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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02

Republican Union State Convention is hefepy
ca led 10 lie held at Montpelier, on luesuAy, an-
traufy-seyeuth day Of June, A. ID. io1o, III ~
o'clock % minutes a. m, for the purpose o. noun
Mating candida for the oihces OF ooveInoi ~ ~
tenant Governor and Treasurer OF the state for the
tso years next ensuing; also for two fresluentlai
eleetors-at large aad the appointment o. a state
Al nersons electors, without regard to past po-
itical differences, or previous party
vho are 10 favor OF faithful, honest and ecGnoml-
cal administration Of public affairs, and who lie
ueve in speedy return and adherence 10 the lunu.
aneutal principles OF government, as tausht anu
ruaint aimed in the early days OF the Republic are
invited through their delegates TO participate Id
the del iberations OF the convention.
liectnrs " III lie represented in the State Conven-
top BY delegates, chosen upon the basis Of one oel
evate from each town, and an additional delegate
Tor each one hundred votes, and FOR each traction OF
one hundred votes over fifty cast for the hepuoll-
can candidate for Governor at the last State cleo
ton.
f1ittee are constituted Committee on Credentlals
Delegates III provide themselves with proper ere
.utals signed by the secretaries OF their respec-
tive urinary rneetinys and Immediately upon their
arrival ia Montpelier present them 70 the state
,0mmi ttee ut their heaoq Pavilion.
The several railroads in the State, except the
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, Will eA'
tend The usual courtesy Of fare one way.
GEORGE W GRAsDEY.
Chairman
GEORGE NICHOLS.
Secretary
CHARLES Ii. JOYCE, Republican
STEPHEN THOMAS. state
FRANKLIN FAIRBASKs, Committee
WILLIAM ROUNDS.
JuHN L. BARsToE.
GEORGE \. DALE,
CARHuI 5. PAGE,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02
DOMINION NEWS.


UAkaI NONF LAIAATION IT C aLEt-
QUEBEC, May 3I.-A fse. here, to-day
destroyed one thousand houses. causing
loss OF ut least one million dollars. Hun
dreds Of people are rendered homeless AMI
wal be forced to pass the night without
shelter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02
The Governor Question In windhsn County.
BRArrLxBoRo, May %, 1876.

hnC 2oNo&on - WA.e.e-
BRArrLxBoRo, May %, 1876.
To the Editor Of the Free Press and Times:
In the past few weeks business has taken
mo into majority of the towns Of Windham
county, where, as you are aware, tie
"Governor Question" is being o good deal
discussed.
Having while in Brattleboro heard from
two or three of Mr.. Estey's supporters the
strongest and most positive assertions that
everybody in the county was clamoring for
q chance to vote for Estcy. and that MIR.
Harris was really without any support what
ever. the few friends be was supposed at
first to have had having abandoned him,
we were entirely unprepared for the devel-
opments which awaited u.s. Everywhere we
heard such remarks as the following
1--WE known Deacon Estey for years, and
he is altogether too overbearing to DO Gov
ernor-if he gets down on q man he never
forgives him." 1T don't seem to me that
the Deacon has education enough for Gov
ernor." 20! yes there have been several
of the Deacon's men through here, but he
will find that the people of this town are
going to vote for the best man a; and wo be-
lieve that-is Mr.. Harris" By these and
other similar expressions. | became con-
WINGED that Mr.. Harris will not only carry
Brattleboro but large majority of the
towns of Windham county His supporters
wherever found are the steady, substantial.
quiet citizens, who make up their minds for
themselves and are not influenced by ''polt-
zeal runners"
One thing which adds much to Mr.. Har
ris's prestige is the fact that he has not
sought the office. but the office has sought
him while, on the other hand, it is well
known all over the county that Mr.. Estey
has been laying his plans to be Governor.
for at least four year. y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02

The Presidents promptitude in mixing
the cabinet changes is not remarkable. lie
probably reasons thus: IF 'twere Don,
when IT'S Don, then 'twere well 'twere
done quickly. IN Y. Com.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02
ATHENS, U, May Il, $50.
Hon n H. VAN Worries, NJ. {.


