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

The CgNTEsyItL History or The UNITED STATES
From The Discovery ot TIE American Continent
To- the lose az the First Century o., American
Independence. BY james D. AcCabe Author
90 "A Manual o. General Hlstory, The Great
Reputl e.. ttc., Etc.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-22
The Money that Elected Grant in 1879.

By Telegraph to the Neao YORK Tribune
WASHINGTON, March l9.--The stories
regarding Senator Boutwell,, to the effect
that while secretary of the treasury he de-
manded Of Henry Clews, by letter, large
sum of money to aid in the campaign for
the second election of President Grant, and
promised in return certain exclusive and
advance information, valuable in MIR.
Clews's business, were brought to the at
tentlon Of the ex-sccretaIy last night. lie
does not in words deny the facts stated,
but he says that if there is such letter in
existence it would be published without a
moments Decay He says he does not
believe he ever wrote Mr. Cews a letter
without keeping copy of it, and he is sure
that the books of the department will show
every letter he ever wrote He has made
it rule of his life not TO deny absurd
stories about himself. but to trust to time
and the good judgment Of the people for
his defense. In the mean time, the
language of one who has occupied one of
the highest positions in the GRAFT admins
tration is quite applicable. He said
There was an immense amount Of money
used in the second election of Grant;
know this. but it has not been my business
To inquire where it came from. If the
judiciary committee go far enough into thu
whisky frauds 10 st. Louis, they may fnc
something bearing on that subject" L
has been intimated that Gen Horace
Porter might he good witness.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-22
gae Adlailp Arens,
PoST-oFTICE FRAUDS.
$4,000 PAID TO STOP AN IN
vEsTIGATIoN IN 1872.
Rem arkable Testimony of the Senior
Partner i. the Firm Of Barlow, San
derson & CO.

WASHINGTON. March Is. The investi-
cations which were in progress at the
capitol to- day were most remarkable Tor
the testimony Of an intirely reputable
witness that $4,000 were paid by firm
of postal contractors to have an invcsti
CATION discontinued in the Forty second
congress 10 which they were interested.
This witness is Mr.. Barlow, President of
the National Bank at St. Adams, VT, aud
senior partner in the mail contra sting
firm cf Barlow, Sanderson Il Co., who
formerly had sevAra! routes in the ter
ritories aud western states. This firm
obtained contracts for transporting the
mails at enormous prices by the use of
straw bidders The witness was cx
tremely reticent. and had forgotten most
of the transactions of the firm within the
past ten years. He did remember,
however, that Barlow, Sanderson & Co.
had paid $4,000 to stop the investigation
Of the committee on post-ofhces and
post roads of the Forty second congress in
1872. The so-called Mckibbon investi-
cation was in progress at that time, and
Mr.. Barlow testified that shortly after the
$4,000 was paid by the firm of which he
is member the investigation ceased, He
swore that he did not know to whom the
money was paid except that the firm gave
it TIA mldileman named Farrar, now
dead, but who was at the time we'll known
here as a claim agent. Fararr's frs
name the witness did not know When
asked why his memory was so defective,
Mr. Barlow replied that the subject was a
dlsagreeable one to him; he
and had nearly succeeded. The members
Of the house committee on postofices and
post roads of theF orty second congress
we're John T. Farnsworth, Of Illinois; John
Hill. of New Jer,ey; Ginery Twichell OF
Massachusetts,; James N. Tyuer, of lndi
ana; Samuel j Randall, of Pennsylvania
Charles H. Porter, of Virginia; Sherman
0. Houghton. of California; Philadelph
Van Trump, Of Ohio. and John NJ. Carroll
| of New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-22
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-22
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-22

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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-22
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-03-22

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The Republican journal., 1876-06-29
The Centennial Exhibition,

PHILADELPHIA, June 90 The attendance at
the exhibition to-day was apparently larger
than usual. Hotels and boarding houses are
steadily filling up and visitors from New Eng
land and the Wes continue to increase. Notice
has been received of several excursion parties
from distant points in the West and South.
About one-fourth of the juries have finished
their work and are ready to announce their
awards whenever called for by the commission.
1t is understood at least half of the exhibitors
in Machinery Hall and one-third of those in the
main building will receive bronze medals. Near
y all the good; Of the Egyptian department
have been sold and NOR, than half of those in
the Chinese, Japanese, Tunsian and other orr
entail exhibits. Several exhibitors in Machinery
Hall have received large orders from foreign
visitors principally from South America and
the East Indies.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29
The Appropriations.


