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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-23

The statue Of the Minute Man, which won
praise from all, was unveiled without
speeches, but amid much firing of cannon
from a neighboring hilltop, and then the
thousands in the long line moved up through
the damp meadows to the hillside where the
great tents were pitched, looking like huge
snow drifts. The Grafton tent was speedily
filed By the audience, only about 900 OF
Of whom were ted,-the rest standing
through the two hours that this part of the
celebration continued. Mr. Emerson's ad-
dress, in defeating the statue, was a brief
one. That of Mr.. Curtis was long and fall
Of interesting historical details. 1t was
heard with great satisfaction by those who
could hear it at all-about half those in the
Grafton tent; but it was about two hours
long. Mr.. Lowell's poem preceded the ora
ton, and was wholly in that poets serious
vein, with many fine lines, in various meters
1t was quite long, and was not given to the
reporters being reserved, probably, for the
Atlantic. Besides these three ''first-class
exercises" there was nothing done in the
Grafton tent after the prayer, except TO
break down all the reserved seats and part
of the platform. Probably 10000 people
were in and out Of the great tent during the
exercises-the estimated number in the town
during the day being $4,000.
The dinner tent contained about 800
people during the feeding period. and all
were comfortably provided for. When the
after dinner speaking began, quarter before
), there were, perhaps, $500 present.
Judge Hear led off, with an imprisoned
speech, in which he revived the Revolu-
tionary memories in his most stirring tones,
but, with characteristic joke now and then
interspersed. Speaker Blaine began with
joke,-declaring that the reason why the
Revolution began in Concord was because
the people of that town had been "spilin'
for fight during hundred years. Judg-
ing by the Concord men he had seen in Con-
gress, he could imagine the way their ances-
tors fought the British and Inundated the
tories. 30 Lord said Mr. Blaine, 81 pity
those tories Their very names have disap-
peared from history,-and believe it is be-
cause they preferred the better fate of sui
eide, to the chastisement which the Concord
people were infctiDg upon them" Mr..
Blaine went on to point out what the results
of the Concord fight had been. He was
heard distinctly, and loudly applanded when
he sat down. after speaking ten minutes.
Senator Boutwell, responded to toast to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-23

Twelve inches OF snow fell at Brattle-
boro during the storm Of Friday Is inches ct
White River junction, and from 10 to IS
inches In other parts OF Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-23

cord river, and the British standing on the
east bank, in the highway which curved
round the parsonage field and orchard. so
cbarmipgly described bv Hawthorne, in his
Moses from an Old Manse."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-23
AT LEXINGTON


the preparations were equally elaborate
The streets, buildings and even trees were
radian. with flags, shields, emblems and
streamers. The stars and stripes were dis
played at every available point, and with the
immense crowds in the streets, combined to
make the scenes impressive.
The old Green or the Common where were
located the large tents for speeches and the
dinner, was OF course the centre, and about
this the decorations were most profuse.
At the entrance was an arch spanning Is
feet and six inches, and 30 feet high, bear
ing the inscription-"W elcome to the Birth
place of American Liberty" The arch was
surmounted with an American eagle, thanked
by American flags. On the rear of the arch
on one side was the date "l775," and on the
other "lS15," both being encircled by
wreathes. At the entrance TO the Common.
cords were extended across Hancock and
Monument streets, from which depended
flags of all nations, the stars and stripes Oc-
cupying the centre. with the legend
Don't fire unless fired upon if they
mean war, let the fight begin here. Cop
tam Parker.
In front of the first tent was the inscrip-
tions, "Seyen men of Lexington were killed
nine wounded a greater part of ell who
stood in arms on our Green
From the 18th of April, 1875, dates the
liberty of the American world"
Inside of the tent were the inscriptions,
Their names are held in grateful remem-
brance :" 'They gave their lives in testi-
mony to the rights of mankind
"What u glorious morning for America -
Adams.
The "Old Munroe Tavern" bore the in
scription, "Pillaged by the regulars on their
return, April 10, l775." The old sign,
Refreshments for man and BEAST" is still
in the place it occupied, one hundred years
ago. American flags were festooned over
the front entrance, which bore also in large
letters: ''Munroe's Tavern-l775-Percy's
Headquarters and hospital for the Regu-
lars"
The High school-house, on Main street.
bore the notices "l775, British Cannon"
"lS75, the school-book .0n this spot,
April 10, l775, Lord Percy planted his can
non to protect the retreating British troops
The old Hancock Church on Hancock street,
was profusely decorated with the stars and
stripes and bunting. Streamers were depen-
dent from the bellry, and an arch over the
door was inscribed: Martyrs Of Lexington"
Just west of this church are several ancient
houses. among which are those occupied by
Jonathan Harrington, Jr., who was shot on
the battlefield and died on his own TIRES
hold, The old Buchanan Tavern" where
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-23

