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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11
" COUNTY EQUALizING BOARD.


Inc ohi''ehucn ooou'y i'4'a''n'us "a "a,
resumed its session nj the court mouse rri-
day morning, August 4tb, with W. A.
Wa, ,,s c,,oIh,rr In ,h, chair and Cbas T..
".0' u '".'o" - nv !, W., ,,,,s
Alien as secretary. ouosc l. H. "a'e' was
present and opened the proceedings oil the
hoard bv swearing the listers and witnessing
their signatures to the listers oath.
The Convention was made up as follows
Bolton II. j. Morse Burlington, Henry
Greene: Charlotte, NJ. NJ. Williams Col
chester. j. b. Small Essex, s. q. Butler
uineshnrrh G. a. Peck Huntington, II.
r. Norton Jericho. L. b. Howe Milton,
George Ashley Richmond, Henry Gillett
Sbclb,Irn. Walter A. Weed South Burning
Ton. l.. Van Sicklcn St. George, H. II.
Tillev IInderhill. s. w. Mead Westford,
/. II. Macomber Williston, NJ. M. Talcott.
some effort was made. following a motion
IN thai effect presented by MIR. L, Van Sick
len. to rescind the action taken by the con-
venton last Tuesday with reference to adopt
inc The town of Jericho as basis of apprais-
al. There was some warm and prolonged
discussion of the motion, which was finally
LOST. md at the time of adjournment for din
ner the convention stood at exactly the same
| place ne IL did last Tuesday.
| A'erhoo" Sc''io"'
| Promptly at 1880 p. IN. the listers reassem-
bled, and, mindful of the time already lost,
set actively to work upon the task of equal
izing the several towns with Jericho as a
standard, 1t was moved by MIR. Green that
the appraisal of land in Jericho be raised 90
per cent. The motion was lost.
The towns were then taken up in the fol.
lowing order
Charlotte-It was moved by Mr. Var
Sicklen that the convention adopt the up
praisal of Charlotte as given 10 by the listers
Carried.
Esssex-1t was moved by Mr. Butler tina
the appraisals of Essex be reduced ~ pei
cent Mr.. Gillett moved an amendment, tina
the deduction be put at 10 per cent. Amend
ment adopted and motion carried.
Ilinesburgh-lt was moved by MIR. Val
Sicklen that the appraisal OF HlncsDurgh On
raised 10 per cent. MIR. Tilley moved al
amendment that it be raised per cent
Amendment adopted and motion carried.
Huntington-lt was moved by Mr.. Ma
comber that the appraisal of Huntington b
reduced 10 per cent The motion was car
ried.
Milton-lt was moved by MT. greene Una
the appraisal of Milton stand rs given in b.
the listers The motion was carried.
Richmond-lt was move that the appralst
vi hituhiouu W n'io"eu " ''"uH - S,''"
by the listers. The motion was carried.
Shelburn - 1t was moved by Mi
!, Weed that the appraisal OF Shclbur
! be reduced 25 per cent. Mr.. Gille
moved an amendment that the appraisal
reduced 90 per cent. Amendment adopte
: and motion carried. -.
South Burlngton-It was moved by MI
, Howe that the appraisal of South Burlingto
be reduced 90 per cent The motion VIZ
n +, carried.
St. George 1t was moved by Mr. Va
i Sicklen that the appraisal Of st. George b
y reduced 20 per cent. Mr.. Howe moved u
j. amendment that it be reduced 10 per cen
i Amendment lost and motion carried.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11

WARRINGTON COUNTY.

Mr., Arthur Wheelock, the efficient princi-
pal of Barre Academy, has resigned the posi-
ton which he has so admirably filed since
the death of DIR, j.. s. Spaulding. The many
friends of the school will regret to learn that
it has lost the services of SO fine scholar and
able man as Mr.. Wheclock.
Alas, Vermont is going the way of all the
world The 'sports" of our quiet little State
have arranged to meet at Capitol Hall, Mont
pelier, on Friday evening the 2lst inst, for
a grand exhibit of the manly arts of pugilism
and wrestling There will also be some dumb
bell practice. II is to be hoped. at least, that
the affairs will be in the hands of respectable
managers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11


