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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

Or the consolidation of the Rutland Her
aid and Globe correspondent writes The
new corporation, the "Herald and GioJe
Association" is the same as that of the Old
Herald: Mr.. $. B. Pettingill. editor-in-
chief; and A. II. futile, publisher. The
directors are Ex-Governor John B. Page.
). b PettiDgill, Colonel A. F. Walker, j.
W. Cramton and } N. Baxter Mr.. Bay
ter has been elected Presden:. ard Mr..
futile Secretary and Treasurer The Her
did was started as weekly in 1884. and is
the Oldest paper in Vermont Its daily
issue first appeared the Monday following
the firing On Fort Sumter in 1851 The
Globe was consolidation Of. two weekly
papers-the Courier. a Democratic weekly
published and edited by John Cane, which,
at its demise. was thirteen years of age,
and the IHdependeHf, a sheet started in the
interest of the Liberal Republicans, and
by the now United States Deputy
Collector T. Z. Robbins. The consolidation
of these two weekly newspapers was effect
ed in June 1873 Its capital was S25 900,
and 1t was understood that the net loss To
the founders will reach about $50, 900
The stock of the new corporation is placed
at $50 600: the HeraH Association having
their stock Sl4 900 and given it
FOR the goodwill, stock and material. of the
Globe. OF the new directors Messrs. Cram
ION and Baxter were directors of the Giobc
Association.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

The MacNahon Government of France,
which Represents and is controlled by the
clerical and Bonapartist elements Of the
French people, is not commencing itself
particularly to the enlightened approval Of
mankind. Defeated in the popular branch
of the national legislature and forced to ap-
peal to the people, by an election for a new
assembly, it is arousing the still stronger
opposition Of the French republicans and the
odium Of all lovers OF freedom, by acts of
high-handed tyranny Prominent among
these is the prosecution of the eminent
orator and leader Gambetts, who is probably
the most popular leader in the republican
ranks, Theirs, even, not excepted. Gambetta
had done nothing to furnish occasion for
prosecution. lie delivered calm and
moderate speech in Lille, at private banquet,
which was subsequently printed in French
Journal noticing certain reports in circula-
ton, to the effect that a republican
assembly will not be recognized by the
president NJ. Gambetta said among
other things: "Do not imagine that
when so many millions of the French shall
have spoken, there will be any one, at what
ever round on the political or administrative
ladder, who will dare to offer resistance.
When France has pronounced her sover-
eign will, there must be submission or resig-
nation" This was moderate statement of
an obvious fact, il elections are to mean any
thing in France, and it was the nearest ap-
proach to anything violent or revolutionary
in the whole speech, twas in the main an
appeal for law and order, for reason and
moderation. On these words the Govern
ment has founded charges of Insult to the
President and seditious publication. The
trial may be conducted secretly, and the
penalty upon conviction may be five years
and fine of six thousand |
francs. The folly of this course must have |
its effect on the canvass for the elections, and
is likely to enhance instead of lessen the |
probable republican majority in the new
Chamber. As for Gambetta, the prosecu
ton, if carried out, is likely to advance his
fortunes faster and farther than anything |
Use which the MacMahon party could con-
rive. Should it even result in prohibiting
lim from seat in the possible republican
,abinet, it would extend his influence in
,ther directions enough to make ample com
The indictment and prosecution
: ridiculous satire upon the pretended
reedom which MacNIahon claims to have
,iven France.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

The ENGLISH LABOR MARkET OvER-cRowp-
ED.-A despatch has been received at the
Department Of State from the United States
Consul at Liverpool, referring to the fact that
80 American j1iners have recently landed at
that port for Manchester, under contract
to work ut their trades for given number
OF ""uths. These men were brought over
to take the place Of the English joiners, who
were on strike for higher wages. Refer
ring to the landing Of American mechanics
under contract, and to the published state
ments in some American newspapers that
fewer men are out Of employment in Eng
land than in the nitcd States. the Consul
solemnly warns our mechanics against the
danger OF putting these statements to the
test. These reports have induced many
American mechanics To leave the country 10
better their condition, and the result hay
been large amount Of suffering and desti-
tuition. To avoid any further augmentation
of their suffering, the Consul reouest. tho,
pubic warning be given to American work
men not to 60 to England unless under nosi-
tive contract. Able-bodied American work-
men are calling upon the Consul daily for
reiiei' These men are greatly disappointed
when they learn that ConsuIs have no fund.-
ior such relief purposes. Under these cir
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

