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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-03-26
The Nuisance Clause Of ths Prahibitcry Law

Judge Barrett, of the Supreme Court, in
announcing decision relative to this law,
at the late session of the Rutland county
court, said
Breach of this law was Of the grade and
quality of crimes, which at common law
are misdemeanors. In such crimes there are
no accessories-no aiders or abettors. There
are only principles Whoever helps toward
the commission of the offence is principal,
whether there be one or many Ii stands
upon the same ground and reason as civil
cases of trespass. pi ct arms, or criminal
prosecutions for breaches of the peace. Who
ever participates is principal, whatever may
be the differing relations that different par
Elephants may sustain to the subject matter,
to the occasion, to each other and TO the
transaction. In regard to the GRIM
inal Judge Barrett said the court was not
much affected by the repugnance asserted by
counsel to be felt by his client to suffering
the penalty denounced by the law against the
crime he has committed. This class OF stat
utory crime stands for the same cunsidera-
tinns, and was subject to the same rules CT
law, US any other crime. 1t was not reason
able, nor will it prove useful for any body, of
tenders or their defenders. TO rely on any
supposition they may have ut any time hope
fully entertained, that the courts will know
ingly accord 10 them benefits of construction.
application of statutes and rules of law that
they feel bound to withhold from persons
charged with murder, burglary, theft and
from other lower grades, equally respectable
and less pcstiferous criminals. The violator
of the liquor laws must submit as gracefully
as he may be able TO standing on an equality
before the law with any other class of crimi-
nails
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-03-26
Death Of Andrew Robertson, Esq, Of Mon
treal

We learn with sorrow of the death of An
dron, Roh.r,sor Fer Oueen,s corrse1 of
~
the leading law nrm Oh A. " W. hoperlson'
of Montreal, which took place at his resi-
dence in that city on Sunday last. at the age
- o.
vi W le"i'-
Mr.. Robertson was born in 1915, in Aber-
deenshire, Scotland. His father was the
Row lance Richardson for ff,v- five vaara
.':..'H. a.. Ca...,:aa, o., -
munster vi 'ne oons' eHa'ion'i ie"' ioit1
years OF which he was the esteemed pastor
of the church in Sherbrooke. p. O.. where
be died ton vaars aco Mt the aca of 76 Mr.
- I.....t
Anu'e" hooei'soh ei''eieu 'iie eni'eis'y vi
Vermont in 1884, and graduated with high
honor in 1888, among his classmates being
ex-Gov John GrcrnTv Smith tho late Pros,
A., C.,u;. d. A. -.
9 Ie En''1 m lease; .ne is,e =. ,. Aoams;
oonH $50 Va S1'enuis"' anu
H ,"ao W, heeu, Lsl,, 1l hoh.Peher. IN
ioos ne wehl 70 Mohlreai as Jaw Stuueh.
III 'ne oilce vi iioI- SnaiIes LEVY Day' AZ
Piesen' tnI mn. ou 'H,, Da,' -. was al
hiit,eu " INC oai III iofi, anu soon toon nisn
ranh anu ouiit up an extensive Practice III
ms PROFESSION. AFTER ,he admission 10 Tue
par OF MS younger prother, Wliiiam hooerl-
son, Esq, the TWO Drotners iornleu the law
partnership Oh A. " W. nopeftson' "hicn
mas oeen 1or many years ieadins law nrm
IN montreal, seconu 10 none IN inc profess
slonal and personal stapding OF lis members-
he was devoted TO his profession, and to
literary studies, which never lost their
charm 10 MIN refused steadily all invita-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-03-26
A Lame Defence Of Gen. Mcclellan.

