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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05
4 LITTLE PIECE OF SPITE.-A Washing
ton special to the Springfield Republican

May 26th, relates the following:
MISUNDERSTANDING Sawyer got even
with Mr.. Dawes, yesterday. A lady in the
Registers Office of the Treasury Department
named Dawes, most efficient clerk, re-
ceived notice from Sawyer of immediate
removal. When she went to ask him the
reason therefor, Sawyer's clerk told her it
was because she was a relation of Mr..
Dawes. When Sawyer came in he treated
her in an exceedingly gruff and ungentle-
manly manner. and said it was enough for
her to know that she was removed. She
next called upon Mr.. Dawes and said she
had been a victim of a name. After lis
tening to her story, Mr.. Dawes went with
her and called on secretary Richardson laid
the case before him, and said tie lady was
not relative to him. not even remotely,
that he had never before known of her ex-
istence. but had ascertained. that day. that
she was appointed at the request Of Mr..
Sumner. Mr.. Dawes told Mr.. Richardson
that the treasury was. of course, at full lib
erty to punish him or any of his relations,
but this removal of woman merely because
she had the same name was a little too
small, and he intended to call attention to
the matter, tonight. on tho floor of the
House, if the lady was not reinstated. This
afternoon the lady was restored. Tbs mat
ter il one Of general talk and ID everywhere
addaosd - . proper measure Of the calibre
Of Aaistant-Secretsry sawyer.
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ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AT CAsrLEroy
young man named Michael Welsh, about d
years old, boarder at the Bomoseen Uopse
at tCastleton, made an attempt to commit
suicide Sunday by cutting his throat with n
common pocket knife. Welsh had been
downcast and detected for some days. and
on Sunday repaired to the railroad a few
rods back Of the Bomoseen House, and cut
. gasn In ms throat some two inches in
length and sought to teer or break the inc.
ular vein with his fingers. He was taken 70
the hotel his wound dressed and bimselr
put to bed: lie watched his opportunity
and when his attendant was NOT vatcb;ny
him sprang from his bed and Jumping ont
Of second story window ran near 6aifs
mile. He was however caught, bound and
returned to his room. Tho young man :
evidently Insane, but will probably recovsr
trom bib present woundR.-Rxtlerd HsrST
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MASONIC,

a plan Is IN progress for the formation OF
Masonic relief association at Manchester,
on the principle that when one member
dies the others all pay fixed sum to hi
family. The association will not be con-
fined to members of Adoniram Lodge. bat
is calculated to include any Mason Of good
standing and sound health in other lodges
who may wish to Join.
Emmons Taylor, of Portage, Wisconsin.
Right Eminent Grand Commander of
Knights Templar in that State died in that
city April 18th, aged i6 years. He was
native OF Rupert, Bennington county, Yer
mont and graduated at Williams College
when only u years old. He read law a.
granville, n. y, in the office of Jas. Hop
kins. now U. 5. judge for the western dis
trict OF W isconsin, and on being admitted
TO the practice he came to Wisconsin in
1897, taking up his residence at Portage
and becoming the business partner of Hon.
Luther ,. Dixon, now chief justice of that
State, and continued in that relation until
AIR. u. S elevation tothe bench in 1859 De-
ceased was lawyer of rare abilities and he
left many warm personal friends, the lead
ing men OF his profession throughout the
State rs well as many Masonic dignitaries
attending his funeral
Gen. j. W. Phelps, of Brattleboro. has
recently issued a pamphlet of which he Is
the editor, entitled " Secret Societies-An-
cient and Modern being an outline OF
their use, progress and character, with res
pect to the Christian religion and Republi-
can government. IL is an attack upon the
institution of Masonry in particular, anu
incidentally upon all other secret societies.
Ii is said that the proposed celebration OF
st. Johns Day, nc Stowe, is already IN
assured success, and that it is thought that
it will attract the largest body Of Masons
ever before convened in the State
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05
The Vermont Granges and the Carghnawaga
Canal


