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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

The most reliable accounts set the actual
strength of the Sultan's army at about 35O,-
900, though it is more than that upon
paper. The infantry are chiefly armed with
the Henry-Martiui rifle, 300 900 of which
made in this country have been delivered in
Turkey, and 200 600 more have been ordered
and made but are still held by the makers
for lack Of payment from Turkey. The
artillery, although the favOrite service with
the government, have, until lately, been
armed with mixture Of pieces Of all de-
scriptions, guns Of totally different patterns
being found in the same battery. Stesi
breech-loaders Of the Russian pattern are he
ing gradually introduced. The Turkish
cavalry are bold horsemen hut badly
mounted. The infantry soldier car
ries sixty cartridges on his person,
but the reserves of ammunition are general
ly trusted to requisitioncd country carts and
wagons. There is great Nant Of prom r
trains, both Of ammunition, priyisions, . nd
medical appliances. A Turkish army, hen
stationary, feeds IT'S best it can on the roun-
try. If the order to move arrives, it SEXES
all the wheel d vehicles in the district and
Uses ii EN- for it, immediate want.. The
Ottomans are a martial race. and will Gpbt
brayely bat III all the elements of strength
the Turkish army Is vastly inferior to that
of Russ aud tie result Is likely to show.
a. in other wars, thar - God Is ON the side
of the heaviest battaliuns. -"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

TEMPERANCE reyivals prevail in New York
as well as Pennsylvania. In Middletown,
n. Y, tent has been erected which will seat
1900 people, but it Is not half large enough.
Last week Sunday the Protestant churches
were closed and all the ministers went to the
temperance meeting. All along the Erie
Railroad there is intense excitement At
Penn Yam j. L. Mckelvey, who styles him
self ex-printer, executor and ex-drunkard,
has caused great temperance awakening
Over 1000 have signed the pledge. Out of
500 voters in Wellsboro, Penn, 400 have
signed the pledge. And from various other
places in these two States, as well as from
Ohio and Michigan, similar good reports
come. In this movement reformed men are,
as rule, the leaders, and always take the
most prominent part.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

GOODWIN SMITH on CANADIAN ASNENA
TION.-CanadIan nationality being lost
cause, the ultimate union of Canada with
the United States appears now to be morally
certain 50 that nothing ~ lei. Tor Cana
dian patriotism but to provide that it shall
be Il union indeed, and not an annexation;
an equal not an honorable alliance like that
of Scotland and England, not u submission
of the weaker to the stronger and at tho
same time that the political change shall
involve no change Of any other kind in the
relations OF Canada with her mother cOun
try The filaments Of union are spreading
daily, though they may be more visible to
the eye Of one who sees Canada at intervals
than 10 that OF Il constant resident. Inter
course Is being increased by the extension
of railways; the ownership and man
agement of the railways themselves
are forming an American interest
in Canada New York is becoming
the pleasure, and, to some extent, even
the business, capt. of Canadians Amer
lean watering places are becoming their
Summer resorts; the periodical literature
of the States. whichsis conducted with ex
traordinary spirit and ability, is extending
its circulation on the northern side of the
line and the Canadians who settle in the
States are multiplying the links of family
connection between the two countries.
To specify the time at which II pOliti-
cal event will take place is hardly ever
possible, however assured the event itself
may be, and IN the present instance the
occurrence depends not only on the crcum
stances OF Canada but on the circumstances
of the United States. " the commercial dc
preston which at present prevails in Cana
da continues or rGcurS IL Canadian manuiac-
lures are seen To be dying under tho pres
sure of the customs line; If, owing to the
depression or IT, over-cOStly under tkingS,
such as the Pacific railway. financial
dIil,ultIrs dri-t; II, meantime the balance
ot pro, prTItv, which Is now turning. shall
have turned decislv,Jy IN favor Of the
Unit i State, and the reduction Of their
debt shall have continued at the present
rate the crit ral moment may arrive, and
the pulrtIcltu-. ICcngniZin. the voice of
Destiny, may l,.l.s- IN II body To the side OF
continental unirn. IL will he fortunate II
a misundeTstihGln2 between the Canadian
government and Downing street. about
some question such as that respecting the
pccuniary claims of British Columbia.
which rs now assuming such exaggerated
proportions, does not supcryeno to make
the final dissolution OF tho political tie u
quarrel instead of an amlcablo separation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

