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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27

fRAHkNEss requires the confession that
Mr. Hayes method of terminating the
LOUISIANA controversy is Just as regular, or
irregular, as the methods employed from
time to time during the last few wears for
Tue maintenance of Republican supremacy
IN the state This fact it is which in part
explains the Indifference with which the
country regards the present settlement
and the proceedings leading to it The
controversy has been 50 long continued that
the public are tired of it. They are 81 adj to
DC rid OF it in almost any way And they
are content that Mr. Hayes should A, sumo
the responsibility of settlement" which
settles nothing satisfactorily, but which will
DO finally acquiesced in cheerfully, + the
assurances presented in its behalf be !, Jyally
ulhlled by those who make them l,fcan-
while, the Republican party cannot gain
tnnythIng by converting the action IF the
PRESIDENT into an occasion of strife.-.k Y.
Times,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27
Personal AND POLITICAL.

Ex-Goy. Fenton is supposed to be expect
lag the appointment Of minister to Austria.
The new Secretary of the Navy has been
invited to deliver an address before the
American Bible Society. This is an honor
which the Society never thought of extend
ing to the rotund Robson
A Philadelphia man sent the following
despatch to a member of the Louisiana Com
mission - The Commission deserves great
credit for their success in bribing enough of
Packard 5 men to give Nichols majority.
Had Tweed been on your commission he
would have accomplished it in day. But
we must have reform"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27
Canadian Politics.

In the Canadian House of Commons, the
other day, the Opposition attacked the
Speaker of the House, Mr.. Anglin, of st.
John, n. B., on the ground that some Gov
ernment printing had been done in the
newspaper office of which he is proprietor
This, it was alleged, was breach of the
Independence Of Parliament" act. the
penalty for which is heavy fine and de tdcio
loss OF seat The case was submitted to the
Committee on Privileges and Elections
Then the Opposition discovered that another
member, Mr.. Norris, of Lincoln. was share
holder in steamer company which had per-
formed some Government work, and he, too,
was sent to committee Then Mr. Macken-
zie, the Premier, bethought himself that if
these cases were to be construed as infringe
ments OF the law, there might BIO others,
and forthwith turned to the public accounts
during the reign of his predecessor, Sir John
Macdonald, vino had led the attack upon the
Speaker The first case discovered was that
of Mr.. Currier. of Ottawa. member of the
Opposition, who belongs to a lumber firm,
and whose partner, unknown to HIM and
legitimately enough, had contracts for lum-
Der with the Government. Mr.. Currier at
once resigned his seat, leaving the Govern
ment members on a very anxious bench.
Fast upon this revelation came others, in
GLIDING not only those who had taken IN
active part in the onslaught but even Sir
John Macdonald himself, whose firm claw
yers) had received a number of payments
from the Government of which he was the
head 1t is not suggested on either side
that there has been any corruption in the
matter, but Sir John Macdonald thought he
could capture the Speakers seat. and now
he and some of his principal henchmen are
on the ragged edge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27

THERE is peace and quiet, in name at least,
in Louisiana. The troops were quietly
Withdrawn from the vicinity Of the State
House Tuesday, and no disturbance followed
single Legislature, composed OF large
majority of the members whose election was
undisputed, is in session, and its claim to
be the true constitutional legislature of the
State is not questioned. The Packard Leg
islatnre has broken up, and those members
Of it who could not make good their claims
to seats in the other body, having received
The payments usually made to unsuccessful
contestants, have dispersed. One of them,
MIR. johnson. expressed, with breyity and
exhaustiyeness, his sense of the situation,
which is. doubtless that of the others also who
find themselves in the same position. "Give
johnson his mileage" this gentleman said,
land let him go home" 1t was given, and
he went home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27
War Notes.

