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senator Edmunds on Politics.

In response to letter Of enquiry recently
written TO Senator Edmuuds, by young
lawyer, asking for information as to what
were the best political works from which to
gain thorough knowledge of both parties,
the Senator says: THE debates and jour.
nails OF tie two Houses of Congress will show
you better than anything else, the state Of
parties in this country and what are the real
points of difference. From 1854 down to
the present time they show what has been
done, and what has been resisted. One who
reads all this-and it is IA great labor to do it,
viii not fail think to see where his path
lies But no one in this present world of
ours, must expect anything like pceiection in
any government, or in any party We can
only wisely try to help get the best attaina-
Die things done, and must expect that the
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01
ST. ALBANS.
rhe Lnngdon Railroad ta.e4.Heariny
BefOre the Chancellor and Appoint
ment Of Masters.

/
| Pursuant TO the adjournment taken Saiur.
day, Aug, y.until the 25tl, inst a, hsari,a
boJ a., C.;, A., a.,
r"' va ''ua', aug S''"' otiofc chancellor
hoyce III relation TO The appointment OF Mas
| teis under the mandate of the Suntema (,o,u,
! In ,hc oninin,, nf Jud,. p,ds'tt -.
al, ~ '''''
i''eu'
lhert were present Il. +. Ffeld, Esq up.
pearng for the Central Vermont railroad
cnn,ouv Coi II VIII.
mor,,"gc hon,ihaid.r. I'm INV IL ~, cct,alh
for f0nr ,rue, rrcdi,ars o" " /" W. w u; 2naw
rcnrnssr,in,, ,,n i,',o,a a''' ", N"u -
| ,bn ,s.,,,e ~ I,sa,t on r 4, I'hlh anu
nj, t.r-s,r, ns an i,,e,c',..J i;i,, iiH''. Mhs
ur3crcdnys il did moi on,,'ar III. - va
prcscnt,d il anv ono ''i' 81 "'''''' "e r.
.Jndge shaw Insist, fla, ,a
conld he hnd in the ,.aI,"r ,,, ~. uE'
rcyul,rt rm If ,hr C'n,, ~ Vu SI ,ie 'eN'
Scntnmier III. .iso urced ,,,o, ,,.,''',n,. III
| d ne in the cause mus, bp dine in tG, ,o','.,
81 Tho I a,,,r,,,, ,,a, ~ uou' ~ ''c nh'i'r
old ca,c ~ V,,n a,p a ad no. IN ihat oi inc
companv ct nj vs Vermnn, Can,rai ini, o-u
compauy # nj under whict, ,i,Io AZ, 'd Tie
brought his pe,,tion n.kiny thst Wa.,ar" ,,n
Amounted ''''' w
10 this Mr. Fi6cld r.rl,sd ,lo, ,,..
fer heing an interlorutor, Cao 40 Va. "'a'
dealt win hv the chsnnt,,o, IL, tio, nJn'u oe
well AS if it we're n regular term ~ Ihn G,, a.
Of Chanccry Moreover the mapd I C was
peremptory in its terms that the charcellnr
should cause an accounting 10 be had without
delay hence the necessity of an imlned MI.
appointment Of masters. As to the r,.in
that the proc, edings should he under tl,r
I.angdon case, Mr.. Fifch urged tlat tint
cause was only supplementary 10 the Original
cause Oh Vermont central railroad company
CT AIS vs. vermont ana Canada company, ct
MS. ~ was IN tiic last-namcd case that h nJs
were hleu anu he c3niended that was thu
P'Spti ease 10 proceed under
subject TO Judge Shaw's exceptions. The
anJ in relo,nn ~, ,b nc ,i,i rs 10 tlillci
,hicI ~ w 'le .tie VI tle cause uhuei
chanc.iinr sai5 ,ha an,u;n y, appo'ntcl' u'e
made ns n,i'eman, 10 ,bp 1,,,na Mouii NC
The nati,ipn ~ A. EiGo,d l'a" fs anu upon
ihs, he had tho ,,irnn,. ,;,,a rahsl yea
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01

