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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09
The Things 4 Miss.

An easy thing. o Poxer Divine.
10 thank Thee for these gifts OF Thine,
For summers sunsh ne. " nter's SNOW.
The hearts thai burn the thou zhis that gle,
But when shall arrain To- this.
To thank Thee Tor the things miss
For all young Faney's early CLEANS.
The dreamed-o. joys that still are dreams,
""pes uniu Jed and pleasures known
Though OtheTs' fortunes Ia my own,
And BLESSINGS seen taat are not gwen.
And never Will be, this side Heaven
Had too shared the Joys ! see,
Would there have been a Heaven for me-
Should | have felt thy Being near,
HAD possessed what hold dear,
Ny deepest know led ze highest bliss,
Have come perchahce from things miss.
To-day has brought an hour Of calm;
rrief turns Us blessing. pain to balm;
| feel a power above my will
4 hot draws me, draws me onward still.
And now nv neart attAins to this.
To thank I hee iOr the things | miss.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09
Recent Railroad DcclsiOns.

The Springfield Republican condenses from
a recent huge volume of railway decisions
some of those most interesting to passengers
Extra charges Tor failure to buy tickets are
universally sustained by the courts, but
there mast be full opportunity to buy al
forded by the ticket seller. Coupon tickets
cannot be torn off by the passenger and pre-
seuted to the conductor, with refusal to
show the main ticket; the passenger for
such evasion may be elected. Passengers
must show tickets when asked for As to
stopping off, there is only one decision,
that of New Jersey. which is that a passen-
ger cannot stop Off and resume has jour
noy without the previous assent of the COM
pany As to the words good for this trip
or this day only the decisions clash
Maine, which is the only State regulating
the matter by law, makes by statute all
tickets good for SIX years. The Massachus-
sets decision is that the ticket has no val
idty after the expiration of the time speci-
fed. As to the obligation of the road to
furnish a seat to a passenger, a Missouri
decision says: "A passenger who exhibits
his ticket need not surrender it until he has
been furnished with a seat" A railroad is
not liable for things stolen out of passen-
gers seat. there being no previous delivery
to the company's servants; for the same
reason the company is not liable for bag
gage in the passengers own care Bag
gage includes reasonable amount of per-
sonal jewelry, and in Illinois one revolver,
bat not two revolyers. The kit of instru-
ments of an army surgeon, travelling with
troops is baggage; so is the kit of
harness maker, according to a New York
decision. Passengers who neglect to look
after their baggage on arrival at their des-
tination cannot recover. il it is lost without
fault of the carrier. Baggage LETT in sta
ton houses for the passenger S convenience,
after it has reached its destination, comes
under new class of rights and duties, the
baggage master assuming the position of c.
"gratutous bailee, >" who only becomes LA
bic in case of gross negligence. The obli-
CATION of the railroad as carrier ceases when
1t has delivered the baggage to its owner at
the place of destination, ur when he has
had reasonable opportunity Of receiving and
removing it. Many States hold that the
price of the ticket covers the transporta-
tion of reasonable amount of the baggage.
lt will interest sportsmen TO know that
they may recover for the value OF dogs when
they entrust them to baggage for
hire because of their exclusion from the
passenger cars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09
NEW ENGLAND NEWS,
EXCITEMENT IN INSURANCE CIRCLES.

EXCITEMENT IN INSURANCE CIRCLES.
BosroS. July 2.-There was considerable
excitement in insurance circles here to-day
over the difficulties between the national
board OF underwriters and the Boston CON-
psnies, which lately withdrew from the To-
cal board. The Manufacturers fire and
marine having been expelled from the ma
tlonal board for refusing to open its books
for examination BY the supervising agent,
all the seeding companies have made like
refusal. and 1t is supposed they will be dealt
with In the same manner. IL is thought
lively insurance war has broken out
MASSACHUSETTS, NEW LIQUOR LAW.
The new liquor license law went into ef-
feet to-day. Eleven hundred persons have
paid into the city treasury an aggregate of
SsS 900 for licenses. The police have re-
ceived Imperative orders to enforce vigor-
ously the provisions of the new law. Mayor
Cobb expresses his determination to prose-
cute and close up every unlicensed estab-
lishment; also to revoke the licenses of all
parties found selling impure liquors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09

