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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14

The Forty-si1th Congress assemblies next
week, in extra session. 1t will meet under
extraordinary circumstances. The session
can hardly fail to be prolonged and exciting;
and there is at present no assurance that
anything not now settled will be settled by
it. The three measures, .on the repeal of
which the Democrats insisted, and to secure
which they took the responsibility of fore
ing an extra session, were, one prescribing
4 test oath for jurors, one permitting the
army to be used as a pOsse-oonltdius to main
tain order at elections and the law providing
for he appointment of United States Super
yisors of elections. The first two of these
the Republicans are willing to give up. The
repeal of the latter they would not consent
to.
Having control of both Houses. the new
Congress will, of course, have no difficulty
in passing acts for the repeal of these three
laws. The President will undoubtedly veto
them. The repeating clauses will then be
attached as before to the army and legs-
lative and executive appropriation bills.
The President will veto both, as before. If
Congress will consent to accept the repeal
of the army and test oath clauses, and
leave the Supervisor law in force, the
deadlock can be resolved; but there is little
hope of that The President cannot and
will not yield. The session will be pro-
louged-for we have no idea that the pro-
gramme described in our Washington des-
patches, of excluding all legislation except
the appropriation bills and the repeal
clauses, and adjourning promptly, will or
can be carried out. When the Summer
heats in Washington compel an adjournment,
it will remain for Congress to determine
whether or no it will take the responsibility
of again dispensing, leaving the pay of the
army and the necessary expenses OF the
courts, and executive and legislative DEPART
ments of the Government unproyided for, to
the great embarrassment Of the public
service. If Congress does this it will be
nearer approach to anarchy than has been
seen in our country stree it became nation.
But such contingency is not only possible
but probable If it occurs, We believe that
it will give the country enough OF Demo-
cratic control of the national legislation to
last for many years to come.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14

The ELECTRIC LIGHT.-Therc seems 10 be
good ground for the assertion that Professor
Moss C.. F4tme-. Ut present Superintendent
of the Cni.c3 States torpedo station at New
port. T. l., Was the first man who sncecss-
fully demonstrated the feasibility Of the
electric light in this country. We have re-
ceired pamphlet which contains state
mcnt by Mr. Farmer, in which he describes
to : me extent the mechanism by which, as
far back Is the year 1859, he produced and
maintained. II Bis house in Salem, Mass, a
beautiful electric light. His invention con-
liter day to the Ellison light. He succeeded
p,Iicct.y in dividing and regulating the cur
rent, aid in maintaining as many or as few
lamps ~ lie desired. The light, he says,
was "selt, mild, agreeable to the eye and
more delightful to read or see by than
any light ever seen before" 1t, how
ever, cost about four times as
mach a. gas, the acids and zinc used in the
battery involving considerable outlay
which IS row obyiated by the cheap cleo
tricity Furnished by the dvnamo-electric
machine Mr. Farmer Will be remembered,
perhaps, by some Of our readers, as one OF
the Gr>t Superintendents Of the Vermont
and Boston Telegraph Line, between this
city and Boston. lie is a man Of great
inventive genius, and of much experience
and learning in many branches Of electrical
engineering. His opinion on the gas ques-
ton may be Of service. lie thinks that the
electric light will be widely introduced but
that it Will not displace gas to a very large
extent at once. lie thinks it may stimulate
the use of gas for heating purposes, and
that it is probable that more gas will be
consumed, five years hence, than now. For
lighting streets, tunnels, work shops, fac
tories and stores for display Of merchandise,
he thinks the electric light will be vastly
superior to gas, and cheaper, but that gas
stocks will still pay good dividends.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14
News by Telegraph.
FROM NEW YORK.

