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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-06

A Washington special says "Gnvtrno
Chamberlain gives up the fight lie al
mits To his most intimate friends that ia,
Administration il against his proterSlon'
and will not back them up with troops. u
NAV take some time Yet Ia secure Hampton
installation ~ Governor, but practically th,
fight is over. The Louisiana muddlc i
worse, and it it will require nicer manage
ment 10 get out Of 1t.
General Ilawley is reported A. saying that
he is in favor of Withdrawing the troops and
letting the people of Louisiana take care OF
themselves.
The appointment of the Hon. Richard {.
Mccormick ~ Assistant Secretary OF the
Treasury Is considered AN excellent selection.
Mr.. Mccormick is II gentleman ot scholarly
tastes and attainmen;- ant possessed ut ex-
ecutiye ability OF high order. lie WIS the
secretary Of the National Republican Com
mittee during the last campaign.
The clause in the Constitution OF New
IIampshire. from which the people have re-
fused To strife the wori PROTESTANT.
authorizes the several towns, parishes, bod
les corporate or religious societies to make
ADEQUATE prONSltH ut iutI N"h W.
the support and maintenance at public
Protestant teachers of picty. religion and
morality.
The New jersey Legislature having pro-
yided for II system OF district courts, the
Democratic governor, Bedle, nominated for
one of the Judges Republican. but the
Democratic Senate twice rejected him,
treated in the same way the name OF sec
ond Republican, and then in caucusapPolnt-
ed a committee to notify the Goyernor that
they didn't intend tn confirm any kepu0li-
can nominations. Thereupon the uovernor
sent in message reciting his desire to make
these Judicial appointments non-partlsan,
his regret that the Senate would not second
him, his opinion that their eaucns action
wa. an interference with hls executive
duties, and finally notification that there
wss no further need of their remaining
together, whereupon the Senate adjourned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-06

as this William Blaine ?" asked the court
OF the next
81 am
"Well, William, why do you persist in
getting drunk when all the rest Of US are for
reform ~
"I-Judge, feel bad" replied William
breaking down all Of sudden.
''lts natural that YOU should feel bad
You got drunk, the boys rolled you Iound
in the alley, and YOU were almost frozen
when brought down here"
Judge, have mother"
"Well, most of us have had one.
"She's dear old SOUL" gasped William
Blaine, land she's all alono in this tou gh
world. This thing will break her heart,
Judge"
"You ought to have thought Of that yes
terday.'
81 wish to Goshen had, but didn't.
can see the old soul now, as she stood in the
door yesterday morning and said to me,
William, it looks to me as il Hayes would
be counted in That's what she said, judge,
and if you send me up she II have to go to
the poor house. I'm the breakwater between
her and starvation"
81 don't believe any such nonsense !" ex-
claimed his honor.
Would | lie to you, Judge -
81 think YOU would. | think you are q
loaler, ard don't believe you have mother
in town.
Isn't there somebody here who knows
my mother ~ Asked the prisoner as he
turned to the audience.
No response.
Dreadful silence.
"'Tisn't that colored woman what peddles
popcorn, is it ~ Asked one of the boys
from behind the stove.
More silence.
"Give me the street and number and I'll
send carriage fer her," remarked the
court.
"Ju-judge. I've been lying to you ~
stammered the prisoner. II was under the
impression that had dear old mother, but
you have convcined me that she died in Os-
wego in 1862 Don't be rough on me Judge"
at was bad enough to get drunk, Will
lam Blame, without bold lie with it, and
the affair looks serious for you"
Judge, I'll rise above party prejudices if
you will, and call this thing all right. Ill
sign the pledge or leave town, and you can
go right on as before "
"March-April-May." mused his honor,
counting his fingers. "You will come out
about the time the roads get settled"
Judge, can speak to you in private ?"
"No, sir"
"Can write you letter ,"
mo, sir"
Cant | soften your obdurate heart ?'
"You get your obdurate heels into the
corridor, Mr.. Blanc, or I'll change the SEN
tence to six months"
The prisoner had no sooner been secured
than he offered to bet ten to ono that he had
a mother, and he softly sang
Whom get out of the Jug"
Detroit Free Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-06
An EsQulmaux Wedding.