IL seems to be evident that Russia has
been Obliged to 90 to war without having
succeeded in securing any pledges of neu-
trality from Austria.
The Russian advance guard, numbering
% 600 men, half cavalry and half infantry,
began crossing the Pruth at Jassy and
nelghboring points Tuesday morning. They
are taking the direction of Galatz on the
Danube. Five other divisions with 40 cannon
are stationed at Rubei, and they will nd
vance 80 a. to reach the Danube at Ismail
kilia and vilof.
Both Russia and Turkey are grain pro-
ducIng countries, and probably furnish the
different nations of Europe 1000 900
bushels annually, which will DO withheld
or destroyed by the war 1t is believed
that this deficiency would be chiefly supplied
by the United States. Hence the advance
IN the Price of wheat IN our markets.
The prophet who foretold the fate Of
Turkey issued his decree in 1853 in the fol-
lowing words
Ia twice two hundred years the Boar
The Crescent shall assail
But II the Cock and Bull unite
The Bear shall not prevail
But look in twice ten years again
Let Islam know and fear
The Cross shall vaI-the Crescent Uane
"row pale and disappear
This Spring brings the twice ten wears
nce the Crimean war.
lhe river Pruth, which the Russian
'rInies are crossing. is the southern bound
ny oil hnssia, separating it from Roumania
is about three hundred miles long, and
mf'ies into the Danube about seventy five
'Iies from the entrance of the latter into
ne Black Sea. The Russian regiment.
MI Doubtless push on rapidly toward the
ahuhe' the southern boundary of Rouma-
III and the northern limits of Turkey
roper.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27

NuSS the last previous war between
Russia and Turkey began, in 1929, the
Russians crossed the Pruth on the 9TH day of
May. They have begun earlier now. Then
the war went on until the Russians cap
tured Adrianople, and humbled the Turkish
government. 1t is not vet manifest that
Russia intends to do anything more than
occupy Bulgaria, and the region north of
the Balkan Mountains. But there will pro-
bly, he fierce battles before the Russians
@n get possession Of Bulgaria The Turks
are in fighting mood !; they are moved by
blahometan fanaticism; they will make
fu-ions struggle against this Russian in
vasion. yet nobody appears to believe they
can resist it successfully. 1t is probable
that the Turks will be attacked in Asia, as
well as in Europe, and that Crete and some
other portions of Turkey will take advantage
oil the war to assert themselyes Exactly
what Russla's purposes are is not yet de-
veloped, but if she can take Constantinople,
without Resistance from the European pow
ers other than Turkey, it is pretty safe to
assume that she will do so. The map of
Edropc may require great changes before
the war Is over.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27

DANIEL HALL has been appointed ,,ya
otcer at Boston. Hall was chairman NJ a..
state Central Committee in New IIamr
sn're, and he was supported for the position
" william T. Chandler, Col. Ordway and
view Hampshire politicians generally. There
were TWO prominent candidates irom Al
~. Atwood and Gen. Cnosvon
a. nc FORMER was supported by Gov. Rice. and
tne latter by the endorsements or ho,h ~
massachusetts, senators, Cogswell. besides
G Gas on Terms OF intimacy with ATTORNEY,
General Deyens- But the old tradition tbS,
, one Of p the principal Offices connected with
t me Boston port must be given m No.
hampshire prevailed, and there ha;. -'o"
other candidate from New Hamrebirs e W.
cept the present incumbent, Hail rooo;raI
inc place. Gen. Hartman, the preseD ri ~
oumbent, has had the Office eight Tes,s an" an IN
1t Is said, has made 100000 out Of Il, anu
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27
An EXCITING DEBATK.

