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Col. nIgglnson on the Hamburg Massacre.

Col. ThOs. ". HigginsOn communicates
to the New York Times his views concern
ing the massacre at Hamburg, S. c., which
are valuable because Of the independent
political position occupied by the writer,
and also because of his personal knowledge
of Prince Rivers, the colored magistrate.
lie says;
Allow me to call your attention to a re-
markable circumstance in the recent Ham
burg massacre, namely, chat after the cap
tured militiamen had teen shot down, the
colored magistrate, before whom the case
had been brought, was compelled to flee for
his life, and his house was sacked. Yet all
accounts agree in saying that his only share
in the affair had consisted in an endeayor
to keep the peace, he having gone so far as
to advise the colored militiamen to give up
their arms to him. That he should have
been included in the general brutality
shows the bitter hostility of race ia which
the whole affair originated.
Mr.. Rivers, the magistrate in question,
is well known 10 me and 10 many others
at the North having been for more than
three years the Color Sergeant of my regi-
ment during the civil war. lie is a man
of uncommon mental and physical power,
and a natural leader Of his people. He
could read and write even before the war,
was thoroughly upright, courageous and
truthful any statement of his was entitled
to absolute confidence. Since the war he
has been a local magistrate and member
Of the Legislature. He was not a man to
hide himself or 10 have his house unp-o-
tected, except for all-suficient reasons.
OF all the Southern outrages since the
war, there Is no one more sure to have an
important influence than this Hamburg
atrocity. There Is no conflict OF testimony
about it. 1t occurred in broad day, was ut
terlY unrrovoked, was attended by peculiar
circumstances Of barbarism, and included
the armed invasion of a neighboring State.
For one have been trying hard TO convince
myself that the Southern whites had accepted |
the results Of the war, and that other ques-
tons might now come uppermOst. So far
from being bigoted Republican, took part
in the Fifth avenue Political Conference.
and should certainly have refused to support |
the Republican nominee had he not com |
manded my confidence. As it Is | am more |
than ever grateful for the influences which |
secured the nomination of Hayes and Vince |
ler OF what use are all our efforts to lay |
aside the issues of the war, if they are still |
to be kept alive by our white fellow-citizens |
Of the South The spirit that sends armed |
men across the South Carolina border to-day |
may Just as easily send them across the |
Pennsylvania border next year, if it secures |
the aid of Democratic National Admins
tration. For one do not propose 10 acqui-
esce in this.
THosAs WENTWORTH llICGINsoN.
Newport, R. l., July Is, 1876.
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The Indian War.
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CUSTER DEAIH-AEPORr OF AN LiA F1y...
NEw YoRK. July ga letter irlus-
ficer stationed at Bismarck. says the l--
Indian Curly, the only survivor OF C..-.
force. is there, and gives an intere-,-,-
count of the slaughter. the first Vet s-.,
al eyewitness Gen. Custer. be >ls- g..
down the river, on the north blus. b..
miles, after Reno had crossed to t-e I'M
side above. Clusters object was t,c..
the Indians lie thought Reno wll.i b..
them down the valley. Custer had +.
further down the river and further a..
from Reno than he wished. on -.
of the steep bank, but at last be i..,.
ford and dashed FOX l.. The lali.r- -.
him and poured in a heavy hrs. C...-
dismounted to fight on foot. bat rll.. .-
cross the stream. Custer then f.. h1es,
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CONGRESSIONAL.