Under the heading of "McClelan's last ser
vice to the Republic" Mr.. George Ticknoi
Curtis, in the North American Reriey fol
April, undertakes TO vindicate ''the great
Virginia Creeper" from the charges OF ineiii'
cheney which occasioned his removal from
the command of the Army of the Potomac.
The article was probably written for polit-
ical effect, and is simply 1.-THE thin end" of
a Mcclellan boom" for the Democratic
nomination. 1t is ut any rate simply piece
of special plcading-the work Of n smart
lawyer, who uses any material which he
thinks will and his purpose, without refer
ence to its historical truth or military value
Two things alone are enough TO disclose the
worthlessness of the article as contribution
to history. Mr.. Curtis accepts without ques-
ton Gen. McClellan's estimate of the rebel
force opposed to him in June, 1862, embo-
died in his despatch of June 25th, 1862, to
the Secretary of War. In that despatch he
placed the number of the Rebel army of Vir-
ginia at tuo Hundred thousand, and in that,
as in almost all his dispatches, he talked of
his great inferiority in numbers" and the
VASTLY superior odds" he had TO encounter.
1t is now perfectly well known that the rebel
army opposed TO Mcclellan never numbered
ons-halT of two hundred thousand and that
Gen. McClellan's army constantly and largely
Lees
The other thing is the assertion, in the
note which closes the article, that Gen. Nc
Clellan was repeatedly and for considerable
periods under fire at Antctam, and that at
one time during that battle she rode along
the lines for the very purpose OF drawing
TIE fire of supposed concealed battery, in
order 10 reveal its position" and that 1t
ooened on him and his staff as soon as they
were within range" This is ridiculous. If
such an incident could have occurred, it
would simply have demonstrated Gen. Nc
Clcllan's absolute untitness for the command
of an army. 1t would have proved that
Gen. Mcclellan and all his staff were drunk,
crazy. or absolutely ignorant of the duties
and responsibilities of their position. Of
course, no such transaction happened or
could have happened, but the sober relation
Of it leaves Mr.. Curtis in this dilemma; if
true, it shows the utter rashness, folly and
of his hero; if false, it demon
strates Mr. Curtis's incapacity to become a
military historian.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-03-26

ST. GEoIGE.-Relatives and friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry 5. Josiin, from Milton, Boil
ton Richmond and WIiston, 10 the number of IS,
met al their house on the evening of the 18th In
stant, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their
riage. The whole affair was q surprise to the
Bride and Groom, and was planned by Mr.. Arson
Lamson and Miss Mary Cooper. The presents were
many and useful, and included handsome Tea and
coffee set of six pieces with two gold lined silver
mugs sent from California by the four brothers of
the bride; 4 handsome toilet set from Mrs and Dr..
Bingham: beautifully bound copy of the New
Testament from Mrs. and Rev Mr.. Cooper; dinner
castor. tea and large spoons from Messrs. Hiram
A. CLARK, Rev. Mr.. Phelps. sam. Loggins, S.
Wright, L. A. Bishop, George Read, W. Metcalf,
and Tlras Isham flower cross in a beautiful gilt
frame, Mr.. and Mrs J. E. Metcalf: handsome
worked tides from Miss. Mary Cooper and Miss
Maud Nc Ewen; chi,drens set dishes and salver from
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Clark; substantial carving set
from Mr. and Mrs. ii. ;. johnson. fruit basket
from Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Read; cash from Rev. Mr..
Bond of Wisboro, n. Y, Miss Beulah and
Msater Eddie Drury of Milton and Mr.. and Mrs.
0rson Wright. Rev. Mr.. Cooper made a few very
pleasant and appropriate remarks. a six days old
white calf, alive and we'll brought in by Mr.. Harley
b. lsham, created quite a merriment MIR. Fred
Gleason of Richmond male the presentation
speech. Thanks for the many gifts were returned
by Mr.. Joslin, after which the whole party were
served with hot coffee and abundance Of goodies.
Al 10 O'Clock the company departed, wishing the
happy pair another ten years Of peace and happi-
ness. II,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-03-26
Principles Before Men.

To the Editor of the Free Press and Tunes:
l notice your quotation from the Rutland
Herald about Gen. Hancock, and your re-
marks thereon. Honor TO Hancock is right ;
he is worthy of it. lie would draw some
Republican votes-all will grant that. But
do your utteranccs mean what they seem TO
signify, that as between tlietwo great parties
it is all matter of candidates, and not one
of principles Some of the young men who
did not vote with the Free Soil party, before
the Republican party was born, are saving,
Better vote for Hancock ms n Democrat
than for Grant rs II Republican" Do the
Rutland Herald and the FREE Press mean to
justify them2
This much freely conccdc, that against
Gen. Hancock, rs a Democratic candidate,
the Republicans would make a better fight
with an eminent civilian as their standard
bearer, than with any soldier, however en-
inent. A SUBSCRIBER.
March 20, 1880
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-03-26
OVER THE LAKE.

