BlIl Relating to the state Capital

hr. Smaieys Bill Relating 10 The stale Capital
AN ACT AUTHORIZING TIE ERECTION or ,
>TATE HOUSE AT BURLINGTON. AND TIE RE
NoHAL OF THE STATE CAPITAL
Ii IS hereby enacted By the General Assem-
bLy Of The STATE Of Vermont;
Sec. l. The City of Burlington is hereby
authorized TO erect a State House upon such
location in said city as may be approved
Dy the Governor and conveyed to the State,
the same to be completed by the first dsy of
September, 1876, and also authorized 10
erect suitable building for the seeommoda-
tlon OF the State Library and Cabinet upon
SAID location. and said city NAV. in the
construction of such State House take down
ana use the materials in the present State
House at Montpelier.
Sec. :. The sessions of the General Assem-
6ly shall hereafter be held in the cItv of
Burlington. -
Sec. 3. The city Of Burlington is hereby
authorized to raise sum of money NOT ey,
ceeding one hundred and fifty thousand aoI-
lars. by taxation or the issue Of six nsr cent
bonds, payable at its option in from one to
forty years, for the purposes specified in tins
act. ~ ''''s
Sec. 4. Said State House and Librsrv
building shall be constructed according 10
plans approved BY 9 committee Of Eve Der.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13
HOSIERY.

We offer this morning in addition to our full line
hundred pairs Ladies' and Chlldren's sizes, fancy
stripe all wool, extra long.
Hose slightly imperfect, being what are called
manufacturers seconds" at about one-half the
usual prices. There is only this small lot, and
parties wishing Hosiery vii do well to give look.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

The work Of building the Lamoille Val
ley Railroad between Hyde Park and John
son, miles, j. progressing favorably The
iron will arrive next week, and it is ex-
pected that the cars will run to johnson by
December Is.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

The boys in the Vermont Reform School
make modest appeal, to be found in an
other column, to which, doubtless, our
kind-hearted citizens will generously res
,a-l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

New GRANGE-Deputy D. E. Boyden or
gained 50 Prospect Grange of the Patrons
offIusbandry, at Willisms7ille. (Newfane, }
on Saturday last. Master, A. NJ. Williams.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13
gf,u Embellishments.
STOCKINETTEI

1000 YARDS FINE. HEAVY WHITE STOCK
INETTE, or KNIT CLOTH. These goods are much
finer and frmer than the usual qualities offered.
and contain larger proportion Of wool. 1t is the
same article we introduced in this market some
seven years since, and have sold them every sea
son, with the exception Of last year when we could
not get them, and sold in place the Bennington
goods.
The price quality considered much lower than
on other goods, and they are considered cheaper
than Flannel for ladies' and chlldrens underwear.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13
RAIIRnAR TRAINS.

LEAVE BURLINGTON Going North, on the Vernon
Central R. r., st 4.20 am. except Monday morn
ing. and go an. and $50 and 20 p nj cong
East AZ SIS a. n, 1910 and $40 p. N. Soins
South OF the Rutland and Burlington X. X. ST
500 and IO.l5 a. m, Las and 9.l0 pm
TRAINS ARRIVE from the North and West at 80
40 and a.IOp. n; From the East at $50
and 1000 a. n, $50 and IS p. n. From the
South at 40 and 800 an, 40 and 20 PIE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13
ATEAMKNATS

rEArERs LEAVE Going North at 500 p. N. Going
South, at 80 p. n, except Saturdays. Ferry to
Plattshursh. Il 90 a. n.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

sons appointed in the month of December,
1874, By the Governor of this State.
Sec. 5. This act shall take effect from its
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

Mr. BEEcHER's LECTURE Al BRANDos
AGAIN PosTr0NED.-We regret to announce
that Mr.. Beecher's lecture at Brandon. -
long expected, has been again postponed
The following letter from the lecture hu-
reau explains the cause
" Boston, Mass, Nov 80. 1874.
DEAR SR. - Nj Buecher's lawyers
positively forbid him to leave Brooklyn
next week. as his case l. called and his pre-
sencc there indispensable. He says that he
will sacredly keep his engagement with you
at the earliest moment
Yours truly,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

