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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-05-14
/ PASSION FOR LTBEL SUITS.

An emeritus member of the NcW-YOrk bar
whose name need not be mentioned, was, on
account of his general bad character, some
time ago, by order of the General Term of
the Supreme Court, stricken from the roll Of
its attorneys and counselors. From this order
the attorney appealed, but in the Court Of
Appcals it was confirmed the late Judge Grover
giving the opinion that the Supreme Court
- has power 10 remove an attorney for good
"causc shown, by ordering his name to be
"srickcn from the roll Of attorneys it was
further held that, Gas a good moral character
- is one of the constitutional aud statutory
Qualifications essential to the admission OF
"an attorney, 50 he may be removed when
" ever hc ceases to possess such qualifications
This opinion was naturally reported, with the
evidence in the case upon which 1t WAS based,
in the newspapers, and aftcrward in the official
volume. Now we learn that the disbaTed
person has brought actions for libel against
The Abqny Ereaiag JomRal for reproducing a
part of the report, against the official reporter
for making ii, and against the publisher for
printing il, in each suit fixing his damages at
81 100000. This propOstcrous demand of
course throws an air OF rdicule over the
whole case; nor would il have been thought
worthy of this mention if it did not afford Il
timely illustration Of the folly and uniaiIncsS
Of holding as responsible those who simply
print facts for the information Of the public.
IN this case the publication was under the
sanction, and partly indeed by the expires,
direction, of the highest judicial authority OF
the State. \ newspaper too, might surely re-
print with impuuity the opinion of the Court
Of Appeals. II this cannot be done with safety,
what can lie done 50 at all
These are questions which it may be I'M
necessary to put, but there are conclusions
from them which are rot 50 palpablc. If with
an intent of guarding the community from the
practices Of this person a newspaper had said
of him what was altcrward said by the SUI
preme Court and the Court of Appeals, would
the publication have been libelous If So,
how is the duty of 4 journal to the public to
he rccOnciled with It's respect for the laws :?
The only answer is that a newspaper must
take its chance being careful of It's facts, pre-
serving itself from all maligniy of purpose,
and trusting, in any emergency, to the good
sense OF courts and jurcS.
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PUBLIC OPINION

Let rs have rest from wrangilng ana bitter
mess OF ,ort bur le; us have the resi- o! Iys RSaee
md MOI of Indifference and public stupor-Iroy imes
Ccp)
If there is any State in the South that can
m rua.d upon 90 maintain us integrity, tlat state -
IN .f,idy-eomg old North Carolina. NDt single
rIifcut man ~ parry n this state has deserted ~
,r , -llch has made terms with llay cs-i IsaieSh Cd
server tDcu)
The specia session of Congress VIII meet
,ly alter The Ohio election in October; r. when IL
,1,rfs IL shall be seen that the Republicans nave lost
ono Mr. Hayes Hi. need all tAe support AS Irie2ds,
unI.tlr and Republican, can give lin % project hlIu
nm MI, wrath OF the enemies IN bis own party--lst
Iouis Republican lDcm)
We are also at a loss TO know how certain
iruas and certain politicians as well. can reconcile
Ibr,r present hostility TO President Hay policy With
heir support Of the Cincinnati platform and their cor
dial Endorsement OF Mr. Hayes letter OF acceptance.
80 flr Is observe all these IN complete accord
Auburn Advertiser (Repl
In the next campaign we hope 10 see our
best speakers from the Norm, OF botn parties take the
stump Ia the South. II The principles Of Presiden!
Haycss policy carried out n The promises given by
leading men IN the south fulfilled this course viii be
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THE NEUS TINS MORNING.

