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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-03-12

The Memphis appeal says I'VE hazard
nothing in ,aying that history gives no ac-
count Of any people who ever yielded such
prompt and perfect obedience 10 the will of
their conquerors As weof The South. we
believe that i; would be moral and physical
impossbility 10 goad us into resistance 10
the national Viii We believe that United
States corporal can arrest, without resist
ance. the most popular man in any county
in the South and carry him, without assist
ance and without molestation, prisoner TO
Washington upon any charge however trivo-
lous or however illegal Nor does this spirit
of submission apply alone to obedience to
armed authority Ii extends As well to an
acquiescenc. by our people in what Is under
stood to be the settled policy Of the Govern
ment upon constitutional questions.
This is very satisfactory but all the
Southern papers DO not talk 50. Here IS the
Russellyille (Ark) DemocrH, which says
The populace Of the South should be
guarded, quiet, and orderly. 1t will not be
long until 1876, and then ii We pursue the
right policy, the victory Will be ours
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-03-12

The little State of Delaware has adopted
new flag, 6zC4 feet, Of blue silk with a
yellow fringe. IL will be used to spread
over the State to keep the frost off,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-03-12

The tax bin finally got through the Sen
ate, Tuesday night, by the close vote of 80 to
%. 1t taxes whi-key hereafter to be manu-
featured ninety cents per gallon, leaving
without additional tax whisky now in store
Tobacco is taxed twe9,y-four cents per
pound instead Of twenty cents, as in the ex-
isting law. An increase Of twenty-five per
cent is made in the duty to be levied on
sugar aad mola-se~. The ten per cent hori-
zontal reduction Of duties, enacted in 1872,
is repealed. In the original bill, as reported,
there Wa clause repeating the stamp tax
on matches. hut the measure as passed con
tlins no such provision. 1t is expected to
yield about S30,0o0 900 per annum add
tional revenue.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-03-12

\ Little Rock, Arkansas, despatch OF
March 18th, says that whiskey was flowing
there freely. in view Of the endorsement by
Congress OF the Garland administration ;
that - symptoms Of unusual hilarity were
everywhere displayed by ezhilarited Demo
Gratis and that several enthusiasts had ap-
peared attired in blue dress coats with
brass battons, in honor Of the stereo
typed costume Of Judge Poland, Chairman
Of the Arkansas Committee This last
demonstration strike- Us as remarkably
delicate and thoughtful expression Of admi-
ration. llow delighted judge Poland would
have been, could be have seen these Little
Rock bnmmer-, tir>ily laradins in his
honor, IA extemporizej blue swallow tails,
with hrsss-5utton~ Our impression IS that
the surface Of the Judge buttons displayed
to public 1i5N is gold ut in ha-ty eele-
bration, the Arkansas '' enthusiasts, Of
course. could he parlonel Tor making shift
with the baser metal Il must have been
worth journey to Little Rock to behold
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-03-12

la opening thu lsr. Yesterday. IN behalf
of the respondent, Mr. Chittenden said the
case was - intimately connected with that
of L. ). v, \. }. Crane. that the facts as
appeared IN the two eases, were identical
bat the situation 81 the two r.. plndent-
WAS entirely different Mr.. Crane was the
Collector Of laternal Revenue appointed Tor
the EaIrd District oil Vermont, an officer of
tho United States. legally charged, intrust-
ed with and -espun~ihic tor the saie-k keeping
Of public money Mr.. Jewett had no dis
trict. nor any particular portion OF dis
trirt placed under his control. He was
never officially aath1gZed 10 collect any tax
In July, 1871, deficiency having been dis
covered in Eiie accounts Of the Office he sub
sequently resigned. lie went into business
in this city and remained till the Spring of
1873. two years and one-half after the de-
iclency became known To Crane. and then.
and not till then, WAS he charged by Mr.
Crane with the Interpretations. Now
We are DESTROYS to have this case fully and
fairly tried and it may as well be thus
heard while standing on Il demurrer to the
indictment, and no one has right to make
any imputations that this respondent Is the
one who has proiited by this deficiency, or
in other words stolen and appropriated this
uHtit II lt1uAiy iOuuu "
have been guilty of the charge.
The following points, in brief, were then
presented by Mr.. Chittenden, in his argu-
ment On demurrer 10 the two indictments,
which had been consolidated against the
Respondent. f. A. Jewett. The first in6ict-
ment returned by the grand jury Was in
three counts, predicated upon the sub
treasury act Of 1876, and charged the res
pondent with feloniousy embezzlng public
monies of the United States first, while in
the capacity of IAN officer OF the United
States charged By the laws OF the United
States with the safe-keeping, transfer and
disbursement of the public money" as Il
deputy collector the second and third set
ting up that the respondent was deputy
collector for the third collection district,
and while an actual charge OF such moneys
he smbezzled a portion. and only differing
as to the amount Of the alleged embezzle-
ment, but peither a%ering that the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-03-12

