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PRESS,
The Electoral Cummiss,0n.
SUM LEGAL OPINIONS OF IT
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y good LAWYER writes w. as follows
- lac mere read vi the debates before
the commission, the more | object to it. 1t
IS plain to Inc that it is all illegal and it
Is noticeable how its illegality shows out in
the names they give it. Senator Edmunds
calls 1t Tribunal; but it cannot be that, for
Its members have not been nominated by the
President Conkling says it Incarnatcs the
two Houses, and is in law the two Houses Of
Congress; but it is not that, for the Houses
cannot delegate their powers. Eyart5 says
It IS to adriSe the Houses az to how they are
to perform the judicial act Of counting
the Electoral votes but it Is not that-tor
neither House can rejec. the advice without
the consent of the other. 1t has no Judicial
power, for it cannot be a court. 1t has no
legislative power, because that belongs to
each House. separately, and is subject to the
veto. 1t is not a mere adviser and the
question ,rhat is ii? shows its illegality.
| wonder that Eyarts did not call it q 'mu-
tual council"
Another good lawyer writes US
i" 1t may safely be concluded that the
| mischief threatened to the Presidential
count by the creation of the Commission
will be avoided. But no thanks to the
scheme for that for we shall get BY it no
more than We were entitled to, and would
have got without it, and in a better way.
But thus only the minor mischief will have
been escaped. By creating the Commission
the Constitution has received hard blow,
and things have been said of the Supreme
Court which cannot be said of any court,
and its proper measure of usefulness remain.
These two results are far graver mischiefs.
This generation will not see the end of them
even if their effects shall disappear in n
century. For member of Congress to ad-
vocate law without a clear conviction Of
its constitutionality, is reckless disregard
of his oath for him to advocate it, conyIn-
ced of its unconstitut:onality, is to commit
an Improbable offence, though he may
escape responsibility for lack Of proof. From
the first have had no idea that any mem
Der who voted for the Counting Commission
| Act was satisfied of Its constitutionality
and have had no doubt that many who
voted for it were convinced of its unconsti-
tutionality. Time is running between Yer
mont and myself; yet my affections cling
the more around the State, as the nobles'
and best among the States. desire to be-
lieve, and do believe. that the respect Of the
State for principle is stronger than its PAR
TALLY for its possibly favorite Senator
aad | was delighted to find that your paper
as the leading journal in the State, was a
complete exponent of this spirit"
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yKKuo,r IS Coon Eyorcu for me. hp

VERMONT Is Coon ENOUGH for me. have
always thought so. and have not yet chang
ed my mind. There is no money III raising
beef, mutton or wool unless you have a
ranch OF several hundred acres, which you
can fence with two or three men on horse
back-a slight improvement over the dog
fence" on which shif,less farmers east
sometimes depend. 10 butter making there
is some money, but 1t is hard work tor poor
pay at best | have in mind farm at home
which was sold four years ago for $500.
There are seventy acres of land. a house and
two barns. Now you may build as good 8
house as you can for 81 600 OF one OF these
40 acre California farms. burn up tho two
barns on the Eastern $500 farm and give
me my choice, stipulating that | shall
20 upon the farm and live. and | will
choose the Eastern farm valued at
$500 less the cost of two barns, IN
preference to the farm and house in
California which have cost s. 900. There
you can bid defiance to droughts without
building any costly canals, and the gigan-
tic Southern Pacific Railroad does not stand
ready to swallow up all the difference be
tween the bare cost OF the production OF
your crops and the market value. A lew
cords of wood will bring YOU little cash II
you want it in January February or March.
A few pounds of sugar will do 1t in April
q few pounds CT wool in June butter all
along; lambs in August potatoes in Sep
TENDER, and grain, beef, etc. all the Fall
and Winter The wood, sugar. wool, lambs
and beef have come, part from what the
census sets down as the uncultlyated"
land, and the rest from pastures with COM
paratiyely no labor. II the Discontinued
Vermont farmer could travel all over our
country, or all over the world, and then be
set down again at home. | think he would
stay Virginia City (Nerada) Cor.
Rutland Globe.
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Mr.. TLpES letter about his bank account
was a very brave letter after all the danger
was over. The public would have taken
more stock in Mr.. Tilien's denial if he had
made it before Mr. Hewitt's arrangement
but be eyineed no insliration that way when
tue figures were first called for. Those who
choose 10 believe that he knew nothing oi
the attempt 70 purchase Republican
EIector" in Oregon are at liberty to do So
But that $1,000 Gid not belong to the I'M
pecunious Pelton. Neither did 1t come
from tie treasury OF the Democratic Nation
ii Committee. if Mr.. Hewitt is 70 he cred
tied. lIr. Tilden vas careful to restrict his
denial to the affairs of his "private" bank ae-
count. His political bank account would Go
altogether different matter, we fancy.
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Eight 10 Seven.