Shortly there entered in perfect silence n
cortege drawing dog-sled, in which was
seated tho high priest Of the tribe. and Il
more yillainous looking object never be-
held. lie was stripped to the waist, and
smeared with oil and coloring matter in
stripes, which gave him the appearance Of h
Chinese joss, On his head WIS tiara of
bears claws, surmounted by an enormous
polar bears head. On his shoulders were
placed orcct on end two large walrus tusks,
fancifully decorated with strips of red flannel
which had been obtained from the clothing
of drowned sailor washed ashore. The
lower Iart of his body was covered with
other skins, over which was spread II num-
Der of young seals all alive and barking in
the right hand he held spear, which he
waved aloit in theatrical manner. while
with his left he mOtioned to the bride and
groom to approach him. The whole con
course arose, and with shouts of gladnce'
capered around the priests chariot. This
he submitted to for space of ten minutes,
and then, imperiou>ly waving his spear,
commanded silence. The groom was now
directed to prostrate himself upon the earth
upon his back. and the bride directed To
place her right foot upon his throat, which
she did evidently with reluctance. While
in this position the priest instructed the
groom that such was to be his fate, trodden
under foot by men, should he ever prove
untrue to his plighted troth lie was then
permitted to rise, and directed to approach
the old chief, who placed spear at his
breast, telling him it would bc his doom
should he prove untrue. lie was next di-
rected to his father. who producing piece
of fishing line. informed HIM that ho would
choke to death his offspring should he prove
uniaithful. Then, to cap the climax, he
was directed to face the entire tribe, who,
hrandishing their spears. yelled at the top
of their voices vengeance ON him in the event
Of uniaithfulness At this Junctnre the
groom, apparently overcome with emotion
Iroppcd on the ground. and, bowing HI.
head to the earth, cried, Il will bc truc,
until raised to his feet by the bride.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-06
Fables for Good Little Boy.
ny GEORGE sEssorr.
Fable The kink,

Resgscifaly Dedicated 10 the RspublicaHs hS are
trying Geusrdl Bufler agdiH.)
Ahoy had pig with kinky tail,
pig the siIe Of small TIN pail.
The hoy took notion, don't you think
Dne day that he'd straighten out that klnk
Well-st it he went-hs will was good.
Hs creased il and soAped IL long and hard
With ta!low and oil and soap and lard.
The rags he gathered that kink TO dress
Would make a Juuk shop great success.
The cellar got full Of old ropes euds,
lie borrowed and begged OF Ill his friends.
lie / eld up pig by the tail week
TIL he grew too feeble him -eli TO tpesI.
lilo tod his tail to the lilac bush
To coax him out of his 81 in with mush.
And straighten the kink this way-but that
Was waste OF temper and time and lat.
The boys his neis ishbors. took sides and fought
About the instter-ior some boys thought
He never c uld straighten that kinb-and some
We're "sure be cOulu' and he uouLd. "by Gum 20
so the tale of the pig through the city few
Where ought TO CROWN the peoples view
But the tale OF the tail-and the strange employ
That sorely puzzled that lively boy
And wise old folks would chuckle and wink.
And much Ct nsider that famous kink.
Ministers learned and lawyers profound,
For much more sense than horse renosned.
And wiser lar than a bull in pound
Though once saw bull that appeared to show
More sense than fellows at Court know
In Il college.-chapel-er morning prayer,
And he seemed to feel-hed no business there)
Ex-mayors, mayors and aldermen
Who conld tell the New Postofice again,
IL you pointed il out to them once or twice.
To be smart as ali that, is nicel
They came by dozens, they came pell mel,
To see il the job was working we'll.
But the pig went mad, with his tail unbent,
lie wouldn't unkink 1t worth cent.
Moral.
lf Benny you'll try to change, you'll fail
Likc the boy when he couldn't unkink the tail!
-BosieH Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-06
Woman Sold nj Auction.

