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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

Is April Sumter fell, and Lincoln's call
for troops came, and with it came an end Of
all theories, all speculations beyond the
question of the hour. At Cincinnati, as
throughout the whole North, a wild out
burst Of the instantly embattled public senti-
ment answered the call " shall never for
get" Hayes writes, &" that Sunday even
ing when the summons came. He was
himself leader of the popular enthusiasm,
and wrote the resolutions Of the largest Of
the public meetings held to welcome the
summons 1t" Let what evils may follow,
shall not soon cease to rejoice over this
event" Then. on the 18th of May in
words that seem still to burn with the
sublime impulses of that hour. he records
the purpose from which he never ialtered
throughout the four years Of war that
followed Judge Matthews and have
agreed to 60 into service for the war
If possible, into the same regiment. |
spoke my feelings to him, which he said
were his own, that AlS ,caS 4 lHSt and Heo,s-
sqry irdr. and that a demanded fLe rhoie
pOirsr Of The country THAT l WOULD PREFER
TO 60 INTO 1T IF KNEW / WAS To BE KILLED
N The COURSE or IT, rather than 10 hrs
through and after II, icithom taking any part
m H."-H0weirs Lift of Hayes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

Tue Columbus (Ga.), Enquirer is another
of the Southern papers that lament the ig-
norance of the Nermonters, and it accounts
for it in part by saving that lone of the
Southern people rarely ever enters that Re-
publican besotted State The Enquirer
should remember that few years ago a
great many Nermonters enlarged their ideas
by extensiye travels in the South. and that
they have not forgotten what they learned
there ". \. Times
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

THEayerage Democratic speaker studious-
ly ovorlooks the fact that the present stag
nation OF business is rot confined to thi,
country. bat has been experienced by The
nations ,' tine old world during the past
year, AMI 10 some Of them has actually par
alyzed erear Industries and reduced thou
sands to want. In England large failures
are Of almost weekly occurrence; in Scotland
many mills have shut down and thousands Of
operatives are ont Of work There has been
distress IN southern France. and Portugal
has undergone great financial panic in
which many banks and firms have succumb-
ed. The times have been harder in Canada
than ia this country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

One excellent illustration Of what is actu-
ally meant BY "Tilden and Reform can be
found in John Morri-ssy's great gambling
establishments, with which Tilden never
interieres, although the laws and his Official
oath reasirs him to suppress them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

Sunday has been fixed upon as the
day for the explosion of the mine at Hallett 5
Point reef, and if no unforeseen obstacle IN
tervenes this mass of rock, which has proved
one of the most dangerous distractions IN
Hell Gate channel between Eas. river and
Long Island sound, will on that DAY be lev
elled to the bed of the channel. The reel
which extends 300 feet into the channel. Is
now mere shell supported by ratural stone
pillars, The excavations in the bowels OF the
rock having completely undermined the
whole vast mass The total area excavated
from the rockbed is Il ,46l cubic yards-two
and three-quarters acres in superficial ex-
tent. There are l72 of the supporting Pill
lars. These have been pierced from floor to
roof with holes, which have been filed
with explosive material. The roof OF the
galleries has also been treated in like man
ner. There are 3,G7S of these drill holes
The work of charging the mine, as may
readily be imagined, is one Of extreme dan
ger, and IS proceeding with the utmost eau
ton. The explosives used are the most pow
erful known TO science, consisting mainly oil
nitro-glycerine, rend-rock and dynamite
They are put up in the form of cartridges
in tin cans twenty-five inches in length and
averaging about two inches in diameter
When the work Of charging these holes Is
completed, the cartridges will be connected
by wires and exploded by means of an cleo
tric current, the mine having previously been
flooded with water. The battery which Is
t. furnish the electricity is located in a
small bomb-proof structure a short distance
from the main shaft Gen. Newton, who
has charge Of the work, will occupy safe
position some distance from the mine, Will
complete the circai, and explode the mine.
Gen. Newton thinks the force generated
Will he mostly expended in breaking up and
loo>ening the masses Of rock Immediately
about the centre OF operations, and that
there v III not be much Of show above the
water. 1t Is row seven years since opera
tions were begun at this reef, ard 100000
have already been expended. 1t is estimated
the fual cost will be 100000.
Tie immediate effect Of the explosion, if
it passes oG successfully, viii leave on the
bed Of the channel vast masses Of shattered
rock which Will have to be cleared away.
This work will occupy some months and
probably cost several hundred thousand dol
hrs. When all is accomplished it is expect
Cd there will be through Hell Gate clear,
broad channel. twenty-six feet deep.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

HON me Now 1UfA Times.
Mr.. theodore TlltOn's Curious Adventure In a
Sleeping Car.

