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

Mr.. Edmunds's bill rests upon the theory
that, as the Constitution of the United
States imposes upon each State the power
and duty of appointing electors, it is the
duty of the Government Of each State to
ascertain and determine who its electors are;
and that whenever State has 50 disposed of
the question it is the duty of the authority
counting the electoral votes, as provided IN
the Constitution, to respect such action of
the States. In order ID enable each State
finally to ascertain what electors it has ac-
thorized to be appointed, the day of the ap-
pointment is fixed on the first Tuesday in
October, and the day of tie meeting of the
electors on the second Monday in January.
thus giving more than three months within
which each State in its own way may ascer-
tain what has been done. and give effect to
its will accordingly. In case the State does
not do that. the bill regulates the method o
deciding any disputed case TN the occasion
of the counting, by requiring that the vote OF
any State shall be rejected in the case of
single return without the concurrence Of
both Houses Of Congress, and in a case
of double returns that none shall be re-
ceivcd without tho concurrence Of both
Houses The bill thus gives the final deter
mination Of a disputed election to Congress.
If it becomes law, and the Democrats coz
troll both Houses Of Congress, they will prac-
tically control the election. Their ingenuity
in getting up contested cases is furnished.
In any State in which they control the State
Government, as in Ohio, for instance, they
will manage if the Republicans carry it for
President, To secure either false or double
returns and having both Houses of Coz
gress they will count which they choose.
This would be lnO worse than to have the
matter lett to an Electoral Commission to be
constituted by Congress. Neither can We see
that it would be much better. There may
be no better way but it is possible it would
seem to be most desirable tha; a disputed
choice of Electors should be settled BY sons
non-partisan body.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

HISrs TO VIsrroEs. without being
too familiar. to make yourself SO much like
one Of the family that no one shall feel you
to be III the way , and, at the same time be
observant OF those small courtesies and
kindnesses which oil together make up what
the world agrees to call good manners.
Regulate your hours of rising and retiring
by the customs of the house. Do not keep
your friends sitting mp Until later than usual.
and do not bs roaming about tho house an
hour or two before breakfast If you choose
10 rise at al early hour. remain in your
room until near breakfast time, unless you
are very sure that your presence in the par
lor will not be unwelcome Write in large
letters, in a prominent place in your mind,
BE Punctual" visitor has no excuse for
keeping whole family waiting. and It is un-
pardonable negligence not to bo prompt ut
the table. Here Is place to test good man
nsrs. and any manifestation of ill-breeding
here Will be noticed and remembered Do
not be too ready to express your likes and
dislIkes for the various dishes before you.
The wife of certain United States Senator
once visiting acquaintances at some distance
from her native wilds made lasting impress
sion upon the family by remarking at the
breakfast table that ''she should starve be-
fore she would eat mush, and that she 'nev-
East"
1t is well to remember that some things
which seem of very little importance TO you
may make an unpleasant impression upon
others, in consequence of difference in
early training The other day two young
ladies were heard discussing Il gentleman
who had n great many pleasant qualities.
Yes said one. 'he is very handsome. but
he does eat pie with his knife Take care
that no trihe OF that kind Is recalled when
people are speaking Of you.
Keep your own room IN order, and do not
scatter your belongings all ovor the house.
Ii your friends are orderly. it will annoy
them to see your things out OF place and if
they are not their own disorder will be
enough without adding yours.
Make up your mind to be entertained with
what is designed to entertain you. II your
friends invite you to join them in IN excur-
sion, express your pleasure and readiness to
60, and do not act ~ though you were con-
ferrng favor instead of receiving one. No
visitors are 30 wearisome as those who do
not meet half way whatever proposals are
made ior their pleasure. Be contonted to
amuse yourself quietly i'll the house. or to
JON IN any outsi 10 gayeties to which you are
invited. and show by your manner that you
ENJOY both.
II games are proposed do not say that you
will not play. or would rather look one =
but Join with the rest, and do the best you
can. Never let foolish feeling Of pride,
lest you should not make 20 good an appear
ance M the others, prevent your trying.
If you are not skilful. you will at least
show that you arc good -natured, and that
you do not think yourself modest when you
are only proud II Nicholas
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