FROM NEW YORK.
THE PkDssTRIAN hATCH-A PANIC AT GIL
AokE's GaKDEN-sEvERAL PERSONS IN
JURED. ONE FATALLY-o'LEARY C)LLAPsBs
AND wITHDKAws.
New YORK, March IA panic occurred
ct Gilmore's Garden, this evening. At 8:25
section of temporary boxes. abou. As feet
long and 90 deep, on the southwest corner
Of the garden. fell in. owing to being over
crowded. Nearly dozen persons were
injured, one man fatally. Several women
we're among the crowd.
The score a. o'clock was, Ennis PAL,
Hartman PSI, Roweli 266.
The kilograms extra says that O'LearY
retired at 3:3l, having made 2I5 miles. For
few minutes an undercurrent of ex lite
meat seemed to pervade 'the insiders" and
1t was soon known that O'Leary had. con-
trnry to expectations. and to the terrible
disappointment of all his frienis and
hackers, utterly collapsed and broke down.
His physicians orderi him from track and
he was Immediately taken home So great
q change as few minutes produced in the
noted pedestrian. one of the physicians re-
marked he never saw. His stomach, head,
feet. mouth. tongue and entire boiy seemed
to have given way. 1t il doubtful
whether O'Lsary ever will walk again
in 4 pedestrian match. The doctors
say the rumors that O'Leary had been
under the influence stimuants of late
and that his breakdown is attributed TO
that, are untrue, and his failure to keep the
track was simply because he was played
out. O'Leary's condition when he left the
track was such as to excite the liveliest
fears OF mis- physician and the utmost that
professional skill and gentle care can do
will be necessary to bring him round. In
tense excitement prevailed over O'Leary's
withdrawal. Hartman stock is rapidly
rising.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14

RUTLAND The snow has disappeared to
to such an extent that wagons are more
numerous in our streets than slcighs.
The seats for the Gilmore Band concert
are nearly all sold. and would have been
quite sold il those who had the business in
charge had made some distinction in price
A dollar is great price to pay for the best
seats in the Town Hall, On account of its
acoustic defects, and seat where
the echo will render the finest music
discordant, will not sell for any price to
persons who know the character of the
hall. Rutland has no good hall for public
entertainments, and many are expressing
a hope that Mr.. Ripley will rebuild, on
larger plan. the Opera House that was
burned few years ago.
Rutland county court began Tuesday
afternoon, Judge Dunton presiding.
Mr.. Ii. A. Hall. pianist and teacher OF
music. met with severe accident. Monday
BY having the ball of one of his eyes struck
with such force by door knob that 1t was
burst open and destroyed. Mr.. Hall was
totally blind before, 50 that the suffering
resulting from the accident is the worst
consequence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14

Two thousand people, including many
distinguished men, attended Cyrus Fields
great party, Monday evening, at his resi-
dence in Gramercy Park, New York. Mr..
Field made speech in which he said
Twenty five years ago this evening, in this
house. in this room, and on this table, and
at this very hour, was signed the agreement
to form the New York, Newfoundland and
London Telegraph Company, the first COM
papy ever formed to lay an ocean cable.
1t was signed by fiTe persons, four OF whom
Peter Cooper, Moses Taylor, Marshall 0.
Roberts and myseli-are here tonight.
The fifth, Mr.. Chandler White, died two
years after The following dispatches
were read
VALENTIA, Ireland, March 10.
This anniversary witnesses duplex working
across the Atlantic accomplished fact.
From Dean Stanley;
WESTMINSTER ABBEY, March 10.
Blessings from Westminster Abbey on the silver
wedding OF England and America. 'Nhat God
hath joined together. let no man put asunder'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14
A Strange Case.

A MURDER COMES TO LIGHT AFTER THE DEATH
OF THE SUPPOSED MURDERER.
MIDDLETows, N. Y, March l2 A skele-
ton was found recently in an abandoned
lead mine, in Elleuville, Ulster county,
which has been identified as the remains of
telegraph operator, David Smith, who
disappeared in 1866. Smith vas then aged
p years. and is supposed to have left on
account of love affair. Neither watch nor
money was found with the remains, though
Smith carried both. 1t is believed Smith
was murdered. Rumor charge the crime
to man whose home was near the
mine Just before his disappearance Smith
at dance had trouble with this man,
named Joseph Fleecker, who was of vio-
lent temper and cruel to his family. Three
years ago Fieecker became insane and
before being confined frequently visited tho
old mine. Pointing to the mine he would
cry, There he goes" He was taken to
Willard asylum. at Ovid, where he died.
Remorse is supposed to have caused his in
sInity
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14