SHE WAS DELAYED by TUE DREAMING OF HKR
SHAFT.
INV York. May l3.-lhe City of Rich
mond which arrived here to day reports
having met the steamer City of Brussels,
Tuesday last, in md ocean The City of
BRUSSELS was proceeding under canvass.
having broken her shalt Monday. the 23i
ult. j. &. Gale, of New York, one of the
City of Brussels passengers who returned in
the City of Richmond. states that when
only three days out during the morning ser
vices OF the Pilgrims. the crash was heard
shaking the vessel from stern to stem. The
engines we're Immediately stopped. and the
shalt found broken. No alarm was felt and
the officers decided to continue the VOYAGE
under sail. The vessel was revictualed BY
the City Of Richmond.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

BY u. 5. sTOpDARD.
Instances of GOODNESS in battle are without
number Often has retreatlng, panic
stricken regiment or brigade been brought
to stand and made to face tho Toe unninr''-
iprly by the GOODNESS and bravery OF one
man. Sheridan's famous order. "kigAt
about BOYS. we're going back to camp, as
no galloped along the retreating line with
the fire of baltic in his eye, instllltd new
life and confidence into the broken rank oil
his panic-strIcken army, hurled baeS tue
advancing tide Of rebel pursuers and gained
the battle OF Cedar Creek,
One instance Of the cOolne>s oil ten.
Stannard, at gettysburg, Will never DC iOi
gotten by those who witnessed 1t. II was
dnrinc tia, ominous silence that preceded
the ,t,rm of Lees one hundred rebel cannon,
on the afternoon OF the last day hight,
while the Ind Vermont brigade were lying
ON their faces in front of the Union batter
ic-, that II rebel sharp shooter hon uis
tnnce too great for our musket balis ID
trouble him, sent forth occasional messeE
gers, winch seemed to say. as PLAIN a.
whistling bullets could. Lie low-an
order which we readily pbeyed' ten
Stannard was at this time IN the ,e1r 81 the
Thirteenth Vermont regiment. The WHIST
ing messengers passed harmle SLY over the
PROSTATE soldiers, ~ an orderly or ciilccr on
horseback. or group OF men indicating an
officer with his aids. offered the sharp
shooter an opportunity OF testing his own
skull or that OF his rifle
An aid noticing the proximity OF uh-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

4 COMFORTABLE SrursE. This from II city
friend \ husband and wifi were having
one ot those arguments which occasionally
interrupt the harmony of married lite. lie
lrumbl,d because there wHs not better fire
m the room, and declared that she arrays wns
lust So stIugy IN rc'nrd (" the Us" OF fuel.
She rather admitted her general partiality
Tor economy IN the direction referred To, but
al til game time she asserted that she WAS
the suuJeci Gi II great improvement IN the
specific point then under dlsruNSi"p For
proof on her part, she went ON I" state that
when her first husband was very sick the did
not rrroNcrl, she really felt some reluctance
to haline Il IRE of sufficient capacity To- make
things entirely comfortable. But, sand
sha, "whon my second dear departed was IN
his lart slclHrss, I had such II fire rs no
reasonable man could aud any fault with.
Ard she continued. when your time comes
Ia lie III that bed, with NO hope OF ever rising
rum IT, shall have first rate fire, nS hot as
why, 81 hot that g"p rU htrbg kun'r hcdf
fertqce trlc, yoa're dGud--H uPer's Magazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

Tue Boston Pilot is somew hat exercised
over the query: Suppose England should
get into war with Russia, What is Ireland
going to do about it?'' The Pilot is not
sure that anything important can be done
for the independence of Ireland. 1t observes
several discouraging facts. such as that the
people of Ireland show great lack of inter
est in the matter-''we do not think they
have even begun TO consider the emergency,
says the Pilot and that never did Ireland
lack great men so much as now; she has
not single leader fit to take the reins in the
rash OF a Great Moment This is not en-
cluraging to the Irish nationalist" But
the P'iot is in position to know the facts
of the case, and can hardly be mistaken in
the matter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18
Tut RsDAY, May II, Isl

RousEs PJIxr \ concert BY the PHI
harmonic Society i to take place. or june
9th. for the benefit OF the Episcopal and
Methodist churches.
Farming and other agricultural opera
tons are again resumed, the weather being
favorable
The last week Of cold weather caused our
boating amateur, to look rather blue the
sunshiuy weather has caused reaction in
their looks. K
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18
HONS.