Mr.. theodore Tliton's Curious Adventure In a
Sleeping Car.
About two o'ci0ck Saturday morning a
young man. whose name Is said to be Wood
boarded the first Atlantic Express car on the
Hudson River Road. at East Albany, and
asked the porter If a lady whom he tescrio-
ed was on the ear. The stranger said that
the lsdy wss his wife, and that he had come
from New York to meet her. The porter
gave the stranger the number of the lady's
berth on the sleeping car plattsburg, and
entering the car. which was dimly lighted.
Wood CROPPED his way along till he came to
the berth Indicated, ard drawing aside the
curtains put his hands in to awaken his
wife. They, however, struck a man, and
the stranger. thinking the porter might
have made 4 mistake. hurried back to him,
and told him there was man in that berth
instead OF woman. The porter said there
was woman in the berth when be left the
car, and then the two went back. The
stranger found his wife in the berth, but it
l.: alleged that he also found Theodore
Tllton there. \ scene followed, the strang-
er threatening to shoot TIt0n Mr.. TIlton
mOtiOned him away. and excused his pre-
dicament by saving that he had been very
sleepy, and having occasion to leave his
berth must have got into the wrong berth on
MS return Dy mistake. Suddenly the hus-
band Of the woman struck TiltOn blow
in the face, and then the porter interfered.
and parted the two men. and Tilton got into
the upper berth. the husband sitting on the
edge OF the lower one Ali OF the parties
concerned came on to this City, and parted
at the Grand Central Depot. Mr.. Wood
walking away arm in arm with his wife.
Mr.. TIlton. it is said, bidding them po-
lite good morning.
A Times reporter called upon Mr.. Tilton
at his residence. in Brooklyn. Monday,
and asked him If he desired to make any
statement contradictory OF the charge made
against him or explanatory Of it. am
very much obliged to you. " said Mr.. Titon
in reply, " for aG1idlDg me an opportunity
Of speaking, but | prefer not to speak. |
particularly request that you do not make
the slightest effort tn interview me.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

The Republicans throughout the country
will sincerely thank their brethren of Rens-
seiaer and Washington counties, New York,
for renominating by reclamation that vigor-
Gus veteran and young old man. Martin I.
Townsend, Cor Congress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

THERE Is no longer any doubt about the
preservation Of the Old South Church at
Boston. At a meeting Of the standing com
mittee Of the society 1t was voted to accept
the offer made few days ago Of $4,000
in cash for the land on which the building
stands. The names of the purchasers have
not vet been made public. The conditions
Of the sale, are that the building, while 1t
remains on its present site, shall not be used
for business purposes, or for religious ser
vices on the Sabbath for 4 period of thirty
years 1t is proposed to devote the building
to historical and memorial purposes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22
lie who lights md runs away
May live to dsht another day.

Quite large party assembled at the res
ldence OF Judge Colby, last Thursday. to
attend the wedding Of Miss Sarah. eldest
daughter of the Judge, to Mr. Harvey
DIcky. Of Malone, N. Y. Rev. Mr.. Hssen
othciated. Nearly a thousand dollars in
valuable presents were received, including
$500 bond from her parents
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22
OUR STANDARD BKARRR-The concluding
paragraph in W. d. Howells's Lite Of Gov.

