Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-02-20
City Politics.

DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS IN THE THIRD WARD.
The Democracy of the GLORIOUS old
Third turned out in goodlv numbers to the
caucus at Robarge's blacksmith shop Tues
DAY pm. The caucus was called to order by
John Mcnamara, Chairman of the Ward
Committee. After considerable sparring
and good deal of talk, Mr.. A. K. Lemon
was elected President, and VIM. Ii. Lee,
Secretary.
The chairman called for nominations Of
candidates for Aldermen-one for the long
term, to succeed Ii. X. Wing. whose term
expires, and one for the short term as a
successor to Z. c. Rowe, removed from the
ward.
ii. X. Wing was thereupon nominated by
a unanimous vote.
Fora successor to Mr.. Rowe, Messrs. A.
K. Lemon and Edward 0'Neil were nomi-
mated. \ ballot was taken and resulted as
follows
] Lemon 80. ~
! " Nell --..-..-........ Is
The result was received with great cheer
ing. Mr.. O'Neil's nomination was then
made unanimous.
! The selection OF candidate for School
| Commissioner, to succeed Mr. C. j. Alger,
whose term expires, was then taken up, and
brought ont a spirited discussion, a few
OF the most prominent voters present adyo-
| eating the denomination Of Mr.. Alger,
while the vast majority of those who spoke
expressed desire for change. No charges
of unitness were brought against Mr..
Alger; but he was evidently no lavorite
with the majority Of those present, some of
whom even Kissed his name The names of
Oliver Cabana, John Mcnamara and c. j.
Alger having been presented, ballot was
taken and resulted as follows:
Ndhdla ..........---... ~
Alger- Observation-Disclosures.
McNam1ra- OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Mr.. Cabanas nomination was made
unanimous
Ward officers We're then nominated as
follows. For Clerk. VIM. H. Lee Inspec-
tors of Election, Nelson Bacon, Fred. Short
sleeves and Michael Madigan.
After pure democratic speeches by Alder
man Wing ,MesSrs. O'Neil. Cabana. Post and
Lemon, the caucus adjourned.
Ricnx5ND.-WhileA Albert Town was in
his barnyarl on the sth instant, he was at
tackled by two year old heifer, her horn
striking him in the groin. making a fright
full wound Of over four inches in length.
The creature backed him about rod but
he succeeded in getting hold Of her neck
and finally got away from her. lie i doing
as well As could he expected, but is not able
te stand on his wounded leg.
John Noble slipped and fell in his cow
barn on the 18th inst, striking on his
elbow and putting his shoulder out Of Joint.
DR.. Bromley set it and he is now doing
well
The $3.50 worth of liquor that was
repleyined by the alleged owner, last fall,
and was decided by the Supreme Court as
forfeited at the January Term, was return
ed one day last week to Mr.. Ferguson,
the Town Liquor Agent. Thus ends an I'M
lill t'AhA lil Ahl suit. ~ tut gu plt4ilJ N1utt
sustaining the decision Of Justice W. ID.
Hall that the liquor was forfeited.
The lecture Of President Buckham on
" Country Life in Vermont last Friday
night. was listened to with much interest
By an intelligent and appreciatiyea audience.
Every one expected a rich treat by the
president. and 1t Is not saying too much
that no one was disappointed.
BARRE ACADEMY, advertised in another
column, Is an institution every way worthy
ofpatrona &c. Tie Principal, pr. Spaulding,
j. a yetera n teacher, thoroughly devoted to
his work, and eminentiy successful in gain
Ing the confidence and cultiyating the en-
terpri~e Of his pupils The instruction is
thorough and iudicious A. Preparatory
School, Barre stands second to none in the
State. and only needs the endowment and
patronage which it, friends are abundant
iy able to give it. to become the equal of the
best in any State. The Barre boys in
oar University have for many years
held a high rank both for scholarship
and character. But the chief excellence of
Barre Academy is the exceptionally good
moral and religious spirit which charac-
terizes IT, \ hoy could hardly be under
better IN Auence- in a Christian home than
in this t.'uly Christian school Add to all
these cor ,iderations the important one Of
moderate expense. and We are sure that
Barre AGA denny viii commend itself to the
favorable opinion Of a large number of those
who, at tbs season Of the year, are pre-
pairing to go to some Academy or other
preparato. y school.
Surlur sy-Our High School, taught by
Mr.. c. R TuYrill. closed its Winter torn
last Friday with very interesting literary
exercises. The attendance during tie
quarter has becn large, and the progress Of
the pupils highly commendable. Mr..
Turrill mas made an excellent impression
upon his school and the community. We
want moro Of such young men to man these
cducationa posts throughout the State and
nation. Mr.. Turrill viii begin his next
term on Nc nday, the 23d inst.
Serious AcclDExr.-We regret to learn
that our Il wnsman p. L. Rowley, met with
quite a ser ious accident yesterday morning
in coming down the stairs of Nickery 5
wagon -hol on Pearl street. 1t seems Mr..
Rowlcy IN -sed his foothold and fell the
whole leng h Of the stairs. di>locatlng his
shoulder, and receiving other serious
bruises. lie will probably be confined to
the house for several days.
SALIsm rRY.--Or the 18th inst, the dwell
ing house of Chester Kingsley, ESD. took