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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

The St. Adams Messenger complains that
We have mutilatcd its language and mis-
stated its position in its comments on the
testimony before the Congressional Com
mittee, relating to certain. heavy payments to
lobbyists and men useful about the depart
ments. We give below its editorial in full,
and our readers may judge whether the Mes
ssng,r has been INITIATED and misstated by
tie FREE Pass, or no
Barlow is one Of the keenest mon ever put on the
witness stand UdshingfoH Special 10 the y. y.
IImes
No doubt about it. and a man as keen as
that was not dull enough to put his foot in
it by bribing government officials or mem
bers Of Congress. To be sure, he has pro-
tected his own interests-men generally do
il they know how-and he may have gone
further than he ought. We hold him CEN
surable for not considering the Government
more than himself when making q trade
with it. II Congress did not know better
than to enact law through which a coach
and six could be driven. no stage driver thus
equipped ought to have taken that road If
ex-partners and brothers of Government
officials had services and influence for sale,
no man ought TO have bought Hereafter
let US elect officials only Tor honor and orna-
inent, and trust entirely to those who deal
with the "overnment to save 1t from them
selves.-M AbdHs Messenger, March 81 E,
1876
That there NAV be no reason for complaipr
,h., ;,,.,,. ~.
"h nun 'n' Pu"i'o
any Information necessary to full and lair
understanding Of the matter, We also copy
tho ,,,o-;.I no,,;o, os .ho u.
f''''" VI '"0 's''"S'
present explanation oil the transactions re-
ierred to. The Messenger says:
The s,nrcs tclIo oool 40 ,ooL ,.,h
formidable h,, 90 H., ,ho.ot,-o .a,N;
To- cv;dcnce ~ ,r;I,9 NJ, H., - -,
Mr. R,rlox,s trsnsac,;on. v;,. ~ go
ment were an an ;mnonoo scaIa - -
c,,e,ded ovcr r,o,o ,Lan sr,oon
time. h;s lines have ,nn from n;nnnso,. -
Te,as and Irom Tho N;ss;ss;,,,; 80 49, D.
80. ,m,la,;a, -, -. :" 'no :,
road in Nav EnaIand 80 - ~ IN
an a,mv corn. - na;,aI .hn.i L,,t nm. .a
bns;ne.s of Knrlina,o, ant oa,n aan I'M. nv
IN the confnc. If c;v;iiz,,;on an 49, ~. nan
of more than seve, ,ho,.a,d ro;Io1 ..I,
dav Comnlicated oucs,ions crnw;n. ' a",
of contracts with cnnnec,;na I;ns, '",
stage. e,nres. con,,an;o',
railroads apd the Icyaro souna,;, anJ
sharn practics. If ;rrc.non.;blo L;a,a anu
black mailer. and ,oI;,;ci.ns =, 49,
ton rendered tho cmnia.mon, - ahE.
counsel and c,nerieDced as:;s,snt. n.oa ap,o
nv. They were employed and na;l 40 ali
the transaction. were ,ra,Liv ,ds,;s.1 ~ ~,
Mr.. Barlow Eelore one Of the c;ahtv ;n,a: A.,
t;patipe committees that ware Isv;na DO
foundations for Mr. T;ldeo, - cawna;an '"'
And he admitted that in one instance ho
had submitted Ia blackm,I II NAV NV ~ ho
asked. "Wby should he have done hi # he
had nothing to conceal ?'' The answer il
easy. A Disappointed man 1vbo has since
filled Il drunkard's gravel made an sfT,rt ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

