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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-24

Lydia Sherman, the murderess OF thre e
or four husbands and Of three of her chill
dren, died last week, IN the Connecticut
State prison, where she had been serving a
life sentence.
The narrow gauge rlilruad, known as the
Champlain and St Lawrence Junction. is
now complete from West Farnham, Z. O.,
to St llughs, 80 miles north of st. iya-
einthe. \ bridge will be built across the
river ut Farnham, to connect with other rail
roads. Regular trains will run soon.
A train loaded with flour, which left Min
neapolis the evening Of the 10th inst, via
the Chicago, Milwaukee and Erie railways,
arrived at New York in four DAYS, and was
delivered to the steamer for London next
morning, making the fastest time on re-
cord.
Edward King, in letter from Paris, says
The Publishers exhibit in our American see
ton, although very small, Is beautiful and
elicits cries OF admiration from the French
The encyclopedias, the statues and the ad-
vertising books receive great praise. 1t Is
universally admitted that the agricultural
exhibit of the United States will be the finest
in the whole exhibition.
saturday evening ~ Miss Melissa smith,
daughter oi the lighthouse keeper of llatteras
Island, N. C., was retiring, pillow tell
from her hand and rolled down the stairway.
In attempting to recover Ii she fell down the
stairs and into the water, and was carried
out by the surf and drowned, She was to
have been married Wednesday.
A Rochester IN. W deacon, thought he
recognized Young lady friend leading II
little boy up the street, AID stepping To her
side asked "Why, Mary, where did you
get that child?' The scarlet face turned To
his was that of an entire stranger, IL came
by it honestly" was all she said. and the
good old man had something to think about
all the way home to dinner.
The new account OF the Benuctt-Nlay duel
only make plain the old facts al that
nobody was hurt (2) that there was no ex-
change of shots at all (3l that only one shot
was fired, and that in the air and " that
everybody was satisfied u
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-24

A REPORT comes from Ottawa that the
Canadian authorities received despatch
from the imperial government, Monday. an
nouucing that war between England and
Russia is inevitable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-24

identified with the Democrats in this matter,
and his appointment as Republican really
reduces the minority of the committee to g.,
and virtually gives the Democrats $ Of the
ii members.
The President is plot-proof. The inyesti-
gators of the select committee may ferret
their keenest, but they cannot touch his
title - Boston Herald.
The story that any bargain, real or i'm
piled, has ever been entered into between
Southern Democrats and Mr.. Hayes, We be-
lieve to be a stupid falsehood. Louisville
Journal
To add fraud to fraud. Gen. Butler is to
be put IN the Potter investigating committee
as Republican. Hartford Courant.
Does the South want another war for the
benefit OF Sam Tilden. and the host OF office
seekers whose only hope of teasting on
official crumbs is Tilden's success? That Is
the question Memphis (Tean.) Aralanche.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-24
MORE CONFUSION IN Tue HOUSE.

WAsuISGTON. May %. - Representative
Robertson, of Louisiana, democrat, rose to
a question of personal privilege and sent to
the clerk desk ID be read the letter of Sec
rotary Sherman. lie had read the portion
relating to Fast and West Felieiana par
ishes, in which Sherman offers TO prove re-
voting violence. Mr.. Robertson cllimed-
that this was question of privilege, 10
that it what Secretary Sherman said Is true
1t involved his right to a seat on this floor.
The speaker (Sayler) made the extraordi-
nary ruling that 1t was question OF priv
ilego The republicans earnestly dissented.
The speaker seeing the embarrassing posi-
ton in which he had placed himself, revised
his ruling by saying that it was not aues-
ton of privilege unless he (Robertson)
should insist that he proposed to connect
himself with these frauds. Mr.. Robertson
proposed to do this and was proceeding to
tell the story when the speaker called him
TO order and ruled him down. Pending Mr..
RObertsou's speech there were loud cries
from the republican side that they admitted
that be had his seat by fraud.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-24
THE pEMoCRArs GETTING UNEASY.

Republicans, to whom Secretary Sherman
has stated details of his case. declare tina. it
is absolutely conclusive. and that the Demo-
Gratis will be overwhelmed. The only new
element in the Louisiana case upon which
the democrats have based their great hopes,
consists OF the very things which Secretary
Sherman is to expose. The southern demo-
Gratis particularly are becoming very uneasy
at the results of the investigation thus far.
The newspapers and letters received BY
them show that they are not supported by
their constituents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-24
LITTER FROM NINIsrER NoYKs.

