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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20
LEAF FROM HISTORY.
The Republican BoI, o, Twelve Years
Ago,
From the Washington Evening star. ]

From the Washington Evening Start
The talk of bolt against Blaine and the
hostile attitude of several influential Repub-
lican newspapers naturally calls to mind the
anything, beat-Grant" movement in 1879.
When, in the spring of that year, it became
apparent that Grant would certainly get the
Republican nomination, a large and inteli-
gent element in the Republican party organ
lied bolt In advance of the PHILADELPHIA
convention. The leaders included several
men of national reputation and influence.
such as Senators Summer, tTumbull linton.
Ferry. Schura and Fentpn, and many other
politicians of note, as for instance, ,"Iong
John" wentworth, Stanley Matthews, Gen.
eral Coehrane, t.dGe lloadly, Governor
Curtin, Liessrs. Dorshelmcr, Waldo Hutch.
ms, Julian AMI Colonel Mcclure The po-
litical philosophers were represented by
Charles Francis Adams, Horace White.
Theodore Tilton William Cullen BRYANT
David A. Wells, Edward Atkinson, and
many others Of distinction.
The boilers convention met in NAV.
and, after stormy session, nominated
Horace Greeley and b. Gratz Brown. The
chief difference was on The tariff,
the free traders generally claiming
that they were betrayed by the nom.
lnation OF such stiff pro,cctionist
is Greeley, but the ticket was accepted with
tolcrablc unanimity, and, as every one re-
members, wis subsequently, Swallowed with
very wrY face Ny the Democrats in their
convention at Baltimore. And everybody
knows, too, that at the election in the fail
Grant was reelected by IN Overwhelming
majority.
Thus, whilo l. viii not do to bclit,le the
present ontcropping of dsafrcction in the
Republican ranks, the "kickers' should be
admonished by history not to ovcr-es,imqte
their Importance. Grant was fully as well
hated by the lndcpenl Tents in 1872 as Blaine
is in 1854, and the leaders of the revolt were,
as the list just given shows, men of rccor-
nlzed cminencc and supposed great influence.
The newspapers which swung away from or
thodoxy to support Greeley were also
among the most powerful in the country.
But the movement failed utterly--so utterly
and shamcfully that its champion died of
Charriu,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20

There is vast enthusiasm for Mr.. Blaine in
number of Republican States, and the N.
Y. tribune shouts daily: "Vor 2,opuH, Goa
De'' the people cannot be wrong But the
trouble with the case is, that the very consd-
cradle percentage of Republicans who at
present withhold their support from the Re-
publican National ticket, are not of the kind
that can be won by magnetism" or taken
along by any amount of shouting. They
certainly will not be induced to change their
attitude by reading them all out of the Re-
publican party-as some of the more rattle
pated Blaine organs are trying to do The
disatfection with the ticket, on the part of
the Independent Republicans, is very
serious matter 1t is plainly not confined to
d0ctrfnaires, or chronic grumblers With
many it is sincere and sad distrust of the
future, If the methods and tendencies which
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20

us an itemzed bill of everything we had
had, and generally seemed to take the great
est interest In seeing that everything was
done to our satisfaction Don Juan fur
nished us beds In his own house, and as Off
train started at an early hour the next
morning for Mexico, he arranged to have u9
called, furnished lis with coffee, and. had
the ,bookleeper up betimes to unlool, and
unbar Tie doors of his fortress like establish
ment In order that we might 50 forth as we
desired. The entire excursion cost thirty
two dollars and half in Mexican silver aud
was well worth the fatigue and even the
sickness it entaied. 1t may well be doubted
ii there is any other mountain in the world
wherein such great altitude han be reached
with so little trouble and in so short time,
and for this reason if for no other, and there
are many Others every able bodied
traveller In Mexico should ascend or try TO
make the ascent of Popocatapetl. The
height above sea level is about 10000 feet
perhaps shade less rather than over
7 II W
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20

