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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-04

his colleague, Mr.. FOulkes, of LOndon Mr..
L. Il: Chlttenden, of counsel for the defence
Mr.. Park and Mr.. Baxter
AT about one O'Clock they sent in com
munieatlon to Judge Wallace stating that
they had agreed upon verdict. The clerk
OF the court. called the names Of the jury
and asked the formal question, if they had
agreed upon a verdict.
The foreman answered they had.
Mr.. Mason-Gcntlemen Of the Jury, how
do you find?
FOreman-We find a verdict for the de-
PENDANTS.
Mr. Mason-And so say you all
All the jurors nodded assent.
The verdict was received with demOnstra-
tons of applause, which, however, were
speedily checked by Mr. Chlttenden, one OF
the counsel for the defence.
Mr.. Park, the principal defendant, sat IN
a chair, almost powerless with emotion. and
tears hurst from his eyes. Having recov-
cred himself, he shook hands with the Jurors
and received the congratulations OF hi
friends, with whom the court room was
almost crowded.
Mr., StOughtnn was approached by re
porter of the World and asked if he would
ALLOW the case to rest hero. lie answered
that he had not yet formed any idea. IL
would have to consult his clients in E1g
land.
The jury on the first ballot stood : to / II
favor of the defendants. The minority
gradually lessened. and just before the jury
rendered their verdict one man was stand
ing out" Mr.. Young, an Englishman.
The Word says that one result OF Mr.
Parks victory will probably be the pressin!
of libel suit against the Tribune for de
famatory remarks Oh Mr.. Park scharactel
during the progress of the trial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-04

The Republicans Of Louisiana

To The Republicans Of Louisiana
On this dag, the fifteenth anniversary OF
the surrender of New Orleans to the forces
of the United States, it becomes my duty to
announce to you that the aid and cornte-
nance of the national government have been
withdrawn from TIE Republicans OF Louis
lana, and that Il government revolutionary In
form is practically on the point of usurpIns
control of affairs in this State. The history
of affairs in the State is viewed at some
length, and the address concludes as follows
Il firmly believe that. had the legal govern
ment been recognized, it could have suS-
tanned itself without the Intervention OF
troops, but the order for the withdrawal,
issued under the circumstances and IN the
manner it was issued, clearly Indicated that
even the moral support which the legal gov
ernment of Louisiana should have received
from the rational administration would be
denied. Had the General Assembly contin-
ued in session at the State House, | should
have deemed it my duty To have asserted ana
defended my government to the last, not
withstanding the withdrawal oil the troops;
But, with the Legislature disintegratcd and
no prospect Of present success, can
not task your tried fidelity by asking
you longer to continue to aid me IN the
struggle | have thus far maintained.
therefore announce to you that | am com,
PEELED to abstain for the present from all
active assertion of my government, waive
none of my legal rights. but yield only to
superior force. am wholly discouraged by
the fact that. one by one, the republican
state governments Of the South have beer
forced to succumb to force or fraud or policy
| Louisiana, the first state rehabilitated aitel
war, is the last state whose government thus
falls, and believe it will be among the frs
to raise itself again to the plan of equal anC
honest representation.
| advise you to maintain your party or
ganization, and continue to battle for thu
rights of citizenship and free government
| We strive for these, and not for man or men
1t grieyes me beyond expression that tn
heroic efforts you have made and the crue
sufferings you have undergone to maintain
republican principals in Louisiana have has
this bitter end, To those who so gallant
stood by me in the long contest we passe'
through tender my heartfelt thanks. L
all counsel peace, patience, fortitndc an
firm trust that eventually right and justic
| will prevail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-04