Canal.
Tie State Grange of Patrons of Husban-
dry closed lis Seml-annual meeting, after a
two days session, at Montpelier, last eve
ming, We learn that about seventy grang es
were represented By ninety masters and
delegates, and that the session was an emf
nently harmonious one. Among the sub
jects prominently before the body as the
Caughnawaga Canal. This was int .oduced
by Grand Master Cotton in his ad dress. in
which he strongly endorsed the nterprise.
1t was also advoca ted by Gen W. W.
Henry, ofthis city, in a CAREFUL y prepared
report, giving some of the inn ,ortapt facts
and figures relating to the 81 lbiect. which
was printed and distribute among the
members, and in speech.
The portion of the Grar d Masters ad
dress referring to the cana was referred to
committee, who report ed the following
resolution which was unf .nimously adopted.
and its publication autl torized:
Resolred, That the Importance of the
Caughnawaga Ship c anal is such. that we
pledge ourselves to Cooperate with those
who are laboring to accomplish this object
And We recommend to the Patrons of this
State to subscribe to its capital stock as
hoerally as their .eans will permit, proyid-
ed the majority Of Its directors are members
OF the Patrons of Husbandry.
1t is unders :ood that the Canchnawapa
Canal Compa ay will be requested to post
pone Tor ski days the election of its new
and enlarge d board of directors under the
extended charter, in order to give the
grangers an opportunity to subscribe to- the
stock they will take majority of the
s'ock Oh course no one can object 20 their
having majority of the directors.
In this enterprise the CHARGERS have
somet ing practical to work at most mate
rally affecting the interests o. the farmers
East and West, and of pecu lar importance
10 vermont 1t is, in fact, the solution of
the great problem of ches ~ TRANSFORMATION
from the Northwest to til = con hoard and if
the Vermont Patrons i'll successfully in
a'o 'ne en'erpriS ). they will win glory
iof one eener ition. Nothing could
I"''i'S oeiore the public the formation
'nu eAis'onee Oh the ir order, as the accom-
:, ~, VI gre It national improvement |
,arv s,ao,. anu they will take the neces-
,eca ~, n ne can, if they will, they |
nil cred;, 90 ~. tR t they will not have the |
VI d" ;lr achievement.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

The President is authorized by a recent
act of Congress to permit the commissioned
officers of the army to wear embroidered
upon the collar of the authorized uniform,
as an honorary distinction, the proper en-
blem or insignia of rank of the highest
grade they have held by brevet or other
commission, either in the regular or volun-
teer service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

The Allan B. Wilson sewing machine pa
tent, by which the present monopoly is
maintained. and for which an extension is
asked, has been considered by the Commit
tee on Patents of both branches of Con-
gress, and both committees are opposed to
the extension, although no formal vote has
been taken in either committee. All that
the applicant desires is favorable report
at the present session, and the postpone
ment of action until next week, but it is
doubtful whether there will be a eport
upon the bill at all at the present sessio o. II
one is made it will be unfavorable, unless
the sewing machine monopolists succeed in
changing the present opinions of som,s
members of the committees. Both the ap-
pllcants and their opponents are strongly
represented in the lobby, and the contest Is
o very warm one.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05
THE PROCESSION

was fine one, though not as large in num-
bers as last year, owing to the absence from
the line, through circumstances beyond
their control, of two companies of the Fire
Department. Volunteer Hose, Barnes Hose
and the Ethan Aliens had fall ranks and
made a noticeaby elegant appearance. The
Bakers and the Star and Clipper Hose Com
panes also turned out handsomely and
marched well. Capt. Ryer's detachment of
Company c. ofthe National Guard. showed
well and put their best foot foremost in
honor of the day.
The column was formed by the Chief
Marshal, Col. c. F. Spaulding, assisted by
his aids, William Smith and o. B. Ferguson,
on St Paul street, west side City Park, at
II O'Clock, p. m, the right resting on Main
street, and the
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days at Burlington. He charged that the
| leading railroad men had made themselves
rich and controlled elections and legislation
by bribery!
Sister Gregg then recited poem and the
exercises were closed by prayer by Rev. MIR.
Il 10
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

