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

In passing from the managementoi Horace
White TO that of Joseph Medill, the Chicago
Tribune abandons the role of false so-called
independent journalism" and becomes a
truly independent and conscientious Repub-
lican paper. The indianapolis Journal
states upon good authority that the Cincin-
natl CoHnneraal-which has also been one
of the quintette of great Independent
journals''-has for some time past been
desirous of taking the same step which the
Chicago Tribune has jus, taken.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

\ goodly number Of the members spent
the Sabbath at the Capital, and the session
in the House, saturday. was prolonsei
until nearly p. m. at which timea motion
for call of the House was made on thi
passage Of bill in relation to bounties FOL
killing bears, which the House refused L
second. and the doors being thrown open
the members were permitted to sup at the
usual hour
A joint resolution. granting the use Of the
Hall of the House to the Railroad Com
mittee, this and tomorrow evenings. passed
and quite an entertainment Is promised, a
able counse, are here to present the merits
and dement's Of certain measures now
before the committee
Remarks dropped .r,qGently, by friends
and foes Of tho measure TO move the
capitol, Indicate considerable interest felt
in the matter
The people here promise better accom-
modations in the hotel line In the future,
and it is probable that the legislature Will
give the citizens of Montpelier one more
chance TO redeem themselves in regard to
their hotel accommodation. Any enlarge
ment OF the State House will probably be
/ postponed until the next session of the
| legislature. at which time the people OF Yer
mont will settle the question OF enlargement
or removal 1t is understood that Messrs.
Walton, Fi6eld and Willard appear for
Montpelier before the committee to whom
was referred the bill making the Queen
City the Capital of Vermont, tomorrow
morning, and 1t is reported, among Others,
Messrs Phelps and Hard, on the part Of the
Burlington interests.
A joint resolution providing for an in
vestigation into the expenditure Of the Agri-
cultural College fund, was adopted by the
House this afternoon. = copy OF which will
be found in the official report Of the pro-
ceedings Of the House
Not little merriment "a. oc.J-i5nsl TO
day by the introduction Of a bill to remove
the State House to Taftsville-a little manu-
featuring village in Windsor county-and
the reference Of it by the Speaker to the
committee on the ms re Asylum This is
allowed to be htt,e rough" on the
gentlemen at whose expense the laugh
comes In.
The Montpelier people declare earnestly
that they will have new hotel. and that
they we're perfecting arrangements for one.
before this stir came up, and independently
of any talk OF removal Of the capital There
have been many proposals to put up a
good hotel, on the site of the old Pavilion,
which is confessedly the place for the new
hotel: but they have failed because of the
high figure at which that property was held
BY Col. Boutwell, He asked $50, COO for it,
and would take nothing less. Since his
death it has been appraised at SIS 900; and
ct that price it is agreed that it can be prof
itably bought. and the hotel rebuilt. 1t is
reported that q Rostoa man Of means is
ready to take it at that figure; and will put
SAC, 900 into a new house on the spot if the
Montpelier people will put in 10000.
But it is agreed that more than that is
needed to build such a public house as is
required here; and the parties are negotis-
ting to secure larger investment in the
enterprise.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

ELECTION HUNOR.-ln Montpelier iGe-
democrat, who recently made j ilIarA
pyre for the supposed dead body 20 I'D
republican party out of some tar barre =
and left his fire under the charge Of -ti.
wart colored man named Robert Lee. Gi.i
orders to protect the same al al hazard,
Robert, like - Augustus Orange Blossom
and "Adolphus Morning Glory Is a "hsqp7
contraband," and was soon directed By oas
Fuller to remove the tar barrels from beiJ1-
his premises and on the refusal OF the color
ed Casabianca to " leab the burning iecS.
Mr.. Fuller who Z" is a most sarcastic nan,
remarked that Robert was nothing Bag q
poor, miserable, mean niger. lls
happy contraband " stretched hi- proud
form 10 its full height and re,l-ted
Look heah, know I'sc niggaa. -al
perhaps, AS YOU SEE, / may be Rem uIs,a1.
but one thing J was sold once for S2.1oJ.
bat If YOUR pore misable body and soul va
offered for sale dey could nj bgfs tgge'lH
BRING p cents" The impression i in MINT
palier that in this instance. at least, " the
eIlored troops fought nobly. 50. 4 tar'
Advertiser.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13
The State University.