Judge Polands nomination by the conven-
tion was the work of the majority, in whose
rule we all believe, and we bow to their will
with all the grace possible. There is no occa-
sion to recall the grounds of our opposition
to him in the past or to rake up matters that
it were better perhaps tobury and forget. lie
desired by means OF his candidacy to test the
question whether he had rcyained that public
support which he had lost in 1874 and the re-
suit proves that he has done so to Il very con-
siderable extent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11

Mr.. ii. II. Parker, a traveller for Cross
& Bradley of St. Johnsbury and well known
in this city, was killed by the cars at West
Burke, Saturday. He was on a fast train
which did not stop at West Burke where he
desired to get off, and he got on the forward
end of the rear car aud jumped of. In do
ing so he was drawn under the car and both
legs cut off, the unfortunate man living only
half an hour
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11
News Condensed.

The New York Democratic State Commit
tee has called the State convention at SYRIA
cuse, Sept. 2lst
Close & WATSON, a Louisville, Ky, dry
goods frm, has assigned. Liabilities, $780,
COO.
The drouth in the vicinity Of Worcester,
Mass. has seriously damaged fruit and crops.
Fifteen deaths from yellow fever occurred
at Matamoras, Texas Sunday and twelve Mon
day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11

Vigorous steps for the enforcement of the
prohibtory law in Rutland have been taken
and the rumsellcrs are on the ragged edge or
somewhere in that vicinity. On warrants
sworn out by lien. John b. Page, j. NJ.
Haven, Esq, and other prominent citizens,
raids were made on Monday on eleven rum
sellers and large quantity Of liquor was
seized. One rumscller was fined 500, one
$50 and one $40, and there are more to fol-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11
The southeastern Hallway.

At the annual meeting OF the Directors of
the Southeastern railway at Montreal on
Wednesday, Hon. Bradley Barlow was elect
cd President and General Manager, Duncan
Mcintyre Vice-President, A. b. Chaffee Sec
rotary and Treasurer. This indicates that
the Canada Pacific and Southeastern and
connections are working in harmony as
against the Grand Trunk and Central Yer
mont for New England points, Mcintyre
being Vice.President of the Canada Pacific.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11
MINNEsOTA,s CROPS.
A Crop Aggregatlng 100000 Bush
els Anticipated,

ST.. PAUL, MIMI, 4.-Thc Pioneer Press
has reports from every county in the State,
showing the yield of wheat per acre as fol-
lows: In the southern part of the State IL
to IL bushels, and in the new western and
northern counties 10 to IS. II is believed
that all over the State grain will grade high,
unless injured by wet harvest. The latest
reports indicate that the estimate of 100000
900 bushels as the aggregate ef the crop was
not too high,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11
Fatal Accident at Rouses Point.

Cyrac Barry of Rouses Point was killed
in frightful manner at that place Wednes-
day evening. lie was engaged with another
laborer in fixing break under box car at
the o. l. l.. G. yards, when car behind
them became detached and commenced rum
ming quietly towards them. 1t was not OBJ
served by them until just about to bump the
other car, and Barry Strengthening up at that
moment, his head was caught between the
deadwoods and mashed to jelly. His back
was also broken. He was 90 years old and
leaves wife and family. Mr.. Laundry,
who worked with him, threw himself to one
side and was not injured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11
NORTHERN VERMONT.

