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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

EUROPEAN NEWS.


THE MURDER OF THE EARL OF LEIrRM.
LONDON, April 3.-The particulars of the
murder of the Earl of Leitrim, his clerk and
driver, near his lodge manor, in Vaughn,
county of Derry, Ireland, on Tuesday. are
As follows: The earl left Milford. Tuesday
morning accompanied By his Clerk, and was
riding on the outside of the car to Derby,
to meet his solicitor. lie always carried
arms. Ii l. supposed the aSsasStnS h1t -
hind low embankHieht, and having uss1
shot the earl, shot the si'eTk and driver 70
remove Witnesses The eari''s body was
found 10 the ditch. The left side OF hls rsasaS
was battered in, and he was shot through
the heart. His left arm was broken. and the
right completely shattered. The driver was
shot in the mouth and the clerk behind the
ear, both probably at close quarters. The
earl's valet was mile behind, and On COM
ing up found the earl and clerk dead. Inc
driver was still alive. The ground where
the murder was committed showed traces OF
a hard struggle. A fowling piece and part
of another gun were found near the spot.
The sssasslns escaped in boat across
Mulery bay. The valet drove back to Mil
ford and alarmed the police who found the
driver alive but unconscious. lie uied
shortly afterwards. There Is no doubt that
the murder was agrsrIsn- The relations be-
tween the carl and his tenants were untriend>
IT, The earl was kind and liberal to the
poor but very exscting in dealings with
tenantry, visiting with unspsring severity
the ightest intrsction of the rules of his
estate. The Ribbon society have strong
hold upon the county owing largely TO his
harshness. lie bad an iron will and extra
ordinary courage and perseverance. The
Times says it is no exaggeration to say that
the news of the murder of Earl OF Leitrim
struck this country with a. much pain and
amazement as an unproyoked declaration
Of war.
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London tailor, lis years old, is looked
upon as striking illustration of the suryi-
val of the fittist.
The inquisitive fend of the railway car is
now collecting ballots on the question of FLU
ture punishment.
Budd Doble, hearing a story about horse
that eats meat, remarked that he had seen
many a one running for stake.
Philadelphia boasts the first baby monkey
ever born alive in America north Of the Gulf
Of Mexico. So il boosted of the first baby
elephant, hut without any foundation for the
claim.
The English people arc seriously consider
ing the propriety Of abolishing entirely the
action at law for a breach of promise.
The Irish Earl OF Leitrim, his clerk and
driver, were all shot dead, on Tuesday. while
driving near his lordship's lodge, county
Of Derry.
Two tramps boarded train in Texas, and
set the cotton in n ear on fire while lighting
their pipes, and persisted miserably in the
flames.
little girl, eight years old. in st. Louis.
named Emma McCann, was taken sick, and
81 Is in dimcs-with one nickel-was eject
ed from her stomach. Ii is supposed that
The general health of the child was not at
iected by this strange diet and there has
been no further resumption of specie issues.
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AN ANGLO-RUsSIAN WAR CONsID-
Erred INEVITABLE.
The Russian Imperial staff Ordered to
Rrenare for Al