UNDERnILL-Thero was very happy
surprise made by the many friends OF Mr..
asa |. Powell and his estlmabe lady, on
Saturday afternoon and evening, March g.,
to celebrate the 18th anniversary of their
marriage. Some thirtytive couples gather
ed at his reside5ce in DDdcrhill, and many
substantial token were left as an expression
of their kind regards. Ii. A. Rogers, Esq,
of Underhill. made brief presentation re-
marks. to which Mr.. Powell iselingly
responded. In the evening several
came in to swell the number and many
more presents were made. Remarks and
prayer were made by Rev. S. Z. Vail.
Refreshments were served. after which the
company dispersed to their several homes,
leaving their friends with well wishes for
their continued prosperity.
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WHITEHALL. On Saturday, walking

WHITEHALL. On Saturday, walking
match was begun at Halls Opera House
between Chris Rice. of Rutland, and Fixes,
of Port Henry, for stake of 800 distance
% miles. Elkes's time for the first eight
miles, it is claimed, averaged s minutes and
As seconds to the mile. Eice was seized
with violent pain in his side IN tue early
part OF the walk, but he refused to leave the
track until forced to do 80 by his friends in
his forty-third mile. he then being only
mile behind Fixes. The walk was witnessed
by large audience.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14

JERIcHo.-The Esther Club, of Williston,
will render the cantsta of Esther the
Beautiful Queen, in Academy Hall on FRI
day evening, March nth. assisted by Miss
Nellie l.. Lawrence and Mr.. John Whitta-
ker, Of Burlington. Mr.. R. D. Wheeler,
who has helped prepare this cantats several
times and knows just how, will assume the
role OF King. The whole to be accompanied
By an orchestra of four pieces. A pleasant
time Is assured to all who attend.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14

and pay diyiden Is of from eight to twenty
per cent on its total capital. 1t will be
perhaps SAT. to take off little, both from
the claims of the invention, and its expected
results, but if 1.-THE of the same are realiz-
ed, it will be great and notable advance in
ocean telegraphy.
At lecture in fremont Temple, Boston,
Monday evening. by Mr.. johnson, the assis-
tant and cc-worker of Edison, he stated I'M
quali6edly that Mr.. Edison had practically
accomplished all that he claimed, and had
produced practical light for house use, Of
full 2l-candlo power, the power of an crd;-
nary gas Jet. The only motive for keeping
it back from the public was to give an OF
portunity for the Inventor TO secure his
devices from daBger Of piracy, and also to
systematic the light in such way that
when orce introduced every little detail will
be complete, and it will be an assured sue
cess from the start Mr. johnson exhibited
the Ellison electric lamp. and promised
without hesitation that the light would be
in actual use in the houses of New York
within years time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14
sTARKsBoRo.

Moderator. Hon. |. L. Strong !;
Town Clerk, A. n. Hawkins Select
men, A. NJ. Hawkins, Russell Young,
Myron Small Treasurer. Sidney Bushnell
Overseer. Rodmsn X. Hill; Constables.
F. N. Hill, Joel W Orvis: Listers, N. Z.
Clifford, j V. Carpenter, Eleazer Shattuck (;
Auditors, l. L. Strong, Benz. F. Ellison,
d. Ii. OIvis; Superintendent Of Revenue,
s Bushnell Fence Viewers. Henry Minum !;
E. f. Moody, Royal Smith: Grand Jurors,
Joseph Grumell, George L. Wells. Enos NJ.
Sprague Town Agent, E. W. j. Hawkins !;
superintendent Of Schools, L. G. Ferguson !;
F.. W. j. Hawkins, John
Avery, L. G. Ferguson er-ofiao Tax
voted 80 cents. No Votes cast Tor County
Commissioner.
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ENCJURlGEMESTs.

