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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-27

SENATOR'S VOORHEES,. p,ndlcton and Thur
nan displayed the true old Bourbon spirit on
Friday, when they opposed the passage of
the bill admitting the contributions Of the
English people to the negro refugees free of
duty. Voorhees, was particularly rancorous
abiding to the hap.css fugitivcs from South
ern persecution as "a parcel Of nggers." So
long as Democratic Senators betray this
spirit it is useless 10 talk Of the issues of the
war as dead
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-27
Assumption Of Power"

The suggestion that man may be needed
for the Republican standard-bearer whose
character, standing and qualities will not en-
courage attempts on the part OF the Demo-
Gratis to bully or cheat him out of his cleo
ton, is considered nonsense by the st. Al
bans Messenger. We knew the Messenger
would so consider it, for the Springfield Re
publican day or two before had been max
ing light of the possibility of Democratic
conspiracy TO capture the Presidency, if they
fail to carry the clection-and the Rtpuba-
can has no more subscrvient follower than
the Messenger This kind of talk, say the
Republican and Messenger amounts to saying
that the strong man. will take the Office,
whether he is elected TO it or not. There
is" says the former, popular DISPOSE
ton to nominate Grant, in the very
hope that he will play the usurper and
despot.' docs the editor of the Free
Press" asks the Republicans echo, really
good of the country promoted by any mans
assumption of power, not lawfully deter
mined:" How absurd" adds the Nessen-
ger, 'the idea that evil designers will
stand more in terror of man than
of the law" These and the accompanying
expressions of perfect trust in the strength
of law and public opinion and the people,
are very fine indeed; but We are not able
thus airily TO put out of sight the ugly facts
of the situation. 1t is not so many days
since there was serious trouble in our neigh
best public opinion" ''our traditions
all that the Messenger proposes to rely on,
on one side but they did not prevent seri-
Gus conspiracy against popula ar government.
And it was not these; but largely the conf
dence of the people of Maine in the qualities
of one firm, level-headed man, and the
knowledge that when he called for them
strong and brave men to back him would
not be wanting that prevented the sue
cess of the outrage or bloody sequel,
As Hapd's Weekly expressed it, trust in
the patriotic honesty of one man, a man of
ohoroo,or o,d couraoe Tins far keeps the
noooo in No;ro~ CAV " ..our traditions
...,,,,;, o,;,;o,, >. 5;d NOT rrevent the rebel.
r. ,,,a N,;, ;nfo,,r and after such
Ii. e.;,,, :, tho universal
8 49, .,o5;os :, 10 M wonder
ir - LII. :, Mo, o,;ss ,o
- I'll, h., =, ,he;r side a leader no,
- ,,o,,.,t lind Tho toll, of the Re-
-. , ao,oo,;s,, anil
r. ,,,o U,..s,c. -, o,ar, ...Ss,mn,;op of mower
M, lawfully d.,armineJ - ia simnle petit
s ..1f ,b, Democr,,s succeed in
,,t. o,oo,;o, osLs thc latter "shall they not
boro tho frr;,S of victory - of course they
sb.u-nobodv nronoses TO depriye them of
them The Rrnub,ican Marty is not COM
nosed of usurners. and no man living has
LOGS of the usurner and despot in his make
nm than Gen. Grant. 1t is when he has law
and iustice and right on his side that he is
firm. We certainly have said nothing in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-27

VERGENSEs - The machinery formerly
used by Hayes, Falardo X Parker in their
door sash and blind mandatory is being
removed 1t is matter of regret that this
large mandatory, commanding one of the
best water privileges in the State, should
thus fall into disuse and be- left to decay,
for want of an energetic man with capital to
utilize its superior advantages
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-27

At the meeting OF the Addison county
temperance society, held in Middlcbury,
Wednesday, the sales of liquors ut the six
agencies Of the county for the three quarters
ending February l. 1850, were reported to
be S2,W'.1S David f. Boycc was nom
mated for county commissioner
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-27

