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ARCTIC EXPLORATION.
What has been Done and is to DE Done To
Finda Northwest Passage.

What has been Done and il to DE Done to
Finda Northwest Passage.
The unfruitful results of the Polar
expedition under command of Capt.
Mares, 40 far from lettering others
from attempting the hazardous
attempt to reach the North pole.
seem TO have had the effect of stimulate
ing adventure in that direction. 1t is
said that the English Government will fit
out another expedition soon, probably
the coming summer. One or two other
European nations have recently indicat-
ed like intention. A private expedi-
ton has lately returned to New En-
gland port, having attained very re-
mote latitude, and the explorers have
signified their intention of returning
early in the present year, with more ex-
tensive feet and small colony of labor
ers, for the purpose of developing and
bringing to market the rare minerals which
they claim to have discovered. Rumors
are current of private Polar expedition
soon to be fitted out by wealthy San
Franciscan, who proposes to reach the
long sought pole orperish in the attempt.
4 measure Is now, or soon to be, before
Congress, to secure an appropriation Tor
purposes of Arctic exploration, under di-
rection of officers of the United States
navy. Everywhere there are evidences
of more than usual interest in the sub
iect of the remote north--a somewhat
unexpected sequence of Capt Mares
rather discouraging reports from that re-
gion.
That an open Polar sea does actually
exist is the generally received opinion
of scientific men. It lis not only sus-
ceptible of theoretical demonstration, but
! it is claimed to have been actually seen
/ by persons who have succeeded in reach
ng very high ATTITUDES. The discover
es of Kane, Belcher, Inglefield, Ander-
son and others point Enthusiastically to
the existence of an open sea. In DIR.
Kane's famous expedition, which sailed
from New York May 30, 1853, view of
this water was obtained from precipi-
tous headland, in latitude 81 deg. %
min. north, and longitude IS deg. 35
min. west.
The most northern point ever reached
by man, of which we have any record, is
so deg. 80 min, or within about 40
miles of the geographical point known
as the North pole. This extreme lati-
tude WAS reached by Parry, an English
explorer, in 1927, who found there lee
foes, and an expanse of open water.
DIR. Kane's expedition, in 1884, reached
latitude 81 deg. 27 min. north, and
nearly the same point was reached by
the recent expedition of Capt. Mares.
The sufferings of these explorers, from
the intense cold, were of course great,
and, to be endured, required hardy
physique, and the most resolute courage.
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DOMESTIC NEWS.
East.


BY the burning of the Bateman Hotel, at
Harms City, Butler county, Pa, few nights
ago, the wife and three daughters of the pro-
prietor, Mr.. Bateman, and one of the guests
were burned TO death. Mr.. Bateman was badly
and his son fatally burned. Six boarders were
injured by jumping from the windows.
A young man, name unknown, committed
suicide at Niagara falls, the other day, by
walking into the rapids and being swept over
the falls
The. most notorious rutiian and prize-fghter
in the city of New York, Joe Coburn, some
three or four weeks ago shot and attempted to
kin two policemen. He has just been tried for
the crime, and sentenced to ten years in the
penitentiary.
The Waltham Watch Manufacturing Com
panys building in New York-a five-story struct-
IRE stored full of watches. iewelry and silver
ware-was destroyed by fire few days ago.
West.
Wild Bill has been avenged. His murder
er. Jack Mccall, suffered the extreme penalty
of the law for his crime, at Yankton, Dakota,
on the LIST inst
Booke & Hunt, bankers, at Lebanon, Ohio
have failed for 100000.
fire at st. Louis, Mo-, the other day, de-
stroyed mercantile property valued at half a
million dollars.
south.
Gov. Nichols, of Louisiana, has issued
his proclamation converting an extra session of
the Legislature.
In view Of the fact that threats are constant
L. bo;pcv Y,noda NJ Nav Orlaapa hot N;o1ou,,
people intend to attempt the capture Of the
State House, Gov. Packard made request by
telegraph, on Feb. %, TO President Grant,
for arms with which TO arm his militia for de-
Tense President Grant replied that there was
no law under which he could comply with the
request, but that the troops would remain to
preserve peace.