Dear Sir-My thanks are due to YOU for
the Congressional Record OF the 18th inst,
which happily contains the proceedings in
relation to the acceptance by Congress of
the statue of Ethan Allen, VermOnt's favor
lite hero, of Revolutionary memory. The
relations of Messrs. Hendee and Joyce, mem
bers from Vermont in commemoration Of the
distinguished services of the old hero, and
the line Of historic Renaissance with which
they favored the country in their remarks be-
fore Congress on the occasion, entitle them
personally to the thanks of every intelligent
reader.
In my case, Vermont being my native
State, was very much interested in the en-
tire proceeding, and desire my thanks ten
dered to those gen tlemen for their earnest,
manly and acceptable presentation Of the
matter TO Congress. They have honored
themselves in the memorial tribute so hap
ply rendered to the departed worthless Of
our beloved VERMONT the " star that
never sets.
Respectfully. 4. B. WALKER
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02
POLITICAL.

A Washington special says that promi-
nent Republican office holder, who has re-
Gently returned from Ohio, reports that
during his visit in the State he dined with
Governor Hayes, who said he believed
that Blaine would be nominated at Gin
cinnatl, and that he hoped for such a
result. lie was not anxious himself for the
nomination. lie had been approached by
Blaire's friends with a proposition that he
take the second place on the ticket, and he
indicated that he would accept the place.
lie fayors Blaine in preference to any other
candidate named.
A gentleman, who was not long since
leading Democrat in Vermont, after week
or two Of recent personal observation oil the
character and operations of the men who
compose the Democratic majority OF the
House Of Representatives, gives freely his
opinion that they are a crew for whom the
political cormorant and human donkey
Fitzhugh, was fitting doorkeeper.
About dozen candidates for the succession
to Senator Crugin, in the United States Sc
natorship from New Hampshire, which ex-
pire- next March. are mentioned. Among
them are Hon. E. H. Rollins, ex-Gov-
Onslow Stearns, ex-Goy. Hartman, Hon
VIM. f. Chandler, Hon. Jacob Benton, Hon.
A. +. Pike, ex-M. c., and n. &. Ordway.
Edward F Beale of the District of Column
bia, who has been appointed Minister to Aus
tria, was formerly a resident in Califor-
MA, but for some years he has resided al
Washington. lie is warm personal friend
Of President Grant, and is understood to lie
pnf,e wealthy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02

Commander Watson then introduced the
Hon. Paul Dillingham;. OF Waterbury. as
one Of the War Governors Of Vermont. Ex-
Governor Dillingham; addressed the audi
ence as follows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02

II don't object to man with Q ressona-
Bile quantity Of bsir on his face" said Miss
Spinks; "but wouldn't like to marry 9
bnaalo robe"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02

SALoNICA, May 2s.-F1ur more Of the
rioters, who took part in the murder Of the
eOnsuls, have been sentenced TO death, and
thirteen 10 various terms Of penal sery
tude-some for lite.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02

throughout the State the day was celebrated
with more imposing ceremonies than ever
before. At Middebury the grafton was
delivered by the Rev c. i. Hubert. d.
D., President of Miidlebury College: and
at the east village by Col. E. 5 Stoweli.
Some of the other places and speakers are
as follows; Barre, c. ". Willard, of
Montpelier, Brandon, L. W Reddington.
of Rutland; Ludlow, Rev. L. E. Rock
well Brookfeld, W. A. Lord. Of Mont
pelier; Poultney. Rev. Messrs. David
Beeeher, p n. Granger, G. {. Morhouss
and Martin E. Cady; Castleton. J. c.
Baker; Wallingford, Walter &. Dunton.
and Arlington, Aldace F. Walker. all OF
Rutland
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02

Both the Vermont Senators spoke and
voted in favor Of the Senate's jurisdiction
in the Belknap Impeachment case.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02

