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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26
THE CIVIL RIGHTS LAW.

The recent decision OF the United States
Supreme Court that the civil rights act is I'm.
institutional, seems TO be regarded by the
co.orcd people generally as serious blow at
the progress OF their race. Mr.. Greener, the
well known Washington lawyer, pronounces
it the mos, startling decision OF the Supreme
Court 50 far as the colorcd man is concerned
since the bred Scott decision. He ia con.
fldent That the civil rights act is good law
Notwithstanding the decision OF the court,
though OF Course not operative law. One
oil the worst features OF the decision, in his
opinion, is the fact that 1t brings into prom.
lnencc gain the question of the social equal.
ity OF the negro, which, il left to time and
the law as it stood, would have quietly set.
tied ITSELF Fred Douglass says the decision
is great step backward and very disheart-
ening He says the colored people are
again outside Of the law and at the mercy of
any white rutfian who chooses to insult
them on steamboat or railroad. He, how
ever; does no, despair Of the return of the
liberal spirit toward the colored people.
Register Bruce declares that nothing has
occurred since the war 50 discourLging to the
colored race.
These gloomy views appear to be based
upon the belief that the civil rights law was
all that stood between the colored man and
insult, con.umcly and abuse. But the rea
fact is neatly put by the Worcester Spy,
which says that though the law was good in
intent and Just in principle, it was Intellectual
when the social customs and the public opin.
ion OF society did not sustain it, and was un-
necessary when they did 1t is very proba.
BILE that the law, generally speaking, never
had any practical effect upon the
treatment of colored people. The law
didn't amount to anything, in prac-
tice, and, as it now appears, Congress
had no constitutional authority to pass it,
any way. An examination OF the record
shows that when the bill was under discus.
sion it encountered considerable opposition
from the Republican Senators on the ground
that it was unconstitutional and several Re-
publican Senators voted against it on that
ground. Mr. Carpenter Of Wisconsin made
an elaborate argument against its constitu-
tioDallty, while Mr.. Edmunds argued as
s,renuously on the other side. The vote
against the bill in the House was confined
almost wholly to the Democrats, but twelve
Republicans, nine Of whom were from the
South, voting against it.
The fact is, the law attempted to accom-
plish something that can not be done by
legislation. 1t is just as well that it has been
pronounced unconstitutional.
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Postage OH Local Letters.


Henry Irving, the famous English actor,
arrived in New York Sunday. \ reporter
thus describes his personal Appearance; Mr.
Irving is in person a good deal alb We the
average height, is angular and somewhat
awkward in his movements, cv.n on the
stage. HIS face is clean shaved the aJs.nco
of beard making his marked features look
even more prominent than they Otherwise
would. His hair, which is dark and ALSO
lucly devoid of ''curl," is worn long after
the manner Of Du Maulicr's aesthetics. Ills
features are not dissimiar to the portraits of
Mr.. Wilde, but he is a more refined specimen
of that type.
Miss Ferry IS thorough type of an Eng-
fish woman. Her face is very pleasing. Her
teeth are wue and even, her complexion is
particularly clear and her voice soft and ex-
qusitey modua,cd. Her hair is long and
yellow. Her figure is above the medium
height and her blue eyes are full OF express
sion.
To reporter Mr.. Irving said my idea
is that the feeling toward ne by Americans
Is chiefly curiosity, It takes no self-concrit
to think so, for crowds went to see Mrs.
Langtry, and | suppose there was no pre-
tencc that she was going to act. However,
she had the advantage OF me in beauty, didn't
she But must not discuss sister arSs'.
| was going to explain that the first nirNs
audience will come To see and hear wthA
taking pains to cIlicise. They won't WAX
to bother With anything Of that kind.
part of Matthias in The Bel $ is werSa
picturesque, something that catches the fancy
without necessarily exciting deep thought
1t seems to me the best of my roles W
which to make my first dash for succ IS u
failure On the second night | will Cry
Charles L., which is a pathetic, doncSic
sort Of piece, much qneter and neater,'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26

