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The prevalent materialism of the day will
require new rendering of the Do1ology.
Huxley, Tyndal, Spencer and Draper would
parapbrase il TINS,

ELECTION OF PosrNAsrER.-The grand
prize fight between the contending factions
of the Republican party at Binghamton, I'M
der the direction of President Hayes, to de-
termine who should DO postmaster in that
city, transpired yesterday. None but Re
publicans were allowed to vote The polls
opened at eight in the morning and closed
at seven in the evening. The total vote
polled was twelve hundred and sixty-six, of
which Mr.. Z. B. Stephens, the present
postmaster, received seven hundred and
forty-s,x, and Captain Amsbry. his competi-
tor, five hundred and twenty-siY. This set
ties the contest in favor of Mr.. Stephens,
provided there is no further backing and
filling at headquarters. We are glad of it,
for he is good officer and deserves to hold
the place. The Republicans Of Binghamton,
without reference to their preference in this
matter, are greatly disguised with the farce
they have been compelled to enact. As an
illustration of higher methods" in dispens-
ing the federal patronage they have had
enough Of it. They had a right to expect
that the President would make the appoint
ment. without calling upon the party in
Binghamton to go to war about it. They
say 1t has torn them into factions, and they
look forward to unending dlssensions grow
ing out of it. Such is the wisdom and such
are the glories Of civil service reform
ELmIrd Advertiser.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

Eighty thousand persons visited the Paris
exhibition, Sunday.
The celebrated. running horse Leaning
ton fell dead, at Philadelphia, Yesterday.
At Millvillc, N. j.. VIM. Birmingham
was killed, yesterday. by the caving in of
a we'll he was digging.
The revenue officers of the Sixth Virginia
district have recently DESTROYED four illicit
distilleries and captured six persons.
Wilson j. Vance of Ohio, has been sp-
pointed appointment clerk of the treasury
department.
At Bradford. Pa, large hotel. livery
stable, several stores, oil Offices and dwell
ing were burned, yesterday. Loss, $780,
900.
The ship John Clark was wrecked at
Cutler, Me-, on the night of the 9th, and
two men were drowned. The ship Is a total
loss.
At HYDE Park, Mass. Andrew Rooney
brings suit for 50 900 damages against the
pastor of the Catholic church, for a sermon
on Islander which ROONEY considers per-
sonal.
At Palmyra. N. Y, four story brick
building. occupied by Rugham Royce n
Co, hardware. fell yesterday while under
going repairs, killing Samuel Traul. The
building and large stock Of hardware are
in complete ruins.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10
THE EASTERN QUESTION.



@ 'A' I'm NJ,
says: AdVices from sdrianople and Pnil-
lipopolis report continued fighting about
Hsskoi in which district tuentv-ons Mo-
b.mmaaon r;IIacos ha-o hoo, doa,,onoa ~,
INV Oee" ue''ioSeu, 'ne
hussians laying the elame on the Bulga-
rians and the Bulgarians laying it on the
Rpssians Tbere hare hsen manv s,rss,s a.
,,-;-,- -.
hurianopie amons ouigarians aceuseo
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DOMINION NEWS.
THE CANADIAN PRESS ON TIE THREATENED
WAR.

THE CANADIAN PRESS ON THE THREATENED
WAR.
TORONTO, May AN the dailies here
have editorials on the prospect of war be-
tween England a1d Russia and the rumored
Fenisn activity. The Globe is confident the
United States will do its best to prevent
violations of neutrality both on land and
sea, and in that case British cruisers can
take care of the few illicit craft which es-
cape detection. and Canada can manage
the few FenIans that escape the vigil
lance of the United States government.
The Mail takes moro responding
view. 1t fears complications may
arise between the United States and
Great Britain in CO injection with Russian
navy affairs, and says war will expose
Canada to the most serious danger. The
Leader ridieules the idea OF Russian invas-
ion Of Canada, and regards the corporation
of the Fenians as of no consequence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10
General sum mary.