SAD AccInENT.-George Giiiinsham. of
Warren, y. L., bridge laborer on the
Passumpsic railroad, was struck by an en-
CINE just below 81 Johnsbury. recently.
knocked under the train and run over, hay
ing the right arm cut of near the elbow,
aud the right lee below the knee The arm
and leg were amputated. and the patient Is
alive, with some prospect Of final recover
n, -.,-- 90.
Mr.. Gillingbam came very near losing ii.
life, last spring, neal Barton village Ue
fell through tie high br .se, dis ..n.. 8
thirty feet, and struck upon do bn-
escaped serious injury from tn -.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

5nsuranfl.
OFFICE OF
GRlSWOLD & FRISSELL,
FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE AGENCY,
BURLINGTON, VI,
Successors to 9. 4 X. $. Wires.
Established 1916.
CAPITAL REPRESENTED
$50 90 90 O 0.
We desire to call the attention Of the public to
the list Of Companies represented by US as shown
below. 1t will be observed that We represent the
OLDEST, STRONGEST and MOST POPULAR Fire lnsur,
ance Companies, both American and European ana
as the Importance and necessity Of obtaining roll
cies in this class OF Companies has been clearly
SHOWN during the past lew years, we trusl tHae
business men will avail themselves Of the superior
facilities we oter, and place their business IN our
offices.
We are the only authorized gents for this vicinl-
ty of the following well known and popular Fire
Insurance Companies
Etna Insurance Company
OF HARTFORD. CT,
Cash Assets, :. S6,OOO,OOO.
Home Insurance Company
OF NEW YORK,
Cash Assets. S5,OOO,OOO.
Hartford Fire Insurance Co.,
OF HARTFORD, CT,
Cash Assets, S3,OOO,OOO.
Phoenix Insurance Company
OF HARTFORD, CT,
Cash Assets, 100000.
Queen Insurance Company
OF ENGLAND,
Cash Assets, gold, S1O,OOO,OOO.
Springfield f. * NJ. ms. Co.,
OF MASS,
Cash Assets, S1,10O,OOO.
Lamar Insurance Company
OF NEW YORK,
Cash Assets, 900.
Mississippi Valley ms. Co.,
OF MEMPHIS,
Cash Assets. S45O.OOO. |
And other reliable and honorable Companie. that |
furnish perfect indemnity and und1uhted security
to their policy holders.
No Fees for Policies or Surveys.
Notices O. all expiration vii he given promptly. !
GRIswOLD L FRIssELL.
Oct es-t4wu Darlington W.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

DEDICATION AT PoRT HENRY-The dedi.
cation of the Methodist Episcopal Church al
Port Henry. took place on Wednesday last
and was very largely attended. Bishop
Foster of Cincinnati. delivered the discourse
in the morning, and DR.. Ives. of Auburn,
N. Y, in the evening After the evening
sermon the edifce was formally dedicated,
according to the ritual of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, by Bishop Foster. Bishop
Foster preached an able and timely sermon
at ii q. m, from the words. ITO him give
all the prophets witness" In the evening
DR.. Ives preached on THE glorious gospel
of Christ" A large number of clergymen
were present and participated in the various
exercises of the day.
The typographical fiend has at last come
to grief. A printer in the Lynchburgh Re-
publican Office had his hand disabled the
other day BY the bite of coon. He had
spelled the enraged animals name with q
K. And now he bitterly repents it.-Rieh-
Mond Enquirer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13
The match game Of base-b,

The match game of base-b' n between the
Stars Of Pawlet and the -. 8 p-..io.
bOro, for 500, was ,,vo5 AZ Rntlan5
Wednesday. On tie To-. boIr of tho ri,,,b
inning the Fisks ref ,se5 f., obev a decision
" 'I' imp anu failed to take their pc
- '-o --' i, and at the end of five
- -. lpire, according TO baseball
the game on the result of the
4ning-the eighth and the Stars
~ n the game by a score of 10 to Is.
ne was a close one throughout and
a. even desperately, contested, on both
5. Some dissatisfaction was expressed
the decisions Of the umpire and the Fl-k-
entered protes, against the award Of the
stakes. amounting to $500, TO the Stars.
After considerable parley it was finally
agreed to leave the matter for settlement to
Hilkes' Spirit et'ffe Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

A VERY desirable place, of between three and
IA four acres, covered with variety Of choice
lrut , uees IN iuii bearing, go1d GARDEN, 3 large
wood-shed, fencing, &C, all in good repair and
Gently painted. Two good wells and a cistern on
lotte, on Tho. ridge" OF hi gh-land, overlOOk king
Lake Champlan with beautiful scenery in all
directions. About 100 rods east from the railroad
depot, and adjoining the extensive residence and
grounds OF L. r. Hubbell. Esq Station Agent. In
the immediate vicinity OF the churches store, post
Office, schools, &c, &C. For particulars apply by
letter, or otherwise, to IRA b. WICKER
Dot. ~, lS7i.-w2In Charlotte Vermont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13
Personal.