The sympathy Of the whole people Of
the country ought to be with the House in
the present Congressional dead lock over
the bills making appropriations. The low
er house has passed all the principal appro-
pratlon bills except two, the army bill and
the sundry civil appropriation bill, which
will at once 90 to the senate. Unusual care
and labor have been bestowed by the APP
preparations committee in the preparation
Of these bills, with view to meet the de-
mands Of the times for Il reasonable re-
ducton in the expenditures Of the govern
ment. Large Notwithstanding in
all to over $50, 900, O0O-have been made,
and that, as the committee and the house
believe, without any risk Of crippling the
administration Of the government in a sim
gle one Of its legitimate and necessary
functions. But the senate, instead Of CO.
operating heartily with the lower house
in its efforts for economy, absolutely
refuses to concur in the main reductions
passed by the latter, and coolly threatens
the government with a financial suspen-
sion unless the democratic representa-
tives will repudiate their policy of re-
trenchment. In some cases the senate
has even treated with Indifference and in
action the overtures of the house towards
an agreement. Thus the house non-con-
CURED in amendments Of the senate re-
storing the post office I'LL to its accus-
toned large dimensions, and the latter
body was duly notified Of the fact, But
not Il word has been heard from the SEN
ate Oh tile subject its apparent purpose
being to repel any approaches towards
compromise and concurrence. Under the
circumstances it is clear that ii the pres
ent deadlock is protracted to the detr-
ment of the government, the responsible
ty will rest on the body which refuses to
yield to the necessities of the country and
the admontions of a diminishing revenue.
The house would have been held to stern
tCtOuut ny lliC COuiitl ult IL ldlltlI w
narrowly scrutinize and rigidly pare down
expenditures. 1t has but done its duty
in doing so, and it ought not TO recede
from its position If it has cut down the
liberal estimates of republican heads OF
departments to an injudicious or hultlul
extent, that fact Will in due time become
apparent and proper censure will be visit
cd upon it for its mistake. But. inaSmuch
as congress will he in session in Deem
Der next, it is not possible that any real
hardship can result, even if such errors
have been committed There il no ex-
cuse, therefore, for the obstinate persist
ency Ut the senate No interest Of the
government is to be served or protected
by its resistance; none would be mpell-
led by its unconditional acquescence On
the contrary. its course threatens the adj
ministration with the disaster Of which
the president has now giving warning
Should that disaster arrive, there must be
no misunderstanding Oh the part Of the
country as to where the blame for it prop
erly rests.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

We are panied to record the death of Hon.
Elbridge G, Knight, which took place on the
22d, at his home in Camden, at the age of 60
years and months. tie had been one of the
most active and energetic business men of that
thriving town for many years-a man whose
sound judgment and discretion were always re-
lied on by his associates, and which ensured the
prosperity of every enterprise in which he be-
came interested. Mr.. Knight had been mem
Der of the Senate in Maine, and had been called
to other offices by the votes of his fellow citi-
ze.,s. He was one of the mos honorable, gen
ial and kindly of gentlemen in his intercoul Sc
with the world and in his family Il warm heart
ed and loving husband and father.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

Hon. Lot NJ Morrill, has been nominated
and confirmed as Secretary of the Treasu-
ry, in place Of Gen. Bristow. resigned
The appointment is said to have been very
unexpected to Senator NJ, and at the date
of this writing he had not accepted the
office. This much is certain-that Mr.. M.
has qualifications for the place, and a
record that does not show a smooch of
Congressional stock jobbing or any form
of dishonesty Moreover he has not be-
come rich during his long career in Con-
gress. We hope that Mr.. Morrill, will ac-
cept. The country needs the services OF
such men,
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

The Boston Herald intmates that there
was disaffected chap among the band of
patriots who went from Maine to Cincin-
nati-one who in his secret heart rejoiced
when Blaine was scotched 1t says
We happen to know that there was at leas.
one man in the Maine delegation at Cincinnati
who felt relieved when Blaine failed to receive
the nomination. There were not a few other
delegates from various states voting for Blaine
yet hoping he would not be nominated
Is it possible that Blaine had selected
his Secretary Of the Navy outside of
Maine, and that Boutelle had found it
out?
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

