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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11
PERSONAL.

The Princess Louise and Prince Leopold
returned to Chicago Sunday night, and arc
interested spectators of the convention.
John Brougham, the eminent actor and
dramatic author, died at his residence in
New York city, Monday. Mr.. Brougham
was born in Dublin. Ireland. May 9th, 1914,
and being educated for the stage made his
debut at the age of 16 ut the Tottenlam
street Theatre, London, in tom and Jerry.
In 1910 he became lessee Of the Lyceum
Theatre, London, where he first appeared rs
an author Two years aftcrward, 1912, he
came To America and appeared at the Park
Theatre. New York, as Tim Moore in the
Irish Lion" In 1850 he opened the new
theatre on broadway, New York, called
Brougham's Lyceum afterwards Wallack's>.
He next took IL lease of the Bowcry Theatre
for short time, but afterwards went 10
Europe, returning to this country in 1865.
Mr. Brougham WAS twice married, bis first
wife being Annette Nelson, afterwards
known as Mrs. Coppleson Hodges, His
second wife was Miss Williams. Among
other pieces, Brougham wrote the eAtrava-
CANA "pocahontas," which acquired 50
widespread popularity.
Rev. DR.. Frederick William Shelton, long
of the Episcopal church at Montpelier, has
resigned from ST Marks church at Carthage
Landing, N. Y, after 13 years service.
y ears ago he was Il favorite contributor to
The HnickerJoektr Wagaziac.
Ex-senator Patterson of New Hampshire
5 10 deliver the alumni address nj the Ran
lulph Normal School.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11

Hon. James A. Garfield, the Republican
candidate for President of the United States,
was born in Orange, Cuyahoga county,
Ohio November 10, 1881, and graduated at
Williams College, Massachusetts, in 1856.
Afr ma laion he was president of a liter
airy institution for several years studied and
pracliced law was member Of the State
Senate of Ohio in 1853 and 60 entered the
Union army in 1851 as Colonel of the Forty
second Ohio volunteers: was promoted 10
the rank Of Brisadi,r-General, January TO-
1852; was appointed Chef of staff of the
Army of the Cumberland and for gallant
and mcri:aripus scrvicrs in the battle of
Chickamauga, Georgia, from September 10,
1863" was promoted Ia the rank of Major
General September -, 1868. In 1862 he
was elected Ia the Thirty eight Congress,
AMI was reelected tp the Thiry-ninth,
Forticth, Forty first, Forty second, Forty
third Foriy-fourih Forth fifth and Forty
sixth Congresses. AT the last session
of the Ohio legislature he was chosen
United States Senator, 10 succeed Hon. Allen
Il. Thurman. whose term of service will cx-
pire March 81, 1881
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Reports from the counties throughout Ken
lucky shown universal instructions for Tilden
The Chicago Times publishes several prl-
vatc letters written by Representative Nor
rison of Illinois TO his political friends, in
which he presents the objections to all lead
ing Democrats who are spoken of in connec-
ton with the Democratic nomination for the
Presidency and assigns reasons why they
cannot be elected. The publications. of these
letters will no, improve Morrison's chances.
The Washington correspondent of the
Richmond (Na.) State hears reports anu be
licvcs that Speaker Randall has been COM
municatins with Senator elect Malone with
a view to securing his support for himself or
Mr.. Tilden if either should he the Democratic
candidate for the Presidency.
Gen Hancock says that IN his opinion no
one can ever he elected to the office of Presi-
dent who favors the old State rights theory,
or who would counienance any movement 10
do away with the fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments TO the constitution.
Agile Takoto, secretary Of the Japanese
legation at Washington has discmbowled
himself, for the reason, as he states in let
ter. that he had been concerned in the in
surrection of 1877 in Japan, and had forfeit
ed his honor" Who has ever heard of a
rebel brigader committing hari carl?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11