A bill is before the House committee OF
ways and means ofwhich Section provides
for the appropriation Of sum not exceed
ing 81 500 annually for the purpose OF pay
ing the tuition of poor and deserving young
men and women. residents Of the State, IN
the University of Vermont and State Agri-
cultural College. By the provisions OF Sec
ton .. the sum of $4,000 annually Is ap-
propriated to pay the salary of a Professor
of Agriculture in the University. Ii the
bill ever gets before the House, am conf
dent it will pass, surely the first section OF
It, OF all the States in the Union, D" Yer
mont, the mother of men" is the stingiest
in her educational policy. The University
of Vermont was founded as State institu-
ton, but though professedly under State
patronage, it has received but little peeu-
mary aid from the State. A number Of the
States have appropriated as much as one
million dollars each, for the benefit OF their
agricultural colleges. Vermont has done
very little in this direction, in proportion to
her ability and to the extent of her agricul-
tursl interests. If, however, our farmers
do no t wish 20 found professorshlp oil ag-
ricu lture they are the ones to suffer, and no
one else has right to complain. But how
any member of the Legislature who has any
appreciation Of the value of culture, can
hesitate to vote for the lst Section OF the
bill is past my comprehension. Yet l have
heard. indirectly. that some members OF the
| committee to which the bill Is referred, say
that there is no need OF making it any easier
for young men to acquire an education. ior
boy who has ambition and pluck enough
will carry himself through college in spite
of everything. Certainly: But suppose
he hasn't zeal, and courage, and physical
yigor sufficient to submit TO four years hu-
initiation and want, he may need the dlseI-
| pline of college course nevertheless. 1t Is
possible for penniless but bright young
man, by borrowing, begging. living on his
| friends, and subsisting on diet OF crackers
and herring, to pursue his college course to
| the end, and such students achievements
are usually worth what they cost. But with
a majority of poor boys, the promise OF a
| little pecuniary help, say $50 year. Is sui
| fcient to determine them TO 90 to college :;
I whereas, without the hope of this assist
ance, thew would feel bound TO stay at
| home. There is another cOnsl deratlon In
/ favor of the bill The colleges on our Dor
der, such as Dartmouth, Amherst and VIII
/ liams pick off our promising Vermont boys
| by promising to them what our own Coll
| leges cannot always promise, free tuition.
These boys are spotted, while fitting for col
lege, by foreign institutions and so the.
State leaves then. --NontPeiier Cor 81.
| Adams Advertiser.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

The Boston Globe saysthat the next Mas
sachusetts Legislature is so decidedly liberal
that license law will probably be promptly
passed in January or February and put into
operation at once. And friends of the State
police think there is such a clear majority in
the Legislature against the force that no
money will be appropriated to pay them af-
ter January l, 1875.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

1t seems to be considered worth noting,
at this time that when the election of Presi-
dent goes into the House, the voting is by
States-each State casting one vote, and a
majority Of all the States electing. The
Democrats have secured eighteen States,
thus far, out Of the thirty-ssyea-one less
than malority-%ith Illinois doubtful, :"
and four states, California, Connecticut,
New Hampshire and Mississippi, still to
elect.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

Tie Democratic majority in the next
House Of Representatives will be about o.
Considering that the Republican majority IN
the present House is about 100, it must be
admitted that this is quite revolution.
The Senate nows stands Republicans 80;
OPPOSITION. %, including Schurz, fenton,
Upton and Sprague, and one vacant seat
in louisiana. twenty-five seats become va
cant at the end of the present Congress,
March 4th. 1875. The elections already OF
Senators, or Of Legislature. that will choose
Senators, give a net Opposition gain of FIVE.
The new Congress will meet in December,
ls-5
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

The Episcopal general triennial convention
finally adjourned, Wednesday evening.
Many measures of Importance were left up-
finished and having disposed of many Others
in the rush Of the closing hours, with little
ofthe elaboration that characterized its ORE
ssdlng sessions. The pastoral letter VA,
md by the Right Rev. Dr.. Lay, Bishop Of
1astOn. 1t dsnounces the present system Of
divorces, the PROCLAMATION Of the Sabbath. TIE
psrtlcipsi0n 10 indscen: smusemesss, spd
" isdseUsiss susctsd upou the stage,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

