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FROM WASHINGTON.

SOMETHING TO EXCITE rISiSC1NL CIRCLES.
WASHINGTON, NAV 9.-ShGuld Secretary
Sherman's visit to New York alter the open
ing of the exhibition at Philadelphia, be OF
the nature attributed to it in minor finan-
cIal circles, the result may be OF great i'm
portance to the financial world. sder the
general legislation enacted to facilitate the
resumption of specie payments. the Secre-
tary of the Treasury Is given large diScre
ton 1t Is claimed that there are now large
stores of gold IN this country, out of use,
and thai the holders would willingly ex-
change 1t Tor UnItet States tOar per cent
bonds Should tins be found to be the
fact after a conference with prominent
bankers IN New York, 1t IS quite probable
that Secretary Sherman may announce it to
be his policy to commence boarding gold
with a view to resumption of specie pay
mentS in 1879. The boarding of gold Is un-
derstood to be Secretary Sherman's policy.
THE PRESIDENT POLICY APPROVED IN THE
WEST.
Edwin COSleS, proprietor Of the Cleve
land Leader, had long interview with
the President TO- lay and says that the
western republicans approve his southern
policy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-11

WATEESuIE-T The little daughter ct Geo.
II. Gilmore drank small quantity If strong
lye few days ago, making her throat very
sore but she has recovered.
Our new NJ T.. minister. Rev. ] G. Lang
ford, preached his first sermon here on sun
day last. II is expected he will live here
aud preach IN Fletcher onc-hnlf the time.
4 black snake some H. or Ii inches IN
Length was killed here hist week Lv G. G.
Tobm. This is the first snake at the kind
seen here for wears.
On Friday afternoon. last, Eddie Prior ran
the tine of II fork IN his foot near the ankle
Joint. The wound WINS very painful hut he Is
recovering.
MI. Dowury and Mr.. Adams who have been
dangerously sick with pneumonia are con
yal,scrnt and will recover.
Jerre Shattuck, ESD. prominent citizen.
of Bclvidere, died ON Thursday morning last
week, after II long and painful illness. sup
posed cause of death, cancer of the stomach.
Mrs \. Fairbanks returned from market
ON saturday evening last, bringing large
assortment of choice millinery goods at low
prices.
The officers Of Waterville Lodge Nc. IS. l.
q. q. T., tor the ensuing quarter are as toll
lows Ernest Manchester. ". C. T.. Laura
Wilbur, W. '. T., Willie Taylor. ". :, Alice
lIulhurd. W. L. s. Mrs l.. II. Shaituck. W
T., Fred NJ. Hulhurd, ". C., &C. Tobm.
W. NJ, Lucy Prior, ". l. q Hubert Cressey,
W, o. G. &c.
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MINE Gaia sTROPUE IN PENNsyL-
NANIA.
Thirty Wen Imprisoned by t.aS ExpIo-
sion.
SIN BODIES ALREADY RECOVERED.

sIN BODIES ALREADY RECOVERED.
PoTTsyILLE, Pa. May Am explosion
of gas this morning in the Wadesyille mines,
near St. Clair, imprisoned thirty men. and
their cries for assistance can be plainly
heard. six bodies have been recovered
already.
LATER-sEvES MEN KILLED AND SIN SERIOUSLY
INJURED.
ST. CLAIR, May 9.-Ihe bodies of Joseph
Milward. Herbert Moore, and Thomas Con-
nOrs have been taken from the mines.
The latter had his head and both legs blown
off. Moore presented 4 irighttul appear
ance, his face and body being dreadfully
burned and diSfigurcj. John Durkin was
instantly killed. Edward Wedklin, one Of
the miners who escaped. described the gas
as flying through the mines with lightning
rapldity. destroying everything IN Its
path. Weaklin hearing the fir report
quickly laid down and the gas passed over
him. 1t soon became necessary to fan
fresh AIR into mine, As 50 foul had the gas
become that those sent TO rescue the men
could only work at short intervals. James
Leady was badly burned. Ii Is doubtful if
he can recover. Two miners have just come
up and report that a large quantity of
coal has fallen on Ben amin Mose.y, and it
will be impossible to get at HIM for some
time No hopes are entertained for his re-
coyery alive. The latest information OBJ
tanned indicates that seven men have been
killed, and six seriously injured
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-11
The Extra Session.
THE OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION CALLING IT FOR
OCTOBER lJrU.