FoRrIGN.-Thcrc has been battle near Batum,
in which victory Is claimed by both the Russians
and Turks =- The Russians are likely to cross
the Danube in force above Rus'chuk. -- Rus
sian forces are moving on Dagbokr we'll rs Ere
rum 60 Rouuania has virtually declared war
against Turkey. NJ Picard, the French states
man, is dead.
DoAiLsTIC.-Gravo irregularities in the manage
,nent Of the Ncw-YOrk Custom-house have been dis
covered by the Investigating Committee. -= The
President viii not remove Frederick Douglass
- Dr. Taylcr Lewis Professor IN Union College
died on Friday. == The postal union Will M
clude, after July l, Japan Brazil, and the Portu-
guese colonies.
CITY AND SUBUBAN.-The City of Brussels has
been spoken. proceeding under sail with a broken
shaft = Campbell & Thayel's Linseed OIL
Works. in Brooklyn, were burned with loss Of
$lOS. $50. -= Two ladies' weTo killed through
runaway accident in Central Park. -= Tie body
OF an unknown man was found in the East River,
rlddled with shot. -- A trunk containing jcweiry
worth So, 900 was stolen. -= Twecis early re
lease sprohable. =- Mrs. Woodruff ana Miss Ciaf-
lin made claim Of 100000 on the Vanderbilt es-
tate -- Gold. 1914 1O7, 1O7ls. Gold value of
the lcgal-tcuder dollar at the close, $3.50 cents.
Stocks dull but generally higher except for the coal
stocks, closing feyerish and unsettled
TIE Manufacturers local observations lie
dicate fair weather with cloudiuess toward night.
Thermometer yesterday, Coz 20, So.
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Venus is approaching him, and 10 evidently
about to pass before him. His attention appears 10
be attracted by her approach, and the consequent
turn of his head gives n three-quarter view OF his
face. Below, Science SITS holding in one hand
pair of compasses, in the other roll of parchment
she is watching the performance. The heads OF
both females are in profile. The figures OF the god
and goddess are nude. The field Of view IS every
where crossed by rays that emanate from circle
around the head of Apollo. The inscription on the
face is ono DISSENT spao sidGa jancia doeea on the
diverse is Hrstitut dc France, Academie des SCIENCES
Passoqe de Vtpus sur ie soldI, 50 DecembTe lo'4.
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know that they had done the public one good

The people of Washington are certainly
making an extraordinary fuss over hr. Fred.
DougaSss lecture. 1t is generally admitted
that he has performed the duties of his Office
acceptably; he ought not now to be removed
because. in a lecture delivered III another city,
and written evidently in a fanCiiul vein, he
has vcutured to criiicise the City of Washing
ton. Washington is a capital, or ought to
be- and lecturers and writer's are accustomed
TO discuss the characteristics and customs of
the Inhabitants of capitals without fearing
that they may hurt the feelings of Individuals.
I'm these discussions there is always consider
able generalizing, more or less brilliant, when
may not always stand the test OF quota
ton. The people of Washington could
not well be more excited if second
British army were burning the Capitol,
or new Confcdcacy were marching across
the Long Bridge. At this distance it looks as il
some MARYLAND village had got into an un-
necessary splutter. 1t will die out of itself, if
President Hayes leaves it amiaby alone.
I'm the strenuous efforts to reach an adjourn
mcnt which will soon be made at Albany,
several measures of importance are only too
likely to be overlooked. Among these is Mr..
C0wdin's bill to help the overtaXed banks,
which only needs now the sanction Of
the Upper House. In an exceptionally
intelligent Senate, it ought not to fail
for the want Of it. Mr.. Cowdin has ski!lfully
overcome in tie Assembly the prciudces OF a
large and influential class of members by a
clear demonstration of the justice of the
measure. If the vote of the Senate is cast on
the same side, the banking capital of the bank
ing center of the country will, in all pIoba-
bility, be relieved of at least part OF Its load
1t is result worth trying for. Another
measure which has been c-ried through
the Assembly by great effort is the bill repeal
inc tie Parade Ground job. This is the first
Of many attempts That has achieved such sue
cess. and the Senate now has The opportunity
10 relieve Us forever Of one of the legacics OF
the Tweed Ring. 1t is asserted that failure
to pass the repeating act Will involve the city
in an expenditure OF %2,000,000. These bills
are in the Senate; the Assembly, besides APP
proving the Charter Commissions amend
mcnts, ought to secure the passage of the bills
reorganizing the Offices OF Commissioner of
Jurors and Coroner. All this legislation has
made such good progress against such great
odds that the work done must not be wasted.
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other terms and the Governors action Is not
likely to be greatly influenced by such argu-
ments ms the ntellects of the Aldermanic COM
mlttce can bring to bear upon It,
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not doubt, and believe that the commercial
community will not doubt, that the Secretary
will proceed with prudence and good Judgment.
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This promises to be an eventful week both
in Asia Minor and on the Danube. In the
former region the Russians are adj
vancing steadily toward Diarbckr, an i'm
portant town south Of ETzcwm, whence their
forces might operate against the Armenian
capital, as well as dominate large tract Of
country. On the Danube the Russians are get
ting into position, and are likely to cross con-
sderaLly above Rustchuk, and thus greatly
cmbarrass the Turkish commander.
Il viii crafty citizens Of New-York of all
parties to see that the Republicans and Demo-
Gratis Of the Senate Apportionment Committee
have agreed upon a bill giving New-Gorli seven
Senators and % AsScmblymen, and Brooklyn
three Senators and - AsSemblymcn, adding four
Assemhlymen to thequota of each city, and in
creasing the number Of Senators by two and
one respectively. Ncw-lOrk City has never
been treated fairly in the matter Of reprcsea-
tation, and this bill, which improves upon the
bill offered by the Republicans last year, Is Il
pleasant concession to that effect.
What Mr.. Adams thinks Of Nh Blaine and
what Mr.. Blame thinks of Mr. Adams forms
lively chapter of political personalities in
another column. Neither thinks quite 50 well
of the other as the Country does, and both are
largely blessed with the gift Of saying straight
forward what they do think. Mr.. Blaine's letter
las never hitherto been published but it has been
a good deal talked about, and its contents have
come to be pretty well known in political
circles NJ. Blaine is doubtless quite responsible
for what he says, but the gentleman to whom
the letter was sent in December, 1875, is alone
responsible for our opportunity to publish it,
Nh Tweed has set an example which seems
IN a fair way 10 be followed. 1t may soon be
~ much the mode for Ring thieves to expose
their accomplices 40 it was 10 shield them
when Mr.. Tweed set that fashion. There are
definite rrmors anoat that one of the par
ties to the infamous Safe Burglary con-
spiracy has made a statement Of the
whole plot and surrendered everything
in the way Of information that he had about
him. 1t is good fashion, which ought 10
result in making the United states Govern
ment and governments generally somewhat
richer now and good deal better
hereafter. A series of careful biographies
of the Whisky Ring, for instance, ought
10 do something handsome for the conscience
fund and add largely TO the general stock OF
interesting information The Indian Ring too,
presents a fine field for a confession, and the
District Ring could make the newspapers lively
reading, If any member of 1t were 50 disposed.
We sincerely commend the idea 10 ex-members
of OK Rings everywhere. They would at least
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-05-14
Dusincss Monies.