WASHINGTON May CA letter was re-
ceived here. last night. from Minister
Noyes. at Paris, written before the Potter
resolution was passed, which Mr. NOyss
says there was 10 bargain of any sort in the
Presidential matter, and thar the only
probable reason why 50 many republicans
from Florida were appointed to Office was
because they wero ostrscised by the demo-
Gratis in their homes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-24

WArKRvILLK.-Two men from Caledonia
county were here. last week, examining the
water powers OF the branch. and also the
buildings. with view to manufacturing
shoe pegs.
Mrs. Cyrus Wells and daue liter left here,
on Fri day last, for Kinsley, Edwards cOun-
ty, Kansas. They go nearly all the way in
company with Mrs. llodgkin, who lives in
Iowa.
Ammi Leach has recently left the house
he has occupied for several years past, and
is now living in the three-stOry building
near the bridge. lie Is thoroughly repair
ing the inside OF the house, and when COM
pleted will have as good home as the vii
lage affords.
Mrs. Simeon liemenwsy died on Friday
last. after a severe illness of about ten days.
Her health has been poor Tor several years
past. having been afflicted with asthma.
At the time of death she was IS years old.
On Saturday afternoon and leyening last,
temperance NEE ting was held at the Union
church. A. r. Straw, OF Stowe. district
deputy of LamOillo county, acted As chair
man OF the meeting. A gOOdly number of
Templars from Cambridge Centre and BOrO,
were present and several short addresses
were made, which were full of interest
In the evening after the public exercises
had closed three new members were initial
ed as Good Templars &C.
LEIcEsrER.-A little seven-year- son
OF Walter j. Thomas, was run over by
loaded, twO-horse wagon full OF wet manure,
one day last week, the fore wheel passing
over his legs and part Of his body. and had
it not been for the man on the load the hind
wheel would have passed over his head and
neck. Fortunately no bones were broken
or permanent injury received.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-24

On motion Of Henry Clark. E,q.. OF Rut-
land, the Convention then adjourned until
. o'clock p. IN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-24

English Catholics arc reported DESTROYS
that Pope Leo should adopt Jerusalem as
his permanent home. They offer to buy him
NrSitory enough for principality.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-24
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.


Albert Clarke, of St. Adams. Torrey L.
Wales. of Burlington: d. NJ. Camp, of
Newport Edward Seymour, of Vorgennes !,
j. 5. Cilley, of Brandon, Charles Dewey,
of Montpelier &. NJ. Stone. OF st. Johns
bury; Charles Barrett. Of Grafton John
b. Mead. of Randolph.
The following were named as tho
COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE STATE COMMITTEE.
John Is. Page. of Rutland county N. j..
Allen, of Addissp; g. f. lloughton' Of
Bennington. T. &. BeldoD, of Caledonia !.
+. NJ. Van Sicklen, OF Chittenden; ii. A.
Cutting, of Essex 0. $. RiXford, of Frank
lin. jed p. Ladd. of Grand Isle; +. W.
Baldwin, of Orleans /; 5. +. Frary, of
Orange. A. Is. franklin. Of Windham !,
George &. Shepard. OF Washington Henry
A. Fletcher, Of Windsor; X. +. Parker, Of
LamOillo.
ADJOURNMENT.
On motion of Henry Clark. Esq. OF Rut-
a a Il
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-24

Orleans county had had no State 0thoer
since Hon. David NJ ICsmp was Lieut.
Goyernor-thirty years ago.
Hon. o. E. Butterfeld. of Whining ton.
presented the name of G1n. W. W. Lynde,
of Bratteboro, abiding to his army record
q nd long legislative experience.
W. Ii. Walker. ESD, of Ludlow. pre-
scented the name OF Hugh Henry, ESD. OF
Chester. as an upright. high-minded man
an Of large experience for his years.
Rev Franklin Butler, of Windsor, pre-
sent,d tho name of Hon. N. b. Stafford, of
Hartford, as man OF the people and iden-
tilted with tho agricultural interests OF the
Ststj.
DR.. q. b. Bullsrd, of ST. Johnsbury,
present ID the namo of Hon. Bliss N. Davis,
of Dauvillo-as that of an old war horse Of
the party, who was beloved and esteemed
by all who knew him.
The nomination OF Mr.. Cotton was Soc
onded by Con. z. p. Pitkin. of Montpelier
Col. 4. 5. StJwell, of Cornwall; q. Horace
Hubbard, of Springfield and Hon. John
Lynde, of WilliamstOwn.
The nomination of Con. Lynde. was sec
orded by Capt. A. b. Franklin. OF Nowisne.
and n delegate from windham county. who
told the story of tho old farmer. who when
asked what was raised in Vermont, replied
MEN"
j. NJ. Parker. OF Royalton. thought the
old farmers answer might have boon 1--WE
raise candidates for Lieutenant-G Governor.
lie seconded the nomination Of Hugh
Henry lie remembered his fathers STOCK.
and it could be said that this Hugh comes OF
good stock. Laughter and applause. The
nomination of Mr.. Henry WAS seconded by
y. W. Bailey, of Fairhaven (who went back
to the times Of Patrick llenry); A. ID.
Smith, of Clarendon II. N. Beers. Of Monk
ton; NJ. s. Colburn, OF Manchester and
uenry Ballard, ESD, of Burlington. The
latter alluded iorcibly to tho late Hugh
Henry and to his share in securing the
nomination OF Abraham Lincoln in tho
Chicago Convention OF 1860.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-24
THE ORGANIZATION coxrLKTED