OUR STANDARD BRARRR.-rhe concluding
paragraph in W. d. Howells's Lite Of Gov.
Hayes is as follows:
This then is cur leader. The proper
tons are heroic but the figure is not larger
than life, and the nearer we draw to 1t the
more august and benien are the lineaments.
A scholar and lover Of letters and the
arts, fine by nature and refined by culture,
careful self-stndy and wide knowledge
both of men and books. soldier of daunt-
less bravery and approved genius, a states
man and public servant of the best princi-
piles and irreproachable performance. his
highest commendation to our hopes and
our trust is still that he is true and good
man. Among the escutcheons Of the old
Scottish borderers thst hang on the walls
of Sir Walter SCOTS library at Abbotsford,
are those of the Rutheriords and the Hayeses.
The arms OF the Hsyeses are shield with
Greek cross and four stars, surmounted by
dove. and having for legend one word.
word which has always been the instinct
and the principle OF the man whose life wo
have 50 imper!ectly portrayed. ''Recte!''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

SwAsroS.-The Episcopalians are erect
ing very neat chapel near the Congrega-
tional Church. They will complete it BE-
fore cold weather.
A Sabbath-school was organized last Sab
bath, at the school-house, near Swanton
junction. numbering about fifty scholar.
and officers. The Gospel workers from ST.
Adams, commenced their labors here. last
Sunday. with little to encourage them. ex-
cept Gods promise to the faithful. They
have been untiring in their efforts and the
results are very encouraging.
Rev. Mr.. Hyde leaves this week for the
Centennial, and Rev. Mr.. Barney will sup
ply the pulpit in his absence. 5
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

Nearly 5000 people crowded into Music
Hall, Boston, Monday evening, to welcome
James g. Blaine, while at least 10 900 more
FLIED the adjacent streets.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

RIcHnoND.-The smoke of battle having
passed away since the 9Th of September 1t
il discovered that the casualties were less
than might have been expected. The
cOlored troops fought well for a season. bat
were overpowered. and one of them was
captured and carried off the field His
friends followed in hot pursuit. some three
miles. when they inquired at farm house
II white man and u negro had been seen
to go by NO." said the lady. but
saw fieo negroes 90 by a lew minutes
ago" Who stole the negro is sill a mooted
Question. However the negro came back
Thursday morning and claimed that he
paired of with the deputy sheriff from Will
llston. proving the couplet true that
he who fights g nd runs away.
May live to dsht another day
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

BRIsroL.-Chsrles NJ. Wilds, who gradu-
ated at Middlebury College last year, has
gone to Yale College to take the Post Grad
uate Course of that institution.
The Bristol Academy opens finely this
fall, there being about 100 students. Prof.
Burton is going to make it decided suc-
cess. Tne building has been thoroughly
repaired and every facility is offered 20 stu
dents tor obtaining good education by
way OF a competent corps of teachers. and
good chemical, philosophical and other ne
cessary apparatus. :.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

SAN FRANCISCO is jubilant over the laying
Of the last rail on the Southern Pacific Rail-
road connecting that city with Los Angeles.
The dirtsnce between the two points il 40
miles. Lls Angeles i connected with the
main trubk line By branch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

The Burlington Qows) Hawkeye calls
Uncle Psalmmy "a wild and untsmed Alton
and Terre Hautsnto,."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

1t is reported that Gov. JEWELS friends
will no. try very hard to have General Joe
Hawley (who has been unanimously renom-
inated) returned to Congress. SO much
the worse for them. Gen. Hawlsy is .
credit to the State Of Connecticut, and
ought to be elected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

Congress passed law granting artificial
limbs, or the money, if preferred to crippled
soldiers ba; the Appropriation from which
to pay these claims was 50 reduced that it
has already become exhausted, and the Sur
geon-General Is compelled to inform claim
ants that they mus; wait for their money
until the passage of deficiency appropria-
ton by Congress. The thousands Of crippled
soldiers. who are looking forward to the
speedy allowance of their claims for commu-
t1t!ln, can thank the House Of Representa-
rye for this STAKE Of affairs This defcien-
cy is part OF the $4,000 900 We hear the
Democrats how ling about having saved.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22
eh!'isnden County Court.-SeDtenber Iern'
HON. JOHN PIERP0INr. PREsIDIxa JUDGE.
Hon. NATHANIEL PARKER, 1.,isfau, Judaes.
nUs. A. Is. HAL3rRT,