IRWIN tHt bioohlth t-iblt.l
Periodic alarms in England in regard to
the Jcsuits have not been heard of late and,
accordingly, the election OF new Vicar gen
eral, who is to be the coaljutor of Father
BeckX, who has heretofore directed the Ia
bors of the Jesuits, is now So, having held
the Office of general for thirty-three years,
and is too old and feble for the place. Ander-
ledy is the name of the coadjulor who will
have the right of succession. A great deal
OF mystery attends the election and appoint
ment OF general, and it is kept secret until
Papal sanction is obtained. The fundamcn-
tai rule of the Jesuis, in their own govern
ment, is military obedience to the orders
of their general. When Jesuit father
enters the order he makes a profession
of faith, which is rs follows: ITO the
Almighty God, in sight of the Virgin
Mother, and to the general of the society
standing in the place of God" The general
himself holds his position during life, and
eau not abdcate. Ills power is autocra,ic.
Rectors and superors are under the orders of
a Provincial aud communications even In re-
gard to the simplest details are constant, and
from these monthly reports are forwarded
to the general This system of management
has been carried on since the time Of lgnatius
Loyola, is absolutely perfect, and the aims
and policy of the order arc intiexibly carried
out No army of soldiers, Differed by the
most efficient of lieutenauts, captains, colo
mel or generals is sobound together by obedi-
cncc. Romance has sometimes imagined
band of men lcagued together for good or bad
motives and has cxpatia,ed on the
enormous power they welded. undoubt-
edly the influence cxcited ty the Jesuts
has in the sphere of education, been inn
mense. Perhaps, to-day, the usefulness of
this order may be doubted. People who
arc moi Catholics dread anything that exerts
an unseen power. What Won Ranke said of
orc of the most famous of the Jesults, Aqua
viva, may, be applied from the individual
to the general character of the order.
.'A1uayiva concealed beneath great external
mlldness and manner a profound nflexibllity.
a character distinguished for delibcrateness,
prudence and taciturnity." The
wealth of the Jesuts is very great, and is
with prudence, but never used
for themselves but for the advancement of
their plans. Possibly neither Fathers Beckx
nor Andcrledy own more than the clothes
they are clad with.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26

miles TO the poor house and delivered her
over TO the authorities of that institution,
first taking from her the shoes She died in
the almshousc soon aftcrward and v q laid
in pauper's grave.
The only other person In the wUid TO
whom Wilson showed any friendship besides
the Oldham girl was an eccentric person
of his own age named Howard Kidd but
even this man was dcricd entrance to the
quarters of the rtcluse. A few months ago
the old stone house was condemned and torn
down to make room for street improvements.
No one W aid rcut him a room, and after
wandering about and sleeping wherever he
could find shelter for few weeks, h.
bought miserable house in an out-of-the-
way place and resumed his hermitage. Last
Wednesday morning he was found dead in
his hut. He had $4,000 in government
bonds, which he left to his protcgc,
Minnie Oldham. She is seventeen years
old.
Wilson was typical miser. He was tall
and gaunt, and his clothing il such il might
be called, was a mass of patches Of all sizes
and hues. His hair and beard were long
and matted, neither shears, razor nor comb
having been allowed to touch them for many
years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26

The colored people are considerably excr.
clsei ov'r the civil rights decision. One of
them, j. w. Niles OF Arkansas, recently
wrote to the President, alleging that the
coloici people were suffering grievances at
the hands of the civil authorities. The letter
was ref, I'd to the Attorney General. who
has replied to Mr. Niles telling him that the
grievances complained OF are not Of nature
that can be remedied by the general govern
mcnt In consequence OF this rcply Mr.
N les has issued an address 10 the colorcd
people, in which he Informs them
that their only salvation is TO leave this
country and found Il civilization in a copren.
ial CLINE, Which will give them a standing in
the world OF commerce and industry and
enable their race to play noble part in the
great drama OF history. Some of The leaders
OF the colored PEOPLE, however, take more
sen,ibe view of the situation. Thus Rev.
MIR Laws, colored clergyman of Washing.
ton, who was delegate to the Louisville
convention, expresses the opinion tina. the
Constitution guarantees all the rights the
colored men ask for, and that this is surer
guarantee than any class legislation
which enacted by one party may be repealed
by another. Besides, he thinks the civil
righ's law never accomplished anything
while it was operative. The great majority
OF Washington colored men think differently.
however, and have called a public meeting
to voice their sentiments.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26

the appropriation by Congress of public
lands for school support 1t will be the gov
ernmenrs imperative duty for perhaps 10
years to give aid toward roofing the system
of elementary public schools for both races
in the south, the aid being conditioned on the
States own continued effort in support of the
schools. With the exception Of Maryland,
Kentucky and Missouri they are now doing all
that could be expected, considering the other
burdens they have to carry, and it may be
expected that in 10 years fairly good sys-
tenn will be well established All the States
but Maryland and Delaware divide the school
funds fairly between the white and black
schools In Louisiana, as has been stated, the
schools are very weak
To follow the course Of some in
0uentia' Northern Journals and tell
the South that ii must reform"
before we help them would be like
insisting that hospital patient should give
public parade TO prove that they were healthy
enough to deserve a Doctors care. +
The Peabody and Slater funds are bly,
drop in the bucket compared with what is
needed. Only the effort of the whole amer-
lean people, through the government, can
remove the barbarism that the SOuth's Hitter
acy implies.
The speaker closed with an expression of
his belief thut the once warning sections of
the country are becoming and will be again
united, and that in this movement "thc hand
of litilc dusky negro child" is leading us.
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AQrEER LIBEL SUIT.

