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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17
Pacific COAST IXTELIIGENcE


TlE BANk OF CALIElEN-
Saw FRAScIsc0. sept Il Pore Ilr .-
two there have been some express o. a.
anxiety as 10 the progrcs- % tlc bans -yr-
dlcafe, occasi0neu % consider. DE
0y previous reports that tie bInk Or l-..
lorna would reopen about Jle l5-1 l g..
while a. yet no signs Of iumell-c re---i..-
ton are evident. The ruml- has al-. rrr-
vailed that Michael Reese had backed down
from his subscription O. tse -ylllelt.
guarantee and that matters were not il a-
prosperous condition a. reported wecc
or two ago. u on Interview win lirla.-
or Of the ha1k this morning il Wa stated
oY hin that no ground existed lcr ans such
teelIu-- OF dIstrust, tia; So far a. the With
draval of Reese was concerned. be hal n1-
a. yet become subscriber. and THAI the al
fairs OF e syndicate were gong on indie
pendentl} II him. that at present the guar
antee fund subscribed amounts o. .i.-I-
over } 900 600. that as o. the time af ale
re-openlng Of the bank nothing I.f..-.
could be now stated bus that g. v.l.i
probably occur about thc D., proximr. -la-
at present matters were pr0Ere-sln- u-H--
perousiy but slowly. Lucky Baldwin.
who was yes;eriay elected a director i-
place Of NJ. Ralston. comes on rs -lt-
scriber 10 the guarantee fund % .l--s
amount.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17
DEArH OF VETERAN soLpIER IT,

DEATH or a VETERAN SOLDIER death
from heart disease. at the age of 81 wears
OF Robert Granger, United States Ordnsuc.
Sergeant, which occurred at Fort Mgntgom.
cry. Rouses Point, August 3Ist. ultino.
ended an eventful and noteworthy raree-
lie was native Of Belfast, Ireland. came 70
TINS country at an early age. enlisted as a
private IN the First Regiment Of ARTILLERY
at New York IN 1887, was made a sergeant
IN ls45. and by command of Gen. Winfield
scott promoted to the position Of Ordnance
sergeant al Fort Barrancas, Fla. ia ISL
lie had seen 50 years in the United states
service lie was il the old Florida war n
the war in Mexico. unde. Scott. and Wa a,
the taking of the capitol: and also tool n.-,
In the last war for the Union in 1850 n
assisted IN the defence of Fort Picksns -nS
Tor short time was prisoner in the b.n5-
OF the rebels 10 Barrancas. but soon s;sso,eS
ms escape. His excellent charac,s- 80
soidIeriy qualities were highly spoken of - ~
All his superiors. He had rss;d.S ~
Houses Point on the government, reserSs,;an
since is62. and was respected bv All A .So
knew him. " al VINO
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

The evidence of Theodore Y. Burvin ,-,.o
was present when MOsher and Douglass wer,
shot while attempting to rob the res;,lonoo
o. Judge Van Brunt, is among the m ost in
ieresting that has been adduced div; =.
"ester'eit trial The substance of it was
that Douglass told the witness tina, NJ
and he stole Charlie Ross. and thar MOsher
could tell where the bow was o. Hs;"r
tod that Mosher was dead. he aid pGng
hsip ms poor wife and family ~ Bun in a SG-
60 MN II ne could tel where the cb IA r a.n
% winch Douglass replied: God know
iel you the truth. / don't know " ber e.. - :
CHIC Is, but the child will be retur ned s sle
ana sound in few days" On beir =. .. az
Wy ,ne! stole the child, the dyj ar man
sa'a they stole him fcs money. -'A'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17
IN. Maine EIeetion

PORTLAND. Ne sept. l3-P0rtAni give.
Conner. rep. :, 435 Roberts. den. 51i-a
democratic majority Of 10 against ---,
wears republican majority of ld3 The ia-
lowing places give democratic Ilal1risil-
Cane Elizabeth. 100. DeerIng county @
gain of 81; Bangor give Roberts Gem. @
majority Of l33. In $50 Robert carrie
the city By over coo Elstp0-i siye~ at
nor 20. Roberts 1873 Belfast give lob
erts 500. and Conuor 50l - 90 lem 9cTli-
majority Of 30. last year bridget l
gives Common 3d.. Roberts Al
9ns-a rives Conner af3. Rohert- - The
TepublIcans carry sae0 hv IL majority i.-
Connor. south Berwick gives Roberts g.
majority Of s..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