The Bishop presented to the Conference
the question OF reducing tho number of the
districts. l.. Marshall, p. E.. of Troy
district, moved to reduce the number from
six to five
Il. NJ. Hall. an exp. f.. spoke against
the resolution. lie would rather SEQ the
number increased to eight.
j. W. Eaton. Secretary Of the Center
cnce, spoke Cor the resolution.
+. Watson, p +. last year of the Bur-
lington district, spoke against the rcsOu
tlon. lie gave some Of his experiences rs
Z. f.. on the district. There were but IL
votes among the laity for the proposed ac-
tiun. lie said there ought to be no change
in the boundaries OF districts unless there
were good reasons. Our experience on
changing boundaries was of u sad charac-
ter. Poultnoy to-iay is Il sorry example of
the unwiSe policy of changing boundaries.
The district is large now, over 100 miles
lcng.
NJ. b. Mead, p. + of Burlington district
spoke in favor of the resolution. lie said
that the popularity of Br. Watson made the
people content under their burdens last
year Now, he said. the vote of the laity
was for strengthening the district. The
district is like the Dutchman's farm. ''all
long and no wide" The churches are
mostly poor, and the district expenses bur
dcnSOme. The district needs strengthening
in some way.
5. Washburn, another ex i. Z spoke in
favor of the resolution. lie is now stationed
at Middlebury, in the district lie said tho
district was too poor to sustain itself. lie |
drew comparison between the salaries OF |
the different presiding elders. Burlington |
district only allows the 2. +. 81 900, and |
0,.I pays travelling expenses and all. lie |
=. The district stewards. IN II way dIscred
r., Vi. 10 the church, pinched the T. T..
lao I" q niggardiy sum. 10 was dis
,rac, al L. hear them talk, because II few
'r,;clc. wcro cheaper, about reducing the
n Iarics the preachers. They talked n
I"nnh ia v wor, doing an honorable and
,obIe thing. Enlarge tho districts and en-
,,'iJo The oh 'cc. Make the districts larger
nd the oihco will be respected. The dir
rot nupht To g reduced to five, mt least.
Four world be- hrt,o stu.
Pending tho discussion motion was
na,Ic and carried to AL 'urn.
m, annIycr.ary Of the Conference Eluca-
;,r Snriety vas held IN the Presbyterian
.hrr,L I'm the absence OF DIR.
E,y. J. T.. King, d.
D nrc.,dcd. Rev =. krohn. oi Al
ANY. delivered very alb and eloquent nd
lress
lie was followed 10y Rev Il j. brown, oil
who spoke briefly but power
ully, holding that the most important
eaturc of education is the cultivation OF the
emory. The baptism Of the lioly spirit -
. 'reat aid IN education. i
/ Dr. Hurst. President Of Drew Theological
I'm mary, made the closing address. lii4
on ght was happy. incidents pertinent and
Inn 9. His large audience was held IN
pit ttontIOn.
The Conference Clerical Insurance As7o-
,tion held its annual session On Thursday
erno m Last year 1t numbered iio
n,bcr 4. The amount paid On the death .
u mt mhor to the widow. or orphans, is
nut z 300. There has been but one J
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27

THR Washington correspondent of the
Troy Times says that injustice is done the
President by those Republicans who do not
approve Of his action with respect to Soutb
Carolina and Louisiana. The President 70.
Gently stated to friend that these acts
were not a policy" but an experiment =,
Fiat every other possible thing in the Sou,b
lad been tried, and that now he intended 10
try ihis plan. II it should not be s,ccesslni
no one would be quicker or more eaper tban
h'msei 70 change 1t. Of one thing the Re-
publican North can be certain. that unlos,
The pledges of Nichols and HAMPTON. ms IN
the negroes, are fairly kept. and that race
protected IN its political rights, Presidcn,
hayes Will see that they are protected
whether or not any Governor or Lepis laturc
calls uIon him for troops. lie is understand
10 lie OF 0pILion that the law of I7g5 vives
MN idll authority. without the request of a
ro'ern'r or Legislature, to march troons
INTO ANY city for the purpose Of cnforcinc |
the laws and that that law also pives tLe !
executive tie right to he himself the ;,dac
oil the Ia" whether or not laws are eYecn,.J
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27

Nh. Boxer, who was formerly our Minis.
ter to Turkey, and is now our representa-.
tive at the court of st. Petersburg, and is
probably as well Informed upon the Eastern
question as any American. thinks the Rus
SLAMS can occupy Constantinoplc in a month :
time lie says brother of the Gar has
LOO 600 troops in the Caucasus. and in the
'sent Of conflict will march upon Con-
st,ntinopr, keeping the Black Sea on his
right; that England, though she may blus-
'dr, will not interfere to helu the Turks
Sine will have enough to do to look after
her Indian possessions. Germany is in IA
Nar OF the war, and would improve the first
opportunity offered to attack France. Twice
recently. Mr.. Boxer says, but for the in
rerposition cf the Car war between Ger
many AMI France would have occurred
Owing to internal dissensions. Austria can
Lot be depended upon to help Turkey.
General Francis, our Minister to Greece.
lays that If opportunity is presented we
may be sure the Greeks will strike home
against their old enemy the Turks, and that
ihey hope to profit from the struggle by the
maternal enlargement of their kingdom. bv
lie expulsion Of the Turks from territory
y hich Wa embraced in ancient Greece, and
hen naturally belongs to the Greek king
i"n now. Where tho " sick man" is n
ma ailirs' IN his trouble, is not apparent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27