As nearly as can be estimated at the
present writing the National House of
Representatives will be composed of l67
Democrats and lO7 Republicans
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

We give below the States which held
elections, Tuesday, with the classification of
their present congressional delegations, and,
a. far as possible, that Of the newly elected
representatives
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

TIE ONION CEoP.-Mr. L. L. Wright, Of
Cornwall, hss1 raised and sold more than
1900 bushsls Of onions this year. Thsse
we've raised on his own farm. Henry Lane.
Of the anne Town, has raised and soId ovs.
! 100 buahsls Of onioss this year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

State ofice-hclders in Massachusetts, are
secure against deeapitatiOn for year to
come, at least, as any radical steps are pre-
vented by the fact that Mr. Gaston's Council
and the Legislature will be largely Republi-
can Democratic Governor under such
circumstances has very limited power.
though be can in great degree control the
measures of the Legislature, such as the pro-
hibitory law and the State constabulary, by
giving or Withholding bis signature to the
bills passed. lie appoints his private .ecre-
tary, messenger. etc, and selects his mill
tary family, bat the Judicial and other in
portant nominations have to be confirmed by
the Council.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

Daniel P. Chase has been appointed post
master at North Dspville, Caledonia county,
and &. D. Estsbrook ct North Sherburn.
Rutland county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

The losses BY Ere in New England during
the month of October. 1874, amounted to
sbont 9eo0, 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

TIE STATE HOUSE, AND The MJSIrl-l-
HoTELs.-There Is certainly some rel--1
for the complaint that i made bY Strangers
about our hotels. There i not re-pec.l'.c
and well furnished room enough 20 ac Z
the demands made UPON them D., this >sl-l-
They were Inadequate even loT .he --uu.,
travel. They are still more So BOW. j.
there should be no change in this ma,t.-
before ano her session Of the Le-i-.ltl-e.
there woul4 certainly be some reason g.
justify a serious proposition ia remove CIR
Capital to some place where the nece--l-s
company of the session could Pee peg,
accommodated. Rutland j. pro1i
more amply furnished with good a-.-
than any other town in the STATE, ani d.
Montpelier should not realize IL rcSp1l-.-
bllliy, and take hold Of the subject wi,-
seriousness and success. We imagine thl' Do
the capitol should be lifted, il Will be f-'
down again in that town. which dare O.
receive the American Board TO it. t.-,.
tality, and accommodated it - Sglenl..lt.
1t would, perhaps, be well io- MJnipeli.r 3
do with her hotels a. it was sugce-tc. .1
Methodist conference by a quaint minister
should be done with Two OF three le.sc-ft
brethren Let them alone for ;hl- yla-.
and dig about them and dung them, an
then it they will not do right cut ta.r
Montpelier Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

The result of the elections seems to have
had stiiening effect even on the severe
virtGe Of the Vermouters. The Senate has
unanimously voted to send Senator Morrili's
back pay-which be placed to the credit OF
the state-to the treasury Of the United
States Springfield Republican
This i very distinct case of post hoe
ergo Propfer hoe logic. The result Of the
elections had no more to do with the Senate's
action than the eclipse of the moon. In fact,
the Senate had virtually decided what to do
with the Morrill, money before the elections /;
and its determination had been mentioned
in print
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

The appeal from Judge Nelson's refusal
0, tie request Of Mr.. Beecher's counsel for a
"bill of particulars" viii probably throw
the trial 1f the case of Tilton vs.. Beecher
over to another term Of court. Meanwhile,
steps are being taken for the early trial
of Mr.. Moulton's case. District-Attorney
Wiuslow served notice upon Mr.. Moulton
Saturday, to appear on Monday to-day to
plead to ;ae indictments in the criminal suits
against linn for libeling Mr. Beecher and
Miss Proctor. and to give answer in the
civil Nli' Of Ms, Proctor against him, the
extension Of time which was granted having
ended. 1t i stated that the civil suit against
Mr.. Moultou will probably take the lead in
the trials. and will be closely followed by
the criminal Indictment for libeling Miss
Proctor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

TIE PROPOSED SNIP CANAL ROUTE.