THE OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION CALLING IT FOR
OCTOBER l5rH.
Whereas the final adjournment of the
FOrty-iourth Congress without making tho
usual appropriation for the support of the
army for the fiscal year ending June 3Oth.
1878. presents an extraordinary occasion.
requiring the President to exercise the power
vested in him by the Constitution to con
vene Congress in anticipation of the day
fixed by law for their next meeting now,
therefore, /. Rutherford B. Hayes. Prcsi-
dent of the United States, do, by virtue Of
the power to this end in me vested by the
Constitution, convene both houses OF Con-
eress to assemble at their respective chambers
at II O'Clock noon, Monday, the 18th of
October next, then and there to consider
and determine such measures as. in their
wisdom. their duty and the welfare Of the
people may seem to demand.
In witness whereof have hereunD set
my hand, etc X. b. HAYES.
By the President, WILLIAM NJ EvARIs,
Secretary of State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-11

TnE recent decision of Judge Schaefier, of
Utah, denying a divorce to Ann Eliza
Young on the ground that she was never
m ,rried to Brigham, is rather hard on thou
sands Of Mormon wives. The court held
that any polygamous marriage was null and
void. that the ceremony which united
Young to Ann Eliza was not a civil compact,
but mystic and religious one /; and that he
had bat one lawfully welded wife-Mary
Anne, whom he married in 1884. Further
more. that as Ann Eliza was living with
Brigham in an illegal relation, she was only
entitled to receive such compensation as
might be due her as a servant; but, having
meantime received as alimOny more money
than her services were shown to be reason
ably worth, she could claim no further COM
pensation. This decision places most of the
Mormon wives in the condition of menials.
They are concubines, with claims for wages
as servants and that is all But no other
conclusion would seem to be reconcilable
with law or common sense. A woman, to
secure legal standing in a suit for divorce,
must have been lawfully married. To say
that Ann Eliza was entitled to lawful di-
vorce from Brigham Young, would be to say
that he was lawfully married to forty-ninc
wives, and that polygamy is recognized by
the statutes.
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Personal AND POLITICAL.

Mr.. George II. Butler 1.-THE nephew Of his
uncle) has been removed from the Office Of
Special Postal Agent, to which he was re-
Gently appointed on the recommendations
of Congressman Cox ard Snyder.
1t is announced in our special dispatches
from Washington that Hon. Hamilton Fish
has been offered the Mission to the Court Of
St. James. No appointment for that posi-
ton could give greater satisfaction to the
American people.
Reformer Tilden is now bending his 81
gantic intellect to the work Of purchasing
seat in Congress for Attorney Field.
In the case Of Gen Reno the President
approves the finding of the court-martial
and the sentence thereof, but mitigates the
latter to suspension from rank and pay for
two years from May Is, 1871. The President
says that in view Of the previous reputation
of Gen. Reno his offence does lot warrant
the sentence of dismissal.
4 Washington special says that George
ii. Buffers removal was based upon letter
from prominent New York city Methodist
clergyman to an officer in the postal depart
ment stating that while travelling to Chicago
recently, man giving the name Of Butler
exhibited postal commission, boosted that
he was going to the Black Hills, drank copi-
ously from brandy bottle and disguised
the passengers by profane AMI vulgar con-
versatiOn.
Mr. Piuchback is said to be much ANNOYED
at the story published in the New York
Times, to the effect that he, when "little
woolly headed urchin,' was lost by his mas
Ter at game Of 'seven-up" on Mississippi
steamboat. lie says the truth is that his
mother was manumittcd before his birth L.,
and that he never was slave lie also de-
MES that he has lost his influence with his
race.
The Boston journal remarks that GOV.
Hampton, Of South Carolina, should not be
very severe upon colOrcd school officers in that
Site because they are unable to read and
write, as there are towns in Northeastern
Maine where the votes are returned in the
rati) of five Democrats to one Republican
whose school officers and Sclcctmcn coniine
themselves in the matter Of signatures to the
making of a cross
The President has intimated that Collector
Arthur will be retained at New York, for
the reason that he can better put in practice
the proposed changes than an inexperienced
man. There is nothing against Arthur
personally.
Mr.. Tildcn is now reported to he laying
his plans to succeed Mr. Conkling in the
United States Senate. lie is said to be
alre ldy picking out his men to run in Ger
tain Senate districts OF New York next Fall
y Washington special says that Senator III
nunds has called on the President and talked
over the political situation with him. Mr.
Edmunds admits that he was at first DIS
posed to oppose the Presidents course in the
South, bat that he Is new willing to see the
new policy have fair trial.
Mayor Ely, of New York, last week sent
to the Board of Aldermen the appoint
ment of zen. Alexander S. Shnler, to be
Police Commissioner i'm the pacc of Col
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10 HIS E,cei'cHcy, Cor. Horace FarJanGS.
81. JohnsJuy.
DEAR GOVERNOR My reprieve was an
nounced to me by our kind superintendent
at about 10 O'Clock last night. The joy and
gratitude with which it was received have
no power to describe. | have hardly closed
my eyes during the hole night, 50 cheering
has been voar high appreciated clemency
to me.
First. thank God for his answer to my
many prayers and timely in.erposition in
my behalf Secondly. for the great interest
and care with which you have guarded my
lie from the time my case first camo to
your notice up to the present day.
pray that God and the people will sus-
tain you in this honorable act of justicc and
mercy to wronged man, and may lie who
is abundantly able to reward all such acts
add many years to your life and remain by
you in the last great day when lie makes
up His jewels, will ever be the faithful
prayer of your grateful servant.
JONI p. PHAIR.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-11