TnE Boston idrri,sc- thinks that even if
there were no political or commercial Difficult
ties in the way Of a new reciprocity treaty
with Canada, there are insurmountable con-
stitutional difficulties. Once, and only
once. says the idrerfser. the House Of Rep
reSentative, waived its rights in the prem
ises, and consented to the treaty of 1854,
which was terminated at the earliest posi-.
bic moment. But that exception, though
often quoted as precedent, and relied on
as if it settled all question of the power of
the executive and the Senate to change our
whole system Of raising revenue, is of no
earthly value against the plain terms Of the
Constitution which forbid "Treaties, -
said Senator Morrill,, of Vermont. in one of
the ablest speeches ever given IN Congress
on this subject, ARE merely bargains be-
tween sovereignties, where the people for
the most part are unrepresented. The only
legitimate mode Of changing tariff laws is
for the Legislative authority to decide from
time to time what articles of commerce shall
or shall not be subject to duties. without
the restraint Of any side bargains with
foreign powers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07
GREAT FIRE IN NEW yOHx.
Loss of 70 TO 40 I.ives-And of y..rI
Two Millions of Dollars.

Two Millions of Dollars
NEW foRk, Sept. THE particulars of
the fire on West 35th street, Yesterday are
az follows The fire broke out at q.15 a m
in j. 7. Hale's Piano Factory, which was
entirely destroyed. The flames extended IN
the south side o. the street, DESTROYING tho
entire block between 10th and 18th avenues
and also ConnOlly's barrel factory C,rabam
Cos. silk factory and several houses ad-
joining on the south Ii also took Walker
charcoal factory, north of 25th street. A
steam fire engine was burned, the firemen
being unable to get it out in consequence
OF the intense beat.
The Evening Telegram : report of the fire
says all hands were at work when the fire
started. IL was painfully evident as the
fire spread that for those who were within
the factory when the building caught fire
there was little chance of their ever getting
out alive. At noon 80 900 persons were
gathered about the fire. The sparks fired
the Gospel tent on Thirty-fOurth street and
it was consumed. The firemen could prob
ably have prevented the flames from spread
my but Tor the inadequacy OF the water
supply. The tenants Of houses even were
unable to obtain water except from the
CUTTERS Before noon the fire was under
control although still burning fiercely.
Inc IRE 1t Is believed originated in the
upper story, and it is known that some OF
the workmen on the upper floors had great
dihculty IN escaping. Edward Paekmaster
was fatally Injured by jumping from a
window. Two others were seriously burt
A woman died during the fire. but wheth-
er IN attempting to escape from the build
ing or from excitement is got stated. liz is
believed that from twenty to forty work
men persisted IN the piano factory, but this
Is mere superstition. Twenty-Five to thirty
girls employed IN the upper stories of Hale's
factory persisted. The burnt district covers
n space 400 feet on the north and south sides
OF 18th street. - feet Tn the west side of
10th avenue, and about 500 feet on the
south side of 35th street Loss between
million and half and two millions.
SAD INCIDENTS OF THE FIRE.
Just before the alarm of fire, at Hale's
factory. Yesterday. Mr.. Stewart died at 52I
W est Twenty-sixth street Within twenty
minutes his invalid wife died also-fright-
ened to death by the confederation They
were afterwards carried hurrIedly from the
burning house.
Mrs. Stratt0n, sick woman was carried
down from the third story Of a tenement
house. at $40 west 35th street at SIX O'Clock.
She died OF exhaustion caused by the excite
ment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07
The Iowa Railroad Horror.