The Russian Imperial Staff Ordered to
Prepare for II.
RussIA's EFFORTS TO SECURE TURKISH AL
LANCE.
LONDON, A-ril IA despatch from ST.
Petersburg says that the circular sent to
the powers by the Marquis of Sails
bury, defining England's position. has
caused increased Irritation in Russian gov
ernmental circles, and the Russian imperial
staff bias been ordered to prepare for war
with England 1t is learned that the Rus
sans have offered large concessions to the
Sultan for Turkish alliance.
REPORTS OF ANOTHER ATTEMPT To clNCuIATE
ENGLAND.
The St. Petersburg correspondent of the
Times says Austrias views are so exorbi-
taut that the Russian diplomatists, to prevent
an offensive alliance between Austria and
England, are about to make another attempt
to come to terms with England.
THE WAR SEEMS INEVITABLE.
The latest advices from Constantinopls
say that strong conviction prevails at the
Russian headquarters that an Anglo
Russian war is inevitable.
FRANCE WILL NOT AID COMBINATION
AGAINST ENGLAND.
1t is stated from Vienna and St. Peters
burg, on good authority, that Russia is
irritated by the rebuff of France. The
latter being approached for separate
recognition of the treaty of San Stelano.
replied she would not participate in a COM
blnation against England.
RUssIAs ULTIxAruM.
A Constsntinople special says: 1.-The Rus
SLAMS fearing the Turks will endesvor to
maintain neutrality, the first dragoman Of
the Russian embassy has announced the fol-
lowing demands, which may be regarded as
an ultimatum: Abandonment to the Rus
SLAMS Of the fortifcatiOns on both sides of the
upper Bosphorus. and of Gallipoli and Boiu-
lair on the Dardanelles. The Turks are
also to evacuate Mskrikevi and Maslak, and
place the barracks and and hospitals at the
disposal of the Russians. The Grand Duke,
last night, urged these demands upon Rsouf
Pasha. and they will be submitted to the
council. 1t is said the Sultan anil Vefyk
Pasha oppose them"
MINOR NOTES.
A Paris special says that Belgrade tele
grams state that Servis will Join Russia in
the event of an Anglo-Russian war.
A Bucharest correspondent report reports
that English merchant vessels at Galatz,
have been ordered by their ogners to sail
even without csrgoes.
Dispatches from Berlin Paris and Vienna,
state that the popular feeling in those cities
Iavors England a. against Russia in the
present crisis.
The Danube has been officially declared
open and free of danger between Ibrail and
Sulina.
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NoRTu FERRIsBuRGH.-Albio White has
rented and moved into the dwelling house
belonging to Norman Jones. MIR. Jones
and wife have gone to live with sister at
Shelburn.
Tho work of the Lord still continues in
the conversion and salvation OF souls. under
the services OF Mrs. Hammond Not less
than 500 persons were present at the Nj. f..
church, on Sunday evening
The last quarterly conference OF the NJ Il.
church for the present year was held on
Tuesday. tho 28th inst. The following
board of stewards was elected N. j.
Allen. NJ. +. Allen. l.. b. Martin. Alvin
Ball, II. 5. Tutils and Hiram Bull. vote
of the conference was taken. asking the re
turn Of our present pastor (Rey. ). W..
Bennett) for another year.
Attendance at the NJ. Z. Sunday school
on Sunday YVES 1853; penny collection at the
same, 1877 cents.
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Terms--sa.OO year, always In advance.

THERE is truth AMI sound sense in the re-
mark of the Worcester Spy, that "outside Of
Washington, criticism of some things in the
administration of President Hayes does not,
as a rule mean war upon it; nor is it intend
ed to stimulate Senators and Representatives
to wage war against it. II the gentlemen of
the Senate will accept this fact, and consider
it thoughtfully, it NAV teach them wisdom
and have a wholesome influence on their
speech and action
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togetber,-this is the financial situation

