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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

John Morrissey's maiden speech as a leg
islator seems to have been almost As great a
success in its way as was Prof Seelye's. 1t
was brief, modest, and squarelY to the point
Johns subject was the Gray Nun act.
Representing the strongest Catholic district
in the United States. his first impulse was
to vote against the repeal. because he didn t
want religious interests forced into politics .
not because he was for giving the Catholics
any exceptional rights,or because he was in
different to the welfare Of the common
schools Al the education he had-it was
very little, perhaps he felt the value of ed
ucation more keenly than any other Senator
present-was obtained in those schools. But
after talking with his constituents about it,
he had concluded to vote for the repeal. lie
found the Catholics whom he had consulted
more anxious for the repeal than any one
else. lie also found that they did not know
how the act came to he passed in the first
place Springfield Republican.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

Burnham, the antiquarian bookseller OF
Boston, has collection. says the Spring,
field Republican, which he lately bou ght al
DR.. Shurtleti's auction. But he did not
succeed in capturing the Bay Psalm.
Book, which would have sold for 81 500
or 1000 if the Old South deacons had not
withdrawn it from the sale by the aid of
the Supreme Court. The growth in the
price of old books is well illustrated by this
example of the Bay Psalm-Book Old DR..
Prince left his library to the Old South
Church, containing FIVE or six copies of this
work, which was one of the first books
printed in New England, and was from the
press of Stephen Daye, the first college
printer at Cambridge, who was brought
over from England by Mr.. Glover, who set
up his printing press at Harvard College in
1899. Although rare book. it had no
great pecuniary value thirty years ago, and
copies could have been boug ht for $50, per-
haps. One of the first to obtain copy from
the Old South deacons by barter was Ed
Ward Crowninshield, at whose sale, some
years afterward, it was found that the Brit
ish Museum was a bidder for this particu-
Jar book, and got it at fabulous cost-per-
haps fl00 or fl25. This instantly put
up the price of all other CORES, including
DIR. Shurtlefi7s, which he had bought for
what was then reasonable compensation,
paying for it not in money, but in other
books
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04
FoETY-FoURTH CONGREss--FIRsr
SESSION.
HOUSE

WASHINGTON, d. C., Feb l-Tna m,-r
ing hour having expired, the House -..
up a. a special order the proposed l4 .a.
ment to the constitution, reported irIm
judiciary committee, which is. that n. s..
son who has held. or may hereafter b.
the office OF President, shall ever again Pol
eligible to said office. To this urlp--ti -
Mr.. Frye, of Maine. "a member OF tlc ia.
ciary committee), offered the ioli0Vi.-
a substitute " From, and after the .Ilr.
day Of March in the year loej. the telu r
office of President and Nice-Pre~ilcut o, 81.
United States shall be SIX year,, ami s..
person having been elected to AMI held Oh
Office of President, or who for two year
has held such Office, shall be Ineligible 6.
reelection" The bill was discussed b.
Messrs. Knott of Kentucky. New % la.
ana, Frye of Maine ,McCrary of Iowa Ca.
field of Illinois, Lawrence Of Ohio, .a
Harrison of Illinois. Mr. Knott gave nI...
he would call the previous qlestiol
Wednesday, at the expiration OF the no.
ing hour, and the House then ~ 4-3u 90 .
jOurned, when a democratic caucus was aa
nOuueed for this evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04
4 Banker Commits suicid,

BUFFALO. N. Y. Jan. 30.-John st5-
wagon, the private banker who su-11uts.
last Monday morning, committed ~ai
last night by drowning himself in %. E-.
basin. His body was found there rdi.
morning partially out of water, frozen so.ii
There was about 81 ,OOOin his pockets. Il.
had been missing since the previous after
noon From his peculiar actions the pas.
week. it Is thought he was laboring under
ht OF insanity. The assets lof the bank
VIII amount to $4,000. and liabilities
Sos 900
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04
TIRE WOE, or TIE PooR-A FLORAL WEDDING
THE END OF An NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