Hon. p. Ii. Winston of North Carolina
agrandson of Patrick Henry, who seconded
the nomination of President Arthur at tho
chicago convention, states that he is conf.
dent that North Carolina will give her cleo.
toral vote for Blaine and Logan this year.
Ours he said, is really "a Republican
State. She never voted to sever her conncc.
ton with the Union, a proposition for a con.
Vention for that purpose having been voted
down in 1860. The Union sentiment was
strong there all through the war. Unlike
Virginia, she has no great families, and CON
sequently her citizens exercise the right to
think and vote as their judgment dictates.
Every man considers himself as good a. his
neighbor, and little better. North Caro-
lima is in its tendency manufacturing State
and therefore naturally Republican. With
that basis there is nothing for our party to
do, If it would carry North Carolina, but to
make an effort to succeed. l think the
breaking up of the solid South is now to be
the overriding issue in politics."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20

1891 votes ahead of Gen. Garfield, and
while Gov. Fairbanks's majority in 1870 was
%, 1856, Gov. Farnhams majority over Mr.
Phelps was 2G, GO3.
We sincerely trust that the figures of next
|eeptember's vote will make an equally sat
isfactory showing. To this end it behooves
the Republicans of the State to lay aside all
merely personal feeling and work for the
general good of the party and the country.
The State ticket.wil b ono on which oil Rep.
ublicana can cordially agree aud for which
they can exert all their influences and we
trust and believe that they will rally heartily
to its support.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20

This the way the Boston Journal looks at
it-and there is force in what it says ;
"Mr. Blaine was nominated in opposition to
the wishes and efforts Of three.fourtbs of tho
prominent Republicans in the country. II
was genuine popular movement-a nomip.
alton by the people. This is fact that is
too patent to be denied. What, then, does
this denuciation Of Mr.. Blainc's candidacy
amount to? Simply to a declaration that
the Republican masses are unfit to select a
candidate for the Presidency. For the first
time for years, the Republican voters have
elected the members of National conyen-
ton they have attended the primaries ::
they have gone to the district conventions !;
they have chosen the delegates. And now
few gentlemen are displeased at the result
and declare that they will not abide by the
decision of the people,"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20

The dynamiters are displaying an activity
quite remarkable, even for them. The VEN
cradle Emperor William Is their latest sclcc-
ton as victim, and it is said that he has
abandoned his regular spring journey to
Wicsbadcn on account of the discovery of a
plot to murder him. The police arrested an
American or an alleged American, with
four packages of dynamite in his
possession, and he stated that it
was his intention to use the explosive
against the Emperor and that he had num-
Der of accompliccs, who, in case he failed,
wo uld succeed in killing the Emperor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20

The Rev. Dr. II. S. Storrs, the eminent
Brooklyn divine, says of Mr. Blaine II do
not regard him as an ideal candidate he
has not been my candidate but inasmtnh as
the Republican party has dominated him in
a convention fairly chosen, at time when
he was quite out of public office, aud had e
be 50 for more than three years !. seems to
me reasonable to assume that all arc wiser
than one and while personally should have
pretesTcd President Arthur for the candidate
and have felt strongly that he had won the
right to be such, | shall probably, so far as /
now see, vote for Mr.. Blaine" Rev. DR., I.
B. Webb of Boston says, Il believe the at
lacks made upon Mr.. Blaine are as unbound.
cd as they are malicious. If he is
! elected, as l trust he will be, though not for
his sake, it will be because the people want
him to be President. IL elected, he vii cali
to his aid some Of the purcst and ablcst men
in the country; he will give au administra.
ton which, for Justice, goodness and stabil-
ity, will compare well with the best that has
preceded it," Rev. DR.. Thomas Armitage.
the distinguished pastor of the leading Ban
fist church in New York says II do not
understand how those Independents who
were delegates to the convention can with
hold their support of the ticket. Had they
announced in the convention that they were
dissatisfied with the nomination and with
drawn, had they announced their p.,rrosc to
nominate an opposition ticket, their action
would he consistent. it seems to me they are
bound as honorable men to support the
Ticket do not see how they can do any
thing else. Mr.. Blaine's nomination was
such development of the real wish of the
people OF the Republican party as, 1t seems
to me, has rarely taken place in the convcn.
ton of any party. | was an Edmunds man.
l think | would rather have voted for him.
but am very well pleased with the ticket rs
it is, aud am quite satisfied that it can be
elected"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20