On motion of Mr.. Rowell, OF Felchville.
Milo 5. Buck. of Cavendish. was chosen
temporary secretary; and on motion of
Hon. Charles Dewey. Of Montpelier. the
temporary organization was made perma-
nent.
Hon. Albert Clarke. of ST. Albans, moved
that committee on resolutions be.appoint-
ed by the chair, to consist of nine members.
At the suggestion of Hon. l.. Y. Hinck-
ley. OF Chelsea, an amendment was made
that the committee consist of three gentle
men from each Congressional District and
as amended tho motion was carried.
Hon. John B. Page, Of Rutland. moved
that committee OF one from each county
be appointed by the chair to nominate
committee to present list of names Tor
State committee for the two years ensuing.
Carried.
Tho President announced tho following
a. the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-19

| .1ofden & Curtis, two entefprisina Young fnen
OF Scion, have established q cigar mauufactory in
that village. They commenced business in univ
and have made 10000.
10 stacyvie, Aroostook county, on wednes-
day while out gunDing, Lyman Hunt set his rid e
down, when something caught the hammer dis
charging 1t, the ball striking the back of the head
grazing the bone aud making ugly wound.
Inc house of Robert Newman, at West Lubec,
' was enntiely destroyed by fire Thursday night
M ,ae iy'n INST The house was insured for 500.
MT ~ estimates his loss at $780,
"A large amount of work il being done at the
heooinak hour mill, in Waldoboro' A large
quantity oil wheat has been raised in that and
nelghboilng towns, which is now being brought
10 10 be converted into -four. Some grain has
been brought long distances.
a natural history society is to be established in
Bangor 1t Is proposed TO have it established
similarly to that OF the Natural History Society
in Portland.
jackson brothers of Jefferson, have Il ted up
'heit new cider mill with new six horse power
engine and boiler and a new Empire press and
CRATE, and are making about 5000 gallons of cider
per week, with capacity to double the amount.
ne cider Is made by az entirely new process
oelng perfectly filtered, and the quantity greatly
increased. Ordinary apples yield four gallons .
bushel.
fresque Lie correspondent of the Lewiston
'ouInal wrues AT a meeting of the voters of
NASHu@S last, III was FOIcu u0aDl-
mously, ~ yeas, that the town issue its bonds
ior sSooo' twenty years TO run, to aid in extend
ing the narrow gauge railway from Caribou to
that village. The New Brunswick Railway Co.
VIII bnild the road before jan lst, $780, provided
the town OF Maysville votes its credit for $4,000
for the same purpose, which it will probably do
The railroad men of New Brunswick are deter
mined to receive the lucrative trade of the future
Aroostook valley, leaving Bangor out in the cold.
Vel II Bangor will have it so, no one here can
prevent it.
Mr.. James Wood of this CITY has been cuIt;vst.
ing the acquaintance of the Byron bears. He has
Just returned from Swift river, and saws that the
pears are very numerous in that region and do
nuch damage to apple trees. Five bears In one
drove came into the orchard of Mr. o. Hodgdop.
one day recently and helped themselves to fruit.
several shots were fired at them without effect
Lewiston Journal.
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GENERAL GRANT.