\ change Of monarchy in Turkey by a
quasi-p)pular revolution, such as has taken
place, Is said to be a unique affair Abdul
Aziz aScended the Ottoman throne in lSGl.
lie began vigorously, but had become besotted
and incompetent. The new Sultan, Murad,
is said to be man of considerable learn
ing and ability, and it is announced that
he has agreed to abolish the seraglio, estab-
lish a permanent assembly of mobiles. and i'm
menscly reduce the expenses Of the civil list.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02

END or TIE BULGARIAN Is, DIRECTION.
CONsrANTINoPLE, May 25.-Ofhcial tele-
grams have been received here announcing
that the insurrection IN Bulgaria has been
completely subiugated. Military operations
in that province have therefore ceased. The
prisoners taken by Turkish troops WI SOON
be brought to trial. All the villages that
were IN revolt have rendered their -ubmi--
sion to the Turkish authorities
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02

The Congressional Tributes TO the Memory Of
Ethan Allen.
A native Vermonter, long resident in
Ohio, wrote as follows the other day to his
Congressman
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02

II . Z II
Crown ofaN kiH-s.
Find Us a resting place
Under Thy wings
By Thine own Presence
Thy will be d0ne,-
Millions % free men
Banded as One.
Lord God Almighty,
Falling Us never,
Thine be the glory,
Now AMI for ever.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02

The Sultan Abdul Aziz is now the Sultan
Abdul as las
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02
TaE ~ sULTAN u u RElOaNI-.l

PARIs. May 3I.-Ine European powers
have not recognized Murld as sultan, but
will doubtless do so shortly Ii appear
probable that negotiations relative to tho
Instruction will be suspended unit it j.
known whether M0rad Will initiate forms
of his own accord
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02

The day was duly observed in Montpelier,
and large number Of public and private
buildings were decorated. The procession
consisted of the Montpelier Cornet Band. Is
pieces, mounted escort, carriage with
floral offerings. carriage with ladies
committee and choir, martial music, Post
Brooks (l0o strong) and invalid soldiers,
and ST. Jean Baptiste Society, 80 in num-
Der. The Grafton was delivered By Gen. ".
W. Grout. Of Barton, and Is SAID to have
been a finely written, and el0quently de-
livered production.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02

Gov. Dillingh am spoke without notes and
without any elaborate preparation. Hisad-
dress was rather familiar talk to the vet
Grams and the audience, than q formal
speech. lie spoke with much feeling. and
his remarks were received with applause,
and with three hearty cheers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02

This was the first general celebration Of
the day. and 1t was IN all respects successful.
The Grafton was delivered by Col Francis
V. Randall, OF Montpelier, and the process
sion was composed of the SSanton COrnet
Band, Lafayette COmmanlery. No. 3.
knight Templsrs, Barlow Grays. the old
soldiers, and citizens in carriages
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02

I'VE are not here to glory in victories Of the past
nor STIR up hot blood BY recital OF our comrades
yalor. We have buried the aninOsities and hates
eusendered by the War, and we desire rather &c
forget all save the good In the past, while we renew
our purpose TO maintain the government saved ~
the devotion " our cumrates. sleeping IN Ia
hallowed ground. As scatter earth
ARREST emhlems. Lies fitting symbol, upon their
graves and hedew them with tears. the world shall
Know that the humbiest 81 oar slain comrades has
! crown % remembrance br .hter than the q iadt ms
q kings. Hear u, 6od, when 10 the
presence Of these patriot graves we cry 10 Thee
that the brave men We mourn msy not have died Il
vain MAY their blood lmpart new ne 10 the Ma
ton Save cur beloved country throughout 81 the
ages Of Time aud grant that Il may he ever exalted
before Thee n righteousness. May Wisdom
from on hig III shine into the hearts q cur rulers.
and 60 direct their actions that the voice o. the PEG
pie may honor them, as i ihonors the lowly beds
o. the Country de .onders. and nom tbs silent
city Of the Dead may We carry 10 our homes the
resolve 10 be true the charges let upon the Ma
TONS gratitude-tO care ior him who has borne the
battle, and the widow and orphan o. him who have
fallen
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03
Ghe RepubHrap.
MAY 8, 1876.
Republican National COn1 ention.