We did not expect to see all party pre-
ferences discarded inside Of the Electoral
Commission but we did suppose that on
questions like that involved in the Oregon
case. or ike those in South Carolina, where
the law, facts and equities are really all OF
enc side, some of the Democratic members
of the Commission wouli he found voting
for law and justice, rather than Ter liIden
But on no point has single Democratic
Commissioner failed to vote as partisan
II has been seven solid Democratic partisan
votes every time and if there had happen
ed 10 be eight instead Of seven Democrats or
the Commission, there would have beer
eight Democratic partisan votes on every
question.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-02

NORTH FERRIsBuRGu The Hinesburgh
Reform club gave their musical entertain
ment and drama at Monkton Boro, on the
evening OF Feb. I3th; also at East Charlotte
on Thursday evening. Feb. 22i. 1t was
highly attractive and interesting. At
M0nkton Boro, it was. however, followed
by disgraceiul quarrel between two
drunken young men f Monkton.
Numerous changes in the occupancy OF
farms, etc, are taking place in this vielni-
ty, the present season. John Ii. Sherman,
of East Charlotte, rents his farm, dairy,
etc. for 81 geo; Mrs. Z. Ward, Of Charlotte,
rents her farm in Maukt0n to Martin Bull
for Sl75.
Having seen the pen at white Brahma
fowls belonging to Rev. n. Il. Day, We are
prepared to say that they are choice and
beautiful specimens ~ that new and very
popular variety He finds ready customers
for the eggs at So per setting of Is eggs.
There will be a concert at Good Tenn
plar's hall on Wednesday evening, March
It'll, tor the benefit of the NJ. Z. Sabbath
school Library. D.
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In Is not very likely that South Carolina
will stop the count longer than to-day. IL
that State j. counted by tomorrow, the
count vii probably be completed by Satur-
dav. The ONLY two Republican States re-
naming to ne counted will be Vermont and
Wisconsin. Vermont, It is now said, will
not 20 to the Commission, as Mr.. Ferry
declines to recognize the paper sent on BY
Aldrieb g an official return, and will not
submit it as such. The objections to Yer
mont aud Wisconsin can be disposed oil, as
vure those 10 Pennsylvania and khode
I-land. in day, and the other four States,
tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West VIZ
GINA, being ali Democratic States, cannot
occasion any further delay. The time re-
1usininr will be so short that the completion
of THE count can doubtless be defeated by
resolute fi;bustering but the best indica-
tons are that tina. will not be carried to the
last extreme. If it is, the Senate Repubh-
cans are unit ID their purpose to finish
the count. and they can do it. The Presi-
1ent Of the Senate will declare the result.
The Inauguration will take place in the
Senate chamber at noon of Sunday, and the
President will call the Senate in extra
session to meet at l. o'clock on Sunday.
If. however. the House performs its duty
oader the Electoral act, the Inauguration
VII be postponed to Monday.
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RousEs PoINT.-Yesteriay (Tuesday) &C.
Cured the election on the mech moOted ques-
ton of incorporation" or mo incOrDors-
ton" Tho polls opened at 10 q. m, and
closed at 3 p. IN. The question was sharply
contested by the two factions. and finally
resulted with the following vote for incor-
poration ll9 no Incorporation 90, majority
50.
Business has somewhat brighter pros
pect at the l.. p 4 p. works.
Small poI has vanished.
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Another Little speech by the President
Elect,

