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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-03
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The Ohio Republican state Convention
wM. II. WEST NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR
CONFIDENCE EXPRESSED IN PRESIDENT
HAYES, AND HIS SOUTHERN POLICY AP-
PROVED.
CLEVELAND, Aug 1.-The Ohio republi-
can state convention nominated VIM. ii.
West, of BellefOntaine, for governor. Ferd
Voigler, for lieutenant governor; W. ".
johnson, for supreme judge, and George
K. Nash, for attorney general. Inc
resolutions adopted reaiiirm and adopt the
platform and resolutions of the national
republican convention of 70; express IN
ialtering confidence in President Hayes, and
approve his southern policy and civil
service reform movement declare it the un-
alterable purpose of the republican party
to maintain and enforce the provisions Of
the recent constitutional amendments. and
favor both silver and gold as money, that
both shall be legal tender for payment OF all
debts, except where otherwise specially
provided by law, with coming and valua-
ton so regulated that our people shall not
be placed in disadvantage in trade with
foreign nations. and that both metals
shall be kept in circulation a. the
money of the nation. as contemplated
by the constitution and we therefore call
for the reconciliation of silver. The reso-
buttons oppose further grants Of public
lands or money, or the extension of public
credit, toward the construction OF railroads
They sympathize with the condition Of hon
est and industrious labOrers who are willing
to work, but remain unemployed, or are en-
ployed at wages inadequate to comfort and
Independence: and, as an earnest of the de
sire to find a remedy for their condition.
recommend, first that congress establish
national bureau of industry second that
congress exert its authority over all nation
al highways of trade by prescribing and
enforcing such reasonable regulations as
will tend to promote safety of travel, secure
fair returns for capital invested and fair
wages to employees, preventing mismanage-
ment, improper determinations and aggran-
dizement of officials at the expense of stock
holders and shippers and employees; third
that provision be made for statutory arbi-
tratiOns between employees and employers
to adjust controversies, reconcile interests
and establish justice and equity between
| them
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-03

SOME Of the Democratic papers of New
York point with pride to the fact that that
great Democratic city has had no riot. this
time. That is noticeable fact, and to the
credit Of New York city ; but it is to be re-
membered that the size and desperate char
aeter of the mob, in that great stronghold Of
all things evil, has compelled safeguards
fgaiLst riots. such as no other city possesses.
Tie peace Of New York during the last fort
night las been owing to the efficiency Of its
Police force, and it is not to be forgotten
that that force has been brought into its
effective condition, largely under Republi-
can superintendent and control. With
commissioners Ike Gen Badly Smith and
C1l. Erhardt, at Its head, there has been no
question how the police force would be
handled in case of a riot. The communists
and roughs have been fully aware of that,
and have governed themselves accordingly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-03

IT is enough to establish the character OF
Mr.. Bishop, the Democratic candidate for
Governor of Ohio, as an utter and unprinei
pied demsgOgue, to learn, as we do through
Democratic journals, that be has ''struck
the key note.of the campaign by saying that
he shall favor the passage of such laws as
shall remove all cause of complaint on the
part of workingmen, as regards compensa-
ton for their labor" 1t is further explain
ed that these laws are to "fI the price of
labor by statute so that it cannot fall below
a uniform rate" 1t would hardly seem as
if there could be many voters in Ohio crazy
enough. to suppose that wages can be raised,
or prevented from falling, by direct statute.
A law that every workingman shall receive
not less than five dollars day would be
curiosity on the statute book. No such law
was ever enacted .or ever will be, and the
man who promises such legislation is
ucoQudrel!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-03

