davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25

A NEw story of MIR Lincoln is related
by correspondence Harper's Magazine.
The gentleman called upon Mr.. Lincoln
soon alter he was installed. and
while awaiting the Presidents leisure
in walked several officers Of the Span
ish navy To pay visit of courtesy to the
American ruler. They mI>tIok the visit
or for the President, AID while they made
their pleasant speeches TO the former, the
latter shook with laughter, and motioned
To 20 On with the farce. The correspondent
concludes - thought now had paved
the way to WIN the position ! mad come to
ask made up my mind To address the
President IN new way. and thus add to the
hold | already had upon hun 81, when my
time came, | stepped up to Mr.. Lincoln and
SAID SIT, have seen the annoyance IL
whlch You are subjected by 81 many and
ufteu-repcatcd requests Tor innumerabld
POSITIONS. rtc Now II you will permit me
to shake hands, | will Try aud smother my
desire lor II certain position which had
cune To ask from You " Mr. Lincoln jump
cd up. and srasplnE my hand. sand. SIR,
\un are one man III thousand. | am
douby indebted 10 You. You have been the
means oi c,ry'ylps I" th 81 Spanish OH
GERS that thr President oi the United States
IL very hands IN man, and then yuu do
not even ask an iheo. But he added,
hurry hume. You may repent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25
Sidney smith on Moderate Drinking.

To The Editor of The Press,
IR:-The following letter from this
noted English writer and divine to his
daughter will be of special interest in this
day OF Temperance revival meetings"
Mr. DEAR LADY HOLLAND Many thanks
for your kind anxiety respecting my health
| not only was never better. but never hall
so well. Indeed. find have been very i'll
all my life without knowing it.
Let me state some of the good arising
from abstalning from all iernented liquors.
First, sweet sleep, having never known
what ssund sleep was. sleep like an in
FAINT OF a plougb-boy. If wake, no need
less terrors, no black visions of lie, but
pleasing hopes and pleasing recollections.
Holland House past and to come Ii
dream, it Is not of lions and tigers. hut of
Easter dues and tithcs. Secondly, | can
take longer walks and make greater exer-
tons without fatigue. My understanding
is improved. | can comprehend political
economy | see better without VINE and
speetscles than when | used both. Pray
leave off wine. The stomach quite at rest /;
no heartburn ; no pain no distension. One
evil only ensues from it am in such ex-
travsgsnt spirits that must lose blood. or
look out for some one who will bore or de
press me. SIDNEY SMITH.
December, 1923.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25
NEW ENGLAND NEWS.
F,rN BnILER EXPLOSION.

PRovIpENCE. X. l., May 23.-nne OF the
boilers in the Orient Steam Cotton Mill. in
East Greenwich. exploded this morning,
lust before starting M. The fireman
John Hughes Jr., was killed The
boiler was blown away from the main
building. OF the loss Of life would probably
have been much greater. The boiler house
was entirely demolished.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25

SOLOMON MONTAGUE, over whom the ma.
pers are having 50 much to say was the fourth
child born IN Cambridge. At that time
cambridge was IN Rutland county; six
months alter 1t was in Addison county
TWO years alter 1t was in Chittenden conn
Y; and from l792 to 1885 it belonged to
franklln county; since 1895 it has been
anchored IN Lsmoille. So Mr.. Montague
mas ilTed In live counties, and still all that
time be has lived in town, and twenty-,wo
years Of the time within 100 rods Of his
birth place, - Cti,er. u MS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25

The present Legislature of New York is
Republican By strict party vote, bill
WAS passed consolidating the numerous
commissions managing the Government OF
New York city, reducing the number OF
officers, cutting down the salaries, placing
the management of the financial affairs of
the city beyond the reach of men elected BY
voters who pay no taxes, and limiting the
power Of the mob in the management of the
city government. The measure was ap-
proved by thousands of ta1-paying Demo-
Gratis and received the hearty support OF
every journal in New York city, except the
Tammany organs. Governor Robinson,
upon whom the reform mantle of e1.Gov.
Tilden fell, vetoed this measure. 1t matter
cd not that its provisions would save the tax
payers several millions year. He was
deaf to the appeal of the intelligent proper
ty-holders Of New York city to be delivered
out of the hands of Tammany Hall. He
heard only the mandate Of John Kelly, and
to Mr.. Kelly he will look for his reward.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25

