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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-21

Don PEDRo's MOVEMENTS Dom Pedro
Emperor Of Brazil, remained quite closely
IN hi- quarters at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
on Sunday, with the exception OF going
out 10 attend mas at 81. Patrick Catbe-
drsl. In the evening ne went to the Hip
podrome to hear Moody and Sankey He
sat on the platform. Joined IL the singing
and was evidently much pleased wiki the
meeting
Dom Pedro said to 4 reporter that be M
tended TO have good, square look at this
country and then visit Europe He left
New York, Monday, on his way to San
Francisco arriving in Chicago Tuesday even
ms. He will return east, so as TO be at the
opening ceremonies of the Centennial Ex-
hibitiOn He Is IN no hurry to visit Wash
ington, and may not 60 there at all.
The suite OF the Emperor and Empress
numbers nine persons. exclusive OF SIX
servants. He l. about six feet tall. with
gray whlskers and hair. HIS bead Is slightly
bald He looks and talks like q German
He dresses in plain black, without any or
nament except gold watch chain. His in
perIal spouse Is much shorter. and Is what
may be called ''dumpy" She also has
German features. Dom Pedro expresses 4
most emphatic wish to be permitted to travel
through this country without being annoy
ed by the attentions that are paid 10 the
monarchs OF great empires. In Brazil the
Emperor Is noted for his indisposition to
public diso play. He has repeatedly declined
Ovations 10 his own country, and has no de-
sire to be publicly received outside Of his
domains.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-21
NEWS BY TELEGKAPH.


NV N0RK. April l5-Tde viii o. -ls
late 4. I. Stewart wa fled 10 she sl--,
gates ofhce, yesterday afternoon. In b. BE-
oequesths al ms properly and estate g. l.
wife, COrnelia NJ Stewart. and he- her
forever. and appoints Henry Hilton O. ac'
IN behalf OF the estate and 10 manaEil- l.-
affairs. A. marx Of regard Mr. oJeFl--
heGueatn- u Nr. Hilton the sun OF ! I' .
COO. He appoints his wife. Judge u--r-
and Vim. Libby his executors The -lt
sc-IbInE Witnesses 10 the Will Grs Wm
smith. ". Il. " hIts and Z L. N4-cr
D The vii bears date the 27-h o. Mae.
1873. He directs his executors O. pay .--
the following gifts as lsgacIss To eIaI D
Butler. $50 600; 10 John ". U1psll-
$4,000
In the first c0dicii he leaves le-aci1-
gregGting 500 600 u twelve per~ lu- $40.
have faithfully served him IN his 1l--l.--
affairs. and = 500 10 seven OF nl- u..-.-
bold servants. He also leaves O. SRA.
Morrow and Rebecca Morrow. WIS gl-
rents, ne says. showed him hospitality a--
kindness II bis younger oays. an annuity o-
Sl2.0 600 and in addition the irse u lu-l1-
lie OF The house which tney at present
cuuy. To Mr.. Hilton he leaves = 0GI lr
a second eOdicIl be leaves $1,000 Cl'l O..
Charles ? Chuch, Anna Clnch, Julia
Clneh, Emma Clnch. Sarah Smith -1r-
nelIs ;. ; nth, and charles j C-iue-, I'll
relatives g. Mrs. Stewart IN letter il biz
wife attached 10 the vii he aAud-- g DE
intention 10 make provision Tor vl-i.- -
public charities, and depends upon her O.
carry out MS wishes IN this respect. d. -e
quests that all who have been iu biz en-
pl0yment for twenty wears sta. s4-l e.
cslve 81 goo, and those Of ten yea ~.
vice $500 each
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-21

