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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-09
News.

The word ne,Os is commonly sup
posed to be derived from the adjective
aeW. 1t is asserted, however, that its
origin is traceable to custom in former
times of placing on the newspapers of the
day the initial letters of the cardinal points
of the compass, thus:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-09
EARLIEST PAPERS.

The English Mercury, now in manu-
script in the British museum. has been
found to be forgery. The oldest regular
newspaper published in England was es-
tabIisheI by Nathaniel Butler in 1852.
The oldest paper in France was coru-
menced by Theophrastus Renandot, in
1912, during the reign of Louis XIII. 1t
was called the Gd5ette dc France.
The first Dutch newspaper, which is
still continued under the name of the
Haarlem CouraM, is dated Jan. 8, 1856.
1t was then called De WeecElyeke CourGnt
ran Europa, and contained two small
folio pages of news.
The first Russian newspaper was pub
lished in 1908 Peter the Great not only
took part personally in its editorial compo-
sition, but in correcting proof, as appears
from sheets still in existence in which are
marks and alterations in his own hand.
There are two complete copies Of the first
years edition of this paper in the imperial
library at St. Petersburg.
The first newspaper established in North
America was the Boston NeeOS Letter,
commenced April "a, 1904. 1t was half a
sheet of paper, twelve inches by eight,
two columns on page. B. Green was
the printer 1t survived till 1776.
The first printing by steam was executed
in the year 1917 by Bensley & Son, Lon
don. The first book thus printed was DIR.
Eliotson's second edition of Blumenbaclis
Physiology.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-09
MARKINGS IN TIE ROCKS.

In the Acadian rocks near St. Johns, N.
B., the coarser layers are frequently COW
cred with ripple marks and shrinkage
cracks and also marks that appear to be
the tracks OF some water animal.
In the Potsdam beds of Northern New
York and Canada and those of Wisconsin,
there are evidences ofliteral deposition rip.
pie marks and worm borngs are common,
affording positive evidence of sea shore or
shallow water origin. The marking Of
sea weed affords evidence CT marine life.
In the rocks of the Potsdam epoch vari-
ons fossil sponges are found; also Brachi.
opods, Trilohites, Graphtolites, etc. Near
ly one hundred species of Trlobtes have
been described.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-09

These letters were intended to Indicate
that the paper contained intelligence from
the four quarters of the globe. but they
finally came to assume the form of the
word net0S, from which the term newspa-
per is derived.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-09
Science for the Boys,

prmordal rocks or cambrian period in
North America includes two subdivisions :
lst. Acadian epoch; 2d. Potsdam epoch,
ar that of the Potsdam sand stone, Of
Potsdam. and its equivalents elsewhere.
All the various kinds Of sedimeniary rocks
occur in the primordial. Sand stones,
shaly sand stones AMI shales are tho pre-
vailing kinds. There are also, through
metamorphism, various crystalline rocks,
and among them the gold bearing rocks Of
Nova Scotia. The Potsdam belts at Pots.
dam afford the finest and most durable
building stone of the continent. In St.
Lawrence county, N. Y, there are, aa-
cording to Brooks. conformable beneath
the Po,sdam sand stone, strata of sand
stone, metamorphic shists, limestone and
hematite iron ore (the Parish ore bed
included) having in all thickness of at
least two hundred feet. The Potsdam
alone has n thickness of sixty to seventy
feet in st. Lawrence county; in Warren
and Essex counties one hundred feet.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-09
TERMS FOR ADVERTISING.