ST. ALEASs.-Eyening prayer and eia-
ference meetings, under the direction d
Rev. Charles Van Norden, have been held
in the Congregational church in this village
every evening tor nearly two weeks past
They commence at O'Clock and continue
only three quarters Of an hour. 50 IS o. IA
te-lere with business as httle as possible.
The interest in those meetings has beea IN
creasing from the start. The attsndancs
averages about $50 and large numbers ri-e
for prayers each evening. About ioriS
conversions have occurred thus far, the
converts being mostly young men and wo-
men, though nearly all adu Its. There ha-
been notable lack ofthe excitcments which
too often characterizss revival meeetlngs-
The meetings will be continued every eve
ming for the present.-Messenger.
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They have "iachy-graphi, society IN
Bostou-which must be valuable institn-
ton at this season Of putting down carpets
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-23

After tic recess. instead Of Mr. O.c
land, Samuel White Partridge, va...a
clerk of Woodruff * Robinson s.. WI gi..l
The afternoon was devoted cAi,iT G. a--..
ments between the counsel, and vcsy rt.
was got out OF Partridge. except thai 30 -.
was a memorandum accompanying BlNer
check OF s. coo IN Iilt0n s han1-Nr.-.
which reads "spoIis from new friend
the enrichment of old. Iais cle,s r4.
deposited with Woodruff and E15In-,a.-lI
was handled by Partridge. Air. Evi-l- .r
deavored 10 get in evidence tlaJ NIl-a
told the witness that Iiton wrote tae l..
of Woodruff, with a view of placing am
self at the head OF the spirituall-t- boo
the Court ruled 1t ont, and Witne=- VS. a..
lowed to 20, the PLAINTIFF counsel is-.t-
Ing to cr0Ss-examine.
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village which had not put on a holiday dec
Grafton Of hags. Ii seemed as if all the
bunting that ever h1aiei on the breeze from
Maine to Georgia had been gathered into
the limits of Concord. They dropped over
every door and window; they fluttered from
every post, and aoated from every roof :.
they hung across every street wherever
two trees stood nearly enough opposite to
admit of it they drapei fences and twin
ed around pillars and trees ladies wore
them in their hats, and horses in their
brides. Other counties were not forgot
ten, and in many places the red cross Of
England iloated side by side with the Stars
and Stripes, in token OF the concord which
has come rs last between the two powers
which were enemies. In honor Of the Brit
ISL soldiers who fell doing their duty on that
day, an English flag was hung over the spot
where they fell, near the Old North Bridge.
The morning opened with 4 salute Of one
hundred guns. and salutes were fired at in
teryals during the moving Of The procession
This was sOme three miles long and com
prised an imposing military display The
route was by many of the scenes of histori-
cal interest, passing Jones's tavern, the old
store-house where the supplies were kept
which the British came TO destroy, the posi-
ton occupied by the Americans early in the
morning at the first approach Of the soldiers.
the house of Rev William Emerson. the
Old Manse," and in plain sight of the
Unitarian Church, where the Provincial
Congress met. The head of the procession
reached the battle ground about half-past
ten, but it was nearly twelve before the last
platoons arrived.
The site of the Old North Bridge. the pos
session of which was the immediate cause
for the opening of the conflict, is now mark
ed by rustic foot bridge, leading across the
river from the old monument to the neck of
land on which stands the statue OF the Min
ute-man, which was unveiled for the first
time during the celebration.
The old battle ground was plainly mark
ed by signs indicating the localities occupied
by various bodies, 100 years ago.
We should be glad it our space permitted
to give extracts from the orations 10y Mr.
Emerson and Mr. Curtis We may do 50
another day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-23