The accident at Little Four Mile Creek, near
Des MONIES, Iowa. was one of the most ter
rihle railroad catastrophes. of the season.
Over twenty peasons lost their lives and
nearly twice as many were severely injured.
The stream which formed the grave for
so many unfortunate travellers is small, and
was never before known to be as high as it
was made by the unprecedented rainfall OF
Wednesday morning. The bridge rested on
a stone arch twelve feet in the clear by walls
five feet thick. The bridge is approached
from the east round curve and down grade.
1t is thought the rails were left standing
after the bridge went out and the engineer,
who had slackened his speed till he came in
sight of the bridge, supposing that all was
right. dashed upon it. The channel of the
stream was forty or fifty feet wide and the
banks about twenty feet high. The locomo-
tive landed at the foot of the western side
and half buried itself in the earth. Barnum's
car WAS next to the engine. 1t dropped into
the channel, and the baggage and mail cars
followed. They passed directly over it, mash
ing 1t to pieces, but going to the bottom, a
bar of iron running clear through it. A man
in that car escaped alive. Even the lamps
were not put out. The first passenger ear
pitched head down into the channel. where
he water WAS fifteen feet deep. The next
ear was plunged under this, telescoping with
IT, and the next telescoped half through both
of the two preceding TIE sleeping ear did
not go into wreck. Its occupants were Jared.
but none of them seriously hurt. Most of
the killed were in the car in front of the
sleeper.
The scene Mt the time of the accident is
described terrific. Rain WAS falling in
torrents, accompanied by wind, lightning
and violent thunder The crash put ont the
lights, and the scene OF terror ensuing may
well be imagined. Men who were not in
ured and could get out went to work at once
10 ruscue the living and wounded. They had
to 90 mile to a farm house to get axes to
hop them out. But they worked heroically. |
md by daylight had most Of the wounded |
rescued. There were many pitiiul scenes |
md tender incidents. One mother WAS killed |
While sitting between two children, who es-
'aped unhurt. A little girl who had lain in |
he water for four hours with u heavy man |
wing dead beneath her body. was discovered |
q be breathing and was rescued and restored |
l.l, -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

VERMONT LyETock ABR0AD.-IIon. X.
j. Jones, of Cornwall has sold two bucks
and four ewes t. California man for 5000;
also two bucks to another party for 5000
Messrs. Moore and Bsssll, of Shoreham.
have shipped seventv-iive bucks to the
West. Mr.. Z. W. Mason, of Vergennes,
who is largely identified in the business of
buying and shipping Vermont sheep, ship
ped the other day two car loads, mostly
rams, from Middlebury to Colorado These
rams are selected with great care from some
OF the hest hOcks in Vermont, and are
nearly all registered in national and Yer
mont register. Some Of them are from stock
and ilOcks that drew prizes at the Centen-
NAL last year, and are pronounced by gOJd
judges to he one Of the hest large lots that
ever left Vermont. \. T.. Perkins, of Pom
fret, has returned from his second trip to
Texas with sheep and will soon 90 with
another load.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

ROMANCE IN Real LIFE There was a
scene at Rutland, in the railroad depot,
Saturday night On the incoming train
were a venerable lady, eighty years old ;
the husband of Il deceased daughter (ior
whom she had been keeping huuse), and a
child of the latter. On slighting from the
ears they stated that years ago they went
from Vermont to point one hundred miles
west Of Chicago. whence they had lust re
turned; that the old lady had u daughter
residing III Rutland but who had married
in her absence and OF whose welded name
and abode she was ignorant and that they
were totally destitute. The policeman IN
attendance, learning the daughters maiden
name, resolved to make an attempt
to find her and for that purpose,
though with hat slight hopes
went To the laundry oi the Bates
House, of which MIR and Mrs llUilnag le are
IN charge. lie had tIld but half the story
when Mrs, llutlnaglc Jumped up with a cry,
declaring that 1t was her mother whom
she had not seen Tor seventeen years and
on going to the depot such was found to be
the case. Not welding the pen OF Il Chicago
OF Rutland newspaper man, We will not at
tempt Ia describe the meeting between
mother and daughter. but It is said to have
been most affecting one the mother and
her party having. by the way, been partial
ly braced up Tor 1t by II square meal Mt the
expense OF our genial tuwn>man. Mr.. Frank
White. The visitors were, OF course, SUIT
ably provided Tor, and ut the close OF the
fifth act the curtain Tell on Il Joyous donouC
ment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07
News by Telegraph.
FIRE At MtoUtM nav
The steamer Montreal Hur.,
tIOn of Dock. D.-I,o..,