TINS Massachusetts House rejected the
amendment to the Constitution providing for
biennial sessions Of the Legislature. The
vote stood $40 to II lacking "A of the requ-
site two-thirds
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-27

lIINEsBUEGu TUESDAY evening, A o.
Spoor contributed his chip TO Keep the
camp fire" burning 1t was personal REM
inisenccs of prison life, told in Il mastery
manner, as the interest manifested by the
audience amply testified.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-27

Prof. Sanhorn spoke upon the subject of
fertilizers, recommending to save and use
all fertilizers upon the farm and
then use chemical fertilizers in addition.
Va want to kenp or young
men at home and to present ard Manage
farming so as to make it pay, which will la 'e
the effect desired. Chemical manures are
as much plant food as your other manures.
lie cited experiments tending to show that
chemical manures will cause Larger pro
duction than solid manures.
A discussion followed, in which Mr. Ira
Knowles of New Haven related his expert
ence in sowing ground bone on old pastures,
which induced Il rank growth, eagerly fed
upon by his cattle, who would leave other
parts of the field TO feed on this growth
Prof Sanborn said bone meal was in
general use on pastures where COWS were
kept.
Hon A. T. Smith remarked that his ex-
perience was that 1.-THE more meal he used,
the less bone he had
Prof Sanborn said chemical fertilizers
last only one year in their effect Plaster
does some good, also ashes He did not mix
phosphates with his manures.
Col Mead said Young man was here
this forenoon from West Rutland who had
gone home unknown to him, which he much
regretted, as he desired TO call him out 10 give
his experience and methods in butter max
ing, as he was known to have sold his butter
to IL commission house in Rhode Island for 40
cents per pound, continuously, and this WIS
asubiect of interest to all The Young man al
luded TO uses the "MOsclcv Cabinet Cream
cry" manufactured bv MoSeley and Stodtiard
nj Poultney. and attributes much of his sue
cess in his butter making to the use Of this
creamery.
On motion of Hon. A. l. Smith Il vote
of thanks was rendered to Col Mead and
Prof. Sanborn for their visit. antlthc improv-
ment and benefit desired from their presence
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-27

Ca motion of Col. Mead the election of
Col Hooker was then made unanimous.
Hon. G. G. Benedict, for the committee
on resolutions, reported the following, ex-
planning that the previous action of the con-
veLtion rendered a further resolution
which the committee would have considered
it an honor to present, in favor of Senator
Edmunds, unnecessary:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-27

tIEII.
PourSEY, Vt, Thursday Feb. 10
The fourth winter meeting Of the Poultney
Industrial Society commenced at 10 O'Clock
a. IN. in Joslyn Hail. with fair attendance
Prayer was Offered by Rev Mr. Jefferson of
the Baptist church, followed by the address
of welcome by Rev. Mr. TruaX of the Meth
odist church. Hon Barnes Fri5bce of Poul
ney read a paper upon the subject of ''man-
utacturcs rs connected with farming"
This was 4 paper brimful of interesting
thoughts and suggestions, showing the adj
vaniages Of having home market by the To-
cation of manufacturing interests in our
midst, which save freight and stimulate pro-
duciion We regret that lack of space pre-
vents our giving it entire. This closed the
forenoon session
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-27
plause and adopted
Judge Poland offered the following resolu-

ton
EssOteei, That the State committee be iirecte, III
calling conventions for the selection VI delegates to
National Conventions 10 call them for the selection
OF the whole delegation from the State and That the
delegates from the Congressional Districts be Sc
lected by the delegates chosen from such Districts TO
the convention.
After brief debate the resolution was
adopted.
A delegate presented the following resolu-
ton
Rssolesd, That while We ale convinced that a
trans-ishnan canal or canals wonld be OF great
benent to the commercial world and potent factor
in the industrial development OF the Spanish
American Republics We believe !! TO be the duty or
this Government TO insist thai such canal or canals
should he built and controlled by none but Amcri-
can nations
On motion this resolution was laid on the
table.
Alternatcs were then elected as follows
For Gov. Smith, Hon. George W. lIcndec
for Gov. Stewart, J. G.. Mccullough of Ben
nington was first chosen. but ut his own re-
quest was excused, and Hon. George W.
Grandey of Vcrgenncs was chosen: for Mr..
Billings, Hon William Rounds of Chester;
for Col. Hooker. Hon. J. c. Stearns of
Bradford.
=
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-02-27