GOV. ROBINSON, OF New York, in his veto
of the million appropriation for continuing
the construction Of the new State Capitol at
Albany, calls that structure "a great pub
lie calamity" When it was started it was
to cost not over four millions; but it has al
ready absorbed S7,123, Cos, and is not over
half done. In the debate over the bill a
State Senator declared that the building, il
ever completed, would cost the State two
millions year, in interest and necessary
outlays for warming, lighting, and care o.
the structure. and made it out to be dread
fully RECONSTRUCTED and ill-adapted build
ing, the legislative chambers being stuck u
60 feet from the ground, and very disma
apartments when they are reached.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25

A bet made last Fall by two CIaitsbnry
men, concerning tho result of the Presiden-
tial election, was paid last Saturday by
William Keyser wheeling Tom Patterson
some two and a half miles in wheelhar
row. Keyser only stopping twice IN the
whole distance the reason for his sticking
to it so closely being that no was obi ged to
hurrah for Hayes every time he set the bar
row down.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25

IT is understood that General Sheridan
has selected the scene of the Custer massa-
ere as a site of one of two additional MILL
itary posts authorized by Congress in the
Yellowstone valley; and that it will be
named Fort Custer. 1t is probable that the
spot where Clusters troops fell and were
buried will be preserved as cemetery
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25

IT will not escape attention that, as soor
as the President Southern policy was sci
up in South Carolina and Louisiana. parsor
Brownlow, the Union leader of Fast Ten.
nessee, lay down and died, while Alexande,
IL. Stephens, ex-Pre,ident Of the Confedera.
ccy, got ny and lived.-DofroH (W,cb. !
Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25

AN old English weather saw. now season
able, reads -
u the oak opens before the ash.
thrash;
~ But II the ash J, ayes open before the oak,
vi be cold and Of rain too great a soak.
u me oaf and Oh open nearly together
LOOK out ior q lieason Of changeable weather.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25
a. d. BENEDICT, Editor

Tug state Department at Washington
authorizes the statement that there Is no
foundation whatever for the report that the
Russian fleet left New York in consequence
of my request or intimation from the United
States Government.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25

A New York lawyer, who has been dis
barred for bad character, has sued the
Albany Evening Journal for publishing the
official report OF his case, as passed upon by
the courts,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25
FROM WASHINGTON.
TIE reeosA SPRINGS. COLORADO.

WASHINGTON. May 23-The President
issued an executive order to-day, reserving
the POgosa hot springs and one square mile
of land surrounding them, in Colorado, as
permanently public property. The springs
are considered valuable for medical pur-
poses, and this action Is taken with view
to preventing future difficulties concerning
them, such as have caused 80 mach trouble
in the case of the Arkansas hot springs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25
News by Telegraph.
Fire In Wallingford.

Special despatch to the Free Press and Times.
RUTLAND. a. m, May "a The railroad
woodshed at East Wallingford is burning,
containing 400 cords Of saued wood; and
l 900 cords of other wood. unsawed, is in
danger. Loss at present 81 800. The fire
caught from steam saving machine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25

The St. Johnsbury Cafedoman says OF
Hon. Charles Barrett, Of Grafton. the Lew
Fish Commissioner
He is a graduate Of Dartmouth college,
Of the class of 1852 gifted with fine ar
t,stic taste, whIch under favorable circum-
stances for cultivation would have placed
him among the first of American artists.
He is also a gentleman of high general Gull
ture. snch as we are always glad to see
holding official positions. He is devoted
disciple OF lzaak Walton. and familiar with
the subjects connected with the department
of fisheries, and will prove an ,ihcient CO.
adiuter to DR.. Goldsmith in devi-lng means
Tor the propagation and protection OF fish
and game within the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25

WASHINGTON, May % Several days ago
letter was received by the President, pur-
porting to be from j. r. Lewis. chief jus
tice of Washington territory, re,igning that
position, and concluding with the remarks
that ON retiring to private life he was IN
full accord with the reconciliation poliy of
the President. Not suspecting the falsity
of the letter, the President yesterday
appointed Associate Justice Green of
the same court to I'll the vacancy sup
posed to have beer occa-loned by the al
legged resignation. This morning intOrma-
ton was received from Judge Lewis anc
others, by telegraph, prOnOuncing the let
ter a forgery, and Senator Mitchell repre-
sented these facts to the President. who
thereupCn reversed his action OF yesterday,
thus continuing Judge Lewis in office.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25