Ifthou art not pure Of mind,
Think not the pure God to find,
SopI!grimaSs makes him a saint
Who was not one before he went.
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Fullerton read the passage named from
the novel. but witness said be did not re-
member lit was beautiful whoever wrote
it. Witness continued:
l do not think Mrs. Tilton borrowed her
terms from this book. | never read the
works of Hannah Moore, am ashamed 10
say an not familiar with them. do not
remember that Hannah Moore used the e.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-23

occurred. Witness then continued
| think began writing the book Nor
wood in 1867. | tbink read some chapters
OF It to Mrs. Tilton the opening chapters
but not all of it. do not remember il her
husband was present. do not remember
borrowing from thai book the rsferenc to
bird hiding its nest as the way in which
love could be concealed
Mr. Fullerton read portion Of the book
written by the witness, having reference
to bird hiding its nest but the witness
said he
DID NOT RENEA Der WRITING THIS
ncr had he reld the book since it cameout
OF the press. Witness said
| made ner present of a picture
OF trailing arbutus sometime in sc
or 81, think subsequent to writing of
this story. do not remember likening the
scent of IA trailing arbutus to the odor of
love. Ii was after gave her the picture.
but not Immediately alter LIDO not remem-
Der in that book associating the song of the
bird with love call as it is named.
BEAUTIFUL PASSAGE.
Fullerton read the passage named from
the novel. but witness said be did not re-
member tit was beautiful whoever wrote
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l had transient impression after paid
the 50 900 for Tilton. and at the time that
made the statement, that Tilton was levy
ing blackmail on me. In my direct ex-
animation | chided Moulton for not apply
ing to me, bat never thought that he had
used improper means to get money from
me. The dissatisfaction spoken of in nv
statement occurred about August. "a
When the two thousand was paid the
thought fitted through nv mind that il
was blackmail. The IS 900 did no, SAVIOUR
of blackmail.
houLroS's ZEAL FOR THE GOLDEN AGE.
When paid it. Mr.. Moulton told me il
would set the Golden A e free from diff
hculties. and spoke about the effort, of TIL
ton friends in that direction. | do NOT
think the thought Of blackmail came after
me committees investigation in IA. 1t
was some other person who mentioned the
word "blackmail'' to me. 1t was, think.
Shearman or 0en. Tracy. defended Moulton
o1t 1t was beaten into me BY good. sound
acmonition, and was told / was green.
nave no thought now about whether Moul
ton intended to levy blackmail when he cot
the So.0OO from me: | am afraid he did.
Wnen l am brought to the point the
ssnougnt comes to me that it was blackmail.
Moutton appealed to my generosity and
Kindness and therefore it was
SPECIES OF MORAL BLAcKx.lLIya
NY lawyers talked good deal to me about
IT, and brought this idea into INV head.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-19
DIED.

DEMORUELLE-nn Saturday December ls, 1873,
at Has p. NJ. Jacques Demoruelle, aged seventy
seven years a native Of this city.
His friends and those of his sons, Victor, Hippo
lyte Forian, Ernest and Joseph, invited to at
tend his funeral This Afternoon at o'clock from his
late residence corner Orleans and Miro streets.
SAUNDERS-On Sunday, Dec Il, 1875, at I o'clock,
NJ Laura Saunders, wife of Henry Rivere. aged
q years. native of London, England
London England, papers please copy.
CROUCH-On Wednesday. December Is, TAT u
o'clock z NJ. Bessie Temple. only daughter Of Wal
ter v Crouch, aged seven years.
KFLLY-Op THURSDAY, December IA, 1875 at 8
o'clock P NJ Patrick Kelly, aged fifty two years,
q native of the parish of Caltra, County Galway,
Ireland, and resident of this city for the last
twenty nine years.
FAIRCHIGD-On Sunday, December 10, 1875, at
~ o'clock p. NJ, Alice Will .mson, wife of Thos:
l., Fairchild andi daughter of Emily Z. Green and
the Lite Nathaniel Williams IL, native Of this city,
aged "A years.
BEHAVIOR Sunday, December II, at 2i9 p. 81 ,
Cora Youngest daugh OF w. j. Behan and Katie
Walker; aged months and days.
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TIE AUDITORSHIP.

