Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-29

" A-hlNoIUN, ZO AuOlC uEC
rumors that the Union Pacific and Central
Pacific roads are prepared to spend large
sums CT money to secure the defeat of the
pending bill.
A1RTUARY.
the u s. treasury, died here this morning
OF apoplexy of the heart.
IMPORTANT ORDER OF THE P0sINAsTER-GKN
ERAL.
The postmaster-general has issued orders
announcing a regulation of the department
governing transmission of printed matter
which is very important, as it oyerrules a
long established practice in the department.
Heretofore nothing but business cards
were permitted upon the wrapper of
printed matter. The postmaster general
now has given Instructions that
any matter in print which may be trans
mitted within an enclosure may also be
transmitted at the same rate ii printed upon
the wrapper or envelope. This includes
business cards. directions for returning and
any printed matter on the outside OF wrap
per or envelope. POst-masters however are
instructed not to regard requests for return
OF such matter unless stamps to pay return
postage are presented.
THOSE RUNoRED CABINET CHANGES
WASHINGTON, March 26-It can be stated
that, after the most careful consideration,
the President has determined to make no
changes in bis cabinet. lie does not think
that the republican opponents of his policy
would be concilisted by any changes which
he might make.
SENATOR HowE's SPEECH.
The speech of Senator Howe was made
without any consultation with the delega-
tion from his own state. The majority Of
that delegation denounce the speech, and
declare that Mr.. Howe, just at the begin
ming of a congressional campaign, had no
right to present such issues except after con-
sultation.
Gov. Packard's friends this morning say
that the speech OF Senator Howe has un-
doubtedly injured Packard's chances to be
nominated for collector OF New Orleans.
AN ANNOUNCEMENT.
1t is rumored that Secretary Thompson
will retire from the navy department about
the first Of July. and be succeeded by Albert
G. Porter. recently appointed comptroller
of the treasury.
HOW THE PRESIDENT FEELS ABOUT HOwE's
SPEECH.
Among the callers at the Executive Man
sion. this morning, were Messrs. Matthews,
Hoar. Cameron of Wisconsin, Ferry and
McCook. With reference to the speech
of Senator Howe, they all expressed
more feeling in the matter than
the President, and suggested that
the speech be answered, fearing
that to permit it to pass in ST.
leuce might be an admission of its
whole truth. The President took a different
view of the question himself, on the ground
that what he had done in the way of official
action was based on his sense of right,
without thinking for moment what might
be the result as affecting him personally.
He was opposed to public response, pre-
ferring that his acts should be the inter
prefer of his motives and principles. He had
sought to perform his duty, and with
this he was content, no matter how
Others with prejudiced minds might view
his conduct. All could Iecolleet, he said.
how bitterly Senator Howe had denounced
President Lincoln toward the close of his
first term, and how others sought to pre-
vent MI. Lincoln from being nominated for
second term but notwith-
standing all this he was re-
nominated and became more popular than
ever, the people having become better &C
9uainted with him and appreciated his con-
duct the more. Mr. HAYES said he was per-
fectly willing to be Judged by the same
tribunal. He does not appear disturbed by
Mr.. Howe's speech, thinking time will vim
dictate him.