The trial of Gen. Belknsp before the
United States Senate sitting as Court Of
Impeachment, proceeded on Monday Sen
ators Ednunds and Thurman were appoint
ed Committee TO wait Oh the Chief Justice
and ask him to administer oaths TO such
Senators a. were not present when the COu-;
was organized. which wa done The ser
geaut-at-ATms made proclamation that the
Court Of Impeachment was open. An order
WIS then passed directing the Secretary t.
inform the House that the Senate was sitting
a. Court Of Impeachment IL the Diplo-
matte gallery were quite number OF iadies
connected with the Foreign Legations. Sen
ator Ient0u and Judge Poland with other
members Of pas; Congress were On the floor
OF the Senate A; one O'Clock. Genera.
Belknsp, appeared arm-in-arm with eI-
Senator Carpenter. and followed Nv Judge
Black ana Montgomery Blair They took
their seats al 3 table prepared for them or
the night Of the area before the presiding Of
Ger. Gen. Belknap appeared IN excellent
health and n n way depressed soon after
ward the managers on the part Of the House
appeared. were announced and took seats al
their table The House came 10 next,
very much a flock Of sheep would have
entered the Senate CHAMBER. wiki sam Ran
dali a. bel. we;her The House otHcer- fol-
lowed. and when they entered there was not
az available square foot Of space IN the Sen
ate or galleries After the proceedings Of
the first DAYS sitting Of the Court had
been read, the Sergeant-at-Arm, return Of
the service Of the summons %. Gen Be
nap was made. proclamation wa- made %
William W Bsiknap - appear and an
swer 10 the a-ticies Of Impeachment; M
Carpenter rose and SAID tia; Wm. W
Belknap, private citizen Of the nlted
States, appeared and makes the u.ea. tnat
be Is & private citizen, and denies the juris-
dicti1n Of the Senate After ielibersI0n
the managers asked copy ot the plea. and
to have until Wednesday. the 18th, 70 an
swer il, which va, granted. and the c1ur;
adjourned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-21

The reply Of Mr.. Taft's organ and ao-
yocate. to the intimation of this paper that
the selection of Mr.. Taft for President OF the
late State Convention, was not proper Sc
lection, is two columns of personal abuse OF
the editor of the FREE Pass, last week
followed by three columns more Of the SAND
sort. this week, and to be continued, doubt
les, after tie same wordy and vituperHtlEe
fashion in weeks TO come This Is IN old
and cheap device. - What shall ! do"
asked Young lawyer, about to begin ms
plea in case in which the facts were al.
against his client-''I have no case. "D02 -
replied the veteran to whom the question
was put, Is Why, pitch into the other tei-
lows lawyer Perhaps Mr. Taft and Mr.
Lucius Bigelow suppose that in this way
attention can be Withdrawn from Mr.. Taft
failure as Chairman Of the Convention. We
decline, for our part, TO discuss IN pubic
matters purely personal, and IN no sense
public. 1t was proper public question
whether or no the State Convention had
fit and proper fgure-head- 1t Is q pubic
[ question. II this community, whether OF NJ
NJ Taft is q fit person TO represent Burlng-
ton in the next Legislature. discussion OF
which. no, at all 70 his advantage, has been
revived by the late crowding Of him upon
/ the public notice But it Is not material
to any pablie question what political asses
meut- ire editor of this paper, as an indi7i-
/ daa.. Las paid or declined 10 pay nor n
/ general whether he j. misery and mean OF
No. Mr. Bicel1w is at some pains 70 show
that NJ. Benedict'~ ' cash contribution
t. the Campaign expenses Of 1872 vas
/ 500 A.. if our recollection serve, the
largest assessment made upon any one Of tae
/ few Republicans 10 Burlington mot over q
hundred and ffrv IL alb VINO contributed
10 the fund for that campaign, was $4,000,
and a. there were men IN the list whose
property was anywhere from twenty TO
/ forty ZINES a. great a. Mr. Beneiict-.
it i~ talerab.y clear that he did not
f4- r-g far short Of paving Bis share Bat
/ j. is ~ matter 90 the public. whether be did
o. did not.
/ Yet. lest silence should be taken ilr assent,
" vii say =. much G. this. IN reply To this
Jas, attack Tia. M Benedict never said
T. ten. Foster tina: tine assessments here
and q; Washington were making him poor
o- wo-l- o. that effect that M. Benedict
never asked zen. 10y a contribution TO
pay PARTY bills for which be Benedict wa
personally responsible nor TO put down
dollar on any subscription book. on which
NJ Benedict Wa NOT already down tlr a-
much a. was asked OF ten ester that tae
contributions WIKI which Mr.. Benedict is
credited by Mr. Bigelow were hv DO means
a bi- contributions To the campaign ofls-2
tax hi- income was never anywhere near
3, .4ree de- his a>saiiant states il and that {
ANYBODY solicited the call Of the STATE Com
mir,se. ~ 1874, ior this paper. il was with
| Olt authority from Us. and We hear of il
NV iJr the first time.
on one minor matter We stand corrected
/ MOI having the books at hand. a. We wrote.
We stated, d. our recollection wa, a, the
time ;Aat the campaign printing bill paid
b7 Mr Benedict wa $4,000. We TN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-21

