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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28

DOUBTFUL slA Ess
Now York..........35 Mississippi.-.......-..
Indiana ...........-..l5 L0uisiana--....---..--
Total. .-----..--.-.--.----------. 20
Whole electoral vote ~
Necessary for choice. 10
Republican States certain les
Democratic States. -
Doupt-u!- -.-.-..---- ---------'''''---''
In the above column no State has been set
down in the Republican column without
reasonable certainty, while it is by no means
clear that some Of the States in the Demo
cratic column ought not to be placed among
the doubtful, and one or two of the doubtful
changed 70 the Republican column. Thus
many believe that California may now be
safely counted for Hayes and Wheeler. In
Louisiana there is a Republican majority on
fair count Of %, 600, and in Mississippi a
majority of $1,000. If proper precautions
are taken to enforce the laws, and secure an
honest election, both of these States will
vote Tor HAYES and Wheeler.
1t will be seen that Tllden must receive all
the votes in the list of Democratic states, and
also the votes Of Louisiana, Mississippi, lndi-
ana, and New York, to be elected. lie can
not spare a vote. Indiana is As essential as
New York, and the loss Of even California
or Connecticut will be fatal.
Some Of the talking at the London Fourth
of July dinner was in very bad taste, to say
the least. Our new Minister to England,
Mr. Pierrepont, was there, two hours after
his arrival. Among other questionable ut
teranccs he spoke Of British statesmen as al
ways writing books, while American states
men never did and after referring to WV
ian Grey" and "Lothair," he said Of Mr..
Gladstone -
Another prime minister of England lately
wrote a book which | tried 10 read with
much care. Its name do not now remem-
Der. remember that some Of the sentences
were somewhat involved and somewhat par
enthetical, and it puzzled me little to IN
derstand them. The English people, being
less crude and more polished than the Amer
leans, may understand what all those phrases
mean. The book has something to say about
America | believe it relates to the influence
of the religious pictures Of the Vatican on
the civilization of America (laughter) but,
if | am mistaken about that, no doubt the
first time | meet the late prime minister, Mr..
Gladstone, he will explain to me what DO
not now understand (Laughter.)
lie followed tbs up with a hit of brns
about his native city as being bigger now
than London was 100 years age, and his
State as bigger than all England in Queen
Elizabeth ; reign. while England would yet
be prouder Of America than Of herself Lord
Mayor Cotton also made a speech in which
he said lie never understood the meaning Of
the "stripes" on cur 1lg, but supposed they
were intended to represent the stripes Of the |
lash on tie back OF the slave. "Oh OH"
groaned his auditors, one .of whom, more
ready-witted than di-creet, exclaiming
"You.e mistaken They are the lashes adj
mini-,eiei to England 2" The only pallia-
ton, il it be such, for this sort Of thing,
is found in the suggestion that it was
latter dinner
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28


We published. the other day, some ex-
tracts from a sermon preached by the Rev.
DR.. Bayliss, Of indianapolis, on the occasion
of the funeral ola sister Of Senator Twitchell,
in which he spoke plainly and trathiuliy Of
the condition Of affairs at the South. Since
the publication Of the discourse Dr. Bly.iS'
has received numerous letters from Southern
men, ofwhch the following is a sample:
"SHAxSov Lee county Mss. July l,, 1875.
"Rer. Dr. B-tfiss InliI1.4ao
.DEAE sIR-Thoussnds of southern Republican,.
natives as wei rs Northern born. thank you VITA al
their hearts i0r tie Appropriate immoral address
pronounced over the rem. rs 0t Mrs Helen r. WILL
Cases o. that KIND, though not involving so many
lives. except when We have massacre. are o.
stantly occurr NJ here In 81 ssissipri. Republicans
who speak their sent ments are without protect q
here for lie property. Democrats are rare pun
ished iOr maltreaun- or numbering keUuhllcaus,
white or colored. Freedom has been buried hero
since lsst November. j tie Government does nor
send us protection we will have TO leave here turn
Democrats OF he murdered. We the Republican,
have no political meetings in tbs portion n; I-.s
State. The Democrats break them up. Can't your
people Use an influence with the Government that
vii hell induce K t. send troops here We have
done all we could % get 10 ans iailed. We have
about concluded that - hayc no government
And so it is in many parts of the South.
By the triumph of the Democratic party in
the coming elections, a reign Of terror, fearful
to think Of, would he inauguratei and blood
shed and anarchy prevail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28