TIE PROPOSED SNIP CANAL EUtlL.
Messrs. {. D. Johnstone and George Gan
rick, civil engineers and surveyors. a-i
eight assistants employed by Gen Ncs:on.
chief Of the department; for TIE improve
ment of rivers and harb0rs, have been e1-
gagged for the past two weeks Surveying tie
Hudson river from the State dam t. tie side
cut locks, West Troy. The orders u tie
surveyors were. to find out between t,c
points above named the depth % water. the
cOnfguration and nature Of the Substance
Of the bottom Of the Hudson liver Tie
more remote objects ofthe SURVEY. however.
are 1T i surmised. TO ascertain ita fe4-.1l..-
" and probable expense of the S.1lue.
which has been 50 much talked aall-, ans
which proposes to connect the greet Wet
with the Atlantic-,he Champ.aiG -a..
canal scheme The scheme propose g.
make the Hudson river between T-v 4al
Fort Edward navigable for ships oraa.r.
from twelve TO fourteen feet Of water. ana
large and strong enough TO cross the Atm
tic 1t also proposes the widening and Be-. Pc
ening Of Wood creek between Fort Etwl.l
and Whitehall Passing through lake
ChamplaIn to the north end, ships cll-
reach the ST Lawrence through the Csu-t-
nawaga canal, the construction of w1Iel
latter Is included in the scheme, aud WI. b.
commenced next spring. AL distractions
between Troy and the St Lawrence removed
ships leaving any port in Europe could gel.
as tar west a. Duluth. Wis, " the z1n.--
city of the unsalted sea. riq Chicago.
without breaking bulk. and rice r.rsa. lac
scheme OF course anticipates that the r.7--
between Troy and Albany Will D, deepeu.l
and improved. A bill was introduced i1..
the Legislature last spring, it vii be r--
membered, apDrOpriating so 000 for Gle
Improvement Of the river between A. lag
and the upper side cut locks in West IL s..
which, however, Assemblymen Branl-. i-
some reason, managed to Kill. Mr. B-a
man, promised, however, before electi1n,nl;
to do 50 again. The rs-introduclon % tls
bill and its passage by the next Legislature
may therefore be considered a certainty.
The next thing TO this. Contemplated hy ,lc
scheme, Is the deepening Of the river bv i5f
State between the side cut ami -le STATE
dam. The survey Of the river alluded O.
above Is a fair indication that .hs VIII .-
accomplished.-TrQy Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13
AFTERNOON.
HOUSE.