have recently purchased beautiful and
valuable church. parsonage and Bible house
for the sum Of $4,000 Repairs on the
same cost Us nearly 81, 500. Daring the
past twelve months | have received sub
scriptiOns and contributions in aid OF this
enterprise amounting to II little more than
So 900. nearly one-half of which has been
paid in and expended. We are widely re-
membered BY our friends in their prayers
and financial gifts. These tokens OF inter
es, in our great and difficult work are man
iiested every day, and they greatly en-
courage our hearts. lnspirited by the good
news OF revival in Italy; OF the govern
mental and religious reform in France of
DR.. Buffers blessed work in Mexico OF
Father Mcnamara timely ard promising
movement in New York city. We, in the
great Northern metropolis thank G)d and
take courage"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14

MIppLKBURY.-As the fruits OF Mrs. Ham
mond's lsbors, 100 persons united with the
NJ. E. church. last Sabbath, and many Others
will be ready to join on the next Oppor-
tunity.
La Fayettc Darling, of East Middlebury.
has been committed to the WOrkho at
Rutland for 1893 days. on the charge of SELL
ing liquor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14

Moderator, c W Wicker Town Clerk,
Geo q Robinson Selec.men, David Smith,
Reuben Parker, d C Barto Listers, NJ f
Allen, Michael Bail, W W Allen Auditors,
CIV Wicker, Mark Prindle, N j Allen
Constable, ii c Martin Overseer of Poor,
Geo " Palmer Text Book Committee, Ii
Louise Topper, X NJ Sattley, j o Walker
superintendent of Schools. II Louise
Upper. Tax on dollar % cents. Vote for
county commissiouer So for Haven, 4 for
james McDurfey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14

Moterator-N L Partch.
Cierk and Trcasurer-Elmer Billings.
Selcc,men-D B Palmer, q D Leonard, c
Ii Weed.
Constabc-John Patrick.
Listers-G d Boynton, S c Ray, Noble
Love.
Town Asent-Edwari Russell.
School Directors-C G Peck, NJ + Reming-
ton, NJ Page, jerome Coleman, G d
Leonard, Dennis O'Brien.
Vote for County COMMISSIONS Town,
I0l &; Lsdd, 3.
Town fay an mar cpnt
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Tns Representatives Of Vermont in the

Tuk Representatives Of Vermont in the
last Congress. VIC are glad TO be able to say.
made ercdit4Sle record, and Of all the IN
competency, j5bhery and "cussedncss"
which characterized the session, very little
is to lie laid at the door Of any Vermont
Senator or Congressman. Mr.. Eimunds
not only led his party in the Senate, but
was, as usual, the NEST active opponent of
the jobs and steals with which the apprO-
priation bills were crowded. Mr.. Morrill,
was earacst in cHdeavOring to further bust
ness, and prevent needless depletion of the
public treasury. With the exception Of two
votes for the Blazilian subsidy given by our
two retiring members, the votes Of the Yer
mont Representatives were generally right.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14
SENATOR ToucEY's VIEWS.

Mr.. TOucey, Of Connecticut, sid
For enc. ! am ready to put it to the people
Of this country. Of every section Of the cOun-
try, whether they will justify anybody, in
the House Of Representatives or the Senate,
in undertaking to force upon us violation
Of the right OF portion CT the people Of this
country or stop the Wheel of government.
The CONSEQUENCES TO The cotNTRs.
Mr.. Clayton, of Delaware, said
But, Sir, il the proposition were even just,
it has been rightly described by my colleague
Mr.. Bayard and others, in its present
form and place, as Il measure Of coercion,
revolutionary measure, that will be attended
in the future with the most disastrous con-
sequences to the cUuntry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14

Senator Cass, of Michigan, liz 4 brief
speech appealing to Senator Hunter to aban-
don the effort TO carry the tariif sections
through ON the appropriation bull, said
am opposed to the conjunction OF such
measures. have expressed that sentiment
often, and cannot help saying that do not
think a measure OF this kind should be put
upon the Civil and Diplomatic Appropria-
ton bill.
On March >, 1853, after two days discus
sion OF the principle for which the Rcpubli-
cans contended in tic Forty fifth Congress,
the Senate, by vote of 81 to p, adopted
the motion Of Senator BaYard to strike out
the tariff sections. This amendment of the
Senate was ooncurrcd in by the House on a
yea and nay vote, the yeas being So, nays 80.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14
a PERNICIoUs AND DEyoRALIzING EXAMPLE.
IL l.