NEW YORK, Octobe, Is. Cable specials saw
General Grant on his visit to Spain, was received
on the train as 1t entered that country, by a dele
CATION of officers of King Alfonso's staff and nvlt
ed to and accepted the royal car.
On arriving at San Sebastian Gen. Grant was
received by president Castelar, and in re spon Sc
to welcome by CASTELAR, concluded by saving
Believe me, the name OF Castelar, is especially
honored in America.
The military guards at stations at the railroad
route, were doubled in honor OF Grant and saluted
the train passed.
AT Victoria the General was received by the
civil and military authorities attached to the
King military and civil staff. lie repaired at
once to his otol.
The annual marruvres ofthe Spanish army are
being held here, and the King and bis entire staff
are in Victoria.
AT night the General strolled ont through the
streets of the old part of the town. He inspected
the Bazsrs the Plaza Neuvia, and streets IN the
new portion OF the city.
Thursday forenoon Gen. Grant was received by
King Alfonso, at the Avunta miento, or reside nee
OF the alcade, quite palace in It's exterior adorn-
ments. Toe King, who speaks English said he
lobg had bad curiosity to meet the General,
whose civil and military career was so familiar TO
him. He said there was no man living wht IN
spain would more gladly honor The interview
was long and cordial, aad much good feeling was
shown on both sides.
At II o'clock Gen. Grant, King Alfonso and a
>pltuulu vi ktuefhIs the Ming Offlca
residence to witness the mannuvres which were
to take place on the historic field of Victoria.
King Alfonso and Gen. Grant code at the head
of the column. side by side, his majesty pointing
out obj cts of at, rest to the right and left, and
when the vicinity OF the famous field was reached,
hating for few minutes to indicate to his guest
the locat of The different armies on that famous
mo ming. As they proceeded thence Gen. Concha
was called to the side OF the King and introduced
to Gen. Grant. Several other distinguished Off
per. tbep urasnnta1 no tha,
fine, and the scene was one of great interest to
the American visitor.
Gene al Grant spent all the day on horseback j.,
witnessing the man1uvres. The King and his
guests returned to the city late in the afternoon.
At night the General dned with the King. He
will review the troops Friday, and at night leave
for Mad id.
Altogether, both at the palace and on the field
Gen. Grants rec 'ption was brilliant in pomp and
ate luton.
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CONDENSED IELEGRAMS.

Steamer Bramhall, with nun itions of war ioi
Turkey, in attempting to leave New Haven
Conn yesterday morning, without q pilot, ran
hard aground near the lighthouse. where she now
remains. 1t is hoped to float her at high tide.
Cable specials report better feeling in Glasgow
financial circles. The directors of the Glasgow
bank hold a meeting of investigation tomorrow
Robert Howe, aged 25, brakeman of the freight
train the n. f railroad, fell from the train at
Lawrence, yesterday, and was run over and
killed.
Charles Ryder escaped from State Prison at
Windsor, Vermont, yesterday morning. while as
si,ting IN stable work
The schooner Freddie E. Ebbett is reported
lost.
Yesterday morning. near kennedyville, Kent
Co, Maryland, George L. Nelson WAS Instantly
killed by the accidental discharge of gun. Six
hours later hi. mother died of grief.
The Grand Order of International Firemeu's
Union was yesterday merged into the Brother
hood of Locomotive Flremen of the U. S. and
Canada.
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4
Through the kindness OF Mr.. David ]. Stalrett
| teacher al the Prison. and few other gentlemen
along the line Of the Knox & Lincoln r. r., an
| eScui sion was arranged on Wednesday, by which
the children and others who desired might have
an opportunity Of visiting the Maine State Prison
Excursionists came from Bath, Wiscasse', New.
castle. Damafi~cotta, and Nobleboro', and by the
time the train had reached Waldoboro, the csr-
were filed On arriving at Thomaston the Gro d
wen1ed their way to the PRISON. Warden Rice
away, hut his.coufeOns assistants did every
thing in their power to make the stay pleasant.
Immediately after the prisoners had eaten the ir
dinner and returned TO their work, the visitors
had an opportunity of lookng into the c, IL from
these they repaired 10 the different workshops, to
see the prisoners engaged in work al their iespec-
tive ira 'es. The most attractive place was the
black n,i'h shop, where the murderer
convicted at lckland on the Tuesday previous
The most of The work is well done, meeting with
GOOD sales. especially in the harness and shoe de
par tmen'. The new harness shop is rta adv for DC
cupancy. and will be Immediately occupied At
the present time II ere are % men at work in this
department and - in the shoe shop. Whole
number in the Prison at the present time 2l7, an
increase over last wear. A report has been cii Gu
lated IN some of the State paper. that Michael
King was sentenced from Lewiston. This is in
correct.
The exc lrsonists returned in the afternoon
highly pleased with then visit tn the Prison. Nh
Statrett i doing good work in the Prison a.
teacher. having been there six Yeas. and knowing
well the wants Of The inmates. lie has thorough
acquaintance with the history of each prisoner
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
lai,a hsnnthfr j ournal
MAINE NEWS by TELEGRAPH.

