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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-02-21
COUNTY COMMITTEE


the towns had not appointed any
Town COMMITTEES.
Burlington-CharleS Storrs. II. Green, \. Il.
Flanagan, ID. Crane, II. q. Wheeler.
Bolton-S. Deayitt, J. A. Beers, Edwin
Cotton
Charlotte-B. II. Taggari, ". IIigbee, l. W.
Bradley.
Colchester-J. Il. Forest, A. Il. Morton, l..
F. Burdick.
Essex-L. {. Butler, A. d. Rood. Peter
Blood.
Hine,burgh-Perry Miles, j. II. Allen, Fred
erick Mack.
Huntington-G. W. Sayles +. T. Iudson, ..
A. Ellis.
Milton-J. Z. squire-, J. IL. Woodward. H.
Chaplin.
Jericho-C. 5. Palmer, Jesse Gloyd. Z. IL.
Lane.
Richmond-Ezra Stevens, {. L. Green
Jabez Jones.
shelburn-Edger Nash, +. Weed. j. b. SUIT
ton.
South Burlington-J. Z. Smith, A. himball,
John Williams.
St. George-H. Lawrence. H. ;. JosIn, Z.
| Isham.
Underhill-Alfred Bicknell, J. u. Emerson.
| G.. {. Dunton.
We,tford-John Allen, Harmon Macomber,
| Albert Partridge.
| Williston-T. {. Narramorc, Jason tlifk,
| Wesley Metcalf.
Mr.. Huntington called attention to the
fact that in consequence of the remissness
Of temperance men last year, a "still hunt
came very near electing a commissioner OPP
posed to the prohibitory law. 1t behooyed
the committees and temperance men general
ly to be wide awake this year, or similar
effort by the opponents o. the law. might
succeed this time, though 1t could only Dc
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-02-21
DIED.,

CArLIs.-ln keeseyillc, N. V. on Thursday, Feb.
18th, 1873, Of chronic dyspepsia, Miner b. Cstlin,
aged So years.
aged II years.
Worcester. Mass, papers please copy.
HKSDRRsos.-In this city, Feb. 18th, lsigMrs.
Lettia Henderson, agei Sc years.
MoRsE.-ln Colchester. Feb. 18th, 1872 infant
daughter OF Fred. H. and Mary Z. Morse
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-02-21

Sold To inhabitants of other towns Slsi.9l :.
making tie amount sold 10 inhabitants oil
Hine>burgh S41s.sl. Places where liquor l.
supposed to be sold illegally, 1.
The remaining towns in the county have no
agents.
1t has been the aim OF the Commissioner 10
appoint in all eases, honest and trustworthy
men a. agents. who would not steal the funds
and property in their charge. nor sell liquor 10
persons who ought not TO have ii.
\. TOwN,
,f.s-i.N
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-02-21
NICHOLSON,
TIL e Halter,

Will hold a reception for the next 10
DAYS at his store, No. Central House
Block, from s a. M. to I 80 p. m. each
day, to which every lady who ever
thinks Of getting set of Furs is espec-
tally invited. 1t must be distinctly I'M
derstood that goods will not be given
away, but Just as near to it as the rules
of business stretched to their utmost
capacity will allow. Also, please re-
member that this is the last call TO Furs
for the season.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-02-21
Watertown linton Live stock Market.
Feb. Is.


Last week. $40 2}s6 1850
Year ago ... 427 2u5g SEQ
SuMDEH PROM THE sEvAL STATS.
Cattle Sheep. Calves. Horses Swine.
N. Hampshire, 81 977
Vermont.-..-- ls9 81
Prices of Market Beef-A few choice, s. 25H7 so;
extra, Sc 757 10 first quality, 3 759f6 Sos second
quality, s. % q s. so; third quality, 81 90 @
IS.
Prices OF Store Cattle-Working oxen per pair,
500, $l3O, and Sl6O; Mich Cows and Calves.
from So, $40 a. so; Farrow Cows. $40 I2s;
Yearlngs, s76l5 Two Years Old, $l212s; Three
Years Old, Sl5Ia5.
Western Fat Swinc-Livs, GO6i! b.
Prices OF Sheep and Lambs-ln lots, 81 80, $215
and s. % each; extra, s. 25 40 80, or from 3 TO
SIC ". Spring Lambs, 5iD6c v ID. Veal Calves
5.96!c Rib.
Hides, 6d6ci Y b Tallow, 5n5tc v h Country
Hides, 5d5.c y 10; Tallow, Itdi!c ID: Shesred
Pelts, 81 OO1l 20 each Calf skins, loo v b..
Csssifcatons Of Cattle and Sheep-N. B.-Choice
grade includes nothing but Stalled llOO6l4oO hs
Bullocks Extra and first quality includes the best,
large fat oxen. Second and third quality includes
Oxen, two and three years old Steers.
eheep-Extra includes Cossets and when those
OF interior quality are thrown out,
REMARKS.
Ind Advance gained on cattle last week has besn
held this morning At this landing arrivals were $50
head. Butchers more disposed TO purchase
than take their chances a. Brighton this afternoon
10 morrow.
Sheep and Lambs-The market for sheep is strong
ic above weeks rates. The quality is good and
trade quick.
Poultry-Arrivals continue very light for live lots
prices i24c Y ID. Tor Turkeys and chickens at 100.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-02-21
r,.uIoNAuIE rooLI,mNEss