Tho depot at East Swanton was broken
into, Tuesday night by sneak thieves, who
gained entrance by cutting out piece of
glass near the window fastening, aud then
raising the window, which opens Just off the
platform. The ticket desk was not touched.
The money drawer and several other drawers
were riied, but the thieves got only few
pennies.
Bloomington rejoiccs in mine Of plum
bago.
A servant girl in the employ of Mr.. Richie
OF Montreal, while bathing in Lake Mem
phremagog, on Tuesday, was drowned. The
body has not yet been found.
Camp Watson" near st. Albans, is fairly
opened at last. There are anumber of Mont
pelier people there, and party of about 81
Is expected from Poughkeepsc and New
York City ina few days.
The little steamer on Lake Memphremagog,
Lady OF the Lake" came near having
serious accident, lust Friday. 1t seems that
the pilot was asleep in his stateroom when
the captain gave orders to cast off, and no
| one noticing the little delinquency, the boat
| started of as usual. The motion awoke the
the slumberipg. pilot, and he sprang TO the
| wheel, The rudder had been set, so that the
steamer, instead Of turning, as usual, to go
down the lake, when the engine was reversed,
came back to the wharf. The pilot rang the bell
to stop her, but it was too late to prevent a
collision. The steamer struck the dock with
such force as to break in two a stick of tim
Der ten inches square. Fortunately, however,
no serious damage was done to the boat itself,
and the passengers escaped with a pretty
severe shaking up.
| IL is expected that the four manufactures
of Montgomery will turn out 400, 900 but, er
tubs the present season, of all sizes. The
material for hoops has become exhausted il
this region and is now brought from Michi
gan. Several carloads have already been re-
ceived.
Abial Shurtleff, aged 80 years. was lur
over by the cars at Barton Landing, We'd
nesday, while driving across the track. Mr.
Shurtef had one foot severed at the ankle
his shoulder was injured and he was other
wise badly bruised. His condition is critical
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11

Myron IIbbard of East Bethel was killed
in railroad acciden, near Dubuque Iowa, q
few days ago, lie leaves widowed moth
or at the former place.
The house of Charles Jones on Chelsea
West Hill was struck by lightning the other
day and his mother was stunned. She will re.
cover. but 1t was very narrow escape.
G. +. Wiley has resigned the postmaster
ship at Sharon and moved away. Several
candidates are in the field and the excitement
is great
The new church at East Brookfield will be
completed ia the Fall
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11
ORANGE COUNTY.


Foster Grow, for many years 10 the jewel.
ry business at Chelsea, has had paralytic
shock, causing one side to become wholly
benumbed. His old age and feebleness are
against his recovery. His brother-in-law,
Mr.. Wyman of Des MONIES. Iowa, arrived
Thursday night in answer to summons.
James Atwood, who was hit in the eye by
cinder at Heymau Hayward's fire June II,
1882, has been laid up and nearly blind since.
For six weeks he was confined to q dark
room, his right eye undertaking and both pain
ing him intensely. For sometime it seemed
as If he would lose his sight.
At their county meeting, Tuesday, the list
ers increased the real estate appraisals Of all
but five of the towns, those five being Chel-
sea, Newbury, Randolph, Topsham and Tun-
bridge. Bradford was doubled and Orange
increased so per cent.
West Randolph.
Willard Gay, Democratic candidate fol
State Treasurer. with his family, l.. p.
Thayer, publisher Of the Herald aud Nens
and wife and others go to Block Island about
the middle Of the month.
The continued dry weather is damaging
vegetation badly. Corn is curling up AND
'tato tops dying. Many farmers are dis
Outraged.
While Miss Marion Mann was riding al
Randolph Centre Wednesday, her horse wal
frightened and she was thrown out, breaking
her collar bone
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11
Policy shops Raided.

NEw YORK, Aug. s.-The policy and lot
terry shops of Zachariah Simmons were raided
to-day. Ten persons were arrested, includ-
ing Simmonss brother William, Daniel
Bernstein, general manager, and three print
ers. All the paraphernalia of the business
was captured. Simmons and four others
were imprisoned in default Of bail.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11
LANOILLE COUNTY.

A retiring character, by name Myron
Spaulding, has built him Summer residence
on Elmore mountain. 1t is little nest,
eight feet by six. Struggled in the fork OF a
birch tree forty feet above the ground. He
doesn't mean to be bothered with guests
dropping in about dinner time"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11
The New Anti-Ch,ns.e Law Enforced,

SAN Francisco, Cal, Aug Son the ar
rival OF the steamer City Of Sydney, o.day, she
was not allowed to dock as she has Chinese
crew, who were not provided with return
certificates. The crew were subsequently, re-
moved TO hulk and the steamer dOcked.
II is understood the company will bring suit
to test the Law.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11
A Newspaper Changes base.

