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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-08

MoRRIsvILLE.-There was an auction on
the 4th inst, by Constable Grout. OF prop
erty belonging to the Malvern Farm. Tor
the payment OF taxes.
Miss Nellie NJ. slayton " ho has been con-
sidered in a hopeless condition trcrl the
worst kind of diabetes, was visited by Dr.
Tiayer, of Burlington, and DR.. Putnum, OF
Montpelier. Hopes are now entertained
that she will recover
Congressman IIendee has in process of
construction one of the best built houses IN
Northern Vermont. Saffords and Fitch are
the builders.
The report that A W. Griswold, owner
of the Malvern Farm. was in jail, IL con-
tradicted on good authority.
Tho Paper Mill Company run DAY and
night. now There seems tn be a substan
tial foundation to this concern.
One dollar buys the best stove-length
wood here-cheap enough.
There will be fellowship meeting at the
Congregational church, at Morrisyilie, Feb
ruary 18th and 18th, with the following
programme
How shall we glorify Christ in this meeting
" here must a revival begin
The duty Of the Church a. to Rum snd Tobacco,
Praise Meeting.
What is the Bible to the Christian and how shall
he use it
MEDNEsDAt-
When and where shall begin to work fol Christ
Bible Reading.
What is my title 10 Joint Inheritance with
Christ
Prayer and Praise Meeting.
What rewards has Christ in store ioT tits lshOrers
" no endure to the end
Free return checks on railroads to those
attending the meeting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-08

RIcHNOND.-At the donation visit for the
Rev. Mr.. HayfOrd, last week. some Sos was
realized for his benefit.
Joseph Lynn and wife were completely
tax IN BY surprise. few evenings since. by
their house being filed by friends, on the
occasion OF the fifteenth anniversary of their
welded life. A large quantity of glass
ware and handsome sum of .demonetized
silver" was presented to them The ladies'
with their usual thoughtfulness had pro-
vided for the wants of the guests. After
lunch the Rev. Mr.. Hayford made some ap-
propriate remarks, which were responded to
by Mr.. Lynn in very happy manner.
Considerable religious interest is mani
tested here, at the present time. Meetings
were held nearly every evening. last week,
in the vestry of the Congregational church.
conducted by the Rev. Mr.. Hazen, Deacon
Green and Capt. F. +. Gleason. Last Sun
day the Rev. Mr.. Haytord baptized eight
members of the Universalist society, pre-
paratory to organizing a church.
People are filling their ice houses from
the river.
Plenty of snow at present tor fine
slelghlng.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-08


CHANCE IN THE sUPERINTENDENCY OF
SCHOOLS, ETC.
BosIoN, Feb. 3.
To the Editor of the Free Pres. and Times.
at never rains but it pours.' So every
one thought last night as the fast falling
snow filed the streets, the violent winds
blew, and the fire bells, now for this ward
now for that, rang out their doleful notes in
ceasele-s succession. 1t was fearful night
Early the streets were deserted, but scarcely
had the sun set when, in response to the fire
alarms, the painting horses dashed out, try
ing in vain to drag the engines to the scenes
of conhagration with their wonted speed.
The largest Of the fires was in CharlestOwn,
where large furniture mandatory, with
adjacent tenement-, was burned. The loss
is estimated at S270,O0O, besides many la
borers are thrown cut of employment and
several families barely escaped with nothing
but their lives.
This il our first snow STERN, but it makes
ample amends for all past delinquency. Ever
since the first OF November we have been
talking about our balmy weather and laugh
ing in dcrision at Professor Shalor's project
for moderatiDg the seventies Of our Winter
by altering the course Of the Gulf stream.
We have, in truth. during all these months
been drinking IN the delights Of an Italian
Winter on our own harsh soil The buds
have swollen and appeared ready to burst
out the birds hayo been fitting about the
bra nches Of the leatless trees and gayly sing
ing without thought Of seeking their
Southern home. Occasionally the water has |
frozen and the CLASSY surface Of the skating
rinks and of the lake on the Common has |
been covered with gay and jolly skaters.
But what change Three ieet deep and |
still the snow is falling To morrow the
lingling sleigh bells and the Joyous shouts
Of the coasters on tho Common will declare
that our old-time Winter still has its
delights
BEN BrTiER.
1t is the general feeling in Boston
that General Butler has made fool of him
self. Very few OF our men, and those not
noted for their soundness of
Judgment, have any sympathy with his cur
rency views. One Of the most novel features
Of his speech, and As unsuspected as it was
new. was the familiarity with which be
quoted the Scriptures. In commenting on
lis speech, the New York IriJlnc suggests
hat. having been reared in 80 devout sec
ion a. Eastern Massachusetts, he could not
lelp being familiar with the Scriptures,-
n section where merchants are accustom-
ID to adorn the walls of their stores with
UGH mottoen as God helps the man that
lelps himself; but God help the man caught
helping himself here" The editor might
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-08

