Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-30


The sad effects or 5ac dime novel were
again illustrated a. New York, Friday,
where three Waterbury boy, Thoma,
lyman. Augustus Toa Wegg and Thomas
Stubs, Is, L and Is years old, respective
". were arrested on their way TO the far
West - hun: and saoo. Indians. Each had
double barreilcI rife and large quantities
of ammunition. and was sanguine OF eclip-
sing the deeds Of the heroes of the yellow
covered novels, as they stated to Superin-
dent Walling. Who sen. them home again.
\ school meeting was held in the Rutland
village district Tuesday night to take into
consideration the question of school accom-
mediation. but adjourned without action.
1t appears that there are about 900 scholars
10 the district. and the old school buildings
are unfit and insufficient for their use.
One proposal presented to the meeting was
70 build one building f,r all the schools al an
expense Of from $40, GOO TO $4,000, and an
other 10 enlarge TO the high school building
at the cost of about $4,000, but neither
Proposition wa accepted by the meeting
THE LECTURE, LAST NICnT Hon. Schuy-
ler Coliaz addressed one Of the iarE-
e; and best audiences Of the season,
at City Hail, Thursday night. upon the
lie and character Of Abraham Lincoln
The speaker was introduced to the audi
encc by Hon. ". K. Tyler, and was
received with hearty applause, which he
acknowledge by saying that his heart would
be cold indeed If it did not warm 10 those
who greeted him - kindly on his return
after 50 many years. The lecture opened
VITA a recital Of the state Of affairs when
the career Of Abraham Lincoln was brought
to an end by the bullet Of an assassin, and
there was blood upon the presidential chair.
But the blow came too late to rob the cour-
try Of his inestima5ie services, or himself Of
fame's imperishable laurals These were
already safely won. Nothing could repay
for the debt which the nation owed for the
grand results Of his life. and though dead,
his spotless example would have an indy
ing influence for right with all the genera
tons to come. The lecturer gave some very
interesting facts concerning the emancipa-
ton proclamation.-Nr Lincoln's feelings
regarding II, his deliberation Of two months !
after it was first drafted before deciding |
upon Its official promul CATION, his advice on |
the subject, and the state Of his feelings |
towards those whom 1t was 10 affect He did |
not live to see the full fruition Of his |
labor, but be planted our country on the |
eternal rock Of right, and carried with him
on high the shaekles Of 4 zoo, 900 Of slaves.
Mr. Lineoln's mental powers were dwelt
upon al some length. and several anecdotes
relative to his custom OF deep reflection,
and the keen analysis with which he treated
the subjects Of weightiest moment which
came up for his consideration. were given.
He made a notable fgurt as a politician.
but II was as patriot and philanthropist
that he won the most enduring fame.
Special stress was laid upon Lincoln 5 kind
ness OF heart, and particularly his broad
use of the pardoning power; and to illus
trate this and other traits Of his character
a number OF anecdotes were related-among
the best Of them being the familiar ones Of
his reply when the capture Of General
Stoughtou was announced-that he could
replace the Brigadier General in five min
ltes but the mules cost $50 apiece
Ind the manner in which be received the
iemand Of the Senatorial caucus, delivered
through Judge Collamer. that be should
dismiss Mr.. Seward from his Cabinet. Al
hough not member of any church Mr..
Lincoln was, as MIR. Colfax showed by
quotations from his speeches and
ayings, a devout believer in the bible
md the goodness and mercy of God.
All over the Republic during his last hours
vas heard the glad acclaim of peace. On the
asst day of his life be told Mr.. Colfax that
uch should be his course toward two of the
ebel leaders, they should not be molested if
hey would leave the country. 4 few short
Iours aiterward the assassin's bullet went
rashing into his brain, and the South was
obbed of its best and truest friend, and ,
Of its noblest champion. From
be top of flames ladder he stepped to the
kies, and the whole civilized world sor-
owed as mourners around his tomb. Such !
brief and imperfect abstract of a most !
bic and interesting lecture, and one which
ED the closest attention of the audience
throughout. 1t was a worthy tribute to
he memory of our martyred President Mr.. 4
olfa1's voice is as strong as ever-he was c
parse last night but his delivery has not $
approved With years Of public speaking, 4