together,-this is the financial situation tc-
day.-Iribune.
The death of "Mme. Restell'' by her own
hand is fit ending to an odious career. The
fact that such woman should have amassed
property to the value of three-quarters Of a
million of dollars is sufficiently conclusive
proof of the magnitude of the CHASTITY traffic
of which she was the most notorious agent.
~ Y IimcS
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The novel spectacle of selling q negro to
the highest bidder was witnessed in the
streets Of Hickman, Ky, the other day. Mr..
james Barkesdale was the auctioneer, and
as the negro man stood on the block, and
the Voice Of the auctioneer rose and tell cry
ing the bids. it revived "reminiscences OF old
and by-youe days. The negro sold was one
John Cooper. who had been previously tried
and convicted a. vagrsnt, and the verdict
Of the iury was that be should be sold into
servitude Tor six months. as the Law provides.
Current Item.
Ifaman can be sold into involuntary ser
yitudc for six months, in Kentucky, what Is
to prevent his being 80 sold for SIX years, or
for life ? Has slavery been abolished in this
country, or not?
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SHOT THROUGH TIKI lIEARr-To our re-
mont during the month of March we arc
compelled to add another suicide. which
occurred on the last day Of the month,
under the following circumstances, as de-
tailed by our correspondent John Cooley,
who has been in the employ of Gideon W
Whitforj, Esq of West Addison, for the
past two years, had some words with his
wife, growing out of her being out late on
the previous evening. This resulted in her
leaving him. lie called on her at the house
OF her father, a respectable farmer. named
Ira DpytOn, who live in West Addison. She
told him she should never live with him
again. This occurred on Saturday evening
about seven clock. Cooley retired to Mr..
WhittOrd's the same evening. During this
conversation he assured his wife be regret
ted any harsh words he might have used
and begged her to return. On Sunday he
again visited the house where she was, early
in the morning, having previously borrowed
pistol vi George Campbell, an acquaint
ance living near Whitiord's. When he
reached the house OF Mr.. Doyton he found
no ono up hut her father, who conyersed
few moments with him and then went out
about his chores. leaving d1clcy sitting in
the kitchen. A moment lttor he heard the
report Of pistol, returned and found
Cooley lying upon the floor, with the
weapon IN his hand. lie was removed to
bed. gasped once, and was dead. Cooley
was r steady, industrious man. about 30
years old f., temperate in his habits and well
thought OF in the community where he
| lived. lie leaves q wife. Ada Cooley, and
little son three years old. The thought OF
his wlie's leaving him seems to have so
preyed upon his mind that he preferred
death rather than separation. Mrs. G0oley
! is a daughter Of we'll to-do farmer of re-
spectsbility and standing. II is said that
her father was, at the time OF their marriage,
opposed to their union, because Cooley was
Frenchmsn, but that in later years he had
grown to ike him ard at the time of the
suicide was on very friendly terms with him,
and advised his daughter on SATURDAY night
not to leave her husband. On the morning
Of the shooting he exchanged friendly re-
marks with him about the weather, and
passed from the house without the slightest
suspicion Of his suicidal intentions The
ball entered the heart and death was almost
instantaneous. The funeral took place to-
day. at the residence of Mr.. DoytoD, Rev
Mr.. Slosson preaching the funeral sermon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

CAUCUS OF REPUBLICAN SENATORS.

CAUCUS OF REPUBLICAN SENATOR'S.
WASHINGTON, March 3l.-The caucus OF
republican senator's yesterday resulted in no
formal action. 1t appears from views ex-
pressed by the senator's that while they con-
coded that the speech ofMr. Howe, deliver
ed week ago. is mainly Just in its STRIFE
lures on the course OF the administration
they can see no propriety in recalling the
past evils in Louisiana, and elsewhere, and
of making direct issue with the President.
They therefore think the republicans should
strive to strengthen their party, irrespec-
tive OF what the President may say or DO,
and they point to the late election in New
Hampshire to show that it resulted in favor
of the republicans apart from all consider
atinn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

The Tribune figures up the amount called
for from the United States Treasury, BY bills
for Jobs and improvements in the Southern
States, introduced in Congress, since the
holiday recess down to March 18th, at not
less than $40 900, 900. At least $50, OOO,-
600 was asked for before the recess. From
the assembling of Congress, therefore, until
March IS, bills and resolutions have been i'll
troduced in the Senate and House calling fer
at least Sl92, 100000 to secure public i'm
provemen.s in the South. This list does not
include any private claims. The Tribune
heads its list 1.-The Southern Maw"-and it
must be allowed to be capscious cavity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

