Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-07-05

THE impor lance of the City Caucus. mex
Saturday evening, can hardly be exaggerat
cd. The State and county tickets are III
nomination, and already as good as elected
But the most important question of the
year-Who shall represent us in Congress ?
remains undecided. 1t is to be determined
so far as the Republicans OF Darlington can
determine it, on Saturday evening. The
action of this city will have very impor-
tsnt influence on the canvass in the rest OF
the District Extraordinary Efforts arc on
foot to pack the caucus for Barlow. Mr.,
Barlow was in the city, yesterday and day
before, organizing things in person. Money
is freely offered by his agents for support
for Mr.. Barlow. Bat the majority Of the
Republicans of this city cannot be bought,
and no intelligent and well-informed man
doubts that that majority is opposed to
Barlow. What Mr.. Barlow is counting
on. is the remissness Of his opponents. Will
the true and staunch and honest minded
Republicans. who do not " ish TO be repre-
scented in Congress by Bradley Barlow. sec
to it that lie counts without his host? Let
every such voter attend the caucus, and
give an hour to the cause OF honesty,
morality. and true Republican principles.
FATAL ACCIDENT AT EAT FAIRFIELD. -
On the 2Sth ult.. as George W. Bowdish, Of
North Fairfield. was visiting his nephew,
George W. Burleson, at East Fairfield, in at
tempting to go down cellar. he fell from the
top stair to the cellar bottom, fracturing
his skull, and although medical aid was
summoned. he was past help and died in
about two hours. His funeral, which took
place at North Fairfield on the 30th, WAS
largely attended. and he was buried with
Masonic hOnOrs. George Washington Bow
dish. the deceased. was born IN Fairfield in
November 1901. lie was son of Colonel
Joseph Rowdish, one OF the first set
of tho late Joseph Bowdisb, of Fairfield,
and Col. l. B. Bowdish. of Burlington lie
received liberal education at the old 81.
Adams academy, but soon aiterward went
to sea, and followed the calling of a sailor
nearly 10 years, often acting a. first mate in
the merchant service. Being in the navy seye
raj years. he served az o warrant officer under
Admiral Porter, the late Admiral Farragut,
and the late Confederate Admiral Buchan.
An, all OF whom were then lieutenantI in
Uncle Sans service. lie was present at the
siege OF Vera Cruz, and brought home several
relics picked up alter the capituation OF
that strong fortress. Being compelled
by rheumatism, about 1850. to quit the sea,
he has since lived in Fairfield where he was
for several years engaged in business. For
the last two or three years he has lived in
retirement, and has busted himself in read
ing, reflection. and deeds OF charity, many
needy persons being the recipients OF his
bounty. Mr.. Bowdsh was held in great
respect by all who knew him. The golden
rule WAS the guide of his life, and though
rot a rrn'rssed Christian, he leaves an un-
blemished chArs, -. ard WAS often charac-
tefized as strictly honest man" The |
deceased was never married, but leaves a |
large circle OF relatives, manv of whom
were present at his funeral.-Messenger