Ihe steamer Montreal Harmed p
""n of Docks Destroyed
SwANToN, Vt, Sept 4 Last nigbt ahont
ii O'Clock. the large passenger side wIsei
steamer Montreal, lying at Maquam Raw
dock. was discovered to be on ire and ~
less than i've minutes after the engineer had
given the alarm the steamer seemed 10 he
wrapped IN flames. which spread 80 quickly
thas those sleeping aboard barely escane3
with their lives. Captain Manyille
with his wife and child managed to get
ashore, the captain losing all his effects
The steamer belonged to the Northern Tran
sportatlon Company OF Whitehall. n. Y,
and was valued at twenty-five thousand
dollars, and insured Tor about twelve thou
sand
On Monday, the steamer began running
IN connection with the Portland and o gdens-
burg railroad across the Lake Champiain To
Plattsburgh. She carried nearly 300 ex-
cursionists on Monday The Portland and
ogdensburg railroad dock was also con-
slderably burned. A freight ear, loaded
was also burned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

FIRE On Saturday afternoon, at about ,
O'Clock, tho large barn and Outbuildings on
the farm of Mr.. Arson 5. johnson. on
Fourth street. South Burlington. were
totally consumed by fire, together with 20
tons of hay. 100 bushels of oats. 100 bushels
of wheat, a quantity of peas and barley. II
new tanning mill. two sleds. etc. The barn
measured 80 y ~ feet, and was one of the
best in the locality and the sheds were
each 10 ~ icet The total loss is about
81 800, on which there is insurance OF only
$500 in the thamplain Mutual. One hall
of the contents OF the buildings were owned
by the tenant on shares, Mr.. Wesley Smith,
on whom the loss falls very severely, The
fire is supposed to have taken from match
accidentally dropped into some straw.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

4 despatch from Rome announces that the
Pope's illness r increasing and the physi-
Clans are in constant attendance. All pre-
parations are made for conrayc to elect
his successor.
The three "witticst Boston sayings.
which DIR. Jones referred to in hls memorial
speech of Motley. the Literary WORTH learns
luxurics OF lite and We will dispense with
its nccossaries. " =. 7. &. Appleton's
" Good Bostonians when they die 90 to
Paris" :" : After all. the feeling
that she is well dressed brings peace Of
mind to II woman which religion cannot
give"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

ST. ALBANs BUTTER MARSET. Sept / -
The attendance was very good, receipts fair,
market firm with a slight advance on best
grades. Common sold at 10 to Ii cts :;
good to choice 10 to II cts. selections 20
cents per pound.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07
Terms--s2.OOs year, always I'm adj, ance.

A WASHINGTON special says that treasury
officials believe that rigid enforcement OF
the new order shortly to be issued directing
customs officers to open every piece OF bag
gage belonging to passengers from foreign
countries landing in the United States will
break up that system of favoritism under
which 50 much smuggling has in times past
taken place At the same time II will cause
much greater annoyance to passengers than
heretnfore
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

a FEMALE SNuCGLER or smuggleress,
perhaps We ought to call her-rame to grief
at Ogdenshurg, the other day. She was
young, she was pretty, and she carried in
her panier seal skin sack, IL yards Of
velvet. 10 yards of silk and one muff This
expensive hustle, valued at S2i7, was con-
fScated on behalf of Uncle sam, and the
woman. who is said to be IL Jewcss, was
allowed to go on her way
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