At TIE recent session Of the National Aca-
DENY of Sciences, at Washington, Major
Powell, the Explorer of the Plains, described
the condition Of our public lands lie d.
r;ded the whole area of the United States
into two parts. the humid and the ara :
the humid portion being that IN whieh
the rainfall is sufficient for agrlcul-
tural purposes, and the arid that In when
il is not. The latter comprises, with the
execution of a narrow strip on the Paclhc
coast, all the land west OF line drawn
through the centre Of Minnesota, east Oh
Nebraska. and near the centres OF Kansas,
Indian Territory and Texas. The arid Is
about equal in area to the humid portion
There are spots of great fertility within
the arid portion, in valleys that arc water
ed by streams, and those are all. kainiaii
does little or nothing for the rest OF this re-
cion. lie asserts, further, that the puhiic
lands still remaining unsold in the humid
region are almost wholly undesirable pos
sessions, those remaining unsold that are
of agricultural value being in Minnesota
The arid region altogether comprises l'4o.'-
as ,ouare miles, Of which nearly 100
600 square miles may he called pas
turagc region, 80, 900 mountain region
lo5 900 desert lands, nearly 100000 "bad
lands" 5000 each Of timber lands and
plateau region, and about lOO,OO square
miles altogether Of canyon and lava re-
gions Major Powell says that in the
whole arid region, land as mere land Is OF no
value, it is the water privilege that posses
ses that. Rich men and stock companies
have taken up the streams and charge Tor
the use of the water. Government quarter
sections that are without water are OF no
practical use, ard therefore are worthless as
property. lie says that all the good public
lands fl for settlement are sold There is
not he adds, "left unsold in the whole
United States, of land which a poor man
could turn into farm, enough to make one
average county in Wisconsin. II there Is
any exception to the statement, it IS IN
Indian Territory or Texas. MAJOR Powell
does not include in this statement the NIL
lions Of acres of the lands of railroads, which
are offered to settlers on terms nearly as
favorable as those of the Government, nor
does he discuss the effect Of railroads and
small settlements in changing the climate
and converting arid wastes into regions oil
rainfall Professor Henry corroborated the
statement of Major Powell by saying that
1--WE have very little public land OF value
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-04

DEATn or "PARsoN" BRowSLow
Of the mot unique political characters of
his generation has passed away in the
death of Parson Brownlow, which took
place AT Knoxville, Tenn, on Saturday. A
native Of Virs inia, William g. Brownlow
was early left an orphan, learned the trade
OF carpenter, and at the age of 81 became a
Methodist minister, laboring a. an itineraI
preacher Tor the next ten wars. Ulyinp a
natural bent for politics. while he was tray
cling circuit in South Carolina, be took
the stump as an opponent of Calhoun and
notification. Ia 1897, when he was -
years Old. he founded the Knoxville Whig.
and made that par er power in its SCI
ton. lie fought secession bitterly. His
Course sui jected him to much persecution
by his neighbors, but his bold spirit never
failed him, and be kept the Stars and Stripes
lying over hi- house during all the excir,
meut and tunu.t. Toward the close of IsGI
hd was arrested by the Cuniederates. and
held prl'nntr tr fur months With the
success OF the Union cause he came TO the |
front IN tennessee politics. and WAS elected |
governor IN lr6j. and senator m 1865 lie |
was stricken with paralysis, years ago. and |
during the latter part Of has term IN the
Senate took little share in business. Mr.
Brownslow' life. since his retirement from
the Senate. has been a quiet one, all the
energy MS falling health left him having
been devoted to his newspaper. which no
revived after his return home. lie was a
man of feeble frame. bu. indonitsble spirit.
and trne patriot
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-04

While the hereditary desire Of Russia to
obtain Constantinoplc and the Bosphorus is
unqnestOnably the first great cause of all
the trouble, there have been divers reyolts.
and rebcllion- which were the secondary
causes Of the present conflict. The first
actual disturbance was the rebellion in Her
zesoyina, which broke out in July, 1875. in
opposition u the attempt by Turkish tax
collectors to enforce payments Of certain
arrears from the Sclavic Christians Bpsnia
joined in the instruction, and the people of
Montenegro and Scryia sympathizcd keenly
with the resistance Of their brethren to op-
pressions which the latter DECLARED to be in
tolerablc- In August of that wear, Russia.
Austria, France, and England, the high
contracting powers to the treaty Of Paris,
complained to the Porte Of the evils Of the
war, and recommended certain reforms in
behalf Of its Christian subjects. About this
time the Servian army took the field, to
which the Turkish government responded
by raising larger forces. Variot diplomatic
attempts were made to solve the difficulty,
but without success, the contest continuing
with increased accrbity until it eliminated in
the Bulgarian atrocities and the massacre Of
the consuls at SalOnica in May, 1876. Short
ly alterward, the revolution in Turkey, in
stigated by the Sofas, or Moliamcdan priests.
took place Abdul ASST was dcthroned and
committed suicide ald Murad v installed ~
Sultan. On the first Of July, Prince Milan,
OF Servia, declared formal war against
Turkey, and the campaign followed in which
the Servian armies under the command of
General I ,hernayeif were defeated, and the
Turks captured Djdnis and Ale1inatz In
tins ca'npaiSn the Seryi.n forces were
largely commanded 10y Russian Ulcers
and aided by Russian material At
this time Murad Y. was dett roned
and was succeeded 10y the present
SULTAN Abdul lIs.med IL. Prince
Milan asked for an armistiC C, and hen 1t
was granted by Turkey, re fused to accept
1t under the inGu ence of Ru 'sia, and prob
ably also encor ragged by I'll e anti-Tr rkish
crusade which at this time broke out in
England undo, the leadership of Mr.. Glad
'tone' IN cons equence of the accounts OF the
Bulgarian au ocities. After 8, me more fight
ng, the adv Intage Of which Vas almost en-
rely with the Turks, an armistlce was
greed ny on, and diplom itic correspon-
enoe iol lowed which result ed in the Con-
1renccF t Coustantin)pc, at which all the
treat Powers of Europe we re represented
liter a long deliberatiou, Che Conference
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-04