The ST. Adams Messenger secs fit to init
mate that the motives of the FREE Press, in
opposing Mr.. Barlow as candidate for Con-
gress, are "mainly selfish" and copies the
suggestion of some inventive and irrespOnsi-
BILE Bohemian, that the editor Of this paper
wants to be postmaster. and that the paper
is in needy condition. This is simply silly,
and shows an extremity on the part of the
Messenger truly pitiable. 1t will occur to
intelligent people that if We were actuated
by selfish motives, or if this paper needed
subsidies, or if its support was purchasable
in any way. it would probably be for Mr..
Barlow. Its editor is not candidate for
any Office, National, State or County, and is
conscious of not the remotest selfish motive
in the matter. 1t is not pleasant thing to
question the fitness of a gentleman who is to
some extent supported by friends of ours. for
whom we have sincere respect but the case
such considerations could be regarded.
Mr.. Barlow has received no nomination.
lie is simply an aspirant, and his
character and fitness for the office
he seeks are matters of legitimate in
quiry 1t is the duty of the voters to know
them, and of those who have information
bearing on the subject to furnish it. We
have tried, and shall try, to treat him with
perfect fairness for We bear him no person
al ill-wil
What have We done to merit the Messen
gers slanderous assertion that our "object
is discreditahle," and that We are ready to
use foul means to defeat Mr. Barlow? We
have copied from the Messenger testimony
Indicating that Mr.. Barlow expended some
$40. 200 in protecting his interests and pre-
venting investigation of his mail contracts,
with the Messengers blame of him for max
ing too sharp trades with the Government
and "going further than he ought; and
We have copied from another paper some
facts and figures in regard to Mr.. Barlow 5
contracts, compiled from official sources,
published by the Sun. evidently with no mo-
tive of malice toward Mr.. Barlow, but as
part of an attack on the Postoffice Depart
ment, or some of its officials, for exercising
iavortism among contractors and awarding
e1orbitant pay for services. This is what
we have done and the Messengers defence
OF its candidate is that the article is stale
that the Messenger can find in it nothing
prejudicial to Mr.. Barlow, and that the
FREE Pass il using foul means from selfish
motives The Messenger might much bet
ter have remained silent, as before
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

The Oregon election will be held next
Monday.
Alexander H. Stephens is a candidate for
re election to Congress.
Three Democratic State Conventions will
be held this wcck-in Iowa, Alabama and
Tennessee.
The Cincinnati Gdcete thinks the YER
mont Republican platform il an excellent
model for the Indiana and Ohio Republicans
to build upon.
Ex-President Woolsey, of Yale College,
calls the investigation movement "a brazen-
faced and ex parte scheme" if it aims only
to create campaign capital, but is inclined
to believe that its design is to unseat Mr..
Hayes.
Ben Butter was, at last accounts. undecid-
cd whether To run for Congress again on an
independent tickle, or for the Massachusetts
Goycrnorship. 1t is understood that there is
an element in the Democratic party in Mas
sachusetts that desire to support him for
Governor, and if he could get some assur-
ances from that quarter he would try for the
Goyernorship.
The Albany Ereniny Journal says THE
action oil the Vermont Republican Conyen-
ton seems to have given much satisfaction
to the Republicans of that State. Col.
Proctor, the nominee for Governor, has a
good record and his selection meets gen.
eral approval. of course. he will be elect
ed by the overwhelming majority Vermont
has got into the habit Of giving Republi-
can candidates"
The foolish man saith unto the world
and the people thereof :" 10, am can
didate :" but the wise man dissembleth
within himself and declsrcth unto the folk i,
Lo, am in the hand of my friends. -
". LOuis Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

BYr.s.F.
out o, peace and OF plenty,
out OF our hearts. out OF sight,
NObly these heroes went marching
Down to the deadly fight.
Brayely they breasted the tumult;
Brayely they marched in the van,
The hag Of our country waved over them,
It's lIberty's symbol TO man.
Ring out their praises, yo living,
Tell OF their story and fight,
Follow them all with Loves message
Up to the mansions OF light,
For they are camped en- the plains OF Gods glory
They live in efulgence OF light.
Write their names in the monuments story,
They died defending the right.
Brin. your flowers your tears and affections
Strew the first On the graves where they lay
Commin.ie your tears with the va terans,
Who meet This memorial day.
For the i.ht these heroes fell fighting.
For the wrong others fell. Just us brave.
Entitled to a nations remembrance
A they sleep in the lone Southern grave.
As we talk and remember the story.
We can tell what they thought of the strife.
Twas enough for the gray soldiers glory,
That gladly he offered his life.
Then while we dissent from the measures.
That lifted the stars and the bars,
We remember their valOr and courage,
As they charged 'gainst the stripes and the stars
Let them sleep in the dust of the nation
Let them rest in the sad silent bowers
While over the sod on their bOsoms
We strew the sweetest OF flowers,
Under one nag they are sleeping
Ruled by the government strong,
In common their friends are still weeping,
Shoddin. tears Tor the II ht and the wrong.
'Tis the policy now OF the nation,
'ris the policy may be OF tod.
Let s accept it 4 iuregOne conclusion
Leave the issue with Heaven and the Lord.
NOtwith vain show,
or pUmp or parade,
10 we observe this day Oidays,
Where our brave boys are laid.
But with uncovered heads
With slow and solemn tread,
We strew with sweetest, brightest lowers
The BlyOuac Of the Dead
Our dead nation saved :,
Our hag still floats on high:
The patriots memory ever green
Their names can never die.
Bs ours the trust to keep,
Till the bugle sounds recall
Till on the upper camping ground
We're mustered one and all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