HON. JOHN PIERPOINr. PREsIDIxa JUDGE.
, No., sAruI s. R4HErH' Assistant Judges.
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 1876.
The September Term of the Caittenden
County Court was formally opened at ten
O'Clock this morning with prayer by Rev.
W. j. Heath, pastor of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church of this city.
Proclamation was made for Grand and
Petit Jurors, after which the Petit Jurors
were briefly charged by the Court as to the
manner in which their official duty should
DO performed. Talesmen were ordered to
fill the places on the Grand jury. occa-
stoned by the absence of Ii. A Clark OF
Williston. and A. A. Byington, OF Charlotte,
and Messrs. Hiram Tracy and f. A. Hol ton,
OF this city, were chosen.
The Court then instructed the Grand Jurors
in regard to their duties and remarked that
there was no special class OF crimes TO
which he should direct their attention. In
conclusion he said that twelve of their num-
Der should agree before bringing in an il
dctment. Hon. Nathan Lincola of Milton.
was appointed foreman.
On motion of Hon. Daniel Roberts, of the
examining committee. Frank Ii. COIN, E>q..
Of the firm of Watson * Coin, was admitted
to practice in this court. Mr.. Coin Is ma
tive of Charleston, n. III. where be studied
his profession. He has since been resident
of the States of Mississippi AMI New York.
The Jury calendar was called and of the
loo causes on the assignment 81 were dis
posed of by continuance. settlement or other
wise.
The first cause marked for trial is that OF
George Alger ap 'ee. vs.. Andrews and Bald
win ap'ts. Ii was commenced in the after
noon. This is an action of troyer for a cut
ter. 1t was originally triedSt the Septem-
Der term, 1873. and subsequently carried to
the Supreme Court on exceptions. and 1t Is
now remanded Tor new trial on the ground
Of the exclusion of certain testimony at the
previous trial Plea, general issue. The
case will go to the Jury to-day probably.
c. j. Alger and 5. Ii. Davis for plaintiffs /;
j. W. Russell and H. Ballard for defendants.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 1876.
The testimony in the case Of Alger W.
Andrews and Baldwin was concluded this
morning. The case Wal probably go to the
jury the latter part OF the afternoon.
THURSDAY, Sept. 81.
The case Of Alrer vs. Andrews and Bald
win was given to the Jury at half-past four
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. they had not
returned a verdict when the court adjourn
ed for the day. The remainder Of the day
was occupied with the arguments OF coun-
sci on a motion for the continuance in the
case Of Abby VI. Ilemenwsy, execatrix of
the will Of Mrs. Lydia Mech. ap'ee, vs..
Caroline Barker ct ais apis. Messrs. E. j.
Phelps and W. G. Shaw appearing for the
ap zee ard Henry Ballard for the apis. The
motion was granted BIZ the court.
The case OF Henry T.. Brown vs. John K.
Forest. a snit for SANDER, will probably be
the mex, eause tried.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22
THE POKTER's STORY.

AT Albany. about o'clock this morn
ing, man came into my car and asked fol-
Mrs. Wood he described her, and knew
he meant the lady " DO had the lower berth
In the second compartment from the door ;
pointed the berth ont to him. and he went
to 1t he immediately returned and said
My VILE ain I IN there. There's a man in
the berth. said 'Shoi the mans in the
top berth; shes IN there sure, be said No,
and | went to the h.fth and pulled aside
the curtains. aud there wss the man and
Mrs. Wood lying side by side in the
berth. This man Wood he got mad
and hit the other Han. then there was some
trouble, but it was soon settled The man
who was IN the berth was Theodore 1ilton :;
he fixed himself up and started for the
smoking car As b, was going away he
said to me, i want you t. remember all
this: | may want Yea for witness lie
stayed in the smoking car until We reached
New York, and dii not come for his bag
gage. but sent II bra keman for it,
Ii was stated at tile Grand Central depot,
Monday afternoon. that Wood and his
wife lett the depot together. 1t was fur
ther said by one vJJ pretended to know,
that Wood and his wife are residents Of this
city; that Mrs Wood has been visiting in
Vermont for several months ard was re-.
turning with the expectation of greeting
her husband at the Grand Central depot
at Gas a. N. Mr. Wood, it was said by
the gossiper. arranged 10 meet his wife
here, but for some reason changed his pro-
gramme on Friday night and went to
Albany. The result OF his unexpected
advent was apparel tly not happy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