Dispatches from New Orleans state that Pack
ard VIII not give up the Governorship Of Louis
ana without struggle The barbados at the
State House were being strengthened, and ac-
tive preparations made for defense.
Gov. Packard, of Louisiana, on the I'd inst,
telegraphed President Grant us follows;
The validity of my title as Governor having been
passed upon 10y the only tribunal known to the State
laws, and being confirmed by the National
Electoral Tribunal, deem il my duty TO maintain
the Government by all the means at my command.
therefore most respectfully but earnestly, request
TO be informed whether any changes are contem-
plated by you in the orders heretofore given TO the
General commanding the United States troops in
this State, in order that may be able to take such
measures az the circumstances and my duty chief
executive Of the State may seem 10 require, and
again most respectfully request at your hands the
recognition of the legal State Government Of Louis
lana & r. pAcKARp
To which the following reply was tele-
graphed
To Gov. s. b. Packard, New Orleans, La:
In answer TO your dispatch of this date the Presi-
dent directs me TO say that lac feels II his duty TO
state frankly that he does not believe public
opinion viii longer support the maintenance of ehe
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State Government in Louisianaby the use OF the mill
tary, and that he must in this manifest feel
ing. The troops will hereafter, as in the past,
protect life and property from mob violence when
he State authorities fail, but under the remaining
days of his official life they viii not be used TO es-
tabish or 10 pub down either Of the ciaimants for
the control Of the state. II Is not his purpose 10
recognize either claimant.
G. c. ssHFEs, Secretary.
Gov. Nichols, ON learning of the correspond
ence, at once issued congratulatory proclama-
ton, adjuring the people to maintain the pub
lie peace and refrain from all violence.
Weldon, the man who attempted to assassi-
nate Gov. Packard, has been DISCHARGED on
$4,000 bail.
Chief Justice Moses, of the South Ca. nina
Supreme Court, il dead.
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In Worcester, Eng, Jan. 26, farm
laborer was fined $l2 and costs by a
petty sessions court for having refused
To obey the lawful commands of his en-
ployer. He had been working fourteen
hours, and the "lawful request" was
that he should continue and load three
wagons more.
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President Hayes and party arrived at WASH
ington at o'clock on the morning Of Friday,
March 2. Mr.. Hayes was received at the depot
by ex-Gov. Denison, Gen. Sherman and SEN
ator Sherman, and escorted to the residence of
the latter, where a large party Of gentlemen
and ladies had assembled to receive them. AZ
ter partaking Of breakfast, President Hayes,
accompanied by Gen. Sherman and Gov.
Denison, called at the Executive Mansion
to present his respects to President
Grant The distinguished party were
Immediately ushered into the council
chamber, where the Cabinet was in session,
and all the proceedings stopped, so that cour-
tesies and formalities of introduction might
proceed. The President-elect was cordially
greeted and congratulated by President Grant
and members of the Cabinet, all of whom, with
the exception of Secretary Morrill,, who was
kept away by sickness, were present, and mu-
tual expressions Of happiness were exchanged
at the termination of the questions
that have agitated Congress and the coun-
try From the Executive Mansion the party
drove to the Capitol, proceeding at once, by in
vitation Of the President of the Senate, to the
Vice Presidents room, where an informal re-
ception was held. All the Republican and many
Democratic Senators and Representatives
called to pay him their respects.
President Grant, on the I'd inst, issued his
proclamation converting in extra session the
Senate of the United States, to receive and act
upon such communications as may be made to
il on the part of the Executive.
The last session of President Grants Cabinet
was held on the I'd inst. At the close of the
session the President took formal leave of
his constitutional advisers with little speech
making. interchange Of cordial sentiments of
regard. and mutual good wishes for the future.
rutherford b. Hayes was sworn in as Presi-
dent of the United States at half-past Z o'clock
on the evening of Saturday, March 3. The
oath was administered III the ''red parlor" of
the Executive Mansion, by Chief Justice
Waite. The only persons present were Presi-
dent Grant. Secretary Fish, Gov. Hayes and
Judge Waite. The affair was conducted 80
quietly and secretly that very few persons
knew the fact until the next day. The cere-
mony was performed by the uplifted hand, no
Bible being used, and at its conclusion the new
President and the Chief Justice both signed the
engrossed oath.