\ few mornings since three men were work
ing in saw mill in Upton, Ind, and while in
the act Of turning log, preparatory to saving
on the opposite side, the handspike of one of the
men named Baxter Short, slipped, throwing
him on the saw. which was in motion, cutting
his head completely off, his body falling on one
side and his head on the other, liteless. The
body was terribly mangled, the saw tearing his
hands, arms and shoulders; his tongue was
torn out and laid in the dust, and his brain was
scattered in every direction, and everything
near the place was stained with blood. The
scene was shocking one, the CHASTITY appear
ance chilling the hearts of everyone who looked
upon him. Mr.. Short was about forty years of
age, and leaves a wife and several children.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

A Western editor, thinking to stock his
depleted larder, advertised, "Poultry tax
en- in exchange for advertising" The vii
famous compositor, seeing his opportunity
to pay up long standing grudge, set it
up, Poetry taken in exchange for adver-
Using; - and since that time the office boy
has been clearing fifty cents day from
the waste paper man.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

Our readers wi. remember that we have pub
lished some letters from the coast of Africa.
They were written by John O'Neale Stockh,m,
Edward 5. Morris, n Co. was residing in that
country We are panied to learn that Mr.
Stockham died on the 18th, at Philadelphia, in
five hours after arriving from Africa He mar
ried daughter of Charles Treadwell, Esq, of
Belfast, and was a gentleman greatly beloved
and respected.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

The mania for suicide continues to pre-
vail. Last Saturday morning stranger
from the Provinces was found dead in his
bed in the Commercial House, Bangor
He had shot himself through the head
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

1hey continue to rise and explain about
money matters The latest was the late
Sergeant-at- Arms, Ordway, now a mem
Der OF the New Hampshire Legislature
tie says he didn't
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29
Where the Convention is Held,

| The great hall in St. Louis in which the Ma
| tiona Democratic Convention is held, is thus
described:
The Merchants Exchange, in which the
Democratic National Convention is held
occupies the block bound by Fourth, Pine,
Third and Chestnut streets, having Il frontage
of $50 by II depth of 1ST feet 1t is IA building
of five stories, though apparently of but three,
excluding the basement, four of the stories be-
ing grouped eXterorly in two. The building
itself Is of cut sandstone. with red granite
trimmings, and the style, barring some COM
posite details, of the Renaissance. The grand
Exchange Hall in which the Convention will
assemble, Is 235X9S, with IL height of 60 feet,
lighted on every side by two tiers of windows
separated by light gallery. The doors, castings
and wainscotngs are of walnut, highly polished
The ceiling, including the cornices, is 215x99
feet, without them is 179x50 feet, and is divided
into three compartments deliberately frescoed
In the centre is figure embamatic of st. Louis
surrounded by groups typical of her agricul-
tural, mineral and industrial interests, eXcbang-
ing her products with the four quarters of the
earth. The end panels represent characteristic
types of European and other foreign nations eff
fectively grouped. The cornice shows the
several States of the Union and their escut-
cheons, and the merchant flags of the world
Six dOorways, each 3 feet wide by IS high.
open into the hall, to which also leads stair
case q feet wide and 81 feet in height
The hall will seat altogether about 5000, this
estimate including 40 seats on the platform for
the President and Vice President: 50 for re-
porters; 7s4 seats for delegates; 100 chairs
along the inside of the railing for distinguished
lookers-on; 1885 seats on the floor outside the
railing, which is made extra substantial for the
occasion; 200 on the galleries. with. probably
5000 standing places to be added. The resi-
dents of the city have given $11 900 towards
decorating and equipping the hall and prepar-
ing the requisite rooms outside Of the hall for
State headquarters. One notable change is
observed this year in the arrangement of the
seats. The delegations are no longer grouped
geographically, but scattered all over the area
of the hall, their location being indicated by
small flags"
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

The t.nited States Senator's place, from
aIane, IS sllll unsettled Morrill, don t
know whether he wants to be Secretary of
the Treasury, and until he makes up his
mind it is impossible to say whether Blaine
is TO remain in the House or not. You
can't get a woodchuck into 4 hole while
another one is stopping it. If there shall
be u vacancy, no doubt Blaine can have it
and in the present condition of his health
he vii probably accept the place as ha-
ven OF rest
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

Affairs in Europe are regarded as very
critical, and war NAV cnsue at any time
England is making hurried preparation of
her navy. and strengthening the works
aud garrison OF Gibraltar
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

The Pittsburg Post says-"the Cincin-
natl platform was made for Blaine. With
Hayes on it we have the funny spectacle
of Tom Thumb riding an elephant"
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