Walter A. Shaw, of st. Johnsbury, for the
past six years member Of the firm Of Shaw
Co., insurance agents, left home on Mon.
day OF last week and has not been heard
from since; 1t is now reported that he is a
defaultcr, but to just what amount is un-
known. The special agents of the compa-
MES he represented are making invcsti-
CATION. Mr. Shaw succeeded his father,
George y. Shaw, n the insurance business,
and then took in N. p. Bowman as a silent
partner, Mr., Bowman has been member
OF the firm of Bowman & Hopkins. 1t
will be remembered that the Hopkins of that
firm was the Rev. L. ID. Hopkins, who was
a defaulter. He was tried and convicted and
his case Is now pending in the Supreme
Court, and he is now in the insane asylum at
Brattleboro. Judge Bowman seems to have
been exceedingly unfortunate In the Sc.
lection of his Farmers, Among the com.
panies that Shaw owes largely is the Farm.
ers' Mutual of Montpelier, lie was the
Caledonia county agent for that company,
and had collected their assessments for
them. Shaw has wife, but no children.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01

The BOltIng Convention Mt Middle
bury,

Pursuant to call the Republican voters of
Addison county who are dissatisfied with the
ticket nominated by the Republican county
convention in June met in convention at the
county court room in Middlebury on We'd
nesday afternoon last. The gathering was a
large and respectable one most of the towns
of the county being represented. Benjamin
G. Hayward of Addison called the conven
ton to order and read the call Milo b.
williamson OF Cornwall was elected chairman
and Il. NJ. Wright of Orwell secretary. f..
NJ. Strong OF Nergenncs made a forciblc
speech on the nomination of G. w. Reed of
Addison, the regular" nominee for Senator
from the Northern District, claiming that he
had In his own district only 22 delegates out
OF VA, and that it was the Southern District
which nominated hun. He claimed that in
fairness district should have voice in the
selection OF the Senators to be credited To it.
MIR. Reads unsatisfactory temperance record
was alluded to, and he was pronounced an
unit man to represent the Northern District
Prosper Eltharp of Bridport gloried ia be-
ing concerned In a bolt like that against nom
nations due to ring management and bar
gaining Whereby il was attempted to saddle
upon the party unfit candidates. He paid his
respects to Albert A. Fletcher, the other nom
inee for Senator, as lax dodger, and was
in favor Of boiling both Senators.
Mr.. Strong thought the purpose of the con
venlion would be accomplished if they could
elect one man, and evidently thought the cas-
es of Mr.. Reed and Mr.. Fletcher not pural.
lei. He seemed to deprccate action against
Mr.. Fletcher
l.. W. Stowe of New Haven nominated
Cyrus w. Wicker for Senator from the
Northern district, stating that Mr. Wicker
did not want the nomination. but he was the
strongest candidate the convention could nut
forth and thought he would not decline if ac
luallv nominated.
The nomination OF MIR. Wicker was second
cd by several gentlemen. On the question
being put MIR. Wicker was unanimously nom
mated
No other nominations were made and the
convention adjourned after making plans
for an active canvass.
MIR. Wicker Is well and favorably known
throughout the county and the temperance
voters hope that that he can be elected over
Mr. Reed. MIR. Wicker at present occupies
the position OF assistant judge of the county
court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01
SOUTHERN VERMONT.

Liquor prosecutions are plenty at Ruilau,
nova ,days, hardly II day passing but thu
somebody is hauled up tor u tiue.
Edward Biggart OF North Bennington dice
the other day under somewhat singular cir
cumslances. For some months past his eve
sight grew dim. The appearance of his eye,
was unchanged, but blindn,ss seemed to be
fast coming upon him. lie was told by the
physicians that no help could be- given him
that he would lose his eyesight entirely and
that the disease would go 10 his brain and
ronder him insane, This prediction was iul.
filled within week, with the result stated
above.
Patrick Casey, an elderly man, was killed
by train Saturday night at the Remington
Centre crossing. lie was ON horseback. and
il is supposed his horse baked with HIM as
the train was near. Both horse and rider
were instantly killed
The condition of the crops in Rutlan d
county is, ON the whole, very good Oats,
barley and other grains AIT fine and there is
fair prospect tor corn. The very early po.
tatoes were good, but of later varieties there
is very small and poor yield.
Some person or persons went to the barn
OF Deacon Haynes, in Middttown, recently,
and took his span OF horses, harnesses and II
"Noa'y ~" s"oS'httu WhSOl, ltIl lbI
parts unknown. Upon discovering the loss,
Frank Haynes and Constable Nj. n. Paul
started In pursuit aud tracked them as far as
Arlington, but there lost the trail The prop
erty stolen was worth nearly $500
One thousand and two people from the
towns between West Randolph and Hart
ford participated in Fridays excursion to
Newport.
There will be II union campmecting in Ev.
ergreen Grove, on the farm Of ID. 7. Wis.
colt, Fairhaven, w., commencing Sept. 18th,
and continuing until the Goth. The presiding
elder will take charge of the meeting. Car
riages will be waiting AT IIydeville depot for
every train.
o. Wescott and Willie Perkins of Hub
bardton killed iattlesnske last week. This
was the first rattlesnake killed In town for a
quarter OF century. 1t was four fee, In
length, having nine rattles. 1t was found in
the woodshed of MIR. Wood and was quite
an ugly fellow TO handle. The snake show
ed fight, and things were lively for few
minutes.
John Hewlett OF Wallingford was brought
to the insane asylum, Brsttleboro, Saturday,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01