T. T. IS rery sleepy when be IS sleepy
almost as sleepy as Bessie Turner
w oodhull who has she SUEDE" quOth
an innocent (D on hearing that Victoria
Woodruff had applied tor divorce.
Lates, Vanderbilt bulletin " His sppe-
tite j. still good lor solt-bollei eggs and
milk punch
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-09-22

We commend the above figures to the
thoughtful attention of every voter. These
bills have been introduced in the national
House Of Representatives by southern Dem
ocrats, and await only a favorable orrortu-
nifty to become laws. This opportunity can
only come when the reins Of Government are
completely in the hands of the late rebels and
their Northern sympathizers. The danger is
not imminent but it is none the less real.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-11-04
ILLINOIS,,
what an Old Memphiau is Doing for
T1Iden and HendrIcks-En-
cOurngfnE Outlook.

From an Appeal Correspondentl
Rock ISLAND, Ills, October 2S.-
General M'Rae's speech here to day was
the finest effort of the season, and was
listened to by great audience with rapt
attention. I never saw any man hold q
crowd so closely. None left, but the
audience increased, and the applause
wEs immense, Hundreds were melted
in tenderness as he depicted the suffer-
ings OF the poor people who were being
robbed before their eyes by carpetbsg-
gers aid thieves. He ridiculed Inger-
soil until everybody was sore with
laughter, and he excoriated Blaine, Nor
ton & Co. tremendously. His refutation
of the Republican lies about the .people
Of the south was triumphant, and was
Sppls uded to the echo; and st its close
Union soldiers gathered around him to
shake his hand and call him country.
man and brother. Its effect on those
who heard it was Of the very best kind,
making all fee, as he said, tnst we had
lone country and one future" The
meeting was a grand success, and We
thank you for sending us so good man.
Tonight we will have q torchlight pro-
cessien that will be q whale, and Hon,
John P. Irith, the eloquent and power.
full lows orator, will speak, also Hon.
Charles Dunham, our very able and
popular candidate for congress; Hon.
Eric Johnson will also address a s an
dinaviRn meeting in Killers hall.
That letter OF Tilden's takes away the
last hope Of the Hsyes-Grant party.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-11-04
BAYONETs FOR THE SOUTH.
The Republicans Determined, If they
Can, TO Carry south CarOiina,
Louisiana and Mississippi
by Force.

Cincinnati Enquirer.l
WAsHINGTON,N November by order
Of Zach Chandler, the administration
organs are denying that Sherman's WIS.,
1t here means an attempt to carry Lou
isisns and Mississippi by the Dsyonet,
but it is q fact, nevertheless. Officials
here who are in the ring admit private
Iy that the Republican plan is to carry
Louisiana, Mississippi, North and South
Carolina anyhow, and, if possible, Flor
ida, and there is the best authority for
the statement telegraphed yesterday
that the work Of trying 70 carry Louis
lana and Mississippi hiss been intrusted
to Sheridan. as that Of carrying North
and South Carolina has been intTusted
to Ruger. The equivOcal denials made
Of Yesterdays decision, has no more
foundation of truth than had Father
Taft's ambiguous statement just before
the army Of the Atlantic was thrown
into South Corolins, that his
notorious circular to the United
States marshals had no particu-
lar significance. The troops will be
thrown into Louisiana and Mississippi
unless the popular indignation forces
Grant and Chandler to change their
plan. Sheridan will command them,
and, if occasion requires, will be per-
sonally present. The effect Of this latest
outrageous plan is almost the sole topic
of discussion here. Outside Of the office
holders there is one universal feeling Of
condemnation. Southern gentlemen
here state that this last desperate effort
will fail, at least partially, in the south,
for the Democratic majority in Missis-
sippi and North Carolina will be 80 de-
cisive that those States could not be car.
ried for Hayes even If soldier accom-
panied every voter to the polls. OF
Louisiana, citizens of that State say a
large Democratic majority is certain,
but they fear that the corrupt returning
board, which counted the State out once,
may do 1t again. Concerning South
Carolina, the general impression is that
Wade Hampton will surely carry the
State, both for himself and Tilden. - ----.,