WHEN You DRINK
CHAMPAGNE,
asa for
piTLC-IIul~lE-K
This perfectly pure aud contains about 10 per cent
spirits Only ,t.,,.-
pIOft
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-02-16
By Toleg


/ NEW YoRK, Feb H.
COTTON dull sales $40 bales at I2E for mid
FLOUR Receipts IO.523 barrels: tho market
| quoted moderately active. Sales II 400 barrel.
"i 10 : 25d' 90 superline state and western at
, o.h2 Wv common TO good extra western and
| Stale !, 'nd5 80 GOOD to choice extra 90 at
10 M6 TO- common to choice white wheat west
ern extra ut 6 - al jn : fancy white wheat west
eIh extra at I.''l a $50; common TO good extra
ohlu al ~ a : -; Common to choice extra
| st. Louis at 0Od5.jD; patent minnesota extra
good 10 primo 20 al $50; choice to double extra
| $50 "a Is; closing quiet
RYE FLOUR, IN moderate demand at 4 50d6j IN
for for superline.
CORN MEAL is quoted quiet Western, Jersey
ana lennsylvania at 9o0j 10; BrandyWine at
WHEAT : Receipts 500 bushels; quiot and
hrm No Mllwaukos in store held at 80, 47j0
l. bid No : Chicago held at A.. I3 bid. sales
at ! 50. ave- ''''"e
RYE. easier; s2Ssi for western; 81 a 90 for
jersey, Canada and state.
BARLEY = heavy and declining No | canada
moan nal at Ol6Dl 90. 5000 bushs 2-rowed Canada
Fast al g.; 80 900 bush feeding for export to Ger
Barley MALT market is quoted as dull !;
b-TOwet state Mt 10 "
HaY-trm at 750sn for shipping.
hoFS-dull; S0l2 for yeirings; 1908 for new
new California ~'N'-' '0'
CnFFEE-Kio quiet and unchanged.
etuAh-quiet and hanged giD9i for fair
:" soou fehninS, u for prime refaed, very
urn, GOOD demand; lltGII4 Tor standard IiJDIIs
crushed. 49,
M9LAS' ES foreign quiet; New Orleans modcr-
= fEl hoLEu M-dull and heavy; crude at II ro-
lined resale of contract az ISL:
IhLLoW easier; sales 100 100 lbs. at for prime.
EoGS-irmor at - cents Tor state and Penn
sylvdnla 2na21 tor WESTERN
LARD BUTTER. ETC. - Lard Scarcely so firm
prime steam at 10 50. Butter III BUYERS favor II
Tn :"r western I6d32 for state. Cheese firm at
Ll,.St ED quiet at OlalO5 in gold
WHlSkEi about steudy at O7lDI U71.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-02-16
County Commissioners Report,