LATER DEsrArcuEs add to, instead of d.
minishing, the less of life and property
caused BY the recent tornado in the West.
There were, it would appear, three separate
and distinct cyclones raging at the same time
the first and most destructive starting near
Dubuque. Iowa, rushing eastward through
Wisconsin, and spending its force IN Lake
Michigan. Anuthe. was confined to the north
western portion of Cook county. Ill while
the third was only felt in Adams and Brown
counties of the same State. All three were
in motion about the same time, the early
part Of Thursday evening, and the aggregate
damage to property and life is very great.
Fifty lives lost five times that number of
serious personal injuries the total destruc-
ton Of millions of dollars worth of property
such i. the dreadful summing-up of the
results of the Wisconsin tornado and when
to this Is added the breaking up of hundreds
of homes and the utter restitution Of scores
of families, some idea may be formed Of the
cyclones merciless severity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

Tue dressing. or rather undressing. OF
English ladies at swell dinner parties
drives an indignant American to write as
follows to the Cincinnati Enquirer:
A dinner dress for lady in England is
something tremble and shrink at. When
she gets to the drawing room the end OF tho
skirt rs at the hall door. and nothing is on
her neck and bust. Like the green salad
she comes to the table rndres'ed. 10 lar ~
her riS-d-ris can sec. And the uglier, older.
istter and more beeiy she IL, the more is she
like the salad. Each shoulder ~ ornament
ed with baby bow or band. and these con
stltute the upper part OF the dress, with the
exception OF tho small bunch of flowers
primly placed on the chest bone. To be
placed ris-dris before sample OF cham
pion young English rare roast boef wife.
with Il one button bodice and a sixteen but
ton pair OF gloves on, Ii making fellow
capable OF looking unutterahlo things"
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WESTERN NEWs.
BISHOP A'COsKRY.


DErRoIr. May 27.-Bishop MeCoskry who
for four days has been stopping at a hotel.
here. left for New York, this morning. This
action surprises everyone, inasmuch it was
supposed he returned here to face his aecu-
sers. 1t is reported that he renewed his
resignation on the 18Th inst, and special
meeting of the House of Bishops will be hold
in New York. August 18th.
GREAT MOVE OF GRAIN.
CHIcAGo. May 27.--The unprecedented
move of grain in this market is attracting
considerable attention, and indicates great
revival of business. This week computing
-four as wheatl there was an aggregate
movement of 1885. 1854 bushels of grain,
figures never before reached in this OF any
other city on the continent. To-day 5
movement was larger than hitherto record
cd, being 400, ASS bushels.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

Our own opinion is that the persons most
zealously nursing the movement" arc the
General 0's snd Macs, the Head
centres" and the other military and geo.
graphically titled chieftains, who find their
account in grim-yisaged war; and there is
not the slightest danger that the blood shed
will multitudinous seas incsrnadine. In the
meantime the natives of the Vermont border
have contracted baleful habit of rushing in
hot haste to the telegraph Office and sending
to the world sanguinary accounts of "Fenian
troops" and a." Fenian re-enforcements" and
other men in buckram every time they see a
couple OF tramps vending their eleemosynary
way through those parts. The whole affair
is so utterly ridiculous that it is impossible
to treat it seriously.
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SOUTHERN NEWS


NEW ORLEANS. May 29-The contest be-
tween the civil and criminal courts in the
case of A. August, convicted of Illegal lot,
terry selling, produces much excitement
The civil sheriff, Houston, was committed
for contempt in the criminal court but
released on hsbeas corpus, and threats OF
force were made by both parties. The civil
court judges applied to the governor for aid
in taking August from the custody of the
criminal sheriff, and placing him in the
custody of the civil sheriff.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