Taste in the small accessories Of the
toilet is more cultivated year BY year among
our countrywOmen. Elegant silk stockings.
delicate, ianciful handkerchiefs and neck
ties, to say nothing of the extravaganza
under the name OF lingerie, take large
share Of fashionable wOman's spending
money. Ofcourse those who have less Will
not be satisfied without at least approach
ing the luxuries of Others above them.
Embroidered silk stockings are hardly
called for 20 much as tae Isle thread, IN
shades to match those of the dress, light
blue, rose color. lilac and violet, the same
being repeated in stockings for children.
Clicked stockings are no longer In hrst
taste. IIardkerchiefs in lawn with fine.
thin silk borders almost As sheer, IN rose,
sky blue and pale violet are pretty and
cheap. Smyrna lace has the same run that
Cluny did ten years ago, and Is seen every
where. from the inner garment OF lady to
the parasol, and the collar about her neck.
but it Is no way fit for the finer uses oil the
toilet, and should be confined to use
iul Undertaking, and IN inner
qualities to trimming linen lawns,
on which 1t is very well placed The ex-
travagance with which children are now
dressed is startling. The writer saw led
into a large store the other day boy OF
five years, wearing an overdress OF light
blue velvet, bordered completely with the
expensive silver fox fur which adorned
toilets of the highest cost last season. An
other boy in violet velvet wore his coat and
sleeves trimmed with very heavy point lace.
1t is possible that the carnival shows and
tableaux in which children have been so
conspicuous lately have fostered this love
tinery. 1t looks very pretty u set boys and
girls dressed like the court children IN
antique pictures. but when they don't baE-
pen to be young princes or even counts or
counteses at all, bnt the offspring OF hard
working and anxious financiers IN wall
street,a dozen Of whom 90 down every two
years, the idea doesn't seem 80 well carried
out. Theatricals are uncalled for on Ameri-
can streets. Tours, ALTON.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

ST. AlBASs, May l6.-The annual meet
ing OF the stockholders of the Central Yer
mont railroad. was held OF St. Adams, to-
day. The only change made in the board
OF directors is the substituting of ex-Gav-
ernOr Stewart Tor Judge Poland
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

PROFESSOR HAYDEN and his corps of ex-
plorers have been rewarded in their later
Researches in the territory of the Far West
b the discovery in Southwestern Colorado
and in Southeastern Utah Of the remains of
prehistoric cities, which show that the fer
tile valley of the Animas River must have
been inhabited centuries ago by highly in
tellisent and cultivated race of people Upon
the banks of that river they nd the ruins
of their Indications, Notifications, and also
pottery ware and drawings, the latter bear
ing inscriptions. which as yet have not been
interpreted The Navajo Indians say, in
regard to these ruins, that their forefathers
came there five old mems ages ago $500 years.
and that these ruins were there, and the
same then as now, and there is no record
whatever Of their origin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18
WESTERN NEWS.
THE INDIANS.

CAM SrANBAUGH, Wv. T, May l6 The
Snake Indians scouts discovered a hostile
camp of so or 60 lodges on the head of Bad
Water, about IS miles from Camp Brown.
on the west side OF the Big Horn range.
Capt. Mix. second Cavalry, with portion
of his command and the Shoshone Indians
will move against them Immediately.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

The hard times are not confined to this
side Of the water A correspondent of the
Nation writing from Geneva says; 1.-The
times are hard. very hard, Just now in this
part OF Europe, yet not 50 hard but that
people generally are expecting them to be
worse before they are better The blame
Of it is laid by most people partly on the
rumOrs of war, but mainly on the Ameri-
cans and the Philadelphia Exhibition. This
last it was that kept the Swiss hotels empty
last season and left the shopkeepers waiting
IN hope deferred behind their counters :;
and it is this that has paralyzed manufac-
lures with the fear of American competi-
ton. Both here and in the canton Of
Neufchatel-the two seats Of the watch
Alanuiacture-the concerns that have not
stopped entirely nave reduced their rate of
production. There is wall of unmistak-
able distress from the unemployed silk
weayers Of Zurich and LYONS. So great is
the suffering in the latter city, that all Paris
has been moved to a nights dancing in Lent
at the Grand Opera for the relief of the
su ferers"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