FUNERAL or ,DCE w11uz,
NV YORK. Sept 1.-The funeral oi tac
late Judge Lewis &. Woolrll of the United
States circuit court. took place hc-e SHE
afternoon and was largely ATTENDED. The
services were held At the C1-os.l-- e---eh.
Filth avenue. and the funeral Grafton v-
delivered by Rev. Or. Ormis-on. wl. r-..i B.
glowing tribute 70 the mcm1-y o.. tHc Dee
ceaseI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

The Democrats Of Pennsylvania declare
for initiation. Their platform is substantial
" identical with that of their Ohio bre thren.
They demand direct imitation. They de-
mand the overthrow of the national banks
and national bank currency, and the substi-
tuition of Legal tenders. They demand repn-
diation through the acceptance of green
backs for custom duties and the violation Of
their pledge TO the payment in gold Of the
interest on the public debt. In short, the
platform is square, direct victory for the
infiationists, and the more significant because
of the sharp fight made on this distinct
llsue
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

CANADIAN PoLTIcs-S A. T. Gait in AZ
open letter on the political situation, say,
that while willing, if required. TO re-enter
parliament. he would not do 50. either a, a
supporter OF the present government or as a
member Of the opposition under Sir John \
Macdonald. He looks with alarm on the
rapidly-increasing liabilities of the Domin-
ION, objects to the building of the Pacific
railway for years TO come and Is opposed to
either absolute free trade or too much pro
lection He advocates diferential duties
against the United States and the pursuit Of
retaliatory system with this country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

Fairbanks L Co.. of ST. Johnsbury. have
] ecently received AZ order tor four of their
7 stent iron-frane II ack scales from lead
il " railroad on the continent of Europe,
a. I'd leading English railroad is now put
ii n in Fairbanks trsck scales. which, in
Vi w of the competition of European scale
nj kcrs on their own ground. is quite 9
tri inph. during tse first hslf of 1875 the
Fai rbsnkses manufactured at ST. bloomsbury
40 o. than 20 ,053 scales
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

Every day Strengthens and unites the Re
publican party d the defender OF an honest
currency. ard forces the Democratic party
further toward the other side OF the questiOn.
The most bigoted Democratic partisan ought
to be able to see by this time that victory for
his party in Ohio next month means that
the next presidential election Is to be fought
on the financial question, and that his partT
is to take the side Of dishonesty and re2udi-
alton .-New York Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17
,x-rrp from SUPERINTENDENT HOBART

,rvv r,ou SUPERINTENDENT HOBART
N, + W Hobart. General Superinten-
dent of the Central Vermont hailroAI'
writes the Rutland papers that they publish
"A m;ss.atements which reflect UNI Justly
upop the railroad management; a az ~
and thorough investigation DISCUSS .n
facts that there was no delay wnate,ei
Of either harrington or Rutland, caused ~
sra;,;no orders from ST. Adams On 'ne
contrary. proper RAINING orders were -
,ba trains at both those stations. oone
time before they were ready 10 start al pIi
linpton the men and engine OF reg u4A-
train were taken. and the train run d, az
increased speed, arriving at MlddieD"rs
two hours in advance OF the card ti1le- w
time could have been saved there a. me-
and povsr used were the hrst aVai.aoiS
for the purpose At Rutland. there ue
ing supply Of power anu me-
available for immediate service 70 run tn0
fire train special. 1t was not thocgh' 49,.
bic to hold the regular tram ior ~ Iu1o-
mite time and run the RISK OF iIs rs
important through connections ~ = ~
5es;re and purpose Of the railroad manage
ne1, 10 proyide all possible assistance IN It's
nower on occasions Of public calamity OF
distress along the line Of Its roads, anu II
tbis instance. occurring on short notice Al
an unreasonable hour, it Is believed every
thing was done that could be TO meet the
demand.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
Gen. Kingsley states that there viii be s,i no
los to the State in the burning OF the Mlu-
dlebury armOry. a. the insurance Will cover
the los. The State property In the armorles
was not insured until General kingsley
came into Office. In this one IRE the STATE
mas been saved quite loss
The elegant hall of the Delta happ1 Lp-
Sion Society. situated in Nichols block
was DESTROYED with the building by the ire-
In 1855 this hall was elegantly fitted up by
the chapter, and contained select library
of over 500 volumes, several tine paintings;
one of which was painted by the we OF
onaptity Of elegant furniture The loss +
estimated at 81 500, with an insurance oil
800
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