VERMONT VETERANS. ORGANIZATION OF
THE CENTENNIAL REUNION The official
organization OF the Vermont Centennial
Reunion of the Old Soldiers Society is an
nounced as follows:
First Brigade Colonel A. +. Walker
Rutland, commander First Battalion, Rut-
land county. j. Ii. Dyer, Rutland, COM
mander; Second Battalion, Bennington
county, Willard Holden, ID, Arlington.
commander.
Second Brigade Colonel +. G. Butter
field, Saxton's River, commander; First
Battalion, Windham county. Geo. W. Hook
er. Brattleboro. commander /; Second Battal-
ion, Windsor county, q. \. Paul. Pomirot.
commander.
Third Brgadc-Gencral George p. Fos-
te., Burlington, commander; First Bat
talon, Addison county, A. 5. Tracy, Mid
dlebury, commander; Second Battalion,
Chittenden county, Warren Gibbs. Burling
ton, commander Third Battalion. Frank
lin county, ThOs. X. Kennedy, Fairfield.
commander; Fourth Battalion, Grand Isle
county, q. A. Soules. Alburgh. comman
der
Fourth Brigade Colonel Francis Y.
Randall, Montpelier, commander; First
Battalion. Caledonia county. f. p. Farr,
St. Johnsbdry, commander; Second Battal-
ION. Essex county, +. P. Lee, Island Pond,
commander; Third Battalion. Lamoille
county, G. ID. Gates. Cambridge, comman
der; Fourth Battalion, Orleans county,
&. Ii. Blake, Barton, commander; Fifth
Battalion, Orange county, j. B. Mead.
Randolph, commander; Sixth Battalion,
Washington county, Il. j. Coffee, Montpo
lier. commander.
The following are the aijs-lc-c camp of the
general commanding Colonel f. q. Cole,
Bennington Colonel Alvin b. Franklin.
Newiare Colonel ). f. PIugree, Hartford;
Colonel Lyman +. Knapp, Middlebury
Major n b Hall. Jackson, Mich. Major
n p Bowman, st. Johnsbury; Captain h.
j. Ormsby. Brandon; Lieutenant j. NJ.
Poland. Montpelier Lieutenant Ii. W.
Spo1ord, North Bennington.
Circular No. dcsignates the colors to be
worn III the Centennial camp, as follows
Headquarters, buff; FIRST Brigade, red
Second Brigade, white, Third Brigade,
blue Fourth Brigade. green.
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HEAVY Loss To CROPS AND DAMAGE TO BUILD


HEAVY Loss To CROPS AND DAMAGE TO BUILD
INGs.
BRANDON, VT, July 3O.-Recent heavy
rains overlooked the Neshobe river at Bran
don, causing much damage to gardens and
buildings in that portion of the town known
Us Forestdale. Where yesterday were prom
ising crops, to-day are huge boulders and
beds of gravel. Buildings were moved from
the foundations, and one or two small barns
were demolished. The streets were quilted
out, the underpining to buildings washed
out, and the water dashed through them,
washing away goods and doing much dam
age. No lives are lost. The water was IL
or Is feet deeper than usual. 1t is estima-
ted that the total damage will reach SlO,-
900.
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DEPARTMENT OF VERMONT, }
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC, Z
BURLINGTON, VI, July %, lST.)
COMRADES 4:

| COMRADES:
Read the following and do all you can to
find Col. Ii. s. Hard. Junior Vice Comman-
der of this Department
| bennington Banner Extra. Friday. July p, Is77D
Intelligence reaches us that Colonel
| Henry 5. Hard. OF Arlington, well known
| in business circles in this county, who ranks
second in command of the old soldiers re-
union society at the approaching centen-
NAL celebration. is missing. He left home
last Saturday morning. July 2lst, on the
early train, intending to go to Troy. N. Y,
| and bought ticket for that city. His bus
| mess was in connection with that of the
Arlington Car Manufacturing Company
| He was seen at North Bennington, by
Enos Garfield, a resident OF Arlington,
who talked with him; Conductor Smith.
also recollects seeing him on his train that
morning, and last saw him on the platform
at Hoossc Junction. but cannot say which
train he took that to Troy or North
| Adams way. Mr.. Hard was in good health
and spirits that morning, and no possible
| reason can be assigned for his sudden. in
| applicable absence. The station agent at Ar
| lington recollects the number of the ticket
sold Mr.. Hard, and has ascertained that that
the ticket has not been taken up by any
conductor of the Troy and Boston railroad
company.
The friends of Mr. Ilard's family have as
cortained from those parties in Troy, that
he would have been likely to have visited,
that he has not been in that city since before
the Saturday he left home. Mr.. Hard was
dressed in dark flannel suit, black soft felt
hat. and had no baggage. He is Az years
old. stands six feet in height, weighs about
l55 pounds, has dark hair. inclined to curl.
reddish side whskers. lOrid complexion.
Mr.. Hard has long been a member of the
Masonic fraternity. and has taken the de-
grees of Knights Templar. lie is also
Junior Vice Commander of the State en-
campment of the Grand Army of the Re-
public. So far as is known, he is in no
financial difficulty, and foul play is feared.
We arc told he had very little money with
him. Every citizen of this county, and his
wide circle of acquaintance throughout
Vermont, will unite with US in hoping that
those who have the matter under eonsidera
ton. and are conducting the search, may
speedily clear up the my stery."
Any information will be thankfully re-
cered at these headquarters or by Comrade
Willard Holden, ID, Arlington. Vermont.
EGEN TAPLIN, r. s PECK,
Asst Atj't Gen'l. Dept Comd'r.
State papers please copy.
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past The Mayors arrival was tine signal
for general attack upon him
and but for the interposition of
Father Dan, Catholic priest
he would probably have been killed. He
escaped with double fracture Of his Jaw.
Meanwhile some 40 or 50 of the volunteers
marched down Lackawanna avenue to
Washington street where they were met by
the rioters and after a brisk assault with
clubs and stones, they fired into the crowd
killing four men. The mob then dispersed
and a. they ran several fell seriously wound
ed. The company returned to their quar-
tiers unmolested. All places OF business
are closed by order of the mayor, and eitl-
zens arc joining the volunteers IN large
numbers. Troops have been sent ior, and
are expected tonight. Meanwhile the
streets were being cleared By the Mayor as
sisted by the police and volunteers.
RI0TOrS PROCEEDINGS At LEuIGH VALLEY
DEPOT.
WnKEsEARRE, Pa, Aug. IA crowd Of
six or seven thousand people assembled at
the Lehigh Valley depot to see the mail train
south come in this afternoon. The strikers
were out in force. A constable and United
States detective standing on the platform
next to the engine were stoned. Master
Mechanic Drumhelier was running the en-
CINE, and the strikers stoned him until be
had to &c. Off As he did so hciwas struck
in the face with stone. The strikers
cheered, and mounted the engine, cut 1t
loose, and ran it to Sugar Notch. John
Kelthler, constable. was seized by the mob
nd rOnubltr hap1taN Tbaxr IN
duck him in the canal and would have kill
ed him but for the interference OF friends.
| A large number of passengers were COM
PEELED to lay over here. The strikers have
| the engine taken from the train and are
| running up and down the road blowing the
whistle and cheering. The miners and rail-
road men are cOalescing and trouble ls
| feared.
STRIKERS TURNED BUsU-WHACKERs.
BALTIMORE. Nd, Aug. 1.-The Baltimore
and Ohio officials report all working we'll
except on the third division. between Pied
mont and Keyser. where some strikers have
rcsorted to bush whacking, By attempting to
shoot train men on passing trains. Four
shots were fired from the Mary
| land shore at Red Rock. One shot
passed through the cab of the engine
and struck brakeman on tho chin,
| and another struck the conductor on the
wrist. Three shots were fired on the West
Virginia side, striking the tender, but doing
no damage. The railroad company have
offered a large reward, and Gen. Getty has
sent a squad of soldiers to try to capture the
rascals.
VARInIrs MITES
CoLUNEUs, Ohio, Aqg. freight trains
were moved out on all directions under
guard of military to-day, without interrup
ton. Trains have been passing Newark,
each way under guard of troops, without
interference. No further trouble is antici-
pated.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. Railroad mat
tiers are running smoothly on both sides of
the river and all the men. excepting the
most active leaders of the strike, have been
taken back and are quietly at work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-03

LUIS Is the airy and pleasant way IN
which the Morrisyille CM-W does up its
personal items :.
We begin to think that George Elmore is
careless driver. Three wears ago he was
riding out with damsel that he happened
to bo sweet on. and by some means he
managed an accident 80 sharply as to
throw her hunt upon the ground. We
made no mention OF the affair at the time
out Of pity Tor George, Tor he came limplng
into our office next day and with Il tray full
OF tears in his eyes requested US not to,
adding, "lc see am expecting to marry
her lest a. much rs can be. and il 1t gets
into the papers she NAV kick back on me. y"
But as another chap l. churtlng he- now,
and he amt, 1t is well enough n mention
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-03

