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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

Dom Pelro's method Of travelling in his
trip across the continent and back, reminds
one Of Mr.. Phileas Togg's haste while put
ting cirdle round the earth in eighty days.
The Emperor has fixed upon the 9th Of May
as tie gay on which he will reach Philadel-
uhia. and in tine meantime he wants to see
all he possibly car Of the prairies, the Rock
Mountains and the wonders Of California
Has party take their meals in the car and pay
a. they p, the Emperor resolntely refusing
t. be a royal deadhead, and the time n
employed in seeing objects Of interest Is de
voted - reading and study.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

The letter of Hon. B. D. Harris, printed
10 another column, strikes Us, and we think
will strike our readers generally, asa square
and manly one. We have never for mo-
ment doubted the genuine character Of Mr..
Uarris's Republicanism.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

We are panel 70 see the Springfield Re-
publican and New York Tr,June-par mobile
fra;-sar. - AZ "' independent loggerheads.
The Republican stigmatizes the T-itlEe as
.' Blaine organ " and declares that il
" touches hardly anything that it does at
middle" And the Tribune il reply aludes
to " the irrepressibie prophet in Springfield,
who has already killed of one good canii-
date by jumping up Ike 8 jack-in-the-bo
and yelling his name continually This /
too much Of family jar. Punch, brothers,
but punch with care
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

1t Is said that Hon. George Howe, OF
Brattleboro, would Ike to succeed Mr..
Deni<on in Congress. But We think Mr.
Denison Will hardly be dropped, this year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

Ex-Police Justice Bowling, of New York,
is dying of Bright's disease Of the kidneys.
Boss Tweed is reported to hs ve been seen
in Paris, last Wednesday.
The grandsons Of Lafayette and Rooham-
beau will be noticeable visitors ct the Cen
tepnial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

The amendments which Senator Morrill,,
Of Vermont, submitted and gave notice
he should offer to the pending bill in regard
to silver coin, are a. follows To make tie
weight of the new silver dollar $50 grains
instead Of 4l2 $40 grains. Troy to make
It's legal tender limit > in any one pay
ment instead Of so to make the new 81
yer dollars eIchangesble by the Secretary Of
the Treasury for United States notes "of
the denominations less than $. commsnc-
ing with the lowest, 90 instead Of allowing
United States notes to be thus retired 10
insert new section providing that after
50,0OO000 of new silver dollars shall have
been issued. they shall thenceforth be issued
only in exchange for gold coins at par and
finally in place Of Mr.. Boys amendment to
fix the legal relative value of gold and silver
at ~ TO l. Mr.. Morrill, proposes to make
il ia 10 !
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

We learn from the Boston Traveller that
President Mark Hopkins, ex-President
WoOlsey, Hon. William B. Washburne. Of
Greenfield, and Judge Shipman, of Hart
ford, have been invited to sit on the conf
mission recommended by the Brooklyn Ad-
visory Council, to hear any further evidence
that may be presented against Mr. Beecher
The high character Of these gentlemen dis
proves the assertion that it has been pro-
posed to pack the commission with weak
men, or partisans of the Plymouth Church
pastor, If that indeed were possible, by selec-
tion from the twenty gentlemen named by
the Council. We are sorry to learn, how
ever, that President Hopkins positively de-
clines to sit on the commission, and that
President WoOlsey has intimsted his pur-
pose not to assume the responsibility of sit
ting in Judgment in the case.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

The Ani5yer Mass church i said to be %
the point Of calling an ez-parte council 70
investigate the Brooklyn scandal, and tie
Brooklyn Eag.s hears that Prof. Smyth has
recently visited BROOKLYN and got assaI-
anees from Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw, and
other prominent witnesses, that they viii
testify before il.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

An eye-- e considerable Importance to
the people OF the Northwest will be the
approaching completion Of the canal between
the Fox and Wisconsin rivers, thus open
ing q continuous water navigation between
Lake Michigan and the Mississippi river.
The canal Is now 50 nearly completed that
vessels VIII be able to pass from Lake Mich
gan into the W Wisconsin river before the end
Of the year. But little, however, has been
done TO improve the channel Of this river,
with its shifting sand bars. The distance TO
the Mississippi is $50 miles, and in many
places wing dams and short canals will be
necessary. 1t Is thought $4,000 viii
be required to complete the Improvements
When done, ii IS thought this new outlet for
the grain Of the Northwest viii have an in
portant effect upon the rivalry in which
Montreal, New York, Baltimore, New Or
leans and other cities are engaged in their
bid for western grain. To-day, il is said,
the tax on the transportation on every half
bushel Of grain between the Mississippi and
Lake Michigan distance Of $50 miles
is greater than for the I 500 miles from
the waters of the upper Mississippi to New
Orleans. A water communication across the
State Of Wisconsin viii end, it is thought,
the temptation to farmers to send their grain
70 New Orleans Will add fresh and in
portant source Of supply to the tide of grain
flowing to the East, from the great wheat
field of the Northwest and will add an
important element to the Importance of the
ST. Lawrence route, and to the demand for
the construction of the Csughnawaga Canal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