IL the plan of consolidation of the Yer
mont and Canada and Central Vermont roads,
ratified at Bellows Falls, on Wednesday,
proves to be a fnality. then the public as
well Is tie companies Will be to be congrat-
ulatcd. Perhaps that is too much to
hons for. Tie regular thing, of course, is
for Mr.. Books. or some other of the minori-
~. 10 sac oit an injunction upon the transfer
ol lie Vermont and Canada to the Central,
and 10 make the sale of their road the occa-
~inu for a fresh lawsuit to be added to the
Irrigation OF twenty years past There Is
% pur:unity, also, for bitches, before the
trustees OF the Vermont and Canada finally
transfer the road Nevertheless; the vote of
tie majority of tie Vermont and Canada
stockholders is an important step towards a
settlement and end of litigation; and is
therefore to be welcomed by ali who wish to
see our railroads out of the courts, and who
will nail the day when their managers can
give the;r undivided attention to the run
ming Of their road and care of the property
and Of the travelling public.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-04
Why Is Russia protecting" Christians In Turkey.

Why Is Russia protecting" Christians In Turkey.
To answer this question We must look
into both history and geography. Taking
the latter, We see that Turkey in Europe
consists of region surrounding Constanti-
norlc, in which Turkish dominion is abso-
lutte, which region is surrounded on the
north and west by number of principalities,
which are only partially under Turkish rule.
They were conquered by the Turks and pay
tribute to the Sultan but they have their
own princes, and occupy position OF partial
independence. Prominent among these are
Roumania, Bulgaria, Servia, Herzegovina,
and Montenegro. Their populations are
largely Christians that is members Of the
Greek church.
Looking up tie history of Europe, we re-
call the fact that Constantinople was, in the
fifth century, the seat of the Eastern (Roman)
Empire. Here at Constantinople rose the
Eastern or Greek church, and Roman Caesars,
who were Christian emperors, reigned at
Constantinople for centuries after the En-
pire had ended at Rome. Now, after the
fall of the Eastern Empire, the Russian en-
perors took the title of Cesar, (Czar) and
they have considered themselves the legiti-
mate successors of the Roman emperors,
especially as defenders of the Greek church.
The Ottoman race, as everybody knows,
are Mahomedans, and the Christian people
of the principalities have been permitted to
enjoy their religion only en- payment of
heavy tributes in money and formerly
in children to be made into Turkish
soldiers. They have always had the
sympathy of Russia. both because of
their common slayonic descent, and
because of their common religion. As Tur-
key has grown weaker, these principalities
have often reyolted, and have as often been
encouraged if not stirred up to revolt by
Russia, which has also always had designs of
acquisition of Turkish territory which made
her. willing to fight Turkey. Russia con-
quered much territory from Turkey in llG9,
and by the peace of l1,74 Russia obtained
certain rights of interference in the primer
palties of Moldavia and Wallechia, which |
now constitute Roumania.
1t is thus that Russia has come to con-
slider it her province and duty to protect the
Christian tribes of the principalitics and it
is duty which she has always been willing
to make the pretext for carrying out pOliti-
cal designs. She comes to this war with |
what she considers traditional rights in a
large PORTION of now Turkey in Europe |
with traditional hatred Of the Ottomans, and
with traditional designs upon possession OF
the control of the Black sea and the BOs-
ph1rus
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-04
The London Press on the Cars Declaration.