Ar the late national brewers convention,
at Philadelphia, interesting comparisons Of
beer consumption were presented The aver
age annual production, and, We may pre-
sumo consumption. of Germany is about 80
gallons per head Of population, Bavaria being
the greatest drinker, where the average. rises
to about GO gallons. In England it is about
IS, in the nitel States nearly s gallons, in
Holland tie same, in Sweden, Norway and
Russia it is very much less, Russia at least
resorting TO stronger liquors to frightful
extent, and, it is claimed, Sweden and Nor
way, also. The production Of beer in this
country il $50 was slightly less than in
the preceding year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28
The Presidential outlook.

The nomination of Hayes and Wheeler re-
moved Ohio from the list of doubtful States,
and fixed it in the Republican column. 1t
also removed all doubt as TO Nevada, New
Jersey and Colorado. and has given new life
to the now united Republicans in the States
of Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi.
Oregon went Republican at its last election.
The situation NAV therefore thus be
stated
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28

After a while, it may occur to Sunset
Cox that he has been making a very pitiful
exhibition OF himself. Even the Richmond
lVa.) Enquirer remarks that d" it Is to be
regretted that Mr. Cox forgot his sense Of
Justice, and misconstrued duty to party so
far as to apologize for a cold-blooded
massacre of negro prisoners"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28
TIE NEW YORK CovERNERsnrr

NEw YORK, July 26.-It Is stated to.l.
on what Is claimed to be good au,bo,,s
that the Republicans have decided r. ~. ~
the nomination for governor to dl>,r..-. We
toIncy Benjamin K. Phelps.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28
Guess not

The most distinct announcement of the gen
eral purpose of the Liberal Republicans to
support the Republican ticket, is given in the
formal announcement of Ethan Allen. chair
man of the Liberal Republican National
Committee, annulling the call for National
Liberal convention and endorsing the nomi-
nations of Hayes and Wheeler. We copy
the following from Mr.. Allen 5 proclamation
1t is logical result Of the Liberal movement
that those who still adhere should at this time
cordially support Hayes and Wheeler More decid-
ca thaa The platform upon which he stands. Gen
hayes has personally declared Tor civil service re-
torm fer the return to specie Day ment at the ear
nest possible day and for the rule Of only
or the Presidency-the latter principle being
found only in the liberal Republican plat. lrin The
characters OF the nominees guarantee the principle
they profess. II the Liberals in ls72 sustained
Hora,e ureeley, who was the foremost Republican
Of his day, because he uns selfish patriot AID
an honest man, tLey must nov sustain Gen. Hayes
for the same reasons and to do otherx Sc would he
inconsistent action. The opposition OF the Liberals
has never been against the Republican parry, Of
which they formed part, but rather ayainst those
who, unfortunately for 1t and for the natioD have
had control OF its destiny to its dscredit.
The Liberal movement will be remembered as an
evidence that when the hour demands it, the people
are capable OF making party mana ge-s subservieut
to their will The protest, IN defiance Of parry dsc
pline, originally made at Cincinnati In 1872 is a
proof that the citizen remains faithful to an honest
discharge of his political duties, though party
leaders become corrupt.
1t only remains for me 10 cslare by virtue Of the
authority given me as above. that the Liberal Re
publicans Of the United states. through their Ma
tional Committee, approving OF the nomip ees Of the
Republican party, the cali for National Con-
yention Of Liberal Republicans" to he held at Phil
adelphia the 26th day OF July. ls76 is annulled
ETHAN ALLEN.
Chairman National Lib. Rep. Committee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28

The Reformed Episcopal Council, which
has been in session at Ottawa, foT week
past, concluded its sessions, Tuesday, and
adjourned to meet, next year, in Philadel-
phia. Tie reports showed, at the present
date, upward Of GO ministers and 80 con-
gregation- in union with tie general coun-
ell Reports were received from 81 congre-
cations, which contain 2,3ll families, 3,5i9
COMMITMENTS, and 1905 Sunlay-school
children The collections for the year
amounted I, .SI5l 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28
POLITICAL,

