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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02
BOSTON MARKETS.

ff1AN-SHAts 'AAf o. ATtri.
FLOUR-The demand Tor Flour has been quiet.
Sales ct 81 - a - for Western superiiue.
81 550 - for common extras s. 90 az - or " s.
cons.n and Minnesota extras 50 90 r. q = To- white
wheat ohio. Indiana and " gan; - p a Tor
Illinois; and - - a Oh for s.. LOUIS, iuclu1ing
choice and iavoriie hranGs. Corn Meal dull
and has been selling az . 90 6r q 10 T. hhi.
Dat Meal ranges :r'n $ 80 q q Dbl a. To the
quality.
GRAIN The market for Corn IS moderate bot
prices are firm. sales have boon at 10 "a 9lc e
hushel for mixed and yellow. Oats arc not 30
firm. The sales have bcea ut c. a zoe q
hushel for mixed aud white. In Rye sales at
: - al u q hushel. Shorts have been selling at
$50 o. a p Y ton and Fine Feed and Middlings
at so on a q % q ton In Barley nothing has been
done and prices are quite nominal.
PROVISIONS. Pork has been quite dull. and
prices remain low The sales have been At
s2lG sc % q bhl. Tor clear and extra clear, to
quality. Feet Is firm and has not changed with
sales at $40 80 NSl3 Ter mess and extra mess. and
sit "a Il Ter family. Lard Is dull and in moderate
demand. The sales have been al 1910 li5c Y 10 Cor
steam and kettle rendered. Smoked Hams
selling at Is a l5e Z II for Boston and Western.
PRODUCE. There is fair feeling for choice
grades o. Butter The sales o. choice New York and
to medium range from N a BIC q %, as to quality.
Cheese is in fair demand. SAFES have been at
0l2lc Y 70. White Beans at 81 95d2 % y bushel
for medium; extra pea at 500 a p. and
yellow eyes at - 90 2 bush. Eggs at IA dl9c p
doz FOR Northern and Eastern. Potatoes at 50 "a
soc z bush. ior Jackson Whites.
WOOL. There has been a fair business doing in
Wool hut the principal transactions 81 the week
have been new spring California. The sales rom
prise 62j,001 Ms California, at 70 a ipc, l2W0 rs
iall California at pc. 39j OJO lbs unwashed ard
washed cpnbing and delaine neeces at 3,4Iie, lGl.
600 OHIO and Pennsylvania feecsS at 5Od5-c s.npr
10 Mich san fieecesat ne; - On its New York and
western neeces at i-A5ic 2 h.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

s.. JoHNsGuRr.-Mrs Henry Gaskil. on
going to her front door, last Wednesday
morning. found basket containing fe-
male child but few hours old, wrapped in
a piece % cotton sheet and nearly persisted
with cold The child was cared sor and is
doing well.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

Boston parties who have recently visited
the lead and silver vein ON the farm OF O.
l. Mstcalt Of Morristcwn. pronoauces II
rich in silver, with a fair prospect that
gold will pay Tor working the vein, and
have purchased a one-halt interest in the
same and commenced clearing away, pre-
paratory to working il 4 recent assay of
ore, gives one hundred and twenty oz.. OF
silver t. the ton
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

The annual address was by Mr. Atkins,
OF the Argus and Patriot Remarking that
he had had bat two days notice that the
orator elcc; would not be present. and that
he must take his place As substitute, he pro
ceeded to give various practical sugg estions
respecting the duties of the members to each
other and to their craft, in respect TO over
competition; truck and dicker' exces-
slve credits to subscribers and customers :;
relations Of the publishers 10 advertising
agents. etc. \ Tree discussion on the sub
jects presented, followed, in which various
matters Of Importance to the printers of
Vermont were considered.
\ committee, consisting OF Mr. Creme,
Mr. Wheclock and Mr. Benedict, was ap-
pointed 20 obtain information in regard to
the rates paid in other States for publish
ing the laws designated for publication in
the newspapers, and to take measures to Sc
cure better rates from the Legislature. in
this State.
The following gentlemen were sovcrally
tho Association S b.
Pettengill, Rutland Herald c. X. VIII
liams, Rutland Gio5e: c. 5. Kinsley. Bur
lngton Clipper; W. F Scott, Rehiord Sen
finei;; W p. Hill. Montpelier Argus: W. C.
Mason, Rutland Globe
The following officers were elected for the
apsuinp vaar.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