For square Of u lines less Of Agate type one
inser ION u ~; for each sub equent iusertlon - cts
Unle the humber Of marked on the Sd
yertt cement It will be continued until ordered out.
Lbe al discount made 10 merchants and other sadVer
tisin By the year.
Pr5bateand ommissioner n Offices, ca OCesoh.
For Notices Of Liberation, Esrav. - Formation
and Dissolution Of Co partnerships &c 81 Bleach for
three insertions. II sent bv mattne money must
company the ettcr.
Notice. in news columns, 10 Ocents per line each in.
sertiOn, but charges made of less than 50 cents
Notice of Deaths and Marriages inserted gratis bu
extended Obituary Notices of Poetry will be charged
at the rate of hye cents per line.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-09

Do not make a pretence of gentility,
nor parade the fact that you are a de-
scendant of any notable family. You
must pass for just what you are, and must
stand on your merit.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-09

During a lesson on the life of King Da.
vid, Il class of girls was asked. Who
killed the giantP" whereupon one replied
"Jack ~
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-09

Do not contradict. In making correc.
ton say, beg your pardon, but | had an
impression it was so and so. Be careful
in contradicting, as you may be wrong
yourself.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-09

There is pretty little story from
Shrewsbury, England. As farmers
daughter was fetching loaf of bread
from the pantry the other day, she was
startled by first one mouse and then an
other leaping out of it, and making off
frightened. On cutting up the loaf cosy
nest was found in the centre containing
fourteen little mice. The bread had been
baked eight DAYS.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-09

A contemporary contains q long article
entitled Effect of Smoking on Boys" 1t
is not right to smoke on boys. 1t mparts
disagreeabe odor to their clothes. and
when they go home they arouse suspicion
in the minds of their mothers which it is
difficult to eradicate. The effect of smok-
ing on some boys would be u rock hurled
at the head of the smoker.-HUJord
Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-10-29
ON. w. FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 30, 1880

journel until choice of representative is made,
unless by unanimous vote; 10 committee nn Eltc-
lions
BY Mr.. Whitney OF Franklin, prohibiting the
catching Oi black bass IA the waters of the state he
tween May lst aud july 1T nf each year, and liking
Il penalty OF not more than dollars for teach hsh
caught between those llt"~ 70 COlniniltee On Game
and Fisheries.
Reporrs-From Judiciary committee by Mr.. Taft.
adversely TO H. 81. introduced by Mr. Palmer OF
Waterbury. pIOviilng that when ten or more free
holders petition IN writing fifteen days before any
stated term of tn" county court, The pre-
siding Judge Shall Immediately direct the proper
officers 10 summon grand Jury fu attend ext
term of siid court thrd reading refused.
From Judiciary Committee 10y Mr. Tait. adverse
ly To H. -. introduced hy Mr. Palmer ot Water
bury. providing that married women owning prop
crty IN their own name may sue and he sued Mr..
Taft explained that the adverse report was made
because hl!l OF the same nature, but more srecih'
IN rs provisions. wouli SOON he introduced; third
reading refused.
Resouton-By Mr. Chaicy of Albany. that when
this house adjourn II be TN two Oclrck MONDAY
p. III. adopted.
Mr. Page Of Rutland offered joint resolution 10
amend rule Il of the JOINT rules so that II real ~
follows: 'After bills nave passed b';h houses, and
certificate. showing the one IN which they re-
spectivcy originated has been duly endorsed there
on. they shall be delivered 10 JOINT standing COM
mIttce Of Two Senator's and two members of the
house of representatives. 10 he appointed by this
presiding officers uf the tSO houses respectively
aud To be- designated the committee on bills, both
regards the original bill. and all amendments
thereto. and shall see that all bills, ordered,
COTIttlIN tuHTO-st. anu NicH Sill-lel ol
curacy, some member Of the committee shall 50
certify thereon and shall then present them, first 10
the speaker of the house of representatives, and
then To the President of the Senate; for their Ocial
signatures; and having obtained then, they shall
forthwith deliver them 10 the Governor for his ap
proval. and shall make true report 20 bOth houses
of the day which such bill WIS delivered To the
Governor. which shall be duly entered upon the
journal OF each house.
Mr.. Martin of Londonderry Mr.. Dart of Weathers
field in the chair. explained the advantages and
merits of the proposed amendment.
The resolution was adopted on The part of the
house, under suspension OF the rules.
al.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-10-29
The Star That Never Sets,