NV ORK, Jan. -, lSIO-
To the Editor u the Free Press and Times
The lives Of the New York poor are hard
enough, but they are sometimes followed by
so miserable death that it appears the
crowning mockery Of relentless destiny
Who realizes the pitilulness of the short
and simple annals Of the poor? Short and
simple ? Long and bitter, rather, for the
hours of toll are thrice as long as those of
ease, and life weighs heavier as it drags its
years along. One of those sad cases which
often happen was told last night at happy
tea table by city physician. 4 poor wom-
an, who had been servant, went to a doc
tor for help when far gone in consumption.
lie gave her medicine and told her to come
again the next day She came with the
rest of his poor patients, but while waiting
was taken with hemorrhage and died in the
hall The doctor knew nothing of her but
her name, not even her family or where she
lived, and the policeman sent for to take
charge of the remains decided, with the as
tuteness of his class, that it was a case for the
coroner, and the body must be left where it
lay, untouched, till the next day. There the
poor, CHASTITY, blood-stained creature, lay
in the rigor of death-one would think not
the object for pleasant home Think Of
it The corpse lost TO recognition, the
woman's friends, if she had any, uncon-
scious of her fate, she lying an unweleome
and horrid spectacle, the very spectre of
poverty thrust upon the kindness and com
fort of well-to-do household. One cannot
forbear sympathy for the housekeeper whose
iining-room will always be haunted by so
shocking memory. And yet one of the
physicians called in to see the poor creature,
ooking at the corpse, said, with burst of
genuine feeling, Poor woman, ! can't pity
;ou you are better off than | am He
vas happy and successful. Yet no one who
leard it could doubt he spoke the sincere
ceiling of his soul.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04
OVER THE LAKE.

WHITEHALL, n. Y, Feb. Tho wind
blew the roof off the rolling mill. at Gin.
ton prison, this morning and upset the
stage bound from Dannemora to Piatts-
berg. At MOores junction it blew a high
chimney over on the stave factory. damag-
ing the engine and boiler badly.
IN NEW YORK CITY AND VICINITY.
New York, Feb. "a furious gale has
prevailed for the last fourteen hours, ex-
tending over wide tract of country. At
eleven, this forenoon, the velocity of the
wind at tho signal service ste tion here, was
slxty-Six miles an hour, which is altogether
unprecedented. In the exposed parts of
Brooklyn the damage was very great.
Six frame houses in row inst
finished were blown down. MANY
other similar casualties are REPORTED
from this vicinity and indeed from all parts
OF the country. from Montreal on the north
TO As FAR south as telegraphic communiea-
ton informs us The telegraphic lines in
All directions are Frustrated and at one time
Washington was out of communication
with New York. Not a sail has been yisi-
bic in New York harbor to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

Father Giuseppe Cozza has discovered in
the Abbey of Grotto Ferrata, of the Order
of St. Basil, near Frascati, manuscript of
Strabos geography, dating back to the
fourth century. This, the most important
one yet found, was palimpsest upon which
had been written part Of the text of the
Old Testament in the eleventh century.
When restored it was found to COMPRISE
fragments, more or les extended, Of seven
teen books Of the geography of Strabo, writ
ten in three columns and in the running
hand. There are twenty-eight manuscripts
OF this work already in existence. of
which this is the Oldest and, says La Bi5lo-
graphic de France, the most important, since
1t covers many omissions found in the other
versions and heretofore untitled.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

According to the wile's testimony he has
been uniformly kind to her and had much
affection for her He probably did not in
tend to kill her when he struck her with his
knife. lie has recently given indications
that he was becoming morbid in mind ; has
been forgetful and gloomy They were in
tending to put up new house next summer
aud were preparing the lumber this winter.
lie remarked to his wife few days ago that
he did not take very much interest in the
house, as he should not live to occupy it.
On this occasion he may have been labOring
under an involuntary mental alteration. He
undoubtedly brOoded over what be eOnsid-
cred grievances till he bore some malice in
his heart toward his parents This IN
healthy condition, combined with the effect
Of epileptic fits upon his mind, might have
induced temporary insanity. His wife
strenuously maintains that he was insane,
says that she never saw 50 strange look in
any ones eyes. and can't describe it was
alarmed at his appearance a, the table
BEREAvED FAMILY.
There are five children living to lament
this shocking bereavement. one son and four
daughters, all of whom are married
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