Good food and plenty % il. produ,cs the same
eiiect upon lersun who has been starved that tie
Peruvian syrup. an Iron Tome. coss upon the weak
ana dehlltated' . makes Them strong aod zor-
ous. changing weakness and suffering into strength
anc health. JulY1 -l3iawAlt
ECONOMICAL Nsw Foon.- twenty-five cents will
buy package OF Sea Moss Flr.le. m1tc rom pure
IRISH moss which VII make u nos of dishes. such
as cakes, pies, puadn- &C.. or id quarts Cd. Gus
tards, jcllcs. creams, Charlotte kusse. blanc
mango, &c. Sod by al Druggists and Grocers.
April Di-deodNwly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

The sophomore class Of Mdilebury Col
lego have decided to absent themselves from
recitations until one of their number, who
was suspended for 4 college trick, he taken
hack.
{. Horace Hubbard is Of the opinion
(June 2lst) that the blood of the English
Hunter crossed with the Mlrgans OF Yer
mont, will produce class of roadsters and
horses for business which canno, well be
surpassed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

SwANToN.-rhe Swanton Cornet Band
propose TO enjoy their fourth annual cxcur-
sion. On Saturday, July 81. going to Au>a-
bic Chasm- They have chartered the steam
er Champlain Tor the occasion
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

The cadets of the Rutland Military In
stit1te arrived home Saturday night from
an excursion to Lake BomoSecn. having
had IL most enjoyable trip
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

4 malignant type Of scarlet fever is pre-
yailing at Rou-es Point William Sequin.
his wife and five children were down with
it last week, and one child had died Ia
the disease
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

John F. Henry. Esq, New York city.
Generals Henry, Foster and Wells, and
Jonas e Reed Of this city, returned Monday
morning from their fishing excursion to st.
Leon Springs. p. Q. A. trophies of their
skill they brought with them 200 pounds
of fine bronx ir,ut
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02

W. II. Graft, who walked against time
at the Ausabe Chasm, two years ago. is
going to try to walk three hundred miles
in one hundred hours, without sleep. for
purse Of $500, at Schenectady, commencing
On the .Qth
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-18
lOPFICIAL.l
NAVY DEPARTMENT,

CCiIculur.I NAVY DErARTMENT,
BUREAU OF PROVISIONS AND CLOrIING, :
WASIISGTON. March 1, 1850.
As the Bureaus Circular OF September y, 1874,
does not seem TO be fully understood BY Pay On
GERS, they will hereafter be governed by the fol-
lowing Instructions. in reg ,rd to tue ten per
centum required TO be added to the cost OF Issues
OF clothing and small stores:
This percentage is intended to preserve the
clothing fund OF the Navy, and 10 protect the
Government from the loss upon clothing and
small stores occasional by the Casualties Of the
service, and is therefore required 20 be added
upon all issues of those articles. II is 10 be in.
Guided In the prices at which the articles OF CLOTH
ing and small stores Issued 10 the officers, crew
and marines Including supernumerarIes whose
names are entered for pay are to be calculated
included in the amounts charged upon the Pay
Rolls, and In the Summary Statements, Accounts
Current and Separate Returns Of Clothing. But,
in accounting for these issues upon the nnal quar-
terly returns, required by this Bureau, these
prices are not 10 be considered, the values to be
there entered being calculated at the average
cost, as heretofore.
For all issues by invoices, Except TO other Pay
OticeTs,) or other special vouchers, including
surveys, the average cost prices emily are to be
entered opposite the different articles Of clothing
and small stores In the vouchers, and, after add
ing up the amount at cost, the percentage on this
amount is TO he added in one sum 6eiOc, the
gross amount being entered upon the Summary
Statements and Accounts Current
In the Summary Statements and Accounts
Current, after entering each invoice Of clothing
invoice the Pay Ofhcer should charge himself
with ten per cent. upon its gross amount; and he
SHOULD likewise credit his account with ten per
cent upon all the expenditures he makes at cost,
so that his balance due the Government will a.
ways include this percentage.
JAS. H. WATNOuGH,
Acting Paymaster General. u. :. Navy.
To Pay officers cfths United STATES Navy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-18