A Gee rgia Democrat, writing from Allan
Ia to the Augusta tOnStitutIonaIta, seems
TROUBLED by the aspect of the political situa-
ton, IN that State lie finds it discourag-
Tor his party, and says 81 fear that the
Democr acy OF Georgia cannot be held to-
gether, in another State election" 1.-THE
colored vote will be assiduously courted in
such co ntests, and the color line will also be
measur ably obliter ated in such campaign,
and the black man will vote as early and as
often a his white brother | co Mess that |
do not see how Il le evil is to DO ither rene
died OF averted."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

A special CORES pendent of the New York
Times, now travelling through the South.
finds Alabama quiet enough, but declares il
to be 1.-The qniet born Of an organized des-
potism." The correspondent seems to sense
the feeling Of the bono otlice.
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EUROPEAN NEWS.
Italy.
. PoPE's uE,LT

LONDON, May l6-A Rome despatch says
the Pope's health again causes disquietude
lie has no special silment but is extremely
and increasingly weak. and has again taken
to being carried in a chair.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18
Chlttenden County Court.

ADJOURNED TERN
HON. JOHN PlERPoINT, PRESIDING JUICE.
Hon HON 4 I'd. D. G rP Assistant Judges.
TUESDAY, May Is, 1877.
The adjourned term of the Chittenden
County Court was opened at two O'Clock,
yesterday afternoon. The criminal docket
was called. The case of State vs. Phillip
Nash was then commenced. The respondent
in this case was indicted at the last Septem-
Der Term for throwing stones at the torch
light procession, in this city, on the even
ing of August -, 1876. The trial was com
menced at the same term. but was subse-
quently continued at the request of the
States Attorney on account OF The provi-
DENTAL absence oil an important witness.
States Attorney Palmer, for the prosecu-
ton ; Messrs. +. b. Taft and A. Y. Spal-
ding, for respondent.
WEDNESDAY. May I6
The case of State VS. Nash was given to
the jury at about 4;30 p. m, Yesterday,
and at 5 p. m. the jury returned a verdict
of guilty on the 81 and 18th counts Of the
Indictment for an assault with stones, etc.
The case Of State VS.. Victor Lovely, of
underhill, was next called and the Jury EN-
pannclled. and after the opening statements
by counsel for the State and respondent, the
court took a recess until Wednesday at 9
a. IN. This is a case of arson, it being
claim ed by the State that Lovely set fire to
Mary Ann " oodruffs buildings, to get the
insurance, the said Mary Ann being
in COLLISION with said Lovely. States
Attorney Palmer assisted by A. Y. Spaul-
ding for the stats and ii. Ballard, |. L.
Lawrence and j. j. Mouahan for the res
pondent.
THURSDAY. May II, Isl.
Yesterday afternoon upon the conclusion
of the evidence on the part of the State, in
the ease State vs.. Victor Lovely. there an
pearing to be no testimony which tended to
connect either the respondent OF Miss Wood
ruff with the crime OF arson, the court di-
rected the jury to bring in a verdict of not
guilty, His Honor giving as his opinion
that the burning was accidental. The re
spondent was th6rsupon discharged.
The case OF State VS.. Ralph Ray, OF this
city was then tried. The respondent IL
charged with selling intoxicating liquor
contrary to the statute. This ease comes ~
this court on appeal from the City Court, at
which time the respondent pleaded guilty
to one offence. States Attorney &. :. Pal!
mer for the State, K. II. Start for the ri
spondent. The respondent was found gull
ty OF one offence.
State vs. Owen +. C0Oney, Tor selling in
tOxlcatlug liquor will be the first case tried
tins morning.
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State papers are requested to copy.