1t Is SAID that Plymouth church has lately
made & contribution Of 81 500 TO the Home
Missionary society and made - Of is own
members business members thereof iv tie
payment Of $50 each. This Is supposed 70
be preparatory to carrying the annual cleo
ton Of officers at the May meeting IN the
interest OF Plymouth church, making Mr.
Beecher Wee President, in place of Dr.
Storrs, and turning ont Rev. DR.. Burlington,
and other anti-Beecher Congregationalists.
DR.. Burlington at late meeting Of the ex-
ecutiye committee introduced a resolution
censuring Rev. Henry NJ. storrs, who i
corresponding secretary Of the society, f5r his
oficious service. in behslf Of q single church
while he was in the employ Of the demo
mination. Mr.. Storrs said that if be was to be
discussed he would retire, but the resolu-
ton was not pushed to passage.
The Massachusetts State Convention, On
"Wednesday, showed what a Republican
convention might be and what every such
convention ought TO be in times ike these.
The president Of the Convention, ex-Speaker
Sanford, made a square and manly opening
speech. declaring that the party could Mt
live merely on it record that it could
afford to make no mistakes, and that it
ought by no means to present to the country
merely choice Of evils. There was no cut
and-dried c0mmittee-work to prevent tie
exercise OF individual Judgment on the part
OF the members. The Convention chose the
delegates al large 70 Cincinnati BY ballot.
aud the delegates 50 chosen were {. r.
HOar, Richard H. Dana. Jr John NJ Forbes
and Paul 4. Chadbourne-au frst-class
men, Of high and unimpeachable personal
character and standing, of independent
judgment, and above all thought or suspi-
eion Of self-seek Ing. In al the proceed
ings, says a report before Us. 1.-THE bum
mers were sent To the rear. 81" The speeches
were by such men a James Freeman
Clarke and James Russell Lowell, and tie
principal management Of the business Of the
day was largely in the hands of representa-
tive men In all respects il was as strong
contrast to the late Vermont State Con
Tention As il well could be-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

The manager. feeling that the financial
success Of tie Exposition largely depends u
car fares 10 and from Phi.adel phla TINS sum
mer. have appointed q committee 70 confer
with the railroad COMPANIES % the whole
country with reference 10 reduction OF
transportation. The general sentiment Of
The W esterl and southern commissioners Is
that the people of their sec tionS Will not
come t. Philadelphia unless the reduction Is
greater than that of twenty-five per cent.
ALREADY announced The demand made
upon the railroad companies viii probably
be that they shall Sc. round trip tickets f0r
O single fare Ii this is agreed 10. il will
more than double the attendance The
whole country Will be ready 70 travel at
half fare At only quarter of, millions
Will decide 10 STAY at home The Phiaiel-
phian- insist that their guests need not fear
exorb.tant charges Tor board and lodging.
4 few hotels Of the frst-class vii charge
: q day, and from this maximum the
scale vii run down 10 8. Severa. very
good houses Of the second class Will charge
only s.. and one OF the large new dwelling
house hotels, with accommodations for 8 600
guests has fixed is rate AZ $3.50. nder
the lodging house agency system, visitors
can secure, in;a1vance of their coming, or
after their arrival. well-iurnished rooms in
private houses at the uniform rate Of s. per
day, which viii include breakfast and sup
per, but net dinner. With these figures
few vii quarrel Yours, JACoBts
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