The Senate spent most of its session, Fri
day, in talking politics over the river and
hartor appropriation bill Mr.. Edmunds, Of
Vermont, while the bill providing for the
sale Of the Usage ceded lands in Kansas to
actual settlers was under discussion, said
that he did not wonder, from the way things
went on, that the country had trouble with
the Indians. 1t had come to be ar axiom
with the Indians that the palcfacc carried a
forksd tongue, and he did not wonder that
the Indians sometimes kicked out Of the
traces.
The Senate, on Saturday, resumed the
consideration Of the river and harbor bill,
Mr.. Edmunds having the floor and speaking
i'm behalf Of his motion to recommit the
bill to the Appropriation Committee.
The Senate has passed the bill appropri-
ating 100000 to begin the completion of
the Washington Monument.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28

The New York Sun Is perhaps the ablest
supporter of Tilden and Hendricks, and it
thoroughly represents the Democratic party,
when, in an editorial, it declares that the
colored men of the South, have rights
enough, and it is not in favor of the Govern
ment's taking any more trouble to protect
them. Says the Sun
Now that they the slaves have their
freedom, and have 1t guaranteed to them by
the Constitution, let them enjoy it. If they
cannot. 1t Is not our fault. Let every voter
make the question practical, and put it to
himself How many hours would | be
willing to work to-day in this hot sun. to
extend the fostering care Of the Government
over the free labOring negroes of the South -
For that is what it amounts to-
We can tell the SIN that a good many
thousand voters, having spent not hours only
bat months and years In working and march
Ing and fighting under the hot sun of the
South, and having paid with cheerfulness
their share Of the war taxes, in order that
this might he free nation. are still ready
TO work ana fsh' and pay. if need be, that
tie result Of the war be not lost. All that
any one asks for the c0lored men of the
South is such rights and such protection as
j. given TO all other citizens; and though
the Sun and ITS party may be for leaving
the free black Republicans of the South to
the tender mereies of their late masters. as
exhibited in the late Hamburg massacre, the
Republicans of the nation will yet see to it
that this shall be country in which a mans
rights before the law shall not depend on
the color of his skin.
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Personal.

Oar former tOwnsman Elliot j Arthur,
Master in the United States Navy. has been
nominated by the President TO be Lieuten-
ant-a deserved promotion.
Charles IIeavysege died at Montreal on
| Tuesday, aged Go. lie was by trade car
yer in wood. and emigratod to Canada from
| England in 1852. In 1850 he Joined the
staff Of the Witness. with which paper he
was connected till MS death. lie published
several volumes of poems. one of which,
'Saul-a Drama. was brought in Boston
and won for the anthCr the recognition OF
some of the most critical of English and
| American writers.
The Springfield (hss.) Union says the
| presidency of Amherst College was last
week formally rendered to Prof Seelye by
the committee of trustees and he has the
offer under consideration.
Col. \. B. Jewett. who has been appoint
ed Superintendent of the Lamoille Valley
Railroad. is practical civil engineer. and
has been director, and had much to do in
the construction and management of this
road thus far. The directors of the road
think themselves fortunate in securing his
services in this important position. The
Cdfed0Rlda says Col Jcwett will make St.
Johnsbury his home.
The Rev. DR.. Wthrow, of Iudianapolis.
has accepted call from the Park Street
Church, Boston, the pecuniary significance
of the call being $4,000 per annum-the
highest Boston figure.
Judah P. Benjamin. formerly Attorney
General Of the Confederate government. is
now the most famous advocate at the Eng
iish bar. having greatly improved in man
ner ana power since he went to England
lie Is eagerly sought for in great cases,
especially those which involve questions of
foreign and international law.
At a recent meeting Of former comrades
and soldiers under Gen. Custer, at Wash
lngton. resolutions vue reported BY a
committee, consisting :, Major Finley. 9Th
Michigan cavalry. Sergeant II. A. Curtis,
and Private N. N. Parker, of the LIST Yer
mont cavalry. and Others, from which we
copy the following:
Resolred That in Custer We recognize the sol. |
der whose whole life was devoted to conscientious
discharge Of his duty, and that among IL tho illus
trlOus dead whose lives hare been offered mn as |
sacrihces in our country's muse no name stands |
hlgher or shines with the lstre of drawer deeds
higher courage. strcter adhfence tn dutv than
nus eho IN ALI the qualities Of head and heart con-
stutinS the great soldier wa the peer of those two
whose names have been handel down to us from the
astorlc pas, and that hereafter to the names OF
Sidney and bsyard shall be added that Of Custer.
as model OF ehivalric honor and glory, after
whose name snail also be written SGas penr sans
reproche.
Resofied That We deprecac all attempts, from
whatever source they may proceed to detract from
me glory oil tho ilustrious dead, and demand that
TO the future shall be left to demonstrate the re-
Of the late massacre.
W. 5. l.. Jewett, an artist whose name
has been familiar for years to the readers
OF our illustrated weeklies, committed sui
eide at his residence in Jrey City, Sunday
morning.
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From late Private Letter Of Senator Schurz.
Carl SchurZ ON COZ HaIes