At the meeting ot the Missionary olcia-7
Il was shown that the collections for re vsat
amounted to Sl5.533 ~. Burlington -4-
trlct having given Sl47s s..
The following officers were elected
Presidents. Washburn. Fiee-Prssl1eut--
II. 1. Starks. !. Phillips, u \ wilson.
Wm. Tucker. II. Graham SscretZ-y-h
c. Sexton Ireasu-er-C. +. Noble
The closing meeting wa held Weinssiay
Among the apro n;men.= were The fol-
lowing l. Marsha. Preilins FL p,
Troy District Homer Eaton, Albany D.
trict; D. " Dayton. Saratoga Dis'rl-,
J. N. Webster, Cambridge District :
Griffin. Plsttsburgh District In the Bur
lington District The appointments are
Rev. NJ. B. Mead, formerly OF P.atts6lrga
Presiding Elder, Burlington. Wm. =
Heath Winooski, A. Heath WIIss1n
j. Il. Bond Shelburn, {. r Hawiey
North Ferrisburgh and Charlotte d. =
Bel, Vergennes. j. 81. Edssrton. Rutland,
J. ". Eaton Middlebury, : Washburn ,
West Salisbury and East Middle5ury. D. F
Brooks; Bristol, {. L Walker stark--
boro. o. Gregg M1nkton. q. : Cold
Hinesburgh, A Martin NJ L Cadv, Prin-
cipal Of Troy Conference Academy. " VI
Atwate-. Secretary Vermont STATE Tempe
ance Society.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-21

If Congressman Hendee were Justly oueu 10
the charge, brought against him by the Rut-
land GLOBE, OF constant absence from his seat
In the House, and neglect OF ms duty as
Representative, he ought not TO be returned
10 Congress. Our means OF information on
the subject are, probably, at least equal to
those Of the GloJe and we 90 not understand
that any such complaint can properly be
brought against him. During the 43d Cor
gress he was several times called awav from
Washington, TO New York, Vermont and Port
land, by business connected with the Lamoiue
Valley Railroad, in which his constituents
had important interests which be was irving
to serve. At the opening Of the present
Congress, and before the House had got fair
~ to work, he was called TO Portland, on
similar business. With these exceptions. he
has been at his post. He has been faithful
% his seat, and in committee. and his services
ere now worth more to the District than ever
before. We have testimony TO Mr.. Hendse's
excellent standing at Washington, which all
would recognize as uDimpeschsble. And we
believe it can be Faithfully said for him that
he has never been absent day from Wash
ington on his own private business.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-21

