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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-28
The DcmocralIc state Convention

Was run by Mr.. Atkins, with his usual ON
impotence. 1t is the absurdest thing in the
world that so many supplemented Demo-
Gratis should. year after year, 60 through the
farce of getting together in Convention, I'M
der the delusion that they are to decide
something as to nominees or platform.
When met they always do exactly what
tb cir solitary fle-leadcr tells them to, on
every point and it would be money in their
pockets if they would stay at home, and let
Hiram ''foek by himself in Village Hall,
nominate the committees and ticket, draw
up and adopt the resolutions, and make the
speeches.
Mr.. Atkins brought out no surprises on
this occasion. Mr.. Bingham, of Stowe, is,
for the third time, awarded the empty honor
of heading the State ticket. This is, oil
course, just as well as any other way and
it would probably be Just as well,
too, ii the distinction, such as
it is, was passed round little
more rapidly. Mr.. Bingham might
have been Governor before this, if he had
belonged to the right party; but he seems
to prefer to be only a nominee for Governor;
and it is not to be denied that he fills the
position of tigure-head with distingu ished
ability.
As to the platform, when Mr.. Atkins,
Mr.. Merchant, Mr.. Monahan, and the rest
of these pure patriots, jump up and down
and shout fraud" perjury" forgery"
the spectacle becomes imposing. The howl
of fraud is the back bone of the platform, and
but FOR the joke about the "Democratic
tests of honesty. fidelity and capacity,
which could hardly be spared, it would have
saved type and trouble. and been far more
effective, if Mr.. Merchant had presented
Atkins 5 fraud rooste. as the platform, and
let the rest go.
If this sort OF thing pleases Mr.. Atkins
md the Democracy, there is no reason why
they should not be allowed the pastime.
Mr.. Forests greenback and agrarian conyen-
ion, and the independent convention
which the editor of the Springfield R,puJH-
an is coming up one of these days to hold,
Ire now, We believe, all that is back in the
way of State convent ions, for this Summer,
q Vermont
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DR.. uuNTINGroS's ADDRESS.

One of the signs of times is the dispcsi-
ton to reach after and grasp some form Of
religious eclecticism to supply the place of
the Christian belief. In some places, civil
lizatiOn says: ave have had enough of
Jesus. Wecan not understand Christ. We do
not want supernatural religion. We should
like to ask our friends who believe that
Christianity has had its day. To whom
shall VIC go? We desire eternal life.
Who has its words? The answers have
been conflicting. At present an effort is
being made to construct a universal creed.
What | shall say tonight will be in the ma
ture of a dissuasive from the yielding to the
notion that the creed Of Christendom needs
stretching or change.
The new scheme differs i.om what con-
fury ago was called iree-thinking. 1t has
an apparent theoretical advantage over it.
1t pOstulates the existence in man Of relit
gious instinct which is the universal instinc
OF the race. Ii is easy to see what place
Christianity has in such a system
The claim OF the Son Of Mary
to kingship will not be allowed. The
scheme also recognizes the existence of the
social instinct All forms of human organ
dogma--which simply means statement
in words OF received truth. The leaders
of the new faith declare tho failure of this
system and cry for its abolition. But I'M
der their plan, organization and work are
both impossible. Another fatal defect is
the want Of eultus WORTHY to be called such.
The cutus is that which clothes tho dogma
Holy days, and seasons, ceremonials and
are the Christian cultus. But
public worship under the new theory would
consist simply Of speeches and essays. de-
bates and lectures. No cant is 50 unspeak-
ably wearisoms as the cant of unbcliei.
The reputation OF the principle OF dogma
leaves no satisfying peace of mind. 1t
leaves only the poor comfort of guess.
The Christian church meets man with it's
creed and offers him peace and comfort.
DR.. Huntington closed his address with
an earnest and eloquent appeal to the young
men, do not go away from Jesus" His
able and scholarly GRAFTON was listened to
with the closest attention by the largo au-
iience. At the close, prayer was offered by
the Rev Mr.. Griffin, alter which the choir
sang Bassford's Gently, Lord, gently
lead us" The exercises closed with the
benediction by Mr. Griffin.
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Junior Exhibition,