NEw HAvEN-The meetings were continued
through last week, and with much interest.
The Rev. Messrs. Severance of Orwell, and
Hall of Vergennes were present. assisting
Rev. Mr.. Knowlton.
II. P. Stimson, the Principal of the Acad-
envy, is confined to the house with slight
illness.
The amateur club will present the cele
brated drama entitled " Uncle Tom 8 Cabin"
in Town hall. Friday and Saturday even
Ings, Feb. 7 and s.
Miss Carrie Clifford Is home on a short
vacation.
The academy is in very prosperous con-
dition.
The news of j. Ii. Batchelder's difficult
ties create quite sensation in town, and
his numerous friends express the conviction
he will yindicate himself of the charge. P.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-08

NORTH FERRIsBuEGH.-Nelso Sears is
getting out lumber with the purpose of
building new dwelling house the coming
season.
A. O. Fonda is operating the telegraph
and assisting at the railroad station, at
Oh arlotte.
Cne of Hon. c. ". Wicker's sons, from
Chicago. is at his fathers. spending a short
time.
On last Sabbath We noticed at church the
familiar faces Of Misses Anna c. Allen and
Alma L. Webb. they being at home spend
ing few days
The storm of last Friday was very severe
blockading the highways and delaying the
mail train going north about two and a half
hours.
Prof L. &. Burnham delivers his very
popular lecture, Travels Abroad with
Stereoscopic Views on Wednesday evening
Feb. Goth. at the NJ. E. church. No one
should fail to be present.
The attendance at the NJ. E. Sabbath
school last Sunday was 1913: collection,
81 30
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-08

VERGENNEs. the new steam sawmill
of Messrs. Middlebrook 4 Webb, one of the
workmen. Geo. l.. Bores, was severely in-
jured by a large log falling on his leg. He
was taken home. and DR.. P. Ms1feld at
tended him. Although badly bruised. it is
hoped no bones are fractured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-08

FERRIsBURGH-Mrs. Eliza Roscoe, sister
of David T. Middlebrook. Esq. fell down
the cellar stairs, breaking one arm aud iu-
juring her side and hip. DR.. c. ". B Kid
der set the fractured limb and dressed her
wounds Her injuries are serious and nav
result fatally, on account of her advanced
age,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-08

TIE GREAT STORM - BEN BUTLER QUOTING
scRIPTURE-TnE LABOR TROUBLES - THE
CHANCE IN THE SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOIS, ETC.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-08

DR.. Wilmarth Hindes, prominent and
esteemed physician of Addison, died on tho
29th ult.. aged II years,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-08