A Georgia farmer while at work in the
field hung his vest on the fence, whereup-
on a meditative COW came along and ate
up a part of the garment. including the
inside pocket. which contained the deed to
the property. Now the Georgia papers
are discussing whether that COW is a free
holder or not. We should say, Yes, in
deed"
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

Mr, Blaine's health was worse again
last week. lie is coming home to Maine
His friends began to fear that his case is
more serious than was supposed.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

Representative Hale was renomil ated
at Ellsworth last Friday Three days after
wards there was tornado and hail storm
that smashed things and broke the win
dows. Was it IL turcrunner
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

The journal says the Hayes and Wheeler
ticket VIII be supported genera ly by those Re
puDllcans i'll Lewiston and vicinity who vote,
for Greeley, four years ago.
And with about the same result, doubt
less
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

The Bangor papers publisha program me
OF The Fourth Of July celebration. There
will be display Of military and fire com
panies, sa!utes and fire works-the whole
to be cooled off by a show of the new
water works.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

Ono important matter was settled at
Cincinnati and that was that Senator
Morton's running gear will not be in the
Presidential race, though it is supposed it
will be seen occasionally about the track.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29
FOR GOVERNOR,
JOHN G. TALBOT,
OF EAST MACIIIAS.

For Electors of President and Vice President
At Large-JOSEPH TITCOMB,
CHARLES w. ROBERTS.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

We inadvertently added three years to
the age Of our candidate for Governor.
Mr. Talbot is but 57-just in the prime OF
life, and with the qualifications to make
as good a Governor as ever sat in the
chair
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

They are going into the Exposition now
at the rate of fifty thousand a day.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

Mr. Blaine can doubtless take the vacant
place II Senator Morrill, goes into the
Treasury. But there are other patriots
who are willing 10 serve j. ii. Drum
mond, Of Portland, has many friends, so
has GOV Dingley. 1t Gov. Conner follows
his own impulses in the matter he will
probably appoint his fellow soldier ex-
Gov. Chamberlain
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

Nothing could afford a nobler illustration of
republican principles than the composition Of
the republican National Conventions Caste and
race and color We're all alike ignored. s
The spectacle and the declaration will be in
strange contrast with what will be seen and
heard ii 81. Louis, Two weeks hence. Prog
Age.
Undoubtedly. But St. Louis has one
advantage. The guest at a hotel can ask
for plate Of soup without danger of mis-
taking Il southern delegate for 4 waiter
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29
The Convention.

We present elsewhere such notes OF the
Democratic National Convention as have
come to hand. At this writing, Wednes-
day afternoon, we are without the result
of any ballotings. Should any come to
hand obey will be given in another place
The indications up to this hour are very
strong for the nomination Of Tilden
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

A disappointed Office seeker at Constan
tinople took a curious revenge the other
day He walked into the Council Of State
whipped out areVolver. and began slaying
the high officials with npronounceable
names, Hekiiled or fatally wounded three
Of the dignitaries. Next day they took him
out and hung him, SO he will never have
another fit of emotional insanity
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

Dan. w. Voorhees,. of Indiana, was loudl,
called for and made stirring speech. Attel
him S. :. Cox WAS called out. He defended
the action of the House on the appropriation
bills, and eXhorted the Democracy to stand b,
them. He favored the repeal the resumption
act-To This question ''Who Shall be vonl
standard-bearer"' there was overwhelming re-
Spouse, "Tilden Tilden"
He said he intended answering himself. lie
spoke respectfully Of Tilden, but said he also
knew the strength of the objections to him. He
complimented Hancock, Hendricks and the
Great Unknown, but ut every opportunity the
the audience renewed the cries for 1'ilden In
conclusion lie said the Democratic party had
no common contest in meeting the ticket of
Hayes and Wheeler, and appealed for Il careful
selection of candidates.
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

The NOrristown Herald tells Of d New Jersey rdi
tor who lost his best gold pen and holder few day,
ago. After making thorough search all over the
Office, and accusing dozen tramps with it, THEFT
he happened to remember where he last placed it
and, bending down the top OF his discovered
less than fourteen penholdcrs OF various STYLES which
hn nnn lost lIrinn the w
The Republican journal., 1876-06-29

Bangor dispatch states that last week Frank
Cowan, ycung sailor, came home from sea and
found his wife eAceihte, it is alleged by Joseph W
Curtis. lie called on the latter at his work last
Tuesday and Informed him that he must in some
way satisfy him. Curtis who lives alone, went
home ut his usual supper hour, and since that time
he has not been seen, and ii is thought he may have
LII tnul nlnN M EnMnn's hnnds