LATER aivices from the scene Of war 90
not confirm the report of the fall of kars,
The Russians, it is reported, made two IN
successful attempts to carry the place by d.
rect assault. They then invested the place,
and proceeded with the bulk of their forces
tow ard Erzeroum, meeting and defeating a
Turkish army between Kars and Erzcroum.
Great uneasiness" is reported at Constan-
tinople. and there would seem to be alum
dant occasion for it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-11

Tue letters recommending George ii.
Butler. Tor p o. route agent in the Black
Hill, nave been published, and show that
Sunset. Cox solemnly Endorsed Butler for
that position. because of his " genius as a
paragraphist," and because he is "a ready
writer. as ready a the General with the
ord" Mr Cox will probably not be trOu-
BLEED by infrincements on his patent on the
phrase with the oral, and it is not
likely that ten. Ben Batter will make
much parade of his new title Of " the gen.
eral with the oral" Bit it was all in keep
ing-a vile recommendation of a vile fellow,
to an Office in a vile place
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-11

TnE tone of the public press, indicates very
genera satisfaction with the decision of the
Administrations, to call no extra session OF
Congress till Fall. If the army can stand it
and Secretary McCrary has undertaken to
say that it can-the country at large can get
along very well without meeting of Con-
gress, at present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-11

TINS United States has more miles oil rail-
way than Russia, Turkey, Germany, Austria
Great Britain, France and Italy combined,
the total mileage Of the former being nearly
$4,000 miles against 5000 miles in those
countries OF these countries Russia has
more than double the population OF the
United States. Germany about two millions
more, and Great Britain, France and Aus
tria, seyerally, but few millions less than
this country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-11

Some cntcrpri-iug New Workers have
been South and picked up thousand OF
more colnrcd girls. who were house ser
wants bolore the war. and have brought
them to the city, and are placing them in
situations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-11
/, 1877.
The Eeprleve OF Phalr.
THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER.
ST. JOuSSBURY. Nav =, ISL.

oT. JUHNsBIKY. May 2, IBID
To y. ". NimsoH, Sheriff Of Windsor
County.
By tine authority vested IN me as Cover
nor of the State of Vermont, you are here
by commanded to delay the execution of the
sentence of death upon John p Phair, now
in State Prison at Windsor. until the first
Friday in April, A. D., 1879. between the
same hours of the day named in the warrant
which you now hold for his execution.
Horace FAIRBANKS, Governor.
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LETTER FROM PHAIR TO GOVERNOR FAIR
BANES.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-11

LONDON, May In the House of Com
mons, to- lay, Hawthorne Hardy, war secre-
tary, stated that no special roster had been
prepared Of the troops ready for immediate
service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-11
G. G. BENEDICT, Editor,
linz tone of the publie press. indicates yer,

rsrms--sa.oO a year, Away. in advance.
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BUCHAREST, May 9.-Thc artillery en-
gagement was renewed with vigor late yes
terday afternoon between the Turkish bat
teries at Widin and the Roumanian batteries
at Kalafat. which only ceased at nightfall.
The barracks ami custom house at kalafat
were destroyed and church injured.
Widin was set on fire. The Turks again
FREQ today but the Roumanian batteries
aiIapf
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The New York tie
1873, said

