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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-01
Congressional.

10 the House, on Monday, the House be
Ing IN committee of the whole on The bill
granting pensions to soldiers and sailors Of
the Mexican and Indian wars, Mr.. Joyce, of
Vermont, spoke against the bill. lie said
that it placed the Confederate soldiers who
fought in those wars on a better footing than
the mon soldiers who fought in the rebel
lion, because the latter were entitled To men
sions only in case Of the loss Of a limb or
health IN the service, while this bill gave
pensions irrespective Of the question of dis
ability.
Mr.. G0ode, of Virginia, expressed surprise
at the extraordinary speech by Mr. joyce and
ut his opposition to the bill on the ground
that some Of the beneiciares under tho
bill belonged TO the South and took
sides with the South in the late unhappy
evil war. lie had not believed that there
was member of the House who would
undertake to visit punishment on Mexican
veterans on any such ground Was not the
late war over More than IL years had
elapsed since its termination The fields
that had been trampled by its red, fiery hoof
had yielded many rich and abundant har
vests year after year the flowers of spring
had bloomed and faded over the graves of the
dead. The Mexican veterans who belonged
to the South paid their taxes, bore their due
proportion of the burdens of the govern
ment and performed all the duties OF good
citizens If the emergency should ever arise
again, they would respond to the call of
their country with the same zeal and
alacrity as they did in 1916 They would
not be found behind the constituents of
the gentleman from Vermont, as they had
not been found behind them at Palo Alto,
Resaca, de la-Pslma, Buena Vista, Mon
terey, Cerro Gordo, Churubusco and all the
battle fields of Mexico, which American
proves and yalor had illustrated and made
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-01

Buckner's bill to abolish the national
banks does not meet with favor in the House,
and it does not seem possible to pass it.
The prediction that the new Pope would
not be an Ohio man would seem to have been
verified 49, Worcester Press.
1t takes only S55, OOO,O 900 in one and two
dollar bills to suffice for the small transac-
tons Of the country how many silver dol
lars can be absorbed without becoming
drug? Some millions, perhaps, but S25,
O00, 600 year will fill up the stockings
pretty quick
The Ohio Prohibitionists, after declaring
for silver, try 10 placatc the Deity by declar-
ing for stringent Sunday laws, thus com
pounding for sins they're inclined to, by
damning those that they've no mind to, AZ
the poet remarks Boston Hcrdid.
Robert Toombs remarks, regarding the
silver question, "Oh. national honor be
ID ~ We are sorry 10 see Mr.. Toombs
so Democratic in his remarks, but his ad-
vice seems to have been followed Buffalo
ErPresS.
BY and by Congress will run violently
down steep place into the sea and get
choked The preliminary inspiration is on
it-Haryord Curant
The faculty OF Princeton college il incom-
plete. There Is another chair wanted, Ind
the sheriff ought to be appointed to fill
it.-Np York Star
james Y Howard tumbled into tho New
York assistant appraisership day or two
ago, and the natural inquiry followed
Who is james q Howard? All was peace
iul when it was learned that he is from
Ohio. ami wrote the life Of President Hayes.
Phidd'lplfa Times
genuine New England bred family
can take the money expended here by six
people and make it ample for the needs of
eighteen. The trouble is not in what we
cannot make, but IN what we will not
save - trg'n,d (her Enterprise
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-01

lUNTINGToN Mr.. Abel Shepard has re-
Gently had the misfortune to break his right
leg. compound fracture OF the femur
also, Miss Edith Scott, of Dandy, while
visiting her friends at the hotel at the
Centre, was ont on the piazza steps. and
accidentally stepped on some snow and ice
and slipped off. dislOcating her right should
err. DR.. A. ii. CheJmore was at once
called. and administered timely assistance
in these cases.
The Free Baptist church at the lower
village closed quarterly conference last
Sabbath evening. The ladies' aid society
have raised funds and put q new spire n
this church in place of the one that was
blown off, and to repair the church as it
needs elsewhere. All honor to the ladies'
society in this effort.
The |. o. c. r.. Cancels Hump Lodge. is
doing its work we'll and is in a very healthy
condition. Its memb ers are not as many as
they should be- but are earnest laborers
and substantial persons. who give this
order a marked influence.
Mrs. Edison Ellis (the model superinten-
dent OF the town. Is teaching the school at
the lower village, to the satisfaction OF all.
At tho last examination of teachers she
empatically informed them that she should
revoke their certificates if they attended
dances. etc, while their services were en-
gagged to Friday night OF each week. Ii
We had other superintendent to take this
stand We feel our common schools would
greatly be improved.
Mr. d. D. ScofeId, the town agent who
was appointed to sell liquors, is very judi
eiously performing his duty, and to the sat
lsiactlor OF the best part OF society
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-01
Political Notes.