TnE CARAT.-Possibly many people
have spcculated upon the precise meaning
Of the word "carat." It is an imaginary
weight, that expresses tho iineness Ci
gold, or the proportions of pure gold in a
mass of metal. Thus, an ounce of gold
OF twenty-five carats fine is gold OF which
twenty-five parts out oi twenty-iour are
pure, the other two parts being silver,
copper. or other metal The weight oi
four grains. used 10y jewellers in weighing
precious stones and pearls, is sometimes
called diamond weight-tho carat con
sisling OF four nominal grains, little
lighter than four grains troy. or seventy
four and one-sixtcenth carat grains beng
equal to seventy-two grains troy. The
term OF weighing carat derives its name
from a bean, the fruit of an Abyssinian
tree. called kuara. varying little N its
weight. and seems to have been, from
very remote period. used rs II weight for
gold IN Africa. In India, also, the bean
is used ns II weight Tor gems and pearls.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

now THEY PIT IN THEIR TIME AND DO
THEIR WORK.

THEIR WORK.
Did you ever watch 4 party of French
workmen? The day begins Tor them
nominally at o'clock. which is earlier.
must admit. than my own observation
OF them begins. An carly-rising friend
describes them as usually arriving ON the
scene from six 10 hali-past. The first
thing they do is to sit down On some con
venient stone or bench. and have a talk.
Pipes come out. and are leisurcly lighted,
and tobacco is a great promoter Of con-
versaiion. Presently arrives Il cUmrade
with newspaper, which he uniulds and
reads aloud the performance being much
enlivened and protracted by continual
comment, and followed by 4 general dis
cussiUn by the company. All this may last
an hour, at the end ui which coats are
laid aside and the blouse put on. and tools
are picked up and good stroke OF work
is done till breakfast. 1t is The late French
breakfast which is responsible i"r a good
part of their dlwdling MIR. Pclit thinks
this custom has put back work i'll the
American section more than any other
one cause Breakfast is a sulemuity with
all classes with the lahorng man hardly
less lIlslll VIII MS biAAti' lit
have Perhaps he goes 10 i cafe ior it
perhaps il comes out ul Il handkerchief
and is eaten on the thumb; in either case
the ceremony Is begun and carried On and
concluded with every circumstance ut
lcisurely dcliberatiun. There l. AT least
rs much talk rs eating loI the Frrnchman
is temperate in diet and in drink and
takes an hour To dispose at i meal which
au EngliShmon would despatch IN five
minutes; asking Tor more rs soon aS II
was devoured- Then another pipe and
more talk ; then stroll back to work
then Il discussion how il should he done
in which all the men employed in the Vi
cinity politely take part. lou may SEE u
carpenter lay down his plane Ia offer his
opinion to mason about the foliage he
is carving ON capital; and So much ma
tural taste, or instinct, have the race that
the carpenters opinion will probably br
worth hearing. Tho masnnw will probably
reguiie the obligation by hints To his friend
the painter, and 50 on This is brothcrly,
and perhaps the work is well done in the
end. but when it is question of speed,
the Frenchman is all overheard.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31
BY =. 7. PALGRArE