BANGOR, Me, Aug. S.-The Messenger, a
Greenback organ, has withdrawn its support
from Plaisted and the Fusion nominees and
gone over to Chase, the straight Greenbacker.
1t says Plaist.d's election will be hailed as a
Democratic victory throughout the country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11
That stubborn Democratic COnven'
llOn.

BEARDsroS, ILL.,, Aug. S-The Democratic
convention of the Twelfth Congr, ssional Dis
trict reassembled here, to-day. The l375th
ballot stood: Singleton 20, Wike 81, Withers
Is. A recess was taken for caucus.
On Resembling the balloting proceeded
After the l449th ballot was taken without re-
suit, the convention adjourned until tomor-
ROW
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11

A basket picnic under the auspices of the
State Womsn's Christian Temperance Union
will he held at st. Adams, Aug. 10. Mrs.
Foster of Iowa will be present and speak in
the afternoon and evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 4.-The heavy rains
the present week have caused floods, carry
ing away bridges and dams, OVERLOOKING low
loss between Ionia and Grand Rapids is $780,
600
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11
Excursion Train Dera,ied.

ATLANTA, Ga, August San engine and
four cars OF an excursion train ran Oh the
track near GAINESVILLE, last night. Engineer
Dunlap was badly hurt and the fireman and
several passengers injured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11

GARDINER, Ale. Aug S.-The fire last
night destroyed rty dwellings in addition to
the other buildings, There were no casultles
as at first reported.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11

DUBLIN. Ireland, Aug. Sat meeting,
to-day, Of the Ladies' Land-Lesguc, notice
was given of The dissolution of the central
body, because Of the expiration of Forsters
land act and the formation of the mansion
house committed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-08-11
WESTERN FLOODS.

Live Stock Drowned and Many Houses
swept Away,
New LEXINGTON, Ohio. Aug. 4.-The un-
precedented rain, last night, produced sud.
den flood in the valley between Readville and
Corning. The water swept everything be-
fore II, the railroad track cars, houses, barns,
fences and live stock. Loss OF life Is feared.
The damage is estimated at from 500, 900 to
$500, 900,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-17
BUTLER,s IDEAS.

Ben Butler has written letter on the
Chinese question to John Russell Young,
in which he approves the Presidents veto,
but takes ground against Chinese immi-
grafton. This looks like trying to ride
two horses at once. 1t matters little to
the Pacific States who profess to be op.
posed to Chinese immigration, if they will
not help US to prevent it in any way. The
bill which the President vetoed might not
have had the effects anticipated from it,
but this could not be known until it was
tried. Butler's ideas as to the character of
the Chinese are shrewd in some respects,
but his economic arguments are worse
than feeble. For instance, he estimates
the earnings of the Chinese as e total loss
to this country, wholly ignoring the fact
that every dollar of their earnings neces-
sarily represents its equivalent in labor per.
formed-that is to cay, in production of
some kind Butler never was strong in his
political economy, however. and has al.
ways been ready to fly off at tangent
whenever some new crotchet in that line
was advanced.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-17
THE PORTER CASE.

The President has, acting under the ad.
vice of the Attorney General, replied to
the application on behalf of the restoration
of Fitz John Porter to his old army rank,
that he has not the power to review the
sentence of Court-martial. The opinion
of the Attorney-Gene on the point has
been given to the press. It is positive on
the inability of the President to restore
Porter to the Army, but it expresses the
opinion that the President can remove his
disability by pardoning him. The doc
trine on which the views OF the Presidents
want of jurisdiction is founded, does not
seem to have been worked out very clearly.
The position that the Commander. in. Chief of
the Army of the United States cannot
review the sentence of a Colrt.martial
will probably strike many persons as novel
and startling. That the President, acting
in that capacity, has repeatedly exercised
that power, can of course not be denied.
Mr.. Brewster now intimates that every
such act was illegal, but he fails, in our
judgment, to support his views with
sufficient force. The authority here
denied certainly has always vest
ed in the Commander in. Chief of
all nations, and why it should not be
allowed to the President of the United
States it is difficult to understand. 1t
would also appear to be Mr.. Brewster's
opinion that the sentence of Court
martial is virtually inappellable, for he
intimates that while the President cannot
review it, no other branch of the Govern.
ment has any jurisdiction. We do not
believe this to be sound military law, and
we know it to be. in fiat contradiction to
the practice which has obtained from time
immemorial. The idea that the sentence
of Court martial cannot be reversed,
under no matter what circumstances, is an
entirely unexpected, and, we venture to
say, untenable one, even though put for.
ward with all the support the Attorney.
Generals well-known abilities give to it.
We are afraid that Porter has once more
been sacrificed, instead of being judged.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-17
TIME xoa TIE csnmlrrEz TO REPORT

