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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-01-05

AN ORCHESTRA IN THE pARLoa.-Tha
orchestral organ is the name of anew reed
organ recently announced by Horace Wa
ters Son. The instrument takes this
name from its recently invented orches-
uai stop. The voicing of this is peculiar,
producing the effect OF full sweet con
tralto voice. It's finest effect is produced
when the stops are drawn, so that an or
chestral effect is given. Tho case is nniona
and makes handsome article of furni-
ture.'-N. Y. SHn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

II the farmers, whose united vote is soyer-
eign, would exercise the same. or half of
the same, lively regard for politics which the
huxters do. all would be well. That the
right sort OF ireemen are numerically in the
majority IN this State, is not for moment
to be doubted. The fact that bummers ever
happen TO be elected to office is attributable
mainly to the uncOncern 1.-THE disposition
and not the fact) Of those who at heart hate
bummerism. How then shall the wire-pull-
ers be headed off? One little act will ac-
cOmplish it. Attend the caucus. See to it
that the men who stand next to the people
IN the representative system, possess the
real instincts OF reform; that they hate all
kinds OF fraud, corruption and rings; that
they be men, who, seeing, knOir. There is
no town IN the State that does not contain
few citizens, at least, who understand
how things are managed, what the schemes
are, and what the remedy is. Let the
towns then begin at the school district can
Gus and lay the first stone Alright. 1t NAV
seem like magnifying a small thing in un-
due proportion to say that the little meet
ing Tor conference at the school house is the
SINE qua non OF purity in State politics. But
the statement Is not to be refuted. Ipau-
enoes emanate from those small gatherings
that determine the character of every cleo
ton. 1t Is there that honesty can cone most
successfully with trickery. Make, then. the
sure and the snper-structure
will be firm. DO not allow the bummers 10
make up the slate, but take men of known
sympathy with the best interests of the
State. In Vermont, especially toward winch
one might say the whole nation looks for
political example, let US maintain our fair
lame tor pure politics. 1t will require at
tention, perhaps some sacrifice nd struggle,
put the work eau most effectively and grace |
lully be done right at home in the primary |
caucus. The essential elements of the fruit |
are extracted from the root. - Vermont
Farmer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16
COx.REssIONAL.

The Senate, on the Sth, resumed the cou-
sideration of the bill To amend the laws re-
lating 10 legal tender or silver coin, known
as the Silver bill
Mr.. Morrill,. of Vermont, read long argu-
ment against the bill 1t had been urged
upon the Senate a. step towards specie
resumption Ii was step in that direction,
hut desperate one. The policy of paying
small debts in silver, and large debts in gold
would be laughed at by the people. lie re
ferred to the argument of the Senator from
Indiana Mr.. Mortonl and said this view Of
the measure was so accurately presented by
that Senator that he would barely refer 10
it, and in doing 50, he wished to DO full JUS
tice to that able Senator, because, on
former occasion he Mr.. Morrill, had charged
him with Pendletonianism. Perhaps on
insufficient grounds he Mr.. Morrill, had
differed widely from that Senator on fnan-
cial questions, but they had both voted for
the 1879 Resumption act, and he proposed
to stand by it. Mr. Morrill, referred to the
amendments proposed by him, providing that
silver shall not be legal tender above
the amount of 50. and said if silver
was TO be issued, it must be to take the
place OF small bills. lie had a deep con-
yietiOn that silver, as a standard measure of
value, had been forever dethroned He
argued that it was possible to resume specie
payment in 1879, and said we resumed in
1913 with less gold than we had in 1887.
and in one year the stock of gold had in
creased nearly fifty per cent. The bill re-
ported by the committee, instead Of being a
remedy, woeid aggrayate the evils from
which the country now suffers The Gov
eminent had promised to redeem United |
States notes in coin, and here bill was
presented to redeem them in a coinage of |
little more value than the notes themselves.
He then referred to the argument of the
Senator from Missouri Mr.. Bogyl, and said
If the views of that Senator should prevail
our bonds will be sent home BY the ship
load if silver should be made legal tender
to an unlimited extent, 81 ,000, 900 Of our
public debt would be worth 1922 go. There
was no nation now which attempted to main
tain double standard of gold and silver
without limiting the issue of silver coin.
Mr.. Morrill, referred at length to the fnan-
,ial condition Of England, Germany. France,
md other countries, and referring to the
annual productions of silver said he would
its productions as lar as possible,
nut he would not put Government stamp
ipon it and say it should be LEGAL tender
It price far above its market value lie
poke in favor of gold standard alone.
There being no quorum present, Saturday
n consequence OF the absence OF some 10
enators, at Cincinnati, the Senate adjourned. :
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16
A Tribune special saws