500 and refused 10 sell more at that price.
Single lambs have been sold for 5000 and
| know numbers who have refused hi cher
prices.
Another man went with $1,000 in his
pocket to purchase Il lamb, and returned
with his money unable to buy il AT that
The other day | sold one of my lambs for
$50 and refused 800 for another. | have
three other wouldn't take 800 apiece for
| know could get it, if put them ON the
market, but don't want To do 50, Just now.
At least six full car loads of these sheep left
Md,llebury in one day for Michigan, recent
" they were bought by Michigan men,
breeders themselves, who come here for
them The speaker proceeded TO give the
history Of the origin the of Mcrino sheep Herd
Book, or Breeders Register, which now con
tains u record of $50 ilocls in some Is States,
and styled it the standard authority in sheep
matters. This assertion brought several
prominent men to their feet. Hon \. T.
Smith asked the speaker whether there was
not another association on sheep registering
in Vermont The speaker reluctantly ac-
knowlcdged that there was another associa-
ton. of the Atwood Mcrino sheep breeders.
bu. nsinuated that they profcssed TO breed
in and were not honest in this as they con-
ccalcd the fact of any cross, etc, and
nigh; be trying to keep up their reputation
and that of their flocks for the purpose of
selling them. Mr.. Smith called his attention
% the fact that the men comprising the as
sociaiion, the Messrs Hammond, Stuwcll
Sanford. Jones, llolyOkc, Barton and others
were the original and acknowledged leading
breeders OF these sheep in Vermont and no
man could honestly deny .hut well known
fact that he supposed their purpose WAS
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NOTES AND NOTES.

invention then adjourned
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14
Seth Shepard.

The Rockdale Messenger OF
last week has a very able and
lengthy editorial in which it
ably advocates the nomination
of Seth Shepard for congress.
1t pays high compliment to
the ability of Mr. Shepard and
after reviewing the proceedings
of the Austin convention of
1876, it concludes as follows,
referring to the Brenham con-
vention of 1873:
"At BRENNAN 1--WE refrain from
harsh memories, we would for
get and bury them in oblivion,
but there is a lesson, the friends
of Hancock succeeded in fore
ing him upon the convention as
the nominee. He was not the
choice of the people, and deep
indignation took the place of
blind submission. No party
lash, if you may SO call it !; no
party influence could over
look the fact that John Hancock
had been forced upon the peo-
pies suffrage over theii oft and
decidedly expressed choice,
Seth Shepard. We all know,
and judge Hancock and his
most Jealous supporters will
not at this moment deny, that
had Shepard been the nominee
of that convention he would
have carried the district by an
immense majority. Now con-
template the result. G. Wash
Jones occupies a seat, secured
by popular majority, over one
of the most brilliant men in
Texas an old man who was
thrust forward by his friends,
instead of a young, vigorous
orator. Will politicians take
warning, or repeat the folly?"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14
The Peaceful South.

Boston Herald.
The speeches of General
Grant in the south are probably
more significant than even he
supposes. Hitherto he has been
SO identified with the policy in
relation to that section advoca-
ted by the radicals ofthe repub-
lican party that "Grantism" andl
"stalwartism" seemed to be sy--
nonymous terms. Now, all this:
is changed. The southern tour
which the expresident indulge
ed in, lift has no effect, has at
last served to undeceive him.
and contrary to his expecta-
tons, he found the lately rebel
Gous territory quite as peaceful
as the northern states; the nat
ional flag everywhere flying
and men who wore the gray not
less devoted to it than the boys,
in blue. If the generals des-
cription be true, il the south is
peaceful, and loyal and happy.
surely there is no need for a
third term, for strong man, for
Gen. Grant. The admission
cuts the ground from under all
such pretensions.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