The views Gov. Hayes expresses about the
civil service, form the most comprehensive,
most clearly defined and in every respect
most satisfactory civil service reform pro-
gramme that ever saw uttered in a few words,
and that programme is accompanied by the
pledge of an honest man that, if he is elect
cd, it shall be faithfully carried out in its
completeness, and that no personal ambition
shall interfere with the work. Never had
civil service reformers better opportunity
to fight with chance of real success
mean the success of the cause, and not only
the success OF candidate or party. shall
support Gov. Hayes heartily and actively,
and l have never telt more clearly conscious
Of doing the right thing for the best interests
Of the country.
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The situation in the Second District has
been source of uneasiness to many Repuoh-
cans there and in other parts Of the State
who deprecate any split or quarrel IN the
Republican ranks, this year, in any district
The chief cause of any apprehension lies Ia
the fact that in addition to the regular he
publican organization of the District
there is the boiling organization, which was
formed two years ago Tor the defeat Oh
Judge Poland. The first claims its right
to exist and to call its convention, and nom
mate its candidate, as usual, by virtue OF lis
organized authority as the regular organiza-
ton. The boiling organization claims that
it represents the MAJORITY of tie Repuoii-
cans of the District but ayows its willing
ness to disband, provided its candidate, Hon
Dudley c. Denison, is accorded the usual
denomination and reelection. Efforts have
been made to get the committees of the two
organizations to agree on some definite plan
to avoid strife but each has seemed to be
afraid to trust the other Affairs have,
however, now reached stage where mar
monious settlement of the trouble IN the
District seems possible and probable The
regular District convention mas been called
to meet at White River Junction on the
10th of August. At this convention MI
Denison will be presented for the nominal
ton. If he is nominated he will become the
regular nominee, and will, of course, receive
the united support Of the Republicans OF the
District. The boiling organization will be
abandoned. and the split in the party will oe
healed. II not, there will be repetition OF
the strife of two years ago, with doubtless
the same result. The men who elected Mr.
Denison have the power to re-elect him ;
and it is understood that they will not per-
nit him to be dropped. The conelliatory
course is. under the circumstances, plainly
the wise one for each side; and We trust and
believe that it will taken. 1t is reported
that Judge Poland will not allow his name
to be again presented, with the certain con-
sequences of renewing the contest oil two
wears ago. on the same lines. Col. Mead
and Hon. George Howe, Of BrattleboTo, are
somewhat talked Of, rs usual, but neither
will have much strength in the Convention
Mr.. Denison has made no great marx IN
Congressman one new member IN 4 thou
sand has chance to make any special mark
in his first term but he has done lis duty
quietly and faithfully. lie las the respect
of his associates. lie is fully entitled to
the customary reelection and he Will be OF
much more service to his district in his sec
ond term. than he could be in his first One
thing more IS clear. II the quarrel in the
Second District is not settled this year 1t
will not be settled in hurry, probably not
under four years to come and by that time
it will have become an old sore, and well
nigh incurable. Let the Republicans Of
the Second District see to it that no petty
piques or punetilios are permitted TO hinder
the. voters in their desire and purpose to
pull squarely together, this year, on every
ticket District. STATE and National
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-07-28