sold for $40. A pair of long boots cost six
ounces of gold. A common rough jacket
cost S25. Yet luxuries were cheap. There
were plenty of cigars, and good ones, to be
had plenty of the best wines and brandy.
Raisins, almonds and nuts were literally
found in the streets-somewhat injured per-
haps The climate, at that time at least,
was not so very inviting. At sunrise the
weather was as mild and serene as in Naples :;
by ii o'clock the eastern wind began to
blow not only dust bu' gravel of good size
flew about like hail " 2p. m, it beame
bitter cold by p. m, The wind had entire
ly vanished
Hundreds and thousands of white rats,
with frey red eyes, ran through the streets
and disputed the right of occupying each
tent or house What flies are to Egypt.
ileas were at that time to San Francisco.
There was no use seeking remedy. No
sleep could be got till the million feas got
literally drunk on the blood of the restless
sleeper, which was usually by a. m. Then
the little vampires took rest themselves.
The city boosted of but few horses. As for
carriages, there were none worthy the name.
Such was the city of San Francisco in lS49;
yet everybody was busy, everything was sold
and bought for gold dust. Everybody had
scales and weights. and everybody seemed
somehow to have gold.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09

IOlal- --.-Sohb
The price for washing shirt was 81,
Shirt washing was done at the Preside by
some American soldiers, who owned (happy
mortals) wives. The price of lumber was
something enormous-$35O per 900 feet
running measurement. A pair Of blankets
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09

Mrs. Beecher is feverishly anxious about
the verdict. Her faith in her husband is no
new matter. She has lived with him and
honored him for two-score years and more,
and doesn't propose IN the sunset of their
life to change her confidence or her love-
Ne,p York Star
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09

WEDDING RECErTl0N or Ex-Gov. PAGE.
The most brilliant social event that Rutland
has seen FOR long time was the reception
OF ex-Gov. John b. Page and his bride. at
his elegant mansion. Wednesday evening.
An arch of col0red lights was suspended
over the front entrance and the trees in the
grounds about the house were Illuminated.
Inside. the scene was brilliant beyond de-
Scripti0n. The house was crowded at an
early hour; guests were present from all
parts Of the STATE and from other states.
The guests were received hy the bride and
groom. Mr. William Page. Edward ID. Page
and Miss Helen l.. Page and Miss Julia {.
Pease. in the north parlor of the mansion,
the bride and groom standing beneath
lJral arch o.. green dotted with white flow
ers. and in the center of which was a mono
gram composed Of the initials p ;. in scar
let blossoms. In the lower part of the
house, the two parl0rs. the library and
dining room were open; in the latter coffee
was served during the evening. In the con-
Seryat0ry. opening out OF the library, the
Queen City Band were stationed. Ine
effect Of their music in the parlors and in
the grounds back OF the house, which W ere
lighted up, open to the guests as a promcn-
ade. was beautiful. At ten the guests were
shown to the upper room, where an elegant
table was spread with salads, ices, ice
creams, straw berries. grapes, cake and
coniections in proiuslon. In the center of
the table stood an immense vase of flowers.
and the room was hung with wreaths OF
evergreen At eleven the guests bade good
night to the bride and groom, and departed.
after most enjoyable evening -RutldHd
GiGbe
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09

la 1910 there was Roman Catholic for
every Is of population.
In 1850 there was ! Roman Catholic for
every II of population.
In 1860 there was l Roman Catholic for
every of population.
In 1870 there was | Roman Catholic for
every : 40 of population.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09

The Burlington Free Press says i; did not
90 and do any such thing as to abuse
Montpelier. and especially Montpelier sol
diers. And certainly the Free Press,
whose long practice is courtesy. ought to
know the meaning Of its own language: We
therefore drag our own cursOry remarks
out of the arena, and shake the sand from
our feet. If any particles Of war paint re-
main on our countenance- point out their
location and they shall be removed. The
Pickwickian method between individuals
and journals was always our admiration
With little extension. expansion and. ss
il were, initiation, we bave-GeDeva- The
Pickwickian sense Is the germ from which
international arbitration develops.-Monf-
peiier Freeman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09

