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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-08

On Friday the new or rather the amended
code of laws went into effect in New York
In some resp, cts the provisions of the code
are especially strict, aud their enforcement
will he watched with some curiosity. Those
relating to the observance of the Sabbath arc
particularly severe, and if these arc literally
enforced it will not Lc possible to transact
any secular business on Sunday. The sale
Of or traffic in any article of merchandise is
prohibited and servile labor, public sports
and shows, etc. What will become of the
cigar shops, newspaper stands, milk distrib-
utng wagons, Jew clothing shops and half a
hundred other institutions of New York city
under such Sunday law as this remains to
be seen, The probability Is that the law will
not be enforced no one will attempt to en-
force it and no one will obey it ; and the re-
suit Will be, as far as New York city is con-
cerned, much worse than if there were no such
law. Another provision of the new code
would, if enforced, make things interesting
in Wall street and in the stock exchange. 1t
imposes fine of not more than $4,000 and
Imprisonment not TO exceed three years on
any person "who shall circulate any false ru.
nor with intent to affect the market price of
stocks, bonds, or other evidences of indcbt
edness." If that law is enforced against all
offenders, the prisons of New York State
would be speedily crammct to Overlooking
with imaginative stock jobbers and spccua-
tors and the Commonwealth would grow i'm,
menscly rich from the fines incurred.
Bribery is severely punished by the new
code. For bribing public officers the offend
CT may be sent to State prison for ten years
and fined $4,000. The same punishment may
be inflicted upon the public officer asking or
receiving bride. Nor can he take fees for
services not rendered, nor offer any reward
for appointments without committing mis-
demcanor. Bribery OF a member of the leg
islatnrc is punishable by ten years imprson-
mcnt and fine of $4,000, and any member
who asks or receives or agrees to receive II
bride may, on conviction, get ten years in
State prison and be fined $4,000
Libel is defined by the code as malicious
publication by writing, printing, picture,
eiiigy, sign or otherwise than by mere speech
which exposes any living person, or the mem
DRY OF any person deceased, to hatred, con
tempt, ridicule or oboquy,, Or which causes
or tends to cause any person to be Stunned
or avoided or which has tendency to in
lure any persOn corporation or association of
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ial, legislative or other pubic or official pro-

cial, legislative or other pubic or official pro-
ceeding.
An important part of the code Is the grada-
ton of crimes. The graduation of the pun
ishment of crimes was, naturally in most
chaotic state, with body of separate crimi-
nal statutes, extending back for nearly Gen.
tury more or less conflicting and inconsis-
tent. There was for many years growing
demand for Encouragement and classified
ton of crimes and their penalties, which
finally found expression in message by
Gov. Hoffman.
The especial aim of the code is to furnish
TO the people, in small compass, volume in
which they can readily find all the laws OF
the state describing crimes and their pun
lshmcnt. OF the degree of success with
which this has been accomplished there is, as
might lie expected considerable difference
of opinion. The Mail amt Erpress says
"rhc new penal code is such masterpiece
OF faithful and accurate condensation, is OF
such simplicity and clcarness of definition,
and 50 perfectly preserves the genius and
spirit of Anglo.Saxon criminal law-without
the barbaiisns, Inconsistencies and absurdi-
ties that have been condemned by the most
liberal iurists, that any intelligent citizen, in
few hours study of the little volume that
may be easily carried in ones pocket, can get
a better broader more definite and practical
conception of our criminal law than was
possible, prior to the first publication of the
Penal Code, to many old aud experienced
lawyers" If the new code will do this, it
will certainly accomplish an important work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-08
Personal.