Tweed's life was insured for 100000.
The Lachinc canal opened on Monday.
Congress hall, the Saratoga hotel, has
been sold for Sl25,0OO under foreclosure
Minncsotas crops Of all kind1 are in the
most forward condition. She goes IA third
better on wheat than she did last year.
As a consequence of the late revival meet
ings, about 800 persons have joined the
churches in Hartford.
Mrs. Mary Smell is Missouri centena-
ri an who counts up $50 living descendants.
She walks two miles every day for exer-
else.
W. 5. O'Brien, of the well-known San
Francisco banking firm of Flood & O'Brien,
died at st. Rafael, Cal, last week. lie
was bachelor. His property is vaguely
estimated at Is to 20 millions, but it is in
timated that rumor has magni6ed his wealth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

Pity the Sorrows of a Poor Old Man.
THE FLORIDA ELECTION AND OTHER ANCIENT
AND VENERABLE DoINGs TO BE INvEsTI-
GATED.
WASHINGTON. May s-Mr. Tilden has
written an autograph letter to his demo-
cratic friends in the House, ir which he
says that Congress will be guilty OF gross
neglect of duty il 1t fails to investigate the
Florida election returns. A resolution which
has met Tilden's appreciation has also been
sent here and will be introduced in the
House, to-day. by Gen. Williams. of Michi-
gan, as a question Of privilege. 1t will
simply declare the right OF the people to
know the truth and will instruct the House
committee on the judiciary to ascertain the
truth. The republicans may desire to learn
:" the whole truth" and insist upon having
the bulldozing In Mississippi and other
Southern states Investigated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

Rev. ID. e. Roberts, of Brandon, has re.
ceivei call to become assistant pastor Of
St. Paul's church. Concord. N. H., OF which
the Ri. Rev. the Bishop of New Hampshire
has Just been chosen rector. St. Paul's is
one of the largest and most important
parishes in the State: and is the one over
which the lamcnted Rev. j. ii. Eames,
ID. d., 40 long presided.
Col. 4. G. Bailey il now business mana
ger Of the Boston Globe, and Col. G. Ii.
Taylor. editor - they having exchanged
places. Mr.. F. +. Goodrich. late editorin
chief of the Post. is now day editor OF the
Globe, and Mr.. q. q. Hill succeeds to Mr.
Goojrich's place on the Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

A CAUCUS of Republican Senators was held
on Friday, which was largely attended. 1t
opened with speech by Senator Edmunds
who, as reported by the correspondent of the
New York Times, urged the necessity of i'm
mediate action. There was no time to be
lost in effecting II thorough organization of
the party. lie suggested the introduction,
at an early day, of a resolution in the Senate
reafiirming the validity of the thirteenth,
fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments to the
Constitution. in order to place the Demoe-
racy squarely upon the records.
Senator Dorsey reported the result of an
interview with the President, and said Mr..
Hayes expressed himself anxious to secure a
Republican victory in the approaching cam
paign, and would PERSONAL subscribe to the
fund to carry on Il vigorous canvass. The
President also informed those who conyersed
with him upon this subject that so far from
interfering with officials who desired to con-
tribute toward defraying the legitimate OK
pcnscs OF the election, he would be pleased
if they did 50. lie was determined, how
ever, to adhere to the principle of his civil
service order and not permit any officer to be
forced to make political contributions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10
THE CIMBtkIA.

ELLSWORTH, Me-, May Captain Ba-
denhsuser, of the Cimbris, insisted that he
could not be troubled by British cruisers in
ease of war, as he was German comman
der of German ship under the German
flag. The deck of his ship was German ter
ritory which Great Britain would not at
tempt to desecrste. The men he was carry
ing were passengers in a strictly legal sense.
The stores were the property of the Russian
government. The Russian officers enter
tanned the same view, and said they were
outside of the rule OF international law
that made a neutral ship carrying the
enemy's forces liable to c1n6scation. The
Russian officers nor the officers OF the ship
have ever admitted that the passengers
were any part of the Russian navy. The
men, however, are under discipline.
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Another Word from Franklin County.
SHELDON, VT, May 6, 1878

To the Editor OF TIE Free Press and Times:
Having read in your paper. " A word
from Franklin County," upon Congress
sional Matters dated Sheldon. W.,
May Ist," and signed "W.," which has ex-
cited some comment among many of our
citizens. | desire to say that Mr.. Sowles has.
so far as can be ascertained. no political
strength in this town. nor in this county ;
that no man has vet been found in this Sec
ton who is willing to support him. except
W.. and but little weight is attached to
his opinion among those who know that he
is not voter, and that he is tenant OF
Mr.. Sowles.
feel safe in saying that the people here
will heartily support Mr.. Barlow. NJ.
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News by Telegraph.
WASHINGTON NEWS.
THE PRESIDENTIAL QUESTION


WASHINGTON, May Randolph Tucker,
OF Virginia, who has been counted upon by
the revolutionists, this morning. stated that
President Hayes could not be made to
vacate the presidential Office, except
by resignation or impeachment and that
if he resigned or was impeached the consti
tutional succession would be in William A.
Wheeler, and not in Samuel j. Tilden.
Arguments like this are disconcerting the
democratic malconteDts.
THE PUBLIC LANDS.
WASHINGTON. May 9.-The House com
mittee on public lands has appointed a sub
committee to investigate the subject o. a
reformation in the present system Of sur
veys and methods Of disposal of public lands.
THE PRESIDENTIAL QUESTION.
A prominent democrat of the House said
the form and details of the resolution to in
vestigate the alleged Presidential frauds
had not vet been agreed upon, but resolu
tion will be introduced some day this week.
The judiciary committee will be entrusted
with the investigation. lie says every dem
ocrat and mary republicans will vote for
the resolution. The committee will not in
quire into the title Of the present incum-
bent
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MORE wHIsKEY FRAUDS.