The London press unanimously condemn
ed the Russian manifesto. Even the Duty
Nc,ps, which is the most lenient to Russia,
says:
We have To deal with Russia in whose
policy better or worse motives mingle. n
fortunately the action Of the British gov
eminent has tended to drive back nobler
influences and foster a more ignoble and
selfseekinr one. The best hope of the
Turkish Christians is the poor one OF trans
ference from Turkish to Russian des-
potism.
The Times said
Russia has FASTENED to stop all further ne
gotiations and to act as il she alone had an
interest in the tranquilization OF Turkey;
thus she has forfeited any right to speak IN
the name of Europe. Nor has she given the
powers the assurances they have right to
expect. The Cars manifesto and Prince
Gortscnakofi's circular are Disappointing in
their retcence and betray hastincss OF action
which invites severe condemnation.
The Standard considered the omission OF
assurances against annexation to be most
striking and ominOus circumstance. 1t de-
clared that the attempts Of the manifesto to
throw the responsibility Of war upon Tur-
kew were beneath notice, and said Never
was there more unfortunate specimen Of
imperial logic
The Daily Telegraph said
We have been trickcd and duped by Tar
tar diplomacy; but in policy and action we
shall not be so easily dealt with, for We shall
now have for single consideration national
interests. The nation waits unanimously to
support whatever measure the government
may Judge necessary to safeguard those In
terests.
The Post said
The conduct of dcspotie and oyerbearlng
empire will be resented by every Tree peo-
pie. For ourselves We may safely affirm that
we shall not look on patiently while the Cos
sacks trampie down the Turkish eonstltu-
ton and bar our own road to the East.
Orders have been issued from the War
Office to British officers on leave OF absence
to rejoin their regiments Immediately 1t is
also announced that the British fleet ut Nal
tn has been ordered to proceed eastward.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-04

ALBURGH The Hon. John Gregory. OF
Mortified, delivered lecture on Masonry
and the Masonic Relief Association, at Ma
sonic Hall, Wednesday evening, the 25th
ult The notice had not been very gcu-
orally extended. and there was not u very
large attendance. This was Mr. Gregory :
maiden speech" on this subject, but un
derstand that he intends visiting most of tie
lodges in the State during the Summer
The lecture was interesting and gave gen
eral review of the different Relief AsSocia
lions throug bout the country. Many of the
Masonic fraternity in the StIte are not
aware thai such an organization exists, and
think that the explanations given by the
lecturer will result in several joining the
Association from this town.
Fishing in the lake is uncOmmOnly good
this Spring. large quantities being caught
by trolling and by still fishing Ono hun
drcd and twenty tour black bass were
caught at the Springs, Thursday, the goth
inst. Mr.. Rabbit. OF the Babhitt house,
has several now boats and every convenience
for the fishing season, Parties wishing to
spend few days OF healthul amusement
will do we'll to give him a call.
The Clarenceyille + e band gave a NUS
cal concert ut the Alburgh Springs house,
Wednesday evening the 2jth inst, s.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-04

KlScuENErr, the nearest Russian camp
to the scat of war, is 400 miles from the
Turkish defenees. There lis a railroad
from Kischenef west to point beyond Jassy
in Roumanil, thence a railroad with DIFF
terent gauge south to Galatz, the first point
on the Danube, which is still hundred or
two miles north of points which the Turks
will defend. 1t is 1000 miles from St.
Petersburg to Kischeneff. The Russians
have at kischcleil and other near points an
army Of 100000 men, including 10000
cavalry and 900 guns. The Turks are sup
posed tn have in Bulgaria about 10000
men under arms.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-04

Is Oglethorpe County, Ga, the other day,
negro preacher was logged to cure him of
Republicani>m. We now see by the OgL-
thorpe Echo, published in the county, that
the prescription was effective. 1t says
Anthony Ihurster, the negro preacher,
Who was ~ severely whipped by party of
disguised men near Maxey's recently, asks
that We announce to his white friends that
FRI this time forward he would prove him
self a better man-will never again make
political speech, deliver sermon. or vote a
Republican ticket; from hencof1rth he is an
unswerying Democrat. We are glad that
AnthOny's eyes are at last opened to prop
er course for him TO pursue, but sorry that
such stringent measures had to be adopted
ere he would, a. it were, be born again
Meanwhile several negroes who shot down
some white men engaged in breaking up
one Of their meetings, have been tried and
sentenced to the penitentiary for from two
years to ten years each. Are these indica-
Ons Of the new interest in the welfare of
the freedman, to which the Southerners
have pledged themselves?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-04
NO CONSOLATION FOR TURKEY.