A "sPIELMARK" case was tried
in the United States circuit
court at Cincinnati recently and
the defendant was found guilty
of passing counterfeit money.
The "spielmark" is a worthless
piece of metal made to resemble
a $50 gold piece; they are
stamped "speilmark." 1t was
denied that the coins were coun-
terfeit; the court held that the
laws against counterieiting were
not made for the protection of
experts and if the jury believed
the coins were passed with in
tent to defraud, the defendant
was guilty of passing counter
feits. The verdict was guilty.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

Political views, as a general
thing, says the Bonham Meas,
should be excluded from local
items by country correspon-
dents. The correspondent is
generally prone to take his in
dividual views as embodying
the sentiment of his entire COM
muRity. 1t advises those de-
string to dip into the political
dish to write seperate articles
over their own signatures.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

In New Hampshire the re-
publicans know how to pay a
compliment (; in their state con-
vention they dovetailed a plank
into their platform saying, eve
congratulate U. S. Grant, the
most renowned and illustrious
citizen of the republic in his safe
return from his tour of the
world, and we fervently.wish
that the afternoon fhis remark
able life may be made serene
by exemption from strife and
happy in the respect and afec-
ton OF a grateful country" All
OF which in plain and simple
every day language is, they
want Grant to "take a rest"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

The Bonham Meas goes for
the anti-free school men with a
sharp stick and vigorous pencil.
In reply to the assertion "that
one man ought not to pay for
the education Of another mans
child" it says: I'VE affirm as
broadly and emphatically as
any Of them that under our
form Of government there exists
nowhere any authority to tax
the people without their con-
sent"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

ANNOUNCEMENT columns in
many Of the papers ofthe state,
are becoming inflated. Wash
ington county is not devoid of
patriots" there are many who
have an inordidate desire to
serve the people. Bashfulness
is not one of the shortcomings
of the average patriot. If a
candidate wants to make his
desire known an announcement
in the BANNER will accomplish
the result. Bring on your an
nouneementa, and don't forget
the money.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

CoTToN is the name of new
weekly journal lately started in
New York, devoted the inter-
ests of cotton manufacturers
and planters. Making a special
ty of cotton it gives a vast
amount Of information that can
not be obtained through other
sources. Published by the Cot
ton Publishing company, S Viii
liam street New. York. Price
S. per year,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

a GREENBAcK-labor conven-
vention was held at Paris, Lam
ar county a platform and reso-
lutions are duly adopted.
among other resolutions was
one that the convention would
nominate no man for office who
was not an avowed greenback-
er. A full ticket for represent
tatlve and county officers was
nominated. The NUM TGran
says the meeting was harmoni-
Gus and that a number of men
who have heretofore been DEM
ocrats participated in the con-
vention.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

In the court of appeals at
Austin the case of Adam Wilson
VS.. the State, appeal from
Washington county, was affirm
ed. Wilson is the negro who
plead guilty and was sentenced
to the penitentiarY; when
brought into court for sentence
he announced that he would ap-
peal. He will now go to the
penitentiary.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14


In Caldwell county a COM
nittee Of seven was appointed
to draft resolutions for the gov
eminent of primary elections.
and conventions, but atthe APP
pointed time only three Of the
seven men were present. The
local-paper IS disguised at their
apathy. Conventions hereto
fore held in that county have. it
seems, failed 10 give satisfac-
ton, People do not take sufi-
Gent interest in the election Of
county officers.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

HENRY SHAFER, colored to
have been hung at Longview
Friday, the 18th inst, for the
murder of Houston Head, in
December 1873, has had his
sentence committed by govern
or Roberts to imprisonment for
life.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

La CROSSE is new game of
ball that threatens to supercede
the gem puzzle. A match
game between New York and
Baltimore clubs played in the
latter city attracted a good deal
of attention.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14
Anti-Grant Movement.