Congressman Douglas, of Virginia, has
apologized TO Mr.. Lamar for his rudeness in
the Democratic caucus, Lamar accepts, and
everything is serene.
Justices Clifford and Field were conspicuous
for their absence from the Inauguration cere-
monies.
Hon. David Davis resigned his seat on the
Supreme Bench ON the Sd of March.
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WASHINGTON NOTES.

P. Baering has been nominated Pension Agent
at Lexington, Ky.
Gen. W. T. Clarke, formerly in Congress- from
Texas, has been appointed Special Agent in the
internal revenue service, and will BIO assigned
general duty.
The public debt statement for March is as
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

The French Cabinet is in the minority in
the French Chamber of Deputies. On the
sixteenth of May the President, Marshal
MacMahon, under a clause Of the constitu-
ton giving him the authority, adjourned the
Chamber for one month, to prevent vote
of condemnation of his new ministry, which
would have passed had it remained in ses-
sion. During the thirty days of respite
MacMahon hoped his hands would be
strengthened But the Chamber reassem-
bled in the same frame in which it was ad-
journed, and his only alternative is to dis
solve the Chamber and appeal to the people.
On Saturday he asked the Senate to concur
in dissolving the Chamber OF Deputies; and
if new Chamber should prove to have a
Republican majority, he will resign. The
Republicans, it is stated, are confident that
should the question go to the country, they
will be heartily sustained Gambetta. in
one of those imprisoned speeches for which
he is famous, on Saturday declared that the
majority would 90 to the country number
ing 1868 and return 400 strong. If the dis
solution is ordered the general election must
take place within three months. If, as re-
suit of the election Of Republican majority
of the Chamber, MacNahon resigns, it is
understood that the veteran Theirs would
be made President in his place.
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too i perpetually question Ing Of his o"nof'-
Gun, aud as typical of this quest, let No one be
surprised that upon successive Iagcs OF u
directory appear the names Of Louis W hence
and Morits Why The wonder is that Peter
Wherefore was not there also.
subtle trace Of nationality may snow 1t
self in a name. Can Cato Planes he any
thing but an African or .John Pahde any
thing but son of Erin? Cool White should
be Norwegian. but through what devious
currents the blood of Wash Brown is to he
traced it NAV not be well to inquire too
closely. Thomas Derbyshire nni>i be ma
tive OF hold Henglani Vermont klnttle, a
young man whose parents look back with
fond regret on the fair land from which they
emigrated to the bounilesS wilderncss-ot
New jersey, perhaps. Sales Gladiator ought
to be descendant of the old Romans, or
pcrchancc of the Goths, and Narangian7
that often furnished material for the sports
of their arenas but Oh of what land, or
birth or occupation can logan Pagan be
And these are but 4 few OF the many
curious names that might have been culled
from among the ignojile r"tgHs of Smiths
and .Ioneses and RObinsons (no reflection Is
intended on any one of these widely known
names, } in the list that beguilcd few min
utes OF time the other day. But "what's in
4 name?" Yours, ALToS.
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Fred DougIass 10 the freedmen.

A despatch from St. Michaels, Talbot
county, Mary land, says that Fred Douglass
had just paid visit, for the first time since
he left there, forty-one years ago, to his
former MASTER, Capt. Thomas Aud. Doug
lass learned his age from Captain Aud,
who has the record of his birth, showing
that Fred Bailey was born in February,
ISIS. While there, Mr.. Douglass addressed
| a large audience of white and colored people.
lie said to the colored people that they were
in contact with the most indomitable, and
the most enlightened race in the world, and
he would be false to his own race if he did
not tell them what an immense distance
they were behind the white people. lie did
not believe the colored people were funda-
mentally inferior to the whites, but
they are nevertheless practically inferior,
We must not talk about equality
until We can do what white peo-
pie can do. So long, said he, as they
can build vessels and We cannot, We are
their interiors so long as they can build
railroads and We cannot we are their infer
iors so long as they can found governments
and we cannot We are their interiors. If in
twenty years from now the cOlored race as a
race has not advanced beyond point where
it was when emaneipated, it is doomed. The
question is, will the black man do as much
now for his master (himselO a. he used to
do for his old master.