Secretary Bristow decides against the right
of the Grand Trunk Railway Company ct
Canada to transport grain and merchandise
in their steamers from Daluth to Ontario,
AID thence by ferry to Port Huron. there 10
be loaded on cars for Detroit. The Secretary
saws this i clear evasion of the law regu-
lating tine coasting trade, which Is exclusive
" the right of American ship-owners, and he
does not recognize the claim set up under
the treaty Of Washington. that the company
may do any portion Of the carrying trade OF
the United States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17
Tvs MoUSTAIs uor.l, Sept :. II

{. L Heyw0od, Supt. FItchbur- l.. T., Boston
must withdraw the Lake Pieasa Il app IMMINENT liz
formation received from Christian brethren and
clersymen IN that whole region has determined my
course. HENRY WARD BEEcHER.
This shows very plainly that whatever
may be Mr.. Beecher' views Of the proprie-
ties and moralities Of the case-aud he has
said they are not settled-he does not intend
TO array himself against the prevailing sent
mentof Christian ministers and Christian
people in this matter, and in this. Of course,
he Is wise. We presume that when he
gives hi calm and deliberate judgment to
the question. be Will himself reach the con
clusion that the sanetity and good influence
Of the Sabbath l. not likely to be promoted
By Sunday railroad excursions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

BRINGING MURRAY TO Task A gentleman
OF high social and official position, who has
not asked Us to withhold his name - MS Us
the following lines The Rev DR.. Nm. u
Il. Murray has been at Cranberry lake. ).
Lawrence coulty, bounding deer. since the
middle Of July. He has with him a large
party. and it Is TO be regretted that he Is
permitted to annually enter this STATE for
the purpose Of breaking the laws Is i said
even. that he mas never killed deer II sea
son. and his course certainly deserves a re
proof at least. This reverend gentleman
l. an old and unscrupplon- offender. who
snaps hls fingers ct laws and the opinion of
men We have exposed his dereliciions and
delinquencies before in common with several
OF our contemporaries, but ne seems TO crow
great on the eensure and happy under the
reprOach Forest and Stream
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ". CaIifornrr-Ner en-
mont wins

SAN FeANc1sco. Cal. sept Is The wrcs'
ling match for g 900 and the chsmpi1nshil
of America. between John McMaho1- of
Vermont, and r. Gardner. Of California,
took place Saturday an was won by
Mcmahon in one hour aul forty five
rninura-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17
A NOrristown man ha

4 Norristown man has invented z shell
which deserves the immediate attention Of
Secretary Robson. 1t is filed with small
shells. and when it bursts among ten thou
sand soldiers, these smaller shells are scat
tered III all directions. and bursting in turn
send ont still smaller shells. which travel
arounu recklessiy. and by the time the min
nature shells. contained in the third size. ex
piode, the army Is nearly wiped out, and
the lew remaining want to 90 home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

In his address at the agricultural fair at
De Soto, No, JEFF Davis blossomed out as
fat-footed infationist lie said Congress
mad no authority to declare that specie pay
ments should be resumed at a certain date,
and argued that, in the present condition Of
the country, more currency Is needed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

TIE FAIKHAvES FE1 AT ab1u, II s..
O'Clock, on Friday night. fregbroks out ir
the slate works Of Simeon Allen. located
near the depot, IN F4irhaven. TIE f-e mad
gained considerable headway before any
alarm was sounded, and By the time any
eh5rt could be made TO stop the flames II
was impossible 10 save any portion Of the
building The building was owned by
Simeon Allen and was comparatively rev.
being built IL 1859 /. was filled wi-b nov
ana improved machinery and the amount OF
finished stock and stock in the process of
hAhuiacture WAS unusually large The
mrs. n0or OF the building Wa occupied BIZ
Simeon Allen, who was dain- \ vs-r
large and prosperous business in re
manufacture of billiard beds. mantei s-,.l-
and all kinds Of sawed slate stock 100 80
oil billiards being In the building ready rr-
Shipment at the time Of the FIRE. The miner
part OF the building was occupied bv z 4
COlDurn. where he carried on the bushes
OF marbleizIng slate He had on hand AZ
unusual amount Of finished work. OWN
20 tne heavy nature OK everything In rbr
naliding out Little was saved The sal. Or
Hr- Allen. which contained his books ami
papers was saved. but NJ C3lbur0-- .,..
went down with the building. Mr. A.ier
estimates that his loss will reach 80 am
on which there Is an insurance Of So Oo1
distributed in the following companies
Vermont mutual. L7comlnr. O,ee6 ; and
commercial Unicn of London C,lburn
hac insurance of four or FIVE thousand az
iars and his loss. ne estimates. VIII b,
only partially covered by insurance. The
origin OF the ire l. unknown. Onite p
number OF men are thus thrown out of en-
p!oYment Tor the present. bat Mr.. Allen So
niheS his determination 10 rebuild a. once.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17
DOMINION NEWS