The South Carolina Republicans had q
somewhat excited State Convention, but il
was not the turbulent affair indicated by the
earlier reports. The fact that Gov. Cham
berlain was elected delegate to the Nation
al Convention shows that be had more
friends in that body than he was credited
with On his motion the convention adopt
ed 3 resolution which leaves the delegates
W the Cincinnati convention wholly nnin-
structed. but requires them to vote tor those
candidates for President and Vice President
who have proven to be most faithful to the
cardinal doctrines of the Republican party.
1t is said their first vote will be given to
Bristow for President, with Blaine probably
- second choice. and in no event for
Morton,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-21

1t is well known that Mr.. Stewart was ex-
tremely supefstitious. The slightest incl
dents or accidents became to him oppressive
omens. The fact that be caused an apple
woman, who for many years vended her
edibles on the sidewalk in front of his whole
sale store, to be removed, stand and all, to
his uptown store, under the impression that
her presence insured his prosperity, is well
authenticated. When asked once If he be-
lieyed in luck, it is said that be answered
Indeed l do. There are persons who are
unlucky ! sometimes open case of goods
and sell the first piece from it to some person
who is unlucky, and lose on it to the end.
frequently see persons to whom | would
not sell if could avoid it,
Personally Mr.. Stewart was very unas-
suming man. He dressed plainly and with
good taste, and never wore rings or diamonds.
The only costly article he carried about was
a gold watch, and this was not fastened to q
chain, but to black silk cord. II he saw
one Of his clerks displaying much jewelry,
this was considered sufficient cause by him
to establish an inquiry into the habits Of the
man, the amount OF his salary, and his mode
of living. If his salary and circumstances
QlU uOA Nd-IaIA SALA MI Ne1 " 81 .
would have q watch set on his actions, and
the result IN many cases proved that the
clerk was dishonest. As an instance Of ms
distaste Tor outward display, he was walk
ing through his retail store, one day, when
q massive gold chain and locket in the but
tonhole Of one Of his clerks attracted his at
tention. he stepped up to him and said
Young man, if were you Ia batton up
ny coat on that - and, pointing down to
his own black silk cord, he added. THAT Is
the best can afford TO wear take my ad-
vice and keep that covered up
Mr.. Stewards physician says that few
DAYS before his death he intimated his be-
LEI that his end was near, and professed
himself contented. "God has been very
good to me, said he HE has prospered
me in all things, and am resigned to what
he may have II store. Up to his last
hour he looked hopefully forward TO the
inevitable end. and when the last stup0r
came upon him it found aim awaiting
death with calmness.
Mr.. Stewart inherited his business talent
| from his mother, who followed him to New
York, and opened furniture store, and
carried on the business for many years with
marked success, but finally, at the earnest
solicitation Of her son, gave W the store and
went 10 live with him continuing 10 reside
in his house until her death. She had &C
quired considerable property from the turni-
iure business, and al OF it went 10 swell the
rapidly accommodating wealth OF her son.
Those who have been Intimately acquainted
with both Nj. Stewart and his mother say
they bore 4 striking resemblance To each
other
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-21
WASHINGTON NEWS.
THE EXCHANGE OF FRACTIONAL cUKRzScT f1l

