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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-11-29

member from Wheelock, stood the brunt OF
the fight in behalf OF himself and fellow
trustees of the Reform School. lie certain
ly made it clear to unprejudiced listeners
that the trustees had proved themselves Dis
Greet, honest, and as economical as the con-
dition OF their charge would admit of. L
might modify the statement above made.
that no specific charges had been made, that
boys were sometimes confined too long In
the Reform School Senator Bat.el named
one or two instances which had come with
in his observation, where certain boys were
not released by the Superintendent when
their friends thought they ought to te.
The Senate in its executive session were
no. compelled to keep their doors closed for
q very long time in considering the appoint
ments recommended BY the Governor. So
far as there was any strife, | understand,
it was upon the question of retaining Cyrus
NJ. Spaulding, E.q., as one of the directors
of the States prison.
The bill providing way for the critics
of the State Agricultural College to investI-
gate the same by petition to the Supreme
Court passed the Senate, to-day. The pro-
vision that the fund may be locked up, pend
ing the inquiry, was very sensibly stricken
out.
There was very lively AMI somewhat
heated discussion in the Senate, Saturday,
over the bill to change the name cf the
town of Vershire to Ely. When vote was
reached the bill passed easily enough. Mr..
Ely be Goddard" as the boys call him,
was present during the discussion, an inter
ested spectator. This much-adyertised
young maE is an amiable fellow, but he
ought to pray Heaven that the reporters
should give him rest.
There has been more lobbying and log
rolling upon the bill to prohibit seine FISH,
iGg in Lake Champlain than upon any other
during the session. The first bill was pass
I'd and signed by the Governor. The enc
mics Of the bill thought the other side had
been guilty of sharp practice in getting the
bill so promptly signed by the Governor, so
the House passed al act repeating the first
bill. There vas load buzziug IN the cor
ridors during the debate
One of the most sensible discussions of
the session was the one in the Senate, this
afternoon, on the bill in relation to the Re-
form School, Senators Dillingham;, BeldeD,
Writer'S. Deane, Ormsbee, Ballard. and in
fact, about all the speaking Senators, par
ticipating in it.
Senator Munsoa made his best speech OF
the session, to-day, in opposition to the bill
to create the Office Of State Superintendent
of Agriculture. Senator Beden took up
the cudgel in good form on the other side.
In my judgment, the Senator from Gale
don,a has been lying in wait for some time
to cross sticks with The Senator from
Bennington. Senator Mead opposed the bill
although Senator Belden had indicated that
he (Mead) would be good MAJ to elect to
the office. The Senators all around seemed
to think to-day would be the last chance
for speech. and so all did themselves
proud" R.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-11-29

A CURIOUS CASE was that Of Michael Muir
ply. Of New York, wh), after an exceeding
ly narrow escape from the gallows, and aftcI
two year. imprisonment in Sing Sing, la.
Just been Tardoned, and is now free man
The facts in the case are a. follows On the
night Of April 10, 1874, woman Of the
classical name Of Matilda Iuius was shot and
killed at her residence in R0ckland county.
Robert Gamble. with whom it Is said She
lived in criminal intimacy, was seriously
woun lei. Suspicion was directed toward
Michael and Thomas Murphy, Of HUDSON
City, n. j., and they were arrested the
only reason seems to have been that Gamble
had married their sister, who after
two years time died suddenly, having
been POISONED, it was surmised
The Murphys contested in court the POS
session Of their deceased sisters prop
erty by Gimb!e and Mr.. Huius. Gamble
turned the tables by weaving web Of su-pi-
eion aroGnd the brothers, and Michael was
convicted Of the murder in the Fall Of 1874.
and sentenced to be hung December H., that
year. Tie general term reaiirmed theEsen
tence after 4 stay. For the second time the
death sentence was passed, after an unayai-
ing resort to the court Of appeals, hut, on
newly discovered testimony, Gov Tilden
commuted the penalty to one Of imprisor-
ment for life. This was in May 1876. It
now clearly appears that Murphy is inno-
cent of the crime charged, aud his foot is
once more upon bis native heath. Gamble
died beggar in Brooklyn; and D. G. Ham
mond an important witness against Murphy,
committed sulcidc-a clear case of retri-
bu1iYe justice, some might say
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-11-29
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