HEAVIEST STORM OF The SEASON

INV list slUkH OF TIE sEAsJN-
RUTLAND, Vt, Feb. q The heaviest
storm of the winter has been raging since
midnight, last night 1t is showing. blow
ing and drifting badly The No. north
bound train on the Rutland division of the
Central Vermont railroad is two hours late
Reports from Whitehall and Saratoga way
report that the storm is fearful. The tele-
graph wires are down in some places.
Montreal reports that a foot of snow has
fallen since last night.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

A Highland minister who found his Goa
gregation going to sleep one Sunday be orc
he had ialrly commenced, suddenly stopp'd
and exclaimed; Brethren. it's nae TAR !
gle mon half chance. Wait till | Ct
aiang, and then if I'm nae worth listening
to. gang to sleep, but don't go to sleep be-
lore ! get began; gle mon . chance"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04
WESTERN NEWS.

DRUNK AND FROZEN To DEl1H.
ROCKFORD. H., Jan. 3O.-PatricE Gl-;-
and and wife were found this morn ~
near their farm five miles south of this cl;y.
frozen to death. Both probably were DO.
der the influence Of liquor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

The peril Of this country since the war
has been that in the natural magnanimitv
toward a defeated enemy, and the equally
natural wish that the war should be as if it
had not been, the Necessary facts of the
situation would be forgotten, and the essen
tial gains of the struggle risked. A contest
50 vast and radical docs not pass like Sum
mer shower. 1t is not vindictiyensss nor
seetlonalism, nor hostility to a real return of
good feeling, but common-sense and wise
craftsmanship which demand that the con-
Vlctlons and principles and policy which tri
umphed should continue TO control the
national Administration-to control il not
lor sectional or partisan advantage, but
justly, firmly, and generously for the com
mon welfare. Whatever, therefore, serves
properly TO prevent the renewed ascenden-
cy IN the government of the Democratic
party, or % the South" is an ADVANTAGE
Tor liberty and progress. This is not to de-
clare for Republican success at any cost.
because only constant reliance upon the in
telligence and morality and patriotism of
the country can secure that success. The
way to defeat the Democracy is not to sus-
tain the Republican party under all cream
stances, whether it is wisely or madly led.
but to insist that it shall be worth sustain,
Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

At the funeral of DR.. Howe, of Boston.
a touching offering to his memory was the
helmet Of flowers, the irOntlet composed of
liies-of-the-valley, the cone and crest of
white carnations. The idea was suggested
partly by the Scriptural expression, 1.-THE
helmet of salvation, partly By the fact that
the family had in its possession treasured
memento of the "Chevalier's" early Greek
days-the helmet of Lord Byron-which
was exactly copied in size and form in this
offering of poets heart to the memory of
the gallant knight and great philanthropist,
Samuel Gridley Howe. A sword, modelled
after the one worn by DR.. Howe in his
Greek campaign, also lay upon the coffin,
fashioned with similar flowers. and typical OF
"the sword of the Spirit" 1t was an in
teresting sight at the chapel of the Institute
to see Laura Bridgman pass her hands care
fully over each floral offering on the coffin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

The statue of the late Gen. E. d. Baker.
killed at Balls Bluff in 1861, ordered by
Congress, arrived in New York, Monday,
from Catrsra, Italy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

The new tasif bill, introduced by Mr..
Morrison, from the committee ON ways and
means, makes many and radical changes in
the old list. 1t lowers the duty on wool
more than one-half, and reduces CORE
spondingly all duties on woollen fabrics. 1t
imposes duty on coffee and tea which will
yield a revenue of $l9,O00,O 900 per annum.
1t places on the free list white lead, potas-
sia, zinc, acids, coal, paints, parchment
pitch, plants, putty, gum, sponges, freestone,
dyes, &c The bill ends with a proyiso that
alcohol, to be exclusively used for the man
ufacture of others, chloroform and the veg
etable alkaloids, may be withdrawn from
bond free of the internal revenue tax, il
quantities not exceeding 1000 gallons at
any enc time. Mr. Morrison makes no con
cealment of the fact that his measures arc
intended to strengthen the democracy in the
West and Southwest. He says that it is
impossible to carry Pennsylvania for the
democratic candidate. next year, and he
seems to have little hope OF New York. The
seventeen Pennsylvania Democrats in the
House are reported in a sad state Of mind
for the chairman of the ways and mean,
committee tells them frankly that he can
not and will not serve them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