1t is II well known fact that while all la
dies are handsome, some of them are hand
somer than others and 1t is great pity that
the fact is not universally recognized. The
line at which are to he drawn comments up
on ladies' personal appearance varies accord
ing to locality. In the great pie-eatng region
of which Vermont is nearly the geographical
centre, among the many virtues which adorn
the train of the pic is that of the utmost def
crence and respect for the farer sex, both
IN the abstract and concrete. But in
fhe other parts Of our country where
pie aud tie graces are unknown
less chivalric sentiment appears. This is
evident from the report of singular libel
suit which comes to us from the boundless
West. 1t appears that person out there so
far forgot himself us to alude to young
lady bearing the very pretty name OF Alice
Marguerite King as IA small lady, with Il big
nose, aud very ugly" Miss King was, very
naturally, very much disguised with this de-
cidedly uncomplimcntary characterization of
herself, and to vinlcate her good looks aud
solace Ler wounded feelings, she sued the
author of her wees for fifty thousand
dollars damages for libel The case was
brought in the United States Circuit Court,
but TIL unfceling judge dismissed ii. 1t is
not slanderous, it appears, to call woman
small, for many persons Of both sexes are
similarly afflicted nor to say that she has a
big nose, for there are many in existence
which stem much larger than any legitimate
demand upon them would require nor fin
ally to say that she is ugly, for there are no
distinctions of beauty recognized by the law
books. Uglincss is not an offence at statute
law, and indeed AngloSaxon jurisprudence
as related to the fair sex appears to be based
upon the TACT already stated that all women
are handsome. The court, therefore, while
Miss Kings good looks, was unable to bring
itself TO regard an allegation of uglincss as a
libel. Morally, the alleged ibeller's crime was
OF the deepest, darkest dye but legally he
had committed no offence This outcome
OF the case is greatly to be regretted, for al
chivalric souls would regard the payment of
fifty thous md dollars as very ligh, penalty
for al offence so gross.
Furthermore the affair shows the down.
tro iden condition Of woman in some parts
OF our beloved country. Shall she with i'm
punity be called small, big-nosed, ugly?
Heaven forbid. Shall our Federal judiciary,
as in this instance, turn deaf car to this
frantic appeal OF crushed, nsulted, broken
spirited women ? Perish the thought 1t
is high time for the women to rise in their
might ard overthrow The domination of the
dcs9ot man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26

Immigrants are still coming TO this coun-
try in immense numbers. During the
month of September 46, 600 arrived, of whom
10000 came from Germany and IL, 600 from
Scotland, Denmark, Canada, Norway aud
Sweden. From England and Wales there
were 5000, and from Ireland only 5000. The
Germans, and those from the north OF Europe,
as rule, 60 West the Canadians iind places
in our New England mills and few OF the
whole numcer arc without definite aims :;
that is to iy,they do not remain in the cities
waiting Tor something to turn Up. The influx,
therefore is, IN The whole, that of capable,
industrious persons, who are able to care for
themselves, AMI who make valuable addi-
lion to the population, the wealth and the
energy of the country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26
bradley BarlOw's Bankruptcy

A hearing on the petition OF the Barton
National bank to have Bradley Barlow de-
clarcd insolvent was held at st. Albans, Fri.
day afternoon, before Judge Bailey
Gen. W. w. Grout appearing on behalf of
the bank and A. p. Cross, Esq, on behalf of
Mr.. Barlow. The petition was allowed and
Mr.. Barlow adjudged an Insplvent debtor.
He Immediately took an appeal to the county
court-not on account of any desire TO CON
test insolvency proceedings, but mainly on
the ground that the Brainerd insolvency case
had been appealed and as the two cases
best to hurry one case more than the .,Aer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26

When Senator Morrill, was elected for his
present term there was conviction that haJ i
nearly the binding force of statute of limi'
tations, that his third election would be his
iast. but his name is cropping out here and
.Evrc IN inc newspapers, In connection with
taih ABOUT fourth election. The suggestion
OF proceeding unprecedented in the history
OF this State, If indeed 10 any of the States
is doubtless due, in large measure nj least
10 prudent feeling that in the contingency
OF Mr' Edmunds' retirement from the Senate
vermont would wish TO keep the remaining
veteran al MS post while the new lew was
warming his scat. In the choice of Mr.. Ed.
nlunus successor new train of complca.
tiohs would inevitably be started. The status
qoo' now so happy for Vermont and which
country. temporarily at least would be
smashed.-Aontpelier Watchman.
We DO not remember any general feeling
when MIR. Morrill, WIS last reelected, that
amounted to or was anything like ''sta,ute
Oh limitation" in his case. The feeling. as
we recolect it, was that Mr.. Morrills exncr-
fence and standing in the United States Son.
ate and in Washington, were too valuable to
the country and reflected too much honor on
the State, to be dispensed with until il was
absolutely necessary and that as long as he
was abe and willing to serve the State of
vermont in the Senate, the State would be
proud and happy to have him do so. No
precedents controlled the case. A third elc.
ton to the United States Senate. was as I'm.
precedented as fourth would be. The feel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26
from the Concord MonItlrl