DEATH OF IIoN. G. W. WILLARD. The
news of the sudden death of Hon Charles
w. Willard will be received with not less
surprise than grief. He had long been i'll,
with consumption, but so sudden a demise
was wholly unexpected. Mr.. Willard was
born in Lyndon, Caledonia county, June
18th, 1927, and had consequently nearly at
tanned his fifty-ihird year at the time of his
death. He was graduated from Dartmouth
College in the class of 1851, and, en-
tcring upon the study of the law,
was admitted to the Washington county bar,
at Montpelier, in 1853 Two years later he
was elected Secretary Of State, declining a
reelection. In 1S60.6l he served two terms
as State Senator, and in the latter year he
became editor of the Fireman. In 1868 he
was chosen TO represent his district in Con
gress and by successive elections served three
terms His record in Congress is we'll
known 1t was honorable to himself and
crcditable to his State. \ few years since
he abandoned journalism and took up
the Law again, acting as counse,
in important railroad litigation and other
cases demanding first-class legal ability.
Two years since he with Judge Neazcy) was
selected by Governor Proctor 10 revise the
laws of the State, under an act of the Lcgis-
laturc. and this work he was engaged upon at
the time of his death Such is the outline
record of an honorable and well-spcnt life
In losing him the Stale loses one
of her most eminent and trusted
and he will he mourn
ed not only by Il great circle of friends but
by a wider public, who esteemed him for
his upright ald sterling qualities and 49,
mired him for his courage and lis devotion
to high ideal both in public and private
life
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11

EssEx.-A teachers meeting under the
direction OF town superintendent l.. {. But
Ter was held ut Essex Junction last Satur
day Seven teachers WAS present, Misses
Ossood, Wilson, and Tarbox OF the June
ton graded school. and Misses Andrews,
Kcclcr. Weed, and Robinson from other
districts in the town. The object of the
meeting was mutual improvement in teaching,
Miss Wilson illustrated the progress Of II
pr,mising class OF beginners in grammar, in
The use Of Reed and Kelloggs graded les
sons" the book just introduced into the
schools of the town. They were from nine
10 fourteen years of a%c, and Their pro
iicicncy was very manifest, IN definitions
given, in distinguishing parts OF speech, in
analysis Of sentences and in diagrams upon
the black board Miss TarboN illustrated
and explained the word method OF teaching
children to read, and exhibited the results Of
the method in large class Of boys and girls,
in her department, who are now reading IN
the third reader, with better tones of voice,
accent, emphasis, and infection than many
who are reading in the fifth. These meet
ngs are II new feature, and il continued Will
no doubt be of great benefit TO both scholar
and teacher.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11

ClInAG", June 4.-The convention was
called to order at 1890. Prince Leopold
and the Marquis of Lorne occupied seats on
the platform.
Mr.. Conklins offered resolution that
every member of the convention is in honor
bound To support the nominee of the con-
vcntion
On the roll-call of states there were ZIG
votes aye and 3 votes from West Virginia in
the negative.
Mr.. Conkling then offered the following
Resolved, that delegates who on this roll
call have voted nay do not deserve to have
and have forfeited seats in this convention.
This resolution created a great sensation.
After an animated discussion, Mr.. Conk-
linz asked that the roll of States be called on
his resolution. Delegates from the commit
Tee moved that Mr.. Conklings motion be
laid on The table.
Mr.. Conkling then Withdrew his motion
and the committee on credentials was order
To report. The committee reported in favor
of the rules of House of Representatives to
govern the convention.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11