Mr.. Thurman has prepared bill, which
he will introduce in the Senate early this
week, authorizing the reopening of the mint
at New Orleans. Should this bill pass, the
proposed minis at St. Louis, Topeka, Omaha
or Cincinnati will probably be abandoned for
the present
The denial Of Anderson application for
new trial leaves that distinguished member
of the Returning Board no hope of escape
from State Prison except in the exercise of
the pardoning power by the Governor of
Louisiana
Hon. d. R. Bailey, formerly ofSt. Adams,
who is now State Senator in Wisconsin,
made strong speech. the other day, in op.
position to a resolution recommending the
repeal of the resumption act. 1t was quite
fully reported in the Chicago, Milwaukee
and St Paul papers. The Eau Claire Free
Press says at was strong. able speech a
mastery effort, eloquent and convincing"
Even the Commercial Times (soft money!
says "Bailey's speech was the best that
could have been made on that side Of tie
question The resolution failed
Senator Eaton, of Connecticut. has been
telling the Washington correspondent of the
New York Express some of the secrets of
the lare Presidential election. lie says
when he discovered the plot to count Til
den out" be hied 10 New York, where he
found Tilden in company with some choice
spirits, drinking champagne and indulging
in selfcongratulation over his election.
William had no heart for such social namby-
pambyism, but taking Tilden by the ear led
him away from his frolicsome friends and
told him of the damnable conspiracy that
had been formed, and that he must take the
oath of Office on Sunday. Tiden was very
bold. and declared death and destruction to
all who stood in the way of his triumphal
progress to the Presidential office Then
the electoral commission proposition was
made. Eaton opposed it, because he foresaw
the end its authors intended to effect, but
Oldham Afraid-oi-his- Bonds Hewitt favored |
the ''trick. Tilden's courage oozed out, and |
"all was lost save honor" The story is a |
sad one
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-01

In his published address on Tho AGA
denny" President Hubert, of Middlebury
College. presented the following sugges-
tons Of the common schools, Vermont
has fpo thousand fire hnndred and nineteen
Of the graded schools, she has thirty-three;
OF the Incorporated academies she has forty.
Fourteen of these Incorporated academies
have become the high school department in
the graded system. Hence there are only
twenty-six incorporated academies in the
State. and many of these have only name
to live. Too many have been built. and
majority of those which still remain can
never be sustained as first class schools.
though they may serve good purpose. like
select schools, IN kindling backtres for the
more favored and more important of their
own kind. Eight or ten of these academic
institutions are needed in Vermont. They
are needed on the ground of convenience
and economy. Vermont has two hundred
and seven towns which have no graded
schools. The youth who seek a liberal
education from these towns must go abroad
for their academic training. They cannot
afford the expense Of attending the graded
schools at the commercial centres where
they are located. OF the three thousand
one hundred and ffty-eght acsdemica,
students in Vermont, only small portion
would prosecute their studies. if the acade
mics were not in operation. The academies
are needed to foster literary and classical
learning This argument is sustained by the
fact that out OF the ten thousand students in
our graded schools, only tiro hundred
and hgenty tucO contemplate college
course of study: while out of the three
thousand in our academies, four hundred
and ti0enty.four are fitting for college.
And finally, academies are demanded as
fountains of Christian morals and piety.
We cannot rely upon our public schools for
distinctive religious character. From
them the Bible may BIO excluded. or it
may be retained and in them positive
religious instruction is forbidden. Not
influence may bo brought to bear upon
the heart and life without let or hindrance.
The conditions Of a successful academy are :
|, TT location ,. a rigid order of study;
3, a generous endowment; 4, hearty CO.
operation with it of the friends of education
and the leaders of public opinion; S. the
cooperation Of the college. Here DIR. HUI
bert urged the necessity Of maintaining a |
high standard OF qualification for admission |
to college, not only Tor tbs benefit OF the |
college but as q means OF sustaining the |
academy in its high aims and attainments |
He also administered deserved rebuke to |
colleges which complain of the poorly-ft |
ting academy. while they continue to sd |
init their half fitted students.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-01
The Fathers and Their Dollar.