CKArNgr MuARDsoN, an oetogenarian
of Woodstock, 10 paper of "reminiscences
iend at tie Fourth July celebration in that
town, says that from 1920 to 1880. there
were I've iisti.ieries in full blast in the town
oi "oodstock, producing annually 1900
barrels Of oder brandy, and over 900 barrels
of gin. - The cider distlleries ran three
months Ia the iall, and in the spring, and
the eii.in di~;iileres. night and day and Sun
day, tie year around" In lS3j there was
only ole d,~tillery, and for 80 years there
has been none. Although their place has
been taken, to some extent, by liquors
brought in, without doubt this change has
been eoinciicnt with great disuse Of spirit
uoaN liquors. 1t used to take % pairs of
oxen, as many mea and several gallons of
rum to move house, according to the recol-
lection Of this gentleman. These things are
quite in accord with the recollections Of
many citizens of less advanced age. One
q oGr townsmen has tod rs tt at he well
remembers time, when it was not unusual
for thousand barrels Of rum to be landed in
a season on the Burlington vlr.l7es, to be
consumed here and he.eabouts. in addition
to the product Of three or four distilleries.
here.
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tuSitrs rhmOus Uroer on Lee Suffthuef.
To the Editor OF the Free Press and Times.
The following address, issued by General
Custer the day Lee surrendered, gives an
idea of what Custer, with his division, did
the last SIX months Of the war. 1t would
crafty his former comrades and their friends,
hundreds of whom read the FREE Pass, if
you would publish it. At this distance, it
may appear somewhat high flown, but We
should remember that it was Immediately
after Lees surrender, when many extrava-
CANT things were said or done by older men
than Custer, who was then only twenty-six
years of age He was the idol Of his divis-
lou and had well earned the title, "brayest
of the brave" at this time applied to him.
Yours, CAV
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We published a portion of this order a
few weeks ago; but We gladly reprint it

We published a portion of this order a
few weeks ago, but We gladly reprint it
entire:
HEADQUARTERS THIRD CAVALRY DIVISION,
APPoMArrOX CoURT House, VA, April 9, 1860.
Soldier, Of the Third Caualrs Dirisi0n
With profound gratitude toward the God OF bat
ties, by whose blessings our enemies have been
humbled and our rendered triumphant, your
Commanding General svails himself OF this his first
opportunity TO express TO you his admiration ofthe
heroic manner in which you have passed through
the series Of battles which to-day resulted in the
surrender Of the enemy's entire army.
The record established by your indomitable cour-
age is unparalleled in the annals OF war. Your
proves has won for You even the respect and ad-
mratiOn Of your enemies. During the past six
months, although in most instances confronted by
superior numbers, you have captured from the
enemy, in open battle, one hundred and eleven
pieces OF field artillery, sixty-fve battle flags and
upwards Of ten thousand prisoners Of war. includ-
ing seven general officers. Within the past ten
days and included in the above. you have captured
forty-six pieces o. fed artillery and thirty
battle-hags. You have never lost gun, never lost
a color, and have never been defeated and notwith-
standing the numerous engagements in which you
have borne prominent part, including those me m
Orable battles Of the Shenandoah, you have cap
tured every piece OF artillery which the enemy has
dared 10 open upon you. The near approach of
peace renders it improbable that you will again be
called upon TO undergo the fati cues OF the osome
march or the exposure OF the battlefield; but
should the assistance OF keen blades welded by
your sturdy arms be required to hasten the coming
OF that glorious peace for which we have been so
long contending, the General commanding is proud
ly confident that, in the future as in the past every
demand will meet with a hearty and willing res
ponse.
Let US hope that work is done, and that,
blessed with the comforts Of peace, may be per-
mitted to enjoy the pleasures OF home and friends
For our comrades who have fallen. let US ever cher
ish grateful remembrance. To the wounded, and
TO those who langush in Southern prisons, let our
heartfelt sympathy be rendered.
And now, speaking for myself alone, when the
war is ended and the task Of the historian begins
when those deeds Of daring, which have rendered
the name and fame Of the Third Cavalry Diyis-
ion imperishable, are inscribed upon the bright
pa yes OF country's history,-Qonly ask that nv
name may be written as that Of the Commander
o. the Third Cavalry Division.
g. 4. CUSTER,
Brsvst Major General CoEmanding.
OFFICIAL
I, ". BARxuAls,
Ceptaip and a, A, A,6,
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have the advantage. Should Mr.. Edmu rnss.
who has fought the bill sseP " ~ on every
bis demand for yea and nay y0. @; III not ~ he
one of the amendments, the Dill wi VII Hi III az
passed without further trouble. Ing ~ go
f camo to the Senate, appropriated $50 :
$50 and, as amended, it approprla..,n 80
759 Ola, or 1886, l64 more than was aPp''
priated by the House bill
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News by Telegraph.
NEW YORK NEWS,