A matrimonial event OF unusual interest,
and one which will attract general attention
in literary circles throughout the country,
took place in this city, yesterday afternoon,
at the residence of Mrs. f. K Nichols on
Twelfth street. The bride was the accom-
plishcd and charming Mrs Fannie n. Weed,
daughter of the late Mr.. +. X. Nichols. and
the groom Mr.. S. &. w. benjamin, of New
York, the eminent author and artist. Tie
ceremony was private, only the members of
the family and relatives being present.
The officiating clergyman was the Rev Dr.
{. 5. Armstrong. From ) to o'clock Il
reception was held, which was largely attend
ed. The bride aud groom took their depar-
ture for st. Louis on the 1;o'clocll train.
The many friends of Mrs Benjamin in AL
ton will greatly regret her departure from
their midst. Her many accomplishments
and social graces have long made her the
favoritc of large circle of friends, while her
literary and scholastic altainments Lave
commanded general admiration. For several
years she was resident Of Washington and
attracted much attention in social life, and
was prominent in the distinguished lltaA
cutere of the National Capitol. Ter con.
trlbutions to various papers and periodicals
won high praise from the best critics e theii
originality and depth OF thought, a
revealing genius of high order. Mr.. tol.
jamin was born near Athens. Greece where
his father was L. 5. Consul General His
ancestors were English on both sides, his
mother beng cousin of Admiral Seymour.
of the British navy, lately in command of
the flect operating against Alexandria
Much of Mr. BIS boyhooi was spent among
the classic islands of which he las since
written SO graphically. He entered Williams
College when the late President Garfield was
a Senior and his first literary production
was given Mr.. Garfield for tie College
paper, of which the future President was
editor, and to.which editorshlp Mr. Bcnja.
min succeeded. Thus commenced friend
ship and correspondence between them
which continued till Mr.. Garlied's death.
Mr.. Benjamin completed his education
abroad, where he has since spent years Of
travel and study, lie is m accomplished
linguist, speaking most of the continental
languages, and also an oriental scholar,
having spent several winters in Symrna,
Damascus, and Constantinople. lie has re-
ceived the degree of NJ. A. from his Alma
Mater aud last year was offered and de-
clined the chair of Greek AT Dartmouth, and
also the Profcssorship of English Literature
in another well known college Mr. Ben
jamin has published several books on Art,
which are standard works found in most
public libraries. We understand TINT Mr.
and Mrs. Benjamin will spend the winter in
New York and sail for Europe in the Spring
-Ahon (IH) Telegraph, Nor. II.
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4 LOOK AHEAD.
The ohio Liquor Issue and Its IrOba.
bic Effect.

Governor Foster OF Ohio told an interview
er the other day that he lad no reason to be-
lievc that he was wrong in the fight last Oco-
ber;and, had the Republicans been successful,
he should recommend the same measures to
the Legislature he now contempates lie
Continued: 81 do not think we can lesislate
for the human passions. If men want to
drink whiskcy YOU cannot prevent them by
statutory provision, no matter If it be in the
nature OF one of the old blue laws. am re-
volving inmy mind plan of taxation. In the
next campaignthc Republicans do not want to
encounter the thousands of saloons whose in
lluence was against it in the last We can
get a plan Of taxation by which $4,000
or 1900 saloons will have to 20 to
the wall. think ! will recon-
mend the imposition of a tax on
all saloons, as there is now free trade in
whiskoy in Ohio. The only trouble l en-
counter in discussing, with myself, II plan of
taxation, is how to distribute. will recon-
mend that the tax be uniform that is to
sny it should be fixed at a certain amount in
cities, and lesser amount in agricultural
communities. And ! mean too that SO far
as am concerned, the tax shall be collected.
| will recommend that the premises upon
which saloons are located be sold for the INK
that is. that the State of Ohio shall look to
the premises or owner, and the latter Can ar
range with the tenant
"By way of diversion, Governor, what is
the outlook for the Republican party in OHIO
for the campaign next Fall 2"
at all depends. If the Legislature bun
giles, as it did last year, of course the effect
will be depressing. We have got to win the
fight, and think we will but, t. win, we
must not drop the liquor question Next
years result in Ohio, to my mind, will settle
thequestion whether or not the Democrats
are to gain National power. Ii the Demo-
drafts carry Ohio and elect Governor and
Legislature next October, il will mean that
they will elect President in 1884. The
great questions which will enter the canvass
will be the liquor tax, the tariff and civil
service reform. think the present Con.
gress should reduce the internal levenue tax.
cs and pass the Pendleton civil service reform
bill. The plain people are waking up to the
question of civil service reform, aud want
something,
''DO You favor action on the tariff by the
Republicans before the coming session
dies 7,
mo; | do not What would like to see
Is reduction of the internal revenue tax.
Let the Democrats handle the tariff when
they get the House. As party man would
like to see the President call special session
of the 4Sth Congress ON the 4th Of March
next and let the Democrats then fight over
the tariff. The National canvass in 1884
will be fought ON the tariff issue. II the
Democrats will only maintain the free trade
doctrine we can electa Republican President
Hence, want to see the Democrats get in a
fight over this question as early as possible;
and, for this reason favor an extra session
Of Compress
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-08