ALBURCu. \ pleasant party OF about one
hundred assembled at the NJ. T.. church. at
the Centre, Monday afternoon, the 18th inst i.
ID celebrate the crystal wedding OF Rev. and
Mrs. N. W. Wilder. After spreading Il
beautiful ablo in the basement of the
church, IL COM ittce was appointed to call
upon Mr. and Mrs. " ilder and family and
notify them that their friends were prepar
ed to welcome them at the church. This
was a genuine surprise for them, as they
had no intlmation OF the gathering until
notified by the committee After partaking
of bOuntiful repast and the usual con
CALCULATIONS. the pre-cnt5, valued al S2j,
were presented ia a Very appropriate speech
by Rev. X. Hicks. pa stur of the Congrega
tIona, church, and replied to by Rev. Mr..
Wilder
The friends and ne shhur5 OF l.. II. NOs-
burgh and family met at their residence
the Both ult., u gave them similar happy
surprise, and a TIN wedding was held at the
residence OF II NOshurgh, the l,t inst An
other is on the tspis Tor next week, and
number more who wish to be remembered
when their day come
At regular convocation Of Hill Chapter.
X. A. NJ, held at their hall. the 2ud inst,
the following officers were elected H. L.
Spwle, NJ T. II Z. Z. Nantinc. +. King;
". ". Brown. Z. Scribe, Geo Lyman. q.
OF II Geo. II Sowlcs, L. d T. VI Clark,
X. 4. G.. T. A Wheeler, VI. oi Bird Y. &.
Manning, NJ ut Fad V II G.. Phelps, VI.
OF LIST Y. ; l.. f. Soulc, Treasurer; ". N.
Lewis, Secretary Geo. Henry Mott, Tyler.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

The almost simultaneous outburst OF forest
fires over a good part of New England, New
York and Canada, during the past three or
four days, is certainly remarkable. From
Long Island to Ottawa, Canada, and from
Eastern Massachusetts, to Northern New York
the woods seemed to have reached at the
same time the point of dryness at which
fires would run; and the fires started by acct
denton design, from brush heaps. or burning
fallows, or hunters camps, or locomotive
sparks, in hundreds of places, speedily got
beyond control. and have done immense
damage. of course, the prayer for rain,
over this wide area, is universal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

friendly music remarked, General. that
sharp-shOoter means you" "Guess not.
hand me my glass; replied tine General.
Taking the glass he moved around to the
front Of the regiment and sat down upon a
low pile of rails, behind which several of
the Green Mountain boys were shielding
themselves from the swift winged messen-
gers of death. "W here is he" asked the
General. The boys in blue pointed to a
place in the distance where puff of smoke
had occasionally been seen to issue frcm the
grass. Putting his eye to the glass the
General said, Il see him, he is loading his
rifle there, now, he is taking aim" In
another instant, instead of the whistling OF
the ball, for which we were listening, a dull
thud was heard and the dirt flew almost in
the Generals face Pretty good range,
but not quite high enough" remarked the
General as he again put the glass to his
eye. lie is loading again: there, now, he is
taking aim; listen boys, you ii hear it soon. v
said the General, and sure enough We did
hear it, as it went whizzing over the
Generals head. "Guess | won't stay here
any longer. don't know but the fellow
does mean me, was the cool remark OF the
General as he moved quietly back to the
rear again.
Such examples may be called Tool hardy,
but by Just such examples ~ these the
soldiers were inspired with confidence in
their leaders. and learned that flying balls
were not always sure death, and brave men
were no more likely to be killed than COW
ards
And in the after part of the conflict, when
General Lees 100 guns rained their torrents
of deadly missiles amid the ranks of the
Green Mountain Boys, and when the
Glistening bayonets Of 200 rebel soldiers
made their final desperate assault upon the
Union lines, the examples of ich men gave
nerve to the soldiers arms : | courage to
their hearts to fight the battl nd win that
glorious victory.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

CoNsTANTNorLE DISPATCHES say the Sultan
was much pleased with Lord Derby's re-
ply to Prince Gortschakoh's circular, and
ordered the Porte to officially thank the
English government
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

Ii there was any good cause for the late
removal of Miss Meade, sister of the late
Major General George C. Meade, from the
position of copyist in the Pension Bureau at
Washington, it would be well to let the pub
lie know it. 1t is stated in her behalf that
she is cultivated lady, and has been atten-
tive and faithful in her duties. She was
once before discharged but was reinstated
upon note from President Grant, in which
he said that he thought Gen. Meade's ser
vices to the country had been sufficient to
entitle his sister to consideration The coun-
try generally, We think, will agree with
Gen. Grant, in that opinion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-18

THE BLACK llILLs.-A DeadwOod trader
gives the Buffalo Communal the following
IN regard to prices IN that settlement:
Prices change every day or two 1t all
depends on the condition OF the roads. II
the merchants all have plenty, down go
goods If scarce they 20 NJ flying We
put everything up last Friday about
twenty five per cent, and they are
still going up Hundreds are coming in
every day; they must all eat and drink and
We are the boys to let them, provided they
have the dust or grecnbaeks. which latter
are worth ten per cent. more than gold.
will give you the current prices of few
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