THE COUNCIL OF ROMAN CATHOLIC H-sa''s-
MoxrREAL, Sept. I2.-The result OF the
deliberations of the recent Council OF k0man
Catholic Bishops OF this province Is aNaitsl
with anxiety by the people OF that lain
THE CATHOLIC CLERGY ABOVE TIE CIVIL LAW.
It's stated that an Episcopal circular viii
sbortl- be issued in which the immunity OF
the clergy from the operation OF the civil
laws will be energetically afnrmeG-
RESUMPTION Oh JAoUEs CARTIER HANN.
Jacoues Cartier bank resumed bushes
YESTERDAY morning. The bank does no Dis
couuting and will not for some months ~
come
Petitions arc being circulated thro7 sholt
the civ and diOcescs surrounding 10Y all
Catholics 70 sign. praying Her Majesty o.
revise the decision made by the prlvy c1ln-
ell concerning the burial OF Galbord r.
mains. The petitions are being eagerly
signed.
ALL Is QUIET
At the cemetery. Friday night the volunteer
gpards acted IL such rOwcy manner il4-
me sergeant IN command OF the regular
nnblieiv requested them not 10 come % MS
aass;etanee any longer. 4 number OF them
came on dutv drunk last night
SUSPICIOUS PROCEEDINGS
Over ) 600 people visited the Two GENE
teries to-day-the vault n the Froie-ta--,
cemetery III which are 6ui5ord = oones. am
his intended grave IN the Catholic bury in-
ground. This evening two hundred nara
ened characters were seen elm llns ~
mountain steps. This movement l. c1n-i--
cred suspicious and double piekeis are m"
out OF the avenue leading To the V-l-i-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

The indications are that the Republicans
have carried Maine by about :, 900 majority
good deal of a stir j. reported among
the allopathic physicians in Michigan. be
cause the Legislature has established L
school Of homeopathy IL the Michigan Uni
verslty. Some Of the regulars are filing
the newspapers with communications, an
nouneing their sovereign and immitigable
contempt for the other practice. one or
two prominent medical societies of the regu-
lar doctors, have, however. voted down reso-
lnuons denouncing the establishment Of the
homeopathic school and j; is thought the
thing vii be allowed at least trial. with
oat formidable opposition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

ihe ogdensburg JOa-nalspea of street
sersnade in that city, evidently intended
Tor the deaf; lit was given by skunk
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17
NEW ENGLAND HEWs.


Providence. sept. d -Dr. T. g. o.
bold Wa arrested in Newpc-t. ;.-isy. a-.
complaint of the landlord of The Ocean
Honse. His family left there saturday.
taking their baggage and leaving thei-
hotel charges unpaid. The doctor was
taken t. iail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

With the exception q. SIX iHhn-
give o. republican maI1rlti .--- ye--- 3D..
droscogrin county returns 6-i -aI ---
Conuor. against -O5 last ge--. BIZ.
tors. al the repreSsutatl7e- ana a-
officers are republicans "a gam li one -
liean Lincoln county has E5ne ren- N-'li
bv about A. majority. gaming tlre- YEP
lean representatives and losing one
republicans elect senators Eud clmml--l I-.--
In Waldo county Is out o. . town --F.
Conner 06j. and Roberts . nlH @
gain for the democrats OF Isl Fr1aa.E
four ont OF eight representative are e--r'--
BY the latter. together with senators ANA
county ticket. Franklin county retrru-
about $50 republican majority, who ais.
cleo. senator and two representative lA-
democrats elect three rep-esenta-lve-- ON
hundred towns give C0un0r y t2t IL 70
erts Is. l3s. Last year they gave the repl -
licans l.. - the democrats, J. - OBJ re-
publican msj 1riJy this year OF Is again.
IA last wear. l. towns N j lrk cfl1-s
give Common rs majority. against q -'na
hcau majority last year OF . - -- a.
IT,. Common ha~ probably carried t.e
county by 80 maj5rity. against o, .--
year. l2n towns give Common p Ni-
Roberts u lao. aEaIns- -a.oi- rer-f -
agains, i 81 democratic. las- yclr- Sfla-
teen 0ut of - towns IN heulenec country
give Common 4, i0l H.bsrts = 900 Han
cock county l. very cio-e-Ur7 baby -eD -
cratic hv about 50 majority.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17
MIDDLEBURy IN FLAMES.