The ice boom has struck Plaitsburgh
The scarcity of ice in the cities has set every
body TO cutting that could secure a place for
storing. At least nine firms have been cut.
ting in Cumberland bay, and secured 5000
tons for shipment, in addition to the amount
laid in by regular dealers for home consump-
ton. At Rouses Point about 5000 tor
have been secured, portion of which is heir Z
forwarded to the city by rail, and about 1O, o. u
tons have been harvested at Point Au Roche,
few miles north of Plattsburgh Eleven
firms. New. York and Whitehall parties. are
Swimming South Bay, near Whitehall, har-
vesting over Thousand tons day, and en-.
ploying over 800 men. Parties are also stor.
ing at Port Henry, Crown Point and West
port.
The Saranac horse-nail works are to be
enlarged Immediately, the company not be-
ing able to supply the demand with its pres
ent facilities.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-03-26
PERSONAL.

The Washington correspondent of the
Springfield Republican says that some weeks
ago President Hayes sen for President An
gell of Michigan University to so to WASH
ington, and there were several interviews at
the White House and State Department,
which resulted in tue tender to President
Angel of the Chinese mission. This was
declined, as President Angel preferred to re-
tain his connection with the University. He
was then asked if he would accept COM
mission as envoy extraordinary TO the En-
peror of China, and go to that country to
negotiate an emigration treaty, which would
not necessitate his resigning the presidency
of the University, US it would not require
more than u year or Is months. Secretary
Evarts suggested that commission of two
or three members could be sent, or Presi
dent Angel could go alone. The matter is
now held under consideration by President
Angel. and probably will not be decided
until the meeting of the board of regents of
Michigan University next month
Mrs. Sherman, wife of Gen. Sherman, re-
ports that the profits of a late dramatic en-
tertainment in Washington for the benefit of
the starving poor OF lftlhnu were 1ust =.
less than $1,000, and that Mrs. Astor and
Mrs. Lord of New York, who were in Wash
ington about that time, each gave her 500
towards this special fund. Since she began
her work for the poor in ireland, Mrs Shcr-
man has received, recorded, acknowledged
and sent forward "a 900
The following list of the ages of various
Presidential candidates may possibly sur
prise some of our readers Charles Francis
Adams is seventy three; his father, John
Quincy Adams, died at eighty one, and his
grandfather. John Adams, at ninety one
IIoratio Seymour is seventy Mr.. Tildcn
sixty six; Davis. sixty-fivc Ex-Governor
Parker, of New Jersey, seventy-four Sena-
tor Thurman sxiy-onc; MIR. Hendricks,
sixty-one; ex-President Grant. tifty-cight
Secretary Sherman. tifty-scvcn Gen Han
cock, tifty-six Gen. Mcclellan, tifty-four
Senator Bayard, fifty-two: Senator Conk-
ling, fifty -onc, and Senator Blaine, fifty
Col John :. Campbell highly respect
ed citizen of Watsfield, Vt. died March
12. lie had occupied many places of trust
reposed in him by his fcllow-townsmcn.
For several years he was Colonel of the old
Vermont Militia, II number of years he was
deputy sheriff, constable and collector, and
for several years he had been the leading
trial justice, and had been in the general as
sembly two years Mr., G. was n member of
the Universaist Society, and firm believer
in spiritualism, and was respected by all who
had his acquaintance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-03-26

When Senator Isaac P. Christiancy of
Michigan went to Washington several years
since, he was widower of 20 years with
grown up children. Suddenly he gave his
family, colleagues and society an electric
shock by marrying the strawberry blonde
daughter of his landlady. 1t was May
and December affair. The groom was rheu-
matte, dyspeptic and decrepit. The bride
was treasury girl Of twenty, lively,
buXom, frivolous and had the reputation of
being something of flirt, and Christiancy's
friends have always believed that he was en-
trapped into the marriage by the designing
mother Washington dispatches now say
that the ill-mated pair have lived unhappily
from the first, and that MIR. Christiancy's
resignation as Senator to go to Peru was due
more 10 his desire to separate his children
and their step-mothcr than TO any other
cause. Mrs. Christiancy went down TO Peru
and staid few weeks, but has been in Wash
ton for some mouths, and her conduct has
given occasion for gossip. Mr.. Christiancy
recently applied for leave of absence, and is
expected TO return in a few weeks TO prose-
cute suit for divorce Ills wife, Of course,
denies that she has been unfaithful. and
says she intends to claim divorce, and that
" tiNdt nv 'ihNhy
IA month after marriage.
Miss Raymond, who charges Senator Ben
Hill Of Georgia with seduction, created II
sensation on Wednesday. She had threaten
ed that if Senator Hill did not relieve her
distress she would confront him with her
child in the Senate Chamber. She accord
ingly appeared ut the Capitol leading her lit
tie boy, named Tommy Hill. She waited
two hours in the Senate lobby, while the
nineteen months old baby rolled about the
marble floor and ever and anon some Sena-
tor would glide furtivcly out from behind a
corner and take a peep at Ben Hills baby
and iis mother. Mr. Hills private secretary
finally induced her TO enter u committee
room on the premise that Hill should be
brought to her. Hill then left the Capitol.
Among the occupants of the ladies' gallery
of the Senate at the time was Miss Horton,
who fired pistol ut Senator Morgans son
not long ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-03-26