BENNINGTON. Decoration Day will DO oh
served in grand and solemn style.
Reub Rudd fell from scatfold thirty
feet. the other day, and was seriously II not
fatally injured.
Desperadoes, local or otherwise. entered
the house OF Peter Fradenburgb. last Sun
day night, and stole several articles OF cloth
ing and be ped themselves to the goodies
of the pantry. Fradenburgh IL poor
laborer. A near neighbOr il suspected.
After repeated calls. a band-stand has
been erected at the corner OF Main and South
streota, long -needcd pleasurabls acquisi-
ton. The beauty and convenience" can
not compete with Burlington, however.
A" hearing" was had. Monday, from one
of tho supposed burglars who entered the
house of Geo. W. llarman, few weeks
since. Nothing definite was proven and tho
thieves are still at large.
+. p. Bowles, OF Gardner. Mass. il max
ing his annual visit with friends and rela-
latiyes IN this section.
Just before the State convention young
man was asked il he would attend the eau
Gus, when delegates were chosen. lie limo
Gently inquired what they were going to
rattle of and did not attend.
The Park Guards and militia are ready at
moments notice To "go north IN case OF
an invasion by the fenians in Canada.
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DOMINION NEWS.

DIsAPrRARANcE or q. CoNTRACToR-F0UL
PLAY FEARED.
MONTREAL, May 2s.-John Kelly, cOntrac-
tor on the Lachine canal, has mysteriously
disappeared with $4,000 and foul play is
feared.
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
A man named Contant, this morning. was
brought from st. Francois de Salles charged
with killing Eugene COrbeille in fight
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

IHg cucumber graceth the lestsl board
Enshrouded in cond iments rare.
And the rpicurs gleeiully rubbeth his psunch
At the sight Of the treasure there.
The doctor smilrth 4 sad like smile
And giveth 4 crocodile grosn,
AMI the marble man goeth out the while
And pOlisheth up II stone.
The undertaken mournfully asks
what will his measure be''
And the sexton marketh IA spot "rrseryod,
All under the willo~ tree,
It's hard tho times and tits scarce the cash
And ~ with a Isstlul Joy
We welcome wait to the iitiul fruit
That giveth the folk employ.
am. lam ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

HERE are not lacking people across the
bord who declare that the Feniln excite
ment is ,edulOusl, io,tcrei there for party
purposes. A Fenian raid, or even Fenian
excitement, it is explained, would be god
send 10 she reform government The calling
out Of, the troops would noccssitate the
spending Of Il good deal Of money, large
contracts for supplies would be required the
loyal enthusiasm evoked wodld tell in favor
Of the government Of the day; the volunteer
element is mainly conservative. and if the
troops were ordered out it would largely de-
tract from the working and voting
strength of the opposition the excitement
would completely neutralize the fervor Of
the aggressive campaign organized by Si-
John Macdonald and Dr. Upper, and the
result might turn the wayering scale in
favor of the reform government. All Of
which may be taken for what it is worth
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

The condition of the striking miners at
Belleyille, H., IL deplorable. One thousand
five hundred are on the verge of starvation.
Hundreds of men, women and children walk
the streets begging for bred. The miners
are desperate, and if compromise is not
affected serious trouble is anticipated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

by HARVEY CARPENTER.


Come, q time in lovely May,
bear To thousands. grave and gay
Time when thrOnss shall crowd tho way
Nations Decoration Day.
Then the soldiers will appear,
Men who loved their country dear
Brave, hut cautious not for fear:
True VIII on dangers great we're near.
Not to battle will they 90.
Where the crimson streams shall How.
Thus they rushed through scenes ofwOe,
struggling with our neighborin. foe.
But they'll march to strew the graves,
OF their fallen comrades, braves;
Who, for freedom Of the slaves,
Rose ca RidsSe. like oceans waves.
Let them gather precious flowers
blighted net by frosts or showers;
8arlands grown In florists bowers
Zen in cold and dteary hours.
And the grave where loved one sleeps.
Silent tomb where Friendship Noeps,
Lonely mound no stranger sreets
Deck with hass and noral heaps.
Those who fought for Us and bled.
Live in memory, cen though dead
Friends and CO mrsdes leve To tread
Softly round each lOwly bed.
We would honor them, and bring
fragrant flowers in blooming spring
Hoping. too. with them to sing
Victories through our heavenly King.
-BostoH IfdtsNei
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