CINcIaNATI, Feb. Gov. Hayes while
en- r0aie from Fremont to Columbus, passed
an hour in Springfield, yesterday. He was
escorted to the hotel and being introduced
to the people made brief speech. He ex-
pressed his coug ratulations that IN week )
time this hu>ines, which has occupied the
attention ol tho country for eight months
would DO over. and hoped the people would
aeIuicscc quietly. whichever might be the
person elected. lie believed the country
desired peace and thought this should be
the cNoTession ~ the people TO their repre-
sentaIives at Washington. Realizing his
lack OF special fitness Tor the duties which
he might be called on to perform, he placed
his trust in Aluign,y God who rules the
destinies OF nations.
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House OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WAsHISGroN, D. C., Feb. l6. 1877.

4. J. DeaUnt, Esq, Montpelier, w.
DEAR SIR-Your eougratulatory letter is
welcomely received. Being now surrounded
BY the supporters OF the Electoral Commits
sion on our side of the House who now fully
realize the fact that they have made an
irretrievable blunder, but who are biting
mad to be told of it in public. my stu
stion is not the most desirable; and
word of comfort from ones true
political friends is very 0pportune.
| am pleased, however, to assure you that
your kind letter is but one Of very many
which have been sent me from all parts vi
the Union. OF course these men who have
piloted US upon the destructive reels and
wrecked us will condemn Inc for having
placed tho responsibility of our defeat
where it belongs. as will also the trucking
press, which has been controlled with no
greater amount of "braips, as you Justly
term it bot the masses OF the Democracy
who think for themselves will soon discover
who are true to their best interest.
need not add that fully accord with
the views you have expressed IS 10 what
had been the duty Of the House on thi,
Presidential question. But to show you
how strongly urged them upon the House
and how good counsel was disregarded
send you copy Of speech | delivered
when the Electoral bill was under consid
Grafton.
Again thanking you for your prompt
and kind recognition OF my humble effort.
for the right. am. thankfully, you're,
n. I. CARR.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-02

As We 90 to press, the Electoral Counthas
reached Vermont, leaving but three States
to be counted, and with reasonable assur-
auce that the count will be completed, and
the election of Hayes and Wheeler formally
declared to-day Thursday or tomorrow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-02

\ LETTER from Secretary Hamilton Fish
to Gen. Dix, written month ago, is print
ed by the Albany Erenng Journal. Secre.
tary Fish says that his study Of the Consti-
tuition and Of the History Of the Electoral
count, has satisfied him that the counting as
well as the opening Of the votes was given
by the Constitution to the President of the
Seuate. lie notices the fact that the proyi-
sion Of the Constitution in regard to the
person who Is to count. is perhaps the only
one in the instrument. to which its trainers
have given practical construction by DELHI
crate resolution and by express recommend
alton y For the departures from the require
ment OF the Constitution which have been
taken since 1889, lie finds ample explanation
in the fact that in 1893, 1877, and 1900, the
President Of the Senate was a candidate for
election, and it was only natural, Mr.. Fish
points out, that under the circumstances,
there being no contested returns, that officer
should throw cH from him and upon the two
Houses as much as could be of the delicacy
Of deciding his own election. Mr.. Fish's
attitude towards the scheme of the Electora
Commission, is that of many Republicans.
lie says
10 Il normal condition of affairs, or as
rule for all time. should not be inclined to
favor the pending measure. | do not pro-
pose to discuss or to defend it in its details.
In the condition Of the country, and in the
circumstances which surround and which
threaten Us. | accept it as the best attain
able means of avoiding serious troubles.
Could | prescribe the course OF action,
could find one that would be- much more
satisfactory to me than that proposed. But
&c cannot always have what We think best,
AMI possibly va may ourselves be mistaken
in our cunc' ptiun Of what would be best
hope ard believe that the Commission as
PROPOSED Will report fairly, and without par
t.san bias, on the facts and the law If it
be otherwise let it he against us
rather than for US. We can afford
t. be defeated bat cannot afford to be
IN power with the suspicion of wrong upon
our skirts or TO secure the Presidency with a
seriously questioned title to its right.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-02