l, Al. Crane, Of lawful age, on oath depose and
say, that disappointed collector and discussing
agent March ~, l-G7. AT that time, not hav ing
had any experience in ths, or in any business Of
similar kind, appointed as deputy collector one
E. A. Jewett man with whom was at that time IN
acqus inted, but who had been deputy under the
former collector Of this district for period Of abou,
four years, and who was reported to be in every
spect experienced and competent man for the
position. and 50 considered him at the time.
further say that said Jewett continued In my
ploy such deputy until soma time in August,
I'll period Of about four years and four months.
That during that time he had the entire charge and
control of the keeping of the accounts and books Of
the office, both those relating to the business Of col
lector and also Of discussing agent. Thst the
manner and system OF the keeping OF the books
that was adopted by said levitt was As l was told
by him the same as had been used under the for
mer collector and that was prescribed by the resu
lations of the revenue department.
further say In regard to the deficiency in my
account as disbursing agent, that each month said
Jewett made out my account which WAS forwarded
10 Warrington each month, showing statement OF
wat was my due, including both my salary as col
lectof and the amount that was dine me Is com
misslone on money collected, and that at no time
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-03-12

GOV. Tilden. Of New York ha. signed the
bill designating the following holidays to
be observed in the acceptance and payment
of bills Of exchange. bank checks and pro-
missory notes Jan !. Feb. -, May 30.
July 4. Dec p, and Thanksgiving Day.
When any Of these holidays fall on Sunday,
the following Monday viii be recognized as
a public holiday. On all such occasions
checks, promissory notes. and bills Of ex-
change will be payable On the preceding
business day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-03-12

The returns from all but eigh. tlAi' p
the State have been received N ~ =
eisted press Office here. F0ounss ~
towns are as follows 25y towns al sAl-
give Cheney, rep. III; RJheir-, -
IS SIS . White, Temperance and s-s,;si- p
67S. The same towns, last year. gaze ~
Cutehins, rep, % $50 Weston. dem. =
80: BiacSman, temperance and scai-eliis
2,071, republican net gain, :, ST. h5ue' .
minority, 59j. The towns yet 70 be ls 5'.
from gave last year, McCutchins, rep ~; ~
Weston, dem, 3l3, scattering. j. AI1,I5
last years vote in these towns mAA'' -
republican net gain 2,7c'. anu uA'
Cheney's minority 63I. r
The f0otings from the first CJngfcs-.0II'
District elect Jones, democrat, By ~
rality Bell, democrat. in the sec'a-
trict, by l5i plurality. and BAR, rss
can, in the third district, hT - elaI--
Estimating four towns in Coos te-- y
turned. 10 give the same vote as -
the republicans have ma JIiIf '-
House, bnt the exact tgures cAarc' =
ed. They claim a majority oi - ~
The f1Otlngs Of several senGt1riti 60
nd.eata that they stand tTe Fepd'--'-
i've democrats. two districts hSi'l-
choice. There j. NJ election 90
by ths people. and the daty % 7-'---'
will deyulse upon the Legislature.
will doubtless sieet Cheney, the rsp1
candidate. The democrats c!aIc a -.
ty in the council though the dsif'a-s, -
have not been figured sufficiently @ - -
mine finally. Tue vote IN the state srsr
iay is said to have been the larzes' wv
polled L
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-03-12