CHARLOTTE l.. A. Clark has pur-
chased the "StrOng" residence, with the
land thereunto belonging, at the Four
Corners, and has taken possession thereof.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-02-21

The report was accepted.
The convention proceeded to nominate
County Commissioner.
Samuel Huntington presented, and Mr..
Mason seconded. the name of Mr.. Albert
Town, and Mr.. Town. was nominated by ac-
clamation for County Commissioner
COUNTY COMMITTEE.
On motion, the County Committee OF last
year were resppointed for the year ensuing,
viz: Ira Sayles, G. P. Currier and Alney
Stone. The County Committee were au-
thorized and instructed to fill all vacancies
in the town committees.
The following town committees were re-
ported for the year ensuing, or were ap-
pointed by the convention. in cases where
the towns had not appointed any.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-02-21
The Greatest Musical success
OF THE DAY Is
III, NJ. s.. PIN A 70 IL II !

TT has attracted large audiences light after hlght
/ and week alter week in ali the principal cities
and having easy music. aud needing but simple
scenery i, being extensively rehearsei by ANA
teurs everywhere. Inis SUCCESS Is morlteu oy W
music. Try 1t while 1t is now, in every village
Elegant copies with Music, Words and Libretto'
mailed fJr ST 90. Per dozen, 500.
Euyrso,& TupKs's HIGH SCHOOL ChOlR,flOO
LAUREL WREATH, by W. o. PERKINS $500 Leo
O. EyEREsr's SCHOOL SONG BOOK go
Arc three of the very best books for seminaties'
Normal and High Schools, &C.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-02-21

of the above amount Sl6.,9 was sold TO in
habitants of other towns. making the amount
sold 10 the inhabitants of Bolton S2s3.21. There
are no places where liquor i supposed TO lie
sold Illegally.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1879-10-23

vators. The mill power is furnished
Leffell wheel and has the capacity OF three
runs of burrows, together with other neces
sarv machinery. The Meadows, besides
milling, are farming extensively.
THE EAST GALLAT1N
country was my next line of travel. When
out of the city limits | was Immediately
among the fine farms teeming with golden
grain. These farmers visited in the vicinity
of Bozeman and on the East Gallatin side,
were Arthur Jared, D. D. Furgerson, VIM.
Rea. V. Cline and j. III. Nixon. They have
fine locations and are doing the farmers
part in an admirable farm-like manner. MIR.
Nixon also does an extensive dairy busi-
ness. Taking the high road at MIR. JarreG's
a twelve mie drive took me to the Empire
mills, where two hours were spent very
proftably in looking through this fine mill.
The building is three stories high besides
the basement, and is almost full of machine
cry. Mr.. Thomas, the proprietor, has lived
a life of experience in milling, having been
mil-raised from boyhood. His knowledge
of mills has enabled him to erect the En-
pire mill on the most improved plans, using
the very best machinery to be had in the
country and which enables him to make as
good flour as the best mills in the east. Un-
til this visit had a very imperfect knowl-
edge of the principle upon which the new
process -four is made. Notes taken from
the chat with Mr.. Il. on this subject and the
difference in the wheats grown are treasur-
ed for future use. The day is coming when
new process flour will be ''all the go'' in
Montana as well as elsewhere. The loca-
ton of his mill is convenient to the valley,
ana is most beautiful place. He has ma
| terial on the ground, will erect n dwelling
| at an early day and thereafter will make
his home ut the Empire. WILL.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1879-10-23

and moneyed aristocracy rule instead. We
have labored in quiet way to secure re-
peal of the desert land law, but in vain. We
advised the people to take advantage OF
its provisions, because though detrimental
to the good of the masses, it was benefit to
the individual, yet in the meantime hoped,
through correspondence with those in the
councils of the nation TO secure its repeal
before any excitement was raised. But it IS
idle to longer hope for this. 1t is measure
in the interest of few and against the ma
ny, and Will be in force until there is a
change in the policy of the government
Then let the people take the desert lands if
they wish, but we cannot sit by and see a
garden spot like the Judith-a land of wild
pIumbs and natural meadows-where crops
germinate, grow and mature without lrrlga-
ton, taken under its provisions without Of
fering our protest.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1879-10-23