The next Union Republican National
Con ention, for the nomination of candi-
dates for President and Vice-President of
the United States, will be held in the city
Of Cincinnati on Wednesday, the 14th day
Of June, 1876, at Il O'Clock noon, and will
consist of delegates from each state equal
to twice the number of itssenators and rep
resentatives in Congress, and of two dele
gates from each organized territory and the
District of Columbia,
La calling the conventions for election of
delegates, the committees OF the several
states are recommended to invite all Repub-
Ecan electors aud all otner voters, without
regard to past political differences or prev
ious party affiliations, who are opposed to
factional issues, and desire to promote
friendly feeling ana permanent hsrmonY
throughout the country, by maintaining
and enforcing all the constitutional rights
of every citizen, including full and free ex-
ercise of the right of suffrage, without in
timidation and without fraud, who are in
favor of continued prosecution and punish
ment of all official dishonesty, and of an
economical administration of the govern
men. by honest. faithful and capable OIL
GERS; who are in favor of making such re-
forms in the government as experience may
from time to time suggest; who are opposed
to impairing the credit of the nation by de-
preciating any of its obligations, and in
favor of sustaining in every way the ma
tional faith and financial honor; who hold
that the common school system is the nur-
sery of American liberty, and should be
maintained absolutely free from sectarlan
control; who believe that for the promotion
of these ends the direction of the Govern
ment should continue to be confded to
those who adhere to principle Of 1910 to
support them as incorporated in the Conssi-
tuition and laws, and who are in favor OF
recognizing and strengthening the funda-
mental principle of national unity in this
centennial anniversary of the the birth OF
the republic. E. u. MORGAN.
Chairman Republican National Committee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03
Judge Davis as a Presidential Can
didato.

Judge David Davis of the j. S.
Supreme Court: is looming up consid-
crably as a possible candidate of the
Democratic party for the presidency
1t is difficult to tell at the present
writing what the effect of such nom
ination would be upon the Gardner,
Seely d Go. wing of the Democratic
party in this city. They are standing
aghast now and holding their breath
at the prospect of having to swallow
Judge Davis at their nominee They
were nearly thrown into spasms this
spring at the thought Of having Re
publicans elected to any of the local Of
fees and It'll con- ectured that the nom,.
nation by their party ola Republican for
the presidency would certainly be the
death of them They could not n all
probability survive the shock. They
supported Republican in 1872 be-
cause then the idea Vas anything to
beat Grant," and the Greeley pro-
gramme seemed to be the only one
which promised success. But now
straight Democracy is their war
cry, and we may expect bolt if any
but simon pure Democrat is put up
on the track. There is only one way
probably, to secure their support of
Judge Davis, and that is to max
them believe it is Jefferson D. In
that case they will go for him with a
whoop and hurrah that will make
every thing ring
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03

Craftsmanship Of the Ways and Means
Committee of the House of Represen-
tatives for the Presidency of the Sen
ate, with the Presidency of the Res
public as contingency. This pros
pect has been held out to his friends,
in the hope of capturing the Illinois
delegation for New York's Artful
Dodger,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03
Ex-Mayor Richards Administration.