While the new Senators ChristsHcy,
Cameron, Mcmillan and Paddock, have gone
into the Republican caucus of the Senate,
and thus Acknowledged themselves Repub-
liean-, it i, reported that Andy Johnson de
clined to % into the Democratic caueus on
Saturday. Toa correspondent he declared
that he did not propose to IDENTIFY himself
with that '7 With ANY other party He
will constitute larty by himself, support
Ing the measures OF the Democracy or the
Republicans according Is they commend
Themselves To his judgment. lie is for the
country, ia short, for the flag and the
Consultation. sa,brr than for any party. 1t
i Andy johnson and my policy"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-03-12

lhe suuuen mutations OF popultf anu
newspaper favor have often been remarked
upon and have fresh Illustration in the case
of Judge Poland Here is the Springfield
Republican. which bad nothing but abu>f
for the Judge last fall, nov declaring that
''If Mr.. POLAND ISN'T careful, lac viii find
himself Senator from Vermont or Vice
President or sOuethng before he knows
it." And the Washington correspondent
of the same paper TINS eulogizes the man
whom, only few months ago. Don Pialt
rldiculed in scurrilous verse
Judge Poland has conducted himself all
through this contest with splendid cuur-
age; indeed. if the Republicans who o2-
posed the bill had all shown hi pluck, |
think it never could have passed the House.
During this session, Mr.. Poland has ex-
hibited courage and an Indifference to
partisanship which his colleague in the
Senate, Mr.. Edmunds, would dc well to
emulate. Though "unprovided for" he
would not bow TO the will of the President,
and so Mr.. Edmunds will control the vacant
United States judgeship, and We will change
the old party adage, 50 it will read, ''To the
JdHUu Deluiig tue SpolIs. \ good many
people, who thought. last fall, that Yer
mont had done a good thing in agreeing to
let Judge Poland stay at home, now wish
that he was going TO remain while longer
in public life, for he has shown that he is
made of manlier stuff than was thought to be
the case. Now it is no particular trial in his
colleague, MI. W Willard to stand up straight.
for he has not been very friendly to the ad-
ministration for year or two. or at any
rate, be has not been an admirer of General
Grant and his iayorite associates. But the
Judge has been very friendly with the ad-
ministratlon. was offered the chief place on
the court OF claims, a few years ago. and
was doubtless expecting Certainly had Il
right to expect) the vacant United States
iudgeship in Vermont 1t was under such
circumstances that he refused to play into
the hands Of the jobbers and conspirators
who want to restore Brooks in Arkansas by
the use of United States troops. | say
"jobbers" for there is a railroad lob IN this
mo1ensEt, as every body might have sup
posed. kE0ying that Clayton and Dorsey
and the ArksIsa.. railroad ring are behind
it. With five or sax nillions of railroad
bonds rejected by the Garland constitution
al convention. and literally worth nothing
now. and q promise by Brooks and bis
friends Of making them good in case he is
recognized BY Congress and the executive as
Governor. one can see at q glance what q
huge job is underneath this political
echewe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-03-12

The President is entitled to thanks for his
courage IN defeating the bounty bill. 1t
would probably have cost hundred mil
lions. There was a question whether the
vote Of the Senate, laying the conference
report ON the table. did not carry the bill
with it, but H. friends proceeded On the as
sumption that the Senate had no power over
it. a. the House recedsi from its disagree
ment, and acceded To the Senate amend
ment- Mr. Bristow wa very decided in
his opposition to it, and the President.
though beset by the friends Of toe bill, wa
firm in his refusal 10 sign it
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-03-12