THE ROOF OF THE NEW YORK POSToTTICE FALLS
IN-Two MEN KILLED AND OTHERS INJURED.
New YORK, May 1.-The roof of the post
Office. fell in to-day. owing to the removal
of supports placed under it while making
repairs. Fourteen men were at work at
the time and were completely buried by
the falling mass of concrete, iron, tin, 6c-,
composing the roof. Charles 4. Robinson
and Patrick johnson were taken out dead.
John Collister had both arms broken, and
was internally injured. Dennis Fleming
was removed unconscious. but subsequently
revi7ed, Two others received slight injur
les. 1t is supposed that there was law in
the iron truss which had been placed under
the roof to replace the wall which had been
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-04

ENGLAND declares neutrality between the
contending, powers and is actively putting
hergrrat army and navy Cd war footing.
Tai is to say, England does not wish to be
drawn into the war, and docs not feel very
unwilling to see Turkey punished for her
brutalitics and neglect of the advice and
coed Offices of the great powers; but Eng
land will fight. if Russia pushes her opera
tions against Turkey to point which
threatens British interests. She chooses to
believe that Russia has no designs upon
Constaptinople The London Times says:
Even if We had most positive assurance
that Russia intended to besiege CONSTANT
noplc. there would be ample time to take
needlul precautions long after her army
crossed the Danube. But to assume that
the Russian leaders have any such design is
10 suppose they have taken leaye of their
sensts. 1t is not Turkey alone they would
have 10 meet, nor Turkey and England, but
the whole Of Western Europe. We may
safely assume that Russia is not altogether
devoid Of common sense, and meanwhile We
may keep ourselves cool.
Other people in a position to judge, do
net feel so confident that Russia will not
threaten Constantinople. But other cor
tingcncies may draw England into the fight.
1t may be assumed as certain, for instance,
that England will not, on any con-
dition. permit the Suez Canal to pass
into the hands Of Continental power.
TWo-thrds Of tie active trade of England
with British India, China, and japan is
carried on by steamers through the Suez
Canal. British merchants have invested
large capitals in business at Alexandria,
Port SAID, and Cairo, all Of which may be
endangered 10y Russian hostilities. If the |
Russian fleet bomblrds Alexandria or any Of |
the Egyptian seaports il will almost certainly |
bring England into the conflict Perhaps |
tie Erglshmon are safe in assuming that |
Russia Will do Dothing to involve England
ia the war bat it is not always easy to say
what great power like Russia will do, or
not do, when flushed with victory and facing
an opportunity to carry out schemes Of ma
tional aggraudizcment which have been the
dream of every Russian for centuries
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-04

HEADQUARTERS GRAND ARMY }
or THE REPUBLIC,
PHILADELPHIA, April 20, 1877. y

PHILADELPHIA, April 20, 1877.
general ORDERS, No. :,
In accordance with the annual custom
Wednesday, May Both, 1877. will be observ-
ed as Memorial Day, in commemoratlon OF
OuT dead comrades.
1t is fitting that we should turn aside
from accustomed pursuits to do ho.or
- those who have given the
strongest testimony of patriotic devotion:
and general observance of the day,
through the active participation OF the
members of societies, the children Os the
various schools. and the citizens generally,
is earnestly invited.
Every effort should be made to mark the
last resting place of each soldier and sailor,
and VIC should also remember with tender
ness those who died away from home and
kindred and now rest in distant or unknown
graves.
Each Post will be the judge Of the man
ner in which it may best perform this duty.
but concert of action should be had
wherever practicable.
Wherever there are no Posts OF the Grand
Army to lead in the good work, the Com
mandeI il Chief. in behalf OF their surviy-
ing comrades. asks the citizens to take steps
to decorate the graves of the gallant dead
and secure a proper observance OF the day.
BY order of
JOnN +. llARTRANrr,
Commander in-C Chief
RoBT. L. BEATm. Adiutant General.
Official. EBEN TArLIN, A. y. Gehl.
State papers please copy.