Among the cases tried at the recent term
of the Orange county Court, was the foi-
lowing
National Bank of Chelsea rs. Jairus ID.
I,ham Action OF general assumpsIt, with
specifications To recover the lace and inter-
est OF prOni>sOry note tor S2o2, dateo,
" illiston. Vt, May /. 1874, signed by de-
fendant, and payable four months alter
date. 10 the order OF Z. b. Mahan. agent,
at the First National Bank OF Burlington.
The defense was failure OF consideration.
IL appesred that Mahan was agent Tor the
Granite Agricultural works at Lebanon,
N. H.. and 10 the spring Of 1874, took the
note from defendant a. payment Tor three
moving machines and four side-hill piows.
the latter to be delivered at once, and the
former about June 10Th; nsither machines
nor plows, ever came, and M4han In the AT
Ter part of MAY went TO Chelsea with this
and other notes and attempted to get them
discounted at the bank. The directors re-
fused, through wan; OF knowledge OF inc
sigpers. and be finally succeeded IN cashing
this and two others BY getting Emu hyue,
president of the bank, 10 endorse tneiu. ine
bank sent the note to Burlington ior pay
ment at maturity, and II vas protes'eu'
Hence the present suit Inc failure ~ oon
sideration was admitted Dy piaintin' anu
the only question submitted to the jury was
~hetber plaintiff, or rather Mr.. HYDE.
honybt the note IN good faith. Defendant
made the point that blank endorsement Si
th, note aid not convey tne note to plaintiff
so "a 70 enable him to maintain the SUIT
The iurv returned verdict far plsinsia. 20
-...ny.r s265. VIM Il s b. Hebsrd ior
nIsinsiff; Usnry Ballard and j. w. ko"sli'
for defandant. tt.r
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09

LAKE AND RIVER CAPTAINs.-Among the
passengers who went down the Mississippi
Yesterday. on the steamer Lake Superior,
in command of Captain Worden. was Cap
tain Napoleon b. Proctor, of Burlington.
Vermont. one of the veteran stea mboat pilots,
captains and owners. on beautiful Lake
Champlain. Captain Worden welcomed
the Yankee Captain with all of the hon
ors. ;" to the freedom OF one of the most pow
erful packets in the Davidson steam fleet.
between St Paul and New Orleans. Just
as the mammoth steamer left the levee, We
saw Superintendent Davidson and Captain
Worden exchanging significant winks and
we have prepared one of the most gushing
of obituaries on our old friend, Captain
Proctor The steamer went out of signt in
a style that was strongly suggestive OF first
class news item.-Ld Crosse Republican,
June 26th.
Although our City Fathers do not see fit
to make arrangements for any celebration
on the Fourth. yet there seems to be plenty
of amusements for the coming week. The
last on the board is the Globe Theatre, who
will he here during next week. They open
Monday with the beautiful drama of Saved
from the Wreck There will be an entire
change Of programme each evening. For
further particulars sec advertisement in an
other column.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09

Mr.. Bowen SPEAKS AGAIN. - Henry {.
Bowen prints in the hdpend,nf the follow
ing editorial in contradiction of Tilton
1.-The statements that have been repeated
by the counsel to the effect that Mr. Henry
c. Bowen took, as the ayowcd friend Of Mr..
Tilton. note to Mr. Beecher demanding his
resignation. and that on meeting Mr.. Beech
er he treacherously abandoned MIR. Tilton to
assist Mr.. Beecher. are utterly false. Mr..
Bowen plainly told Mr.. Tilton at the inter-
view with him that he was on lriendly terms
with Mr.. Beecher. lie urged Mr.. Tilton, il
he had anything against Mr.. Beecher. to 20
to him with his complaint, as the Scriptural
command requires, ard when Mr.. Tilton
said that he did not dare to. because he was
afraid that he should kill Mr.. Beecher. Mr..
Bowen asked why he did not write - Mr..
Beecher When told that Mr.. Tilton feared
that the letter would be intercepted, Mr..
Bowen agreed to see to it that Mr.. Beecher
received it. When Mr. Beecher had read
the letter and had asked Mr.. Bowen if he
was frien1ly to him he renlied that he was.
Mr.. Boweas part in this case was simply
that of a messenger. lie heard Mr.. Ill
ton and ne then heard Mr. Beecher, and
he resolved that he would have nothing to
do with either side. There was no change
of attitude as has been asserted"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09