In his magnificent speech at Chicago,
Hon. Frederick Billings said: vermont
would call upon her everlasting mountains to
fall on and hide her before she would thrust
any heal pride and selfish ambition into the
cnun,i!S oi the Nation AT ihiScrilical epoch.
In uitcring these words Mr.. Billings spoke
for the whole Commonwealth. We of Yer
mont felt just pride in our eminent citizen
whom il was the honor of our delegation 10
present at Chicago We felt and shall con-
Time To feel Just pri'lc in his candidacy.
urgeI as it WAS not 10y himself hut hy the
loyal sons of his native State and by
the very best element of the party
elsew here. and forced into prominence by
none Of tle arts OF the politician and by no
use Of money anl y no base uSages. Ills
uns ought 2'.nli.l.y waS of itself triumph.
1t proves lhA' hupor AMI aecgrity and self
abncsat;nn ;,ui public virtue are still com
man..ine influences in The party and in the
country, AMI the Vermont c,ndilalc TO day
has = higher i.larr ihan ever in the eStima-
lion uf he rcallc, whom lie has served 50
hong and ,,ci, and in ;hr ranks of the party
of uLirlI he i "n,. If The gr,a, leaders. But
great as o,.g Disappointment is, that
so true lcai' AMI 50 great a man could moi
have been gwen the nomination, it is still
true that We have no local pride nor selfish
ambition to thrust into The counsels of the
nation n this critical epoch, and waving all
our personal and civic preferences, we can
tie COVE ntion that of JAMES \.
GArFIEIp. In his nomination the con-
vcn,pn has made Il selection which
heartily cnnmonds itself Ia the hest
elements of the party, which can secure
every floating vote, and which is the prcsagc
and promise of victory. a representative of
the best tendencies of the party, able, fearless,
thoroughly honest not more party man
than a statesman and a patriot, Mr.. Gar
field is rs strong candidate as could have
been selected, anu with him for leader the
party will go on To certain victory.
The convention has done well. The long
delay is justified 10y the result. We have
candidate for whom every one can vote, and
work for with a will. And now let the lines
he closed up, the ''hummers sent to the rear,
and everything made ready for an active, az
gressive campaign. Let all personal prefer
enccs and partisan feeling be dropped and
the whole party strength be exerted for our
Il I'll.
candidate as our siandard-bearer and such
ISSUES as We contend for, the result cannot he
doubted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11
Reported for the Free Press AMI Times
chittcnden County Conference Of Churches

The annual meeting Of this conference was
held at Underhill on Tuesday and Wctlnes-
day of last week The conference opened
on Tuesday with a sermon by Rev. H. Is.
Putnam of Charlotte, from the text, aye ARE
Ihc Light Of tho World" 1t was an able dis
course. Following this Judge NJ. X. Tyler
of burlington was chosen moderator, and
Mr.. Byington of Charlotte, scribe. Reports
from the churches were then called for and
made by the several delegates, from which it
appeared that there had been revivals and
additions to several of the churches, notably
to those of Essex and Essex Junction, and II
sad dearth of REVEALS in others. The an
nouncement of public meeting of the
Womcn's Board not having been authorized
by its officers rs II part Of the programme Of
the meeting, it was not held. That organiza-
ton, however, as is their invariablc custom,
held meeting by themselves in
the vcslry Of the Methodist church.
at which reports were read from
several of the auxilarics m the county BY
special invitation Mrs Wilbur of Jericho
read paper on sour Work." and Mrs.
Cowan of Essex an elaborate and admir-
abyl written paper on the Need Of the Wo-
mans Board" prepared by II lady in Bur
linctOn before the conference. Following
this was AN Interesting address on the pro-
grcss of missionary work in Turkey by
Raw. II. .. Dwight of Constaniinoplc Mr.
Dwight made it quite apparent that the mis-
sion TO Turkey was not a fnilurc but grand
success.
In the evening the subject was Christian
Fellowship" which was discussed IN its vari-
Gus aspects, its basis. its limits, among the
laity and the clergy, by DIR. l.. &. Butler and
Rev. John Cowan of Essex and Rev. Dr. g.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11

SAD BoTCn EY THE ELAINE SPOKESMAN.
Hon. James f. Joy Of Detroit, Mich, who
presented Mr.. Blainc's name t. the Cpnvcn-
ton, made a sad bolch of il. The New York
Tribune says Mr. joys speech must
have been II profound disappointment to the
friends of Mr. Blaine. He could not make
himself heard by the convention and his
SPEECH was tirrsome, the matter being neiih-
or well chosen nor well arranged Mr. joy
did not hold the attention of the audience for
more than -1hr,c sentences lie also mis-
pronounced the name of his candidate, call
ing him James H. Such AN introduction
would have fallen like a wet blanket upon
the friends Of any other candidate"
The New York Tin,cs says: Blaine wa.
most unfortunate in his slcction of the gen
tlemcn TO move and second his nomination
Mr. Pixlcy was quite as unhappy in record
ing the nomination US Mr.. Joy in making it.
sENhTnR CoNKLING's SPEECH.
In nominating Gen Grant Senator Conk-
ling said When we are asked whence
comes our candidate We say from
Appomattox. applause Obcying in
stIuctions, | should never dare 10 dis
regard expressing also my own firm convic
ton wish in behalf of the state Of New
York 10 propose n nomination with which
the country aEd The Republican i.ariy can
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11
STATE NEWS.