THE EXCHANGE Oh Fractional CUKRzNcE l-z
COIN.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. April l. Secretary
Bristow TODAY issued the following circ-. ~
concerning the Issue Of silver Germ % place
OF fractional currency
Treasury department. Washing t1u. AM.
18th, lo16- By virtue Of the aull.rI-v
vested IN the secretary Of the treasury. rs
the second section Of an act. entitled AL a-,
10 provide Tor deficiency n the printing
and engraving bureau OF the treasury DE-
partunsnt, and tor the issue of silver coin 1t
the United States in the place OF trac-l1ua
currency. approved April l7sh. ls7u the
several officers below named are hereby 81.
thOrlzed, upon the preseu tztiOu. at tic-
respective Offices for redemption OF fracti Pc
a. currency Of the United States. IN sun
OF five dollars or multiples thereof as.lr-.-
by denominations, and IN amount Mt O..
exceed one hundred dollars, 20 issue there
for like amount OF silver com oi one
United States. of the denomination OF Oh.
20. p and 50 cents and Furthermore uusa
the presentation for redemption az the l-h's
OF the treasury OF the United States ~ ----
city, OF any amount Of such currency, ~
perlv assorted and IN SUMS Of not les thll
i've dollars, the treasurer / authorize O.
issue silver coin therefore u the amount p.
the currency presented or be may issue r'-
check therefor, payable IN silver az either
of the Offices hereinafter named. AZ the rr-
ton OF the party presenting the currency
As far as may be practicable from time O.
time the fractional currency redeemed DO
silver under these instructions hy any 0-
the assistant treasurers. or designated d.
po-itJries Of the United States. Wi bl
sent IN sums If 81 QDo or r,u1.frfn- thar
of. u the treasurer Of the United State il
this city. the amount to he charged in the
treasurer's general com account a. a t-an--
Ter Of funds and any amount Of such cur
reney Tor which silver has been paid re
naming At any time in the casa Of the
several Offices will be treated as coin asssf-,
and in no case will such irsc-
tlonal currency be reissued Ffar
tional. currency sent by express. OF
otherwise. to the officers below named for
redemption IN silver, under the provisions
VI this circular, should be accompanied by
letter of advice, stating fully the address
Of the sender and how tie remittance II
payment therefor Is desired. and If By the
Treasurer CHECK, the Office at which the
check should be made payable. The govern
nent will not pay express charges on silver
ssued, OF fractional currency presented Tor
redemption. under the provision OF this CIR
;ular. The officers herein referred to, arc
Is followers treasurer of the United State
II Washington, and the assistant treasurer
i Boston, New York, Philadelphia. 81
.onis. Charleston, New Orleans. CIncln-
'sti, Chicago, San Francisco, and Balti-
more. and the United States repositories g.
Buffalo and Pittsburgh. B. h. Blissow,
ecretary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-21

Few have forgotten how, in the DAYS be
fore the war, the Southern local authorities.
and even Southern postmasters. maintained
the right to dictate what should be read by
the citizens Of airy community, and 10 ez-
elude from the mails the New York Trib-
lae, and other Northern journals which OBJ
posed slavery. Those were the days of the
letter Of Amos Kendall, Postmaster-Gen-
era. VINO, IN an official communication. de-
cided that every postmaster may constitute
himself Judge Of the laws and suspend their
operation whenever, IN his supreme discre-
ton, ii shall seem proper. Those were the
Gays when every Northern newspaper was
regarded as an internal machine. when there
was a revolution Oh foot IL every garrett. and
a gunpowder plot in every cellar. But it
has been supposed al the North that the
South had not come back TO it fathers
house, '' to stay, as Ben Hill said. in order
TO declare anew the doctrine Of notification
and TO establish afresh q censorship of the
press by allowing every postmaster through
the country to be Judge of what species of
intelligence ii Is proper TO circulate. ana
what to withhold from the people.
Yet these strange and startling doctrines
were, on Tuesday, announced on the floor
OF the House, by Randolph Tucker. Of Viz
ginla, one Of the ablest Democratic leaders
IN Congress. This astounding ayowal was
made In the course of heated colloouv
with Mr.. Blaine.
Mr.. Tucker said THE Attornev- General
OF Virginia did decide that the question of
what mail matter the citizens of State NAV
receive was one for State law. and | hold
that to-day"
Mr. Blaine" Then Won hold that the
business of the Postof6ee Department could
De mteriered with by justices of the peace -
Mr.. Tucker" That was before the war
and l hold the same thing to- day
By drawing out tnis admission from one
Of the Democratic leaders of the House.
hat he still clings to the exploded State
lights doctrine In ius worst form, Mr..
Blaine won political advantage which he |
vii be likely to follow up in future.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-21