At recent buii-hg ht at Madrid eight
bulls, twelve bOrs-s and two men were
silied. o. the latter the banderlllero,
Mariana Csnet, was tossed IN the air by the
furious animals. then picked up and thrown
up again. His agony did not last hve MIN
utes, lie had air, ady TeceIVed two thrusts
from horns in the thighs and breast, when
Il final blow IN the throat put An end to his
lite. A plcadur surnaDed El Frances. VINO
had his two legs broken and three ribs
smashed. lived until the next morning. A
singular circumstances connected with this
sffsIr is that it was organized for the bene-
fit vi " widows and orphans
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09

The LEADERS OF THE AMERICAN TEAM
Major Fulton. to whose skill America owed
her first rifle victory, now finds himself in
the middle of the group. General Dakin
heads the American score and beats the
highest Irish score by two points. He is
followed by Colonel Gilderseeye with a
score only one point below his own, so that
the Two leading Americans come IN before
the highest Irish score. The highest indi-
viduals in the two teams are much closer
than in the former test, when Major
Fulton shot completely ahead of the mem
bers of both teams. On that occasion the
aggregate scores of the first four men
amounted to GAG on the American side. and
637 on the Irish, leaving the Americans
ahead by nine points. In the present match
there is only difference of four points in
favor of the Americans in the four highest
scores, the overwhelming nature of the Irish
defeat being due to the complete breaking
down of two of their crack shots.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09
DISAGREEMENT OF THE JURY.
MR.. BEAcH's OPINION.

In regard TO the jury's DELAY in making
up their minds to agree or disagree, Mr..
Beach said last night it was unprecedented
in the country for jury to stay out seven
days, and he was not aware that it ever oc-
CURED anywhere. The fact that the jury
deliberated seven days before making any
request, is pretty good evidence that they
were earnest and diligent in their Efforts to
agree, and that their difference was ire
co nci,able. / do not think, added Mr..
Beach, that under the circumstances a YER
dict either way would carry with it any
moral force. or affect the public sentiment.
| should say so even were tine verdict to be
in our favor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09

Middlsbury College difficulties have been
.micably settled. and the sophomoss c'a'''
vish The exception Of one man. has oss' ~
instatsd. rt.f.a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09

BY HANS CHRISTIAN AypERsu.

From pyramid in the deserts sand
A mummy was brought to Denmark q land
The hieroglyphic inscriptions told
Thst the body embaln ned was III re. thou..nd x-
old. -"
II was the corpse Of q mighty queen.
Examining it, they found between
Her closed fingers = corn Of wheat,
80 well preserved was this little seed,
That. -hen sown. put forth its blade,
It's delicate stem OF light-green shade.
The ear got filed with ripeniny corn.
ruii-Siown through sunshine and Ii gnt OF the morn
That wonder ,ulpower ia corn 50 small
IL 1t a lesson to each aud all.
7, rhree thousant years did net quench its germ
~ 'eaenes our iaitn to be strong aad frm.
when such a life is laid in a corn,
"nen Out OF that husk new plant could be born
10 ripen in sunshine and dew from the sky
ineh human soul, thou spark from on high,
Thou art immortal as thy great Sire,
"h'se praise IS sung by the angel choir.
The husk. the body, is buried deep
ANA friends Will 90 to the tomb and weep;
But thou shalt move on, on wings so free
for thine Is the life o. eternity.
That wonderful power OF so small a seed
The miracle seen in the corn Of wheat,
II puzzles the mind; but still Il ia done
by the Author OF Life, the Eternal One.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09
The Recent Earthquake in New GraHada.

Later accounts from New Granada South
America. confirm the story Of the great
earthquake on the 18th Of May. The prin-
cipal shock leyelled every wall in San Jose
De Cuta, killing ; eco persons out Of pop
ulation of 10 goo in a twinkllng, and wound
ing many others The earth trembled un-
comfortably on the evening of the l7th, but
the morning of the 18th opened serenely.
~ hali-qa-t H. when the body of the peo-
pie were at tile nuer table. the crash came,
wlthou; moment, warning. The earth
rocked back and forth for - seconds, the
people meanwhile rushing into the streets
only to be overwhelmed by a cloud Of dust.
\ deathly silence followed, but. after about
two minutes. the wind carried off the dust.
uncoyeriug thousands who had been suifo-
Gated hy it. Fires broke out in various
part of the town, and then came several
heavy explosions. the earth. meanwhile.
quiyering ana Inspiring the survivors with
the fear of another shock. All who were
able moved to the suburbs, where, however,
they gained little in comfort, for the rain
began falling in torrents at night. About
every thing loi; by the earthq quake and the
fires was appropriated by robbers, who
rlunlerel the cuStom-nOuse ana the stores
and set fire to many buildings. The inhab-
itants of the neighboring country have con-
iributed literally for the relief of the sur
viv0rs The shock was felt at Bog5ta and
other places in the vicinity. and IN Mara
caibo there have been light qulkes every
day since.
When the news reached Maracaibo, two
steamers were sent with food and clothing
to the sufferers by the American Consul and
people. also a corps of physicians and
committee to disburse aid. The Governor
sent soldiers to protect the people.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09