There is child at Georgia station or IN
that vicinity-who.it is said, can boast of five
granlmothors and this is the way OF il
One of its parents has two grandmothcrs and
great grandmother, and the other has two
grandmothers
Mrs. w. b. 5. Higgins, formerly l.uciml
Wor,lcn of Braitleboro, and Bernards'"n,
has been murdered by Indians at Etchctah,
Mont, near the scene O. the Custer disaster.
The motive for the crime was II chiefs wish
to marry Mrs lIiggins's l5-year old daush
t.r
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11

LOOK Orr, FAEuEEs. latest dodge
to obtain money from farmers is by what is
known among sharpcrS rs the patent churn
process, which is described AS follows Tie
agent calls, wishes to introduce his superior
butter making churn into the ncishborhood
details graphically what il can accomplish,
and offers Ia test it on the spot. He knows
its merits and he thoroughly understands his
business. The farmers wife brings forward
the cream jar containing, say, IL quarts.
Now" SAYS the agent, 1--WE will stir this
cream up in order that il shall he perfectly
fair, and he proceeds to the stirring himself
in such Il careful manner that the cream is
hardly stirred AT all. lie then takes or four
quarts, very carefully measured, and puts
them into his churn. The second four quarts
90 into the farmers churn the third into his
clirn and the last into the farmers. The
point to settle is which churn will make the
more butter out of the same quantity of
cream, and when all is ready the churning is
begun. Each churn brings the huttcr about
the same time, and ii is taken out and care
fully weighed, when To the establishment of
the farmer and the Il told you So of the
agent the latier's churn is found To hayc pro-
duced by over a pound the more butter.
The farmer checrlully gives a certificate 10
that effect, buys new churn for so, and
the agent goes on 10 work the same game ON
the next neighbor. The mystery il. How was
this peculiar result obtained The EXPLAIN
ton is as follows: The agent had the bet
ter cream, Notwithstanding" the little
stirring. The best and richest cream
is always nj the top The next
best, Uhe second four quarts, the
farmer obtained, the AGENT the next hest and
the farmer the last, which il nearly all lnp-
pcrcd milk. The farmer gets Il new churn
possibly as good us his old one, certainly no
better. worth 81 or $40 and hc pays the
extra SO for his lesson ON chnrns The
way to beat the agent is 10 take The first and
third measurements of the cream, Tor in 50
doing his own scheme will hc turned against
him, and the farmer can with treat pro
prcty turn agent for the moment himself
and attempt 10 dispose of his churn 10 the
would-bc swndlcr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11

the punishment OF all those who violate Ihrin are the
only safe methods by which enduring peace can
he secured anl genuine prosperity established
throughout the south Whatever promises the IA
non makes the nation must perform, and tue nj
non cannot with safety relegate tins duiy - lhe
stairs. The solid south must BE- divided by The
p"H'eiul agencies of the ballot AMI all opinions
must there End free expression. ana 70
THIS end honest voters must be protected
against terrorism, violence fraud We anlrm
II TO be the duty and purpose of the republican
party To use every legitimate means To restore. al
the states ofthis union most perfect harmOnv
practicable and we submit To the prieiigi sensible
people of the United states 10 whether II would
not he dangerous tofthe dearest Intrrts OF cuJIli-
try at this time, to surrender The administrator
ofthe national government TO the parry which seeks
to overthrow the existing policy under which We
are prosperous and thus bring dI=tru>J aud con-
fusion where there is now order cUniir1c' and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11

SIS Tile article on the oriIin of this
abreviation, SO familiar in legal documents,
published in Saturdays FEE Pass, attract
ed good deal of attention, particularly
among the fraternity. \ wcll-inlormed
friend says that the received opinion that
SIS" is an abrcviaiion for "Sclicet' is cor
rect, In substance. 1t stands, however, not
simply for Sciicct, but for three rcpetitions
of the word. The court cricr prciaces an
nouncements by Hear We, hear ye, hear ye';
and in like manner writs and memorials Of
courts are prefaced, in contemplation of law
by thrice repeated BE it known" or
Know yc" The initial - of scicct is
doubled TO express this repetition,
in analogy with the familiar use
of the double initial as an abbrevia-
ton for plurals and supcTlalivcs.
Thus the Latin writer's used I'll, for iges-
whence our Ill. Dust ms We write
''pp." for pages &C" stood for c,uis-
amus-i e., Gurus, Gurus. Gurus, the supcrla-
tive being but an emphatic repetition of tine
positive. 4 familiar instance of the double
for plural will occur TO every
Churchman in that Catcchism question and
What is your name : An.
or NJ n0n,cn or a0mim Crane or names
" or w, which latter Authorization M
turally becomes w. 81. is properly used at
the beginning Of the prcccpts AMI records of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11
OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.