THE SENATE Yesterday confirmed Mr..
David X. Cartier, of Rochester, n. Y, col
lrctor Of customs for the port of Genesee.
II Is well known that there were several
applicants for this position, and that the
contest has been quite spirited. Mr. Cart
Ter is a nephew and namCsake of our Chief
Justice, and was for five years deputy col
lCCtOr. the last two of which were served
under the Hon John NJ Davy, present
representative in Congress from that dis
trtct. Mr.. Davy was the first to advise
him OF his appointment The Rochester
Erprcm says Mi. Cartier has tho I'D.
vantage Of long experience with the duties
and details Of bis new office For several
years he has held the position Of deputy or
assistant, md his promotion would NATL.
sally follow In accordance with the policy
Of the late civil service reform. II that 70.
form were not defuuet, A. II Is the Rp,
pointing powers have evidently had refer,
euce to the principles which should more
perfectly prevail In making political ap,
poInlments, Mr. Cartier hRs our congrat-
ulatIuus. We feel confident that he will
bring to his new duties and responsibilities
his best endeavOrs to serve the public and
The Government RCCepiably."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-18
LET Us HAVE A GOOD SPELL.

The spelling-m match mania which is
abroad in the land has not yet reached
Washington, The infinite amusement and
useful instruction carried with it is yet in
store for the citizens of the District. The
mania first developed itself in New Eng
land, infected New York, and has lately
broken out in the 'far West, >" wherever
that may be-Nebraska, for instance. The
method generally pursued by those who
have had most experience in this amusc-
ment is 10 divide the contestants into two
parties, competent leaders Of each choosing
one follower alternately. When both par
ties are thus chosen, the fun begins by one
leader calling upon the leader Of the oppo.
site party 70 spell, sometimes an ordinary
word, one used in every day conversation,
and sometimes an extraordinary word. If
the word thus propOunded is misspelled the
person misspelling it is ruled out of the
further proceedings, and the party TO which
that person belongs loses one Of its mum.
Der. The leaders alternate with each other
in propounding words, and finally the con.
test is narrowed down to two persons, one
Of whom must blunder and yield the palm
OF victory TO the other. Other methods
than this one, which is very simple are in
vogue and are equally popular Bat the
object sought being amusement and instruc.
ton, it makes but little difference in what
manner the words are given out so that
record of the spelling is kept, and the bad
spoilers are designated from the good ones.
While advising our readers--parLicularly
members of church organizations and social
clubs of all kinds-to try this old plan made
new as means to procure enjoyment and
innocently while away leisure hours, we
admonish elderly people to beware of con-
tests with their juniors. Youngsters in
school or fresh from their books are dan.
gerous antagonists in this line of compeli-
ton. And we may repeat the same admoai-
ton TO professional people, literary men and
women, and others whose OCCUPATIONS make
them familiar with the orthography of the
language. The truth is not one person, Of
average education in other regards, IN every
thousand can spell correctly. Editors, re-
pOrters and newspaper men of every Grade
are not exceptions to this rule, as thew will
readily admit if they recall their numerous
differences with memorable and almost infal-
lible proof-readers, who, as class, STUFF"
and ''cram" themselves purposely to bother
writers whose manuscripts pass under their
supervision. We know of one or two cler-
gymen in this city, whose sermons we !
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-18

taslUl ally gg glimpse ii ID manuscript
iuiiiii Who Me always NJ sea, % n speak,
when II becomes necessary that they Bh9uld
spell such word, fUF example, ~ 'gafhls
tufe' or Hs "iBuliiity," An exchange,
printed under The direct influence Of the
liver, contains reports showing thai men
Of literary pFeteHsieHs have been heeFea
with "faeed," "fageelet," hbaQast, y
"balaHee," privilege" ''eapillaFy, "ee'
lessal," "eeFFelste," ''appali," and even
little maRasyliabie words, hurled VI them
by the gentler sex, Al q speiliag'mllph IN
Indianapolis the other day, Prof W. D.
Bell, editor of the School Journal and
formerly superintendent of the educational
department of the city, spelled "allege'
with I'd, and, upon his retirement, was
made the recipient OF huge cabbage
bouquet: The same journal is authority
for the assertion that although women as
a rule have bad spells very often they do
not spell bad so often as men in these
matches Shall we try it on in Washing
ton? Who will take the lead and inveigle
some civil service expert, in or out OF the
apartments TO expose his or her falli-
hility? What church will speak first?
Our columns are open for report of the
first match; and, as an inducement that the
contest shall be earnest and open, THE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN will present to
the winner of it gold medal, bearing an
appropriate inscription, and to the next in
rank 4 years subscription of our paper
free
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-18
Hon. Edward Mcpherson.