An explanation of the bitterness of the
New York Tribune towards Mr.. Park. and
the Psnam, Railway, is suggested in the
tact that Jay Gould is engaged in a bitter
6sht with Mr.. Park for the control of the
Psnams road,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

Names principal interest, the lumber
trade, has suffered a material depression, &C
cIrding to recent statistics. For the past
three years the manufacture Of lumber has
gradually diminished. Last years produc-
ton IS estimated at G COG, 600, coo feet, while
that Of the present one is set at only $780,
0OO 600. Many new saw mills have been
closed, and Others have curtailed operations
In Bangor, the centre Of this trade, the lum-
Der surveyed Is the smallest amount SURVEY
ed for twenty years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

The case of Judge Charles H. Van Brunt,
one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of
New York, attracts not little attention.
The facts, as stated in several papers appear
to be that Judge Van Brunt's wife procured
divorce from him on the score of adultery
on his part. BY the laws of New York. a
person divorced for adultery is prohibited
from marrying again during the life Of the
party procuring such divorce, and any mar
rage in violation of this provision is deelar-
ed absolutely void. The decree of divorce in
such case i required to contain. and the
decree against Judge Van Brunt did con-
tais, such a prohibition In the face and
violation of this statute and decree. Judge
Van Brunt and lady of his acquaintance
went to England, and were there married
and undoubtedly left for the purpose of be-
ing married. This was considered 50 gross
violation of the law and of decency. on the
part Of one whose position REQUIRES him
especially 10 uphold the law, that when
Judge Van Brunt's marriage abroad was an
nounced, it was at once said that he would
undoubtedly resign his judgeship, and prob
ably never return to this country But he
dad return, month or two ago. lie has
not resigned but still sits in court. and has
authorized, it i said, the announcement
that he has no thought of resigning. The
general sentiment among the bar and the
general public is reported to be very much
against Van Brunt, and his impeachment is
threatened.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04
NEW YORK NEWS.
HORRIBLE NURDER-ruE TRUNKLEss HE,1
OF THE VICTIM FOUND.

HORRIBLE AURDER-TuE TRUNKLEss uE,n
OF THE VICTIM FOUND.
NEW YORK, Jan. 30-Yesterdav after
noon resident OF Green Point, l.. l., found
the head OF a man, which had been severed
IRON the body, living between a pile OF
lumber and fence. in that section. lie
reported the matter to the police and the
head. which appeared as though life had
not been extinct more than "a hours. was
conveyed to the station house where il. was
subsequently, identified as that of a man
named W. W. Simmons, of Derby. Conn
who has been missing since Thursday nioht
LArER-THE BODY OF THE VICTIM AND THE
MURDERER FOUND.
DeteetiVes were working busily to-day in
the Green Point murder case. in which the
head OF William W. Simmons was found in
the ship yard of John English. on Milton
street From the proximity of the head 10
the river, it was thought the body had been
thrown into the water. Inquiries were made
az places where Simmons was in the habit
Vi visiting, but no person acknowledged
having seen him since Saturday pight
Among those with whom the murdered mo-
was most intimate, and to whom the OH
GERS looked Tor the most authentic informa-
lion was Victor krutz, who was known ole
oy the name Of Andreas Fuchs He VIC,
helper In the same shop as Simmons al
worked by his side and was also bel;er.S ~
De y, an intimate friend of the decssssS ~
Nc. ppGaleu 70 os Hpeasy under the
quest ion'ng Of the policSoAnd pretended to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

The Chill international exhibition at Val
paraiso has proved failure, the attendance
being very light.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04
DEFALCATIONS.