A. hearing IN the claim of tho silver mon
thu, III. Fathers used the siISer dolls- nc
,L.:.o., ,a tho, :, ~ ..lo
LII. - A., c,;.
TO- 49, - ~ ~ VI ~, &c a. g,
p.o,, ,ho h,;sbr,. ,e,Lo
10, 1o 10 Is2f q nor;o5o ,s,
=. .L-oo ,,,o,, on,v 81 $50 5I- in s;,v.r 5ol
Ia,, rer, co;rod From 1905 until Is36
not one WAS coined. In 1910 the ponpla-
,;on w,s lin rornd Numbers, : 600 GOO so
tho, oIlowiro ono &" Father to every five nor
sons there were 400 900 Fathers, and only
r.. ono ao,,.r oo,b for them I, 1s2O
tho nonrIs,ior uas 10 600 600 and there
woro 400 OOo Fathers q that there wers
aoo ooo w;tbopt silver dollar In ls36
rsl;ef came and vet very slight relief, for
bp,s few dollars were coined every year. so
that or,v 81 COG 39l were issued between
1s9; ,rd ls72 and the GREATER mart of these
.eo. Isfo I, Iaso tho non,Io,;on w,s a.
Ooo ooo and the smonnt of silver dollars
wh;ob bod h..r co;,sd nm n that time was
onIr 20 so- 2oo Spnnos;no them IN have
been all in circulation. there were 1872 $50
Fathers who had not one silver dollar in the
world. and = .s27 800 who had only one dol
lar each.
How, then, it will be asked, did the
Fathers carry on their business Well,
they carried on business in gold, or in bank
bills redeemable. or supposed TO be redeem
able, in gold. The mint from the very frs.
began coming eagles, half-esgles and quar-
ter-eagles. 1t issued eagles every year down
to 1906. when it stopped until 1898. 1t
issued hslf-eagles every wear except 1916,
1917. down to ls73-the year of the
" conspiracy - and has issued them
every year since. 1t issued quar-
ter-eagles every wear down to 1905,
when it stopped until 1921, and then re-
sumed paused again until 1924, and then
resumed once more, and has continued ever
since. In 1850 it began coming gold dol
lars; in 1855, three dollar gold pieces. Be
fore the year 1873 the mint had coined aud
issued SSl6, 422 ,042 in gold against IS ,O45,-
S3S in silver dollars We take no count
here of the small silver "change." There
was a good deal of that issued, say $780,
900, 900; but this does not furnish stand
ard of value or a means of carving on the
small purchases. Silver was, down t. 1862,
a legal tender as well as gold, but it was not
the standard. Nobody had it in his mind in
buying or selling except in yery small
amounts. What every one meant and
thought of in talking of prices was prices in
gold. He may have paid in bank-bills or
checks, but they were checks or bank bills
redeemabe in gold. lie did not think of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-01
The Boston COilectOrship--- Appointment Of
A. W Heard

The long aud sharp contest over the Bos-
ton Collectorship has ended in the appoint
mont Of Hon. Alanson W. Beard, tho we'll
known Massachusetts, politician, in the place
OF Collector Simmons. The result is q great
triumph for Senator Hoar, who led the OPP
position to Simmons, and who apparently
succeeded in securing the perhaps reluctant
but finally decided. if not decisive. aid of
Senator Dawes. The struggle divided the
Massachusetts, delegation, the Representa-
tives. with the exception of Mr.. Clafiin. be-
ing all for Simmons, while the Senators were
against him 1t divided the Cabinet, Sscre-
ing understood to be decidedly in favor OF
retaining Collector Simmons, while Secre-
tary SchurZ and Attorney General Devens
opposed the reappOintment, and Secretary
Evsrts and Postmaster General Key were
reported to be non-committal, though as
Mr.. Eyarts is a connection of Senator HOar
by marriage, it is not unlikely that he gave
him some quiet assistance. Mr. Simmons's
por;ers were immensely strong; and
the testimonials to the reforms effected
in the Boston Custom House and ITS faithful
and acceptable management under Collector
desire. lie had the backing Of Vice-Presi-
dent Wheeler. and tho active Friendship of
such men as Governors Straw and Cheney
OF New Hampshire, Senators Burnside,
Wsdleigh and Sargent, President Seelye, of
Amherst, and of many leadir men through
out New England. The opposition to
Simmons was mostly confined to the pro-
fessional civil service reformers. and doc
trinaires, and was based on the ground that
when Simmons was appointed, he was
"machine' politician, and protege Of Gen.
Batter. This crime no amount of subse-
quent well doing seemed to be able to wipe
out.
Mr.. Beard, the new appointee. has been
an active politician and was quite recently
chairman of the Massachusetts Republican
State Committee. lie failed in business
las a wholesale clothing merchant) about a
year ago, and about that time. We believe,
resigned his position on the State Commit
tee. He was Senator Hosr's man, and,
with both the Massachusetts Senators for
him, there can be no doubt of his confirma-
ton. The appointment. We fancy, has made
President Hayes no new friends and it
Will be strange If it does not prove to have
cost him soma friends, in Massachusetts,
whose support might be of material service
IN him
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-01