The Rutland Herald, in a recent number,
reports the case of the administrator Oh
Geo. c. Hathaway vs.. the National Lille In
suranoe Company, of Montpelier, decided py
the Supreme Court of this State, at the late
term in that county. The facts, as stated
were that Mr. Hathaway, some four years
ago, procured policy of insurance in the
National company, on his own life, Tor one
thousand dollars. The policy contained the
common clause, that the instrument should
be void in case the insured should commit
suicide. Mr. Hathaway went to hotel IN
New York city, called for room with
bath in it, and retired. The next morning
he was found dead in the bath with pistol
by his side, one chamber of which had been
discharged, and wound from bullet in his
breast that caused his death. Two letters
were found in his room containing connected
and truthful statements Of his bus mess al
fairs, and expressions to his friends, that
left no doubt that he had died by his own
hand, and that e had deliberately planned
the taking of his own life. The Insurance
Company refused to pay the insurance, and
the administrator brought this suit, claiming
that Mr. Hathaway was insane at the time
he took his life, and therefore did not com
nit suicide within the meaning ofthe policy.
The case turned largely upon the opinions
of experts. Drs. Pond, Woodhouse, Mead,
Goldsmith and other-, testified that the man,
their opinions being based partly on personal
acquaintance with Mr.. Hathaway, and part
IL on statements Of hi actions on certain
occasions. Every one Of these experts was
met bg digestion, from the defendant, and
large number OF questions went to the Su-
preme C51rt. The Court did not 90 into
metaply steal suhileties, but held that if
man, looking over his situation, decides, in
view Of hi, circumstance, and surroundings,
that he would rather die than live, and
take, his life to carry uut that desire, it is
suicide. ani would render such policy as
this void The jury in the County Court I'M
der suitable instructions from the Court, had
been left to say, upon the evidence, in view
Of the admitted fact that the hand of the
deceased committed the act that caused his
death. whether lie knew aud understood at
the time the nature and consequence. Of
that act; or whether he WAS impelled to it by
an uncomfortable impulse or delusion
and their decision wa that be was not re
spon,ible for his actions at the time. and
that the insurance upon his life was there
fore valid.
The Supreme Court did not disturb their
verdict 1t wa, claimed by the defendant
that the letter, contained conclusive eyi-
dcnce of sanity, but the Court considered
that. in common with the other testimony
in the case, the weight to be given to them
was a question to be decided by the enlight
enrd common sense OF the jury.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-11-10
The Inter Ocean.

The prospectus OF the Inter Ocean news
paper, OF Chicago, will be found in another
column. For three years past the Inter
Ocean has very justly assumed to fill the
position OF one of the leading Republican
papers OF the Northwest and, although diff
fering from portion of the republican party
on the question of finance, yet it's opinions
and judgment on the Y ital questions of the
day are uniformly sound AS family
newspaper the Inter Ocean can be well re-
commended containing as it does choice
reading matter and nothing of an objection
able character To the business man the
Inter Ocean is a valuable paper no pains
nor expense being spared to render it's
commercial department. reliable and giving
the latest market reports In fact as q gen
eral newspaper there is none we can more
highly recommend than the Inter Ocean
Read the prospectus.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-11-10
Peak Family Bell Ringers.

The Peak Family of Vocalisis, Harpisls
fifth Annual Tour and will give one of their
brilliant entertainments at Turner Hall
next Friday evening, November 18th. The
company contains fourteen first class ar
fists, aud is accompanied by a splendid
silver cornet Band and Orchestra The
troupe is receiving some fine notices from
the press aud we take pleasure in placing
the following from the st. Paul Pioneer
Press before our readers:
A fne audience at the Opera House last
evening was a9reeably surprised at being
furnished with an entertainment which was
greatly superior to anything that was an
ticipated. The original Peak Family have
Iabored under the disadvantage of having
their names assumed By small companies
who have stroled around the country
with scarcely anything but the name for
their capital. But the senior and only
genuine company which exhibited its pow
ers last night required but few moments
to prove that it was entitled to all the hon.
ors which for mere than third of a Ger .urr
have belonged 10 this family, The pro-
gramme was almost unexceptionally good,
and for variety ard completeness would be
difficult to improve upon. The bell ring
ing was sweet and perfect; tie olos on the
flute, piccoo cornet and clarionet were re-
ceved with much favor; while Alf. Wyman,
Dot and Spark brought down the house
Fannie Peak has made many add ;tions to
her excellent company, and she is worthy
to receive full house this evening
A matinee will l. given this afternoon,
at which the young folks c.ln be taken,
with certainty that they will perfectly
delighted.
Tickets SO cents. Reserved seats rs cts
For sale at the Post Office where diagram
Of the Hall may be seen.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-11-10