The Buffalo ErpresS, an Independent Re.
publican newspaper, which was prominent
opponent of Secretary Folger when he was a
candidate for Governor of New York, and
supported Governor Cleveland with great
vlgor, will not support him for President; bu I
1t will support Blaine and Logan, no matter
what other candidates may be in the field.
The Eapress is one of the papers enumerated
in the list of boiling Republican journals so
extensively published last week, and its
conclusion to support the regular nomina.
tions is somewhat significant indication of
The feeling in Western New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20
Ghe free press.
BURLINGTON, FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1884,
PUBLISHED BY
The Free Press .4ssOCiati0n.
G. q. BENEDICT, Editor,
Tcrms-s2.OOa year, always i'm advance
Mr. NJ L. Majo-pv NJ tho n ;obfor,

Mr.. M. j. Malosey OF the r ichford
Gdsette, who has for long time past been
making the most reckless and, as we believe,
entirely groundlcss charges against Judge
Royce and other eminent citizens of this
State, has been brought up on a short turn,
Judge Royce having caused to be instituted
a ten thousand dollar libel suit against him,
A sheet so scurrilous as the Richford Ga.
sette is disgrace to the journalism of the
State, aud we sincerely trust that useful
lesson will be taught its editor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20

"Thc 7imes," said Col. George Bliss in
speaking of the attitude of the New Yor,
papers towards Mr.. Blaine, twill exert nc
great influence. 1t has been finding fault
with everything and everybody for some
time and has become common scold.m
Remembering the manner in which the
Times abused John Sherman four years ago
and President Arthur few weeks since,
there is some force in what Col. Bliss says.
1t seems to us that in its treatment of few
public men the Times has adopted a mistak.
en- policy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20

In sending for new supply OF Compound oxy-
gen, a gentleman at Walnut, Iowa, saws;
~ cannot get along without II, as Il Is doing such
grand work for me. IOu loOnld not believe me 20
be the same miserable odS year ago 10 see me
no,o 1 am gaining so fast in Resh. l0eigh more
aOO than feucr did IN my NE before. but still have
pains through my lungs when do any work but
other ways am feeling as well as ever did.
Our "TTedtise on Compound OryJen," containing
history OF the discovery and mode of action OF this
remarkable curative agent and large record OF
surprising cures In Consumption, Catarrh, Neural,
chronic diseases, will be sent free. Address DRS.
sTARKEY PALRN, 1lQ9 and I'LL Girard st., Phllada,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20
An Eccentric Paper which Thinks
that the Legislature has Power
Over Federal Omcer.
from the swanton sentry.l

Has ex. Governor Hendee, as our bank eX-
aminer, discovered and reported siugle
weakness or breach Of trust in any National
bank in the State until their timber has be-
come so thoroughly rotten as to fall without
warning, thereby giving them chance to
cheat their depositors and stockholders to
the largest amount possible Certainly the
Legislature should at once, on its meeting,
either abolish the office of bank inspector or
appoint more efficient man. We should
moi be a cal upon to pay taxes ont OF our
treasury TO surfoit tl7ua or imbecilitY,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20

they understand to be represented in Mr..
Blaine and his moro noisy champions, arc to
bear sway in the party and in the nation
Denunciation will not affect these men,
They can only be reached by calm argument
Joined with assurances that, though voted
down in the convention, their presence and
counsels arc still desired and that their views
of what Is duty as well as policy are not to
be ignored, by the party at large, In this
way, aided by the Democracy, who can be
trusted to show all calm Observers that a
democratic victory will be as bad thing as
can happen to the country, many OF them
may probably be induced to give the party
they have so long trusted and sustained,
another trial. Whatever can be accomplish
ed in this way, in our humble opinion,
should not be omitted by the managers Of
the National Republican canvass, for the
election is to be carried by 0OteS, not shouts
and the votes of all honest and sincere
Republicans will be much needed, Next
November.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20

The Concord School of Philosophy will
hold its sixth annual session next month
This is the romp of gravity. No holden
yearns for summer climb on the mountains
or swift dash in the surf more than the
Concord philosopher for his yearly an,ic, -,
Kansas CITY Journal,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20
The Leading Paper.
"DoING A GRAND WORK ron Me-
From the Brooklyn Union