In pursuance of the call Of the county con
venlion the Democrats Of Grand Isle county
assembled in mass convention in the court
house at North Hero, Saturday August Goth
The meeting organized with George Hyde
chairman, and f. j. Mason secretary. A
nominating committee of five from each
town was chosen to present candidates for
the consideration of the convention, which
reported as follows: Senator, Nelson Young
OF Alburgh Judges, +. A. Holcomb of Isle
La Motto; George w. Hyde of Grand Isle !;
Sheriff, John Bowman of Isle La Motto |;
States Attorney, James A. Brown of Grand
Isle; High Baiiff, Warren Corbin of South
Hero; Judge of Probate, Charles b. Russell,
North Hero. The usual resolutions were
adontcd
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01
ADDISON COUNTY.


Friday forenoon, while young man by the
name OF Dumas, from Boston, was out shoot
ing, his gun was accidently discharged. Tho
ball took effect under the left shoulder and
lodged near the top of the shoulder The
ball just missed the artery In It's course. The
ball was extracted, Dumas was getting over
a fence when the rifle was discharged. The
wound may prove fatal.
A barn belonging to George +. Meader,
situated about mile and half from the
village, was burned between three and four
O'Clock Monday morning with large amount
OF hay. Loss $500; no insurance. Cause
carelessness of some tramp lodger.
Mrs. Belden Crane, who has been in fee.
BILE health for some time, died Saturday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01

ne having become too Violently insane to be
Judged safe II was found necessary to bind
him in taking him away.
:, John kiloy, farmer residing near North
Pownal, went out walking on the Troy and
Boston railroad track near his house Mon
day. II is stated that he was drunk at the
time. Freight train No. g came along but
kiley paid no attention to the whistle which
was repeatedly blown. An effort was made
to stop the train but without avail. Kiley
was struck in the back by the engine and
hurled several feet into the air. One Shout.
der was broken and his body badly lacerated
the injuries being fatal He was about thirty
years OF age and has a wife and several chil
drcu
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01

The dock for the Grand Isle Steambou,
Company is now being built al North Island
City, the company furnishing timber and
foreman, and citizcus doing the rest. 1t will
consist of substantial pier with 80 feet front
and 20 teeth depth, reaching out from the
west shore OF Hibbards Point 140 feet, and
connected with the land by bridge. There
will be an abundance of water for the largest
boats at all seasons. About sixty rods OF
road will have to be built to connect with the
main street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01

About midnight on Saturday, a carload of
cotton en- route to Winooski was discovered,
at Waterbury, to be on fire. The alarm WAS
sounded by the locomotive, and in short
time there was help enough on hand to pull
the burning cotton from the Car. Nearly
every bale was scorched to some extent
while some Of the cotton was badly burned
The car was somewhat damaged. The fire
originated, it is supposed, from locomotive
snarks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01
Governor Eaton on the situation.


From his speech before the Caledonia county con.
vention.l
] left my quiet and unpretendng home the
day before our late State convention, pri.
vate citizen and a plebian. returned two
days later Governor and a patrician. How
quick the change from obscurity to notorie.
~. Everything did me honor at home. The
small boys looked on with silent awe and
meditation as the great governor alighted
from the train. The soft winds of evening +;
as they whistled through the trees, were sing
lngin honor of ''thc governors" return. As
! neared my ancestral MANSION | was able
to distinguish by the rays Of the pale moon
light, that the felines OF the vicinity TO the
number Of dozen or more had surrounded
the governors" very grave and dignfled fe-
male cat In fact cat concer, was being
held in honor of my nomination, and ! was
able to distinguish between the discordant
cat voices, the words "See, the conquer
ing hero comes.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01
Lighthouse Needed,