THERE was u young statesman named Potter,
Who SAID. let us now make IL hotter
For President Hayes. and endeayor to raise
From the white House that impudent squatter.
So he went and consulted with Randall.
Who said. That's not Easy to handle,
For [ fear we II be building house tor sam Tilden
And that game Is not worth the candle.
But, says Potter, The sessions most over.
And we've all been So damaged by Glover
That the only thing lett is to charge Hayes will
theft,
Or bring SUIT in an action or trOyer."
Then they all got their workers anu takers
Assembled together in caucus,
And gave the fraud yell, and said we'll raise
we'll
AnythDg-so they shan't bsulk us"
Then tho caucus rose up and applauded
Tho vote hat had Just been recorded.
Till some one said, "Hark comes from Uramcrel
Park
A voice, saying Pm the deirauded.,"
-Nrr YORK IribuHt.
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EUROPEAN NEWS.
France.

France.
HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF voLrAIREs
DEATH.
PARIS. May 2s.-The government refuses
to sanction any outdoor ceremonies on the
occasion of the hundredth anniversary OF
the death OF Voltaire. The celebration takes
place in the Gazette theatre. Thursday. A
meeting will be held, over which Victor
Hugo will preside. The opening address
will be delivered by NJ. Spuler. member of
the chamber OF deputies, and Victor Hugo
will close with a speech.
THE EXHIBITION.
The number Of persons admitted to the
exhibition on payment of one franc each, on
Sunday, was los. 1873. During the first week
there were POI 600, the second week, 252,-
900, and the third week, 3O2 400 admissions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

scuoUvALoFF AND SALISBURY.

LONDON. May %. - 1t is stated that
Schouvs!cff had long interview with
Salisbury Yesterday. at which he submitted
Russia's answer to the points raised by Eng
land. touching the congress and the final
understanding reached during last weeks
negotiation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

The Agence Russo says the general impress
sion is that the prospect is favorable for
peace. The Austrian occupation of the
island of Adakal.h has the sanction Of the
powers. because it tends to obyiate the diff
fculties touching the navigation of the
Danuhe
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THE EASTERN QUESTION.

PERSONAL.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 2.-GorischakOf
was able to leave his bed to-day.
The Shah of Persia goes to Warsaw to-
morrow; and thence to Berlin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

NEw YORK, May ga Russian naval
ed here last night from Maine. 1t Is now
stated that tho Russian government has
ordered that no further negotiations for
vessels be entered into
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ever can accept the award as a Just meas
ure OF the value of the in-shorc fisheries.
TuR DEMOCRATS BARELY ESCAPE THEIR OWN
TRAP
WASHINGTON, May 29.-1he question of
pOstponing the consideration OF the final
adjournment resolution until June was
brought up upon the opening OF the House,
to-day Tho democrats were nearly caught
in their own trap. Fernando Wood DIS
covered that there were not democrats
enough present to carry it, when he moved
to adjourn to-day in order TO
gain timo. The republicans charged him
with flibustoring on his own motion.
The democrats were defeated in their mo-
tion by vote of l2i ayes to 1872 nays. Ii
democrats boiling their caucus and voting
nay with the republicans. Fernando Wood
then moved to table the Senate proposition.
The motion failed by vote of lbs ayes to
I3l nays
wosAN's RIGHTS.
A motion by Senator Sargent to take up
the bill admitting women to practice IN the
supreme court. with substitute suthorlz-
ing women TO prs ,tice in any United States
court, was lost by a tie vote.
THE POTTER COMMITTEE
held long session, this afternoon. They
discussed the question as to the scope OF tho
the democrats wishing to
coniine it to Florida and Louisiana, and the
Republicans desiring to include Oregon.
The subiec, OF the appointment OF sus-com-
mittees was also considered. Some
of the members whose names were
mentioned in that connection said they
were indisposcd to go South on such bust
ness, a. they feared climate influences
during the summer. ten. Butler was
among the number. 1t was mentioned that
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