WATKRvILLE.-An auction was hell on
Friday last, at the house OF Mrs. Thomas
Stevens, at which all the loose property Of
tho estate of the late Thomas Stevens WAS
sold The home place and also the Apple
bee farm will be sold at an adjourned auc-
ton sale, Of ore week.
At the annual school meeting in district
No. /, held on Tuesday evening of last
week, l. II. Miller was chosen moderator.
j. V. Stevens, clerk; Henry Wilbur.
prudential committee; L. Ii. Shattuck,
treasurer.
There will be Fast Day services at tho
Union church. on Friday next. commencing
at IL O'Clock. a. m.
On Thursday afternoon OF last week
Augustus Twiss died of pneumonia at the
house of wyman Wetherell. where he has
been living for the past two years. Mr.,
Twi.s was the second person born in tho
town. and was 10 his SIND year, when he
died. His uncle William Colt, formerly
owned the town of Wateryillo. which previ-
Gus to 1924 was called Colts uore. His
father Samuel Twiss, was ono of tho first
settlers of the town and Mr.. Twiss has
always lived within one mile OF where he
was born. Samu, Twiss came to this town
from Calais. An amusing account IL given
in Thompson : Gazetteer OF his first journey
to the town of Calais. in 1887, in company
with other settlers. &C.
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Ar the annual Commencement OF the
Montreal Veterinary College. on the 18th
ult., +. W. Mcclellan, OF Bridgeport, Conn.
carried of the medal. and Noah Cressy,
NJ. D., Of Amherst, who has been there tax,
ing a course in veterinary surgery, received
the second prize. Pleasant remarks were
made by Dir. Leelere, the principal, Mr..
McEschran and others, who congratulated
the successful candidates, and especially
New England on the honor OF twice having
carried away the medal.
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MONTGOMERY BLAIH's BILL.
Ii Passes the Maryland Legislature.

Ii Passes the Mary land Legislature.
How TuE MARYLAND STATE SENATE EARNED A
TKRRAPIS SUPPER.
WASHINGTON. April 2-The Bourbon
democrats are much elated over the passage,
BY the Maryland legislature of the Blair
resolutions. directing the attorney general
of that state to commence proceedings in
the supreme court of the United States for
ousting President Hayes. They were lost in
the Maryland senate, early last evening, for
want oil constitutional majority, but later
in the night Mr.. Bair's perseverance was
rewarded by success. The resolutions were
passed by vote of IA yeas against nays,
and the senate was rewarded by terrapin
supper, ordered by Mr.. Blair. vigorous
protest against the passage ofthe resolution
was made by State Senator Steiner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

We believe that the President was fully
prepared for Senator Howe's speech, as well
as for those that are "to follow" and all
their horrible consequences. He is pious
man, and feels that be is in the hands oil
Providence, and, like Mr.. Evarts, who, when
solemnly warned by an ofhcious friend
against using coffee after drinking Saratoga
water, on TIE ground that it would "precipi-
tate the salts,'' declared that "he liked to
have his salts preciritated," would appar-
an,ly rather enjoy seeing the Republican
party in Congress placing itself in open an.
taeonism to the Administration York
Nof,on
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GENERAL DISPATCHES.
AMERICAN HORSES FOR ENGLAND.

AHkhINaN HVhsFES FVk ENNIAlNUs
1t is reported from Chicago that English
agents throughout the west are buying co.
600 horses ostensibly for street cars in Scot
land and England; but judging by tho char
acter Of the animals they select they are in-
tended rather for active movements than for
draft purposes. They have bought five hun
dred at Chicago
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WESTERN NEWS.


NHIOAuV ) MINIOIFAL kLhO IUN
CHICAGO, April 3.-ln the election yes
terdsy the vote was approximately as fol-
lows: 1S.eO0 republican, $1,000 democrat.
$500 Independent, 5000 communist, and
1900 national. The democrats elect
aldermen. the republicans !, the democrats
and nationals , the independents 2, and
the socialists l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

Ar MONTREAL. the other day, an infuriat-
ed COW, while being led through Victoria
square by a butcher. brooke loose and
rushed upon poor woman vino was cross
ing the street and tossed her, the brute's
horn entering and goring out her eye The
COW next rushed upon a little girl and broke
her back with its hoofs. One OF the VIC
tins is dead and the other is dying.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