The number Of town agents appointed dur
ing the year is eight-one less than last year
Wes;iOrd voted in town Meeting to request
the Commissioner not to appoint aIf agent
Tor that town, and none WAS appointed.
The agents for the present year are AZ
follows: burlington, Ira Shattuck: Col
chester, &. A. Smith Essex, Calvin Howe;
Hinesbureh. Royal Bell; Huntington,
Wesley NJ. Johnson Milton. Erl"ster
Irish jericho, Stephen Curtis; Richmond,
c. NJ. Ii. Ferguson.
In two instances new appointments were
made in accordance with the expressed de-
sire of leading temperance men and citizens
in those localities. In one instance the com
missioner declined to appoint as agent an
individual who did not obtain tho appr1-
val of the selectmen of the town. In an
other instance, he exercised his best judy
ment and discretion in deciding between
two equally well recommended friends of
the law. who were candidates for the posi-
ton. The reports received from the locali
ties alluded to, fully justify his decision.
The agents appointed were all approved
by the selectmen of tho towns. lin one in
stance only by a n iGrity), or by the
authorities of the city.
Tao amount Of liquor sold by these agents
during the first three quarters OF the year
commencing Nav l, 1876, is as follows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-02-16
A Wonderful Discovery,

Our exchanges are filled with accounts Of mo
wonderful cures effected by Dr. GAGEs "MEpiCAL
WONDER" Ii is said TO be tho greatest vitazer Yet
discovered, giving buoyapcy the Spirits elastic
ity 10 the step, and making the Invalid hearty,
COURAGEOUS and strong. 1t cures all diseases OF the
Liver Stomach. Kidneys and Spine; scroiula aud
all BLOOD Diseases; cures Nervous Prostitution and
weakness o! either sex restoring tone and vigOr 10
the whole sy stem. Road the following cures.
Prof. ii. A. WILSON, Saratoga. N. v, widely
known as Principal of one our leading institutions
OF learning, says that his wife has used tho sied
Wonder" Tor n complication of diseases with tho
most happy effect. NO other remedy touched
the case like 1t.
Dr.. A DALTON. Morrisville. N. Y. sister in bed
two years with female and nervous diseases, cured.
NORMAN HUNT, Sheds Corners, N. Y, wonder nj
cure Oi Dyspepsia and heart disease
albert THuEsDALE. euncoOk, n. H.. lothsOme
ScrOula. supposed 10 he consumption; cnred.
REV. q. }. WAIT, Franklin. N. H., wife afflicted
with Liver and Kidney com laints, Neuralgia, &c.
Mas. G. P ORDwAY, Concord, N. H., confined 10
bed with female and kidney disease cured.
EE No space for lUH ether cures. 81
Ask your Dru sgst for q" Medical Wonder" and he
cured. Prepared by DIR. GAsE a Co, sarstosa N Y.
Sold in burlington by d. Carpenter q Co,
Wells, Richardson a Co., Wholesale.
Nov }, de1dswlG
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-02-16

STATE OF VERMONT, The Honorable the
DISTRICT OF pSret Of G chftend eIu
To tho heirs and persons interested IN the estate
of isaac Chase, late OF Essex, in said district.
deceased. GREETING.
NTHEREAS. application hath been made TO this
w Court IN writing, by the administrator of
said estate praying for license and authority to
sell the real estate Of said deceased. setting
forth therein that it would De enelcial 10
the heirs and all persons interested in The estate
OF said deceased to sell the whole OF the real estate
Of said deceased and convert the same int money.
WhereupOn, the said Court appointed and asst gned
the 9Th day of February. AID l97;, at the PrUDals
Court Rooms, in said District 10 hear ami decide up
ON said application, and petition, and ordered pub
lie notice thereof to he given To all persons inter-
estcd therein by publishing said order. together
with the time and place Of hearing, three weeks
eessiveiy in the Burlington Free Press, newspaper
which circulates in the neighborhOOd OF those
persons interested in said estate, all which pub
ications shall bo previous To the day assigned for
hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear bo-
fore said Court at the time and place assigned, then
and here in SAID Court 10 give bones. a. the law
direct Tor the pay ment OF ehts, and chsGges of
admin istratiOn, and make your objections 10 the
granting such license, il YOU cause.
Given under my hand At the Probate Court
Rooms, this 18th day OF February. y. ID. lS77.
33wjw Il. s. TAFT, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-02-16

PATRONS OF HUsBASDRY.-D. E. Boyden,
Esq, Deputy of the New York and Vermont
State Oranges, is announced to lecture on
the Patrons Of Uusbandry," at Williston,
on Tuesday evening, February Goth, at $50
O'Clock; also at Georgia on Intervening follow
ing at the same hour. Deputy BOyden will at
his lectures give full history of the Grange
movement, its origin, features, progress,
what it has accomplished and what it pro-
poses to accomplish. The invitation is to
all. both ladies and gentlemen, to attend
the lacturos
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-02-16
City Politics.