The Government Cheated out of n Mill
lion and Quarter
CINCINNATI NOT TO BE oUrD0NE BY CHICAGO
AND ST. LOUIS.
BosroS, May s.-A Washington despatch
reports the discovery in Cincinnati of wills
key frauds, amounting to 81 .25O. 900. They
have extended over year aud a half. ena-
bling the Cincinnati manufacturers ofwhis-
key TO undersell the markets. The methods
of the frauds were by reftting packages
having old stamps, fraudulent guaging and
the use of peculiar shaped barrels.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10
While the Erie lightning express train

While the Erie lightning express train
was sweeping down the valley of the Della
ware, last Wednesday, the engineer saw a
little girl walking the track. Within two
seconds she was oyertaken, and the train
passed the spot where she had stood. The
engineer stepped upon the guards of the
locomotive, and saw the child clinging to the
COW catcher. lie succeeded in rescuing her
as she was abou. to roll to the ground. She
was slightly cut about the face, but escaped
without further injury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

On the above basis the several towns In the State
will be entitled t. representation, as follows:
ADDISON Cou>TY-ad ison 3. nridport 3, Bristol
T. Cornwall 3. Ferrisbursh I, Goshen ,, Granville 2
Hapcock , Leicester , Lincoln 3. Middlebury 6.
Monkton ,. New Haven 1. Orwell 3. Panton Ripton
2 Salisbury ; Shorehsm 3. Stark boro 4, Vergennes
l. Nsl.ham !. Wey bridge Whiting ?.
BENsIsGr-N c. uSTY-AIl.ngton 3, Bennington 9,
DcTsel B t'la-tenbnry |, Lard- rove 2, Manchester
l. Peru ,, Poana! J. Rea shoro 2 rupert B. sand
gate , sosrshurg Sraitsbury ,, Stanford 2, sun
,ierand /, NinEall =. woodori /.
c.LEposIA toUSTy Barnet 3, Burke 3, Danvilie
]. 6ro;,n =. usrdw ok 3,K,rhy |, Lyndon 4, Newark
. Peaeham g. Ky.gate p Sheffield ? 81 Johnsbury
9. stannaFd |. SuttJn :, walden p waterford :
WheelOck ,. -
Charlotte 3. oleh sier D. Essex I, hlnesburen j.
Hunrn.t ,, Jericho I, Milton :, Richmond j,
sbelhurn 3 South Burlington ,, ST. George L. IN
derhili ;. Westford ,, Williston ;.
htsEx COUNTY Bloomfield |. Brighton =, Bruins
wick ], canaan 9 Concord 2. East Haven !, 6ranhy
l. Gaildhall Lexington !, Lunenbursh 2 MAID
FsISKLIy Coz srY-Bakersaeld ?, Berkshire :.
Fnosbnrgh F4iriax 4. Fairfield g. fletcher z,
Franklin } Georgia ,, llighgatc I, Montgomery j.
Richiord ? -heldcn 3 ST. Adams 9. ssanton 4.
GRAND Isle CoUsTY-Alhurgh 3, Grand Isle :,
IsIe LaMotts , North Hero ., South Hero
iAnoILLE CouS Bcvidere /, Cambridge 3.
town ! Stow l. wat-rv lie 2, Wolcott 3.
ORANGE COUNTY Bradford 8 Brsintree 2, Brook-
field 2, Chelsea }. Corinth }, FAirlee Newoury !,
orange ? Randolph G. stratiord 3. Thetiord =, Top
West Eairlee =, WillamstoHn 3.
uFLEAss CoUsIY->lbany ,, Barton 4, Brown
inston .. Charleston ,, Coventry 2, Craitsbury ),
Derby 3, Clover ), Greensboro ?. Holland z, lras
bur.h 3, Jay ?, Lowell 3 Morgan ?, Newport l.,
salvm l. Troy 8, Westield ?. Westmore l.
RuT AND CoUS Y-Benson ;. Brandon 6, Castle
ton 4 thittenden ?, CLARENDON ,, Dandy Far-
haven 1. HubbardtOn ., Ira 2, Mendon 2, Middle
town ,, Mt. Holly 1. Mt. Tabor !, Pawlet Pitt-
field . Piit-ford T. Pou they s, Rutland u. sher-
burne p Shrewsbury 3, sudbury ?. T.nmouth :,
Waliinyiord 5. Wells 2, West Haven 2.
WASHINGTON COUStY.-Barre Berlin 8, CABOT
3,Caisis 3. Duxhur, 2, East Montpelier 2, fayston
o Mansfield B, Middlesex 2, Montpelier 6, More
town .Northieid 5. Plainfeld q Roxbury 2. Waits
field ), Warren 2, Waterbury, ), Woodbury. =
Worcester ,,
WlspHAM Athens |, Brsttleboro 10,
Brookline I, Dover ., Dummerston 2. Graiton 8,
Guildiord 3 Halifax ?. Jamica 3, Londonderry 8,
Marlboro P Newfsne ;, Putney ,, Rockingham ;,
Somerset l., stratton 2, Townshend 3. Vernon z,
wardsboro 3, Westminster 3, Whitpgham ,, Will
ming ton }, Mindham ?.
MIrDs9R CoUS1Y.-Aniover 2. Baltimore |, Bar
nari =. Bethel 4. Bridstwater 2, Cavsndsh J.
Chester 1, hartford 4. Hartlsud B. ludlow 4, Nor
wich J. Plymouth j, PomITet . Reading 2. Rochester
L. Royalton 4, Sharon 2, Springfield I, btockbridge
B. WeatheIGel13 Weston J. West Windsor 2, Wind
scr 4, Woodstock ;.
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THR report Of eyewitness as to the
power and suddcnness of the Minneapolis
explosion are almost incredible. An eye
witness says he was looking at the Wash
burn mill at the time, and the entire roof of
the great building shot upward like rocket,
enyeloped in smoke and flame. The i'm
mense walls seemed to be raised from their
foundations, quiyered between heaven and
earth, and then fell outward with deafen-
ing crash, and the ruins were instantly en-
veloped in flames. lie did not observe any
further explosion, but the Diamond and
Humboldt mills and the Minneapolis plan
ing mill crumbled and fell to the ground in
stantly, and, as he believes, from the shock
aud conclusion Of the explosion in the Wash
burn mill. At the very instant of the ex-
plosion, as it appeared to him, the mill
company's elevator below the Washburn
mill was completely wrapped in flames.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10
THOSE DREADFUL FENIANs.
Ten Thousand Ready to March on
Canada,