MACHIAs, October Is. The house OCCUPIED by
Aaron Kelly, at Jonespoit was burned last night
His daughter, aged I, persisted IN the fire.
Marine News.
Schooner Oivetta. at Bangor, reports eeing a
schooner bottom side up, off Cape Cod, Tuesday
forenoon, masts alongside Saw lot of new
lumber to the nor Inward, supposed to be part Of
her cargo.
The schooner Ant raid, at Baltimore, Nd, from
Charleston, brought Capt. Landtrkin and crew,
of the schooner Sea Nymph Of Gardiner, New
York for Port Royal, abandoned on the 18TH in
lat 3i.l5 long. $50. The Sea Nymph encoun-
tered hurricane on the llth, and when aban-
doned had six feet of water in Ter hold, and was
unmanageabc. She was owned by Capt Lander
kin. No Insurance. Capt. Lander kin reports
that he saw three dsmasted vessels in the vicinity
Of IIatteras, on the lith and - inst with spars
gone above the eyes of the lower iigging. One
was a bark and the others were full rugged briggs.
Pede~trianI>m.
BRUNSWICK, October Is. The twenty mile
walking match for the championship of the Stale,
between Messrs. George Slower and +. +. Dole
took place this evening, and was won By Dole.
Time, hours, 81 minutes, 40 seconds.
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TIL FEVER.

| MEMPHIS, October l3. A light frost was fei
IN the vicinity of Memphis last evening, but wa,
scarcely observable in The city. The weather to-
day is cool aud bracing. From last night until
| noon to-day there were sixteen interments. Among
| The dead was DIR. NJ. +. Keeting, volunteer ply
| stefan from New York
Vice President j. II. Edmond.on, 10 charge oil
he Howard relief tain, on the Tennessee 4
Mississippi railroad, telegraphs fro n Grenada as
follows:
Il fnd the situation at all points more favors-
BILE than anticipated
CAIRO, October Is. DIR. Roswell Waldo, sur
seon of the marine hospital here died of yellow
fever thls forenoon. Three new cases are report
ed 10 the last twenty four houis.
MONTGOMERY. October Is. Frost and ice this
morning at T. more station, eight miles north of
Montgomery.
cases 1873 coored 80 convalescents discharged
from hospital to-day. Weather cold clear.
Al M,rlden, Miss.-Deatbs As. Number cases
to date, 30. There was quite frost this morn
ing Outlook brighter
The Fnemen's Charitable Association of New
Oileahs return thanks ior aid attended.
AT Plaquemine, La. there have been over 100
cases. l2O deaths-9 IN past AZ hours. 20 cases
now.
At Baton Rouge-36 new cases no deaths.
No abatement of ftyer at Patterson. 10 deaths
in past two days.
Ih,r Is fever al Helena, Ark
AT Cairo, Illinois, new cases reported to day.
AT DonaldsonviIle, La, p new cases and
deaths reported
At Memphis, II d. hs in past a hours.
NEW ORLEANS, October IS. Weather clear,
cool and windy. Deaths 81 new cases reported
49,
Applications for relief to the Young Mems
Christian Association number 66, and to the How
ards $50. The Peabody Relief A ssoc iation has
issued nearly 600 rstions The Howards sent
nurses to-day to st. John, the Baptist Parish and
to McComb City.
AT McComb-Twenty- four new cases and one
death.
At Holly Springs-Six new cases and deaths.
Think the yellow fever will 5000 leave US. A
heavy frost Is probable tonight. Cotton picking
is lively, and the prospects more cheerful
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EASTERN AFFAIRS.
NATIVE ARMIES FORMING IN BuL.
CARA AND T.. ROUMELIA.

LONDON, October IS. Berlin corresponds nj
OF the Times reports native armies forming 10
Bulgaria and East Roumelia, under Russian Off
GERS, equipped with Russian arms commanded 10
the Russian tongue, and number about {, 900 me
forclble enlistments continue. Arms are distrib-
nted by the Russians amorg the Christian villages
In East koumelia, while the Turks provide rifles
Hills.
special non Berlin says that the Hamburg
cent al commission of the German socialists has
issued PROCLAMATION urging socialists to continue
tue aglta Ion 10 houses, workshops and barracks,
and to continue the study of works printed about
socialism during the past fifteen years. 10 short to
change the method of agitation, but not desist
from il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-19

There are two or thee new cases of diphtheria
on the cas-, SIDE of the river.