The strain upon Mr. Blaine's mind of
late has been enormous, and he was in con-
dition OF nervous prostration that showed
itself at the slightest opportunity. Had he
not been man of correct habits it is pr0ba-
BILE that the attack would have killed him,
but no man in public life has taken better
care of himself than Mr.. Blaine. lie uses
neither liquor nor tobacco in any shape, and
rarely drinks glass of wine at dinner. lie
eats simple food and sleeps regularly and
long. He has for thirty years come as near
obeying natures laws as it is given for men
to understand them, and at forty-six-his
present age-he was counted as handsome a
man physically as there was in public life.
10 this Is doubtless due his present apparent
certainty of recovery. HIS family say
that Mr. Blaine has been greatly nj
fected lately by the combination of attacks
which seemed to have been hurled against
him, as by one common impulse, from every
direction. The ordinary contentious Of
party, the prolonged strain of political work
which ordinarily breaks down statesmen,
would never have broken him. lie has
stood such strains for years under most ex-
citing circumstances, without showing it.
While he was Speakers period OF six years,
he was never out Of his chair on account of
sickness. The attacks. however, that have
been lately made affected his private charac-
ter and seemed to break him down. While
he has 10 much courage, audacity, and fire,
he is said to be at heart as sensitive as a
child. His attack of malarial fever, lew
weeks ago, which Frustrated him for several
days. may have had something to do with
his present misfortune
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

The prison reform congress at New York,
IN discussing paper prepared by Judge R.
{. Pitmsn, of New Bedford on 1.-The Treat
ment CT llabitual Criminals" developed a
very general opinion of the delegates against
the infection of short terms OF Imprisonment
on drunkards, and in favor of the most
stringent legislation against "gin mills"
Mrs. Coffin, OF Indiana, stirred up the con-
rention. by lively speech in which she
protested against the custom of catching
little New York arabs, and, after training
them few weeks in some reformatory,
sending them West in droyes to be farmed
out among the families there. She said the
Western jails and penitentiaries are half full
of New Workers already, and it would te
more just, if not humane, for Eastern philan-
fhroplsts to keep their children at home and
make decent citizens of them here
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16
NOTES OF NE CONTENTION