The Albany ErmIng Journal announces
that Ex-Governor Morgan, who, it has been
sid. would be a candidate for United States
Senator, is unreservedly in favor Of the r.
election Of Senator Conkling.
Hon. d. T. Corbiu, of South Carolina
says he shall contest the seat now occupied
by General NJ. c. Butler in the United
States Senate, and that all the Republican
Senator's are for him except Patterson and
Cameron
Senator Edmunds, of Vermont, another
leader OF the Republican party, who has been
opposed to the course Of the President, had
long conversation with the latter at the
White House to-day. Washington STAR,
Nor. Il.
Ex-GOv. Hoffman, Of New York, has Just
returned from tour in Europe lie said
in an interview, one day, last week 81
think France is the most prosperous country
in Europe to-day. The French seem 10
have learned what We shall have to learn
eventually, what is the maximum of economy
and the minimum OF expenditure A good
deal depends upon Gambetta's life, but the
Republic does not depend on any one life, or
two
" You met General Grant, suppose, Gov
ernOr 2''
"Oh yes. | saw good deal of General
Grant while in Paris. We stopped at the
same hotel. lie was looking and feeling
well and enjoying himself wonderfully. lie
always was received wherever he went with
distinguished honor, but lived when he could
as an unpretentious gentleman. lie has had
his eyes open, and is particularly well in
formed on every State in Europe. think
he will spend his Winter in Paris, but his
plans are not positively formed, | think"
" But you arc not of the General's way of
thinking IN politics, Governor ~
oh no, replied Governor Hoffman.
" have condemned some of his public acts
as much as any man, but if his enemies wish
TO continue their attacks upon him they had
bet ter leave his personal habits alone, as
the reports concerning those are simply
bosh."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-11-29

| WHAT uE SAID ABOUT THE WOMAN WHO SUP
POSED SHE WAS MAREIRp To HIM.
Hezekah Is. Smith, Congressmnn-elect
| from the ID New Jersey district has written
to the Philadelphia Times concerning the
| Woodstock (Nt..) story about his former
| Lusbandly relations TO Verona T.. English
| Premising that the narrative published is
false in nearly every particular, he con-
tinues 'ln the ffst plncc, Woodstock was
not my birthplace ; next, never ran away
from any place. There was never any real or
pretended marriage between Verona l.. Eng
llsh aud myself. | never told any human
being that she my wife never lived
with her in any such relation. and have every
reason to believe that ! am not nor never
was father. 1t IL tine that when | got
ready to leave my native State IN lSiG. Yer
ona T.. English. an acquaintance. came TO
me for assistance, rs she was III serious
trouble, and, through her opportunities and
3y sympathy for her unfortunate condition.
| plead ,nJlty to having aided her. She was
never IN Boston or Lowell five hours to my
knowledge, in her lie. The stories she may
have told am not responsible for.
A New York Su, reporter Inns also visited
Mr. Smith. with TINS further result Mr.
Smith WIS reminded that copy of deed
was fDuud ia the Woodstock town records
conveying ~ Verona l.. English OF Wood
stock II life interest IN all ihe real estate of
H. u Smith, of Lowell. MISS, IN Wood
stock being the house in whIih she lived
and II small lot of land. with the remain
de- 70 her daughter, Ella Annette. "Well,
lie repho.!. 81 did give her the property. |
don't think eight to be blamed for that.
| have been blamed before this, however be
cause ! was kind hearted u vas the same
way when ! aided her at the time rhe lett
Woodstock with me. There was no special
reason why |, 1nong others that know
should aid her, but took pity ON her. and
not being married, | did 1t. thought was
doing night then, and think was doing
right now. | don't think ! am the father VI
any OF her children. Yet it may he. No man
cur tell. We left Woodstock together in the
stage There was the usual crowd about the
place Of starting There was no secret about
1t. Her father did not p.lrhue us. Neneyer lIy- |
ed IN Lowell. Boston. WoolstLc. or anywhere |
else together Bs man and wife. This stO,y ~ |
brought up against me now Tor political pur- |
Ecsrs | nm 81 years of age. Verona l.. |
Engllah can never come forward with mar
rage ceTtIt,cc.s or other proof OF marriage
with me. II il LO. rue and il she should
attempt such scheme she knows she would
get herself in trouble. She has su,! what
{ da has for he own reputation. | understand
that. bot che will notat tempt 10 manufacture
proof. did .ot seek the nomination for
Congress. did moi lake 1t until | was in
formed that it was unaninoUG Now. how
eyer. that have been elected, intend TO
go ~ Washington. Whoever it IL that is stir
ring til is matter against me will find that he
has n hard man to fight. ] have a good re-
putation, aud some money to back NE"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-11-29

