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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22
Personal AND POLITICAL.

From several conversations which different
gentlemen have had with the President,
lately, it seems probable that it will not
hereafter be the policy of the Administration
to appoint Democrats to Office, except pos
sibly to the few places in the South where
qualified Republicans are not obtainable
Chief Justice Waite, since his return from
trying the Ellenton riot cases, in South
Carolina, gives free expression to the man
ner in which he was received there social
ly. He was really insulted, and Mrs
Waite was avoided by the wives of the
chivalry. The Chief Justice is said to have
expressed the opinion that in his Judgment
white man in South Carolina could not be
scnvictsd of any offence against negro.
Kenneth Raynor, of Moth Carolina, who
has been appointed Solicitor of the Treasury,
made vacant by the retirement of Hon.
George F. Talbot, of Maine, was born in
ISOs, entered public life in 1895, was in
Congress from 1889 to 1916, was an old
Wing and during the war was Union man.
lie ha, the reputation of being man of
high character and an able and experienced
lawyer. lie was a member Of the Alabama
Mixed Claims Commission.
When Senator Blaine was told that many
people attributed the inspiration of Gail
hamilton's article on reform talk, degen-
Grated into slanGfr" in the Tribune to him,
he said that rem nded him of little story.
A woman in one of the back counties Of
Pennsy wanna ent before a notary public to
acknowledge deed and was asked the
usual question if she signed the deed with
out compassion or fear of her husband. Step
ping back one or two PAGES she put her
hands on her hips, set her head on one side.
and, after looking at the man for moment,
exclaimed 81 guess. Jedge, you don't
know the flmily."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

The fac is now made public for the first
time that Cadet Flipper, who is about to
graduate with honors in his class at West
Point, las passed through his entire course
under the ban of social ostracism on account
Of his color. Iii. fellow pupils have avoided
all intercourse with him and, until the ar
rival Of another colOred pupil in lower
class. he hardly heard the sound Of his own
voice, except in the recitation room. more
cruel trial for youth separated from his
home could hardly be contriyed, and the
Tact that he has perseycrcd through the
course u As credits bic to the stability of his
character, as his standing in the class il to
ms Intellectual capacity. There is some
thing vitality wro az in the training that led
number Of IN n spirited and generous
youths to condo mn one of their class to
social degradatlt n on account of his color,
and the ntmOs phere OF West Point needs
PurGlng with title wholesome Democracy
How much of his injustice was due to the
direct exa;nll and influence of tho
oilcIals ard ms 1ructOrs we do not know, but
1t seems reasona bic that if they had strongly
discouraged thni aristOcratic snobhishness,
and ceated the cOlored cadet with social
respect and familiarity, 50 far as compatible
with their positions, it would haye created u
Wanller and IrOre generous spirit among the
pupils. 1t Is cOmpa med that there il at
west Point an atm sphere of caste and
arlstOcracy which sur ylyed the war, and is
now as strong a. when the arstO, ratio sons
OF slave owners dictat ed the so ,ial laws
The treatment Of Cad ct Flipper would in
dictate that such is the act II so, it is time
there was a remedy spl lied
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

The Me'hOd,a of last week SAYS "a
Washington correspondent says that George
P. Marsh will be recalled from the head Of
oar Italian legation. Ii would be a great
mistake 10 recall him. Mr. Marsh enjoys a
very unusual honor for an American minis
ttr-of being the head (by seniority in ser
Siee) Of the diplomatic body in Rome. lie
also ronierS honor upon his country as the
mort learned diplomat in Europe. lie has
beeu sixteen year. our minister in Italy, and
L. seSenty-~eyen years Old, but no new man
would be worth for some time half az much
to his country As Mr.. Marsh il. The presi-
dent should let 'frst-rate' alone every
where" The New York Erenpo Past
says 80 long as we maintain diplomatie
officers Of the fr-t rank at foreign court. we
believe tim' they should be such men as Mr..
Marsh and Mr.. Lowell. Such men truly
Represent this country in its influence and rs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