Junior Exhibition attracted crowd that
filled the church to its utmost capacity and
overhowed into the vestibulc and upon the
steps, while scores upon scores went away,
unable to get within hearing distance of the
speakers. Seated On the platform with Presi-
dent Ruckhsm were Prof A. F. A. King,
Col. Roswell Farnhsm, of Bradford, Prof.
William c. Wilkinson and Prof. Allen, of
the Boston School of Oratory. The speak
ers all did remarkably well, both In the
treatment of their subjects and in their de-
livery, and all received every mark of ap-
proval from the audience. including an in
definite number OF elegant bouquets. In
divldusl criticism is of course impossible
and it must suffice to say that the speakers
reflected credit upon themselves and the
University. A notable feature OF tho &C.
easion was the choice music furnished by
Blsisdell's Orchestral Club, which charmed
and delighted every one
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-28

| To the Editor Of the Free Presc and Times
The ability of the men that have sustain
ed the honor ard represented the interests
of Vermont, in times past, has been such
that they became tho servants and the rcli-
ance of the nation as well as of Vermont
Can We, in changing Congressman, select
new man who can rise to the occasion and
be the defender Of the rights of the common
people, be trusted by honest men, be feared
by rogues and selfish iortune-seekers, and so
serve that no investigation shall follow in
his wake, to bring disgrace to himself. his
friends, and his country?
Some say we need Il shrewd busiress man,
who knows the use and power of money and
organization.
A trick, when it is new ard bright, at
tracts applause; but now it is too late to
gain honor and influence for Vermont by the
use Of money, or the power money gives.
Cakes Ames put money "where it would do
the most good, and useful life ended in
clouted reputation. Samuel j. Tilden, in
his efforts to become President, has, by the
usc of b;s morov ord b;s oroo, or,on;,;ro
power, kept the country in strife and he
become nuisance and disgrace to Ameri
o,;.;,,
To-5ov tho Sn,t, - n,,,;, ,ho;, mn,
of courage, culture and oratorical power into
a.. ,v;,,;. Nv o.. !.
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his ,;,bts will no odrooo,oa and no ;,;,.,;,o
urouob, ,,o,, he ,,,,o,o,.
In an interview with n corre,rorde,t or
the Boston Giob, who reno,,od tho trial n,
HAYDEN far the np,der If u;co -ooo,,-
10 harmed hov ,ho .L1;,u =, ~, g..
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engaged, rather than searching through
nonderous law renor,. and ,,o,L, an ;,son;
=, ~,
a'a'''" vi MS '"Se' Inc 'ii'i
came ana with three or iour Orleans county
lawyers arrayed on the prosecution. with
onlv Gran. and R,IIora ON tho ,o,,,oo :,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-28
The Medical Alumni.

MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION.
The regular meeting of the Medical
Alumni Association took place in the par
lors of the College street church. on Tues
day, at 1870 p. m. and was called to order
by the secretary Owing to the unavoid-
able absence of DR.. Bradley, the president,
Vice-President A. D. Tagert. NJ. D., of
Shelburn, took the chair. The journal of
the previous meeting was then read and ap-
proved. The secretary, treasurer and ext
cutive committee made their annual
reports, and the chairman congratulated
the association upon the interest
manifested by the members, scattered from
Maine TO California, and from necessity
absent from this. its fifth annual meeting.
The Association then proceeded to the
election of officers for the year ensuing with
the following result:
President--Eiward Bradley, A. NJ, MD :,
New York.
Secretary-C. P. Thayer. NJ. D., Burling-
ton.
Treasurer L. NJ. Bingham, NJ D, Bur-
lington.
Executive Committee "A. d. Tagert,
Shelburn c. P. Thayer, Burlington G. c.
Cory. wsterville.
The subject of printed register of the
Association was discussed, and it was left
with the executive committee to correspond
with the members and do as they deemed
best.
The secretary was instructed to sec the
secretary or executive committee of
the Alumni Association of the Uni
yersity, with reference 10 a union of tho
two celebrations.
An invitation was received from the Med
zeal Faculty to take part in the exercises
connected with the graduating class, on
Thursday even ing next, ct the City Hall,
and the Association voted to attend.
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the Alumni, in 1879, was left to the Execu-
tive Committee
MIR. Z. j. Alger moved that committee
OF three be appointed by tho president to
report as to the feasibility OF raising funds
Tor the establishment of scholarships for fe-
male students Carried and c. j. Alger.
ii. N. llibbard and H. A. P. Torrey were
appointed such committee.
There being no other business before the
Association, on motion of r. b. Taft the
meeting was adjourned sine die.
CHARLES L ALLEN, Secretary.
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Phi Betn kRppn Celebration.