The Vermont delegation to Cincinnati held
a meeting. Tuesday. and elected Hon. Luke
| 7. Pc land chairman and Roswell Farnham
! secretary. As officers of the Convention
from Vermont they nominate George Howe
viee-president. and members of the vario US
committees a. follows WheelOck {. Veazey,
credentials; Warren c. French, permanent
organization F. E. Woodbridge. rules and
order OF business Geo. H. Bigelow. reso-
lutions.
Prominent among the many predictions Is
that of Mr.. Halstead of the Cincinnati. Com
mercial, that after the first ballot Blaine and
Morton will decline, and Conkling and Bris-
tow gain; that Conkling Will lead on one
ballot, b ut that Bristow will lead him ON
the next turn, when COnkling will be drop
ped, and that tn e real struggle will come be-
tween Brlst0w and some candidate not verv
prominent now, who will be selected on the
great principle OF any one to beat Bri~-
tow"
The Vermont delegates were all on the
ground Sunday night, except Woodbridge.
French and Farnham, who were expected
Monday night. A number of the visitors at
the Vermont headquarters having mention
ed with favor the name of Judge Poland as
a candidate for Vice President, the Judge
told them that the selection had better be
made from State more doubtful than Yer
mont.
New England stood as follows. on Mon
day For Blaine, Maine II, Massachusetts
$, New Hampshire 4, Rhode Island
ermOnt total 81 For Bristow. New
hampshire 9, Massachusetts Is. Rhode
Isl and 4, Vermont 9, Connecticut s-to- |
tai As.
Monday, the various clubs and delegatio rs
were arranging the political pyroteehnics in
'ident 10 the preliminary work of the con-
est. The Indiana, New Jersey and other
delegations have festooned their headauar-
ers with the American flag and hung out
many banners. The Maryland delegation
as suspended an immense flag in front of
he Grand Hotel and on it. '.For President
lanes u. Blaine" A few blocks below
her here Is another one with Bristow's name.
The New York Republican clubs have half
overed the front Of the Gibson House with
their streamers.
The Republican Reform Club of New
ork are stopping at he Gibson House. and
ave the name OF their organization on can
ass stretching across the entire front of the
onse. The members of the Ne York Re-
nbiiean Club, at the same no use. tbereupon
aced underneath in letters equally large :
he legend, For President, Roscoe Conk- 5
ng; As the Reform Club strongly opposes
onkling' this Is quite joke on them
The Indiana delegation have headquarters
nearly all OF the leading hotels, at which ,
,tive Morton men are stationed to receive !
sitors
The New York delegation met for the first
me, Monday, and took vote which show. e
70 oe,egates Tor Mr.. Bristow-Ge orge Will
am ourtis and A. A. Low-the remainder
MIR. Conklins. b
The ir1btne's despatch says, The Yer.
IN. delegation may agree to vote as unit =
Mr., Blaine ON the inst ballot, but alter y
u u likely to split up. Mr.. Blain IS spus- q
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

IHE ETHAN ALLEN STATUE.-ln the Sen
ate, Saturday, Mr.. Morrill, called up the
concurrent resolution accepting the statue
of Ethan Allen contributed by the State Of
Vermont for the National Statuary Hall at
the Capitol. and returning the thanks OF
Congress to the people of that State for the
contribution. lie spoke of the old hall OF
the House Vt Representatives, now set apart
for National Statuary Hall, and said it
would remain as sacred as Faneuil or indie
pendence Hall, and the works of art depos
tied there would forever escape spoliation.
lie alluded briefly to future contributions.
and expressed the hope that the statues of
Old Hickory, of Tennessee; John Marshall.
and Patrick Henry, of Virginia Stephen
A. Douglas. OF Illinois, and others would
soon be placed there. lie then referred to
the early history of Vermont, the life and
services of Ethan Allen, and related several
anecdotes characteristic of the hero Of Ticon-
derOga.
Mr.. Edmunds also spoke in regard to the
revolution, and said that whenever ciyiliza-
ton had found slender footing an intui.
tive sentiment to perpetuate the memory
OF its heroes prevailed lie referred to the
statue, and said it was a contribution to
the most enduring Of historical records. He
alluded to the life of Allen and the admis
SION oil Vermont into the Union, and said
that to be the founder of free State was
perhaps the greatest fortune which could
beial any man. To Allen, more than any
other man, belonged the honor of that
achievement. In conclusion he said the
statue had been placed in the hall. MAY it,
ike Its compeers in that old historic hall.
be not only memorial but an inspiration
tor liberty and equality under the law,
which alone can bear our country through |
The unknown future.
The resolution was then agreed to.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

GENERAL HAwLEr appears to know some
thing about the ways of dishonest Congress
men. He thinks he can account yery read
lily for the impressive silence of those usually
noisy patriots, Randall, Cox and Woods.
Mr. Blaine, he believes, is by no means the
only Congressman who has been in the
brokerage business.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

Ia the opening days Of the present Con
gresS, long debate took place in the Senate
over a resolution introduced by Senator
Davis. Democrat, from West Virginia, laying
some serious charges Of irregularity at the
door of the Treasury Department. To meet
the accusations, the Finance Committee Of
the Senate, consisting of }leSsrs. Sherman
Morrill,, of Vermont, Frelinghuysen, Logan,
Boutwell, and Jones (Republicans) and Bay
ard and Herman (Democrats) were instruct
ed to investigate the matter thoroughly
The examination has just been completed
The report covers more than a hundred
pages, and the gist of it is that the discrep-
ancies and Irregularities charged against the
Department do not exist. There have been
some changes in the method of making up
the accounts but everything is as straight a.
gun The money in the Treasury and the
accounts published have been found to agree
exactly. The committee recommend some
slight changes in the method of keeping the
accounts Of the trust funds and outstanding
warrants. hat they are unanimous in vindi-
eating the Department from any blame.
THUS ends another Democratic cry
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