paper currency. Silver would not be likely
to flow from other lands to this country
where it is undervaluej. We nave nothing
to fear from the excessive product OF the
mines. II we are to have specie payment,
we must enlarge our specie basis. Ii was
by no means certain that the standard oil
value was less variable in mOnOmetslie
than in bimetsllic countries. In mOnome-
tallie countries great distress at present
prevails while bimetallic France enjoys
the highest prosperity. As to the asser-
ton that remonetiZati0n would InJure
commerce he said we had carried on bush
ness during the past sixteen years with IN
convertible paper currency. and the balance
OF trade Is In our favor, and now he denied
that the national credit would be harmed.
He wanted the national bonds to be held at
home to stop the annual drain from Ameri-
ca to Europe. People would not discard the
paper currency and we need silver az we'll
as gold for its basis. Unless silver be made
legal tender the idea Of resumption would
soon be abandoned.
SENATOR HERMAN
said he had fearful feeling that the
result of the adoption Of the pending mea-
sure would be detrimental to the interests
Of the country. lie would be glad it we
could hold our bonds at home. but as com
pared with European countries ours was a
new country and needed capital as cheap as
possible to open up our industries and our
resources. II the action Of Congress in
passing this bill should bring home our
bonds from abroad, our capital would be
invested in them and would be diminished
to that extent in developing our resources.
SENATOR cHRIsTIAScY' SUBSTITUTE FOR THE
SILVER BILL.
Senator Chrstisncy's substitute for the
SILVER bill provides for the coinage of a sill
yer dollar OF 4l2 l-2 grains, but that gold
shall be the standard of value. the present
subsidiary silver coins to be legal tender to
the amount of $40. Silver dollars and sub
sidiary coin and silver bars stamped at the
mlnts or New York assay Office with their
weight and fneness and trade dollars are to
be made legal tender according to their
market value, to be fixed monthly by the
secretary Of the treasury Of the United
States and the director of the mint, on gold
valuation in accordance with the current
rates of the markets of the world. ln fixing
the value of coins, the cost of coinage is to
be added. Legal tender notes may be re-
deemed upon presentation with silver of
valuations fixed a. above, and when redeem
ed cannot be reissued. Owners Of silver
bullion are permitted to deposit it and re-
ceive certificates redeemable in silver bars.
Senator Christisney said this was a propo-
sItion upon which both sides could unite.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-08
A Defence OF Southern Lawiessness.


A Massachusetts paper having seen fit to
assail Vermont, the other day, as a totally
demoralized community, in which horrible
crimes were the rule and honesty and obedi-
enee to law almost the exception, this paper
repealed the false and slanderous charge, and
intimated that it came with a particularly
bad grace from State in which the criminal
record OF single month (quoted from Mas
sachusetts papers, much exceeded the Grim
inal record of Vermont for a.year. A Ken
lucky reader of the FREE Pass thought he
saw in this an opportunity to get even"
with Northern Journal which has had oc-
casion from time to time to give the facts OF
Southern outrages. and improved it as fol-
lows
To the Editor OF the Free Press and Times
An article in your paper, entitled "a Gross Sian
der on Vermont" makes good the old say ing, that
when rcgaes fall out honest men get their dues. &"
We find therein good evidence that the horrible
crimes you have attributed to the Southern peo-
pie have oftener pesn committed in Massachusetts
than in Virginia or Mississippi. Murder. in the
eyes Of the law and God, is murder all the same,
especially when not in selfdefence. A political
murder in Mississippi is than your cold
blooded murder OF farmer and his wife at Shelf
field, Mass.,-and your Massachusetts, "lynchers"
on that occasion were not whit better than our
horrible Hamburg massacre partakers. People
who live in glass houses ought not to throw such
horrid large stones.'
But then we cannot expect any more from a
people whose ancestors were guilty Of enacting
and enforcing such laws as see described in the
same issue OF your paper, Jan. 4. ISIS, headed
"Early Vermont Statutes" You let poor Judge
Chandler % white man rot In iail, and If rogush
Southern negro is whipped for stealing you set up
such a hideous CRY, that 1t can be heard all over
New gland. Poor miserable hypocrites-great
big footed yermonters-what should be done with
you You cant mention the name Of the Lord
without bringing in the Republican party as If
both should be associated together. You love the
negro when he votes your ticket, you hate and
abuse him when he doesn't. You count in Presl-
dent fraudulently and praise him beyond measure;
but when you se2 he means to do something like
justice to the South you jump him all tours and
are willing to turn him out II you just only could 10
it,-but poor, dear, good, long-nosed, bis-footed
Vermonters, you cant do it. Enough at present
Battle OF New Orleans and Old Hickory remem-
brsnces makes me feel real Democratic.
Your humble servant, JAMES B =
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-08

have learned that these devout pract .ces ex-
tend beyond the stores. Alas | still
mourn the day that | engaged table-board at
saloon where the chief and most approPri-
ate ornament was the motto, "God will pro-
vide"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-08

A st. Petersburg despatch says the cessa-
ton of hostiities has produced more anxiety
than rejoicing.
The Prince OF Montenegro has accepted
the armistice and ordered cessation of
hostilities.
A Vienna despatch says: Most of the
powers have accepted the invitation to par
ticipate 10 the conference. Russia has con-
scented in principle, but has not yet form
ally accepted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-02-08

