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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14
personal AND POLITICAL.

While the postage bill was under discus
sion. in the Senate, on Thursday. Mr.. Nor
rill. of Vermont, exhibited the Tribune ar
ticle. in which the names of certain Repub-
hcans are printed in conspicuous type, as
having voted against the confirmation of
Mr.. Dana, and said at is quite evident.
Mr.. President, that the reporter of the press
was rot present, but | think the article
merits preservation, if not transportation. -
Mr.. Eaton, of Connecticut, inquired whether
the article should he regarded ''as third
class or fourth class" or whether it was
merely merchandise. Mr.. Hamlin added /:
"Mr. President, | iiink the reporter for
that paper ought to be discovered. and
ought to be dismissed BY his EMPLOYERS for
his inaccuraey." This was delicate par
llamentary Reputation by the Senators of
the assertion that thew voted against the con-
firmation of Mr.. Dana.
Four more Democratic committee clerks
at Washington have been removed for cause.
The latest is one Broughton. clerk Of the
military committee, who is proved TO have
been partner in an Illicit distillery. 1t is
reported that evidence will soon be produced
to show that prominent Democratic officer
OF the House several years ago served term
IN the State prison for the crime of arson.
\ Washington special saws that Though
Babcock IS not badly hunt by Bells testi-
mony, he is ruined public man, and will
soon have to quit his civil Office, and proba-
bly, he will be compelled by public opinion
TO demand q court-martial 10 look into his
conduct
Senator Morrill,, of Verm, =, has been e1-
cused from further service Or he Committee
onRevolutionary War CLAIM
Eight Democratic votes Id have suf-
feed, but there was not one 'tmocrstc Sen
ator who had independence enough to 90 for
Mr.. Dana. Are not the Republican wire
pullers justified in depending upon Demo-
cratic stupidity?
Gen. Schenck unquestionably did what he
should not have done, but it Is sad to see the
plucky old gent cast ashore here, like q
stranded old man-of-war, with a gang of re-
putation-wreckers hacking away at him
Washington Letter.
DR.. Leonard Bacon was nominated for re-
preventative from New Haven in the Connec-
ticut Legislation but was not elected. He
ran votes ahead Of the Republican ticket,
and lacked 500 votes Of an election.
OF nine hundred and sixteen town super
visors recently chosen in New York there is
Republican majority Of one hundred and
thirty. against Democratic majority Of fifty
six in 1915, showing Republican gain Of
one hundred and eighty-six.
In the Senate debate on the Mississippi
question, Mr.. Bayard, speaking Of the ku-
klux scoundrels who were convicted and
punished. said How many fines have been
eztorred from men lily ably to bear them,
which trust will We; be brought before Con-
gress for repayment
The Vergennes Vgmonter leaves Nh
Woodbridge public record to speak for it.
self but declares that his private life l.
"aboye reproach We have not happened
To see or hear any public attacks on Mr.
Woodbrdge's private life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14

Pull Down YOuR vEsr." The follow
ing Is thslatest and best: '.YCu keeps vests
my frient?" said Dutchman entering a
ciothirg store, the other day. The clerk
promptly averred that thest was crammed
with them.
want a vest, said the Tsuton. wat
Don { rise up on IT'S hint legs nit the mech
bought Won in Syracuse not long ago mir
dwo dollar bill, and by shimminy / don,
notice Got myself. but everywhere 90 der
boys cry out nit der streets: sYacub w IN
Ger name OF der board of drustees don't Won
pun s uoTn your vest down ? and by tam
nave pulled dot vest more'n dree dousand
dimes, till l wore all der bindings off mi,
der buttons" VI nii'
The clerk explained the joke and sold him
vest. and the old man went out with The
somsd;su ~ shimminy, l don't hear
FORE" s"e'many De-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14

The London Telegraph records a shocking
case Of brutal hogging on the part of a
schoolmaster in private school at Exeter.
The masters name was William Stand
bridge, and his victim was bow named
Phillip Crossman, II years of age. It az
peared in evidence upon the trial that the
child had been "behind in his sums and
was ordered by the master TO hold ont his
hand to be cut at with the stick. The often
der declined to offer his palm to the singing
stroke, whereupon, flying into ungovernabe
rage, Standbridge struck him across the face
and head with the green willow stick which
was the usual instrument Of magisterial tor
ture IN the seminary in question. So savage
" was the punishment inflicted that the
staff broke upon the victims skull. and the
unfortunate child actually lost his evesirht
IN consequence. The sehoolmaster abscopded
when be heard what had been the result of
his violence. but he was captured shortly
afterwards at Bolton and put upon his trial.
lie said IN his defence that he was unweu
and unit to attend to his duties at the time
be committed the outrage He also pleaded
guilty to the charge. but Mr.. Justice Den
man, before whom the case was tried. said
he could ind no circumstance of palliation.
and the schoolmaster was sentenced to five
years penal seryitude.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14
Naval Cadetshlp.