THERE was something of a contest, VI
lear, over the combinations of the Cover
nor's appointments for Directors of the
State Prison and Workhouse but We
doubt not that they will commend them
selves in practice. 1t was well, of course
not to make a partisan board, and the selec,
ton of Democrat as competent and trusty
as NJ. Bingham, will be generally approved.
Mr.. Simons, of Rutland, as one Of the Com
missiorers for the erection Of the State Work
house, has given much attention to that in
stitutiOn, and his experience and excellent
Judgment will be Of high value in the board.
of Mr.. Parker, Of Hartford. We know less
but he is commented by those who know
him, as methodical AMI successful business
manager, and every way fitted for the duties
of the Office.
For Superintendent of the Prison, Coy
ernor Proctor has gone outside of our State
and appointed Wendell P. Rice, of Thomas
ton, Maine. The Montpelier Journal says .
"Mr. Rice is the son Of Warden Rice, of the
State Prison in that State. lie is about
twenty-seyen years 0. age, and has been
connected with that institution from his
early youth. Governor Conner, of that
State, former Nermonter, writes in the
highest terms Of his ability, endorsed in
the most aattering terms by all the more
responsible oficers Of the prison.
Under the new management, and relieved
from over-crowding by the opening Of the
Workhouse, we trust the prison will be coz
Quoted, hereafter, in way to obriate all
jl-t complaint.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-11-29

The great dairy fair to be held in the
American Institute building, New York
city, commencing December ID, promises to
be very remarkable exhibition. The
prizes aggregate six thousand dollars. The
entries of butter and cheese, ofover two hun
dred pounds each, number nearly thousand,
and fsingle packages ten thousand, inclui-
in many from abroad. The exhibition OF
bloodei cattle will comprise two hundred head
of the best stock in the country. There will
be full-sized creamery and cheese factory in
operation, where the process of manufactur-
ing butter and cheese viii be shown, from
the reception of the milk to its readiness for
consumption. 1t will use from four hun
dred to five hundred gallons Of milk aud
about thirty gallons of cream, daily. The
merits Of the different improvements in dairy
implements will thus be practically tested
10 competition with each other.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-11-29

For centuries there have been yarions the.
cries concerning the fate Of the ten LOST
tribes Of Israel. Some have assumed that
our American Indians came from that stock
another suggestion is that the Afg hans are
descendants Of the missing lsraclites There
is an organization in Brooklyn, known as
THE Lost Israel Identification Society. -
which was formed to disseminate the pro-
position that the Anglo-Saxon race is de-
scented from the lost ten tribes of Israel.
The Hlror Loqdr, Of New York. holds to
neither Of thee suggestions, however. 1t
aJs
The truth about the ten tribes is, prob.
ably, that they went into captivity, where
they were almost extcrminated by hardehit,s
and cruelty. Refusing TO give up their re
ligiOn, they were tortured to death by every
species Of harbarIty, and at last welcomed a
huspitahlc grave in heather lands. A few
scattered. remnants escaped. aud afterwards
turned up IN India, in Persia, in Western
China, on the coasts Of Africa and in still
more remote regions, without tribal or
ganlzatiOn, and, a. We have said elsewhere.
the tribal link was largely lost with the
monarchy, but always adhering closely to
the religion OF their fathers. They were
fugitiyes but never renegades. They stood
and stand to-day, on the same footing as the
rest Of lsrael-stongly attached to the re-
ligion of their fathers, but in all else good
citizens Of the land in which they live. That
they were 'lost" seems to us as much a fic-
tion as the stories Of their being found
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Evening.

MONDAY, Nov. =, rs.
Joint resolution BY Senator Ballard, in relation
to vital statistics Senator Dean inquired Tor the
reasons for the resolution. Senator Ballard replied
the resolution simply provided for thoiLquiry, with
out expense into the matter Of vital stlstis, The
resolution was further DISCUSSED 10y Senators Powell
Dsniorth, Deane and Ballard On motion OF Sena
tor Ballard ordered to lie.
From Committee on Game and Fisheries, against
II jli. act To repeal act prohibiting fishing in
Lake hamplaIn third reading refused.
The Senate thereupon went into executive se--
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The tender to the British government of

The tender to the British government of
the $, 900, 900 fisheries award, by our Gov
eminent, was accompanied by a sharp letter
from Minister Welch to the Earl of Sails
bury. Pursuant to the views of Secretary
Evarts, Mr.. WEIGH formally gave notice that
the payment is not to be regarded as an &C
acknowledgement Of the justice of the award, or
to be considered as measuring the value Of
the fishing privileges accorded to citizens Of
the III ited States in British waters. His
letter is, in short, protest. intended as a
basis of negotiations when the fisheries qucs
ton shall again be opened, as it will be some
FIVE years hence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-11-29