NIX. BEEcnER TO BE FURTHER INVESTIGATE,
new YoRK. July 23.-The commit.s. =,
hve on the Beecher church matters ba' N
cided to entertain and examine the che 4'
preferred against Beecher which havs g
already been disposed of, or heard. AMI ~. ~;
pronounce its opinion on such testino,r U
may be laid before it. Charges NAV h - =
warded to the church direct or thropgb w u
chairman OF the committee by anyone w. .l'
in good faith, shall present the uroof ~.
same before the committee Neyertbsl.-s
the committee does not deem it prons-
examine any allegations or reports o. ~
init testimony which is not properly en- !.
led in charge and by persons who ma.
take to present proof of the sane w.
view to harm him through trial # sv :
accusation.
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JULY IS, 1876.

Mr.. Willard would be Assistant Secretary OF
the Treasury, but fear he will not. One
Of the Windsor county boys, Mr.. Thornton,
Is in charge of division of much RESPONSE
bility in the Treasury, and fills it with high
credit. Yours. STYLUS.
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DR.. W. |. VkscELIus, the distinguished
Magnetic Ply stefan. for chronic and acute
diseases. is building up splendid practice
In Burlington. His patients are among our
best and most respected citizens and the as
tonlshing cures be is daily performing en-
title him to the kind stte3tion he is con-
stantly receiving. His Office and residence
is "a North Union street.
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MIS-. FAnxr Krnprr,s deliberate yerdiet

Mas. FANNY kENBLE's deliberate 'eIuie'
upon the life Of the stage is worth quoting
She has never been straight laced. She was
an actress TOR years, and she says OF probes
sional acting ." 1t is a business "hieh Is
incessant excitement, and Fictitious emotion,
unworthy of a man ; business which Is
public exhibition, unworthy of a woman
Never have presented myself before an
audience without a shrinking feeling OF re-
luctance. or withdrawn from their presence
without thinking the excitement had I'M
dergone unhealthy, and the personal exhibit
ton odious"
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The merchandise rate remains as before.

CoNcREssIoNAL- The army bill passed
both Houses, Wednesday, and the sundry
civil, Thursday. THIS leaves but four i'm
portant bills to pass upon-the legislative,
the Indian, Diplomatic, and general. The
diplomatic has been practically agreed upon,
and the real deadlock is now confined TO two
bills Messrs. Frelinghuysen, Eimunds and
Withers of Virginia, are the new conferees
On the part Of the Senate for the settlement
Of the diplomatic and consular bill
TIE army bill reduces the expenses for
the year about a million dollars, but leaves
the army pretty much as it was. The sundry
sundry ciSil bill was also agreed to in con-
ference, and passed the Senate The clause
repeating the election law is left out. Mr..
Morrill, opposed the reduction of appropria-
tons for the revenue cutter service and for
the minis and assay Offices; Messrs. Conk-
ling and Logan opposed the report because
it cut off the appropriations for public pur-
poses in their States, and Mr.. Eimunds
would vote against the report because it
struck out the appropriation of $4,000 for
the examination of rebel archives but the
report was agreed to. yeas 80, nays -.
Both the Vermont Senators voted against
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The New York World tells an absurd
story about how Judge Poland. of Vermont.
became Bristow man on his way to Gin
cinnati. We happened to see a private let
ter from the Judge, written before he left
home. in which he declared that Bristov
was bis first choice. -Boaon Herald.