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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16
The Labor Question.

BcsroN. Jan I3.-Tha committee inter
ested in labor reform waited upon Mayor
Cobb. to-day, ANA presented an addres,
asking the city authorities to commence ex
tensiSe public Improvements, in order To
give employment to as many applicants for
work as possible AMI indicating the willing
ness of the woskmen to accept city scrip. II
want of funds is pleaded as a reason for not
granting their request. Ii also asks that no
contractor be dealt with, but that the
workingmen be hired directly by the city.
and that work and time be established al
eight hours per day. The Mayor replied
that such expedients as the one suggested
would greatly impair credit of city and in
the end result IN injury to the working
men, instead of benefit The public funds
cannot be used for unnecessary work. This
plan would increase the already large class
who lean upon the government for support
instead of depending upon their own exer-
tIOns. In conclusion the Mayor said
The outlook does not appear TO me at all
gloomy The effects of the late financial
disturbance are already passing away. Our
manufactures will soon resume their won't
ed activity, and have no doubt there VII
soon be plenty of work for all who de- ire
II ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

The salary bill as it finally passed re-
stores the pay from and after the enactment
of the bill to $1,000 per annum. with the
former mileage allowance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

1t is now reported from Washington That
Mr.. Cushing's last nomination was not re-
ported fayorably from the Judiciary Com
mittee in executive session. bat was report
ed without any recommendation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

Judge Daniels of New York, did good
thing in sentencing Sheriff Brennan, oil
that city, and his easy deputy Shields. to
Jail for thirty days, besides 4 fine Of $3.50
apiece, for permitting the escape Of Genet,
the Tammauy ring robber. The Times
says the offence for which Brennan has
been locked up in the prison Of which he
was the custodian only ten days ago, rem
ders him liable to indictment for misdea-
meanor; that the Distric,-Attorney Will
doubtless move at once for such an indict-
ment, and the Ex-Sherif and his deputy
stand an excellent chance Of joining Tweed
in the Peniten,ary for the last eleven
months vt the year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

The Boston correspondent of the Hartford
Couranf say there is a law suit in progress
to recover for Governor Andrews family
sum of money of which his heirs have been
deprived through the bankruptcy OF trus-
tee under his will. The governors estate
fell into unfortunate hands, one of his in-
innate friends. and a gentleman who stood
well in the community, having gone the
downward road of later years. The suit
is against one of his bondsmen. 1t is par
TALLY through the detection Of this trus-
tee, believe, that we have never had the
biography of Governor Andrew that was
projected A subscription was raised to
meet the expenses of preparing and printing
it, and Mr., + P. Whipple was elected as
its author. One gentleman gave thou
sand dollars towards the enterprise. Nothing
has been heard or done about it for years.
1t is strange that the subject has been so
long allowed to be allowed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

ANOTHER BRIDGE Across THE liuDsoN.-
1t is now authoritatively stated that Com
modore Vanderbilt is intending to build 4
bridge across the Hudson, three miles ABOVE
Hudson City. to unite the New York Cen
trail, the Hudson River. the Harlem Exten-
sion and the Dutchess and Columbia Hall
roads. One important result of this bridge
will be to connect the Hudson River Rail
road with the branch of the New York Cen
trail running from Schenectady to Athens
opposite Hudson CITY. The distance OF the
New York Central and Hudson River Rail
road being thus considerably shortened
Albany will be left out in the cold for
through freight and travel TO the West.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16
NEW ENGLAND NEWS