ADDRESS BY DR.. THOMAS HILL AND POEM BY
PRoE. W. c. WILKINSON.
The annual celebration of tho Phi Beta
Kappa Society took place Tuesday alter
noon. Prof. Ii. A. P. Torrey, President Of
the society, presiding. The church was
well filled. with a cultivated audience.
After prayer by the Rev. l.. G. Ware the
chaplain OF the occasion, the chairman in
PRODUCED the orator of the occasion, the
Rev. Thomas Hill, d. d. LII. D.. ex- Presi-
dent of Harvard College, an abstract of
whose address We subjOin
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The poem. though occupying some forty
five minutes in the delivery, held the close
attention of the audience throughout
AT its close, the following resolution,
offered by Hon. ii. N. Hibbard. of Chicago,
was unanimously adopted.
Resided. That the hearty thanks Of this Society
be presented to the Rev DR., Hill fol hi. profound
thoughtful and Instructive discourse; and to Prot.
wilkinson for his graceful and truthful tribute to
Daniel Webster, to which we have listened on
this occasion.
The exercises closed with the bsnediction
by the chaplain.
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Corporation Dinner.

After grace by the Rev. c. S. Smith, OF
Montpelier, ample justice was done to the
elegant dinner provided by Messrs. Barber
4 Ferguson. The bill of fare was long and
elaborate /; and the service was good, and
altogether the dinner was great improve
mcnt on old time Corporation banquets.
After the inner man had been fully salts
fed, President Buckham raped the tables
to order. lie spoke OF the general reluc-
lance to make aiter-dinner speeches, and
suggested that in the good times coming
possibly men would be hired for tho duty,
a. bands are now hired to furnish music
But men must be paid Tor this and paid
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-28

The hospiiable house of the President was
decked with flowers and thrown open, on
Wednesday evening. The grounds were lit
with Chinese lanterns. The Blaisdell Or
chestra occupied stand, covered by an
awning. outside the parlors but connected
with them. A large and pleasant gather
ing assembled to pay their respects to Mr..
and Mrs. Buekhsm, and to accept their
graceful hospitality; and so with flowers
and music and kindly interchange of cour-
tesies and social thought and feeling, the
day was brought to pleasant close.
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Annual NJ Getting of the Associate Alumni

Annual Meeting of the Associate Alumni.
The annual meeting of the Associate
Alumni of the University Of Vermont and
State Agricultural College was held in the
Chapel of the University. on Tuesday morn
ing. June %, 1878. at 1890 o'clock.
The meeting was called to order hy Hon.
William G. Shaw, of Burlington. VI. the
president Of association. The secretary
read the records of the last annual meeting.
and on motion they were approved and
adopted.
ii. o. Wheeler, of the Obituary Commit
tee. presented the neurological report for the
year past. The list embraced obituary
notices OF IIeman Miller Blodgett of the
class of 1890; Seymour Lorenzo Allen,
class of 1928; James Doughersy, class of
1880: Aaron Gaylord Pease. class of 1887;
Svlvsnus Owen Goodrich. class of ls43
David Blair NOrthrup, class of 1874 Henry
Aopzo Burbank. class of 1874; Perry
Munroe sayles. class of 1850: Charles Ed
mund Parker. class of 1867. The report, on
motion of Prof. Mex. Petty, was accepted
and ordered to be printed with the proceed
ings of the meeting.
The report of the treasurer, Elias Lyman,
was read, showing that the sum o. sos, |
which had been raised by assessment to |
meet the current expenditures of the |
association, was Just sufficient to defray all |
its existing Indebtedness. On motion the |
report was accepted and adopted.
+. Il. TAFT moved the appointment of a
of five. to nominate officers of tho
association for the year ensuing. Carried.
and f. b TAFT, Mex. Petty, &. j. Algcr.
J. b. Wheeler and G. II. Bigelow were ap-
pointed such committee.
The committee subsequently reported the
ollowing list of officers, who were declared
o be elected by the unanimous adoption OF
he report
President-II. Henry Powers. OF Morris
lille. Vt.
Vice-Presidont- Z. wales, of Bur
lngton. VI
Secretary Charles r. Allen. of Burling-
On. Vt.
TreasureT-E!ias Lyman. Of Burlington,
e.
Executive Charles j. Alger,
'harles F.. Allen. Oscar Atwood, Hiram ii.
Itwatcr and j. Monroe Poland.
Obituary Committec-llenrv o. Wheeler.
ohm NJ. TEACHER, Seneca llaseltOn and
.lihu b. Tait.
brief. verbal report was made by ii. N
Iibbar3, chairman Of tho committee ap-
Olnted tn report ~ to tho feasibility and
Instability Of the appointment OF por-
on Of the mombers OF the trustees of tho
University, by the Alumni, during which it
as remarked that while the committee had
iven some time to the consideration OF the
inject, they were not now prepared to pro-
mt II formal report in regard to the mat
VI. After some discussion. on motion of
F. h. Allen, the same committee. with tho
ldition of q IL Bigelow and II. Henry ,
overs and Torrey E. Wales. wero con
nued, with the request that they should
resent report at tine next annual meeting |
tho Alumni q
On motion of q ii. Bigelow, tho selec
on Of Orator and Poet. with their substi- i
ties, for the next public celebration Of
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The Military Drill