BY =. 7. PALGhANE.
THE mother of young Officer, seon at the helm
when the irigate caPsiIsd' was waiting his return
at Southseal
Lady she is round the Needles now Faint Cath
Now her head is SET north eastward fore the beam
the ForelAnd light.
Look, we see the light from southeast"-and be
yond the fancy goes.
Where Eurydice cen now is gliding under dark
Dunnose.I
swanlike gliding. as some clOud that, dark below,
the storm -wind's hue.
Towers into silver tumnits sailing Ger the tran
gull blue
o the change : and in one hour when. swanlike
on the harbor's breast,
Plumagc furrd and voyage over. safe the gallant
ship will rest
All the movement of the haven spread beneath her
eyes in vain,
At window watchd the Lady, gazing DER the sun
lit main;
Thinking. from the FOreland light-shp they per-
chance e'en now might see.
See tins noble ship-My Ship!-for brings she not
my boy to me-
Drfted from the waves the splendOr; from the sky
Yet the Lady saw not deep beyond herself her
sight wit hdTew.
Sunshine glow'd within her bosom happy music
in her ears;
Love in glory painting all the beauty Of his youth
ful years.
"Fit for earth, aad Gt for heavn." che thinks,
'whate'er his destined lot 5"
He is there already. Mother Mother - and thou
knowst 1t not
Thunderbolts of icy storm-wlnd In Its painting bOs-
ON piled,
Sudden, tlwering angry black. a cloudy wall climbs
vide and wild.
Like squadron at the signal, forth the mad lorna
do dies,
Ro5ed in binding folds of snow, tog,ther mixing
seas and skies.
From the window turn, Lady toward the light
ship look no more
Happy that thou canst not see the darkenipg head
land, chalky shore.
Thirty minutes since they watch'd her stately
vision, j5cund crew
All beg ond from outward witness hidden, lost to
mortal view.
drifts whelm the dell,
Smitten, slain. at once, and buried, where the mad
tornado fell.
Ri .ht upon her side she dipp'd then turn'd, and
went within the main
Only at her helm, the last, the gallant boy was
seen in vain!
All the sun once more, uncaring, glitters Ger
tue ueAut
Golden shafts through twilight emerald piercing to
their oOIy bed.
There above the foam deck'd waters, tapping sails
and shg,tsr'd poles
Lift themselves, desolats beacon, Ger three hun
dred English souls.
There the may blazo unciring, there the rip
pies kiss and play,
Chalky cliffs and grassy headlaud smiling to tine
smiling bay.
But within the Lldys soul the mu 4, and the glow
are gone
This alone is left to cheer her. Mother Mother -
this alone;
Thou Eh tke hearts desire Garth her longing eyes
ne'er meet again,
True 10 God and England, at the helm, she secs
him not in vain
Contemporary EerieI5 for Nsy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

TTANAN VUNUNDHUH.- TIHl1HH 10
Esther, "a-a-why is-what IL the differ
encs between mo and your pa ?'' 81 don Z
know, llamc,' said she. unless because
You arc destined to More-decay-l think
than he, and tho queen thoughtiully turn
ed over tho cheWing-yum In her cheek.
NAY, not ~ - exclaimed the son of Ham
medatha, tho AgagIto. Because, then,
conjocturcd Esther, you are very slow
walker and nv pa goes before the king y
gaii." VERY ingenious" said Hsman.
singing grim smile, but that Isn't It.
Ny idea IL that 1t is because | stay away.
and your pa Ahas- you -here-as carly as the
kings afternoon see Esther =" and ilaman
stepped out tn fix hiI internal machine for
the jews Mem York Graphic
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

Az OLD MAIDS ADVICE To GmIs.-It must
be exceedingly rare for woman OF 40 years
old to meet man whose age, taste habits
and position make their marriage a prom:se
of happiness to both. Such u marriage il
greatly to be rcjoiced over if it comes but it
is possible TO be happy and useful without it,
What mean to Impress on the girls, when
write to them, is that they should make
themselves able to stand alone. III uuote
Margaret Fuller's words on that subject to
them. With self-support possible. unhappy
years IN the paternal home and many unhap-
py marriages will be prevented, happy SIN
gle life will he made possible, and "A happy
marriage will bo more probable Concise
directions If | give any would be like
this
]. Don't waste any time waiting for ''hin q"
2 Don't spend quite 80 much as you
earn.
g. To prevent narrownesa master some
branch OF knowledge not connected with
your occupation.
T. To keep your heart warm. love some
body children. II possible connect your
self with their caIo or education.
g. When married women confdle their
troubles to and strange to say they will
do it much oiicner than they coniiie them to
each other don't let it give you II dark view
ofmaIried life, or Of masculine human mature
Goiio, Rule
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

When Shakespeare built that conundrum
Tell me where is fancy bredf' he little
dreamed OF the shower of Vienna bakeries
that our centennial was to bring US. fonkers
GI.eiie.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