The Washington correspondents report
that the ultra silver men in Congress will,
Immediately upon the assembling Of that
body, make determined onslaught on the
national banks, chiefly on account of their
alleged discrimination against silver, thus
defeating the purpose of the silver bill. 1t
is said that the movement will take the
form of resolution against Federal manage
ment OF the banks, and in favor of the sub
stitution of currency notes to be issued di-
rectly by the United States,
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Evening.

| TUESDAY, Nov. %, 1873.
B. 100, in amendment Of number GO Of acts OF 1873
| In addition To chap ~ relating to the support
and removal of paupers and the relief of the insane
poor read the third time and passed IN concur
| renee
5 2O2, to pay Hayes and Miller to sum tberin
named passed in concurrence,
| 276, establishing a State Superintendent Of
Agriculture reported from Committee on Agri-
culture, with amendment substituting three fol
one superintendent, and fixing their salary at $50
each per year and travelling and Official expenses
| which amendments were disagreed to. Mr. Holton
OF Jamaica, moved to amend as 10 fix the salary
OFT superintendent at 81 which was disagreed
70. On the question OF the Iassage Of the bill, Mr.
Jameson OF lrashursh. demanded the yeas and nays
which were taken-ayes ll3. nays a. So the bill
| passed in concurrence.
Resolution By Dir Smalley OF Burlius tou. that the
thanks OF the House be ard hereby rendered to
| the Hon James Martin Speaker Of the House. tor
the impartial. dignhed aud able manner in which
he has discharged the deliclte and arduOus cuties
OF his Office, and We offer him best wishes and
warnest regards, and that We shall always recall
with feelings OF pleasure and delight our inter
course during the session Of ISIS adopted unani-
mOusly.
By Dir Eaton OF Danvlle, that the thanks of this
House are due, and are hereby EXTENDED to Henry
\ Newell and his two assistants Tor the excellent
manner IN which they have dischargt the duties o.
their Office in this House during the present seS-
sion adopted unanimously.
By Mr. Ely-Goddari OF West Fairiee. that the
thanks OF this House are hereby rendered to Hiram
Skeels doorkeeper. and his assistant Tor the faith
iormej their duties th, nrssanf sessio1 1920
unanimously -1'P''
Ii 3eI estsblishin- the nay ofcertair STATE H;..-s
etc Senate pronos.9s ot .nen,nsnt w. ron1iar
ed and altar Al s,nssinn nv Nj E,Ton - n,.,.,fia
Mr. Snrague a, Rr,,Joo 81 Al. - y. 60, -,
Mr. Hammond a. MjtdIstI,-,S da,P ~, ~, S Poi'
and ns a. :, hicb 49, go - 80 - ~ Is, 'ess
the amendments were not concurred IN.
comfittes on Inoi.tsry ~ p,Si.i aeeiy I'm
ed " ''-N eiuS
S2Df t. repeal 50: ) chm o. s.-uls,ed in eon
cur-.rs. - -f 80 = . F19'eN ~ tVA
n IL 10 ,ronI s.. . ,,i -, ,,,,,,f,- 49, a,
80 = . au't ~ 'tscn % cnap -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-11-29

1t Is reported that most Of the Insurance
companies having policies on the life Of Col,
Dwight, of Binghamton, n. y, have become
satisfied that there was no ground for their
suspicious, and will pay their policies with
out contest. One and perhaps more Of the
New York companies will contest payment
on the ground Of false statements in regard
to his physical condition, at the time he
secured the insurance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-11-29

Gov. PRocToR, Of Vermont, has vetoed a
bill passed by the Legislature of ths State
to limit the time allowed for the presenta-
tion Of claims Of soldiers for arrears of State
pay. The Governors veto message is a
capital paper, and its temper may very prop
erly be commended to some of those inver-
tebrates who think it necessary TO apologize
for baEing favored the late attempt to sup
press the rebelliOn.-N. Y. Tunes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-11-29
PERSON 4.

Row Spencer Marsh, Of this city, has
received an appointment in the COngressIOn-
al Library at Washington
Michael Murphy, sentenced to the Albany
Penitentiary for life, for an alleged murder
in Rocklanl county. and just pardoucd by
the Governor, was convicted On circumstan-
tial evidence. Ills innocence has 5tcn cstab
llshed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-11-29
Afternoon.