Bills, efc., introduced and ref,rred-Bv
Mr. Martin of Londonderry. to incorporate
the Deerheld River Railroad Company 10
committee on railroads
By Mr.. MeFadden of Wells. to prevent
emlgratlOn; TO committee on agriculture.
The bill is as follows
Section 1.-The sum of one hundred dol
lars Is hereby appropriated. which may be
drawn from the treasury, or 50 much
thereof as may be necessary, BY the ser
geant-at-arms, to be by him sppro-
priated in the construction Of suitable hotel
accommodations in the town of Montpelier
and lighting the streets, and such Other in
provements in said town OF Montpelier, a.
are suitable and proper in this aye and
generation.
Second 2.-This act Is designed to prevent
the removal of the State House to Brrling-
ton.
Section 3-This act shall take feet from
its passage.
By Mr.. Gilman of Montpelier, to eonsoli-
Montpelier Independent Meeting House
Society; to general committee.
By Mr.. Barney of Guilford. in addition
t. chapter II, general statutes, relating to
the standard weight of grain, etc; to GER
era committee
BY Mr.. Wright of Walthan. relating TO
the division of public money among school
districts. and in amendment of sections So
and 80, chapter %, general statutes; 10
committee on education.
BY Mr.. Jones of Nottingham, relating
to the support OF common schools: to com
mittee on education.
By Mr.. Toby of Calais, authorizing the
erection of the State House at Taitsyi Il.
and the removal OF the State Capitol to
the JOINT committee on the insane ASYLUM.
BY Mr.. Jones of Nottingham, to change
the name of Lima Viola Toby t. general
committee
By Mr.. Powell of Cambridge. to incorpc-
rate the Cambridge Mount Mansfield Turn
pike Company to committee on highways.
bridges and ferries.
MIR. Vail of Pomfret, called up H. %. for
the better protection Of personal liberty
the question being, shall the bill pass?
Mr.. henry OF Chester, moved to amend so
that one Of the physicians TO make examina-
ton, shall be the family physician Of the
party examined; which was agreed to. He
also moved TO amend so as to provide that
the examining physicians shall find not only
that the person Is insane. but that said per-
son is proper subject for treatment m an
Mr.. Boynton of Woodstock, moved To
amend by adding to the third section of
the bill the words, prorided, tina, any in
dividual feeling. that he or she may be liable
to an attack OF insanity. may apply person.
ally to the superintendent of any insane
asylum in this state TO- admission and treat
ment IN SAID asylum, and il said superin-
tendent shall receive such applicant, then
SAID applicant shall become subject to all |
the rules and regulations of said asylum." /
which was agreed to; the bill was thea
passed
Ssndts Areferred-S 81 to pay jeremiah
Y. Thornton the sum therein named TO
on claims.
Reports-From committee on Judiciary in
favor Of 5. a.. relating to private CORPORA !
Tons read third time and passed in con-
currsnce.
AZ. Martin Of Londonderry, moved to
reconsider the vote refusing the passage Of
d. IL. to change the boundary lines
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13

A nine clock the dining hall Of Bishop :
Hotel was thrown open and was speedily
filled. The hall retained the decorations
described in our notice Of the Cavalry re-
union, with the addition Of some others
specially designed for the occasion. \ large
number of the wives and sisters of the Off
GERS graced the tables by their presence
Probably hundred and fifty persons sat
down to the supper, one of the largest and
best gatherings known in the history Of the
society. The only drawback was the insult
fcient size and height Of the hall. With
all possible crowding, there were not quite
seats enough for all; but all were in good
humor, and all seemed to enjoy the festivi-
ties to the full. The supper was ample and
elegant. the Injuries nicely cooked and
served, and the arrangements did credit to
Mr. Bishop.
THE TOASTs AND TALKING.
After an hour in discussing the good
things which formed the material feast.
President Henry called the guests to order,
and in response to his invitation, the fne
tenor voice of Dr. Sherar, of St. Adams.
rang out in Marching through Georgia. p"
all joining in the chorus.
The regular toasts followed, read by toast
master Colonel Kittredge Haskins
l. " yerrnonf-Her staple in men and women"
Gen Henry said they had expected the
Governor to respond to this sentiment. In
his absence, and that of the Lieutenant
Governor. be called on the Secretary Of
State. Hon. George Nicaols.
Dr. Nichol- responded briefly, expressing
the pride all Vermonters feel in the Green
Mountain State and her staple pro5uc
tions.
Hon. W. c. Dunton. of Rutland, was
next called on. Judge Dunton said that
Daniel Webster remark about New Hamp-
shire. that she built school houses and
raised Iaen, was also true Of Vermont
She had shown that she raised men at IL
conderoga and Bennington and Hubbard
ton, and none the less at Fredericksburgh
and the Wilderness, and Cedar Creek and
Gettysburg. where three untried regiments,
thrown on the flank OF Picketts' rebel d;Fi-
sion, turned the tide OF the battle to vic
tory. He paid q tribute to the women of
Vermont, abiding to their sacrifices and
spirit during the war, and saying that they
contributed their full share to make the
record of Vermont what it was-oue second
to that of no State in the Union.
Lieut.. George II Clark. provost-mar-
shal Of the Second Vermont Brigade on
the rnsrch TO and at Ge;tysburgh. and
whose songs we're frequent source Of en-
joyment st the Esgimental and brigade
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-11-13
MAJOR cHfLp's ADDRESS.

Major Childs said that on accepting an in
yitation to address the society. he was not
unaware that the orators of preceding oc-
casions like this had been gentlemen distin-
guished in civil and military life snd not
unmindful that be himself hsd not hssn