BosToy, Mass, JAN I3.-Ahout 5 O'Clock
this morning fire broke out in the large five
story brick building 20, u and n Sudbury
street. The interior Of the building was
pretty thoroughly destroyed. although the
walls appear to remain intact. The build
ing foIms a portion of the Goldman build
ing, and the occupants are as fol-
lows E. F. Sturtevant, manufacturer
EuOch X. Dorse, safe manufacturer
Cross. Holt K Co., engineers and maehin
lists; ii. McQuade, cork cutter, and Flem-
ing's book bindery. The loss will be very
heavy. The largest losers by the fire are
Fleming & Co., book-binders, who gave
employment to about one hundred persons,
fifty of whom were women, who barely
escaped with their lives. The firm had
stock to the value Of $50, 900 destroyed.
FIRE IN NATICK.
About three o'clock, this morning. 4 fire
broke out in building in the main street
in the town of Natick, and spread with
great vigor. Some thirty-fve buildings
were destroyed, including the Orthodox
Church, and including those occupied
by the national banks, the savings
bank, Masonic Hall, two engine houses
the Hook and Ladder house, many stores,
several manufactures and large number
of law and other Offices. Several DWELLING
and tenement houses were also burned and
many families turned out OF doors. 1t i.
reported that two children are missing
The loss Is variously estimated at from
$500, 900 to $500, 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

LOBBYING Ex- CoNcREsSuEN.-Uae Of the
most melancholy sights here is the exon
gresham. who persistently arrives at the
commencement, Of each session, and endea-
vors by lobbying to defray his expenses ur-
til the final adjournment. Apparently en-
tranced by Washington life. As Rinaldo
when spcll-bou by Armiia, OF Ulysses
subdued By the cup OF Gree, he haunts the
vestibules Of the hotels and the Hobbies Of
the Capitol, ready to sell his i" influence
in support OF any bill for small retainer
or a large contingent And if he can sit
beside Senator or Il Representative At
meals, OF walk in the streets with them. he
mysteriorsly hints that the vote Of his hon
orable friend is d" all right" 10 most
Senator and Representatives. these former
associates are nuisances when they return,
leech-hke, to fatten on old acquaintance.
And some congressman are well aware that
their fair regulations have been smOuched
and soiled by the persistent familiarity Of
these ex-members.-N Washington Later.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

The weather swans say that the br't ten
days of January of this year, were the mild
est on record since 1888 Only twice before,
in the hall century, has the weather been
50 mild during the first third Of January,
viz, in the years 1898 and 1888. The
February Of 1888, was the coolest month oil
the half century. The Boston Trdreiier has
been oyerhauling the records and finds that
January, 1888, was the warmest month
Except 1870 OF fifty Januaries, and fehru-
airy, 1898, the coolest. January, lS33 was
rather mild, and February, 1888, cold. The
Winter following the severe November oil
1927. was the mildest in the fifty years,
unless the present which follows the coolest
of all the fifty Novemhers, should be yet
milIrr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

Leland Galusha has been appointed post
master at East Franklin, vice Roswell
Olmsted, resigned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16
IN NEW JERSEY.

WHITING, n. j., Jan. i3.-Ts &c engineers
of the New Jersey Southern railroad by
preconeerted arrangement and at the in
stigation Of all the oth'.r, employees Of the
company last night ,alfier taking theirseTeral
trains to their destinations, ran the engines
TO the headquarters of the motive power
of the road At Manchester, and then diseon-
nected them. This has compelled the clos
ing up of the business of this road, and on
other roads depending on it for connections
The cause of the strike is the failure OF the
company to pay the wages due The track
was torn up in several pisces to prevent the
trains of other roads from running on the
New Jersey Southern Company's tracks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

\ Iriila. despatch says that tie report
Of the Judiciary Committee in executive
session wa, unanimous in favor Of confirm
ing Mr.. Cushing as Chiei-Ju Justice, though
no Republican member Of it was satisfied
with the nomination except Mr.. Conkllng
Mr.. Edmnnls, however. insisted on favor
able report, IN order to prevent di-eord IN
the party The fact that Mr.. Gushing will
receive the support Of the Democrats make
his confirmation possible. As it otherwise
could not be.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