At the banquet given to General Grant, IN
Boston, Governor Faruham responded to the
toast, The star that never SETS still shines
upon the Green Mountains" Referring 10
various alusions to Vermont, Senator Ed
munds, etc, the Governor said;
Mr.. President and Gentlemen - There
seems little occasion for me 10 add anything
To what has already been said by 81 many
eloquent gentlemen this evening, and cSpcc-
;ally since the illIstrious gentleman who Is
here with us tonight, who has represented
our Government in foreign lands. and who,
though called from the State OF New York,
claims TO be 4 Nermontcr, and has spoken
the sentiment of other Nermonters concern
ins Your illuStri0uS guest. There is still les
occasion for me 10 say ANYTHING at this time.
for the reason that We have the aSsurlEcr ~
your illustriOus guest that he viii hc the
guest of Vermont, and if he does honor rs,
we trust then tu show him in our smaller
State, as best we may, the honorS To which
he is entitled. We cannot hope 10 ID
what has been done for him this evening,
but we can show him that Vermont is Still
patrintiC 10 the core. | think il possible
from some of the remarks made that The
President anil YOU all want t. hear from the
E,ck towns The back towns say 2I.co0
majority this wear. They said in 1865, -.
600 majority for General t;glut. They gave
almost three times the vote in Our State !'r
General Grant that they did .ur his comprti-
tor. IIofatin seymour. Vermont l. q small
State, but Ncrmnutrrs do MI look upon u IN
that light Do you ever speak cd Mount
Washington rr Mont Blame in rr.s.i'1 t'
the acres they cover? When vuu s.HrS oi
thcm You forget th; plljry space o. t.rr''-y
-H HsHF .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-10-29

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-10-29

FoH u real scientific stab under the fifth
rib, remarks the Boston Herald, the New
York Suns digs at Hancock and English
have never been surpassed in the annals Of
political thuggery Here are some of them
The party nominated Gen. Hancock, Il
good man. weighing 25O pounds. He has
signed and written in the form of orders. as
is 6tAered, some of the most remarkable
essays on civil and military authority ever
issued or composed by mortal man
As for English, III he has not given much
money in the canvass, has he not generously
given his name To the ticket
Our candidates, then will do Surely
Messrs Mcdonald and Hendricks are biz
enough TO bury their animosities now-tO
overlook any offensive qualities of the miScr-
" candidate-and To elect him. What
if he has taken Il dollar Il thousand, too
much after the manner of Shylncb why nnt
pass it over and elect him.
The Neto York Graphic says the Suns
savage leader on Hancock WAS written hy
Mr. Dana at Greystone, Mr.. TIldcn's sum
mer residence, ON Saturday afternoon, immc-
distelv after dinner, and that Mr.. Tildcn
read the copy" before it was sent TO the
Sun office by special messenger. Mr. Dana
remained ut Greystpne over night, and WAS
accompanied 10 the depot in the morning by
Nr Tillrn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-10-29

of opinion, s s. an act TO construe an act to assess
and tax railroads. approved Nov. -, lS.6 AMI TO re
lieye towns mlsed thereby. The bill was then re-
ferred 10 Committee on Judiciary.
ResOluiion-By Senator Woodhousc, relating -
the printing of tahulated statistics concerning ihc
grand list; adopted.
Third readings. 10, an act 10 punish the enIbr2-
element of money belonging 10 the State ami NUM-
cipal corporations. Before the bill was put upon
its passage Senator Dillingham; for the committee
on revision of the laws moved that the bill be com
mitted TO a member 10 amend In matter OF l'iri-
seology. The bill was thereupon committedto SEN
aior Dillingham;, reported back, amendment adoptcd
and the bill passed.
Bills introluccd-FrOm the House. H. 80 an act 10
lcgaze the grand list Of Bolton; 10 Committee on
Grand List.
senator Woodhouse moved that when the Sen
ate adjourn 1t be until two o'clock p H., Monday
next. Carried.
Report From Committee on Highways and
Bridges in favor OF II. 66, an act 10 repeal Ger
tain acts in relation the construction OF Sand
bar bridge.
Senator Field interrognied the committee and was
replied to by Senator Pembcr.
On motion of Senator SaffOrd the bill was order
ed to lie and he made the special order of Wetlnes-
day morning at II O'Clock.
Adjourned.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-10-29
ALICE cARY's SWEETEST POEM.