1HE eminent German philosopher and in
vestigator, Dr. VIrchow, in recent address
before the chief scientific association of his
country, expressed some interesting opinions
on Darwin doctrine Of the origin of the bu-
man species. While he admitted that il
may yet be shown that there is connection
between man and the apes, be declared that
thus far the known facts warrant no such
conclusion If We 90 back to the Oldest fos-
81 man CT the qusternary period-the Oldest
about which there Is no dispute-be saws
I'VE always find man Just such as men are
now" There is nothing apish about him
in TACT, adds DR.. Nmchow, the old troglo-
dytes, pile-villagers aad bog people prove to
be quite respectable society They have
heads 50 large that many living person
would be only too happy to Possess such. )"
With regards to differences. be afhrms that if
We gather together the whole sum of the fns-
sil men hitherto known. and put them par-
ailel with those If the present time we can
decidedly pronounce that there are among
living men a much greater number OF ipdi-
Tiduals who show relatively inferior tyne
'han there are among the fossils known up to
this time After thi= decided opinion BY
one Of the able-t authorities in the world
common people may well rest in the com
monty received BELIEF that man was created
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-01

JAMES GORDON BENNETT, elated by the
soecess OF his African expedition under
Stanley, is about to try for the North Pole
lie has addressed d memorial to Congress,
which was introduced in the Senate on
Monday by Senator CCnkling, in which Mr..
Bennett says that he has purchased the
Arctic vessel Pandora and will lit her out and
man her at his own cost and expense, with
view to prosecute. and if possible bring to
successful issue the polar explorations which
have 50 long occupied the attention of the
scientific world. He accordingly requests
that bill may be passed through Congress
authorizing the transfer Of the Pandora TO
the United States flag, the change Of her
name. should he deem it desirable, and that
che may be commanded and Offered by
United States naval officers and be subject
to United States naval rule and discipline.
he also requests that the United States gov
eminent may be authorized to give its aid
and eountenance to the enterprise and to
afford such assistance as NAV appear adsis-
able. This is better wsv for Mr.. Bennett
to spend his money, than in playing polo,
riding steeple chsses in England, or fighting
duels.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-01

Bismarck is said to be much pleased with
the elevation of Cardinal Pecci to the Pa
pscy.
Now it is said Nevada Jones, the Senator,
is not rich, being worth only million
or so
New Orleans commemorated the death of
Pope Plus with grand street parade, with
Gen Beauregard ~ marshal.
There is new oil region in Kentucky,
near the Tennessee border, one well produc-
ing 200 barrels Of oil per day.
While in Providence, recently, Rev. Mr.
PentecOst conducted eighty seven services in
four weeks, and went to Hartford in good
health
Joaquin Miller is writing play with
cannlbal for the hero. 1t is to be hoped he
will fully enter into his subject i oTeH
Courier.
There are $50 women conyictI in the
Massachusetts woman's prison, and more
are arriving almost daily. There have been
10 births. in the prison, eight OF them with
in short time.
A little colored boy was hanged to door
knob, "in fun" by some OF his playmates in
Madison, Ind. the other day. He was cut
down, but died
Little Emma has reappeared IN the Eng
lish courts, certain shareholders having
sued Messrs. Anderson, Park and Stewart
and ex-Minister Schenck, for s. 1000, 900,
for dcrelctiOn OF duty as directors
Cardinal McCloskey arrived in Rome, Sat
urday. too late for the Papal election.
Just one little drink has made all the
drunkards in the world.
The New York Hrdd suggests that
"George Washington wasn't always first,
even in war or in peace. lie married
widow"
Nip. one Of the chimpanZees recently ar
rived in New York, took cold and died. last
week 1t WAS Nip and took,
The late Pope's last words to his physician
were, "You have not been fortunate in your
treatment this time Lc morfe rHcs"
death wins
Forty thousand glasses OF lager beer were
drank at the Arion ball, in New York, Fri |
day night, and it was not a particularly good |
night for lager, either.
DIR. Tying raised $50 1000. Sunday, which
makes up the 5000 600 required to Tree tho
Church Of tho Holy Trinity, parsonage and
chapel, from debt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-01