New YORK. May s.-0ne Mulligan is said
to be visiting cities between Chicago and
the east stirring up the Fenians against
Canada. He was in Syracuse, yesterday,
and stated that 10000 Fenians could be
raised to march on Canada in thirty hours
notice. lie claims that l 800 armed men
are waiting orders in Cleveland. 1000 in
Buffalo and large forces are drilling in st.
Louis and Chicago. lie Fenians in SYRIA
cuse are to meet to-day, but Mulligan left
for Oswego last night. He claims that the
organization has plenty of funds
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

Some inquiry having been made Of us, as
to Mr.. Barlow's mail contracts, and the al
legged use of money by him to prevent in
vestigation, as brought out before COM
mittee OF Congress two years ago, We print
in another column abstracts of some Of the
testimony. Perhaps there is nothing in the
character of the transactions, thus partially
exposed, which should lessen Mr.. Barlows's
chances for nomination to Congress; but
it seems to us that majority of the Repub-
licans of the District would prefer to be rep
resented by some one of whom it could not
be said that be had expended $4,000 on
lobbyists and men useful about the depart
ments" in order to protect his interests and
prevent investigation. The Messelger-Mr.
Barlow's steadfast friend and supporter
said of these transactions at the time: Gle
Mr.. Barlow has protected his own interests,
men generally do if they know how, and he
may have gone further than he ought.
We hold him censurable for not con-
sidering the Government more than himself
when making trade with it. If
ex -partners and brothers of Government
officials had services and influence for sale, no
man ought TO have bought" Mr.. Barlow
denied, at the time, that he had taken any
unlawful or corrupt course. We do not i'm
pute to him anything that does not appear
on the face of the Business, as disclosed in
the evidence. and standing uncontradicted
on the record but VIC should prefer can
didate not open to the suspicious inevitably
excited By these disclosures one whose rec
ord contains no transactions which even his
strongest friends hold "censurable''
The Messenger has said that all Mr..
Barlow's mail contracts expire this Summer.
We have heard that when Mr. Barlow goes
out as contractor, his son-in-law, Mr.. Foster,
comes in as contractor. If that be 50, we
have only to say that we would as lief have
Mr.. Barlow in Congress to look after his
own interests, as after those of Mr. Foster.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