The Philadelphia Times has the following
truthful and graceful tribute to the Clerk of
the House, whose official duties will end with
the organization of the House of Representa-
tiycs of the Forty-fourlh Congress
"Hon. Edward Mcpherson is one of the few
men.aboUt Washington whose place will be
hard TO fill. A thorough education, rendered
practical bylong experience in active iOurnsli M
made him one OF our ablest and most reliable
political writer's before he had reached middle
life. In 1858 he was elected 10 Congress by
the district Composed of Adams, Franklin,
Fulton, Bedford and Juniata, defeated HOa.
Wilson Reilly, who had made political ship
wreck on LCCOmptUn, and in 1850 ne was re
elected over Hon. VIM. 7. Schpll one of the
mCst popular Democrats in the southern
counties. in the political rcYulsiOn of 1876:
Mr.. Mcpherson .was defeated by Gen. CAT
irUth. and what he doubtless regarded as a
most notifying disaster, opened the door for
his election as Clerk Of the same Congress to
which he had failed 10 lie returned as d tnem
Der. For twelve consecutive years he has been
Clerk Of the House, covering the most trying
periods Of service ia the history of the nation:
but, while always a pronounced Republican,
lie wHs Ms impartial ns he was competent and
faithful IN the discharge Of his always resp1n-
slblc and often delicate public duties, Ills
compilation Of the Political History Of the
ltrlplli6H,' his History NJ Reconstruction, ;
Hh1 lis subsequent political manuals are
among tho very rare records We have 1f Those
heated Times, which command entire RESPECT
for unbiased accuracy, and HE unihuFm euuF=
irsY Rnd uhimpfaeiled integrity take with him
IN HE retirement the generous respect nj Pa.
itieai friend and foe lie will return ~ his
beautiful farm, ones desolated 10y thu shock Of
armies as thu hLu pF the Fepublr
lFrmbed IN the scale nj Gettysburg, AMI his
leisure hours will he spenl IN enFiuhing the
editorial columns Of tbs ugttyshJrI SIIf, nf
which lac IL ono of The publishers "
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-18
Senator Rooth, Of California.

IT, The EdHor ~ the SdiIlRaI RspuBifUaRi
siRi read In Tuesdays REPuRLIUAE an az
tiols written by the correspondent Of the Phla
dolphia EpsHiHg star, skelohing the writer's hrst
impressions Of the new Senators. lie says
~ am greatly disappointed 10 booth, Of UIlI
foTnia. From the reputation that was given him
IN the newspapers, ! expected 10 SEQ 4 man Ut
grand appearances. On the contrary, Ind him
Il matters very little what the opinion OF a
superficial observer may DO Tor time makes man.
Hest all things and all characters. II that cor.
respondent does not eventually alter his opinion
/ bnaIl be much mistaken. ! was q resident In
California from 1870 TO 1878, anu know that "the
very high and Well.mertod. lie was, for many
years, and perhaps still IL, grocer In Sacramento,
and by industry and enterprise he has bscome u
rich man, lie was however, not 50 devoted 10
trade rs TO forget the higher responsibilities he
was under to society and 10 himself lilo was ~
intent student OF political ecOaOmy, history and
general literature. lie has collected choice
library, and his Conversation shows that he Is IA
mliar with the books In II. lie was elected GuY-
eInOr Of California about four years ago, and his
administration has won the general, II not the
universal praise OF the citizens OF that state, and
bis reconciliation was desired and expected BY all.
But IL came 10 pass In 1877 and 1878, that the Pa
cine Central Railroad Company were suspected
OF II design To rule the politics OF the State.
tend not TO say, but the people thought So aud
new party was organized for the ele stlOn OF the
biennial Legislature Of 1873 This new party
called itself AMT. monopoly" but soon CHI Ingel
that name to one given TO IL by its opponents viz:
the dolly Warden Party" Mr.. Booths policy
and messages, as Governor, were in unison with
the views OF this party, and be was constrained
to take the stump in it's behalf. He had always
been a Repub lcHn, but his opinions did not some
times concur with the Plans Of the Heading men,"
and consequently, the Republican organs, to say
the least. discouraged his efforts, and he scc9rd-
ingly went into the canvass, exclusively relying
on the people without respect to party ties. The
result was the victory to the Dolly NardenS.
Governor Booth was then spontaneously named
as the United States Senator TO be elected by the
ensuing Legislature, and after a canvass OF sew
eTal Gays, was elected, and is now in his seat.
can assure the correspondent of the Philadel-
phia EUeniRg Star that, although Senator Booth
Is not, in his opinion, man OF grand appear
ahee, pHt eXeeeuinsy ST1ihary, IL ne were 20
in the least disappointed. Let him ii his mtnis
eye upon the new Senator, and he will see him
develop into grand and beautiful proportions.
He may be assured, moreover, that Gov. Booth
is a radical and honest Republican. and that by
the END OF his official term MIS- reputation will b.
second 10 meme in the Senate as a patriotic and
sagaciOus leg slator. :. y. A. l..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-18
THIRD TENN 6assfR,