THE withdrawal Of the Crawford line of
coaches from the Helena and Butte road
and the increased rate of fare is said to be
telling largely upon the travel between the
two cities, so much so that there is a strong
probability that the business men of those
cities will offer some inducement to Col.
Black to continue his line. Stage fares in
Montana are altogether too high TO Sc
cure that life and hustle in the way of travel
which naturally arises i'll consequence OF
cheap rates. But these things are regulated
by competition, and until the country is
thickly enough settled to warrant such IN
creased service, we may make up our minds
to stand good rates The Helena and Butte
road is the only one we believe which can
furnish paying business tostwo lines, and
Black Is capable of furnishing the second
line if those interested will show the proper
spirit. He is a man of great energy and en-
terprse and has good outfit-good coaches,
good teams, good stables along the route
and blacksmith midway the line, and no
line. The present close relations existing
between these towns are due in great mea-
sure to him,-the Boulder road being his
pet scheme, and in the building of which he
expended considerable of his private means
and if those interested are only forthcoming
with proper assurances, we are confident
the line will be continued. No community
will lose anything by encouraging WIDE
awake man like Col Black, whatever the
undertaking, and Helena and Butte would
certainly reap great advantage from main-
tanning a line of stages that guarantee cheap
1
fare. We do not offer this as a s'new de-
parture" of any kind, but as q business
proposition for the consideration OF those
directly interested.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1879-10-23

we want home in every nook and cor
ner by every water-course, whose occupants
starting with few head of stock and gar
den spot, are by free pasturage able to
maintain themselves until their gardens
gradually grow to farms and their dozen
head OF stock to hundreds. Thus these
lands will be pastured to their fullest capa-
city, and the country become popuous and
wealthy, yielding an annual revenue to the
government worthy of moment. And as
settlements progress and the grasses grazed
down, these lands will be gradually taken
by farmers until the whole face of the coun-
try, from the very margin of our streams to
the timber line of our mountains, where
they rise precipitously, will be one vast sue
cession of homes and fields, yielding annu
ally millions of bushels of grain. fruit and
vegetables. 1t is a mistaken idea that there
is any considerable region in the vicinity of
the Rocky mountains valuable only as ''pas
tural land.' The land usually designated
as such are as fine for agriculture as the lands
of Kansas and Nebraska, which are to-day
so eagerly sought by those wanting homes.
To the present system Of selling public lands
to actual settlers alone, do these States owe
their present prosperity. And the day that
our lands are put on the market in quantity
will the progress of Montana and sister Ter
rtories cease. Already the pernicious et-
tects Of the desert land law-another of those
great land and water steals authorized by
Congress in the interest Of capitals begin
ming to be felt. This, with the opportunity
the railroad belt furnishes, should, we think,
be all that the moDied interest should ask.
Great possessions may besecured without any
further legislation, and we ask that for once
the welfare of the country and people at
large may have some influence with our law
making assemblies. In behalf of the hus.
bandry, the very foundation of the wealth
and prosperity Of the civilized world, in be-
half of the homeless thousands of honest
people OF our nation who have no other
show, except by obtaining free home from
the government, Of ever rising above the
position of menial labor and serfdom, we
enter our solemn protest against such ruin
Gus policy. Let the press Of the Territory
and the nation everywhere unite with US in
frowning down such scheme in its very
infancy. -..s.d
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1879-10-23