The Newport ETpreSS, when LIS soiAe
personal reasons for opposing Mr.. Hendee.
comes out for John l. Edwards, Democrat,
a. successor in Congress to M Hendee.
NJ. Edwards Is gentleman Of high per
sonal character, and has been frequently
honored with Democratic nominations t.
Office but we cannot conceive it TO be posi-
bic that Republican Convention would
tender 3 Congressional nomination TO one
who has never cast a Republican vote.
George i. Ballard proposes to run Pre-
iient Buckham at the last moment to de-
feat Gov. Hendees reelection 70 Congr ess-
Il Will be news to the public that NJ. Bal
lard rams Mr. Buckbam-N. Adams Mes
ssRge-.
RAILROAD MAT1EKs.-Tbere Is good dea
of talk about the proposed narrow gauge
railroad between Bethel and Rutland, and
another meeting TO discuss the matter has
been held at Bethel. Rochester and Stock
bridge have already voted help to it,
There are now . miles Of narrow-gauce
railroad in Massachusetts, The Boston,
Revere Beach and lynn Railroad, which
cost exceptionally high, on account Of tan-
nels and bridging. closes is first year with
a dividend Of : per cent. The Worcester and
Shrewsbury road q miles, cost only S35.000.
Is run at an expense Of SO day, and pays
dividends The advantages Of these narrow
gauge roads are their cheapness to build
and run, and their adaptation to difficult
grades.
The reorganized Northern Pacific Railroad
hopes 70 accomplish some progress, tie com
ing season. What road it has in operation
is making money there l. fresh demand
for lands along its line by new emigrants
and Bismarck. the present western terminus,
Is within 20 hours buggy drive Of the new
gold region in the Black Hills. Montana
proposes a :. 600 geo loan 10 the road for
lalping It to build through that territory
and this, if granted BY the people, as It has
been by the Legislature, with loan on the
present road, franchise and lands, for which
the way i, all clear, and only healthier
condition Of the business and money markets
wanting, would ensure the rapid eons-uc-
ton Of the line across the upper plains and
up - the crest Of the Rocky mountains At
the extreme western end, two extensions are
planned FOR immediate execution one Of 30
miles from Tacomah, the terminus on Puget
sound, east into the heart Of Was hington
Territory, where there are extensive coal
fields. which it would pay at once to develop.
The other Is the building Of road from tie
southern end Of the Washington territory
line On the Columbia river across 70 Port
land, Oregon, about 20 miles A bill with
reference to the Northern Pacific, pending
in Congress, gives it eight years more time
by extending its franchise and land grant 1t
has passed the Senate, and i favored by the
House Committee on Pacific Railroads
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

The DIST Annual Convention Of the Young
Mems Christian Associations Of the United
States and British Provinces Will be held in
Toronto, Canada, from July L to l6. 1876.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

Under the lead Of Gen Iawlev, the Com
missioner, have finally decided MT t. allow
the exhibition OF grounds to be open % sun
dav. After fall discussion and two reports
By the committee appointed 20 consider il.
only nine Of the thirty--ix members of the
Commission could be brought 10 vote in
favor Of the proposed desecra;i1n of the day.
This vote Is an emphatic assertion Of ar
intention Is respect tie sentiment Of the
religious portion If the community. and 10
show the iore iEne-s who may assemble at
Philadelphia that the American lea Of a
Sabbath !, that Of q holy day and not a holt
day ~ g. The VIE and beer question
it seems pretty certain that liquor vii be
sold in all the restaurants, as the comes
sions have been made. and. IN the case q
beer. dire, permit 10 monopl.ize IT, sale
has been purchased by one company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-05-05

The gallery Of the late Wm 7 B.3i-a..
sold at sution this week for over $4,000 g
tidy sum 10 have locked up ia picture
Mr.. John Taylor Johnston, whose ur.vi.-
gallery Is one OF the choicest II New 'l.k
opens il TO the public ID bis own h1- s.. .-
aid Of the Women : Centennial fund, c...---
ing Sl.00 admission. and the chance .-
eagerly sought. Ii : expected thai il-
Stewards pictures, for which he paid
tunes, and which ne kept jealous.y gla--r-
tiOm the public, Will now be ec-ss-i1
Those who DO rot care for pictures 90 l1f
other account will have some interest r
this collection, knowing that il req-l-e-t q 8
value much above $500, 600.
The Red Cloud chief., 1876-05-18

New lSrk pgfsfssh4srs are Sy tryln < = 5!
preaching. Some make themselves
ridiculous, So says the Sun.
Commodore Vanderbilt has been
very i'll, but is slowly recovering.
Re, ,orts state tia; the Black Hills
are a fraud. Many mn who 20 there
return the very next day. \ poor
man has no show at all, As the mining
does not pay Yet.
The most terrible hail torn ever
known in the State Of kan,a, passed
oven that portion of country between
iiiawatha aud the Missouri river. L.
places the haiI,tones banked up to the
depth Of II feet. A great amount Of
damage was done to property especially
to the ST. Joe. & Denver Il. Il.
The Red Cloud chief., 1876-05-18