American newspapers have often comment
cd upon the fact that in some parts OF En-
gland. women have been sold ut public auc-
tinn during the a>t..ccntury. Recently the
novel sight of u woman being sold under the
hamlhcr WAS witnessed by hundreds OF peo-
plc in front Of Curric's auction store. When
it became known that such n sale was to be
made. large crowd gathered to see II the
authorities allowed such diSgraceiul scene
to guon. At half past ten the woman was
brought out Her name vas unknown, but
she was recognized by some of the by-stand-
ers rs IL person who had worked in II millIn-
ery establishment on street before the hre,
and her character had never been questioned.
She seemed perfectly composed in the pres
encc of 50 largca crowd, and never moved II
muscle OF her iare a. the auctiOnecr called
out for the first hid. She stood in AN elevated
position, dressed in plain muslin. without
ANY attempt at display. She was handsome
brunette, with regular features, dark hair
and eyes. and IL complexion ~ pure IA wax
She was finally knocked down for eight dol
lars. and, To the surprise Oi everybody, the
bidder was married man. lie says the
woman is somewhat jilapiiated. but he
thinks he can melt down the wax and make
her up into tapers for Christmas trees. She
originally cost eight hundred dollars in New
York, the workmanship being OF the best.
and was for long time Displayed IN
Broadway miliner's window before she was
shippcd To the ComstJck - lTgInia (N,rD
Chr0Hicir.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-06

An ingenious correspondent Of the Herald
Of Health gives the following fifty questions
each to lie answered by the name of a we'll
known author. The guessing of these
questions will form pleasant evenings en-
tertainment
|. What a rough man said to his son
when be wished him to eat properly.
.. Is lions house dug in the side Of
hill where there is no water.
3. Pilgrims and fatterers have knelt low
to kiss him.
4. Makes and mends for first class GUS
TONERS.
5. Represents the dwellings of civilized
men.
e. Is kind of linen.
!. l. worn on the head.
s. A name that means such fiery things
can t describe their pains and stings.
>. Belongs to a monastery.
10. Not one of the four points of the com
Iass, but inclining toward one Of them.
IL. Is what an oyster heap is like to be.
l.. l. chain Of hills containing dark
treasure.
l3. Always youthful as you see but be-
tween you and me he was never much Of
chicken.
II. An American manufacturing town.
Is. Humpbacked, but not deformed.
l6. An internal pain.
Il. Value of word.
Is. A ten-footer whose namo begins with
fifty.
10. A brighter and smarter than the other
Cne.
%. a worker in precious metals.
2l. a very vital part Of the body.
-. a ladys garment.
%. A small talk and a heavy weight
24. \ prefix and a disease.
p. Comes from pig.
2G. 4 disagreeablc fellow To have on one =
foot.
%. A sick place Of worship.
2s. A mean dog.
90. An official dreaded by the students
of English universities.
80. His middle name is suggestive Of an
Indian or Hottentot
81. 4 manufactured metal
80. A game and male Of the human
species.
80. An answer to Which is the great
est poet, William Shakespeare or Martin +.
Upper ?"
81. Meat What are you doing?
IS. l. very fast indeed.
sc. A barrier built by an edible.
81. To agitate weapon.
3S. Red as an apple, black as night, a
heavenly sight, or perfect fright,
go. A domestic worker.
40. slang exclamation.
Al. Pack away closely, never scatter, and
doing so you will soon get at her.
u. A young domestic animal.
43. One that is more than sandy shore.
"A. A traction in currency and the PEE
vailing fashion.
45. Mamma is in perfect health, my child
and thus he named poet mild.
4G. A girls name and male relation.
Il. Take heavy Geld-Iiece, nothing
lOath.
4S Put an edible grain 'twixt an ant and
a bee, and much-lovcd poet you'll see.
40. A common domestic animal and what
it can never do.
so. Each living head in time, It's said
will turn to him though he be dead
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-06