If We say little about the settlement OF
the Louisiana muddle, it is because, as it
seems to W. there is little to be said. The
Louisiana politicians, on either side, are not
50 virtuous a set that we need expend great
deal Of feeling over their successes or fail
nres Things have been about as bad as
they could be. down there, and can't be much
worse under the change. We have been
willing that the President should try his
experiment. 1t must be Judged by its re-
suits, and for those we wait
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27

The final failure of the prohibitory bill in
the Massachusetts, Legislature is attributed
to The amendment striking out ale, lager and
cider from the list of prohibited liquors. The
bill had passed to its third reading by SO
strong a vote that it was considered as good
as finally passed and amendments striking
out each of those milder drinks had failed !;
but, before it was cngrossed an amendment
wis carried striking out all three together.
THEN a nGmher of prohibitionists joined the
opponents Of the bill, and it vas killed by
II majority. This ends the contest proba-
bly, for this session; but it will come up
again at the next.
THERE is clause in the old Bill of rights
Of the Pennsylvania Constitution, of ZIG,
which was not very far ont of the way in
principle 1t reads thus: land every free
man, to preserve his independence, if with
out sufficient estate, onght to have some pro-
fession, calling, trade, or farm, whereof he
may honestly subsist. There can be no ne
costly for or use in establishing offices of
profit, the usual effects of which are depen- |
dence and servility unbecoming freemen in
the Iossessors ard expectants; faction, con-
tenti1n. corruption, and disorder among the
people. But if airy man is called into pub
lie service to the prejudice of his private
Affairs, he has a right to a reasonable COM
Iensation; and whenever an office, through
increase Of fees, or otherwise, becomes so
as to occasion many to apply for it,
the profit ought to be lessened by the Legs
llture"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27

Ex-senator BIN WADE in letter which
has been given to the public, says he re-
CARDS himself as - deceived, betrayed, and
Inundated" by President Hayes course
lie has no patience with it, and leaps to
the conclusion that the Presidents motives
are of the worst 1t is recalled in this con-
nection that Mr.. Wade was scarcely less
fierce in his denunciation of the late Mr..
Lincoln, and on grounds not wholly dis
similIr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27
Our New York Letter.
TIE TWEED CONTEssIoN-BUsINEss TRouBLEs-
IuM-roLITICs.

TIE TWEED coNFEssIoN-pusINrss TRoupLEs-
RUN-roLITICs.
NEW York, April 81, 1877.
| To tho Editor Olthe Free Press and Times
Now, everybody knows why Oakley Hall
ran away to Europe 1t was, as | said,
Tweed The Boss had made up his lind to
split on Lis associates. Hall got wind of it in
time, and fitted. Tweed's expose is cur
ious and instructive piece of reading. 1t
shows that the plundering Of the city i'd
State was not the growth Of time but that it
was plot. made deliberately and very care
fully worked up as to detail, and one which
required great deal Of skill to carry out
There is squirming among the Democratic
politicians and explanations are the order of
the day. Men who had heretofore stood
well in the community are quietly slipping
away to Europe, and those who stay are
certifying themselves with proof to make |
some sort OF show against the damaging |
disclosures of the old man in Ludlow street |
Jail. Several Republicans are already impli-
Gated, and it Is expected that more will be
lie had tools in the Republican camp, Of
course, else he could not have got the
legislation at Albany necessary to carry ont
his purposes. Twenty millions OF dollars
were distributed and the Boss, no more
guilty than the others, has had to bear the
brnnt OF the whole thing. His share of the
plumber has been spent in litigation, he has
grown old in lodging prosecutions and now
IL wreck financially and in reputation.
while those who were his associates in
yllniny are lifiDg comfortably and in good
OdOr on their shares And what vcaes the old
man more than anything else is that those
who made the most Of 1T are those who were J
the first to turn upon him. Between his rage
and hrs desire to get out he il max ing wild
work among the Democrat: politicians In
anticipation of suits to recover, scores of
them are conveying TIER property To their
wives and brothers, and scores more are
missing altogether The confession is a
bomb-shell exploded in the very heart of the
camp, and the CONSERVATION Is widespread
BUSINESS TROUBLES
New York has long been worried by the
discrimination OF the railroads against it, and
row the European steamers are giving the
ity twist. CargOes are brought cheaper .
rom Liverpool to Boston, Philadelphia and
Baltimore than to New York and hence the
I0wl, The reason is plain enough The
,reat line west from New York is the Cen
raj, and the Central Is managed by II Nan- '
erbllt, and the most pig-headed OF all the 4
'andcrbilts. The Pennsylvania and Balti- /,
lore roads lay in with tho steamships and h
gree to carry to Toledo, Chicago, St Louis
nd Cincinnati for less rate of freight than f.,
he Central will, and consequently the freight Al
oes to those cities. In short, the Baltimore Il
nd Ohio and Pennsylvania roads have com W
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27