The object Of the bill is good one. 1t is
for general reduction In our tariff system,
and Of that approve. But We ought to
bear in mind that In insisting upon it on this
bill, VIC shall be setting a most pernicious
and demoralizing examI le for future lcgis-
lstors. 1t is important that VIC should keep
the great public measures of the session, the
appropriation bills, free from all these geo
graphical and general questions.
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Moderator a Beers.
Town Clerk F Wheeler.
Sclectmen-T S McGinnis, John Phil
lips, W Hall.
Treasurer-J Whalon.
Trustee Beers.
Oyerseer OF POor-John Phillips.
COnstablc-E 3 Sabins.
Listers a Beers, Henderson Gillett,
Wallis S:reeter.
School Superintendent W Hall.
Text BOOK Committee F w Hall,
E Streeter, Chas Church.
Agent to Prosecute and Defend Suits-J
A Beers.
Town Grand Jurors II Smith, John
Hapgood.
Sealer Of Weights and Measures and In
spee;or Of Leather-H Burns.
Inspector Of Wood ard Lambert A
Beers.
Fence Viewers-l Burns, Paul Plant.
Levi Burns
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14
TOWN ELECTIONS.
March 18th, 1879.

y.
Clerk-T W X Nichols.
Selec:men-F Z Williams, A b Halbert,
William Fletcher.
Treasurer-GeorgeH Brown.
Overseer of PoOr-Charles III Nichols.
Poor Farm Director-Charles II Nichols.
First Constablc-E ID Baker.
Second Constable - Charles Van Stieh-
burgh.
Listers-S A Brownell, Edwin Andrews.
4 il Tyler.
Auditors-M A Bingham, p G Abbey, s
G Butler.
Town Superintendent of Sehools-Dr il c
Butler.
Trustee P Money-W Beach.
Fence Viewers-n A Castle, G W Bates,
II j Buell..
Town Grand. Jurors-Noah Tyler. WIN
Hale.
Town Agent to Prosecute and Defend
SuIts-The Selec,mcn.
Text Book Committee-W A Deering. P
G Abbey.
Voted a town tax of IS cents on the
dollar of the grand list
Vote for County Commissioner Albert
Town So votes; e Ladd 20 votes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14

THE PEDEsTRIAN MATCH-A PANIC AT GIL
hokEs GaKDEN-sEvERAL PERSONS IN
JuRED. ONE FATALLY-o'LEARY C)LLAPsKs
AND wITupRAws
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Moderator-E Holbrook.
Selectmen-H Ii Rankin. Reynolds. @
p Sanderson.
Olcrk-H Ii Rankin.
Overscer-B Fairchild.
Treasurer-C | Lsdd.
Constable-N NJ Nay.
Listers-E Ilolbrook. N Lincoln, A O
Fay.
Trustce-W EPhelps.
Agent-J W Brown
Superintendent Ii Wood.
Text Book Committee Z Wheelock. G
G Rice.
Town tax 60 Cents
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loft tho team standing in the field
while he was getting his supper. Per
SONS should be more careful and hitch
their teams.
Another dance at Smith s last Fri
day night, at reduced rates. We had
the boss time.
Geo. Coons and family left this
neighborhood for Wadena county on
Thursday last. We wish them success
in their new home.
D. g. Clary. the Democratic candi-
date for Superintendent Of schools.
was around looking at the wheat one
day last week. He did not look at
..ours," though. D. G., don't show
pattiality, you can not tell who your
friends are until you ask.
The Raverty boys are running new
Case thresher, bought of NJ. Mullen.
and are giving good satisfaction, as
who could not with machine that
will almost run itself. They thresh at
reduced rates.
Our annual school meeting passed
off after fashion Of about all such
meetings at PoduDk. F. NJ. Kennedy
waselected director for term Of three
years. Eight months Of school was
provided for, for the ensuing year.
which is about all the business that
was done, and it took from I clock p.
m. Saturday until a. m. Sunday to do
it.