ALBuRGu.--Th Il uspei workers from st.
Adams have held another series of meetings
at the Centre. The meetings were held
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and were in
;ercsiing and very well attended.
Henry Tediord. son of Christopher Ted
ford, was arrested Friday 23d inst, ON a
charge of stealing hens from p. Vantine.
lie wa tried before Justice Bell, plead
guilty, and was sentenced to the Reform
School during the term of his minority.
lie was committed to the Reform School the
same DAY by Deputy Sheriff ii. L. SOwles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-02

JERICHO CENTRE The Dramatic and
Pantummc Company from Underhill Flats,
gave a nice entertainment at the Univer-
sa;ist church, Msriay evening. Mr.. Ten
nty, Miss Brown, ard in fact ali carried
their parts fnely, especially johnny SOM
berry as Dads son The music, under
tho management OF Prof. Tracy, Johnny
Rslch and Luna Howe, was excellent. The
house was rather slim bat Intelligent, and
all went merry az y marriage bell, with the
exception of some disturbance by boys in
the gallery.
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Rush for the noutnsIi.r Po,,am,.

MONTPELIER, VT, Feb. s7.-0lics seekers
are out here in full strength, the post
office being the objective point. There are
no less than siI candidates, i've with peti-
tons of about equal magnitude. The sixth
man in the opinion of many has the inside,
though without petition, he being related
to Congressman joyce.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-02

SIX years VI Democratic rule in Missouri
has brought il legitimate fruits. In several
counties Of that new State, population has
decreased, the schools outside of s.. Louis
are generally inefficient, and ignorance and
outlawry prevail, and to make the matter
worse the Legislature proposes to abolish
the State board Of education. With its
vast and varied resources, Missouri should
take a front rank among the States, yet
Republican Iowa, its neighbor on the north,
with her varied resources, has left Missouri
far in the rear.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-02
W Ilu INITVNlHr
WILLIAM WARE PECs
Letter from Mr.. Carr. Of Indiana.

MIR. Carr, of Indiana, who represents Mr.
kerr's district in Congress, was suddenly
brought prominently into public notice, by
the very bold and outspoken speech. the
other day, in which, while denouncing fol
faithlessness to their trust the Democrats
who engineered the Electoral bill. and the
majority of the House which passed it, he
also declared with emphasis that now t.
reject the result Of the Commission wa.
dishonorable A Montpelier Democrat, Mr.
J. 7. Deavitt. Esq having written to Mr.
Carr, approving his views. received from
him the following reply:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-02
WESTERN NEWS.

REPORTED PLOT TO AssAsslSATE PRESIDENT
ELECT HAYES.
New YORK. Feb. "A Columbus, Ohio.
despatch says man has appeared there
telling story that he was taken into 8
lodge OF democrats and Roman Catholics,
IN Baltimore, sworn to secrecy and plot
dIyu ged To Kill Gov. HAYES on his way t.
washington. The train Is 10 be run oil
!he track Mt Point of Rocks. and Governor
Hayes aSSasSInated in the confusion.
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FROM WASHINGTON.