Lake Champlain navigators say that 9
lighthouse is needed at each end of the Gut
between Grand and North Islands. The pas
sage across the bars at these points is yer,
narrow, and the Grand Isle steamboat com
pany, is now Obliged to employ men to hang
lanterns on the buoys, hut these lights ar,
liable to be dashed out in heavy storms, max
ing the passage an exceedingly dangerous one
on dark nights, and exposing both life anc
property to destruction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01

The thirty-eghth annual fair of the Addison
County Agricultural Society will be held a,
Middlebury, ON Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, September 9th. 9Th and sth, 1899.
A building. has been erected on the grounds
expressly for the accommodation of MerinC
sheep, with capacity of showing properly
nearly thousand, and no effort will be spared
on the part OF the society TO make the eXhi
bition in this department the largest and hes,
ever made in the United States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01

An Elizabe,htown despatch says Monday
afternoon Samuel Pierce, young man of 90,
son Of Orrn Pierce Of Westport, while bath
ing in +. w. Lawrence's mill pond at Brain
erd's forge, was accidentally drowned. In
diving he struck his head against large
rock, which probably rendered him iis.ns
bic HIS body was quickly recovered, hut
too late 10 save his life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01
Rcal Estate and Its Valuation,

The following table shows the total acre
age and average valuation per acre of the
farms Exceeding ten acres) in each county.
the appraised valuation thereof as equalzed
bv the State Board, and the aggregate valua.
ton of all real estate for purposes of taxation
except roadbeds of railways, which is given
elsewhere, } for tho year 1889
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01
NORTHERN VERMONT.
Georgia,

The death of Miss Sarah A. Hyde il deep
| ly felt by the people Of Georgia and Milton
| and by her numerous friends wherever they
may be. A long life she has spent at her home
in East Georgia, doing good to ALL A few
years since she built II beautiful little church
near her home where gospel ILLUSTRATIONS
have been steadily kept up. Many years be.
fore, she began Sunday. school which has
been continued for the most part unto this
| time. Having no family Of her own she
gave all her time and means to the church
and to charity She was truly a Mother in
Israel" constant helper to the clergy, and
a kind, true friend to all. Her intel
ligent and active pieiy made her
beloved and respected wherever known,
and her name WAS II household treasure in
very many families The several generations
who knew her and others to come, will rise
up and cherish her memory for the benefits
of the blessed Gospel impaired to them by
her example and her means. Her funeral
was attended on saturday, august 10Th, by
u more than Overlooking congregation, in the
church which she founded On Sunday, the
9th, memorial sermon was there preached
by the missionary. blessed are the irl !
who die in the Lord, even SO saith the 81 int,
for they rest from their abors and their
works do follow them"
Gen. w, w. Groul was IN town last Mon
day. lie has lois of friends in town who
will see that IL complimentary vote is given
him. Troy Cor
Eugene Boolhman Of Holland. while visit
Ing In New Hampshire recent y was acct
den'ally shot by II brother the pistol ball hit
ting him in the side of the head. lie was
badly hurt but is expected to recover
During storm at North Troy, lightning
struck woitelegraph poles near U. N. Elkins's
residence balls of fire we've seen whirling
through the air, which seemed to burst, fol-
lowed by deafening crashes of thunder The
water was very high aud did much damage
to the roads, being two feet deep over the
highway and sidewalk on Railroad street
Cattle were surrounded by water in tho
meadows and had to yet to the mainland by
swimming.
At Coventry, Saturday morning, George
w. Griffin, aged 20, committed suicide with
morphine. lie was u clerk 10 +. c. Will
liams's store, and had good character. Dis
appointment in love affair is supposed to
have been the cause. He belonged In Hard
wick.
The Fall term of the Orleans county court
will begin September 9th, Judge Ii. Ii.
Powers presiding, The session promises to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01

twenty-five years ago last Saturday John
F. smith of Pittsburgh sold ,oa man mess
OF pork for S775. Saturday the man paid
John one dollar on account the first pawn ut
ever made on the debt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01


oi the many applicants for the position Vi
clerk to sergeant-at-arms 10 the coming Leg
stature A. l.. Jameson, who held the pos
ton last term, stands undoubtedly ahead
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01

The State convention of Univefsalsts will
meet in Brattleboro next Wednesday and
Thursday
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01
The kcescyillc Fire.