NAsHINNIuN, d z, MAfUl =, IolU-
There being 4 vacancy in the Naval Acad-
envy from the First Congressional District
Of Vermont, the recommendation TO which
must be made lrior to the first of July next
and believing That competitive examina-
ton OF those apply 10y for SAID recommenda-
ton j. a ialr and lust WY 10 determine the
question, | have appointed the following
named gentlemen committee to make
SAID examination and report their decision
to me. Applicants will therefore apply for
particulars to Edward ;. Dam # Corn
wall j. :. Cilley. Of Brandon james X.
Bstcbelder. OF Arlington. Whn have kindly
consented TO act a. committee OF examina-
..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14
The ciymer Committee Investigation.

WAsHISGroN. D. c., April Ia.-Gsue-4
j. NJ Hedrlck testified before the Clvme-
commute to-day. lie i interested ia DIS,
trader SHIPS at Fort Buf0ri. Fort L.ne.1
and Fort Eettermgn. had third Iutera-.
IN each, but never pot anv capital 10 either
Became interested IN Fort fe-termau Q
lo4l. IN BgtJrd the same year and m --
Lincoln the latter part If 1876. lie helped
TO secure these post tradershi9s AMI Va .
personal friend Of seer t4ry Be.kuaD Hs
had received nothing from Fort Lincoln
From the Others ne had received per14r-
$4,000. Prior to the Fort Fe-1erman l--
lair Layton and he secured the pl--- a.
Fort Gdtho and Fort Couch0n lie -ec---
ed the appointment at Camp SuDpy .Jr t.-
brother, brVtheT-in-law and aims.
lie neve. received any money fru
any one ior the appointment Us post
traders other than those meuii.lit
From all his post leadership bushes h has
received less than SIS 600 He could -s.-
olleet asking Gen. Bslknap for O % IS.
leadership when he was refused lis boz
hdenee with Belknap was due 10 scry.a-
IN The same regiment with him for lr
years. aud hls applications were strongly
endorsed. Gen. Belknap never knew tla-
he. Hedrick. vas interested IN anv one 90
these posts
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14

The youthful murderer. Pomeroy. known
as the 'boy-fend.' of Boston. mas recently
been interviewed, in jail. He freely ac-
knoWledges his gull. IN each case and has
VIVID recollections of his assaults on chill
dren- lie can give no reason for committing
such deeds other than sudden impulse
winch, be says, comes over him. He stated
that the impulse to kill the Curran glrl came
over MN Just before be did the deed. and
why he should have taken pains IN hide The
evidence of his crime he cannot tell. In no
case does he allow that there was any IRE
meditation. He has never assaulted any
ooys OF ms SIZE, and thinks it rather strange
mat such an impulse has not come upon
MIN lie says he would much prefer TO pass
the remainder of his life in prison. and that
De does not think 1t would be safe to let him
out. AT present he does not really feel that
ne VIII be hanged. and says that the iail
has become second home to him. He nassss
inush Of his time IN reading. Piper still
asserts his innocence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14

When Senator Hamlin got the rates on
thlrd-elass postage matter raised to a cent an
ounce, last spring, no change was made in
the previous rates Of half that for simila,
matter between the United States and Can
ada. and accordingly certain Detroit Mich. }
seedsnen have saved about $1,000 by taking
their spring catalogues to Windsor. Ont.
whence, during the last four or five weeks.
'25 oagsof this literature have been mailed
to people in the United States. These bags
weighed altogether several tons. and the
postage being prepaid by Canadian stamps.
The United States government lost the whole
amount OF the postage, as, under the postal
treaty, the postage on all matter mailed in
either country for the other goes to the de.
partment of the country to which it is
mailed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14
CHARLES II JOYCE,
NJ {. First District. Vermont.
kutlaft Anil Is,