Declarations are as common as paving
stones WinslOw ran away from Boston
with $500 900 of other peoples money,
Rabbits cashier steals $500 900 and now a
Young banker absconds with all his Gus
toner's money. This last case is little pc
culiar The young man squandered it upon
a woman, but who do you suppose that
woman was? Why, his own mother She is
q very handsome widow, forty. who has a
passion for fashionable life. The young man.
her son, is weak, good fellow, who loves
his mother-as very few sons do, and can
refuse her nothing When he went into
business for himself, she emerged from the
humble boarding-house where they had
lived, and took an elegant house uptown,
and commenced living in the style of
wealthy people. She set up carriage,
she had the house full Of servants, she
gave elegant entertainments. she bought
diamonds, and camel's hair shawls, and, in
short she lived at rate that made all her
old friends turn green with envy. The
son, all the time, was furnishing her with
the means for all this extravaganza, know
ing that the end was ruin, but his mother
liked it and he was too weak TO say no.
She probably knew that she was liy-
ing beyond his means; bat the Madness was
on her. and she coull not stop. The end
came last week. The young man and his
mother sailed for Rotterdam, taking with
them every dollar that was in the concern
and all that could be borrowed, begged or
stolen. 1t i supposed that the Ascending.
ike all the rest OF it, was the inspiration Of
the mother, for all who know the young
man believe him to be honest, if LEI: to him
self The loss To depositors will foot up
5000 600, and there Is as much more owing
on notes on the street. This vast sum of
money has been spent within FIVE years, and
that 1t was spent there can he no doubt, for
As near a. can be ascertained they had
mighty little to take away with them. The
fine house was di~mantled, though they had
quietly sold all that they could without ex-
citing suspicion. Curious case Men have
been ruined by women, times enough, but
who ever heard before Of that woman be-
Ing ones own mother.
Business i looking up a little, and ap-
pearaHces indicate q permanent improve
meut 11urS, ALTuN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04


doubtless considering the questions OF time
and place for the Convention to select
delegates to the Republican National Con-
yention. 1t would save time and trouble,
if the nominations for our State ticket
could be made at the same Convention
and there is no good reason, that we are
aware of,why the selection OF the'next Gov
ernor, Lieutenant Governor and Treasurer
of Vermont might not as well be made in
NAV, as in Jnly. But we suppose the
usage of former years, and the considera-
ton that the Republicans will want to
meet after the national nominations are
made. and formally ratify them, will pre-
vail, and that we shall have a convention
in the Spring. to select the delegates at
large, and one in the summer, TO nominate
the State ticket and electors.
1t Is Of more consequence, after all, how
the Conventions DO their work, than how
many there are Of them. We trust that the
cAnlct oI ut4c5atc's 'pli Al VIZ b4oe4 iN'~ $3.50
at large, this year, will be made with espe-
cial care 1t mattered comparatively little
who went 20 the last two National Conyen-
tons. Their work had been done in ad-
vance by the people; and the nomination
and denomination of Gen. Grant was but the
registry Of the popular choice. This year
there will be many candidates to choose
from, and the welfare Of the party and of
the country depend on wise choice. There
will be plenty Of trading log-rolling and
self-seekins politicianssn the Convention,
without adding any from Vermont. Let US
send Of our best men-men Of high charac-
ter, representative Republicans, whom all
know and respect, men Of sound and indie
pendent Judgment, who cannot be bought,
and who viii not barter principle for per
sonal adyantage-such men as John W.
Stewart, Charles W Willard, Redfeld Proc
tor, Wheelock g. Veazey, Roswell Farm
ham, and the like. With such men, Yer
mont will be known and have weight in the
Convention.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

Tie balance Of trade for the last calendar
year, reckoning exports and imports in gold
and including specie, is found to be in our
favor to the amount Of sos 200 ,O00. That
i, to say, We have exported this much more
than We have imported. The imports, gen
orally, show a marked falling off from the
figures Of 1874 Of cotton goods G,0O0,-
0O0 yards more were imported last year
than in the year previous, but linen goods
fell off four million yards OF railroad iron
but E,-s9 tons were imported in ls75,
against 94,49l in lS74 Worsted stufis
fell off 10000, 900 yards, and silks nearly
Onc-half
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

TIE trial at St. Louis of editor Mckee, Of
the St. Louis Glo5e-Donoorat, for compiled
" in the whiskey frauds, resulted, on
Tuesday, in his conviction. The strong
points made by his able counsel were the
weakness Of the testimony of self-eonfessed
thieves and !iars. and McKee's previous rep
utation and standing as a prominent citizen
Of St. Louis. Notwithstanding general
belief in his guilt, it was as generally be-
lievei that the jury would acquit him, or at
least disagree.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-02-04

Matt Carpenter has gone back to Wash
ington to practice law. and has enlisted for
Blaine.