The Burlington (Vt) FREE Pass, the
leading Republican paper of the State
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20
SOM vEuMoSr OPINIONS.
Farther Comments by the Republican
Papers of the state on the Nomi n
ttOn OF 1Nr. Blaine.
from the North1eld News

1t was victory OF shout, and rush and
TRADE, rather than of sober sense aud good
reason. The ticket may 90 up like a rocket
but seems all too likely ~ come down like d
stick
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20

1t becomes our duty as good Republican
to support Mr. Blaine unless his personal
character is such as to justify boiling the
party ticket. On this point we hope he will
be able to show hmselfinnocent of all charges
that have or may be brought against him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20
[From the Brandon Unionl.

We see no overpowering reason why any
Republican of the Green Mountain state
should now cast off his political allegiance.
The action of the national convention seems
to be in response to demand of the party
for an opportunity to vote for Mr.. Blaine.
And let no one forget that it is not for Mr..
Blaine alone, but that he is to stand upon II
Republican platform and with the Republican
party.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20
From the Woodstock Standard, ]

The nomination of James q. blaine and
John A. Logan is wet blanket on the Re
publican party as a. body in, this vicinity,
and throughout the State of Vermont The
opinion Of large majority of the party is
that no more obiectional and dangerous
ticket could have been placed in nomination.
On all sides we hear the opipion expressed
that the Democrats have ~ to nominate a
strong inen-Gov. 1eVelaud,; for ip-
stance-lo stand fair chancH'' CT Win
ming. This re Consider to be O fact
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20
From the Dauv lie Moth s,ar.I

The convention voiced the demands of the
people. James &. Blame is a man known
to the American people and to National poll
tics. For thirty years he has been in active
public service. His personal honor has
never been furnished and his private life
never been challenged. lie has for the past
ten years been the most conspicuous and
hOnored champion Of the great principles of
his party. We believe the government I'M
der his administration will be carried on in
an honorable and conservative manner. The
strength shown IN his nomination, will, we
believe be more fully revealed next Novcm-
Der in his election. We predict for him n
glorious victory and shall be pleased to give
him our support.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20
tFrom the Fair Haven Era.l

The nomination of James G.. Blame is
satisfying to no one but the Office holder and
the INSCRIPTIONS politician, the men to
whom the end iustifes every means. The
Republican party is worthy of better leaders
than have been chosen to lead them and they
were easily to be found in the ranks of the par
ty and yet they were thrown aside for piece
of FURNISHED tinsel, an atom of glded pinch
beck, skilful bareback rider in the politi-
cal arena, whose chief ensignia was white
plume.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20

DIuInU, QUICK anu VIClOIy IS OHC OF lIi
watch cries which has been IN >st frequently
heard among the Republicans throughout
the West since the nominations were made
The excitement at the East has heen grad
ually settling down TO normal heat, and the
impression is gaining ground, that the ticket
as Senator Edmunds says, lis strong one. y
1t is admitted even by those who doubt its
intrinsic strength, that the campaign is to be
one of enthusiasm, aud that the country has
not seen SO much interest in any campaign
since the war as will be manifested this sun
mcr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-20

We do not recall any time when the senti.
ment of discomfort with political matters has
been SO current with our Republican friends
in Nermontas since the recent presidential
nomination. A somewhat significant fact in
connection with this state of affairs is that
there is an openly declared purpose to bolt
the nomination and encourage either an IN
dependent nomination. or desertion to the
other party.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-09-24
"Lost in Wall Street,"