The property Of the late 4. T Stewart
appears 70 nave been beyond TIE conjecture
even Of Tie public. always prone as il is 70
over-sS-imate risi men. The newspapers have
had resource TO the New York city records.
and there they find recorded q real estate
valued by the tax assessors at St.-lz.-0.
ol, " In an actual value of nearly ten MI
lions and half Hi collection Of pictures
is estimated as worth a; least S6u0.000. u.
his property away tom New York, they are
able To furnish 20 prozima,e statement. and
tley generally express the opinion thar be
himself had DO very complete idea of It's &c
TIA value The Garden City. a village
which he PLANTED on Long Island. and where
be had begun t. build houses Tor meu Of
moderate means. and the Home i1r Working
Women 10 New York. not yet completed.
vii be tie most enduring monuments Of his
public spirit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-21

The postage bill passed on last week by
the Senate. retains the existing rate Of e
cent an ounce on all third-class matter ex-
cept transient newspapers and magazines
which are to be transmitted at the rate Of
one cent f0r three ounces, and one cent ad-
ditional for every two ounces. It Is thought
twill rass the House
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-21

The following invitation /, said o. have
been addressed 70 Two OF ;hree hundred
gentlemen Of prominence in al parts OF the
country
NV IoEA. Apri. q. 1870
DER SIC The widespread corruption
II our public service which has dissraced
the republic ID the ewes OF the world and
threatens 70 poison the vitality OF our ins,i-
tutions-tle uncertainty of The public
mind and Of party counsels as 3 grave eco
monica. questions involving ID 8 great
measure the honor Of the government. the
morality Of onr business life ana the
general weIi-being Of the people, and
the danger that an Inor1lnAte party
spirit may. through the organized
action OF comparatively small nun
Der Of men VIII live by politics, succeed ID
overriding the most pstrioiic impulses Of
the people and il m0nopo,izing political
power for selfish ends, seem 10 ren-
der il most desirable that no effort should
be spared y secure TO the popular desire
for genuine reform decisive influence IN
the impending national election.
Mindful Of the fact that this patriotic desire
i honestly struggling tor effective expression
inside Of existing political organizations, a
IT i also strong outside Of them, and beliey-
ing that by al proper means 1t should be
encouraged and made to prevail, the under
signed invite Won = meet them and others Of
like purpose, who have been invited in the
same manner, in a free conference to consid-
er what may he done to prevent the ma
tional election Of the centennial year from
becoming mere choice of evils, and 70 Sc
cure the election Of men 10 the highest
Offices Of the republic whose character and
ability will satisfy the ezigencies Of our
present situation and protect the honor Of
the American name
The conference viii be held il the city OF
New York, on the 18th OF May You are
respectfully and urgently requested to be
present and to communicate your acceptance
OF this invitation to H. c. Lodge, ESQ,
POstofhee Box 1888, New York city. Nery
truly yours,
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT, New York
THEODORE D. WooLsEY, Connecticut.
ALEXANDER Il. Bullock, Massachusetts
HORACE WHITE. Illinois
Carl SCHURz. Missouri
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-21

In regard to the story from Indianapolis
connecting Mr. Blaine with the sale of Ar
kansas railroad bonds TO the Union Pacific
Railroad Company, he has assured his friends
in the most positive manner that in
warp and wool the story of his ever receiving
at any time penny from the Union Pacific
Company is false: that the Company never
paid any money of which he either directly
or indirectly received the advantage, and that
his statement no living man can gainsay
and further, that he never had any business
transactions of any kind whatever with The
Union Pacific Company, or any person rep
resenting il.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-04-21

We understand from the best source Of IL
formation. that Hon c. W. Willard Is not
8 candidate for Governor. and that for var
Gus reasons, private and professional he pre-
fers to remain quite out Of the canvas. OF
course. Mr. Willard wishes IL such 3 mat
ter vii he respected.