AGAsslz.-A fitting tribute is paid to
Agassiz in Hayper's Weekly. We quote 3:
'He had all the childlike sweetness and
simplicity Of character which is the finest
charm of genius. and which i especially
associated with the masters of natural
science spirit Of Newton affirming that
he wa, but child gathering pebbles on the
shore of boundess truth. Where
all are hot for moneymaking he had no
moralistic or philosophic disdain of money,
but a sincere feeling that in his ease care
for personal pecuniary success would be n
wanton waste of time and power. Yet no
man was more persuasive with legislatures
to grant money for purposes Of scientific
study, and the secret of his eloquence was
the irresistible conviction OF the absolute
unselfishness Of his appeal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

ST. ALBANs-Friday evening, Deputy
Grand Master c. F. Morse of Burlington
assisted BY Wilbur p. Davis a Grand Mar
shall, Peter Demo as Grand Warden and j
D. Soule as Grand Secretary, installed the
following newly elected officers Of St. Adams
Lodge No. 81, |. O. of o. F. : l.. p Kimp-
ton, Noble Grand Il. G. Bassett. Vice
Grand Hiram 3. Soule. Secretary. The
appointments of the Noble Grand are X.
$, W. d. Wilson; l.. 5, 5. c. Green ;
Conductor. Wilbur P. Davis Warden,
Peter Demo L. SIS, Samuel Ward l..
S S. Samuel Bearns. The Vice Grand ap-
pointed J IL. Monteiiore. +. ). and j. +.
Bullock, L. 5.
Mr.. John T. Robson, long the foreman
of the foundry machine shop, bad the mis-
fortune Monday forenoon to lose lie two
first fingers of left hand by a circular saw.
The Franklin County Medical Association
held its semi-annual session at st. Adams
on Monday. Interesting papers were pre-
scented on the following topics: "Carbonic
Acid Gas in Animal and Vegetable Life, -
by Dr. H. p Hall of Alhans. BY the ProSi-
dent Of the ASSOCIATION, Dir. ). ). Clark, on
Parental Influence and Care and Manage
ment of Children" By. DR.. Geo Dunsmore,
"A Criticism on the Diet Theory in the Ne
on Pelvic Abscess.' BY DR. II. NJ. Hall +,
on THE Unity of the Life Principle" by
DR.. George Fassett. on The Abuse of
Drugs" BY DIR. Jchn Branch, memoir
able sketch of the late DR.. K. G.. NJ. Wood
ward. The addresses were all very inter
esting and some Of them Of high literary
merit.
The st. Adams correspondent Of tie Rut-
land Gioj. says Mr.. +. Stewart Stranahan
is not to be business manager OF the 4irsr-
fiser.
KILLED. At Wet Randolph, a Mr.
Charles Morse, an OH man. about s6 years
old, living in Rochester, was crossing the
railroad, his team was struck by the 1
O'Clock express train going south, and his
horse was instantly killed AMI himself 50
injured that no hopes are had Cor his re-
coyery 1t is supposed that Mr. Morse
= & Il
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

The London agent of the Associated
Press has been informed that Harry w.
Genet, fugitive from jnstice from New
York. was seen in Belfast, Ireland, Friday
but he was not arrested because his onehce
does not come under the extraditioh treaty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

IL seems that in the caucus oil hepuoh-
con Senators on Tuesday, letter found
among the rebel archives, in possession oil
the government, was produced and read'
written by Caleb Cushing in March, leoi'
introducing young man who had formerly
been in his Office when Attorney General,
to his old friend jefferson Davis, who was
then Provisional President Of the Conieder-
ate States. and commencing him as devoted
IN the Southern cause and likely 10 be OF
service. With this letter, 1t l. sad, the
Young man went to Montgomery, and on
the strength of it was made chief oil the
Confederate States produce bureau and
served in that capacity in the tonlederaeH'
For writing 4 similar letter some Gays
earlier, jesse u. Bright was expelled from
the United States Senate. Ii was NJ once
decided without opposition that the Judic'-
ary committee should wait on the PFesl-
dent and ask him to withdraw the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Gushing, on the ground OF cor
respondence with the enemy during the re
bellion. 1t is now considered doubtful Il
Mr.. Gushing is even allowed to 20 to Spain-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