In pursuance of the appointment desig
mated above the undersigned hereby give
notice that they ,ll meet al the Bard we'll
House. Rutland, on Wednesday May 81
1876. for the purpn-e Of examining candi-
dates tor the appointment to Fl the vacancy
in the United States Naval Academy al An
napolis. Nd. The examination viii COIN
mence at 10 O'Clock forenoon.
Applicants must be actual residents of
the First Congressional District and must
be over fourteen aud les than eighteen
years OF age on the 2l-t OF June, 1876. and
must pass ! satisfactory examination in the
common English branches. Further par
ticulars can be applied for by addressing the
chairman of the Committee at the Middle
bury postofhce. or either of the other mem
bers OF the committee at their respective
postOfhc-s
EDWARD S. DANA, } Committee
JosLPH ) CILLEY, of
JAMS X. BArcBELDER, Examination.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14

On certain occasion, before The poet
SAKE had migrated from Vermont gentle
man was quoting an opinion If Ihe COVER
nor OF that State on some political question
rs If 1t were conclusive. ''Pshaw. who
cares for the governor. said the tall poet.
within one Of being governor myself"
"What !" exclaimed the other, who knew
that SAKE vas defeated by an immense
msjorify, What do you mean By oue?''
The candidate of the other parry" was
t1e answer.-Brooklyn Argus.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14
DELEGATB
Woodstock. April t. 1876.
Woodstock Standard

Tie Emma Mine investigation is proceed
ing at Washington, the comm ittee now
being occupied with hearing testimony in
regard to the value of the mine A Wash
ington despatch says
Park Is very remarkable witness. his
memory of facts and dates and names being
quick and undoubtedly accurate. He never
hesitates for an answer, and has the appear
ance Of stating facts within his recollection
instead OF any s;ory manufactured for the
occasion. There can be no doubt that am
pie evidence Of thoroughly Trustworthy
character will be obtained on which to form
n Judgment of Schenck's conduct in becom-
Ing a ckholder and director
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14
Condensed DISPATCHES.

The Senate has confirmed the nomination
oil CLas- Mcmillan. Of New York. to be
consul,eeneral at Rome, vice Paul Dahl
gren, deceased.
despatch from Rio Janerio announces
the death from yellow fever. in that city, Of
Benjamin Franklin Voorhees,. formerly sec
Rotary of Commodore Garrison.
Reports from Chicot and Napoleon, Ar
kansas. state considerable damage done
there by the flood. The planters are using
every exertion to protect the levees which
are still intact.
The cable between Havana and keywest
Is repaired. There are now two cables IN
complete working order between Cuba and
Florida.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14

hat better ticket could be nominate
and elected than benjamin II. Bristow anc
Luke P Poland, Kentucky and Vernon
unit ID IS rhey were in 1871 and all tbrouet
the day. Of Henry Clay? We trust thai
Nerm jut's delegates to the National Conven.
ton viii think Of this-Rmla1ad Globe
1t Wonll be a good ticket, and. Of course
Nermonters would all be glad to see dis.
tingnishsd Nermonter on it. Bet this year
and with a contest in view a. close as thar
before Is. we may be sure that the Vice
President viii be selected with view not IN
carrying Vermont, but to strengthening the
ticket In some doubtful State or States
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14
Gov. Tnden ". the L. =. supreme
Court.
TIE QUESTION OF HEAD-N0SEY TAX On s1rlr
SHIP COMPANIES

SHIP COMPANIES.
ALBANY, April I2.-Gov. TLieu r-.-.
sent 4 message TO the Legislature reca- .a-
the recent decision Of the nice- : &C.,
supreme court, declaring the heal Ill
tax on steamship companies Unclnsiit-... .-
a. lie says the effect % the decision BE-
destroy the whole income Of the emi.rl-
commission, and arrest the work OF cay.
Tor euigrant-. After setting forth -
length the operation of the commits
since It establishment IN Isl. l
porIraylng the benefits resultu. tl.-
from, the message concludes t1a-
Ia the practical conjunction wlIc5 nov tz.
81 u seems % me necessary that the ~ti-.
should interfere and advance tine necessary
funds = carry on the operations ut ta.
commissioner tor the year 10 come. uu',-.
IN the meantime relief can tc obtained rt
Congressional legislation The yalucafr D..
property which has been acquired tv O..
revenues derived from communication mon.
/ TAR IN excess Of the necessary adyanc--.
and title 10 that property Is IN the STATE
On the other hand the faith OF the state
larry bound 10 continue IT, care of S-c-
emIgrants a. arrived previous % tte
sbrogatl0n Of the system fr tr
years after their arr va. Tie state bold
ing the property of which It has the -...s
Will acknowledge 1t a. trust and may
properly look to II ioI the Reimbursement
such advances a. are required by ths yre--
emf extraordinary emergency. TIE t
sion OF the supreme court VI the Un.--t
States may also involve the necessity u-
new or supplementary legislation or
protection Of immigrants on their arr.v4..
to which branch OF the subject Of imm.1-l-
lion | also invite your attention.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14
The t.e of American canal, by canadians.