The late Major Robert A. lIutchins, at
one time of Brandon whose death occurred
at Los Angeles, Cal, Sunday, 14lh, was the
Oldest son of Mrs. Ephraim Hutchins, and
WAS born in Concord, December II, 1888.
At the breaking out Of the rebellion he was
in New York. and enlisted with the famous
seventh New York regiment. Upon the ex-
niration of the three months for which this
reriment was enrolled, he was Immediately
appointcd by President Lincoln assistant
adiutant general ON the staff of General Will
cox of the 9th New York regiment, and
continued to serve his country until the regi-
ment was mustered out in September, 1865.
In the battle of the Wilderness Major
IIutchins was wounded in the right leg, and
The bullet then received was carried for six
Years, Repeatedly his bravery was COM
mended by his general, The list of battles
in which he participated included some of
The greatest contests of the war. After the
RebelIion Major llutchins resided in New
York for time, and was up to the time of
his death a member If tic seventh New
Yorl, regiment. A little more than six years
ago he was appointed hy the government as
agent to superintend the forwarding Of sup
niles to the forts in Arizona, and held that
position at his death.
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ing has not changed, so far as we can judge.
1t would certainly be charging our people
with lack Of the sound sense which They
are commonly credited with, to intimate that
they do not appreciate the advantages OF the
situation, us regards our representation in the
Senate-which, as the Watchman remarks,
is $50 happy for Vermont and productive OF
so much good to the coun,ry"-or have any
desire to disturb 1t, in whole or in part, as
long as it can remain undisturbcd.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26
ST. Adams Trust Company

Receiver Rich has made proposition to
the dcpositors' committee looking to the
formation of a syndicate 10 take the Nor
wood property anil handle it in the interests
of depositors. The receiver looks upon this
mode OF procedure as the only means at his
command to see that victims of the Trust
company have fair representation at the
coming sale.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26

The Ohio Democrats appear TO have had
plenty of soap" 1t is said that their cam
paign fund aggregated S250,OO0. OF this
amount the distillers, brewers and saloo II
keepers contributed one-half. Bookwater
who aspires 10 succeed Pendle,on as Senator,
gave Se5 OOO Tidep, who looks with a
fathcrly affection on Hoadly, is said to have
contributed $4,000, while Hoadly himself
and the other candidates made up the bal.
aucc of the fund.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26

A new departure in technical education
has inst been inaugurated in Philadelphia
under the auspices of that well known phil.
anthropist John Wanamaker. lie has estab-
lished Bethany trade college, where free
practical instruction will be given young
men and women in vocal music, bookkeep-
ing, telegraphy, photography, drcssmaking
cooking, printing, shoemaking and painting
The result of the experiment will be watched
with interest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26

lettering TO recent statement in the
Philadelphia Press that the friends of Mr..
Blaine and Mr.. Conkling were cndeaycling
to bring about reconciliation between these
two gentleman, the Philadelphia Cal says
the only foundation for it is the fact that
friends of Mr.. Conkling have recently tried to
make an amicablc arrangement with Mr..
Blaine, but that the latter did not listen
toit We'll, never mind to borrow blr.
Too's's phrase, ''irs of no consequence"
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Qhe Irre press.
BURLINGTON, FRIDAY, OCT. 90, 1888.
PUBLISHED BY
The Free Press .YSS0CiaftOM.
q. q. BENEDICT, Edi,"r,
Terms-s2.oOny year, AWAY In advance

At last there is harmony in the ranks of
the New York city Democracy. Tammany
has swallowed the county organization and
not vcstige of the latter is left. The coun-
ty people have endorsed the Tammany nom
nations and in doing so have practically, of
course, abandoned the field. John Kelly is
now undispute arch of all he surveys.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26

The irreprtssible Weston has broken out
again, this time in England. A Liverpool
correspondent informs us that the pedestrian
proposes TO cndtavor TO accomplish the feat
of walking 5000 miles in 100 days. In his
trial he intends to use his tongue as well as
his legs for he adveitises to deliver temper
ancc lectures nightly to The people along his
route. There is 10 dargcr that his tongue
Will give out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-26
The Next Governor.
From the st. Johnsbury Index.

Is it possible that G. w. Hooker wants to
be the next governor OF Vermont Some
slight indications which we have noticed re-
Gently, point in lhio direction, but we credit
Hooker with more discretion than this. BY
the way, will some one give us good reason
why Gov. Barstow should not be renominat
ed?