Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02
PERSONAL.
Scion E. Carpenter. late local editor OF
the Rutland Globe, has decided to engage
in the sale of Johnson's Natural History.
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Scion E. Carpenter, late local editor OF
the Rutland Globe, has decided to engage
in the sale of Johnson's Natural History.
The Hon. John Hickman, who died at
his home in Pennsylvania, the other day,
was born near the Brandywine battle
ground in Pennsylvania. September IL,
1910, and was admitted to the bar in 1888.
In 1854 he was chosen q member Of the Gath
Congress, and was re elected to .he 18th.
Seth and 37th. In the two latter be served
as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee.
He declined Il reelection to the 3Sth Con-
gress. The period thus embraced in MIR.
Hickman Congressional career-from 1856
to 1863 will be recognized as one OF mo-
meptous Importance and crowded with stir
ring events. Mr.. Hickman took his full
share of activity and influence in it. Be-
ginning a. Democrat, he withdrew from
his party ~ the Kansas Nebraska issue and
remained ever afterward true to the princi-
ples of freedom then espoused by the found
ers of the Republican party. Mr.. Hickman
was a brother-in-law of Brigadier-General
John W Phelps. of Brattleboro.
Mr.. Warren Gibbs. Of Burlington. has
been appointed assistant inspector general
for the fourth district of Vermont of the
Grand Army Of the Republic. embracing
Cbittepden, Franklin and Grand Isle coun-
ties
Alexander Whitelaw Harvey died at his
residence in New York city Sunday N rn-
ing after long and serious illness. HIS
disease was q combination of affections oil
the heart and kidneys. He was born at
Peacham, Vt, December 9Th, 1927. and re-
ceiyed his education at Harvard College,
He began practicing law at Buffalo, n y
about 1850. and remained there till 1866.
In 1853 he married Eliza Ripley the young
est daughter of the late George COlt.oi But
falo. and later he became Judge Advocate
of Gov. Fentons staff. In 1866 he removed
TO New York, and was at one time candl-
date for police commissioner During Presl-
dent Johuson's term his name was promi'
nently mentioned III connection with the
collectorship of the port OF New YORK. Al
the time of his death he was attorney ior
the collection of arrears of taxes. lie leaves
a wife, u son and a daughter.
Mr.. A. B b. Hope, member of Parliament
for the University of Cambridge, England
has written a letter to Governor Kemper o.
Virginia, asking if that State will accepl
the " Standing statue Of heroic size, cast IL
bronze. of" Stonewalu' jackson which wa
paid for by a subscription voluntarily organ
lied in England, among persons who ad
mred the character Of that truly great man
to procure statue OF him which they nigh
present To his native country, a. tribute
of English sympathy and admiration. Ih'
statue wa~ executed by the late Mr.. !. ii
Foley. K 4 and it, giyerS reques. that /
be placed 10 d conspicuous spot in the cit.
of Richmond.
IL is stated that the friends Of the Hon. j
". Patterson, OF New Hampshire are abou
to make another attempt TO indicate hin
in relation to the Credit Mobilier matter
1t is said that some new facts have come t
light confirming ex-senator Patterson a.
sertions of his entire innocence.
\ notable spelling match was recently
held IN 81. Louis, its chief interest arising
from the prominence in politics or bushes
of leading participants. twas the irony o
la:e which caused L. L. Reavis, the capita
mover, AFTER glibly spelling several har'
words to stumble and fall over ''eapitolian.
George knspp, of the St. Louis Republican
was enabled by proof. reading experience, it
wrestle mantully and successfully with
numerous doughty compounds, until at las
he wrecked upon the word " LAGOON" Ex
Senator Carl Schurz spelled IN manner t
reflect the highest credit upon the - indie
pendent party. until he undertook to sp
ply independent principles to the spell
ing OF the word "pianisslmO, " and found
public opinion agains; him. Henry I
Blow was fOundered by "tempestuous.
Ex-senator and ex-candidats for vice-pre>l-
dent Gra,z Brown then tempted fate. II
the fitness Of things Gratz should hav'
missed on watermelon. but he went OF
iamousiy till ne struck his dag 10 'c0s1o
graphical Captain Eads, OF 81. L.ul'
bridge and Mississippi jetty fame, did re
marksbly well, but finally failed on peer
less