TIE STORY OF A NosE-M. Arago, the
French statesman and nephew Of the sstron-
omer, is, in spite of his sixty-fye years, a
very handsome man. lie has large nose, of
which he is somewhat proud. A short time
ago he was travelling by train to Versailles,
when child who was in the same carriage,
and who had watched Arago for some time
with dilated eyes, began to cry. In vain did
the childs mother, Arago and another Sena-
tor endeavOr to calm the perturbed juvenile.
The poor mother was in despair. and as the
shrieks grew more and more piercing Arago
felt bound to interfere and see what he could
do lie said to the child, "What ails you,
nv dear Are you afraid of me? don't
look very naughty, do ~ Thus addressed,
the child sobbed out, Take of your nose" :"
Arago looked at the mother, who grew very
confused and said. "Ah. monsieur excuse
iuc excuse my son. But, madame" said
Arago, "what does he mcan?' The mother
then explained that she had during the carni-
val, taken her child to see number of per-
sons in masks, and with ial>e noses. ard he
had got 50 excited that he could think Of
nothing else. by an unfortunate occur
renee" she added, 1--WE got into the same
carriage with you, who, for no doubt some
good reason, are proionging the carnival. But
you see what deplorable result has follow
ed. Let me then beg of you to have pity on
a'poor mother and take of your nose" :" But.
madame" said Arago stupcfed. "A little
more and my child will have convnl'ions.
shrieked the mother, take of your false
nose" But, madamc," said Arago. in des-
pair, "that is impossible; this is not false
nose, but my own" "lmpossiblc impos>i-
bic ~ cried the agonzed lady. "Touch 1t,
said Arago. the lady gave n pull at the
senators nose, but it did not come of in her
hand, as she had expected. A thousand
pardons," she said, but pray, oh pray, hide
1t with your hat" So Arago continued his
Journey with his nose in his hat. and the
child'+ screams gradually suhSided- Arago
himself tells the story with much glec.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-06

SENIOR To FRs>nMAS, as they STROLL along
the street at midnight "llnw wonderful
nre the heavens, Only think, 1t takes
thousands Of years Tor the light from some
of those dian stars To reach US. fhilo-
sophie freshman Yes. but | say. sup
pose ray of light has just started from one
ui those stars. and after 1t has travelled a
thousand years to reach the earth, suppose
the earth to be suddenly annihilsted what
a terrible disappointment not to find the
earth after all, Or. suppose an astrono-
mer traces upa ray OF high; and finds no
star, but only hole at the end oi II. the
star having gone out thousand years
before-how unsatisfactory that wouli be ~
Utter collapse OF senior Yale Record.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-06

An unmarried woman, having the bump
Of inquisitiveness evidently largely develop
Ell. narra,es to the Chicago Inter Ocean her
experience among the divorce lawye-S Of
tha. city She set out To ascertain upon
what ground divorces were obtainable in
Illinois. The first Office she visited WAS ele-
gantly fitted up, and she was cordially re-
ceiyed She told the attorney she was seek
ing advice about getting divorce. Asked
t. tell her story, she said she had married
an old man four years ago, and had never
had much affection for him. Just now he
was away from home. and she wanted, if
possible. to get divorce before ls
returned. lie had never treated her badly,
always gave her money enough, never
swore at her, but had once called her
ninny. She wanted divorce because she
WIS sorry she had ever married the old
man. The LAWYER said that WAS reason
ennugh. 1t was clear ease of incompati-
hility The divorce could he obtained with
out the husbands knowing ANYTHING about
it, Notice would he published in AN obscure
territorial paper, and care taken Ia send n
cory 30 addressed that the husband Wouldn't
get it. The job could he done III II month,
and a. the applicant was only III moderate
circumstances the charges would he $50.
$40 in advance. She said she would
think of il, and moved on. In this
manner she vi>itci something like "a dozen
offices, telling about the same story AMI ellie
itng about the same information. One
LAWYER offered To get the divorce iur her IN -
month for So. and as II guarantee assured
her she might make arrangements il she
wished to marry Mt the end nt that time.
The last office she visited was presi led ever
hv woman lawyer, who sympathikcd deep
ly with her, and would rid her OF the tyrant
man at these ates In IA month, tor $50
in three weeks for SIS; for 500 She wuuli
Io it in two weeks ur shiNtr her sign. The
Inter Ocean vuuchcs for the Young lady, ana
the young lady yourhcs for the truth Oi her
story.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-06

The Commissioners to visit Louisiana are
all representative men Of good capacity and
sound Judgment, and may be expected to
make fair and candid report Of the state Of
affairs in that pertuibed and perturbing
,cu, .ronwealth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-06