A HANDSOME DONATION. The Brainerd
(hlInnesOta) Tr,bune notices the visit ,ol
hov. j. Gregory smith. formerly President
of the Northern Pacific. and family to that
place. and their donation to tho COngrcga
tional society as follows The Governor
agrees to donate $500 towards putting
pews in the church. and 800 per year for
five years towards the support OF minister
IN 1t. His wife agrees to give $50, and
Mrs. Stranahan. her sister. like amount
each year for five years towards II minister 5
support. This. with the prIncely gilt from
the Governor to this society a number Of
years ago, OF its present beautiful church
ediiice and the lot 1t occupies, and from his
good lady of the beautiful organ that now
adorns it. certainly claims for each and all
OF these generous, good pcople the hearty
thanks and prayers of not only the members
Of this fortunate society but of the whole
town. The reason for the interest taken by
these parties in this matter IL the TACT that
our town received its name from Lawrence
Brainerd. father of the Governor lady and
her sister. Mrs. Stranahan -
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Eve years ago poor girl of eighteen.
living a. q servant with a wealthy farmer of
Pleasant Valley, Monroe county. Pa, was
sent to Jail for six months, being an incur
able thief. The people of Pleasant Valley
heard nothing moro Of her till she returned
the other day richly dressed and bought the
farm for cash, to their immense astonish
mept.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-03

&. G. SnOl.G, Of Orwell, has received
81 800 and an annual pass On the Delaware
and Hudson canal company al payment oil
damages received at the recent accident at
Patterson's station. when tho engine |. V.
Baker ran off the track INTO the lake -
Whitehall Tunes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-03

THK CHARTER OAK Life Insurance Com
pany has been recognized with new board
composed of Governor Marshall Jewell,
Senator W. W. Eaton, Colonel George p.
Bissel, Robert E. Day and Hon. Elisha John
son. Gov. Jewell has been elected president.
The committee of underwriters. who have
been through the books, think there is
still left assets of an undoubted value Of So
66,O99. and contingent and speculative
property Of $500 ,472, much Of which can
probably be saved by prudent management.
The liabilities are Sl3,362 ,5177, or $4,O76,-
Az more than the good assets, and S1SS, 900
more than the total of good and bad.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-03

The CASE OF COL. II. \. HARD-HE WAS SEEN
AT ALBANY-Is SUPPOSED To HAVE WAN
pERED WESTWARD,

AT ALBANY-Is SUPPOSED To HAVE WAN
DERED WESTWARD.
ARLINGTON. VT, Aug. This morning,
j. s. Rowley, merchant of Albany, NY,
who has known Col. H. s. Hard for years,
states that he saw Mr.. Hard in the waiting
room of the New York Central depot, at
Albany. on Friday afternoon. Mr.. Rowley
says that Hard was dressed in blue suit,
and bis eyes were greatly bloodshot, while
his face gave the indication that he had
been drinking recently or was laboring
under mental depression. His demeanor
was not like that of an insane man on the
contrary he conversed freely and nationally
1t is now thought that Col. Hard has wan
dered westward, while labOring under tenn
porary insanity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-03

BELLOWS Falls, VT. July 3L-Patriek
McAuliff, an employe of the Fall Mountain
Paper Company. was instantly killed to-
day, having his head crushed while unload
ing logs. lie was As years old and leaves a
large family
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-03