a committee of citizens was some time
ago appointed to look into the financial
condition of the city of Sacramento, and
to ascertain the exact status of the debt,
and discover what, if any, steps could be
taken to refund it, or to make such arrange
ments as might result in improving the
situation from the standpoint of the tax
payers. The committee would seem to
have had plenty of time to find out all the
facts, and it is therefore in order to suggest
the desirability of a report from it without
further delay. 1t can perhaps inform the
public of many things which at this mo-
ment are somewhat obscure. AS, for in
stance, in whose interest is the endeavor
to further break down the credit of the
city d? 1t will not do to pretend that such
a movement is in the interest of the peo-
pie, unless it can be shown that ii is posi-
BILE to utilize the decline of the citys
credit by refunding the debt, or buying it
mat low figure. But it is very certain
that the city has no funds wherewith to
buy in the debt, 10 matter how
low it may be forced, and the
committee ought to tell the public if any
private persons are prepared to advance
funds for this purpose. If they are, it is
further proper to inquire what kind of
security they want! And whether they
are willing to accept any security the city
can give? And whether they would not
insist upon having very broad margin to
cover the risk of Republication It is also
desirable to learn if this movement to de-
preciate the city bonds is not being manip-
ulated in the interest of certain individuals
WHO think they can buy in come of these
bonds at low figures, and then turn round
and make the city pay their full value.
If that is the case, the committee should
show how the city can possibly be inter-
ested in helping ON such movement? 1t
should also demonstrate, if it can, by
what (if any means the city can avoid the
payment of its debt and at the same time
it would be important to explain the effect
upon the prospects and prosperity of the city
of systematic attempts to make it appear
that it wishes to repudiate debt its ability
to pay which cannot be disputed. The com.
mittee should, while its hand is in, at the
same time instruct the public as to the in.
f1uence of the reputation movement upon
all attempts to get capitalists to take up
the debt at reduced rate. All these
factors in the case must have been thor.
oughly examined by the committee, and
we do not doubt that it is by this time
fully informed as to the possibilities and
facts of the financial situation. It's labors
will have been undertaken to very little
purpose if it does not make the result Of
them public, and its members must per.
ceive that there never was juncture when
the kind of information they have been
collecting was more needed than at this
moment. But above all, we hope they will
tell US who it is that is to be benefited by
destroying the city's credit, since it is per-
fectly evident that the city cannot take adj
vantage of such state of affairs itself.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-17
DIED

Sacramento, April 15-Carrie May, daughter of J.
K. aad Carrie s. Wheat, months and Is days.
Friends and acquaintance respectfully invited
to attend the funeral, which wilt take place from
residence of parents, No. 400 Ninth street, be.
tween D and E, this afternoon at o'clock.
Reno, April 15-Henry Brooks, native of Califor-
MIA, IS years.
Friends and acquaintance respectfully invited
90 attend the funeral, which will take place from
residence of his father -in-law, W. H. West, Eley-
enth and B streets, this afternoon at o'clock
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-17

Jusr now Sacramento is enjoying high state of
prosperity, both present and prospective. Real es-
tate is advancing, capital is being attracted, popu-
laon is increasing, and in every respect there is
healthy growth and permanent prosperity. Her
municipal affairs are honestly aud economically ad-
mnstered and the city debt is not proportionately
large as many Of the most populous and prosper.
Gus cities of the East. The conditions are well
enough and should be let alone. Nothing can be
more fatal to prosperity than municipal reputation
or dishonesty. The best of prospects, both public
and private, are often marred by dscontented tink-
ering. The vendors Of financial quack nostrums,
and theorists aud schemers need to be discouraged