Prof Gorrie received an explanation the
other day. Two small boys and a larger one
had been fighting. The large one and one of
his little assailants got their faces badly
scratched. The other little fellow escaped
unmarked. How did it happen you were
not scratched p asked the Professor, "Oh,"
replied the little one, Il fought at the other
end of him. StiAraier L,uaJerudn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

A characteristic story is told ola burIesque
writer. When a tayorite domestic drama was
once hrou, ,,ht out. n terrible wait occurred.
on the night OF its production, after the Sec
ond act. The orchestra had exhastcd its re-
pertory, md still the curtain remained down.
Presently harsh, grating sound was pain
fully audible from behind tho sound of u
saw struggling through wood. What ii
that noise Z" impatiently asked IL gentleman
of the author Well, can't say, answered
he mournfulIy, but suppose they're cut
ting out the third act"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

Chinese parents will sell their baby for II
lot OF cancelled postage stamps. They pre-
fer tho latter as they have been licked
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

Texas proposes law to exempt from taxa
ton the dogs owned by widows and orphans
Texas never goes back on the griei-stricken
and fatherless.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

If the dogs have to wear muzzes now they
will be Obliged to travel around in bank
vault by the first of August
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

A DEAF MANS MUsISGs Words confuse
ideas use as few as possible.
There is discount on the most perfect
happiness.
Tho blush of n maiden is natures signal of
warning.
Not one man in a thousand marries the
girl he most wanted.
The devil is always ready to give advice,
but he eXacts high ices.
There are many moral people whose viz
tues somehow seem to he misfit.
Discomfort Is a vital element of ciyiliza-
tion without 1t there would be no pro-
gress.
The quiet fellow in the corner who lets his
rival do all the talking generally marries the
girl.
If mankind were turned into different
forms of food a motheT-in-law would make
hOrseradlsh.
There are people who should be known as
''tapeworm takers They are terror to all
busy men.
Every man coming to an obscure old age
thinks he would have achieved wealth and
distinction if
Let young men be patient in their wooing,
for a maidens love may be cold on her lips
vet warm in her heart.
II .immeuately the cock crew" every
time a man lied in these latter days what a
din there would be
In the quiet Of the early morning we
should laden our hearts with kindness and
good will for use during the day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. James George. of Newbury.
celebrated their golden wedding, the other
dsy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31
From the Columbus ga } Sun.
Marrying Under Difficulties.

As the passenger train on the Mobile
and Girard railroad ran up to Linwood n
few mornings ago, two negro men, ac-
companied by as many dusky damsels,
hastily boarded it, and attempted to gain
admittance TO the baggage car. This is
against the rules, and the "smasher" so
informed them. when one replied: Boss,
do let us in; dis is 'tickler 'casion, an
ei we don't git in here de games up"
He was told 20 see the conductor, and
presently found him. The look of dismay
on his counIenance, the pleading eyes of
one damsel and the fearful ones Of the
other softened his heart, and he allowed
them the use OF the car. After getting in
the '.lickler kasion" was explained in
about this, manner; Wall, boss" said
the spokesman, "you see dar's Lizer and
Merinthey, two rs nice looking gals as
dar is in de world. and that ir fellow 81
he lubed Lie as hard as cr mule cud
kick, and she lubed him worsen er possum
do simons: wal. Merinthey alwas did lub
me, and
"Now, you hush jeremiah. case ef you
don't I'd never MARIE you to sabe your
life, now | won't neither and she began
chewing the end of blue check apron
YOU'RE de biggest fool in dc wourld, gal,
let me 'tate list how it was. Wal, jist
sell my breeches for her and slip in de
swamp wild de galinipers bur to suck my
blood out, the sarpent stick his tongue
in me and broke um off, the wild beast of
the witness. to chaw my head off, the
devil to burn me iur a lighterd-knot, the
toad frog 10 sleep on me, the Lord TO for
sake me, the ~
"Ah, 20 on with your story" IRON the
"smasher" interrupted his declarations OF
fidelity, but had it gone on while longer.
the damsel would have certainly been in
his arms as he grew more eloquent. and
had placed her head on his shoulders,
turned the burning "orbs" palheiically 10
his, as if drinking every word.
"Wal, de ole man, de fader OF desc
gals, was kinder stuck up, case he owned
mule. and jected tn dare iining hands
wild pore farm niggers he wanted 'em to
marry sum city chaps, but Lord bless you,
mister, dey never will, shoe As you're
born. DE ole man is on desc kers, and
wud cotched us, but fer you. DE Lord
will bless yOu fer dis charitable act.n
The party were advised TO keep silent.
and none to soon, for the old man came to
the door and knocked. but was refused
admittance The paternal head had only
money enough to pay his fare to Union
Springs, and when the tram arrived there,
he cast one long. suspicious, wistGul look
at the baggage-car, and disappeared. The
ones daring to lie the fatal knot, went as
far as No. ,, and there procured the SER
vices of a clergyman, who quickly made
them one The old man will shortly
enter suit against the conductor and
"smasher" for kidnapping, or harboring
runaways.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