Ressh,d. That we record cur jud. ment that
drunkenness is 4 sin against God and crime
against the State and should be so defined by stat
ute and promptly dealt with That liquor selling
is, also. every way and irlly to he treated as an
arcomblicpn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-11

Rescued, That We feel called upon as
convention cf Christian ministers and churches DIS,
tinctly and cordially TO tsfe our STAND with all
true friends OF Il Iersnce, and to pledge our sym
patty and support every legitimate effort for the
suppression OF the use as a beverage and unlawful
sale of all ntox cating drinks.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-07-05
Ban nin,y &. OAisr,s addition to Vest St. Paul.

IL L. Davis, Auditor of Ramsey County,
and State of Minnesota, do solemnly swear that
the foregoing is correct and true statement Of
taxes delinquent for the year 1874, and prior years,
upon the real property therein described
s. LEE DAVIS,
County Auditor,
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 9th day
of June, 1877
JAMES O'BRIEN,
lsEAL1 Deputy Clerk of District Court,
Ramsey County, MINI.
(Endorsed) Filed June 9th, 1877.
A. ARMSTRONG,
Clerk District Court,
Ramsey Co., MINI.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-08-25
The Inspector.

Mr.. Editor II notice what | con-
ceive to be very unnecessary attacks
made through the press on Peter
Cain, Inspector of Mines for this
county. I do not pretend to know
whether Mr.. Cain has discharged his
official duties in accordance with the
requirements of the law creating the
Office or not. If he has not there is
certainly legal redress, whereby he
can be held to strict account for his
official duties.
If, on the other hand, he has, as
some say, discharged his duties faith
fully he has certainly been very I'M
kindly dealt with. Under any cir
cumstances, these personal attacks
through the press are not calculated
to accomplish much, if any, good,
more especially where there is legal
remedy for real or supposed snort
comings.
My impression of the law is, there
is nothing in it abridging the right Of
private contract. 1t occurs to me
that the coal companies and the
mines have perfect right, under the
law, to make and enter into any con-
tract for the delivery of timber and
other material used in mining, that
may be agreeable to both parties.
1t may therefore turn out that the
failure on the part of some of the
companies to deliver timber and other
material into where the miner is
at work, is the result of private
contract between the parties, over
which Mr.. Cain has no authority or
control. ST.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-08-25
Brilliant Hop.
Yours, etc.
CYNRo.

Mr.. Editor Tuesday evening last
one of the most enjoyable, if not the
most brilliant chops" Of the season
given by the young ladies and gentle
men of Frostburg in honor of the
visitors, was held at the residence OF
G. H. Hamill, Esq, Broadway, who
generously donated the use of his
fine parlors.
The usual quadrilles, waltzes, etc,
served their pleasurable part.
A graceful and elegant feature of
the occasion was the introduction, by
Mr.. E. O. Thomas, of Baltimore, and
Miss Hattie Amman, of Cumberland,
of the German, under whose able
and polished instruction all the un-
initiated derived much enjoyment and
made a success of the novelty.
The ladies, without exception, were
"gorgeously arrayed." The fashion
able and elegant costumes enhancing
their personal charms, elected many
compliments and much admiration.
The gentlemen appeared attired in
their usual becoming and handsome
styles.
The occasion was graced and its
pleasure augmented by the presence
Of the following named visitors
Misses Carrie Welsh of Charleston,
S. c.; Kate McCaughan of Palestine,
Texas; Nellie Sweeney of Wheeling,
W. Va; Mr.. and Mrs. Daughtrey,
Miss Sallie McHarry and Mr.. Z. O..
Thomas of Baltimore; Miss Jennie
Stapleforte Of Cambridge, Md; Mrs.
Rifle of Bedford, Pa; Misses Edith
NJ. Diiley, Nellie ana Kate Bruce,
Hattie Amman and Mr.. Harry Brace
of Cumberland.
Prof. George Hocklng's Orchestra
rendered fine and popular music.
His late waltzes, and especially those
of his own composition, were gener-
ally admired and called forth the
warmest admiration. The musical
features lent the greatest inspiration
and enlivened beyond expression the
enjoyment Of the occasion.
The refreshments were especially
savory, elegant and abundant. Until
the hrur of three in the morning the
spacious parlors and halls, and de-
lightful walks throughout the grounds
resounded to the meriment of the
gay jewellers, when all with one ac-
cord dispersed for their homes, carry
ing with them from the late scene of
gayety the most happy and fascinating
impressions Of the "hop.' KNARF.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-08-25