The Business Portion Of the
Village In Ashes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

Forty towns give Common r-p. l-.i-O .
Roberts dem 1881 Last year THE sane
towns gave republican vote of 1885,. ana
democratic vote o. .7b6. showing l.D-'
republican ma in ls75 aElils, !' OBJ
1874. OF = los % 50 per cent
STILL LATER.
10 Co 1870 p. m. sixty towns -lFc D'l-
nor. rep Is. l02. Roberts 1880 Last ye--
the republican vote was l5,31l, ana OIL,
democratic vote 1885.
Bosrox. Mas. sept T. -B.ii-'o--
carried bv the democrats rs ls1 maj l-.-f Or
Roberts Twenty towns give Como
) O2g. Roberts dem. 4 O60. IL l-i tl-e
towns gave $50 republican AND ---..
demoeratic-a republican majority
against .36o the same time last yr-s. D."
nublcan l1ss 3sl.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

Fire Blocks Destroyed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17
IMMENSE DESTRUCTION OF
PROPERTY.

THREE ACRES BURNED OVER.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17

The Republicans Of New York. faithful n
lnstlee aud liberty. 10 the SUPREMACY of the
Constitution. to National unity and the me.
rights OF the State, make the following 10
laratlon Of principles
First-The National Government si.,,ls
remain in the hands Of those who sns,sir -
guafantes OF the amended Constitution. and
In pursuance OF the past action of the R.
publican party, and its good results the
welfare OF the country requires a ius, gs,,-
erous and iorbearing National policy IN III
Southern States. firm refusal 10 ne ,he
MILITARY power, except for purposes cIearIy
oehned In the Constitution, and local en-
forcement OF National authority by tbose
only who are II sympathy with such a r,,i;.,-
and will heartily support it.
Second-Ne demand honesty. eeono,,y
and efficiency In every branch Of the S,oto
and National Administrations. the promrt
investigation OF al charges of wroup-doinr
and the summary exposure, prosecution and
punishment OF wrong-doers. We. Therefore
heartily commend the action of all Officer
whether OF the State or National Govern.
ment, In their honest efforts to- the 49,,
non OF pnolie abuses We pledge to them
our constant and faithful support, and we
charge every nominee Of this Convention n
cooperate IN every honorable way 70 secprc
pure government and to bring offenders 70
Justice.
Ihrrd-The people should nominate for
the Legislature only men who are pledged
by their known character to provide and
sustain measures calculated to rescue and
preserve tae State from every form of cor.
ruption and malsdministntion.
fourth-Ihe guilty offenders in the man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17
CUR BURLINGTON TrRENES.

Alter the fire was rxtinguished the Ethans
who Numbered about twenty and were
accompanied BY Chit Engineer White. re-
representatives. Of the FEKK Pass and Sen
hnel and lew private citizens-were in
yited to the Addison House, where hand
some collation. vas spread. to which they
did full Justice after their eIertions Mr..
L. D. Eldridge. of Middlebury. made a
speech. thanking the company in behalf of
the citizens Of the town, to which Captain
Drew briefly and happily responded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17
the CAUSE OF THE FIRE

is as vet unknown. The employees Of the
paper mill we're at work up to twelve
O'Clock, and i, was only few minutes later
when the fire broke ont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-17
The Failure of the BANK Of California.

sCENEs AT TnE BANKING HOUSES.
The San Francisco Chronicle of August p
has a graphic account Of the excitement &C.
casioned in that CITY by the breaking Of the
Bank Of California 1t appears that the
more wary customers, who had early got
wind Of the condition Of affairs. had for two
or three days been Withdrawing their coin
from the bank, but 1t was not until the
morning of the Goth that the run" fairly