WITHIN the past few weeks some half a
dozen or more desert land claims have been
located in the Judith basin. And the ques-
ton very naturally arises. can titles be per-
fected to desert land claims in this valley?
If SO, then there is not foot of public land
in America that may not be gobbled up un-
der its infamous provisions. 1t is well
known fact that the Judith is the most sea-
sonable section in all the Rocky mountain
region. Neither Texas, Kansas, Nebraska
nor Dakotah surpass it in this respect, and
neither of these countries can equal it In the
quality of its natural productions. On the
farm of Reed & Bowls, the only one in the
basin, wheat, oats, corn and potatoes, cab
bage, tomatoes, in fact great variety of
products, are raised with great success with
out irrigation, while the whole extent of
country from river margin to mountain top
is one vast meadow field. The decision of
the commissioner, that land that will not pro-
duce two tons Of hay per acre, is desert land
is in error, for land uncultivated that will pro-
duce even one ton of hay per acre is not des-
ert land by any means; besides, the quality
of the production should cut some figure in
regard to the estimate of its value. A ton
and half of bunch grass or blue-oint hay
is equal to three tons OF common hay, and
our land commissioner is off wrong if he
classes Montana lands, capable OF producing
ton and a halt per acre without cultivation,
nine years of ten, as desert lands. But even
If this decision is valid it does not argue that
the Judith lands are subject to entry under
the desert land act, for there is scarcely an
acre of blue-joint land in the entire valley
but what will produce over two tons of hay
per acre if not graZed by domestic cattle or
buffalo, And the bench lands which yield
ton and half of bunch grass now. and
would yield two tons of blue-joint or timo-
| thy if seeded or forty bushels of winter
wheat per acre, without artificial watering.
are not to be classed in the category of des-
ert lands and gobbled up under such pre-
text if justice has not forsaken her throne
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1879-10-23

THERE is rumor afloat that the U. & N.
railroad intend to luild their road forty
miles this side of Red Rock yet this fall;
but the general impression is that the win
ter terminus will be moved back to Camas
creek instead of to this side of the Pleasant
Valley divide.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1879-10-23

GEO. W. Frost, ex-agent for the Grow
Indians, whose trial came of at Virginia
City, was duly acquitted on the 18th. 1t is
alleged that the government failed to make
out a case.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1879-10-23

FosrER's majority in Ohio is set
down by the associated press dispatches at
1900. Both branches Of the legislature are
said to be also largely Republicans.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-14
REV. A. ). w1TnERsrooN.

This reverend gentleman. the pastor i, h.
Jackson street Seamen's Bethel. wboss a..
ton and labors to the cause OF the salts s.
have had cause to speak Of frequsntly. lait ..s
terday for Louisville. Ky. there TO attana 8.
General Presbyterian Assembly. The nras.s s'
of DR.. Witherspoon. even In 80 august \ ~
must have an excellent influence in fav0. /:
poor Jacks cause. In this connection " - 3
the following deserved com pliment to Dr., NV M
erspoon.
The following letters indicate the raanor..
which these labors have called forth. M r..'
chief officer OF the ship Quorn. says.
have visited several Bethels In tina r,n,,ad
States and Canada but never found ona gha a.ss
adapted to the reduirements of seamsn XIV tSs:s
this one here. The result Is, We haya Z WI M
orally heard Of New Orleans as very BAL 1isssa]
for seamen, but Ok press my own feslincap W
also of many more here, when / say flss \
never before met with such welcome IA ill.,
received from the ladies oil this association ssi
they will have the respect and esteem nj - y.
men when we are thousands OF miles a rs
from you.
The British consul. Hon. A. D. FonbanaSsI
says:
As for your Bethel, I only wish It were I'll
times as big and then multiplied by Ave. I'M
management would need no expansion. I'm
humanizing effect OF your labors cannot "
overtimated.
We wish God-speed to the worthy ministuk
the Gospel.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-14
CUsTOM-HoUsE NOTES.

W. G.. Lane. ex- United States Commissiobsl
has been appointed to place In Internal ~
enue Collector Marks office.
The fine Of $500 imposed on the steanboa1
Pearl Rivers. for running beyond bounds, ID
been remitted by the Secretary Of the Trsasun]
1t having been shown that the run was M
under sanction Of the local inspector.
Deputy Collector Dumont end Deputy Nsy<
Officer Weber came up to the city yestssd
from their posts q, Quarantine Station TlS
report six vessels there In quarantine. Then
of Mexico. one OF the vessels. has disehsfs
her cargo placed 1t In warehouse, and Is M
awaiting outward freight
Special Agent Weeks is back from his inspNI
ton tour of the passes at the mouth OF the lfySl
and reports everything moving satisfactorily
The ship James Gray, from Italy. made e6r1
at the Custom-house yesterday. She hadaMS
OF Is, 900 boxes of lemons and oranges.
Monday 3 receipts at the sub-treasury wefs.1
Customs, currency. ...................... 6aNd !
Customs. silver. ................+....... Mi
Postofflee Department .-................ s6 r
Miscellaneous ......-..... .-..........t.. baU T.
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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-14
CRESCENT CITY BATTALION.
Fitting Preparations Made to Receive the
Alabama TrOODs.