The Pope Of Rome issues his protest and
complaint because the Italian courts have
declared that the law Of the county has
power even within the walls of the Vatican.
One uf the Popc's officials, his "Major
Dome" OF chief Cf household, refused 10
pay 4 debt he owed to iradcsnan in the
city q; Rome; the creditor sued the debtor,
wherein Jon the latter pleaded that he could
not he cached by any process of the civil
law, because he was living in the precincts
of the Vatican, and was the Popes servant.
Bu, the Italian courts decided that no such
immunity from the operations of the law OF
the land is conferred by residence in the
Pope's palace or premises, and decrced that
the Pope's man must pay his debts, just us
any other citizen of Italy must under sim
liar circumstances. THIS the supremacy Of
the civil government and OF the law of Italy
over the professions of the ccclcsastics was
again affirmed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-08

A London Bulletin of Saturday says that
Anthony TrolIope has lost strength and that
his condition is less satisfactory. If these
unfavorable symptoms have their nat dral re.
suit the century will lose its most prolific and
industrious writer. For many years the pub
lie have learned to expect Mr.. Trollopes an
nual novel us certainly as it expects the
changes of the seasons; and in many other
departments of prose literature Mr.. Trollope
has tried his siilful hand In the catalogue
OF his American publishers Mr.. Trolope is
represented by forty novels nearly all of them
long and elaborate works. He has also writ
ten two books of travel, one on North Amer
lea and one on the Yves. Indies an elabor-
ate life Of Cicero a sket oh of Thackcray, in
the English Men of Letters" series; several
plays; and an llimitable host of short stories
essays AMI sketches for the periodicals, etc.
We do not now recall 50 busy life in tho
recent annals OF letters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-08

In the recent discussion over the murder
er Meaker the Montpelier journal stated
about hundred times that mo murderer
under sentence of life imprisonment has
ever been pardoned in Vermont" OF course
the JoUy7dl did not know anything about it,.
The Windsor J0urnal has been locking up
the records and finds that five manslaycrs
We're so pardoncd, us follows; Samuel
Lathe, convicted of murder, July Z, 1852,
sentenced to be hanged, committed to i'm
prisonmcnt for fifteen years, in November,
1852, -pardoncd Nov. "a, 1856. Matthew
lIolleran, convicted of murder, Oct. 49,,
1854, sentenced for life, -pardoned Dec 8,
1852. Three were convicted for manslaugh-
ter-Jcan b. Turnas, convicted Dec. 30,
1921, sentenced for life, -pardoned Oct 13,
1896, upon condition that lie leave the State.
Daniel Palmer, convicted Feb. IA, 1924,
sentenced to life,-pardoncd Oct. 80, 1929.
Andrew Rogers, convicted April II, 1916,
for lfe,-pardoned Nov. 8, 1866.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-08

Claims for compensation for all manner of
services and from all manner Of people pour
cd in upon the Garfield auditing committee
All those who rendered any kind of service
during the Presidents last sickness asked TO
be rcmunriated for their trouble upon cash
basis, and this although what they did may
have been done entirely ut their own instance
and without an invitation from any one.
The disgracclul scramble is now ended. the
committee having completed its work. II
allows So, 800 t. the physicians - Bliss
5000. d.. Agncw and DR.. Hamilton $4,000
each, DR.. Rcyburn and DR.. Boynton $1,000
each and Mrs. Edison $4,000; for services
aad supplies, 5000 ; for extra services by
Government employees, Sj4i0 making II
grand total of S;3S $50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-08
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Report.