Mr.. BEIcnER on THE STRIKFs.-Rey-
Henry Ward Beecher was reported to have
said in sermon on the strikes, preached a
week ago Sunday, that dollar day would
give man bread and water for himself and
his family and that a man who could not
live on bread and water was not ut to 1--we.
This raised hornets nest about MIR. Beech
er's cars, and he returned to the subject
last Sunday, to say that the reports OF his
previous sermon and the conclusions drawn
therefrom, grossly misrepresented both his
language and his sentiments. These reports
had been sent flying over the United States
BY mail and telegraph. They had brought
him swarms OF letters from all parts; some
obscene, some cowardly in their threats, sent
by those who were afraid Of their own
names, and some also honorably pleading IN
the cause of humanity that he should not
take sides against the workingmen. For the
first time in thirty-one years he would turn
out of his way to make right what had been
made wrong in his own words. For any one
hereafter to say that he was the enemy oil
the workingmen would be the most SANDER
Gus of statements. His struggles for forty
years for the Embarrassment, enlightenment
and elevation Of all the oppressed should
have been sufficient answer to all these state
ments.
say to the laboring man if possible,
buy ground call on God and stop using
tobacco, beer and strong drink say to your
passions, " Not one cent. l buy ground Tor
nv dear wife and children to tread upon. y
Let it be your ambition to make life broader
and fuller. And if the tightcst pinch OF
poverty comes. don't grumble and unman
yourself If it comes at last to a dollar
day, don't throw up your hands in despair.
Not if dying Of hunger should you forget
your manhood Ana when you may bridge
over time of extreme difficulty by self
denial don't shrink. When reduced 20 pow
erty 60 down boldly and don't lose yourself.
don't say that dollar a day is enough to
support nottingham it is enough to sup
port man. A man should be his own mon
arch. Stand, and having done all, stand.
By way of education, virtue, frugality and
industry, let the workingman 60 up, and he
can never 60 so high that shall not rejoice
at his elevation.
Thank God, that the danger Of the present
crisis has passed. There is no class OF men
to whom VIC owe so much as to the rail-
road-workers of our continent. We appre-
ciate their fidelity and we honor their indus
try, but We ought to rebuke them when they
60 wrong and help to lead them back. Tod
bless the people and make them more fit for
this by making them more obedient to His
lawS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-03

An Irish soldier, being for the first time
on guard. was thus accosted by a friend
"What are ye standing there for, Mixer
"Shure they tould me to stand hero for
centhury."
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The women Kissed as they saw the blue
coats march along. Some of the less valor-
Gus took to their heels incontinently. Some
developed into wonderful athletes, and
bitches were danced over as though they
were the floor of some popular ballroom:
Others stood their ground. A shower OF
missiles greeted the boys as they came smil-
ing along, left front into line. One woman
pitched couple Of blocks at the heads of
the officers, and then moved on to attend
to her family duties. The men were
week in the strength and iolc,fulness
of their language compared with these
wretches. Profanity the most foul rolled
easily off their tongues with horrid glibness,
expressions were made use of that brought
the blood mantling to the check of the worst
hardened men in the crowd Of spectators. 1t
was awful. Several shots were fired, by
whom it was not known. The police soon
restored order. and drove the women back,
and finally scattered them. This most dis
graceful of occurrences is the most disgust
ing revelation that has yet deepened the
shades of the already too black record OF
riot and villaipy, which. for nearly week,
has dsgraced the fair fame of Chicago.
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Us the Grand Union Hotel bulletin board
at Saratoga. yesterday, was posted the iol-
lowing
\ strike is reported of the brakeman on
the Adirondack Railroad, that he has the
General Superintendent and General Ticket
Agent under barrel and is sitting on it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-08-03
Tue New York Tribune having recently

The New York Tribune having recently
remarked that if Mr.. Tilden had tried to
=. lead an assault on the White House, last
Winter, his whole party would have lett
him to charge alone, the Cincinnati Conn
meraai, says: The trouble in this country
is not lack of the fighting elements. MIR
Tilden had plan of Inauguration in New
York, supported by the militia of the belt OF
Democratic States-C Connecticut, New York,
New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. lie
had a list OF the troops and an estimate OF
the money on hand in New York. This
scheme was discouraged by Southern leaders
and put down by them; and We do not think
the country lost ANYTHING by their action
Tlden would have made war if he had not
been frowned down by the Confederate
Brigadiers."
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luE printer made uS say "Ex Senator
NJ mil. which was ridiculous mistake
Justin = Morrill, is not an II Senator, and
will not he one, probably, as long rs he dc
res to be Senator. - Rutimd HtrGd.
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luE sexton ON the church steps wiped hi.
melancholy features with a red bandsna. A
hearsc stood near, and three or four car
rIages were Drawn up behind it. The notes
" ;A5 organ d1ated out OF tho windows W ith
solemn effect. \ stranger came along and
said Funeral?' And the old sextnn
gravely bowed his head-i7 was Who's
dead 80 Tho man again wiped his brow and
gave the name OF the deceased. "What
complaint ?" asked the inquiSitive stranger
S1lemnly placing his handana in his bas
and covering hrs bald head, the old ssSton
made answer There Is no conplalnt
every body is satisfied. - Worcester Press.
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William Hamse. of Bloomington, was ar.
raigned before Justice Skinner, of Barton
Landing, recently, for abusing his wife.
and in default of bail was committed to Jail
at Irasburg.