JoHv CaIS, of Rutland. in a letter to the
Argus. following the lead of the satanic
Sun. insists that the invitation to President
Hayes, to attend the Bennington Centennial,
is an insult to the Democratic party. lie
says: Let Democrats refuse dollar or
dime for this celebration, until it is public
" announced that the fraudulent President
will not be inyiteG." We commend to Mr..
Cain, and TO all Democrats who are in his
state Of mind the language of the New York
Star. an out ant-out Democratic paper.
Ia an article, in the course OF which 1t
recalls the fact that President Hayes holds
his Office by the decision Of an electoral
commission for whose constitution his
political opponents were largely response
blc," the Star says;
| We regulate, and We believe the great
majority of Democrats will repudiate, the
theory that the proper mode OF redre-sing
the wrongs we believe were perpetrated
upon the people of the country by the
returning boards and by the Electoral Com
mls-ipn, Is hy personally insulting the IN
ansuratsd President. In fidelity to the
principles of the DemOcrtic party, we yield
10 none-aud we deprecate and condemn
the attempts of some Uf our most
brilliant aud most Influential contempora-
res OF the press to engrait upon the Demu-
cratic hill of rights tho ridiculous anu sui
clGal doctrine that the party demands the
social o-tracism of the inaugurated Presi-
dent ui the United States. The studied effort
to insult Mr. Hayes made by certain journals
and individuals, will utterly fail to strength
en- the cause of truth or elevate the moral
tone OF tho communicate lay, instead,
east a backward light upon nose engaged
IN the task, that may work en- as great
wrong a. many assume the! re endeavOT-
ing to work Mr.. Hayes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25
COMMANDMENT OF ODESSA

VIENNA, May % The Turkish fleet has
succeeded in removing many torpt does in
front of Odessa, and it is expected the
bombardment of the town will begin about
Monday next. The great iear has been all
along that the torpedoes ,ould not be re-
moved. but divers are accomplishing this
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25
THE WEATHER

is frightfully hot, the thermometer having
stood at SIS for four days. As it came with
out any preliminary skirmishing, it pulls us
down. Yours, ALTON.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-25

BERLIN. May 23.-The North German
Gazette states that Russia has declared to
Tunis, that if military or pecuniary aid Is
rendered to the Sultan the Bey must prepare
to see his capitol bOmbarded. The Tunis
government il also disquieted by the con
centration OF French force on its frontier.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-23
National Theater.

An immense programme, aud an i'm
mense house opened the week at the
old "Drury." Tue two always popular
character actors, Mr.. Waller Fletcher
and Tommy Neil, opened the programme
in new specially, entitled "Irish AS.
surance vs.. German Impudence." Miss
Maud Morrissey was frequently encored
during her flag song, IN which she rep
resents many countries. Idaletta and
Mons. Wallace, the salamander and
mermaid of the waters, performed the
most astonishing feats on record under
the water, such as eating, smoking,
writing, etc., and they must be seon to
be appreciated. They have large box
dIled with water into which they
descend. The sides of. the
box are glass and there
BY afford all good opportunity to witt
ness those d fiiCult feats. The drama, in
four acts, is one that can not fail to
pIese, being remarkably well plotted
and very exciting. Go and b. satisfied.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-23
Reardon's plurality .


The votes cast for the Prohibition and
Greenbuck candidates and the votes
scattering were as follows:
Governor--Thompson, p, g.; Johnson, G "a;
scattering, &.
Lieutenant Governor-Jenkins, p, lis;
Lewis, g., 10; scattering, y.
Treasurer Of state-A Iderman, P. 3; Jun
kins, IL, 6; scattering, 3.
Attorney General-Gage, P, 8; Duncan,
G.,5.
Judge Supreme Court-Montgomery, P, 2;
Clerk supreme Court-Dodds, p, 3; Pitkin,
G., !.
Board Public Works-Miller, p, 4; Strong,
G., 6; scattering l.
State School mmissioner-Lindsay, p, 8;
Logan, g., Z.
At 10 O'Clock this morning Count
Clerk Bernard resumed the count of the
footings of the votes cast for the Work
ingmen's candidate for Auditor, Trea-
surer and Commissioner. Their work
will not be finished until this evening.
The County Clerk will at once begin
filling up the certificates OF election of
the various successful candidates.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-23
Francis Murphy.