Some light has been thrown upon the
dark ways of pickpockets, by recent
overhauling of the Vermont and Massachu-
sets cars at Fitchburg, Mass. On examin-
alton of two of the cars, it was found that
the head lining in the saloon had been cut,
and in each place two pocket-books, empty,
were found. This shows that the game of
the thieves was to pick a pocket. go to the
saloon and rifle the wallet of its contents,
and deposit it where it would be likely to
remain hidden for long time without de-
lection.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

AVE" .NGLAND FAIR.-The executive
S sOn,'.fe 81 the New England Agricultural
D.. nj As decided to hold the next fair in
.o',uef ace, because our Vermont stock
Met e' pre- fer to 60 there and because
49,. ssnsett Park is soon 20 b sold The
; =. g is that the fair is to be held
~ Lewiston, Maine, mex. year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

The Chicago Tribune recently sent out cir
culars to all the Western press to ascertain
the position of each journal on the Presi-
dents veto of the currency bill. Among
the replies received was the following
which is a pretty fair sample Of a good
deal of the opposition to the President:
OFFICE SOUTH Missouri JOURNAL, WEST
PLAINS. Mo-, May IL, lS74.-Io The Editor
Of the Chicago TriJune.-We are opposed to
Grant and everything he does. We are in
aationists, but had Grant signed the bill
we would have treated it with silent con-
tempt. We ''ft" with Grant-that what's
the matter with US in the army of Gen.
Lee. EDITORS JOURNAL.
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The Protestant Episcopal convention Of
the diocese of Maryland refused. after an
earnest discussion, ll9 against 50. to per-
nit the Church of the Holy Communion to
organize, on account of its ritualistic
character.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

The State assessors of New York State
have issued a circular to the supervisors, in
which they say
Having visited sixteen counties during
the last four weeks, in different parts of the
State, We feel warranted in saying that pub
lie sentiment is decidedly in favor of chang
ing the present mode of assessing real and
personal property.
Conventions of supervisors and assessors
have been held in several of these counties.
at which resolutions have been passed agree
ing to assess all property according to law.
We advise assessors to
assess all property at its full and true
value, a. the law preseribes; also, that as
SCISSORS canvass their respective towns to-
gether. viewing each piece of property, and
dlScardlng all former assessments in order
that the joint judgment of the three asses
Ors as TO the true value may be ascertained
We trust this will commend itself to the
good Judgment of all, and We believe that
twill result in more equal distribution of
taxation.
This is L good move, but We should advise
no two or three counties to undertake to
assess at full value till all will do so. 1.-THE
rest of the State should happen to be mean
enough to let them bear from a third to a
half more than their share of State taxes, as
reward for their honesty, they might re-
greet it, some time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

huSTiNcroN.-Rev. b. s. Frost Free.u II,
baptist. is to preach at the Centre ono.
two weeks. III
MIS- Z. ". Ellis is proving herself vs,v
s"cisnt Is Superintendent of Schools.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

Our dispatches report rumor in Wash
ington that Gen. Butler is to be appointed
Minister to Austria, in place of John Jay.
Some time ago. when Gen. Van Buren,
was appointed to i. mission to China, the
New York Times intimated that some APP
pointments were made on the principle that
the farther away the appointees were the
better it was for the country. 1t would
appear from the present instance that ap-
pointments are still made On this principle.
for which the country is to he congratu-
lated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05
The Rhode Island Cremationists are all
for Burnside for Senator.

The Springfield Republican says the stock
holders of the Vermont Valley Railroad are
still at work to get possession Of their pro-
perty. now leased to the Central Vermont.
and are confident of soon succeeding.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

Rochefort, the banished and escaped
French reyolutionist. who so strangely les
pecially for Frenchman) refuses to be
lionized at New York, goes to Switzerland
in week, 50 as to be at hand when the
Mcmahon Government goes down. He
predicts that it cannot stand three months.
But then. it is not certain that NJ. Roche
fort is n reliable prophet.
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be examnle of tho Massachusetts, Les

The example of the Massachusetts, Legis-
lature. in repeating the prohibitory law
and the State police, does no. seem to have
much effect on the Rhode Island Senate.
That body has passed prohibitory law,
with State constabulary clause.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

Masas folloWs:


/. Queen City Band, preceded by detachment
OF the city police, commanded by the Chief, L. A
Drew.
p Officers and members Of Stannard Post No. ?
Gland Army Of the Republic, and veterans Of the
late war followed by disabled soldiers and soldier.
OF 1872 in carriages.
3. Chaplain and speakers for the occasion and
Qua rtette Club in carriages.
!. Carriage conta ming the committee flowers
with the floral offerings.
:. Mayor and Board Of Aldermen Of the city OF
Burlington, in carriages.
Z. President and Faculty OF the L. V. VI. and s. A.
C.. Gems. Stannard and Foster. Capt. A. Austin and
Lucus gelOw OF the st. Albans direrfiser, and
Representatives Of the city Press, in carriages.
:. 81. Mary's Cornet Band.
:. Detachment Of Company c LIST Vermont Nil
lila, Capt. E c. Ryer commanding.
.. The Fire Department Of Burlington in the FOL
lowing order Boxer Engine Co. No. ;, Capt. J. W.
Wardlow, Ethan Allen Engine Co. No. {. Capt A.
5. Drew Volunteer Hose Co. No. |, Acting Fore
man, II. X. Conger Star Hose Co. No. > Capt. l..
{. Grant; Clipper Hose Co. No &, J. r. Capt.
Morse Barnes Hose Co. No. :. Capt ID. X. Bracken.
10. Students OF the University.
u. Civic Societies.
-. Citizens on foot.
l3. Citizens in carriages
The line Of march up Main to Church and
College street, through College 10 Prospect street
through Prospect To Colchester Avenue. thence to
Green Mount Cemetery. The Dead March was
pluyed by the Queen City Band on entering the
Cemetery. The column here united with Clipper
Hose Company with the Sherman Band.
The order of exercises at
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

We do not see how the result of the
coroner's investigation over the Mill River
disaster, can fail to be verdict that the
mill owners who built and owned the Will
liamsburg reservoir are responsible for
the loss of life and property which followed
from their criminal recklessness. To save a
few thousand dollars, they built dam
which they are now compelled to own
could not have been expected to stand
The engineers condemn the structure in
the strongest terms. Ole of the contrac-
t)rs has testified that when he was build
in it he was dissatisfied with the work and
called the attention ofthe company to faults
viii CHI appeared dangerous. At one time he
said he thought seriously of abandoning the
job to save his reputation, and would have
done so if he had not sunk So 900 in the
work. One of the original corporators of
the company said that for two years after
the reservoir was built he stood in dread of
Just such calamity as the one which has
occurred, and had removed goods from his
mill for fear of a break, after heavy rains.
Another was asked if he should have ap-
proved Of such foundation had he seen it
lie responded: Not for a moment Of
course it was the business OF these men to
know what they were building and to make
it sufficient to fulfil the command of the
common law. that every man shall so use
his own property as not to damage others.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05
WASHINGTON NEWS.
RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY RICHARDSON
APPOINTMENT OF GEN. BRIsrow.


RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY RICHARDSON
APPOINTMENT OF GEN. BRIsrow.
WASHINGTON, June Secretary Rich
ardson sent in his resignation as secretary
of the treasury, to-day. His resignation
was accepted, and Gen. B. Ii. Bristow
nominated for the vacant secretaryship.
Mr.. Richardson was nominated associate
justice of the court of claims. In
the executive session of the Senate, to-
day. the nomination Of Mr.. Bristow was
referred to the finance committee, and that
Of Mr. Richardson to the judiciary commit
tee. The nomination Of Gen. Bristow is
favorably received by members of Congress
Of both political parties, and it is thought
there will be no opposition whatever to his
confirmation. 1t will be remembered that
Mr.. Bristow was nominated for the attor-
ney-generalship at the same time that Mr..
Williams was nominated to be the chief
justice of the supreme court, but owing to
the withdrawal Of Williams's nomination.
and as consequence of his remaining in
Office as Encouragement, there was no
vacancy to be filled by Bristow.
CHANGES IN CUSTOMS REGULATIONS.
WASHINGTON, June 2.-General William
Wells, collector of customs at Burlington,
Vt, and hs deputy, Mr.. Arthur, have
effected a change in the customs regula-
tons of the treasury department governing
trade between Canada and the United
States, 50 that Canadian merchandise nav
be entered under bond at Island Pond for
expectation by way of either Portland or
Boston. Other important changes have
also been effected relative to the entry Of
merchandise at the frontier for consump-
ton, tending to make Island Pond of
more importance than heretofore.
THE PUBLIC DEBT.
WASHINGTON June 1.-The monthly state
ment OF the public debt Is as follows SIX
per cent bonds, 81 ,2l3, 1867 800: five per
cent bonds, $50, 279 900 total coin bonds.
81, 72i ,2l6 800; lawful money debt, Sll,-
67s 900; matured debt, "a ,32l 100; legal
tender notes, 1892 $40, III; certificates Of
deposit, S56, 05O, 200; fractional currency.
Si6 .53S $40; coin certificates, 1913, l79 800.
total without interest. S5l7 ,Sii ,927; total
debt, 50 ,26l ,09l OFT total interest, S33,-
1854, O63 cash in the treasury, coin, ssh
S59, OF cash in the treasury. currency.
SIl, IL 1903; special deposits held for re-
demptiOn of certificates of deposit as pro-
vided by law, $50, O50. 900; total cash in
the treasury, Sll9, ls6. 663: debt less cash
in the treasury, 81, 1i5 ,265, i3S decrease
during the month, "a, 456, s3S.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

-I0N ELECTION. - The Republicans
claim the election of Toleuan Gor.r.o- :,
oregon by zoo majority, although the
eastern counties are to be heard from Tho
"aiance oil the State ticket Is very e,oss
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

Washington specials say President Grant
is besieged by Representatives of the old
pro-slavery element of the North and South,
urging him to veto tho civil rights bill
should Congress pas Il.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

The Summit House, Mount Mansfield, is
now open for the season, and is in charge OF
Mr.. c. B. Waite. late landlord Of the hotel
ss Cambridge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

The Union Republicans Of Vermont will meet in
Convention at Burlington on Wednesday, the Eth
DAY Of June ls:i at II o'clock a. M, for the pur
pose Of nom NJ candidates Cor Governor, Leuten
ani-Governor and Treasurer, to be supported at
the ensuing State election, and also for the appoint
ment Of a State Committee.
The Republican Voters Of the State viii he repre-
sented in the Convention by their Delegates, to he
chosen on the basis Of delegate from each town,
and one additional delegate for each one hundred
votes fraction fifty votes cast for the Repub-
lean candidate for Governor at the last State cleo
ton.
By vote Of former Convention the State Com
mttce are constituted committee on credentials
ana Delegates will provide themselves with proper
certificates OF election, -ned by the Secretary Of
their respective primary meetings, and present the
same to said committee at their ofice-the City
Court Room-as early as practicable on said day.
The Central Vermont, Passumpsic, Portland and
psdensbuTg, Rensselaer, 4 Saratoga, Montpelier
Wells River, and Missisquo and Clyde Rivers Rail
reads will extend the courtesy Of free return tickets
GEORGE W. GRANDEY, Chairman.
GEoUGE NICHOLS. Secretary.
CHARLES II. JOYCE,
STEPHEN THOMAS.
FRANKLIN FAIRBANKS Republican
WILLIAM ROUNDS, State
JOIN L. BARsTOw, Committee
GEORGE y. DALE,
CARROLL s. PAGE.
Mortified, May II, 1874.
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The Rutland GLOBE and the Bennington
Banner, each possibly having little per-
sonal feeling to crafty, are ont for Col. C.
Ii. Joyce for Congress. We sincerely
trust that the Republicans of the First Dis
trict will not make the mistake of changing
their representative at this time. Mr..
Willard is pure and honest and strong
man. lie is an Industrious, careful and
able legislator. lie is respected and in
fluential at Washington. lie represents
Vermont with high credit. Why should he
not be kept where he is? The proposition
to drop him, calls for some plain speaking /;
and it is speaking but the plain and obyi-
Gus truth, to say that Col. Joyce cannot
begin to make good Mr.. Wizards place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-05

vermont and Canada Railroad stock sold
lot pein Boston, on Monday.