Though the first Tuesday in March is les.
than three weeks away, the disputed
national election so largely occupies the
minds Of all, that local politics hardly take
their usual share of interest. This is In
part due to the fact that no very exciting
issues are up, as regards either men OF
measures. One purpose seems distinct and
general-to secure city government. when
will reduce taxation and keep all city ex-
penditures within the limits of rigid
economy. Mayor Hatch has made very
acceptable mayor. The city business has
had his close and constant attention; some
considerable savings in expenses have been
effected, and there is no talk of any
opposition to his reelection. Ii is
doubtful if the Democrats nominate any
candidate against him,-if they do, it will
be mere matter of form, and without any
expectation of electipg their man. The
terms of five Aldermen expire this Spring
Mr.. Rumsey in the First Ward; Vincent in
the Second O'Neil in the Third; Lppitt
in the Fourth, and Taylor in the Filth. MIR.
Rumsey has been an attentive Alderman
and will doubtless be renominated by the
Republicans. Who the Democrats will put
up is not determined; but We think Mr..
Rumsey cannot be beaten. DR.. Vincent
has been valuable member of the Board,
and the large saving in the expenses OF the
Water Department since he has been at the
head of the Water Committee. is an excellent
recommendation of him for reelection. We
take it for granted that the Republicans of
the Ward will keep him in his present
place. Mr.. Lippitt has had two terms in
the Fourth Ward, and his party may con-
clude to take up new man. The Repub-
licans carried the Ward at the last election,
and if the party issue is squarely made can
doubtless carry it again.
In the Fifth, Mr.. Taylor, it is understood,
would be glad to be relieved of his Alder
manic duties; but he makes good
Alderman. His experience and good
judgment are especially valuable in the
Street Department, and We trust he will be
renominated and reelected. 1t seems to be
understood that the irrepressible Sutton
will again claim a nomination from the
Democrats; but he can hardly make as
strong run again as no has done hereto
fore; and if he Is wise be will not again
court losing contest.
The terms of three School Commissioners
expire, viz: Messrs. Wheeler, Ware and
Lawrence. Frequent changes in this board
are much to be deprecated. The schools
are doing well under the present board. and
there is, We think. general desire to have
the School Commissioners retained in their
places. If Mr.. Lawrence persists in his de-
to decline denomination,
Seneca Hazelton. Esq, has been mentioned
for Commissioner in the Fifth Ward, and
no better choice could be made.
There seems to be very little inclination
to disturb Judge Tyler, in the Office of City
Judge. He is an honest Judge, and has
filled the Office scceptably. The names of
Henry o. Wheeler, who would mako an eI-
celent Judge, and of A. V. Spaulding, have
been suggested for the judgeship in the
event OF change. On the whole, there is
promise Of quiet city election.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-02-16
&fQal S9ntites.
LYDIA NEwELL's ESTATE,

STATE OF VERMONT, To all persons con
r,c-,,, On -. - Scerned in the estate o.
VI '"''lhNpEN' - Ldyia Newell, late
OF Charlotte, in said District. deceased,
GREETING.
At Pruhat- Court holden at Burlington, within
and Tor the District o. Chi,teaden, on the 18th day
OF February, \ u. 1877, an Instrument, pur-
porting To be the last VIII and Testament, OF
Lynia Newell, late o., Charlotte. in said District,
deceased was presented To the Court aiore-
SAID for Probate aE it is ordered by said Court that
the 7th day Of hareh, A. b. l-77, at the Probate
Court Rooms, in said Burlington, he assigned tor
proving sand Instrument; and that notice thereof
be Slven To all persons concerned, by publishing
this order three weeks successfully in the Burins-
ton Free Press, newspaper printed at said Bur
Enston, previcUs To the time appointed.
Therefore, You arc hereuy Eutiied to appear
before said Court. az the time and place aforesaid,
and contest the probate os said viii, if You have
cause
Given under rv hand at Eurlin%toa, in said Dis
trict. this lIIn day a.: FEBRUARY, \. u. ISL.
tw'w Il. > TAFT, Register.