MYSTERIOUS DISTURBANCES. MIR. Joel
A. II. Ellis, respectable merchant OF
Springfield. Vt. went to Boston. on Tues
day, on business, and started Tor home IN
the evening. He had not arrived home up
to late hour Thursday night, and grave
fears are entertained BY his family and
friends that something has happened 10
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

The House Committee on Pensions have
decided to fayorably report bill providing
for an increase of pensions for soldiers and
sailors who have been totally disabled. Tins
bill will require an additional appropria-
ton of about twelve thousand dollars an
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

The controversy concerning the Chief
Jus,iceshlp is growing more and more Bit
ter. At caucus of the Republican Sena-
tors. Monday night, Mr.. Cushing's friends.
under the lead Of Senator Conkling. at
tempted to commit the caucus to A unani-
nous vote in open session for Mr.. Cush-
ing's confirmation, but the attempt failed
and from latest adyices his prospects of
confirmation do not seem to be improving
though the Democrats, aided by minority
Of the Republicans, may possibly secure mis-
confirmation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

Judge Durell, Of Louisiana, has followed
in the footsteps Of Judges Delahay, OF
Kansas. and Sherman, of Ohio. both OF
whom resigned to avoid impeachment, and
sent his resignation to the President, hav-
ing first ascertained that he could not Sc
cure a foreign mission.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

At the annual meeting OF the White
River Valley Agricultural Association. held
in Bethel upon the 9th inst, Hon. Crosby
Miller o. Pomfret was elected President ;
NJ. J. Gilman of Bethel, Secretary; NJ.
Sylvester of Bethel. Treasurer. X. Ii. upper
of Rochester and Col. j. B. Mead OF Ran
dolph. Vice Presidents. The report oil the
Treasurer shows the association to be IN
highly prosperous condition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

The new Central Vermont IRON raiiroad
bridge at Waterbury is so far completed
that trains began to pass over it last Mon
day morning. 1t is splendid structure,
rejecting credit alike on those who fur
nished and those who put it up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

lAe New hampshire otdtN NNl'N'''N'-
Convention at Concord on Wednesday was
a large and harmonious assemblnge. ten.
McCutchins. the candidate for Governor Is a
plain. hard-working farmer and man OF
more than ordinary native ability, but Is
little known throughout the State. The
grange element evidently controlled the
convention. The nominee for Railroad
Commissioner Is DR.. g. 2. Conn, of Con-
cord, native Vermonter, and well and
fayorably known in this State, having prae-
tised medicine in this and Orange County Z;
and was Surgeon of the Twelfth Vermont
Regiment. The platform adopted eulogized
the Republican party, condemned the back
salary bill and called for its repeal, protest
ed against the revival of the ranking act,
welcomed the agriculturists to the councils
of the State. deprecated the tendency 10
special legislation, deplored the prevalence
Of intemperance and heartily commended
all efforts for retrenchment and reform \
series of resolutions were also passed in
respect to the memory of the late Hon.
John p Hale
Ex.-Gov James \ Weston of Manches-
ter is the Democratic nominee for Governor.
lie loves popularity and always says "yes, -
to interviewers. With the license plat
form of his party he has reasonable pros
pect of success.
4. W. Sulloway of Franklin, is the Demo
cratic candidate for Railroad Commissioner.
The resolutions adopted affirmed that the
convention was in favor of State rights,
favored retrenchment and reform in the
government, condemned grants Of land to
railroad corporations, affirmed its adher-
ence to the Cincinnati Baltimore platform
of 1872, and denounced the present admin
istraton for its devotion, to personal and
partisan interests, demanded the unquali-
fed repeal of the salary bill, opposed all
mOnopolies, favored more stringent laws in
relation to savings banks, favored Judi
cious license law which may be made PROM
bitory by local option, and invited all men,
without regard to past political deslgna-
tions. to unite in an earnest effort IN be
half of a common country
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