1t would seem, judging from the heroine
Of the following sketch, that cleanliness is
not necessary to perfect health. \ wealthy
English widow of the First Georges time,
never allowed her room to be cleaned, and
the windows were 50 1ncrusted with dirt as
to admit scarcely any light. She reasoned
thus when asked for an explanation If the
room were wetted she might catch cold if
the windows were cleaned glass might he
broken, and somebody hurt She never
washed herself for fear Of cold as substi-
tute she anointed her face and neck with a
little milk and hogs lard, finished off with
a touch of rose pink on the cheeks. She
was methodical in all her habits, eating with
one particular knife, fork and plate, and
drinking out Of one cup. She had excellent
health. abhorred physics and doctors, and
cut two teeth at the age Of eighty-seyen.
She had no near relations, and refused to see
these more distantly related One pleasant
characteristic Is recorded She had a large.
well-kept garden, in which she passed most
of her time reading. Although she lived
entirely through the reign of the First and
Second George, and 50 far into that Of the
Third, she continued to wear fashions Of the
time Of George First, As being those Of her
married life. Notwithstanding this she was
everywhere treated with respect. Perhaps
her gold had something to do with that,
n l,trPvpr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09

\ gentleman in addressing the charming
Lady Y, who has Just remarked in Paris
for the third time. said reproachiully. "You
do not come to London any longer - "Oh,
yes, she replied in most natural manner,
'l always uass nv widowhO0ds there
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-09
THE JUDGES CHARGE


The jury, after a long deliberatiOn. came
in on Friday morning and returned a YER
dict in favor of plaintiff for 81 O50 So. The
defendant has made motion to set the YER
diet aside, and hearing will take place
some time this week. 1t not successful in
that, defendant will take the case to the
supreme court. on a question as to the val
idity OF the proof of marriage OF the Stan
tons. which took place in England.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1875-03-03

The News says. Mr.. Mendenhall intro
duced into the House on Monday resolu.
tons looking to the production Of some
fruits from the investigations Of the Bragg
and Ship Committees. The resolutions
speak very general sentiment, that inves-
legations pursued With such diligence, en-.
tering into such minute details, and IN
earthing so much Of dishonesty, should not
be wholly incousequential. The State was
robbed without mercy, the public credit
destroyed, the load Of taxation increased.
and public enterprises checked or destroy
ed.
Vast sums were devided as spoils among
the plunderers. and they have never been
compelled to disgorge. No one has ever
been brought to punishment. absolute i'm
munity is the reward Of guilt. aud = pre-
MUM has been awarded TO the 2erpetration
Of crime.
The resolutions are timely, and such as
might be expected as emanations Of that
sturdy old North Carolina sentiment Of hc-
nesty and pride in The good name Of oul
State. which il Is pleasant to see are no,
aitogether extinct.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1875-03-03
IN DEMAND.

The Raleigh News says. the demand
for Thorne's pamphlet exceeds even that Of
hot cakes for Breakfast. Where can get
one Of those pamphlets?' is the question
propounded to US from one end Of Fayette-
vills street to the other. We are pleased,
however, to state that only twenty. Eve have
been thrown on this market. and some one
should hunt those mp and creuete them
If the works Of Tom Payne and yoltaire
are dangerous reading, then is Thorne's
pamphlet the more. The bad ngaes Of
these Infamous authors live only IN history
while Thorne, more infamous still. here in
our midst. and a member Of the General
Assembly Of North Cafotins. the scknow-
lodged leader Of $500 ignorant Warren
county negroes. ma, weld some influence,
pernicious though il be. For the sake Of
our young men aud boys, as well As those
misguided negroes that sent him here. the
whole edition Of the pamphlet ought 10 be
seized and used - fasl 10 crenste the an.
thor.