The Senate, on Tuesday, for the third or
fourth time, rejected the nomination Of Alex.
Reed as postmaster at Toledo. The Votes to
l5-will probably put quietus upon Reed
aud Stanley Matthews's efforts in his behalf
Mr. Eimuuds, of Vermont, introduced a
bill providing for the appointment Of a con-
sulting naturalist of the department Of
agriculture.
The bill amending section l66l, title l6,
of the Revised Statutes relative to the issue
of arms to the militia Of the several States.
was taken up. Mr.. Coke, Of Texas, said the
bill. as originally introduced by him, was in
the exact words of the act Of April %, lsOS,
except that the appropriation of 500. 900
for arming the militia was raised to 81 ,0OO,-
900. lie e1tolled the militia as q bulwark
Of national defence and said there was a
popular hostility to large regular armies.
Mr.. Morrill,. Of Vermont, thought it in
orportune to increase the expenditures of
the government $4,000 Neither the
army nor the navy was being increased, and
little was being done for the fortifcstions.
There was no exigency existing, and, if the
arms were issued now they would soon be
useless, should there Je a necessity to call
n, the militia He nron,sed an amendment,
81 ,.5,oo tho ano,rt m soOO OOO He
80,
'nougn' 'he rest vi 'ne oiii very propef'
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men ielt 'hc cnainper anu me' IN ioon 70
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Governor Thayer, OF the Territory OF
Wvon,;,o bv the nomination ot Professor
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HORSES AND CATTLE FOR ENGLAND.

HORSES AND CATTLE FOR ENGLAND.
MONTREAL. April 2.--The demand is in
cressing for horses for England, intended
for military service. Large shipments of
cattle are also being made from the lower
provinces.
CANADA TO THE RESCUE.
Five officers of the Montreal forces have
formally rendered their services to the
home government in case Of war
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TUESDAYS ELECTIONS.


DErRoIr, Mich April 3.-The elections
in Michigan showed an unexpected strength
OF the new national party. Grand Rapids,
the second ei ty of the state, was swept by
them. In the city of jackson Trey defeated
a fusion of republicans and democrats, led
BY the strongest men of both parties. They
have carried many counties and towns
throughout the state.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

Providence. April 3.-Returns from %
towns and FIVE wards of Providence give
Van Zindt LOIS maJOrity,-a gain over last
year of laos. The general assembly will be
republican
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Mas. LAPAGK. the widow of the murder
or, has been interviewed in regard to the
report from Canada that her husband was
the villain who in 1867 murdered and out
ragged mother and her daughter near st.
Alexandra Mrs. LsPage has no reason to
believe that her husband had anything to
do with the crime.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

In MONTREAL. during the month OF March,
there were twenty nine failures with lisbili
ties Of 500. 900 and net deficiency of Sil3,-
900. The amount Of the liabilities shows
reduction of rs per cent. on the previous
months figures. Confidence is being res
tored, We hear, and business is Frightening
up considerably.
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NEW ENGLAND NEWS.
LABOR TROUBLES.

FALL RIVER, Mass, March 2I.-At the
mass -meeting of operatives last night. q
committee appointed at previous meet
ing reported that the board OF trade refused
to confer with them on the fifteen per cent
reduction. Resolutions were made severely
condemning the oppression of the manufac-
turers and protesting against the injustice
OF a eut-down. The operatives voted not
to strike at present. but pledged themselves
to combat ut favorable opportunity the po-
sition OF the manufacturers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

Mrs. Wheeler. daughter-in-law OF Mr.. Ii.
Wheeler, whose room was on the second
floor, became so excited that she made the
attempt to throw herself from window.
She was prevented only by main strength,
and was carried fsinting from the house.
By the time the fire was extinguished,
(about l:3O a. III. y the Ethans had prepared,
at their engine room, an abundance of hot
coffee with milk and sugar. with a sub
stantial lunch of crackers, cakes, cheese.
cold meat, etc, which they invited their
brother fremen of other companies to share
with them. A large number accepted the
invitation. than which nothing could have
been more acceptable. after their nearly
five hours struggle in water and smoke.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

MINNEAPOLIS, April 3.-Rand (rep.) is
elected MAYOR by 800 majority over all can
didates. The new council is republican, IL
to !. The vote Is 900 less than last year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-05

Perses Of this department for tho past year have
been
For current expenses and repairs. 81 .2i7 IS
OuAlse lor Water----.- TX O.OO
Total t2,ii7.s5
or S39SO6 less than In 1876. Whole number Of fires
niue. Estimated loss, 81, 5i3 IS.