Mr.. Blaine's rapid recovery from his sum
stroke is matter for general congratulstion-
Whether he is or is not to be President, it is
cheerful to think that the public service will
not be so suddenly deprived Of the aid of
his clear head, strong will, and experienced
nhilifr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16
The following table gives the composition
Of the Cincinnati Convention, by States and


SENATOR MORRILL, on The IuPEAcnMENr
QuETIoN.-We have received copy of a
speech by Senator Morrill,, Of Vermont, in
which that gentleman sets forth in clear
and vigorous language his reasons for voting
that the Senate had jurisdiction in the Bel
KNAPP impeachment case. Mr. Morrill,, dis
cusses ably the constitutional provisions
made to cover the subject of impeachment,
considering candidly the arguments made
against jurisdiction, and in giving his inter
probation Of the provisions alluded to, speaks
simply out of his own convictions. Among
the strong points which he makes are these
The penalty following conviction under i'm
parchment proceedings cannot be less than
removal from office and may be much more.
but, II an oihcer can escape it all by resign
ing, the power of impeachment becomes
only - barking power. The words,
" all civil officers of the United
States, employed in the Constitution,
he holds to cover those who have as such
committed Improbable offences, whether in
Office or not at the time of Impeachment.
this Interpretation entrapping no innocent
man and shielding none who are guilty. To
allow an officer to escape impeachment by |
reslgning, he considers, is to give him a |
power greater than that of the President. |
whose hardening power does not extend to
eases OF impeachment, and he claims that |
there Is no Limitation Of jurisdiction either
in the Consultation or in common law.
The speech Is manly one, and does its
author credit as being man who bestOws
upon the performance of a public duty
careful thought and stujy.-Bosfon Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16
Mr.. MORGAN ADDRESS.

Gentlemen of the Convention Tho day
and hour have arrived for which the repre-
sentatlyes Of the republican party were in
vited to assemble to nominate president and
vice-president of the United States. and in
obedience to the authority of the republican
national committee. now respectfully ask
that you will maintain order. In 1856. in
Philadelphia in 1860, in Chicago, and in
1864. in Baltimore, acting under the same
general authority it has been my privilege to
call the republican conventions to order. If
! except the action of the convention in 1864,
the duties which this intelligent body has to
perform in comparison with former ones
are the most important of all. There is no
special or parliamentary authority for any
remarks from the chairman-in the nature
of things there cannot be any. The custom
only IL my excuse, If excuse is needed. for
even few words. In June, 1864, we were
In the midst of war for the preservation of
the union. We had great armies in the
field. but thew had achieved only partial
success. and when successful, always so at
a very great loss of life The bravest and
best of our young men had fallen in battle
by tens and thousands, and thousands were
in prison at Andersonville and Libby. |
President Lincoln, seventeen months prior
to this. had by proclamation. but only |
as a war measure, declared the slaves |
free while their masters kept them |
within their lines and held full do |
minion over them. 1t was then modestly |
suggested by your chairman of the national |
com nittee that the convention would not
discharge its whole duty unless among its
other resolves it should declare for such an
amendment Of the national constitution as
would when adopted by the requisite num-
Der of states forever prohibit slavery on
this continent. The suggestion was received
with unexampled enthusiasm BY the con-
vention. The resolution to secure this ma
Iional blessing was written in our party
platform on that day. Both houses of Con-
,ress soon after passed the required amend
nent, 90 sovereign states ratified it, the noble
Lincoln proclaimed the result to the people,
md from that hour to this the sun has not
'isen upon bondman or slave In all this
air land. Not to north. not to south, but
o that Supreme Being alone who controls
he dsstinies Of nations - we'll q the Affairs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