The Saint-,.Louis Republican
says the anti-third term conven-
ton held in that city on the 9th
inst, developed an importance
scarcely expected, and from the
quality and make up the pro-
ceedings will hardly fail to pro-
duce some effect upon national
politics. The action Of the
body was dignihed and we'll
considered, and the tone which
marked the whole session not
so much that Of personal feel
ing as of earnest protest against
the third-term principle. The
convention has formulated the
belief OF Il respectable clement
of the Republican party that no
man should be elected to thu
presidency for a third term, and
the expressions of sympathy
and support received from all
parts of the country indieaSe
plainly enough that,taose Who
came as delegates to the con-
vention represented, in the ag-
gregatc,. a large constituency.
A committee was appointed to
express to the Republican con-
vcntion at Chicogo the attitude
formerly assumed no the 9th by
one wing of the party, and a Sc
lcct committee was also FORM
ed with power to act toward Sc
curing a second republican
nomination for the presidency,
in the event of Grants success
at Chicago. More decided ac-
ton the body assembled on the
9th could not practically have
taken, AMI since the convention
was one to command respect,
its influence will be felt.
All of the above reads well,
and sounds pleasing in demo-
cratic ears; but, in the light of
past experience can any reliance
be placed in a republican PROM
Use? There is no doubt but
that the alti-third-termers are
in serious earnest, but there is a
very serious doubt whether they
will carry out their threat to
make another nomination if
Grant should be nominated.
For the most part democrats
will have but little faith in this.
The republican party is so COM
pletely organized and under the
control Of its managers that in
all previous attempts to bolt,
the managers ebeen able to
to whip all the boilers back into
the traces without the least trou-
BILE and with no show of resis-
lance. Evidently there is a
very strong opposition is it con-
fined to the rank and file Of the
party; the managers find it to
the interest TO support Grant
and will use their money and
power to crush out the minority.
The anti-third term men are of
course republicans and a repub-
lican does not like to do any
thing that will initiate against
his party interests or his party
friends. Grants nomination
would perhaps be the best thing
for the democratic party, as
many of the independent re-
publicans might throw off their
party allegiance and vote for
the democratic nominee.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

AT Scranton, Pa, on Friday
last a prize fight took place be-
tween Dave Richards and Tom
Thomas. About 1000 specta-
tors were present to witness the
moral and . elevating perfor-
nance, among them members
of the police force and select
council. During the battle
Richards wife entered the ring
and said go for him Dave"
Dave is said to have had the
best of the battle.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

liz its issue of May s, the Com
anche CLIFF announces its
death the ard publishes its own
obituary. Its editors say that
they have worked long, hard
and faithfully, but have been
unable TO make a living. 1t
certainly seems hard that after
a struggle, of seven years the
Cliffs compelled TO die a mis-
cradle death-one by actual
starvation. 1t has been a good
paper and has done its full duty
by its section Of the country;
the announcement offs suspen-
sion will be received with regret
by the press of the state. No
Doubts place will soon be sup
piled by some one who knows
how TO run a paper"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

The Bolton journal says there
seems TO be a general feeling in
the county among the farmers
10 have one Of their number to
represent them in the next leg
islature.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

The telephones in St. Louis
do not work in bad weather;
they make noise enough when
spoken at, but the man spoken
to at the other end of the line
can't distinguish a word.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

BALrIMoRE, until a day or
two ago, has had none but white
jurors inner cityand state courts.
On Monday two negroes were
put on juries in the city court,
The colored people are greatly
eltated.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

Thu Houson .dge under The
editorial management Of the
Bohemian club is fairly BOOM
ing. 1t is run regardless of cx-
pense. Dan McGary is away
and the boys are having fun for
the million.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

FROM all parts of the state
come the most promising crop
reports. Should no untoward
circumstance arise the largest
crops ever raised in Texas will
be made this season.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

DURING the month of April,
ten prisoners with life sentence
we're received at the peniten-
tiary, and two on the first Of
May. And still the work of
crime goes bravely on, says the
Huntsville ten.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

THERE is something highly
absurd about the degree of the
managers of the LIE Moyne Gre
matory that no suicide shall be
roasted in their machine. The
lie Moyne furnace is. a pagan
institution and suicide is one of
the most majestic OF the pagan
rites. They should offer pre-
MUM on self-destruction.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-14

The Indianapolis Daily JoaiA-
al has lately been purchased by
Hon. John C. New, consideration
$4,000. 1t was always arepub-
lican paper butwill in the future
support Grant instead Of Wash
burne. .