Joint reiulu;on-FTom the Senate, that the
Treasurer OF the state be- and he is hereby directed
to pay TO the secretary and assistant secretary OF
the E"nste and the clerk OF the House OF Represent
ativeS the Jul! salary provided by law for each OF
said officers upon the rising Of the present session
OF the Legislature adopted in concurrence.
ii IA. To appTOp. late money TO pay the xperse
under the JOINT resolution o. two years ago relat-
ing the insane asy lum read the third time. II
was opposed by Mr Rcdinston OF Rutland and Mr
Ely -Goddard o, West Fairlee; it was favored by
Mr. Collins OF Barton.
pendinr az CON -i,ier.tYon If TIM hill
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-11-29
Joint Assembly

Joint Assembly
At 20 O'Clock the Senate appeared in the Repre-
sentatves' Hail, and a JOINT Assembly was formed
Tor the purpose OF eectng three supervisors Of the
insane pursuant to Joint resolution adopted tn is
| forenoon. Hon Cotton, President OF the Senate,
| in the chair, lo Il George Nichols, Secretary OF
| State clerk
For first supervisor of the insane Senator Mead OF
Orange county nominated MIR Charles Il Stone OF
| Hartford seconded by Mr. LA zen of Hartford.
Mr. Holton OF Jamaica nominated Or Joseph l.
Harrington OF Halifax. seconded by Mr. Howe VI
Ludlow. Senator Webster OF Windham county, MIR
Smalley Of burlington, and Mr. Holbrook OF Mil
ton.
The ballots having been collected and counted by
the tellcrs senator Mead, Mr. HOltOn Mr. smslley
and Mr. Iszen acting as tellers-resulied as toll
lows
Whole number of bsllCts............22s
Necessary to choice.
Joseph l. Harrington had -.--------..-.-A
Charles stone had ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. -
Aud thereupon 1t appearing that
JOSEPH HARRINGTON
having received majority OF all the votes cast he
was declared duly elected supervisor Of the insane
Tor two years next ensu NJ.
For second supervisor Of the insane, Senator
Deane OF Windsor county nominated
WILLIAM II WALKER
of Ludlow; seconded by Mr. Hubbard Ci Ply
mouth, and there beng no other nomination his
election made unanimous by viva yoce
vote.
For third supervisor of the insane, Senator Wit
tiers nominated Dr Josiah % CTamtOn OF Colchester;
seconded by Mr. Bingham OF Essex, MIR Howe OF
Castleton, Dir Steele OF sharon. Mr Hammond of
Middlebury, Mr. Jones Of Whitingham. Mr. Mott of
Alhursh, Dir Eaton of Danville, MIR Morgan OF
Bennington, and Mr. Marsh of franklin.
Mr. Fuller OF Fairhsven nominated Dr Charles s
II nman of Charleston. seconded by Mr. Camp oi
Newport, MIR Collins OF Barton. and Senator Dll
lingham OF Washington county.
senator Beardsley of u rand Isle County nominal
ed DR. Lucus & Butler OF Essex.
tod
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-05-03

The British Company Of New Tesla
mont r~evisers have completed the frat
revision. ami have sent II over TO the
American Committee. The latter have
revised all except the Revelations and
Tom Of the smaller epistles, and have
sent over the larger part Of their work.
IL 10 stated that there continues to be a
remarkable coincidence Of Judgment on
the part Of the r%svissrs on both sides Of
the Atlantic as to the changes recon-
mended. The enterprise comprises sew.
snty.ivs Of the best scholars OF England
and America. and Il is said that the
work laid out will be considerably
greater than that expended upon the
King James version. The grand rhythm
Of the rich old English will everywhere
lie preserved. aud only words changed
that have lost their original meaning. or
which do not conform to the most an-
,Lsntic texts Of ancient manuscripts.
The expenses Of the enterprise in Eng.
land are paid by the Oxford and Cam
bridge University presses: In this eoun-
try by privai. subscription. 1t Is hoped
that the work will b finished within
three years.
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Eureka County.

E,r,Ia Sentinel Inn "A. Tr.yin.
lex. 4 resident Of Ruby I'M. while ON
His bomswsrd ionrney from Eureka
Wednesday evening last, was ~accosted
by two men near the milk ranch, and
ordered 10 throw up his hands, a com.
mand that he obeyed with alacrity.
While one held n pistol 10 his bead. the
other searched his pockets for plumber.
TLev were a saily disappointsi pair of