siderations of individual preferences in re-
gard to men. If this is true as regards
the question of candidates in the Republican
party, it is the more true as between the two
parties. We say to Subscriber surely
cannot need TO say it to many of our readers
that the FRKE Press will support the
nominee of the Chicago Convention; and
that it will not support the nominee Of the
Cincinnati Convention, whoever he may be.
The Editor of this paper, having served
under Gen. Hancock, and respecting him as
brave soldier and an honest and patriotic
man, would much rather fight some other
Democrat in the coming contest. But as the
representative of the party which embodies
all the disloyalty, and most of race prejudice,
in the country; which still supports the theo-
ry of State rights as opposed to the National
supremacy; which comprises the worst ele,
ments of violence, fraud and corruption that
threaten the existence of the Republic. Gen.
Hancock would be opposed by us to the full
extent of our ability. We cannot see how
any Republican could "vote for Hancock
as Democrat, rather than for Grant as a
Republican"
To whom our correspondent makes the
concession" in his last sentence, We are at
loss to understand. The Rutland Herald ex
pressed its apprehension that las against
civilian, thousands of soldiers would vote
for Hancock, who otherwise would vote the
Republican ticket" We share the apprehen-
sion. Our correspondent also shares it. But
if there is danger that Democratic nomina-
ton of Loyal soldier, would draw of SOL
dier votes from the Republican nominee,
how that danger could be lessened by the
nomination on the other side of an eminent
civilian, rather than of an equally brave,
loyal and trusted soldier, especially if the
lat ter should be one who has shown himself
also capable and trusty in high civil station,
is not clear TO us. The logic Of the situation
would seem to point to quite different con-
clusion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-03-26

TIE investigating committee in Maine have
got through with Governor Garcelon The
latter part of his examination related TO his
financial management and it came out that
this strict cons,ruciionist, who could not al
low ditto mark in an election return, that
is if it was return of Republican represen-
tative,-had. withou; any authority of law,
established branch of the State treasury in
his lreeches pocket, and had taken $1,000
from the treasury for which he had no
proceedings was that of the criminal:
Necessity knows no law" The laws pro-
hibit the Governor from spending money not
appropriated by the Legislature; Governor
Garcclon took and spent, without authori-
ty, more than $1,000 of such money.
The Law limited the watchmen in the State
House TO two men; Governor Garcelon
made the number forty. The Legislature is
the only power to create offices; Governor
Garcelon surrounded himself with score or
more of new officials. lie left the Office of
Governor with more than g, 900 of the pub
Lie funds in his hands, and as private citi-
zen has been Iaying bills that should have
been sent 10 the Council for audit. More
than two months out Of Office and private
citizen, he confessed that he had in his pos
session still nearly 81 900. He confessed
that he paid his special counsel for services
designed 10 defeat the will of the people a
fee amounting TO half as much as
the salary of the Attorney general He
testified that he had detectives scat
tered all over the State who sent
in reports of the feeling of the
people in the various sections" These de-
tectives were paid with money taken from
the State treasury, and for that money no
vouchers are fled Garcclon said Il have
the bills of the detectives in my possession,
but do not care to produce them, as do not
think they are matters of public concern"
And the people Of Maine are asking, What
right had lie TO pay out the money of the
public for matters that were not Of public
concern:
But The committee did not rest when Gar
celon got through tcstilying; and the addi-
tional testimony produced, spoils the ex-
Governors plea of ignorance. Two credible |
Witnesses swore that Attorney General Nc |
Clel!an of Maine declared in their presence,
Nov. g, 1879 thai he had been TO Augusta to |
labor with Governor Garcelon, and had been
succi sslul in stitching him up so as to agree |
TO the contingent scheme. Mr. Baker, |
counsel FOR the Republicans who were count
ed out, testified that he called Garcelon's |
attention 10 matters which that gentleman |
SAYS he knew nothing about Councillor
Brown, Of Governor GarcclOns Council, could |
not see how His Exccllcncy could have been |
so Ignorant of the result OF the counting of |
the votes as not to know that it would give
Democratic majority He was sorry tina,
he had a hand ia it and We venture TO be-
lieve that Mr. GarceloE is now very sorry
he had a hand in it. The whole gang of con-
spirators are now, beyond doubt, pretty |
sick; and they will probably feel worse be-
fore they feel any better
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-03-26