took place on the College Campus, Tues
day morning. in the presence of the
Trustees of the University and a large
number OF spectators on foot and in
carriages The students turned out with
full ranks in their neat uniform OF
blue. their officers being F. f. Camp, cap
tain ID. A. Stone and &. l.. Goss. lieuten-
ants. Csptsin Cummins. U. s. A., Pro-
fessor in the Military Department, of
course had chief command. and put the
through variety of move
ments in company and battalion
drill. comprising marching BY col
umn of Tours, in platoons and in line
of battle, forming column from line, and
line from Column. whcelings, the manual of
arms. etc. The young gentlemen showed
excellent proficiency, went through the
mo sements with precision, and the whole
parade showed the high degree of interest
and attention which Capt. Cummins has
aroused in his department.
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The Society for Religious Inquiry

The anniversary of the Society for Relig-
i3us Inquiry was held in the College street
church Sunday. the building being f led to
its utmost capacity. Tho services opened
with the singing BY the quartette-Missss
Lawrence and Stanley and Messrs. Hatch
and uindes-ot Dudley Bucks Arise :.
shine, for Thy Light is Come" which, like
all the selections. was finely given. The
Rev. T A. Griffin then read from the Bible
and offered prayer. after which tho choir
rendered Cast thy Burden on the Lord :"
from Memberships Elijah. The orator of
the occasion. the Rev. ". R. Huntington,
d. ID of Worcester, Mass, then addressed
the audience.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-28

Is view of the fact that Mr.. William T..
Chambers hair is of the shade usually known
among simpletons as Canandaigua, being a
little beyond Auburn, and that Mr.. James
Il. Anderson 5 head, according to the Phila-
delphia Times, would put rufOus wood
pecker's to the blush-or, to speak more cor
rectly, to the pale-a new and interesting
theme at once emerges from the vast inane
for the Commencement orator Of the future
1.-The influence of red-headed men on the
Republican party and the politics of Ameri-
an y. World.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-28

Forgive, D State
Forgive me, i'll dare anticipate
That Which shall be,
Clearly see
Emerge the crescent of his fame from its eclipse
The dawn is here,
And how shall refrain my lips
From singing of the sunrise seen so near,
So near, so dcarl
lie knew eventual wisdom. with thee lay.
And, trusting thee with a prophetic trust,
VOL brOoked to hear the hounds of faction bay
Confusing thee against him to their lust.
lie loved thee, state, with self tponins love
At length through him at leisure to he JUST,
Pronounce, pray,
To-day
Thy late well done,
Well won,
Upon thy son,
Late, but full-voiced and penitent. above
His dust.
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New England of New England is the throng

NeW England OF New England is the tbrOng,
NJ 10 this fcstal day Of academic,
New Eng OF New England be our theme;
webster, New Englan1's greatest son, to sing
true If new, New England voice bring
Then to see him, then to hear him. speaking for his
countrys cause,
Reused, yet showing that unbounded might not
reused within hun was,
All the inward man in motion IL md, and heart and
soul, and will,
Meet INC outsard man to match it. and its great
desire fulfil
Height elate, TRANSPORTED feature majesty sublime
face;
Voice that like the rcaling clarion clear above the
battle loud.
Pierced and thrilled the dinnn noises of the
tumultuOus crowd;
Thought that smote like bolted thunder, passion
like the central fires
Underneath the rocked volcano tossing to and fro
its spires;
Slow Imagination kindling. kindllng slow, but
flaming vast
over the vice tract Of reason its far bsaming ray
TO cast;
Single words like stalwart warriors of those mailed
knights old,
Standing unsupported, ready for the champion COM
Words again in seriiei order. like an irresistible
host,
Moving as one man in measure, with a tread to
shake the coast.
Eloqucnce itself incarnate. action, bis own word,
sublime
Such thy Webster In tie iulncss Of his fush and
radiant prime.
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PROF wILKINsoN's ~