II is with moro regret than surprise that
we learn that few Radical Senators are try
ing to dictate to Gov. Kellogg nominee for
the vacant Auditor hip. 1t is to be hoped
that the Influence of tho Senatorial ring viii
not be suff red to bias the Judgment OF the
Governor Ia local appointments it is GUS
tcmary for the Executive to be guided by the
advice and wishes of the Senator'S and Rsp-
resentatiyes of the district or parish In and
for which the appointment is made. But
Gov. Kellogg need not remind the ring that
the Auditor of Public Accounts is an officer OF
the State at large not Of any city, parish or
section Of the State. They know that they
have no more right to dictate the appointee
than they will have to control his action after
he is appointed, installed and confirmed.
This is q matter which must come before the
entire Senate, and therefore it is exceedingly
unfair for clique of Senators to forestall the
action Of the whole.
Meantime it is the duty of the Executive
to nominate a capable, experienced, trust
worthy man of business to the Office made
vacant by the resignation of Auditor Clinton.
II be makes the selection from among his
Radical friends it will surprise no one, but it
is his right as we'll as his duty to select the
ablest and bes. appointee that he can find;
for the good of the State and the protect IN
of lis treasure we hope the Governor will find
and nominate an Auditor whom the public
can respect and trust, and whom rings can
neither buy, cheat or scare
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date.

One Of the most elegant and interesting works
we have seen for long time is the new publica-
ton BY Messrs. Gibbie b Parrio. of Philadelphia,
Of an admirable work entitled "Tho Art Treas
ures OF England" The engrsvings contained
therein are models of exquisite beauty, and have
an extraordinary-finish and polish, making them
.hsste and beautiful limitations Of the art treas
ures they SO faithfully picture. The work is pub
Ished in thirty-six numbers. Is sold only by sub
tcription, and will make most excellent holiday
present, when bound, as it deserves TO De, richly
and beautifully.
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MARRIED /:

E-WEHRMANN-At Christ Church
by the Rev. VIM. Munford, Saturday, December
Ia, Mr. A. D. Hofeliue to Miss b. Wehrmann.
TUCKER -McFALL-At the residence OF the
brides parents in St. James parish, on Wednesday
the 18th inst, by the Rev. Lewis A Red James N
Tucker of Milan Tenn :, to Miss Olivia j. Neral
of Terrebonne parish, La.
DOnaldsonville La, and Milan Tenn, papers
please copy
POWELL-RAYNE-On the 23d of November, at
the residence of the bride by the Rev. d. z. Brad
ford Mr. Young Fl. Powell to Mrs Martha a Rayne'
both of Tangipahoa parish, La.
M cards
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-19

Mr.. Louis Grunewald, the popular music
dealer who oficates at the elegant emporium Is
Baronne street. has kindly sent US copies Of the
following music: "Will you love me when I'm
DID," song and chorus by J. Ford. Jack and
l." by Alfred Cutler, dedicated to and sung by W..
TT CarIatpp
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Notice.

Important to those Interested in the Public
Markets In the City of New Orleans, and
TO those Who May Become Lessees Of the
Public Markets During the Year 1876.
The occupants of stalls in the various public mar
kets numbering about five hundred, at meeting
held on yesterday evening convened for the purpose
of taking into consideration the present condition of
the markets and protecting themselves from future
loss, injury and damage in consequence of the NUM-
cpal authorities having up this date failed to carry
uto execution the law regulating the private markets
il the city Of New Orleans unanimously adopted the
following resolution and protest:
We the undersigned occupants of stalls in the va
rious public markets of the city Of New Orleans, do
hereby protest against the city of New Orleans or
any lessee of said markets. collecting the dues of
stalls therein after the first day of January 1876 un
less the said city the said lessees carry into full
effect and force Act No 81 Of 1874 regulating the pri
vate markets of the city of New Orleans. and W.
hereby agree and pledge ourselves to resist through
the proper of the State the payment of said
stall dues should said act not be carried into effect by
the aforementioned parties in interest whomsoever
they nav be- 6e19
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-19