THs new temperance movement organized
by Rev. DR.. Howard Crosby in New York
and Brooklyn is assuming formidable pro-
portions. Its object is simply to repress
the liquor traffic BY enforcing the existing
laws against free rum. Its membership
already approIimates forty thousand. and as
each member pays an annual due of 81, the
aggregate sum promises to be adequate for
fInewy campaign. DIR. Crosby says "If
we cannot get absolute prohibition, let us
have limitation" There are now in New
York alone about 5000 places where liquor
Is sold, an average Of one to every 100 of
the population, young and old The society
hopes to shut six or seven thousand of the
saloon doors that swing at every corner, and
thus remove temptation by reducing the
number Of men whose self-interest lies in
adding temptations to the old and the young
to drink for their advantage The society
admits all who are willing to 20 to this
length. Its principles is thus laid down by
correspondent of the New York Tribune,
who declares himself to be thorough pro-
hibitionist
DIR. Crosby and his associates disclaim
any interference with the views of any one.
radical, ULTRA" or otherwise. on the
great principle of righteous total abstinence
OF prohibition Of the traffic Every man is
conceded the privilege of holding any and all
opinions he may please on that question,
and gauge his own conscience, morally,
theologically, or otherwise. as he may Judge
proper in the case. There is, therefore, no
antagonism-and there is no patronage of
wine, beer, or other beverages, at the expense
ot alcohol-and no prescription of the
opinions OF Temperance men who look for
ward to possible triumph of absolute
prohibition If | am on my way to Albany.
will not get out Of the train and depounce
It because some one else wants TO 90 10
Hudson. If ! cannot get nv ultimatum, |
Will WORK 50 as to get as near to it as
possible.
1t Is believed that the present laws Of
New York afford the legal power, if officials
can be secured who will execute them in the
Interest OF Temperance, for the suppression Of
the liquor traffic to a very important extent,
aud the efforts Of the Society for the Pre-
TentIon OF Crime" to that end. will be
watched with Interest all over the land.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22
q. q. BENEDICT. Editor.


DE-. RKpFIELD, in one of his letters on
Southern politics, in the Cincinnati Com
meroial. has this to say As long as it is
safe to calculate upon Vermont as Repub-
liean State, it will be safe, for purposes of
estimate, to put the Southern States on the
Democratic side. Not that they sre Demo-
cratic because Vermont is Republican, use
the comparison only as an illustration. Men
ask me "How long DO you think the South
will remain solid on national issues ?" And
| answer " How long do you think Yer
mont will be Republican ?" Nothing less
than breakup that will cause Vermont to
vote ticket other than Republican will in
fuenee the South to 60 otherwise than Dem
Ocratic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22
EUROPEAN NEWS.



LosDoS. June I5.-Gen. Grant was pre-
sented with the honorary freedom of Lon
don at Guildhall to day. About 800 ladies
and gentlemen including several members
oil the government, American cOnsuls,
merchants and representatives of the trade
and commerce of London were invited to
meet the General subsequent TO the civic
ceremony. The entrance to the hall and
corridors Of Guildhall were laid with Grim
son cloth, and the walks decorated with
mirrors and cxotics.
ten. Grant was accompanied by Mrs.
Grant and Minister and Mrs PeirrepOnt.
Among the gentlemen present were Sir
Sta fOrd NOrtheOte and many members OF
parliament. The gold cssket containing the
| freedom ofthe city, has on the diverse central
panel view of the capitol at Washington,
and on the right and left are mOnograms
and arms of the Lord Mayor. On the reverse
sideis view of the entrance to Guildhsll.
and appropriate figures, also in gold,
finely moulded and chased, representing the
City oil London and the United States, and
bearing their respective shields. The latter
is in rich enamel. At the corners are dou
Bile columns laurel wreathed with corn and
| cotton and on the cover q c0rnucopia, en-
blematical of the fertility and prosperity OF
| the United States The rose the shamrock
and the thistle are also introduced. The
cover is surmounted by the arms of
the City of London. The casket
supported by American eagles moulded
and chased in gold, the whole standing on
velvet plinth decorated with the stars and
stripes. Gen. Grant was then conducted
by the Lord Mayor to Guildhall, where an
elegant dinner had been provided. After
the repsst the Lord Mayor proposed the
health of the Queen which was drank
silently with the music of "God save the
Queen" Gen. Grants health was then
proposed. amidst tremendous cheering
The Lord Mayor in proposing the health of
Gen. Grant said 81, as chief magistrate
of the city of London, and on the part OF
the corporation offer you as hearty
welcome a. sincerity Of language can convey.
Your presence here as the late President of
the United States is specially gratifying to
all classes of the community, and We
feel, although this is your first visit
to England, it is not stranger
we greet, but a tried ard honored friend,
twice occupying as you did the exalted pc
sition of the President of the United States,
and, therefore, one of the foremost represen-
tatives of that country. We confer honor
upon ourselves by honoring You. Let me
express both the hope and belief that when
you take your departure, you will feel that
many true friends of you, personally. and
also Of your eourtrymen. have been LETT be
bind. | have the distinguished honor OF
proposing your health. May you long live
to enjoy the best of health and unqualified
happiness.
Gen. Grant left about four o'clock, ac-
eompanled by the representation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22
SOUTu CAROLINA.
wApk uANrrnN's ASSURANCES