While lie Treat Balllps are bowling about
the Third Term business as Il peFHlel8Hs lhIlu=
fHee III current politics, Il IL well, perhaps, 10
pHy heed 10 Tie opinion Of The s9psled county
press, such, i9F example, a. The following from
Tho Omaha HfBWblqaH
" y lgBseBse 20 accuse tbe President 9l seek
100 JhlTa HgiRlBAll9A, There u no evidence
tNAl Ne hHs ever bFeRthea aHe H9Fa lRllmAtlBI
ihAt fHeh Vas hls ehpsgtalleh " desire zee
Nh9le hlRE has gTgER RHl ~ malicious pTeaig'
ton Of Cen FFaGk Blair, the offspring OF lis eva
disappointed amblll9Hi
IL aeRseRse 10 accuse the President Gf inter,
feFiRg with the South IN pFieF ~ further Third,
Term plans, Tue South owes more 10 President
s6sEs t9ii9SE 5hsh " fRS 9ERsT Lying msa HI
the South Invited interference BY acts OF lsWlsss,
tSst hs psttSnsI authoriIy va - ussi 10 AVE liz
weak and helpless,
II Is nonsense TO create the impression that the
American people are In danger OF coup d'eiai,
which shall place them at the mercy Of military
Dictator. President Grant sheathed his sword
Ut the moment when ambitious soldiers usually
turn il against the nation they have served, aud
has shown no disposition to rule except In haT-
mOny with the wishes and for the beneht OF the
country. But independently Of his own amb-
tOns and aims, what nonsense Il is to talk 10 this
country OF reducing 40 100000 OF freemen to vas
salage, The people Ut this country fear no foe,
external or internal. They can only be ruled by
their own consent, expressed in their own way,
and any attempt TO the contrary would be the
widest, maddest scheme That ever httteu across
a distempered mind. The first signal Of i'm
peIiled liberty would to-day call to arms one
million and q half of veterans
1t is nonsense to talk OF limiting the number Of
terms Of Office. The situation Of to-day throws no
light upon the eXigepces OF the future, and an
iDfexible rule OF this character might compel the
country at some time to lay aside the man best
qualified to direct its destinies to prosperous
and happy issue. The common sense of this Ques-
tiOn is that the selection Of the chief executive,
whether once or thrice, or twenty times, should
be left to the people. They free, Intelligent,
patriotic and will not blunder.
There is no fear of a Third Term at present: IL
there was, il could only be the result vi the tree
choice Of those whose perfect right it is to bestoW
such 4 mark of approval, and whose interests de-
mand that no restriction should be placed upon
that light.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-18
THE CENTENNIAL MUSICAL Iun1LER

The response 10 the suggestion in these
columns yesterday that a national musical
jubilee shall be held IN Washington In cele-
bration Of the one hundrcdth anniversary
Of American Independence has been earnest
and gratifying. We have received a mum.
Der Of letters approving the project, and
personal assurances that the idea Is accept.
able. As n matter Of local pride, and an
evidence of the patriotism OF our people, it
is admitted that something should be done
ny the citizens Of the District to prove
themselves the equals of their fellow.
C0untrymen in the general observance of
the occasion which is promised in every
section Of the Union. This, at least, is the
tenor Of the letters we have received,
among which is the following:
To- the Editor Of the National Republican,:
SIR: Your conception OF the Centennial
Musical Jubilee is really magnificent. The
scheme is perfectly practicable. 1t only needs
enthusiasm to crystaIize the grand idea. The
musical ability of America is amply competent
nationally. Washington is the place, and the
centenary the appropriate time, for the grand
est musical demonstration the world has ever
witnessed. Keep the ball in motion.
felt, on reading your editorial this morn
ing, that you had grand conception which
ought to be realized, and think it will succeed.
1t ought 10 90, and it ought to be in Washing
ton, and q little p,GsLi,tg will insure it.
Yours, truly, Z. H. GRAY,
Pastor North Baptist Church.
Other letters, offering the services OF
prominent church choirs, have also been
received, and willappcar in the future; but
what is required just now, in order to ''put
the ball in motion in a practical way, is
that the matter shall be the subject Of more
extended discussion. For this purpose our
columns are open to writers who will adj
vance practical business suggestions.