An Athens despatch says: The conciu-
SION of the armstice caused CONSERVATION.
though the Russian minister here gave yer-
bal promise that Greece should be included
in the srmistice. The only rational thing
for the Greeks to do is to stop military
operations Immediately and rely on this
promise and the good offices of Europe; but
no order has get been sent to the army ant
the general feeling seems to be in favor Of
continuing the war at any sacrifice. The
position of the Greeks il bad. They can
claim reward neither of warlike achieve
ments nor of the peaceful policy
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-04-26

The brilliantly colored signboards give
the streets of a Russian city particularly
gay appearance. At almost every corner
you come upon a Byzantine looking
shrine of the Virgin, with number of
Russians in front of it, bareheaded,
crossing themselves. You meet the
Virgin in various other unexpected
places-in railway stations, in postofices,
with little oil lamp Pickering at her feet
even in the drowsy lock-ups, where
tipsy muiiks can be heard yelling all day
and night. The behavior of the people
in the streets is quiet and civil. If a
Russian knocks against you, he begs
your pardon with sincere show of con-
triton; if he sees your nose turning
white in cold weather, he picks up a
handful of snow and rubs it with a
brotherly officiousness till the circula-
tion is restored. All along the populous
streets peddlers saunter, selling dried
mushrooms, cotton handkerchiefs, reli
gious prints, white bread and fritters;
but few of them shout. Pigeons infest
the roadways with impunity, for they
are held sacred. Even if Russian were
starving, it would not occur to him
to knock one of the birds on the
head and cook it. Dancing bears are
also to be seen in great numbers, and,
though not sacred, are great favorities,
and always draw crowds, who laugh at
their antics like children, for Russians
are very easily amused.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-04-26
Wind LOcOmOtiOn on Land.

1t is curious to note that while to the
railroads is owing the abandon ment of
the wind carriage formerly seen by
travellers in China, Spain and Holland),
to the same agency it now seems likely
that it's reiuvenation will be due. Wind
vehicles are already in use on the long
stretches of tracks which extend over
the Western prairies, and the speed at
tanned is said to rival that of the fast
express train. One which has been in
use on the Kansas Pacific railroad for
the past three years was devised by Mr..
@. ]. Bascem. The vehicle is said to av-
erage speed of thirty miles per hour,
and, with strong breeze, to travel at
the rate of forty miles in the same
period. This last speed was reached
with the wind right abeam. A distance
of eighty-four miles has been passed
over in four hours, the car sailing part
of this time close hauled and over disad-
vantageously curved track.
The vehicle has four wheels, each
thirty inches in diameter; is six feet in
length, and weighs 600 pounds. The
sail has two booms, respectively fourteen
and fifteen feet in length, and an area Of
about eighty-one square feet. The mast
is eleven feet high, tapering from four
inches square at the heel to two inches
at the truck.
1t will be obvious that many of the
laws applying to the iceboat apply
equally we'll to the sailing car. A little
consideration will show that when the
latter is sailing at forty miles per hour
it is travelling faster than the wind that
impels it, and this is constantly the case
in iceboat sailing. On the other hand,
iceboats always sail best close hauled
in fact, the sheet is almost constantly
kept flat aft. The sailing car, as stated
above, goes fastest with the wind direct.
ly on the beam or side. OF course the
difference is due to the greater resist.
ance offered by the larger and more ele.
waited surfaces of the car body and its
occupants, and to the friction of the
axle journals, which probably, under
ordinary condition, is sufficient to pre-.
vent the sailing car ever attaining the
iceboats speed. american
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-04-26
ISLAND POND, VERMONT, FRIDAY APRIL 26 1878

all like just bowing and passing on.
No he felt like stopping, shaking hands
and getting out to see how his men were
doing.
"God bless you, sir, " said Mr.. Moore.
"You have given me the best medicine
I've had. l believe it's going to save
my life. 1 don't know how 70 thank
you, but I know feel like new man. Z"
$50 do 1, friend Moore. So do 1.
But don't thank me. It's all Toms do
ing. I thought 1 was teaching him
great lesson, but, bless you he was
teaching me greater one, all the time.
Well, the Lord has great surprises in
store or us, sometimes, hasen't He ?"
And, yith fervent shake of the hand,
Mr.. IAyson got bsSs into his wagon
and drove home.
From that time, Mr.. Moores health
steadily improved, and from that time
also, Mr.. Tbyson was another man. 1t
was the beginning, but not the end, of
his kind deeds.
A few years later, when Tom and
Bessie commenced housekeeping on
their own account, and Glover lowed
contentedly in her new home, Tom re-
marked, with a merry laugh:
"You see, father, was longer-head-
ed than you thought. Twas all in the
family after all.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-04-26
Words OF Wisdom.