Nsw lORs. June 20.-Wade Hampton
says of the situation in South Carolina, that
all classes OF people are eOntented and secure
IN their rights, that the colored people
proportion have been appointed TO office /;
that all prescription for any cause has dis
appeared, and that all parties are now
agreed upon the wisdom of the policy
which gave the State self-government. The
credit of the State, he says will be honestly
IN int IA innI and a Il IL hchts nnil
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

RETURNS from Minnesota show that the
State has dishonored herself by rejecting the
amendment to the State constitution author
izing the payment of fifty cents on dollar
to holders of bonds which, to the amount Of
80 900, the State issued several years
ago to aid the construction of certain rail.
roads. The bonds have been pronounced by
the supreme Court of the United States a
proper debt of the State, to the payment OF
which the State is bound in equity and good
conscience, but the obligation cannot be en-
forced, because the State cannot be made
the defendant in the suit. Some years ago
an attempt was made to settle this claim by
a payment of one-fourth of the amount, but
the people were not willing to do that, and
voted down the proposition by an emphatic
majority. This year nearly all the bond
holders united in proposition to surrender
their old bonds on receiving new ones for
about half the amount, payable in thirty
years, with interest at a reduced rate. This
plan would not have required any additional
taxation, for the State has lands whose Pro-
ceeds it was intended to apply to the pay
ment of the principal and interest. The
people of the cities generally favored the
settlement, but the voters in the rural dis
tricts voted it down by 10000 majority.
Minnesota has, accordingly, stepped up by
the side of Georgia as repudiating State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

The announcement that q contract has
oeen made with the syndicate of bankers tC
lake twenty-five millions of the new four pei
sent loan at par in gold is gratifying evi-
dence Of the steadily improving credit of the
United States. OF the four and half per
cents one hundred and seventy-fve millions
have been issued, and the syndicate are per-
mitted to take twenty-five millions more.
No further issues of that loan will be made
Those bonds are now selling at more than
four per cent premium in London. The four
per cents now come to the front. They have
thirty years to run before the Treasury can
exercise the right of calling them in at par,
and this fact, with their present authorized
amount Of S700, 200, 900, which is likely to
be increased to the full amount of all bonds
outstanding at higher rates Of interest,
makes them the most desirable of invest
ments for all who wish long dates, the best
security and freedom from taxation For
thirty days. after full notice, these bonds
are to be open to every one at par and in
terest in gold, with ninety days in which to
make payment. When we recall the fact
that eight years ago, the six per cent bonds
of the Urited States could he bought at
about eight-iour per cent, We can realize
something of the Improvement made in the
national finances ard credit, during Gen.
Grants administration. Secretary Sherman,
it is said, regards the terms Of the negotia-
tons as more favorable for the Government
than any contract which has been heretofore
made with syndicate. And he considers
the sale Of the four per cents to be long
and important step toward resumption Of
specie payments
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