Many fields Of hops in the northern part
Of the State are partly or wholly ruined by
the cold weather.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

Smiling May when tho winds Of March
Howl through the shiverlng tresses;
When the very fret night the fires 20 out,
AL OF the house plant. freezes.
When a man if he sits on the outside porch,
Gets the rheumatic in his kneeses;
And The fellow WIN takes his tannels on,
Blows out his Trains with sneezes.
When the bsby wakes up with an iron clad Group
And the mother its neck goose Sreases
And three or TOUR times day, tho rain
Rains Just as hard as 1t plssses
When the cold, rs the summer draweth on,
Cots up Its nerve and increases
and the pile OF wood and coal in the shed
Evermore fades and decreaies;
When closer into the CORNERS warm
The granddad scrouches and squecBss
And every tms that you open door
Shudders and coughs and whee7es;
When the poet who tries TO sing ol spfiag
Is chilled by the snowy hceces,
And stuils his manuscript into tho stove,
And his swash Of the May timo cheeses
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-31

Either ma ms work, or HIS own gifts /; who best
Bear His mild yoke, thcy serve Him best Ills state
L. kingly; Thousands at his bidding speed,
And post DER lana and oce IAN without rest,
They also serve. who only stand and wait.
The Arizona sentinel., 1878-02-23
Gila City Mining District.


 This is a newly found mining district situate some fourteen or sixteen miles east of Yuma City, and comprises an area of 256 square mlles, or sixteen miles square, The district was organized February 6, 1878, and MT. Jos. Brown, of Gila City Sta tion, elected recorder. Since then several new discoveries have been made, several of which look quite promising. Across the river near Las Flores d couple of gold veins are being worked by Kelly, McMicken and others of Gila City; also the Rachel, a silver bearing vein near Gila City, which is being worked by the same parties. The Fife mine is located by Case 6S Gilmorse and presents most promising appearance. At the surface its width is nearly three feet and it is found to widen in sinking. It has an almost easterly and westerly direc- tion and can be traced for distance of 300 yards. Another new location is the Amer ican Eagle. The vein averages from eight to ten inches in width and carries an eX- ceedingly rich copper orc, containing cou- siderable silver It has a northwesterly and southeasterly direction, with every appearance of well defined ledge. An assay made by L. F. Gilmorse (formerly of Oakland, Cal.), of Gila City, showed copper to the amount of thirty per cent. Tue mine is owned by L. F. Gilmorse and Capt. E. Case, of Oakland. Some of the average rock has been sent to San Francisco for assay, but returns have not been received as yet.
 New discoveries are being made almost daily, and the miners are quite jubilant. Most of the silver ores of the district carry copper. A company has been organized here called the Gila City Gravel Mining Company. They are engaged in sinking a shaft, 5x10, to the bed rock. In case that water should be encountered in any con- siderable quantity an engine and steam pump will be in readiness to do active ser vice. This water will be used in sluicing the pay gravel from the gulches which are in close proximity. G.