aE?-L-.cA..; COUNTY c~3Ev-E-..c...
The Republican el,c'or, convened
pursuant to call Of chairman of c unity
Central Committee in the Court
House at Re! Cloud on the 18th inst.
at > o'clock 7. VI. Ia the absence Of
any member OF the Central Committee
{. ". Springer wa chosen Chairman
and J. ). Gillian Secretary.
On motion Convention proceeded to
election Of delegate, to the convention
to be. held az Fremont gu the 2Gi Of
May. and tie following gentlemen were
chosen ii. :. klley, Ori~ l.. Battle,
ana John L. Wilcox as alternate and
third delegate.
On motion the delegates elected
were authorised 20 give their prozy t.
whomesOever they zee ft to cast the
vote of the county.
The following resolution vas voted
upon and carried unanimously. Re-
That the choice Of the Republicans Of
WetsteI County for Pre>i lent and
Vice President of the United St.te.
for the coming turn j. ia: - Blaine
of Main aud K b. Hayes Of Ohio.
On motion convention adjourned.
{. W. Springer, Chairman.
}. >. G.lham, Sec'y.
The Red Cloud chief., 1876-05-18

Saltwater NeD My 18th. 10
Ed. CHIEF. Having seen nothing
In your paper from here for >ome tune
| will send GU a few words, If you
choose to put t EN- in your may, if not,
there Will be no harm done.
Ply-ing and plan'ing is the order
Of the day with u, We are planting in
hopes the choppers wont come;
though they paid u "a visit yesterday,
some of them stopped for Il short time,
seemed well satisfied with the pro-
eres> We were making aud soon started
for the Black Hills | hope. Wheat
looks promising. Potatoes plenty
can you take a few hundred bushels
on subscription, they are chap enough
to keep over.
Some new corners III this part thi,
spring. Hope If crops are g0Oi to
help You some on your subscription
list this fail II You continue to give u
i good paper. More anon.
Ankle.
The Red Cloud chief., 1876-05-18

By order Of State Central Commit
tee.
G.. T. Yost, Sec. G. II Gere, Chm.
Lincoln, March Sth, 1876.
To NOMINATE CANDIDATES FOR STATE
OFFICES.
The Republican electors ofthe State
at Nsstt.ss hoffT tie f' ee''6nlies 10
meet IN State Convention ct Lincoln,
on Tuesday. the Goth day of Septem
Der, 1876, for the purpose of placing
in nomination a candidate for member
OF congress, and candidates for Coy
eruor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary
of State, Auditor. Treasurer, Superin-
tnndent of Public Instruction, Attor-
n"y General, and Land Commissioner,
and to~transact such other business as
NAV properly come before it.
The several COUNTIES are entitled to
the same representation as in the
State Convention called this day TO
meet at Fremont on the 23d day Of
Nay, 1876.
By order State Central Committee.
e. f. Yost. Sec. e. ii. Gere, Gin.
Lincoln, March Sth, 1876.
The Red Cloud chief., 1876-05-18

territories Blaine therefore presents
the strongest front of ali the caEdi
dates at present. lis supper; j, the
widest. The two extremes California
ani Maine meet IN their In3or>em5nt
Of him. Will along the whole line
through territories and states the Dame
Of Blaine j. the rallyug word fyr the
Republicans. The states now heard
from represent 36i yctes IN the Elcc-
torial College.
The Red Cloud chief., 1876-05-18
g-zed upon the monamen. Of Frank

g.zed upon the mOnamen, Of Frint-
lin.
NJ friend .aij To- 'hsre j. the
form, tie mould Of Franklin. 81. the
immortal fre i, gone, F-ank'iu is dead.
|, va, i touching rem.rk, but Oh
how true. We sobei AL our tear,
rla-hed upon III. col! p-ie-'tI. lee
Franklin i, dead and Washington ana
Roger Wi!illn, ami Bunker i'll anl
Horace Greeley. Ye- thrir hoiie-
are buried ia the grave but ;hsir -oai
!iYc,h ever mote.
Then we male .pcech-- after
-pceches equally eloquent AMI patriot
ic. How lo.e,, or what subjects were
discussed | In. not nov. | ctn on.y
recall the ~c7nciou-ne,, ;hat nag Who'll
being was full of patriotism. VS.
saturated With 1t. | was Dissolved IN il,
aud c~onciOu.nc>- passed away Until |
awoke this morning
The exhibition va a grand success.
Over DO 900 people were present.
and ever one had - pay hi, ha'ia
dollar. The gate receipts sc ( there
fore about $4,000 The speeches
were short eloquent ani to the point.
The music was rsyi-h!nE and ethereal.
The various articles on exhibition had
not been all arranged. In ilc', the cx-
ihitiGD il o nearly complete yet.
Tue weather wa- IN n Of it. unplra--
AIT moods, and the rain AMI mud &C
casioued Il little discomfort, bat d.i
not prevent the ladie, from putting III
their appearance. They were present
in full force AMI beautifully, some
even ~gorgcou>ly, att.rci The c.,
tume Of the wife of the Spanish VI Ii
liter was the richest, most delicious,
and enchanting Of all. II knew how
1 ~houiI try to de,crib. it for YOU
lady reaier-. 'Oid Abe the WI-
con-in Eagle l. here and IS the cen.e:
o. attraction !or many Of the soldiers.
We! mere next week.
t'eu.eunili.
The Red Cloud chief., 1876-05-18