SwANToN An old III IN seventy five years
OF age Jumped from u boat about hall
mile above the dam. Wednesday. and was
drowned his body was recovered Thursday
His name was. Lavinc and he had been wan
dering about town half clad asking tor
work for several week. No cause Tor the
act is found only he was tired OF life and
had no friends OF home and could not get
enough TO satisfy hunger, of which he had
been complaining for some time
The Franklin county and Grand Isle Sab
bath school union closed what Is reported 10
have been a very favorable session Thursday
night, having had two days meeting.
The attendance has en- unusually large.
with good degree OF interest.
The potato bug has pat in II very general
appearance Some are waglng Il war of
exterminal ION with thcin, while Others ~ecm
to be willing to trust to providence tor po-
tatoGs
Mr.. and Alrs. Nm. Bakc, sad, colebrat-
cd their crystal wedding last Monday eve
ming.
The graded school numbering l23 scholars
under the charge OF Prot. Hill, progressing
finely.
The work on the lamollc Valley Rail
road is being rushed. A large gang are at
work and they are already some distance
west Of the new bridge over the river. 5.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

THE rapid growth and multiplication of
the organizations known as young men S
Christian associations are strikingly shown
by the report of the executive committee at
their general convention, lately held at
Louisville, Ky. In 1864 there were but
sixty-iive associations, which were for the
most part isolated and struggling for exist
ence. Now there are over 900 in at least
twenty-four different States, bound together
under international, State and provincial
committees. with over 100000 members.
Thirteen years ago there was not an associa-
ton building; now there are forty-eight,
valued at 100000 The entire property
of these organizations is set down at nearly
SS,0OO,OO0. Their expenditures for the
year Just ended aggregated about S5OO;OOO.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

NORTH FERRlSBu RICH Fine showers have
fallen during the week past to the great
relief of nature, and for which every one
| rejOices and is grateful.
Hon. n. j. Allen has purchased an in
terest i'll the gristmill, lately owned by p
ID. Perclval, and hereafter the mill will be
managed ty the firm of Percival Il Allen.
By the addition Of capital and the repairs
IN prospect. the mill will be placed in a
| superior condition fer Touring and feed
purposes-in fact no erist mill in this sec
tioE will equal il. On account Of the burn
ing of Norton's mill at Vergennes, extensive
orders Tor floor. iced and grain have already
been received BY Messr.. Perciyal y Allen.
Mr. Pcrcival's straw berries are in great
demand. For one day this week he has
orders to i'll aggrega:ing ~ quarts, and
during the season he expects to ill orders
amounting to 30 quarts daily. Messrs.
Hazard i Ball have also, large supply
of straw berries of choice varieties.
The farmers IN this section have generally
commenced haying.
Geo T.. Bell and wife buried their IN
liant last Friday They have the sympathy
ofEthls community in their bereavement.
The Collins Brothers have Just put new
planning machine into their shop, from the
mandatory of the NessrS. Brownell at
Burlington.
Nathan Tabor is producing some very fine
exhibits of portrait crayOning.
The NJ f. Sabbath school propose to hold
a strawberry festival On the i;h OF July
next.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22
News by Telegraph.
VERMONT NEWS.


ST. JOHSsEURY, VT, June I7-Matthew
Welch, Patrick DOherty and John Dinley
were drowned in the Passumpsic river this
morning by the upsettng of their boat.
All were intoxicated. they having been on
q spree ali night.
CAPTURE OF SUPPOSED HOUSE ROBBERS.
BENNINGTON, june 10 For several nights
past the citizens of this town have had
their dwellings robbed by what seemed to
be an organized band Of thieves. Efforts
to apprehend the thieves proved unayailing
until to day This morning, four men call
ed AT the house of John Lowry and after be-
ing refused food grossly insulted the females
Of the family. They then left the premises and
were Joined by three other men. lniOrma
tion was given to the officers. who captured
five of the men and lodged them in Jail.
They declined to disclose their names, resi-
dence or occupation. 1t is thought that
they may have perpetratcd the recent rob
berries at lloosick.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

A SMART OLp LArr. Mrs. lleman Hop
kins, OF Montgomery. last year, beng 10
years old. performed the following labor
Did the homework for herself ami husband,
took charge of the poultry, worked IN the
garden, picked and spun and doubled and
twisted nearly all of 80 pounds of wool. knit
10 pairs Of double mttens, II pairs sale
socks, pairs mems socks and two pairs OF
stockings. II any lady, old or young, has
done better than this, she is entitled to pass
in ahead Messenger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