From my upper window. at the close Of day,
Sad ly " atehiny passers on their homewaTi way,
Sadly, sweetly thinking Of the joy and zoe
Wnen Ole came, my babies, home 10 you and me
Ia the dusk, with aces close against the pane,
i,ered we thrOu sh the starlight, snow, or summer
rain.
Happy hearts and faces w.tchinI through the
gloom,
For tho blessed footste2 that was surO to come
Eark hear it echo, babies mine ones more,
Hear the lstch-Aey turning in the opening door
From my knee you're sprinsins fearless in tho
gloom.
While Hood with rIdiinc5 all the darkeaed room
swim you fly to meet him. open wide the door.
Closely are We gathered TO his heart once more.
Tender kiss and blessing greet your childish siee,
But the warmest, babies. always was Tor me
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-06

Tux public debt of Great Britain is nearly
twice that Of the United States, but the
rate of interest l. low, and the burden is
not 80 oneruus A. the figures expressing the
sum total would Indicate. The Dominion of
Canada has funded debt of Sl35 90 900,
or about S3s per head Of her population by
the census of 1870. The debt of the United
States is about $50 per head, bu. the re-
sources of this country are 50 much more
extensive, and our accumulated capital so
much greater, that our debt is borne quite
as easily as theirs. Canadians cannot fling
at us the taunt that ours is debt-ridden
and taI-ridden country without danger that
the stones they ding at us will break their
own windows. We have our state and
municipal debts too. but 50 have they
their provincial and city debts. The Prov
ince of Quebec has outstanding loans to
the amount of eight million dollars, bearing
FIVE per cent interest, and the city Of Mon
treal owes about ten and a halt million
dollars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-06
Atthe Blue Glass Window.

To see what a maiden flashes
I'm stealing along the stairs
My love at the blue-slass sash is.
I'll come on her unAw1res.
Her HAIR, OF the deepest - den,
Takes the hue Of heaven. know
she'll look like 4 saint IN some OidSh
Church window OF lOnz ago
Her hair. lld | say Oh wonder
Her aead. like a billiard bail.
uleams bare in the sunlight yOnder
Great Caesar! rec II all
Her locks, with the GOLDEN light fitting.
=, We're false She | hoped To win
Has none Of her own; she is sitting
There, trying to get some in.
o PleasontOn where is the kindness
That sages have seen in thy iacel
Better suffer frLm absolute blindness
Than see what I've seen in this place.
You've shatter red my idol, you've shown me (,
That science indeed has its dues;
Your b.ue-zlass invention has thrown me
Iu pc: manent ilt Of the blues!
81. LSHis ReSuL!ieGn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-06

The New York Legislature passed Public
Works bill, a reform measure, creating
the Office of Superintendent of Public
Works. Gov. Robinson appointed to the
office, Gen. Mcclellan. The Senate would
not confirm because of his conspicuous IN
fitness for the place. The Governor then in
u huff vetoed the bill, alleging divers objec
tions; but also conlessing in stump speech,
injected into the belly of his veto message.
that the real reason was that the Senate did
not confirm his appOintee. The Legislature,
in forty-cight hours after, passed new
Public Works bill, cut according to the Gov
ernor's measure and rOw it is to be seen
what he will do with it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-04-06

Tux MooDY MEETINGS IN Bo>ToN.-The
services at the Tabernacle. now in their
ninth week. are more interesting than thew
have been at any previous time, and the
great congregations, drawn there in the he
ginning by curiosity are now succeeded by
still larger congregations of people who come
because of their enjoyment of the meetings.
and in the expectation of learning what they
de-ire to know. The number who seek the
inouiry meetings at the close of the meetings
is also increasing, and the churches are feel
ing more and more the influence ot the Taher
nacle services. All classes are deeply If not
equally moved The meetings for women and
the meetings for men are alike thrOnged-
Hundreds OF incorporate men are now filled
with new desires and new hopes, and
many ut them 20 to the meetings ior prayer,
if not 80 often. as regularly as they once
visited the bar-rooms. The young and the
old, the rich and the poor, have their repre-
sentatiyes in the meetings for inqrirers, and
among those who give their Testimonies IN
the larger gatherings. Most hopeful and
perhaps most important of all is the awaken
ing among business men indicated by their
noon meetings tor PRAYER. Boston Is Ger
t,iuIy stirred A. 1t has seldom been stirred
before, and there are indications that the
mnyement will have n stlll wider reach and
a deeper influence than at present.-bosion
Traveller.