ovATIoSs on His WAY HOME FROM CHICAGO.
Toledo Ohio, June o The train with
Gen. Garfield arrived this evening. Immense
crowds with flags. cannon and bands greeted him
at LapoIte, South Bend, Elkhat. LgOnIer, Kendall
vile, Butler, EdgartOn. Bryan. Wau~eGn aIi Swar-
ton In response to cheers and greetings Governor
Foster made brief speeches al all the above named
places, Gen. Garfield appearing on the rear of the
ear and bowling. Reaching Toledo salute was
fired Two thousand persons were Gu the ground
and committee of republicans immediately sur
rounded the cars to congratulate Nj Garfield.
Gov. Foster made speech CONCENTRATING Ohinans
upon the nomination and Gen. Gdrneld expressed
thanks forthe reception. He reaches Cleveland To-
night where a grand reception awaits HIM
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11

IlINEsBr roII- Crops are looking well, but
there Is prospect OF very little fruit THIS year
Mr.. Antoine Busic was struck by lightning
last week anI himself and horse knocked down VII
Base, however, recovered from the sh"'h.
Mr. T. f. Brownson has had runaway on
his mix wagon. 10y which AN axle WAS broken ah'i
the wagon aud contents otherwise damaged
5. II. Davis. Esq, of Richmond, met with
"A srIiuus arrrI-nt In This village evening last
week. II Iuie dark AMI he was driving WIN
two other gentlemen In IA roy-red buggy, when one
of thcm remarked that The horse was out "i Inc
rud l. Pulling the wrong rein, the buggy vas over
turned N The gutter opposite Nas.lilc iia'l- Nj
DAVIS Trunks that he Is injured for lie. feilps al
ter TINS town has paid few more Thousand uoiih'
for accidents Of tins kind the dangerous places IN
the highways Will be suitably guarded or repaired.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11

CHICAGO, June 4, 3p. MIR. Conger,
from the committee an credentials appear
ell on the stage and the convention was
called to order TO hear the committees re-
port. The committee recommends the ad-
mission of the contestants from the eth Ala
bama district, also admitting the contestants
from the LIST, Bird, 4th, 9Th, 9th, 9th, 10th,
18th and 18th districts of Illinois; also in
favor Of the contestants from the 2d and 3rd
districts of Kansas.
district representation instead of by states +;
also against the contestants in New York
and in the 9th and 10Th Pennsylvania dis
iricts; and recommend, that the delegates
from Utah retain their seats
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11

On the 18Th ballot Geo. ". McCrecry re-
ceived one vote; on the 18th, L. j. Davis,
one; John F. llartranft received one vote
from the 10Th to the 23d ballot inclusive
Benjamin Harrison received one on the
third; and President Hayes received one
from the 10th to the 18th inclusive; p. ii.
Sheridan received one on the Both, and
Roscoe Conkling received one on the 3lst
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11

The Chicago Convention WAS the longest
Republicans Convention ever hell The con
vention of 1850 lasted three days, nomina-
ting Mr.. Lincoln on the third ballot In
1861 Mr. Lincoln was nominated and bust
ness finished in onr day. Grant was nomi-
mated in 1S65 after a two DAYS session,
while in 1872 aud 1876 the contest was
brief at the ht;.r convention seven bal
lots were taken. The Whir convention of
1872 lasted six days, and ffiy.iIrtc ballots
were necessary before General Scott received
majority and nj the Democratic Convcn-
ton Of the same year Mr.. Pierce was the sue
"cssful cin'ii'rie "n the fort y ninth ballot.
The Democratic Convention OF 1860 lasted
a. the first session eleven days, fifty seven
ballots being taken on tho 'lirI Of May an
adjournment was had till the Sih If June,
when a five days session followed, and Mr..
Douglas was finally nominated on the second
ballot