He was Treasurer of county Ia
Indiana. The other night about
o'clock he made call at the house OF
an honest old farmer, who was on his
bond for $4,000, and after the first
greetings were oyer he began:
'.Mr. Thomas, / haye some bad news
for you"
lashuns over in indianapolis dead?"
II don't know about that; but you
remember that you signed my bondp"
Eyes, I did"
II am sorry to inform you that am
$4,000 short in my account.
'Nop
'Alasi it is true"
':And where did the money go TOP"
'Lost in Wall stree"
"Oh! that's it. Well, I wouldn't
worry over that. My son Bill will
take the lantern and 60 back to town
with you, and if you'll show him Wall
street he'll find the money if it takes
him all night. Probably lost it out of
a hole in your pocket, ehP"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-09-24
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Judge Dickford, of Flint. Mich. died
suddenly Friday.
Forest fires near Chardon, Ohio, have
destroyed $50 acres of valuable timber.
The United States now furnishes one.
half Of the worlds supply of gold and silver.
League ball games Friday were: Bos.
ton, Z; Chicago, 4; Detroit Il; Providence, 0.
A man in Maine recently sold quantity
Of hay that had been cut twenty-five years
for S22 ton.
Hatch, Brooks & Hamlin, of New York,
stock brokers, dissolved, but reorganized by
ousting Mr.. Hatch.
President Arthur has accepted an in
vitation to attend the fair at Oneonta, N.
Y, on the 25th inst
A young lady has made an arrangement
at Accord, Ala, to marry young man
when Blaine is elected
Judge Drummond has telegraphed the
president asking to be relieved at once, be-
fore the October term of court
About 5000 Socialists gathered in Mar
ket Square, Chicago, and denounced the au-
thorities for hanging jacobson.
The Republicans of Dakota Friday
nominated Judge O. S. Clifford, of Canton,
as candidate for delegate to congress.
The main building of the New Orleans
exposition is said to be the largest erected in
the world, covering thirty-three acres.
An English manufacturer advertises
that his safety matches may be eaten by
children with positive benefit to their appe-
tite and digestion.
The horse of Alfred NJ Scales. candi.
date for governor of North Carolina, ran
away in jackson county and fell down q
precipice. Scales was caught in tree and
received serious injuries.
Bishop Ryan, of Philadelphia, has re-
ceived an address from his new Celtic adj
mirers wholly written in Irish language and
characters. The bishop was not able to
translate the whole of it,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-09-24
RELIC OF JOHN BuNYAN.
A Silver Tankard 400 Years Old and
Worth $1,000.

CHICAGO, Sept. 22-There is on exhibition
at the corner of State and Washington
streets, in this city, a massive tankard of
silver that once belonged to John
Bunyan, who wrote the "Pilgrim's
Progress" 1t is of solid metal, weigh
ing over twenty-five ounces avoirdupois,
and holds more than quart. The handle is
of solid silver, and the lid opens on hinge.
On the front of the vessel is engraved in cap
itals interlaced, 1.-THE Pilgrims Progress"
and on the bottom in circle of script, "The
Gift of Nathaniel Ponder to Elizabeth wife
of John Bunyan, of Bedford" The date,
$751;" is also engraved on the bottom. The
workmanshipis quaint and rare.
The history Of the tankard is curious one.
At the death of John iBunyan it was given
to the Rev. Andrew Clifford, pastor of the
Baptist church in Bedford, who used it dur
lug his lifetime as a piece Of communion
plate. When the latter died it fell
into the hands of heirs, and they,
becoming very poor, pawned it at the
shop Of London broker 1t was finally
redeemed by Isaac Maynard, of Brandon
street, Walworth, London, who, when he
died, leftit to his wife. By her it was willed
it to Mrs. Charlotte M. Bach, and from Mrs.
Bach it was bought by gentleman of this
city, who possesses the fullest documentary
proof of its authenticity. It is valued by
him at 81 ,000
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1884-09-24
t.r;as IN teeth oooor,;,,,.. ,,,o.

Carries on teeth, according to q paper
read by Herr Miller before the Hy-
gienic Society of Berlin, may be traced
to II fermcnt existing in the saliva,
and appearing to result from the
growth Of two Tactic acid fungi. Ex-
periuents have shown the author that
corrosive sublimate is an affective
agent for stopping the development of
organisms, and the consequent forma-
ton in the mouth of acid, to the action
of which on the teeth he considers
the carries to he due. \ corrosive sub
Innate solution of in 500, 900 checked
the formation of acid, and Il solution
of in 900 completely destroyed
the organisms, thus leading him to
think that corrosive sublimate in So
lutions too weak to be dangerous
might prove valuable mouth wash.
The organisms were also destroyed by
IL solution of potassium permanganate
Il i'm 10000, Il solution of carbOlic acid
Il in 500 and salicylic Of acid q in
125) while the development Of acid
was checked 10y solutions half as
strong.