The Mobile guests OF the Crescent City Bat
TALON will arrive this evening. The companies
expected from our sister city are the Alabama
State Artillery. the Mobile Rifles and Mobile
Cadets. The military excursionists at the
depot will be welcomed by the Crescent City
Battalion. whose guests they will be during
their visit here. Arrangements have been made
By the various companies Of the battalion to
receive their welcome guests with wine and
wassail at our best restaurants.
The Louisiana Field Artillery will do the
handsome thing to our visitors from the sister
city Of the Gulf by firing a salvo Of artillery
upon their arrival and they will be escorted to
quarters by the Crescent City Battalion.
Thursday and Friday mornings there will be
competitive military rifle shooting at Frog
moor for splendid silver prize. to DO awarded
to the best shots among the Mobilian marks
men. The ARRANGEMENTS for this part OF the
interesting programme have been made IS
perfect as possible.
After the matches and festivities at the Fair
Grounds there will be grand ball In the large
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-14
THE SOUTHERN BANK CASES.

The closing arguments on behalf OF the ex-
ceptors In the above suits we're begun last
evening by Thos. j. Semmes, Esq. His dis
course was mainly devoted to thorough and
comprehensive review Of banking institutions
in this State, commencing with the financial
difficulties which caused the suspension Of all
the State banks between the years 1888 and
ls4a, and showing infinitely the difference be-
tween the various acts designed to correct the
evils then existing. enacted from 1912 to 1870.
He argued that from this history of the free
banking law. under which the present suits
we're brought. 1t was evident that the actions
authorized against the bank directors we're in
tended to afford protection TO public and not to
individual interests, and that therefore the
liability of those directors constituted an asset
OF the bank which could be claimed and recov-
cred only by the lfquidatOrs or synd1cs of the
corporation after is insolvency had been de-
claled in proceedings provoked by the Au-
ditor.
Henry G. Miller. ESQ, IN short but forcible
argument, contended that the post ion as
e. hs That q he
only inure to and be enforced for the benefit Of
all the creditors Of the institution which they
directed. and this position be endeayored to
/ fortify BY quotations from the United States
/ national banking laws and the authorities upon
were based upon and taken from our state
statutes relative to banking. and that therefore
the same rule OF construction was applicable &c
| both
Mr., Miller was followed by Charles b. Single
ton, Esq. who stated that all the points on his
side OF the case had been so amply covered by
his colleague that he would not trespass on the
time Of the court by recapitulating or going
over them. 81 would merely call attention to
the fatlacy Of that portion Of plaintiffs argu.
ment which contended that their cause of &C.
ton arose both er contractu aud ef delicto ma In
Grafton provided ample means Tor the enforce
| ment of their provisions no penal laws could
| be invoked against directors who might violate
| those statutes.
Further discussion was then postponed to
next Friday evening. when the arguments will
| be brought to close by Judge John A. Camp.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-05-14
ARMY OF TENNESSEE.

A full quota OF members attended t0e meeting
OF the Louisiana Division Army Of Tennessee
last evening, at their rooms on Baronne street.
After the regular routine Of business, which
included the election Of many new members,
the election of officers to serve during the en-
suing year was In order and resulted as fol-
lows:
President Col. Augustus Reichard
First Vice President-Capu. f. l. Richardson
Second Vice President-Cap John Augustin.
Third Vice President-Capt. VIM Pierce.
Eeeordiings sscrstaryW ii Branet Jr
Corresponding Secretary-Col. Jos. Collins,
Treasurer-Oapt s. d Steckman.
Physician DR.. A. R. Courier.
On motion. the above officers were declared
elected by reclamation. and each made appro-
pirate remarks in accepting his position.
On motion of Col. james Iingan. 1t was re-
solved that the President appoint committee
on tomb and monument to the Confederate
dead Of the Army Of Tennessee to be composed
as follows: Parish of Orleans. fifteen mem
bers each other parish In the State, three mem
bers and that said committee be announced
ut or before the next regular monthly meeting,
and that they turn over all moneys COLLECTED by
them to the trustees Of the tomb fund.
As we are informed. a patriotic lady. we'll
known In literary circles. has offered to furnish
at her own expense statue OF Jefferson Davis
Firemens Charitable Association have ten
dered to the Army OF Tennessee strip OF
ground In line with the Confederate monument
in Greenwood Cemetery. and. as Col. James
Lingan remarked. 1t would be eminentiy ap-
propriate to have on one side monument
representing, by the private soldier, the bone
sinew and patriotic sacrifice Of the war. and or
the same line. q few PAGES separate. another
monument. bearing at the head of Its shaft the
resents the great idea that aligned upon the
field Of battle SO many brave and devoted men