Mr.. Douglass was quite severe upon Prof.
Langston for maintaining that the mulatto
is the superior of the black man, intellcctu-
ally. Poor people, he said, are always a
despised people. To be respected they must
get money and property. Without money
there is nc leisure Without leisure no
thought. Without thought no progress.
The preachers should tell them more what
to do and less what to feel. They should
cultivate their brains more, their lungs less.
They should not depend upon being helped.
but should do for themselves The Lord is
good and kind, but is of the most use to
those who do for themselves. No man has
right to live unless he lives honestly, and no
man lives honestly who lives upon another.
lie added that the Southerners could con-
troll the vote of the negroes in the Southern
States far more completely than the North
erners. The colored man turned instinct
lively for advice and assistance to those who
have been raised with him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

The hank of Germany. Saturday, reduced
the discount for bills to four per cent. and
It's rate Of interest on advances to five per
cent
y Rome telegram says the French ultra
montanreS are intriguing with the Pope
Tor the latter to leave the Vatican and go
to France.
London despatch says that in view of
the greater attractions OF Grants visit
the Emperor and Empress of Brazil. now
IN that city, attract but little attention
The rumor recently circulated tina, the
Duke OF Edinburgh has surrendered his
right to the grand duchy Of SAKE COburg
Gotha. Is denied in Berlin.
Bismarck is strongly in favor of the Cont
schakoh note, AMI entirely dispToves of the
vague and uncertain attitude of England
According to the most Trustworthy reports
received in Berlin. Earl Derby does not In
tend for the present to reply to tne Gorts,
chakoh note.
Grant, on his return from the continent
will spend some days as she residence Of the
Lord Provost OF Glasgow.
The Gar complains of England Throwing
her moral IN luence on tho side of Turkey,
and thus encouraging the porte to take ac-
zion which woCld not be yentured upon but
for the reliance placed on the ultimate aid
Of England,
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ambition Year by year they more nearly
represent US in fact. They are at all times
safe representatives. They may make mis-
takes of Judgment, but our good name is
safe in their hand>. The experience and
social influence which Mr. Marsh has been
accommodating during his sixteen years of dis
tinguished service render him to-day better
qualified for the post he occupies than any
of his fellow citizens. His age does not i'm
pair his efficiency. lie has not become de-
nationalized in his habit of thought or feel
ings by his long residence in foreign
country. We should regret to hear that
he had been recalled
We have seen an intimation that the
President did not intend to make any change
in the Italian Mission and we presume
that to be the fact 1t would be a folly and
wrong to recall Mr.. Marsh.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

E Gov Il C. Powers is the gentleman who
became Governor in Mississippi when Gen
Ames resigned to escape impeachment at
the hands VI the Democratic Legislature
that had been recently elected. There is
every reason, therefore, to- believing that
this gentleman is no. prejudiced against the
native whites and their iayorite doctrine of
"lIomc Rule Gov. Powers. in IN inter
view with Cleveland reporter, DAY or two
ago, denounced the Chsolm massacre in the
most vigorous language, and at the same
time admitted that the prevailing sentiment
of the State seems to he in favor of the riot
ers, and that there are no indications that
they will be pursued and punished Gov
Powers said
think it was the most unproyoked and
barparous example of foul treachery that has
ever come under my observation. | can ex-
press my sentiments in no terms which
would adequately condemn the outrageous
ness of the affair. haze been acquainted
with Judge ChsOlm and his family, and
know perfectly the indOmitable courage
which they all possessed. There never lived
man endowed with more courage than
Judge ChisOlm Immediately after the TRACE
dy Miss. Chisolm telegraphed to me, and
without the loss of 4 moment | repaired to
her bedside, and from her dying lips | re-
ceiyed detailed account Of the bloody af-
fair. She seemed to think that in giving M
| her own life to save that of her father she
| had done nothing more than -imple duty,
and thought that her actions re not any
thing remarkable. In my OF on she per
formed one of the most courageous
acts ever known to the world, nd the men
who committed this most foul murder of in
noccnt and patriotic people should be hunted
down with untiring efforts until they are
brought before the bar of Justice. Political
causes undeniably brought the affair about.