The New York inns counts trtv-onc
German papers that are fighting nit Hayes
and " heller
Mr. George +. Hear, Of Massachusetts, le-
clines a reelection. and rctires from Con
gress at the close Of the present Congress.
There are many outside OF his district. and
of the commonwealth, who viii regret his
decision.
Several Democratic papers, at the S1uth,
have criticised the Charleston Mars with
great severity. because it spoke honestly and
plainly against the Hamburg assassinati0ns.
The Ne.eS is accused of "disloyalty and
treachery." This means, of course. that
ku klux outrageS and murders must not I've
denounced by Democratic newspapers The
great majority Of the Northern Democratic
papers appear to fully understand this
Just before the Hamburg murders, the
New York World exhOrted the South Caro-
lima Democrats to organize and carry that
State for Tilden. 1t encouraged them by the
example Of Mississippi, which. it said with
perfect truth, had been carried against a
Republican majority Of 10000" There is
no dispute about the way Mississippi was
carried. The Democratic members of the
Senate committee, which has been inycsti-
eating the last election there, do not differ
materially from the Republicans as to the
means used. Murder and intimidation were
proved beyond a doubt The slaughter OF
eight or ten black men is the South Carolina
Democrats response 10 the Worlds advice
to the South Carolina Democrats to do
likewise.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28

Col. A. P. Blunt. formerly OF the I've.
Vermont, now OF Fort Leavenworth. NJ.
sas. is On q visit to his friends in Dan''''''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28

AFrzl Al, ~ do not believe that last
winter NJ half % cold as people thought
1t IVES. Rtms Sentinel
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28

The Ire-ilen: sent to the Senate, Monday,
the noninati5 of George F. Talbot, Of
Maine, form srly United States District-At-
torney, % Re Solicitor Of the Treasury, vice
B!uiord Wilson, resigned Col. Benjamin
Alvord TO be Unconstitutional with the
rank Of Brigadier-General, and Thomas J.
Bra y, of Indiana, to be second Assistant
P'-tmas;er- General in place of J. \. Tyncr,
promoted to be Postmaster General.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28

Edmunds restored himself to the good
graces of the Republicans, yesterday, by Sc
yerely Furnishing all the Democratic Senators
who had little appropriations in the River.
and larbor bill. In addition. he prevented
the completion of the bill. although the SEN
ate sat until 10 O'Clock, last evening. to fin
ish it. 1t is charged that his entagonism to
the whole bill is based on the loss of de-
sired appropriation for Vermont creek .-
Washington Special To Springfield R,puJI-
can.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28

A Wa-hinSioa te>pltcl. ol Tuesday. say,
Only one thing Niil heat Tiilea," >Aid
prominent Dempcratic member. To-day.
"That viii he tic record Of ihi+ pre-eut
House. Tacy 'iase wran5lel ~ mach over
the currenc1 question, and done - many
foolish thing, tta; TIE country i, losing co.'s
6ience in the party" \ great many prom
inent Democrats here have neon saving SINH
lar thing FOR some time, bat no one seems
able to prevent it. The wrangle ON the
currency question has only inst begun.
Holman got in his resolution, to-day, calling
for the repeal of the resumption act, and
hslisves majority Of the House is in favor
sfit; meanwhile the banking and currency
committee are at swords points, unable 10
ssrss to anything, and, to-day, again post
psnsd vote 70 Thursday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28

TR4NsIENT PosTAcE-The amended postal
law, which reduces the rates Of third-class
postage, has gone into effect at Boston,
Springfield and other points. and it is to be
hoped viii soon he the law in Burlington.
1t reads as follows
Transient newspapers and magazines. regular
publications desl gned primarily Tor advertisements
o. for Tree circulation at nomnal rates, and a d.
printed matter OF the third class. except unsesled
circulars, shall pay one cent fJr every two ounces
or fractional part thereof, and one cent for eaeh
two additional ounces " fractional part thereof.
The sender OF any article or the third class Of
mai matter may write his or her name OF address
therein. or on the outside thereof, with the word
% rom above or preceding the same, or may
write briefly OF PRINT on any package the number
and names ot tine articles incloseu. Publishers OF
newspapers and periodicals may print on wrappers
sent from the Office o. publication to regular sub
scribers the tine to which subscription therefor has
been paid, snd addresses upon postal cards and IN
sealed circulars may be either written, pr nted or
aihAed thereto at tho option % the sender.
On unsealef rculars and malabe matter Of the
third class other than that desi lated above the
postage will be cent for each ounce OF fraction
thereof.
HE merrnauliy- rate remains as hefare
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28