SENATOR SHERMAN is trying to carry an
amendment by which newspaper publishers
on and after the first of January, 1877, are
TO pay Jour cents per pound instead of t,uo for
postage on newspapers Probably it does not
pay to carry newspapers in the mails from
Boston to San Francisco at this rate, but it
does pay the Department to carry newspapers
published in any part Of New England to
any postothee in New England at the rate of
two cents per pound. Why, then. should
the people of New England be taxed for de-
livery Of newspapers in the far Western
States?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

BLAINE's accusers assert that he ought to
show a good character by other testimony
than his own. But there have been other
prominent men who were likewise self-as-
Sertins For instance. Paul, when subjected
to searching crOss-examination before
AgrIppa. remarked: - would to God. that
not only thou, but also all that hear me this
day, were both almost and altogether such
AS | am, eloePt these JoHds.-Belaa (Me.)
Repnbhoan.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

Col. Walter W, Price of Lake George,
died Monday night. aged ffty-six years.
Col. Price had one of the finest residences
on the shores Of the lake. He served with
distinetion 10 the civil war. having COM
nsnd Of one Of the New York city fegi-
peptS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

sAiD Mr.. Knott, "Mr. Frye, your friend Mr..
Blaine is he - scoundrei in America ,,
10 this Mr.. Frye replied, "You forget your.
sell; Mr.. Knott, whereupon the latter said.
II do" Nov, when Mr.. Frye said, "You
frget yourself" did he put the stress Of
Graphic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

In the United State Senate, on Monday,
three roll calls were had.to decide the ques-
ton of quorum. Mr.. Wright moved that
when the Senate adjourn it be to meet on
Thursday. Mr. Morrill,, of Vermont, said
that seven Senators had gone to Cincinnati,
and FIVE were absent in Mississippi, and
that there should be a quorum present.
lie favored going on with business, and the
rnntinn 10 ndionrn Was lost
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

Representatives Clyner. Blackburn and
Danford have agreed to report fully vim
dicating Mr.. Kerr from the charges made
against him by Hsrney. The other two
members Of tho committee are absent, but
their colleagues entertain 10 dopbt of their
concurrence IN this finding.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

The Cincinnati Convention contains an
unusually large proportion of strong and dis
tinguished men. New England sends e1-
Gov. Dirgley and Congressman FRYE, of
Maine ex-Goy. Straw, of New Hampshire :,
Judge Poland, of Vermont; Judge Hoar,
George F. Ioar, Richard H. Dana,
James Russell Lowell and James Freeman
Clarke, Of Massachusetts, ex-Gov Hawley
and ex-Congressman Kellogg, of Connec-
ticut New York will be represented by
such men as ex-Goy. Morgan, George vii
liam Curtis, President White, of Cornell
University, Stewart l.. WOodford. and Hon.
A B. Cornell. Pennsylvania will have the
distinction of seeing at the head of its dele
CATION the new Secretary of War, Don
Cameron. The indOmitable Ben Wade and
ex-Gov. Noyes viii speak for Ohio. Michi-
gan sends " iliam 4. Howard, 80 long
known for his valuable service in Congress.
Robert q. lngersOll, one of the most bril-
liant lawyers Of the Northwest, goes from
Illinois. The veteran X. W. Thompson, who
was popular Wing orator when Clay and
Webster were in the field, head. the In
diana delegation. Among the prominent
Republicans Of other States are James F. |
Wilson, Of Iowa Gen. Harlan, of Kentucky:
ex-Gov- Ramsey, Of Minnesota Senators
Aleorn and Bruce, Of Mississippi; and Gov.
Chamberlain, of South Carolina.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

In renominating the Hon. Henry B. An
thony to a fourth term in the United States
Senate, the Republican members of the
Rhode Island legislature have paid merited
honorsto a worthy public servant. En-
tering the Senate in 1859 for the full term
of six years, Mr.. Anthony was reelected in
1865 and again in ISL. During all this
eyentful period he has served his State and
the country with signal fidelity and ability.
His great experience and practical states
manship Lave given him large influence.
He is Justly styled the " Father of the Sen
ate" his continuous career in that body
being longer than that of any other Sen
at0r now in it.