or all the beautifu, pictures,
That hang on Mernory's wall,
Is one of dim old forest,
That seemeth best of all
M fo- is gnarled oaks olden,
D., WITH the mistletoe
y . for the violets golden
rlar sprinkle the vale below
Nj for the mik-white lilies
That can from the fragrant hedge,
CBcastting all day with the sunoeams,
And stealing their golden age;
Nj for the vines on the upland
Where the bright red berries rest;
No the pinks. nor the pale sweet cowslips
II seemed TO me the best
one, had a little brother,
With ewes that were dark and deep
N the lap OF that olden forest
II heth in peace asleep;
LIZ 4 as the down on the thistle,
ee as the winds that blow
We vored there the beautiful summers,
TIE summers of long ago;
But MS feet on the hills grew weary,
Aad one of the Autumn ewes
male for my little brother
\ bed of yellow leaves.
Sweetly his pale arms folded
NV neck in meek embrace.
As the light Of immortal beauty
silently covered his face;
And when the arrows of sunset
Lodged in the tree-tops bright,
lie fell, in his saint-like beauty,
Asleep by the gates OF light.
Therefore, of all the pictures
That hang on Memory's wall,
The one of the dim old forest
srtmeih the hes. of ALL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-10-29
Rebel Claims.
HASCoCKs PLEDGE DENOUNCED As BoIIi Ar
RoGANT AND PEEsUMPTUoUs.

uaSCoCHs PLEDGE DENOUNCED As BOTH Ar
RoGANT AND PEEsUMPTUOUs.
From the Columbus g. e. Register ID IN. oct - !
1t seems to US that the New York World,
with its array oil Southern Governors and
statesmen" makes an entirely unnecessary
parade over General Hancock's letter as 10
"rebel claims" We did not say so al the time
because the letter was written in response TO
a Republican slander, and General Hancock
thought, perchance, that he might as well
put his foot on it and have done with it. But,
nevertheless, the letter never pleased us at
all. II is the first time that we remember OF
a candidate for the Presidency promising to
veto any measure which might or might not
pass Congress upon the possibility oi an
election. Ii seems TO us, II we apprrhcnd
the use of the veto, il was intended by The
trainers Of the Constitution To he used very
sparingly by the Chief Executive, and MAIN
ly for the purpose of protecting the 'onsiIlu-
ton against legislative inroads. WkeH, there
fore. am claim, after The deliberate eraBtina-
ton of tie committees Of JotA Houses, shoHM
pass these bodies as aorthy0 Of payment, should
an Executige take ii upon hini~if 10 set aside
as unrorthy and ,citiot merit, are knoto no
thing s.ort Of The ,cOrd presamptioa 10 char
acterise such conduct. But trhea mare cdn-
didate for office goes 5cyond tbs and pro
mises to at dorm on a 'choie class IF chpms
beforehand as Odt0us, rhdteCer mart any m
dicidual case might present 10 The l'eopleSrep-
resentdtires, and Undertakes 10 hoM Tie cto
po,oer as tic Sc0rd cf Damoe!es OCer dny
and all such cluims, ,rhether Congress, IN ds
strictly appointed sphere Of duty, IouM fHd
them of dnguestionaJle mart or not, IRE are
inclined 10 think this is arrogance ,roH rs
presumption Ii there are any
claims arising from losses suffered
during the war by loyal Southern
ers," why call them rebel claims,
and in what sense are they rebel
claims" For instance there are helpless
women, daughters, and granddaughters oi
Revolutionary soldiers who have been strip
ped to absolute beggary 10y the sale OF their
estates during the war for taxes.
Why are not such men, who honestly enter
tanned Union views, as John Bolton ONclll
and James L. Petigru, and many other dis
tinguished South Corolina Unionists, as
good men as Bayard, and Seymour, and
Hancock When, then, the honest claims
of such men are presented, is it becoming or
proper for the brigadicrs to grow rcstive IN
their seats and drive such claimants back
with their claims as disoyul KNIVES to then
own section and people They should re
ceive fair hearing, and he rejected oi
satisfied, each claim according To ITS Own
] honest deserts
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-10-29
Personal AND POLITICAL.