Three nominations for President have lately
been made. /. Boss Grant, by Bishop Haven, on
the Anti-Catholic platform; Q. George Fl. Pen
dleton, by GAn Gartrell. at Atlanta, platform not
laid down; 8. John B. Henderson, by Carl
Schurz, on the Anti White-House Ring platfor N.
Meantime Sam Bowes keeps flying the banner Of
Charles Francis Adams as the perpetual candi-
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-19

We don't want to get into quarrel with Grant
but we will bet him q two-forty team against the
English mission that If he will allow us to select
the prosecuting counsel, Babcock will be con-
victed in twenty flour hours after his trial Is be-
gun on every count in the Indictment. Ulysses
can telegraph his acceptance at our expense
s. Louis Times
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-19

The father OF eleven unmarried girls who
hadn't male visitor in three months, was so
deeply moved one day last week by the spectacle
of a young man coming up the front steps that
he could do nothing but lean out the window and
gasp Br00kllm argus.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-19

The Economy Mutual Aid Association will give
a grand concert, to be followed by ball, on
Monday evening, December 20, 1875, at Economy
Hall, on Ursulines street, between Maras and
Where, for the benefit Of the Now Orleans Relief
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late Ar. Asor's mode Of doing business that he
never incurred risk. Young men will do well
to follow his example and mark this paragraph
with an Aston risk Commercial Advertiser.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-19

Mrs. Stephenson, heroine of West sanzey,
N H. did not scream and faint when diabocal
tramp struck her, but fought him off with boiling
water and mop-stick. The wretch managed to
escape with his worthless life.
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We have it upon the authority of an emf
nent Baptist clergyman. of Boston, that there
is upon tombstone in Massachusetts, the fol.
lowing inscription:
Here lies Mary Quinne,
Who was pure within
She cracked the shell Of s'n
And Matched herself a Se7dphtnl
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We have received from the gentlemen connect
cd with the aurora Benevolent Association kind
invitation to attend their grand reception ana
mask bsl, to be given at Grunewald Hall, jan
usry 10 next. Knowing the past career of this
benevolent society we can vouchsafe delightful
time TO every guest who may be present.
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Il Card.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. Is, 1875
At the Fair Of the Ladies' Aid and Sewing Society
recently held at Grunewad Hall the following num-
bers won the several articles hereinafter named viz
No 65 The Diamond Set
No. COL The Piano.
No. 1863 The Suit of Clothing.
No. 9Ol, The Cabinet Organ
The Ladies of the Society take this opportunity of
cordially thanking all parties who kindly assisted
them by donations and personal services, thus
tributing lar ,ely 10 make the Fair successful
JOSEPH WAGNER
die 1t Secretary of Fair.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-19

'Confedera brigadiers in Congress!" This
is teri be. But, after all, it is not much worse
than Union brigadiers in tho Whisky Ring.-.4t
IIatd Constitution, Dem.
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There ia something peculiarly chivalrous in a
boys disposition. If he sees a strange boy OPP
posite he viii cross the street to ask him if he
wants to fight.
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OBITUARY.

Died-On November 18th, 1875 7. KELLY, aged
fifty two years.
He was whole. souled, honest gentleman, and in
his death the world has lost and his family
a kind father and noble husband
Alas, dear friend, you have gone
To home far better than THIS
A reward for the good work you've done
You receive heavenly bliss.
In your dying hour you best us,
And said goodbye for the last.
No need to say forgive u.s.
As you did not fear the past.
No, you had no for fear,
As all will in and say
God bless the man that ere this
Lies modem in the clay. 7. 3.
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The NeW Louisiana Remedy,

Product of our swamps, cures the most despe
COUGHS. CATARRH, Colds, THROAT and LUNG &
plants. Contains poison, and is delicious.
hQuALED as SOOTHING Strip. An immense mas
evidence constantly increasing, may be seen AZ az
Depo', LOG Camp street, n. o. LIFE Tonic infalLi
for CHILLs and FEVER, Diarrhna, Indigestion, Z
appetite, etc. Sold by druggists and country y y
chants. d. 1m2d
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-19

The Raleigh Asylum has three-hundred-
pound dumb-belle.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-19

1t was whisky straits" in st. Louis before the
Investigations, but now it is all crooked whisky.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-19

Hall wss sick most of his days. yet he kept his
Journal Of Health.