The iallacy Of the argument in the famous
quotation. Nv hats in IL name? " etc has
been often pointed out, and it receives fresh
demonstration every year when new editions
of the directories appear. There must be
something in name, or the ingenuity of
man would not be 50 taxed to find new and
strange ones. What mighty thoughts were
seeth;ng in the breast of him who took upon
himsell-i9r it is hardly conceivable that in
infancy his parents thrust it upon him-the
name of Crowfort D'stookpoole and what
glorious aspirations must have flled the souls
of Abbey and his wife when they naL-ei
their son Westminster Not content with
magniicenco Of the present, or hopes of tho
more magnificent future, the mind Of man
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22
DOMINION NEW,
THE TROUBLE AT OK,


MONTREAL. June 70. All is quiet at Okla.
Chief Joseph consented TO have an inter
view with the police commissioners to day
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

RICHAoSD-Daniel Burke, of this town,
has q grade Ayrshire heller fifteen months
old, that has a fine calf
Lewis May, some IS years old. went to
catch horse last Sunday and was kicked in
the face. His nose was broken and he was
otherwise injured. lie remained insensible
several hours.
The fine rain Of last week was received
with gladness. Vegetation of all kinds was
su ilering very much before the rain. The
hay crop looks at this time as though it
would be very light.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

TuR bridge across the Connecticut
between northampton and lladley, Mas,
that was blown away by tornado, on
Thursday. was over | 200 feet long. and was
considered one of the strongest on the river
An eve witness describes the scono as lol-
lows: The Hampshire Superior Court had
lust adjourned. and there were many teams
on the road leading to lladley and Amherst.
Suddenly, and scarcely alta moment : warn
inv IL began to blow the most violent gale
ever known in the county. the heavens at
the same time sending cOplOus shower OF
hail, W hch caused much damage to the
tobacco crop in the vicinity. The people
near the bridge ran and drove upon the
bridge for shelter from tho storm until
company of fifteen persons were beneath
the roof. At Just minutes TO . CLOCK
the lcayy timbers began to creak, and IN
second the heavy structure was lifted bodily
in the air and hurled with IL deaienlng
crash, into tho river. II WA completely
demolished by the fall The hrst body ro-
moved was that of Mrs sullivan. of liad,ey.
which was bruised and smashed beyond re
cognition. Sheriff Cook, OF iladley, was
very severely bruised. and died that evening.
George B. Smith. OF iladlcy, and W. W.
smith, of Amherst, received bruises. but
will recover. The others were taken out
uniniured. The path OF the wind seemed to
be about ten miles in length and one IN
width, and was in northwesterly direc-
ton. Had the river been higher the loss OF
life would undoubtedly have been greater.
The bridge was owned Jointly by the towns
of Hadley, Northampton and Amherst. IL
was valued at So, 900 and is q total loss.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-06-22

PRur. CnACE, of Brown University, adds
his testimony to that of the Western far
mers. to the fleet that Paris green is a
specific for potato bugs 1t will kill the
bugs. lie also believes that Paris green
does not injure the potato. There may be
other preparations which will answer tho
purpose, but none Of them have been sutii-
ciently tried to afford Il satisfactory guaran
tee. And the fact il that in the W est, where
they have had the bug longer than We have,
nothing is used. as q rule. save Paris green.
they mix, say one part of Paris green with
nine parts of flour, plaster or any lmpalpa
bic powder place the mixture IN bag OF
sufficiently loose texture to permit the mod
crate escape of the contents, put the bag at
the end OF a foot pole, and shake the ar
ticle upon the plants. The one important
consideration is to prevent the mixture from
coming in contact with the face or abraded
skin. At meeting of the X. /. llOrtieul
tural Society, the President Of the Society
expressed the opinion that tho beetle, in
coming East, was fleeing from its enemies,
the insec Is that destroy 1t. lie did not be-
Iieye that we would find it necessary to
hight the pest more than four OF i've years.