The name OF Francis Murphy has for
some time been household word,
and there are but few who are not
yersed with the events of his lie. His
address abeunded with pleasant
phl asses natural to the people of Ire
land. he related his experience In iail.
and his words with Captain Sturteyant.
He says the worst Misunderstanding
shops In the country are the wine-cei. i.
lars Of good people who would not dare
enter a saloon. When he first spoke on
temperance, his lectures were scarcely
alluded 10. Those were times when q
man was glad to get out OF town after
he had delivered one speech.
The singing by Dir. and Mrs. Wilson
enllyened the exercises considerably
Mrs. Wilson is sister of the late p. 7.
Bliss, aud 10 a lady of rare vocal pow.
ers.
There will be meeting tonight at St..
PauPs Methodist Church, at " hoh ad-
dresses viii be made by Mr.. caldwell,
Ex-Mayor Of Eimifa, New York, and
plners.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-23
Miami Congregational Conferenc,

mlaht SOh&feB BatlOMul conference
The annual meeting Of the Miami Con.
gregational Conference began to-day at
Paddy's Run Congregational Church.
The exercises were The same as pub.
1ished in yesterdays STAR.
The programme for tomorrow is as
follows:
Morning session-9OO, Prayer and
Conference; theme: "SOwing and Reap
ing," led by II. Thane Miller. 9:45, The
Work Perlormed: l, Report of the Ex-
ecuLive COMMITTEES, read by the Cores
ponding Secretary; 2, Discussion of the
z port. 10:45, Reports OF committees
and unfinished business. HOO, Train
ing the Teachers, Rev. W. Z. p. Roades,
Granville, o. 11:2O, Denominational
Literature, DIR. z. r. Blackall, Chicago;
discussion.
Afternoon sesslon--2:O0, Opening exer-
cises. 2:l5, Report OF Corresponding
Secretary, Prof F. .. Marsh, Gran
Vile. 2:45 Report Of Financial secre-
tary, William Whitney, Granville; dis
cussion OF special order relating to the
change Of plan in besto wing bene efciary
aid. (The change contemplated 10 that
Of giving aid in the form Of loan to
needy students.)
Evening session-7:3O, Introductory
service; anthem by the choir OF .he
Church. 800, Sermon, Rev. John A.
br0aQus, D.D., Louisville, Ky.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-23
New Route to Venice,

The delegates to the Congregational
Convention at New London, this morn
ing, took the College Hill Narrow-gauge
Road to Mount Pleasant, where omni.
buses will be in readiness to convey
Them to New London by the way Of
Venice-a distance of ten miles. The
delegates will return on Thursday by
the same route to Cincinnati. Dir. Geo.
Ii. Burrows, the enterprlsing manager
OF the Forest Park Association, and who
engineered the extension Of the College
Hill Narrow-gauge Road to this point,
furnishes the transportation for the del.
egates from Cincinnati to New London
and return,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-23
Serious Accident.

Mr.. E. Leo Stark, formerly connected
with the 1 Y. & L. Railroad as ticket
agent, was run into by Car No. 16 of the
Eighth.street line, about 4 o'clock yes
terday afternoon, on Fourth street, be-
tween E m and Plum. The car was
being driven at an unusual speed past
a crossing where Mr.. Stark was passing.
The unfortunate man was dragged by
the front wheels OF the car for a consid-
cradle distance. he was badly bruised.
but luckily 10 bones were broken. At
midnight be was in very feverish con-
dition, and his lower limbs were par
ulyze1. The driver was arrested, and
had his case continued for a few days
Bail, $500.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-23
The Pledge.

The pledge Judge Wilson presents to
the drunks is:
81, the undersigned, do most respect
fully promise to refrain from all intoxi-
eating liquors for the period of one
year. Ii l should drink anything, am
willing to spend six months In the
Work-hOuse."
Ten martyrs have joined the band,
and TWO have broken IL.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-23
THE COUNT.
CappeIler and Fratz Elected,
Official Footing as Far as Completed.