perience No citizen of Vermont could
wish to ste this line broken or materially
Injured. First, because the money to build,
improve, and equip the Central, nearly
eiyhfetn millions OF dollars from first to ast
came mostly from outside OF the State and has
been expended in our midst. Secondly, be-
cause the business centre being within our
border the building OF cars thatrun the " hole
route. the building OF engines, and the
manufacturing OF all manner and kinds oil
railroad equipments, paying large army
of employees that live with us, is constant
ly bringing money into our State and add
ing to our material wealth.
But. IT the competing lines could accom-
pllsh what they have used the most desper
ate means to perform if they could break
up the present connections, and divert the
business to their own roads. then we should
see the present railroad centre removed out
of the State, probably never 10 return.
The Central would then be nothing but a
mere feeder, a spur track. of some other
road, and our State. instead OF being cen
tire of power and honor in the machinery
OF commerce, would be merely good
State to pass through, "a very good State
to move from" ~ has often been sneerlngly
remarked of it.
Again, We must not forget that il the
Central was once broken and its great
amount of business diverted tn the New
York Central, Erie. Pennsylvania or Balti-
more and Ohio, it would work great in
jury to the business now carried on in the
waters of Lake Champlain, and every
species OF industry in the vicinity would
sufler-farmers. mechanics, everybody. A
business that pays thousands of dollars
every month to its employees is like main
spring to Influence every other kind of bust
ness. Besides, such an industry attracts
other enterprises. 1t is demonstrated fact
that one extensive concern attracts Others.
And it is also true that il such concern be
destroyed or injured, it will depress the
others, and discourage new enterprises. No
business concern liveth TO itself.
In view of these facts, and many others,
the history of railroad litigation in Yer
mont for the past five years becomes the
most remarkable in the annals of jurispru-
dence. Ii is something more than contrO-
yersy with one or two bondhOlders of in
significant amount. Back OF these are the
principalities and powers that control the
great through lines. and are determined to
ruin the Central Vermont at whatever cost
OF low competing rates. and vexatious litiga-
ton. even though they pass their divi-
dends' and drive their starving employees
to mob violence and Instruction. Let us
always bear IN mind that it is from such
combination of scbemers that We have these
attacks upon our railroads, our legislature,
and our courts. GEO.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

Tue Hayes leaven is working among the
Vermont politicians. While Senator Ed
mundS halts and criticises, Morrill, has come
out clear Hayes convert since the Benning-
ton visit. congressman Joyce of the first
district and Denison of the second are wait
ing for more light.-Sprlngtfeld Republican.
Senator Morrill, has experienced no change
of views since 1.-THE Bennington visit" lie
thought exceedingly well of President Hayes
and we might add that President Hayes
thought much of him-before the President 5
visit to Vermont, and had said as much in
favor of acquiescing in the Presidents policy
as an experiment, before that event, as he
has since. We do not believe that there is
or has been any very serious division Of
opinion among our Senators and Representa-
tiyes, on these points, nor among the Yer
mont Republicans generally.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

A HUNTINGTON subscriber renewing his
subscription writes as: IL feel as it could
not do without the FREE Pass. sppre-
ciate it AS truthful Republican paper.
which fights for the right every time, and
will conquer in spite of all its foes "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

FIVE prisoners escaped from the Rutland
county jail, Monday night, by saving OH
the iron bars of one of the windows. They
were John Foster, West Rutland. - years.
burglary; Stephen Pike. Clarendon, -
years. trout thief; llylOn Odell. "A years.
rape; William Rix, "a years. and Addison
Murray, held for an attempt 20 break Jail.
A reward of 500, for the apprehension of
the whole gang. or SEQ for any one ofthem.
~ offered
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

The FAIRS State Fair. st. Aibans, Sept
ll-li Caledonia County, st. Johnsbury
Sept. $50; Franklin County, Sheldon,
Sept. l9-2l Orleans County, Barton
Sept. i-6; Washington County. Mont
pelier, Sept. ll-l3; Windham County,
Newiane. Sept. LIB; Windsor County
Woodstock, Sept. 25-2o.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

BASE BALL-There was match game OF
base ball at Huntington, Saturday, between
the Strangers of that village and the Rattlers
of Bristol. The latter ratified out only
seven runs, while the home club scored
twice that number Mr.. q. W. Sayes. of
Huntington acted as umpire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-07

TnE telegraph reports less excitement
among the Mormon priesthood, over the
death of Brigham Young than was expect
cd Brigham WIS an old man-nearly eighty
and his death has been of course to some
ex ent discounted by his followers. But
it can hardly be possible but that his death
will cluse great changes on the Mormon
commonwealth. The list of leading Nor
mons contains, so far as is known, no man
with sufficient strength of will and indiyi-
dual irfldence, to take the place of the dead
autocrat Rivalries and strifes for power
will be sure to arise, and may soon desin-
tcgrate the fabric of the Mormon church.
Mormonism may not Immediately pass away;
but it is likely to undergo great changes and
it is doubtful if as a living religions or
ganization it long survives the decease of its
greatest prophet.