This bright blue heaven, yon lakes expanded
sheen.
New England of New England ia the scene.
a lettered guild, that hcme her scholars draws.
New England OF New England Is the cause.
Women and men, fair faces, faces strong,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-28

At the close of the oratiOns, tho following
degrees zero conferred by the President
The degree OF bachelor of Arts on the
graduating class
The degree of Bachelor OF Science on Frank
Angel.
The degree of Master of Arts on William
N. Ferrin. and Frank Z. Woodruff, OF the
class of rs.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-07-27
The Fourth District.

BURKEv1LLE, Va, July 26, 1878.
10 the Editors of the Dispatch: a word
or two about politics of the Fourth con.
gressonal district may be of interest to
your many readers. It seems rs il the con-
test is now between Colonel Samuel F
Coleman, Of Cumberland county, and Colo
mel w. E.. Hinton, OF Petersburg. The
Nottoway Conservatives meet on the Isl
proXimo (County-Co day. to elect dele
gates to the Congressional Convention at
Petersburg on the 9th proximo. Luck in
politics seems to be deserving Colonel Hin
ton, and Colonel Coleman is gaining ground
rapidly here, and.sit Is thought Nottoway
will send q Coleman delegation. We earn
estly hope, however, the Convention will
drag over the "claims y OF all and put for.
ward man who Is without objection and
popular with the people.
The wiry Allan is making the corpulent
Jorgensen sweat and spend his money
freely.
Mr.. Alpheus Boiling has moved into his
new and commodious quarters, the Scott
Hall, and was yesterday visited by some
twenty-five young ladies'; aud while our
friend Alpheus was greatly surprised at
being SO suddenly surrounded with so
much Of loye. and beauty, he soon summon
ed the g Burkeyille Quartette Club," pro.
yided lemonade, ice-cream, &C., and from
the merry laugh all seemed to have been as
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-07-27
Gfafc School EuuUS.

To the many inquiries that have been
made of Us by teachers and others Ii refer-
encc to the school funds we have been lln-
able 10 give definite answer. From the
best information which we can get we are
disposed to believe that 1t is probable that
TWENTY-FIVE cents per head Of school ponll-
lation will in short time be distributed.
This will make fifty cents for the entire
year-jllst one half the amount which we
have heretofore received. Not satisfied
with divcrtins from $4,000 to 100000 per
year OF the school fund 10 other purposes,
the present officers OF the State are so man
aging financial atfails that they can divert
to other purposes in q single year some
5000, 900 imposed and collected as school,
tax, and that, too, in face OF the fact that
the income OF the State for this year so far
has been unusually great.
The people Of Virginia have patiently
borne the burden OF taxation. They have,
as far as it applies to this county. paid their
schoo-taxcs cheeriully; they have patiently
submitted, Tor the good OF the entire State,
to the payment OF $4,000 while they were
receiving back but $1,000; but now the de-
termination seems 10 be to take from them
all but about 900. In PLAIN language, the
county OF Shenandoah rays about $4,000 as
school tax. This money is sent to Richmond.
Over $1,000 is applied to ether State pur.
poses, and $1,000 sent back to the schools OF
Shenandoah. ...
1t is all nonsense to pirate about honor
while this wholesale robbery of the children
OF our own State is officially carried on.
We cmphaticaly state that not less than
5000, 900 OF State school funds have this
year been diverted from their legitimate
use. How I1ng are the rights OF the people
to be thus tritlcd with? Is there no re-
dress? Are the people satisfied with the
lame excuse that the honor Of the State de-
mands this sacrifice upon their part: Were
the tax imposed for the purpose OF paying
interest upon the State debt there could be
no objection to its being used for that pur-
pose. But this money is set apart both by
the Constitution and by the laws OF The State
as school tax, and it will not be long be-
fore the people who adopted the CoHStitu-
ton will find some means to prevent this
wholesale official robbery OF the children OF
the State Shenandoah Herald.