The County Clerk and 'sQuires Doss.
man and johnson last night completed
the footings OF the voles p ,lled for State
Ulcers. On County Auditor, County
Treasurer and County Commissioner g
the returns of the Workingmen's vote
are not given yet The figures below
are official and may be depended upon.
The total vote cast In the county Is Al
200.
Hoffman is defeated, Cappeller's plu.
rality being 55S. Fratz's plurality over
Huneke is S34. The official tootings are
as follows:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-23

ground OF expansion, contraction and solidity,
etc., and most searching in their character,
proving beyond DOUBT the superior worth OF this
material for boiler@. The report was unani-
mously adopted. The new towboat Port Eads,
nearing completion above the bridge, has bat
tery of boilers made from this steel.
There are over forty steamboats, now engaged
in navigating the Upper Missouri; and rom the
present out COX they will all find plenty 10 do
until the close Of the season.
The steamer Golden Eagle lately made the pass
age from st. Louis to Alton in one hour ana
thirty eight minutes the fastest time ever noted,
with one exception
son Dean arrived from New Orleans at little
before o'clock Yesterday morning, only six and
ope-half days out from New Orleans. She WAS
making considerable less than six-day time until
che reached Memphis, where she .; was delayed
a strong current and rising river At Cairo che
was again DELAYED and at Louisville met with
the same trouble in getting through the canal
that has been her misfortune on previous occa-
consumed before she could get through to the
Louisville wharf. From there she made good
time, and, considering all things, fairly made the
run in less than six days, from which there are
still to be Deducted several hours lost in making
landings on the Lower Mississippi coast At any
rate. she has made the fastest run OF the season
b. several hours, and ia entitled to the horns and
ali the honors earned. The Dean brought 5C0
tons here, and was full Of people all the way up,
the rooms of the officers also being OCCUPIED
with the passengers. The Dean announced to
leave on return Monday.
CHICAGO, May 19.-The Times Sioux City spe-
cial says that shout II 80 yesterday morning the
government steamer J. D. Cameron, while pro.
ceeding up the river from below, en- route to Post
No. /, Tongue river, struck snsg. which pene-
trated the bow and sunk the steamer In four teen
feet OF water, within thirty minutes. Her com
palion ste amer, the General Sherman, was sum
moned 10 save the passengers, about ninety II
all including Gen. Miles. thirteen officers, and
their wives and children. This morning Major
Hughes, Quartermaster here, chartered some
vessels and proceeded to the wreck. The cargo
s nearly total loss. Its value s sl20, 600, chiefly
government stuff. Gen. Miles loes is $4,000. in
surance $4,000. It is hoped the Cameron can bs
raised and repaired.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-05-23
RECE PTS AT THE OLD BASIN.
BY Railroads.
NEW ORLEANS, JACKSON AND NORTHERN
RAILROAD

May 22-75 bales cotton Lehman, Abraham eco
10 Walden Hawkins &co-3 Chafie Hamilton Il Pow
ell--2 Britton. Moore d Coleman Bickpam &
Mooe-1 . Thomas &co--Fotat W bales cotton
II hhds tobacco Beadles, Wood &co-7 do Gunther
& Stevenson-6 do L Wilson g. Mills Kirkpat-
rick 4, Kieth-2 Allen West &co-l Jno King &co
j Temple 5 Coons &co-Tolai SO hhds tob Geo
car horses Levy-5 pkgs mdse Duroc-- do
. egout-2 bxs glassware Koch & D. steam pump
i } West-7a bxs cheese Smith Bros &co-5 hi bDls
he II L Lippmann-1 bx mdse Dbl d. M l. Navra-l
case shoes i z Martinez-2 do NJ Could do A
Lehman &co--1 csk earthenware Ofaer-2 boxes
mdse Folsom Bros--100 bbls -four Schwabacher 81
Hirsch-5 bxs eggs Randolph g. Dunnica-5 tubs bot
ter Clark & Meader-5 bdls leather G Weisbaar-l
Dbl Yeast pos der w b Riehl aco-20 pals tobacco
Del Modal Fl kins butter Clinton-6 rolls leather
Horter e. Fenner-l2 tierees hams bbis and 3 trees
meat LAC pcs meat Schwaoaeher, Prevented & PEI
fer-l47 bales box material j Wllard-2i cks wine q
Gamper-2l dry hides Ii II Hansel- g do Dbl pin
ders Wang g. COttam-t00 Dbs flour Lawler--
100 do s bAs eggs Glover Odendshl-5 nit bbs beer
j Balls pkgs mdse G Bochers-5 pkgs hardware
M Roblnson-ls bxs glassware vlnet-1 bx mdse
Mrs Reynoir-2l chests tea I'd Herman g. o--14O
kgs beer F Hollander-l Dbl potatoes Kavanach
g bags wool bags peas r Kent &co-l car lum-
Der Il ID Cobb car wood Z III Akers-I do J Glib
hatt-3l cases shoes Vincent &co-ls do e & Sam