The Democrat last week In refer
ring to the administration of ex-May-
or Richards said:
All know perfectly we'll that Mr..
Richards was the candidate of the
faction opposed even to all attempts
at settlement.
And it might have added with
truth and propriety that ninety-fve
hundredtbs of 1.-The faction" spoken of
were Democrats, but let that pass.
Now, what are the facts as to the cleo
ton and administration of ex-Mayor
Richards? He was nominated at meet
ing of repudiationists held in Coles
Hall. His opponent was q. Werlich.
Both candidates, as it happened, were
Republica ms, but political considera-
fions did not enter into the contest
The only issue involved was that of
the city debt Mr.. Richards was
elected by small majority He had
not been in office month before he
changed front and took ground in fa-
vor of a settlement of the debt, and
ever after he was firm and consist
Mt advocate of that policy The men
who supported him for Mayor became
his most bitter opponents, and they re-
pudiated him as fully and unreserved-
y as they did the city bonds.
IF no portion of the debt was set
tied during Mr.. Richards term Of
Office the fault was certainly not his.
It Mas because the bondholders and
city authorities could not agree upon
terms, and not on account of the
Mayors opposition to just aud rea-
onable compromis Use. These are the
facts in the case, and are as we'll
known to the Democrat as to us.
The mean and cowardly insinuations
of that paper are wholly uncalled for
and inexcusable. It represents Mr.
Richards as "the candidate of the fac.
ton opposed even to all attempts at &
settlement" but designedly and ma
liciously, for the purpose of making a
point against him as Republican
suppresses the fact that he repudiatee
the 1epudiationists and stood side b,
side with the editor of the Denaocrd
in the party which favored compro
mise of the debt. It is a ghoul like
performance. almost, to invade th'
sanctity Of the tomb and arraign ou
departed fellow citizen and his ad
ministration in this inhuman ant
untruthfol manner. We envy no
the feelings of any one who may 8
outrage public decency as to do ii
but we pity the party with necessitie
which demand an exhibition o. sucl
atrocity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03

~ A. JOHNSON, Carriage Painter shop
VI over Bodies & Prochazka's earriaoe
repOstOry
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03

Ex-senator Brownlow believes that
it will make very little difference as
to who is nominated or what platform
is adopted at St. Louis, the Southern
Democrats will fall in and support the
nominee. While the Republicans are
discussing men and measures. the
Democrats, caring neither for men nor
measures, are simply resolving to vote.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03

- HACK EFT SON, Horse Shoers,
y lst street opposite WATERFOWL House.
EVANS & CASEY'S West Side Shooting
- Shop, opposite Woodland l. Stones
Steam Bakery
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03

M ATERTOhN LUMBER YARD, Ham
w lin Ford. Ptoprietors, at the Mil
waukee Depot.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03
WE always thought the Milwaukee

WE always thought the Milwaukee
Neaos was a newspaper, but that in
vsstigation of Governor Taylor has
beer going on for a week in Madison.
and we have looked over the News in
vain for single word on the subject.
Let's see! The Meas once advocated
the claims of his excellency, Governor
Taylor, for the Vice. Presidency of the
United States. In urging this matter,
as things have turned out, the paper
was sound on the vice, if it was not on
the Presidency
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03

ArrER two days session, the
New York Democratic Convention,
which met Wednesday at Utica, cleo
ted delega ion to the National Dem
ocratlc Convention, pledged to the
support Of Governor Tilden- This
was accomplished only as the result OF
an unconditional backdown of the
Governor as reformer. He has
made terms with Tammany, the canal
ring and the other corrupt cabals of
the New York Democracy. The
slate is Tilden and Morrison. So it
would seem that our "Bill" sea 4
possible chance to exchange the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03
For Sale.

"OUSE AND THREE LOTS ON WILD
IL er Street, lst ward, known as the
Weaver property; two story Frame Dwell
ing House with Wing, containing nine
rooms. Good we'll OF water, large cstern,
good size frame barn, and variety of fruit.
Apply to 9. u. SKINNER.
Watertown. March goth, 1876. 2lw4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03
= MI * H.

Finding my Cigar stock SO
we'll appreciated, and SO liberal
ly patronized, | offer still furth-
er inducements to, customers.
Call and find out.
Fl. P. RUSSELL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03
PAINTERS.

Il 4 z. JONES, Carriage Painters, lst
10 Street, one door south of Watertown
House.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-05-03

ID. PURPLE, dealer in Lumber and
~ lime and Cement, yard at Northwest
err Depot.