PASSAGE OF FIELDS BILL COR NEW ELECTION
"A SUCCESS FOR TIE oBsTRUcTIoNIsT5.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 81, 4pm-
This is Field day at the capitol. Party
lines are closely drawn and excitement runs
high. Dudley Fields bill for new cleo
ton in May. II the count fails to elect be-
fore March 4th, or if the House declares no
result is reached, has Just passed the House
by vote of 40 to IO5. This result was
reached after an excited debate led by Field
favoring the bill, and by Kasson, Lawrence.
OF Ohio, Banks and other republicans, who
strongly opposed it. Some fifteen demo
cra.s, including Lamar, voted with the
republicans against it. Chief Justice Waite
and Judge Davis who was not the fifteenth
man, were close listeners to the debate.
PREsIDEyr-ELKCT HAYES SOUTHERN POLICY.
NEW YORK, Feb. 37.-The Herald's Wash
ington correspondent says "there is letter
in town from Governor HAYES which your
correspondent has read, which approves in
the most explicit and direct manner the
speech of Charles Foster, last week, in
which he expressed his confident belief that
Mr. Hayes southern policy would be such
as the people of Louisiana and South Caro-
lima desired.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-02

WOODSTOCK, VT, Feb. 2s.-In the case of
Henry U. Grayelln, convicted oil the murder
OF Herbert U. White. and on whose behalf
EXCEPTIONS werJ taken. the supreme court
dismissed the motion for q new trial and the
prisoner was sentenced to be hung the sec
ond Friday in March, 1873.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-02

THE Emperor William, referring to has:-
ern affairs, in his speech at tie opening oil
the German Parliament, on "Wednesday, eS-
messed the opinion that the peace OF EaroTe
will not be broken.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-02

The New York .SIn calls Justices Miller,
Strong and Bradley, Senators Edmunds, Nor
ton, and FreliDghusen, and Representa-
tiyes Garfield and Hoar, "eight perjurers. y
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Another Horrible Tragedy In Vermont.
MOTHER KILLS HER TWO CHILDREN WITH
AXE.

ISLAND PoSD, VT, Feb. 26.-Hiram
Young. of Barnston, P. O., having trouble
with his wife, lett her, taking his boy four
years old with him to Newark. Vt. where
MIR. Young has been at work tor week
Saturday, Mrs. Young with her little girl.
two years old. came to Newark. On arriv-
ing there everything appeared pleasant and
the two little children went into the shed
to play Soon alter Mrs. Young went out
and with an axe split both chiidren's heads
open and mangled them in fearful una pner.
They lived but twenty minutes. The moth
er is under ares: and is supposed to be
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-02

ST. ALBANs.-The annual reports OF the
town officers of st. Adams, are out, and the
following are some of the showings Cur
rent expenses Of town, Ss,473 ;95-being
81 ,O45 80 less than last year. Uncollected
taxes in the hands of the collector, Sl5.-
1876 96-a thousand dollars more than last
year IL cost 81 s0l.ll to support the poor,
some $500 more than year ago. and about
$3.50 more than in 1874. Number OF bene-
fciaries, outside the poor house, 1873 iami-
lies, containing 256 children number Of
tramps sheltered, $40. The public library
has 1913 volumes, and there il al average
of about $50 books loaned each week. The
United States surplus idnd is Sd invested as
to be considered by tho trustees worth S5.-
$50. 40 more than the sum Tor " hich the town
is Liable to account; The auditors estimate
the total expenses Tor tho canning year at
S35 POS SO; to offset which there are assets
Of SIC .O96 50, and they recommend tax OF
100 cents on the dollar OF the grand lis..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-02

Away ont in Oregon, Cronin is said to
be spending part OF Mr.. Tiidon's $1,000 in
the erection OF blre glass conservatory
over the Cronin nose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-02

Senator Blaine remarked, the other day,
that he hoped "to remain long enough in
Congress 10 see session 90 by without 8
railrcad bill in it,
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JAMS Thus, q day labOrer at Walline-
iorJ, Tell from viz dow in Bachelor u
Sons factory recently, receiving injuries
which are likely to prove fatal.