Edvices from Ottawa state that the coz
respondence between the United States,
| British, and Dominion governments, IN re-
gard to the claim preferred by Canada to the
use Of American canals. in virtue Of the
seventh section Of the Treaty Of Washington,
which established reciprocity in that matter,
had been presented 10 the Dominion Parlia-
ment- Among the documents i C. letter
from Sir Edward Thornton, detailing con
ver-sti0n with Nh Fish on the subject. in
the course u which Nj Fish saii that the
matter was under the consideration Of the
Treasury Department, and while be could
not -peaA officially with regard TO IT, II seem
ed t. him that the revenue laws Of the
United States would prevent the entire nayi-
cation OF the Canals ty Canadian vessels
Mr.. Fish added that be supposed that the
idea Of the Canadian Government was that
Canadian boats should be enabled 10 bring a
cargo from Canada through the canals and
down the Hudson 10 New York This was
impossible by reason II the provisions Of law
with regard 10 the first port Of entry, and
because neither by the Treaty OF Washing
ton nor by any other treaty had the nayi-
cation 90 the Hudson River been allowed 70
III a-A~Al NA N-AiNl 4H4tA-u Nt--r4-a DIS view
was subsequently sustained by the Secretary
of the Treasury, who communicated lens
letter on the subject 10 Nj Fish. which wa-
Transmitted 90 the 10Th Of N0yemher 70 Lord
Duferin
There the matter rested antIl the j,h inst
when the the Priyy Council adopted a min
Ute IN rep.y. Ii takes up Secretary Bristow'
argument and calls attention % the fact that
he had overlooked the provision Of law con-
tanned in the act Of Congress passed on the
Goth of september. l,60, and re-enacted and
Confirmed in the Revised Statutes Of 1875,
which authorizes the American Government
to permit vessels laden with products Of
Canada TO load or unload at any port OF
place in any collective district IN the
United States, provided similar privileges
are extended TO vessels Of the United States
in the Colonies. They therefore recommend
that SIR Edward Thornton be requested TO
call the attention Of the United States
Government 10 this act, and to press upon
that Government the making Of such ar
engagements a. viii at once secure the same
privileges 10 Canadian vessels in the United
States canals a. are accorded to United
States vessels IN Canadian canals
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14

We presume the FREE PRE>s is not much
surprised at the hostile criticisms it is en-
countering because it dare to be bold. man.
", independent in what it had to say about
the recent State Convention. II is way
certain persons and newspapers have of
treating all those who have the courage TO
so out of the beaten path Of nodding APP
provinRly at everything that is done
Rutland GLobe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14

A gentleman, a Federal ofheer-holder,
whose good opinion we value, writes Us
Accept nv thanks for the very correct
showing Of the State Convention which You
have laid before your readers. When vii
the better portion Of the people see the
need Of early and united action? -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14
THE Troy CONFERENCE. - Owing to i'll

THE Troy CONFERENCE - Owing to i'll
ness. Bishop Jane viii be unable to preside
over the Troy conference Of the Methodist
sburch which will assemble in Albany.
ednesiay Bishop Scott will in conse-
quenee be the presiding officer. our Work
at Home a Methodist journal, gives the fol-
loving Interesting facts The Troy confer
tnce Wa organized in 1892, previous to
which time It constituted a part of the
New York con renee The territory within
Its bounds l. a. follows Rensselaer,, A hany.
Schenectady, M,nrsomery, Fulton, Sara
tOga, Washington Warren. E->ex and Gin
ton, wiki a part OF Columbia. Schoharie and
Hamilton COUNTIES. 10 the State Of New
YORK 80 much OF Vermont a. lies west of
the Green mountains and south Of the WI
noo-ki rver, ard the larger part of Berk-
shire county, IN Massachusetts The con
terence l. composed of six presiding elders
districts, PA pastoral charges, 203 effective
and IS non-effective preacher The num-
her OF communlcauts. Including probation
ers, reported at It's last session. l. "a, sec.
Ii has SIS Sunday schools, NUN bering $50
officers and teachers and 81, l9l scholars.
The amount contributed for benevolent pur-
poses, exclusive of pastors salaries and
other home church EXPENSES. during the
year ending in April. 1875, was SIS. 1872 SIS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14