men are coming up for the next cleo
ton, as it is time that labor should be
represented in our Legislative halls.
Lawyers and politicians have had
their share of the gilt of the country,
so let us cut them short from this
time forward. Let US have good
men from among the laboring class to
represent, US and let the laboring class
support them, and we will get men in
office that will be an honor to the
class they belong to. There is no use
in saying | belong to the Democl atic
or Republican party, as they are gone
one as bad as the other. Politicians
end lawyers don't care fig for the
laboring class, even if they all starved
to death, as long as they can push in
office and get their pockets lined well
with greenbacks. So let US one and
all keep our eyes open for the cam
paign this fall.
Yours, etc.,
Gy,,po
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-08-25
Mount Savage Letter.

MT. SAVAGE, Aug. q, 1877.
Mr.. Ea'hr:-I am very sorry that
an forced to tell the same old story
ABOUT the coal mines at this place;
that is they are doing next to moth
lng-lt is car to-day and none to-
morrow, and with no bright projects
ahead. To be sure there will be some
more coal burned for fuel here in the
winter than there is now, and that is
about all we have got to look to as
tar as I can see at present.
AS stated before, there was a Gu
pola built here to smelt over the old
cinder pile. 1t was small one but it
has paid exceedingly well-as much
If not more than was expected. They
are, therefore, about to build a new
and larger one, the coke for which
will be brought from Connellsville, so
you can see it won benefit the miners
in this vicinity any.
=! am glad to see that the working
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-08-25
OUR CORRESPONDENCE.
No Strike at Ocean.
FRosTBURG. Aup. %, 1877.

fRoSTBURG, Aug. rs, 1871.
Mr.. Editor The statement pub
lished in to-day's Nea0S as follows, is
incorrect:
Yesterday morning the miners of the
Consolidation coal company's Ocean mine
demanded the dismissal of one of the en-
ployees who was Objectionable to them,
and because their demand was not acceded
to, struck.
On the other hand the employer re-
ferred to is incapable of the duty as
signed HIM by the company. He is a
railroad man with no experience in
mining, and does not knoap coal from
slate. Under the order of the agent
that any man locked three times
should be discharged, the men were
al great disadvantage, particularly
those prominent in the recent meet
ings. The committee appointed to
wait upon Mr.. Thomas with regard to
the matter obtained no satisfaction
whatever, and the mine was peremp-
torily closed.
This is the true statement and shows
that. this time, the miners are not on
strike. MINER.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1877-08-25
Neighboring Affairs.

THE CANAL-Actlo,1 ofHe Company
misunderstanding commencement
a meeting of the canal board was held
at the Queen City hotel Tuesday.
There We're present President Gormau,
and Messrs John Humbird, Patrick
Hamill, NJ. Bannon, Henry Farnan-
des and DR.. B. B. Crawford directors,
Messrs. B. Fawcett, secretary, S. Gam
brill, assistant; W. C. Hutton, engi-
neer, and A. V. Millholland, Of Balti
more, counsel for the company. At
ter discussing the situation at length
the board adopted the following reso-
lutions:
ReSolred, That the president be and
he is hereby authorized and directed
to give notice that for the remainder
of this season the tolls and wharfage
on coal from Cumberland to George
town shall be reduced to twenty-five
cents (25) ton.
ReSoIcea, That this reduction is
made on the condition that the rates
of freight to boatmen be made at the
uniform price per ton OF ninety 600
cents to Georgetown and ninety-fve
(95) cents to Alexandria, and that in
the event of violation OF this under
standing the president is authorized
to re-establish the present rate Of
tolls.
The present rate Of tolls and wharf
age is forty cents, but drawbacks
have been given shipI ers reducing it
materially but never as low as the
rate proposed. In pursuance of the
resolutions President German yester-
day addressed to the president of each
of the coal companies Of the Cumber-
land region letter, of which the fol-
lowing is a copy:
G & 0. CANAL Co. PRESIDENTS OFFICE, /
CUMBERLAND, MD, Aug. 21, 1877.
To the President IF Me-COal Co.,:
Dear SIR The Board have this
day ordered the tolls and wharfage on
coal from Cumberland to Georgetown
shall be twenty-five cents for the re-