There is trouble among the rumselcrs. A
strict Interpretation of the laws makes it I'M
possible for the excise commissioners to
grant licenses to any except tavern keepers,
and the commissioners in New York and
Brooklyn have resolved to adhere to the
Law, anu to prosecute all others selling
Already several hundred suits have been
commenced against liquor dealers who do
not according to the law keep inns or
taverns. The law is that licences shall not
he granted to any one who does not keep
three spare beds, with proper bedding. for
the accommodation of guests, which of
course none of the saloons or bars pretend
to. The law officers will push it, for they
can get their costs and fees, and consequently
there will be trouble The Temperance
associations see in this an opportunity for 4
new crusade upon rum, and the dealers arc
girding up their loins for vigorous defence
of what they consider their rights. There
will be a vast amount of speech-making,
and a vast number of arrests, but it will all
amount to nothing. Liquor selling cannot
be greatly restricted in population like
that of New York, where large majority
of the people drink, and where rum is an
element in politics and makes and unmakes
politicians Rum can elect whoever it
chooses, for that interest is solid, while the
opposition to it is always divided. But there
will be lively skrimmage over it
POLITICS.
President Hayes is gaining ground in this
city every day. Business men of all parties
are wheeling into line in mis- support.
While they are divided somewhat as to the
wisdom of his Southern policy they are will
ing to give it a fair trial, and they all sup
port heartily his efforts to reform the civil
service. lie is the first President who ever
paid the slightest attention to ante-clection
promises. The Custom-IIousc is being
thoroughly cleaned out. The sinccures are
being abolished, the dead-hcads are being
turned out to grass, and the force is heing
reduced to the exact requirements of the
business to be done. There is bowling
among the professional politicians, but the
content Of the citizens is delightful Pres
dent Hayes is very strong among the people,
and he has 4 strong party behind him, for
the people are convinced of his honesty
Yours, ALTON
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27

The eros, examination OF DR.. Saarle WAS
continued Witness AGAIN described the
body. location and extent ol the different
wounds. Think, IN addition to the four
wounds upon the head. already mentioned,
her ears were bruised saw MINOR injuries
upon different parts oi her body. When |
examined lntrn discovered mark upon
his neck. ul+u Il sIi,ht INJURY IN the palm OF
hI- hand may have been made with a stick.
there wa blood in the wound but the edges
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27

BUCHAREST, April 25.-\esteriay Is 900
Russians occupied the railway bridges AT
barbo>chI- | y 10 yesterday evening 10000
Russians had entered Roumania. The Turks.
up {" that time, renamed perfectly passive
on the banks OF the Danube The koumg-
man army has retired from the Danube
into the interim, where 1t Is
divided into two hodics one at Bucharest
the other at kraiovs The inhabitants ON
both banks OF the nlnuhc arc lee
ing into the mt 'rior vt Ruumania
Two British euuboats have entered the
Danube Oac Is anchored I'll Golatz. :,
Tar not shot has been fired. Turks arc
leaving Wlddin IN great haste in tho dircc-
tlon OF pohrudseha, where they appear to
expect the principal Russi n attack.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27

The session of Saturday was opened by
prayer meeting of much spiritual power.
Conference ordered there be presented at
each annual session a report on the condi-
ton of the church records from committee
appointed by each Quarterly Conference.
countersgned by the Presiding Elder.
Rev. d. W. Dayton made an extended re-
nnrt of Saratnna District
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-27

BucnARITs, April 24.-The Grand Duke
Nicholas has issued proclamation to the
inhabitants Of ROumania announcing the
passage of the Russian army under his
command towards the Danube. Roumania
having received no preliminary notification,
has declared that it yields to force, and has
directed its troops to fall back to avoid a
conflict