Judge Samuel b. Goakins, Of Terre Haute,
Indiana Hon. J. f. Sargent, of Concord,
n H. and Asahel Finch, of Milwaukee,
Wis They have decided that with the case
Of Moulton y. Beecher still pending in the
courts, any action taken by them would be
in bad taste and might be understood as
intending to prejudice the case. So the in
,e>tigation was left over to some future date,
when it may be resumed or abandoned as the
commission may decide
CoNcREs>IoNAL.-Thc Senate Laving voted
dawn all substitutes for the harbor and ap-
preparation bill, it is understood that the
House bill as amended by the Senate will
be passed. Among the items in the bill are
S25 900 for the harbor Of Burlington, Vt,
and an appropriation for survey Of the
south end o. Lake Champlain, with
Kew to securing a channel of l. feet Of
water from Whitehall north.
SENATOR GorpoY, of Georgia, is trying
ms hand at civil service reform. lie has
just introduced a bill intended to establish
a non-lar,i~an revenue force-though why
civil service reform should lie confined en-
tirely Ia the revenue service does not ar-
pear. Senator Gorlon's bill provides that
the ofi 'er~ Of lower grade are to be ar-
poiatsd up'n competitive examinations.
nni that the higher oflices shall be filed
only hv Pc 1otioIs from the next lowest
grade. and also upon competitive cxamina-
nonS The examining boards are to be ap-
pointed by the Commissioner Of Internal
Revenue, Viii the approval of the Secre-
any of the Treasury, at such places as the
necessities OF tie service may require, and |
each To consist Of three free-holders Of good |
standing. NJ applicants shall be refused |
examination because Of adherence 70 any |
political party and the inquiries are to be
iimi,ed-frst as 10 the moral character of |
the applicant. lis reputation, integrity,
sobriety and Industry ; and second, as to
his intelligence, capacity and knowledge of
the duties apperiaining to the position he
seeks All gaugers and store-keepers are
to be appointed by the President from the
list Of applicants thus examined by the
Board and reported on by the Commissioners
and the Secretary Of the Treasury. The bill
finally provides that j, shall be lawful for
the Commissioner Of Internal Revenue with
the approval Of the Secretary Of the Treas
ury. to remove all Supervisors and Ulcers Of
lower etade fr1ia oi5,e f'r neglect IF off
eial dutie-', 'r .tiea-'.nce IN oiilcr. for paw
ins money Tor political purposes or ior using
ollel.l 'Iiinefca Tor the same. Bot no re-
moral snail Re made except Tor one or more
Of the cause thus named The bill Wa, re-
iesrei to the Committee on Civil SERVE ami
RetIenchment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28

MARTIN 1. townships SPEECH o. SUNSET
AND TANNANY.
The following is the pungent speech of
Hon. Martin |. Townsend in reply to Hon.
5. 5. Cox, delivered in the House Of Repre-
sentatives, the other day
Mr.. Chairman have no time to talk
about South Carolina. but
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28

I. v. BANTAM,
Captain sad 4, A. 4. o.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-04

CARL SCHURZ on THE INTERFERENCE IN
COLUMBIA" there is in Columbia con-
dition OF insurrection warranting the calling
in Of the troops the dispatches do not say it.
The presence of corporal with armed sol
diers at the door of hall OF legislation de-
manding Of the newly-elected legislators
their certificates, and rejecting those which
do not agree with his received instructions,
is matter which the Constitution and
statutes do not provide for. Every legisla-
tive house is qualified to pass upon its own
members, and not an army officer with
sword in hand. We would not be
fasty in our conclusions, but we can
not withhold our first impressions. II
later news does not put the affair in differ
ent light then weaHd all law-loying citizens
must conclude that here is usurpation OF
power which has no lawful ground to stand
on. There will then come, as we have be-
fore predicted, loud protest from the peo.
pie. oyerstepping all party bounds" The
above is from Carl Schurz's paper.l
Your correspondent had brief interview
tonight with Mr.. Schurz with reference to
his position taken regarding the South Car
olina usurpation. He stated that the edlto.
rial given from his paper embodied his
views at present. In the light Of to-day's
dispatches these views had not been modi-
fed, but rather strengthened. He considers
the situation very grave one, and is giving
1t the closest study.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-04