In maxi < our announcement Tor ihe come
Ing yc r. we refer wlJh great pleasure 10 tar
success which ha- steadily attcntci az "u-
efforts 20 keep ~"SAIttiDt1 NlbiI' idT
ia advance Of ali competitors.
LisJyrar oar circulation ncrea:ei with
great rapiiIty. and this assurance ~ the pub
ne favor Ia, determined IL more than ever
Ia relax Io efforts. t" spare no money time,
OF a~rtsntiOn 90 make "SAibEUAl SlrI
tEe hest family pIp-r.
It. Serials viii bc thrilling iN Skctrhes
iatrrc,inyj l. Poe ~ will be charming
Nothing will 4ppear ia IT, pages that can u
tend hcrc!iripu- OF political be .c;uiInycn".
Tens Of Thousands of dollar v"r" paid lat
wear to our exclusive corps OF writers. In The
coming year. which already shows = very
large lncrcaS. in oar suUScpg tion~. W shall
not only retain ill oar IL ana popular writ
crS. hut we shah add to our exclusive stan
such authors ~ may prove their claim IL
nop4 trIty and show themselves worthy 10
Trile .lra pAucc RA4Eh lbs "A F'-
It's seldom tina we asa . lnvor 0f our
friends. but 1t would De 81 great Hivanrage
to u II each one Ut our readers would draw
the attention of : me personal trend 70 the
merits ut SATURDAY NIGHT and thus
All H. IN increasing, even more IarIily thGu
at present. our vast circle ~ admirers some
times the loan Of a single paper. or n word
at rnmmcuiati"n val sdcrcti IN putting "A
Journal where ever IttcrwuTi Il becomes IA
welcome IisIt"r.
We receive many letters Of ,t'"n
thousands IF them-aud for tr--e We here
retIr our sincere tlartS. and r quest that
those who 50 adm re- SATURDAY NIGHT
Will L. Us the kIUdness TO how AMI rec N
mend a 10 thri. aCqu1intens"s
The Red Cloud chief., 1876-05-18
Morgan a. EsoHElnn
STOCK.

Ill who are DESTROYS of improving
their stock will do well to call and see
one of these celebrated horses, which
will be kept the present season at
Guide Rock. The weight of this horae
is hoo pounds, and stands 10 hands
and | inch high.
At the same place will also be kept
o e of the best Jacks ever brought in
TO the State, of the Mammoth breed,
four years old, stand: II hands and /!
inch in height.
us 2m L. SMITH.
The Red Cloud chief., 1876-05-18
Presidential Status.

The Republican candidates now lie
fore the people are Conkling of New
. Ecrk, Morton of Indiana, Blaine of
Maine, Hartranft of PENNSYLVANIA,
Hayes ofOhio and Bristow of Kentuck-
v. Sixteen states and five territories
have had their conventions. Five of
these have instructed their delegates
Seven have expressed their approval
CT candid ties, and nine have left their
delegates uninstructed.
The strength of each candidate in
the showing thus made is as follows.
Conkling is approved by New York,
With 20 votes.
Norton has Indiana with 80 votes
and Arkansas with ) votes total So
votes instructed.
Hartrantt has Pennsylvania instruct
ed, counting "a votes.
Hayes has Ohio instructed, count
ing 44svetes-
Blaine has the Il delegates of Maine
instructed and the approval of Wis
consin with 90 delegates, Virginia
with %, California with six, Montana
and Idaho territories with two votes
each, making in all &c delegates.
Bristow has the approval Of Wy
oming territory with two votes.
Texas with Is delegates, Connect
lieut. with II. Vermont with 10, S.
Carolina with IA, Rhode Island with
8, Massachusetts with ID, the Dist.
of Col. and Colorado. with two each
uninstructed.
At least one half of these delegates
can be safely counted on for Blaine.
From this showing it will appear
that only Morton, Blaine and Bristow
have the support of other states be-
sides their own. Morton has the state
of Arkansas, while Blaine has Wis
.,-.;n, Virginia, Californ;s. and Two