Norwich, VT, Nov. ID, 1874.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

Massachusetts, is still Republican State
and will prove herself 50 when she has an
opportunity. In the meantime the Repub-
licans must compose their differences. cor
rect their errors. seek wise counsellors, and
faithful and able leaders. and be prepared
to move forward with renewed zeal and
with unbroken front against the enemy
when the hour comes for renewing the con
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13
Liver,

That great hOusskeeper OF the body. becomes
Affected and refuses 10 perform - Office The sys-
EN- becomes deranzed and falls into decay. The
mind becomes respondent, and the sufferer wholly
Unfit for business or society, and finally the whole
BODY becomes as foul as a sepulcher full o!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-22
| TENS.

1t appears from parliamentary report that,
as yearly as can be at present determined, the
total amount OF all classes of assurances effect
ed with the companies in the Uuited Kingdom
is s33S, ,SS2, 1852, Of which the sum OF s3l7,-
6S5.7774 is to be paid on the deaths OF single
lives, in consideration of premiums according
to one or other of the various plans adopted BY
assurance companies. The total of the anuul-
ties OF all kinds granted by them is e5o2. rs,
Of which about s4l3,63l yearly Is now in ac-
tua payment.
The strongest sentiment the Turk has, is his
reverence for his mother. However elevated
Ills position, he always stands up 10 her pres
ence until invited to sit down, compliment ne
pays to none besides.
\ Greeufeld N. H., hoy deliberately set a
nen nest on fire the other day, after all other
means Tor making her quit setting had failed,
anu taru two OF three sheds and house
We're burned.
\ sure cure for setting hen--put her on
NV H'e CLAIMS instead Of eggs. As the CLAIMS be-
s'n 10 get warm they open their shells, and the
Aeu ooat 20 on that nest the second time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-22
LIFE A HUNDRED YEARS AGO.

A writer in late number of the Galaxy, tells
Us some curious things IN regard to the manner
OF living previous to the Revolution. 1t would
seem from this account that the expense OF
living at that day was reduced to lis minimum
aud that it was a scrt of golden age 10 the an
mails of house keeping 10 which a thrifty house.
wife could almost accomplish the impossible 10
maintaining her family on nothing a year.
Butchers meat, for instance, was ooly tour
cents per pound in the large cities Salmon OF
from II to II pounds ln weight were usually
sod at shilling. Lobsters, poultry aud venl-
son were so plenty that they went at mere
Song. Franklin, when poor boy struggling
for livelihood in Philadelphia, managed 10
live on the wonderfully small amount OF 3G
cents week Fruit was SO abundant every
where that pigs Were generally Ted on peach, $
both in the North and South.
The habitants of the Colonies were many
Of them well-to.do aud lived (although they
were too poor to pay the tax on tea) in very
sumptuous manner. lnc delegates to the Con
gress Of liza, which met IN Phlladelphi were
trastcd aud tcted very oitcu by the wealthy
citizens. and were RECALLED with pretty much
the same kiud Of delicacles which usual
days On such occasions. A bill OF fare
OF one of those banqucts hundred years ago.
which is still III existence, shows that our an
cestors were perfectly au iat in all matters per-
tanning to the table. In it VIC 6ud enumerated
curds and creams, jielics, sweet-meats of varl-
Gus kinds, twenty different kinds of tarts, fools,
trlfes, floating isaudS, whipped syliabuuS, Par,
meSau cheese, punch, wines OF all sorts, porter,
beer, and so on to the end OF the chaper.
The substantial part of these feasts inciuic tur-
tie, ducks, chickens, ham, beef, &c. 4 hun
dred years age total abstinence man was uu-
known, and set the drunkenness was not great
er than it IS now. Such an account as this al
most makes us envy our ancestors their luxurl-
GUS condition of vaSsalage to kiug George.
We are more than ever convinced that the pco-
pie who we're foolish enough to rebel under
such circumstances as these, did not know
what they We're about, and could not under,
stand when they were we'll of.