Had Judge ChisOlm co-Operated with the
Dcmocratic'party in the manner he did with
the Republican, he would have been pOpu-
lar Democratic leader in that section. The
recent political events and tho President
policy toward the South had nothing
whatever TO do with the riot. The killing
of Judge Chisolm has been the premeditated
object of that murderous gang for two o.
three years back. In the political campaign
| of last year, when he was candidate for
Congress, numerous attempts were made upon
his life, but all these were thwarted by a
knowledge beforehand of the intent. He
was followed through the State by this same
gang, and nearly all the meetings at which
he spoke were broken up and disbanded.
This testimony must be accepted as fair
and impartial made by a person who
would gladly represent the case in as favor
able light to the people of Mississippi as
possible. In view Of it, it is useless for the
Democratic newspapers to endeavor to put
any other than political construction upon
he murder, and there iSnot single cir
cumstance that can be cited As palliation
for the crime, or Is an excuse for the fail
ure to apprehend the criminals and bring
them to trial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

AHJIHLR NOTE IRON CECLE jO1%
To tLe Edii 7 oi the Free Press and Times
am rs 'py to be able to report the in
creased Prosperity Of the boy-crop in our
town. Btrn, d son, to Mr.. and Mr. Frank
Lewis. TIC exact date cannot state But
no matter. The boy IS On hand. anl that IS
the main ting with Us. We are not IN the
habit Of noting the exact time when our PC
tatoes come up, whether IN FIVE days or
nine. Oar rreatest anxiety, this dry sea
son has been lest they shouldn't come at
all. Some attribute the rapid increase Of
the boy crop among us to the fact Of our
using so many OF my friend pringe's
'Snow lake potatoes. And one. kind of
Jeremy Benthamte, declares he'll sell all his
next crop, and plant no more Bltnature
is awful smart, end may defeat him after
all, unless he resorts to 3 practice said.
by physicians. to be teariully prevalent
among our American women, and which
threatens tho utter extinguishment of the
American race. | wonder what people
would think, and say of me. if, after my
corn was well sprouted. should 90 over
the field and hoe it all up And, when my
neighbor. came along and seeing meat ,ex-
claim You cOntounded old fool what
you doing that for? liant you common
sense enough to sec that next Winter
you Il have to go without j1hnuie-c Axe and
hastY pud'n timber. or beg. or steal it,"
Suppose coolly reply w ell, neighbOrS,
this don't seem exactly the right thing to
do, but don't believe that corn is pdgiqq
crop. Moreover, it oxhausts the land and
requires lot of Poor Mans Plaster 10
keep down the weeds, devil grass, etc, and
if you are mind to turn up your settlers to
the hct June and July sun in tending that
crop, you may. | won't" Should ! do
and talk that way, people would be apt
to apply epithets to me that wouldn't be
very complimentary, | reckon.
But, Mr.. Editor, humbly beg your par
don, and that Of your gentle rsaiers. for
allowing my unruly pen to thus run off the
track after an alarming evil of our times,
which never expect to soe wholly corrected.
My main object, in this article is simply
to announce to the public that We propose
to have Vermont Centennial Jubilee over
our Boy Crop, on Saturday the 3Oth day Of
the present month. Exercises to com
mence at two O'Clock D, m. sharp
We intend to provide an entertainment
for all who may favor Us with their pres
ence, which will, in all probability, far ex-
coed that of the corporation dinner of the
University. Distinguished strangers from
abroad are expected especially your dis
tinguished Island correspondence native
Of our town,-with Grafton and poem suited
to the occasion. If he won't come, let him
go fishing, or where he pleases
Yours. ETC., l.. j.
Charlotte, June 18th, 1877.