9vR PLATFORM OF PRIsCIrLEs.-A rigid and
strict maintenance OF the rights of the masses TO
CHEAP CLOTHING.
A satisfactory adjustment of all differences be-
tween producer and consumer, between buyer ard
seller, that justice may be obtained, and the buyer
alroays go away perfectly satisfied.
A cash basis of buying and selling, thereby pro-
tecting oil cash purchasers from over-charge con-
sequcnt on the making Of bad de6tS from credit.
4 resolution TO break down high prices and COM
pei return 70 peace basis, with guarantee that
we have ability to do il.
RESUMPTION, in its most practical sense enables
the masses to buy With greenbGcks clothing worth
the amount asked In gold.
a stringent adherence TO the ONE-PR1CE principle
OF doing business, thus securing to all our patrons
the same treatment.
Our giving to the public advanced styles Of clothing
continualiy-aways leading the fashions, and never
following.
A. SAKs & Co., 1918 Main street, the onc-price
G.. O. ID. clothiers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-04

CoNvEYANCEs OF REAL ESTATE FOR THE
WEEK ENDING DECEMBER l, 1S76.-Lots
fronting: 2723 feet on Cherry street fol
$1,215; 80 feet on Darlington street near
Federal for S120; so feet OH Grace street
between Laurel and Shafer for $4,000; 80
feet on Third street between Main and Cary
for $500; 80 feet on Broad street near Bel,
videre for 1922; Is feet on Jackson street
between Adams and st. Peter for S700; 81!
feet on Seventeenth street near Darlington
for 81 900; 26 feet on First street between
Cary and Canal for 81 1000; SO feet on Twen.
ty-ffth street between n and o forS1 300.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-04

RAsDALL's PLATFoRM.-The platform that
the House can prevent the counting OF Flor
ida and Louisiana. and then elect Tilden, on
which Randall has planted himself. meets
with the hearty endorsement OF the Demo-
cruts MS fast as they come in, and makes
them incline to him for his boldness and
decision. This will undoubtedly be their
line OF battle. and that it is approved by
Tilden there is little or no doubt. Randall
seems to have the inside track tonight.
Washington telegram to Philadelphia IN
OyjrpY
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-04

THE DEATH OF Mr.. c. Fl. WENDLINGER.-
The announcement of the death of Mr..
Caspar II. Wendlinger made in this paper
Saturday morning was a surprise to hun
dreds OF his friends, who did not even
know that he was sick. He was chief clerk
in the office of Colonel Forbes, register in
bankruptcy, and was at his post there on
Wednesday, though complaining OF cold.
Wednesday night or Thursday he became
ill with q congestive chill, and his case
grew very critical. Friday night those
around his bedside became greatly alarmed,
and his physician stated that unless a
change took place he would die before
morning. The prophesy was literally full
filled, for no Improvement occurred, and he
expired about i A. NJ. The deceased was
about twenty-six years of age, and was
amiable and kind-hearted, and his death
will be lamented by many who enjoyed his
friendship. or who were brought into fire.
quent contact with him by business at the
registers office.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-04

The THEATRE.-To-night the Southern
Serenaders will give an entertainment at
the Theatre.
On Wednesday night Mrs. James A. Oates
will commence an engagement OF four
nights and matinee. Mrs. Alice Oates is
too well known to need any special mention.
Not only an actress, she is an accomplished
vocalist, and, as the directress Of o comic
company, has given ample evidence OF con.
summate tact and good taste. Compelled
to take English revisions of the impure
French light operas, she has expunged their
pruriencies, and, as far as possible, has rem.
dered them unobiectionable.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-04

They have attempted evasions Of jury ser
vice in England as well as in this country.
Recently, in the Liverpool County Court, u
man took his seat in the jury box and an
swered to the name ST Angus Fraser, whom
he had agreed to personate for the purpose.
On discovery OF the fraud being made, the
man explained that he had done the thing
in innocence and simplicity, believing cit
was q usual thing to do" and that an official
OF the Court had told him 'sit would be all
right The Judge thereupon discharged
him with repr!ipand, timing the genuine
Fraser SO.