Truth is simple, requiring neither
study nor art.
Wrong none by doing injuries, or
emitting the benefits that are your duty.
Dignity is expressive, and without
other good qualities, is not particularly
profitable.
Be not proud of riches but afraid of
them, lest they be silver bar to cross
the way to heaven. You must answer
for riches, but riches cannot answer for
you.
There is hidden thunder in the stores
of heaven, ready to burst with burning
wrath, and blast the man who owes his
greatness to the ruin of his neighbor.
Lost, yesterday, somewhere between
sunrise and sunset, two golden hours,
each set with sixty diamond minutes.
No reward is offered, for they are gone
forever.
Love is a secondary passion in those
who love most, a primary in those who
love least He who is inspired by it in
high degree is inspired by honor in a
higher; it never reaches its plentitude
of growth and perfection but in the most
exalted minds.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-04-26
Capturing an Eagles Nest.

Recently United States Deputy Mar
shall Dewing and party went up the
river to investigate the cutting of logs
from the public lands. On Black Lake
they discovered an immense eagles nest
in the topmost branches OF large tree,
and began cutting the tree down. There
was q young eagle in the nest, and when
the cutting commenced the parent birds
made hostile demonstrations, swooping
down upon the party. The female was
shot and killed. The wing of the male
was broken by shot, and he was cap
tured after falling in the water. He was
with considerable difficulty taken into
the boat, knocking one of the men in the
boat overheard bya stroke of his wing.
The young bird was killed by the falling
of the tree. The nest was twelve feet in
diameter, and was constructed of at least
three-quarters of cord of wood, some
of the pieces being four feet long and as
large around as "A mans leg. The old
male bird measures seven feet and two
inches from tip to tip. -Mtrcrcport (La.)
Times
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-04-26
Rich without Money.

Many a man is rich without money.
Thousands of men with nothing in their
pockets, and thousands without even a
pocket are rich. A man born with
good sound constitution, good stom-
ach, good heart, and good limbs, and
pretty good headpiece, is rich. Good
bones are better than gold; tough mus
cles than silver; and nerves that fash
fire and carry energy to every function
are better than houses and land. It is
better than landed estate TO have the
right kind of father and mother.
Good breeds and bad breeds exist among
men as really as among herbs and
horses. Education may do much to
check evil tendencies or to Develop good
ones; but it is great thing to inherit
the right proportions of faculties to
START with. The man is rich who has
good disposition-who is naturally kind,
patient, cheerful, hopeful, and who
has flavor of wit and fun in his COM
position.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-04-26
Songs Unsung.

'Tis not the harp's wild string alone,
Wbose music charms the ravished breast
The thou. ht OF a remembered tone.
The singing Of bird that's flown,
Oft fill us with deep unrest
Which music's most consummate art
Can never waken in the heart.
Within the masters teeming brain
What chord has swelled, what anthem striven
Struggled for utterance in vain,
Cried out for life, but died again
Unknown but to its native heaven;
And left the mourning sons of earth
To find above its perfect birth
Within each separate human soul
Live melodies that sweeter are
Than those which solemn organs roll,
Or silver-tongued singers troll,
Or morning star cries out to star;
But, chilled by tho dark worlds eclipse,
They die before they reach the lips
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-04-26

William Norton, who assassinated
Jacob Ktllion in Empire City, Kansas, a
few days ago, "comes of a family that
kills" He has one brother serving a
life sentence in a Missouri prison, a
second was hanged in Texas, and a third
is awaiting trial in Iowa, all for murder.
Killion was the third man he had killed,
and that crime was committed because
Killion had cheated hi n at cards five
years before.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-04-26

A Lawrence (Mass.) lawyer recently
drew up will for an elderly and quite
portly gentleman, which contained the
following clause: "And further, 1 give
and bequeath to my wife all my house,
hold effects and all my wearing apparel
for her sole use.