The report of the attorney general discusses
sevcra. interesting topics the relief OF the fcdcr-
al courts; the Jay of United States marshals
the necessity for appropriations large enough
to cover expenses without recourse to defic-
iency bill ; the relief of United States a,tor-
neysby empowering tAcmto appoint deputies
to try cases, protection for the executive
and civil officers of the government in the
performances of their duties, and against
outrages committed upon them because they
have faithfully performed them the need of
economy in paying for witnesses for the de-
PENDANTS in suits brought by the United
States; the need OF Il United States penicn-
tiary in Arizona or New Mexico the refusal
of the Utah legislature to appropriate funds
for the execution Of the territorial laws under
the Congressional legislation, and the need of
better arrangements for keeping the United
States prisoners, are main subjects on which
legislation is asked,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-08

The Milwaukee Wisconsin says that Sen
ator Edmunds, in private letter TO gentle.
man in that city, expresses the most decided
opposition TO any move intended 10 bring
him before the people as a candidate for the
Presidency, as he prefers TO remain in the
Scnaic-a position he regards us of more
honor and usefulness than any other in Amer
lean politics. Senator Edmunds preference,
in this matter, has been repeatedly expressed
heretofore. 1t is not necessary to say that it
fully accords with the wishes of the people of
the Commonwealth he so ably and acceptably
represents. AS long as he is content to
represent Vermont iu the Senate, Vermont
will he proud and glad to be represented by
him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-08

Warrington correspondent says, apropos
of $. w. Dorse,'s letter, already given in
or telegraph columns, that Dorsey until re-
Gently considered the prosecution, so far as
he WIS concerned, a farce, and now that he
has cause to believe himself in real danger he
is showing very ugly spirit. lie is quoted
as having threatened privately to make DAM
aging disclosures if pushed to the wall and
he has an idea that his services to the party
should protect him agans. the law. This has
in times past been found to work pretty well
but it will not do so in these days. "Let no
guilty man escape" is, or ut least ought to be,
the motto of the day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-08
Ihe Stree press.

Vermont makes lamentable showing as
compared with her sister State of. New Ham.
shire in regard TO savings banks and savings
bank deposits. New Hampshire las G5 Of
these institutions, with 1O4, 432 depositors;
while Vermont has but % (ncluding three
trust comranics) with only 1858 deposi-
tors. The New Hampshire deposits are
$50, 1871, 1856; those of Vermont are Sl2,-
G1J.2G0
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A MiAhissinpi Murder.

JACKSON, Miss. Dee. Alison, speaker of
the House OF Representatives, was shot and
killed by one Saunders at Baltimore, to-
day.,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-08

ALBANY, N. y, Dec. 4,-Telegraws from
Utica. Rochester and Syracuse report ice
forming rapidly in the canals.
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Cigar and Sugar Taxes.

lie thinks TINT the tax on cigars and cigar
cites should lie reduced to the extent of So
10000 rcr annun, and suggests the prac.
ticability Of taking the tax or sugar, the
revenue from which is So, 00O, 900 d year.
To protect the sugar interests of the United
States II bounty Of p cents II pound might
be given upon all home produced sugar
The cultivation of sugar in this country is
not rapidly growing industry. There is
no prospect that the production of cane sugar
will ever bear a greater proportion to its con-
sumption than at present The present law
600 or Sj,O00,000 year. Ills proposition
would give the planters this directly and let
the whole people have the benefit Of the re-
ductiOn of taxes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-08
The Receipts.