Election passed off quietly, with the ex-
ception of Il little excitement over scratch
ing tickets
II. 2. Young, the sleight of hand man
was brought here Saturday morning by the
Sheriff of Fox Lake. He was arrested
there while collecting the money for an en-
tertainment similar 10 the one here. He
was examined Saturday forenoon before
Justice Winnek, for horse stealing, plead
guilty and was lodged IN jail at Jefferson
the same day. He is only 20 years old and
resides at Beaver Dam.
Qaite number of people are moving in-
to this village. l.. B. Cooper Mr.. Arlin and
Robert Hunter with their families are
among the late arrivals
Peter DeForest and family are about
leaving for Iowa. John Fisher has bought
the Zeppernich place. Price $500. He
has elready commenced needed improve
ments 6. ". Bishopis Luying hops for
parties in New York he says the quality is
very poor this year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-11-10
The Alps md the GIaeieEs.

Professor Alexander w Wiiclell, L, L. D.,
of Syracuse, New York, aud for nineteen
years the wel-known Professor Of Geology
in the Univ versity of Michigan. will deliver
his celebrated and popular lecture on the
subject of The Alps and the Glaciers" at
Turner Hall in this city, on Monday even.
ing, November 22d. Professor Winchell is
fresh from the scenes and experiences which
he attempts to depict. Possessed of the ad-
vantages OF two extended tours through
the most interesting pc rtion of the Old
World, his lectures are believed 10 be
graphic, impressive and satisfying. A geolo-
gist by profession he has studied the ub-
limities of Nature With the discrimination
of scientist, but with something of the
eye of an artist aud the feeling of poet;
and he fatters himself that he is prepai ed to
give the public some vivid impressions of
scenery which, while possessing supreme
and inspiring interests for the mere travel
er, affords stupendous and living examples
OF the methods of Natures operations in
the ages which preceded the advent of our
race upon the earth. He is supplied with
about 700 photographs from nature, taken
on glass by Levy, of Paris, from which a
suitable and abundant selection will be made
Tor the brilliant illustration of this lecture
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-11-10
The Best Protection.

The best safe guard against epidemic dis
ease are thorough digestion and firm nerves
1t is because they assure the regular per-
formance of the digestive process, and in
vigorate the nerve system that Hostetter's
Stomach BitterS are such sovereign pro-
tective against the influences which beget
intermittent maladies, and those which di-
rectly affect the stomach AID bowels. If
the nerves are BEAUTIFULLY tranquil, the as
similation of food perfect, as they are sure
to be under the influence of this standard
tonic and nervine, malaria may be defed
and if, in the absence of the mos. reliable
of medical safeguards, the system has fal
len prey to disease OF an intermittent or
a remittent type, the Bitters WILL if persist.
ed in, eradicate every vestge ofthe malady
Biliousness, constipation and dyspe psia
yield with equal certainty to the operation
Of this potent vegetable Alternative.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-11-10
The Defeat of E1r. NJ. r.. Clapp.

The Jefferson Banntf tries to hold Hon.
w. S. Greene accountable for the defeat of
Mr.. II. r. Clapp the democratic candidate
for member of assembly in the I'd district.
Considering that Mr.. Clapp's majority in
the town where Mr.. Greene resides is "a
greater than the majority received 5v the
democratic candidates on the State ticket
excepting Taylor who was beaten rs
the Banners point does not seem to be we'll
taken. Mr.. Greene labored assiduousl,
not only for II Clapp but Tor ali the dem
cratic candidates excepting Taylor, aud
the Banner s attempt 10 throw Mr. Capp's
defeat upon his shoulders will not succeed
Ur. Clapp might more reasonably charge
his i'll success to the bul(-headeaness OF the
party managers in folsting upon the ticket
in defiance OF the wishes OF Mr. Greene
and thousands Of Others of the best demo-
Gratis in the State-such an unpopular and
unworthy candidate as Taylor for Govern