A sad ailliction beiel young lady OF
Brattleboro, the other day. On the Sth Of
June she was to be married and leave for
Europe on a bridal tour. All the prepara-
tons were made, and in a week she was to
meet her afhanced at Saratoga. when last
week Wednesday she received letter in
forming her of his death in San Francisco.
of spinal meningitis. after an illness of only
three hours.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

We DO not suppose that " NJ" knows who
"W" is; but We give his communication for
What i. is worth. 1t is not very likely that
any one man is authorized to speak for
" the people" of Franklin County, or of
Sheldon, in tho matter of preferences
among candidates.-IE Ed. +. At.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

1t will be, we trust and expect, full, fair
and harmonious gathering of the Republic
cans Of Vermont, which will give us salts
factory State ticket.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

NoRrm FERRIsBUEGm.- farmers have
accomplished large share OF their garden
and field planting.
Fruit trees of all kinds are i'll full bios
som.
At the Quarterly meeting service on the
Sabbath, four persons were acknowledged as
received into the church by letter, and four
teen persons also were baptized.
The revival meetings Mt the Centre con-
tinue with an increasing interest.
Fish in great abundance are being caught
at the lake.
a. C. Fonda during several weeks past has
been doing very efficient service at the tele-
graph Office ut Middlebury
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

PoUGHKKEPsIE, May s.-Within two days
a wholesale dismissal of conductors from
the New York Central railroad has occurred,
including several Of the oldes, men in the
employ Of that company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

DURING the campaign of 1876. Democratic
orators ard journals made much of the boast
Of Mr.. Randall, Chairman Of the Appropria-
tioa Committee Of the last House, that with
a Democrat; majority the public e1peudi-
lures had been reduced $40 100000 A
few da, since, in a debate in the House,
Mr.. Randall claimei that the reduction
amounted To 100000 600 through the watch
fGlness and zeal OF the Democracy for the
public good. But the Treasury records
show that the public expenditures during
the period referred to were only $4,000
00) les than under the corresponding
period of the last Republican management
This would be very hand,om showing.
AMI one which the Democratic managers
might be proud of, DGt unfortunately it is
delusive. That amount was not saved. The
Democratic Hous, did not appropriate sums
sufficient to meet the demands Of the service
to which it was applied. The service went on, ,
and the expenditur. waI simply postponed.
Already the House has voted deficiency bills
appropriating Ss,OOO, 900 to make good the
defcit of the year. when they undertook to
astonish the country with a spectacle Of re-
trenchment. Thus Mr.. Randall's promised
retrenchm -nt OF S4o,000,0O0 shrinks to
abou so 900 900, which Is not marvel of
statesmauship, considering that the Republi-
can Congress for the fiscal year which ended
June 80, 1876, made a retrenchment Of
$4,000 600 in the national expenses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10
POTATO BUGS, FIRE AND HARD
TIMES
The story the Telegraph Tells.

POTATO BUGS IN STATEN ISLAND.
NKw YORK. May s.-The potato bugs are
in large numbers in Staten Island and have
ruined many potato fields. The farmers
say the bugs are on the surface of the
ground and destroy the sprouts as
soon as they came up. In some sections
the farmers are preparing to plant corn
where the potato vines are destroyed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

Tue question Of peace or war between
England and Russia, swings to and fro like
a pendulum Two or three days ago, the
outlook was strongly warlike, Now come
adviees of another tenor London dispatches
of the 9TH say that the European powers
have virtually agreed on the basis of an
arrangement, and that il the terms of this
arrangement are accepted by Russia, there
will be peace. The powers, it is said, pro-
pose that the two regions of Bulgaria.
situated north of the BllEans, shall be eeded
to Russia, while the southern portion Of
Bulgaria shall remain to great extent under
the Sultan. The Asiatie compensation, it
is propo- ed, shall be reduced to a minimum.
The Straits question will be arranged h ere
after, when the mora important issues are
successfully disposed Of it is proposed that
both II essaly aud Epirus shall be accorded
the right of -elf-sovernmcnt, thus securing
for them tie protection Of Europe and their
national independence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-10

HON. JOHN PIERPOINT, PRESIDING JUDGE.
HoS. A. B. HALBERT, s,,,,,an, y,,S,.
Hon. T. ID. CHAPMAN '1''''
q. 5. PALMER, States Attorney.
A. J. HOWARD. Clerk.
L. A. Drew, Sheriff.