The Republican papers publish all of Han
cocks letters and pray FOR more to come.
The Democratic papers refuse to publish
Garticld's speeches, AMI every time he makes
Il speech their very souls are in travail. Why
is this thus:
\ notice Of this kind shouldbe hung up on
the Superb's headquarters 'lf You don't
see what pledge ynu want ask for it,. Or,
Pledges furnished while you wait. Ven
lorE IrijHAe.
'Mnjor-generalIy speaking as the lament
ed Ward used to say, the people Of the coun-
try are not taking much stock just now in
the Democratic walls about the "Kollosul
frod" of the century.
Speaker Randall gave to Mr. Garhcld, at
the opening of the present Congress, the ap-
poitionmcnt Of Republicans on all the com
mittecs Of the House, most important trust
for the Speaker to put into any mans hands
and criminally WRONG To cu,r,!st To one unless
he were above all Gishonor.
Last August, Young man in Indiana
wrote To General Grant, asking him to send
him ~ shari motto sulc of life. with au-
tngraph" General Grant made the follow
ins reply: Vote the repuhllcan ticket un-
til every man in the Nation. entitled To vote,
can east just oac vote at each election, for
which party he rlgascs, without fear or mo
lcstation. and have it honestly counted, and
1
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-10-29
AT PEACE.
L. MATTHEW ARSoLI

L. MATTHEW ARNOLD.
Sirew on her roses, roses,
And never spray of yew,
Ia quiet she reposes;
An would that ] did, too!
Her mirth the world required,
She baihed il in smiles OF giee.
But her heart was tired, tired,
And now they let her be.
Her life was turning, turning,
In mazes of heat and sound
But for peace her soul was yearning,
And now peace laps her round
Her cabin'd ample spirit,
II flutier'd and fail'd for breath
Tonight II doth inherit
The yasty hall OF death.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-10-29

A young man with an umbrella over
took an unprotected lady acquaintance IN
n rajn-storn, and extending his umbrella
over her, requested the pleasure OF act,
ing as her rainbow. "Oh :! exclaimed
the young lady, taking his arm, you
wish me TO be your rain-dear. Two souls
with but single umbrella, two forms
that stepped ms one.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-10-29
The Reelection CT se,a.or Eimunis.

from the Albany Evening Joural.l
The vote of the Legislature which
returns him to the post which he has filled
so long and 50 ably was in itself great CON-
pliment and attestcd in L most emphatic
manner the place which he occupies in the
hearts Of the people of the Green Mountain
State The retention Of Mr.. Edmunds in
the Senate is cause of general satisfaction.
lie is, by reason of his character, learning,
and public service 10 lie rated one Of our
foremost statesmen. His career is full of the
highest Ter of labor both for his country
and his party. and no man enjoys in 4 great
er degree the confidence and respect OF his
associates lie is pre-eminently the right
man in the right place. and Vermont will be
wise If she decides thus TO be represented by
him as long as he is willing thus TO serve
her