The receipts Of the first four months of
the amount received from special taxes and
decr, ase in that on distilled spirits, an in
crease on cigars, cheroots, cigarettes, snulT
and special taxes on manufactured tobacco
and decrease in all other taxes on tobacco
and the tobacco trade; an increase in the
amount from the tax on beer and n decrease,
in the special taxes on brewers and dealers in
beer an increase on bank deposits and bank
circulation and decrease on taxes of every
other character on banks. There has been
no loss or dcialca,ion on the collection Of the
internal revenue during the past six years.
The cos, of collection in the last fiscal year
was So, 10, 900 On June 80, the spirits re-
naming i'll the warehouses reached the high
est point s0,9G2, 900 gallous. Since hen
there has been Il gradual reduction, till on
November LIST the amount vas 81, G2S, 600
gallons. The commissioner favors the en-
tension of the bonded period for n
reasonable time This. he says, need
not impair the security of the government
for the taxes and would in no manner tend to
reduce The income from this source Of reve-
nue., which has up 10 this period resulted
from the natural laws of trade, and the de.
manu- i'i ulsiiIltu SIlrlis luI consumption.
The commissioner reports that the Suprcm-
acy of the laws for the collection of the inter
nal revenue has been established in all parts
of the country Frauds have greatly dimn-
ished. The commissioner again recommends
that law he passed fixing the term OF office
for collectors OF internal revenue ut four
years, and that collectors be not subject to
removal except for cause designated by law.
lie also rcncws the recommendation for the
passage Of law prohibiting the manufacture
of vinegar by the alcoholic vaporizing pro-
cess, or suhjecliug the manufacturers to su-
petvision.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-12-08
THE INTERMEDIATES.
Annual REPORT of the Internal ss
enuc COMMISSIONER.

ehuc commissioner.
WAsHlNGToN, d. G., Dec 3.-The COM
missioner of internal revenue IN his annual
report says That there will probably he some
diminu,ion Of the revenue receipts for the
present fiscal year rs compared with last
(when they were SAG, 800 COO lui it is not
likely that til Y will fail below SIij, 900, 900
should the tiNe' now imposed BE- retained
The commissioner says that reduction OF
sixty TO seventy millions in the annual rev
cnues OF the county can be safely entered
upon and in his judgment such reduction
is urgently called for.
Taxes OH Luxurics
The great bulk of the internal revenue tax.
alton is derived from distilled spirits, malt
liquors, tobacco AMI ciea,s. These are arti-
ces OF luxury, taxes upon which are really
paid by the consumer, and no one need con-
sumo them. lie is strongly of the opinion
that so long as the principle Of deriving
part OF the ic'cnlc of HE Govern
mcnt from Internal taxation isrctain.
cd thes, articles and dealers therein arc
proper subjects for taxation. There is no
demand on the part Of consumers of these
products for Il remission of the taxes impos-
cd. There is no public sentiment calling for
Their repeal; on The contrary the general
current seems 10 be strongly in favor Of their
retention.
Taxes that should Be Repealed.
The total revenue derived from the taxa
ton of friction matches, patent medicines,
petfumery, bank checks bank deposits, bank
capital, etc, in the last fiscal year was SIS
14S, 900. These taxes in the opinion of the
commissioner should be repealed. The tax
on savings bank deposits, he says, is tax on
thrift The tax on patent medicines pcrfum-
cries and cosmetics is vcxntious, being levied
upon innumetable articles. The taxes on
bank capital, bank deposits and hank checks
are not needed for the purposes of revenue,
and can be dispensed with. The latter tax is
largely anlcnable 10 tie objccI ion made to the
savings bank deposits, that it is an impost
upon the practice Of economy which it should
be the design of all good government to en-
courage The repeal of these taxes would
greatly simplify the internal revenue system.
Then ii Congress should udd reduction in
the charges for special taxes to dealers in ar
ticles taxed for internal revenue still fur
tlier dminu,ion of taxation would be attain
cd, and the super vision over dealers in taxa
bic articles, which experience has shown to
be necessary in order to fully and fairly col
lcct the taxes from all alike, would still lie
preserved.
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