The corrected figures of the loss by tn
kccscville fire set it at $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01

be the longest held for some time, There
are 1876 cases on the court and 35 on the
chanccry docket.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01
vermonrs vo,Inx Population.

The Census Bureau has furnished for pub
LEGATION statistics OF the voting population. by
counties, of the New England States. The
statistics for Vermont are us follows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01

franklin county's amended valuation was
then considered. Mr.. johnson hoped that il
would not be raised and Mr.. North support
ed him. Mr.. Ram though, that some ad,ii-
ton should be made. 1t was left unal,ered
as amended.
MIR. North made an Intellectual attempt to
have Addison county reduced five per cent,
which was nipped in the bud.
On motion of Mr. Ilovey series of resolu.
lions were adopted, reafflrming the previous
acts OF the board, and adjournment was then
voted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-09-01
EASTERN VERMONT,
West Randolph.

Old Mrs. Curtis of this place will he one
hundred years old, Saturday. The event
Will be appropriately commcmorated She
Is the oldest person in town, and in the coun
ty, save one
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-07-29
Now on Hand, a Fine Asst
Granite Iron Ware

Mrs Potts sadIrons stew Pans. Milk Boilers, Biscni
Cutters, Jelly Straiuers, NOISE amps Kerosene Stoves
Toilet Sets, Jelly Moulds, eTgc assortment; Dust
Scrub, Shoe. Yard and Stable Brushes, Flour and jelly
Sleeves, Corn Brooms, Shoe Backing. Door Mats. Rugs
Clothes WrIngcrs Crmping Irons. Sauce Pans timed
and enameled; Chopping Trays and Knivcs Wire Meat
Covers, Clothes Pins, Stove Polish, Gem Pans, Cake
Boxes
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1882-07-29
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY,
slxry-runp DAY.

FRIDAY, July II, 1857.
The House met at the usual time. Minutes of
previous meeting were read and confirmed.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE.
Tho Special Committee 10 whom was referred an
Act to promote Agriculture recommended that II
pass to engrossment. Report adopted and Bill
ordered to be reada third time on Tuesday next
ORDER on THE DAY.
Second reading of an Act relating 10 the Hospital
Tax to DO apporoned for the use OF various benev'
Tho House resolved itself into Committee of the
Whole, DIR. }. Mott Smith in the chair
Mr.. q. Il. Bishop moved tho passage OF the hrst
Section. He said that II was proposed totake one
third OF the Hospital Tax for the benefit OF dis
trcssed foreigners. All natives, rich or poor, can
20 to tho Queens Hospital free; not SO with for
cigners, not oyon Hawaiian subjects. There are
several old organized societies here That have con
trbuted money TO the sick and INDECENT foreigner.
He named the Ladies' Strangers Friend Society
the "Brtish aud German Benevolent Societies
and the ''.Amcrcan Relief Fund" The funds OF
these societies are nigh eShausted' ne appe;'i.d
Mr. Gibson said he seconded the motion of the
Hon. Noble Bishop In 1850 tins Assembly voted
5000 for similar purpose, but through some
Misunderstanding 1t Was not signed by Ills
Majesty lilo pointed out that this was very
reasonable thing 70 adopt and accept. Ing esti
mated fund WAS $1,000, but II the present inimi
grafton schemes carried out II Will be consider
ably Increased. This is contributed solely by Tor;
eigilers, and II is very well that II should Do con-
tnued 30. tits customary IN other countries, and
there the stranger can share with tho native thu
benefits OF these taxes; therefore, why should not
The Havaiians do as others do. tie earnesti,
urged the passage Of the Bill.
Nr. Cleghons said he being the introducer of the
Biii he wished 10 mako few remarks. He hac
no doubt but tho Rill would pass by large ma
iority as Tie Members will the justice Of IT, Al
present The Foreigners have no claim ON the priv
ieces offered by the Queens Hospital The Aneri
can Relief Fund aud the iadlss Strangers trien.
society were great, taxed The society OF whici
had 10 ret up concerts and 10 80 begging IN ordel
10 meet the demands on their funds. He eRplatne<
fully the nature of the Board Of Iuste<s, snovin>
with thu Interests Of the country. III goply " ~
enquiry, hs said he would like 10 have na0to but b
~ TOO baahful 70 ssk for Il.