JERIoHo.-The following is the roll of
honor of the pupils who attended school in
District No. Z, for the term ending March A,
1850. taught by Amy A. Nash.
Names of pupils having no absences Charles j.
Walston, Nettie Smith, Ertie Smith. Those having
no tardy marks were Charles J. Watson, Leroy
Tombhnson, Levern Tomblinson. May Tomblinson,
Julia Tonblinson, Mary Z. Tomolinson, Nette
8 NTH, Elite Smith, Owen Smith, KATE Sweeney,
L llan Church, Otis L. Church, Curtis Nash,
James Leary, Noses Leary.
Those that were 100 in department Charles J. Walls
ton, Charles Bently. Wilson Bently, Waldo Smith,
owen Smith, Curtis NASH James Leary, Leroy
Tomblnson, Levern Tomblinson. May Tomblinson,
Julia Tomblinson, Mary E. TomblInson, Kate
Sweeney, Nettie Smith, Elite Smith, Mary BanrIy,
Melissa Bently, Mary Corbetr, Matte Wade,
Bridget Leary.
Names Of those 100 in scholarship. Charles J.
Walston. Charles Bently, Mary E. Tomblinson,
Wilson Bently.
Names of those above 80 in scholarship: Ettie
Smith, Nettie Smith, Owen Smith, Leroy Tomolin-
son.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-03-26

VERGENSEs-CrIY ELEorIoN.-The char
ter election of this city was held Tuesday.
The attendance and vote was not large The
meeting was called 10 order at 10 o'clock,
and Col. ]. II. Lucia, clerk, read the notice
and announced nominations for the office of
mayor in order. Mr.. j. G. Hindes nominal
ed Hon. F. E. Woodbridge, and Mr.. T. C.
Middlebrook nominated Hon Geo. W. Gran
dey A ballot resulted in the election of
Gen. Grandey. The following officers were
then elected:
Aldermen-F w. Coe, d. H. Lewis,
Ahira Scoville, p. Maxfield
City Clerk. Ii. Lucia.
Voted to elect three members to constitute
the Board of Common Council, as follows
Amos Wetherbee, Lawrence BARLEY,
Myron Bristol
A contest ensued on the question whether
to appoint an Overseer of the Poor or allow
the Common Council to act as such. Mo-
tons and counter motions followed. Hon.
Edward Seymour moved to elect an Over
seer of the Poor and ballots being called for
resulted in SO in favor and 40 against. Mr..
Lawrence BARLEY was then elected TO that
office.
City Sheriff Stephen Bates Unanimously
elected.
Constabls-G. Kim5all
Lsters-G. Kimball. j. G. Hindes, Hon.
j. d. Smith.
Highway Surveyors - Eastern district,
Roma Plude. Western district, Austin
Gounya
Superintendent of Schools-Hon Geo W.
Grandey.
As there had been considerable interest
manifested in this office, Gen. Grandey was
repeatedly called for, and responded in a
pleasant and appropriate manner, thanking
the citizens for the honor conferred.
Sealer of Weights and Measures
Crosby.
Sealer of Leather-James Rock
Fence Viewers - Patrick Lyon, j. G.
Hindes
Pound Keeper-John Donnelly.
Grand Jurors-Geo. w. Grandey, II. J.
Talbot, D. II. Lewis.
Water ommissioners-Andrew Ross, G..
Kimball, A. Laduke.
Sexton-T Fish.
Quite a sensation was created during the
election of the water commissioners, by
statement made by Mr. Thomas Mack, of
the former board, to the effect that he had
legal evidence in his possession showing that
the damage and breaking of the water wheel
of the city pump works, sometime since, was
the work of miscreant who had in his pos
session duplicate keys to the engine house
and plot had been laid to destroy the
pump, etc., all of which would soon be
made public. The party has since fled from
the city.
The school district elections occur next
Tuesday evening, and a vigorous fight for
the school committee is in prospect. The
result of Tuesdays election prcsages change
in the management of the school, and ma
terial reduction in its expenses.