The following rule has been adopted by
the Boston School Committee " The morn
Ing exercises Of all the schools shall begin
With the reading by the teacher Of portion
Of Scripture, without note or comment :
and ID other religious exercises shall he
permitted in the schools"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14

An eminent Republican citizen OF Yer
mont. &c whose name would be passport 10
the favor Of every honest Vermont Republi-
can" writes the editor Of the Gio5e, IN
private letter. that the result at Burlington
=. might have been worse, it ought to have
been q great deal better.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14

The TaIe are Publishing gueSses at what
t.e t.,e 10 be Senate was, by which Mr.
Us.4 VAS rejected. IL one OF them, Mr.
ElmuuI- .- ct down a. voting to confirm
Mr.. rla4. and M Morrill,, Of Vermont, to
reject him. Wed1 MT believe that either
Of rte Vermont Senator voted against the
c1ufrmatilu-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14

When MI Woodbridge was remarkiug at
length and with fervor upon the %
riiy Of the life and character Of e1-
Congressman Woodbridge. the sight Of a
venerable form upon the platform struck
him wiki an " ilee which be Immediately
made use OF as a climax. q. And in all these
transactions said be, " never did an act
that my friend Judge Poland would not
have done fhe Judge at once seemed TO
be in meitation.-freemG4.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14

ABUSE or Az AMERICAN NzR CHANT is Iiaz-a
NEw ORLEANS. April ia specie. 9,
the galveston News says an Americlu 1a.-
chant OF Laredo, Mexico. named Damlr-
vas imprisoned and his hic threateuel l-'
night by the commander OF the ,c-e-4.
troops IN that place for hcs.tatina O. cl1.
tribute hi property. and refusing o. pay q
hne OF SlG0- Col. Merriam. of the Uuiie-
States army, demanded his release. which.
alter some words, was complied with. boz
the Mexican authorities threatened 10 ~
the merchant the first chance they get. and
our soldiers are under AIMS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14

Writing from Burlington 10 the Springfield
| Republican, a Bristow Republican says
The Vermont delegation stands sl1 foi
/ Bristow, fic0 for Blaine. one has no prefer
ence, while Woodbridge will 20 for any nan
that will promise him the most for his vote
Nou do the sentiment and composition of the
convention injustice, if You Judge it by the
election Of Woodbridge as delegate His
nomination by his district was a surprise 10
the whole Convention if harrington had
been man OF parliamentary experience. he
would have answered Woodbridge briefly.
and then moved the rec1mmissiun of the
nomination to the district caucus with a re-
quest for reconsideration 10 view of hi public
udiousne>s bat he consulted with nobody.
anu there Was natural donb; in the minds
OF many whether the Convention had a right
to Iepudiate the choice of the district. The
Convention was not made up or run by IN
worthy Republicans. and the ratification of
Woodbridge was suffered through the kind
OF weakness which Napoleon called the lack
Of > o clock 10 the morning courage The
State Is Tor Bri,tUw. and, with SIX OF It's del
egates pronounced Bri,tuw men. You can
safely add it, vote IN the national convention
to the Brl,tlw column. | was present during
the sessions. knew all the Influential and able
men who were delegates, and you are safe in
believing that the selection OF Woodbridge
was not other than surprise and grief 10
nine-tenths Of the delegates harrington,
man of conscience and courage, i not born
general and leader Of men while Wood
bridge lacks neither for ability nor audacity.
Count Vermont Tor Brist0w until it can be
fairly shown that New York and Ohio can be
more surely carried by another man-W heel
er, for Instance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-14

;. We do not wonder that the city of Bur-
Angton generally goes Democratic We
only wonder that 1t is not more strongly
50. Just think OF their continually put
ting f'rward such men as Gen. Henry.
huss; lat. Geo Bigelow. Lucius Bige-
men Such men could not GET mach NJ
motion in Brandon Brandon Union.