A DEsPERADo named Murphy was sentenc-
ed to the States Prison for life, at Dedhsm,
Mass, last Tuesday, for murder N the Sec
ond degree, the prosecuting officer having
accepted his plea OF guilty of that crime,
though proof was not lacking that it was a
use of wilful murder IN the first degree.
Murphy was interviewed in Dedham Jail,
after his sentence, by Boston Globe report
er, and described the murder, which was the
cool and deliberate shooting and killing of
an old man named Appleton. on the high
way. Murphy added to his free and easy
confession an expression of entire confidence
that he would be psrdoned out Of prison be-
fore long. Il suppose people outside think
I'm brute, and ready to kill at any time, 4"
be said "but will be real good in prison,
and in few years those tender chaps cith
son spot an heir heads will get me out"
This remark sounds as if Murphy had been
reading up the Phair case, in Vermont. The
Phair tactics could hardly be described more
pithily. The worst of it is, that Mr.. Muir
phys anticipstions are altogether likely to
prove true.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-01

1t is officially reported that the American
butter trade in North England is uuimpor-
tsn;, Sweden, Norway and Denmark mono
POLLING the business. but that American
butter would find steady sale if less salty
and packed in better shape.
Tho burglars secured Sl,22s from the
Dexter, Me-. Savings bank The murderers
OF the treasurer are still undiscovered.
The Pope has inIimated the desire that
pilgrims abstain from special sllusion TO
politics in addresses to him.
Marshall Twitchs.l, OF louisiana, who
was wounded in the affair at COushatts and
lost both arms. has been appointed consul
at Kingston. Canada.
James r. Keene sends 81 500 from New
York tor the destitute people of San Fran
cisco.
The grand jury has found a true bill for
libel against Frank Leslie, publisher.
Ex-state treasurer Parker, OF South Caro-
lima, has been released from jail on his own
recognigance, be having turned states evi-
dence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-01
MURDER AND ROBBERY.
a bank Treasurer Fatally Wounded and
Locked In the safe

Dexter, Me, Feb. 23-J. W Barron.
treasurer of the Dexter savings bank, did
not return home as usual. Inquiries were
made for him, and he could not be found.
| This excited suspicion. When the bank
officers searched at the bank the doors we're
found locked When the cashier of the Ma
tional bank opened his vault. which is con-
nected with that of the savings bank, he
found the door of the savings bank safe
opened so he could not get through
but could hear Mr.. Barron groan-
ing. They then broke open the doors
of the savings bank room, but
found the vault locked They then passed
small person through the aperture be-
tween the vaults. He found Mr.. Barron
lying in the vault hsnd-cuffed. gagged and
a rope around his neck. He was taken
out senseless and remained so until half
past FIVE this morning, when he expired.
He had several bad wounds upon his fore
head The robbers evidently murdered
him because he would not open the safe at
their command 1t is thought the act was
done between five and six O'Clock last
night Intense excitement prevails The
robbers secured less than 800.
a Man Murdered and His Body Thrown
ON the Railroad Track TO Hide the
Crime.
PITTsFIELD, Mass, Feb. 23.-The man
gled remains Of William Silyernail, formerly
superintendent of the orc beds at West
Stockbridse, were found on the track of the
Boston and Albany railroad about mile
east of State Line station last night. and it
ia believed that he was murdered and
sftsrward thrown on the track by his assss-
sins to hide the evidences of their work.
The body had been shockingly mutilated by
the train but an investigation revealed a
mortal stab in the left side. also other eyi-
dences of foul play. Detectives think the
crime was committed by tramps for the pur-
noSe of rohhery