Governor Davis, ofTexas, appears to have
laid himself open to some criticism lie
signed a bill ordering new State election
and accepted the law as legal by becoming
candidate under it for reelection. Fail
ing to secure an election he falls back upon
the plea that the law i, unconstitutional,
and having an opinion OF the supreme
Court OF that State to this effect he now
wants to retain his office, by aid Of the t..
;. troops. which the President declines to
grant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

The overthrow of CASTELAR, on the meet
ing of the Cortes has surprised nobody who
has any real knowledge of Spanish politics.
or who looks at politics at all with the eyes
of a reasoning man. Every intelligent OBJ
server has expected it. The history of
Spain and the present condition of parties
at Madrid made it highly probable. Bet
ter than all, CASTELAR, himself predicted it
when he took oiiice.-Nat,0n.
WHITEnALL.-Last Thursday boat loaded
with coal was locked from the lake INTO the
canal at Whitehall. This is something that
was never done before in the month of
January.
The smallpox at Whitehall is supposed
to have reached its height. Only four cases
proved fatal. Others who were taken with
the disease are recovering.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

Travel IN all the roads is lighter than
usual at this season. The two Wagner
drawing room ears running between St.
Adams and Troy have been withdrawn.
For thirty days previous to their with
drawal Mr.. Wagner received but sixty three
| dollars from them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

The Whitehall Tuss tells Of turkey
which was brought on the table Of White
hall gentleman Christmas day, and about
which a peculiar odor was noticed by the
head Of the house He quickly rang the
bell. when the new servant appeared.
" Bridget. what in the world did you stuff
this fowl with .' Faith and nothing t
all. -" was the reply " sure. sir. 1t VI
stuffed 50 full that not another drop oS s.dt
fin could get in atall, atall yer honor. -
The mystery was solved.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

To irl0g, may II concern kR0ir ye
where's Dinah MATHS, negro Oman Win NAhe!
ber Oh nd = Two months old was taken prisoner on
Lake Chanplain with the British troops somewhere
near Col Hilliner's patten patent the tweIith gay
and ,,cordiur 10 resolve passed by the honorable
the Continental Congress that all the prizes belong
to the captiyators thereof. therefore she ana heI
Oh Id became the just property OF the eAptFA.OIs
the sight OF God to keep slaves therefore obtain
ing leave Of the detachment under my command 70
1--WE her and her child their freedom DO therefore
give the said D.nah MATHS and Nancy her ehlid
freedom to pass and repass any where through the
United State. of America with her behaving Hs be
cometh and to trade and TO traffic FOR herselI And
child as though she was free born, without being
molested by any person or persons. In witness
whereUut1 I have set my hand or subscribed my
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

Our Massachusetts brethren, who are so
fearful in reference to the dangerous ten
denotes of railroad consolidation in YER
mont, would find profitable food for contem-
plation at home. The lease of the Vermont
and Massachusetts Railroad to the Fitch
burg Railroad Company for nine hundred
and ninety mine years is not step towards
the formation ola mammoth corporation. y
is it? Certainly not. The interests of the
dear people, ofcourse, are only considered.
1t is altogether lovely, because it is hoped
that the control of the Hoosac tunnel may
be, thereby. assured in the interest of GER
tain SET 1t happens, this time, that the
combination is in the interest of those who
have been crying monopoly" danger
from railroad combinations" etc., and
hence quietude reigns supreme. Rutland
Globe
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-01-16

At meeting of the New Hampshire and
Massachusetts Milk Producers Association,
in Boston, Thursday, Henry Clark
of the Rutland Globe. spoke in praise
of the system of marketing milk enjoyed by
the farmers OF Vermont. A great portion
of it was sent to New York, taken direct by
the railroads, without the employment of
middle men. 1t had proved beneficial to
all. o. S. Bliss. secretary of the
Vermont Dairymans' Association, gave a
short history of the society and what it was
accomplishing. lie said that the manu-
facture of cheese was gradually diminish
ing in quantity, butter making being re-
garded as more profitable The butter
factory system was considered to be working
| fayOrably